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The third child born to Etheldred Harrison Blalock (1817-1896) and Mary Anderson-Blalock (1820-1849) was Joseph Manning Blalock (1842-1910) on August 23rd, 1842 in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

On August 31st, 1850 we find "Joseph Blalock" on page 73, line 32 of the Federal Census of 1850 living in the household of his father "E. H. Blalock" in Haywood Co., NC, USA.
 

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United States Census of 1850

On July 14th, 1860 we find Joseph on page 74, line 6 of the Federal Census in the household of his father; "E. H. Blaylock" of Haywood County, North Carolina. At the time of the census Joseph is 17 years old, single, working in farming and attending school.

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United States Census, 1860

Joseph Manning Blalock, like most young men from the South in the early part of the 1860's fought in the Civil War. Below is what information I could gather on his Civil War Record.

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US, Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865

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62nd Regiment, Company I of the North Carolina Infantry

62nd Infantry Regiment was formed at Waynesville, North Carolina, in July, 1862. Its members were raised in the counties of Haywood, Clay, Macon, Rutherford, Henderson, and Transylvania. The unit served in North Carolina, then in July, 1863, was assigned to General Gracie's Brigade and stationed at Cumberland Gap. Here many were surrendered in September, but a number escaped from being captured. They returned to the Asheville area and in April, 1864 had 178 men present. The records show 443 men of the 62nd were prisoners at Camp Douglas. It continued the fight under Generals Breckinridge, Vaughn, and Williams in East Tennessee, then became a part of Colonel J.B. Palmer's command at Asheville in March, 1865. Later it disbanded near the French Broad River. The field officers were Colonels George W. Clayton and Robert G.A. Love, and Lieutenant Colonel Byron G. McDowell.

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The National Park Service Battle Units, Confederate North Carolina Troops

Joseph Manning Blalock (1842-1910) went on to marry Amelia Adaline Edwards (1845-1889) on August 19th, 1862 in Haywood Co., NC, USA.
 
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North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1976

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North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741-2011

Amelia Adeline Edwards (1845-1889) was born on April 7th, 1845 in Haywood Co., NC, USA to Benjamin "Bruce" M. Edwards (1821-1898) and Elizabeth "Eliza" Ratcliff-Edwards  (1825-1904).

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Benjamin "Bruce" M. Edwards Fingagrave.com Profile

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Elizabeth "Eliza" Ratcliff Fingagrave.com Profile

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United States Census of 1850

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United States Census of 1860

From the marriage of Joseph Manning Blalock (1842-1910) and Amelia Adeline Edwards-Blalock (1845-1889) at least 8 children were born;

On May 11th, 1866 their first child, Benjamin "Bennie" Oscar Blalock (1866-1926) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Addie Louerna Smathers (1868-1905) on July 18th, 1887 In Haywood Co., NC, USA. Addie Louerna Smathers (1868-1905) was born on November 12th, 1868 in Beaverdam, Haywood Co., NC, USA to Dr. Henry Austin Smathers (1848-1943) and Sophie Adeline Owenby-Smathers (1851-1893). From the marriage of Benjamin "Bennie" Oscar Blalock (1866-1926) and Addie Louerna Smathers-Blalock (1868-1905) at least 6 children were born; Rebecca Argyle Blalock-Russell 1890-1967 (Henry S. "Speed" Pittman 1879-1918 and Charles H. Russell 1882-1952), Paul Gerald Blalock 1893-1974 (Kathryn Merryman-Blalock 1906-1984) Joseph Earl Blalock 1895-1958 (Georgia Ann Russell 1895-1987), Oscar Ross Blalock 1898-1961 (Nellie Elizabeth White-Blalock 1899-1975), Verne Wayne Blalock 1902-1975 (Pearl Mae Leonard-Blalock 1901-1996), Quay Lyle Blalock 1904-1972 (Elizabeth Smitherman-Blalock 1909-1999). On August 27th, 1868 Addie Louerna Smathers-Blalock (1868-1905) died in Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was buried in West Cannon/Phillipsville Community Cem., Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 36 years old. After the death of his first wife Benjamin "Bennie" Oscar Blalock (1866-1926) remarried to Sarah "Sallie" Agnes Hughes (1872-1967) on January 18th, 1906 in Lynchburg Co., VA, USA. No children were born from this union. On June 15th, 1926 Benjamin "Bennie" Oscar Blalock (1866-1926) dies in Cooleemee, Davie Co., NC, USA. He is buried on June 16th, 1926 in Chestnut Hill Cem., Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 60 years old.

