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Andrew William Wilkins

M, #12201, b. 12 January 1869, d. 2 August 1945
Last Edited 6 February 2024
ReferencesDescendants of Blackburn / Eddings

Parents

Father*Alexander Hamilton Wilkins (b. 27 February 1847, d. 29 January 1932)
Mother*Nancy Elizabeth Blackburn (b. 25 November 1852, d. 20 October 1931)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Anna Luvica Spangler (b. 22 January 1871, d. 23 August 1947)

Son*Lester Luther Wilkins (b. 10 June 1892, d. 30 October 1973)
Son*Jessie Floyd Wilkins (b. 24 January 1894, d. 20 December 1973)
Son*Bird Bennett Wilkins+ (b. 27 January 1896, d. 23 November 1976)
Son*Gorley Fahnstock Wilkins (b. 29 July 1897, d. 1988)
Son*Charles Everett Wilkins (b. 15 March 1901, d. 25 December 1974)
Daughter*Stella Bula Wilkins+ (b. 11 January 1903, d. 23 June 1979)
Daughter*Ida Marie Wilkins (b. 14 February 1906, d. 3 September 1923)
Daughter*Mrytle Fay Wilkins (b. 8 June 1909, d. 23 January 1991)
Son*Edgar Receil Wilkins+ (b. 1 June 1912, d. 19 April 1953)

Biography

Birth12 January 1869Birth: Andrew William Wilkins was born on 12 January 1869 in Iuka, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Marriage25 December 1891Marriage: Andrew William Wilkins and Anna Luvica Spangler were married on 25 December 1891 in Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Death2 August 1945Death: Andrew William Wilkins died on 2 August 1945 at age 76 in Fairbury, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
Burial1945Burial: Andrew William Wilkins was buried in 1945 at Bell CemeteryB in Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.
NameAndrew William Wilkins was also known as William Andrew Wilkins.

Citations

  1. [S533] Information from LDS FamilySearch® International Genealogical Index
  2. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  3. [S587] Eddings Family History website, http://members.aol.com/wcook14024/eddings.html

Martha A Cox

F, #12202, b. 1849
Last Edited 14 April 2023
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family 1: John E Blackburn (b. 1828, d. 10 February 1914)

Son*Harvey Blackburn (b. 30 June 1867, d. 5 November 1942)

Family 2: John E Blackburn (b. 1828, d. 10 February 1914)

Biography

Birth1849Birth: Martha A Cox was born in 1849 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Marriage27 August 1868Marriage: John E Blackburn and Martha A Cox were married on 27 August 1868.2
Name27 August 1868As of 27 August 1868, Martha A Cox was also known as Martha A Blackburn.2
Census (F)12 August 1870She and John E Blackburn were enumerated on the census of 1870 in Oskaloosa Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB, with Hugh Blackburn, Clarrissa Blackburn, and Harvey Blackburn.1

Citations

  1. [S91] 1870 Census; IL, Clay Co
  2. [S546] Information from Sam Blackburn query on Blackburn GenConnect board -- http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Blackburn?read=26

William Buford Blackburn

M, #12203, b. 27 April 1799, d. December 1847
Last Edited 29 June 2024

Parents

Father*Jonathan T Blackburn (b. 10 February 1776, d. March 1834)
Mother*Prudence Buford (b. 23 July 1783, d. May 1855)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Nancy Price (b. 1798)

Daughter*Susan Blackburn (b. 1816, d. 29 July 1886)
Son*Preston Blackburn+ (b. 1817, d. about 1876)
Son*John E Blackburn+ (b. 1828, d. 10 February 1914)
Son*Alford Blackburn (b. 1829)
Son*James William Blackburn+ (b. 1830)
Son*Albert Burton Blackburn (b. 23 March 1830)
Daughter*Nancy Blackburn+ (b. 1832)
Daughter*Martha Blackburn (b. 1837)
Daughter*Amanda Blackburn (b. 1839, d. 1870)

