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John BLACKBURN 1820 – 1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 May 1820

Birth Location: St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 12 Nov 1891

Death Location: Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Thomas Blackburn

Mother: Jane Miller

Spouse(s): Catherine Iler

Children(s): George Blackburn, Margaret Blackburn

In 1820, John BLACKBURN entered the world in St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Thomas Blackburn and Jane E. Miller. In 1860, John BLACKBURN resided in St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1863, John BLACKBURN resided in Perry, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States. John BLACKBURN married Catherine Iler, and had children including George Blackburn, Margaret J. Blackburn. John BLACKBURN passed away in 1891 in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1820, John BLACKBURN entered the world in St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Thomas Blackburn and Jane E. Miller.
  • In 1860, John BLACKBURN resided in St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1863, John BLACKBURN resided in Perry, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • John BLACKBURN married Catherine Iler, and had children including George Blackburn, Margaret J. Blackburn.
  • John BLACKBURN passed away in 1891 in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Blackburn
1796 – 1871
Birth Location: Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
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Jane Miller
1797 – 1874
Birth Location: St Clair, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Catherine Iler
1816 – 1888
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
CI

Children(s)

George Blackburn
1844 – 1912
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Margaret Blackburn
– 1883
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
MB

John BLACKBURN's Ancestors

Self
John BLACKBURN
1820 – 1891
Birth Place: St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Thomas Blackburn
1796 – 1871
Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
Jane (E.) Miller
1797 – 1874
St Clair, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John BLACKBURN's Descendants

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John BLACKBURN (11 May 1820 – 12 Nov 1891) m. Catherine Iler (6 September 1816 – 21 June 1888)
  1. 1. George Blackburn (19 Nov 1844 – 16 Jun 1912) m. Ruth (Ann) Kelley (1848 – )
    1. 1. John (W) Blackburn (1873 – 1875)
  2. 2. Margaret (J.) Blackburn ( – 8 Aug 1883) m. Arlandah (H.) Barwis (7 July 1845 – 11 Jan 1916)
    1. 1. John (William) Barwis (16 Feb 1869 – 28 Oct 1945)

John BLACKBURN's Timeline

6 Records

1820
11 May 1820
Birth of John BLACKBURN in St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
1860
1860
Age 40
John BLACKBURN resided here in St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 43
John BLACKBURN resided here in Perry, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Perry, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 50
John BLACKBURN resided here in Altoona Ward 5, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 5, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
John BLACKBURN resided here in East Saint Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
East Saint Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1891
12 Nov 1891
Age 71
Death of John BLACKBURN in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 May 1820
    Event Place: St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Saint Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1098; Page: 307D; Enumeration District: 234
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Altoona Ward 5, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1309; Page: 137B
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1072; Page: 485; Family History Library Film: 805072

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1072; Page: 485; Family History Library Film: 805072

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Perry, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Altoona Ward 5, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Altoona Ward 5, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1309; Page: 137B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: East Saint Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Saint Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1098; Page: 307D; Enumeration District: 234

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1891
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Altoona Tribune - 14 Nov 1891 - Page 1, Obituary for John Blackburn (Aged 70) 14 Nov 1891

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1891
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
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