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John Bunyan Blackwell 1882–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Oct 1882

Birth Location: Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 1 Mar 1971

Death Location: Moore (Frio County), Frio County, Texas, USA

Father: Albert Blackwell

Mother: Theresa Norris

Spouse(s): Burtle Weir, Lottie Harrison

Children(s): Marion Blackwell, Loyd Blackwell

The story of John Bunyan Blackwell began in 1882 in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi, USA. In 1900, John Bunyan Blackwell resided in Justice Precinct 6, Williamson, Texas, USA. In 1930, John Bunyan Blackwell resided in San Antonio, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA. John Bunyan Blackwell married Burtle Weir, Lottie May Harrison, and had children including Loyd Bunyan Blackwell, Marion Teresa Blackwell. John Bunyan Blackwell passed away in 1971 in Moore (Frio County), Frio County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Bunyan Blackwell began in 1882 in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1900, John Bunyan Blackwell resided in Justice Precinct 6, Williamson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, John Bunyan Blackwell resided in San Antonio, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.
  • John Bunyan Blackwell married Burtle Weir, Lottie May Harrison, and had children including Loyd Bunyan Blackwell, Marion Teresa Blackwell.
  • John Bunyan Blackwell passed away in 1971 in Moore (Frio County), Frio County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albert Blackwell
1855–1930
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
AB
Theresa Norris
1854–1934
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
TN

Spouses(s)

Burtle Weir
1884–1966
Birth Location: Frio County, Texas, USA
BW
Lottie Harrison
1887–1957
Birth Location: Anderson, Grimes County, Texas, USA
LH

Children(s)

Marion Blackwell
1912–2008
Birth Location: Texas, USA
MB
Loyd Blackwell
1916–2004
Birth Location: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
LB

John Blackwell's Ancestors

Self
John Blackwell
1882–1971
Birth Place: Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Albert Galatin Blackwell
1855–1930
Mississippi, USA
Theresa (Ann) Norris
1854–1934
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
William Blackwell
1826–1917
Mississippi
Jane Little
1827–1894
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Blackwell's Descendants

1.
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John (Bunyan) Blackwell (8 Oct 1882–1 Mar 1971) m. Burtle Weir (Aug 1884–26 Jul 1966) m. Lottie (May) Harrison (11 May 1887–27 Nov 1957)
  1. 1. Marion (Teresa) Blackwell 1912–2008
  2. 2. Loyd (Bunyan) Blackwell 1916–2004 m. Eula (Mae "Skeeter") Locklar 1917–1980

John Blackwell's Timeline

8 Records

1882
8 Oct 1882
Birth of John Bunyan Blackwell in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi, USA
Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
John Bunyan Blackwell resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Williamson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Williamson, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
John Bunyan Blackwell resided here in San Antonio, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
San Antonio, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
John Bunyan Blackwell resided here in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 58
John Bunyan Blackwell resided here in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States
1942
1942
Age 60
John Bunyan Blackwell resided here in San Antonio, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Texas, USA
1970
1970
Age 88
John Bunyan Blackwell resided here in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
1971
1 Mar 1971
Age 89
Death of John Bunyan Blackwell in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1882
    Event Place: Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas; Roll: T627_4202; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 259-34
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 450-72-5221; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1960
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Williamson, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: San Antonio, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas; Page: 44A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 2342029

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas; Roll: T627_4202; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 259-34

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas; Roll: T627_4202; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 259-34

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: San Antonio, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1970
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1971
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 450-72-5221; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1960
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Moore (Frio County), Frio County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
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