Blake - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Blake

bellowcm — 2012-05-20 17:31:45Z

George Irving Blake was my great grandfather. He married Abbie D Varnum. She was born April 1 1871. They had 7 children with Laura Blake Counasse being my grandmother who passed away in July 2010. I believe my mom (Laura's daughter) said that they both lived with Laura late in their lives until they died. Not sure if it was both or just Abbie.

Re: Caroline Malinda Blake, IL, NE OK

clzrudd — 2012-05-17 22:47:06Z

Jessie Hedrick was m. to my Gr Granmthr, Mattie York,Ash. I need info on Jessie...anyone still working on this?

My valid email address is: obieash47@hotmail.com Feel free to contact me directly! I have a few pics of Jessie!

Reddick Howell

GradyGlassFitzgibbonHowell — 2012-05-17 17:05:51Z

Do you guys have a Reddick Howell b. 1800 NC associated with your family?

He started moving from Sumter SC to Ramer AL around 1831-1837 with Sullivan family of NC.

They may have stopped over in GA.

Re: Eber Dier Blake

ElizabethRaffile — 2012-05-17 13:49:23Z

Did john blake have a son edgar?

Looking for the Grandmother of William Blake

ElizabethRaffile — 2012-05-17 00:26:52Z

My 3rd Great Grandfather William Blake (born 1823? in seymour CT) is said to have had a grandmother who was native american. The seymour town hall fire destroyed all the documents so any info would be helpful, thanks!
-Elizabeth

Re: Charlotte Elizabeth Blake

susanfru1 — 2012-05-12 21:35:13Z

I was born 1956 in Jersey City, NJ my parents Olga & Kenneth Bransky.

Eva Blake - Missouri, Oklahoma

LisaBrooke7 — 2012-05-08 16:54:28Z

Daughter of William and Mamie Blake, born April 1886 in MO (1900 census). She married Arthur J. Smith in Durant, OK on 7 March, 1912.
Does anyone have any additional info? I need to know if she remarried after Arthur's suicide in 1934, or I could use more info about her parents.
Thanks!

Re: John M. Blake m. Mary McBRIDE b.1838

vossellerseeker — 2012-05-05 21:19:27Z

Scott, thank you for responding. I don't know if I have a photo of John's marker (if he even has one left) I have Wiley and Fannie Blake's marker photos and Emmaline's. You can look on Richwood Cemetery, Greene County - Roodhouse, IL on the net - and print off any that you find and want. Also, you can check the census sheets if you haven't already done that. How can I see what info you already have? Do you have a tree posted? May I compare names and dates? Thanks, Peggy

Re: Blake in Michigan

LLee7 — 2012-04-26 18:08:20Z

Hi Gail ~ Happened to see your post from 9 years ago. Thought I would post in case you are still looking. Glen's parents were Orsamus Blake and Adelaide (Lorenz) Blake. I am not related, but have researched this family in passing. Hope this helps.

Re: John M. Blake m. Mary McBRIDE b.1838

ScottBlake70 — 2012-04-23 19:57:34Z

Thank you. Interesting. I have some information about our family dating back to 1801. In this story there is a qoute from Woodrow Blake, qouting his Grandfather Taylor, " all of the James blake people left in a covered wagon and went to Illinois. I live in South Florida now. My Father Floyd Blake was the son of David A. Blake, David A. Blake was born in 1901 and passed away in 1981. I have much information, really interesting. Can you please send me a photo of the Grave site ? Thank you.

Scott

Re: John M. Blake m. Mary McBRIDE b.1838

vossellerseeker — 2012-04-23 19:15:35Z

Hello, Thank you for responding! I am from Central Illinois where John & Mary lived. John's father: Wiley Blake is buried at Richwoods Cem. East of Roodhouse, IL near our Blake Family Farm. Are you in Illinois? Would love to trade info. You may contact me direct at: andysmomnmaid@yahoo.com. So excited to hear from you. Peggy

Re: John M. Blake m. Mary McBRIDE b.1838

ScottBlake70 — 2012-04-22 22:31:13Z

We may be related, I am a decendent of Samuel Blake, who was also related to Isham, John and James. this is very confusing though because I am now in possesion of the Blakes dating back to 1801 and there are so many names, much of this story revoles around land ownership and such,, many blakes have spun off, also related names such as Wincey Thompson and many more. My Granfathers name was David Blake, I am a Blake myself.