Biography

Birth27 April 1799Birth: William Buford Blackburn was born on 27 April 1799 in Virginia, United StatesB.1
Marriage1815Marriage: William Buford Blackburn and Nancy Price were married in 1815 in Virginia, United StatesB.1
DeathDecember 1847Death: William Buford Blackburn died in December 1847 at age 48 in St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S546] Information from Sam Blackburn query on Blackburn GenConnect board -- http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Blackburn?read=26

Susan Blackburn

F, #12204, b. 1816, d. 29 July 1886
Last Edited 14 April 2023

Parents

Father*William Buford Blackburn (b. 27 April 1799, d. December 1847)
Mother*Nancy Price (b. 1798)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Solomon Neidiffer (b. 1820, d. 20 October 1868)

Biography

Birth1816Birth: Susan Blackburn was born in 1816 in Virginia, United StatesB.1
Marriage26 September 1839Marriage: Solomon Neidiffer and Susan Blackburn were married on 26 September 1839.1
Death29 July 1886Death: Susan Blackburn died on 29 July 1886 at age ~70 in Moultrie, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Name26 September 1839As of 26 September 1839, Susan Blackburn was also known as Susan Neidiffer.1

Citations

  1. [S546] Information from Sam Blackburn query on Blackburn GenConnect board -- http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Blackburn?read=26
  2. [S547] from: http://www.ipa.net/~sblackburn/d811.htm#P2630

Solomon Neidiffer

M, #12205, b. 1820, d. 20 October 1868
Last Edited 6 July 2024
ReferencesCivil War list
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Susan Blackburn (b. 1816, d. 29 July 1886)

Biography

Birth1820Birth: Solomon Neidiffer was born in 1820 in Orange, Indiana, United StatesB.
Marriage26 September 1839Marriage: Solomon Neidiffer and Susan Blackburn were married on 26 September 1839.1
Death20 October 1868Death: Solomon Neidiffer died on 20 October 1868 at age ~48 in Oskaloosa Township, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.
MilitaryMilitary: Solomon Neidiffer served in the American Civil War in the 66th Regiment from Indiana.

Citations

  1. [S546] Information from Sam Blackburn query on Blackburn GenConnect board -- http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Blackburn?read=26

Preston Blackburn

M, #12206, b. 1817, d. about 1876
Last Edited 14 April 2023

Parents

Father*William Buford Blackburn (b. 27 April 1799, d. December 1847)
Mother*Nancy Price (b. 1798)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Matilda Neidiffer (b. 1815, d. March 1870)

Son*Sam Preston Blackburn (b. 27 February 1852, d. 3 March 1905)

Biography

Birth1817Birth: Preston Blackburn was born in 1817 in Kentucky, United StatesB.1
Marriage21 December 1841Marriage: Preston Blackburn and Matilda Neidiffer were married on 21 December 1841 in Orange, Indiana, United StatesB.1,2
Deathabout 1876Death: Preston Blackburn died about 1876 at age ~59 in Montague, Texas, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S546] Information from Sam Blackburn query on Blackburn GenConnect board -- http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Blackburn?read=26
  2. [S547] from: http://www.ipa.net/~sblackburn/d811.htm#P2630

Matilda Neidiffer

F, #12207, b. 1815, d. March 1870
Last Edited 29 June 2024
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Preston Blackburn (b. 1817, d. about 1876)

Son*Sam Preston Blackburn (b. 27 February 1852, d. 3 March 1905)

Biography

Birth1815Birth: Matilda Neidiffer was born in 1815 in Orange, Indiana, United StatesB.1
Marriage21 December 1841Marriage: Preston Blackburn and Matilda Neidiffer were married on 21 December 1841 in Orange, Indiana, United StatesB.2,1
DeathMarch 1870Death: Matilda Neidiffer died in March 1870 at age ~55 in Caledonia, Pulaski, Illinois, United StatesB.
Name21 December 1841As of 21 December 1841, Matilda Neidiffer was also known as Matilda Blackburn.2

Citations

  1. [S547] from: http://www.ipa.net/~sblackburn/d811.htm#P2630
  2. [S546] Information from Sam Blackburn query on Blackburn GenConnect board -- http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Blackburn?read=26

