Edward M. Blackburn was a son of George and Prudence( Berry) Blackburn. Prudence was dau. of Major William Berry and Molly Pryor. ( Luke P. Blackburn, bro. of Edward M. , is Luke PRYOR Blackburn) . George settled early in Woodford Co. KY. He was the son of Edward and Ann Blackburn of Middlesex Co., VA and believed to be the grandson of William and Elizabeth Blackburn of Middlesex Co., VA. Hope this helps. M. Blackbaurn