Some little tid bits I have from N.C. research.My William Blankenship was in Iredell Co. 1800.He was born 1754ish in Virginia and had connections to Samuel.William left and moved to Cumberland Co. Kentucky about 1805 so I'm sure he isn't Ross's father,but could be his grandfather. 1840 Iredell Co. census Stephen 2210001000 111001000 John T. Blankenship married Fanny L. Walsh 31 Dec. 1865 bond # 168177 bds. E.A. Blankenship:wit. J.W. Church Wilkes County,N.C. Susan Blankenship married Samuel Hamby 12 Apr. 1851 bds. Thomas Law;wit. E.B. Phillips Wilkes County,N.C. E.A. Blankenship married Mary A. Church 21 Jan. 1854 bds. John Adkins:wit. William T. Ferguson bond # 164150 Wilkes County,N.C. Deaths Wilkes County,N.C.-Mary Adaline Tyre b. 14 July 1891 N.C. d. 25 March 1914 buried at Blankenship Cemetery.Father,James Tyre,b. N.C.;mother Ellen Blankenship,b. N.C. Job's Cabin. Wilkes County,N.C. will book 3 page 124:July 1816 sale of estate...Thomas Blankenship;page 125 Allowance for Frances Blankenship,widow of Thomas Fanny Blankenship married Edward Roberts 18 Jan. 1828 bond # 167173 bds. David Mikel'wit. J. SaintClair Wilkes County,N.C.

Descendants of Beverly Blankenship 1 Beverly Blankenship b: 1807 in Ohio . +Lavina Paragin b: 1811 in Ohio ... 2 Lewis Blankenship b: 1832 ... 2 Emily Blankenship b: 1835 in Ohio ... 2 James Blankenship b: 1836 ... 2 Anna Blankenship b: 1837 ... 2 Richard Blankenship b: 1839 ... 2 Nancy Blankenship b: 1841 ... 2 John Blankenship b: 1843 ... 2 Andrew Blankenship b: 1845 ... 2 Mary Polly Blankenship b: 1848 ... 2 Melvina Blankenship b: 1853 in Ohio ... 2 Millie Blankenship b: 1854 in Ohio ... 2 Martha E Blankenship b: 1856 in Ohio ... 2 Ruben D Blankenship b: 1858 in Ohio ...... +Amanda

In a message dated 1/24/03 3:05:53 PM, tblankus@msn.com writes: << Lewis J. Blankenship >> OK, I looked it up. I have a Lewis Blankenship, b. 1832 in Ohio, son of Beverly Blankenship, b. 1807 also in Ohio and Lavina Perigin, b. 1811 in Ohio. In 1840 and 1850, this family is in Lawrnece Co, Ohio. thanks Martha

In a message dated 1/24/03 3:05:53 PM, tblankus@msn.com writes: << I have both VA regimental series for 57th VA and Giles Artillery. A Lewis J. Blankenship in each, but I think we have solved that mystery...:o) TT >> either Lewis J born in Lawrence Co, Ohio about............ can'y put my hands on the date. Well, obviously about 1840-50 if he fought in the Civil War. Martha

