William J. Blake Jr.

M, #11751, b. Jun 1845, d. 25 Mar 1914
Pedigree
FatherWilliam Blake b. circa 1796, d. 23 Sep 1873
MotherMary Burgess b. Oct 1818, d. 26 Mar 1901
Birth*Jun 1845 William was born at Fayette Co, VA, in Jun 1845.1 
 He was the son of William Blake and Mary Burgess. 
Birth29 Jun 1846 William J. Blake Jr. was birth2 on 9 Jun 1846.2 
(Witness) Census23 Jun 1860 He appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1860 in the household of William Blake and Mary Burgess at Fayette Co, VA.3 
(Witness) Census24 Aug 1870 William J. Blake Jr. appeared on the census of 24 Aug 1870 in the household of William Blake and Mary Burgess at Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Marriage*11 Apr 1872 He married Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters at Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Apr 1872.
William, age 26, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Wm & Mary; Mary, age 24, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Arch & Martha.4 
EmploymentJun 1880 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1880 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Census*23 Jun 1880 William J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Jun 1880. Also enumerated in this household was Arch Waters, age 14, b. WV, nephew, laborer.3 
EmploymentJun 1900 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Num Child29 Jun 1900 William J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters had 6 children, with 4 living at the time of the census in 1900.1 
Census29 Jun 1900 William J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Jun 1900.3 
Employment*Apr 1910 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1910 at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Census23 Apr 1910 William J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1910.3 
Num Child*23 Apr 1910 William J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters had 6 children, with 4 living at the time of the census in 1910.3 
Death*25 Mar 1914 William died on 25 Mar 1914 at Fayette Co, WV, at age 68.2,5 
Burial* He was buried at Blake Cem, Pea Ridge, Fayette Co, WV.2 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jun 1860Fayette Co, VAWilliam Blake, Mary Burgess, Cynthia A. Blake, William J. Blake Jr., George W. Blake, Mary E. Blake, Manerva A. Blake, John H. Blake and G. Jackson Blake3
24 Aug 1870Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Blake, Mary Burgess, Cynthia A. Blake, Mary E. Blake, Manerva A. Blake, William J. Blake Jr., John H. Blake, G. Jackson Blake and Levi A. Blake3
23 Jun 1880Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilliam J. Blake Jr., Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters, Miriam Blake, William Mateland Blake and Henry Walker Blake3
29 Jun 1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilliam J. Blake Jr., Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters, William Mateland Blake, Henry Walker Blake, Seth Montgomery Blake and Mary Martha Blake3
23 Apr 1910Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVWilliam J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters3

Family

Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters b. 23 Sep 1847, d. 14 Dec 1927
Marriage*11 Apr 1872 He married Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters at Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Apr 1872.
William, age 26, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Wm & Mary; Mary, age 24, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Arch & Martha.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2677] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. III (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S146] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. (W) Virginia Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1995),.
  5. [S1564] Obit. of Mary Frances Waters Blake.
  6. [S2719] "Descendants of Archibald Van Waters", Shirley Donnelly, Yesterday And Today, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 3 Aug 1961.

