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Charles Wight 1841 England Census

wightmullin — 2009-10-06 05:46:46Z

Hi List,

I need help tracking down a 1841 census record for Charles Wight (1795 Westminster, Eng -1875) he married a Elizabeth Prior (1799 Eng-1875) @ St George Hanover Square, Westminster in 1820. I've done a number or different surnames Wight/White/ Wright etc and still hit the brick wall. I know that he migrated to Australia in 1850 with 4 children and wife but tracking him down before that is the needle in the hay stack i cant seem to find
Would really appreciate some help if possible.
Regards,
Bec

WIGHT Charles S 1900-1959

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-20 18:33:52Z

WIGHT Charles S 1900-1959

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,884 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: LYMAN WIGHT

100lakeview — 2009-07-02 03:22:45Z

Hello,
I have recently started researching my ancestry and found that I am also related to Lyman Wight. He is my 4th Great Grandfather and his son Levi Lamoni Wight is my 3rd Great Grandfather. My Great Grandmother was Harriet Ethel Minear and her mother was Harriet Emily Wight Minear. My grandmother passed away recently and I have inherited all of the family photos. Anyway, I have lived in the central Texas area my whole life. Would love to exchange information. Sherri

Re: LYMAN WIGHT

wilmashaw1 — 2009-06-28 14:02:07Z

I am a descendant of Lyman Wight. I suppose it's the same one but I don't have my "list" in front of me. I am not into genealogy very much. My grandmother was Harriet Wight Minear, her father was Levi L. Wight who was a son of Lyman Wight. I'll come back on here when I find my information. I may have skipped a generation or two but they were from Texas, the area you mentioned. The Minears were also members of the Morman colony.

Re: Thomas Wight & DNA

trophyscar — 2009-05-02 01:42:48Z

Hi, I was actually curious about your research and wanted to talk to you about it. My younger brother's name is actually Thomas Makena Wight and that's what caught my eye.
I know our prominent ancestors are Michael Collins, William Wallace, both Pocahontas and John Rolfe. We're majority Irish/Scottish/Native American, but of course all 3 (especially Irish and Scottish) were widely known for being bred out by the English. No offense. I know we have English blood in us but I'm not sure if we're related to that Thomas Wight. If we are though, then we'd be more than happy to help.
You can email me at trophy_scar@yahoo.com

Re: LYMAN WIGHT

dawndenhart — 2009-04-17 17:03:14Z

I am a great-great-great granddaughter of Lyman Wight and his main/first wife Harriet Benton [not Harriet Newton, Sara (Corbin Wight) was Lyman's mother] through their daughter Anna Christinia (Hannah Christianna) and Spencer Smith. My great grandmother was their daughter Anna Minerva Smith Turner (married to Andrew Williamson Turner)mother to my grandfather Albert William Turner. My mother Maryann Turner Hewitt and myself moved to Texas from Indiana in 1980 and to the Kerrville/Fredericksburg area in 2000. In 2006 Mom decided to research her roots. She knew her grandmother had been a Mormon with the maiden name Smith. Through her initial research and my continuing research we discovered that we have ancestorial roots in the Texas Hill Country. A very good free website with colony families name charts, birth charts, and historic marker chart is The handbook of Texas Online - Lyman Wight or tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/WW/fwi5. I would be interested in hearing from any other descendants of the Mormom colonies in the Texas Hill Country particularly of Lyman Wight. I can be emailed through here or if you are in the area I can be reached at Crenwelge Motors in Kerrville.

Re: Gladys Wight and Roy Worthington familt lines

Mosbruger — 2009-04-13 23:41:51Z

Gladys Wight and my mother were first cousins. I have enough info on the Wight family to link you into the substantial amount of data available on the family. Yours is an older post; I hope this reaches you.

Dave

Re: Thomas Wight & DNA

LornaHenNZ — 2009-03-31 10:08:04Z

"Anonymous"
My understanding of the National Geographic project is that it is a 5 yr study.
Your sample, and results can be transferred into the Family Tree DNA WIGHT project should you so wish.
http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/wight/order
has some information on how to do that so that you can contribute to the more specific WIGHT surname dna information
Regards
Lorna

Re: Thomas Wight & DNA

LornaHenNZ — 2009-03-31 10:02:26Z

Hi "Anonymous",
and any other WIGHTs out there that may be interested in what science can do to help our genealogies along a bit.

Check out http://worldfamilies.net/surnames/wight for the newly set up WIGHT Surname DNA project info.

Regards
Lorna
http://familytree.lornahen.com/dcwight.htm

Re: Wight family of East Leake, Nottinghamshire, and the City of London

Peter_Foden — 2009-01-05 07:22:13Z

You are the first responder to this! Are you a descendant of the Wights of East Leake? We are particularly interested in Edward Wight or Weight who died here in 1732 but had connections with London, Rochester and Coventry.

Re: Wight family of East Leake, Nottinghamshire, and the City of London

BillWight50 — 2009-01-04 20:21:46Z

Peter:

I'm not researching Wight's in London area at the moment but interested if you had any replies?

Re: Wights of Auchterless, Aberdeen, Scotland

patunderwood987 — 2008-12-15 11:42:44Z

Hi Rob,
Good to hear from you. I'll drop you an e-mail!

Pat

Re: Wights of Auchterless, Aberdeen, Scotland

rajburr1 — 2008-12-14 12:11:20Z

Hi Pat,

I have just seen your message.

I am a descendant of Peter Wight and Barbara Duncan who married at Culsalmond in Jul 1803.

I believe, although I am not completely certain, that Peter Wight was a younger brother of the John Wight who married Helen Mennie (I believe that they were both sons of John Wight and Catherine Morrison).

I would love to hear from you - if you you prefer, I can be contacted directly at rajburr@westnet.com.au

Regards,

Rob Burr

Canberra, Aust.

Susan Jean Wight

ElaineLaPointe — 2008-10-06 16:18:16Z

Looking for information about Susan Jean Wight, the daughter of Levi Wight (2/1/1803 - 12/30/1968) and Constance Hosegood (10/17/1914 - 1/12/1973). In 1973, she was living in Westland, Michigan. Her father, Levi, was my father's cousin.

Levi's parents were Mary Victoria La Pointe and Francis Eugene Wight, both born in Leeds County, Ontario, on 5/18/1881 in Brockville and 9/4/1878 in Yonge, respectively.

Constance was born in Alberta and her parents were Jame Hosegood and Nina Blanche Place.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Lyman Wight

jwight1980 — 2008-09-14 04:48:00Z

Lyman Wight is my 4th great uncle.He was the son of Levi Wight Jr. who is my 4th great grandpa. Who's ancestors moved out and settled in Northern Utah and Southern Idaho. I live in south east Idaho. Its really neat to see how we are related. My Aunt has done history on the Wight name i beieve into the 1600's.

Re: Wights of Auchterless, Aberdeen, Scotland

patunderwood987 — 2008-08-14 10:03:09Z

While browsing the board I've just come across this message! For your info, if you are still using this site, John Wight & Helen Mennie were my gt gt gt grand parents on my dad's side (Livingstone) side. Their daughter Helen married George Livingston at Auchterless, Aberdeenshire in 1834.

Pat

John Henry Wight of Odessa, TX 1927

drbrownlee — 2008-08-14 04:36:16Z

John is pictured in the 1927 Larkspur, yearbook of Texas Presbyterian College in Milford, TX. She is a sophomore. I'm not kin but thought this might help others.

Re: Lyman WIGHT of TX - mid 1800s

wilsonvicki — 2008-07-27 15:58:45Z

Vicki: My great grandmother was the the great grandaughter of Lyman Wight Her name was Nora [Wight] Teel. The daughter of Levi and Sophia Wight.

Re: Wight (mother) / Eglian (father) parents of Bonnie Nell Eglian (Leger)

2006-11-15 14:57:46Z

What is your boyfriends mothers name? My grandmother only had 5 children. Bonnie,Alvin,Brenda,Roland and Kim(deceased).

Re: Okay I need some ideas.

2006-10-20 20:08:53Z

My great grandfather was named Henry Alexander Wight of Virginia, my grandmother was Marie Wight and my father was William lyman Wight senior. grand father unkown. there is to best of knowledge I have a 1/2 brother in Atlanta who I have not meet. but could help more.

Re: Lyman Wight

2006-06-03 04:15:32Z

My name is jason. My great grandfather is Jay Wight from Brigham City Utah and is currently living in the Los Angeles area. He is a direct decendent of Lyman. Im just begining my genealogy and would be thankful for any information you could give me in regards to Lyman and the Wight family tree. My email address is volcom213@aol.com, if you like you can email me and I would be happy to respond. Please just make the subject of your email in reference to Lyman or the Wight family so that i don't erase it.

Re: Regarding Henry Alexander Wight

KETTEL — 2007-06-14 02:50:23Z

Looking further into my material I also show a child Ha??? Wright born to Mary Blankenship Wright 22 June 1911 in Boyd County.

That's 10 children I have so far.

