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,

                                                                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, W, F, NC,

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,

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

                                                                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