Ira Blake1 
M, #3778, b. 3 December 1850, d. 6 October 1925
He was born on 3 December 1850 in
Peacham, Caledonia, Vermont, USA.
4,5,1 He was the son of
Isaac Bailey Blake and
Mary Jane Pratt.
2,3 He married
Margaret Maria Stevenson, daughter of
William Stevenson and
Ellen Eliza van Petten, on 3 December 1872.
3,5 He died on 6 October 1925 in
Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, USA, at age 74.
4,6 He was buried on 9 October 1925 in
Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, USA. Ira's plot was located in Blk 6 Lot 223 Space 1 W.
7,4Census Information
He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Branly, Bureau, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents,
Isaac Bailey Blake and
Elizabeth White Craig.
2 He and
Margaret Maria Stevenson appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, enumerated 1 June 1900. Their children
William,
Georgiella and
Dayle were listed as living with them.
5
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S4160] Isaac Blake household, 1860 US Census, Bureau, Illinois, population schedule, Branly, sheet 295, dwelling 2048, family 2090, National Archives micropublication M653-M653_158, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 19 June 2024.
- [S4207] "Illinois, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50038/: Accessed 7 August 2024, Dayle S Blako; citing Bureau County Tribune, Princeton, Illinois, 9 October 1925.
- [S2034] "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2542/: Accessed 7 August 2024, Ira Blake; citing "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records.
- [S3284] Ira Blake household, 1900 US Census, Henry, Illinois, population schedule, Kewanee, Enumeration District 20, sheet 1, dwelling 12, family 12, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 3 September 2021.
- [S2611] The Daily Times, Davenport, Illinois Kewanee Pioneer Dead, Oct 7, 1925, 19.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92280830/ :accessed 6 August 2024, memorial page for Ira A. Blake (3 December 1850-6 October 1925), Find a Grave memorial number 92280830, citing Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois, USA; maintained by K. Roberts (Contributor 46807847).
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92280822/ :accessed 7 August 2024, memorial page for Infant Blake (-March 1878), Find a Grave memorial number 92280822, citing Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois, USA; maintained by K. Roberts (Contributor 46807847).
Isaac Bailey Blake1,2 
M, #3690, b. 3 September 1822, d. 20 February 1905
He was born on 3 September 1822 in
Peacham, Caledonia, Vermont, USA.
1,2,3 He married
Mary Jane Pratt on 1 July 1847 in
Peacham, Caledonia, Vermont, USA.
4,5 He married
Elizabeth White Craig circa 1857.
6 He married
Jane Elizabeth Pettit, daughter of
Jonathan Robin Pettit and
Margaret van Petten, on 1 September 1870.
3,7,2 He died on 20 February 1905 in
Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA, at age 82.
3,2 He was buried after 20 February 1905 in
Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA. Isaac's plot was located in Blk 11, Lot 9, Grave 8.
3Census Information
He and
Elizabeth White Craig appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Branly, Bureau, Illinois, USA, enumerated 3 July 1860. Their children
Ira,
Abbie and
Albert were listed as living with them.
8 He and
Jane Elizabeth Pettit appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, enumerated 2 June 1880. Their children Albert,
Matthew and
Anna were listed as living with them.
9 He and Jane Elizabeth
Pettit appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, enumerated 6 June 1900. Their son
Wilber was listed as living with them.
7
Citations
- [S968] "Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908." Database and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4661/ . Accessed 7 August 2024, entry for Isaac Barley Blake. Citing State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870 and 1871-1908. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74926389/… : accessed 24 August 2021, memorial page for Isaac Bailey Blake (3 September 1822-20 February 1905), Find a Grave memorial number 74926389, citing Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Emily Jordan (Contributor 47063153).
- [S4207] "Illinois, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50038/: Accessed 7 August 2024, Dayle S Blako; citing Bureau County Tribune, Princeton, Illinois, 9 October 1925.
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 7 August 2024, Mr Isaac B. Blake & Mury Jane Pratt.
