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Marion Blankenship 1834–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1834

Birth Location: Marion County, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1863

Death Location: Texas, United States

Father: SPENCER Blankenship

Mother: Nancy Meador

Spouse(s): Martha Brittain

Children(s): James Blankenship, Nancy Blankenship, Susan Blankenship, Gilbert Blankenship, Elisha Blankenship, Martha Kidd

The story of Marion Blankenship began in 1834 in Marion County, Illinois, USA. In 1850, Marion Blankenship resided in District 11, Marion, Illinois, USA. In 1855, Marion Blankenship resided in Marion, Illinois, USA. Marion Blankenship married Martha A E Brittain, and had children including Elisha Blankenship, Gilbert A Blankenship, James Martin Blankenship, Martha Virginia Kidd, Nancy A Blankenship, Susan E Blankenship. Marion Blankenship passed away in 1863 in Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Marion Blankenship began in 1834 in Marion County, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1850, Marion Blankenship resided in District 11, Marion, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1855, Marion Blankenship resided in Marion, Illinois, USA.
  • Marion Blankenship married Martha A E Brittain, and had children including Elisha Blankenship, Gilbert A Blankenship, James Martin Blankenship, Martha Virginia Kidd, Nancy A Blankenship, Susan E Blankenship.
  • Marion Blankenship passed away in 1863 in Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

SPENCER Blankenship
1799–1855
Birth Location: Cane Creek, Rutherford, NC, USA
SB
Nancy Meador
1804–1902
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
NM

Spouses(s)

Martha Brittain
1830–1902
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
MB

Children(s)

James Blankenship
1864–1936
Birth Location: Forestburg, Montague, Texas, USA
JB
Nancy Blankenship
1852–1952
Birth Location: Marion County, Illinois
NB
Susan Blankenship
1855–1954
Birth Location: Marion, Illinois, United States
SB
Gilbert Blankenship
1855–1941
Birth Location: Salem, Marion, Illinois, USA
GB
Elisha Blankenship
1854–1930
Birth Location: Wayne Co., Illinois
EB
Martha Kidd
1852–1891
Birth Location: Williamson, Tennessee, United States
MK

Marion Blankenship's Ancestors

Self
Marion Blankenship
1834–1863
Birth Place: Marion County, Illinois, USA
Parents
SPENCER Blankenship
1799–1855
Cane Creek, Rutherford, NC, USA
Nancy (Ann) Meador
1804–1902
Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Elisha Blankenship
1760–1844
Clearwater Run, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Ross
1773–1839
St James, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Isham (Jobe) Meador
1786–1860
Bedford, Virginia, United States
Mildred ("Millie") Simmons
1788–1860
Franklin, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Isham Blankenship
1738–1810
Sarah Wilkerson
1739–1826
Alexander Ross
1741–1805
Mourning Shelton
1756–1817
Isham Meador
1762–1840
Obedience Bradshaw
1782–1817
Charles Simmons
1753–1828
Frances Meador
1763–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Blankenship
1695–1754
Elizabeth Hudson
1704–1789
John Wilkinson
1713–1773
Mary Woodborn
1713–1746
John Ross
1712–1748
Lydia Hollingsworth
1717–1759
William Shelton
1725–1803
Lucy Harris
1734–
Joel Sr
1728–1798
Susannah Clark
1730–1818
Josiah Bradshaw
1750–1821
Elizabeth Armistead
1745–1810
Charles Simmons
1730–1794
Mary Wainwright
1733–1792
Joel Sr
1728–1798
Susannah Clark
1730–1818

