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Joseph H. Blankenship 1840–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1840

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: April 29 1911

Death Location: United States

Father: Thomas Blankenship

Mother: Nancy Lowe

Spouse(s): Rebecca Withrow

Children(s): Mary Blankenship, Luella Blankenship, Laura Blankenship, Eli Blankenship, Joseph Blankenship, Charles Blankenship, William Blankenship, Luther Blankenship, Franklin Blankenship, George Blankenship, Not Blankenship

In 1840, Joseph H. Blankenship entered the world in West Virginia, born to Thomas Blankenship And Nancy Lowe. In 1850, Joseph H. Blankenship resided in District 29, Kanawha, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Joseph H. Blankenship resided in District 1, Mason, Virginia, USA. Joseph H. Blankenship married Rebecca Jane Withrow, and had children including Charles Lewis Blankenship, Eli Thomas Blankenship, Franklin L Blankenship, George Washington Blankenship, Joseph Jackson Blankenship, Laura Roselle Blankenship, Luella S Blankenship, Luther Marion Blankenship, Mary Frances Blankenship, Not Named Blankenship, William Floyd Blankenship. Joseph H. Blankenship passed away in 1911 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1840, Joseph H. Blankenship entered the world in West Virginia, born to Thomas Blankenship And Nancy Lowe.
  • In 1850, Joseph H. Blankenship resided in District 29, Kanawha, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Joseph H. Blankenship resided in District 1, Mason, Virginia, USA.
  • Joseph H. Blankenship married Rebecca Jane Withrow, and had children including Charles Lewis Blankenship, Eli Thomas Blankenship, Franklin L Blankenship, George Washington Blankenship, Joseph Jackson Blankenship, Laura Roselle Blankenship, Luella S Blankenship, Luther Marion Blankenship, Mary Frances Blankenship, Not Named Blankenship, William Floyd Blankenship.
  • Joseph H. Blankenship passed away in 1911 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Blankenship
1810–1889
Birth Location: Virginia/Ohio
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Nancy Lowe
1820–1897
Birth Location: Virginia, Coshocton, Ohio, United States
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Withrow
1843–1915
Birth Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
RW

Children(s)

Mary Blankenship
1869–1949
Birth Location: Greenbrier Co., WV
MB
Luella Blankenship
1879–1913
Birth Location: West Virginia
LB
Laura Blankenship
1872–1955
Birth Location: West Virginia
LB
Eli Blankenship
1865–1926
Birth Location: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
EB
Joseph Blankenship
1875–1950
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Charles Blankenship
1868–1935
Birth Location: West Virginia
CB
William Blankenship
1885–1957
Birth Location: Friars Hill, West Virginia
WB
Luther Blankenship
1888–1961
Birth Location: Spring Creek, Greenbrier Co., WV
LB
Franklin Blankenship
1881–
Birth Location: West Virginia, United States
FB
George Blankenship
1884–1953
Birth Location: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
GB
Not Blankenship
1871–
Birth Location: Greenbrier, Virginia, United States
NB

