Hello fellow Blanchard researchers! I'm looking for ancestry/siblings of Henry (L. or C.) Blanchard b. 1827 in Vt. or Que. Canada. m. Huldah Clark 1854. Ch: Henry, Mary. Also Ancestry/siblings of Henry (L.or C.) b. Apr 27, 1853/55. m. Mary O'Dowd. Ch: John Henry, Elizabeth, Mame, Alexander, Owen. All hints and help welcome. Would love to hear from you. Thanks. Judy

Hi All, While searching my lines, found these below which may be of help to some of you so thought I'd post them. OAKGROVE CEM., Morenci, Lenawee Co., MI BLANCHARDS Almon L b July 18 1848-d July 21 1912 - 64y3d. Anna Maybin b Oct 11 1890 Morenci - d Oct 18 1890 Morenci 7d Charles L b June 27 1835 Farmington, MI d Nov 23 1906 Morenci 71y4m25d Clarissa Ophelia b Apr 3 1837 Lenawee Co. d Nov 2 1906 Morenci 69y6m3d Effie b Oct 19 1872 Medina, MI d Mar 11 1897 Morenci 24y Ernest W (R) b Nov 2 1860 Medina, MI d Jan 28 1861 24 yr (this can't be correct on the dates/years of age) Ethel (R) b Oct 17 1868 Medina, MI d Sept 29 1869 Medina, MI 11m Levi b June 30 1817 NY d Oct 1 1904 Medina 87y3m1d Lura b Feb 7 1856 Medina, MI d. Aug 21 1880 (states 3mos!) Maybin b Aug 7 1880 Morenci, MI d Nov 20 1886 6y3m13d Mrs. Levi b June 17 1833 Gardner, Mass d July 12 1896 Morence, MI 63ys Perley b May 14 1886 Morenci d May 14 1886 - infant ADAMS CEM., Burr Oak, St. Joseph Co., MI BLANCHARDS Agneth/Aeneth L - wife of David 1835-1910 David 1832-1897 Isabella C wife of G. PHILLIPS 1857-1889 ROWE CEM., Cheshire, Allegan Co., MI BLANCHARDS Orilia d 28 June 1862 wife of C.T. BLANCHARD Maryett d 26 Aug 1887 60yrs4m wife of R. BLANCHARD Richard b. 14 July 1820 d 27 Mar 1903 FAWN RIVER TWP CEM., St. Joseph Co., MI BLANCHARD Lot 50 Angeline -Mother- 1808-1890 Philander -son -1849-1911 >From Abstracts of Probate files - Oakland Co., MI #1699 BLANCHARD, Josephine Guardeanship filed 24 July 1860. Stated she was the granddaughter of Caleb SPRAGUE, dec'd. Was age 7 yrs and living with father Samuel BLANCHARD in Farmington, Oakland Co., MI. In 1876 stated she was Josephine BALLARD of Charlotte, MI. Guard. Jonathan SPRAGUE, uncle. (see 607, 944, 1586) Hope this may help someone. Barbara Lesser Irrigon, OR

Donna wrote: > 1. Nathaniel Blanchard > born abt 1626-1655 > Place unknown > married to Susanna Bates This Nathaniel is one of our standard topics. You can find lots of references to him in the archived messages of this group. His line is also covered (down to 1800) in the "Thomas+Joseph" file on the Blanchard-L web page. > 2. Monica Blanchard > born abt 1760 > married to John Odom born 1756 in Nansemond co., Va. > Children: Millie Odom , John Odom > Monica's father is Aaron Ames Blanchard There was a query on the list about these folks in 1997, but evidently no response to the group as a whole. John Chandler

Hello Group: I am not new but I have had no luck in finding my line. I am sadly desperate because my father passed away without giving me the info. He was orphaned and I only recently found out his father's name. I am looking for Blanchard's in Ohio. Specifically Raymond Ignacious Blanchard born in Defiance, Ohio 1916. His father was Gideon (married to Louise Boff) and his grandfather was Felix Ignacious Blanchard (a famous W.W.I pilot). Can anyone help at all? dawn

Hi this is Donna I have the following Blanchards. Hoping to make a connection. 1. Nathaniel Blanchard born abt 1626-1655 Place unknown married to Susanna Bates 2. Monica Blanchard born abt 1760 married to John Odom born 1756 in Nansemond co., Va. Children: Millie Odom , John Odom Monica's father is Aaron Ames Blanchard 3. David Blanchard married to Dianne Lynn Kenyon born 8 Apr 1958 They have a Girl Blanchard Hope someone can help me. Thanks again in advance Donna