Jim Kettel
jkettel@yahoo.com

Re: Regarding Henry Alexander Wight

KETTEL — 2007-06-14 02:42:08Z

Below is information for the parents and grandparents of Mary Frances Blankenship

Parents
John Blankenship m. Martha Gannin

Generation One

1. John W. Blankenship, b. 25 Mar 1853 in Greenup Co., Kentucky, (son of John Wesley Blankenship and Mary Frances Hood) d. 5 Mar 1925 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried 8 Mar 1925 in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky Sec. 13. According to son Jessie's obituary the family went to Ashland in 1884. John was under age 21 when he married Martha. His father, John, gave permission for him to marry. His death certificate has his birth date as either the 5 Mar. or 25 Mar. The Ashland National Bank was the administrator of the estate. A Partial record is in Lis Pendens (Incumbrences) V. 1 P. 410. He married Martha Jane Gannon, married 25 Dec 1873 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, b. 13 Dec 1855 in Ohio, (daughter of Jesse Gannon and Elizabeth Fields) d. 28 Nov 1923 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried 1 Dec 1923 in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky Sec. 13. Martha: Martha died leaving 75 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Martha has a total of 15 children three of whom died before her. In 1900 Martha listed she had 14 of 14 children living.
Children:
2. i. Joseph Blankenship b. 24 Apr 1871.
3. ii. Jessie Blankenship b. 6 Dec 1873.
4. iii. Mary Frances Blankenship b. 17 Oct 1874.
5. iv. Martha Ellen Blankenship b. 17 Oct 1875.
v. James Cummings Blankenship, b. 11 Nov 1879 in Ohio. 1954, Flagler Beach, Florida. 1955, 57 living in Florida. 1918, 1923, 25, 36, 38, 40, living in Canton, Ohio. Not listed in obituary of sister in 1928. WWI Draft registration card (of 1918) indicates he was a guard and living on Wells Street in Canton, Ohio. The 1942 WWII draft cards indicate Cummings Blankenship was born 11 Nov 1878 in Lawrence Co., Ohio and lived in East Canton, Ohio. Wife was Emma WWII draft cards also indicate he was 75% disabled due to Spanish American War. He married Emma Barney, married 29 Dec 1909 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, b. 1885 in Greenup Co., Kentucky, (daughter of Thomas Barney).
6. vi. William Henry Blankenship b. 15 Apr 1880.
7. vii. Bell Leona Blankenship b. 25 Dec 1880.
8. viii. Charles Richard Blankenship b. 29 Nov 1885.
9. ix. Leona Blankenship b. 13 Aug 1888.
10. x. Lyda Blankenship b. 8 Sep 1890.
11. xi. John Blankenship b. 17 Sep 1891.
12. xii. Colonel Paul Blankenship b. 9 Oct 1894.
xiii. Elmer Blankenship, b. Aug 1895 in Kentucky, d. 1906, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky Sec. 13.
13. xiv. Otis Edward Blankenship b. 25 Jan 1898.
xv. Gerald Blankenship, b. 7 Jan 1900 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 26 Feb 1954 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky Sec. 13. 1923, 28, 38, 40 living in Ashland. 1936 living in Sheridan, Ohio. 1925 living in Los Angeles. Gerald was in WWI and served on the USS Canadaigua. He married Florence Fowley, married 27 Feb 1924 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, b. 1908 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, (daughter of John Fowler and Mary Relliford).

Generation Two

2. Joseph Blankenship, b. 24 Apr 1871 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, d. 29 May 1955 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky. was a Private in Troop A 7th Kentucky Cavalry. Joseph died leaving 25 grandchildren and 1 great grandchildren. 1923, 25, 28, 36, 38, 40, 54 living in Ashland. His marriage records stated he was born 24 Apr 1873. He married Carrie B. Justice, married 2 May 1908 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, b. 24 Aug 1890 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, (daughter of Henry Harrison Justice and Lottie Elkins) d. 21 Mar 1950 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentukcky. Carrie: Obituary has birth as August 23, 1890. 1923, 37 living in Ashland.
Children:
i. Joseph Richard Blankenship, b. 10 Apr 1909 in Kentucky, d. 26 Sep 1988 in Bellefonte, Greenup Co., KY, buried in Community Baptist Cem. Centenary, Law Co. 1955, 1957 living in Lawrence Co., Ohio. 1986 living in Coal Grove. Joseph served as a Private in the US Army. He was preceeded in death by three children. He was survived also by 17 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He married (1) Pearl Louise Akers, married 1 Oct 1927 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, b. 1911 in Pike Co., Ky, (daughter of W.S. Akers and Emma Anderson). He married (2) Emma Triplett, married 17 Jan 1933, b. 12 Jun 1915.
ii. Mattie Blankenship, b. 3 Dec 1910 in Kentucky, d. 19 Oct 1986 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, buried in Community Baptist Cem. Centenary, Law Co. 1955, 57 living in Deering, Ohio. She was survived by 11 grandchildren. She married Ishmael H. Hayes, married 18 Apr 1931 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, b. 19 Apr 1904 in Floyd Co., Kentucky, (son of Patrick Hayes and Roseann Bentley) d. 11 Dec 1992 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, buried in Community Baptist Cem. Centenary, Law Co. Ishmael: He was survived by 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
iii. Robert Harrison Blankenship, b. 15 Sep 1912 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 8 Sep 1914 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky. he died from acute indigestion. He was originally buried in the John Blankenship lot(Robert's grandfather).
iv. Shirley Blankenship, b. 22 Jan 1915 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 2 Feb 1915 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried 3 Feb 1915 in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky. she died from axphyxia at 7:30am. She was originally buried in the John Blankenship lot(Robert's grandfather).
v. Alma May Blankenship, b. 7 Jan 1916 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 19 May 1994 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky. 1955, 57, 86, 88 living in Ashland. Alma died leaving 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Her nickname was Pete. She married Alton William Thompson, married 9 Mar 1934 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, b. 12 Apr 1909 in Greenup Co., Kentucky, (son of William Thompson and Ida McGuire) d. 18 Sep 1972.
vi. John Oscar Blankenship, b. 17 May 1920 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 25 Nov 1957 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentukcky. John was a Private in 186th Kentucky Infantry during WWII. Obituary has birth as 24 May 1920. Birth record and tombstone has birth of 17 May 1920. They were married by Rev. Homer Barber. He married Bonnie Lorraine Church, married 14 Jan 1944 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, b. 18 Dec 1918 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, (daughter of John Walter Church and Mimey Susan Leadingham) d. 1 Nov 1980 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Dixon Cem., Boyd Co., Kentucky.
vii. Maude Geraldine Blankenship, b. 24 May 1923 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky. 1955, 57, 86, 88 living in Ashland. She married Roy Mullins.
viii. Ruby Evelyn Blankenship, b. 7 Mar 1928 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 10 Mar 1974 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky Sec. 14. 1955, 57 living in Ashland. Married between 1950 and 1955. She married Duard Vanhorn.

3. Jessie Blankenship, b. 6 Dec 1873 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, d. 29 Aug 1940 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky Sec. 13. 1900, 1923, 25, 28, 36, 38 living in Ashland. He had lived in Ashland for 56 years. 1880 census indicates a birth year of 1877. Marriage record stated his birth date is 13 Sep 1875. In estate records for his father John Jessie was listed as single. (Was he divorced at the time? 1925?) His death certificate indicates he was born on 6 Dec 1874. He was a steel worker. He was divorced. He died from a cerebral hemorage. He died at a cabin on the river bank. He lived at 344 Front Street in Ashland. There is an article that appeared in the 16 May 1933 of the Ashland Daily Independent that discusses a Jesse Blankenship on trial for murder of CHarles Kelley. He married Sarah May, married 12 Oct 1899 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, b. 25 Dec 1873 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, (daughter of James May and Eleanor Scott) d. 13 Jul 1962 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Ashland, Kentucky. Sarah: She remarried to a Jackson after Jessie's death. Her marriage license stated she was born 25 Dec 1875. Her obituary stated she was born 25 Dec 1873. he was survived by 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Children:
i. Odell Blankenship, b. 4 Jan 1908 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 21 Dec 1980 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Ashland, Kentucky. 1940, 62 living in Lexington. He was a retied employee of the Vogue Furnace Co., of Lexington. He was survived by two grandchildren.
ii. Margaret June Blankenship, b. 10 Jun 1912 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 23 Jul 1993 in Bellefonte, Greenup Co., KY, buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Ashland, Kentucky. 1940, 62 married to a Rye and living in Ashland. She married George William Rye, d. 1977.

