Re: Indiana BLANCHARDS
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Re: Indiana BLANCHARDS
James Screws, Sr. 9/26/98
I recently was able to spend a couple of days in Indiana researching Blanchards in Whitley County. I found some tidbits of info that explained several things to me.
The 1850 and 1860 census listings had been somewhat mysterious. In 1850, Michael Blanchard is listed in Whitley County with his wife Frances, and a 6-year-old female, Frances A. Smith. In 1860, Michael is listed with his wife, and a 6-year-old female, Frances F. Blanchard.
The 1850 and 1860 census listings had been somewhat mysterious. In 1850, Michael Blanchard is listed in Whitley County with his wife Frances, and a 6-year-old female, Frances A. Smith. In 1860, Michael is listed with his wife, and a 6-year-old female, Frances F. Blanchard.A Michael Blanchard is listed in 1820 and 1830 census indexes in Delaware County, Ohio. He appears in an 1840 census index in Whitley County, Indiana. An early history of Whitley County also says he arrived in 1840.
A Michael Blanchard is listed in 1820 and 1830 census indexes in Delaware County, Ohio. He appears in an 1840 census index in Whitley County, Indiana. An early history of Whitley County also says he arrived in 1840.That history also lists a Clarissa Blanchard as the first schoolteacher in Troy Township. Her marriage to Rev. Samuel Smith on Feb. 2, 1842 is recorded as one of the earliest in the township. Samuel Smith's obit in 1889 says he was the first minister in Whitley County, starting in 1839. A tombstone for Clarissa, wife of Rev. Samuel Smith, in Troy Presebyterian Cemetery says she died Feb. 27, 1847, aged 20 years.
That history also lists a Clarissa Blanchard as the first schoolteacher in Troy Township. Her marriage to Rev. Samuel Smith on Feb. 2, 1842 is recorded as one of the earliest in the township. Samuel Smith's obit in 1889 says he was the first minister in Whitley County, starting in 1839. A tombstone for Clarissa, wife of Rev. Samuel Smith, in Troy Presebyterian Cemetery says she died Feb. 27, 1847, aged 20 years.Clarissa Blanchard must have been a well-known teacher, as an obit for George Henry Grant in 1906 (almost 60 years after her death) says: "He came to Troy Township with his parents and attended the first school erected of round logs in that township which school term was taught by Clarissa Blanchard." She would have been a young teacher, about 13 or 14 years old, since she died in 1847 at age 20. She would have been about 15 when she married Samuel in 1842.
Clarissa Blanchard must have been a well-known teacher, as an obit for George Henry Grant in 1906 (almost 60 years after her death) says: "He came to Troy Township with his parents and attended the first school erected of round logs in that township which school term was taught by Clarissa Blanchard." She would have been a young teacher, about 13 or 14 years old, since she died in 1847 at age 20. She would have been about 15 when she married Samuel in 1842.An obit for Celum Cummins, son of George W. and Catharine, says he married Frances Ann, daughter of Samuel and Clarissa (Blanchard) Smith. Marriage records list their marriage as Jan. 19, 1862. This appears to be the Frances A., listed as living with Michael and Frances Blanchard in the 1850 census. She would have been about 18 in 1862 since she was listed as 6 in 1850. Celum died in 1908 in Chattanooga, TN, and the obit says his wife and three sons preceded him in death, with his wife buried in Troy Presbyterian Cemetery. Three other children survived him.
An obit for Celum Cummins, son of George W. and Catharine, says he married Frances Ann, daughter of Samuel and Clarissa (Blanchard) Smith. Marriage records list their marriage as Jan. 19, 1862. This appears to be the Frances A., listed as living with Michael and Frances Blanchard in the 1850 census. She would have been about 18 in 1862 since she was listed as 6 in 1850. Celum died in 1908 in Chattanooga, TN, and the obit says his wife and three sons preceded him in death, with his wife buried in Troy Presbyterian Cemetery. Three other children survived him.Based on this info, it appears Clarissa must have been the daughter of Michael and Frances. The timing makes sense, and the fact it appears her daughter lived with Michael and Frances after Clarissa's death, is helpful. However, I don't have that one piece of info that says she definitely is the daughter of Michael and Frances. If anybody finds something, let me know. She would have been born about 1827, probably in Ohio (Delaware County?). This makes her the sister of Davis, who was born in New York in 1815, and Chauncey, who was born about 1830 in Ohio. Clarissa married in 1842, had a daughter, Frances Ann, about 1844, and died in 1847. Her daughter then lived with her apparent grandparents. Samuel later remarried, not sure of wife's name yet.