Mary E. Blake1,2

F, #11752, b. circa 1853, d. 18 Sep 1909
Pedigree
FatherWilliam Blake b. circa 1796, d. 23 Sep 1873
MotherMary Burgess b. Oct 1818, d. 26 Mar 1901
Birth2Sep 1848 Mary E. Blake was birth2 in Sep 1848 at VA.3 
Birth329 Sep 1850 Conflicting evidence states that Mary was born on 29 Sep 1850.4 
Birth*circa 1853 Mary was born at Fayette Co, VA, circa 1853. Listed as age 6, but sister Manerva listed as age 5 and estimated as c 1854 because of her age of 19 at her marriage; 1880 census age 24.1,2 
 She was the daughter of William Blake and Mary Burgess. 
(Witness) Census23 Jun 1860 Mary E. Blake appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1860 in the household of William Blake and Mary Burgess at Fayette Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census24 Aug 1870 Mary E. Blake appeared on the census of 24 Aug 1870 in the household of William Blake and Mary Burgess at Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*circa Nov 1872 She married Henry Johnson at Fayette Co, WV, circa Nov 1872. Date not given; estimated from other dates listed. Henry Johnson, age 25, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Jonathan & Margaret; Mary Blake, age 18, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Wm & Mary Blake; md by R.C. Wiseman.2 
Census*21 Jun 1880 Mary E. Blake and Henry Johnson appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Jun 1880.1 
Census23 Jun 1900 Mary E. Blake and Henry Johnson appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Jun 1900.1 
Death*18 Sep 1909 Mary E. Blake died on 18 Sep 1909..4 
Burial* She was buried at Johnson Cemetery, Summerlee, Fayette Co, WV.4 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jun 1860Fayette Co, VAWilliam Blake, Mary Burgess, Cynthia A. Blake, William J. Blake Jr., George W. Blake, Mary E. Blake, Manerva A. Blake, John H. Blake and G. Jackson Blake1
24 Aug 1870Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Blake, Mary Burgess, Cynthia A. Blake, Mary E. Blake, Manerva A. Blake, William J. Blake Jr., John H. Blake, G. Jackson Blake and Levi A. Blake1
21 Jun 1880Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVHenry Johnson, Mary E. Blake, William E. Johnson, Lillie B. Johnson, Mary M. Johnson, Cecil Vincent Johnson and Vincent Johnson1
23 Jun 1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVHenry Johnson, Mary E. Blake, Lillie B. Johnson, Mary M. Johnson and Vincent Johnson1

Family

Henry Johnson b. circa 1847, d. 14 Sep 1916
Marriage*circa Nov 1872 She married Henry Johnson at Fayette Co, WV, circa Nov 1872. Date not given; estimated from other dates listed. Henry Johnson, age 25, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Jonathan & Margaret; Mary Blake, age 18, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Wm & Mary Blake; md by R.C. Wiseman.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2687] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. IV (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.

John H. Blake1

M, #11754, b. circa 1857
Pedigree
FatherWilliam Blake b. circa 1796, d. 23 Sep 1873
MotherMary Burgess b. Oct 1818, d. 26 Mar 1901
Birth*circa 1857 John was born at Fayette Co, VA, circa 1857. 
 He was the son of William Blake and Mary Burgess. 
(Witness) Census23 Jun 1860 John H. Blake appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1860 in the household of William Blake and Mary Burgess at Fayette Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census24 Aug 1870 John H. Blake appeared on the census of 24 Aug 1870 in the household of William Blake and Mary Burgess at Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jun 1860Fayette Co, VAWilliam Blake, Mary Burgess, Cynthia A. Blake, William J. Blake Jr., George W. Blake, Mary E. Blake, Manerva A. Blake, John H. Blake and G. Jackson Blake1
24 Aug 1870Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Blake, Mary Burgess, Cynthia A. Blake, Mary E. Blake, Manerva A. Blake, William J. Blake Jr., John H. Blake, G. Jackson Blake and Levi A. Blake1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