4. Mary Frances Blankenship, b. 17 Oct 1874 in Lawrence Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio, d. 11 Mar 1936 in Pedro, Lawrence Co., Ohio, buried 13 Mar 1936 in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky Sec. 7. 1918 living in Ashland (deeding property). 1923, 25 living in Moundsville. 1928 living in Pedro, Ohio. Death certificate has birth year as 1876. She died from Myo Carditis. 1910 living in Oakview, Boyd Co., Kentucky (as White) 1920, 30 living in Decatur, Lawrence Co., Ohio. (as Wight). There is a Dillon Vernon Wight dying in Elizabeth Twp. 6 Mar 1919, 1m 14d. There are 3 children born in Lawrence Co., Ohio (parents unkown at this time) viz: Ronald Stephen Wight, 31 Jul 1939; John Richard Wight, 13 Jun 1942; Sharon Elaine Wight, 8 Mar 1953. She married Henry Alexander Wight, married 25 Aug 1891 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, b. 1869 in Berlin, Germany, d. 15 Mar 1943 in Coal Grove, Lawrence Co., Ohio, buried 18 Mar 1943 in Henry Cemetery, Ironton, Ohio. Henry: He was educated in England and his spent his adult life in the U.S.A. he died at the County Home in Coal Grove. Birth Place of Berlin comes from sons William James WWI draft registration card.
Children:
i. Minnie Wight, b. 2 Jul 1889 in Kentucky, d. 27 Oct 1918 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried 29 Oct 1918 in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky. the death certificate states she was 29 years 3m and 25days old. It is not clear if she was married, divorced, widowed??? on the death cert. The birth day is not clear either, only July 1889 can be made out but since the death date is Oct 17, 1918 and age is 29,3,25 then we can calculate birthdate is July 2, 1889. She married unknown Osborn.
ii. John Richard Wight, b. 25 Jul 1892 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 16 Oct 1918 in France. one of the WWI records indicate a middle inital of J. and not I. ( I comes from another WWI record.) He entered the service on 6 Dec 1917. He was a Corporal in Co. A 7th. Infantry. There is a picture in one of the WWI books(Ohio soldiers, sailors and marines, WWI).
iii. Henry A. Wight, b. 1896 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky. In 1924 he was living in Huntington. 1936 living in Huntington. 1943 not listed as living in his fathers obituary. The obituary specifically stated that one son Richard preceeded him in death. I believe Henrys omission was in error. He married Bernice Collins, married 17 Jun 1924 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, b. 1909 in Cabell Co., West Virginia, (daughter of S. E. Collins and Agnes Clark).
iv. William James Wight, b. 14 Dec 1896 in Pine Grove, Ohio. at the time of the WWI draft (1917) he was living in Steece, Ohio (Lawrence Co.) He worked at the time at the Pedro Coal Co.
v. Samuel Wight, b. 1905. 1936 living in Pedro, Ohio. 1943 living in Dayton. Listed on the 1920 Decatur, Lawrence Co., Ohio census with parents.
vi. Rachel Wight, b. 1908. 1936 living in Moundsville. 1943 living on Short Creek, Ohio. Listed on the 1920 Decatur, Lawrence Co., Ohio census with parents. She married Mr. Woods.
vii. Charles Elmer Wight, b. 1909 in Boyd Co., Kentucky. Was as the CCC Camp at Camp Lawrence in 1936. 1942 living in Ironton at 1016 S. 5th St. (he was an Electrician at Dayton Malleable, Inc. 1943 living in Dayton, Ohio. Listed on the 1920 Decatur, Lawrence Co., Ohio census with parents(as C. Elmer). He married Evelyn Rogers, married 25 Apr 1936 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, b. 1905 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, (daughter of W. S. Rogers and Blanche Norman).
viii. Ha???? Wight, b. 22 Jun 1911 in Boyd Co., Kentucky.
ix. Robert F. Wight, b. 3 Sep 1914 in Boyd Co., Kentucky. Social security has a Robert Wight born 3 Sep 1914 receiving his last check on Mary 1966 in the Pasadena, California area. 1936 living in Pedro, Ohio. 1943 living in Dayton. Listed on the 1920, 1930 Decatur, Lawrence Co., Ohio census with parents. He married Mary Dell Rodgers.

5. Martha Ellen Blankenship, b. 17 Oct 1875 in Perry Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio, d. 28 Nov 1957 in Springfield, Ohio, buried in Fairview Cem., Lawrence Co., Ohio. 1936, 38, 40, 55 living in Aid, Ohio. 1954 living in Ironton, Ohio. 1923, 25 living in Marion, Ohio. (in Lawrence Co., Ohio?) Martha died at the home of her son Herbert. (She lived there for five years) died leaving 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. 1928 living in Arabia, Ohio. 1900 living in Mason Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio. She married Elmer Brown, married before 1895, b. 29 Jan 1872 in Aid, Aid Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio, d. 11 Jul 1941 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, buried in Fairview Cem., Lawrence Co., Ohio.
Children:
i. Verga Elizabeth Brown, b. 3 Dec 1895 in Mason Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio, d. 23 Jun 1982 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio, buried in Aid Cem., Aid Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio. obituary has birth date as 13 Dec 1895. 1957 living in Aid. She married (1) Orin Payne, d. 1925. She married (2) Denver Carl Russell, married after 1925, b. 26 Jan 1894, d. 5 Feb 1978 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio, buried in Aid Cem., Aid Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio.
ii. Rexford R. Brown, b. 1 Jul 1898 in Mason Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio, d. 2 Aug 1964 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio, buried in Woodland Cem. Sec. 5. He married Ida Tomlinson, married 18 Apr 1925 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, b. 30 Mar 1886 in Getaway, Union Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio, (daughter of Richard Tomlinson and Sally Russell) d. 7 Jun 1978 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio, buried in Woodland Cem. Sec. 5. Ida: She was previously married to a Thacker and divorced him.
iii. Homer V. Brown, b. 31 Mar 1900 in Mason Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio. Not living when sister Verga died in 1982. Nor in 1964 when Rexford died. 1941 living in Baton Rouge, LA. 1957 living in Winder, Georgia. His brother Earl's obituary stated that he was preceeded in death by his brother Homer in Winder, Georgia.
iv. Earl Brown, b. 24 Dec 1901 in Arabia, Ohio, d. 29 Jan 1967 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio, buried in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Ohio. He married Eva May Massie, married 2 Aug 1924 in Lawrence Co., Ohio.
v. Harry Brown, b. 1908. There is a birth record for a female born 29 Mar 1908 in Perry Twp. Not living when sister died in 1982. 1941 living in Springfield, OH. 1957, 64, 67 living in Akron, OH. SS has a Harry dying on Oct 1973. (This harry was born 29 Mar 1908.
vi. Herbert E. Brown. Not living when sister Verga died in 1982. 1941, 64, 67 living in Springfield, OH.

6. William Henry Blankenship, b. 15 Apr 1880 in Rock Camp, Lawrence Co., Ohio, d. 8 Jan 1923 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky Sec. 13. His obituary stated he was survived by a wife and several children. He was the son of Mr. And Mrs. John Blankenship of East Carter Ave. He lived in Simpson's Hollow. WWII draft registration card states his name was William Henry, born 14 Apr 1880 and working at the Ashland Steel Company as a steel worker. He married Mary Anna Woods, married 10 Mar 1900 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, b. 23 May 1879 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, (daughter of Joe Woods and Mary France Betts) d. 16 Jun 1949 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Woodland Cem. Sec. 17. Mary: She is buried in Single Grave 262. She was survived by 20 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Children:
i. Mary F. Blankenship, b. Apr 1898 in Ohio, d. before 1925.
ii. Mattie Blankenship, b. 1902, d. 1906.
iii. Elmer W. Blankenship, b. 29 Mar 1907 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 29 Jun 1973 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky. he was survived by 19 grandchildren. 1949, 60, 66 living in Ashland. He married Bertha Ritchie.
iv. Ernest S. Blankenship, b. 16 Jan 1909 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 21 Oct 1960 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky. he was a veteran of WWII. He was survived by 11 grandchildren. 1949 living in Ashland. He married Mary Catherine, d. after 1960.
v. Infant of William Blankenship, b. 14 Nov 1912.
vi. William Albert Blankenship, b. 16 Mar 1914. 1960, 66 living in Fort Knox. 1973 living in Radcliff. 1949 with the U.S. Army in Germany.
vii. Otis Orville Blankenship, b. 7 Mar 1916 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 14 Apr 1966 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky. his obituary states he was born 3 Jul 1916. He was survived by 4 grandchildren. 1949, 60 living in Ashland. His marriage record states he was a radio expert (as an occupation). He married Emma Evelyn Burton, married 15 Dec 1937 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, b. 1920 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, (daughter of Orlando Burton and Lillie Shearer) d. after 1966.
viii. Evelyn Cleo Blankenship, b. 10 Oct 1918. 1960 living in Seattle, Washington. 1966 living in Washington, PA. 1949 living in Japan. She married Mr. Griffith.
ix. Clara Belle Blankenship, b. 7 Jan 1921. 1949, 60, 1966, 1973 living in Ashland. She married Floyd Rice.

