John Leonard Blackford (1885 - 1967)

Born 13 Jan 1885 in Murrayville, Morgan, Illinois, United States

Died 3 Dec 1967 at age 82 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States

Biography

John Leonard Blackford was born on January 13, 1885 in Murrayville, Morgan, Illinois, United States.

John died on December 3, 1967 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, aged 82.

John (22) married Amanda M. Grimsley (17) (born in 1890 in Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma; daughter of Alba K. Grimsley and Mary Ellen (Loomis) Grimsley) in 1908.

In 1900, John (15) resided in Markham, Morgan, Illinois, with his uncle, Hiram Crabtree, and his wife, Rosa A Crabtree. John was listed as their nephew and was unmarried. His father was born in Kentucky, USA, while his mother was born in Illinois, USA. John was a student and had been unemployed for four months. He had attended school for five months and was literate in reading, writing, and speaking English. The household consisted of four members, including John, Hiram, Rosa, and John's 13-year-old niece, Lela M Blackford. ^[1]

On 11 March 1908, John L Blackford married Amanda M. Grimsley in Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, United States.^[2]

In 1910, John (25) resided in Springfield Ward 5, Sangamon, Illinois, USA, specifically on Taural Street. John was the brother of the head of the household, Harry A Blackford, who was 33 years old at the time. John was married and had been for two years, although he and his wife did not have any children. John worked as a houseman in the masonry industry, earning wages as a wage earner. He was able to read and write in English, indicating a level of education. His father was born in Kentucky, while his mother was born in Illinois. The household consisted of four members, including John, Harry, Harry's wife Ida J Blackford (29), and Harry's sister-in-law, Amanda M Blackford (20). John's occupation as a houseman suggests that he likely assisted with various household tasks and maintenance. ^[3]

During 1917-1918, John Leonard Blackford, a white man born on January 13, 1885, resided at 1729 So 8 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. His draft board was number 1. John had a slender physical build and medium height. His gray hair and gray eyes added a touch of wisdom to his appearance. John was married to Amanda Blackford. ^[4]

In 1920, in Union, Kanawha, West Virginia, we find L John Blackford, (34) white male, residing at 1826 18th Street. He is the head of the household, living with his wife, M Amanda Blackford, who is 28 years old. They have two daughters, H Lucile Blackford, who is 8 years old, and M Vivian Blackford, who is 5 years old. L John Blackford was born around 1886 in Illinois. His father was born in Kentucky, while his mother was born in Illinois. He is able to speak English, read, and write. In terms of occupation, he works as a checker in the ordinance depot industry, earning a wage or salary. The Blackford family resides in a rented home, indicating that they do not own the property. The household consists of four members in total, including L John Blackford, his wife, and their two daughters. ^[5]

in 1930, J L Blackford, a white male born around 1885 in Illinois, was the head of a household in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois. He was married and lived with his wife, Amanda Blackford, and their two daughters, Lucille and Vivian. They resided at 216 West Jackson, a rented home valued at $75. J L Blackford worked as an agent in the insurance industry, employed as a wage or salary worker. He was able to read and write, indicating a level of education. His father was born in Kentucky, while his mother was born in Illinois. The household consisted of seven members, including J L Blackford's father-in-law, A K Grimpley, who was 76 years old. Additionally, two roomers, Edward J Thompson (42 years old) and Vesper Perkins (25 years old), lived with the family. ^[6]

In 1940 John L Blackford, a 55-year-old white male, was the head of his household in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois. He was married to Amanda Blackford, aged 50. They resided at house number 216, which they rented. In 1935, they also lived in Springfield. John had completed elementary school, reaching the 8th grade, but did not attend any further education. The household consisted of four members, including their daughter Lucille Welsh, aged 29, and her husband Floyd Welsh, aged 30. ^[7]

In 1950, John L Blackford, a 65-year-old white male, was born around 1885 in Illinois. He resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA, specifically on East Capital Street in Apartment Number Jaon, dwelling number 139. John was the head of the household, and he lived with his 60-year-old wife, Amanda M Blackford. Unfortunately, John was unable to work due to his occupation category being listed as "Unable to Work." Despite this, he and his wife maintained their residence in Springfield. ^[8]

On 3 December 1966, John died and was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. ^[9]

On 5 March 1982, John was mentioned in the obituary of his wife Amanda M Blackford in Springfield, Illinois.^[10]

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900" citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 52; Digital film/folder number: 004113791; FHL microfilm: 1240332; Image number: 213; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00725-5 FamilySearch Record: MS4R-25V (accessed 13 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-66TS-T1P John L Blackford (15), single nephew, in household of Hiram Crabtree (50) in Markham Election Precinct, Morgan, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935" citing Digital film/folder number: 007619743; FHL microfilm: 1317642; Record number: 6368; Packet letter: L FamilySearch Record: Q292-P237 (accessed 13 April 2024) John L Blackford marriage to Amanda M. Grimsley on 11 Mar 1908 in Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, United States.
3. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census" Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield Ward 5, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T624_325; Page: 14a; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1374338 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #120994873 (accessed 13 April 2024) John L Blackford (25), married brother, Houseman, in household of Harry A Blackford (33) in Springfield Ward 5, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Born in Illinois.
4. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918" citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005248825; FHL microfilm: 1642740 FamilySearch Record: K66S-T23 (accessed 13 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-814V-9LHB Image number 01001 Name: John Leonard Blackford; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States; Birth Date: 13 Jan 1885; Birth Place: United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
5. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census" Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1957; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 173 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #23532023 (accessed 13 April 2024) L John Blackford (34), married, Checker, head of household in Union, Kanawha, West Virginia. Born in Illinois.
6. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930" citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 67; Digital film/folder number: 004950546; FHL microfilm: 2340294; Image number: 222; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03790-2 FamilySearch Record: X3M6-WZS (accessed 13 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RH3-HCZ J L Blackford (45), married head of household in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
7. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940" citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 30; Digital film/folder number: 005459627; Image number: 148; Sheet number: 62; Sheet letter: A FamilySearch Record: KWZV-Q6B (accessed 13 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MB-CSVC
   John L Blackford (55), married head of household in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
8. ↑ 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census" National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 2295; Page: 72; Enumeration District: 111-102 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62308 #221790409 (accessed 13 April 2024) John L Blackford (65), married head of household in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Born in Illinois.
9. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Find A Grave: Memorial #155102978 Ancestry Record 60525 #127706366 (accessed 13 April 2024) John L Blackford burial (died on 3 Dec 1966) in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America. Born on 13 Jan 1885.
10. ↑ Obituary of wife Amanda M Blackford: "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011" citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 103997592; Image number: 391 FamilySearch Record: Q576-6JTD (accessed 13 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSLF-L6SX Name: John L Blackford; Marriage Date: 1908; Source Newspaper: State Journal Register; System Of Record: SLS.