I started this family history site a year ago on June 30, 2009. It's coming along OK. I've posted dated a lot of blogs through the year 2012. I'm working on 2013.
Most of what I have posted, I wrote before on another site. I post about 2 to 5 blogs a month. I never thought to have a site just for my family history information.
I'm glad that I started this site. I can return to my site and see what I have written. As I've been looking back over some things, I see that there were some ancestors that I have not written about.
I've been future posing all my blogs. This year's blogs for my family history are already set. This is a bonus blog. Just an update.
Family Connections: Gathering The Generations
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Back on This Day In 1871
On June 21, 1871 John BLAKEY and his twin brother Andrew BLAKEY were born to Isaac and Martha (SCOTT) BLAKEY in Woodville, MS. John passed away on July 10, 1918 in Yankton, SD. Andrew passed on as a child perhaps in MS.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Who Was Martha Scott Blakey?
There is little know about my Great Grandmother, Martha Scott. I've been searching for years for information about her. I think I can write something about her.
Martha Scott was born about 1847 in Mississippi. That's were she met my Great Grandpa, Isaac BLAKEY (1845-1917). That was about a year or so after they were married. They married about 1870 in Wilkinson County, MS.
Isaac and Martha had at least two sons. They were twin sons; John BLAKEY who was my Grandfather John BLAKEY (1871 - 1918). and Andrew BLAKEY (1871-1871). They were born on 21 June 1871 on Hew Davis Plantation, in Woodlong MS.
According to Isaac's pension records, Martha and Andrew passed away. I can assume that Martha died after giving birth some time in June 1871. She would been about 23 or 24 years old. I'm not for sure when Andrew pass on.
I've searched the 1870 census for Mississippi. There is a Martha Scott in Wilkerson County MS. She was born about 1847.
I can use my imagination on how things could have been. But I have questions. Who were Martha's parents? Who were her siblings? How did Martha met Isaac?
Perhaps Great Grandma Martha was a slave on Hew Davis Plantation or worked there after slavery. Great Grandpa Isaac some how came to where Great Grandma Martha was. He was a MS. Union Private during the Civil War from 1863 -1866.
The questions and assumptions can go on and on. Even though I don't know much about my Great Grandma Martha, she was apart of my family lineage. I am one of her offspring.
May those who search for their ancestors continue on the journey. May what we don't know keep us to keep moving forward. May we see some kind of answers to the questions we seek some day in time. Amen.
While On The Journey
Who Was Martha Scott Blakey?
My Great Grandma Blakey
I believe that she believed upon Jesus.
And I will get to met her and all the rest.
Blessings,
Susan
Martha Scott was born about 1847 in Mississippi. That's were she met my Great Grandpa, Isaac BLAKEY (1845-1917). That was about a year or so after they were married. They married about 1870 in Wilkinson County, MS.
Isaac and Martha had at least two sons. They were twin sons; John BLAKEY who was my Grandfather John BLAKEY (1871 - 1918). and Andrew BLAKEY (1871-1871). They were born on 21 June 1871 on Hew Davis Plantation, in Woodlong MS.
According to Isaac's pension records, Martha and Andrew passed away. I can assume that Martha died after giving birth some time in June 1871. She would been about 23 or 24 years old. I'm not for sure when Andrew pass on.
I've searched the 1870 census for Mississippi. There is a Martha Scott in Wilkerson County MS. She was born about 1847.
I can use my imagination on how things could have been. But I have questions. Who were Martha's parents? Who were her siblings? How did Martha met Isaac?
Perhaps Great Grandma Martha was a slave on Hew Davis Plantation or worked there after slavery. Great Grandpa Isaac some how came to where Great Grandma Martha was. He was a MS. Union Private during the Civil War from 1863 -1866.
The questions and assumptions can go on and on. Even though I don't know much about my Great Grandma Martha, she was apart of my family lineage. I am one of her offspring.
May those who search for their ancestors continue on the journey. May what we don't know keep us to keep moving forward. May we see some kind of answers to the questions we seek some day in time. Amen.
While On The Journey
Who Was Martha Scott Blakey?
