My parents were married in Kansas on Sunday, March 28, 1937.
Family Connections: Gathering The Generations
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
In Remembrance Of Rachel Blakey
What have I discovered about Rachel Blakey, the beloved wife of Isaac Blakey?
According to Rachel's obituary, she departed this life on Friday, March 17, 1916 at 7:30 pm at the age of 59. According to her death record, Rachel's life was 59 years, 11 months and one day old. She was the daughter of Andrew Lafayette and Charity; maiden name unknown. Rachel was born in Mississippi, a housewife and passed on in Salisbury, Missouri.
According to Rachel's obituary; She was a consistent Christian. She became a Christian in 1883 and was a member of The First Baptist Church in Forest Green, Missouri since 1889. Rachel was devoted mother and a loving wife. Her husband and 11 children attended her funeral.
The link of Rachel's obituary was attached to her memorial on Find A Gave
Her husband and her children are listed on her memorial.
I came across the list of Rachel's children through her husband, Isaac's pension records, from censuses, family history booklets, pension records and misc.
I believe that there's more information about Rachel. There are other photos of her. I pray that others will share what they know. I believe that her surname was Jackson. I came across another record listing her as Rachel Jackson. I wonder; What was her maiden name?
I first came across Rachel's name in this article entitled: Slavery Descendants Have First Reunion.
Who was Rachel Ann Jackson Lafayette / Lefew / Lephridge Blakey?
Rachel was the woman who raised my Grandfather John Blakey / Blakley as her own son.
I hope to find more Blakey family connections.
Here's the list of Rachel's children by Isaac.
Mary (White) Blakey Green
Charity Blakey
Isaac Blakey
Jordan Blakey
Julia Blakey
Frances Blakey
Henry Blakey
Beecher Blakey
Lillie / Susie (Blakey) Hayes
Spencer T. Blakey
Martha "Mot" (Blakey) Hayes
Joe Blakey
Rosa Blakey
Ollie "Deke" Blakey
Edna Mae / Edner (Blakey) Marion Jackson Bentley
David Blakey
Annie Rebecca Blakey
Lawhorn "Doc" Blakey
Archie T. Blakey
I have another blog comparing the names of the Blakey children with other names that I came across. It's interesting. Oral history stated that Rachel had 18 children. The other names could have been nicknames of the children. Example the name David. There are 19 children listed above.
Thanks for reading.
S.A. Blakley
According to Rachel's obituary, she departed this life on Friday, March 17, 1916 at 7:30 pm at the age of 59. According to her death record, Rachel's life was 59 years, 11 months and one day old. She was the daughter of Andrew Lafayette and Charity; maiden name unknown. Rachel was born in Mississippi, a housewife and passed on in Salisbury, Missouri.
According to Rachel's obituary; She was a consistent Christian. She became a Christian in 1883 and was a member of The First Baptist Church in Forest Green, Missouri since 1889. Rachel was devoted mother and a loving wife. Her husband and 11 children attended her funeral.
The link of Rachel's obituary was attached to her memorial on Find A Gave
Her husband and her children are listed on her memorial.
I came across the list of Rachel's children through her husband, Isaac's pension records, from censuses, family history booklets, pension records and misc.
Through my years of searching, I came across more on Rachel. I even had an opportunity to see a photo of her on Saturday, October 31, 1981 in Yankton, South Dakota. I continued to search for information on for Family Connections.
I believe that there's more information about Rachel. There are other photos of her. I pray that others will share what they know. I believe that her surname was Jackson. I came across another record listing her as Rachel Jackson. I wonder; What was her maiden name?
I first came across Rachel's name in this article entitled: Slavery Descendants Have First Reunion.
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| Here a part of the 1971 article which mentioned Isaac and Rachel. |
Who was Rachel Ann Jackson Lafayette / Lefew / Lephridge Blakey?
Rachel was the woman who raised my Grandfather John Blakey / Blakley as her own son.
I hope to find more Blakey family connections.
Here's the list of Rachel's children by Isaac.