7. Bell Leona Blankenship, b. 25 Dec 1880 in Ohio, d. 25 May 1920 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried 26 May 1920 in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky Sec. 6. Her mother's obituary of 1923 stated that her daughter Belle Densmore died in 1920. Bell had a son George that in 1938 helped to recover the body of his uncle Colonel Blankenship from the river. Death Certificate has birth date as 25 Dec 1881. Marriage record has 25 Dec 1880. She married Alfred R. Densmore, married 17 Sep 1899 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, b. 14 Oct 1877 in Greenup Co., Kentucky, (son of George Edward Densmore) d. 12 Jan 1957 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky. Alfred: He was survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Children:
i. Ellis Lawrence Densmore, b. 21 Sep 1901, d. Apr 1967. he lived in Germantown, Montgomery Co., Ohio when he died. 1957, 61 living in Germantown, Ohio. 1925 estate record for his grandfather state his wifes name was Agnes. He married Agatha Evans, married 11 Aug 1923 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, b. 1902 in Rainier, Oregon, (daughter of Milford Evans and Bertha Mullins).
ii. Alfred J. Densmore, b. 17 Sep 1903 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 10 Jun 1961 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky. 1957 living in Ashland. 1925 estate records for his grandfather indicate his wifes name was Mary. He married (1) Mary. He married (2) Pearl Bryan.
iii. George Edward Densmore, b. 24 Oct 1913 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 23 Mar 1994 in Van Nuyes, California. 1957 living in San Bernadine, CA. 1961 living in Pasedena, California. When George married he stated his occupation was that of a waitor. He married Lela Goldie, married 23 Nov 1931 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, b. 1913 in Salt Lick, Kentucky, (daughter of Coleman Goldie and Aurora Ray).

8. Charles Richard Blankenship, b. 29 Nov 1885 in Ohio, d. 14 Jul 1963 in Los Angeles Co., California. 1936, 54 living in Glendale, Cal. 1955 living in Glendale, Ohio. (?Calif) 1923, 25, 28, 38, 40, living in Los Angeles. 1957 living in California. the 1925 estate record for his father lists his wife as Mabel. 1918 WWI draft registration card indicates his wife was Mable L., his left arm was amputated at the shoulder. He lived in Harbor City in L.A. County, CA. Also in 1918 he worked at Crown Sash and Door Co. He married Clara.
Children:
i. Dorothy Blankenship, b. in California.
ii. Margaret Blankenship, b. in California.
iii. Ethel Mae Blankenship, b. in California.

9. Leona Blankenship, b. 13 Aug 1888 in Ohio, d. 2 Aug 1928 in Moundsville, Marshall Co., WV, buried 5 Aug 1928 in Greenlawn Cem. 1923, 25 living in Moundsville and married to a Price. Not listed in 1938 obituary for her brother Colonel. 1900 census isn't clear whether her age was 1887 or 1897. 1928 lived at 410 Magnolia Ave in Moundsville. Undertaker was B.W. Riggs. 1920 lived at 221 Morton Ave. in Moundsville. She died at the age of 39y 11m and 19d. She married Clinton A. Price, married before 1915.
Children:
i. Walter C. Price, b. 1915 in West Virginia.

10. Lyda Blankenship, b. 8 Sep 1890 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 22 Aug 1953 in Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky Sec. 13. Living in Ashland in 1923, 25, 36, 38, 40. Not listed in obituary of sister in 1928. She married Thomas Bruce Ratcliff, married 26 May 1906 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, b. 8 May 188? in Greenup Co., Kentucky.
Children:
i. Mildred A. Ratcliff, b. 16 Nov 1915 in Boyd Co., Kentucky. She is supposed to be living in Michigan.
ii. Ada Isabelle Ratcliff, b. 17 Sep 1917 in Boyd Co., Kentucky. She is supposed to be living in Michigan.
iii. Thomas Radcliffe. 1998 living in Flatwoods, KY.
iv. Pauline Ratcliff.

11. John Blankenship, b. 17 Sep 1891 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 14 Oct 1973 in Germantown, Ohio, buried 18 Oct 1973 in Germantown Cemetery, Germantown, Ohio. 1938, 55 living in Dayton, Ohio. 1954 living in Germantown, Ohio. 1923, 25, 28, 36, 40 living in Middletown, Ohio. 1957 living in Clayton, Ohio. He married Eva Rosena Schmidt, married before 1925, b. 16 Sep 1891, d. 25 May 1952 in Germantown, Ohio.
Children:
i. Paul Blankenship, b. 1913. He married Lola Straws.
ii. Kathryn Ellen Blankenship, b. 5 Jul 1915 in Middletown, OH, d. 9 Apr 1997 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, buried in Germantown Cemetery, Germantown, Ohio. She married Robert Lake.
iii. Edna Blankenship, b. 15 Sep 1916 in Middletown, OH, d. 19 Oct 1989 in Lima, Allen Co., Ohio, buried in Germantown Cemetery, Germantown, Ohio. She married Ancil Phelps.
iv. Marie Bessie Blankenship, b. 2 Aug 1918 in Ohio, d. 6 Nov 1990 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. She married John Bryant.
v. Phoebe Blankenship, b. 14 Jan 1919 in Ohio, d. 30 Oct 1982 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio. She married Leonard Rasor.
vi. John Blankenship, b. 1922. He married Ruth Johnson.
vii. Frances Blankenship, b. 15 Jan 1923. She married John McCloskey.
viii. Mabel Blankenship, b. 29 Feb 1924. She married Lester Hart.
ix. Herman Carl Blankenship, b. 18 Oct 1925 in Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio, d. 11 June 1926 in Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio, buried in Calvary Cemetery. he died os Bronchial Pneumonia.
x. Gladys Blankenship, b. 13 Apr 1927. She married Howard Stanfield.
xi. Mildred Blankenship, b. 4 Dec 1928 in Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio, d. 10 May 2000 in Celina, Mercer Co., Ohio, buried in Germantown Cemetery, Germantown, Ohio. She married Gerald Jackson, married 10 May 1958.
xii. Robert Blankenship, b. after 1930. He married Ellen.
xiii. Charlotte Blankenship, b. after 1930. She married Clyde Edwards.
xiv. Shirley Blankenship, b. 23 Dec 1935 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, d. 21 Aug 1993 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. She married Robert Huffman.

12. Colonel Paul Blankenship, b. 9 Oct 1894 in Kentucky, d. 16 Aug 1938 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky Sec. 13. 1925, 36 living in Ashland. He lived on Simpson Road. In 1925 Colonel was in the U.S. Navy. 1923 he was with the Navy in San Pedro, California. Colonel drowned in the Ohio river while working on Lock 29. His body was discovered near the 34th street pleasure landing. Not listed in obituary of sister in 1928. Colonel was in WWI and was on the USS Rondo and USS Swallow. He married Mabel Dorothy Davis, married before 1925, b. 4 Mar 1899 in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, d. 29 Jan 1975 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Dixon Cem., Boyd Co., Kentucky. Mabel: she was survived by 6 grandchildren.
Children:
i. Betty Jean Blankenship, b. 21 May 1925 in Boyd Co., Kentucky. 1975 living in Dayton. She was born Elizabeth Blankenship. She married Mr. Jenkins.
ii. Doris Ann Blankenship, b. 21 Mar 1935 in Boyd Co., Kentucky. She married Aubry Kinder. Aubry: 1975 living in Ashland.

13. Otis Edward Blankenship, b. 25 Jan 1898 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 7 Dec 1977 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Golden Oaks Mem. Gardens, Boyd Co.,KY. 1923, 28, 36, 38, 40, 54, 55, 57 living in Ashland. Not listed in Father's obituary of 1925, Perhaps an oversight. Otis died leaving 32 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He married (1) Prudia Mae Johnson, married 27 Nov 1920 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, b. 6 Nov 1899 in Morgan Co., WV, (daughter of Marion Johnson and Sarah Craft) d. 1970, buried in Golden Oaks Mem. Gardens, Boyd Co.,KY. Prudia: Social Security has Prudia receiving her last check at zip code 45653. (Minford, Scioto Co., Ohio) Marriage record has her birth as 6 Nov 1899. He married (2) Ella Miles, married 23 Sep 1918 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, b. 1902 in Denton, Kentucky, (daughter of Alex Miles and Mary Jane Church). Ella: Ella may have died shortly after their marriage. Otis remarried in 1920. Perhaps they divorced.
Children by Prudia Mae Johnson:
i. Freda Blankenship. unmarried and living in Ashland in 1976, 77. Not living in 1993.
ii. Colonel Blankenship, b. 8 Dec 1921 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 7 Aug 1976 in Bellefonte, Greenup Co., KY, buried in Golden Oaks Mem. Gardens, Boyd Co.,KY. Colonel was a Corporal in the US Army during WWII. He was also survived by 6 grandchildren. He married Nancy Muncy.
iii. Julia Blankenship, b. 23 Sep 1923 in Boyd Co., Kentucky. 1976, 77, 93 living in Ashland. She married E. D. Green.
iv. Geneva M. Blankenship, b. 1 Nov 1925 in Boyd Co., Kentucky. 1976, 77 living in West Carollton, Ohio. Not living in 1993. She married Everett West.
v. Rhoda E. Blankenship, b. 23 Feb 1930 in Boyd Co., Kentucky. 1976, 77, 93 living in Ashland. She married Bob Leach Sr..
vi. Cloie Blankenship. 1976, 77 living in Orlando, Florida. 1993 living in Florida (listed as Chloe). She married Roy Leatherman.
vii. Billy R. Blankenship, b. 28 Jan 1933 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky. 1976, 77 living in Blackstone, Virginia. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was survived by three grandchildren. He married Janice E..
viii. Dorothy E. Blankenship, b. 18 Dec 1936 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, d. 13 May 1990 in Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried in Golden Oaks Mem. Gardens, Boyd Co.,KY. unmarried and living in Ashland in 1976, 77. She married Gary Ray Hobson, b. 1941.
ix. David L. Blankenship, b. 6 Apr 1939 in Boyd Co., Kentucky. The only reference to David is in the Vital records. He was not listed in his fathers obituary.
x. Victor R. Blankenship, b. 6 Aug 1940 in Boyd Co., Kentucky. 1976 living in Blackstone, Virginia. 1977 living at an unknown address. 1993 living in Ashland.
xi. Chester G. Blankenship, b. 24 Mar 1944 in Boyd Co., Kentucky. 1977 living in Worthington. 1976, 93 living in Ashland.

