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Joel Joseph Blackburn 1824–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 March 1824

Birth Location: Clear Springs, Blount County, Alabama, United States of America

Death Date: 1891

Death Location: Lanham, Hamilton County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Joel Blackburn

Mother: Anna Fry

Spouse(s):

Children(s): John Blackburn

The story of Joel Joseph Blackburn began in 1824 in Clear Springs, Blount County, Alabama, United States of America. In 1867, Joel Joseph Blackburn resided in Blount, Alabama, USA. In 1872, Joel Joseph Blackburn resided in Violy, Blount, Alabama. Joel Joseph Blackburn married Nancy L Hancock, and had children including John Blackburn. Joel Joseph Blackburn passed away in 1891 in Lanham, Hamilton County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joel Joseph Blackburn began in 1824 in Clear Springs, Blount County, Alabama, United States of America.
  • In 1867, Joel Joseph Blackburn resided in Blount, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1872, Joel Joseph Blackburn resided in Violy, Blount, Alabama.
  • Joel Joseph Blackburn married Nancy L Hancock, and had children including John Blackburn.
  • Joel Joseph Blackburn passed away in 1891 in Lanham, Hamilton County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joel Blackburn's Ancestors

Self
Joel Blackburn
1824–1891
Birth Place: Clear Springs, Blount County, Alabama, United States of America
Parents
Joel Blackburn
1794–1873
North Carolina, USA
Anna Fry
1796–1872
Knoxville, Anderson, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
JAMES (ARCHIBALD) BLACKBURN
1759–1831
Savannah Savannah, British American Colonies
Elizabeth Emerson
1760–1807
Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
William (Phillip) Fry
1757–1840
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
BENJAMIN SR.
1713–1791
Mary Stanton
1726–1822
Millicent ONeal
1736–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1685–1745
Susan Wilson
1680–1791
Robert Reverand
1689–1727
Katherine Simpkins
1698–1727

Joel Blackburn's Descendants

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Joel (Joseph) Blackburn (1 March 1824–1891)
  1. 1. John Blackburn 1866–1957 m. Alice (L) Cheek 1866–1940
    1. 1. Pearl (Blackburn) Wauson 1902–1960
    2. 2. Bonnie Blackburn 1902–1990
    3. 3. Ana Blackburn 1908–1988
    4. 4. Sidney (Arthur) Blackburn 1894–1984
    5. 5. Clarence Blackburn 1898–1981
    6. 6. Lonnie Blackburn 1909–1918
    7. 7. Marvin Blackburn 1892–
    8. 8. Clara (Pearl) Blackburn 1901–1990
    9. 9. Ira (Joseph) Blackburn 1896–1980 m. Agnes (Cornelia) Gardner 1901–1964
      1. 1. Peggy (Louise) Merriman 1930–2015
      2. 2. Zelda (Lee) Morris 1920–2012
      3. 3. Glen (Austin) Blackburn 1935–1986
      4. 4. Anthem (Alene "Coke") Blackburn 1922–2016
      5. 5. David (Ray) Blackburn 1940–2006
      6. 6. Rachel (Janet) Blackburn 1925–2011
      7. 7. Annie (L) Blackborne 1924–
      8. 8. Boyce (Dale Blackburn) Sr. 1928–2000 m. Joy (Ovell) Lindley 1932–2006

Joel Blackburn's Timeline

5 Records

1824
1 March 1824
Birth of Joel Joseph Blackburn in Clear Springs, Blount County, Alabama, United States of America
Clear Springs, Blount County, Alabama, United States of America
1867
1867
Age 43
Joel Joseph Blackburn resided here in Blount, Alabama, USA
Blount, Alabama, USA
1872
11 Dec 1872
Age 48
Joel Joseph Blackburn resided here in Violy, Blount, Alabama
Violy, Blount, Alabama
1874
10 Dec 1874
Age 50
Joel Joseph Blackburn resided here in Viola, Blount, Alabama
Viola, Blount, Alabama
1891
1891
Age 67
Death of Joel Joseph Blackburn in Lanham, Hamilton, Texas, United States
Lanham, Hamilton, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 March 1824
    Event Place: Clear Springs, Blount County, Alabama, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Blount, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Voter Registration

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1872
    Event Place: Violy, Blount, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1874
    Event Place: Viola, Blount, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Lanham, Hamilton County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Joel J. Blackburn 1891

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Lanham, Hamilton, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lanham, Hamilton County, Texas, United States of America

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