1900 Federal Census, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, 11 June, Marlow, District 164, Page 4A, House #62, Family #63 Bledsoe, James Head W M Apr 1853 47 Married 26 years MO TN TN Farmer Rents Farm Bledsoe, Martha C Wife W F June 1853 46 Married 26 years 9 children/6 living TX TN TN Bledsoe, Laura Dau W F Oct 1881 18 Single TX MO TX Marlow (Oklahoma) Cemetery List, Marlow, Stephens, Oklahoma Lowe, Amos B -- 1881 - 1938; Laura -- 1881 - 1952
Martha Bledsoe Gregory Birth 1768 Death 1845 Smith County, Tennessee Spouse Squire William Henry Gregory (1764 - 1852) Children: William Henry Gregory (1793 - 1872) Joseph Braxton Gregory (1801 - 1868) Burial Nixon Cemetery, Smith County, Tennessee Maintained by TLC, Originally Created by Barbara Guthrie Prather Dec 26, 2009 -- Find A Grave Memorial #45810656, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=45810656
I was given Oscar's name as Oscar Newton by Charles Christian. The 1870 census lists him as Newton O. 1870 Federal Census, Henderson County, Tennessee, 27 July, 9th Civil District, PO Lexington, page 16, Hse/Fam #116 Bledsoe, Jacob D 32 M W MD $500 personal estate born Tennessee Bledsoe, Mary W 24 F W Keeping House born Tennessee Bledsoe, Yancy B 4 M W Tennessee Bledsoe, Selia B 4 F W Tennessee Bledsoe, Newton O 10months M W Tennessee [b abt Sept 1869] Charles reports that Oscar married Annie Morgan. No other details are available on Annie's birth or death. They had no children.
In 1920 Ruth's family is living next door to Henry's family in Idabel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma. They are living on Hill Street in what is called White Township. In 1930 it is called White Man Addition. 1920 Federal Census, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, 9 April, Idabel, District 157, page 17B, Hill St, White Township, Hse #257, Fam #360 Bledsoe, Yancy Head F W 50 TN TN TN Bledsoe, Ceny Wife F W 46 TN TN TN Bledsoe, Ruth daughter F W 18 TX TN TN ----------------- My grandfather was Henry Harvey Christian son of William Peter Christian and Polly Waldon Christian. My father Matthew Henry Christian was the son of Henry Harvey Christian and Ida Coleman Christian. My parents were Matthew Henry Christian and Ruth Bledsoe Christian. I was born in Idabel, Oklahoma Jan 8, 1926 My father Matthew Henry Christian was born in Winfield, Tx Aug 10, 1892. -- Charles O Christian, email to Orville Boyd Jenkins, 03 January 2008 ----------------- In 1930, I notice the birthplace of Ruth's parents changes from Tennessee to Texas. 1930 Federal Census, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, 9 April, Idabel, District 15, page 1B, E 4th St, "White Man Addition," Hse #16, Fam #19 Christian, Matthew H Head M W 47 TX TX TX Taxi Driver Christian, Ruth Wife F W 29 TX TX TX 940 Federal Census, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, 22 April, Idabel, District 45-16, page 17A, Hse #389, Owns $2000 Bledsoe, Ceny Head F W 69 Grade 8 b Tennessee same house in 1935 No Occup Christian, Buck Son-in-law M W 46 Grade 8 b Texas same house in 1935 Taxi Driver Christian, Ruth Dau F W 39 Grade H3 b Texas same house in 1935 Christian, Charles Grandson M W 14 Grade 7 b Okla same house in 1935 Farm Laborer Christian, William H Grandson M W 12 Grade 6 b Okla same house in 1935 Christian, Robert Lee Grandson M W 7 Grade 0 b Okla same house in 1935 Ruth Christian Birth Nov. 22, 1900 Death Jan. 9, 1959 Burial Denison Cemetery, Idabel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma Created by EFulmer May 18, 2011 -- Find A Grave Memorial #70031149, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Christian&GSiman=1&GScid=98273&GRid=70031149&
I have not identified Yancy's family before 1900. There are many Bledsoe families in Henderson and other counties of Tennessee. In censuses, Yancy's age varies, yielding a birth year of abt 1866 or 1870. There is also another Yancy Bledsoe, also born in Tennessee, and whose census ages usually suggest birth in the year 1866. This Yancy may be a cousin, from Henderson County, Tennessee, and in Texas about the same time as our Yancy and his family. The fathers of both Yancys are Physicians, which seems to make it likely they are brothers, or perhaps cousins. Yancy's grandson Charles Christian, tells me that the Yancy family moved to Texas about 1893. He also told me that Yancy's parents were Jacob D Bledsoe and Mary W Allen. ----------------- Yancy