Grandparents
John W. Blankenship m Mary Frances Hood

John Wesley Blankenship, b. 15 Jul 1835 in Greenup Co., Kentucky, d. 11 May 1917 in Riverdale, Pike Co., Ohio, buried 13 May 1917 in Bethel Cem., Newton Twp., Pike Co., Ohio. 1860 Vernon Twp., Scioto Co., Ohio census has age as 23. 1870 Lawrence Co., Ohio has age as 35. 1880 Law. Co.,OH census has age as 41. Daughter Susan's obituary stated a half-brother Dan Blankenship of Los Angeles. When John and Mary were divorced in 1897 John was living in Pike Co., Ohio. 1860 cenus also has a Miriam Blankenship age 11 and Joseph Blankenship aged 17 living with them. (are these siblings?)
The same census states that all the children were born in Kentucky. The Ohio Historical Society Death Certificate index has John Blankenship dying in Pike County, Ohio on 11 May 1917. Volume # 2279 and certificate # 35718. During the divorce proceedings a court order was delivered to John Blankenship of Pike County in 1897. He failed to show up at the court house on the specified date so the divorce was granted by default. John enlisted in Co. B. 2nd WV Cavalry. He was 25 and was discharged on a Surgeon's certificate of disability on 15 Oct 1862. With John in the company was Joseph Blankenship age 18 and discharged on 30 Jun 1865, veteran. Also with John and Joseph was corporal William Blankenship aged 21y. He was discharged 29 Nov 1864 on expiration of term of service. Ezekial Blankenship also in Co. B died on 7 Oct 1862 in General Hospital at Gallipolis, Ohio. The four of them enlisted on 1 Sep 1861. John, Joseph and Ezekial were privates. John was listed on the 1890 Pike Co., Ohio census in Newton Twp. He states he was a private in Co. B in the 2nd WV. Cavalry. He enlisted in Aug 1861 and was discharged in 1862. Remarks for John were that his hand was hurt and left foot was also injured in the war. His P.O. Box was Jasper, Pike Co., Ohio. On the 1910 census with his son William was listed a niece and nephew Wm Bayse age 11 and Lillie Bayse age 8. Also living with William was a niece Myrtle Pettit age 3. As for the Bayse children, there was a Jennie Blankenship marrying an Isaac Bayse in Pike Co., Ohio on 22 Aug 1891. He married (1) Mary Frances Hood, married 15 Jan 1852 in Greenup Co., Kentucky, b. 27 Apr 1830 in Greenup Co., Kentucky, (daughter of Andrew Hood and Mary Cain) d. 29 Jul 1900 in Lawrence Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio. Mary: 1860 has age as 31. 1870 census has age as 41. 1880 census has age as 53. Marriage record has birth as 1830 and most of the censuses also have approx. 1830. Obituary of 1900 and census for 1900 has age as 80 years. She died at her home on Turkey Fork. Divorce records indicate they were married 29 Mar 1852. John had left at least 3 years before 1897. Divorce granted 27 May 1897. 1880 census had a grandson Joseph E. age 2 years old. Listed in the Estate records for Mary is a "daughter" Mary Staten of Ashland. This Mary (Marion) appears to be Marion Staten who Married William Staten and had a large family in Ashland. This Marion (according to Staten family stories) was a Hood and raised by the Blankenship family. He married (2) Delilah Jane Christian, married 23 Jun 1897 in Greenup Co., Kentucky, b. May 1949 in Ohio, (daughter of Mr. Christian) d. 25 Jul 1919 in Franklin Co., Ohio, buried 26 Jul 1919 in Bethel Cem., Newton Twp., Pike Co., Ohio. Delilah: the 1900 census stated John and her had been married 18 years and she had 6 out of 9 children living. 1910 census says they had been married 35 years and she had 6 out of 9 children living. She lived at 507 So. Lane in the Columbus 3rd Ward.
I. Julia Ann Blankenship, b. 1852 in Kentucky, d. 25 Feb 1892. 1957 a daughter Mrs. Marshall Baker living in Raceland, Kentucky. She married Samuel L. Webb, married 5 Apr 1870 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, b. 19 Mar 1852, (son of Thomas Webb) d. 3 Aug 1916 in Greenup Co., Kentucky, buried in Bennett's Chapel, Greenup Co., Ky. Samuel: the Chapel Cemetery is off Rt 7 on Shultz road. Tombstone has deathdate as Aug 17 but Death Cert. has Aug 3.
II. John W. Blankenship, b. 25 Mar 1853 in Greenup Co., Kentucky, d. 5 Mar 1925 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried 8 Mar 1925 in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky Sec. 13. According to son Jessie's obituary the family went to Ashland in 1884. John was under age 21 when he married Martha. His father, John, gave permission for him to marry. His death certificate has his birth date as either the 5 Mar. or 25 Mar. The Ashland National Bank was the administrator of the estate. A Partial record is in Lis Pendens (Incumbrences) V. 1 P. 410. He married Martha Jane Gannon, married 25 Dec 1873 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, b. 13 Dec 1855 in Ohio, (daughter of Jesse Gannon and Elizabeth Fields) d. 28 Nov 1923 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, buried 1 Dec 1923 in Ashland Cem. Ashland, Kentucky Sec. 13. Martha: Martha died leaving 75 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Martha has a total of 15 children three of whom died before her. In 1900 Martha listed she had 14 of 14 children living.
III. Josephine Blankenship, b. 1 Feb 1857 in Ohio, d. 13 Aug 1928, buried in Melvin Cem., Perry Twp. 1900 census stated she had 6 of 6 children living. She died at the age of 71y 6m 12d. She married John Calvin Melvin, married 1875, b. 29 Aug 1854, (son of John B. Melvin and Rhoda Gore) d. 15 Nov 1926 in Coal Grove, Lawrence Co., Ohio, buried in Melvin Cem., Perry Twp. John: Ironton Register dated 12-31-1874 has an entry that a marriage lisence was issued to John and Josephine. A marriage record, however, was not found in the probate office.
IV. Richard Wesley Blankenship, b. 26 Jan 1859 in Ohio, d. 5 Apr 1938 in Rock Camp, Lawrence Co., Ohio, buried in Woodland Cemetery section H. He married (1) America McComas, married 7 Nov 1878 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, b. Nov 1860 in Mason Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio, d. 27 Feb 1890 in Lawrence Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio, buried in Melvin Cem., Perry Twp. America: America died at the age of 29y 3m 0d. He married (2) Addie L. Brace, married 1890, b. 12 Jan 1862, d. 1 Jun 1942, buried in Woodland Cemetery section H.
V. Susan Blankenship, b. 1861 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, d. 23 Apr 1944 in Scioto Co., Ohio, buried in Woodland Cem. Sec. 17. Susan died leaving 49 grandchildren. She had a total of 12 children, 7 survived her. Her son James C.'s marriage records listed her as Frances. 1929 Mrs. Frank Cook of Ironton. A grandson George Edward Gannon was reared in the Gannon home and in 1944 was with the U.S. Army in California. She married James Cummings Gannon, married 16 Mar 1878 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, b. 1855, (son of Jesse Gannon and Elizabeth Fields) d. 5 Oct 1929, buried 7 Oct 1929 in Woodland Cem. Sec. 17. James: he was buried in lot 164 of section 17. He was 71y and 9m old.
VI. Mary Elizabeth F. E. Blankenship, b. 1863 in Ohio. 1906 not living in 1906 when mothers will was probated. Partner Mr. Ball.
VII. Joseph E. Blankenship, b. 1864 in Ohio. living with parents on the 1870 census. 1880 listed with parents and also his sister Josephine Melvin. 1906 living in Columbus.
VIII. Jennie Blankenship, b. Sep 1873 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, d. 16 Aug 1907 in Newton Twp., Pike Co., Ohio. She married Isaac Bayse in 1891 in Pike Co., Ohio. Two children living with her borther William in 1910 Pike Co., Ohio She died under the naem Virginia Pettit. Aged 35y 1m and 4d. Death record states she was born in Lawrence Co., Ohio. She married (1) Isaac Basye, married 22 Aug 1891 in Pike Co., Ohio, b. 1870 in Pike Co., Ohio, d. 7 Feb 1905 in Riverdale, Pike Co., Ohio. Isaac: he died of consumption. She married (2) Wayne Pettit, married 28 Aug 1905 in Pike Co., Ohio, b. 5 Jun 1876, (son of John Pettit and Samantha Ward). Wayne: Way was previously married to Lina Lasye on 31 mar 1895 and she died 17 Jan 1899 aged 25y 2m 4d in Jasper, Ohio.
IX. Lillie Otie Blankenship, b. 23 Apr 1878 in Franklin Furnace, Scioto Co., Ohio, d. 4 Oct 1961 in Scioto Co., Ohio, buried in Mound Cemetery, Piketon, Pike Co., Ohio. She married William Irvin Legg, married 27 Jan 1900 in Pike Co., Ohio, b. 27 Sep 1876 in Camp Creek Twp., Pike Co., Ohio, d. 5 Oct 1952 in Porter Twp., Scioto Co., Ohio, buried in Mound Cemetery, Piketon, Pike Co., Ohio.
X. James Sheridan Blankenship, b. 19 Jul 1886 in Newton Twp., Pike Co., Ohio, d. Jul 1956 in Columbus, Ohio, buried 9 Jul 1956 in Bethel Cem., Newton Twp., Pike Co., Ohio. there is a James Blankenship b. 1889 dying 9 July 1956 buried in Bethel Cem. in the same cemetery as this James' Father, John. marriage record states his birthdate is 19 Jul 1885. 1900 census has him born Jul 1885. 1950 living in Columbus. A Dessie P. Blankenship d. 27 May 1908 4m. 14d. ? Only son married by early 1908?? Is this child James'? He married (1) Minnie Cooper, married 9 Mar 1907 in Pike Co., Ohio, b. 1891, (daughter of Robert Cooper and Liddia Gregg) d. 15 Mar 1908. Minnie: she died of a child bed fever. aged 17y 7d. He married (2) Dora, d. after 1956.
XI. William Sherman Blankenship, b. 13 Mar 1888 in Newton Twp., Pike Co., Ohio, d. 1950 - 1956. his marriage record has a birthdate of 23 Feb 1887. 1900 census has him born Feb 1887. 1950 living in Columbus. He married Polly A. King, married 2 Dec 1909 in Pike Co., Ohio, b. 14 Sep 1889 in Columbus, Ohio, (daughter of James King and Teresa Goldsmith).
XII. Daniel Orville Blankenship, b. 29 Jul 1890 in Newton Twp., Pike Co., Ohio, d. 2 Aug 1950 in Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, buried in Evergreen Union Cemetery, Waverly, Ohio. 1944 living in Los Angeles. (I'm not sure if this was true or not?) Daniel was in WWI in 83 Div. Private 324 Field Artillary. He was born David O. Blankenship on 29 Jul 1890 in Newton Twp. He is buried in East Border Section No. 3. 1900 census has him born Jun 1889. His marriage records states he was born 29 Jun 1887 at Riverdale. The tombstone has 29 Jun 1889 as his birth. His obituary has 29 Jun 1889. He married Josephine Gibson, married 5 Oct 1908 in Pike Co., Ohio, b. 9 May 1877 in Lawrence Co., Ohio, (daughter of Lillie Matney) d. 13 Nov 1962, buried in Evergreen Union Cemetery, Waverly, Ohio. Josephine: she was a widow and had a couple of children by Mr. Gibson.
XIII. Bertha May Blankenship, b. 15 Sep 1893 in Newton Twp., Pike Co., Ohio, d. 7 Nov 1939 in Columbus, Ohio, buried in Bethel Cem., Newton Twp., Pike Co., Ohio. her marriage record states she was 16 years old on Oct 1907. The 1900 census has her born Oct 1893. She lived at 453 Livingston Ave. in Columbus, Ohio. Her death cert. has birthdate as 15 Oct 1890. She married Lafayette Woodruff, married 26 Mar 1908 in Pike Co., Ohio, b. 1873, (son of John Woodruff and Martha F. Delty) d. 9 Oct 1957 in Franklin Co., Ohio, buried in Bethel Cem., Newton Twp., Pike Co., Ohio. Lafayette: there is a burial permit issued from Newton Twp. for Lafes burial. buried next to Lafe and Bertha are an infant grandson June 1927 and a son on Dec. 1919.
XIV. Osa Florence Blankenship, b. 29 May 1894 in Camp Creek Twp., Pike Co., Ohio, d. 11 May 1936 in Columbus, Ohio, buried 13 May 1936 in Howard Cem.#2, Camp Creek Twp Pike Co OH. her marriage record has a birthdate of 29 May 1894. the 1900 census has her born May 1896. Death Cert. has birth as 29 May 1894 Osa remarried to Clarence Haynes between 1926 and 1936. Her tombstone has birth as 13 May 1897 and death as 29 May 1936. She married (1) John Bare, married 23 Feb 1911 in Pike Co., Ohio, b. 28 Oct 1891 in Jasper, Pike Co., Ohio, (son of Abraham Bare and Dora McNelly) d. 2 Sep 1926 in Franklin Co., Ohio, buried in Howard Cem.#2, Camp Creek Twp Pike Co OH. She married (2) Clarence Haynes, d. after 1936.