G. Jackson Blake1,2

M, #11755, b. circa 1858, d. 5 Jan 1906
Pedigree
FatherWilliam Blake b. circa 1796, d. 23 Sep 1873
MotherMary Burgess b. Oct 1818, d. 26 Mar 1901
Birth*circa 1858 G. was born at Fayette Co, VA, circa 1858. 
 He was the son of William Blake and Mary Burgess. 
(Witness) Census23 Jun 1860 G. Jackson Blake appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1860 in the household of William Blake and Mary Burgess at Fayette Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census24 Aug 1870 G. Jackson Blake appeared on the census of 24 Aug 1870 in the household of William Blake and Mary Burgess at Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census23 Jun 1880 G. Jackson Blake appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1880 in the household of Mary Burgess at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*12 Jan 1882 He married Ella Nancy Price at Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Jan 1882. G. Jackson Blake, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Wm & Mary, farmer; Ella Price, age 25, single, b. n/a, res. Fayette Co, par. n/a; md by Jas M. Follansbee.2 
Employment*Jun 1900 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Num Child*2 Jun 1900 G. Jackson Blake and Ella Nancy Price had 3 children, with 2 living at the time of the census in 1900.1 
Census*2 Jun 1900 G. Jackson Blake and Ella Nancy Price appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Jun 1900.1 
Death*5 Jan 1906 G. died on 5 Jan 1906 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.3 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jun 1860Fayette Co, VAWilliam Blake, Mary Burgess, Cynthia A. Blake, William J. Blake Jr., George W. Blake, Mary E. Blake, Manerva A. Blake, John H. Blake and G. Jackson Blake1
24 Aug 1870Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Blake, Mary Burgess, Cynthia A. Blake, Mary E. Blake, Manerva A. Blake, William J. Blake Jr., John H. Blake, G. Jackson Blake and Levi A. Blake1
23 Jun 1880Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVMary Burgess, G. Jackson Blake and Levi A. Blake1
2 Jun 1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVG. Jackson Blake, Ella Nancy Price, Mary Mamie Blake and Grace L. Blake1

Family

Ella Nancy Price b. circa 1857, d. 30 Mar 1928
Marriage*12 Jan 1882 He married Ella Nancy Price at Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Jan 1882. G. Jackson Blake, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Wm & Mary, farmer; Ella Price, age 25, single, b. n/a, res. Fayette Co, par. n/a; md by Jas M. Follansbee.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.

Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters1

F, #11756, b. 23 Sep 1847, d. 14 Dec 1927
Pedigree
FatherArchibald Van Waters1 b. circa 1795, d. 1852
MotherMartha Reed b. 25 Nov 1805, d. 10 Feb 1887
Birth*23 Sep 1847 Mary was born at Hilltop, Fayette Co, VA, on 23 Sep 1847.2,3 
 She was the daughter of Archibald Van Waters and Martha Reed.1 
(Witness) Census15 Aug 1850 Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters appeared on the census of 15 Aug 1850 in the household of Archibald Van Waters and Martha Reed at District 14, Fayette Co, VA.1 
Marriage*11 Apr 1872 She married William J. Blake Jr. at Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Apr 1872.
William, age 26, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Wm & Mary; Mary, age 24, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Arch & Martha.4 
Census23 Jun 1880 Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters and William J. Blake Jr. appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Jun 1880. Also enumerated in this household was Arch Waters, age 14, b. WV, nephew, laborer.1 
Num Child29 Jun 1900 Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters and William J. Blake Jr. had 6 children, with 4 living at the time of the census in 1900.5 
Census29 Jun 1900 Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters and William J. Blake Jr. appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Jun 1900.1 
Census*23 Apr 1910 Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters and William J. Blake Jr. appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1910.1 
Num Child*23 Apr 1910 Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters and William J. Blake Jr. had 6 children, with 4 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 
(Witness) Census27 Jan 1920 Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters appeared on the census of 27 Jan 1920 in the household of Edgar Lee Boothe and Mary Martha Blake at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Death*14 Dec 1927 Mary died on 14 Dec 1927 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 80.3,6 
Burial*Dec 1927 Her body was interred in Dec 1927 at Pea Ridge, Fayette Co, WV, at Blake Cem.6,3 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Aug 1850District 14, Fayette Co, VAArchibald Van Waters, Martha Reed, Smith Waters, Emily Waters, Elizabeth Waters, Abigail M. Waters, John T. Waters, George L. Waters and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters1
23 Jun 1880Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilliam J. Blake Jr., Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters, Miriam Blake, William Mateland Blake and Henry Walker Blake1
29 Jun 1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilliam J. Blake Jr., Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters, William Mateland Blake, Henry Walker Blake, Seth Montgomery Blake and Mary Martha Blake1
23 Apr 1910Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVWilliam J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters1
27 Jan 1920Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVEdgar Lee Boothe, Mary Martha Blake, Frances Emma Boothe, Mildred Lee Boothe, Edgar Maxwell Boothe, Mary Ella Boothe and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters1