B Bledsoe's father was Dr. Jacob D Bledsoe, mother was Mary W Allen. Dr. Jacob D Bledsoe was born in 1838 in Milam, Tenn.. He Married Mary in 1863 and they migrated to Deport, Texas about 1893. They had two son's Yancy B and Oscar Newton. Yancy married (Lorena Luceny Stallings) November 1896 in Detroit, Texas,Red River County. Ceny Stallings was originally from Alamo, Tenn.. They had two children a son Claire and a daughter Ruth. Ruth was born 11,22,1900 in Deport Texas. Oscar Newton Bledsoe married Annie Morgan they had no children. Yancy and family moved to Idabel, Ok around 1910, Claire was 12 years old and Ruth was 10. Dr. Jacob D Bledsoe served in the civil war with the rank of Captain and was reported wounded in the battle of Atlanta. Dr. Jacob moved to Detroit,Texas about 1893 then moved to Idabel, Ok.around 1907. He did not practice medicine in Idabel due to failing eyesight. He died March 11, 1925 and is buried in the Dennison Cemetery in Idabel, Ok. His wife Mary W died 1926 and is also buried in the Dennison Cemetery in Idabel, Ok. Oscar Bledsoe died Jan 6, l926 in Idabel, Ok. Burial unknown. No record of wife. Yancy Bledsoe died Dec 20 1925 and is buried in Dennison Cemetery in Idabel, Ok.his wife Ceny Bledsoe died in 1961 age 90 and is buried in Dennison Cemetery, in Idabel, Ok. -- Charles Christian, personal email to Orville Boyd Jenkins, 11 January 2008 ----------------- In 1900 we find Yancy and his family, along with his parents, in north Texas, near Paris in Lamar County, close to the Red River. The 1900 census gives us month and year of births. While we have found those to vary wildly with amazing discrepancies, I will use the birth dates given in the census for the Bledsoe family. The birth date of Yancey here is May 1866. His wife's name is spelled Ceny in every census, except this one, where it is Scenie. In 1900 Yancy and Ceny (Scenie) are living next door to what appears to be Yancy's parents. The names are somewhat obscured, especially the husband's. It appeared to be John and Willie. John is a Physician, which matches Yancy's father Jacob. The name in the 1900 census is uncertain because the tally marks for the page are right over the elder Bledsoe's name. It begins with a J and then it looks like an O, but it is difficult to decipher. Besides the tally marks, the name above is Lizzie, and the tails of the two Zs are full and long and also cover most of the Bledsoe name area. The name Willie or Willy could be for the middle name of Yancy's mother, Mary W. 1900 Federal Census, Lamar County, Texas, 23 June, Justice Precinct 7, District 86, page 19B, east of Bee Bayou, Hse #335, Fam #346 Bledsoe, John (?) Head W M May 1838 62 Married 35 years TN NC NC (The name is overwritten with census tally figures!) Bledsoe, Willie Wife W F Nov 1844 62 Married 35 years TN TN TN 1900 Federal Census, Lamar County, Texas, 23 June, Justice Precinct 7, District 86, page 19B, east of Bee Bayou, Hse #336, Fam #347 Bledsoe, Yancy Head W M May 1866 34 Married 3 years TN TN TN Bledsoe, Scenie Wife W F Apr 1875 25 Married 3 years TN -- -- Bledsoe, Clara Daughter W F Aug 1897 2 TX TN TN We will see in 1910 that Clara is reported as age 12, as we expect, but is said to be Claire, and a Son! In 1910, Yancy and Ceny are just a little bit east in Red River County, but the elder coule are not with them. This matches information from Charles Christian, Ceny's grandson, who tells me that Yancey's parents Dr Jacob Bledsoe and his wife Mary moved over the border to Idabel, Oklahoma in about 1907. 1910 Federal Census, Red River County, Texas, 26 April, Justice Precinct 4, District 124, page 9A, Hse/Fam #161 Bledsoe, Yancy Head M W 40 TN TN TN House Carpenter Bledsoe, Ceny Wife F W 37 TN TN TN Bledsoe, Claire Son [sic] F W 12 TX TN TN Bledsoe, Ruth Daughter F W 9 TX TN TN In 1920, Yancy has moved his family north across the Red River into the adjoining county of Oklahoma, in the White Township of McCurtain County. Idabel is the county seat of McCurtain County. Clara has gone off on her own, and Ruth is still at home. The Bledsoe family are living next door to the family of Henry and Ida Christian. Ruth will marry the Christians' son Matthew. 1920 Federal Census, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, 12 June, White Township, District 157, page 17A, Hse #257, Fam #360 Bledsoe, Yancy Head F W 50 TN TN TN Bledsoe, Ceny Wife F W 46 TN TN TN Bledsoe, Ruth daughter F W 18 TX TN TN
In 1920, is living near his parents and his brother Jackson in Cullman County, Alabama. Two of their brothers, Joe and Dillard, are still unmarried and in the household of their parents, A E and Juleyann (listed in this census as Julia). 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, pages 3B-4A, Cold Springs Rd, Hse/Fam #64 Blevins, Arm [Armistead Alzie] Head Owns Free & Clear M W 32 Married AL AL GA Farmer (abt 1888) Blevins, Mary Wife F W 28 Married AL AL AL (abt 1892) Blevins, Robert Son M W 1yr6mos Single AL AL AL (abt June 1918) 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, page 4A, Cold Springs Rd, Hse/Fam #61 Blevins, G J [General Jackson] Head Owns Mortgaged M W 50 Married AL AL GA Farmer (abt 1870) Blevins, Tildie Wife F W 45 Married AL GA GA (abt 1875) Blevins, Irene Dau F W 7 Single AL AL AL (abt 1913) 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, pages 3B-4A, Sunnyville & Jasper Rd, Hse/Fam #59 Blevins, A E [Armistead Elzie] Head Owns Free & Clear M W 78 Married AL AL AL Farmer (abt 1842) Blevins, Julia [Juleyann] Wife F W 78 Married AL GA GA (abt 1842) Blevins, Joe Son M W 36 Single AL AL AL Farmer (abt 1884) -- page 4A -- Blevins, Dillard Son M W 34 Single AL AL AL (abt 1886)
Mary Keener commented on a photo on her genealogy of the cemetery where Armstead Blevins and his wife Juleyann Campbell were buried, with the following comment. "Blevins Family Cemetery. Reverend Armstead Elza Blevins Jr and his wife Juleyan Campbell Blevins are buried here. Juleyan's parents Adam and Lucretia Green Campbell are buried a few miles away. Cullman County, Alabama" Posted 12 February 2015 (Photo by Deborah J Thompson) An anonymous user on Ancestry added the following comment about the burial. "We know from Cynthia Almedia Blevins 'Mama' White that Armstead Sr and Celia Blevins were buried on top of a mountain where Rock Creek meets the Sipsey River. There is a Wilson Cemetery in this area where several other Blevins and Campbells are buried. And there are a large number of old, unreadable stones. It is possible that Armstead and Celia's are among those. The location and age of the cemetery fit what we do know about their burials." Posted 23 October 2018 ------------------------- Armstead Elza Blevins Birth Mar 4, 1812 Tennessee, USA Death Mar 22, 1882 Walker County, Alabama, USA Armistead Blevins, born March 04, 1812 in Tennessee, USA; died March 22, 1882 in Walker County, Alabama, USA; married Celia Cranford March 29, 1829 in Morgan County , Alabama, USA; She was born 1807 in Chester County, South Carolina, USA; she died August 08, 1899 in Walker County, Alabama, USA More About Armistead Blevins: Burial Family Cemetery near junction of Rock Creek and Sipsey River, Winston County, USA Spouse Celia Cranford Blevins (1812 - 1890) Children: Dillard Blevins (1836 - 1862) John Blevins (1837 - 1863) Joseph S Blevins (1840 - 1876) Armstead Elza Blevins (1844 - 1924) Sarah Jane Blevins Campbell (1845 - 1922) Burial Blevins Family Cemetery, Cullman County, Alabama, USA Created by Barbara Lintner Sep 21, 2013 -- Find A Grave Memorial #117418391, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=117418391 -------------------------
1880 Federal Census, Blount County, Alabama, 16 June, District 13, page 11, Hse/Fam #61 Blevins, Arm. W M 30 Husband Farming AL AL AL b abt 1850] Blevins, Julia W F 29 Wife Keeping House AL AL AL [abt 1851] Blevins, Peggie W F 9 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1871] Blevins, Jackson W M 7 Son AL AL AL [abt 1873] Blevins, Mary W F 5 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1875] Blevins, Benjaman [sic] W M 4 Son AL AL AL [abt 1876] Blevins, Merrenia W F 3 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1877] Blevins, John W M 2 Son AL AL AL [abt 1878] Blevins, Byard W M 1 Son AL AL AL [abt 1879] In 1920 much of the family is still together in neighboring households. Two unmarried sons are still in Arm and Juleyann's hosuehold and two others are living nearby in their own households, Genearl Jackson and Arm," Armistead Alzie. 