On March 11th, 1868 their second child, Thomas Leonidis Blalock (1868-1916) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Maria Lydia Flaughter (1871-1896) on October 11th, 1894 in Hamilton Co., OH, USA. Maria Lydia Flaughter (1871-1896) was born on November 25th, 1871 in Huntington, Brown Co., OH, USA. From the marriage of Thomas Leonidis Blalock (1868-1916) and Maria Lydia Flaughter-Blalock (1871-1896) at least 1 child was born; Carey Manning Blalock 1893-1970 (Lucy J. Cotton-Blalock 1896-1969). On September 18th, 1896 Maria Lydia Flaughter-Blalock (1871-1896) died in Brown Co., OH, USA. She was buried in Hickory Ridge Cem., Aberdeen, Brown Co., OH, USA. At the time of her death she was 24 years old. After the death of his first wife Thomas Leonidis Blalock (1868-1916) remarried to Mary Lillian Mingus (1871-1908) on January 5th, 1899 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Mary Lillian Mingus (1871-1908) was born on January 5th, 1871 in Beaverdam, Haywood Co., NC, USA. to Charles Burton Mingus (1823-1890) and Rebecca Adeline Young-Mingus (1836-1918). From the marriage of Thomas Leonidis Blalock (1868-1916) and Mary Lillian Mingus-Blalock (1871-1908) at least 2 children were born; Leonidis Mingus Blalock 1900-1969 (Ethelena E. Tucker-Blalock 1905-1983) and Mary Lillie Blalock 1906-1907 (Infant). On August 15th, 1908 Mary Lillian Mingus-Blalock (1871-1908) died in Caddo Parish Co., LA, USA. She was buried in Locust Field Cem., Shreveport, Caddo Parish Co., LA, USA. At the time of her death she was 37 years old. After the death of his second wife Thomas Leonidis Blalock (1868-1916) remarries to Mary Susan Young (1892-1977) on November 11th, 1913 in Shreveport, Caddo Co., LA, USA. Mary Susan Young (1892-1977) was born on March 18th, 1892 in Harrisonburg Co., LA, USA to Henry Thomas Young (1848-1919) and Elizabeth Peyton Cornwell-Young (1857-1937). From the marriage of Thomas Leonidis Blalock (1868-1916) and Mary Susan Young-Blalock (1892-1977) at least 1 child was born; Amelia Elizabeth Blalock-Juell 1915-1990 (Leslie "Johnny" Frederick Juell 1910-1990). On January 22nd, 1916 Thomas Leonidis Blalock (1868-1916) died in Shreveport, Caddo Parish Co., LA, USA. He was buried in Jewella Cem., Shreveport, Caddo Parish Co., LA, USA. At the time of his death he was 38 years old. About 1977 Mary Susan Young-Blalock (1892-1977) died.

On October 26th, 1869 their third child, Capt. James Theodore Blalock (1869-1925) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Anne Hoeflick (1880-1964). Anne Hoeflick (1880-1964) was born on June 22nd, 1880 in Baltimore Highlands, Baltimore Co, MD, USA to William Hoeflick (?) and Carrie Gerke-Hoeflick (?). From the marriage of Capt. James Theodore Blalock (1869-1925) and Anne Hoeflick-Blalock (1880-1964) no children were born from this union. On May 14th, 1925 Capt. James Theodore Blalock (1869-1925) died in Stuart, Martin Co., FL, USA. He was buried in Arlington National Cem., Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, USA. At the time of his death he was 56 years old. After the death of her first husband, Anne Hoeflick-Blalock (1880-1964) remarried to Joseph "Joe" Wilmer Wightman (1879-1951). On October 14th, 1961 Anne Hoeflick-Blalock-Wightman (1880-1964) died in Stuart, Martin Co., FL, USA. She was buried beside her first husband Capt. James Theodore Blalock (1869-1925) in Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, USA. At the time of her death she was 84 years old.

On July 22nd, 1870 we find "Joseph Blalack" on page 9, line 30 of the Federal Census of 1870 living in Forks of Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Joseph Blalock, 28yrs, farmer, born in NC.
"Joseph Manning Blalock (18422-1910)"

Amelia Blalock, 25yrs, keeping house, born in NC.
"Amelia Adeline Edwards-Blalock (1845-1889)"

Benjamin Blalock, 4yrs, born in NC.
"Benjamin Oscar Harrison Blalock (1866-1926)"

Thomas Blalock, 2yrs, born in NC.
"Thomas Leonidas Blalock (1868-1916)"

James F. Blalock, 7mos, born in NC.
"James Theodore Blalock (1869-1925)"

Laura Davis, 13yrs, domestic servant, born in NC.

