A group of Blake researchers are seeking information on Theophilus Blake, his wife Margaret, and their family. We are not sure if they emigrated from the northern part of England, the lowlands of Scotland or from Ulster, Northern Ireland and are attempting to narrow our search by assessing the family names in these areas, as well as the areas listed below, in an attempt to find a place to start our research for their homeland. Since they came to this land during the time period of the migrations of the Scotch-Irish we feel they may have come with this migration from Ulster. They are thought to be of the Presbyterian faith and are found living with Scotch-Irish immigrants in the areas of Virginia and West Virginia where they migrated after landing and settling for a time in Pennsylvania just west of Philadelphia. Their information as we know it is as follows: Theophilus Blake (aka Bleak on some records in Pennsylvania & Virginia) birth estimated as 1722 - 1725, died in 1797 in Green Valley, Bath County, Virginia, United States. He immigrated to Chester County, Pennsylvania, 28 May 1745. His wife: Margaret (possibly Kennett) birth may have been about 27 June 1725 in Lanchester, Durham Shire, England (based on a christening record for the Church of England to a father named George Kennett. This information is not proven.) is buried at Sinking Creek, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. Margaret was listed on indenture papers as Mrs. Blake which leads us to believe they were married before coming to this country. The ages of Theophilus & Margaret are estimated by the birth of their children. The information we have on this husband and wife is limited to records found thus far in the states of Pennsylvania and Virginia in the American Colonies which follows: Immigrant Servants Database: http://immigrantservants.com/servant/show.php?servant=5748 Immigrant Servants Database: http://immigrantservants.com/servant/show.php?servant=5749 Source Citations: (1) William Pim, His Book, 1739-1751, For Recording Assignments of Servants, Etc. Chester County Historical Society, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Microfilm 20994 Item 3, Family History Library, Salt lake City, Utah. Indenture papers Research Notes: Proof of Immigrant Servant Status: James Bredin assigned Theophilus Blake to Thomas Brown bound 6 yrs from ye 28 3 mo last (1745). (1) "Theophilus Blake & Margret his Wife bound themselves to Hugh Heny for 3 yrs each from the 28th of last month without freedom dues & to live together." (1) Name on Indenture papers for Margaret is listed as Margaret (Mrs.) Blake. No other information is listed to show where they immigrated from or the names of their parents. Margaret's maiden name remains a mystery, though Kennett is a likely candidate. The last name of Margaret is thought to be Kennett because of the middle name of one of their sons who was named George Kennett Blake. This also leads us to think that the name of Margaret's father may have been George Kennett. Any information you could give us would be appreciated. Thank you. Marlene Borgstrom mborgstrom@earthlink.net