Re: Nancy Blake; b. 1874, TX; d. 1969, AZ

noonfam — 2012-04-22 04:33:23Z

Melanie,
Glad it helped. If you'd like me to send you the card, email your address to hummingbird3207@gmail.com.

Re: Nancy Blake; b. 1874, TX; d. 1969, AZ

melanie5_2000 — 2012-04-22 04:20:41Z

Thank you, it does. :)

Re: Nancy Blake; b. 1874, TX; d. 1969, AZ

noonfam — 2012-04-22 04:12:05Z

Hi Melanie,
There's not a lot of info on the card. In its entirety, it reads as follows:
"In Memory Of
Nancy Blake
Born
April 4th, 1874
Lano, Texas
Services at
Chapel of Memories
A.L. Moore & Sons
March 31st, 1969
Rev. Hubert Verrill, officiating
Organist, Frances Castro
Concluding Services
Greenwood Memorial Park"

According to information on the back of the card, A.L. Moore and Sons is located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Hope that helps.

Re: Nancy Blake; b. 1874, TX; d. 1969, AZ

melanie5_2000 — 2012-04-22 03:53:03Z

Not sure if it's family but would like to have the family info from the service announcement. Thanks. Melanie

Nancy Blake; b. 1874, TX; d. 1969, AZ

noonfam — 2012-04-21 20:45:11Z

I have a memorial service card for a Nancy Blake, born 4 Apr 1874 in Llano, TX, died March 1969 in Phoenix, AZ. If anyone recognizes her as being a part of their tree and would like the card, please let me know. Thanks!

Re: Charlotte Elizabeth Blake

BJPHILLIPS — 2012-04-20 23:33:12Z

Hi Charlotte,
I am so excited to hear from you! I have a lot of family information posted on Blake family tree and a photo of Charlotte's brother, Frederick Blake (my grandfather). I also just copied documents of family member's death certificates and marriage certificates so please check our family tree. I know that what I just posted probably sounded weird but its something that I wanted others to have. I live in Somers Point, N.J. about 12 miles south of Atlantic City. I want so much to go to the cemetery so that I can see where they are buried (and yes, take pictures of headstones)but am trying to talk my husband into taking me. I am 54 years old and I have a great deal of informationt that I would be glad to share with you. Yes, I would love to have a copy of your grandfather, Arthur. My email address is SPFD410@comcast.net and I do check in at least daily with ancestry.com. Do you still live in the Jersey City area? You have made my day! Thank you, Bonnie Phillips

Re: Charlotte Elizabeth Blake

nonparieldolls — 2012-04-20 18:43:14Z

Bonnie, hello! I just happened to find your post re my paternal grandmother, Charlotte Elizabeth Blake Bransky. As you can see, I happened to be named for her, Charlotte Elizabeth. She died before I was born, so I never knew her. I do know my mother loved her very much. I learned I was named for my grandmother when we lived on Neptune Avenue in Jersey City, NJ, and I passed by Bayview Cemetary fairly often. One day I happened to notice MY name on a monument. VERY scary stuff when you're just a kid LOL. Didn't know what it meant -- I was dead? I was going to die soon? I've never seen a photo of my grandmother, though I've been told I favor her. That's one of my fondest wishes, to have a photograph of her. I did meet Olga and Kenny when I was a kid, they had a daughter Carla (I believe) close to my age. I never knew I had an Uncle Robert or Eugene. This has really been a very emotional day. I still can't believe someone posted on here who knew her. Any more information you would be willing to share, I would love to know it. Both of my grandmother died before I was born. I did see one photo of my maternal grandmother but I know I didn't resemble her very much. Think I might have favored my father's side. Anyway, thank you for posting and I do hope I'll hear from you. Forgot to say my father was Charlotte's son, Arthur. I have photos of him if you would like copies. charlotte bransky

Re: Walter Garry Blake, Bertha Earnshaw Blake

MBrown3049 — 2012-04-18 14:05:09Z

In 1900 Walter Garry lived in Braxton WV with parents, William b. 1850 and Rebecca J.b. 1860 and 6 siblings. In 1930, he and his widowed mother live in the home of one of his brothers-in law. In one census, Rebecca is listed as Becky Jane.
This Walter's parents do not match the info you have, but it is what I found.

Re: Walter Garry Blake, Bertha Earnshaw Blake

MBrown3049 — 2012-04-18 13:43:14Z

When Walter Garry Blake, born Sept. 13 1895 in WV,registered for the draft in 1917 he was an electrician working in South Washington, VA. He was of medium height and weight, had dark grey eyes and dark brown hair. He had no dependents and listed no next of kin.