- [S968] "Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908." Database and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4661/ . Accessed 19 June 2024, entry for Betsey White Craig. Citing State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870 and 1871-1908. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
- [S3256] Isaac Blake household, 1900 US Census, Bureau, Illinois, population schedule, Neponset, Enumeration District 21, sheet 2, dwelling 59, family 60, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 24 August 2021.
- [S4160] Isaac Blake household, 1860 US Census, Bureau, Illinois, population schedule, Branly, sheet 295, dwelling 2048, family 2090, National Archives micropublication M653-M653_158, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 19 June 2024.
- [S4354] I. B. Blake household, 1880 US Census, Bureau, Illinois, population schedule, Neponset, Enumeration District 19, sheet 215c, dwelling 73, family 78, National Archives micropublication T9-177, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 30 September 2024.
Mary Blake1 
F, #7938
Citations
- [S1763] Sheila D Anderson The Genealogy of the Descendants of John Clough of Salisbury, Massachusetts (Revised 2009), Vol I (Salisbury, Massachusetts: The John Clough Genealogical Society, 2009), p. 49. Hereinafter cited as The Genealogy of John Clough.
Matthew Isaac Blake1 
M, #3691, b. 29 December 1871, d. 5 March 1939
He was born on 29 December 1871 in
Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA.
2,1 He was the son of
Isaac Bailey Blake and
Jane Elizabeth Pettit.
1 He married
Sarah Ellen Dillon on 15 June 1909 in
Stark County, Illinois, USA.
3 He died on 5 March 1939 in
Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA, at age 67.
2 He was buried after 5 March 1939 in
Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA. Matthew's plot was located in Blk 18, Lot 5, Grave 17.
4Census Information
He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, in the household of his parents,
Isaac Bailey Blake and
Jane Elizabeth Pettit.
5
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S2034] "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2542/: Accessed 24 August 2021, Mathew Isaac Blake; citing "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records.
- [S2536] "Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800 - 1940." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61370/: Accessed 24 August 2021, Matthew J Blake & Sarah Ella Dillon; citing Marriage Records. Illinois Marriages. Various Illinois County collections.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151094638/ :accessed 12 June 2024, memorial page for Mathew Isaac Blake (29 December 1871-5 March 1939), Find a Grave memorial number 151094638, citing Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Judi Paustian McDowell (Contributor 46911704).
- [S4354] I. B. Blake household, 1880 US Census, Bureau, Illinois, population schedule, Neponset, Enumeration District 19, sheet 215c, dwelling 73, family 78, National Archives micropublication T9-177, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 30 September 2024.
Wilber Glen Blake1,2 
M, #3694, b. 18 October 1881, d. 1956
He was born on 18 October 1881 in
Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA.
1,3,4 He was the son of
Isaac Bailey Blake and
Jane Elizabeth Pettit.
2 He married
Blanche Elizabeth Barry circa 1902.
3,2 He was buried in 1956 in
Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA. Wilber's plot was located in Blk 11, Lot 9, Grave 40.
5 He died in 1956.
6Census Information
He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, in the household of his parents,
Jane Elizabeth Pettit and
Isaac Bailey Blake.
7 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, enumerated 18 April 1910.
3
Citations
- [S3626] Wilber Glen Blake Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S3255] Wilbur G Blake household, 1910 US Census, Bureau, Illinois, population schedule, Neponset, Enumeration District 25, sheet 2B, dwelling 53, family 53, National Archives micropublication T624-232, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 24 August 2021.
- [S1242] "US WWII Draft Registration Cards 1942." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ . Accessed 5 October 2022, entry for Wilber Glenn Blake. Citing Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147. National Archives and Records Administration. United States.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151093319/… : accessed 24 August 2021, memorial page for Wilber Glenn Blake (18 October 1881-1956), Find a Grave memorial number 151093319, citing Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Judi Paustian McDowell (Contributor 46911704).
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151093319/… : accessed 24 August 2021, memorial page for Wilber Glenn Blake (18 October 1881-1956), Find a Grave memorial number 151093319, citing Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Judi Paustian McDowell (Contributor 46911704).
- [S3256] Isaac Blake household, 1900 US Census, Bureau, Illinois, population schedule, Neponset, Enumeration District 21, sheet 2, dwelling 59, family 60, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 24 August 2021.