Joseph Blankenship's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Blankenship
1840–1911
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
Thomas Blankenship
1810–1889
Virginia/Ohio
Nancy Lowe
1820–1897
Virginia, Coshocton, Ohio, United States
Grandparents
Elijah ('Eli') Blankenship
1780–1850
Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Mary (Polly) Smith
1781–1881
Montgomery, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Claybourne Blankenship
1762–1802
Mary Toler
1753–1856
Samuel Smith
1755–1836
Levina Fletcher
1765–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Blankenship's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (H.) Blankenship (Oct 1840–April 29 1911) m. Rebecca (Jane) Withrow (1843–14 Jun 1915)
  1. 1. Mary (Frances) Blankenship 1869–1949 m. Luther (Mc) Million 1867–1954
    1. 1. Zena Mcmillion 1900–1973 m. Fred (Mason) McMillion 1889–1969
      1. 1. Maynard (Luther) McMillion 1929–2014
      2. 2. Stella (Gray "Locket") McMillion 1932–2014 m. Clyde (B) Campbell 1924–1991
        1. 1. Danny (Gene) Campbell 1951–2014
      3. 3. Curtis (Marion) McMillion 1926–1988 m. Essie (Lillian) Blake 1935–1991
      4. 4. Neva (Mary) McMillion 1924–2015 m. Durard Stanley 1922–2015 m. Lester (William) Bryant 1930–2006
        1. 1. Roger (Lee) Stanley 1945–2015 m. Brenda (Ann) McCauley 1948–2007
        2. 2. Vera (Mae) Stanley 1948–2019
    2. 2. Delbert (Chris) McMillion 1916–1941
    3. 3. Lester (Brown "Shag") McMillion 1905–1986
    4. 4. John (Beard) McMillion 1903–1971
    5. 5. George (Marion) McMillion 1896–1986 m. Marie (L.) McMillion 1909–1996
      1. 1. Clarence (Paul) McMillion 1929–1997 m. Mabel (Regina) Long 1931–2008
      2. 2. Bernice (Marie) McMillion 1923–1981
      3. 3. George (Eugene) Mcmillion 1927–2015 m. Madeline (Ruth) Brock 1934–1997
      4. 4. Charlotte (Oneta May) McMillion 1934–2019 m. Kenneth (Moltman) Jess 1931–2019
      5. 5. Betty (Lou) McMillion 1936–2020
    6. 6. Nancy (Jane) McMillion 1892–1975 m. Mort (Joseph) Brown 1891–1965
      1. 1. Newman (Luther) Brown 1917–1976
      2. 2. Retha (Francis) Brown 1919–1995
      3. 3. Jessie (Pearl) Brown 1921–2006
      4. 4. Alline (Jane) Brown 1924–2003 m. Basil (Philip) Rogers 1921–
    7. 7. Jordon (Davis) McMillion 1896–1984 m. Mary (P) Clutter 1904–1963 m. Nellie (Bly) Wilfong 1912–1990
      1. 1. Virginia McMillion 1921–1978 m. James (Meador) Scott 1927–2006
    8. 8. Mary (Margie) McMillion 1908–1990 m. Heskel (Andrew) Copenhaver 1900–1978
      1. 1. Eddie (Jordan) Copenhaver 1951–2013
      2. 2. Marvis (Evalee) Copenhaver 1937–1943
    9. 9. Francis (Fred May) McMillion 1899–1985 m. Mary (Annie) Cochran 1909–1994
      1. 1. Mary (Ruth) McMillion 1926–2006 m. Anthony (William) Hall 1912–1991
      2. 2. Denver (May) McMillion 1928–2012
      3. 3. Jessie (Ann) McMillion 1930– m. Brennis (Donald) Folks 1930–2019
      4. 4. Infant (Unamed) McMillion 1942–1942
    10. 10. Palmer (Christie) McMillion 1902–1988 m. Mabel (Lavern) Hanna 1913–1992
      1. 1. Gilbert (G) Mcmillion 1934–1995
      2. 2. Olive (Virginia) McMillion 1937–2007 m. Alton (Jardine) Armstrong 1927–1993
      3. 3. Luther (Melvin) McMillian 1940–1985
      4. 4. Robt (L Mc) Million 1933–2014 m. Barbara (Jean) Wilson 1941–2017
    11. 11. Samuel (Lewis) McMillion 1911–1986 m. Arma (Jean) Cohernour 1920–1997
      1. 1. Frank (Lewis) McMillion 1947–2003
      2. 2. Alfred (Donald) McMillion 1939–2024
    12. 12. Raymond (William) McMillion 1897–1963 m. Marie McMillion 1907–1977 m. Cora Spencer 1891–1933 m. Jane Ethel 1893–
      1. 1. Hazel (Elizabeth) McMillion 1921–1994
      2. 2. Raymond (William McMillion) Sr 1942–2015
      3. 3. Caroline McMillion 1943–2022 m. Herbert (R.) McMaster 1934–
      4. 4. Jessie (June) McMillion 1924–1925
    13. 13. Joseph (Jackson) McMillion 1893–1934 m. Carsel (Lena) Cochran 1907–1974
      1. 1. Garrett McMillion 1914–
  2. 2. Luella (S.) Blankenship 1879–1913
  3. 3. Laura (Roselle) Blankenship 1872–1955 m. Lanty (McNeal) Sharp 1880–1940
  4. 4. Eli (Thomas) Blankenship 1865–1926 m. Sarah (F) Copenhaver 1856–1942
    1. 1. Ida (Susan) Blankenship 1887–1968 m. Charles (Pinkney "Pink") Baker 1881–1970
      1. 1. Sadie (Susan) Baker 1913–1976 m. Robert (Jasper) Adams 1906–1989 m. Clarence (Luther) Mullenax 1907–1993
        1. 1. James (Robert) Mullenax 1933–1983
        2. 2. Margaret (Ann) Mullenax 1940–1999
        3. 3. Norma (Jean) Mullenax 1934–2005
        4. 4. Ruby (Ellen) Mullenax 1938–2004
      2. 2. Mary (Cline) Baker 1924–1999
      3. 3. Martha (Blanche) Baker 1917–2001
      4. 4. Charles (Edward) Baker 1927–2005
      5. 5. Gladys (Maye) Baker 1918–1968 m. Charles (Russell "Charlie") McMillion 1912–1972
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) McMillion 1943–1944
        2. 2. Betty (Louise) McMillion 1945–1945
      6. 6. Thomas Baker 1922–1992
      7. 7. Myrtle (Edith) Baker 1915–1930
    2. 2. Olie (May) Blankenship 1894–1978 m. Henry (Clark) Baker 1890–1977
      1. 1. Elden (Clark Baker) Sr 1917–1982
      2. 2. Margie (Ethel) Baker 1915–1980 m. Charlie (Kenneth) Martin 1908–1980
        1. 1. Havlyn (Kenneth "Chuck" MARTIN) * 1936–1997 m. Elizabeth (Belle) Banton 1935–2012
        2. 2. Violet (Marie) Martin 1934–1999
        3. 3. Euva (Mae) Martin 1933–1989
      3. 3. Clyde (Flasher) Baker 1920–2016
  5. 5. Joseph (Jackson) Blankenship 1875–1950 m. Nora Huffman 1878–1943
    1. 1. Earl (Joseph) Blankenship 1922–2000
    2. 2. Ruth (Blankenship) Nelson 1918–1985
  6. 6. Charles (Lewis) Blankenship 1868–1935 m. Sarah (Jane) Cochran 1869–1949
    1. 1. Luella Blankenship 1902–1987
    2. 2. Forest (Ray) Blankenship 1905–1979
    3. 3. Charles (Lester) Blankenship 1911–2000
    4. 4. Hattie (Jane) Blankenship 1894–1971 m. George (Lester) Walton 1892–1969
      1. 1. George (Alva) Walton 1918–2000
      2. 2. Junior (Austin) Walton 1930–1994
      3. 3. Ruth (Ann) Walton 1916–1972
      4. 4. Enna (J) Walton 1925–1991
      5. 5. Lena (May) Walton 1915–1918
      6. 6. Marion (M) Walton 1921–1977
      7. 7. Della (H) Walton 1923–
    5. 5. Lillie (Susan) Blankenship 1896–
  7. 7. William (Floyd) Blankenship 1885–1957 m. Martha (Only) Copenhaver 1895–1944
    1. 1. Euva (Eva) Boggs 1913–1987
    2. 2. Helen (Virginia) Snedegar 1917–1984
    3. 3. Bervin (William) Blankenship 1927–1973 m. Carsel (Lena) Cochran 1907–1974
    4. 4. Blanche (Hilda) Blankenship 1919–
  8. 8. Luther (Marion) Blankenship 1888–1961 m. Rosa (May) Zimmerman 1904–1941
    1. 1. Ernest (Edward "Hank") Blankenship 1931–2014 m. Lucille Blankenship 1934–2018
    2. 2. Walter (Lee) Blankenship 1936–2016 m. Marjorie (Virginia) Lindsay 1938–1964
    3. 3. Pearl (Kathleen) Blankenship 1929–2016 m. Earl Hollon 1920–2002 m. Billie (Rudolph) Clemons 1929–1968 m. Henry (Sherman) Kellison 1925–1949
    4. 4. Marian (Sarah) Blankenship 1925–2009 m. Carl (Brown) Jameson 1918–1971
      1. 1. Carl (Brown) JAMESON 1943–1943
  9. 9. Franklin (L) Blankenship 1881– m. Mary (E) Hammens 1888–
  10. 10. George (Washington) Blankenship 1884–1953
  11. 11. Not (Named) Blankenship 1871–

