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Obediah Blankenship 1784–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1784

Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1850

Death Location: Pike, Kentucky, United States

Father: William Blankenship

Mother: Mary Riggins

Spouse(s): Mary Mccoy

Children(s): Hiram Blankenship

In 1784, Obediah Blankenship entered the world in Floyd, Kentucky, USA, born to William Blankenship And Mary Martha Riggins. In 1820, Obediah Blankenship resided in Floyd, Kentucky, United States. Obediah Blankenship married Mary Polly Mccoy, and had children including Hiram Blankenship. Obediah Blankenship passed away in 1850 in Pike, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1784, Obediah Blankenship entered the world in Floyd, Kentucky, USA, born to William Blankenship And Mary Martha Riggins.
  • In 1820, Obediah Blankenship resided in Floyd, Kentucky, United States.
  • Obediah Blankenship married Mary Polly Mccoy, and had children including Hiram Blankenship.
  • Obediah Blankenship passed away in 1850 in Pike, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Blankenship
1761–1835
Birth Location: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
WB
Mary Riggins
1761–1807
Birth Location: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
MR

Spouses(s)

Mary Mccoy
1785–1848
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
MM

Children(s)

Hiram Blankenship
1810–1883
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
HB

Obediah Blankenship's Ancestors

Self
Obediah Blankenship
1784–1850
Birth Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Blankenship
1761–1835
Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
Mary (Martha) Riggins
1761–1807
Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Isham (Blankenship) Sr
1734–1810
Henrico County, Virginia
Sarah (Elizabeth) Wilkinson
1739–1826
Chesterfield County, Virginia
John Riggins
1730–1802
Virginia Colony
Great-Grandparents
Mary Riggins
1883–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Obediah Blankenship's Descendants

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Obediah Blankenship (1784–1850) m. Mary (Polly) Mccoy (1785–31 DEC 1848)
  1. 1. Hiram Blankenship 1810–1883 m. Elizabeth ('Betsy') Deal 1808–1880 m. Betsy (McCoy DEAL) DIAL 1811–1880
    1. 1. Juda Blankenship 1843–1878 m. Anderson Tiller 1841–1931
      1. 1. Rebecca Tiller 1875–1908 m. Marion Vance 1892–
        1. 1. Tenney Vance 1910–
        2. 2. William Vance 1912–
        3. 3. John Vance 1904–
        4. 4. Susan Vance 1900–1989 m. Arthur (Putnam) (Putman) 1903–1945 m. Thomas (Reed) Rhyne 1900–1973
        5. 5. Virginia Vance 1900–1990 m. Frederic (Albert) Kuntz 1895–1976 m. Conrad Fey 1882–1931
        6. 6. Pearl Vance 1900– m. Albert Flora 1902– m. James (A) Vance 1903–
        7. 7. Matilda Vance 1894–1977 m. Moses Marcum 1890–1955 m. Moses (Esker) Marcum 1892–1933
        8. 8. Rosy (B) Vance 1908–1982 m. McCoy 1898– m. James (W) Vance 1896–1965
        9. 9. Sadie Meade 1901–1989 m. Jack Hampton 1898– m. Clyde (M) Vance 1898–
        10. 10. Eliza (J) Vance 1892– m. Lewis Marcum 1892–1968
      2. 2. Tabitha Tiller 1864–
    2. 2. SOLOMON BLANKENSHIP 1846–1915 m. Mary 1848–1872 m. Eliza Vance 1859–1932
      1. 1. Hiram Blankinship 1881–
      2. 2. Dixie Blankenship 1898–1982 m. G (E) Phillips 1896–
      3. 3. Piety Blankenship 1894–1971 m. Dock Sloan 1893–1967
      4. 4. Pricy Blankinship 1884–1924 m. Tom Blankenship 1886– m. Zion Chafin 1885– m. Custer Kennedy 1890–1924
      5. 5. Octavia Blankinship 1892–1958 m. Joe Blankenship 1882–
      6. 6. Wyatt Blankenship 1897–
      7. 7. John Blankinship 1888– m. Cora (E) Blankenship 1894–
      8. 8. Wellie Blankenship 1902–
      9. 9. Gordie Blankinship 1899–1970 m. Della Blankinship 1894–1955
        1. 1. Gordon Blankenship 1943–1970
        2. 2. Dock Blankenship 1926–1999
        3. 3. Monroe Blankenship 1934–1993
      10. 10. Malinda Blankinship 1887– m. Harlan Blankenship 1888–1953 m. Harley Mayhon 1887–1953
        1. 1. Frank Mayhon 1909–1942
        2. 2. Bessie Mayhon 1916–
        3. 3. Melda Mayhon 1924–
        4. 4. Asa Mayhon 1910–1970
        5. 5. Ima Mayhon 1921–1994
        6. 6. Harley Mayhon 1928–2000
        7. 7. Ray Mayhon 1905–1945
        8. 8. Belle (Lasseigne) Mayon 1927–2008
      11. 11. Soloman Blankenship 1900–

Obediah Blankenship's Timeline

6 Records

1784
1784
Birth of Obediah Blankenship in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1820
1820
Age 36
Obediah Blankenship resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Floyd, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 46
Obediah Blankenship resided here in Pike, Kentucky, United States
Pike, Kentucky, United States
1840
1840
Age 56
Obediah Blankenship resided here in Pike, Kentucky, United States
Pike, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 66
Death of Obediah Blankenship in Pike, Kentucky, United States
Pike, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 66
Obediah Blankenship resided here in Age: 69, District 2, Carter, Kentucky
Age: 69, District 2, Carter, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Pike

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Age: 69, District 2, Carter, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
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