William Ira Blake1 
M, #3783, b. 1 December 1883, d. January 1971
He was born on 1 December 1883 in
Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, USA.
2,1 He was the son of
Ira Blake and
Margaret Maria Stevenson.
1 He married
Bertha G Miller on 15 September 1904 in
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
3,4,1 He was buried in January 1971 in
South Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, USA. William's plot was located in Avenue F, Row B Spv Blk 11 lot 399 Sp.
5 He died in January 1971 in
Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, USA, at age 87.
6,1Census Information
He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, in the household of his parents,
Ira Blake and
Margaret Maria Stevenson.
7
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S1242] "US WWII Draft Registration Cards 1942." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ . Accessed 3 September 2021, entry for William Ira Blake. Citing Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147. National Archives and Records Administration. United States.
- [S988] "Cook County, Illinois, Marriage Index 1871-1920." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2556/: Accessed 3 September 2021, Will S. Blake & Bertha G. Miller; citing “Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871–1920.” Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Illinois Department of Public Health records. "Marriage Records, 1871–present." Division of Vital Records, Springfield, Illinois.
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 3 September 2021, Mr Will I. Blake & Bertha Miller; citing The Shippensburg Chronicle, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 22 September 1904.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86726512/… : accessed 19 January 2023, memorial page for William Ira Blake (1 December 1883-January 1971), Find a Grave memorial number 86726512, citing South Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Lady Renee (Contributor 47748605).
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 3 September 2021, entry for William Blake, Social Security Number 344-24-4817.
- [S3284] Ira Blake household, 1900 US Census, Henry, Illinois, population schedule, Kewanee, Enumeration District 20, sheet 1, dwelling 12, family 12, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 3 September 2021.
Lucy Neville Blakemore1 
F, #6536, b. 8 April 1764, d. 1 November 1862
She was born on 8 April 1764 in
Fauquier County, Virginia, USA.
2 She married
Captain Thomas Bragg on 20 September 1781 in
Frederick County, Virginia, USA.
2 She died on 1 November 1862 in
Lewis County, Kentucky, USA, at age 98.
2,3 She was buried after 1 November 1862 in
Woodland Cemetery, Vanceburg, Lewis, Kentucky, USA.
3
Citations
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35303751/… : accessed 13 February 2021, memorial page for Lucy Neville Bragg (18 April 1763-1 November 1862), Find a Grave memorial number 35303751, citing Woodland Cemetery, Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky, USA; maintained by dcterri (Contributor 47511169).
- [S375] "US, Sons of the American Revolution Membership Appications, 1889 - 1970," membership No. 99115/2253 Florida. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2204/, downloaded February 2014,application for Matthew Bacon Sellers IV citing Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Louisville, Kentucky: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Microfilm, 508 rolls.
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- [S7] "Family Data Collection - Individual Records." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed February 2014, Elizabeth Betsy Bragg; citing Edmund West, comp.. Family Data Collection - Individual Records [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
Caroline Blanchard1 
F, #3795, b. 27 June 1860, d. 31 January 1942
She was born on 27 June 1860 in
Peacham, Caledonia, Vermont, USA.
4,1 She was the daughter of
Chandler Blanchard and
Hannah Johnson Stevens.
2,3 She married
George Henry Stevenson, son of
William Stevenson and
Ellen Eliza van Petten, on 23 November 1882. I found no records of this marriage but Caroline's subsequent marriage to Ernest McCoy indicates her married name was Stevenson.
5,1 She married
Ernest McCoy on 27 October 1895 in
Cheney, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA.
5 She died on 31 January 1942 in
Silver Spring, Montgomery, Maryland, USA, at age 81.
6Census Information
She and
Ernest McCoy appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of P Precinct, Seward, Nebraska, enumerated 14 June 1900. Their children
Helen and
William were listed as living with them Her children
George and
Marguerite were listed as living with her.
7 She and Ernest
McCoy appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Charles, Maryland, Maryland, enumerated 3 April 1940.
8
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S4629] Chandler Blanchard household, 1870 US Census, Stark, Illinois, population schedule, Osceola, sheet 418B, dwelling 55, family 55, National Archives micropublication M593-278, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 26 June 2025.