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United States Census, 1870

On July 2nd, 1871 their forth child, Emma Elizabeth Blalock (1871-1955) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She went on to marry Adeniram Judson Sellars (1859-1927) on October 22nd, 1891 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Adeniram Judson Sellars (1859-1927) was born on April 9th, 1859 in Pigeon, Haywood Co., NC, USA to Jacob Sellers (1830-?) and Rachel Bonham-Sellers (1827-1911). From the marriage of Adeniram Judson Sellars (1859-1927) and Emma Elizabeth Blalock-Sellers (1871-1955) at least 8 children were born; Roy Vernon Sellers 1892-1991 (Minnie Beatric Annis 1895-1981), Jennie Sellers 1894-1971, Maude Sellers-McCracken 1896-1959 (Guy McCracken 1896-1978), Edna Sellers-Hall 1899-2004 (Lucius Compton Hall 1897-1987), Lloyd Joseph Sellers 1902-1998 (Edna Elizabeth Freeman-Sellers 1906-1988), Myrene Sellers-Nixon 1905-1992 (John Hubert Nixon 1902-1963), Bruce Fulghum Sellers 1907-1990 (Sarah Martha Smathers-Sellers 1909-1998) and Howard Judson Sellers 1911-2009 (Mary Ella Price-Sellers 1913-2010). On October 17th, 1927 Adeniram Judson Sellars (1859-1927) died in Beaverdam, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Locust Field Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., USA. At the time of his death he was 68 years old. On July 23rd, 1955 Emma dies in Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina. She was buried in Locust Field Cemetery in Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina. At the time of her death she was 84 years old.

On August 24th, 1873 their fifth child, Charles Bertho Blalock (1873-1918) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Martha Elizabeth Stephenson (1870-1902) on April 20th, 1895 in Cocke Co., TN, USA. Martha Elizabeth Stephenson (1870-1902) was born on April 19th, 1870 in Cocke Co., TN, USA to William Stephenson (?) and Martha E. Holt-Stephenson (1841-1922). From the marraige of Charles Bertho Blalock (1873-1918) and Martha Elizabeth Stephenson-Blalock (1870-1902) at least 4 children were born; Floyd Eston Blalock 1896-1953 (Nellie Maude Harmon-Blalock 1902-1986), Garret Blalock 1896-?, Claudia "Clydie" Emma Blalock 1898-1978 and Molly E. Blalock-Tilson 1901-1971 (David Franklin Tilson 1900-1977). On August 6th, 1902 Elizabeth Stephenson-Blalock (1870-1902) died in Knoxville, Knox Co, TN, USA. She was buried in Liberty Hill Missionary Bap. Ch. Cem., Bybee, Cocke Co., TN, USA. At the time of her death she was 32 years old. After the death of his first wife, Charles Bertho Blalock (1873-1918) remarries to Nancy Lena (1889-). I have no other information on this marriage. On September 22nd, 1918 Charles Bertho Blalock (1873-1918) died in McMinn Co., TN, USA. His body was brought back to Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA and buried beside his parents on September 24th, 1918 in Bethel Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 45 years old.

On July 3rd, 1875 their sixth child, William Herbert Blalock (1875-1960) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Elizabeth Barrett (1883-1953) on April 23rd, 1927 in Delaware City, New Castle Co., DL, USA.
Elizabeth Barrett (1883-1953) was born on May 7th, 1883 to Joseph Barett (?) and Elizabeth Brown-Barrett (?). From the marriage of William Herbert Blalock (1875-1960) and Elizabeth Barrett-Blalock (1883-1953) at least 1 child was born; Evelyn Elizabeth Blalock-Holliday 1904-1996 (George D. Holliday 1898-1963). On December 30th, 1953 Elizabeth Barrett-Blalock (1883-1953) died in Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth Co., NJ, USA. She was buried in Mt. Olivet Cem., Middletown, Monmouth Co., NJ, USA. At the time of her death she was 70 years old. On July 8th, 1960 William Herbert Blalock (1875-1960) died in Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth Co., NJ, USA. He was buried in Mt. Olivet Cem., Middletown, Monmouth Co., NJ, USA At the time of his death he was 85 years old.

