Found Reuben Blankenship in Coosa Co., Alabama. Reuben is listed as being a Revolutionary War pensioner. As such his exact age of 77 is given as compared to the normal which is age groups. Thus Reuben was born 1n 1762 or 1763. Earnie Breeding

Laura BLANKENSHIP was the D/O Isham BLANKENSHIP and Polly SPILLER These articles appeared in the Southern Illinoisan on 18 and 19 January 2003. BRUCE: HERRIN BENEFACTOR RECALLED FOR CIVIC GENEROSITY BY JOHN D. HOMAN THE SOUTHERN [Sat Jan 18 2003] HERRIN -- A day after the passing of 100-year-old Julia Harrison-Bruce, Herrin residents Saturday weren't so much mourning her death as they were celebrating the life of a woman who gave so much to so many people. Bruce died at 7:15 p.m. Friday at her longtime home in Herrin. I've known Julia, her father, George Harrison, and brother, Fred Harrison, since I was a kid, and never have I met finer people," said Ed Goodwin, a Bank of Herrin trustee who manages the Harrison and Bruce charitable foundations. "Julia was a humanitarian; she was very compassionate," Goodwin said. "She loved her hands-on work with the Girl Scouts. She enjoyed playing the organ at the First Baptist Church for years, and she was very proud of the civic center. "And projects like the civic center will continue to receive funding from her foundation. Like her late husband, Carl Bruce, forecast, Julia's foundation will live on in perpetuity." City Clerk Marlene Simpson said Bruce was one of the most giving women Simpson ever met. "I think a lot of that had to do with how much she loved Herrin," Simpson said. "It always amazed me how willing she was to help out with projects without ever being asked." Simpson said she holds many fond memories of Bruce, including the time Bruce gave Simpson a crystal dish as a birthday present. "I bring it out each year around Christmas, and when I see it I think of Julia." Petra Massetto, public relations director for the Shagbark Council of Girl Scouts, said Bruce was a real friend of the Girl Scouts. "She and her husband, Carl, had everything to do with establishing Camp Cedar Point at Little Grassy Lake in 1951," Massetto said. "Carl did the design work himself and helped build it. Julia was right there in the middle of things, using her own hard labor to clear a path to the cabin." Massetto said Bruce, a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts, was bestowed the highest honor of any adult volunteer, the Thinks Badge, for her dedication to the organization. Former Herrin school Superintendent Dave Hindman presided over construction of the Harrison-Bruce Sports Complex east of town, the home for the Tigers' football and track teams. "Julia's passing is a very large loss for our community," Hindman said. "She was very generous with her money, having spent well over $100,000 on the sports complex alone. And she always made it a point to attend as many school functions as physically able." Hindman said students will benefit in the years to come from her contributions. Services for Bruce will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Van Natta Funeral Home in Herrin, with the Rev. Paul Tirey officiating. Burial will be in Stotlar-Herrin Cemetery in Herrin. Memorials may be made to the Herrin Civic Center, Shagbark Council of the Girl Scouts or Hospice of Southern Illinois. DETAILS Julia Harrison-Bruce, granddaughter of one of Herrin's pioneers, died Friday night at the age of 100. Bruce's father, George Harrison, was a successful farmer who had bought 170 acres in 1892, including the location of her home at 1300 S. 13th St. A 1925 graduate of the University of Colorado, she married businessman Carl Bruce in 1927. One of Bruce's passions was the Girl Scouts. She was a lifetime member, and was instrumental in the building of Camp Cedar Point at Little Grassy Lake in Makanda. Carl Bruce established the Harrison and Bruce charitable foundations at The Bank of Herrin in 1969 as a memorial to the Harrison family. Julia Harrison-Bruce Obituary HERRIN -- Renowned Southern Illinois philanthropist Julia Harrison-Bruce, 100, of 1300 S. 13th St., Herrin, died Friday at 7:15 p.m. at her home. Services are scheduled for today at 1:30 p.m. at Van Natta Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Paul Tirey officiating. Burial will be at Stotlar-Herrin Cemetery in Herrin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Herrin Civic Center, Shagbark Council of the Girl Scouts, or Hospice of Southern Illinois. Mrs. Bruce was born Jan. 4, 1903, in Herrin. She resided at the same home on South 13th Street her entire life. She was the daughter of George and Laura BLANKENSHIP Harrison and granddaughter of D.R. Harrison, a Herrin pioneer. She married Carl Bruce on June 19, 1927. He preceded her in death on June 2, 1996. Also preceding her in death were her parents and three brothers, Carl, Lawrence and Fred Harrison. Mrs. Bruce attended Herrin schools, as well as the Illinois Women's College in Jacksonville (now known as MacMurray College), and graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1925. Bruce was a member of Herrin First Baptist Church, serving as organist there for 35 years. Along with Marie Baudino, she helped organize Girl Scouting in Herrin. She was camp chairman when Camp Cedar Point at Little Grassy Lake near Makanda was built. She was also a troop leader for many years, became a life member and was awarded the highest honor of any adult volunteer, the "Thinks Badge." As a lasting memorial to the family, Bruce helped to establish the Julia Harrison-Bruce Foundation in 1970, a charitable foundation which has dispersed upwards of $3 million in funds to area churches, schools, ball leagues, civic organizations and more. In 1989, Bruce was honored as "Lady of the Year" and selected to the Herrin Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame. She was made honorary member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority in 1997. An active member of the Herrin Senior Citizens Center since its establishment, Bruce was also a member of the Herrin Women's Club for 70 years and held many offices, including President in 1941. On March 17, 1988, the Herrin Civic Center, one of Julia's proudest achievements, was dedicated to both her and her husband, Carl.

In a message dated 2/3/2003 10:19:17 PM Central Standard Time, BKAYMEL@aol.com writes: > think it's the BLANKENSHIP blood in him lololol??? Don't ya know it is!!!! heheeh I does sound so very smart! Catherine

Thanks ... think it's the BLANKENSHIP blood in him lololol??? Can't remember now if the article mentioned he graduated from law school 2 yrs ago (1 yr??) but has no desire to practice law - go figure!

In a message dated 2/3/2003 10:04:40 PM Central Standard Time, BKAYMEL@aol.com writes: > <A HREF="http://www.herald-dispatch.com/2003/February/03/LFlist3.htm">Click here: Poet to read from first nationally published book</A> I really enjoyed reading about your cousin. Sounds as if he has really worked on his craft always. Sure would be proud of him also! Huntington, WV, very lovely too. We lived is Sardis, OH, once. Catherine

<A HREF="http://www.herald-dispatch.com/2003/February/03/LFlist3.htm">Click here: Poet to read from first nationally published book</A> This is my cousin - thought if any of any of you were in the area you might want to check him out. Some of his stuff is also online at the AOL MEmbers area ...

In a message dated 2/3/03 12:14:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, Cjkettell@aol.com writes: > Isham Belcher II who married Martha Hodges is the one who died January 1823 > in Tazewell Co., VA and I have his will. > this makes more sense time wise, can you send a copy of the will to the list? do you have a second spouse for him? or names for his children? >>Date: 1/31/03 From: Cjkettell@aol.com Martha Hodges died ca 1808 and Isham Belcher married 2nd Nancy Blankenship from the information I have received. Some of the children were born to Martha and the later ones to Nancy.<< Descendants of Isham Belcher 1 Isham BELCHER b: 1775 in Virginia d: 1823 in Tazewell Co., VA .. +Martha HODGES m: 03 January 1791 in Franklin Co., VA d: 1808 Thanks for writing, Sandy in Florida Maybe I will catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010! DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS, JOKES, VIRUS WARNINGS OR CHAIN LETTERS, THANKS. I will gladly exchange genealogy information if you will kindly do the same.

Sandy: All the information you referenced and much much more is available from any County Court House by any one who want to go take a look, all records are public, that's what makes America The Great Nation it IS. The blaming of you for the Theft is an excuse and the major problem of the modern day, Blame everyone and hold no one responsible for their actions. This is a very difficult time in our country and I sure hope the Federal Enforcement by the Home Land Security Director of the laws is much better than what I see in the local enforcement, if not we are in serious trouble. Don Stockdale U.S. ASA Ret ----- Original Message ----- From: <SandraG627@aol.com> To: <BLANKENSHIP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 5:44 PM Subject: [BLANKENSHIP] Re: [WVHARRIS] Idenity Theft > In a message dated 2/2/03 12:30:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, aol.com writes: > > > > > > I have received an email requesting me to remove any reference > > to an individual from one of my family websites. They believe that > > the mother's maiden name was obtained from my website to commit > > Identity Theft of this individual. > > If this has happened I am very sorry that I may have contributed to > > any illegal activities. > > I felt that I should pass this on to all the LISTS on which I am active at > > present, hoping that this does not happen to anyone else. > > I do request that if anyone sees anything on one of my websites that > > they feel may inconvenience them in anyway I would very much like to > > hear from the individual and any reference to them will be removed. > > I feel if this can happen again I may remove my websites from the > > > > > This is why I have asked Jim to take my grand mother's name off his web page, > her daughter is living and doesn't want her mom's name out there. my cut off > date now is 1890. > Thanks for writing, > Sandy in Florida > Maybe I will catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010! > > DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS, JOKES, VIRUS WARNINGS OR CHAIN LETTERS, THANKS. > I will gladly exchange genealogy information if you will kindly do the same. > > > ==== BLANKENSHIP Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to check out the BLANKENSHIP list archives at www.rootsweb.com! >