- [S277] "US and International Marriage Records 1560-1900." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7836/: Accessed 26 June 2025, Chandler E Blanchard & Hannah Johnson Stevens; citing This unique collection of records was extracted from a variety of sources including family group sheets and electronic databases. Originally, the information was derived from an array of materials including pedigree charts, family history articles, querie.
- [S968] "Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908." Database and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4661/ . Accessed 3 September 2021, entry for Clara Blanchard. Citing State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870 and 1871-1908. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
- [S2997] "Nebraska, US, Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61335/: Accessed 3 September 2021, Carrie B. Stephenson & Ernest C Mc Coy; citing Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908. State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska.
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- [S3297] Ernest C Mc Coy household, 1900 US Census, Seward, Nebraska, population schedule, P Precinct, Enumeration District 148, sheet 9, dwelling 169, family 170, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 23 September 2021.
- [S3285] E C Mc Cay household, 1940 US Census, Charles, Maryland, population schedule, Charles, Enumeration District 9-5, sheet 1B, family 11, Reported by E C McCoy, National Archives micropublication T627-1546.
- [S3297] Ernest C Mc Coy household, 1900 US Census, Seward, Nebraska, population schedule, P Precinct, Enumeration District 148, sheet 9, dwelling 169, family 170, National Archives micropublication T623.
Chandler Blanchard1 
M, #12839, b. 22 November 1829, d. 27 July 1921
He was born on 22 November 1829 in
Peacham, Caledonia, Vermont, USA.
1,2 He married
Hannah Johnson Stevens in 1856 in
Vermont, USA.
3 He died on 27 July 1921 in
Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA, at age 91.
2 He was buried after 27 July 1921 in
Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA. Chandler's plot was located in Blk 9 Lot 9 Grave 1.
4
Citations
- [S4629] Chandler Blanchard household, 1870 US Census, Stark, Illinois, population schedule, Osceola, sheet 418B, dwelling 55, family 55, National Archives micropublication M593-278, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 26 June 2025.
- [S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 26 June 2025, Chandler Blanchard; citing The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, 28 July 1921.
- [S277] "US and International Marriage Records 1560-1900." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7836/: Accessed 26 June 2025, Chandler E Blanchard & Hannah Johnson Stevens; citing This unique collection of records was extracted from a variety of sources including family group sheets and electronic databases. Originally, the information was derived from an array of materials including pedigree charts, family history articles, querie.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83863452/ :accessed 26 June 2025, memorial page for Chandler Eastman Blanchard (2 November 1829-27 July 1921), Find a Grave memorial number 83863452, citing Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau County, Illinois, USA; maintained by K. Roberts (Contributor 46807847).
Mehitable Blanchard1 
F, #11725
Citations
- [S178] Page Sanderson and Lynn M Case, The Family of John Page of Haverhill, Mass A Comprehensive Genealogy from 1614 to 1977 (111 Water St. Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, 1978), p.156.
America Jane Blankenship1 
F, #7242, b. 4 March 1884, d. 24 April 1976
She was born on 4 March 1884 in
Missouri, USA.
2,1 She married
Benjamin Harrison Dilley on 13 September 1909 in
Daviess County, Missouri, USA.
3,1 She died on 24 April 1976 in
Missouri, USA, at age 92.
4,1 She was buried after 24 April 1976 in
Coffey Cemetery, Coffey, Daviess, Missouri, USA.
4
Citations
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), p. 187.
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22790907/ :accessed 15 July 2025, memorial page for America Jane Dilley (4 March 1884-24 April 1976), Find a Grave memorial number 22790907, citing Coffey Cemetery, Coffey, Daviess County, Missouri, USA; maintained by Caryn Hood (Contributor 46777279).
- [S96] "Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1171/: Accessed 15 July 2025, Miss America Blanlshop & Ben H Dilley; citing Missouri Marriage Records. Jefferson City, MO, USA: Missouri State Archives. Microfilm.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22790907/ :accessed 15 July 2025, memorial page for America Jane Dilley (4 March 1884-24 April 1976), Find a Grave memorial number 22790907, citing Coffey Cemetery, Coffey, Daviess County, Missouri, USA; maintained by Caryn Hood (Contributor 46777279).