Albert Burton Blackburn

M, #12208, b. 23 March 1830
Last Edited 29 June 2024

Parents

Father*William Buford Blackburn (b. 27 April 1799, d. December 1847)
Mother*Nancy Price (b. 1798)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family 1: Rhoda Julia Smith (b. 1827, d. 13 June 1865)

Family 2: Julia Ann Hostetler (b. February 1838)

Biography

Birth23 March 1830Birth: Albert Burton Blackburn was born on 23 March 1830 in Nicholas, Kentucky, United StatesB.1
Marriage15 November 1848Marriage: Albert Burton Blackburn and Rhoda Julia Smith were married on 15 November 1848 in Orange, Indiana, United StatesB.1
Marriage6 October 1867Marriage: Albert Burton Blackburn and Julia Ann Hostetler were married on 6 October 1867 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.

Citations

  1. [S546] Information from Sam Blackburn query on Blackburn GenConnect board -- http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Blackburn?read=26

Rhoda Julia Smith

F, #12209, b. 1827, d. 13 June 1865
Last Edited 29 June 2024
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Albert Burton Blackburn (b. 23 March 1830)

Biography

Birth1827Birth: Rhoda Julia Smith was born in 1827.
Marriage15 November 1848Marriage: Albert Burton Blackburn and Rhoda Julia Smith were married on 15 November 1848 in Orange, Indiana, United StatesB.1
Death13 June 1865Death: Rhoda Julia Smith died on 13 June 1865 at age ~38 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.
Name15 November 1848As of 15 November 1848, Rhoda Julia Smith was also known as Rhoda Blackburn.1

Citations

  1. [S546] Information from Sam Blackburn query on Blackburn GenConnect board -- http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Blackburn?read=26

Alford Blackburn

M, #12210, b. 1829
Last Edited 14 April 2023

Parents

Father*William Buford Blackburn (b. 27 April 1799, d. December 1847)
Mother*Nancy Price (b. 1798)
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Family: Mary (Polly) Krutsinger

Biography

Birth1829Birth: Alford Blackburn was born in 1829 in Kentucky, United StatesB.1
Marriage31 July 1848Marriage: Alford Blackburn and Mary (Polly) Krutsinger were married on 31 July 1848.1

Citations

  1. [S546] Information from Sam Blackburn query on Blackburn GenConnect board -- http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Blackburn?read=26

Mary (Polly) Krutsinger

F, #12211
Last Edited 14 April 2023
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Alford Blackburn (b. 1829)

Biography

Marriage31 July 1848Marriage: Alford Blackburn and Mary (Polly) Krutsinger were married on 31 July 1848.1
Name31 July 1848As of 31 July 1848, Mary (Polly) Krutsinger was also known as Mary (Polly) Blackburn.1

Citations

  1. [S546] Information from Sam Blackburn query on Blackburn GenConnect board -- http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Blackburn?read=26

Nancy Blackburn

F, #12212, b. 1832
Last Edited 14 April 2023

Parents

Father*William Buford Blackburn (b. 27 April 1799, d. December 1847)
Mother*Nancy Price (b. 1798)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Moses Leatherman (b. 1829, d. 7 July 1880)

Daughter*Permelia Jane Leatherman (b. 2 August 1854, d. 18 October 1936)

Biography

Birth1832Birth: Nancy Blackburn was born in 1832 in Kentucky, United StatesB.1
Marriage1 September 1849Marriage: Moses Leatherman and Nancy Blackburn were married on 1 September 1849 in Orange, Indiana, United StatesB.1,2
Name1 September 1849As of 1 September 1849, Nancy Blackburn was also known as Nancy Leatherman.1

Citations

  1. [S546] Information from Sam Blackburn query on Blackburn GenConnect board -- http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Blackburn?read=26
  2. [S547] from: http://www.ipa.net/~sblackburn/d811.htm#P2630

Moses Leatherman

M, #12213, b. 1829, d. 7 July 1880
Last Edited 14 April 2023
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Nancy Blackburn (b. 1832)