In a message dated 2/2/03 12:30:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, aol.com writes: > > I have received an email requesting me to remove any reference > to an individual from one of my family websites. They believe that > the mother's maiden name was obtained from my website to commit > Identity Theft of this individual. > If this has happened I am very sorry that I may have contributed to > any illegal activities. > I felt that I should pass this on to all the LISTS on which I am active at > present, hoping that this does not happen to anyone else. > I do request that if anyone sees anything on one of my websites that > they feel may inconvenience them in anyway I would very much like to > hear from the individual and any reference to them will be removed. > I feel if this can happen again I may remove my websites from the > This is why I have asked Jim to take my grand mother's name off his web page, her daughter is living and doesn't want her mom's name out there. my cut off date now is 1890. Thanks for writing, Sandy in Florida Maybe I will catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010! DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS, JOKES, VIRUS WARNINGS OR CHAIN LETTERS, THANKS. I will gladly exchange genealogy information if you will kindly do the same.

It should've been in the header....sorry got left off. :o( ----- Original Message ----- From: BKAYMEL@aol.com Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 1:40 AM To: BLANKENSHIP-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BLANKENSHIP] eBay item 2703579039 (Ends Feb-03-03 18:22:14 PST ) - LANDM... In a message dated 2/1/2003 10:39:39 PM Central Standard Time, tblankus@msn.com writes: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2703579039&category=29199 > Tammy - could you do me a huge favor and maybe include a description of what these items are? THANKSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!! ==== 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!Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