On March 11th, 1877 their seventh child, Joseph Judson Blalock (1877-1942) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Hattie Climer (1879-1955) on September 9th, 1900 in Cocke Co., TN, USA. Hattie Climer (1879-1955) was born on July 15th, 1879 in Bybee, Cocke Co., TN, USA to William Patrick Climer (1847-?) and Nancy Rhea Climer (1845-1908). Form the marriage of Joseph Judson Blalock (1877-1942) and Hattie Climer-Blalock (1879-1955) at least 2 children were born; Laura Sue Blalock 1901-? and Blanche Blalock-Romey 1908-1933 (Howard Watson Romey 1899-1937). On December 4th, 1942 Joseph Judson Blalock (1877-1942) died in Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana. He was buried in Mountain View Cem., Dillion, Beaverhead Co., MN, USA. At the time of his death he was 65 years old. On Feburary 26th, 1955 Hattie Clymer (1879-1955) died in Butte, Silver Bow Co., MN, USA. She was buried in Mountain View Cem., Dillion, Beaverhead Co., MN, USA. At the time of his death her was 75 years old.

On February 7th, 1880 their eighth child, Carl Marvin Blalock (1880-1945) war born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Mamie Inez Howell (1884-1977) on January 4th, 1903 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Mamie Inez Howell (1884-1977) was born on Augutst 4th, 1884 in Jonathan Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA to Marcus "Mark" Howell (1845-1896) and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGee-Howell (1845-1919). From the marriage of Carl Marvin Blalock (1880-1945) and Mamie Inez Howell-Blalock (1884-1977) at least 7 children were born; Joseph Howell Blalock 1903-1968 (Audrey Myriam Sluder-Blalock 1898-1975), Ayward Marvin Blalock 1906-1994 (Never married/no children), James Quenton Blalock 1908-1995 (Edna Watson-Blalock), Infant Son Blalock 1910-1910, Fred Manning Blalock 1911-1930 (Never married/no children), Infant Daughter Blalock 1918-1918, and Ruth Helen Blalock-Rogers 1920-2014 (Samuel Lester Rogers 1919-2003). On February 10th, 1945 Carl Marvin Blalock (1880-1945) died in Beaverdam, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He is buried in Green Hill Cem., Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 65 years old. On May 22nd, 1977 Mamie Inez Howell-Blalock (1884-1977) died in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Green Hill Cem., Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 92 old.

On June 15th, 1880 we find "Joseph Blalock" on page 16, line 45 of the Federal Census living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Joseph Blalock, 37yrs, farmer, born in NC.
"Joseph Manning Blalock (18422-1910)"

Amelia A. Blalock, wife, 35yrs, born in NC.
"Amelia Adeline Edwards (1845-1889)"

Benjamin O Blalock, son, 14yrs, born in NC.
"Benjamin Oscar Harrison Blalock (1866-1926)"

Thomas L. Blalock, son, 12 yrs, born in NC.
"Thomas Leonidas Blalock (1868-1916)"

James Blalock, son, 10yrs, born in NC.
"James Theodore Blalock (1869-1925)"

Emma E. Blalock, daughter, 8yrs, born in NC.
"Emma Elizabeth Blalock (1871-1955)"

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United States Census, 1880

At the beginning of 1889 Amelia Adeline Edwards-Blalock (1845-1889) became very ill and on March 3rd, 1889 she died in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA and was buried in what is today Bethel Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was about a month shy of her 44th birthday.

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Amelia Ann Edwards-Blalock Findagrave.com Profie

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.

After the death of his first wife Amelia Adeline Edwards-Blalock (1845-1889); Joseph Manning Blalock (18422-1910) was left to care for their home and all 8 of their children. He remarried  to Mary Adeline "Addie" Reno (1850-1900) on September 25th, 1890 in Beaver Dam Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

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North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1976

Mary Adeline "Addie" Reno (1850-1900) was born in January of 1850 to John Reno (1819-1888) and Nancy Talitha Osbourne-Reno (1829-1873).

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Mary Adeline "Addie" Reno (1850-1900) first married James Amos Mann (1853-1883) on January 1st, 1876 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. James Amos Mann (1853-1883) was born on December 25th, 1853 in Union Co., GA, USA to William Bryson Mann (1822-1899) and Elizabeth Catherine Marrow-Mann (1820-1907).

