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| William John BLACKBURN
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William John BLACKBURN
• Census: U.S. Federal, 19 Jul 1870, , Newton County, Mississippi, United States. 6 • Census: U.S. Federal, 2 Jun 1880, , Newton County, Mississippi, United States. 7 • Census: U.S. Federal, Jun 1900, , Newton County, Mississippi, United States. 8 • Census: U.S. Federal, 11 Apr 1910, , Newton County, Mississippi, United States. 9 • Census: U.S. Federal, 5 Jan 1920, , Newton County, Mississippi, United States. 10 • Census: U.S. Federal, 7 Apr 1930, , Newton County, Mississippi, United States. 11 • Alt. Death, 22 Apr 1935. 5 • Obituary: The Newton Record, 25 Apr 1935, Newton, Newton County, Mississippi, United States. 5
William married Virginia Mandane BROWN, daughter of Michael BROWN and Matilda E. HAMMONS, on 25 Jan 1880 in , Newton County, Arkansas, United States.1 2 (Virginia Mandane BROWN was born in Nov 1859 in , Neshoba County, Mississippi, United States,12 died on 2 Feb 1905 in , , Mississippi, United States 12 and was buried in Conehatta, Newton County, Mississippi, United States 12.)
William next married Cora L. YOUNGBLOOD on 18 Nov 1906.1 3 (Cora L. YOUNGBLOOD was born on 11 Nov 1868, died on 12 Nov 1942 in , , Mississippi, United States and was buried in Conehatta, Newton County, Mississippi, United States.) |
Noted events in his life were:
Sources
1
William Harold Graham Ed. D., "Newton County, Mississippi, Marriage Records, 1872-1952" (typescript, 2002, Mississippi Archives, Jackson), p. 24; 2
Newton, Mississippi, marriage certificate (Book 1, p. 578, 1880), W. J. Blackburn-Virginia M. Brown; Newton Circuit Court Clerk, Decatur; 3
Newton, Mississippi, marriage certificate (1906, book C, page 551), W. J. Blackburn-C. L. Youngblood; Newton Circuit Court Clerk, Decatur; 4
Lois Tessmer Strebeck, "Newton County, Mississippi Cemeteries, Volume 1" (typescript, 1993, Mississippi Archives, Jackson), p. 139; 5
"Conehatta," (Newton) The Newton Record, 25 Apr 1935, p. 5; 6
1870 U.S. census, Newton, Mississippi population schedule, Township 7, Range 10, p. 461, dwelling 11, family 11, Arthur Blackburn; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed 20 Apr 2009); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M593, roll 742; 7
1880 U.S. census, Newton, Mississippi population schedule, Beat 3, enumeration district (ED) 87, p. 598, dwelling 23, family 23, Wm. J. Blackburn; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed 5 Apr 2009); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T9, roll 659; 8
1900 U.S. census, Newton, Mississippi population schedule, Beat 3, enumeration district (ED) 52, p. 5B, dwelling 81, family 86, W. J. Blackburn; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed 14 Oct 2008); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T623, roll 822; 9
1910 U.S. census, Newton, Mississippi population schedule, Beat 3, enumeration district (ED) 89, p. 3A, dwelling 28, family 28, William J. Blackburn; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed 14 Oct 2008); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T624, roll 753; 10
1920 U.S. census, Newton, Mississippi population schedule, Beat 3, enumeration district (ED) 95, p. 2A, dwelling 21, family 21, William J. Blackburn; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry : accessed 5 Apr 2009); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T625, roll 888; 11
1930 U.S. census, Newton, Mississippi population schedule, Beat 3, enumeration district (ED) 12, p. 4A, dwelling 71, family 73, Will J. Blackburn; digital images, Ancesty (www.ancestry.com : accessed 5 Apr 2009); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 1161; 12
Lois Tessmer Strebeck, "Newton County, Mississippi Cemeteries, Volume 1" (typescript, 1993, Mississippi Archives, Jackson), p. 140;
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Blackburn, William John to Virginia M. Brown
Blackburn, W. J. to Mrs Cora L. Youngblood
W. J. Blackburn and B. F. Wyatt placed a bond in the amount of $200 on 22 Jan 1880 to assure the marriage of W. J. Blackburn and Virginia M. Brown. Both men signed their names and the bond was attested to by S. M. Adams, Clerk.
