YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Otis Blackwell 1921–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Mar 1921

Birth Location: Lamar, Darlington County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 9 May 1997

Death Location: Timmonsville, Florence, South Carolina, USA

Father: Sidney Sr

Mother: Bessie (Blackwell)

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Otis Blackwell began in 1921 in Lamar, Darlington County, South Carolina, USA. In 1930, Otis Blackwell resided in Newman Swamp, Darlington, South Carolina, USA. Otis Blackwell passed away in 1997 in Timmonsville, Florence, South Carolina, USA.

Find more search results for Otis Blackwell
OB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Otis Blackwell began in 1921 in Lamar, Darlington County, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Otis Blackwell resided in Newman Swamp, Darlington, South Carolina, USA.
  • Otis Blackwell passed away in 1997 in Timmonsville, Florence, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Otis Blackwell's Ancestors

Self
Otis Blackwell
1921–1997
Birth Place: Lamar, Darlington County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Sidney Lester "Sid" Blackwell Sr
1889–1951
Lydia, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
Bessie (Hendrix) (Blackwell)
1891–1971
South Carolina
Grandparents
James (T) Blackwell
1850–1914
South Carolina, USA
Annie (Elizabeth Andrews) (Blackwell)
1856–1930
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Otis Blackwell's Timeline

3 Records

1921
3 Mar 1921
Birth of Otis Blackwell in Lamar, Darlington County, South Carolina, USA
Lamar, Darlington County, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 9
Otis Blackwell resided here in Newman Swamp, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
Newman Swamp, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
1997
9 May 1997
Age 76
Death of Otis Blackwell in Timmonsville, Florence, South Carolina, USA
Timmonsville, Florence, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1921
    Event Place: Lamar, Darlington County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Newman Swamp, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 May 1997
    Event Place: Timmonsville, Florence, South Carolina, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE