In a message dated 3/7/2003 3:58:06 PM Central Standard Time, pam_blankenship@hotmail.com writes: > If you would like more information let me know. > > Pam Blankenship Honaker > Pam - is there a full index of names and dates covered available anywhere? Where can this book be purchased?

In a message dated 3/7/2003 10:56:56 PM Central Standard Time, Nieceie@aol.com writes: > by any chance have you found the parents of Nancy BLANKENSHIP who marr. > Ferguson (Ford) PERDUE. > Isnt this the Nancy that there is some debate over as to whether she might possibly be a FRENCH or a STOWERS but no proof positive on either name? Or ANY name as far as that goes ... ???

In a message dated 3/8/2003 12:09:57 PM Central Standard Time, EPCOCHRAN@aol.com writes: > I have added it to my cemetery book for further > reference. > Pattie > Thank you!! Catherine

James m and John b are the sons of polly, wife 1

Feb. 27, 1879 in the Ironton Register there is this marriage listed: David Christian and Rachel O. Blankenship. Who is this Rachel? What is her line? thanks, Martha

In April 1844, in Lawrence Co, Ohio, an Andrew Blankenship and a William F Blankenship were both jailed in the State Penitentary in Columbus, Ohio for a term of 3 years. The reson for both is listed as "intent to kill". Who knows anything about this story? Which Andrew and which William F were these two? And who were they intending to kill? and why?? Martha

In a message dated 3/8/03 11:43:32 AM, RMatewan@aol.com writes: << left 2 sons and his wife in the care of Samual VanNatter >> what dates do you have on Mary Polly Dempsey? I have her born about 1825, but no death date. Because Andrew JB married #2 in 1863, I'd thought that wife #1 had died beofre then, leaving Andrew with 4, 5 or even 6 children under the age of 10, which would explain why in 1860 they are all living with other families. By 1870, he was living with the older 4 children, wife #2 and his children with wife #2. Why were the other two boys still living with Samuel Vanetter? Where was their mother? Who were Mary Dempsey's parents? What was her relationship to Samuel Vanetter? Was he mayber her uncle or brother in law? Between 1860 and 1870, of course, was the Civil War. Is this part of what tore this family asunder? Martha

In a message dated 3/8/03 11:43:32 AM, RMatewan@aol.com writes: << andrew j was in logan co, late 1859 and left 2 sons and his wife in the care of Samual VanNatter, and Samual raised both boys untill they married. they are James madison blankenship my gr father and his brother John >> So Andrew J and Mary Dempsey had a total of 6 children (5 boys and 1 girl) together??? James M and John B I'd put as sons of Andrew JB by wife #2, Sarah Jane Fosnot (or Fausnot) Martha

andrew j was in logan co, late 1859 and left 2 sons and his wife in the care of Samual VanNatter, and Samual raised both boys untill they married. they are James madison blankenship my gr father and his brother John b. the date you are showing is the marriage date of andrew and Polly> june 1849 ...andrew was born 1828 VA, what is now logan co, this line existed before and was burned in a house fire at a place called dairy hollow and this was the home of james madison. ...... see 1870 census on Samual V, ................................................Ron

This came across another list but I thought someone here might find it useful. Many times I have walked through cemeteries and wondering what some of the symbols meant. I have added it to my cemetery book for further reference. Pattie From: Genrit <A HREF="mailto:genrit@yahoo.com"> Reply-To: <A HREF="mailto:AR-CEMETERIES-L@rootsweb.com">AR-CEMETERIES-L@rootsweb.com</A> To: <A HREF="mailto:AR-CEMETERIES-L@rootsweb.com">AR-CEMETERIES-L@rootsweb.com</A> Thought someone might be interested in this Understanding the Art and Symbols on Tombstones There is nothing like a visit to a cemetery to make you feel close to an ancestor. You are walking the very ground where they were buried and where they may have walked once long ago and visited loved ones. Tombstone can be plain or they can be decorated with art and symbols and wording that have meaning you might not fully appreciate. Some examples of words or letters you might find engraved include: "B.P.O.E." means Benevolent Protective Order of Elks "F.L.T." with each letter in a link of a chain means Friendship, Love and Truth (see "I.O.O.F.") "F.O.E." Means Fraternal Order of Eagles "G.A.R." means Grand Army of the Republic. It was an organization of Civil War Union Army veterans. "I.O.O.F." means International Order of Odd Fellows (see "F.L.T."). "V.D.M." means "verbi Dei minister" (Minister of the Word of God). "W.O.W." means "Woodmen of the World". Upright tree stump markers are typical of the fraternity. "Relect" carved on a woman's headstone means she died a widow. "Consort" means she outlived her husband. Some examples of engraved symbols include: Anchors and Ships: Hope or Seafaring profession Arches: Victory in Death Arrows: Mortality Broken column: Loss of head of family Broken ring: Family circle severed Bugles: Military (see Trumpeters) Butterfly: Short-lived; early death Candle being snuffed: Time, mortality Cherub: Angelic Compass and Square: Masonic emblems Corn: Ripe old age Cross: Symbol of Christian hope Crossed Swords: Officer in the military Darts: Mortality Doves: The soul, purity, innocence, gentleness Father Time: Mortality, The Grim Reaper Flowers: Brevity of early existence, sorrow Flowers: Condolence, grief, sorrow Flying Birds: Flight of the soul Fruits : Eternal plenty Garlands : Victory in death Hand of God Chopping: Sudden death Hands of God Chopping: Sudden Death Handshakes: Farewell to earthly existence Harp: Praise to the Maker Hearts: Blissfulness or love of Christ Hourglass with wings: Time flying; short life Hourglass: Swiftness of time Ivy: Friendship and immortality Lamb: Innocence Laurel: Fame or victory Lily or lily of valley: Emblem of innocence and purity Morning glory: Beginning of life Oak leaves and acorn: Maturity, ripe old age Open book or Bible: Deceased teacher, minister, etc. Palm Branch: Signifies victory and rejoicing Picks and shovels: Mortality Poppy: Sleep Portals: Passageway to eternal journey Rose in full bloom: Prime of life Rosebud: Morning of life or renewal of life Roses: Brevity of mortal life Sheaf of wheat: Ripe for harvest, divine harvest time Shells: Pilgrimage of life Stars and stripes around eagle: Eternal vigilance, liberty Suns: The Resurrection Thistles: Remembrance Tombs: Mortality Torch Inverted: Life extinct Tree stump with ivy: Head of family; immortality Trees: Life Trumpeters: Heralds of the resurrection Urn with flame: Undying friendship Urn with wreath or crepe: mourning Willows: Emblem of sorrow Winged effigies: Flight of the soul A cenotaph is not a grave marker at all. It is a monument erected in memory of someone who died elsewhere, perhaps at sea.

Which wife was the mother of Albert Cicero?? Martha In a message dated 3/6/03 8:24:37 PM, patpm@mindspring.com writes: << 2 [1] William Miles "Bill" Blankenship 1855 - 1933 b: September 01, 1855 in Henry Co., GA d: July 04, 1933 in Equality, Coosa Co., AL Census: 1870 Clay Co., AL Page 267 ........... +Lucinda Frances Wallace 1844 - 1896 . ..... *2nd Wife of [1] William Miles "Bill" Blankenship: ........... +Nora Eunice Gunn 1869 - 1948

In a message dated 3/8/03 5:13:34 AM, RMatewan@aol.com writes: << MY LINE IS = Andrew J Blankenship birth 1828 wv, married to Polly / Mary Dempsey logan co,/ possible holden wv,andrew ''s lifeline travels was = lawrence co, ohio > holden wv >back to ohio >Gallatin co, il, Saline co, il death in Saline co Il, 1906 >> Ron, When do you have Andrew JB in Holden, WV?? I have him going straight from Ohio to Illinois. I have his marriage as June 29, 1849, in Lawrence Co, Ohio. Martha

MY LINE IS = Andrew J Blankenship birth 1828 wv, married to Polly / Mary Dempsey logan co,/ possible holden wv,andrew ''s lifeline travels was = lawrence co, ohio > holden wv >back to ohio >Gallatin co, il, Saline co, il death in Saline co Il, 1906 ........................................................Ron

by any chance have you found the parents of Nancy BLANKENSHIP who marr. Ferguson (Ford) PERDUE. Thank you Berniece