James Blass1 
M, #7985, d. 1776
Citations
- [S1763] Sheila D Anderson The Genealogy of the Descendants of John Clough of Salisbury, Massachusetts (Revised 2009), Vol I (Salisbury, Massachusetts: The John Clough Genealogical Society, 2009), p. 54. Hereinafter cited as The Genealogy of John Clough.
Cora Belle Blazor1 
F, #3082, b. 2 May 1881, d. 14 November 1965
She was born on 2 May 1881 in
Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USA.
1,2 She married
John Cleveland Lowrey, son of
Samuel A. Lowrey and
Annie Eliza Silvey, on 25 February 1909 in
Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USA.
3,1 She died on 14 November 1965 in
Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA, at age 84.
4,1 She was buried after 14 November 1965 in
Liberty Cemetery, Seymour, Webster, Missouri, USA.
5Census Information
She and
John Cleveland Lowrey appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of High Prairie, Webster, Missouri, enumerated 26 January 1920. Their children
William,
Edna,
Melvin,
Lillian and
John were listed as living with them.
6
Citations
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.226.
- [S1558] Wilson Lowrey, Death Certificate 35098 (October 21, 1943), issued by State of Missouri. (photocopy) Home Library 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA.
- [S214] "Missouri Marriage Records 1805-2002." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1171/; accessed April 13, 2011, record for Cora Blazor and John Lowrey; citing Missouri Marriage Records. Jefferson City, MO, USA: Missouri State Archives. Microfilm.
- [S3818] "Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1969." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60382/: Accessed 15 July 2025, Cora Bell Lowrey; citing Missouri Death Certificates. Missouri Secretary of State. http://www.sos.mo.gov/records/archives/archivesdb/… : accessed 24 August 2014.
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- [S4694] John Lowry household, 1920 US Census, Webster, Missouri, population schedule, High Prairie, Enumeration District 131, sheet 7B, dwelling 135, family 136, National Archives micropublication T625-963, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 15 July 2025.
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.227.
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.228.
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.229.
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.231.
James C Bledso1 
M, #1321
Citations
- [S171] Abby Mabry, Personal communication, (Contact R Page for e-mail address) e-mail address , August 8, 2009.
Emma Lucille Blessing1 
F, #6512, b. 22 June 1908, d. 21 December 1986
Citations
- [S126] The Illinois Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL Obituary for Earl E Forney, August 31, 1994.
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63906771/… : accessed 4 January 2021, memorial page for Emma Lucille Forney (22 June 1908-21 December 1986), Find a Grave memorial number 63906771, citing Chillicothe City Cemetery, Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; maintained by John Wabel (Contributor 47557845).
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Frederick Bliss1 
M, #10816, b. 23 February 1764
Nancy Bliss1 
F, #10742, b. 16 October 1800, d. 27 January 1873
She was born on 16 October 1800 in
Calais, Washington, Vermont, USA.
2,3 She was the daughter of
Frederick Bliss and
Hannah Patience Cole.
2,3 She married
Seth Pattee, son of
Eliphalet Pattee and
Abigail Ames, on 27 March 1817.
1 She died on 27 January 1873 in
Hebron, Jefferson, Wisconsin, USA, at age 72.
2,4Census Information
She and
Seth Pattee appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Hebron, Jefferson, Wisconsin, USA, enumerated 4 September 1850. Their children
Susan,
Marion and
Henry were listed as living with them.
5
Citations
- [S1740] "New England Historical and genealogical Register", database and images online at http://www.americanancestors.org: accessed March 2019, entry for Eliphalet Pattee citing NEHGR Vol 161 P.286 October 2007.
- [S2124] "North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61157/: Accessed August 2019, Bliss Family Genealogy p. 216-217.
- [S968] "Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908." Database and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4661/ . Accessed August 2019, entry for Nancy Bliss. Citing State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870 and 1871-1908. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
- [S1783] "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820 - 1907." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4984/: Accessed August 2019, Nancy Catee Bliss; citing Wisconsin Dept of Health and Family Services. Wisconsin Vital Record Index, pre-1907. Madison, Wisconsin.
