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Joseph Jackson Blankenship 1875–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Aug 1875

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 19 January 1950

Death Location: Friars Hill, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Joseph Blankenship

Mother: Rebecca Withrow

Spouse(s): Nora Huffman

Children(s): Earl Blankenship, Ruth Nelson

The story of Joseph Jackson Blankenship began in 1875 in West Virginia. In 1880, Joseph Jackson Blankenship resided in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA. In 1900, Joseph Jackson Blankenship resided in Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA. Joseph Jackson Blankenship married Nora Huffman, and had children including Earl Joseph Blankenship, Ruth Blankenship Nelson. Joseph Jackson Blankenship passed away in 1950 in Friars Hill, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Jackson Blankenship began in 1875 in West Virginia.
  • In 1880, Joseph Jackson Blankenship resided in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Joseph Jackson Blankenship resided in Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA.
  • Joseph Jackson Blankenship married Nora Huffman, and had children including Earl Joseph Blankenship, Ruth Blankenship Nelson.
  • Joseph Jackson Blankenship passed away in 1950 in Friars Hill, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Blankenship
1840–1911
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Rebecca Withrow
1843–1915
Birth Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Nora Huffman
1878–1943
Birth Location: Friars Hill, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Earl Blankenship
1922–2000
Birth Location: Remick Green, West Virginia
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Ruth Nelson
1918–1985
Birth Location: –
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Joseph Blankenship's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Blankenship
1875–1950
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
Joseph H. Blankenship
1840–1911
West Virginia
Rebecca (Jane) Withrow
1843–1915
Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Blankenship
1810–1889
Virginia/Ohio
Nancy Lowe
1820–1897
Virginia, Coshocton, Ohio, United States
Eli (David) Withrow
1800–1906
Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
Susannah Judy
1801–1870
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Blankenship
1780–1850
Mary Smith
1781–1881
John Judy
1758–1839
Elizabeth Maggart
1765–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Claybourne Blankenship
1762–1802
Mary Toler
1753–1856
Samuel Smith
1755–1836
Levina Fletcher
1765–1852

Joseph Blankenship's Descendants

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Joseph (Jackson) Blankenship (19 Aug 1875–19 January 1950) m. Nora Huffman (1 Oct 1878–1 Oct 1943)
  1. 1. Earl (Joseph) Blankenship 1922–2000
  2. 2. Ruth (Blankenship) Nelson 1918–1985

Joseph Blankenship's Timeline

9 Records

1875
19 Aug 1875
Birth of Joseph Jackson Blankenship in West Virginia
West Virginia
1880
1880
Age 5
Joseph Jackson Blankenship resided here in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 25
Joseph Jackson Blankenship resided here in Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
Joseph Jackson Blankenship resided here in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
Joseph Jackson Blankenship resided here in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 55
Joseph Jackson Blankenship resided here in Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
Joseph Jackson Blankenship resided here in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 65
Joseph Jackson Blankenship resided here in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1950
19 January 1950
Age 75
Death of Joseph Jackson Blankenship in Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States of America
Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1875
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04404; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 13-8
    [2] West Virginia, Births Index
    [3] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1953; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 49
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342285
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Greenbrier; Roll: 1992481
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Page: 310B; Enumeration District: 033
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1241759
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1681; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375694
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1241759

    Genealogy Event 4
    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: 12B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375694

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1953; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 49

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342285

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04404; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 13-8

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04404; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 13-8

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Greenbrier; Roll: 1992481

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 January 1950
    Event Place: Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Friars Hill, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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