Clementine BlankenshipShe was married to <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d290.htm#P18668">John McGraw</A> on 28 Oct 1865 in Meigs Co OH.<A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/fowsrc.htm#19">(19)</A> Children were: <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d290.htm#P18658">Ida Mary McGraw</A>. Elisha A Blankenship was born about 1847 in Kanawha Co, VA.<A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/fowsrc.htm#5"> (5)</A><A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/fowsrc.htm#3">(3)</A> Parents: <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d53.htm#P19271"> Thomas Blankenship</A> and <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d14.htm#P19272">N</A>. He was married to <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d233.htm#P19264">Clarissa Elizabeth Hughes</A> on 15 Jun 1870 in Jackson Co , WV.<A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/fowsrc.htm#5">(5)</A> Georgie Blankenship was born about 1877 in WV.<A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/fowsrc.htm#3">(3)</A> Parents: <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d53.htm#P6468">James W Blankenship</A> and <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d110.htm#P1932">Ruth Casto</A>. James W Blankenship was born about 1836 in Jackson Co , WV.<A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/fowsrc.htm#5"> (5)</A> He was married to <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d110.htm#P1932">Ruth Casto</A> on 29 Aug 1872 in Jackson Co , WV.<A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/fowsrc.htm#5">(5)</A> JCMR his parents S&M 1880 Census Place: E.D. 43, Jackson, West Virginia Winton BLANKENSHIP Self M M W 45 VA Ruth BLANKENSHIP Wife F M W 26 VA Ruby BLANKENSHIP Dau F S W 7 WV Georgie BLANKENSHIP Dau F S W 3 WV Children were: <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d53.htm#P23358">Ruby Blankenship</A>, <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d53.htm#P23359">Georgie Blankenship</A>. Kinsey Blankenship was born about 1857 in Mercer Co, VA.<A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/fowsrc.htm#5"> (5)</A> She was married to <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d41.htm#P23114">George W Barnett</A> on 2 Jun 1878 in Jackson Co , WV.<A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/fowsrc.htm#5">(5)</A> Madison Blankenship was born about 1854 in Jackson Co , WV.<A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/fowsrc.htm#5"> (5)</A> He was married to <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d141.htm#P15756">Sarah Crout</A> on 22 Jun 1876 in Jackson Co , WV.<A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/fowsrc.htm#5">(5)</A> Ruby Blankenship was born about 1873 in WV.<A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/fowsrc.htm#3">(3)</A> Parents: <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d53.htm#P6468">James W Blankenship</A> and <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d110.htm#P1932">Ruth Casto</A>. Thomas Blankenship He was married to <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d14.htm#P19272">N</A>. Children were: <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bbriggs/d53.htm#P19270">Elisha A Blankenship</A>.

Unfortunately, Lee's Ross M. Blankenship remains a mystery. I have to admit, I was a bit disappointed as it didn't seem that many of you (who liked the idea of doing this) pitched in with any information or even ideas of places to look, things to try - let's all try a little harder this week, ok? I'm not asking you to devote your whole week to helping with breaking down a brick wall for someone, but maybe just 1/2 hour sometime during the week? I'm sure that with all of us throwing our brain cells in the pool, we can break down some of these Blankenship Brick Walls and enlarge the family ... GOOD LUCK and HAPPY HUNTING!!! And with that said ... The new "IT" for this week is: whatcher@caveland.net Here's what to do: 1. You have until 10 PM Sunday night to post your wanted BLANKENSHIP information. 2. Choose ONE name out of your BLANKENSHIP file that is a brick wall for you or that you just want additional information on. 3. Post everything you know about that person to the list - the rest of the list will help you throughout the following week - until a new "IT" is chosen on Friday - to find out anything and everything about the person you chose as possible. IF YOU HAVE NOT POSTED BY 10 PM SUNDAY NIGHT ANOTHER PERSON WILL BE CHOSEN AS "IT". IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO THAT A NEW "IT" CAN BE CHOSEN. Should you have any questions, please contact me. Let's have fun!!! Kay

