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George Washington Blankenship 1847–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: JUN 1847

Birth Location: Boyd County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1 JAN 1937

Death Location: Mossy Bottom, Pike County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Hiram Blankenship

Mother: Elizabeth Galloway

Spouse(s): Hannah Moles

Children(s): John Blankenship

The story of George Washington Blankenship began in 1847 in Boyd County, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, George Washington Blankenship resided in Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, United States. In 1910, George Washington Blankenship resided in Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, United States. George Washington Blankenship married Hannah Elizabeth Moles, and had children including John R Blankenship. George Washington Blankenship passed away in 1937 in Mossy Bottom, Pike County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of George Washington Blankenship began in 1847 in Boyd County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, George Washington Blankenship resided in Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1910, George Washington Blankenship resided in Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, United States.
  • George Washington Blankenship married Hannah Elizabeth Moles, and had children including John R Blankenship.
  • George Washington Blankenship passed away in 1937 in Mossy Bottom, Pike County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Blankenship's Ancestors

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George Blankenship
1847–1937
Birth Place: Boyd County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Hiram Blankenship
1823–1891
Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Elizabeth (Mahalie) Galloway
1825–
Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
William Blankenship
1790–1835
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Mary (Anna) Osborne
1792–1876
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Blankenship
1761–1835
Molly Trent
1775–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Blankenship's Descendants

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George (Washington) Blankenship (JUN 1847–1 JAN 1937) m. Hannah (Elizabeth) Moles (JAN 1852–29 MAR 1932)
  1. 1. John (R) Blankenship 1869–1952 m. Louisa (Frazier) Estep 1873–1883
    1. 1. Melvina Blakenship 1900–
    2. 2. Frank Blankenship 1897–1971 m. Margaret Blankenship 1898–
    3. 3. Peggie Blankenship 1908–1960
    4. 4. Mauda Blankenship 1905–1983 m. Daniel (Hiram) Robinette 1903–1982
    5. 5. Lucinda Blankenship 1895–1928 m. Henry (Clay) Etter 1874–1964
    6. 6. Nancy (Jane) Blankenship 1889–
    7. 7. George Blankenship 1893–
    8. 8. Mary Blankenship 1902–
    9. 9. Nancy Blankenship 1904–1963
    10. 10. John (Scott) Blankenship 1892–1947 m. Kelsa Prater 1905–1978 m. Matilda Lester 1896–
    11. 11. Emery Blankenship 1909–
    12. 12. McClellan Blankenship 1913–1986 m. Frona Coleman 1907– m. Margie Dotson 1921–1992 m. Vada (Ann) Daniels 1908–1990
    13. 13. Pricy Blankenship 1910– m. Frank Mahon 1908–1942
    14. 14. Dorry Blankinship 1906–1916

George Blankenship's Timeline

4 Records

1847
JUN 1847
Birth of George Washington Blankenship in Boyd County, Kentucky, USA
Boyd County, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
George Washington Blankenship resided here in Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, United States
1910
1910
Age 63
George Washington Blankenship resided here in Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, United States
1937
1 JAN 1937
Age 90
Death of George Washington Blankenship in Mossy Bottom, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Mossy Bottom, Pike County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: JUN 1847
    Event Place: Boyd County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 22 July 2021), George Blankenship and Hannah E Moles, 15 Feb 1867; citing Marriage, Catlettsburg, Boyd, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 2,116,487.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 1 July 2020), G.W., 1937; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 9 July 2020), G. W., 1937; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [4] United States Census, 1880, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 14 March 2022), George W. Blaninship, Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
    [5] United States Census, 1930, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 1 January 2023), Geo W Blankenship, District 1, Pike, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 5, sheet 18B, line 90, family 241, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 775; FHL microfilm 2,340,510.
    [6] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [7] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Obituary
    [8] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Greenup, Kentucky; Roll: M432_202; Page: 199B; Image: 404
    [9] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [10] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T625_596; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 108; Image: .
    [11] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 600C; Enumeration District: 95; Image: 0056.
    [12] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Boyd, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 699; Image: 217.
    [13] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T623_548; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 78.
    [14] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 775; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 110.0.
    [15] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [16] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [17] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [18] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Year: 1910; Census Place: Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 1 July 2020), G.W., 1937; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 9 July 2020), G. W., 1937; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [3] FamilySearch FamilyTree

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 JAN 1937
    Event Place: Mossy Bottom, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 1 July 2020), G.W., 1937; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 9 July 2020), G. W., 1937; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [3] Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1967, "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1967," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 2 March 2021), G.w. Blankenship, 1937; citing Death, Pike, Kentucky, United States, certificate , Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort; FHL microfilm 1,913,333.
    [4] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [5] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [6] FamilySearch FamilyTree

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, United States

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