In a message dated 3/6/2003 10:50:04 PM Central Standard Time, Graingerjm@aol.com writes: > > not to this particular branch! I'm from the group that went from Lawrence > Co, Ohio to Saline Co, Illinois! But I'm entering them all in the computer > > anyway................ > > Martha > > This is exactly what I am doing! Can you imagine the list the ones that have been at this for years must have and the list us new folks are putting together! I alway appreciate any and all info. Catherine

Pam I have Tolers in Logan co. also and wondered about the connection between them and the Trent family Bob of Tacoma -----Original Message----- From: Pam Blankenship [mailto:pam_blankenship@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 1:57 PM To: BLANKENSHIP-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BLANKENSHIP] Wyoming County, WV A great book for Wyoming County researchers, From Cabins to Coal Mines Volume II by Paul R. Blankenship. Lots of info on Blankenships from what is now Wyoming County. Info and some pictures of descendants of Rachel Blankenship and Thomas Morgan. Rachel was the first Blankenship to settle in this area. Her brother Eli was the next. There is also some pictures, as well as information on the descendants of Eli. If you are a Blankenship descendant from Wyoming County, chances are you are also a Toler descendant. Tolers are also included in the book with pictures. If you would like more information let me know. Pam Blankenship Honaker _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ==== BLANKENSHIP Mailing List ==== YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS!!!! Have a BLANKENSHIP web page you'd like to share? Contact List Admin @BKAYMEL@aol.com with website address and a brief description of the information contained there to have your name and website included in the List Taglines!

A great book for Wyoming County researchers, From Cabins to Coal Mines Volume II by Paul R. Blankenship. Lots of info on Blankenships from what is now Wyoming County. Info and some pictures of descendants of Rachel Blankenship and Thomas Morgan. Rachel was the first Blankenship to settle in this area. Her brother Eli was the next. There is also some pictures, as well as information on the descendants of Eli. If you are a Blankenship descendant from Wyoming County, chances are you are also a Toler descendant. Tolers are also included in the book with pictures. If you would like more information let me know. Pam Blankenship Honaker _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

In a message dated 3/6/03 7:28:48 PM, donaldstockdale@mindspring.com writes: << Are you connected ? >> not to this particular branch! I'm from the group that went from Lawrence Co, Ohio to Saline Co, Illinois! But I'm entering them all in the computer anyway................ Martha