Marion Blankenship's Descendants

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Marion Blankenship (1834–19 May 1863) m. Martha (A. E.) Brittain (1830–11 Jul 1902)
  1. 1. James (Martin) Blankenship 1864–1936 m. Emaline (Tyne) Long 1871–1946
    1. 1. Elbert ((Albert) Bill) Blankenship 1895–1983 m. Odie (Irene) Claunts 1898–1989
      1. 1. Albert (Laverne) Blankenship 1920–1998
      2. 2. Mildred (Ruth 'Juanita') Blankenship 1921–2006
        1. 1. Leroy Edwards 1945–2011
      3. 3. Margie (Faye) Blankenship 1934–2002
        1. 1. Danny (Eugene 'Dan') Rowton 1951–2004
    2. 2. Effie (Mae) Blankenship 1890–1986 m. Lawrence (Napoleon "Babe") Cotner 1884–1968
      1. 1. Carrell (Ray) Cotner 1916–2001
      2. 2. Pauline Cotner 1918–2002
      3. 3. Raymond Catner 1912–
    3. 3. Mellie Blankenship 1904–1940 m. Otis (Edwin) Denham 1899–1974
      1. 1. Helen (Marie) Denham 1922–2005
      2. 2. Edna (Mae) Denham 1930–2007 m. George (William) Luster 1912–1994
      3. 3. Martin (Edwin) Denham 1939–1969
    4. 4. Lizzie Blankenship 1900–1910
    5. 5. Jessie (Lee) Blankenship 1908–1988 m. Marion (Thomas) Brand 1886–1944
      1. 1. Beatrice Brand 1935–2015
      2. 2. T.C. Brand 1934–1988
      3. 3. Melvin (Charles) Brand 1939–1968
      4. 4. Patsy (Marie) Brand 1941–2004 m. O.C. Brown
    6. 6. Mary (" Eula") Blankenship 1893–1972 m. George (Walter Otto) Coyle 1892–1967
      1. 1. Margie Coyle 1928–1928
      2. 2. Marshall Coyle 1928–1928
      3. 3. Johnie (Martin) Coyle 1915–2001 m. Cecil (Bee) Brand 1909–1985
        1. 1. Georgia (Louise) Brand 1932–2015 m. Victor (L.) Cavins 1926–2008
      4. 4. Irene (Jewel) Coyle 1919–1987 m. Edgar Brand 1918–1982
        1. 1. Eddie (Gene) Brand 1940–2009 m. Doris Whitecotton 1941–2009
      5. 5. Loeva Coyle 1913–1972 m. Jess Akins 1910–1968 m. Otis (Edwin) Denham 1899–1974
      6. 6. George (Paul) Coyle 1925–2010 m. Beulah (Mae) Critser 1927–2001
    7. 7. Jessie (Bert) Blankenship 1887–1973 m. Ruth (Gertrude) Claunts 1894–1952
    8. 8. Nina Blankenship 1897–1922 m. John (William) Oliver 1900–1984
      1. 1. Clarence (Ray Oliver) (twin) 1922–2009 m. Eva (Ann) Townsend 1924–1972
        1. 1. Dolores (Ann) Oliver 1946–1981
      2. 2. Clara (Fay Duffle (Oliver _) Twin) 1922–1991 m. John (Walter) Duffle 1923–1973
    9. 9. Bertha (Mae) Blankenship 1901–1979 m. William (I) Claunts 1893–1973
    10. 10. Jessie Blankenship 1908–1988 m. Hershel Brown 1908–1957
      1. 1. T (C) Brand 1934–1988
      2. 2. Patsy (Marie) Brand 1941–2004
  2. 2. Nancy (A) Blankenship 1852–1952
  3. 3. Susan (E) Blankenship 1855–1954
  4. 4. Gilbert (A) Blankenship 1855–1941 m. Isabella Hughes 1869–1910 m. Polly (Ann) McCaleb 1853–1889 m. Lomanda Baker 1864–
    1. 1. Elisha ("Lige" Marion) Blankenship 1884–1971 m. Nora (Lila Lilly S.) Hodkinson 1892–1981
      1. 1. Roy (Gilbert "Bud") Blankenship 1913–2000
      2. 2. Mae (S) Blankenship 1916–1996
      3. 3. Nona (E) Blankenship 1920–1994
      4. 4. Troy (W) Blankenship 1922–1961
      5. 5. Ted (True) Blankinship 1926–2004
      6. 6. Florence (Lee) Blankenship 1909–1993 m. Buford (Oca Beuford) Avery 1909–1989
        1. 1. Aubery (G. Aub) Avery 1929–1967
        2. 2. Vernon (Ray Avery) Sr. 1934–2004
        3. 3. Betty Avery 1932–1998
      7. 7. Verna (F) Blankinship 1934–1963
      8. 8. Ruby Blankinship 1912–1912
      9. 9. Laurence (L) Blankenship 1910–1993
    2. 2. Walter Blankenship 1887–1945
    3. 3. Martha (Jane Blankenship) ** 1889–1974 m. Frank Turner 1889–1914
    4. 4. William (Bill E. "Willie") Blankenship 1895–1963 m. Lottie (Lee) Fry 1897–1980
    5. 5. Joel (Bryan) Blankenship 1897–1961 m. Golsie Rucker 1901–
    6. 6. Alton Blankenship 1907–1970 m. Faye (Lucille) Guinn 1913–1998
    7. 7. Joseph Blankinship 1898–
  5. 5. Elisha Blankenship 1854–1930 m. Virginia (Kumine) Kersey 1855–1930
    1. 1. Elzina (Elizabeth) Blankenship 1878–1949
    2. 2. Jesse (Elisha) Blankenship 1886–1943 m. Edna (Sarah) Gayle 1888–
    3. 3. Edna (O.) Blankenship 1889–1976
    4. 4. George (Houston) Blankenship 1893–1929
  6. 6. Martha (Virginia) Kidd 1852–1891
    1. 1. Lera (Wesley) Herbert 1876–1956
      1. 1. Annee (Marie) Haley 1901–1941
        1. 1. Martha (Haley) Davis 1926–1967

Marion Blankenship's Timeline

5 Records

1834
1834
Birth of Marion Blankenship in Marion County, Illinois, USA
Marion County, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Age 16
Marion Blankenship resided here in District 11, Marion, Illinois, USA
District 11, Marion, Illinois, USA
1855
3 Jul 1855
Age 21
Marion Blankenship resided here in Marion, Illinois, USA
Marion, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 26
Marion Blankenship resided here in Wise, Texas
Wise, Texas
1863
19 May 1863
Age 29
Death of Marion Blankenship in Texas, United States
Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1834
    Event Place: Marion County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wise, Texas; Roll: M653_1308; Page: 326; Family History Library Film: 805308
    [2] Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Marion, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 6B; Image: 539

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 11, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Marion, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 6B; Image: 539

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1855
    Event Place: Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, State Census Collection, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1855; Archive Collection Number: 103.008; Roll Number: 2193; Line: 10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wise, Texas
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wise, Texas; Roll: M653_1308; Page: 326; Family History Library Film: 805308

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1863
    Event Place: Texas, United States
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