Walter Garry Blake, Bertha Earnshaw Blake

scjoh19481 — 2012-04-17 15:37:09Z

Looking for information about Walter Garry Blake. He was born in Charles Town, WV in about 1899 to Bertha Earnshaw Blake and I believe his father's name was Charles. Bertha or Bertie was my great-aunt and Walter would be my cousin. I know he lived in or around Washington, DC in 1930. He was in WWI. Bertha would later marry a John Essex.

Re: Ronald Dale Blake

missprissbeton — 2012-04-14 16:48:36Z

did not get the email PLEASE RESEND .

Re: BLAKE/Staten Island NY

janetb — 2012-04-14 01:31:55Z

Sorry, Carolann, I would not have chased anyone so recently immigrated, especially not to Brooklyn. I am assuming the info you mentioned is from his death certificate. If he married here, though, you should get assistance on his parents.
Best of luck,
Janet

Re: BLAKE/Staten Island NY

CAROLANNBLAKE — 2012-04-12 22:12:27Z

I JUST RECEIVED MY GRANDFATHERS DEATH CERTIFICATE
MAURICE M. BLAKE DOB DEC 14 1892 COUNTY MAYO IRELAND
DOD FEB 11 1934 BROOKLYN NY PARENTS WERE PATRICK BLAKE BORN IRELAND MOTHER SARAH HEINNGBAIR OR HEINGBAN OR SOMETHING CLOSE TO THAT BIRTHPLACE IRELAND. IT WAS VERY HARD TO READ HER LAST NAME. I NEED MORE INFO ON HIS PARENTS.IF YOU COME ACROSS ANY INFO I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE. THANK YOU,

Re: Ronald Dale Blake

helenclack1 — 2012-04-10 16:39:51Z

I sent you a private email. I hope it connects you with the Blake Family Tree I found on Ancestry. It fits everything you say here about him. The owner of this tree shows they haven't been on line in over a year working on this tree. So hope they are able to answer. I sent them your email also
Good Luck
Helene Hunt

Ronald Dale Blake

missprissbeton — 2012-04-10 15:11:23Z

I am looking for my brothers birth father , Ronald Dale Blake . who was born in West virginia abt. 1942-43 , was in the US Army Special Forces,. He lived for a Few years in Alexandria , Virginia or Mt. Vernon , Virginia area from 1968-1973. He grew up in a small West Va. coal mining town ,& had atleast 2 brothers , one was disabled .if you have any info PLEASE email me Tobinpriscilla@yahoo.com. thank you !!

BLAKE Joe Pat 1929 1988 US Army Korea

t42Restland — 2012-04-09 12:40:27Z

BLAKE Joe Pat 1929 1988 US Army Korea

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Restland Cemetery, Dallas Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 226,624 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Restland user submitted) and Surname.
If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely "not my family".

Re: Peachie Blake

DeniseMerr — 2012-04-04 04:09:39Z

Trudy, did you ever get any of the pictures you asked for of the Blakes? I would love to have copies.

Check out the Taylor Family Tree I created tonight. I also started adding my mom's side too. Guess I should rename it.

BTW, Grandaddy gave me a bunch of old photos a few years before he died. You might like to come see me soon so we could get you some copies of them.

Denise
Jackie's oldest daughter

denise.merritt@quicktrainer.biz

Re: BLAKE/Staten Island NY

helenclack1 — 2012-04-04 00:28:31Z

Hi and welcome to our world of genealogy..If you would post your names (Grandparents great grandparents) with their dates I am sure you will be connecting to a lot of "cousins" doing the same research on the same families...Warning...Genealogy is habit forming...welcome again
Helene Hunt

Re: BLAKE/Staten Island NY

CAROLANNBLAKE — 2012-04-03 23:00:39Z

MY BLAKE FAMILY CAME FROM IRELAND ANDD SETTLED IN BROOKLYN AND QUEENS IN THE EARLY 1900'S . I AM THE ONLY ONE THAT I KNOW THAT MOVED TO STATEN ISLAND. I AM A NEW MEMBER AND HAVE JUST STARTED MY RESEARCH.

Re: BLAKE/Staten Island NY

janetb — 2012-03-27 03:00:05Z

How embarrassing to have posted such a vague query! Thank you for replying, Carol Ann.

William BLAKE (bef 1740 - abt 1801) m 1761 Mary WOGLOM
+ Jane Poillon BLAKE (1769-1834) m. Vincent BODINE (1766-1822)

And then I daughter out.