- [S2641] Seth Patee household, 1850 US Census, Jefferson, Wisconsin, population schedule, Hebron, sheet 324, dwelling 833, family 867, National Archives micropublication M432-1000.
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Zerviah Blodget1 
F, #9721
Citations
- [S2261] Annon, Historical and Genealogical Researches and Record of Passing Events in Marrimack Valley, No. 2, 1:99 (January 1858).
- [S460] "New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2554/: Accessed April 2017, Timothy Bayley & Temiah Blodgett; citing "New Hampshire Marriage Records 1637–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2011. “N H Statewide Marriage Records 1637–1947,” database, FamilySearch, 2009. N H Bureau of V R. “Marriage Records.” N H Bureau of VR and Health Stats, Concord.
Mindwell Blood1 
F, #6229
Citations
- [S460] "New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2554/: Accessed March 2016, Mindwell Blood and Joseph C Colby; citing "New Hampshire Marriage Records 1637–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2011. “N H Statewide Marriage Records 1637–1947,” database, FamilySearch, 2009. N H Bureau of V R. “Marriage Records.” N H Bureau of VR and Health Stats, Concord.
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Dorothy Bloom1 
F, #961, b. 5 January 1915, d. 6 June 1982
She was born on 5 January 1915 in
Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA.
3,1 She was the daughter of
George Arthur Bloom and
Anna Florence Finlayson.
2 She married
Oliver Lyell McKenney, son of
William Lyle McKenney and
Addie Pearl Lowrey, on 21 June 1934 in
Rock Port, Atchison, Missouri, USA.
4 She and Oliver Lyell
McKenney were divorced before 11 June 1943. She died on 6 June 1982 in
Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 67.
5
Citations
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- [S3213] The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, Nebraska Dorothy Bloom Bride of Oliver McKenney, 22 June, 1934, 12.
- [S97] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/ accessed 4 July 2025, entry for Dorothy A Neumeister, citing California Death Index, 1940-1997. State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics. Sacramento, CA.
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Eva Elly Bloom 
F, #1012, b. 15 October 1884, d. 18 August 1954
She was born on 15 October 1884 in
Shenandoah, Page, Iowa, USA.
2 She was the daughter of
James K Bloom.
1 She married
James Leston Foy, son of
James William Foy and
Martha Lowery, on 18 June 1907 in
Pattonsburg, Daviess, Missouri, USA.
3,4 She died on 18 August 1954 in
Arlington, Riverside, California, USA, at age 69.
2,5 She was buried after 18 August 1954 in
Perris Valley Cemetery, Perris, Riverside, California, USA. Eva's plot was located in Sec/Row 65.
6Census Information
She and
James Leston Foy appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, enumerated 1930. Their children
James,
Etta and
Arthur were listed as living with them.
7 She and James Leston
Foy appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Hawthorne, Los Angeles, California, enumerated 1 April 1950. Their son Arthur was listed as living with them.
8
Citations
- [S1481] James K Bloom household, 1900 US Census, Daviess, Missouri, population schedule, Benton, Enumeration District 44, sheet 13A, dwelling 289, family 289, National Archives micropublication T623-852.
- [S97] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/ entry for Eva E Foy, citing California Death Index, 1940-1997. State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics. Sacramento, CA.
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- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.214.
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.215.
George Arthur Bloom1 
M, #11882, b. 3 January 1883, d. 2 August 1956
He was born on 3 January 1883 in
Clay Center, Clay, Kansas, USA.
1,2 He married
Anna Florence Finlayson on 19 January 1908 in
Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA.
1 He died on 2 August 1956 in
Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA, at age 73.
3 He was buried after 2 August 1956 in
Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA. George's plot was located in Sec-15 Lot-5073 Gr-11.
4
Citations
- [S2997] "Nebraska, US, Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61335/: Accessed 15 September 2022, George Arthur Bloom & Anna Florence Finlayson; citing Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908. State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska.
- [S1242] "US WWII Draft Registration Cards 1942." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ . Accessed 4 July 2025, entry for George Arthur Bloom. Citing Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147. National Archives and Records Administration. United States.