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Tips to Improve Your Speed Help ARC Search Results 18 hit(s) retrieved for keywords "Blankenship" . Displayed 1 - 10 of 18 hit(s), Page 1 Jump to Page 1 2 Sorted By: Relevancy Ranking Date Creator Location Record Group/Collection 1 ARC Identifier: 82062 Title: DEEPFREEZE 60, 02/05/1960 Creator: Department of Defense. Department of the Navy. Naval Photographic Center. (09/18/1947 - ?) (Most Recent) Type of Archival Materials: Moving Images Level of Description: Item from Record Group 428: General Records of the Department of the Navy, 1947-, 1941 - 1981 Location: Motion Picture, Sound, and Video Records LICON, Special Media Archives Services Division, College Park, MD 2 ARC Identifier: 205428 Title: Criminal Defendant Case File for Samuel N., Mrs. Blankenship, 1885 Creator: U.S. District Court for the Fort Smith Division of the Western District of Arkansas. (1866 - ?) (Most Recent) Type of Archival Materials: Textual Records Level of Description: File Unit from Record Group 21: RECORDS OF DISTRICT COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1685 - 1991 Location: NARA's Southwest Region (Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX 3 ARC Identifier: 81977 Title: DEEPFREEZE 60, 12/10/1959 Creator: Department of Defense. Department of the Navy. Naval Photographic Center. (09/18/1947 - ?) (Most Recent) Type of Archival Materials: Moving Images Level of Description: Item from Record Group 428: General Records of the Department of the Navy, 1947-, 1941 - 1981 Location: Motion Picture, Sound, and Video Records LICON, Special Media Archives Services Division, College Park, MD 4 ARC Identifier: 82043 Title: DEEPFREEZE 60, 01/14/1960 Creator: Department of Defense. Department of the Navy. Naval Photographic Center. (09/18/1947 - ?) (Most Recent) Type of Archival Materials: Moving Images Level of Description: Item from Record Group 428: General Records of the Department of the Navy, 1947-, 1941 - 1981 Location: Motion Picture, Sound, and Video Records LICON, Special Media Archives Services Division, College Park, MD 5 ARC Identifier: 205421 Title: Criminal Defendant Case File for A. Blankenship, 1886 Creator: U.S. District Court for the Fort Smith Division of the Western District of Arkansas. (1866 - ?) (Most Recent) Type of Archival Materials: Textual Records Level of Description: File Unit from Record Group 21: RECORDS OF DISTRICT COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1685 - 1991 Location: NARA's Southwest Region (Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX 6 ARC Identifier: 205422 Title: Criminal Defendant Case File for Elijah Blankenship, 1879 Creator: U.S. District Court for the Fort Smith Division of the Western District of Arkansas. (1866 - ?) (Most Recent) Type of Archival Materials: Textual Records Level of Description: File Unit from Record Group 21: RECORDS OF DISTRICT COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1685 - 1991 Location: NARA's Southwest Region (Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX 7 ARC Identifier: 205423 Title: Criminal Defendant Case File for Hiram Blankenship, 1884 Creator: U.S. District Court for the Fort Smith Division of the Western District of Arkansas. (1866 - ?) (Most Recent) Type of Archival Materials: Textual Records Level of Description: File Unit from Record Group 21: RECORDS OF DISTRICT COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1685 - 1991 Location: NARA's Southwest Region (Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX 8 ARC Identifier: 205424 Title: Criminal Defendant Case File for James Blankenship, 1887 Creator: U.S. District Court for the Fort Smith Division of the Western District of Arkansas. (1866 - ?) (Most Recent) Type of Archival Materials: Textual Records Level of Description: File Unit from Record Group 21: RECORDS OF DISTRICT COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1685 - 1991 Location: NARA's Southwest Region (Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX 9 ARC Identifier: 205425 Title: Criminal Defendant Case File for John Blankenship, 1880 Creator: U.S. District Court for the Fort Smith Division of the Western District of Arkansas. (1866 - ?) (Most Recent) Type of Archival Materials: Textual Records Level of Description: File Unit from Record Group 21: RECORDS OF DISTRICT COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1685 - 1991 Location: NARA's Southwest Region (Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX 10 ARC Identifier: 205426 Title: Criminal Defendant Case File for One Blankenship, 1884 Creator: U.S. District Court for the Fort Smith Division of the Western District of Arkansas. (1866 - ?) (Most Recent) Type of Archival Materials: Textual Records Level of Description: File Unit from Record Group 21: RECORDS OF DISTRICT COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1685 - 1991 Location: NARA's Southwest Region (Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX top of page ARC Main Page | Research Room Main Page http://arcweb.archives.gov/arc/servlet/arc.ControllerServlet?&pg=1&si=0&st=b Happy Dign'! TTGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

In a message dated 2/1/2003 1:01:06 AM Central Daylight Time, Graingerjm writes: > > In a message dated 1/31/03 9:12:19 PM, CBW1940@aol.com writes: > > <<do you have anything on andrew blankenship >> > > or is it Andrew Johnson Blaneknship?? b. in Lawrence Co, Ohio and d. in > Saline Co, Illinois. > > Martha Sorry, we are talking about two different people. My Blankenship is Joseph Andrew born and died in AL Catherine

Hi, Does anyone have any information on John and Marguerite Lewis Blankenship? John was born in KY and Marguerite was born in Iowa. I found two of their sons Wesley and T. C. buried in the Rosedale Cemetery, Pontotoc County, OK. The Historical Soc. has made notes on the cemetery listing about their parents. Wesley Blankenship was born in KY, April 15, 1902 and died October 3, 1918. T. C. Blankenship was born May 7, 1911 in KY, and died October 3, 1918 There is also a Thomas H. Blankenship buried in the same cemetery. The following notes are on the cemetery list: Thomas H. Blankenship, Co E 55 KY Inf., died March 23, 1929, age 82, He seems to be the right age to a brother of the John named above. Thomas's wife Polly Teel (?) is buried next to him. She was buried July 24, 1931, at the age of 85. Any information on these Blankenship would be helpful. They are buried along with many of my White County, TN Blankenship family. I would love to find out if there is a connection between the two families. Thanks, Pattie

In a message dated 1/31/03 9:12:19 PM, CBW1940@aol.com writes: << do you have anything on andrew blankenship >> or is it Andrew Johnson Blaneknship?? b. in Lawrence Co, Ohio and d. in Saline Co, Illinois. Martha

In a message dated 1/31/2003 11:59:40 PM Central Daylight Time, jblank@ihpc.net writes: > do you have anything on andrew blankenship > If this is Joseph Andrew Blankenship I do. He was my father. How can I help you? Catherine

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