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John Wesley Blizzard 1843–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 June 1843

Birth Location: Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 29 Jan 1941

Death Location: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Mary Blizzard

Children(s): George Blizzard

In 1843, John Wesley Blizzard entered the world in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to James Blizzard And Nancy C Morrison. In 1880, John Wesley Blizzard resided in Mountain Cove, Fayette, West Virginia, USA. In 1883, John Wesley Blizzard established residence. John Wesley Blizzard married Mary Jane Blizzard, and had children including George Washington Blizzard. John Wesley Blizzard passed away in 1941 in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1843, John Wesley Blizzard entered the world in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to James Blizzard And Nancy C Morrison.
  • In 1880, John Wesley Blizzard resided in Mountain Cove, Fayette, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1883, John Wesley Blizzard established residence.
  • John Wesley Blizzard married Mary Jane Blizzard, and had children including George Washington Blizzard.
  • John Wesley Blizzard passed away in 1941 in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Mary Blizzard
1841–1924
Birth Location: Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

George Blizzard
1882–1964
Birth Location: Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America
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John Blizzard's Ancestors

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John Blizzard
1843–1941
Birth Place: Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Grandparents
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John Blizzard's Descendants

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John (Wesley) Blizzard (10 June 1843–29 Jan 1941) m. Mary (Jane) Blizzard (16 November 1841–Dec 1924)
  1. 1. George (Washington) Blizzard 1882–1964 m. Keziah ("Kate" (Allport)) Wynes 1882–1974
    1. 1. Grover (W.) Blizzard 1916–1997 m. Tillie Lightsey 1913–1985
    2. 2. Joe (Paul) Blizzard 1924–1979
    3. 3. Katie (A.) Blizzard 1909–2012
    4. 4. Daniel (George) Blizzard 1914–1988
    5. 5. John (Robert) Blizzard 1917–1932
    6. 6. Thomas (Audrey) Blizzard 1911–2001

John Blizzard's Timeline

9 Records

1843
10 June 1843
Birth of John Wesley Blizzard in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States of America
Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 37
John Wesley Blizzard resided here in Mountain Cove, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Mountain Cove, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1883
1883
Age 40
John Wesley Blizzard resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 57
John Wesley Blizzard resided here in Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 67
John Wesley Blizzard resided here in Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 77
John Wesley Blizzard resided here in Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 92
John Wesley Blizzard resided here in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 97
John Wesley Blizzard resided here in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
1941
29 Jan 1941
Age 98
Death of John Wesley Blizzard in Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America
Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1941
    Event Place: Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [4] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [5] American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 June 1843
    Event Place: Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1947; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 34
    [3] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1241758
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1375693
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mountain Cove, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Page: 100B; Enumeration District: 030
    [8] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04319; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 118-22

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04319; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 118-22

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04319; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 118-22

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1883
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mountain Cove, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mountain Cove, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Page: 100B; Enumeration District: 030

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1375693

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1241758

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1947; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 34
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