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There are dozens of close variations of the BLAKESLEY surname.  Some of the families are closely related, and some are not.  This has confused genealogists for a hundred years or so. To sort out some of this confusion Gary Blakely and I have inititated the Blakely/Blakeslee DNA Surname DNA Project in which we will compare the DNA "fingerprints" of participants and classify them into related groups. The more participants we can attract, and thus the bigger our database, the better chance we will have to supplement conventional genealogy in the identification of ancestors. An additional long-range benefit for Blakesley participants is the hope of settling the question of who really was the English parent of  Samuel Blakesley, the progenitor of our line.  Some of you are aware that I have spent considerable time and money in disputing the claim that this person was Thomas Blackley, Jr. of  Great Chishall, Essex, who sired a  Samuell in 1599. The claim, although possibly correct, was based on the incorrect assumption that our Samuel was a brother to the Thomas Blackley (now Blatchley) who came to Boston  on  the Hopewell in 1635.  There is no documentation that this Samuell ever emigrated to America, and it has been shown by several reputable genealogists that these men were not brothers, or even of the same family.   More on this by e-mail if you wish.    Our website, which explains what the project can and cannot do and how you may participate is at: http://users2.ev1.net/~blakely52/Dna/DNA%20project.htm In addition we have obtained a reduced price for group participation. Please e-mail me at GBlakes442@aol.com for more information or with any questions. Gene Blakeslee

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GNE.2ACEB/26.1 Message Board Post: Do you have sarah and elizabeths parents? i might have what your looking for. chris

Hi, I am interested in getting a DNA project started to prove or refute common ancestry of our Blakley/Blakely/Blakeley/Blakeney/Blakeslee/Blakesley or simuliar spelled names. The test to do do this is a "Y" chromosome test done on a male of the above surnames. If you match on 11 to 12 of the 12 test points currently used you have a common male ancestor. If a female is interested in this she would need a brother or male cousin to be tested since females do not have "Y" chromosomes. This is the website to the company that we are using for DNA comparison. You can get more information here and order the test kit also. Due to the fact that different companies use different test points you can not make a comparison if you test with a different company. http://www.familytreedna.com/ This is the link to subscribe to the Rootsweb GENEALOGY-DNA mail list where you can see what is going on with other families and issues about DNA. A very good place to ask questions. http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/GENEALOGY-DNA.html Here is a link to the Boone Family DNA site which has good information and links to even more surname DNA family projects http://www.members.tripod.com/dellariola/ Because of the cost some people may want to share the cost with siblings or cousins. If you have the same male grandfather your "Y" DNA will be the same. There is also a female, mitochrondial DNA, test that can be done which I also did because of special pricing to do both test at once. If you view your pedigree chart the only two lines you can test on are the outside lines, ie. your father, his father.... and your mother, her mother.... Gary Blakely

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GNE.2ACEB/25.1 Message Board Post: Hi - I saw your notes on ancestry.com about John B Blakesley of Crawford Co. PA. My mother was a Blakeslee from Spartansburg, Crawford Co. PA (close to Meadville). I'm a descendant of David Blakeslee (b.4/30/1741 New Haven,CT) (d.2/28/1823 Spartansburg,PA). The name ended in letter "y" when they were in CT, but the "y" was changed to "e" when they came to PA. David Blakeslee, my gr-gr-gr grandfather, came with 6 or 7 of his sons to Meadville in the 1820s: they cut their way thru 20-some miles of forest to be among the first settlers of the little town of Spartansburg PA. Spartansburg is still a little town (pop. about 500) and the cemetery there - Rose Hill -is full of Blakeslees, starting with David and all the generations since until present day. I'm descended from David's son Reuben. Your John B (b.1823) must be descended from one of David's other sons; he had nine all together: James, Daniel, David, Reuben, Hiram, Jason, Jesse A, John and Gersham. Two daughte! rs, too, Ann and Sarah. (There is even a town in the middle of PA called Blakeslee, but it's quite a ways from Spartansburg and Crawford Co.) I have info on David Blakeslee's ancestors, going back 6 more generations (2 of them in England), if you're interested. Best Regards, Ted Kenniston Brooklyn, NY