Family

William J. Blake Jr. b. Jun 1845, d. 25 Mar 1914
Marriage*11 Apr 1872 She married William J. Blake Jr. at Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Apr 1872.
William, age 26, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Wm & Mary; Mary, age 24, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Arch & Martha.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2719] "Descendants of Archibald Van Waters", Shirley Donnelly, Yesterday And Today, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 3 Aug 1961.
  3. [S1564] Obit. of Mary Frances Waters Blake.
  4. [S146] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. (W) Virginia Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1995),.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2677] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. III (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.

Miriam Blake

F, #11757, b. 18 Jan 1873, d. 15 Mar 1952
Pedigree
FatherWilliam J. Blake Jr. b. Jun 1845, d. 25 Mar 1914
MotherMary Frances 'Kate' Waters b. 23 Sep 1847, d. 14 Dec 1927
Birth*18 Jan 1873 Miriam was born at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Jan 1873.1,2,3,4 
 She was the daughter of William J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters. 
(Witness) Census23 Jun 1880 Miriam Blake appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1880 in the household of William J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Marriage*11 Sep 1895 She married Henry C. McLain at Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Sep 1895. Henry C. McLane, age 27, single, b. VA, par. Wm & Lelitia; Myrian Blake, age 22, single, b Fayette Co, WV, par. Wm & Kate.3 
Census*21 Jun 1900 Miriam Blake and Henry C. McLain appeared on the census as head of household at Sewell Mtn Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Jun 1900.5 
Census16 Apr 1910 Miriam Blake and Henry C. McLain appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1910.5 
Num Child*16 Apr 1910 Miriam Blake and Henry C. McLain had 4 children, with 4 living at the time of the census in 1910.5 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: proprietor in Jan 1920 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV. Lodging house.5 
Census*8 Jan 1920 Miriam Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Jan 1920.5 
Census11 Apr 1930 She appeared on the census as head of household at Highland Ave, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Apr 1930.5 
Census21 May 1940 She appeared on the census as head of household at 328 Highland Ave, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 May 1940.5 
Death*15 Mar 1952 Miriam died on 15 Mar 1952 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 79. Died at the home of her daughter Anna McLain Warden.1,2 
Burial*17 Mar 1952 Her body was interred on 17 Mar 1952 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.1,2 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jun 1880Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilliam J. Blake Jr., Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters, Miriam Blake, William Mateland Blake and Henry Walker Blake5
21 Jun 1900Sewell Mtn Dist, Fayette Co, WVHenry C. McLain, Miriam Blake, Marjorie 'Madge' McLain and Frederick L. McLain5
16 Apr 1910Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVHenry C. McLain, Miriam Blake, Marjorie 'Madge' McLain, Frederick L. McLain, Anna Mae McLain and Charles H. McLain5
8 Jan 1920Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVMiriam Blake, Frederick L. McLain, Anna Mae McLain, Charles H. McLain and Helen Madeline McLain5
11 Apr 1930Highland Ave, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVMiriam Blake, Charles H. McLain and Helen Madeline McLain5
21 May 1940328 Highland Ave, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVMiriam Blake, Charles H. McLain and Marjorie Ann Frazer5

Family

Henry C. McLain b. 1858, d. 1913
Marriage*11 Sep 1895 She married Henry C. McLain at Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Sep 1895. Henry C. McLane, age 27, single, b. VA, par. Wm & Lelitia; Myrian Blake, age 22, single, b Fayette Co, WV, par. Wm & Kate.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Miriam McLain, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Monday, 17 March 1952.
  3. [S146] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. (W) Virginia Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1995),.
  4. [S2719] "Descendants of Archibald Van Waters", Shirley Donnelly, Yesterday And Today, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 3 Aug 1961.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.

