1860-1869, NC, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net

 

Blankenships in the Confederate Army

From: Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net

Transcribed by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net

The full list can be found in the DC file

Blankenship, T. G.                                  NC 11th Inf. Bethel Regt. Co. H

Blankenship, S. P., 1st Sgt.                     NC 11th Inf. Bethel Regt. Co. H

Blankenship, J. N.                                  NC 11th Inf. Bethel Regt. Co. H

Blankenship, Archable                         NC 16th Inf. Co. H

Blankinship, William T.                       NC 18th Inf. Co. D

Blankinship, R. M.                                 NC 18th Inf. Co. D

Blankenship, William                            NC 26th Inf. Co. C

Blankenship, Presley D.                       NC 29th Inf. Co. B

Blankenship, John B.                             NC 29th Inf. Co. B

Blankenship, James                               NC 29th Inf. Co. B

Blankenship, George A.                       NC 29th Inf. Co. B

Blankenship, John O.                            NC 29th Inf. Co. D

              Son of Micajah Blankenship & Emelia Marlow

Blankenship, Washington W.             NC 34th Inf. Co. B

Blankenship, Reuben O.                      NC 34th Inf. Co. C

Blankenship, Thomas E.                      NC 37th Inf. Co. I

Blankenship, James T.                          NC 37th Inf. Co. F

Blankinship, Andrew                             NC 34th Inf. Co. C

Blankenship, Joseph                              NC 50th Inf. Co. I

Blankinship, William W.                  NC 50th Inf. Co. G            

Blankenship, Hezekiah, Cpl.                NC 50 Inf. Co. G

Blankenship, Alexander B.                 NC 53 Inf. Co. K

Blankinship, Richard C.                      NC 56th Inf. Co. H

Son of James Arthur Blankenship & Martha Clary

Blankenship, Sidney C.                        NC 56th Inf. Co. H

Son of Benjamin W. Blankenship & Mary Jane Thompson

Blankenship, Benjamin                        NC 56th Inf. Co. H

Benjamin Lafayette Son of Benjamin W. Blankenship & Mary Jane Thompson

Blankensip, Govan M.                          NC 58th Inf. Co. G

Blankinship, David                                 NC 64th Inf. Co. D

Blankership, David                                NC 64th Inf. Co. F

Blankenship, Joseph, Cpl.                     NC 64th Inf. Co. F

Blankenship, William                            NC Mallett’s Bn. Cp. Guard Co. B

Blankenship, B. S.                                  NC 1st Bn. Jr. Res. Co. D

Blankenship, R. M.                                NC 19th St. Troops 2nd Cav. Co. G

 

Blankenships in the Union Army

From: Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net

Transcribed by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net

The full list can be found in the DC file

Blankenship, John                                  3rd North Carolina Inf. Co. B

Blankenship, Noah                                 3rd North Carolina Inf. Co. C

Alexander created in 1847 from Iredell, Caldwell, Wilkes                                  

 

+1860 Census, York Collegiate, Alexander Co., NC, Page #141, Dwlg #486/486, 23 Aug

Blankinship, B. W.                56, W, M, NC, Farmer, 200 1300,

Son of Samuel Blankenship, Sr. & Susannah Weathers

Blankinship, J. G.                  55, W, F, NC,

Blankinship, Jane                  17, W, F, NC,

Blankinship, Lafeyett           15, W, M, NC, Farm Laborer,

                                                From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Stoney Point, Alexander Co., NC, Page #123, Dwlg #223/223, 16 Jul

Blankinship, J. A.                  48 (1812), W, M, NC, Farmer, 100 215,

Son of Samuel Blankenship, Sr. & Susannah Weathers

Blankinship, A. M.                33 (1827), W, F, NC,

Anna Melissa Sherrill

Blankinship, B. D.                 23 (1838, W, F, NC,

Blankinship, N. J.                  18 (1842), W, F, NC,

Blankinship, S. J. B.              09 (1859), W, F, NC,

Blankinship, A. J.                  2/12 (1860), W, M, NC,

                                                From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, York Collegiate, Alexander Co., NC, Page #147, Dwlg #568/568, 30 Aug

Blankinship, J. T.                  28 (1831), W, M, NC, Farmer, ---- 75,

              James T. Son of Benjamin W. Blankenship & Mary Jane Thompson

Blankinship, A. R. J.             27, W, F, NC,

Blankinship, M. C.                05, W, F, NC,

Blankinship, W. P. W.          4/12, W, M, NC,

                                                From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Pisgah P. O., Alexander Co., NC, Page #133, Dwlg #312/312, 7 Aug

