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William L Blackburn 1882–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 July 1882

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 29 November 1942

Death Location: Roaring River, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Dock Blackburn

Mother: Susan Breiner

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Children(s):

In 1882, William L Blackburn entered the world in North Carolina, born to Dock Blackburn And Susan Breiner. In 1900, William L Blackburn resided in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, William L Blackburn resided in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. William L Blackburn married Maggie Cockerham, Vallie Ashley. William L Blackburn passed away in 1942 in Roaring River, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, William L Blackburn entered the world in North Carolina, born to Dock Blackburn And Susan Breiner.
  • In 1900, William L Blackburn resided in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, William L Blackburn resided in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.
  • William L Blackburn married Maggie Cockerham, Vallie Ashley.
  • William L Blackburn passed away in 1942 in Roaring River, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Blackburn's Ancestors

Self
William Blackburn
1882–1942
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Dock Blackburn
1837–1924
Wilkes Co
Susan Breiner
1845–1904
Wilkes Co
Grandparents
Eli (Augustine) Blackburn
1806–1900
Traphill, Wilkes, North Carolina
Mary ("Polly") Caudill
1808–1884
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Joel Brewer
1818–1887
Wilkes,North Carolina, United States
Nancy Adams
1819–1900
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Blackburn
1757–1827
Sarah Baird
1762–1826
Abner Caudill
1773–1855
Jane Adams
1783–1860
John Brewer
1796–1889
Keziah Johnson
1785–1869
Charles Adams
1787–1872
Nancy Stamper
1786–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zebulon Baird
1744–1826
Lydia Heldrege
1740–1788
James Jr
1753–1838
Mary Yarbrough
1731–1794
Spencer Adams
1759–1830
NANCY IRWIN
1770–1834
William Brewer
1790–1860
Nancy Church
1822–
Enos Johnson
1757–1812
Eunice Hurd
1752–1847
Henry Adams
1752–1821
Susannah Mitchell
1764–1809
Henry Adams
1752–1821
Susannah Mitchell
1764–1809

William Blackburn's Timeline

4 Records

1882
2 July 1882
Birth of William L Blackburn in North Carolina
North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 18
William L Blackburn resided here in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
William L Blackburn resided here in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1942
29 November 1942
Age 60
Death of William L Blackburn
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 July 1882
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1241224
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1134; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1375147
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1241224

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1134; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1375147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 November 1942
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Roaring River, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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