My Great Grandma Blakey
I believe that she believed upon Jesus.
And I will get to met her and all the rest.
Blessings,
Susan
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Who Was William / John Washington?
What can I say about my 2nd Great Grandpa William / John Washington?
After doing some research, I've come up with some things about my mother's mother's mother's father, William. William Sr. was born around 1845 in MO. He was married first to a Susan Leach (1846 - ca1888.) They had 6 or 7 children.
Laura Anna WASHINGTON ALLEN WALTERS
Nannie WASHINGTON
Amelia WASHINGTON
James WASHINGTON
Virginia WASHINGTON
Lillie WASHINGTON
William WASHINGTON Jr
I searched the city directions. I came up with John Washington living with an Amelia LABLES for a couple of years. Perhaps she could have been his mother. William and John Washington could have been the same person.
Than there was a Lillie LEWIS who lived with the Washingtons. She lived with them during the 1880's. She was believed to have been Susan's grand mother.
William or John Washington remarried in 1890 to a Maliah Hill Wynn. William was listed as George W. Washington in the 1900 census. I don't know if George could have been William's slave name. There was a John W. Washington listed on the 1920 census. He was listed as William Washington's son.
The year of William Washington Sr. death is unknown. I have search the MO death records online. I can assumed that he died after 1920. His second wife, Maliah died in 1921. John was still living.
Discoveries While On The Journey,
Who Was William / John Washington?
I don't know when he died.
I checked the MO death records.
There were some William Washington.
I don't know which one could have been my 2nd Great Grandfather.
William was the father of Anna Laura.
Anna was the mother of Mary Allen
Mary Allen was the mother of Lula Lankford.
Lula Lankford was my mother.
Blessings,
Susan
After doing some research, I've come up with some things about my mother's mother's mother's father, William. William Sr. was born around 1845 in MO. He was married first to a Susan Leach (1846 - ca1888.) They had 6 or 7 children.
Laura Anna WASHINGTON ALLEN WALTERS
Nannie WASHINGTON
Amelia WASHINGTON
James WASHINGTON
Virginia WASHINGTON
Lillie WASHINGTON
William WASHINGTON Jr
I searched the city directions. I came up with John Washington living with an Amelia LABLES for a couple of years. Perhaps she could have been his mother. William and John Washington could have been the same person.
Than there was a Lillie LEWIS who lived with the Washingtons. She lived with them during the 1880's. She was believed to have been Susan's grand mother.
William or John Washington remarried in 1890 to a Maliah Hill Wynn. William was listed as George W. Washington in the 1900 census. I don't know if George could have been William's slave name. There was a John W. Washington listed on the 1920 census. He was listed as William Washington's son.
The year of William Washington Sr. death is unknown. I have search the MO death records online. I can assumed that he died after 1920. His second wife, Maliah died in 1921. John was still living.
Discoveries While On The Journey,
Who Was William / John Washington?
I don't know when he died.
I checked the MO death records.
There were some William Washington.
I don't know which one could have been my 2nd Great Grandfather.
William was the father of Anna Laura.
Anna was the mother of Mary Allen
Mary Allen was the mother of Lula Lankford.
Lula Lankford was my mother.
Blessings,
Susan
Monday, May 31, 2010
In Loving Memory Of David and Lula Blakley
Source: Our Loved Ones Remembered
St. Joseph, News-PressA Memorial Day Tribute
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Family Reunion On My Mother's Side
Back in the days, there were reunions on our mother's side of the family. Relatives from New York, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa and surounding areas would come to St. Joseph, MO. The gathering was held on Memorial Day Weekend.
Our Grandpa Leo Lankford's birthday was on May 30, 1884 in Canton, Missour. The LANKFORDs would meet on the street where my grandparents lived. We called that street L.B.J. Street. That was short for Lankford, Blakley, Johnson Street. Most of the people on the two blocks area were related.
The ealier Lankfords did the simplest of things to gather together as a family. They must have wanted to reunite. That sounds great!
May the Spirit of the LORD guide us.