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, pages 3B-4A, Sunnyville & Jasper Rd, Hse/Fam #59 Blevins, A E [Armistead Elzie] Head Owns Free & Clear M W 78 Married AL AL AL Farmer (abt 1842) Blevins, Julia [Juleyann] Wife F W 78 Married AL GA GA (abt 1842) Blevins, Joe Son M W 36 Single AL AL AL Farmer (abt 1884) -- page 4A -- Blevins, Dillard Son M W 34 Single AL AL AL (abt 1886) 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, page 4A, Cold Springs Rd, Hse/Fam #61 Blevins, G J [General Jackson] Head Owns Mortgaged M W 50 Married AL AL GA Farmer (abt 1870) Blevins, Tildie Wife F W 45 Married AL GA GA (abt 1875) Blevins, Irene Dau F W 7 Single AL AL AL (abt 1913) 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, pages 3B-4A, Cold Springs Rd, Hse/Fam #64 Blevins, Arm [Armistead Alzie] Head Owns Free & Clear M W 32 Married AL AL GA Farmer (abt 1888) Blevins, Mary Wife F W 28 Married AL AL AL (abt 1892) Blevins, Robert Son M W 1yr6mos Single AL AL AL (abt June 1918) ----------------------- Rev Armstead Elza "Uncle Arm" Blevins, Jr Birth Feb 17, 1844 Walker County, Alabama, USA Death Dec 15, 1924 Private-Company L 1st Alabama Cavalry USA. 3/1/1865 Enlisted Stevenson, AL 4/18/1865 Mustered In Nashville, TN 4/20/1865 Sick in Hospital Nashville, TN 10/20/1865 Mustered Out Service records compiled by Glenda Todd and used with her permission. This and other information about the history of the First and the men who fought with the unit can be found in her book, "First Alabama Cavalry, USA: Homage to Patriotism". From The Cullman Democrat 18 Dec 1924 Submitted by Robin Sterling Pioneer Minister Buried Rev. Arm Blevins, one of the oldest and most respected ministers in the county, died at his home on Bremen Route 1, on Monday. He was 83 years of age at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his wife, who passed away two years ago. Mr. Blevins spent his long life mostly in this county. The funeral was conducted by the Masons and he was buried Wednesday in the Blevins cemetery in Bremen. From "Mama White" Cynthia Almeadia Blevins: Armstead Jr. was her grandfather and says that he wanted badly to go to war but his parents and his brothers wouldn't let him go. So he ran away, traveled up the Sipsey River to the Tennessee River where he swam across and joined the Union Army. He spent only about 8 months however, in the army and most of that was in a hospital in Nashville. From History of Methodism in Alabama and West Florida, by Marion Eliza Lazenby, 1960, North Alabama Conference and Alabama-West Florida Conference of the Methodist Church, page 698 Submitted by Robin Sterling A.E. Blevins enlisted March 1, 1865, in the Union Army and was mustered out in October 1865. In 1867 he was born of the spirit and united with the M.E. Church. He was licensed to preach in 1890. He served from 1897 until 1913, when he retired. He loved the church and went cheerfully to every charge to which appointed. Buried Blevins Family Cemetery, Cullman Co., AL A letter from Keener Barnes, The Director of Archives and History for The United Methodist Church, North Alabama Conference wrote a letter of reply on Jan 7, 1971 to Mrs. Lee Blevins 405 White Circle, Cullman, AL and relayed this info: "In 1867, Armstead E. Blevins was recorded in the history of the Methodism Episcopal Church. He was licensed to preach in 1890. He served from until his retirement in 1913. "He loved the Church", the historian Dr. M. E. Lazenby stated, and "went cheerfully to every charge to which he was appointed." This would seem to explain why his name was not listed on the Centennial program in Gadsden, Nov 16, 1970 as he was not licensed to preach until 1890." The 1860 Census shows the family living in Winston County, AL and that all the children were born in AL. They homesteaded 160 acres of land in the eastern section of Winston County in the southern part of Flat Rock Community near Rock Creek, now Smith Lake. Armstead Jr. (later Reverend), enlisted in the Union Army when he was about 18. The History of Methodism in Alabama and West Florida by M.E. Lazenby has the following to say about "Uncle Arm": In 1867, Armstead E. Blevins was born of the Spirit and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, licensed to preach in 1890, joined the Alabama Conference in 1897, he served charges from 1897 until 1913 when he retired. He loved the church and went cheerfully to each charge to which he was appointed." "Uncle Arm" as he was called by his friends, faithfully served the Flat Rock Charge from 1907 to 1912. Eldredge Thomas had this to say about "Uncle Arm": "He was a minister I always enjoyed hearing preach. He would tell jokes part of the time and war stories. He would always spend the night with Uncle Tom Morrow