The Gannon line I have pieces but it's not organized. I will attempt to organize.

The Hood line is well researched and available on rootsweb and ancestry.

Re: Regarding Henry Alexander Wight

KETTEL — 2007-06-14 01:02:42Z

Hello,

I'm so sorry I haven't been able to get back to you.

Here is what I have.

Henry b. Berlin, Germany (from son Wm J.'s WWI draft card) ca Dec 1866 (1900 census) died 5 Mar 1943 in Coal Grove, Ohio at the county home. and buried in the Henry Cemetery, Ironton, Ohio (known to be a paupers cemetery, not very well maintained now, and I don't know if there is a tombstone)

Henry married 25 Aug 1891 to Mary Frances Blankenship b. 17 Oct 1874(6) in Lawrence Co., Ohio (probably Lawrence Twp.) and died in Pedro, Decatur Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio on 11 Mar 1936. She was buried in Section 13 Lot 104 of Ashland Cemetery, in Ashland, Kentucky. (No tombstone)

They appeared on the 1900 Allegheny Co., PA census
1910 Boyd County Kentucky Census
1920,30 Lawrence CO., Ohio Census

There children that I know of:

1 Minnie F. born 2 Jul 1889(1892??) in Kentucky married Leslie S. Osborne on 12 Feb 1910 in Boyd Co., KY. Minnie died on 27 Oct 1918 in Ashland and is also buried in the same lot as her mother. (no tombstone) Her death certificate indicates she was married. (Her husbands 1918 WWI draft card indicates he was seperated with 1 child. Leslie moved to Columbus, Ohio and died there. There son Frank lived with John and Martha Blankenship in 1920 in Ashland, KY. 1930 he was living with his Aunt Rachel Woods in Huntington, WV. I've lost him after 1930)

2. John Richard b. 25 Jul 1892 in Ashland, KY. His WWI draft card in Hancock Co., WV indicated he was married with 2 children. A lawrences CO., Ohio WWI history book listing the WWI dead and service record for some lists R.I. Wight born 25 July 1892 in Ashland, KY son of Henry and Mary Wight. Entered the service Dec 6, 1917 C. A 7th Infantry. Active Service in France. Killed in action, Oct 16, 1918
Another book (Ohio soldiers, Sailors and Marines, WWI, 1917-18) lists Richard J. Wight "resident of Steece, O. RA Ft. Thomas, KY Dec 9/17. Br Ashland, KY 25 4/12 yrs. Co. L 7 Inf to death. Pvt. Aisne; Champagne-Marne;Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne; Defensive Sector, AEF Apr 7/18 to death. WIA Oct 23/18. Notified Mary F. Wight, mother, Steece, O. The book also has a Picture of him!!!!!!

3. Henry A. Wight b. 17 July 1895 in Ashland, KY married Bernice Collins in Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., KY on 17 June 1924. Henry's WWI draft card (Henry Wright) appeared in Jefferson Co., Ohio in 1917-18. Henry and Bernice were in Cabell Co., WV on the 1930 census. 1936 obit for mother lists Henry in Huntington. Not listed in 1943 obit for father.

4. William James b. 14 Dec 1896 in Pine Grove, Lawrence Co., Ohio married Dolly Bridges on 20 June 1918 in Lawrence Co., Ohio. Wm's WWI draft card (Lawrence Co., Ohio.)

5. Gerty V. b. Aug 1898 (only shows up on the 1900 PA census with parents) Name is smudged and difficult to read, may not be Gerty.....

6. Samuel G. (Godfrey?) b. 16 Jun 1904 d. ? Feb 1970 in Florala, Alabama. Nothing else known 1936 living in Pedro. 1943 living in Dayton, Ohio.

7. Rachel A. b. 1906 Kentucky married Earl Woods 1930 living in Moundsville, Marshall Co., WV. 1936 in Moundsville. 1943 living in Short Creek, Ohio. Rachel and earl had at least to children die in Marshall Co., WV . Gene Leroy Woods died Aug 6, 1939 and Mildred Woods died 26 Nov 1935 (see WV deaths online for Death certs.)