Hi, Everyone. I'm forwarding the message below, which is from a NON-list member, Mr. Don Taylor. If anyone has any information on the Blankenships he's seeking, please contact Don at the following email address: sureiscool@webtv.net Thanks! John -----Original Message----- From: Donald Taylor [SMTP:sureiscool@webtv.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 10:45 AM To: spiff@atlantic.net Subject: Looking for George **** BLANKENSHIP'S****** George W.Blankenship was born either in Scott Co,Va. or Lee Co,Va. born either 1810 1811, married to Thursia Ann Taylor she was born 1811 she's the d/o Moses Taylor and Martha Hill Taylor. But I don,t want material on them it's George and Thursia That I need. I,ll get to George's parents in a little while. But for a while I thought it was Arthur M. Blankenship, but it's not. NOW, I,m thinking that George and Thursia came out of Lee County,Va. traveled thru Claiborne Co,Tn then thru Tazewell Co,Tn. then into Scott County,Tn. then crossed into Wayne County,Ky. And there in the 1880 Census of Wayne Co,Ky. along with a Granddaughter Martha Taylor. So one of George's Son was married to a Taylor girl Here is GEORGE W. BLANKENSHIP & THURISA A TAYLOR BLANKENSHIPS children 1- Martha Ann born 1842 in Va. 2- Amanda E. born 1845 in Ky 3- Nancy E born 1850 " 4- John W. born 1853 " 5- Robert A. born 1856 " 6-James T born August 1st,1858 in Adair County,Ky. 7- Thursia born 1847 in Ky. died Sept 6th 1856 in Adair Co,Ky So the 3 girls that George & Thursia had at first one of them married to a Taylor,But I have no ideal which one. But Thursia Ann Taylor Blankenship had two brothers living in this area. James Taylor b- 1814 he lived in the Monticello City area of Wayne Co,Ky. with the followin children 1-Elihue Taylor b- 1840 in Va. 2-William b- 1842 in Scott Co,Va. 3- John b- 1844 in Scott Co,Va. 4-Moses Newton b-1847 " " " " 5-Amanda b- 1849 " " " " 6-Lafayette M b- 1851 " " " " he m/ Dec 23,1873 in Wayne Co,Ky to his couson Nancy Taylor 7-Martha b- 1852 in Wayne Co,Ky 8-Louisa b- 1854 " " " " Now, if you do not mind If you come across any material on any of the following children,whom married to 1st time 2nd time any dates at all. I would really thank you a big bunch, I,m hopeing that this isn,t asking to much from you. I,v been searching Wayne County,and Adair Co,KY and having no luck.My document also states that George died in West Virginia. No month day or yr listed or no county listed in West Virginia. I also know that I,v sent you alot of info but if I don,t send this material to you I know that you want be able to do the search. But please what ever you fine even if it's of another Taylor-line please send what ever you can. I do have about 6 different Taylor lines from out of Wayne-Adair County Ky area,s that I,m working on. And this part that I,m sending to you is one search that I,m having a hard time with. So I hope that this isn,t asking to much for you to help me with. But I really thank you very much for seeing what you can do,I,ll close for now and wish you the best of luck and great health in this new coming year. Thanks again Don sureiscool@webtv.net

I have CW notes on a lot of my lines, but not the Blankenships. Roger -----Original Message----- From: Tammy [mailto:tblankus@msn.com] Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 6:04 PM To: BLANKENSHIP-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BLANKENSHIP] RE: Clarification Ohh Roger, would love to compare CW notes with you also. They are sending in my UDC papers this month. Finally got all that documentation done! yahoo. I have both VA regimental series for 57th VA and Giles Artillery. A Lewis J. Blankenship in each, but I think we have solved that mystery...:o) TT ==== BLANKENSHIP Mailing List ==== Please remember to post your family information putting the SURNAME in all caps and using dates and places. The more information you provide, the easier it is for someone to make a connection. --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.434 / Virus Database: 243 - Release Date: 12/25/2002 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.434 / Virus Database: 243 - Release Date: 12/25/2002

Ohh Roger, would love to compare CW notes with you also. They are sending in my UDC papers this month. Finally got all that documentation done! yahoo. I have both VA regimental series for 57th VA and Giles Artillery. A Lewis J. Blankenship in each, but I think we have solved that mystery...:o) TT

In a message dated 1/24/2003 10:24:36 AM Central Standard Time, griffith@freenet.tlh.fl.us writes: > and I can claim Mitchell > Clay as another of my DAR guys. > HEY could this be a possible lead? If someone has Mitchell Clay to register with the DAR then wouldn't their family history be on file WITH primary docuemntation? I think that's what they require isn't it? Maybe this person/persons who are DAR thorugh him would know about Nancy?

PS--I prefer that she is a French b/c that makes my mom and step dad cousins, and makes my half-brothers my cousins, and I can claim Mitchell Clay as another of my DAR guys. Thanks for writing, Sandy in Florida **REPLY TO SandraG627@aol.com** On Thu, 23 Jan 2003 BKAYMEL@aol.com wrote: > Since we have no prima facie evidence that Nancy was either a FRENCH or a > STOWERS we have to rely on family history and hearsay - Roger has the story > coming down in his family of her being a FRENCH and Lynda has seen the > STOWERS family books with no mention of a Nancy so I think for now we should > assume that Nancy was, in fact, a FRENCH ... ??? > > Kay > > > ==== 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! >