Matthew Blakeslee and Rhoda Tyler had: Jordan Blakeslee (Sr.), b. 23 Oct 1752, d. ???, m. Azubah ??? (Jordan died, Azuba m. Ruel Upson) Jordan Blakeslee (Jr.), b. July 23, 1775, d. ???, m. Esther Upson, abt. 1798 Leonard Blakeslee, b. abt. 1801, m. Rumina Roberts I would like to fill in the blanks on this family line. Any help appreciated. Locations are New Haven Co., Hartford Co., and Litchfield Co. Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GNE.2ACEB/26 Message Board Post: Time to take another shot at my Blakslee connection. I'm looking for information about the family of Sarah Chapman Blakslee, b. Sept. 27, 1828 in New Lisbon, NY, m. Egbert Garfield Reed, August 18, 1857, d. Jan 24, 1918 in Binghamton, NY. I have viewed her grave in Glen Dyberry Cemetery, Honesdale, PA. Honesdale, Wayne County, PA. is where she and her husband lived prior to moving to NY to live with their daughter because of advanced age. Also found in the Reed family plot at Glen Dyberry is Elizabeth L. Blakslee, b. Nov. 21, 1825, d. May 2, 1887. There are many versions of the Blakslee name. I try to view all, but concentrate on Blakslee, Blakeslee, and Blakesley. Others may apply and I would be gratified to learn more of Sarah's family. Since my Reed's came from Fairfield/Litchfield Counties in CT (Egbert was born in Salisbury) around this time, it's very possible, and likely, that Sarah's family was also from there. Thank you Ed Reed

I have gone back through my material and found what I have on Russell Blakeley. I have come to the conclusion there are two Russell Blakeley's who have done genealogical work. The first one wrote a book on Blakeley genealogy in 1899. The second one is the one we're having the problem with. He was alive a few years ago and may still be alive. He lived in Florida and I called him by telephone about four different times. Each time I got an answering machine and left a message but I never received a reply. By that time I think he had been discredited and would refuse to answer phone calls concerning genealogy. I have a copy of the first Russell Blakeley's book but I have no copy of anything produced by the second Russell Blakeley. The book by the first Russell Blakeley is well done and well documented and agrees with the conventional wisdom that Thomas and Samuel were not brothers. If anyone has a different take on the subject I would be glad to discuss it further. Ed Blakeley

I've been looking around in the Ancestor Search at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. I was looking in particular at Samuel Blakeley (Blakesley) who married Hannah Potter. (The immigrant for my line.)The submitters listed for that info are listed below. Somehow, they have it that Samuel was born in this country when it is pretty well established that he was born in England and came here about 1635. They also show that he was the brother of Thomas Blakeley (Blatchley). Although that was thought to be true at one time, most of the early historians now believe that is not true and no documentation for it has been found that I know of. I wondered if any of the below listed people have been on this list and if so, do you have any documentation to back it up? I would be interested in any comment any one has. Ed Blakeley NANCY ROBINSON, ST GEORGE UT; JAMES O. MURRAY, DOVE CREEK CO; SHARON C. PETERSON, SANTA MARIA CA; FRANK CALDWELL WILLIAMS, FRANKLIN TN; MARY THOMPSON, SALT LAKE CITY UT; GAYNEL R DAVIS, HANSVILLE WA

>>> A member of the Blatchley family was researching the connection last year in England last year. Not sure what she came up with. Both lived in Guilford CT and an online friend of mine who lives on the Samuel Blakeslee homelot, found an old newspaper clipping in her wall a year ago about one of the Blatchleys. Re Sam Blakeslees parents, take a look at Dave Blakeslee's website at http://www.ashtabula.net/blakeslee including Sala's Blakeslee's ancestor's at http://www.ashtabula.net/blakeslee/salaanc.htm ---------------------------------- YOU WROTE I've been looking around in the Ancestor Search at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. I was looking in particular at Samuel Blakeley (Blakesley) who married Hannah Potter. (The immigrant for my line.)The submitters listed for that info are listed below. Somehow, they have it that Samuel was born in this country when it is pretty well established that he was born in England and came here about 1635. They also show that he was the brother of Thomas Blakeley (Blatchley). Although that was thought to be true at one time, most of the early historians now believe that is not true and no documentation for it has been found that I know of. I wondered if any of the below listed people have been on this list and if so, do you have any documentation to back it up? I would be interested in any comment any one has. ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

BLAKESLEY, ASAHEL E I am looking for information on Asahel E. Blakesley born 1807 in Connecticut. He married Louisa Tisdale, (daughter of Loved Tisdale and Mary (?), in 1834 (?) in NY. They had 7 children: Franklin, Albert, Louisa, James, Margaret, Frances born in New York, and Emmogene born in Jackson County, IA. Asahel died in 1861 in Jackson County. Does anyone have any information regarding ancestors of Asahel? I have not seen the name mentioned in any of the Blakesley material I have received which include three biographies. There are different spellings on his first name but this spelling was taken from estate papers found in Jackson County, Iowa. Any help will be appreciated. Sharon Kays Slkays@aol.com

I am looking for the parents of Sarah D. Blakeslee. She was born on 17 Dec 1837, d. 2 may 1901, m. Enos Osborne Frayer, 16 Nov 1852. All of this probably in and around Windham, Greene Co., New York. Their children are buried in North Settlement Cemetery, Greene Co., New York. I believe the "D" stands for Denton and that she is the child of either Havilla Denton Blakeslee or Sylvester Blakeslee. Both Havilla and Sylvester are sons of Enoch Blakeslee and Sarah Denton. Any help appreciated and will always share anything I have.