8. Charles E. b. 3 Sep 1909 married Evelyn Rogers on 25 Apr 1936 in Catlettsburg, Boyd CO., Ohio. 1936 living of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp at Camp Lawrence. 1943 living in Dayton, Ohio. Did Charles die around Aug 1984 at Jonesboro, Arkansas?

9. Robert F. born 3 Sep 1914 in Boyd Co., Ohio. he married Mary Dell Rogers on 7 Apr 1932 in Lawrence Co., Ohio. They had at least children. Sam'l Godfry Wight Oct 18, 1932 in Pedro. Melvin Ray 28 Dec 1934 and died 7 Apr 1935 in Decatur Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio and buried Rehobeth Cem. Doris Marian b. 5 Mar 1936 in Pedro. Barbara Ann b. 18 Aug 1938 in Pedro and died 4 Sep 1938 in Ironron and buried in Rehobeth Cem.

Possible other children for Henry and Mary F.

Also listed in the Blankenship lot in Ashland Cemetery is a W M Wright (Mary F. is also listed as Wright) this W M was buried on 9 Dec 1918 and handled by the Mock funeral home (funeral home records not avail.) I am unable to locate this W M anywhere. Not indication of age or gender is recorded. Obituary information is not available because of fire detroying all papers prior to July 1922 for Ashland.

I hope this helps you fill in some blanks. I would love any information you could fill in as well. I am trying to locate the Blankenship descendents.

I will post the Mary Frances Blankenship line later this evening.

Jim Kettel
jkettel@yahoo.com

Re: Edward Kelly, spouse of Ruth Wight

wendyannbw — 2007-09-06 01:21:15Z

I was able to find Edward and his family living with his in-laws on the 1920 census in KY -- last name spelled "Kelley" and his father-in-law is "Wm J White", but it's definitely them!

So I have my grandfather's dob now (1918) and his father's name, also Edward. Amazing what you can find with a paid subscription... Anyway, my biggest hurdle now is finding out concretely when and where he died, and is buried. From there I can search for obits. Mom and I are planning a trip to Indy soon, so see if we can get more info from his marriage record to Wilma Shunk.

Re: Ruth Wight/Kelly/Haggerty

wendyannbw — 2007-09-05 12:28:59Z

"Secrets" was a byword with my grandmother, Edward Kelly's first wife...

What was his father's name? Edward Kelly is a very common name, and it's made tracking him down difficult. Also, is there any chance that the source(s) of your third-hand information would be willing to contact me? I can be reached at wendy (at) dianaslegacy (dot) net.

Again, I really appreciate your taking the time to reply!

Re: Ruth Wight/Kelly/Haggerty

wendyannbw — 2007-09-05 00:44:54Z

Thank you very much for your reply! Even if it's not the news I would have hoped for, it's not unexpected.

Do you know if Edward was buried in Cynthiana, and where? Also, my mother's baby book mentions "Mickey" as an aunt. That must have been a nickname, which of his sisters was called Mickey, do you know?

Thank you, thank you!

Daniel Wight b 1690 d 1773 Dedham, MA

psprague0981 — 2007-12-28 21:09:14Z

Daniel Wight b 1690 d 1773 in Dedham, MA. I have found that he married Susanna Alden b 1706 d unk daughter of Henry Alden & Deborah Streeter. I have children as Benjamin b c 1752, Ann b 1754 and Daniel b 1756. If this true she would have been in her late forties when she had these children. I have another wife for Daniel as Susanna Kinch b 1694, though I found this maybe the same person. I have no documentation on either marriage. Can anyone help me confirm this?
TIA
Pat

Carstairs & Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland

jjnlt — 2006-11-25 05:57:42Z

I have a John Wight who married Marion Cowper in 1824 in Carstairs.

He is the only Wight I could find in the Carstairs parish register before the birth of his children & his marriage. The birth record for his daughter, Janet, says he was a shepherd and gives his home as Carstairs House. There is only one other birth I saw for Carstairs House and that was to a gardener.

Does anyone know anything about "Carstairs House"? If this is the family home of a landed gentry, my John Wight might have come from another of his properties.

His son, John Wight, born in 1826 in Carstairs, married Isabella Cooper in Carluke in 1854 (she was supposed to be born in Carstairs around 1830 but there are 2 Isabella Cowpers, one in 1828 & one in 1834...). They had 5 children in Carluke before moving to Edinburgh (1863-65) where they had 4 more children before John died in 1873.

He seems to have had a brother James, but I found no evidence of James' birth. (James Wight's kids are living with the widowed Isabella in the 1881 census and are listed as a niece & nephews).

Are any of these people related to the lines you are researching?

Blessings,
Joanne in Virginia, USA

Here are some Wight marriages 1807-1809

jjnlt — 2006-11-25 05:57:42Z

Hi,
I was searching the OPR for Canongate Parish in Edinburgh, Scotland (FHL film #1066690) for one of my ancestors. I found several Wight marriages and thought that someone might find these of use, so here are three...

Blessings,
Joanne in Virginia, USA
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p 280 - 20 May 1808 - John WIGHT, Stocking Weaver, Newnorth Church Parish & Janet ANDERSON, Same Parish, daughter of deceased John Anderson, Taylor, Edinburgh

p 296 - 3 Dec 1808 - Robert WIGHT, Ironman, Old Church Parish & Margaret GRAY, Same Parish, Daughter of David Gray, Skinner, water of Leith

p 309 - 1 Jun 1809 - William WIGHT, Laborer, Lady Yesters Parish & Mary JOHNSTON, Same Parish, Daughter of James Johnston, Laborer, near Dunbare

Re: Wight Information - Anna Bray's Links as early as 1200

redbecool — 2006-11-21 02:33:32Z

I have a Reuben Wight that also had a daughter Almina Wight. She married Daniel Pearce and died in Ohio in 1903. Reuben Wight died in Ohio about 1865. He was married to Susannah VanBuren. Do you have anymore information?
Georgette

Ida M. Clark Finch WIGHT

mertonben — 2006-07-04 23:52:27Z

In the 1920 U.S. Census, Wheatland Co., Montana, Ida M. Clark Finch WIGHT is present with her son Harley R. Finch (from her first marriage). In this census she is shown to be a widow... so, her 2nd husband, Mr. Wight, has died. I have no clues as to where she resided between the 1895 Iowa State Census (Calhoun Co.), where she is with her first husband and children, and the 1920 U.S. Census. Nor have I found her in the 1930 U.S. Census.

If anyone is aware of a WIGHT - Ida (Clark) FINCH marriage where Mr. Wight may have died in Montana(?), I would greatly appreciate your assistance.

Thank you,

Merton Franklin

Wight Family, Sunderland, Chester le Street, Bishopwearmouth South

finnski55 — 2006-10-30 21:42:28Z

I'm looking for anyone who might be researching the same WIGHT family, Thomas Wight (1807-1880) and Dorothy Lumsdon (1814-1871). They married Sep 16, 1846 in Chester le Street, had 4 children, Frederick G. , Joseph L., Thomas Story, Fanny E. Frederick G. and Thomas S. eventually came to Defiance Ohio. Would love to know more about Thomas & Dorothy's parents, all I know is the father of Thomas was John Wight and the father of Dorothy was Joseph Lumsdon. Those two names are from their marriage certificate.
Thanks so much.

Elnora H. Wight diary

Marjorie493 — 2008-02-01 14:57:41Z

Someone gave me a diary written by Elnora H. WIGHT who lived in Maine, probably OXFORD Co. or ANDROSCOGGIN Co. in the 1930's. She mentions going to Rumford and Lewiston.If you are a relative or other interested party such as a historical society, I'd like you to have the diary.

Wights in Maryland

Mwightwise — 2008-03-04 02:02:07Z

I am researching my family. My grandfather was Joseph Earl Wight and my great-grandfather was Oliver Joseph Wight of Baltimore. If you have research to share, so do I. Drop me a line.

Harvey Wight, Lebanon OR WWI Photo

cmscrapper2001 — 2008-05-06 06:02:17Z

I have a photo of Harvey Wight, of Lebanon, Oregon. He is wearing his WWI uniform. I would be happy to return it to his family if you can show me lineage. Thanks, Bobbie

Re: Lyman Wight

StephanieYarbrough13 — 2007-01-06 19:52:27Z

Hi,

I'm also a desecendant of Colonel Lyman Wight b.1796, he is my 4th G-grandfather, along with one of this wives Harriet Sarah Benton b.1801.

It seems that Col. Wight lived a very colorful life, I recently run across some information in the Ancestry Family Tree's that suggest that he had apparently 5 wives, and atleast 16 children, one step-daughter. *****************

http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/LWight.html**********

http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/w/o/wol3/wightl1.htm********

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Wight******************

http://www.farwesthistory.com/tour1915.htm***************

There are many websites on Colonel Lyman Wight and his life, all I had to do was enter his name into the search field and what a surprise I encountered.

His Son Orange Lysander Wight b. 1823, I descend through also, there is a website on him also....****************

http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/OWight.html***************

His autobiography is really interesting, it tells of his mother giving birth to a brother on the banks of the Missouri River, under a tent made of quilts, while there was snow on the ground.

