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James Franklin Blankenship 1875–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Sep 1875

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 26 Jun 1952

Death Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky

Father: Wilburn Blankenship

Mother: Martha Lykins

Spouse(s): Alice Flint

Children(s): Virgie Allen, Rennie Blankenship, Rebecca Allen

James Franklin Blankenship was born in 1875 in Kentucky, the child of Wilburn Blankenship And Martha Ann Lykins. In 1880, James Franklin Blankenship resided in Black Water, Morgan, Kentucky. In 1900, James Franklin Blankenship resided in Walnut Grove Town, Morgan, Kentucky. James Franklin Blankenship married Alice B Flint, and had children including Rebecca B Allen, Rennie Blankenship, Virgie B Allen. James Franklin Blankenship passed away in 1952 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • James Franklin Blankenship was born in 1875 in Kentucky, the child of Wilburn Blankenship And Martha Ann Lykins.
  • In 1880, James Franklin Blankenship resided in Black Water, Morgan, Kentucky.
  • In 1900, James Franklin Blankenship resided in Walnut Grove Town, Morgan, Kentucky.
  • James Franklin Blankenship married Alice B Flint, and had children including Rebecca B Allen, Rennie Blankenship, Virgie B Allen.
  • James Franklin Blankenship passed away in 1952 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wilburn Blankenship
1850–
Birth Location: Tazewell County, Virginia
WB
Martha Lykins
1852–1923
Birth Location: Breathitt County, Kentucky
ML

Spouses(s)

Alice Flint
1877–1952
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
AF

Children(s)

Virgie Allen
1904–1988
Birth Location: Tim Branch, Magoffin, Kentucky
VA
Rennie Blankenship
1901–1982
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
RB
Rebecca Allen
1900–1980
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
RA

James Blankenship's Ancestors

Self
James Blankenship
1875–1952
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Wilburn Blankenship
1850–
Tazewell County, Virginia
Martha (Ann) Lykins
1852–1923
Breathitt County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Isaac (Stuart) Lykins
1827–
Kentucky
Lucinda Taulbee
1830–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
William Lykins
1797–1870
Rebecca Coffee
1795–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Lykins
1770–1830
Nancy Lacy
1770–1830
Ambrose Coffee
1755–1820
Ailsey .
1759–

James Blankenship's Descendants

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James (Franklin) Blankenship (16 Sep 1875–26 Jun 1952) m. Alice (B.) Flint (22 Jan 1877–11 Oct 1952)
  1. 1. Virgie (B) Allen 1904–1988 m. Frank (C) Allen 1896–1964
    1. 1. J (P) Allen 1938–1958
    2. 2. Grover (Cleveland) Allen 1927–2004
    3. 3. Alma Allen 1925–2005 m. Burley Montgomery 1910–1988
      1. 1. Kathy (L.) Montgomery 1949–1990
    4. 4. Alka Allen 1923–2001 m. William (Howard) Collinsworth 1919–2016
      1. 1. Linda Collinsworth 1949–2013 m. Jesse (Lee) Downs 1949–2015
  2. 2. Rennie Blankenship 1901–1982 m. Goldie (Mae) Chaney 1912–1977 m. Myrtie Elam 1903–1931
    1. 1. Betty (L.) Blankenship 1943–2004 m. Charles (W.) Centers 1937–2011
    2. 2. Adrian Blankenship 1946–2008
    3. 3. Robert (Ray) Blankenship 1945–2008
    4. 4. Rennie (Blankenship) Jr. 1936–1936
    5. 5. Thomas Blankenship 1941–1980
    6. 6. JoAnn Blankenship 1944–1976
    7. 7. Woodrow (W.) Blankenship 1928–1929
    8. 8. Virginia ((Virgie)) Blankenship 1926–2002 m. Frederick (C.) Rustin 1926–2000
    9. 9. Reva (Rena) Blankenship 1931–1931
    10. 10. Henry Blankenship 1924–1993
    11. 11. Goldie (Mae) Blankenship 1919–1986 m. William (Victor) Allen 1920–1982
    12. 12. Gobel Blankenship 1921–1995
    13. 13. Birdie Blankenship 1923–1948
  3. 3. Rebecca (B) Allen 1900–1980 m. Orval Elam 1896–1924 m. Noah Allen 1888–1974
    1. 1. Luna (Mae) Elam 1924–1988 m. Clarence (Lee) Cundiff 1919–1984
    2. 2. Arnold Elam 1925–1975 m. Geneva Morris 1920–1963
      1. 1. Lloyd (Ralph) Elam 1944–2004
      2. 2. James Elam 1949–1949
    3. 3. Wonnie (Jeanette (Jan)) Allen 1933–2000 m. Arthur (W.) Wells 1929–1985 m. Jerome (D.) Semancik 1934–1986
    4. 4. Wilgus (G.) Allen 1940–1973
    5. 5. Custer (Allen) Sr. 1929–1976 m. Thelma (Jean) Adkins 1932–1999

James Blankenship's Timeline

8 Records

1875
16 Sep 1875
Birth of James Franklin Blankenship in Kentucky
Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 5
James Franklin Blankenship resided here in Black Water, Morgan, Kentucky
Black Water, Morgan, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 25
James Franklin Blankenship resided here in Walnut Grove Town, Morgan, Kentucky
Walnut Grove Town, Morgan, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 35
James Franklin Blankenship resided here in Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
1917
1917
Age 42
James Franklin Blankenship resided here in Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 45
James Franklin Blankenship resided here in Grape Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky
Grape Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 65
James Franklin Blankenship resided here in Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County, Kentucky
1952
26 Jun 1952
Age 77
Death of James Franklin Blankenship in Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1875
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1337; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 77-7.
    [4] Kentucky Death Index
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grape Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 75; Image: 986.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky; Roll: ; Draft Board: .
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Black Water, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 524B; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 0130.
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_545; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 74.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0106; Image: 447; FHL microfilm: 1374507.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Black Water, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Black Water, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 524B; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 0130.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Walnut Grove Town, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_545; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 74.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0106; Image: 447; FHL microfilm: 1374507.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky; Roll: ; Draft Board: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grape Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grape Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 75; Image: 986.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1337; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 77-7.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1952
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
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