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SPENCER Blankenship 1799–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 February 1799

Birth Location: Cane Creek, Rutherford, NC, USA

Death Date: 19 Mar 1855

Death Location: Marion County, Illinois, USA

Father: Elisha Blankenship

Mother: Elizabeth Ross

Spouse(s): Nancy Meador

Children(s): Marion Blankenship, Hiram Blankenship, Loucinda Blankenship, John Blankenship, William Blankenship, Elisha Blankenship, George Blankenship, Nancy Blankenship, Houston Blankenship, James Blankenship

In 1799, SPENCER Blankenship entered the world in Cane Creek, Rutherford, NC, USA, born to Elisha Blankenship And Elizabeth Ross. In 1830, SPENCER Blankenship resided in Marion, Illinois, USA. In 1840, SPENCER Blankenship resided in Polk, Tennessee, USA. SPENCER Blankenship married Nancy Ann Meador, and had children including Elisha Blankenship, George Washington Blankenship, Hiram Blankenship, Houston Blankenship, James Martin Blankenship, John E Blankenship, Loucinda Blankenship, Marion Blankenship, Nancy Blankenship, William B Blankenship. SPENCER Blankenship passed away in 1855 in Marion County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1799, SPENCER Blankenship entered the world in Cane Creek, Rutherford, NC, USA, born to Elisha Blankenship And Elizabeth Ross.
  • In 1830, SPENCER Blankenship resided in Marion, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1840, SPENCER Blankenship resided in Polk, Tennessee, USA.
  • SPENCER Blankenship married Nancy Ann Meador, and had children including Elisha Blankenship, George Washington Blankenship, Hiram Blankenship, Houston Blankenship, James Martin Blankenship, John E Blankenship, Loucinda Blankenship, Marion Blankenship, Nancy Blankenship, William B Blankenship.
  • SPENCER Blankenship passed away in 1855 in Marion County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elisha Blankenship
1760–1844
Birth Location: Clearwater Run, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Ross
1773–1839
Birth Location: St James, Goochland, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Meador
1804–1902
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Children(s)

Marion Blankenship
1834–1863
Birth Location: Marion County, Illinois, USA
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Hiram Blankenship
1830–1901
Birth Location: Marion, Illinois, United States
HB
Loucinda Blankenship
1833–1904
Birth Location: Marion Co., Illinois
LB
John Blankenship
1837–1865
Birth Location: Marion County, Illinois USA
JB
William Blankenship
1837–1902
Birth Location: Romine, Marion, Illinois, United States
WB
Elisha Blankenship
1845–1920
Birth Location: Marion County, Illinois, USA
EB
George Blankenship
1843–1904
Birth Location: Marion, Illinois, United States
GB
Nancy Blankenship
1847–1865
Birth Location: Marion, Illinois, United States
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Houston Blankenship
1829–1860
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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James Blankenship
1845–1863
Birth Location: Marion Co., Illinois
JB

SPENCER Blankenship's Ancestors

Self
SPENCER Blankenship
1799–1855
Birth Place: Cane Creek, Rutherford, NC, USA
Parents
Elisha Blankenship
1760–1844
Clearwater Run, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Ross
1773–1839
St James, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Isham Blankenship
1738–1810
Chesterfield County, Virginia Colony
Sarah Wilkerson
1739–1826
Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Alexander Ross
1741–1805
Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Mourning (Harris) Shelton
1756–1817
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
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–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ralph Blankinsopp\Blankinship
1632–1720
Martha Stanley
1634–1656
William Hudson
1678–1737
Elizabeth Bond
1680–1727
John Wilkinson
1676–1739
Frances Elam
1681–1715
John Woodburn
1690–1721
Mary Carr
1700–1722
Alexander Ross
1682–1748
Katherine Chambers
1688–1749
Stephen Hollingsworth
1690–1748
Ann Robinson
1696–1750
Thomas Shelton
1705–1778
Lucy Austin
1712–1806
Mourning Glenn
1702–1776
Maj Harris
1682–1765