Daughter*Permelia Jane Leatherman (b. 2 August 1854, d. 18 October 1936)

Biography

Birth1829Birth: Moses Leatherman was born in 1829.1
Marriage1 September 1849Marriage: Moses Leatherman and Nancy Blackburn were married on 1 September 1849 in Orange, Indiana, United StatesB.2,1
Death7 July 1880Death: Moses Leatherman died on 7 July 1880 at age ~51 in Carroll, Arkansas, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S547] from: http://www.ipa.net/~sblackburn/d811.htm#P2630
  2. [S546] Information from Sam Blackburn query on Blackburn GenConnect board -- http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Blackburn?read=26

Sam Preston Blackburn

M, #12214, b. 27 February 1852, d. 3 March 1905
Last Edited 14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Preston Blackburn (b. 1817, d. about 1876)
Mother*Matilda Neidiffer (b. 1815, d. March 1870)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Permelia Jane Leatherman (b. 2 August 1854, d. 18 October 1936)

Biography

Birth27 February 1852Birth: Sam Preston Blackburn was born on 27 February 1852 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Marriage10 November 1872Marriage: Sam Preston Blackburn and Permelia Jane Leatherman were married on 10 November 1872 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Death3 March 1905Death: Sam Preston Blackburn died on 3 March 1905 at age 53 in Montague, Texas, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S547] from: http://www.ipa.net/~sblackburn/d811.htm#P2630

Permelia Jane Leatherman

F, #12215, b. 2 August 1854, d. 18 October 1936
Last Edited 14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Moses Leatherman (b. 1829, d. 7 July 1880)
Mother*Nancy Blackburn (b. 1832)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Sam Preston Blackburn (b. 27 February 1852, d. 3 March 1905)

Biography

Birth2 August 1854Birth: Permelia Jane Leatherman was born on 2 August 1854 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Marriage10 November 1872Marriage: Sam Preston Blackburn and Permelia Jane Leatherman were married on 10 November 1872 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Death18 October 1936Death: Permelia Jane Leatherman died on 18 October 1936 at age 82 in Montague, Texas, United StatesB.1
Name10 November 1872As of 10 November 1872, Permelia Jane Leatherman was also known as Permelia Jane Blackburn.1

Citations

  1. [S547] from: http://www.ipa.net/~sblackburn/d811.htm#P2630

Sarah Cornelius Riley

F, #12216, b. 24 July 1745
Last Edited 14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Joseph Riley (b. 15 March 1717, d. about 1766)
Mother*Sarah Cornelius (b. 1724)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth24 July 1745Birth: Sarah Cornelius Riley was born on 24 July 1745 in Shrewsbury Parish, Kent, Maryland, British AmericaB.1,2

Citations

  1. [S533] Information from LDS FamilySearch® International Genealogical Index
  2. [S959] GEDCOM file received from Thomas J. McBryde on 6 Oct 2005

John Shepherd

M, #12217, b. 1784, d. after 10 September 1850
Last Edited 27 May 2025
ReferencesDescendants of Shepherd / Foster
Indented Pedigree Chart
Ted's DNA Ancestors

Parents

Father*Lawrence Shepherd, Sr (b. 1737, d. 22 January 1842)
Mother*Anna Brown (b. 1746, d. 1 November 1850)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Frances (Fanny) Foster (b. 1796, d. 1860)

Daughter*Elizabeth J Shepherd+ (b. 1820, d. 1900)
Daughter*Susan Shepherd+ (b. 31 August 1821, d. 19 August 1894)
Daughter*Mary Shepherd+ (b. 1823, d. 10 September 1863)
Daughter*Susannah Shepherd (b. 1828, d. 1900)
Son*Robert F Shepherd+ (b. 1830, d. between 1885 and 1900)
Daughter*Temperance Shepherd+ (b. 1834, d. 11 June 1869)
Son*Thadeus C Shepherd+ (b. 1841, d. 1875)

