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Gilbert A Blankenship 1855–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: FEB 1855

Birth Location: Salem, Marion, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 1941

Death Location: Panama, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Marion Blankenship

Mother: Martha Brittain

Spouse(s): Isabella Hughes, Polly McCaleb, Lomanda Baker

Children(s): Elisha Blankenship, Walter Blankenship, Martha **, William Blankenship, Joel Blankenship, Alton Blankenship, Joseph Blankinship

The story of Gilbert A Blankenship began in 1855 in Salem, Marion, Illinois, USA. In 1860, Gilbert A Blankenship resided in Wise, Texas. In 1900, Gilbert A Blankenship resided in Dover, Pope, Arkansas, USA. Gilbert A Blankenship married Isabella Hughes, Lomanda Baker, Polly Ann Mccaleb, and had children including Alton Blankenship, Elisha Lige Marion Blankenship, Joel Bryan Blankenship, Joseph Blankinship, Martha Jane Blankenship, Walter Blankenship, William Bill E Willie Blankenship. Gilbert A Blankenship passed away in 1941 in Panama, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Gilbert A Blankenship began in 1855 in Salem, Marion, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, Gilbert A Blankenship resided in Wise, Texas.
  • In 1900, Gilbert A Blankenship resided in Dover, Pope, Arkansas, USA.
  • Gilbert A Blankenship married Isabella Hughes, Lomanda Baker, Polly Ann Mccaleb, and had children including Alton Blankenship, Elisha Lige Marion Blankenship, Joel Bryan Blankenship, Joseph Blankinship, Martha Jane Blankenship, Walter Blankenship, William Bill E Willie Blankenship.
  • Gilbert A Blankenship passed away in 1941 in Panama, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Marion Blankenship
1834–1863
Birth Location: Marion County, Illinois, USA
MB
Martha Brittain
1830–1902
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
MB

Spouses(s)

Isabella Hughes
1869–1910
Birth Location: Golconda, Pope, Illinois, USA
IH
Polly McCaleb
1853–1889
Birth Location: Missouri
PM
Lomanda Baker
1864–
Birth Location: –
LB

Children(s)

Elisha Blankenship
1884–1971
Birth Location: McAlister, Indian Territory, Oklahoma
EB
Walter Blankenship
1887–1945
Birth Location: Bryant, Indian Territory, Oklahoma
WB
Martha **
1889–1974
Birth Location: Russelville, Arkansas
M*
William Blankenship
1895–1963
Birth Location: Dover, Pope, Arkansas
WB
Joel Blankenship
1897–1961
Birth Location: Russellville, Arkansas, USA
JB
Alton Blankenship
1907–1970
Birth Location: Dover, Pope, Arkansas
AB
Joseph Blankinship
1898–
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
JB

Gilbert Blankenship's Ancestors

Self
Gilbert Blankenship
1855–1941
Birth Place: Salem, Marion, Illinois, USA
Parents
Marion Blankenship
1834–1863
Marion County, Illinois, USA
Martha (A. E.) Brittain
1830–1902
Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
SPENCER Blankenship
1799–1855
Cane Creek, Rutherford, NC, USA
Nancy (Ann) Meador
1804–1902
Tennessee, United States
John Britten
1791–1859
Bethel, Pitt, North Carolina, United States
Martha (Morton Smith) (Brittain)
1802–1882
Nolensville, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elisha Blankenship
1760–1844
Elizabeth Ross
1773–1839
Isham Meador
1786–1860
Mildred Simmons
1788–1860
John Brittain
1758–1827
Mary Sessoms
1766–1853
Capt. Smith
1768–1813
Mary Shields
1776–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isham Blankenship
1738–1810
Sarah Wilkerson
1739–1826
Alexander Ross
1741–1805
Mourning Shelton
1756–1817
Isham Meador
1762–1840
Obedience Bradshaw
1782–1817
Charles Simmons
1753–1828
Frances Meador
1763–1820
John Brittain
1735–1803
Elizabeth Pope
1736–1811
Culman Sessoms
1711–1772
Rachel Perry
1743–1814
Capt. Smith
1727–1805
Martha Morton
1739–1785
James Shields
1747–1779
Elizabeth Graham
1753–1833

Gilbert Blankenship's Descendants

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Gilbert (A) Blankenship (FEB 1855–1941) m. Isabella Hughes (19 Dec 1869–25 Dec 1910) m. Polly (Ann) McCaleb (1853–1889-1895) m. Lomanda Baker (abt 1864–)
  1. 1. Elisha ("Lige" Marion) Blankenship 1884–1971 m. Nora (Lila Lilly S.) Hodkinson 1892–1981
    1. 1. Roy (Gilbert "Bud") Blankenship 1913–2000
    2. 2. Mae (S) Blankenship 1916–1996
    3. 3. Nona (E) Blankenship 1920–1994
    4. 4. Troy (W) Blankenship 1922–1961
    5. 5. Ted (True) Blankinship 1926–2004
    6. 6. Florence (Lee) Blankenship 1909–1993 m. Buford (Oca Beuford) Avery 1909–1989
      1. 1. Aubery (G. Aub) Avery 1929–1967
      2. 2. Vernon (Ray Avery) Sr. 1934–2004
      3. 3. Betty Avery 1932–1998
    7. 7. Verna (F) Blankinship 1934–1963
    8. 8. Ruby Blankinship 1912–1912
    9. 9. Laurence (L) Blankenship 1910–1993
  2. 2. Walter Blankenship 1887–1945
  3. 3. Martha (Jane Blankenship) ** 1889–1974 m. Frank Turner 1889–1914
  4. 4. William (Bill E. "Willie") Blankenship 1895–1963 m. Lottie (Lee) Fry 1897–1980
  5. 5. Joel (Bryan) Blankenship 1897–1961 m. Golsie Rucker 1901–
  6. 6. Alton Blankenship 1907–1970 m. Faye (Lucille) Guinn 1913–1998
  7. 7. Joseph Blankinship 1898–

Gilbert Blankenship's Timeline

9 Records

1855
FEB 1855
Birth of Gilbert A Blankenship in Salem, Marion, Illinois, USA
Salem, Marion, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 5
Gilbert A Blankenship resided here in Wise, Texas
Wise, Texas
1900
1900
Age 45
Gilbert A Blankenship resided here in Dover, Pope, Arkansas, USA
Dover, Pope, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Gilbert A Blankenship resided here in Clark, Pope, Arkansas, USA
Clark, Pope, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Gilbert A Blankenship resided here in Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 75
Gilbert A Blankenship resided here in Turner, McIntosh, Oklahoma, USA
Turner, McIntosh, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 80
Gilbert A Blankenship resided here in Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma
Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 85
Gilbert A Blankenship resided here in Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
1941
1941
Age 86
Death of Gilbert A Blankenship in Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: FEB 1855
    Event Place: Salem, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3305; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 40-32
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wise, Texas; Roll: M653_1308; Page: 326; Family History Library Film: 805308
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clark, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: T624_61; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1374074
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1468; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 118
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Turner, McIntosh, Oklahoma; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0025
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dover, Pope, Arkansas; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0172
    [9] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates
    [10] Oklahoma, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wise, Texas
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wise, Texas; Roll: M653_1308; Page: 326; Family History Library Film: 805308

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dover, Pope, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dover, Pope, Arkansas; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0172

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Clark, Pope, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clark, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: T624_61; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1374074

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1468; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 118

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Turner, McIntosh, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Turner, McIntosh, Oklahoma; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0025

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3305; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 40-32

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3305; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 40-32

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dover, Pope, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Panama, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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