On December 7th, 1870 the third child of Etheldred Harrison Blalock (1817-1896) and Minerva Hester Stroup-Burnett (1838-1914), Samuel Alexander Blalock (1870-1955) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

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, dagutghter, 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

Samuel Alexander Blalock (1870-1955) went on to marry Roxana "Roxie" Ellen Singleton (1880-1941) on December 3rd, 1899 in Haywood Co., NC, USA.

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North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979

Roxana "Roxie" Ellen Singleton (1880-1941) was born January 15th, 1880 in Haywood Co., NC, USA to James Anderson Singleton (1843-1929) and Margaret Rebecca Blalock-Singleton (1840-1906).

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James Anderson Singleton Findagrave.com Profile

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Margaret Rebecca Blaylock-Singleton Findagrave.com Profile

On June 21st, 1880 we find "Anderson Singleton" on page, line 4 of the Federal Censuss of 1880 living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Anderson Singleton, 37yrs, farmer, born in SC, Father/Mother born in SC.
"James Anderson Singleton (1843-1929)"

Margeret Singleton, 40yrs, wife, keeping house, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Margaret Rebecca Blalock-Singleton (1840-1906)"

Thomas Singleton, 16yrs, son , born in NC.
"Thomas V. Singleton (1866-1924)"

Joseph Singleton, 12yrs, son, born in NC.
"Joseph Singleton (1868-1929)"

William Singleton, 10yrs, son, born in NC.
"William Singleton (1870-1917)"

Sallie Singleton, 8yrs, daughter, born in NC.
"Sarah "Sallie" Singleton (1872-

Julila Singleton, 6yrs, daughter, born in NC.
"Julia Singleton (1874-

Benjamin Singleton, 3yrs, son, born in NC.
"Benjamin Singleton (1877-1944)"

Roxie Singleton, 6mos, Nov, daughter, born in NC.
"Roxana "Roxie" Ellen Singleton (1880-1941)"

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United States Census, 1880

From the marriage of Samuel Alexander Blalock (1870-1955) and Roxana "Roxie" Ellen Singleton-Blalock (1880-1941) at least 11 children were born;

On October 3rd, 1900 their first child, Velda Leetta Blalock (1900-1978) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.  She went on to marry William "Willie" Taylor Deaver (1889-1973) on July 1st, 1917 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. William "Willie" Taylor Deaver (1889-1973) was born on February 21st, 1889 in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA to Thomas Bryson Deaver (1845-1922) and Margaret Louisa Blalock-Deaver (1851-1933). From the marriage of William "Willie" Taylor Deaver (1889-1973) and Velda Leetta Blalock-Deaver (1900-1978) at least 7 children; Robert Clifton Deaver 1918-1991 (Evelyn Calloway-Deaver 1919-2007), Lawrence Alexander Deaver 1919-1996 (Frances Neal-Deaver 1921-2012), Gladys Myrtle Deaver-Sharp 1921-2002 (John B. Sharp 1919-1984), Glen Deaver 1922-1922 (Infant), Edith Margaret Deaver-Poston 1924-2000 (Everett Leo Poston 1922-2000), Russell W. Deaver 1928-1999 (Mayo Mabel Cairnes-Deaver 1918-1990), and Harold Eugene Deaver1931-1945 (Child). On November 26th, 1973 William "Willie" Taylor Deaver (1889-1973) died in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Mount Zion Bap., Ch. Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 84 years old. On March 19th, 1978 Velda Leetta Blalock-Deaver (1900-1978) died in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Mount Zion Bap., Ch. Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 78 years old.

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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On May 23rd, 1902 their second child Millard Vance Blalock (1902-1971) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Eva Jane Kiger (1906-1949) on September 22nd, 1954 in Durham  Co., NC, USA. Eva Jane Kiger (1906-1949) was born on January 8th, 1906 in Bethania, Forsyth Co., NC, USA to William Basley Kiger (1878-1939) and Loudella ?-Kiger (1886-1949). From the marriage of Millard Vance Blalock (1902-1971) and Eva Jane Kiger-Blalock (1906-1949) at least 3 children were born; William Talmadge Blalock 1926-1988 (Betsy Ross Lynn-Blalock 1929-2017), Louise Blalock-Ray 1928-2009 (Milton Boone Ray 1926-1992) and Maxine Roxie Blalock-Harris 1930-1997 (James Richard Harris Jr 1929-2017).
On May 19th, 1949 Eva Jane Kiger-Blalock (1906-1949) died in Durham, Durham Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Crews UMC Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 43 years old. On May 30th, 1971 Millard Vance Blalock (1902-1971) died in Durham, Durham Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Oak Grove Mem. Gardens, Durham, Durham Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 69 years old.