Joseph Blankenship's Timeline

12 Records

1840
Oct 1840
Birth of Joseph H. Blankenship in West Virginia
West Virginia
1850
1850
Age 10
Joseph H. Blankenship resided here in District 29, Kanawha, Virginia, USA
District 29, Kanawha, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 20
Joseph H. Blankenship resided here in District 1, Mason, Virginia, USA
District 1, Mason, Virginia, USA
1864
22 Nov 1864
Age 24
Joseph H. Blankenship was married In Greenbrier Co., WV
Greenbrier CO., WV
1870
1870
Age 30
Joseph H. Blankenship resided here in Big Level, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Big Level, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1872
1872
Age 32
Joseph H. Blankenship resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 40
Joseph H. Blankenship resided here in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1888
1888
Age 48
Joseph H. Blankenship resided here
None
1890
Jun 1890
Age 50
Joseph H. Blankenship resided here in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
Joseph H. Blankenship resided here in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 70
Joseph H. Blankenship resided here in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1911
April 29 1911
Age 71
Death of Joseph H. Blankenship in Falling Spring, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Falling Spring, Greenbrier County, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1840
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama; Series Number: M311; Roll: 76
    [2] West Virginia, Births Index
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Page: 310B; Enumeration District: 033
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Big Level, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1687; Page: 326A; Family History Library Film: 553186
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1241759
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Mason, Virginia; Roll: M653_1361; Page: 779; Family History Library Film: 805361
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1681; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375694
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 29, Kanawha, Virginia; Roll: M432_954; Page: 90A; Image: 183

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1864
    Event Place: Greenbrier CO., WV

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 29, Kanawha, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 29, Kanawha, Virginia; Roll: M432_954; Page: 90A; Image: 183

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Mason, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Mason, Virginia; Roll: M653_1361; Page: 779; Family History Library Film: 805361

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Big Level, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Big Level, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1687; Page: 326A; Family History Library Film: 553186

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1872
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Page: 310B; Enumeration District: 033

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1888
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1890
    Event Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1241759

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1681; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375694

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 29 1911
    Event Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index
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