and they would talk most of the night about their experiences in the Civil War." FROM papers given to me by Mickey Campbell and his father: 26 May 1888: Declaration of Invalid Pension: A.E. Blevins, Jr. contracted rheumatism caused from chronic diarrhea and chills and fever while stationed at Hodge's Springs near Mouton, AL, in the swamps; also contracted measles at Nashville, TN, about 25 Mar 1865 resulting in impairment to his eyesight. Not treated for rheumatism but treated for diarrhea in camp and for measles in General Hospital No. 14, Nashville, TN. 26 May 1888: Post office address: Garrison's Point, Blount Co, AL. Residence: County of Walker, now Cullman County. 19 Feb 1892: Takes oath that he contracted hernia or…while on duty in the army in year 1865. That he was not much disabled…until about 3 years ago, when it got so bad that he could hardly walk or ride, and in place of getting better, it is getting worse. And it is so now that he is fully ¾ disabled. He further states that said disease was contracted while in the army and that it still exists in a greater degree--is not the result of any vicious habits or intemperance. Served in Co. L, 1st Regiment Alabama Calvary, Co. Lt. H. L. Boulton (Bolton) 1 March 1865-20 Oct 1865. Enlisted at Stevenson, AL, in hospital at Nashville 20 Apr 1865, Present for Muster Roll May, June, July and August. Address 2: June 1915 Route 1, Bremen, AL Address at Enlistment: Houston P.O. Box Winston County, AL 27 April 1912 says scar on back of neck or "carpunkel," 5' 10" Tall, fair skin, color of eyes: grey, Hair: dark In 1924 was paid at a rate of $50 per month pension. Reverend Armstead was married on Oct 28, 1868 to Juleyan Campbell, daughter of Adam and Lucretia Green (a Cherokee). She is reported to have had red hair like her father. She applied for citizenship for her sons in the Cherokee nation. Known children are: General Jackson (probably named for Juleyan's brother General Campbell), Peggy, Minolevia 'Minnie", Dillard, Byrd Bartimus., John Robert, Armstead Alzie, Mary, Benjamin F., and Joseph. Parents: Armstead Elza Blevins (1812 - 1882) Celia Cranford Blevins (1812 - 1890) Spouse Juleyan Campbell Blevins (1844 - 1921) Children: General Jackson Blevins (1870 - 1949) Byrd Bartimus Blevins (1878 - 1950) John Robert Blevins (1879 - 1959) Joseph Blevins (1881 - 1957) Dillard E Blevins (1884 - 1963) Armstead Alzie Blevins (1888 - 1959) Siblings: Dillard Blevins (1836 - 1862) Half-sibling John Blevins (1837 - 1863) Half-sibling Joseph S Blevins (1840 - 1876) Sarah Jane Blevins Campbell (1845 - 1922) Inscription: A E Blevins Feb 17, 1844 Dec 15, 1924 Co. L 1st Reg U.S. Army Burial Blevins Family Cemetery, Cullman County, Alabama, USA Maintained by Deborah J Thompson, Originally Created by Hutch May 10, 2011 -- Find A Grave Memorial #69617691, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=69617691 -----------------------
1880 Federal Census, Blount County, Alabama, 16 June, District 13, page 11, Hse/Fam #61 Blevins, Arm. W M 30 Husband Farming AL AL AL b abt 1850] Blevins, Julia W F 29 Wife Keeping House AL AL AL [abt 1851] Blevins, Peggie W F 9 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1871] Blevins, Jackson W M 7 Son AL AL AL [abt 1873] Blevins, Mary W F 5 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1875] Blevins, Benjaman [sic] W M 4 Son AL AL AL [abt 1876] Blevins, Merrenia W F 3 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1877] Blevins, John W M 2 Son AL AL AL [abt 1878] Blevins, Byard W M 1 Son AL AL AL [abt 1879]
1880 Federal Census, Blount County, Alabama, 16 June, District 13, page 11, Hse/Fam #61 Blevins, Arm. W M 30 Husband Farming AL AL AL b abt 1850] Blevins, Julia W F 29 Wife Keeping House AL AL AL [abt 1851] Blevins, Peggie W F 9 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1871] Blevins, Jackson W M 7 Son AL AL AL [abt 1873] Blevins, Mary W F 5 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1875] Blevins, Benjaman [sic] W M 4 Son AL AL AL [abt 1876] Blevins, Merrenia W F 3 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1877] Blevins, John W M 2 Son AL AL AL [abt 1878] Blevins, Byard W M 1 Son AL AL AL [abt 1879]