Seth Montgomery Blake1,2

M, #11758, b. 25 Nov 1882, d. 23 Jun 1958
Pedigree
FatherWilliam J. Blake Jr. b. Jun 1845, d. 25 Mar 1914
MotherMary Frances 'Kate' Waters b. 23 Sep 1847, d. 14 Dec 1927
Birth*25 Nov 1882 Seth was born at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Nov 1882.2,3,4 
 He was the son of William J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters. 
(Witness) Census29 Jun 1900 Seth Montgomery Blake appeared on the census of 29 Jun 1900 in the household of William J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Marriage*21 Nov 1906 He married Fannie Ella Mahoney at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Nov 1906.
S.M. Blake, age 23, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, res. Oak Hill, par. Wm & Kate, miner; Fannie Mahoney, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, res. Oak Hill, par. Mike & Sallie; md by George O. Giffin at Fayetteville.4,5 
Employment*Apr 1910 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1910 at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census23 Apr 1910 Seth Montgomery Blake and Fannie Ella Mahoney appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1910.5 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census27 Jan 1920 Seth Montgomery Blake and Fannie Ella Mahoney appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Jan 1920.5 
Residence*1927 Seth Montgomery Blake resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, in 1927.6 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1930 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census*30 Apr 1930 He and Fannie Ella Mahoney appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 30 Apr 1930.5 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV. Coal loader, coal mine.5 
Census26 Apr 1940 Seth Montgomery Blake and Fannie Ella Mahoney appeared on the census as head of household at Pea Ridge Rd, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Apr 1940.5 
Residence15 Mar 1952 Seth Montgomery Blake resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Mar 1952.7 
Death*23 Jun 1958 Seth died on 23 Jun 1958 at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 75.2,3 
Burial*25 Jun 1958 His body was interred on 25 Jun 1958 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.2,8 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Jun 1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilliam J. Blake Jr., Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters, William Mateland Blake, Henry Walker Blake, Seth Montgomery Blake and Mary Martha Blake5
23 Apr 1910Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVSeth Montgomery Blake and Fannie Ella Mahoney5
27 Jan 1920Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVSeth Montgomery Blake, Fannie Ella Mahoney, Marguerite F. Blake, Clarence Wray Blake, Merle Marie Blake and Lois Corinne Blake5
30 Apr 1930Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVSeth Montgomery Blake, Fannie Ella Mahoney, Merle Marie Blake, Lois Corinne Blake and Patsy Susan Blake5
26 Apr 1940Pea Ridge Rd, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVSeth Montgomery Blake, Fannie Ella Mahoney, Patsy Susan Blake and Marguerite F. Blake5

Family

Fannie Ella Mahoney b. 16 Dec 1884, d. 23 Apr 1969
Marriage*21 Nov 1906 He married Fannie Ella Mahoney at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Nov 1906.
S.M. Blake, age 23, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, res. Oak Hill, par. Wm & Kate, miner; Fannie Mahoney, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, res. Oak Hill, par. Mike & Sallie; md by George O. Giffin at Fayetteville.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2719] "Descendants of Archibald Van Waters", Shirley Donnelly, Yesterday And Today, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 3 Aug 1961.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Seth Blake, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 24 June 1958.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2459] Obit. of Mary Harvey Blake.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Miriam McLain, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Monday, 17 March 1952.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Seth Blake, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wednesday, 25 June 1958.

