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The ancestors and relatives of Ted and Verna (Bremer) Cash

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Mary J Blackburn

F, #12926, b. about 1872
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Blackburn / Eddings

Parents

Father*George Washington Blackburn (b. 6 November 1843, d. 1882)
Mother*Avis O Webb
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Biography

Birthabout 1872Birth: Mary J Blackburn was born about 1872.1

Citations

  1. [S587] Information from Eddings Family History website, http://members.aol.com/wcook14024/eddings.html

Fred Blackburn

M, #12927, b. about 1874, d. 1890
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Blackburn / Eddings

Parents

Father*George Washington Blackburn (b. 6 November 1843, d. 1882)
Mother*Julia Ann Collins
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Biography

Birthabout 1874Birth: Fred Blackburn was born about 1874.1
Death1890Death: Fred Blackburn died in 1890 at age ~16.1
Witness7 June 1880Fred Blackburn was enumerated on the census of 1880 with George Washington Blackburn and Avis O Webb in Haines Township, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S587] Information from Eddings Family History website, http://members.aol.com/wcook14024/eddings.html
  2. [S1780] 1880 Census; IL, Marion Co

Robert Jasper Blackburn

M, #12928, b. 1 November 1876
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Blackburn / Eddings

Parents

Father*George Washington Blackburn (b. 6 November 1843, d. 1882)
Mother*Julia Ann Collins
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Biography

Birth1 November 1876Birth: Robert Jasper Blackburn was born on 1 November 1876 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Witness7 June 1880Robert Jasper Blackburn was enumerated on the census of 1880 with George Washington Blackburn and Avis O Webb in Haines Township, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S587] Information from Eddings Family History website, http://members.aol.com/wcook14024/eddings.html
  2. [S1780] 1880 Census; IL, Marion Co

Chancy Blackburn

M, #12929, b. 12 April 1878
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Blackburn / Eddings

Parents

Father*George Washington Blackburn (b. 6 November 1843, d. 1882)
Mother*Julia Ann Collins
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Biography

Birth12 April 1878Birth: Chancy Blackburn was born on 12 April 1878.1
Witness7 June 1880Chancy Blackburn was enumerated on the census of 1880 with George Washington Blackburn and Avis O Webb in Haines Township, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S587] Information from Eddings Family History website, http://members.aol.com/wcook14024/eddings.html
  2. [S1780] 1880 Census; IL, Marion Co

Ida Mary Wilkins

F, #12930, b. 10 October 1883, d. 25 October 1968
Last Edited14 April 2023
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)
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Family: Bennie Lesher (b. 11 February 1885, d. 13 August 1968)

Daughter*Nellie Lesher (b. 1 January 1913, d. 23 October 1990)

Biography

Birth10 October 1883Birth: Ida Mary Wilkins was born on 10 October 1883 in Iuka, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage25 March 1906Marriage: Bennie Lesher and Ida Mary Wilkins were married on 25 March 1906 at Dunkard Brethern ChurchB in Salem, Marion, Oregon, United StatesB.1,3
Death25 October 1968Death: Ida Mary Wilkins died on 25 October 1968 at age 85 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Name25 March 1906As of 25 March 1906, Ida Mary Wilkins was also known as Ida Mary Lesher.1

Citations

  1. [S587] Information from Eddings Family History website, http://members.aol.com/wcook14024/eddings.html
  2. [S1394] U.S., Find a GraveĀ® Index, 1600s-Current
  3. [S2074] Newspapers.com

Bennie Lesher

M, #12931, b. 11 February 1885, d. 13 August 1968
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Ida Mary Wilkins (b. 10 October 1883, d. 25 October 1968)

Daughter*Nellie Lesher (b. 1 January 1913, d. 23 October 1990)

Biography

Birth11 February 1885Birth: Bennie Lesher was born on 11 February 1885 in Lagro, Wabash, Indiana, United StatesB.1
Marriage25 March 1906Marriage: Bennie Lesher and Ida Mary Wilkins were married on 25 March 1906 at Dunkard Brethern ChurchB in Salem, Marion, Oregon, United StatesB.2,1
Death13 August 1968Death: Bennie Lesher died on 13 August 1968 at age 83 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S2074] Newspapers.com
  2. [S587] Information from Eddings Family History website, http://members.aol.com/wcook14024/eddings.html