Mary (White) Blakey Green
Charity Blakey
Isaac Blakey
Jordan Blakey
Julia Blakey
Frances Blakey
Henry Blakey
Beecher Blakey
Lillie / Susie (Blakey) Hayes
Spencer T. Blakey
Martha "Mot" (Blakey) Hayes
Joe Blakey
Rosa Blakey
Ollie "Deke" Blakey
Edna Mae / Edner (Blakey) Marion Jackson Bentley
David Blakey
Annie Rebecca Blakey
Lawhorn "Doc" Blakey
Archie T. Blakey
I have another blog comparing the names of the Blakey children with other names that I came across. It's interesting. Oral history stated that Rachel had 18 children. The other names could have been nicknames of the children. Example the name David. There are 19 children listed above.
Thanks for reading.
S.A. Blakley
Saturday, March 14, 2015
The Isaac and Rachel Blakey Family Connections : Jordan Blakey:
This is a repost with some updates. Jordan Blakey: Who Was He? I have made some new discoveries on him during 2014. I hope someone sees some family connections. Happy Reading!
Jordan BLAKEY was born with a twin sister, Julia BLAKEY on March 1, 1878 in Jackson, Hinds County in Mississippi. Their parents were Isaac BLAKEY and Rachel (LEPHRIDGE) BLAKEY. Jordan was one of 18 children of Isaac and Rachel.
Jordan wasn't listed on the 1880 or 1900 census with his Grandmother, Julia WHITE and his parents . What appears unusual on the 1880 census was that his twin Julia was listed as age 4, born about 1876.
On the 1880 there was another child. I was wondering if the 2nd Henry, age 2, could have been Jordan., born in 1878. Wonder why, Jordan wasn't listed on both of those census. And for 1900, Jordan would have been about 22. He could have been married.
According to 1910 Missouri census and records Jordan was listed as a farmer. He was married to Lizzie ?. The year of marriage could have been about 1903 or 1906. Lizzie was born about 1882. She passed on between 1910 - 1915. Not for sure if she passed in Missouri or South Dakota.
As I continue to search for Jordan, I came across more info that I wasn't sure of. I have tried to piece together and make the connections with things that I've been finding. I searched the census records, city directors and whatever info that I could.
I have connected one descendant of Clarence Ollie Blakey. And other one on from Verna M. Blakey. I'm thankful for what they have shared with me. And I 'm hoping to find more on Jordan's family.
On the 1930 census, Jordan was in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska.He was employed as labor for the railroad. He was 52 ... listed with wife Ruby who was born about 1896 (IN ).
I believe that this is the correct Jordan. He was 25 when he 1st married to Lizzie about 1906. He was married to Flora in 1915. Ruby was 19 when she 1st married. Don't know the year when she married Jordan.
Jordan and his 3rd wife Rubenia "Ruby" moved to Ann Arbor Michigan. That could have been sometime between 1930 and 1935. They remind there until their death.
On the 1940 census Jordan was listed with his wife, Rubenia ...Clarence Etchison and William B. Clark on 910 Green Street
Jordan BLAKEY's 2nd wife Flora LAWRENCE was with a list of Flora's children with the BLAKEY surname: Clarence and Verna were born in SD. The others in CA.
Clarence Ollie BLAKEY (1920 - 1988)
Clarence married Zenolia HARVARD
Had about 10 children
Laura B. BLAKEY (1921 - 1939)
Laura passed on while a teenage.
Verna M. BLAKEY (1923 - 1983)
She married Lester Martin WILLIAMS and later divorced in 1946.
Verna had a son with the DELAHOUSSAYE surname.
Vernon L. Blakey ? Not for sure, this could have been Verna.
Thomas J. "Tom" BLAKEY (1930 - 2013)
Thomas was married twice.
Etta Mae GRIFFIN and Lillie Elizabeth SIMPSON
Flora Stella BLAKEY (1933 - 1976)
Flora was married Walter C. ROSE on June 23, 1950.
Flora married Cleveland Christopher GREENE on October 9, 1953.
and had children with the GREENE Surname.
Baby Girl BLAKEY (1935 - 1935) She was stillborn.
I haven't found any additional info on Jordan BLAKEY and Flora (LAWRENCE) BLAKEY. They did have descendants. I hope someone will see a connection with The LAWRENCE - BLAKEY Family Connections
Here's an article mentioning about Jordan's 57th birthday.
Thanks for reading,
Susan
Jordan BLAKEY was born with a twin sister, Julia BLAKEY on March 1, 1878 in Jackson, Hinds County in Mississippi. Their parents were Isaac BLAKEY and Rachel (LEPHRIDGE) BLAKEY. Jordan was one of 18 children of Isaac and Rachel.
