Ulysses Simpson Grant Blake
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Ulysses Simpson Grant Blake |
Ulysses Simpson Grant Blake was born May 14, 1866, in Martinsburg, Blair County, PA, and died November 21, 1942, in Burrton, Harvey Co., KS, at age 76. He was the son of James Blake and Margaret Ellen Brown. Lola Irma Benell was born May 25, 1871, in Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS, and died December 1, 1897, in Herrington, Dickinson Co., KS, at age 26. She was the daughter of James Benell and Amanda Jennie Barnes, both of Ohio. Ulysses and Lola were married May 22, 1886/7 in the City of Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS. Ulysses and Lola had four children:
Ulysses then married Lizzie (Unknown) about 1899 in Kansas. Lizzie J. (Unknown) was born April 1866 in Pennsylvania and died Unknown. She was the daughter of Unknown parents, both of Germany. Ulysses then married Isadore (Unknown) about 1909 in Kansas. Isadore (Unknown) was born about 1874 in Indiana and died after 1930. She was the daughter of Unknown parents of Indiana. Isadore was first married to Unknown. Isadore and Unknown had two children. TIMELINE Ulysses Simpson Grant Blake was born May 14, 1866, in Martinsburg, Blair County, PA. Lola Irma Benell was born May 25, 1871, in Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS. The 1870 U. S. Census taken on August 1, 1870, shows James Blake (age 52) born in Pennsylvania is a Blacksmith with real estate worth $1,600 and personal estate worth $200 living in Martinsburg Borough, Blair Co., PA. Living with him is his wife Ellen Blake (age 40) born in Pennsylvania. Also living there are their children, all born in Pennsylvania: John Blake (age 22) a School Teacher; Birdine Blake (age 20) a Blacksmith; Jennie Blake (age 18); James Blake (age 16); Philmore Blake age 14); Packer Blake (age 13); Mary Blake (age 9); Grant Blake (age 4); and Adda Blake (age 2). The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 3, 1880, shows James Blake (age 59) born in Pennsylvania to Maryland-born parents is a blacksmith living in Martinsburg Borough, Blair Co., PA. Living with him is his wife Ellen Blake (age 52) born in Indiana to Maryland-born parents. Also living there are their children: Burdine Blake (age 29) born in Maryland, who is a blacksmith; Mary Blake (age 19) born in Pennsylvania; Grant Blake (age 12) born in Pennsylvania; and Adaline Blake (age 11) born in Pennsylvania. The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1880, shows James Benell (age 42) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania-born parents is Blacksmithing and living on Dulian Street, City of Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS. Living with him is his wife, Amanda J. Benell (age 31) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born to Ohio-born parents: Myrtle S. Benell (age 12) born in Illinois; Lola I. Benell (age 9) born in Kansas; Chancy J. Benell (age 6) born in Kansas; and Baby (daughter) Benell (age 1/12, May). James' brother-in-law and sister-in-law are also living in the household: Frank A. Barnes (age 22) born in Illinois to Ohio-born parents, who is a Laborer; and Floz A. Barnes (age 16) born in Illinois to Ohio-born parents. The 1881 Gazetter and Business Directory, Cities and Towns of the New Southwest - Kansas, for Fredonia, KS lists James Benell as a Blacksmith. Z. Benell is a Lumber Dealer. Ulysses and Lola were married May 22, 1886, in the City of Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS. Lola Irma (Benell) Blake died November 27, 1897, in Herrington, Dickinson Co., KS, at age 26. Ulysses then married Lizzie J. (Unknown). Lizzie J. (Unknown) was born April 1866 in Pennsylvania and died Unknown. She was the daughter of Unknown parents, both of Germany. Ulysses and Lizzie J. (Unknown) were married about 1899 in Kansas. Ulysses then married Isadore (Unknown) about 1909 in Kansas. Isadore (Unknown) was born about 1874 in Indiana and died after 1930. She was the daughter of Unknown parents of Indiana. Isadore was first married to Unknown . Isadore and Unknown had two children. Lola Irma (Benell) Blake died December 1, 1897, in Herrington, Dickinson Co., KS, at age 26. Ulysses then married Lizzie J. (Unknown) about 1899 in Kansas. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows U. S. G. Blake (age 34) born May 1866 in Pennsylvania to New York and New Jersey-born parents and married for 15 years is renting a Boarding House at 140 South 7th Street, 3rd Ward, City of Salina, Saline Co., KS. Living with him is his wife, Lizzie Blake (age 34) born April 1866 in Pennsylvania to German-born parents and married for 15 years, with 4 of the 5 children born to her still living. Living at home are: his son, Byron Blake (age 12) born April 1888 in Kansas to Pennsylvania and Indiana-born parents; his daughter, Blanch Blake (age 8) born July 1891 in Kansas to Pennsylvania and Indiana-born parents; and his daughter, Beyrl Blake (age 6) born August 1893 in Kansas to Pennsylvania and Indiana-born parents. His stepson also lives in the home: Carl Leander (age 11) born September 1888 in Kansas to Swedish and Pennsylvania-born parents. Other boarders also live in the building. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 12, 1900, shows James Benell (age 62) born May 1838 in Ohio to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage in Coldwater, McKinley Twp., Garfield Co., OK. Living with him is his wife of 32 years, Emanda Benell (age 51) born February 1849 in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, with 2 of the 4 children born to her still living. Living there is his grandson, Chester Rogers (age 12) born January 1888 in Kansas to Ukraine? and Illinois-born parents. Another grandson living there: Burdine Blake (age 4) born December 1895 in Indian Territory to Pennsylvania and Kansas-born parents. The 1905 Kansas State Census taken on March 1, 1905, shows U. S. Blake (age 39) born in Missouri and having moved to Kansas from Missouri is a Farmer owning his own home free of a mortgage and is living in the City of Augusta, Butler Co., KS. Living with him are: L. J. Blake (age 40) born in Missouri and having moved to Kansas from Missouri; B. S. Blake (age 17) born in Kansas; C. G. Blake (age 16) born in Indiana and having moved to Kansas from Missouri; B. Blake (age 14) born in Kansas; B. U. Blake (age 12) born in Indiana; and A. Blake (age 3) born in Kansas. Ulysses then married Isadore (Unknown) about 1909 in Kansas. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1910, shows Ulysses S. Blake (age 44) born in Pennsylvania to United States and Pennsylvania-born parents is an Operator in a Railroad Office who is renting his home at 727 N. Second Street, 2nd Ward, City of Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS. Living with him is his wife of less than one year, Isadore Blake (age 35) born in Indiana to Indiana-born parents, with both children born to her still living. It is the second marriage for both Ulysses and Isadore. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910, shows Amandy Benell (age 61) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents is a widowed head of household owning her own mortgaged home in Keowee Twp., Garfield Co., OK. Living with her are four unmarried grandsons: Chester F. Rogers (age 22) born in Kansas to Virginia and Illinois-born parents, a City Plumer; Byron F. Blake (age 21) born in Kansas to Pennsylvania and Kansas-born parents, who is a Railroad Telegrapher; Berl Blake (age 16) born in Kansas to Pennsylvania and Kansas-born parents; and Berdine Blake (age 14) born in Oklahoma to Pennsylvania and Kansas-born parents, who is a News Boy. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 27, 1910, shows Carl G. Leander (age 21) born in Kansas to Swedish and Pennsylvania-born parents is an unmarried Rail Road Operator living on Spence Street, City of Alta Vista, Garfield Twp., Wabaunsee Co., KS. The 1915 Kansas State Census taken on March 1, 1915, shows U. S. Blake (age 49) born in Pennsylvania and having moved to Kansas from Pennsylvania is Telegraph Operator renting his own home and is living in Altamont, Labette Co., KS. Living with him is Isadore Blake (age 40) born in Indiana and having moved to Kansas from Illinois, who does Housekeeping. The WWI Draft Registration Report taken on June 5, 1917, shows Carl George Leander was married, had two children, and was a Telegraph Operator for the Union Pacific and was living and working in Onaga, KS. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 12, 1920, shows Ullisus G. Blake (age 53) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Tiligraph Opperator renting his home in the City of Buhler, Little River Twp., Reno Co., KS. Living with him is his wife, Isadore Blake (age 45) born Indiana to Indiana-born parents, who work in a Railroad Office. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 22, 1920, shows Burdine Blake (age 24) born in Oklahoma to Pennsylvania and Ohio-born parents is a Mariner Engineman in the U. S. Navy residing in Hilldale, OK, serving aboard U. S. S. Gillis, San Diego Seaport, California. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 23, 1920, shows Carl G. Leander (age 31) born in Kansas to Swedish and Pennsylvania-born parents is a Railroad Station Agent renting his home in Five Creeks Twp., Clay Co., KS. Living with him is his wife Lela Leander (age 29) born in Kansas to Indiana and Ohio-born parents. Living with him are his son and daughter, both born in Kansas to Kansas-born parents: Leslie Leander (age 8); and Muriel Leander (age 4-1/12). The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1930, shows U. G. Blake (age 63) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania is a Rail Road Station Depot Agent renting his home for $7/month on First Street, City of Frederick, Eureka Twp., Rice Co., KS. Living with him is his wife Isadore Blake (age 55) born in Indiana to Indiana-born parents. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows Burdine Blake (age 34) born in Oklahoma to Pennsylvania and Illinois-born parents and first married at age 24 is an Electrical Engineer for the Gas and Electric Co. and renting his home for $40/month at 370 31st Avenue, District 250, City of San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Living with him is his wife Isabelle Blake (age 29) born in New York to Wales and Scotland-born parents and first married at age 20, who is an Operator at a Telegraph Company. The Maryville Daily Forum, Maryville, MO, Monday, July 22, 1940 Parnell Mrs. C. G. Leander and sons, Dannie and Allen, left Tuesday for their home in Solomon, Kas., after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Leander. The Maryville Daily Forum, Maryville, MO, Monday, July 22, 1940 Parnell Mrs. and Mrs. Leslie Leander and son went to Solomon, Kas., Saturday to spend a couple of days with his parents. Ulysses Simpson Grant Blake died November 21, 1942, in Burrton, Harvey Co., KS, at age 76.
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