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Efeldred Hester Blalock (1869-1941)

On March 7th, 1869 the second child of Etheldred Harrison Blalock (1817-1896) and Minerva Hester Stroup-Burnett (1838-1914), Efeldred Hester Blalock (1869-1941) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

On August 9th, 1870 we find "Minerva Burnett" on page 24, line 1 of the Federal Census of 1870 living in Forks of Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Minerva Burnett, 32yrs, farmer, born in NC.
"Hester Minerva Stroup-Burnett (1838-1914)"

James Burnett, 13yrs, works on farm, born in NC.
"James H. Burnett (1858-1926)"

Martha J. Burnett, 11yrs, at home, born in NC.
"Martha Jane Burnett-Singleton (1857-1927)"

David H. Burnett, 8yrs, born in NC.
"David Henry Burnett (1861-1925)"

Nancy E. Burnett, 7yrs, born in NC.
"Nancy E. Burnett (1863-?)"

Harris Burnett, 3yrs, born in NC.
"Harris Rosetta "Rosie" Blalock-Stamey (1867-1949)"

Ephraim Burnett, 1 yrs, born in NC.
"Efeldred Hester Blalock (1869-1941)"

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United States Census of 1870

On June 8th, 1880 we find "Hester M. Burnett" on page 7, line 17 of the Federal Census of 1870 living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Hester M. Burnett, 42yrs, widowed, keeping house, born in NC.
"Hester Minerva Stroup-Burnett (1838-1914)"

Martha J. Burnett, Daughter, 20yrs, born in NC
"Martha Jane Burnett-Singleton (1857-1927)"

David H. Burnett, Son, 18yrs, born in NC.  
"David Henry Burnett (1861-1925)"

H. Rozetta Burnett, daughter, 13yrs, born in NC.
"Harris Rosetta "Rosie" Blalock-Stamey (1867-1949)"

E Hester Burnett, Daughter, 10yrs, born in NC.
"Etheldred Hester Blalock (1869-1841)"

Samuel A. Burnett, Son, 9yrs, born in NC.
"Samuel Alexander Blalock (1870-1955)"

Devonia C. Burnett, daughter, 8yrs, born in NC.
"Devonia Catherine Blalock-Burnette (1872-1955)"

Harriet R. Burnett, daughter, 3yrs, born in NC.
"Harriet Ruemma Blalock-Wooten (1876-1939)"

Birtha H. Burnett, Daughter, 1yrs, born in NC
"Bertha Haseltine Blalock-Deaver (1879-1939)"

Nancy C. Burnett, Grand-Daughter, 1yrs, born in NC.
NOTE:  I assume this is the daughter of Nancy C. Burnett (1863-?)

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United States Census of 1880

Etheldred Hester Blalock (1869-1841) went on to marry Julia Alice Stamey (1877-1858) on June 29th, 1892 in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.
 
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North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741-2011

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North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979

Julia Alice Stamey (1877-1858) was born April 3rd, 1877 in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA to James Madison "Jim" Stamey (1851-1935) and Sarah "Jane" Josephine Harper-Stamey (1844-1926).

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Find a Grave Profile - James "Jim" Madison Stamey (1851-1935)

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Find a Grave Profile - Sarah "Jane" Josephine Harper-Stamey (1844-1926))

On June 7th, 1880 we find "James Stamey" on page 1, line 16 of the Federal Census of 1880 living in East Fork Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

James Stamey, 25yrs, farmer, born in NC.
"James M. Stamey (1843-1935)"

Sarah J. Stamey, 28yrs, waife, keeping house, born in SC.
"Sarah "Jane" Josehine Harper-Stamey (1844-1936)"

Edny Stamey, 11yrs, son, at home, born in NC.
"Edward "Eddy" Stamey (1867-1931)"

Marion F. Stamey, 9yrs, son, born in NC.
"Marion Filmore Stamey (1870-1963)"

James J. Stamey, 8yrs, son, born in NC.
"Thomas James Stamey (1873-1930)"

Didimus Stamey, 6yrs, son, born in NC.
"Didimus Stamey (1874-?)"

Julia M. Stamey, 5yrs, son, born in NC.
"Julia Alice Stamey-Blalock (1875-1958)"

Not Named, 9mos, Aug, son, born in NC.

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United States Census of 1880

The census of 1890 was destroyed by fire. The only part to survive for North Carolina was the census taken in; South Point Township, Riverbend Township and township #2 in Cleveland County.

From the marriage of Etheldred Hester Blalock (1869-1841) and Julia Alice Stamey-Blalock (1875-1958) at least 7 children were born;

On June 14th, 1891 their first child, Grady Marion Blalock (1891-1967) was born was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. Grady was still listed as single and living in his fathers household in 1940. It is possible that he could have been married after the 1940 census but I have found no documentation to support that. So far I can only assume that he never married nor fathered any children. On August 11th, 1967 Grady Marion Blalock (1891-1967) died in Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Longs Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 76 years old.

On August 10th, 1892 their second child, Benjamin S. Blalock (1892-1907) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA On June 17th, 1907 Benjamin S. Blalock (1892-1907) died in Haywood Co., NC, USA He was buried in Bethel Community Cemetery in Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 15 years old.

On July 14th, 1894 their third child, Nelson Theodore Blalock (1896-1986) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.  He went on to marry Lois Faye Murray (1899-1983) on August 25th, 1917 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Lois Faye Murray (1899-1983) was born on July 24th, 1899 in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA to James Murray (1877-1932) and Cannie Miray Evans (1879-1970). From the marriage of Nelson Theodore Blalock (1896-1986) and Lois Faye Murray-Blalock (1899-1983) at least 3 children were born; James Lenior Blalock 1920-2008 (Ethel Mae Stone-Blalock 1918-2000), Hilda Lorene Blalock-Kinsland 1922-2002 (Jesse Billy Kinsland 1922-1989) and Mae Francis Blalock-Overby 1927-1990 (Bennie Lee Overby 1924-1987). On September 17th, 1983 Lois Faye Murray-Blalock (1899-1983) died in Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Longs Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 84 years old. On October 31st, 1986 Nelson Theodore Blalock (1896-1986) died in Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Longs Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 90 years old.

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North Carolina Birth Indexes, 1800-2000

On December 8th, 1896 their fourth child, Alma Esther Blalock (1896-1994) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She never married but had 1 child; Garnett Edwin Blalock 1919-2006 (Nellie Jane Worley-Blalock 1920-2006). On May 12th, 1994 Alma Esther Blalock (1896-1994) died in Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Longs Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 98 years old.

On June 13th, 1900 their fifth child, James Conway Blalock (1900-1962) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Eva Marie Haselden (1905-1974). Eva Marie Haselden (1905-1974) was born on May 2nd, 1905 in Florence Co., SC, USA to Joseph Manuel Haselden (1882-1964) and Zilphia Irene Tanner-Haselden (1887-1957). From the marriage of James Conway Blalock (1900-1962) and Eva Marie Haselden-Blalock (1905-1974) at least 2 children were born; Wonder M. Blalock-Baldwin (Howard T. Baldwin) and Margaret Ann Blalock-Cockfield 1936-2010 (Donald Cockfield 1933-2011). On May 27th, 1962 James dies in Haywood County, North Carolina. He was buried in Longs Community Cemetery in Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 62 years old. On October 26th, 1974 Eva Marie Haselden-Blalock (1905-1974) died in Lake City, Florence Co., SC, USA. She was buried in Longs Community Cemetery in Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 59 years old.
 
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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On March 19th, 1904 their sixth child, Ennis Etheldred Blalock (1904-1987) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Virginia Ethel Britt (1913-2001) on February 23rd, 1930 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Virginia Ethel Britt (1913-2001) was born on September 6th, 1913 in Haywood Co., NC, USA to Walter Britt and Nancy Boyd-Britt. From the marriage of Ennis Etheldred Blalock (1904-1987) and Virginia Ethel Britt-Blalock (1913-2001) at least 1 child born; Frieda Mildred Blalock-Willard 1934-1990 (Coy Holland Willard 1930-2000). On March 13th, 1987 Ennis Etheldred Blalock (1904-1987) died in Gaston Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Gaston Mem. Pk., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 83 years old. On November 10th, 2001 Virginia Ethel Britt (1913-2001) died in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Gaston Mem. Pk, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 88 years old.