Jordan wasn't listed on the 1880 or 1900 census with his Grandmother, Julia WHITE and his parents . What appears unusual on the 1880 census was that his twin Julia was listed as age 4, born about 1876.
On the 1880 there was another child. I was wondering if the 2nd Henry, age 2, could have been Jordan., born in 1878. Wonder why, Jordan wasn't listed on both of those census. And for 1900, Jordan would have been about 22. He could have been married.
According to 1910 Missouri census and records Jordan was listed as a farmer. He was married to Lizzie ?. The year of marriage could have been about 1903 or 1906. Lizzie was born about 1882. She passed on between 1910 - 1915. Not for sure if she passed in Missouri or South Dakota.
According to the 1915 South Dakota census, Jordan moved to there about 1911. He married to Flora BENTLEY on Oct 20, 1915 in Yankton, South Dakota. Here is their wedding announcement
On the 1920 census, Jordan was listed at Township 93, Yankton, South Dakota He was listed as a farmer, listed with Flora. On their marriage record in 1915, Jordan was listed as a widower. Flora were listed as a widow. Jordan and Flora were only listed on the 1920 census together. They divorced. Jordan had at least 3 children by Flora. Clarence Ollie Blakey, Laura B. Blakey and Vern M. Blakey. Jordan and Flora were married at least 5 to 8 years...divorced around 1921 - 1925
As I continue to search for Jordan, I came across more info that I wasn't sure of. I have tried to piece together and make the connections with things that I've been finding. I searched the census records, city directors and whatever info that I could.
I have connected one descendant of Clarence Ollie Blakey. And other one on from Verna M. Blakey. I'm thankful for what they have shared with me. And I 'm hoping to find more on Jordan's family.
On the 1930 census, Jordan was in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska.
I believe that this is the correct Jordan. He was 25 when he 1st married to Lizzie about 1906. He was married to Flora in 1915. Ruby was 19 when she 1st married. Don't know the year when she married Jordan.
Jordan and his 3rd wife Rubenia "Ruby" moved to Ann Arbor Michigan. That could have been sometime between 1930 and 1935. They remind there until their death.
On the 1940 census Jordan was listed with his wife, Rubenia ...Clarence Etchison and William B. Clark on 910 Green Street
Jordan BLAKEY's 2nd wife Flora LAWRENCE was with a list of Flora's children with the BLAKEY surname: Clarence and Verna were born in SD. The others in CA.
Clarence Ollie BLAKEY (1920 - 1988)
Clarence married Zenolia HARVARD
Had about 10 children
Laura B. BLAKEY (1921 - 1939)
Laura passed on while a teenage.
Verna M. BLAKEY (1923 - 1983)
She married Lester Martin WILLIAMS and later divorced in 1946.
Verna had a son with the DELAHOUSSAYE surname.
Vernon L. Blakey ? Not for sure, this could have been Verna.
Thomas J. "Tom" BLAKEY (1930 - 2013)
Thomas was married twice.
Etta Mae GRIFFIN and Lillie Elizabeth SIMPSON
Flora Stella BLAKEY (1933 - 1976)
Flora was married Walter C. ROSE on June 23, 1950.
Flora married Cleveland Christopher GREENE on October 9, 1953.
and had children with the GREENE Surname.
Baby Girl BLAKEY (1935 - 1935) She was stillborn.
I haven't found any additional info on Jordan BLAKEY and Flora (LAWRENCE) BLAKEY. They did have descendants. I hope someone will see a connection with The LAWRENCE - BLAKEY Family Connections
Here's an article mentioning about Jordan's 57th birthday.
Thanks for reading,
Susan
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Welcome To The Month Of March!
Greetings to you! Spring is coming!
I searched and found more on Find A Grave Memorial.
I came across more obituaries. I added a lot more info to family connections.
Here's In Loving Memory: In Family History: March
Thanks for reading.
S. A. Blakley
Here's a view of my March search for 2014.
Continued to search on Find A Grave:
Received transfer memorial of Den DADE and Mone DADE.
They were the sons of Louis N. Dade and Mary Ann VENOY DADE
Mone married Mrs. Madge B. CLARK. She was married to Hiram C. CLARK
Madge was also known as "Maggie"
Discovered the Madge B. CLARK's maiden name was PLEASANT.
Maggie was married to Hiram C. Clark.
