James Henry Blake
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James Henry Blake |
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James Henry Blake was born July 7, 1834, in Boone Co., KY, and died of Apoplexy February 15, 1913, in Franklin Twp., Adams Co., OH, at age 76. He is the son of Henry Blake of Pennsylvania and Martha Ann Hockaday of Madison Co., KY. Lucy A. Chinn was born May 15, 1843, in Ohio and died April 30, 1882, in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, at age 38. She is the daughter of Christopher Columbus Chinn of Kentucky and Mahala Farmer of Ohio. James Henry Blake and Lucy A. Chinn were married July 5, 1860. James Henry Blake and Lucy A. (Chinn) Blake had five children:
Lucy A. (Chinn) Blake died April 30, 1882, in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, at age 38. James Henry Blake then married Harriet A. "Hattie" (Daily) Unknown about 1895. It was his second marriage, as well as her second marriage. Harriet A. "Hattie" Daily was born January 1858 in Ohio and died February 19, 1912, in Scott Twp., Adams Co., OH, at age 54. She is the daughter of James Daily of Ohio and Emily Unknown of Pennsylvania. Harriet was first married to Unknown. Unknown and Harriet A. "Hattie" (Daily) Unknown had two children:
James Henry Blake and Harriet A. "Hattie" (Daily) (Unknown) Blake had no children. TIMELINE James Henry Blake was born July 1834 in Kentucky. Lucy A. Chinn was born May 15, 1843, in Ohio. The 1850 U. S. Census taken on September 3, 1850 shows Alex Roger (age 29) born in Pennsylvania is a Clerk living in Upper Twp., Lawrence Co., OH. Living with him is Elizabeth Roger (age 27) born in Pennsylvania. Also living there is George Roger (age 2) born in Pennsylvania. Others in the household are: Matilda McClain (age 16) born in Pennsylvania; Henry Blake (age 55) born in Pennsylvania, an Iron Master; James H. Blake (age 16) born in Kentucky; and George W. Paul (age 20) born in Pennsylvania. Henry Blake died July 28, 1851, in Greenupsburg, KY, at age 56. Ironton Register, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, July 31, 1851 Blake, Henry Died - On the 28th, inst., at Greenupsburg, Ky., Henry Blake, aged about 55 years. Well known as the proprietor of Hecla Furnace in this county (Lawrence). The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 12, 1860, shows J. H. Blake (age 26) born in Kentucky is a Merchant with real estate worth $5,000 and personal estate worth $7,000 living in East Little Sandy, Greenup Co., KY. Living with him is his wife, Lucy A. Blake (age 17). They had been married within the last year. James Henry Blake and Lucy A. Chinn were married July 5, 1860. The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 3, 1870, shows J. Henry Blake (age 35) born in Kentucky is a School Teacher living in the City of Ashland, Boyd Co., KY. Living with him is his wife, Lucy A. Blake (age 26) born in Ohio with real estate worth $4,000 and personal estate worth $300, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his four children: Laura K. Blake (age 9) born in Kentucky, a Book Keeper; Helen S. Blake (age 7) born in Kentucky; Harry M. C. Blake (age 6) born in Ohio; and Martha C. Blake (age 4) born in Ohio. The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 18, 1870, shows James Daily (age 43) born in Ohio with real estate worth $1,000 and personal estate worth $125 is a Farmer who cannot write and living in Rome Twp., Lawrence Co., OH. Living with him is Emily Daily (age 38) born in Pennsylvania who cannot read or write, is Keeping House. Also living in the household are six Daily children, all born in Ohio: Emaline Daily (age 17), who does Spinning; Harriet Daily (age 15) who Helps Mother; Alice Daily (age 9), who Assists in the House; Rebecca Daily (age 6) who Takes Care of Babe; and Charles Daily (age 3/12, Feb). The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1880, shows James H. Blake (age 46) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania and English-born parents is a Book Peddler living in the City of Ironton, 3rd Ward, Lawrence Co., OH. Living with him is his wife, Lucy Blake (age 37) born in Kentucky to Kentucky-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his five unmarried children, all born to Ohio and Kentucky-born parents: Laura Blake (age 18) born in Kentucky, a Book Keeper; Helen Blake (age 17) born in Kentucky; Henry Blake (age 16) born in Kentucky; Martha Blake (age 14) born in Ohio; and Edwin Blake (age 8) born in Ohio. Lucy A. (Chinn) Blake died April 30, 1882, in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, at about age 39. Ironton Register, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, May 4, 1882 Blake, Lucy A., Mrs. Died 30 Apr 1882 of heart disease, w/o J. H.
Williams Ironton Directory Residential Listings FOR 1882-83
Ironton Register, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, October 11, 1883 A WEDDING Last Tuesday morning, Mr. Ed. W. Bixby, Ass't. Cashier of the First National Bank, and Miss Laura K. Blake were married at the Presbyterian Church, the pastor, Rev. H. Calhoun officiating. No invitations were issued, but a large number of friends gathered to witness the ceremony. The altar was most tastefully arranged with flowers and Autumn foliage, the latter especially being resplendent. A few minutes before half past 9 o'clock, Miss Ricker, at the organ, began a wedding march and at 9:30 promptly, the bride and groom appeared at the main entrance and marched down the aisle. There were no attendants, and the couple were dressed for travelling. After the ceremony, the happy twain repaired to E. Bixby's residence to await the 10:40 train, and there, a large throng of friends poured in upon them to offer their congratulations. They started directly for Cleveland where they will remain a day, and then go to Niagara, New York, possibly Boston, Philadelphia and Washington. They will return in about three weeks and board during the Winter at Harry Campbell's. We wish them a life of joy. James Henry Blake then married Harriet A. "Hattie" (Daily) Unknown about 1895. It was his second marriage, as well as her second marriage. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1900, shows James H. Blake (age 65) born July 1834 in Kentucky to Pennsylvania and Kentucky-born parents is a Solicitor Of Paper owning his own home in Franklin Twp., Adams Co., OH. Living with him is his wife of 5 years, Hattie Blake (age 42) born January 1858 in Ohio to Ohio and Kentucky-born parents, with 1 of the 2 children born to her still alive. A boarder also lives in the house. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1900, shows Emily Daily (age 70) born January 1830 in Ohio to Pennsylvania-born parents with 6 of the 7 children born to her still alive is a widowed Farmer of a Home Farm owning her farm free of a mortgage and living in Mason Twp., Lawrence Co., OH. Living with her is her unmarried son, James E. Daily (age 27) born May 1873 in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, who is a Farm Laborer. Also living there are her nephew and niece, both born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents: Earnest Thomas (age 8) born July 1891; and Annie B. Thomas (age 45) born March 1855, who has been married for 12 years with 1 of the 2 children born to her still alive. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 30, 1910, shows James E. Daily (age 36) born in West Virginia to Ohio-born parents is an unmarried Farmer of his Home Farm owning his farm free of a mortgage and living in Mason Twp., Lawrence Co., OH. Living with him is his widowed mother, Emily Daily (age 80) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania-born parents and married for 25 years with 6 of the 8 children born to her still alive, who has her Own Income. Also living there are his cousins, both born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents: Annabell Thomas (age 55) a widow married for 8 years, with 1 of the 2 children born to her still alive, who is a Private Family Servant; and unmarried Ernest Thomas (age 19) who is a Home Farm Laborer. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 22, 1910, shows James H. Blake (age 75) born in Ohio to Virginia and Ohio-born parents is a Traveling News Agent owning his own home free of a mortgage in Franklin Twp., Adams Co., OH. Living with him is his wife of 14 years, Hattie Blake (age 45) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, with the only child born to her still alive. It is the second marriage for both spouses. James Henry Blake died February 15, 1913, in Adams Co., OH, at age 76. Ironton Register, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, December 31, 1891 Ed. W. Bixby received a highly appreciated present from Mrs. Bixby. It was a fine pastel portrait of his mother by J. Henry Sharp. Morning Irontonian, Tuesday, July 13, 1915 EDWIN W. BIXBY PASSES TO HIS ETERNAL REWARD Shortly after eleven o'clock Monday morning the soul of Edwin W. Bixby, president of the First National Bank, passed into the Valley of the Shadows, after a brave struggle of about three months against the ravages of a severe attack of bronchial trouble and complication of diseases and with his death the Grim Reapers has deprived his family of a devoted husband and father, Ironton of one of its substantial and enterprising business men and the world of a man, who was in every sense of the word, a nature's nobleman, a splendid type of manhood and citizenship, and a man whose death is mourned as a personal loss by all who enjoyed his acquaintance. His life is a record of achievement and will be monument of his name in the hearts of all who knew him. Edwin W. Bixby was born October 10, 1856, the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Bixby, prominent Ironton residents. He attended the public schools of the city and at the age of seventeen was graduated from Ironton High School, in the class of 1875. Within a very brief time after his graduation he became a messenger in the First National Bank of which his uncle, Mr. H. B. Wilson, was cashier at the time. His grade and high school education had been very thorough and he was well fitted for his position as banker. His ability was soon recognized and he was promoted to a more responsible position in the institution. At the age of thirty years, on March 28, 1888, he became cashier and held this position for twenty-three years. Upon the death of Mr. H. C. Burr, in 1911, Mr. Bixby became the president of the institution and he held this position of honor until the time of his demise. Mr. Bixby was regarded as one of the most successful bankers in the country and he was selected as president of the Ohio Banker's Association in 1905 and in 1906. The home life of the deceased was ideal. His chief care was for them and upon them he bestowed fullest measure of devotion. He was united in marriage in 1883 to Miss Laura Blake, one of Ironton's prominent young ladies, and she survives. Mrs. Bixby throughout the illness of her husband was constantly at his bedside, and administered to his every want. Everything that medical science could do was done for Mr. Bixby but in vain, and he realized the hopelessness of his case, yet never once did he utter a complaint, bearing his sufferings with a fortitude born of that firm faith he possessed, and he was prepared when the end came. With a smile he closed his eyes in eternal sleep entering upon the enjoyment of that reward which is the goal for which we all strive. The members of his family, were at his bedside when the final summon came. Besides his devoted wife, Mr. Bixby is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alice Layman of Indianapolis, Ind., who married Mr. Theodore Layman, of Indianapolis but three months ago, and a son Rufus Bixby, an attorney of Cleveland, Ohio. The deceased was also a director of the Belfont Iron Works, and secretary and treasurer of the Ironton Wood Mantel Company. Each of these concerns will feel the loss of one of their strongest officials. The directors of the First National bank will meet today to take action on his death. He also served for a number of years on the board of education and was president of that organization. Mr. Bixby was a staunch Presbyterian and here too, his loss will be felt for he was active in church affairs and a thorough Christian. The funeral arrangements will be made today and it is known that Rev. Townsend will be in charge. Besides the members of his intimate family the following brothers and sisters mourn his demise: Frank and Howard, and Mrs. H. H. Campbell, Miss Clara Bixby, and Mrs. Grace Justice. One brother, Walter, died in 1912. Miss Clara is under the care of a physician and has been in Texas for some time past. Mr. H. H. Campbell left yesterday for St. Louis to accompany her here. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 14, 1920, shows James E. Daily (age 46) born in West Virginia to Ohio-born parents is an unmarried Farmer of a Home Farm owning his farm free of a mortgage and living in Mason Twp., Lawrence Co., OH. Living with him is his divorced sister, Harriet Blake (age 56) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents. Also living there is his widowed mother, Emely Daily (age 89) born in Ohio to West Virginia-born parents. Emily (Unknown) Dailey died May 30, 1927, in Lawrence Co., OH, at age 97. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1930, shows James E. Daily (age 57) born in Virginia to United States and Pennsylvania-born parents is an unmarried Farmer with real estate valued at $900 and living in Mason Twp., Lawrence Co., OH. Living with him is his widowed sister, Harriet Dailey (age 70) born in Ohio to United States and Pennsylvania-born parents.
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