I work full time and also am on several committees for this year's teacher contract so I don't have time to reply during the week. When I get a chance I will send the info I have at home. No one has any proof of who Nancy was. I mentioned it b/c Kay wanted us to ask about brick walls and I thought someone might have more info. I never said it was set in concrete. Next time maybe I'll just keep quiet. Thanks for writing, Sandy in Florida **REPLY TO SandraG627@aol.com** On Thu, 23 Jan 2003 BKAYMEL@aol.com wrote: > Since we have no prima facie evidence that Nancy was either a FRENCH or a > STOWERS we have to rely on family history and hearsay - Roger has the story > coming down in his family of her being a FRENCH and Lynda has seen the > STOWERS family books with no mention of a Nancy so I think for now we should > assume that Nancy was, in fact, a FRENCH ... ??? > > Kay > > > ==== 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! >

Hey folks, do as you like. I am not lobbying for anything. If you are comfortable with what you have in your database, then keep it that way until whatever. As for me, I will also keep what I have until proven otherwise. I will probably be at the Wayne Co. Court House next week on a job. I will try to go early so that I can do some digging in the clerk's office. Will talk to some employee cousins there again, Belcher, Blankenship, etc. If I dig up anything different on the Blankenship's I will let the list know. Roger -----Original Message----- From: BKAYMEL@aol.com [mailto:BKAYMEL@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:50 PM To: BLANKENSHIP-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BLANKENSHIP] French vs. Stowers Since we have no prima facie evidence that Nancy was either a FRENCH or a STOWERS we have to rely on family history and hearsay - Roger has the story coming down in his family of her being a FRENCH and Lynda has seen the STOWERS family books with no mention of a Nancy so I think for now we should assume that Nancy was, in fact, a FRENCH ... ??? Kay ==== 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! --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.434 / Virus Database: 243 - Release Date: 12/25/2002 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.434 / Virus Database: 243 - Release Date: 12/25/2002

Kay, I have thought about writing letters, but have not got around to it. One thing I do, when I go to an area to do research, is to visit the area Chamber of Commerce. I try to get a local county map and a telephone directory. In my research, I am as interested in living relatives as the "dead" ones. I have called and met with several living cousins. I always take them a copy of their family genealogy and usually they will call over other brothers and sisters to talk to us. I have been able to scan a lot of their family pictures and documents. In one instance, while visiting the Barrett family in Lenoir, Caldwell County, NC., I was really surprised when they had some of the same old family photos on their walls as on mine. This Barrett line came from my grandfather's first wife--Weanona Mitchell from Hawkins County, TN. James H. Blankenship and Weanona had one living child, Beatrice Blankenship. Beatrice Elizabeth Blankenship b. 6/16/1903 d. 9/1/1995 m. 1920, Pleasant Coy Barrett b. 4/3/1900 d. 4/4/1985. They raised a large family that lives in and around Lenoir, Caldwell County, NC. I have called most of Beatrice's living children and none of them have any Blankenship information. At one time, one of Beatrice's sons was trying to prove Native American heritage, without any luck. By the way, my wife, Sherrill Ross Blankenship is researching Johnson's in Virginia and Wilkes County, NC. Thanks, Lee Blankenship books@vcbs.com business or olblanken@aol.com home and weekends ----- Original Message ----- From: <BKAYMEL@aol.com> To: <BLANKENSHIP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 7:43 AM Subject: [BLANKENSHIP] Ross Blankenship > Lee - have you considered writing some letters? I had some luck doing this > when looking for ancestors/descendants of one of my JOHNSON brick walls - > looked up addresses in the US with the same name and sent out about 7 letters > and BINGO! So maybe one of these Ross BLANKENSHIPs could yield the sledge > hammer you need?

