Louis Reid Blakeman (1877 - 1938)

Born 13 Nov 1877 in Morgan City, St. Mary, Louisiana, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Virginia Clara Ernestine Bonner — married 25 Jun 1902 in Morgan City, St.Marys, Louisiana

Descendants

Died 1 Apr 1938 at age 60 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Biography

Louis Reid Blakeman was born on November 13, 1877 in Morgan City, St. Mary, Louisiana, United States, son of George Curtiss Blakeman (~1851–1894) and Henrietta Merriman (1857–1887).

Louis married Virginia Clara Ernestine Bonner, daughter of Charles Ernest Bonner and Virginia Marie Bossuet on 25 Jun 1902 in Morgan City, St.Mary, Louisiana. Their children were:

• Vivian Ernestine Blakeman (1905-1958)^[1]
• Virginia Clara Blakeman (1906–1981)
• Louis Reid Blakeman Jr. (1907–1965)
• Oralie Lee Blakeman (1909–1989)^[2]
• Benjamin Anthony Blakeman (1910–1997)^[3]
• James Shannon Blakeman (1911–1966)
• Mamie Ada "Pete" Blakeman (1915–1984)
• Ruth Elda Blakeman (1918–1999)^[4]
• Gerald Bonner Blakeman (1920–1984)^[5]
• Frank DeGravelles Blakeman (1921–1978)^[6]
• Helen Joyce Blakeman (1925–1999)^[7]

In 1910, Louis (age 32) lived with his wife of eight years, Clara (age 28) in Morgan, St Mary, Louisiana, United States. Louis and Clara were the parents of daughters, Vivian (age 5, Virginia (age 4), and Ora (age 1), and one son, Louis Jr. (age 2). Louis worked as bartender in a saloon. They rented their home, and they could both read and write. They lived at 144 Third Street.^[8]

In 1920, Louis Blakeman (age 42) lived with his wife, Clara (age 36) in Morgan, St Mary, Louisiana. They were the parents of Vivian (age 14), Virginia (age 13), Ora Lee (age 10), Mamie (age 4 years, 4 months), and Ruth (age 1 year, 11 months. Their sons were, Reed (age 12), Benjamin (age 9), and James (age 8). Louis worked as a retail liquor salesman. They lived at 808 Federal Avenue. ^[9]

In 1930, Louis (age 52) lived with his wife of 28 years, Clara (age 46) in Morgan, St Mary, Louisiana, United States. Louis and Clara were the parents of daughters, Vivian E. (age 25), a stenographer in lawyer's office; Virginia C. (age 23), a telegraph operator; Ora L. (age 21), a bookkeeper in shipyard; Mammie A. (age 14), Ruthe E. (age 11), and Helen J. (age 4 yrs, 3 mos). Their sons living at home were: Benjamin A. (age 19), an auto supply salesman; James S. (age 18), Gerald D. (age 9), and Frank D. (age 8). Louis was chief of police.^[10]

Louis (age 60) died on April 1, 1938 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States. ^[11] He was buried in Morgan City Cemetery and Mausoleum, Morgan City, St.^[12]

Sources

1. ↑ Death of daughter Vivian B Sofford: "Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875, 1894-1960"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005051814; Image number: 160
   FamilySearch Record: QLHZ-K6JD (accessed 3 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9TDR-Z2X
   Louis R Blakeman in death record for daughter Vivian B Sofford 17 Oct 1958 in Morgan City, St. Mary, Louisiana, United States.
2. ↑ Birth of daughter Ora Blakeman Dressel: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6K7Z-1V3P (accessed 3 March 2024)
   Ora Blakeman Dressel born to Louis R Blakeman.
3. ↑ Birth of son Benjamin Anthony Blakeman: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6K7P-7TXM (accessed 3 March 2024)
   Benjamin Anthony Blakeman born to Louis R Blakeman.
4. ↑ Birth of daughter Ruth Elda Blakeman: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6K74-Q2TL (accessed 3 March 2024)
   Ruth Elda Blakeman born to Louis R Blakeman.
5. ↑ Birth of son Gerald Bonner Blakeman: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6K7F-L19B (accessed 3 March 2024)
   Gerald Bonner Blakeman born to Louis R Blakeman.
6. ↑ Birth of son Frank Degravelles Blakeman: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6K7F-LWBW (accessed 3 March 2024)
   Frank Degravelles Blakeman born to Louis R Blakeman.
7. ↑ Birth of daughter Helen Joyce Blakeman: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6K7D-CQ3N (accessed 3 March 2024)
   Helen Joyce Blakeman born to Louis R Blakeman.
8. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971644; FHL microfilm: 1374544; Image number: 759; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03399-3
   FamilySearch Record: MPBH-2SX (accessed 3 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RKQ-5VQ
   Louis Blakeman (32), married head of household in Morgan, St Mary, Louisiana, United States. Born in Louisiana.
9. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Morgan, St Mary, Louisiana; Roll: T625_629; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 83
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry Record 6061 #50890640 (subscription required, accessed 3 March 2024)
   Blakeman Loui (42), married, Salesman, head of household in Morgan, St Mary, Louisiana. Born in Louisiana.
10. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 81; Digital film/folder number: 004950939; FHL microfilm: 2340556; Image number: 940; Sheet number: 10; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03767-3
    FamilySearch Record: XMTW-VW1 (accessed 3 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR46-DY7
    Louis R Blakeman (52), married head of household in Morgan City, St. Mary, Louisiana, United States. Born in Louisiana.
11. ↑ Death: "Louisiana, Orleans Parish Death Records and Certificates, 1835-1954"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 008454182; Image number: 1597
    FamilySearch Record: Z469-S42M (accessed 3 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C3MV-6QKR-Q
    Louis Reid Blakeman death 1 Apr 1938 (age 60), spouse of Ernestine Bonner, in Louisiana, United States.
12. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219873704/louis-reid-blakeman: accessed), memorial page for Louis Reid Blakeman (13 Nov 1877–1 Apr 1938), Find a Grave Memorial ID 219873704, citing Morgan City Cemetery and Mausoleum, Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, USA; Maintained by Taryn theGreek (contributor 47505840).