Blenkinship, T. G.                 46, W, M, NC, Farmer, 350 85,

Thomas Son of Samuel Blankenship, Sr. & Susannah Weathers

Blenkinship, Sarah                43, W, F, NC,

Blenkinship, J. M.                 08, W, M, NC,

                                                From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Taylorsville, Alexander Co., NC, Page #142, Dwlg #496/496, 23 Aug

Blankinship, S. C.                  25, W, M, NC, Farmer, ---- 30,

              Sydney C. Son of Benjamin W. Blankenship & Mary Jane Thompson

Blankinship, S. E.                  21, W, F, NC,

Blankinship, E. R.                 02, W, F, NC,

Blankinship, G. C.                 6/12, W, F, NC,

                                                From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

Ashe created in 1799 from Wilkes                                                                          

 

+1860 Census, Old Field, Ashe Co., NC, Page #311, Dwlg #72/72, 4 Jun

Blankenship, Alex                 27(1833), W, M, NC, Lawyer, 25, 30,

Blankenship, Mary               27, W, F, NC,

              Mary Adeline Church

Blankenship, Ellen                01, W, F, NC,

Blankenship, Jane                 07, W, F, NC,

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

Catawba created in 1842 from Lincoln                                                                 

 

+1860 Census, Newton, Catawba Co., NC, Page #430, Dwlg #530/518, 9 Aug

Blankinship, Elisha               31 (1829), W, M, NC, Farmer, ---- 350,

              Son of James Blankenship & Mary Elmira Dycus

Blankinship, Caroline           32, W, F, NC,

Blankinship, Geo. A.             08, W, M, NC,

Blankinship, Sonora S.         05, W, F, NC,

Blankinship, Sarah C.           02, W, F, NC,

Blankinship, John A.            4/12, W, M, NC,

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

Clay created in 1861 from Cherokee                                                                     

 

Granville created in 1746 from Edgecombe                                                          

 

+1860 Census, Youngs Xroad, Granville Co., NC, Page #241, Dwlg #300/295, 21 Jun

Blankinship, L. A.                 43 (1817), W, M, VA, Blacksmith, 1670 1950,

Blankinship, Sarah               32, W, F, VA,

              Sarah Jane Ligon

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

Iredell           created in 1788 from Rowan                                                                       

 

+1860 Census, Olin, Iredell Co., NC, Page, #216, Dwlg #524/505, 24 Aug

Tomlinson, John H.               43, W, M, VA, Tailor, ---- 100,

Tomlinson, Caroline             45 [1815], W, F, NC,

              Dau of Arthur Blankenship & Elizabeth Claywell

Tomlinson, Robert                12, W, M, NC,

Tomlinson, William               09, W, M, NC,

Tomlinson, Bettie                  07, W, F, NC,

Tomlinson, Alice                   05, W, F, NC,

Tomlinson, John M.              04, W, M, NC,

Blankenship, Mary C.          40, W, F, NC,

              Dau of Arthur Blankenship & Elizabeth Claywell

Blankenship, E.                     89, W, F, VA,

              Elizabeth Claywell Widow of Arthur Blankenship

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

Madison created in 1851 from Buncombe, Yancey                                           

 

+1860 Census, Madison Co., NC, Page #595, June 6th, Dwlg #52

Blankenship, J. O.                    39 (1821), m, NC, farmer,$225, $324,

John O. son of Micajah Blankenship & Emelia Marlow

Blankenship, Rachel                35 (1825), f, NC

Blankenship, Vasti                   15 (1845), f, NC, Esther

Blankenship, Joseph                14 (1846), m, NC

Blankenship, Newton M.       13 (1847), m, NC

Blankenship, William B.        12 (1848), m, NC, William Bryson

Blankenship, Mary A.            09 (1851), f, NC, "Willey" Ann

Blankenship, John T.              08 (1852), m, NC

Blankenship, Soloman M.     06 (1854), m, NC

Blankenship, Harett S.           04 (1856), f, NC, Harriet

Blankenship, Sidney N.          01 (1859), f, NC

From http://www.us-census.org/   

 

Mecklenburg created in 1762 from Anson                                                            

 

+1860 Census, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Page #42, Dwlg #23/24, 6 Jun

Blankenship, Eli P.               65, W, M, SC, Farmer, 2500 3000,

              Son of Thomas Blankenship, Jr. & Sarah ?