In 1920, Dillard and his brother Joseph are both reported as unamarried and living with his parents, A E and Juleyann (Julia in this census). Living nearby are their brothers Jackson (G J in this census) and Arm (Armistead Alzie). 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, pages 3B-4A, Sunnyville & Jasper Rd, Hse/Fam #59 Blevins, A E [Armistead Elzie] Head Owns Free & Clear M W 78 Married AL AL AL Farmer (abt 1842) Blevins, Julia [Juleyann] Wife F W 78 Married AL GA GA (abt 1842) Blevins, Joe Son M W 36 Single AL AL AL Farmer (abt 1884) -- page 4A -- Blevins, Dillard Son M W 34 Single AL AL AL (abt 1886) 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, pages 3B-4A, Cold Springs Rd, Hse/Fam #64 Blevins, Arm [Armistead Alzie] Head Owns Free & Clear M W 32 Married AL AL GA Farmer (abt 1888) Blevins, Mary Wife F W 28 Married AL AL AL (abt 1892) Blevins, Robert Son M W 1yr6mos Single AL AL AL (abt June 1918) 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, page 4A, Cold Springs Rd, Hse/Fam #61 Blevins, G J [General Jackson] Head Owns Mortgaged M W 50 Married AL AL GA Farmer (abt 1870) Blevins, Tildie Wife F W 45 Married AL GA GA (abt 1875) Blevins, Irene Dau F W 7 Single AL AL AL (abt 1913)
1880 Federal Census, Blount County, Alabama, 16 June, District 13, page 11, Hse/Fam #61 Blevins, Arm. W M 30 Husband Farming AL AL AL b abt 1850] Blevins, Julia W F 29 Wife Keeping House AL AL AL [abt 1851] Blevins, Peggie W F 9 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1871] Blevins, Jackson W M 7 Son AL AL AL [abt 1873] Blevins, Mary W F 5 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1875] Blevins, Benjaman [sic] W M 4 Son AL AL AL [abt 1876] Blevins, Merrenia W F 3 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1877] Blevins, John W M 2 Son AL AL AL [abt 1878] Blevins, Byard W M 1 Son AL AL AL [abt 1879] In 1920, Jackson is living near his parents and his brother Arm. Two of their brothers are still in the household of their parents, A E and Juleyann (listed in this census as Julia). 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, page 4A, Cold Springs Rd, Hse/Fam #61 Blevins, G J [General Jackson] Head Owns Mortgaged M W 50 Married AL AL GA Farmer (abt 1870) Blevins, Tildie Wife F W 45 Married AL GA GA (abt 1875) Blevins, Irene Dau F W 7 Single AL AL AL (abt 1913) 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, pages 3B-4A, Sunnyville & Jasper Rd, Hse/Fam #59 Blevins, A E [Armistead Elzie] Head Owns Free & Clear M W 78 Married AL AL AL Farmer (abt 1842) Blevins, Julia [Juleyann] Wife F W 78 Married AL GA GA (abt 1842) Blevins, Joe Son M W 36 Single AL AL AL Farmer (abt 1884) -- page 4A -- Blevins, Dillard Son M W 34 Single AL AL AL (abt 1886) 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, pages 3B-4A, Cold Springs Rd, Hse/Fam #64 Blevins, Arm [Armistead Alzie] Head Owns Free & Clear M W 32 Married AL AL GA Farmer (abt 1888) Blevins, Mary Wife F W 28 Married AL AL AL (abt 1892) Blevins, Robert Son M W 1yr6mos Single AL AL AL (abt June 1918) Jackson and Martha's daughter was named Irene. Her Sopcial Security record was where I first got Irene's name. Then the 1920 census came up in searching. But JHackson's wife in the 1920 census above is reported as Tildie. It is not clear if this was a second wife, whose records we have not otherwise found, or a nickname for Martha. Likely a second wife. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Irene Carney [Elizabeth Evie Irene Blevins] Birth 29 Mar 1912 Cullman County, Alabama Death Date 4 Apr 2000 Father General J Blevins Mother Martha M Langley SSN 417882134 26 Apr 1973 Name listed as IRENE CARNEY
1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, page 4A, Cold Springs Rd, Hse/Fam #61 Blevins, G J [General Jackson] Head Owns Mortgaged M W 50 Married AL AL GA Farmer (abt 1872) Blevins, Tildie Wife F W 45 Married AL GA GA (abt 1873) Blevins, Irene Dau F W 7 Single AL AL AL (abt 1894) U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Irene Carney [Elizabeth Evie Irene Blevins] Birth 29 Mar 1912 Cullman County, Alabama Death Date 4 Apr 2000 Father General J Blevins Mother Martha M Langley SSN 417882134 26 Apr 1973 Name listed as IRENE CARNEY
1880 Federal Census, Blount County, Alabama, 16 June, District 13, page 11, Hse/Fam #61 Blevins, Arm. W M 30 Husband Farming AL AL AL b abt 1850] Blevins, Julia W F 29 Wife Keeping House AL AL AL [abt 1851] Blevins, Peggie W F 9 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1871] Blevins, Jackson W M 7 Son AL AL AL [abt 1873] Blevins, Mary W F 5 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1875] Blevins, Benjaman [sic] W M 4 Son AL AL AL [abt 1876] Blevins, Merrenia W F 3 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1877] Blevins, John W M 2 Son AL AL AL [abt 1878] Blevins, Byard W M 1 Son AL AL AL [abt 1879]