 

Update 2-9-2020: Thanks Trina for the correction of James Richard Harris Jr. as the husband of Maxine Roxie Blalock.

On December 11th, 1904 their third child, Harris "Harry" Edward Blalock (1904-1963) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Lena Elmira Norris (1909-1963) on  December 24th, 1925 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Lena Elmira Norris (1909-1963) was born on October 19th, 1909 in East Fork, Haywood Co., NC, USA to Thomas Marion Norris (1881-1974) and Etta Laura Kuykendall-Norris (1890-1970). From the marriage of Harris "Harry" Edward Blalock (1904-1963) and Lena Elmira Norris-Blalock (1909-1963) at least 5 children were born; Etta Louise Blalock-Buckner 1927-2011 (James Edward Buckner 1924-2015), Francis A. Blalock-Holden 1930-? (Robert "Bob" Neal Holden 1927-2013), Thomas Edwin Blalock 1932-1994 (Pasty Lucille Smith-Blalock 1933-2011), Betty Sue Blalock-Foster 1933-2000 (Garner Roosevelt Foster 1933-1991) and Harris Edward Blalock Jr. 1936- (Novis Jean Gurley-Blalock 1934-?). On March 4th, 1963  Lena Elmira Norris-Blalock (1909-1963) died in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Gwyn Cem., Big East Fork, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 53 years old. On September 21st, 1963 Harris "Harry" Edward Blalock (1904-1963) died in Mendocino, Mendocino Co., CA, USA. He was buried in Ukiah Cem., Ukiah, Mendocino Co., CA, USA. At the time of his death he was 59 years old.

On June 12th, 1906 their forth child Lucy Mae Blalock (1906-1981) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She went on to marry Pvt. Dewey Edgal Davis (1904-1977) on December 23rd, 1931 in Durham Co., NC, USA. From the marriage of Pvt. Dewey Edgal Davis (1904-1977) and Lucy Mae Blalock (1906-1981) at least 2 children were born; James Marvin Davis 1935-2005 (Betty Ruth ?-Davis) and Arthur Wayne Davis 1937-2009 (Betta Shoaf-Davis 1940-?). On Janurary 19th, 1977 Pvt. Dewey Edgal Davis (1904-1977) died in Alamance Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Alamance Mem. Pk., Burlington, Alamance Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 73 years old. On October 19th, 1981 Lucy Mae Blalock-Davis (1906-1981) died in Burlington, Alamance Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Alamance Mem. Pk., Burlington, Alamance Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 75 years old.

On September 29th, 1909 their fifth child, Samuel Burton Blalock (1909-1993) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Ruth Roberta Henson (1911-2000). Ruth Roberta Henson (1911-2000) was born on October 13th, 1911 in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA to Casty Hermon Henson (1881-1972) and Mollie Carolina Cogburn-Henson (1887-1939). From the marriage of Samuel Burton Blalock (1909-1993) and Ruth Roberta Henson-Blalock (1911-2000) at least at least 3 children were born;
Bobby Joe Blalock 1939-1999 (Barbara Lou Woods-Blalock 1937-2000), Charles Burton Blalock 1940-2017 (Betty Elizabeth Greene-Blalock ) and William Beryl Blalock 1941-1991 (Mary A. Emery-Blalock 1940-?). On August 21st, 1993 Samuel Burton Blalock (1909-1993) died in Haywood County, North Carolina. He was buried in New Curso Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 90 years old. On March 20th, 2000 Roberta Henson-Blalock (1911-2000) died in Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was buried in New Curso Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 89 years old.

On February 21st, 1911 their sixth child, Hugh Allen Blalock (1911-1975) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA He went on to marry Patsy Lee Cochran (1916-2012). Patsy Lee Cochran (1916-2012) was born on March 26th, 1916 in Swain Co., NC, USA to Daniel Bryan Cochran (1893-1989) and Ella Esther-Cochran (1893-1965). From the marriage of Hugh Allen Blalock (1911-1975) and Patsy Lee Cochran-Blalock (1916-2012) at least 4 children were born; all are still living. On February 19th, 1975 Hugh Allen Blalock (1911-1975) died in Elfland, Orange Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Oak Grove Mem. Gardens, Durham, Durham Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 64 years old. On February 22nd, 2012 Patsy Lee Cochran-Blalock (1916-2012) died in Orange Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Oak Grove Mem. Gardens, Durham, Durham Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 96 years old.

On February 12th, 1914 their seventh child, Evelyn Margaret Blalock (was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA She went on to marry Julius Wilburn Deitz (1909-1976). From this union at least 2 children were born; Hazel Lee 1933-living and Louetta A 1935-living. After the death of her first husband Julius, Evelyn remarried on June 17th, 1984 to Charles "Charlie" N. Straub 1910-?). From this marriage no children were born as both Evelyn and Charlie were senior citizens. On September 11th, 1997Evelyn died in Snow Camp, Durham County, North Carolina. She was  buried in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina. At the time of her death she was 83 years old.
 
