George Lincoln Blackwell (1861 - abt. 1926)

Born 2 Jul 1861 in Henderson, North Carolina, United States

Died about 21 Mar 1926 at about age 64 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

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George Lincoln Blackwell was an American author and Bishop of the AME Zion Church from 1908 to 1926.^[1]

George Blackwell was born into slavery in North Carolina in 1861. He was the son of Haley Blackwell and Catherine Aakens/Atkins.^[2]

In the 1880 census, George (age 19), single, a Laborer, was the son of Haley and Catherine Blackwell in Fishing Creek, Granville, North Carolina, United States.^[3] He was living with his parents and six other siblings.

In the 1900 census, George (age 38), Methodist Preacher, was the married head of household in Charlotte Ward 2, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.^[4] George Blackwell is the husband of Annie Blackwell. The Census states that they had been married 12 years, had two children and both were deceased.

In the 1910 census, George (age 49), Clergyman, was the married head of household in Philadelphia Ward 26, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.^[5]

In the 1920 census, George (age 58), Bishop, was the married head of household in Philadelphia Ward 30, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^[6]

George on 20 March 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^[2] His passing was noted in the San Antonio Express, Monday Morning, March 22, 1926, pg3, “BISHOP BLACKWELL OF PHILADELPHIA DEAD”. The newspaper states that Bishop Blackwell was educated at Livingston College, Salisbury, North Carolina and at his death he was Bishop in the American Methodist Episcopal Church.^[7] George Blackwell is buried in Eden Cemetery, Collingdale, Pennsylvania. ^[8]

Education and Accomplishments

1888 - graduated from Livingstone College, Salisbury, North Carolina^[9]

1892 - graduated Boston University School of Theology^[9]

1893 to 1896 - dean of Livingstone College Theological School of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church^[9]

1908 - elected as a Bishop of American Methodist Episcopal Church.^[9]

He was the author of three books: “Model Homestead”; “Cloaks of Sin”; and “A Man Wanted.”

Sources

1. ↑ George Lincoln Blackwell - Wikipedia
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Death: "Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970"
   Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 022001-025000; Certificate Number: 24715
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5164 #4468529 (accessed 30 March 2024)
   George L Blackwell death 20 Mar 1926 (age 64), son of Hally Blackwell & Catherine Aakens, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
3. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Fishing Creek, Granville, North Carolina; Roll: 965; Page: 586a; Enumeration District: 108
   Ancestry Record 6742 #19524540 (accessed 30 March 2024)
   George L Blackwell (19), single, a Laborer, in the household of Haley Blackwell (50) in Fishing Creek, Granville, North Carolina, USA. Born in North Carolina.
4. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Charlotte Ward 2, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: 1205; Page: 27; Enumeration District: 0046
   Ancestry Record 7602 #57443058 (accessed 30 March 2024)
   George L Blackwell (38), married, Methodist Preacher, head of household in Charlotte Ward 2, Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Born in North Carolina, USA.
5. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 26, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1400; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0697; FHL microfilm: 1375413
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #25507043 (accessed 30 March 2024)
   George L Blackwell (49), married, Clergyman, head of household in Philadelphia Ward 26, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Born in North Carolina.
6. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 30, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1634; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 975
   Ancestry Record 6061 #69008950 (accessed 30 March 2024)
   George L Blackwell (58), married, Bishop, head of household in Philadelphia Ward 30, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born in North Carolina.
7. ↑ "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q5SL-VLLZ : Thu Mar 14 18:44:45 UTC 2024), Entry for Bishop George Lincoln Blackwell, 22 Mar 1926.
8. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #162550701
   Memorial page for George Lincoln Blackwell (2 Jul 1861-20 Mar 1926), citing Eden Cemetery, Collingdale, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA (plot: John Brown, Lot 38); Maintained by African American Genealogy Group (contributor 48813465).
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3} U.S. School Catalogs, 1765-1935: "U.S., School Catalogs, 1765-1935"
   Ancestry Record 2203 #1268546 (accessed 2 April 2024)
   Publication Year: 1918; Residence Place: Philadephia, PA; Name: George Lincoln Blackwell; School Name: Boston University; Publication Place: Massachusetts.

• "United States Census, 1870", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWZ1-FPS : Tue Mar 05 08:23:11 UTC 2024), Entry for Hawly Blackwell and Cathrine Blackwell, 1870.