Blankenship, Matilda           60, W, F, SC,

Blankenship, Thomas            22, W, M, NC, Farmer,

Blankenship, Harritt                        17, W, F, NC,

Smith, Cornelia                     06, B, F, NC,

Smith, Mason                         04, B, M, NC,

Smith, Baxter                        02, B, M, NC,

                                                From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Page #41, Dwlg #4/5, 4 Jun

Elms, James A.                      31, W, M, NC, Farmer, 1750 2200,

Elms, Mulrina                       25, W, F, NC,

              Dau of Elias P. Blankenship & Matilda ?

Blankenship, Margaret E.    06, W, F, NC,

Elms, Martha E.                    10/12, W, F, NC,

                                                From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Page #42, Dwlg #19/21, 6 Jun

Blankenship, Saml H.           33, W, M, SC, Farmer, 1500 1500,

              Son of Elias P. Blankenship & Matilda ?

Blankenship, Margaret        33, W, F, NC,

Margaret Adaline Hoover

Blankenship, Margaret J.    09, W, F, NC,

Blankenship, Henry V.         07, W, M, NC,

Blankenship, Orcinda           05, W, F, NC,

Blankenship, Durcas             03, W, F, NC,

Blankenship, Patrick            3/12, W, M, NC,

Alexander, Richard              21, W, M, NC, Laborer,

Faggesk, John                        30, W, M, NC, Carpenter, 500 100,

                                                From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Page #42, Dwlg #24/25, 6 Jun

Blankenship, Stephen P.       24, W, M, NC, Farmer, 900 200,

              Son of Elias P. Blankenship & Matilda ?

Blankenship, Delia W.          20, W, F, NC,

                                                From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

Mitchell created in 1861 from Yancey                                                                   

 

Rutherford created in 1779 from Tryon                                                                 

 

+1860 Census, Cathey’s Creek, Rutherford Co., NC, Page #330, Dwlg #796/796, 28 Jun

Blankenship, Arch                   36 (1824), W, M, SC, Farmer, ---- 250,

              Archibald son of James Blankenship & Martha Marlow

Blankenship, Tabitha              34 (1826), W, F, NC,

              Nancy Tabatha ?

Blankenship, Martin               12 (1848), W, F, NC,

Blankenship, James                 10 (1850), W, M, NC,

Blankenship, Sarah                 07 (1853), W, F, NC,

Blankenship, John                   03 (1857), W, M, NC,

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Camp Creek, Rutherford Co., NC, Page #321, Dwlg #671/671, 25 Jun

Blankenship, David                 27 (1833),  W, M, NC, Farmer, ---- 110,

              Son of James Blankenship & Martha Marlow            

Blankenship, Dicy                    21 (1839), W, F, NC,

              Dicey Elizabeth Moore     

Blankenship, Martha              02 (1858),  W, F, NC,

Blankenship, Prestly               1/12 (1860), W, M, NC,

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Whiteside Settlement, Rutherford Co., NC, Page #304, Dwlg #424, 18 Jun

Blankenship, H.                       27 (1833), W, M, NC, Farmer, 600 950,

              Hezekiah Son of Hezekiah Blankenship & Susan Blankenship

Blankenship, Susan                 21 (1839), W, F, NC,

              Susannah Long

Toney, John                                29, W, M, NC, Farmer, ---- 200,

Toney, Bynum                            22, W, F, NC,

Toney, Columbus                      02, W, M, NC,

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Whiteside Settlement, Rutherford Co., NC, Page #307, Dwlg #464, 19 Jun

Blankenship, James                 30 (1830), W, M, NC, Farmer, 400 170,

               Son of Hezekiah Blankenship & Susan Blankenship 

Blankenship, S. L.                    24 (1836), W, F, NC,

Blankenship, William             05 (1855), W, M, NC,

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Cane Creek, Rutherford Co., NC, Page #316, Dwlg #591/591, 22 Jun

Blankenship, Joseph               23 (1837), W, M, NC, Farmer, ---- 200,

               Son of Hezekiah Blankenship & Susan Blankenship 

Blankenship, Rebecca             20 (1840), W, F, NC,

              Susan Rebecca Norrel

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Whiteside Settlement, Rutherford Co., NC, Page #304, Dwlg #419, 18 Jun

Blankenship, Martha              53 (1807), W, F, NC, 100 40,

              Martha Proctor Widow of Elijah Blankenship, Jr.