I descend through Orange Lysander's daughter with his second wife, Matilda Carter b. 1827, who is Rosa C. Wight b.1855 Texas, sometimes listed as Wright, who married T.E. Pace b. 1856, Ark. Orange Lysander tells that in his bio, that he was also a Texas Ranger, and a member of the Army,and if I'm not mistaken, he served in the Confederancy.

Orange Lysander tells in his bio that he did practice pologamy, but didn't really come out and tell that, but the dates of marriage for two wives were Feb 6, and the second one was Feb 7, of the same year. He did add a third wife to the list, a Rossilla Carter, with Miss Sarah Hadfield being first, I believe.

Quote from Orange Lysander Wight: "We all boarded a steamboat and started for Black River, Wisconsin. Long before we reached our destination I got acquainted with the Hadfield family. There were two young girls. I had them away where I thought I could induce them to take up with me, now it remains to see how I succeeded. I at once commenced keeping company with Miss Sarah Hadfield and at the same time paid close attention to Miss Matilda Carter. Now it would be uninteresting to you to relate all the ups and downs I had in my courtship, so I will merely say I succeeded in marrying both of them, the other Miss Rosilla Carter I married some years afterward. All the foregoing is written to show or prove to you that plural marriage was practiced and taught by the Prophet and Apostles of that day."

Now...its confusing, but the best I can tell is that my GG Grandmother Rosa was at best named after one of the other wives, "Rosilla". Which is why it took me so long to find Rosa C. Wight..."Wright".

Now, what I'd appreciate is if anyone has this information also...if it appears to be wrong concerning Rosa C. Wight "Wright", would someone please clear it up...I have searched for her for years, and finally a few weeks ago, come across all this information which makes sense, every census I have found her on list her birth state as Texas, which makes sense....

Thank you, Stephanie

Regarding Henry Alexander Wight

jacquiebuchanan — 2007-05-28 18:44:03Z

My name is Jacquie Buchanan. I tried to contact you in March of 2007. Was looking forward to hearing from you. Sorry you have not gotten in touch with me. I have come up with more info on my grandfather. There were actually four daughters according to the census records I have found and some other very interesting information. I would be happy to share it with you. There are some pictures of my grandparents on our website and I will give you the address if you would like to contact me.

Re: Okay I need some ideas.

jacquiebuchanan — 2007-03-08 16:16:48Z

Hi Kim:

I'm Jacquie. Just read your message of 2005. I've been searching for details of Henry Alexander Von Wight for so long. I know of his life in America very well, but not much before he came here. But as of yesterday, things are starting to show up. He was my grandfather. He had 16 children, many of whom died of scarlet fever. My father was Charles Elmer Wight, born in 1909 in Ashland Ky. There were at least two girls that my father spoke of. Minerva, who had a son, Franklin Marion Osborne. He served in the Navy and was at Pearl Harbor. His wife's name was Theresa (pronounce the th). They had no children. Rachel married a man named Earl Woods. I have pictures of them and their children. She came and stayed with us at least once when I was a little girl. She was a favorite of my Dad's. He had a brother Billy who was in Vaudeville, Bob who lived and died in Calif. He has four sons. One is named Gary, Ricky. Can't think of the others just now. A brother Richard and Henry who was in WWII, but committed suicide in Dayton, Ohio. Sam who married Emmaline a second when cousin when they were 14 and 15 later divorce and he eventually married a woman named Pauline. In their later years they moved to Fla. They have since died. My father died in 1974. Grandpa died in 1943. He was born in Frankfurt, Germany about 1868. Somehow he got to Southwark ST. John Horsleydown, London, England as a British subject. There he was an inmate in a Union Workhouse called St. Olaves. His occupation was listed as a scholar and his approximate age was listed as 13 years. His neighbors or other inmates ranged in age from 2 yrs to 60 yrs. Their names are on the register. You can get on Ancestry. com and look this up by typing in his name and 1868 for the year. I was very excited when I saw your message. I have their marriage license and many stories that Dad told me about his father's past that of his living in Germany and England and the timing is right. So I know this is the right man. Hope you will enjoy this, too.

Jacquie

Wight family of East Leake, Nottinghamshire, and the City of London

Peter_Foden — 2008-05-19 10:31:28Z

Is anyone else researching families named Wight who migrated from Nottinghamshire to London in the seventeenth century. If so, the East Leake and District Local History Society would be interested in hearing from you. The name is often wrongly indexed as White or Wright, while searches for Wight bring up hundreds of references to the Isle of Wight, so it is tricky!
George Wight was a Citizen and Cooper of the City of London circa 1730; an earlier Robert Wight was a Citizen and Poulterer. Are they in your family trees?

Peter Foden, East Leake
www.ancestrography.co.uk

Re: Wight Information - Anna Bray's Links as early as 1200

CBarrisSpeke00 — 2006-12-29 13:10:29Z

I think from the post, that those links back are through Anna Bray, so wouldn't go any further back on the Wight name itself.

Re: Regarding Henry Alexander Wight

william_wight — 2008-03-13 11:23:53Z

I believe we are related after reading parag#3 I am sorry I do have more for you I am just starting to get serious about the research I would be intrested hearing from you.
William Lyman Wight jr from N.Calif

Re: Regarding Henry Alexander Wight

william_wight — 2008-03-13 11:07:08Z

I am William Lyman Wight jr in Northern California
my father was William Lyman Wight Sr. Aka: Bill Wight Starr from Chattanuga Tenn/ Rossville georgia and West Virgnia, he was in the Navy and was a Barber by trade. His Mother my Grandmother was Bernice Bias Huntington West Virginia last known residence.Her last husband was Clarence. I believe she was married at least two times. My great Grand father was Henry Alexander Wight. I have a brother also William L. Wight jr I believe an attorney Atlanta Georgia area? I would very much enjoy contact from anyone related.

Re: Regarding Henry Alexander Wight

boydcounty — 2008-03-13 13:54:47Z

William,

good to here from you. I've researched this family off and on for a few years now. My wife(a blankenship) ties into this family. Her great grandfather was Mary F. Blankenship Wight's brother.

Anyway, I done a bit more research since the last posting.
It seems from the obituaries at least that:

Henry A. Jr. died on 22 Jul 1938 in Huntington from an apparent suicide. (gunshot would to stomach). He is buried in huntington. (Death Certificate is available at West Virginia archives website www.wvculture.org/vrr Look for first name "Henry" last name "Wright Jr."

Bernice did marry Clarence Bias second and she died 23 May 1991 in Hartford City, BLackford Co., Indiana and was buried in Huntington.(she died with one of her children)
After Henry Jr.'s death she operated a grocery out of her home for a little while?(according to 1941 city directory information. 1942 she was listed as a factory worked. She lived at 3725 4th ave. E. in Huntington. She was listed at Bernice Wight in 1943. By 1945 she had married Clarence Bias.

I lived in Ashland, KY so it's a bit easy to obtain local information.

I would love to here more about William Lyman Wight?

Jim

Re: Edward Kelly, spouse of Ruth Wight

arshamay — 2007-09-06 02:02:52Z

It seems to me that my uncle's (your g-grandfather) name was John Edward Kelly. I don't know that the surnames have been spelled any other way than Woodard, Wight, Kelly.

Edward Kelly may have changed his name at times during his life and I believe he has lived in many states.

I don't know anything about the woman who contacted me about my uncle's death, she was a stranger. I don't know what their relationship was. My guess is that she, too, has passed away.

You probably know more about this family than I do.

Re: Ruth Wight/Kelly/Haggerty

arshamay — 2007-08-27 18:52:35Z

I am the daughter of Ruth M. Kelly. Ruth Kelly-Haggerty was my grandmother. Edward was my uncle. Ora Wight was my great-grandmother. I do not have much information about Edward. I do know that he was married and lived in the San Francisco area in the late 1950's or early 1960's. I am sorry to have to tell you that Edward passed away about 7-8 years ago in Cynthiana, KY. Both of his sisters have also passed away, Ruth passed away about 10 years ago and Hazel passed away just recently.

Re: Ruth Wight/Kelly/Haggerty

arshamay — 2007-09-05 02:09:49Z

Hazel was nicknamed "Mickey", but I do not know how it came about. I do not know if Edward is buried in Cynthiana. I received "third-hand" information from some who knew him during his last years.

I'm sorry, but I just don't have very much information at all, it seems the family was good at keeping secrets.

Re: Wight (mother) / Eglian (father) parents of Bonnie Nell Eglian (Leger)

RacheleMayhone — 2006-11-16 13:56:12Z

harry eglian sr had past away about 2 years ago. look up www.kypost.com/2004/08/13kobits081304.html .

feel free to email me rlmayhone@tampabay.rr.com

Obit: Merta Elizabeth (Wight) Wakefield, b.1912 East Bethel, VT

kttrucking1 — 2006-12-05 18:50:09Z

Martina Wight wife of John Henderson 1880 Census, Barry MO-

jonshumaker1 — 2006-06-06 19:12:22Z

E.M. Henderson wife of John Henderson resided in Barry Missouri according to 1880 census for that area. A late second cousin had left info that she died in 1885-1888 in Barry, Missouri. I would like to know closer date, where she died and what became of their three or so children. Thank you.