My curiosity relates to William's origins. I suspect his brother was Edward BLAKE Sr. who d. abt 1803 and m. 1764 Elizabeth Houseman. I have no hint of William prior to the marriage, nor of parents.

My Blakes were constantly reusing names.

I did collect Blakes in Staten Island, but think I stopped before 1900.

Thanks!
Janet

BLAKE'S FROM BROOKLYN, QUEENS, NY

CAROLANNBLAKE — 2012-03-26 20:06:13Z

LOOKING FOR FATHER OF MAURICE M. BLAKE DOB DEC 14, 1892 COUNTY MAYO, IRELAND DOD FEB 1934 NEW YORK HE MARRIED DELIA HUGHES DOB APRIL 1893 IRELAND DOD 1975 MARYLAND

I BELIVE MAURICE'S FATHER NAME WAS MARK AND WAS FROM IRELAND
CAN ANY ONE HELP. THANK YOU.

Re: BLAKE/Staten Island NY

CAROLANNBLAKE — 2012-03-26 19:23:07Z

I AM A BLAKE FROM STATEN ISLAND, NY WHAT INFO ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? MY FAMILY WAS FROM BROOKLYN AND FROM QUEENS AT BEGING OF EARLY 1900'S

Dr. John Blake and Polly Blake

lknhousemaster — 2012-03-25 15:12:52Z

I have photos of these people that appear to be taken in the late 1800s, and these 2 look to be 60+ years old. I believe they are from Maine, and somehow related to the Pratt and Ennis families. Would appreciate any help.

Old Blake Photo rescued

JudyMJohnson_Erickson — 2012-03-24 03:11:53Z

I have rescued an old Blake photo. This small photo is identified on the back as a Hamline Blake, Sidney, OH. From his attire, it appears this photo was taken, perhaps, in the 1870's or 1880's. It is 4X 2 1/2 inches and is a "bodice" photo of this man. It is in excellent condition with absolutely no damage. His given name "appears" to be Hamline, but it could be something a little different. If you are interested in this photo, please contact me at: jmje36@embarqmail.com

Thank you, Judy

Re: Descendant of Blake Family South Carolina

overtown — 2012-03-22 13:10:30Z

I am searching for information about my great grandmother's family Katherine Blake (her parents were Hector and Julia Blake). According to her obituary she was born in Ulmers, SC in 1885. I know that she married Willie Cohen and had three children. If anyone has information please contact me at overtown@aol.com.

thanks.

Re: Charlotte Elizabeth Blake

NanRixonL1 — 2012-03-21 14:28:46Z

Thank you Bonnie! Please contact me cyann14@hotmail.com. I'm doing this for my brother-in-law (Bransky) who still live in Bayonne, NJ. I'd love to compare notes.

Re: William Blake of Dorchester, 1650

Carlcblake — 2012-03-19 23:35:52Z

Peggy,

Thank you for responding to my previous email back in 2000 and 2009. Sorry but I got distracted from the genelogy for many years and am just not getting back involved along with my daughter.

Carl

Re: Reply to message #471 from Carl Blake

Carlcblake — 2012-03-19 23:25:19Z

Here is my long over due thanks.

I worked on the Blake geneology in the 90s, then got busy with work and stopped until now when my daughter got interested. I am enjoying getting back involved and with all the advances in ancestry.com it is much easier than it was before.

Have you identified any blakes that did go to America in the late 1600s early 1700s?

Carl

Re: Percival Blake

adrianspeer — 2012-03-17 23:24:06Z

Hi Percival Blake was my Grandfather . He was born in Dublin in 1885 to Frederick Blake and Antonia Gonzales. Frederick was born in Newport Isle of Wight UK, joined the British Army and served in Gibraltar where he met and married Antonia. The Army took Frederick and family to Dublin. I beieve they had 7 Children, Liza, Frederick Jnr ,Bella, Florrie, Albert, Percival and William. Percival Blake lived his life in Dublin married Cathleen Sara Gorden and had 5 Children ,Clara,Isabel,Kathleen,
Phylis and Joyce. Isabel was my mother. We live in London and have 4 daughters. Liza Blake is our connection - What is your families story