Blankenship, Martha              18 (1842), W, F, NC,

Blankenship, Judah                 16 (1844), W, F, NC,

Blankenship, Minlinder         15 (1845), W, F, NC,

Blankenship, William             11 (1849), W, M, NC,

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

Not Martha Keeter she is in Independence Co., AR

 

+1860 Census, Cathey’s Creek, Rutherford Co., NC, Page #326, Dwlg #739, 27 Jun

Blankenship, Martha              56 (1804), W, F, NC, 100 135,

              Martha Marlow Widow of James Blankenship

Blankenship, Andrew             30 (1830), W, M, NC,

Blankenship, Drury                 27 (1833), W, M, NC,

Blankenship, Elizabeth           22 (1838), W, F, NC,

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Whiteside Settlement, Rutherford Co., NC, Page #308, Dwlg #475, 19 Jun

Blankenship, W.                        33 (1827), W, M, NC, Farmer, 1100 400,

               William Wilkie Son of  Hezekiah Blankenship & Susan Blankenship

Blankenship, Elisa                   25 (1835), W, F, NC,

              Eliza Louise Hunt

Blankenship, Sarah                  12 (1848), W, F, NC,

Blankenship, Calvin                10 (1850), W, M, NC,

Blankenship, Austin                08 (1852), W, M, NC,

Blankenship, Julia                   04 (1856), W, F, NC,

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

Rutherford Co., NC,

Blankenship, Joseph

Civil War Grave Index, Pisgah Methodist Cemetery, Rutherford Co., NC

 

Rutherford Co., NC, Marriage Bonds

Blankenship, Susanah          to Upton, Edward  Dec 26, 1860   FY Hicks   BE Rollins

Blankenship   Elzira E.       to Hoil, Hiram Dec 14, 1863   E. Carrier   E. Toms

+Blankenship, Drury            to Adair, Martha   Nov 27, 1866   ML Blankenship   TP Sorrells
                  Son of James Blankenship & Martha Marlow
Blankenship, M. L.                to Sorrells, Catharine E.   Apr 6, 1869   M5
                  Martin Lafayette Son of Archibald Blankenship & Nancy Tabatha ?
Blankenship, Sarah A.     to Biggerstaff, Samuel Dec 23, 1869   M8

 

Rutherford Co., NC, Deed Index

Blankenship, AD / Melton, John M. /Deed/48/401/1862
Blankenship, Hezekiah / Fortune, James G. / Deed/48/467/1864
Blankenship, James / Hunt, James / Deed/49/342/1869
Blankenship, WW / Hunt, James / Deed/49/342/1869

Transylvania created in 1861 from Henderson, Jackson                                                 

 

Wilkes created in 1777 from Surry, District of Washington                               

 

+1860 Census, Warrior Creek, Wilkes Co., NC, Page #113, Dwlg #191/199, 19 Jun

Janes, Anni                            71, W, F, NC, Setinstref, 1000 1200,

Blankenship, Angeline          16, W, F, NC, Dido,

              Sister of Ross Blankenship

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

1860 Census, Warrior Creek, Wilkes Co., NC, Page #133, Dwlg #195/195, 19 Jun

Carlton, Charley                   42, W, M, NC, Farmer, 1550 500,

Carlton, Sarah                       34, W, F, NC, Spinster,

Carlton, Rebecca Jane         16, W, F, NC,

Carlton, John                        14, W, M, NC,

Carlton, William                   12, W, M, NC,

Carlton, Thomas                   10, W, M, NC,

Carlton, Samuel                    07, W, M, NC,

Carlton, Margaret                05, W, M, NC,

Carlton, Robert                     02, W, M, NC,

Blankenship, Matilda           19, W, F, NC,  Domestic,

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Elkville, Wilkes Co., NC, Page #124, Dwlg #334/335, 30 Jun

Farguson, J. F.                      63, W, M, NC, Farmer, 8500 4748,

Farguson, Nelly                     57, W, F, NC, Farmer,

Farguson, Eda                       29, W, F, NC, Farmer,

Farguson, Thomas                 25, W, M, NC, Farmer,

Farguson, Jesse                     23, W, M, NC, Farmer,

Farguson, Say                        22, W, F, NC, Farmer,

Farguson, John                      16, W, M, NC, Farmer,

Farguson, Sarah                    13, W, F, NC,

Blanknship, Ross                   33, W, M, NC,

Blanknship, John                  15, W, M, NC,

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

Sons of ? Blankenship

 

+1860 Census, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Page #137, Dwlg #549/543, 16 Jul