Hello to All, Thanks for the Welcome. I have little to share of the BLANCHARD surname. But in time I know it will grow. So far I have one Gertrude Syliva? BLANCHARD b.1854 d.1938 WA. 1910 Census records states she, along with her parents were born in VT. She married Ezra CONE. She had 6 children, raising 4 to adults, Darwin, Ralph, Ethel and Glen all born in PA. Her m2. 1890-1896 to a Rudolphus BULL in Warren County, PA. (Note: R.BULL's daughter Minnie BULL married Darwin CONE.) Sometime after BULL's passing she m3. to Wallace Wilson. Not sure who traveled first to WA, but all her adult children were in WA about 1907. Not sure if husband #3 went with them. It's a guess on my part, but I think her father was Jasper BLANCHARD. I do have more dates, so If any of these names rings a bell please let me know. Thanks again for the Welcome CMartin

Hi, I just joined the other week and need help with this line. My grandmother's mother's maiden name was Blanchard. LOTTIE BELLE BLANCHARD was born Oct. 22, 1865 in Farmington Waupaca WI. She d. Aug. 20, 1956 in Carmichael, Sacramento, CA. She was buried Aug. 24, 1956 in Carmichael, Sacramento, CA in Fair Oaks cemetary. Lottie married HAZEN JAMES COLBY, don't have date or location. Lottie's parents were named ORRIN BLANCHARD and EMILY A. DEWEY. Would like to know more about her parents, especially her father to continue this line. Does any of this info ring a bell with anyone? Thanks in advance, Mary Ladd MaryELadd@aol.com Researching: COLBY, MAYVILLE, BLANCHARD, DEWEY, GRANT, HILTON +

Jo Ann: I descend from Sala Blancher and I never had names of siblings other than Asa. Want to thank you so much for this information. Vicki

I am reseach Daniel Blanchard born abt1784 died Starksboro 1853. He is listed as poss. decended of George. I seen this and wonder it could help figure out the Daniels a little. Jo Ann http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/induni_n_j/branchar.htm CHURCH RECORDS, FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, JAMAICA VERMONT BLANCHER, Betsey, dau. of Joseph, bapt. Oct. 2, 1791. BLANCHER, children of Joseph, bapt. July 8, 1790, Asa, Samuel, Loney, Sala, Seena, Daniel. BLANCHER, Loney, wife of Joseph, bapt. July 8, 1790. BLANCHER, Louey (Lovey), 1790 "Original Member. "

Shelley Cardiel posted the note about Joshua, the subject of an item on a "Past Connections" Web page. I took a brief look and this is the Joshua in Pat Blanchard Curry's database for "Joseph" and Anne. I seem to recall that at least one of our list members is descended from Joshua and you might be interested in the photos and documents that are available for 'postage' only. If you have not visited "Past Connections", you might find it interesting and maybe even valuable for your reasearch. Their home page is: http://www.pastconnect.com/ Fletch Here is a clip from Pat's database: _____________ A36-265-13 JOSHUA PETTINGILL BLANCHARD [53;70]* father Born: 28 Apr 1820, Montpelier, Wash., VT "Worcester Co., MA" [53]* Died: 16 May 1884, Canemah, OR [53;70] Married: 12 Jan 1851, Peoria, IL [70;103a] Rebecca Jane RACE Born: 27 Nov 1828, Coshocton, OH Died: 18 Apr 1921, Oregon City, OR

I am descended from Edward Wesson and Mary Johnson of Surry Co., VA. Edward Wesson's father was William Weston who died before 20 Dec 1727 in Surry County, VA. One source shows that William Weston's wife was Elizabeth ___, and another source says that she was Elizabeth Blanchard. The LDS Ancestry files show a William Weston who married Katherine Blanchard, daughter of Benjamin Blanchard and Catherine ___. I would appreciate help in: o confirming that William Weston's wife's surname was Blanchard. o determing whether his wife's Christian name was Elizabeth or Katherine. o determining his wife's ancestry if she was a Blanchard. Thanks for any assistance. Dick Wells

Take a look at this website for a new item posted for: Joshua BLANCHARD (1820-1884) b. VT moved to Oregon "http://www.pastconnect.com/cgi-bin/pastconnect/cu.pl?912935387C84"