SPENCER Blankenship's Descendants

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SPENCER Blankenship (19 February 1799–19 Mar 1855) m. Nancy (Ann) Meador (1804–11 Jul 1902)
  1. 1. Marion Blankenship 1834–1863 m. Martha (A. E.) Brittain 1830–1902
    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
        3. 3. Margie (Faye) Blankenship 1934–2002
      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
        4. 4. Irene (Jewel) Coyle 1919–1987 m. Edgar Brand 1918–1982
        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
        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
        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
  2. 2. Hiram Blankenship 1830–1901 m. Rachel C. 1827–1902
    1. 1. William (Floyd) Blankenship 1854–1929
    2. 2. Lucinda (Jane "Lou") Blankenship 1856–1917 m. Zachariah (H Beasley) Sgt 1839–1917
    3. 3. Mary (Armilda) Blankenship 1858–1891
    4. 4. James (M.) Blankenship 1861–1921
    5. 5. George (Henry) Blankenship 1861–1900
    6. 6. Spencer (Allen Blankenship) Sr. 1873–1940
  3. 3. Loucinda Blankenship 1833–1904
  4. 4. John (E) Blankenship 1837–1865 m. Sarah (Ann Martha) Bullard 1838–1868
  5. 5. William (B) Blankenship 1837–1902 m. Amanda (Elizabeth) Alvis 1837–1912
    1. 1. CHARLES (ANDERSON) BLANKENSHIP 1857–1903
      1. 1. NELL BLANKENSHIP 1888–1985
        1. 1. BILLIE (LOUISE) PRATZ 1914–1994
      2. 2. Stella ((Blankenship)) Meador 1890–1990
        1. 1. Loyelle (Faith (Meador)) Turner 1911–1985
    2. 2. Melissa (Alice) Blankenship 1860–1933
      1. 1. Henry (Arthur "Jack") Brown 1891–1960
  6. 6. Elisha Blankenship 1845–1920
  7. 7. George (Washington) Blankenship 1843–1904
  8. 8. Nancy Blankenship 1847–1865
  9. 9. Houston Blankenship 1829–1860
    1. 1. Louis (W) Blankenship 1846–1921
      1. 1. William Blankenship 1879–1956
        1. 1. William (Esker) Blankenship 1900–1932
    2. 2. Houston (Blankenship) Jr 1849–1936
      1. 1. Joker (Houston) Blankenship 1883–1970
  10. 10. James (Martin) Blankenship 1845–1863

SPENCER Blankenship's Timeline

7 Records

1799
19 February 1799
Birth of SPENCER Blankenship in Cane Creek, Rutherford, NC, USA
Cane Creek, Rutherford, NC, USA
1830
1830
Age 31
SPENCER Blankenship resided here in Marion, Illinois, USA
Marion, Illinois, USA
1840
1840
Age 41
SPENCER Blankenship resided here in Polk, Tennessee, USA
Polk, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 51
SPENCER Blankenship resided here in District 11, Marion, Illinois, USA
District 11, Marion, Illinois, USA
1855
19 Mar 1855
Age 56
Death of SPENCER Blankenship in Marion Co., Illinois
Marion Co., Illinois
1862
1862
Age 63
SPENCER Blankenship resided here in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 81
SPENCER Blankenship resided here in Cass, Texas, Missouri, USA
Cass, Texas, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 February 1799
    Event Place: Cane Creek, Rutherford, NC, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Marion, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 6B; Image: 539
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: M432_892; Page: 212A; Image: 423
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1809; Birth city: Cane Creek; Birth state: NC

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Marion, Illinois; Series: M19; Roll: 22; Page: 201; Family History Library Film: 0007647

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Polk, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Polk, Tennessee; Roll: 535; Page: 4; Family History Library Film: 0024549

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 11, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Marion, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 6B; Image: 539
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: M432_892; Page: 212A; Image: 423

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cass, Texas, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Mar 1855
    Event Place: Marion Co., Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marion County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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