Miller, J. B.                           47, W, M, NC, Farmer, 27000 8357,

Miller, Ann                            20, W, F, NC,

Miller, Sarah                         15, W, F, NC,

Miller, Mary                         09, W, F, NC,

Miller, John L.                      06, W, M, NC,

Blankenship, William           20, W, M, NC, Farm Laborer,

              Brother of Ross Blankenship

Smithey, Jethreo                   33, W, M, NC, Miller, ---- 30,

Smithey, Selian A.                 22, W, F, NC, Spinster,

                                                          From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

Yancey created in 1833 from Burke, Buncombe                                                  

 

+1860 Census, Paint Gap, Yancey Co., NC, Page 376a, Dwlg #88/88

Blankenship, John              18 (1842), M, W, M, NC, Farmer, --- 200,

                  Son of William Pleasant Blankenship & Sarah Elizabeth Wilson

Blankenship, Lovada          18 (1842), F, W, M, NC,

                  Matilda Lavada Holcombe

                  http://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/nc/yancey/1860/pg0369a.txt

                                                       From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Burnsville, Yancey Co., NC, Page #377a, Dwlg #101/101

Blankenship, J. W.              24 (1836), M, W, NC, Farmer, 100-300,

Jonas K. Son of Barnett Blankenship & Ruth Coone

Blankenship, Nancy            19 (1841), F, W, NC,

Nancy Allen

Blankenship, William D.    11/12, M, W, NC,

                  http://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/nc/yancey/1860/pg0369a.txt

                                                       From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Burnsville, Yancey Co., NC, Page #377a, Dwlg #103/103

Blankenship, Barnet           49 (1811), M, W, NC, Farmer, 2,000-2,425,

                  Son of Presley Blankenship & Frances Ross

Blankenship, Ruth              47 (1813), F, W, NC,

                  Ruth Coone

Blankenship, George A.     15 (1845), M, W, NC, Farmer,

Blankenship, Milton T.       11 (1849), M, W, NC,

Blankenship, Calvin C.       06 (1854), M, W, NC,

                  http://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/nc/yancey/1860/pg0369a.txt

                                                       From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Burnsville, Yancey Co., NC, Page #377a, Dwlg #103/103

Blankenship, Presley D.     18 (1842), M, W, M, NC, Farmer, 2,000-1,200,

                  Son of Barnett Blankenship & Ruth Coone

Blankenship, Martha L.     16 (1844), F, W, M, NC,

                  Martha Louise Ray

Enumerator repeated the dwelling and family number from the previous h

                  http://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/nc/yancey/1860/pg0369a.txt

                                                       From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Burnsville, Yancey Co., NC, Page #377a, Dwlg #104/104

Blankenship, P.                   37 (1823), M, W, NC, Farmer, 800-600,

                  William Pleasant Son of Micajah Blankenship & Emelia Marlow

Blankenship, Elizabeth       43 (1817), F, W, NC,

                  Sarah Elizabeth Wilson

Blankenship, Nelson           22 (1838), M, W, NC, Laborer, At School

Blankenship, Olley M.        16 (1844), F, W, NC, At School

Blankenship, James            14 (1846), M, W, NC, At School

Blankenship, Catharine     12 (1848), F, W, NC, At School

Blankenship, William         07 (1853), M, W, NC, At School

                  http://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/nc/yancey/1860/pg0369a.txt

                                                       From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

+1860 Census, Burnsville, Yancey Co., NC, Page #385a, Dwlg #211/211

Blankinshipp, J. W.            23 (1837), M, W, NC, Farmer, --- 280,

                  Grover M. Son of Barnett Blankenship & Ruth A. Coone

Blankinshipp, Eliza             20 (1840), F, W, NC,

                  Sarah Elizabeth Dau of William Pleasant Blankenship & Sarah Elizabeth Wilson

Blankinshipp, Ellis M.        02 (1858), M, W, NC,

Blankinshipp, Allganey      3/12, F, W, NC,

http://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/nc/yancey/1860/pg0378a.txt

                                                       From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

 

Yancey CO., NC, Marriage                              From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com                

http://www.geocitie s.com/Heartland/ Plains/4319/ marriages. htm

+Blankenship, Presley          Ray, Louisa                            20 Feb 1860

Son of Barnett Blankenship & Ruth A. Coone
+Blankenship, Govan            Ray, Sarah                             08 Sep 1867

Groven M. Son of Barnett Blankenship & Ruth A. Coone
+Blankenship, Franky          Hensley, Back                        17 Sep 1867

Dau of Alexander Blankenship & Rebecca Anglin