Biography

Birth1784Birth: John Shepherd was born in 1784 in Palmyra, Fluvanna, Virginia, United StatesB.1
Marriage9 January 1820Marriage: John Shepherd and Frances (Fanny) Foster were married on 9 January 1820 in Pike, Ohio, United StatesB.2,3
Deathafter 10 September 1850Death: John Shepherd died after 10 September 1850 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Census (F)1 June 1840John Shepherd and Frances (Fanny) Foster were enumerated on the census of 1840 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB, with Temperance Shepherd, Robert F Shepherd, and Susannah Shepherd.4
Possessions25 May 1841John Shepherd possessed the South West quarter of the North East quarter of Section twenty four in Township three North, of Range seven East, in the District of Sands on 25 May 1841.5
Census (F)10 September 1850He and Frances (Fanny) Foster were enumerated on the census of 1850 in Clay & Richland, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB, with Robert F Shepherd and Temperance Shepherd.1

Citations

  1. [S2315] Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census, Clay and Richand, Clay, Illinois, USA; Family #436
  2. [S533] Information from LDS FamilySearch® International Genealogical Index
  3. [S1511] Ancestry - Pate Family Tree, owner: matthewandchristine
  4. [S2325] Ancestry.com, 1840 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Clay, Not Stated, John Shepherd & Thomas Reeves, page 23 of 35
  5. [S1822] US General Land Office Records, 1796-1907

Frances (Fanny) Foster

F, #12218, b. 1796, d. 1860
Last Edited 14 April 2023
ReferencesIndented Pedigree Chart
Ted's DNA Ancestors

Parents

Father*Henry Foster (b. 2 August 1770, d. 11 January 1852)
Mother*Sarah Farris (b. 5 September 1772, d. 1835)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: John Shepherd (b. 1784, d. after 10 September 1850)

Daughter*Elizabeth J Shepherd+ (b. 1820, d. 1900)
Daughter*Susan Shepherd+ (b. 31 August 1821, d. 19 August 1894)
Daughter*Mary Shepherd+ (b. 1823, d. 10 September 1863)
Daughter*Susannah Shepherd (b. 1828, d. 1900)
Son*Robert F Shepherd+ (b. 1830, d. between 1885 and 1900)
Daughter*Temperance Shepherd+ (b. 1834, d. 11 June 1869)
Son*Thadeus C Shepherd+ (b. 1841, d. 1875)

Biography

Birth1796Birth: Frances (Fanny) Foster was born in 1796 in South Carolina, United StatesB.1
Marriage9 January 1820Marriage: John Shepherd and Frances (Fanny) Foster were married on 9 January 1820 in Pike, Ohio, United StatesB.2,1
Death1860Death: Frances (Fanny) Foster died in 1860 at age ~64 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Witness1800Frances (Fanny) Foster was enumerated on the census of 1800 with Henry Foster and Sarah Farris in Union, South Carolina, United StatesB.3
Name9 January 1820As of 9 January 1820, Frances (Fanny) Foster was also known as Frances (Fanny) Shepherd.2,1
Census (F)1 June 1840She and John Shepherd were enumerated on the census of 1840 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB, with Temperance Shepherd, Robert F Shepherd, and Susannah Shepherd.4
Census (F)10 September 1850Frances (Fanny) Foster and John Shepherd were enumerated on the census of 1850 in Clay & Richland, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB, with Robert F Shepherd and Temperance Shepherd.5
Witness9 July 1860Frances (Fanny) Foster was enumerated on the census of 1860 with William Prather and Mary Shepherd in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.6

Citations

  1. [S1511] Ancestry - Pate Family Tree, owner: matthewandchristine
  2. [S533] Information from LDS FamilySearch® International Genealogical Index
  3. [S2191] Ancestry.com, 1800 United States Federal Census, Union District, South Carolina
  4. [S2325] Ancestry.com, 1840 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Clay, Not Stated, John Shepherd & Thomas Reeves, page 23 of 35
  5. [S2315] Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census, Clay and Richand, Clay, Illinois, USA; Family #436
  6. [S107] 1860 Census; IL, Clay Co
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