YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Blackwell Senior 1820–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1820

Birth Location: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA

Death Date: abt 1908

Death Location: Washington County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Joseph Blackwell

Mother: Elizabeth (Clark)

Spouse(s): Orpha McNew, Jane Blackwell

Children(s): Jim Blackwell, William Blackwell, Elbert Blackwell, Margaret Thomas, Amanda Faddis, J Blackwell

The story of William Blackwell Senior began in 1820 in Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA. In 1850, William Blackwell Senior resided in District 67, Washington, Virginia, USA. In 1860, William Blackwell Senior resided in Western District, Washington, Virginia, USA. William Blackwell Senior married Jane Blackwell, Jane Patrick, Orpha Mcnew, and had children including Amanda Jane Faddis, Elbert Sevier Blackwell, J A Blackwell, Jim B Blackwell, Margaret Caroline Thomas, William Mitchell Blackwell. William Blackwell Senior passed away in 1908 in Washington County, Virginia, United States of America.

Find more search results for William Senior
WS

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:
A
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 William Blackwell Senior began in 1820 in Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, William Blackwell Senior resided in District 67, Washington, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, William Blackwell Senior resided in Western District, Washington, Virginia, USA.
  • William Blackwell Senior married Jane Blackwell, Jane Patrick, Orpha Mcnew, and had children including Amanda Jane Faddis, Elbert Sevier Blackwell, J A Blackwell, Jim B Blackwell, Margaret Caroline Thomas, William Mitchell Blackwell.
  • William Blackwell Senior passed away in 1908 in Washington County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Blackwell
1795–1875
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
JB
Elizabeth (Clark)
1791–1860
Birth Location: Blackwells Chapel, Washington, Virginia, USA
E(

Spouses(s)

Orpha McNew
1822–1861
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
OM
Jane Blackwell
1846–1911
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
JB

Children(s)

Jim Blackwell
1855–1923
Birth Location: Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
JB
William Blackwell
1879–1961
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
WB
Elbert Blackwell
1843–1931
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
EB
Margaret Thomas
1863–1899
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
MT
Amanda Faddis
1870–1945
Birth Location: –
AF
J Blackwell
1867–1930
Birth Location: USA
JB

William Senior's Ancestors

Self
William Senior
1820–1908
Birth Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
Parents
Joseph Blackwell
1795–1875
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Veneble) (Clark)
1791–1860
Blackwells Chapel, Washington, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Capt. (William Benjamin Blackwell) Sr.
1773–1853
Fincastle, Botetourt Parish, Virginia, USA
Polly Smith
1774–1830
Josiah Venable
1771–1818
Prince Edward, Virginia
Jane (Clark (Clack)) Thornton
1778–1840
Henrico County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Richard Halley
1750–1812
Abraham III
1725–1778
Elizabeth Michaux
1727–1801
Sterling Thornton
1753–1831
Mary Jones
1750–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Simpson
1717–1785
Jacob Michaux
1700–1744
Judith Sr
1703–

William Senior's Descendants

1.
WS
William (Blackwell) Senior (1820–abt 1908) m. Orpha McNew (1822–2 Sep 1861) m. Jane Blackwell (1846–1911)
  1. 1. Jim (B.) Blackwell 1855–1923 m. Nancy (Louisa Sally E.) Worsham 1857–1918 m. Nancy (Louisa Sally E.) Worsham 1857–1918 m. Nancy (Louisa Sally E.) Worsham 1857–1918
    1. 1. Cathrine (L) Loftice 1905–1978 m. Pearl (O) Loftice 1905–1983
      1. 1. Paul Loftice 1929–2008
      2. 2. Sarah (W) Loftice 1927–2004 m. Charles (Jim) Esralian 1924–
      3. 3. Dolly (J) Loftice 1926–2016 m. Francis (Marion) Black 1926–2015
    2. 2. Joseph Blackwell 1885–
    3. 3. James (Blackwell) Jr 1898–
    4. 4. Jesse Blackwell 1894–
    5. 5. Ivy Blackwell 1884–
    6. 6. Robert Blackwell 1881–
    7. 7. Jack Blackwell 1896–
    8. 8. Laura Blackwell 1883–1967
    9. 9. Doll Blackwell 1892–1913
    10. 10. May Blackwell 1890–1978 m. John (B.) Reed 1886–1955
      1. 1. Gerald (John) Reed 1920–2001
      2. 2. N. (A.) Reed 1928–1998
    11. 11. Frank Blackwell 1887–
    12. 12. Robert Blackwell 1881–
    13. 13. Betsil Blackwell 1901–
    14. 14. H Savage 1878–
    15. 15. Willie Blackwell 1882–1974
    16. 16. Nora (Lee) Blackwell 1879–1963 m. John (M.) Hume 1865–1939
      1. 1. Senah (Orpha) Curry 1911–2000
      2. 2. Robert (Lee) Hume 1900–1944
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Massey 1906–2001
      4. 4. Iva (Myrtle) Tellez 1913–1994
      5. 5. Alta (Chelcia) Drury 1904–2002
  2. 2. William (Mitchell) Blackwell 1879–1961
  3. 3. Elbert (Sevier) Blackwell 1843–1931
  4. 4. Margaret (Caroline) Thomas 1863–1899
  5. 5. Amanda (Jane) Faddis 1870–1945
  6. 6. J (A) Blackwell 1867–1930

William Senior's Timeline

7 Records

1820
1820
Birth of William Blackwell Senior in Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 30
William Blackwell Senior resided here in District 67, Washington, Virginia, USA
District 67, Washington, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
William Blackwell Senior resided here in Western District, Washington, Virginia, USA
Western District, Washington, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
William Blackwell Senior resided here in Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 80
William Blackwell Senior resided here in Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1903
28 Mar 1903
Age 83
William Blackwell Senior resided here in Washington, Virginia
Washington, Virginia
1908
abt 1908
Age 88
Death of William Blackwell Senior in Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
Washington County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-3_169; Roll #: 169; Roll Description: City of Bristol to City of Charlottesville (surnames A - G)
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 4
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia; Roll: 1394; Page: 223B; Enumeration District: 099
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1241601
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western District, Washington, Virginia; Page: 386; Family History Library Film: 805383
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 67, Washington, Virginia; Roll: 980; Page: 78a
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Gloucestershire, England, Prison Records, 1728-1914, Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England; Reference: QGc5/6

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 67, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 67, Washington, Virginia; Roll: 980; Page: 78a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western District, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western District, Washington, Virginia; Page: 386; Family History Library Film: 805383

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia; Roll: 1394; Page: 223B; Enumeration District: 099

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1241601

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1903
    Event Place: Washington, Virginia
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-3_169; Roll #: 169; Roll Description: City of Bristol to City of Charlottesville (surnames A - G)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1908
    Event Place: Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for William Senior

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