Henry Walker Blake1

M, #11759, b. 15 Mar 1879, d. 6 Sep 1925
Pedigree
FatherWilliam J. Blake Jr. b. Jun 1845, d. 25 Mar 1914
MotherMary Frances 'Kate' Waters b. 23 Sep 1847, d. 14 Dec 1927
Birth*15 Mar 1879 Henry was born at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Mar 1879.2,1 
 He was the son of William J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters. 
(Witness) Census23 Jun 1880 Henry Walker Blake appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1880 in the household of William J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Census1880 Henry Walker Blake was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, in 1880.4 
(Witness) Census29 Jun 1900 He appeared on the census of 29 Jun 1900 in the household of William J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Census*1900 Henry Walker Blake was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, in 1900.3 
Marriage*circa 1907 He married Mary Elizabeth Harvey circa 1907.3 
Employment*Apr 1910 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1910 at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Census*23 Apr 1910 Henry Walker Blake and Mary Elizabeth Harvey appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1910.3 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Census27 Jan 1920 Henry Walker Blake and Mary Elizabeth Harvey appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Jan 1920.3 
Death*6 Sep 1925 Henry died on 6 Sep 1925 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 46.5 
Burial*7 Sep 1925 His body was interred on 7 Sep 1925 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Old Meth. Cem.5 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jun 1880Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilliam J. Blake Jr., Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters, Miriam Blake, William Mateland Blake and Henry Walker Blake3
1880Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVHenry Walker Blake4
29 Jun 1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilliam J. Blake Jr., Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters, William Mateland Blake, Henry Walker Blake, Seth Montgomery Blake and Mary Martha Blake3
1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVHenry Walker Blake3
23 Apr 1910Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVHenry Walker Blake, Mary Elizabeth Harvey and Walter H. Blake3
27 Jan 1920Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVHenry Walker Blake, Mary Elizabeth Harvey, Walter H. Blake, Catherine M. Blake, William E. Blake and Helen Mary Blake3

Family

Mary Elizabeth Harvey b. 20 Jan 1882, d. 10 Mar 1941
Marriage*circa 1907 He married Mary Elizabeth Harvey circa 1907.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2719] "Descendants of Archibald Van Waters", Shirley Donnelly, Yesterday And Today, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 3 Aug 1961.
  2. [S2581] 1900 Fayette Co, WV census.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S215] William A. Marsh., 1880 Census of West Virginia, Vol. 4: Braxton, Clay, Nicholas, Fayette, Raleigh, Wyoming (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 1982),.
  5. [S1565] Obituary, age 47, of a stroke.

Mary Martha Blake

F, #11760, b. 19 Aug 1889, d. 10 Aug 1970
Pedigree
FatherWilliam J. Blake Jr. b. Jun 1845, d. 25 Mar 1914
MotherMary Frances 'Kate' Waters b. 23 Sep 1847, d. 14 Dec 1927
Birth*19 Aug 1889 Mary was born at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Aug 1889.1 
 She was the daughter of William J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters. 
(Witness) Census29 Jun 1900 Mary Martha Blake appeared on the census of 29 Jun 1900 in the household of William J. Blake Jr. and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*8 May 1907 She married Edgar Lee Boothe at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 May 1907.
Edgar L. Boothe, age 27, single, b. VA, res. Oak Hill, par. Jacob N. & Emma J., farmer; Mary M. Blake, age 18, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Oak Hill, par. Wm & Mary F; md by G.W. Adams at Oak Hill.3,2,1 
Census23 Apr 1910 Mary Martha Blake and Edgar Lee Boothe appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1910.2 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 Edgar Lee Boothe and Mary Martha Blake resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.2 
Census27 Jan 1920 She and Edgar Lee Boothe appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Jan 1920.2 
Residence*1927 Mary Martha Blake resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, in 1927.4 
Census*30 Apr 1930 She and Edgar Lee Boothe appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 30 Apr 1930.2 
Census25 Apr 1940 Mary Martha Blake and Edgar Lee Boothe appeared on the census as head of household at Pea Ridge Rd, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Apr 1940.2 
Residence27 Apr 1942 Edgar Lee Boothe and Mary Martha Blake resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.5 
Residence15 Mar 1952 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Mar 1952.6 
(informant) Death1 Feb 1954 Mary was informant for the death of Edgar Lee Boothe at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Feb 1954.7 
Residence23 Jun 1958 Mary Martha Blake resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Jun 1958.8 
Death*10 Aug 1970 Mary died on 10 Aug 1970 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 80. 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Jun 1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilliam J. Blake Jr., Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters, William Mateland Blake, Henry Walker Blake, Seth Montgomery Blake and Mary Martha Blake2
23 Apr 1910Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVEdgar Lee Boothe, Mary Martha Blake and Frances Emma Boothe2
27 Jan 1920Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVEdgar Lee Boothe, Mary Martha Blake, Frances Emma Boothe, Mildred Lee Boothe, Edgar Maxwell Boothe, Mary Ella Boothe and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters2
30 Apr 1930Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVEdgar Lee Boothe, Mary Martha Blake, Mary Ella Boothe, Martha Kate Boothe and Anna Louise Boothe2
25 Apr 1940Pea Ridge Rd, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVEdgar Lee Boothe, Mary Martha Blake, Martha Kate Boothe and Anna Louise Boothe2

