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James Thomas Blackburn 1864–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Apr 1864

Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 2 Apr 1934

Death Location: Roaring River, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Dock Blackburn

Mother: Susan Breiner

Spouse(s): Roxanna Dowel, Roxanna Dowell

Children(s): William Blackburn, Charlie Blackburn, Pearl Durham, Pearl Durham, Christopher Blackburn, Glennis Blackburn

James Thomas Blackburn was born in 1864 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America, the child of Dock Blackburn And Susan Breiner. In 1880, James Thomas Blackburn resided in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, James Thomas Blackburn resided in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. James Thomas Blackburn married Roxanna Dowel, Roxanna Dowell, and had children including Charlie Francis Blackburn, Christopher C Blackburn, Glennis J Blackburn, Pearl Ann Durham, William Offie Blackburn. James Thomas Blackburn passed away in 1934 in Roaring River, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • James Thomas Blackburn was born in 1864 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America, the child of Dock Blackburn And Susan Breiner.
  • In 1880, James Thomas Blackburn resided in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, James Thomas Blackburn resided in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.
  • James Thomas Blackburn married Roxanna Dowel, Roxanna Dowell, and had children including Charlie Francis Blackburn, Christopher C Blackburn, Glennis J Blackburn, Pearl Ann Durham, William Offie Blackburn.
  • James Thomas Blackburn passed away in 1934 in Roaring River, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dock Blackburn
1837–1924
Birth Location: Wilkes Co
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Susan Breiner
1845–1904
Birth Location: Wilkes Co
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Spouses(s)

Roxanna Dowel
1861–1931
Birth Location: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
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Roxanna Dowell
1861–1931
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Children(s)

William Blackburn
1885–1968
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Charlie Blackburn
1886–1971
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Pearl Durham
1898–1983
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Pearl Durham
1898–1983
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Christopher Blackburn
1894–1959
Birth Location: Ash Co, No Carolina
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Glennis Blackburn
1892–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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James Blackburn's Ancestors

Self
James Blackburn
1864–1934
Birth Place: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Dock Blackburn
1837–1924
Wilkes Co
Susan Breiner
1845–1904
Wilkes Co
Grandparents
Eli (Augustine) Blackburn
1806–1900
Traphill, Wilkes, North Carolina
Mary ("Polly") Caudill
1808–1884
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Joel Brewer
1818–1887
Wilkes,North Carolina, United States
Nancy Adams
1819–1900
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Blackburn
1757–1827
Sarah Baird
1762–1826
Abner Caudill
1773–1855
Jane Adams
1783–1860
John Brewer
1796–1889
Keziah Johnson
1785–1869
Charles Adams
1787–1872
Nancy Stamper
1786–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zebulon Baird
1744–1826
Lydia Heldrege
1740–1788
James Jr
1753–1838
Mary Yarbrough
1731–1794
Spencer Adams
1759–1830
NANCY IRWIN
1770–1834
William Brewer
1790–1860
Nancy Church
1822–
Enos Johnson
1757–1812
Eunice Hurd
1752–1847
Henry Adams
1752–1821
Susannah Mitchell
1764–1809
Henry Adams
1752–1821
Susannah Mitchell
1764–1809

James Blackburn's Descendants

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James (Thomas) Blackburn (2 Apr 1864–2 Apr 1934) m. Roxanna Dowel (November 1861–6 January 1931) m. Roxanna Dowell (November 1861–6 January 1931)
  1. 1. William (Offie) Blackburn 1885–1968
  2. 2. Charlie (Francis) Blackburn 1886–1971 m. Emma Johnson 1880–1959 m. Nancy (E) Blackburn 1888–
    1. 1. Sarah (E) Blackham 1926–1926
    2. 2. Lonnie Blackburn 1920–2003
    3. 3. Donnie Blackburn 1920–2006
    4. 4. Willie (James Larry) Blackburn 1910–1996
    5. 5. Percy (Roosevelt) Blackburn 1912–1986 m. Velna (Alverta) Blackburn 1921–1953
    6. 6. Olin Blackburn 1914–1977
    7. 7. Bessie (E.) Blackburn 1923–2021
  3. 3. Pearl (Ann) Durham 1898–1983
  4. 4. Pearl (Ann) Durham 1898–1983
  5. 5. Christopher (C.) Blackburn 1894–1959
  6. 6. Glennis (J) Blackburn 1892–

James Blackburn's Timeline

6 Records

1864
2 Apr 1864
Birth of James Thomas Blackburn in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 16
James Thomas Blackburn resided here in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
James Thomas Blackburn resided here in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 46
James Thomas Blackburn resided here in Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 66
James Thomas Blackburn resided here in Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1934
2 Apr 1934
Age 70
Death of James Thomas Blackburn in Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1864
    Event Place: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2341462
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: 1224; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1241224
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1135; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 1375148
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: 1224; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1241224

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1135; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 1375148

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2341462

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1934
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Roaring River, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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