While On The Journey
Family Reunion On My Mother's Side
Blessings,
Susan
Photo: Leo and Mary (Allen) LANKFORD
Photo: Leo and Mary (Allen) LANKFORD
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Another Frances OVINGTON DADE Connection
On Ma
I checked the Missouri death records between 1910-1959 for a Jane WASHINGTON. I came up with a Louisa Jane WASHINGTON. According to an Isaac and John WASHINGTON, Louisa was born in March of 1817 in KY.
Louisa Jane WASHINGTON's parents were an Isaac DADE from VA and a Frances unknown surname from KY. I saw the connection when I read the parents name. Another Frances OVINGTON DADE Connection.
However the year of Louisa's birth was a question. Isaac Dade was born around 1808. Frances or Frankie birth year was a question. Frances birth year between Dec 1799 to 1812. Most likely she was born about 1810 in KY.
Frances / Frankie OVINGTON DADE had 14 children.
So far I have come across...
On Frances' 4 known children's death records: The parents' names were Isaac DADE and Frances / Frankie. Charlotta's death record was the only one that mentioned Frances' maiden name as OVINGTON.
1
Louisa Jane Janie DADE WASHINGTON
Mar 1826 to 21 April 1910
KY / MO
She was married to David WASHINGTON.
and the mother of 13.
2
Mary Ann DADE MADISON
16 Nov 1836 to 24 Dec 1921
KY / MO
She was married to George MADISON.
and was the mother of 7.
3
Louis Newton DADE
16 Oct 1847 to 18 Feb 1937
MO / MO
He married Mary Ann Venoy.
The Journey Continues On For...
Another Frances OVINGTON DADE Connection
So who was Frances DADE OVINGTON?
She was the mother of Charlotta DADE LANKFORD.
Charlotta was the mother of Leo LANFORD Sr.
Leo was the father of Lula LANKFORD BLAKLEY
I checked the Missouri death records between 1910-1959 for a Jane WASHINGTON. I came up with a Louisa Jane WASHINGTON. According to an Isaac and John WASHINGTON, Louisa was born in March of 1817 in KY.
Louisa Jane WASHINGTON's parents were an Isaac DADE from VA and a Frances unknown surname from KY. I saw the connection when I read the parents name. Another Frances OVINGTON DADE Connection.
However the year of Louisa's birth was a question. Isaac Dade was born around 1808. Frances or Frankie birth year was a question. Frances birth year between Dec 1799 to 1812. Most likely she was born about 1810 in KY.
Frances / Frankie OVINGTON DADE had 14 children.
So far I have come across...
On Frances' 4 known children's death records: The parents' names were Isaac DADE and Frances / Frankie. Charlotta's death record was the only one that mentioned Frances' maiden name as OVINGTON.
1
Louisa Jane Janie DADE WASHINGTON
Mar 1826 to 21 April 1910
KY / MO
She was married to David WASHINGTON.
and the mother of 13.
2
Mary Ann DADE MADISON
16 Nov 1836 to 24 Dec 1921
KY / MO
She was married to George MADISON.
and was the mother of 7.
3
Louis Newton DADE
16 Oct 1847 to 18 Feb 1937
MO / MO
He married Mary Ann Venoy.
and she was the mother of 11.
4. Photo of Charlotta DADE LANKFORD
Charlotta DADE LANKFORD
Jan 1852 to 3 April 1924
MO / NY
She married Robert Louis LANKFORD.
and was the mother of 10 or 11.
Isaac DADE
1850-before 1880 is a question mark.
An Isaac married a Lue / Louisa ?
and Louisa was the mother of 6.
There were 10 other children unaccounted for.
Seven were living when the 1900 census was taken.
Frances OVINGTON DADE was listed as 101 on the 1900 MO census.
She had 14 children.
The Journey Continues On For...
Another Frances OVINGTON DADE Connection
So who was Frances DADE OVINGTON?
She was the mother of Charlotta DADE LANKFORD.
Charlotta was the mother of Leo LANFORD Sr.