Family

Edgar Lee Boothe b. 19 Dec 1879, d. 1 Feb 1954
Marriage*8 May 1907 She married Edgar Lee Boothe at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 May 1907.
Edgar L. Boothe, age 27, single, b. VA, res. Oak Hill, par. Jacob N. & Emma J., farmer; Mary M. Blake, age 18, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Oak Hill, par. Wm & Mary F; md by G.W. Adams at Oak Hill.3,2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S171] Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce., History of Fayette Co, WV 1993 (Oak Hill: Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce, 1993), p. 292.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S2459] Obit. of Mary Harvey Blake.
  5. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Miriam McLain, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Monday, 17 March 1952.
  7. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Seth Blake, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 24 June 1958.

Edgar Lee Boothe1

M, #11761, b. 19 Dec 1879, d. 1 Feb 1954
Pedigree
FatherJacob Noah Boothe2 b. Apr 1860
MotherLouemma Johnson2 b. Oct 1858
Birth*19 Dec 1879 Edgar was born at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co, VA, on 19 Dec 1879.1,3,4 
 He was the son of Jacob Noah Boothe and Louemma Johnson.2 
(Witness) Census8 Jun 1880 Edgar Lee Boothe appeared on the census of 8 Jun 1880 in the household of Jacob Noah Boothe and Louemma Johnson at Little River Dist, Floyd Co, VA.5 
(Witness) Census16 Jun 1900 Edgar Lee Boothe appeared on the census of 16 Jun 1900 in the household of Jacob Noah Boothe and Louemma Johnson at Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA.5 
Marriage*8 May 1907 He married Mary Martha Blake at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 May 1907.
Edgar L. Boothe, age 27, single, b. VA, res. Oak Hill, par. Jacob N. & Emma J., farmer; Mary M. Blake, age 18, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Oak Hill, par. Wm & Mary F; md by G.W. Adams at Oak Hill.6,5,7 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: driver in Apr 1910 at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census23 Apr 1910 Edgar Lee Boothe and Mary Martha Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1910.5 
EmploymentSep 1918 Occupation: farmer in Sep 1918 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Mlt-Registration*12 Sep 1918 Edgar Lee Boothe registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Fayette Co, WV.3 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 Edgar Lee Boothe and Mary Martha Blake resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.5 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: farmer in Jan 1920 at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census27 Jan 1920 Edgar Lee Boothe and Mary Martha Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Ogden City, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Jan 1920.5 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1930 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census*30 Apr 1930 Edgar Lee Boothe and Mary Martha Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 30 Apr 1930.5 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1940 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census25 Apr 1940 Edgar Lee Boothe and Mary Martha Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Pea Ridge Rd, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Apr 1940.5 
EmploymentApr 1942 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1942 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Mlt-Registration27 Apr 1942 Edgar Lee Boothe registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Fayette Co, WV.4 
Residence27 Apr 1942 Edgar Lee Boothe and Mary Martha Blake resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.4 
Death*1 Feb 1954 Edgar died on 1 Feb 1954 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 74.1 
Burial*2 Feb 1954 His body was interred on 2 Feb 1954 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.1 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
8 Jun 1880Little River Dist, Floyd Co, VAJacob Noah Boothe, Louemma Johnson, Jasper Walter Boothe and Edgar Lee Boothe5
16 Jun 1900Christiansburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VAJacob Noah Boothe, Louemma Johnson, Edgar Lee Boothe, Percy Jackson Boothe, James L. Boothe, Jacob Isaac Boothe, Posey Green Boothe, Nina G. Boothe, Brainard Dwight Boothe, Syrus Hugo Booth, Talmadge E. Boothe, Garrett Banks Booth and Manila Manda Boothe5
23 Apr 1910Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVEdgar Lee Boothe, Mary Martha Blake and Frances Emma Boothe5
27 Jan 1920Ogden City, Fayette Co, WVEdgar Lee Boothe, Mary Martha Blake, Frances Emma Boothe, Mildred Lee Boothe, Edgar Maxwell Boothe, Mary Ella Boothe and Mary Frances 'Kate' Waters5
30 Apr 1930Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVEdgar Lee Boothe, Mary Martha Blake, Mary Ella Boothe, Martha Kate Boothe and Anna Louise Boothe5
25 Apr 1940Pea Ridge Rd, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVEdgar Lee Boothe, Mary Martha Blake, Martha Kate Boothe and Anna Louise Boothe5