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- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59198349/ :accessed 4 July 2025, memorial page for George Arthur Bloom Sr. (3 January 1883-2 August 1956), Find a Grave memorial number 59198349, citing Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by T&C Lloyd (Contributor 47320243).
James K Bloom1 
M, #6745, b. September 1843
Citations
- [S1481] James K Bloom household, 1900 US Census, Daviess, Missouri, population schedule, Benton, Enumeration District 44, sheet 13A, dwelling 289, family 289, National Archives micropublication T623-852.
Cornelia Bloomingdale1 
F, #4265, b. 1831, d. 11 February 1865
She was born in 1831 in
Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.
3,1 She was the daughter of
Walter Bloomingdale and
Katherine Smith.
2 She married
David Relyea van Patten, son of
Christian Haverly van Patten and
Maria Relyea, circa 1858 in
Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.
1 She died on 11 February 1865 in
Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.
2,1Census Information
She and
David Relyea van Patten appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, enumerated 20 July 1860. Their children
Mary were listed as living with them.
4
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S7] "Family Data Collection - Individual Records." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed 25 September 2021, Cornelia Bloomingdale; citing Edmund West, comp.. Family Data Collection - Individual Records [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
- [S3298] Walter Bloomingdale household, 1850 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 178a, dwelling 34, family 34, National Archives micropublication M432-481, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 25 September 2021.
- [S2683] David R Van Patten household, 1860 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 70, dwelling 530, family 526, National Archives micropublication M653-728, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 25 September 2021.
- [S2683] David R Van Patten household, 1860 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 70, dwelling 530, family 526, National Archives micropublication M653-728.
Emma Bloomingdale1 
F, #3388, b. 1828, d. 1860
She was born in 1828 in
Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.
3,1 She was the daughter of
Walter Bloomingdale and
Katherine Smith.
2 She married
John A van Patten, son of
Peter P van Patten and
Catherine Myers, circa 1845 in
New York, USA; Just a swag based on her age the fact that they have a 2 year old son.
1,3 She died in 1860 in
Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA. Died giving Birth.
4,1 She was buried in 1860 in
Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.
4,1Census Information
She and
John A van Patten appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, enumerated 9 August 1850.
3 She and John A
van Patten appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, enumerated 19 July 1860.
5
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
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- [S3300] John A Vanpetten household, 1850 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 178b, dwelling 38, family 39, National Archives micropublication M432-481, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 25 September 2021.
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Jacob Bloomingdale1 
M, #4241, b. 1810
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S3302] Jacob Bloomingdale household, 1860 US Census, Albany, New York, population schedule, Guilderland, sheet 575, dwelling 558, family 597, National Archives micropublication M653, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 25 September 2021.
Walter Bloomingdale1 
M, #11680
Citations
- [S7] "Family Data Collection - Individual Records." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed 25 September 2021, Cornelia Bloomingdale; citing Edmund West, comp.. Family Data Collection - Individual Records [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
- [S3301] John A Vanpatten household, 1860 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 199, dwelling 508, family 504, National Archives micropublication M653, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 25 September 2021. Parents are assumed based on the names of her children, Walter and Catherine.
Mary Bloomsfield1 
F, #11599
Citations
- [S3178] Diane Rapaport, "The Strange Case of Mary Rosse and her "Enthusiastical Power"," New England Ancestors Magazine, 6.5 (Holiday, 2005). Hereinafter cited as "The Strange Case of Mary Rosse."
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LeVonne Blystad1 
F, #2559, b. 12 November 1925, d. 8 May 1992
She was born on 12 November 1925 in
Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA.
2,1 She married
Joe A Chavez on 9 January 1943 in
Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA.
3 She married
Woodrow Pierce Davis, son of
Silas Marion Davis and
Eunice Viola Pierce, on 9 September 1949 in
Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, USA.
1 She died on 8 May 1992 at age 66.
2
Citations
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P. 84.
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Elmer Boag1 
M, #12019, b. circa 1888
Citations
- [S784] "Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013". Index and images. Available online at http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 March 2023, entry for Elmer Boag & Winona Pettit. Citing Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives.