Thomas M. Blake
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Thomas M. Blake |
Thomas M. "Tom" Blake was born August 23, 1831, in Martinsburg, Bedford (Blair) Co., PA, and died October 6, 1912, in Colfax, Washington Twp., Jasper Co., IA, at age 81. He was the son of Burdine Blake Sr. of Lancaster or Washington Co., PA, and Mazey Ann Simpkins of Washington Co., MD. Thomas M. Blake was buried in Lot 18, Yale Cemetery, Cass Twp., Guthrie Co., IA. Anna G. "Ann" Lamberton was born about 1838 in New York and died about 1862 in Illinois at about age 22. Thomas M. "Tom" Blake and Ann G. Lamberton were married April 22, 1856, in Grant Co., WI. Thomas M. "Tom" Blake and Ann G. (Lamberton) Blake had at least two children:
It is possible that Ann G. "Ann" (Lamberton) Blake died about 1862 in Jo Daviess Co., IL. Thomas M. "Tom" Blake then married Mary Ella Barkman. Mary Ella Barkman was born January 29, 1841, in Maryland and died October 15, 1900, in Yale, Guthrie Co., IA, at age 59. She was the daughter of David Barkman of Boonesboro, Washington Co., MD, and Rebecca Guyton of Washington Co., MD. Mary Ella (Barkman) Blake was buried in Yale Cemetery, Cass Twp., Guthrie Co., IA. Thomas M. "Tom" Blake and Mary Ella Barkman were married August 28, 1863, in Carroll Co., MD. Thomas M. "Tom" Blake and Mary Ella (Barkman) Blake had at least four children:
Mary Ella (Barkman) Blake died October 15, 1900, in Iowa at age 59. Mary was buried in Lot 18, Yale Cemetery, Cass Twp., Guthrie Co., IA. Thomas M. "Tom" Blake then married a widow, Emma E. (Mingus) Blair. Emma Elizabeth Mingus was first married to A. Robert Blair. A. Robert Blair was born June 26, 1827, in Nova Scotia and died February 11, 1906, in the Town of Fontanelle, Summerset Twp., Adair Co., IA, at age 78. He was the son of Unknown parents of Nova Scotia. A. Robert Blair was first married to Marinda McComber. Marinda McComber was born 1829 in Ohio and died 1861 in Illinois. She was the daughter of Unknown. A. Robert Blair and Marinda McComber were married November 11, 1846, in Henry Co., IL. A. Robert Blair and Marinda (McComber) Blair had five children:
After Marinda (McComber) Blair died, A. Robert Blair married Emma Elizabeth Mingus. Emma Elizabeth Mingus was born May 17, 1841, in Willsburg, WV, and died May 4, 1927, in the Town of Fontanelle, Adair Co., IA, at age 85. She was the daughter of Levi Mingus of New York and Emma E. Thomas of Ohio. A. Robert Blair and Emma Elizabeth Mingus were married January 26, 1862, in Henry Co., IL. A. Robert Blair and Emma Elizabeth (Mingus) Blair had eleven children:
Thomas M. "Tom" Blake and Emma Elizabeth (Mingus) Blair were married about 1908 in Iowa. Thomas M. "Tom" Blake and Emma Elizabeth (Mingus) (Blair) Blake had no children. TIMELINE A. Robert Blair was born June 26, 1827, in Nova Scotia. Marinda McComber/Moore was born 1829 in Ohio. Thomas M. "Tom" Blake was born August 23, 1831, in Martinsburg, Bedford (Blair) Co., PA. Ann G. Lamberton was born about 1840 in New York. Mary Ella Barkman was born January 29, 1841, in Washington Co., MD. Emma Elizabeth Mingus was born May 17, 1841, in Willsburg, WV. The 1850 U. S. Census taken on September 4, 1850 shows Jacob Hamelton (age 25) born in Pennsylvania and married within the year is a Carpenter living in Loretto Borough, Cambria Co., PA. Living with him is his wife Rebecca J. Hamelton (age 23) born in Pennsylvania and married within the year. Also living in the household are: James Loppes (age 23) born in Pennsylvania, a Blacksmith; and Thomas Blake (age 18) born in Pennsylvania, a Laborer. The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 23, 1850, shows William H. Shill (age 26) born in New York with real estate of $1,278 is a Farmer and is living in Cape Vincent, Jefferson Co., NY. Living with him are the following, all born in New York: Mary Jane Shill (age 22); Martha Shill (age 2); Lorinda Shill (age 1); David H. Lamberton (age 15), a Laborer; Anna G. Lamberton (age 12); Jacob Shill (age 58), a Laborer; and Esther Shill (age 50). Leigh Larson note: William H. Shill married Mary Jane Zimmerman. Thomas M. "Tom" Blake married Anna G. "Ann" Lamberton in Wisconsin in 1856. Henry D. Lamberton and Anna G. "Ann" (Lamberton) Blake were brother and sister. The reason the Lamberton brother and sister were living with the Shill family in 1850 is unknown. The 1850 U. S. Census taken on September 2, 1850, shows Robert Blair (age 23) born in Nova Scotia with real estate of $250 is a Shoe Maker and is living in Lewistown, Fulton Co., IL. Living with him is Marinda Blair (age 21) born in Ohio. Also there is one Blair child: Mary E. Blair (age 6/12) born in Illinois. The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 22, 1850, shows David Barkman (age 49) born in Maryland with real estate of $230 is a Shoemaker and is living in District No. 1, Washington Co., MD. Living with him are the following, all born in Maryland: Rebecca Barkman (age 45); David Barkman (age 10); Mary E. Barkman (age 8); Martha Barkman (age 6); Laura J. Barkman (age 4); and Sarah Klingen (age 68). Land Records BLAKE
THOMAS M 1855 Richland
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Thomas M. "Tom" Blake and Anna G. "Ann" Lamberton were married April 22, 1856, in Grant Co., WI. The 1860 U. S. Census taken on August 7, 1860 shows Thos. Blake (age 29) born in Pennsylvania with real estate of $800 and Personal Property of $100 is a Farmer living in Courtland Township, Warren Post Office, Jo Daviess Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Ann Blake (age 21) born in New York. Also there are his two children: Hubert Blake (age 2) born in Wisconsin; and Clarence Blake (age 1) born in Illinois. Leigh Larson note: The Thos. Blake and the Wm. H. Shill families are located on adjacent farms. Thomas M. "Tom" Blake married Anna G. "Ann" Lamberton in Wisconsin in 1856. Henry D. Lamberton and Anna G. "Ann" (Lamberton) Blake were brother and sister. The 1860 U. S. Census taken on August 7, 1860, shows Wm. H. Shill (age 34) born in New York with real estate of $200 and personal estate of $300 is a Farmer and is living in Courtland Twp., Jo Daviess Co., IL. Living with him are: Mary J. Shill (age 32) born in New York; Martha Shill (age 12) born in New York; Orinda Shill (age 11) born in New York; Jinnette Shill (age 9) born in New York; Rosette Shill (age 6) born in New York; Ruth A. Shill (age 4) born in Illinois; Adelia Shill (age 1) born in Illinois; his father, Jacob Shill (age 69) born in New York; his Mother, Hester Shill (age 65) born in New York; and Henry D. Lamberton (age 23) born in New York, a Farm Hand. The 1860 U. S. Census taken on September 11, 1860, shows Robert Blair (age 32) born in Nova Scotia with personal estate of $100 is a Shoemaker and is living in Oxford, Henry Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Merinda Blair (age 22) born in Ohio, who Keeps House. Also there are five Blair children, all born in Illinois: Mary Blair (age 11); Franklin Blair (age 7); Blanche Blair (age 5); Louis Blair (age 3); and William Blair (age 2). The 1860 U. S. Census taken on September 10, 1860, shows David Barkman (age 59) born in Maryland with real estate of $200 and personal estate of $500 is a Shoemaker and is living in Middleburg District No. 10, Carroll Co., MD. Living with him are the following, all born in Maryland: Rebeca Barkman (age 53); Mary Barkman (age 18); David Barkman (age 22), a Laborer; Martha Barkman (age 16); and Laura Barkman (age 14). Also living there is Mary T. Taylor (age 77) born in Germany. Marinda (McComber) Blair died 1861 in Illinois. Ann G. (Lamberton) Blake died about 1862 in Illinois at about age 22. A. Robert Blair and Emma E. Mingus were married January 26, 1862, in Henry Co., IL. Thomas M. Blake and Mary Ella Barkman were married August 28, 1863, in Carroll Co., MD. The 1865 Illinois State Census taken on July 3, 1865, shows Thomas Blake (age 32) living in Warren Township, Jo Daviess Co., IL. There are 2 Males 16 and under, 1 Female 20-29, and 1 Male 30-39. The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 18, 1870, shows Thomas Blake (age 39) born in Pennsylvania with real estate of $2,500 and personal estate of $350 is a Carpenter living in Warren, Jo Daviess Co., IL. Living with him is Mary E. Blake (age 29) born in Maryland, who Keeps House. Also there are four children, all born in Illinois: Hubert Blake (age 11); Orval Blake (age 6); Fannie Blake (age 5); and Frederick Blake (age 1). The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 23, 1870, shows Wm. Shill (age 45) born in New York with real estate of $1,200 is a Farmer and is living in Warren, Jo Daviess Co., IL. Living with him is Mary J. Shill (age 43) born in New York, who Keeps House. Also living there: Martha Shill (age 22) born in New York, a School Teacher; Orinda Shill (age 20) born in New York, who Keeps House; Jennette Shill (age 19) born in New York, who Works at Home; Rosette Shill (age 16) born in New York, who Works at Home; Ruth Shill (age 14) born in Illinois, who Works at Home; Adelia Shill (age 12) born in Illinois; Luther Shill (age 10) born in Illinois; Henrietta Shill (age 6) born in Illinois; Hattie Shill (age 5) born in Illinois; Sherman Shill (age 1) born in Illinois; Wm. Wryhoe (age 17) born in Prussia, a Farm Hand; and Easter Shill (age 77) born in New York. The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1870, shows Robt. Blair (age 42) born in Nova Scotia with real estate of $1,900 and personal estate of $500 is a Harness Maker and is living in Clover, Henry Co., IL. Living with him is Emma Blair (age 29) born in Virginia, who Keeps House. Also there are seven Blair children, all born in Illinois: Blanch Blair (age 16); Lewis Blair (age 13); Wm. Blair (age 10); Ella Blair (age 8); Cecelia Blair (age 6); Minnie Blair (age 4); and Elmer Blair (age 2). The Sioux City Journal, October 18, 1874 Illinois Odd Fellows. CHICAGO, Oct. 17. - The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows yesterday elected the following officers: Grand Senior Warden, Thomas M. Blake. Grand Secretary, N. C. Mason, of Peoria. Grand Treasurer, A. S. Barry, of Alton. Grand Representative, Thos. F. Mitchell, of Bloomington. After the transaction of routine business the lodge adjourned to meet at Peoria in October, 1875. The History of Jo Daviess County Illinois, H. F. Kett & Co., 1878 Blake, T. M., salesman; Warren The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1880 shows Thomas M. Blake (age 48) born in Pennsylvania to Maryland-born parents is a Store Clerk living in Warren, Jo Daviess Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Mary E. Blake (age 37) born in Maryland to Maryland-born parents, who is a House Keeper. Also there are his five children: Hubert L. Blake (age 22) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania and New York-born parents, who is At Work on Farm; Orren E. Blake (age 15) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Maryland-born parents; Fannie G. Blake (age 14) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Maryland-born parents; Verne Blake (age 10) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Maryland-born parents; and Anna G. Blake (age 8) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Maryland-born parents. The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1880, shows William Shill (age 56) born in New York to New York-born parents is a Farmer and is living in Walnut Twp., Pawnee Co., KS. Living with him is his wife, Mary Shill (age 52) born in New York to New York-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his unmarried children, all born in Illinois to New York-born parents: Della Shill (age 21), At Home; Luther Shill (age 20), a Farmer; Lanretta Shill (age 16); Hattie Shill (age 14); Sherman Shill (age 12), a Farmer; and Wallace Shill (age 10), a Farmer. The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 14, 1880, shows Robert Blair (age 52) born in Nova Scotia to Nova Scotia-born parents is a Harness Maker and is living in the Village of New Windsor, Rivoli Twp., Mercer Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Emma Blair (age 39) born in Ohio to Virginia-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also there are his seven unmarried children, all born in Illinois to Nova Scotia and Ohio-born parents: Wm. Blair (age 21), a Farm Laborer; Ella Blair (age 17), who is Keeping House; Celia Blair (age 15), who is Keeping House; Minnie Blair (age 13); Ellimer Blair (age 11); Rosa Belle Blair (age 9); and Roy A. Blair (age 2). The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 22, 1880 shows Jesse Lee (age 27) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Farmer living in Washington Twp., Stark Co., OH. Living with him is his wife Jennie Lee (age 26) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents. Also living there are their children, both born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents: Ula Lee (age 4); and (Unnamed son) Blake (age 5/12). A female Servant age 14 also lives in the house. The 1885 Iowa State Census shows Thomas Blake (age 52) born in Pennsylvania is a Farmer living in Section 3, SW NW in Griggs Twp., Ida Co., IA. Living with him is Mary Blake (age 42) born in Maryland, who is Keeping House. Also living there are four unmarried Blakes, all born in Illinois: Oran Blake (age 20); Fannie Blake (age 18); Vernon Blake (age 15); and Annie Blake (age 13). The 1885 Iowa State Census shows Jesse Lee (age 31) born in Ohio is living in Griggs Twp., Ida Co., IA. Living with him is his wife Annie Jane Lee (age 29) born in Ohio. Also living there are their children, both born in Ohio: Ula Lee (age 8); and Eddie Lee (age 4). The 1895 Iowa State Census shows Thomas M. Blake (age 63) born in Pennsylvania is living in Ida Co., IA. Also living there is Mary E. Blake (age 54) born in Maryland. The 1895 Iowa State Census shows Oren E. Blake (age 31) born in Illinois is living in Silver Twp., Cherokee Co., IA. The 1895 Iowa State Census shows Vern Blahe (age 25) born in Illinois is living in Ida Co., IA. Living with him is M. A. Blahe (age 18) born in Ohio. The Sioux City Journal, May 3, 1896 Washington Bureau of The Journal, Washington, May 2. Pensions Granted. Pensions were granted today as follows: Iowa: Original - Thomas M. Blake, Holstein. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1900 shows Thomas Blake (age 70) born August 1829 in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Carpenter living in Cass Twp., Guthrie Co., IA. Living with him is his second wife, Ela Mary Blake (age 68) born January 1832 in Maryland to Pennsylvania and Maryland-born parents. She has all four of her children living and has been married for 35 years. Also there is their son Verne Blake (age 31) born October, 1868 in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Maryland-born parents, who is an implement salesman. Also living there is Verne Blake's wife, Eula Blake (age 24) born March 1876 in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, and married for five years. Their only child is living: Harold Blake (age 1) born March 1899 in Iowa. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 14, 1900 shows Orren E. Blake (age 35) born July 1864 in Illinois to Vermont and Massachusetts-born parents is a Packing House Laborer renting his home at 3025 Dace Street, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of four years, Clara H. Blake (age 25) born January 1875 in Illinois to German-born parents, with the only child born to her alive and living at home: Mildred M. Blake (age 3) born March 1897 in Iowa to Illinois-born parents. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900 shows Jessie E. Lee (age 46) born December 1853 in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Ohio-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm and living in Griggs Twp., Ida Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 5 years, Lashue M. Lee (age 43) born June 1856 in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Ohio-born parents, and is childless. Also living there is Jessie's unmarried son, Eddie J. Lee (age 20) born March 1880 in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, who is a Farm Laborer. Also in the household is Jessie's unmarried sister-in-law, Sarah P. Dalzel (age 48) born April 1852 in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Ohio-born parents. Mary Ella (Barkman) Blake died October 15, 1900, in Iowa at age 59. Republican Observer, Richland Center, WI, October 24, 1901 Thos. M. Blake, of Yale, Iowa, is visiting his brother, Simon Blake, and other friends in the town of Orion. We acknowledge a call from the gentleman on Monday. Leigh Larson note: Yale, Guthrie Co., IA. The 1905 Iowa State Census shows Orrin E. Blake living at 2700 Cleveland, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA. Living with him