Based on this info, it appears Clarissa must have been the daughter of Michael and Frances. The timing makes sense, and the fact it appears her daughter lived with Michael and Frances after Clarissa's death, is helpful. However, I don't have that one piece of info that says she definitely is the daughter of Michael and Frances. If anybody finds something, let me know. She would have been born about 1827, probably in Ohio (Delaware County?). This makes her the sister of Davis, who was born in New York in 1815, and Chauncey, who was born about 1830 in Ohio. Clarissa married in 1842, had a daughter, Frances Ann, about 1844, and died in 1847. Her daughter then lived with her apparent grandparents. Samuel later remarried, not sure of wife's name yet.Now let's move on to Chauncey. He married Catharine Richmond on Dec. 9, 1849 in Whitley County. They are listed in 1850 census but nothing thereafter. The reason we never found any more on him is because he died on March 31, 1858. He is also buried in Troy Presbyterian Cemetery, tombstone inscription says Chancy C. Blanchard. Catharine remarried, to Joel Cummins. I've found little additional info on them so far. Did they move out of the county? So would it be likely that the 6-year-old Frances F. Blanchard, living with Michael and Frances in 1860, is Chauncey and Catharine's daughter? It's at least a plausible explanation. We need more to confirm it.
Now let's move on to Chauncey. He married Catharine Richmond on Dec. 9, 1849 in Whitley County. They are listed in 1850 census but nothing thereafter. The reason we never found any more on him is because he died on March 31, 1858. He is also buried in Troy Presbyterian Cemetery, tombstone inscription says Chancy C. Blanchard. Catharine remarried, to Joel Cummins. I've found little additional info on them so far. Did they move out of the county? So would it be likely that the 6-year-old Frances F. Blanchard, living with Michael and Frances in 1860, is Chauncey and Catharine's daughter? It's at least a plausible explanation. We need more to confirm it.Was it common practice then for children to live with their grandparents if one of their parents died?
Was it common practice then for children to live with their grandparents if one of their parents died?I visited the Troy Presbyterian Cemetery in hopes of finding Davis and Michael's tombstone. A book of Whitley cemetery inscriptions lists Davis in Troy Presbyterian (plot 88-10-27), but not Michael. Unfortunately, many older tombstones are badly deteriorated. I looked at every tombstone and couldn't find either one. I saw and photographed Clarissa Smith's tombstone. It's larger and mostly readable. Does anybody know if the church has records of burials or if it can provide locations based on plot numbers?
I visited the Troy Presbyterian Cemetery in hopes of finding Davis and Michael's tombstone. A book of Whitley cemetery inscriptions lists Davis in Troy Presbyterian (plot 88-10-27), but not Michael. Unfortunately, many older tombstones are badly deteriorated. I looked at every tombstone and couldn't find either one. I saw and photographed Clarissa Smith's tombstone. It's larger and mostly readable. Does anybody know if the church has records of burials or if it can provide locations based on plot numbers?I also photographed these tombstones at Troy Presbyterian Cemetery:
Bertha M. (1922-1985) and Paul C. Blanchard (1935-1976) (??)
Martha M. Bills (d. June 19, 1905) and Warren Bills (d. March 24, 1905) (Martha M. was a daughter of Davis and Dorathy Blanchard)
Thomas I. Blanchard (1871-1954) and Ellen V. (1876-1926) (??)
Delores Blanchard (1932-1933) (??)
Bertha M. (1922-1985) and Paul C. Blanchard (1935-1976) (??)
Martha M. Bills (d. June 19, 1905) and Warren Bills (d. March 24, 1905) (Martha M. was a daughter of Davis and Dorathy Blanchard)
Thomas I. Blanchard (1871-1954) and Ellen V. (1876-1926) (??)
Delores Blanchard (1932-1933) (??)
In Adams Cemetery, I photographed these tombstones:
Oscar L. Blanchard (d. Oct. 18, 1901) (my great-grandfather)
O. Thomas Blanchard (1882-1959) (son of Oscar L. and Mary E.; O. is Oliver)
Flossie B. Blanchard (1889-1923) (wife of O. Thomas)
Dorothy Mae Blanchard (1915-1922) (daughter of O. Thomas and Flossie)
Infant Robert Blanchard (1918-1918) (son of O. Thomas and Flossie)
Dalton C. Blanchard (1914-??) (son of O. Thomas and Flossie)
Oscar L. Blanchard (d. Oct. 18, 1901) (my great-grandfather)
O. Thomas Blanchard (1882-1959) (son of Oscar L. and Mary E.; O. is Oliver)
Flossie B. Blanchard (1889-1923) (wife of O. Thomas)
Dorothy Mae Blanchard (1915-1922) (daughter of O. Thomas and Flossie)
Infant Robert Blanchard (1918-1918) (son of O. Thomas and Flossie)
Dalton C. Blanchard (1914-??) (son of O. Thomas and Flossie)If anybody connects to these people, or can provide more info, please e-mail me at [email protected]. Thanks.
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