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Find a Grave Profile - William Bryson Mann

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Find a Grave Profile - Elizabeth Catherine Marrow-Mann

From the union of James Amos Mann (1853-1883) and Mary Adeline "Addie" Reno (1850-1900) at least 3 children were born: John Edgar Mann 1879-1952 (Leah Jane Buckner 1878-1932), Cary B. Mann 1877-? and James Bascum Mann 1881-1942 (Edna Emma Catherine Georget-Mann 1889-1976). On April 14th, 1883 James Amos Mann (1853-1883) died in Beaverdam, Haywood Co., NC, USA. His burial information is at this time unknown.

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North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979

Between 1890 and 1899 Joseph Manning Blalock (18422-1910) moves his family to Tennessee. On June 1st, 1900 we find "Joseph Blaylock" on page 1, line 1 of the Federal Census of 1900 living in Civil District 17, Cocke Co., TN, USA.

Joseph Blalock, Aug 1842, 57yrs, farmer, born in NC.
"Joseph Manning Blalock (18422-1910)"

Mary A Blalock, Wife, Jan 1850, 50yrs, born in NC.
"Mary Adeline Reno-Blalock (1850-?)"

Judson J Blalock, Son, Mar 1877, farmer, born in NC.
"Joseph Judson Blalock (1877-1942)"

Carl M. Blalock, son, Feb 1880, farmer, born in NC.
"Carl Marvin Blalock (1880-1945)

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United States Census, 1900

Mary Adeline dies at some point after the 1900 census and before her second husband; Joseph Manning Blalock (18422-1910) remarries on December 5th, 1908 to Laura Jane Ritter (1869-1948) in Knox Co., TN, USA.

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Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950

Laura Jane Ritter (1869-1948) was born on April 10th, 1869 in District 6, Clairborne Co., TN, USA to Henry Clay Ritter (1835-1919) and Eunicia "Nicey" Hopson-Ritter (1834-1905).

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Find a  Grave Profile - Eunicia Hopson-Ritter

Laura Jane "Dollie" Ritter (1869-1948) was first married to Alfred W. Seymour (1866-1905) on February 27th, 1886 in Grainger Co., TN, USA. Alfred W. Seymour (1866-1905) was born in Jaurary 1865 to George Barton Seymour (1838-1910) and Catherine Fry-Seymour (1842-1874). From the marriage of Alfred W. Seymour (1866-1905) and Laura Jane "Dollie" Ritter-Seymour (1869-1948) at least 3 children were born: Lillie B. Seymour 1889-?, Herman Lee Seymour 1891-1945 (Metta E. -Seymour) and George Clay Seymour 1895-1964 (Mary Freels Demarcus-Seymour 1903-1960). On May 23rd, 1905 Alfred W. Seymour (1866-1905) died in Grainger Co., TN, USA. He was buried in Seymour Cem., Grainger Co., TN, USA. At the time of his death he was 39 years old.

From the marriage of Joseph Manning Blalock (18422-1910) and Laura Jane "Dollie" Ritter-Seymour-Blalock (1869-1948) no children were born to this union.

On April 18th, 1910 Joseph Manning Blalock (18422-1910) died in Knoxville, Knox Co., NC, USA but was brought back to North Carolina and buried in what is today the Bethel Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death Joseph was 67 years old.

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On April 26th, 1910 we find "Laura J. Blalock" on Page 20, line 3 of the Federal Census of 1910 living in District 2, Knox Co., TN, USA.

Laura J. Blalock, 42yrs, born in TN.
"Laura Jane "Dollie" Ritter- Seymour-Blalock (1868-1948)"

Herman C. Seymour, son, 18yrs, book keeper, born in TN.
"Herman Lee Seymour (1891-1945)"

Clay Seymour, son, 15yrs, Sales man, born in TN.
"George Clay Seymour (1895-1964)"

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United States Census, 1910

After the death of her second husband Joseph Manning Blalock (1842-1910), Laura Jane "Dollie" Ritter-Seymour-Blalock (1868-1948) remarried to a Edward T. Phelps (1855-?). I have no other information about this husband or marriage.  

On January 27th, 1948 Laura Jane "Dollie" Ritter-Seymour-Blalock (1868-1948) died in Knox County, Tennessee after a long illness. She is buried on January 30th, 1948 in what is today Grigsby Chapel UMC Cem., Knox Co., TN, USA. At the time of her death she was 79 years old.

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Tennessee Death Records, 1914-1955

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Find a Grave Profile - Laura J. Ritter

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Grigsby Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
11603 Grigsby Chapel Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934

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