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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On October 2nd, 1906 their seventh child, Samuel Luther Blalock (1906-1968) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Anne Maybell Phillips (1911-2006) on February 1st, 1930 in Haywood Co, NC, USA. Anne Maybell Phillips (1911-2006) was born on April 24th, 1911 in Macom Co., NC, USA to John Finley Phillips (1873-1955) and Cassie Watson-Phillips (1876-1964). From the marriage of Samuel Luther Blalock (1906-1968) and Anne Maybell Phillips (1911-2006) at least 4 children were born; Samuel Luther Blalock Jr. 1931-2015 (Ruby Adaline Deanhardt-Blalock 1930-2015), Mst. Sgt. Edwin Jerry "Ed" Blalock 1932-2014 (Leona Mary Kavanagh-Blalock 1934-?), Charles Ervin Blalock 1934-1992 (Geraldine Evelyn Leming-Blalock 1936-?), and David Lamar Blalock 1943-2015 (Peggy Grainger-Blalock 1944-2007). On August 23rd, 1968 Samuel Luther Blalock (1906-1968) died in Gaston Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, Gaston Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 62 years old. On June 7th, 2006 Anne Maybell Phillips (1911-2006) died in Bessemer City, Gaston Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, Gaston Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 95 years old.

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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On June 21st, 1900 we find "Dred Burnette" on page 12, line 11 of the Federal Census  of 1900 living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Dred Burnett, head, Mar 1869, 31yrs, married 9 yrs, farmer, born in NC.
"Efeldred Hester Blalock (1869-1941)"

Julia Burnett, Wife, Apr 1876, 24yrs, married 9yrs, 5 born, 5 living, born in NC.
"Julia Alice Stamey-Blalock (1877-1958)"

Grady Burnett, Son, Jun 1891, 8yrs, born in NC.
"Grady M. Blalock (1891-1967)"

Benjamin Burnett, Son, Aug 1892, 7yrs, born in NC.
"Benjamin Blalock (1892-1907)"

Nelson Burnett, Son, Jul 1894, 5yrs, born in NC.
"Nelson Theodore Blalock (1894-1986)"

Alma Burnett, Daughter, Dec 1896, 3yrs, born in NC.
"Alma Esther Blalock (1896-1994)"

Conway Burnett, Son, Jun 1900, 0mos, born in NC.
"James Conway Blalock (1900-1962)"

Minerva Burnett, Mother, Sept 1837, 62yrs, widowed, 1born, 1 living, born in NC.
"Minerva Hester Stroup-Burnett (1838-1914)"

Harriet Burnett, Sister, Oct 1876, 23yrs, single,  1 born, 1 living, born in NC.
"Harriet Ruemma Blalock (1876-1939)"

Walter H. Burnett, Nephew, Jun 1897, 2yrs, born in NC
"Walter H. Blalock (1897-1910)"
NOTE: Must be Harriet's son
 
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United States Census, 1900

On April 16th, 1910 we find "E. Dred Blalock" on page 1, line 61 of the Federal Census of 1910living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

E. Dread Blalock, head, 44yrs, married 1-18yrs, farmer, general farm, born in NC.
"Etheldred Hester Blalock (1869-1941)"

Julia A. Blalock, Wife, 33yrs, married 1-18yrs, 7 born, 6 living, born in NC.
"Julia Alice Stamey-Blalock (1877-1858)"

M Grady Blalock, Son, 18yrs, single, laborer, general farm, born in NC.
"Grady M. Blalock (1891-1967)"

Nelson T. Blalock, Son, 15yrs, laborer, general farm, born in NC.
"Benjamin Blalock (1892-?)"

