I also am haveing a time connecting.....I can trace back to William Jr Blankinship born 1754(my gr-gr=great grandfather.He lived to be 105.Died dec 1859 in Andrew CO MO.He was born in Tazwell Vr. left and went to Iredell Co N.C. in 1798 left and went to Cumberlin Co Ken. then on to Andrew Co Mo in 1840s.......His father was William C(I assume that since he has the Jr)He lost his wife in KY.Believe her name was Patsy.This should be traced back to Ralph and Martha???????