In 1920, Joseph is reported as still unamarried and living with his parents, A E and Juleyann (listed in this census as Julia), along with his also unmarried Dillard. Living nearby are their brothers Jackson (G J in this census) and Arm (Armistead Alzie). 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, pages 3B-4A, Sunnyville & Jasper Rd, Hse/Fam #59 Blevins, A E [Armistead Elzie] Head Owns Free & Clear M W 78 Married AL AL AL Farmer (abt 1842) Blevins, Julia [Juleyann] Wife F W 78 Married AL GA GA (abt 1842) Blevins, Joe Son M W 36 Single AL AL AL Farmer (abt 1884) -- page 4A -- Blevins, Dillard Son M W 34 Single AL AL AL (abt 1886) 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, pages 3B-4A, Cold Springs Rd, Hse/Fam #64 Blevins, Arm [Armistead Alzie] Head Owns Free & Clear M W 32 Married AL AL GA Farmer (abt 1888) Blevins, Mary Wife F W 28 Married AL AL AL (abt 1892) Blevins, Robert Son M W 1yr6mos Single AL AL AL (abt June 1918) 1920 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 25 January, Antioch Precinct, District 171, page 4A, Cold Springs Rd, Hse/Fam #61 Blevins, G J [General Jackson] Head Owns Mortgaged M W 50 Married AL AL GA Farmer (abt 1870) Blevins, Tildie Wife F W 45 Married AL GA GA (abt 1875) Blevins, Irene Dau F W 7 Single AL AL AL (abt 1913)
"Juleyan's daughter Peggy married a Willie Smith, I believe. Mary married Lonnie England. Minolevia 'innie' married Willie Cordell. My records show that Minnie and Willie had two daughters, Mary and Martha. I have Mary marrying someone named 'Clemons' and Martha marrying a 'Freeman.'" -- "highonart," Ancestry Messaging to Orville Boyd Jenkins, 4 October 2015 Alabama, Select Marriages, 1816-1957 Mary C Blevins Marriage 18 Sep 1891 Cullman County, Alabama Spouse Richard E England p 374 No. 84-1260 The name Lonnie from family sources would be a nickname for Richard's middle name Elonzo. One genealogy reports that Mary died on 22 Jun 1940 in Hanceville, Cullman, Alabama, but provides no doucmentation. No genealogy reports any spouse for her. Most report only an approximate birth date, from a census. But one has an exact birth date, again with no documentation, 25 Mar 1874, Cullman, Cullman, Alabama. This date and place is consistent with other documented family information. No genealogy has borth this birth date and the death date reported by the other genealogy cited here. 1880 Federal Census, Blount County, Alabama, 16 June, District 13, page 11, Hse/Fam #61 Blevins, Arm. W M 30 Husband Farming AL AL AL b abt 1850] Blevins, Julia W F 29 Wife Keeping House AL AL AL [abt 1851] Blevins, Peggie W F 9 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1871] Blevins, Jackson W M 7 Son AL AL AL [abt 1873] Blevins, Mary W F 5 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1875] Blevins, Benjaman [sic] W M 4 Son AL AL AL [abt 1876] Blevins, Merrenia W F 3 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1877] Blevins, John W M 2 Son AL AL AL [abt 1878] Blevins, Byard W M 1 Son AL AL AL [abt 1879] From the name in the 1880 census, it appears Mary may be a nickname for Merrenia. One private genealogy, in fact, reports that Mary was a nickname. Merrenia "Mary" C Blevins (1874 - 1940) Headstone Photo Cullman, Alabama Attached To Merrenia "Mary " C Blevins (born 1874) -- Ancestry.com, Private Genealogy reference in Ancestry With her birth and death dates, and her married name from my first source above, I was able to find her burial informaitn on Find a Grave. The name on her grave is Mary C, and her husband's name is Richard Elonzo, both matching the marriage record referenced above. The middle name Elonzo on his burial memorial explains the name Lonnie, which has not been found in any records. Mary C Blevins England Birth Mar. 25, 1874 Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama Death Jun. 22, 1940 Hanceville, Cullman County, Alabama Parents: Armstead Elza Blevins (1844 - 1924) Juleyan Campbell Blevins (1844 - 1921) Spouse Richard Elonzo England (1871 - 1946) Daughter Mary Jo England Hancock (1919 - 2014) Burial Hopewell Cemetery, Hanceville, Cullman County, Alabama Created by paul & teresa (martin) Feb 01, 2014 Find A Grave Memorial# 124442859, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=124442859