Created more memorials on Find A Grave:
Rena White Houston and Tony Houston to Forest Green, Cemetery in MO.
Came info on Laura BLAKEY's memorial on Find A Grave.
I heard that Clarence Ollie BLAKEY had a sister. There is a photo of her as a teenager. Discovered that she was born about 1921 and passed on in 1939 in Sacramento CA. Her tombstone is cracked down the middle.
I called a relative and shared about the memorial.
I heard that there is a photo of Laura as a teenager.
Found more info on Clarence Ollie BLAKEY
and Zenoila (PERRY) BLAKEY's children and in laws
Found obituary of John L. "Johnnie" J.P. POWELLS ( 1946- 2014)
Found more info on Clarence Ollie Blakeys children.
Ollie Riccho BLAKEY married Stephany GROSS
Jacquelyn P. "Jackie" BLAKEY, wife of J.P. Powells.
Carolyn Laverne Blakey married Gerald Overton GARDENER
Came across Flora E. "Stella" BLAKEY GREENE's memorial
on Find A Grave : a billion graves.
Flora was the daughter of Flora (LAWRENCE) BLAKEY.
Flora with by Stella: Flora Stella (BLAKEY) WALTER ROSE GREENE
There is a photo of her grave maker.
On Find A Grave looking for California BLAKEYs memorials where buried
Took note on plots and block locations.
The wife of Lawhorn Blakey: Inez BLAKEY
Velma ? BLAKEY, the wife of Archie BLAKEY
Velma's son was Robert ELLIS
Searching for Robert Ellis.
Found a Velma Mae MARYLAND
Searched Find A Grave: Looking at plots and lot numbers
Same plot number are section near BLAKEYs
Also found Robert Ellis' memorial in same cemetery
Compiled a list of Isaac BLAKEY from son Isaac, his son Isaac and so on.
Family member wanted info on 5 generation of Isaac Blakey Sr. Jr. III, IV, V,
Searched more for Isaac BLAKEY
Had a small Family Gathering: 12:30 - 3:30: It was a nice warm day.
Came across info:
Robert Louis Lankford MADISON and Gertrude MOORE
daughter Marha (MADISON) BROWN
There was a Louis E. MADISON who married a Gertrude
Found a memorial on Find A Grave
Leahy "Lee" CRAYTON
Copied Info from blog CA BLAKEYs , WHITEs Family Connections
KINGs in California : Barney KING: The California DADE Family Connections
Needed to work on Blogs Update The BLAKEY / WHITE Connections in CA
Worked on blogs Update on the Blakey / White Connections in CA
Archie BLAKEY
Lawhorn BLAKEY
Ollie BLAKEY
Edna BLAKEY
Alberta White MORRIS
Lucille White BROWN
Made some discoveries that I've over looked on The DADE Connections
Den / Diana DADE were they twins?
1880 census both same age
Isaac DADE born Dec 1879
Julia DADE born April 1910
Mary Belle / Margaret born 1872 Were they the same person?
Katherine B. DADE THOMPSON married George
Shared some info with a family connection member
Came across more on MANLEY Family Connections
Info on George and Dora Johnson MANLEY: Children
Cora Blakney
Dora Manley...found article: Aunt Peanut: Grandma
George Manley Jr. married 4 times
Discovered Mary Tone/ Lone HENDERED
Shared with one searcher
Mindlyn TATE
Harold CLAY 1991
Doris M. TATE
Find A Grave: Obituaries
Bernice Akers TILLMAN
Bernice Hendred married Russell T. HENDERED.
Added more LANKFARDs to family tree.
Found info on Leonard MANLEY: Daughter Jennifer
Info on Doc MANLEY ....16 kids:
Searching for Wayne MANLEY
Searching for Cora Henderd ROBINSON on 1900 census
Can't locate her and her husband Elmer
They were living in Steffenville, MO.
Search for William / Robert ALLEN's death record.
for 1883 - 1893 Not on list for Buchanan County MO.
Found a James WASHINGTON listed drown in July of 1889.
Put photos in files.
Made list of searchers interested in family connections
I searched and found more on Find A Grave Memorial.
I came across more obituaries. I added a lot more info to family connections.
Here's In Loving Memory: In Family History: March
Thanks for reading.
S. A. Blakley
Here's a view of my March search for 2014.
Continued to search on Find A Grave:
Received transfer memorial of Den DADE and Mone DADE.