Posted on: BLAKESLEY Biographies Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/b/l/BLAKESLEY/biographies/10008 Surname: Blakeslee, Blakesley, Crouch, Ward ------------------------- John B. Blakesley, (son of John and Nancy (Ward) Blakeslee or Blakesley) was born November 1, 1823 and came west from Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania in 1841 and settled in McHenry County, Illinois. He purchased a farm near Crystal Lake, Illinois obtaining the deed for the same from the government. The deed bears the signature of Zachary Taylor, who was President of the United States at the time the purchase was made. The farm had never changed ownership since the purchase from the government and was owned by John B. Blakesley at the time of his death on September 27, 1910. John B. Blakesley was never allied with any religious denominations. He was a member of the Calvary Commandery of Woodstock, Illinois. (Elgin News, September 28, 1910, page 3) Crystal Lake Herald Newspaper, October 3, 1910 Obituary John B. Blakesley, age 86 yrs., 10 mos, and 27 days died at the home of his son Otis, in Elgin Tuesday evening. He lived most of his life on the farm near Crystal Lake, but had been with his son in Elgin the last 9 years. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900 BLAKESLEY, J B ASENETH COUCH, MC HENRY CO. 07/12/1846 A/ 9 375

Posted on: BLAKESLEY Biographies Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/b/l/BLAKESLEY/biographies/10007 Surname: Blakesley, Keim, Westcott ------------------------- Will John Blakesley, son of Willard and Jessie (Westcott) Blakesley was born on April 9, 1893 in Douglas County, Minnesota, near Alexandria. Will spent his early years helping out at Blakesley's Resort that his parents owned and operated on Lake Andrew. It was his job to operate the livery business. Will met his future wife, Lovena Keim, in Alexandria, where he worked at various housekeeping jobs. The Keim family had moved to Crow Wing County, Minnesota to farm. In March of 1917, Will traveled by train to Aikin to take Miss Keim for his bride. They were married at the United Methodist Church parsonage in Aitkin on March 29, 1917, returning the same day by train to Alexandria. In the fall of 1917, Will and his wife, Lovena traveled to Calgary, Canada to work on the grain harvesting crew. Will worked at peeling potatoes and running water to the steam engine that pulled the thrasher. Lovena was the camp cook. After harvesting was finished the Blakesley's returned to Alexandria to rent a farm from Dave Randson. Their first two sons, leo and Lloyd were born on this farm in 1918 and 1919. Will's father helped him to purchase a farm beyond and west of the Blakesley's Resort. Will and Lovena's next two sons, Lester and John were born on this farm in 1920 and 1921. However due to drought and depression their farm was foreclosed on them during the 1920's. Lovena's brother, Frank Keim, who lived in Dean Lake Township of Crow Wing County, had knowkedge that the Louis A. Fuhere farm in Ross Lake Township was for sale. Will traveled to the new farm with their possessions by train. He then returned to Alexandria for his wife and two sons, Lester and John. The family traveled to the Ross Lake Township in the spring of 1925 by Model T Ford. The Blakesley's other two sons, Leo and Lloyd remained with their grandparents to finish the school term. They arrived during the summer with their Aunt Reo Blakesley. Will and Lovena's last two children Bobby and Jessie were born at the farm in Ross Lake Township. Hard times followed Will and Lovena to Ross lake, where Mr. Fuhere threatened to foreclose on them. Fortunately Will was able to obtain a loan through the Federal Land Bank to purchase the mortgage on the farm. Will farmed until 1941, then went to work at McGowans Garage in Aitkin, where he replaced his son, Leo who was drafted into the Army. Will and Lovena sold their farm in Ross Lake Township to their son, Lloyd in 1948 and moved into the town of Aitkin. Will and Lovena were both able to acquire jobs in Aitkin. He worked at McGowan Garage and later at the Standard Oil Station and she at the Aitkin Laundry Service. After retiring, Will and Lovena moved to a lake home on Stark Lake in Ross Lake Township and later moved to a trailor home near Blind Lake in Aitkin County. Lovena passed away on July 1, 1972 while they were vacationing at Grand Marais, Minnesota. Will passed away on September 1, 1976 in Aitkin, Minnesota after a lingering illiness.