Family

Mary Martha Blake b. 19 Aug 1889, d. 10 Aug 1970
Marriage*8 May 1907 He married Mary Martha Blake at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 May 1907.
Edgar L. Boothe, age 27, single, b. VA, res. Oak Hill, par. Jacob N. & Emma J., farmer; Mary M. Blake, age 18, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Oak Hill, par. Wm & Mary F; md by G.W. Adams at Oak Hill.6,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, of Edgar Lee Boothe.
  3. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  7. [S171] Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce., History of Fayette Co, WV 1993 (Oak Hill: Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce, 1993), p. 292.

Joseph Blake

M, #11764, b. Feb 1870, d. 1 Dec 1872
Pedigree
FatherJames Blake b. circa 1839, d. Apr 1879
MotherSarah Harvey b. circa 1846
Birth*Feb 1870 Joseph was born at Fayette Co, WV, in Feb 1870. 1870 census age 4/12 b. Feb.1 
 He was the son of James Blake and Sarah Harvey. 
(Witness) Census20 Aug 1870 Joseph Blake appeared on the census of 20 Aug 1870 in the household of James Blake and Sarah Harvey at Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Death*1 Dec 1872 Joseph died on 1 Dec 1872 at Loop Creek, Fayette Co, WV, at age 2. 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
20 Aug 1870Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WVJames Blake, Sarah Harvey, Laura D. Blake, Joseph Blake, James Roach and John H. Webb1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Laura D. Blake1

F, #11765, b. 1868, d. 1 Dec 1872
Pedigree
FatherJames Blake b. circa 1839, d. Apr 1879
MotherSarah Harvey b. circa 1846
Birth*1868 Laura was born at Fayette Co, WV, in 1868. 
 She was the daughter of James Blake and Sarah Harvey. 
(Witness) Census20 Aug 1870 Laura D. Blake appeared on the census of 20 Aug 1870 in the household of James Blake and Sarah Harvey at Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Death*1 Dec 1872 Laura died on 1 Dec 1872 at Loop Creek, Fayette Co, WV. 

Census Records Summary

DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
20 Aug 1870Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WVJames Blake, Sarah Harvey, Laura D. Blake, Joseph Blake, James Roach and John H. Webb1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

James C. Blake

M, #11766, b. 1877, d. Apr 1878
Pedigree
FatherJames Blake b. circa 1839, d. Apr 1879
MotherSarah Harvey b. circa 1846
Birth*1877 James was born at Fayette Co, WV, in 1877. 
 He was the son of James Blake and Sarah Harvey. 
Death*Apr 1878 James died in Apr 1878 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.