I have a whole slew of Clay County (mostly) Blankenships who were immigrants from Georgia. I am going to attach my descendent report from my GG-Grandfather to my G-Grandfather; this info is all backed up by my cousin Freddie. I am the great grand-daughter of James Monroe Blankenship, who was postmaster of Mountain (Community), AL. He is shown as in Clay County in the censuses of 1870-1920. Richard James was the only (known) son of Solomon Blankenship (Daniel, Hudson, John B., and Ralph) and Solomon's first wife of unknown name. Solomon was also born in Henry County, GA. My line seems to have skipped right down south from Virginia to Georgia, probably following the opening of Indian lands to farmers of European descent. Some of Solomon's descendents stayed in Georgia and are there to this day. Richard moved to Clay County and was a farmer. James Monroe Blankenship was a farmer, but also the local postmaster, had a small store, and was very involved (off and on) with the Bethel Church, where he is buried: Bethel Cemetery-Buff Springs, Township 22, Range 8, Section 16, Clay County Alabama . I have been told but have not seen it myself that the house that is supposedly very near to the church. This may not help many of you, but it has spurred me on to look into getting actual photographs; I have one of James Monroe B. now, and his wife, Sararoni Francine Galloway. I also have a photo of the cemetery passed on to me by my cousin, where James and Sararoni are buried. Pat B. in Chambers Co., AL Descendants of Richard James Blankenship 1 Richard James Blankenship 1825 - 1879 b: August 25, 1825 in Henry Co., GA d: October 29, 1879 in Clay Co., AL Census: 1830 Henry Co., GA, Page 248 .. +Sarah Delaney Riley 1827 - 1891 b: November 27, 1827 in Henry Co., GA m: December 22, 1844 in Henry Co., GA d: August 29, 1891 in Clay Co., AL Census: 1850 Henry Co., GA, Page 226 ...... 2 Frances Ann Blankenship 1846 - 1881 b: January 26, 1846 in Henry Co., GA d: November 14, 1881 in GA Census: 1850 Henry Co., GA, Page 226 ........... +Thomas L. Alford 1834 - Unknown b: Abt. 1834 in GA m: July 18, 1880 in Clay Co., AL d: Unknown Census: 1870 Clay Co., AL page 267 ...... 2 Reany Jane Blankenship 1848 - 1932 b: April 10, 1848 in Henry Co., GA d: July 04, 1932 in AL Census: 1850 Henry Co., GA, Page 226 ........... +James William Kennedy 1847 - 1939 b: August 29, 1847 in GA m: January 1869 in Polk Co., GA d: July 10, 1939 in Clay Co., AL Census: 1870 Clay Co., AL page 267 ...... 2 James Monroe Blankenship 1850 - 1920 b: October 24, 1850 in Henry Co., GA d: October 20, 1920 in Clay Co., AL Census: 1870 Clay Co., AL Page 267 ........... +Sarah Frances "Sissy" Galloway 1853 - 1928 b: January 09, 1853 in New Site, Tallapoosa Co., AL m: November 05, 1874 in Tallapoosa Co., AL d: February 02, 1928 in Clay Co., AL Census: 1880 Clay Co., AL E. D. 39, Sheet 11 ...... 2 [1] William Miles "Bill" Blankenship 1855 - 1933 b: September 01, 1855 in Henry Co., GA d: July 04, 1933 in Equality, Coosa Co., AL Census: 1870 Clay Co., AL Page 267 ........... +Lucinda Frances Wallace 1844 - 1896 b: August 02, 1844 in GA m: October 16, 1873 in Clay Co., AL d: August 29, 1896 in Equality, Coosa Co., AL Census: 1880 Tallapoosa Co., AL E. D. 142, Sheet 20 . ..... *2nd Wife of [1] William Miles "Bill" Blankenship: ........... +Nora Eunice Gunn 1869 - 1948 b: May 02, 1869 in Tallapoosa Co., AL m: November 15, 1896 in Tallapoosa Co., AL d: September 10, 1948 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL Census: 1900 Coosa Co., AL E. D. 18, Sheet 04 ..... 2 [2] Henry Alford Blankenship 1863 - 1935 b: July 03, 1863 in Clay Co., AL d: December 23, 1935 in Daviston, Tallapoosa Co., AL Census: 1870 Clay Co., AL Page 267 ........... +Margaret Emlie "Babe" Gillum 1863 - 1906 b: March 20, 1863 in Clay Co. or Tallapoosa Co., AL m: December 21, 1882 in Tallapoosa Co., AL d: November 14, 1906 in Clay Co., AL Census: 1900 Clay Co., AL E. D. 114, Sheet 03 ...... *2nd Wife of [2] Henry Alford Blankenship: ........... +Julia Ann Linch 1877 - 1957 b: July 17, 1877 in Clay Co., AL m: February 02, 1908 in Clay Co., AL d: June 28, 1957 in Orlando, Orange Co., FL Census: 1910 Clay Co., AL E. D. 49, Sheet 02

Martha: I have children of James Thomas as William Joseph, 1847, Alcey Jane, 1850, Mary F., 1852, John Allen, 1854, Milley E. 1855, James A., 1859, Jefferson D., 1861, Jesse Green, 1864, Stephen Ruben, 1866 & Martha A. 1871. I have photo of James T. and John Allen with wives. They are great and gggrandfather to me. Working on family tree for years here in Coosa and connecting Counties. Are you connected ?? I'm still missing locations on some of them. Don S. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Graingerjm@aol.com> To: <BLANKENSHIP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 7:44 PM Subject: Re: [BLANKENSHIP] BLANKENSHIP'S > > In a message dated 3/6/03 11:01:21 AM, donaldstockdale@mindspring.com writes: > > << Andrew J, b 1876, is > > the son of William J, b 1847 the grandson of James Thomas >> > > So then William J and John Allen are brothers? Both sons of James Thomas?? > > Martha > > > ==== BLANKENSHIP Mailing List ==== > If you have copies of BLANKENSHIP documents - birth, marriage, military, baptism, death records, etc., please consider sharing a copy with List Admin for the compilation of a central source of BLANKENSHIP documents to be offered to BLANKENSHIP Researchers in the near future. Contact BKAYMEL@aol.com for more information. >