Harlin Burdine Blake
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Harlin Burdine "Bert" Blake was born November 2, 1865, in the Borough of Bloody Run, Bedford Co., PA, and died June 30, 1940, in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 74. He is the son of Charles Tipper Blake of Morrison's Cove, Bedford (now Blair) Co., PA, and Sarah Ann Taylor of Hopewell Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

Cora (Unknown) Jones was born June 1867 in Ohio and died after 1900 in Unknown. She is the adopted daughter of Henry K./H. Jones of Ohio and Arminda A. Ford of Indiana. Cora's natural parents were born in Pennsylvania.

Harlin Burdine Blake and Cora (Unknown) Jones were married May 21, 1887, in Logan, Harrison Co., IA.

Harlin Burdine Blake and Cora (Unknown) (Jones) Blake had no children.

Anna E. "Nancy" Allison was born July 11, 1865, in Dayton, Webster Co., IA, and died April 29, 1930, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 64. She is the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Allison of Muskingum, OH, and Sarah Dowd of Ohio. Benjamin died June 1889 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA. Sarah died April 12, 1906, in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.

Anna E. Allison was first married to Griffith.

Unknown Griffith was born Unknown and died Unknown. He is the son of Unknown Griffith.

Unknown Griffith and Anna E. Allison were married about 1889.

Unknown Griffith and Anna E. (Allison) Griffith had no children.

Harlin Burdine Blake and Anna E. (Allison) Griffith were married March 4, 1903, in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, in the presence of William H. Parker and B. F. Allison. B. F. is Anna's brother.

Harlin Burdine Blake and Anna E. (Allison) (Griffith) Blake had no children.

Harlin Burdine Blake and Anna E. (Allison) (Griffith) Blake were divorced about 1920 in California.

Harlin Burdine Blake then married Helen R. Unknown.

Helen R. Unknown was born Unknown and died Unknown.

Harlin Burdine Blake and Helen R. Unknown were married about 1930 in California.

Harlin Burdine Blake and Helen R. (Unknown) Blake had no children.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 16, 1860 shows Charles T. Blake (age 25) born in Pennsylvania is a Tinner living at Bloody Run, West Providence Twp., Bedford Co., PA. He has Real Estate worth $150 and Personal Estate worth $250. Living with him is Sarah A. Blake (age 28) born in Pennsylvania with Real Estate worth $300. Also living there are Salome B. Blake (age 4); and Mazey E. Blake (age 8/12); both born in Pennsylvania.

Harlin Burdine Blake was born November 2, 1865, in the Borough of Bloody Run, Bedford Co., PA.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1870 shows Charles T. Blake (age 35) born in Pennsylvania with real estate of $5,000 and personal estate of $300 is a Hotel Keeper living in Jefferson, Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Sarah A. Blake (age 37) born in Pennsylvania. Also living with them are their children, all born in Pennsylvania: Mazy Blake (age 12); Salome Blake (age 11); Harriet Blake (age 9); Berdine Blake (age 7); and Loretta Blake (age 5).

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1880 shows Charles T. Blake (age 45) born in Pennsylvania of Maryland-born parents is a Hotel Keeper lining in Jefferson, Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his wife Sarah A. Blake (age 47) who is a Landlady born in Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania-born parents. Their unmarried children are also there: Birtie H. Blake (age 14) born in Pennsylvania; Ettie Blake (age 12) born in Pennsylvania; James Blake (age 9) born in Iowa; and Charles Blake (age 7) born in Iowa. Also living there is their married daughter; Hattie Mahaney (age 18) born in Pennsylvania and her husband, Hilary Mahanay (age 26) a blacksmith born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents. Two servants and one boarder also live there.

The 1885 Iowa State Census shows Charles Blake (age 60) born in Pennsylvania is a married Hotel Keeper and is living at Main and Vine Streets, Jefferson, Greene Co., IA. Also living there are: Sarah A. Blake (age 53) born in Pennsylvania, who does Housekeeping; Burdin Blake (age 19) born in Pennsylvania, an unmarried Harness Maker; Etta Blake (age 17) born in Pennsylvania, an unmarried Housekeeping Worker; James Blake (age 14) born in Greene Co., IA; and Charles Blake Jr. (age 11) born in Greene Co., IA.

Harlin Burdine Blake and Cora (Unknown) Jones were married May 21, 1887, in Logan, Harrison Co., IA.

The Tacoma Daily News, Tacoma, WA, February 19, 1895

H. B. Blake, of Little Falls, Neb., is registered at the Hotel Chilberg.

The Tacoma Daily News, Tacoma, WA, November 26, 1895

THE CITY IN BRIEF

H. B. Blake, of Chehalis, is in Tacoma.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1900 shows H. B. Blake (age 34) born November 1865 in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Merchant owning his own home free of a mortgage and living on Market Street, City of Chehalis, Chehalis East Precinct, Lewis Co., WA. Living with him is his childless wife of 14 years, Cora Blake (age 32) born June 1867 in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, who is a Milliner. Also living there is his unmarried brother-in-law, Charles Jones (age 27) born February 1873 in Illinois to Ohio-born parents, who is a Merchant. An unmarried Servant Housekeeper also lives in the household.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900 shows Anna E. Griffith (age 34) born July 1865 in Iowa to Ohio-born parents and having been married for 11 years with no children being born to her is married and is living in the Edward C. Worth household, 123 E. Fourth Street, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA.

Harlin Burdine Blake and Anna E. (Allison) Griffith were married March 4, 1903, in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, in the presence of William H. Parker and B. F. Allison. B. F. is Anna's brother.

The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, October 6, 1904

H. B. Blake, of Tacoma, was a visitor in Olympia yesterday.

The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, Wednesday, March 11, 1908

H. B. Blake left yesterday for his home in Tacoma after a business trip to this city.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910, shows Harlin B. Blake (age 44) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents and in his second marriage of 8 years is a Logger renting his farm in Purdy Precinct, Pierce Co., WA. He appears to be running a large logging camp.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910, shows Harlin B. Blake (age 43) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents and in his second marriage is the Owner of a Lumber Camp owning his home at 314 11th Street, 1st Ward, City of Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA. Living with him is his childless wife of 7 years, Anna Blake (age 43) born in Iowa to Ohio-born parents and in her second marriage. Also living there: his unmarried brother-in-law, Joseph M. Allison (age 49) born in Iowa to Ohio-born parents, a Gold and Silver Miner; and Alice A. Owen (age 53) an unmarried Servant.

The 1912 California Voter Index shows Harlin B. Blake is a Republican Farmer and is living in Adelaide, Las Tablas Pct., San Luis Obispo Co., CA. Living with him is Anne E. Blake, a Republican Housewife.

The 1918 California Voter Index shows Harlin B. Blake is a Republican Farmer and is living in Paso Robles, Las Tablas Pct., San Luis Obispo Co., CA. Living with him is Anne E. Blake, a Republican Housewife.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 26, 1920, shows Arnold Blake (age 55) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents is a General Farm Farmer owning his farm free of a mortgage and is living in Las Tablas Pct., San Luis Obispo Co., CA. Living with him is wife, Nancy Blake (age 54) born in Iowa to Ohio-born parents. Two married Servants also live in the home.

The 1920 California Voter Index shows Harlin B. Blake is a Republican Rancher and is living in Paso Robles, Las Tablas Pct., San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

Harlin Burdine Blake and Anna E. (Allison) (Griffith) Blake were divorced about 1920 in California.

The 1922 California Voter Index shows Harlin B. Blake is a Republican Rancher and is living in Paso Robles, Las Tablas Pct., San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

The 1924 California Voter Index shows Harlin B. Blake is a Republican Rancher and is living in Paso Robles, Las Tablas Pct., San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

The 1930 California Voter Index shows Harlin B. Blake is a Republican Rancher and is living in San Miguel, San Miguel Pct., San Luis Obispo Co., CA. Living with him is Helen R. Blake, a Republican Housewife.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 14, 1930, shows Anna Blake (age 66) born in Iowa to Pennsylvania and Ohio-born parents is divorced and is living in the Frandora Apartments, 505 S. Serrano, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. She is living near her niece, Mrs. Belle M. Brett (age 66) born about 1864 in Illinois, who is a widow, having been married to John M. Brett of Ireland.

The 1930 California Voter Index shows Mrs. Anna E. Blake is a Republican Housewife and is living at 622 S. Serrano, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Anna E. (Allison) (Griffith) Blake died April 19, 1930, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 64. Death was due to Pneumonia.

The 1932 California Voter Index shows Harlin B. Blake is a Republican Farmer and is living in Paso Robles, Las Tablas Pct., San Luis Obispo Co., CA. Living with him is Helen R. Blake, a Democrat Housewife.

The 1934 California Voter Index shows Harlin B. Blake is a Republican Farmer and is living in Paso Robles, Las Tablas Pct., San Luis Obispo Co., CA. Living with him is Helen R. Blake, a Democrat Housewife.

The 1936 California Voter Index shows Harlan B. Blake is a Republican Farmer and is living in Paso Robles, Las Tablas Pct., San Luis Obispo Co., CA. Living with him is Helen R. Blake, a Democrat Housewife.

The 1940 California Voter Index shows Harlin B. Blake is a Republican Farmer and is living in Paso Robles, Las Tablas Pct., San Luis Obispo Co., CA. Living with him is Helen R. Blake, a Democrat Housewife.

Harlin Burdine Blake died June 30, 1940, in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 74.

The 1942 California Voter Index shows Helen R. Blake, a Democrat Housewife and is living in Paso Robles, Las Tablas Pct., San Luis Obispo Co., CA.