William J. Blackburn and Virginia M. Brown were married 25 Jan 1880 by Robert W. Benton, M. G.
On 17 Nov 1906, W. J. Blackburn swore that he and C. L. Youngblood were over the ages of 21 and 18 respectively and received a marriage license from the clerk, David Pace. On 18 Nov 1906, the couple was married by Rev. W. H. Lane.
BLACKBURN, Cora Joyner 11/11/1868 11/12/1942.
BLACKBURN, W. J. 3/31/1852 4/8/1935.
William John Blackburn one of the oldest citizens of this community passed away Monday morning about five o'clock. His death came as a shock to his many friends and relatives, who celebrated his 83rd birthday with him on fifth Sunday in March. His funeral was conducted by his pastor, Rev. Ellis, assisted by a former pastor, Rev. Moore of Decatur, who paid loving tribute to his life and Christian character. He leaves a companion, two daughters, Mrs. George Langford, and Mrs. Jewel Stamper, four sons, Benton, Bud, Clemit and Alphus, all from Conehatta, except Bud, who lives in Clarkesdale, one sister, Mrs. Burtus Eady and one brother, David Blackburn and a large number of grandchildren and reltives by whom he will be greatly missed.
A large number of friends and relatives from other communities attended the funeral among whom were Mrs. Henry Day, Mrs. Moore and Daniel Nester of Decatur and Johnie Ware and Mr. Bucklay of Union.
44 year old farmer, Arthur, was living with his wife, Margaret, 40, and children, Mary J., 19, William J., 18, Robert A., 17, Elisabeth, 15, Susannah, 12, Martha, 11, James, 8, David, 4, and Eliza A., 2 in Newton County, Mississippi. Arthur owned $800 in real property and $855 in personal property. Arthur and Margaret were born in Ireland. All of the children were born in Mississippi. Arthur and Margaret could not read and write. All of the older children had attended school and most could read and write. Arthur was a citizen.
William J. Blackburn, a 27 year old farmer, and his wife, Virginia, 20, were living in Beat 3, Newton County, Mississippi. William's parents were born in Ireland. Virginia's parents were born in Alabama. They were living six households from his parents and 20 households away from her parents.
W. J. Blackburn, a 48 year old farmer ( born Mar 1852), was living with his wife, Virginia, 40 (Nov 1859), and children, Lillie, 20 (Dec 1879), Benton, 16 (Jan 1884), Alma, 14 (May 1886), Felix, 13 (Apr 1887), Alpheus, 10 (May 1890), Jewell, 9 (Jul 1891) and Clement, 8 (Mar 1892), in Newton County, Mississippi. They had been married 20 years. Virginia was the mother of eight children, seven of which were still alive. Both he and Virginia and all their children were born in Mississippi. His parents were born in Ireland. Her father was born in Georgia and mother in Mississippi. The boys all worked as farm laborers. Lillie was the only female working outside the house and was a school teacher. Alpheus was the only one in the family that could not read or write and had not attended school. W.J. owned the farm free of mortgage.
William J. Blackburn, a 58 year old general farmer, was living with his second wife, Cora, 41, and sons Alphus, 20, and Clement, 17, in Newton County, Mississippi. They had been married three years and it was a second marriage for both. Cora had borne four children, three of which were still alive. He was born in Mississippi as were his children. Cora was born in Georgia. His parents were born in Ireland and immigrated in 1845 and became naturalized citizens. Cora's parents were born in South Carolina. Alphus and Clement's mother was said to have been born in Georgia [not correct. . . Virginia was born in Mississippi]. The entire family could read and write. William owned his farm free of mortgage.
William J. Blackburn, a 67 year old home farmer working for his own account, was living with his wife, Cora J., 52, in Newton County, Mississippi. They owned the farm free of mortgage. He was born in Mississippi and his parents in Ireland. Cora was born in Louisiana and her parents in Georgia. Literacy questions were left blank.
Will D., 78, was living with his wife Cora, 62, in Newton County, Mississippi. They owned their farm. He was 26 years old when first married and she was 39 when she first married. Everyone in the household was born in Mississippi as were their parents [not accurate, his parents were born in Ireland]. His son, Clement L. Blackburn, and his family lived next door.
BLACKBURN, Virginia In memory of 11/3/1859 2/2/1905.