Posted on: BLAKESLEY Biographies Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/b/l/BLAKESLEY/biographies/10006 Surname: Blakesley, Crouch, Munson, Stevens ------------------------- Annie Carver Blakesley was born August 12, 1860 in Crystal Lake, Illinois, daughter of John B. and Aseneth R. (Crouch) Blakesley. She played the piano. She was idolized by her nieces, because she was the first woman in the family to be a "career woman." She worked as a stenographer at the Union Depot in Chicago, Illinois. She also ran a school for stenographers. Later she moved to Washington DC where she died. She was married (1) to Louie L. Stevens and (2) to John Allen Munson

Posted on: BLAKESLEY Biographies Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/b/l/BLAKESLEY/biographies/10005 Surname: Blakesley, Crouch ------------------------- Frank Blakesley was born May 13, 1859 in Crystal Lake, Illinois, son of John B. and Aseneth R. Crouch Blakesley. At twenty he ventured north also with his two brothers Barney and Willard and his new sister-in-law Maude. The 1880 census of Lake Mary Township lists him as being a well-driller. He did not remain in Minnesota. He returned to Illinois where he became a violin maker. Some of the most respected and oldest violins makers in Chicago used to handle his fiddles. He later moved to Michigan where he died.

Posted on: BLAKESLEY Biographies Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/b/l/BLAKESLEY/biographies/10004 Surname: Blakesley, Crouch ------------------------- Charles Blakesly was born May 1, 1851 in Crystal Lake, Illinois, son of John B. and Aseneth R. Crouch Blakesley. He remained in Illinois and became a carpenter and policeman in Elgin, he owned land in Lake Mary Township. His family owned a cottage on Lake Andrew, near Blakesley's Resort in Douglas County, Minnesota. His son Earl, and grandaughter Marion, often spent their summers there.

Posted on: BLAKESLEY Biographies Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/b/l/BLAKESLEY/biographies/10003 Surname: Blakesley, Crouch, Mack ------------------------- Barnum Ward Blakesley was born July 26, 1847 in Crystal Lake, Illinois, son of John B. Blakesley and Aseneth Rebecca Crouch. In the early 1870's Barney ventured north to Douglas County, Minnesota. He was attracted to this section of Minnesota by the excellent hunting and fishing, at both he was an expert and from which he derived much pleasure. Barney married Maude I. Mack on October 13, 1879 in Woodstock, Illinois and immediately brought her to Lake Mary Township in Douglas County, Minnesota where they had a farm. The farm he had listed as being called "Maplewood." Barney was described as being a large mild-mannered man. He was one of the first school teachers in District 24. The pupils of the first school had the reputation of discouraging each new teacher by throwing him out the first day. When Mr. Blakesley appeared on the scene, he informed the pupils he was aware of their habit, and asked if they cared to throw him out right away. Needless to say, he was able to "handle the gang." Barney and Maude's home on Lake Andrew became one of Douglas County's first summer hotel and boarding house business.

Posted on: BLAKESLEY Biographies Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/b/l/BLAKESLEY/biographies/10002 Surname: Blakesley, Crouch, Westcott ------------------------- Willard John Blakesley, son of John B. Blakesley and Aseneth (Crouch) Blakesley was born on July 24, 1857 at Ridgefield, Illinois in Mc Henry County. He and his brother, Barney traveled to Douglas County, Minnesota in 1878 from Woodstock, Illinois, and 18 day trip by horse and wagon. They brought horses to sell and on a later trip, brought Jersey cattle. Willard married Jessie May Westcott on October 1, 1891 at Alexandria, Minnesota. Willard and Jessie lived on a farm in Lake Mary Township, Douglas County until 1902, when they purchased 20 acres of lake front property on Lake Andrew. They built a winter home back off the lake and several cottages for summer tourists, thus becoming the first resort on Lake Andrew (Blakesley's Resort.) Their operation of the resort lasted until 1928, when their daughter Agnes and her husband Bernard Rooney joined the operation until 1946. The cottages had big screened porches overlooking the lake and used lamps and candles for light. Each morning water was dipped out of the lake and taken to each cabin, where it was placed in china bowls, for tourists to wash with. The tourists traveled to Alexandria by train, and then by cab to the Blakesley's Resort. The Blakesley's then went to Alexandria with the horses and wagon to fetch their trunks and luggage. The tourists usually stayed a month or two or all summer. Willard had many interests. He used the knowledge he had gained from helping his father a veterinarian in Illinois, to help neighbors care for their sick and injured livestock. The race horses he kept in harness races at nearby fairs. He trapped and tanned furs, did taxidermist work. As a hobby he raised unusual plants, birds and animals including peacocks, guinea hens, Chinese peasants, miniature ducks, foxes and wolves. Willard John Blakesley passed away on April 19, 1946, and his wife Jessie May on January 4, 1955.