Today is the last day for Lee's puzzle - ROSS BLANKENSHIP - has anyone done any looking anywhere that they can post so Lee will atleast know the source has been looked at? Has anyone found anything AT ALL on any Ross Blankenship that might be of some help??? Kay

Lee - have you considered writing some letters? I had some luck doing this when looking for ancestors/descendants of one of my JOHNSON brick walls - looked up addresses in the US with the same name and sent out about 7 letters and BINGO! So maybe one of these Ross BLANKENSHIPs could yield the sledge hammer you need? <A HREF="http://kevdb.infospace.com/_1_28W3UKH0445DTP9__info.anstry/kevdb?KCFG=us&OTMPL=/res/r2.html&FF=1&QFM=&QN=blankenship&QF=ross&QC=&QS=&TQA=1512+Oakwood+Ave+NE&TQC=huntsville&TQS=al&QP=&QST=&QHN=&QZ=35811&QK=1&QO=US&QD=&DM=&&QI=0&jnum=5&jindex=0">Blankenship, Ross</A> Oakwood Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35811       <A HREF="http://kevdb.infospace.com/_1_28W3UKH0445DTP9__info.anstry/kevdb?KCFG=us&OTMPL=/res/r2.html&FF=1&QFM=&QN=blankenship&QF=ross&QC=&QS=&TQA=&TQC=latham&TQS=mo&QP=&QST=&QHN=&QZ=65050&QK=1&QO=US&QD=&DM=&&QI=1&jnum=5&jindex=0">Blankenship, Ross</A> Latham, MO 65050       <A HREF="http://kevdb.infospace.com/_1_28W3UKH0445DTP9__info.anstry/kevdb?KCFG=us&OTMPL=/res/r2.html&FF=1&QFM=&QN=blankenship&QF=ross&QC=&QS=&TQA=2401+SE+44th+St&TQC=oklahoma+city&TQS=ok&QP=&QST=&QHN=&QZ=73129&QK=1&QO=US&QD=&DM=&&QI=2&jnum=5&jindex=0">Blankenship, Ross</A> SE 44th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73129         <A HREF="http://kevdb.infospace.com/_1_28W3UKH0445DTP9__info.anstry/kevdb?KCFG=us&OTMPL=/res/r2.html&FF=1&QFM=&QN=blankenship&QF=ross&QC=&QS=&TQA=13753+Marshall+Ave&TQC=warren&TQS=mi&QP=&QST=&QHN=&QZ=48089&QK=1&QO=US&QD=&DM=&&QI=3&jnum=5&jindex=0">Blankenship, Ross S</A> Marshall Ave, Warren, MI 48089       <A HREF="http://kevdb.infospace.com/_1_28W3UKH0445DTP9__info.anstry/kevdb?KCFG=us&OTMPL=/res/r2.html&FF=1&QFM=&QN=blankenship&QF=ross&QC=&QS=&TQA=108+Byron+Ln&TQC=victoria&TQS=tx&QP=&QST=&QHN=&QZ=77901&QK=1&QO=US&QD=&DM=&&QI=4&jnum=5&jindex=0">Blankenship, Ross S</A> Byron Ln, Victoria, TX 77901

In answer to Bob's question......funny how questions and answers parallel each other. :o) TT ----- Original Message ----- From: "Miles Staley" <mileses@earthlink.net> To: <VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 1:49 PM Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] Franklin Co Formation Question > There is available from the Franklin Co. Historical Society a map called "A > Settlement Map Of Franklin Co. Virginia:" subtitled "Giving the names and > locations of the early settlers in the county from 1786 to 1886". (Note -- > the dates of settlers at their farms go back to the 1750's when the county > was not yet formed but were parts of Bedford, Pittsylvania and Henry Co.'s.) > .1976. > > There is also an excellent history of the county available from the > same source called "Franklin County Virginia 1786-1986", subtitled "A > Bicentennial history", by John S. and Emily J. Salmon. 1993. > > These two sources answer some of your questions. ( Note to others on > the list --the book also gives more information and more detail on Moses > Greer Sr. and Jr. than what has come up on this list (As well as other > founding fathers of the county). > > I have both and I greatly recommend them to all comers. > > The historical Society is at fchistory@swva.net. Linda is there to > help you. (Thanks -- again -- Linda for your helping getting my copies to > me!). > > Miles Staley. > > --- Original Message ----- > From: <janethunter703@aol.com> > To: <VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 9:03 AM > Subject: [VAFRANKL] Franklin Co Formation Question > > > > Hello Everyone, > > > > Could someone walk me across a map/atlas, drawing a line between the parts > of > > Franklin that were formerly in Pittsylvania/Henry and the area that was > taken > > from Bedford. > > > > Secondarily, as I don't have a Franklin Co. History book handy, could > someone > > share information identifying the earliest settlers in Franklin Co., and > did > > they come from old Virginia lines, from wagon road families with origins > in > > Md/Pa/De/NJ, etc., or both. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Janet Hunter > > > > > > ==== VAFRANKL Mailing List ==== > > Franklin Co. Va. Archives > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/franklin.htm > > > > > > > > ==== VAFRANKL Mailing List ==== > Franklin Co., Va. List Administrator > Barbara Stanley > bobnroa@pipeline.com or VAFRANKL-admin@rootsweb.com >

