This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: crvines Surnames: Blankenship, Vaden Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.lamar/3673/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have been researching John W & Annie E Blankenship for some time and finally got a little breakthrough, but I need some help. I have them in Lauderdale, Tennessee in the 1850 census. They are in Lamar County, Texas in 1880 (Precinct 1). Today I found them (at least I think it is them) buried in the Grove Hill Cemetery near Leonard, Fannin Co, Texas. The listing is: John W Blankenship - 30 Nov.1921-22 Apr.1910 a Mason Annie E Blankenship - wife of John 20 Nov.1826-22 Feb.1902 In the will of D D Vaden (my wife's g-g-g-grandfather), he list Elizabeth Ann Blankenship as one of his children. I believe this is the same person. John's parents are Josiah & Matilda Blankenship Annie's parents (I believe) are D D & Mickey (Micha) Blankenship Vaden. Can anyone provide me with any information on these folks. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.