They were the sons of Louis N. Dade and Mary Ann VENOY DADE
Mone married Mrs. Madge B. CLARK. She was married to Hiram C. CLARK
Madge was also known as "Maggie"
Discovered the Madge B. CLARK's maiden name was PLEASANT.
Maggie was married to Hiram C. Clark.
Created more memorials on Find A Grave:
Rena White Houston and Tony Houston to Forest Green, Cemetery in MO.
Came info on Laura BLAKEY's memorial on Find A Grave.
I heard that Clarence Ollie BLAKEY had a sister. There is a photo of her as a teenager. Discovered that she was born about 1921 and passed on in 1939 in Sacramento CA. Her tombstone is cracked down the middle.
I called a relative and shared about the memorial.
I heard that there is a photo of Laura as a teenager.
Found more info on Clarence Ollie BLAKEY
and Zenoila (PERRY) BLAKEY's children and in laws
Found obituary of John L. "Johnnie" J.P. POWELLS ( 1946- 2014)
Found more info on Clarence Ollie Blakeys children.
Ollie Riccho BLAKEY married Stephany GROSS
Jacquelyn P. "Jackie" BLAKEY, wife of J.P. Powells.
Carolyn Laverne Blakey married Gerald Overton GARDENER
Came across Flora E. "Stella" BLAKEY GREENE's memorial
on Find A Grave : a billion graves.
Flora was the daughter of Flora (LAWRENCE) BLAKEY.
Flora with by Stella: Flora Stella (BLAKEY) WALTER ROSE GREENE
There is a photo of her grave maker.
On Find A Grave looking for California BLAKEYs memorials where buried
Took note on plots and block locations.
The wife of Lawhorn Blakey: Inez BLAKEY
Velma ? BLAKEY, the wife of Archie BLAKEY
Velma's son was Robert ELLIS
Searching for Robert Ellis.
Found a Velma Mae MARYLAND
Searched Find A Grave: Looking at plots and lot numbers
Same plot number are section near BLAKEYs
Also found Robert Ellis' memorial in same cemetery
Compiled a list of Isaac BLAKEY from son Isaac, his son Isaac and so on.
Family member wanted info on 5 generation of Isaac Blakey Sr. Jr. III, IV, V,
Searched more for Isaac BLAKEY
Had a small Family Gathering: 12:30 - 3:30: It was a nice warm day.
Came across info:
Robert Louis Lankford MADISON and Gertrude MOORE
daughter Marha (MADISON) BROWN
There was a Louis E. MADISON who married a Gertrude
Found a memorial on Find A Grave
Leahy "Lee" CRAYTON
Copied Info from blog CA BLAKEYs , WHITEs Family Connections
KINGs in California : Barney KING: The California DADE Family Connections
Needed to work on Blogs Update The BLAKEY / WHITE Connections in CA
Worked on blogs Update on the Blakey / White Connections in CA
Archie BLAKEY
Lawhorn BLAKEY
Ollie BLAKEY
Edna BLAKEY
Alberta White MORRIS
Lucille White BROWN
Made some discoveries that I've over looked on The DADE Connections
Den / Diana DADE were they twins?
1880 census both same age
Isaac DADE born Dec 1879
Julia DADE born April 1910
Mary Belle / Margaret born 1872 Were they the same person?
Katherine B. DADE THOMPSON married George
Shared some info with a family connection member
Came across more on MANLEY Family Connections
Info on George and Dora Johnson MANLEY: Children
Cora Blakney
Dora Manley...found article: Aunt Peanut: Grandma
George Manley Jr. married 4 times
Discovered Mary Tone/ Lone HENDERED
Shared with one searcher
Mindlyn TATE
Harold CLAY 1991
Doris M. TATE
Find A Grave: Obituaries
Bernice Akers TILLMAN
Bernice Hendred married Russell T. HENDERED.
Added more LANKFARDs to family tree.
Found info on Leonard MANLEY: Daughter Jennifer
Info on Doc MANLEY ....16 kids:
Searching for Wayne MANLEY
Searching for Cora Henderd ROBINSON on 1900 census
Can't locate her and her husband Elmer
They were living in Steffenville, MO.
Search for William / Robert ALLEN's death record.
for 1883 - 1893 Not on list for Buchanan County MO.
Found a James WASHINGTON listed drown in July of 1889.
Put photos in files.
Made list of searchers interested in family connections
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