Obituary in the newspaper 'Mail-Star' (Halifax, N.S.) - Tuesday, February 2, 1999 BRUCE-PAYNE, Eleanor Gertrude BRUCE-PAYNE, Eleanor Gertrude - 98, Windsor Elms Senior Citizens Home, Windsor, died January 31, 1999, in the home. Born December 2, 1900, in Baddeck, she was a daughter of the late Percey and Julia (Calkin) Blanchard. She was a former resident of Ellershouse and Brooklyn, Hants Co., and Wolfville, Kings Co. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are sons, Hugh, Guelph, Ontario; Lionel, North Bay, Ont.; Barry, Newport, Hants Co.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Alexander Richard Bruce-Payne; brothers, Ben, Henry, Sherburne; sister, Mary Fisher. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday, both in Lohnes-Beazley Funeral Home and chapel, 419 Albert St., Windsor, Rev. Bill Gibson officiating, assisted by Linda Marryatt. Burial in Oakhill Cemetery, Ellershouse, Hants Co. Family flowers only. Donations to IWK Grace Foundation, the Flower Cart in Kings County or any charity. --------------------- Eleanor was helpful with her 'encouraging' saying 'Oh, you can do it.' The above 'Percey' was Henry Percy Blanchard, also known as H. Percy Sherburne, in the above, was my grandfather. Henry died in Nova Scotia. Mary died in New Zealand. We still have not found a date of death or the resting place of Ben, who having been badly injured in WWI, left home shortly after his return. The services at the burial site were rather short due to the weather, rain and wind. There was a 'get together' back at the funeral home after this. While there, I was reminded of a message, posted quite some time ago, in which someone was told that "they looked like a Blanchard" and did not question as to what a Blanchard is supposed to look like. As I was leaving, I met an older man who said he did not know many on the Blanchard side, "but once they were all in one room, it was not hard to pick them out". I admit some of us do may bear resemblance, but not all of us. With our 2nd snow of the winter, -- Rannie in N.S.

hi Its been a while since I asked but I'm still looking for any descendents of my great-uncle Richard Blanchard who was born in Grey county in Upper Canada/Ontario about 1860. He left Canada in his 30's to go to Australia and later ended up living in Berkeley California around 1920. He had one son, named William. Its been about two years since I asked for info on this missing branch and there have been some new members on the list. Drop me a line if it sounds familiar. Regards Richard Blanchard Alliston, Ontario rbb@baradv.on.ca

Received the following message from Nancy last December and she has requested that I post it to this list. I believe that Nancy will be subscribing to the list soon. "Greetings - I am looking for information on my great grandmother's sister, Mary C. (Haas) Blanchard, whom, I have been told, was born October 1851 in New York, married Henry Blanchard (possibly December 3, 1871 in Greenville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin), and died in Menasha, Winnebago County, Wisconsin in 1923. I have not been able to confirm the above dates, yet. I understand that Henry and Mary had six children. I would appreciate hearing whether Henry or Mary are some of the Blanchards you are researching. Nancy Cheesbrough LeeChees@msn.com Libertyville, IL"

Hello all, I am looking for the family of Elinor McChesney who wrote a book called "The Blanchard Family". The book was written around 1976 and she was located in Oceanside, California. If anyone has any information about her or how to reach her or her family to exchange information about the Blanchard family, I would be most appreciative. Some information about me and my search so far... I am a genealogist who has been researching the Blanchard family for about 10 years. My search ranges from Jean Pierre Blanchard in Cape of Hague, Normandy, France in 1555 through Nathaniel Blanchard who married Anna Green in Weymouth, Massachusetts on November 28, 1782. I'd welcome an exchange of research on the Blanchard family. Thanks, Jack Murray Director, The South Shore Genealogical Society Norwell, Massachusetts E-mail: Jack Murray c/o Jeff Murray - sirjeff@erols.com

Lemuel Blanchard (1750-1811) is memorialized on his gravestone in Whitingham, VT as a Revolutionary War soldier. Would anyone have his war record? Susan Blanchard

> Lemuel Blanchard (1750-1811) is memorialized on his gravestone in > Whitingham, VT as a Revolutionary War soldier. The book on Massachusetts Soldiers & Sailors in the Revolution shows two different Lemuels who both responded to the alarm of Apr 19 and both lived in Stoughton, one for 2 days and one for 5 days. The first was in Peter Talbot's company, and the 2nd in William Briggs'. It could be either one of them. There are only two other items relating to Lemuels: a 3rd responder on Apr 19 (from Bedford), and a Lemuel from an unspecified place who served for a month in 1779 at New London. John

Greetings, I am new to the list so hope all understant that I may not follow the rules of this list. Can anyone provide me with a Family Group Report for Festus Blanchard b. 14 Jun 1775, and Elizabeth Ballou. In fact I would like to have a GedCom file for this family and all of their ancestors. After years of searching I have just found that Festus is in my Spouses direct line. If you would like to send me copies in S-mail, let me know and I will send you my address. Thanks, Donald of Kansas

I just joined this list. I descend from Joseph Blanchard d Oct 1637, Boston, MA; John Blanchard d 1693/4 Dunstable, MA m abt 1663/4 Hannah (Kingsley) Brackett born 4 Jan 1634/5 Charlestown, MA d 3 Jul 1706, Dunstable, MA. Then their daughter, Mary b 23 Sep 1674, Dunstable, MA who m bef. 1698 John Derbyshire who d bef 1725, Groton, MA. Does anyone else descend from Mary? Do you have more information than this? Thanks. Ruth Hill