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Willard Blanton 1916–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Nov 1916

Birth Location: Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 23 Feb 1988

Death Location: Lucasville, Scioto, Ohio, USA

Father: Elijah Blanton

Mother: Malta ^

Spouse(s): Pearl Davis, Ruby Cox

Children(s):

The story of Willard Blanton began in 1916 in Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Willard Blanton resided in Martin, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. In 1935, Willard Blanton resided in Rural, Floyd, Kentucky. Willard Blanton married Pearl T Davis, Ruby K Cox, and had children including Freddie Terry Blanton. Willard Blanton passed away in 1988 in Lucasville, Scioto, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Willard Blanton began in 1916 in Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Willard Blanton resided in Martin, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1935, Willard Blanton resided in Rural, Floyd, Kentucky.
  • Willard Blanton married Pearl T Davis, Ruby K Cox, and had children including Freddie Terry Blanton.
  • Willard Blanton passed away in 1988 in Lucasville, Scioto, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Blanton
1886–1965
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
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Malta ^
1897–1928
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Pearl Davis
1897–1978
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Ruby Cox
1921–2006
Birth Location: Rittman, Ohio
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Children(s)

Willard Blanton's Ancestors

Self
Willard Blanton
1916–1988
Birth Place: Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Elijah (Lige) Blanton
1886–1965
Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
Malta (Ratliff) ^
1897–1928
Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willard Blanton's Timeline

7 Records

1916
23 Nov 1916
Birth of Willard Blanton in Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Willard Blanton resided here in Martin, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Martin, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Willard Blanton resided here in Rural, Floyd, Kentucky
Rural, Floyd, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 24
Willard Blanton resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1942
1942
Age 26
Willard Blanton resided here in Martin, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Martin, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1945
1945
Age 29
Willard Blanton resided here in Marion County, Ohio, USA
Marion County, Ohio, USA
1988
23 Feb 1988
Age 72
Death of Willard Blanton in Lucasville, Scioto, Ohio, USA
Lucasville, Scioto, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1916
    Event Place: Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 54
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1307; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-15
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Martin, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 744; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 1086.0; FHL microfilm: 2340479

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Martin, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Martin, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 744; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 1086.0; FHL microfilm: 2340479

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1307; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1307; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-15

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Martin, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 54

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Marion County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1988
    Event Place: Lucasville, Scioto, Ohio, USA
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