Since we have no prima facie evidence that Nancy was either a FRENCH or a STOWERS we have to rely on family history and hearsay - Roger has the story coming down in his family of her being a FRENCH and Lynda has seen the STOWERS family books with no mention of a Nancy so I think for now we should assume that Nancy was, in fact, a FRENCH ... ??? Kay

Hi, All This caught my eye because I don't show Travis Stowers Sr and his wife Elizabeth Blankenship d/o Peter Blankenship, Jr and his wife Jennie Perdue as having any daughter named Nancy. My Blankenship family that lived on Miller's Fork in Wayne Co. kept in touch with some of their Stowers cousins who lived out in the Kirkland, IN area. It also turned out that one of my mother's dearest friends who was born in Putnam Co., WV was also a Stowers descendant. The friend has the Stowers books and I've never seen any Nancy as being listed in Travis & Elizabeth's family. Elizabeth and my gggg-grandmother Sarah were sisters. Can anyone else add anything to this thought?? Thanks, Lynda Davis-Logan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandra Griffith" <griffith@freenet.tlh.fl.us> To: <BLANKENSHIP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 9:00 AM Subject: NOAH was Re: [BLANKENSHIP] My Line > I think we have pretty much decided that Nancy was the d/o Travis Stowers, > there is an unidentified girl in the 1820 census. > > Thanks for writing, > Sandy in Florida > > **REPLY TO SandraG627@aol.com** > > On Sun, 19 Jan 2003, Roger wrote: > > | > > Shadrach -m- Edey Perdue > > | > > Noah -m- Nancy French > > > > I have been doing genealogy for 37 years now. I live in Cabell Co., > > just over the border from Wayne Co.. My mom was raised in Prichard, > > Wayne Co., WV. I have pictures of my g grandmother Martha Blankenship, > > and many family stories about or including her. I have her marriage > > license to Hudson Shannon. It lists her father as N.G. Blankenship and > > mother as Elizabeth Armtrout as her mother. Her father's death record > > says "Green Blankenship" died of a ruptured heart. > > > > Query: What was Noah's middle name. I have seen other researcher's > > work saying Green, Greenberry, and Greenfield. > > > > Even though his death record says "Green" Blankenship which might have > > been what he was known as. I do know for a fact it was Noah G. > > Blankenship the middle initial standing for some kind of Green. I have > > other queries, but I will post one or two at a time. Any help from > > anyone would be appreciated. > > > > Roger > > > > --- > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 6.0.434 / Virus Database: 243 - Release Date: 12/25/2002 > > > > > > > > ==== 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. > > > > > ==== BLANKENSHIP Mailing List ==== > Submit your family lines to the BLANKENSHIP master files - contact list admin at BKAYMEL@aol.com for more info ... > >

Ok - unless someone has any definite PRIMARY EVIDENCE that Nancy's name was FRENCH or was STOWERS I am personally chaning my files to reflect French/Stowers with notes as to the theories behind what her name is. Mike wrote me the following: ""... said she MIGHT, I repeat MIGHT, have been a French and suddenly that surname starts showing up on ALL the lists for her.  I do not think she was a French.  After looking at the children from Travis Stowers on the 1820 census I definitely think she was one of his and I also think she got married VERY early...like 13 or 14.  Noah's brother, Otey, also married one of Travis's daughters and I think it all fits together neatly.  But, of course, nobody has definite proof of any of this ... " Kay