Luther Rufus Wilkins

M, #12932, b. 13 September 1885, d. 26 September 1932
Last Edited14 April 2023
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)
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Family: Edna Leona Beard (b. 6 May 1898 or 16 November 1898, d. 27 March 1980)

Daughter*Eula Wilkins+ (b. 28 September 1916, d. 12 February 1974)
Son*Carl Rufus Wilkins (b. 24 March 1918, d. 29 April 1997)

Biography

Birth13 September 1885Birth: Luther Rufus Wilkins was born on 13 September 1885 in Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
Marriage27 December 1915Marriage: Luther Rufus Wilkins and Edna Leona Beard were married on 27 December 1915 in Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.2,2
Death26 September 1932Death: Luther Rufus Wilkins died on 26 September 1932 at age 47 in Alma, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2

Citations

  1. [S587] Information from Eddings Family History website, http://members.aol.com/wcook14024/eddings.html
  2. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  3. [S1014] WW1 Draft Registration

Wilson Adam Wilkins

M, #12933, b. 12 October 1891, d. January 1979
Last Edited14 April 2023
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)
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Family: Pansy Belle Cates (b. 7 December 1897, d. 27 July 1989)

Daughter*June Wilkins (b. 1918)
Daughter*Hattie Kathryn Wilkins (b. 14 November 1919, d. 25 April 2009)
Son*Shirley Nelson Wilkins (b. 12 April 1929, d. 6 May 2016)

Biography

Birth12 October 1891Birth: Wilson Adam Wilkins was born on 12 October 1891 in Iuka, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage14 May 1917Marriage: Wilson Adam Wilkins and Pansy Belle Cates were married on 14 May 1917 in Salem, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1,3
DeathJanuary 1979Death: Wilson Adam Wilkins died in January 1979 at age 87 in Mill Shoals, White, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Census (F)5 May 1930Wilson Adam Wilkins and Pansy Belle Cates were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Big Mound Township, Wayne, Illinois, United StatesB, with June Wilkins, Hattie Kathryn Wilkins, and Shirley Nelson Wilkins.4

Citations

  1. [S587] Information from Eddings Family History website, http://members.aol.com/wcook14024/eddings.html
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  3. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  4. [S1690] 1930 Census; IL, Wayne Co

Pansy Belle Cates

F, #12934, b. 7 December 1897, d. 27 July 1989
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Wilson Adam Wilkins (b. 12 October 1891, d. January 1979)

Daughter*June Wilkins (b. 1918)
Daughter*Hattie Kathryn Wilkins (b. 14 November 1919, d. 25 April 2009)
Son*Shirley Nelson Wilkins (b. 12 April 1929, d. 6 May 2016)

Biography

Birth7 December 1897Birth: Pansy Belle Cates was born on 7 December 1897 in Mill Shoals, White, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Marriage14 May 1917Marriage: Wilson Adam Wilkins and Pansy Belle Cates were married on 14 May 1917 in Salem, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.2,1
Death27 July 1989Death: Pansy Belle Cates died on 27 July 1989 at age 91 in Mill Shoals, White, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Name14 May 1917As of 14 May 1917, Pansy Belle Cates was also known as Pansy Belle Wilkins.2,1
Census (F)5 May 1930She and Wilson Adam Wilkins were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Big Mound Township, Wayne, Illinois, United StatesB, with June Wilkins, Hattie Kathryn Wilkins, and Shirley Nelson Wilkins.3

Citations

  1. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  2. [S587] Information from Eddings Family History website, http://members.aol.com/wcook14024/eddings.html
  3. [S1690] 1930 Census; IL, Wayne Co

Wilburn Fred Wilkins

M, #12935, b. 12 October 1891, d. 13 December 1970
Last Edited14 April 2023
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)
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Family: Mary May Dodson (b. 5 March 1895, d. 30 May 1971)

Daughter*Etta Louise Wilkins+ (b. 29 May 1924, d. 27 October 2015)

Biography

Birth12 October 1891Birth: Wilburn Fred Wilkins was born on 12 October 1891 in Romine Township, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Marriage20 August 1910Marriage: Wilburn Fred Wilkins and Mary May Dodson were married on 20 August 1910 in Romine Township, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Death13 December 1970Death: Wilburn Fred Wilkins died on 13 December 1970 at age 79 in Mt Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S587] Information from Eddings Family History website, http://members.aol.com/wcook14024/eddings.html
  2. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree

John Blackburn

M, #12936, b. August 1757, d. 1850
Last Edited11 May 2024
ReferencesIndented Pedigree Chart
Ted's DNA Ancestors

Parents

Father*Benjamin Blackburn, Sr (b. 1718, d. 1791)
Mother*Mary Rachel Blackburn (b. 1721, d. 1791)
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Family: Elsie Pruitt (b. 1757)

Son*Andrew Thomas Blackburn+ (b. 18 April 1811, d. 19 October 1889)
Son*Benjamin J Blackburn+ (b. 1818, d. 18 March 1858)
Daughter*Lenona Blackburn+ (b. 1823)
Son*Lorenzo D Blackburn (b. 1825, d. March 1862)

Biography

BirthAugust 1757Birth: John Blackburn was born in August 1757 in Warren, Tennessee, British Colonial AmericaB.1
MarriageMarriage: John Blackburn and Elsie Pruitt were married.2
Death1850Death: John Blackburn died in 1850 at age ~93 in Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (.)
  2. [S587] Information from Eddings Family History website, http://members.aol.com/wcook14024/eddings.html

Elsie Pruitt

F, #12937, b. 1757
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesIndented Pedigree Chart
Ted's DNA Ancestors
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Family: John Blackburn (b. August 1757, d. 1850)

Son*Andrew Thomas Blackburn+ (b. 18 April 1811, d. 19 October 1889)
Son*Benjamin J Blackburn+ (b. 1818, d. 18 March 1858)
Daughter*Lenona Blackburn+ (b. 1823)
Son*Lorenzo D Blackburn (b. 1825, d. March 1862)

Biography

Birth1757Birth: Elsie Pruitt was born in 1757 in British Colonial AmericaB.1
MarriageMarriage: John Blackburn and Elsie Pruitt were married.2
NameElsie Pruitt was also known as Elsie Roberts (nee Pruitt.)2
NameShe was also known as Elsie Blackburn.2

Citations

  1. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  2. [S587] Information from Eddings Family History website, http://members.aol.com/wcook14024/eddings.html

Margaret Noleman

F, #12938, b. 1855
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Robert Dobbins Noleman (b. 29 December 1816, d. 30 March 1883)
Mother*Sarah Anne Jennings (b. 9 October 1829, d. 12 March 1859)
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Biography

Birth1855Birth: Margaret Noleman was born in 1855.1

Citations

  1. [S588] Information from Sarah Barker

Alfred Pierce Gibbons

M, #12939
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Melvina Kemmer

Daughter*Sarah Jane Gibbons+ (b. 11 July 1843, d. 14 October 1926)

Biography

MarriageMarriage: Alfred Pierce Gibbons and Melvina Kemmer were married.1

Citations

  1. [S590] Information from Hal Gibbens

Melvina Kemmer

F, #12940
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Alfred Pierce Gibbons

Daughter*Sarah Jane Gibbons+ (b. 11 July 1843, d. 14 October 1926)

Biography

MarriageMarriage: Alfred Pierce Gibbons and Melvina Kemmer were married.1
NameMelvina Kemmer was also known as Melvina Gibbons.1

Citations

  1. [S590] Information from Hal Gibbens

Ralph Ernest Gervais

M, #12943, b. 23 May 1950, d. 1985
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Gronewold / Hedden
Descendants of Maecken / Einfeld

Parents

Father*Louis Gervais (b. 26 September 1916, d. October 1991)
Mother*Julia Lenora Turner (b. 9 January 1917, d. 26 April 2002)
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Biography

Birth23 May 1950Birth: Ralph Ernest Gervais was born on 23 May 1950 in Prince George, British Columbia, CanadaB.1,2
Death1985Death: Ralph Ernest Gervais died in 1985 at age ~35 in CanadaB. at age 351,2

Citations

  1. [S584] Information from Julia Turner Gervais; 2476 Traquille Rd; Kamloops, BC, Canada; V2B 3NA
  2. [S694] Interview with Julia Turner Gervias on Jun 9, 2001 at her home in Kamloops, BC Canada