Leo was the father of Lula LANKFORD BLAKLEY
Lula was my mother
Susan
Friday, May 7, 2010
In Remembrance Of A Sister
On this day back on May 7, 1947, my mother gave birth to her first daughter. The baby's name was Lula. She was my parents 7th child. She was with the family for 29 days.
I don't remember when I heard that I had another sister. I come from a large family. There were 19 of us in all. But the first sister had a short life.
Here is the story I heard from my mother:
My mother was holding her daughter in her arms.
My mother didn't know that baby girl was sick.
Baby girl had a big cough and breathe her last.
She died in my mother's arms on June 6, 1947.
There is only one photo of her.
It was taken when she was laying in her coffin.
She appeared to have had a lot of hair.
She died of whooping cough.
That was what was going again.
She was buried at Ashland Cemetery.
I heard the strange thing about that.
My mother said that her daughter's grave site was on the edge near the road. There is a marker with someone Else's name. Baby girl and another child died with days apart.
King David Mays was his name. This tombstone is where my sister was buried.
That's what I heard.
In all I believe that I will get to see my eldest sister. The moment she passed she was present with the LORD. She has been with the LORD for 63 years.
I don't know how we will look when we get to heaven. Those who fall asleep in the LORD will receive a glorified body after the resurrection. That's something.
Staying On The Journey,
Susan
I don't remember when I heard that I had another sister. I come from a large family. There were 19 of us in all. But the first sister had a short life.
Here is the story I heard from my mother:
My mother was holding her daughter in her arms.
My mother didn't know that baby girl was sick.
Baby girl had a big cough and breathe her last.
She died in my mother's arms on June 6, 1947.
There is only one photo of her.
It was taken when she was laying in her coffin.
She appeared to have had a lot of hair.
She died of whooping cough.
That was what was going again.
She was buried at Ashland Cemetery.
I heard the strange thing about that.
My mother said that her daughter's grave site was on the edge near the road. There is a marker with someone Else's name. Baby girl and another child died with days apart.
King David Mays was his name. This tombstone is where my sister was buried.
That's what I heard.
In all I believe that I will get to see my eldest sister. The moment she passed she was present with the LORD. She has been with the LORD for 63 years.
I don't know how we will look when we get to heaven. Those who fall asleep in the LORD will receive a glorified body after the resurrection. That's something.
Staying On The Journey,
Susan
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Recording Our Lives
There are things in our life that we do, we may not consider. We're recording our lives. There are others who are watching us. But at times do we realized that?
Our lives, no matter how long or short it maybe, will have something to say for those who are watching us. We all note things about one another. Things that we point out and have some things to say about what we do.
If we set back and review our lives we can note some things that we do or have been doing. Things that has given us a signature about our live. We all have something as a signature.
It may be what we always wore. For example sunglasses, hats, certain kind of clothing that we took on in our lifetime. This signature is something that leaves us an image of what we are associated with.
Then we when we recall a person's life, we should think of the good. And there are some things that are unusual about others. What we do lead us to what others perceive in us.
Indeed our lives are being recorded. May we realize that others are watching us. May we reflect humility and not to be prideful. May we see the beauty that others have in them. Amen!
On The Journey ....
Recording Our Lives
There are people who are watching us.
What we do leaves some kind of impression.
Whether it's for influence or for causing others to stumble.
Remember God is watching TOO!
Susan
Our lives, no matter how long or short it maybe, will have something to say for those who are watching us. We all note things about one another. Things that we point out and have some things to say about what we do.
If we set back and review our lives we can note some things that we do or have been doing. Things that has given us a signature about our live. We all have something as a signature.
It may be what we always wore. For example sunglasses, hats, certain kind of clothing that we took on in our lifetime. This signature is something that leaves us an image of what we are associated with.
Then we when we recall a person's life, we should think of the good. And there are some things that are unusual about others. What we do lead us to what others perceive in us.
Indeed our lives are being recorded. May we realize that others are watching us. May we reflect humility and not to be prideful. May we see the beauty that others have in them. Amen!
On The Journey ....
Recording Our Lives
There are people who are watching us.
What we do leaves some kind of impression.
Whether it's for influence or for causing others to stumble.
Remember God is watching TOO!
Susan
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