are Clara F. Blake and Mildred Blake. The 1905 Iowa State Census shows Jesse E. Lee is living in Griggs Twp., Ida Co., IA. Living with him are M. Asnuth Lee and Harold Lee Blake. Daughter was Ella J. (Blair) Brink, born November 1863 in Illinois to Nova Scotia and Virginia-born parents. Living in Marengo, Iowa Co., IA, in 1905. Emma Blair, but not Robert Blair. A. Robert Blair died February 11, 1906, in the Town of Fontanelle, Summerset Twp., Adair Co., IA, at age 69. The Fontanelle Observer Thursday, February 15, 1906 Death of Robt. Blair Robt. Blair was born in Nova Scotia June 26, 1827 and died at his home here February 11, 1906 aged 78 years 7 months and 16 days. He moved with his parents to Illinois in his fourteenth year and remained there until 1889 when he came to Iowa and settled in Fontanelle where he remained until his death. He was married in 1846 to Miss Marinda McComber, now deceased. He was married the second time in 1862 to Miss Emma Moore, he was the father of thirteen children, eleven of whom survive him as follows: Mrs. May Baccus, Lewis Blair, Mrs. Adelia Haines, William Blair, Mrs. Ella Brink, Mrs. Celia Ford, Mrs. Minnie Bryant, Mrs. Rose Hatfield, Elmer Blair, Roy Blair and Mrs. Grace Jarvis who with thirty one grandchildren and five great grandchildren are left to mourn their loss. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at the age of nineteen and remained a faithful member through all the years. Filling important places of trust in its management, having been a steward for years and a class leader for forty five years, during nineteen of which he had charge of the class in this place. He was a man of strong constitution, as his age testifies, but for nearly two years he has been steadily failing, and though he suffered intensely at times, the end came very peacefully Sunday evening at 10:05 o'clock. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at 1:30 PM today conducted by Rev. W. H. Doyle assisted by Rev. E. E. Ilgenfritz of Creston, a former pastor of this church and an old friend of Mr. Blair. He had made all plans for the funeral having selected the text for the sermon and the hymns to be sung. The exercises at the cemetery were in charge of the Masonic Lodge of which Order he has long been a member. A good man has gone. Earth is poorer, but Heaven will be richer. Thomas M. "Tom" Blake and Emma E. (Mingus) Blair were married about 1908. Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory, 1909, Cooley, Boardman, Telegraph-Herald Co., Dubuque, IA, 7th Ed. Seventh edition of the Dubuque and Dubuque County directory, 1909: containing an alphabetically arranged list of business firms and private citizens, a street directory, street and avenue guide, a strictly up-to-date map of the city, miscellaneous directory, city and county officers, churches, colleges, public and private schools, buildings, banks, railroads, secret and benevolent societies, etc., and a complete classified business directory.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 19, 1910 shows Thomas M. Blake (age 78) born in Pennsylvania to Maryland-born parents is living in the City of Colfax, Washington Twp., Jasper Co., IA. Living with him is his third wife, Emma Blake (age 68) born in Virginia to New York-born parents. She has six of her seven children still living and has been married for 2 years. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1910 shows Jesse E. Lee (age 57) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania-born parents is not employed and owns his own home and living at 1115 West Cedar Street, 1st Ward, City of Cherokee, Cherokee Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 14 years, W. Aseneth Lee (age 54) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Ohio-born parents. Also living in the household is Jesse's grandson, Herold Lee Blake (age 11) born in Iowa to Iowa and Ohio-born parents. A general practice lawyer and his wife are also listed at this address. Thomas M. "Tom" Blake died October 6, 1912, in Colfax, Washington Twp., Jasper Co., IA, at age 81. The 1915 Iowa State Census shows Jesse E. Lee (age 61) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Ohio-born parents with real estate worth $2,800 and having lived in Iowa for 32 years is retired and living in his own home without a mortgage at 1115 West Cedar Street, 1st Ward, City of Cherokee, Cherokee Co., IA. Living with him is Marie Asneth Lee (age 59) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Ohio-born parents and having lived in Iowa for 18 years, with 2 years of college education. Also living there is Harold Lee Blake (age 16) born in Iowa to Iowa and Ohio-born parents. The 1915 Iowa State Census shows Emma E. Blake (age 74) born in Illinois to New York and Ohio-born parents and having lived in Iowa for 24 years is widow with no occupation and is living in Fontanelle Twp., Adair Co., IA. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 17, 1920 shows Jesse E. Lee (age 67) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania-born parents is not employed and owns his own home and living at 1115 West Cedar Street, 1st Ward, City of Cherokee, Cherokee Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Aseneth Lee (age 63) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania-born parents. Also living in the household is Jesse's unmarried grandson, Harold E. Lee (age 20) born in Iowa to Illinois and Ohio-born parents, who is a Jeweler Apprentice. The 1925 Iowa State Census taken on January 1, 1925 shows Fannie Unger (age 58) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Maryland-born parents is living in her own home free of a mortgage worth $5,000 on Main Street, Coon Rapids, Carroll Co., IA. Living with her are her family members. The 1925 Iowa State Census taken on January 1, 1925, shows Ella J. Brink (age 62) born in Illinois to Robert Blair of Nova Scotia and Emma E. Mingus of Virginia, who were married in Illinois, is a widow owning her home free of a mortgage and is living in Fontanelle, Adair Co., IA. Living with her is her widowed mother, Emma E. Blake (age 83) born in West Virginia to Levi Mingus of New York and Emma E. Thomas of Ohio, who were married in Ohio. Emma E. (Mingus) (Blair) Blake died May 4, 1927, in the Town of Fontanelle, Adair Co., IA, at age 85. Death of Mrs. Emma Blake Emma Mingus was born May 17, 1841 in Willsburg, West Virginia and was called to her reward May 4, 1927 at Fontanelle, Iowa. Having attained the goodly age of 85 years, 11 months and 17 days. On January 22, 1861 she was united in marriage with A. Robert Blair of Oxford, Illinois, where Mr. Blair was engaged in mercantile business. In 1871 the family moved to New Windsor, Illinois, remaining until 1882, when they came to Fontanelle to spend the last years of their lives and where Mr. Blair was engaged in the business of harness making until he died in 1906. She was the devoted mother of 7 children, Mrs. Rose Hatfield, of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Minnie Bryant, of Silver City, Iowa; Mrs. Celia Ford of Los Angeles, Calif; Mrs. Grace Jarvis of Fontanelle; Mrs. Ella Brink of Fontanelle; Roy Blair of Fontanelle, who passed away in 1912 and Elmer Blair also of Fontanelle, who departed this life April 19, 1926. Also raised four step-children, Will Blair of Viola, Ill., Mrs. Della Haines, Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. Mary Bachus of Davenport, Iowa. She also leaves to mourn her departure 22 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. In 1908 Mrs. Blair was united in marriage with Thomas M. Blake, a civil war veteran, who passed away in 1912. She was a member of the Woman's Relief Corps, G.A.R. Circle and filled the position of Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, before the family moved to Fontanelle. As a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for 60 years she gave every evidence of a life of devotion to the Lord and Master and to the church as long as her health permitted. Mrs. Blake's many months of pain and suffering peacefully ended May 4, 1927, at her home her in Fontanelle. For several years her health has been failing and the end was not unexpected. All through these days and nights of intense suffering and knowing they could be alleviated in only one way, Mrs. Blake still maintained a kindly interest in her friends and the current affairs of the community. Due to the untiring efforts faithful service and unselfish devotion of her daughter, Mrs. Ella Brink, to the life of Mrs. Blake, many years were added. In the last several months her life, which were spent entirely in bed, Mrs. Brink was constantly at her mother's bedside administering every aid and comfort. Funeral services were held at the Methodist
Transcribed from A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans, written and compiled by William E. Connelley, Secretary of the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka. [Revised ed.] Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1919, c1918. 5 v. (xlviii, 2530 p., [155] leaves of plates): ill., maps (some fold.), ports.; 27 cm. Wallace Shill WALLACE SHILL. Some of the most prosperous farmers in the entire State of Kansas are today found in Pawnee County, where only twenty or twenty-five years ago a handful of settlers were struggling for the bare necessities of life. One of these prosperous citizens with his farm in Ash Valley Township is Wallace Shill. Mr. Shill was more of a witness than an active participant in the very early pioneer struggles in Pawnee County, since he was only seven years of age when his parents came to this region in 1878. William H. Shill died in Pawnee County in 1888, at the age of sixty-six. He married Mary Zimmerman, who was born in New York State and died about 1898, aged sixty-nine. Their children were: Martha, wife of Eugene Teal, of Decatur County, Iowa; Marinda, who died in Leadville, Colorado, wife of Robert Newton; Rosetta, who died in Illinois, the wife of John Potter; Nettie, who married Fred Keast and died in Pawnee County; Ruth, wife of Thomas Keast of Larned; Etta, wife of Henry Hugg of Larned; Hattie, wife of Jerome Hearn, and she died in Oklahoma; Luther, who died in Pawnee County unmarried; and Wallace, who was the youngest of the family. Wallace Shill was born in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, November 17, 1871, but nearly all his education was acquired in Pawnee County and it was limited in amount and quality. He was a pupil of the old Antone School, one of the pioneer schoolhouses of the county. He continued to live at home with his parents, was seventeen when his father died, and the old homestead has always kept its hold upon his affections. As a farmer he has followed in the footsteps of his father in the matter of wheat and stock raising, but quite early in his career took up the breeding of Shire horses and has done a good deal for the locality in raising the grade of horses. For a time he was associated in the business of stock raising and farming with his brother. They placed many new improvements upon the farm, including the cottage residence of four rooms now occupied by Mr. Wallace Shill and family, a barn 40x56 feet, a granary with 4,000-bushels capacity and a number of other structures as needed. Mr. Wallace Shill has added a quarter section to the old farm, and now has 480 acres with about 380 acres under the plow. He estimates that the best acre of wheat he ever had yielded twenty-five bushels, and the best seasonal average per acre was about the same amount. He has had a quiet but effective career, and has participated in politics only to the extent of casting his ballot. He has always believed in the principle of protection for American industries, but in 1916 he supported Mr. Wilson for president. On June 6, 1906, Mr. Shill married Miss Margaret Dugan. Her father, Michael Dugan, who was born and married in Ireland, came from New Hampshire to Kansas, arriving in this state January 1, 1877. His homestead in Ash Valley Township was in section 4, township 20, range 17. He died soon after coming to Kansas. The maiden name of his wife was Margaret Daley and she also died in Pawnee County. Their children were: Minnie, wife of Barney Leffert, of Argus, Indiana; Mary, wife of Lloyd McNamee, of Fort Worth, Texas; John, of Pawnee County; Thomas, of Illinois; Hugh, who lives at Hutchinson, Kansas; Michael, of Kinsley, Kansas, and Mrs. Shill, who was born August 10, 1879, in Pawnee County, and has thus spent practically all her life there. Mr. and Mrs. Shill have three children, Dallas, Margaret and Phyllis.
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