"Juleyan's daughter Peggy married a Willie Smith, I believe. Mary married Lonnie England. Minolevia 'innie' married Willie Cordell. My records show that Minnie and Willie had two daughters, Mary and Martha. I have Mary marrying someone named 'Clemons' and Martha marrying a 'Freeman.'" -- "highonart," Ancestry Messaging to Orville Boyd Jenkins, 4 October 2015 1880 Federal Census, Blount County, Alabama, 16 June, District 13, page 11, Hse/Fam #61 Blevins, Arm. W M 30 Husband Farming AL AL AL b abt 1850] Blevins, Julia W F 29 Wife Keeping House AL AL AL [abt 1851] Blevins, Peggie W F 9 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1871] Blevins, Jackson W M 7 Son AL AL AL [abt 1873] Blevins, Mary W F 5 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1875] Blevins, Benjaman [sic] W M 4 Son AL AL AL [abt 1876] Blevins, Merrenia W F 3 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1877] Blevins, John W M 2 Son AL AL AL [abt 1878] Blevins, Byard W M 1 Son AL AL AL [abt 1879] Alabama, Select Marriages, 1816-1957 William R Cordell Marriage 19 Apr 1894 Cullman, Alabama Spouse Minnie O Blevins Marriage Book p 573 # 46-1658 1900 Federal Census, Walker County, Alabama, 9 June, Turpentine, District 149, Page 4B, House/Family #73 Cordell, William R Head W M Feb 1875 25 Married 6 yrs AL NC IL Farmer Owns Cordell, Minnie O Wife W F May 1878 22 Married 6 yrs 2 children/2 living AL AL AL Cordell, Martha Dau W F Aug 1896 3 Single AL AL AL Cordell, Mary Dau W F Aug 1896 3 Single AL AL AL - Page 5A - Cordell, Charley W Brother W M May 1871 29 Single AL NC IL Farmer No 1910 census record has been found for Minnie and WIlliam. It appears that Minnie died some time before 1920, because in the 1920 census, No death recrod has been found. William's wife is reported as Sarah, age 35, so born about 1884 or 1885. The 1900 census indicates Minnie was born in 1878. 1920 Federal Census, Walker County, Alabama, 1 February, Empire, District 115, page 25A, Hse #457, Fam #455 Cordell, Cordell Head Owns Free & Clear F W 49 Married AL GA IL Farmer [b abt 1870] Cordell, Sarah Wife F W 35 Married AL AL AL [b abt 1884] Cordell, Edgar Son M W 15 Single AL AL AL [b abt 1904] Cordell, Effie Dau F W 9 Single AL AL AL [b abt 1910] Cordell, Charles Son M W 5 Single AL AL AL [b abt 1914] Cordell, Lena Dau F W 5 Single AL AL AL [b abt 1914] Cordell, Nannie Dau F W 1 Single AL AL AL [b abt 1908]
"Juleyan's daughter Peggy married a Willie Smith, I believe. Mary married Lonnie England. Minolevia 'innie' married Willie Cordell. My records show that Minnie and Willie had two daughters, Mary and Martha. I have Mary marrying someone named 'Clemons' and Martha marrying a 'Freeman.'" -- "highonart," Ancestry Messaging to Orville Boyd Jenkins, 4 October 2015 Her full name was probably Margaret. Peggy is a common nickname for Margaret. 1880 Federal Census, Blount County, Alabama, 16 June, District 13, page 11, Hse/Fam #61 Blevins, Arm. W M 30 Husband Farming AL AL AL b abt 1850] Blevins, Julia W F 29 Wife Keeping House AL AL AL [abt 1851] Blevins, Peggie W F 9 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1871] Blevins, Jackson W M 7 Son AL AL AL [abt 1873] Blevins, Mary W F 5 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1875] Blevins, Benjaman [sic] W M 4 Son AL AL AL [abt 1876] Blevins, Merrenia W F 3 Dau AL AL AL [abt 1877] Blevins, John W M 2 Son AL AL AL [abt 1878] Blevins, Byard W M 1 Son AL AL AL [abt 1879] Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969 Peggie Blevins Spouse William E Smith Marriage 10 Apr 1890 Cullman County, Alabama Source Hunting For Bears 1900 Federal Census, Cullman County, Alabama, 21 June, Livingston, District 56, Page 14B, House/Family #237 Smith, William E Head W M sept 1869 30 Married 10 yrs [married abt 1890] GA GA GA Farmer Owns Smith, Peggie Wife W F Jan 1872 28 Married 10 yrs 4 children/3 living AL AL AL Smith, Lucrecy Dau W M Feb 1891 9 Single AL GA AL Smith, John O Son W M Mar 1894 6 Single AL GA AL Smith, Arm E Son W M Nov 1898 1 Single AL GA AL Starnes, John Servant W M May 1879 21 Single AL AL AL Farm Laborer The son reported here as Arm is reported under his nickname. He would be named for his grandfather Armistead. Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974 Peggy Blevins Smith Birth Date 1872 Death 2 Aug 1962 Crane Hill, Cullman, Alabama Death Age 90 Father Name Arm Bleuins Mother Name Julie Ann Campbell