Re: Oliver Blake born October 1, 1802 in New Hampton, New Hampshire

WinnieVanceYandell — 2012-03-16 21:12:31Z

Dean:
You may already have info for Oliver Blake. I found his name in the New Hampton Village Cemetery listing, Belknap Co, NH. Confirmed some info by NH birth/death records. On cem. listing, his name is shown as "Capt. Oliver Blake, d. 16 Dec. 1889, age 81 yrs." His wife, Salome J. is also bur. by him. His parents were John B. Blake and Polly Maxfield, married 04 March 1802, at Loudon, N.H. (NH marriage records). Polly is bur in this cemetery, and her death was 11 July 1856, age 76yrs; beside her name it says "w/JBB." I didn't find this John bur. there; however, he could be and just not on this list. However, Oliver's brother, John Blake, b. 15 Nov. 1805, d. 1882, (date and parent's names from NH Birth records, saying he was b. at Pittsfield, Merrimack Co. NH) is here. There are about 24-25 Blake names in this cemetery and now listed on the site, "FindaGrave".

Re: Charlotte Elizabeth Blake

BJPHILLIPS — 2012-03-11 02:20:03Z

Hi,
My name is Bonnie Blake Phillips and Charlotte Elizabeth Blake Bransky was my great aunt. Charlotte died on 2/21/41 and is buried in Bayview-New York Bay Cemetery at 321 Garfield Ave, Jersey City, N.J. along with her mother, Sarah Biernbaum Blake, her husband, David J. Bransky who died 7/20/71, sons: robert Bransky died 9/12/30 and Eugene Bransky died 1/3/69. My father, William Stevens Blake, is still living and will be 90 in Sept. I have more information if you are interested. Sincerely, Bonnie

Re: Blakes in MI

ruthannblake — 2012-03-09 18:25:50Z

my family is from niles, michigan

Re: Walter Garry Blake

scjoh19481 — 2012-03-04 16:31:54Z

Your post got me to searching!!! I found the picture of the woman and child with the names on the picture being Aunt Bert and Walter Blake. Walter appears to be about 3 years old. And I found the letter signed Wagoner Walter G. Blake, 165 Field Hospital, 117 San. Trair(?) AEF A.P.O. 716.
It states in the letter that he is still in Germany. This may not be the same Walter Blake in the obit, but I noticed he had a daughter named Marie. In this letter he talks about his cousin Marie dying in 1918 during the flu epidemic. Marie was my aunt. I continue to look for information about Walter.

Re: Walter Garry Blake

scjoh19481 — 2012-03-04 15:59:25Z

WV archives lists his birth in 1895. I have his mother's name from our family history - she was my great-aunt and I have a letter from him addressed to his grandmother, my great grandmother. No, his obit only listed wife and children. Could be we are talking about two different people. Your Blake must not be a part of my Blake family history. Did you read his military enlistment - his birthdate as 1895 and his birth place as Charles Town, WV?

Re: Walter Garry Blake

MBrown3049 — 2012-03-04 15:45:33Z

You have his parents living with grandparents in 1900 but he is not listed on census. The Walter G. that I found on 1900 census was living with parents and 7 siblings. His father was named William, not Charles. We are talking about 2 different people. Also, in 1930, I found 2 different Walters; one was single,living with sister named Esta and her husband in WV. The other Walter was b. 1899 in WV and living in Washington, DC with wife and children.
The Walter who was b. 1895 and who lived with sister and her family in 1930in WV. was the son of Rebecca J. On the 1920 census, her name is listed as Becky Jane. Is it posssible that someone misread Becky as Bertie?
Where did you get the info on his birthdate and his mother's name? Didn't his obituary mention his parents' and siblings' names?

Re: Walter Garry Blake

scjoh19481 — 2012-03-03 19:57:36Z

Sorry to reply so many times, but I keep thinking of things I've forgotten to say!!! In the 1900 census, Walter's parents are living with her mother and father, Clara and William Earnshaw in Charles Town, WV. Walter is not mentioned on the census. I know he didn't die as an infant because I have a copy of his letter sent to my grandmother from overseas during WWI. I also have a picture of Walter, as a baby, and his mother.

Re: Walter Garry Blake

scjoh19481 — 2012-03-03 19:49:47Z

W. Blake
Birth Date: 15 Sep 1895
Birth Place: CT., Jefferson Co., West Virginia
Sex: Male
Mother: B.C. Blake
Mother's Age:
Mother's Birth Place:
This is the information I have about Walter Blake, plus his military inlistment and a letter he wrote during WWI. I also found an obit dated 1938 from Washington, DC. Do you know anything about the Earnshaw and Blake families?

Re: Walter Garry Blake

scjoh19481 — 2012-03-03 19:48:41Z

Sorry I had his birth date as 1899 and it should be 1895.