Alma E. Blalock, Daughter, 13yrs, laborer, at home, born in NC.
"Alma Esther Blalock (1896-1994)"

J Conway Blalock, Son, 9yrs, born in NC.
"James Conway Blalock (1900-1962)"

Ennis E. Blalock, Son, 6yrs, born in NC.
"Ennis Ethelred Blalock (1904-1987)"

Luther Blalock, Son, 3yrs, born in NC.
"Samuel Luther Blalock (1906-1969)"
 
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United States Census, 1910

On January 13th, 1920 we find "Eldred H. Blaylock" on page 2, line 94 of the Federal Census living in Pigeon Township, Haywood County, North Carolina.

Eldred H. Blaylock, head, 50yrs, farm, general farm, born in NC.
"Efeldred Hester Blalock (1869-1941)"

Julia A. Blaylock, Wife, 43yrs, born in NC.
"Julia Alice Stamey (1877-1858)"

Grady M. Blaylock, Son, 27yrs, single, laborer, home farm, b0rn in NC.
"Grady M. Blalock (1891-1967)"

Alma E. Blaylock, Daughter, 22yrs, single, born in NC.
"Benjamin Blalock (1892-1907)"

J. Conway Blaylock, Son, 18yrs, single, laborer, born in NC.
"James Conway Blalock (1900-1962)"

Ennis E. Blaylock, Son, 15yrs, born in NC.
"Ennis Ethelred Blalock (1904-1987)"

S Luther Blaylock, Son, 13yrs, born in NC.
"Samuel Luther Blalock (1906-1969)"

Garnett E. Blaylock, Grandson, 11mos, born in NC
"Garnett Edwin Blalock (1919-2006)"
NOTE: Alma's only son
 
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United States Census, 1920

On May 22nd, 1930 we find ""Yates Blaylock" on page 16, line 33 of the Federal Census of 1930 living in Beaverdam Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Yates Blaylock, head, 63yrs, married at 20yrs, born in NC.
"Efeldred Hester Blalock (1869-1941)"

Julia Blaylock, Wife, 59yrs, married at 16yrs, born in NC.
"Julia Alice Stamey-Blalock (1877-1858)"

Grady Blaylock, Son, 36yrs, single, laborer, paper plant, born in NC.
"Grady M. Blalock (1891-1967)"

Alma Blaylock, Daughter, 31yrs, single, laborer, paper plant, born in NC.
"Alma Esther Blalock (1896-1994)"

Garnet Blyalock, Grandson, 11yrs, born in NC.
"Garnett Edwin Blalock (1919-2006)"
Note: Alma's only son.
 
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United States Census, 1930

On May 1st, 1940 we find E. H. Blaylock" on page 11, line 19 of the Federal Census  of 1940 living in Beaverdam Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. The same house in 1935.

 E. H. Blaylock, head, 71yrs, born in NC.
"Efeldred Hester Blalock (1869-1941)"

Julia Blaylock, Wife, 65yrs, born in NC.
"Julia Alice Stamey-Blalock (1877-1858)"

Grady Blaylock, Son, 49yrs, single, farmer, farm, born in NC.
"Grady M. Blalock (1891-1967)"

Alma Blaylock, Daughter, 44yrs, single, housekeeper, private home, born in NC.
"Alma Esther Blalock- (1896-1994)"

Garnet Blaylock, Grandson, 21yrs, single, house painter, various, born in NC.
"Garnett Edwin Blalock (1919-2006)"
NOTE: Alma's only son.

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United States Census, 1940

On August 20th, 1941 Etheldred Hester Blalock (1869-1941) died in Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Longs Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 72 years old.
 
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Efeldred Hester Blalock Findagrave.com Profile

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Longs Community Cemetery
1097 Coffee Branch Road, Canton NC 28716

On November 18th, 1858 Julia Alice Stamey-Blalock (1877-1858) dies in Haywood Co., NC, USA. She is buried next to her husband in Longs Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she is 81 years old.
 
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North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976

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North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994

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North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004

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Julia Alice Stamey-Blalock Findagrave.com Profile

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