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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On April 16th, 1916 their eighth child, William Ralph Blalock was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood County, North Carolina. He went on to marry Ruth Mildred Garnes (1918-2005) on April 5th, 1942. From this union at least 3 children were born all still living. On February 23rd, 2002 William died in Oteen, Buncombe County, North Carolina. He was buried in New Cruso Cemetery in Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina. At the time of his death he was 86 years old.

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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On July 18th, 1908 their ninth child, Alice Ellen Blalock was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood County, North Carolina. She went on to marry Virgil "Bud" Wilson (1898-1940). From this union at least 2 children were born; Wilma Far 1920-1948 (child) and Sarah Maxine 1925-2013. After the death of her first husband Virgin, Alice remarried Blake William Wilson Sr. (1920-2010). On June 4th, 2002 Alice died in Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina. She was buried in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina. At the time of her death she was 84 years old.
 
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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On November 14th, 1920 their eleventh child, Clara Violet Blalock was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood County, North Carolina. She went on to marry Clyde Calvin Sutton (1920-2014). From this union at least 1 child was born; Clyde Eugene Sutton. On January 3rd, 1999 Clara died in Buncombe County, North Carolina. She was buried in Pisgah View Memorial Park in Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina. At the time of her death she was 79 years old.

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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On February 2nd, 1923 their twelfth child, Garland Edwin Blalock was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood County, North Carolina. He went on to marry Edith Josephine Johnson (1912-1994). Garland is Edith's second husband. She was first married to Earl David Sellers (1912-1966). Several Children were born to them. From Garlands marriage to Edith no children were born. On April 19th, 1984 Garland died in aywood County, North Carolina. He was buried in New Cruso Cemetery in Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina. At the time of his death he was 61 years old.
 
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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

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.

We find Sam in the Federal Census of 1900 still living in Pigeon Township, Haywood County, North Carolina.

Samuel Burnett, head, Dec 1870, 29yrs, married <1, born in NC, farmer, can read/write, speaks English.
"Samuel  Alexander Blalock (1870-1955)"

Roxie Burnett, wife, Jan 1880, 20yrs, married <1, born in NC, can read/write, speaks English.
"Roxie Ellen Singleton-Blalock (1880-1941)"

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United States Census, 1900

We find Sam in the Federal Census of 1910 still living in Pigeon Township, Haywood County, North Carolina.

Samuel E. Blalock, head, 39yrs, 1st marriage, married 10yrs, born in NC, farmer, home farm, can read/write, speaks English.
"Samuel  Alexander Blalock (1870-1955)"

Roxie E. Blalock, Wife, 30yrs, 1st marriage, married 10yrs, 5 born, 5 living, born in NC, Can read/write, speaks English.
"Roxie Ellen Singleton-Blalock (1880-1941)"

Velda E. Blalock, Daughter, 9yrs, born in NC.
"Velda Leetta Blalock (1900-1978)"

M. Vance Blalock, Son, 8yrs, born in NC.
"Millard Vance Blalock (1902-1971)"

E. Harris Blalock, Son, 6yrs, born in NC.
"Harris E. Blalock (1904-1968)"

Lucey M. Blalock, Daughter, 4yrs, born in NC.
"Lucy M. Blalock (1907-?)"

S. Burton Blalock, Son, 0yrs, born in NC.
"Samuel Burton Blalock (1909-1993)"

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United States Census, 1910

We find Sam in the Federal Census of 1920 still living in Pigeon Township, Haywood County, North Carolina.

Samuel A. Blaylock, head, 49yrs, married, can read/write, born in NC,  speaks English, farmer, general farm.
"Samuel  Alexander Blalock (1870-1955)"

Roxie L. Blayock, wife, 39yrs, married, can read/write, born in NC, speaks English.
"Roxie Ellen Singleton-Blalock (1880-1941)"

Lucy M. Blaylock, Daughter, 13yrs, born in NC.
"Lucy M. Blalock (1907-?)"

Burton S. Blaylock, Son, 10yrs, born in NC.
"Samuel Burton Blalock (1909-1993)"

Hugh A. Blaylock, Son, 7yrs, born in NC.
"Hugh Allen Blalock (1912-1975)"

Evelyn M. Blaylock, Daughter, 5yrs, born in NC.
"Evelyn Margaret Blalock (1914-1997)"

William R. Blaylock, Son, 3yrs, born in NC.
"William R. Burton (1916-2002)"

Alice L. Blaylock, Daughter, 1yrs, born in NC.
"Alice Ellen Blalock (1918-2002)"

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United States Census, 1920

We find Sam in the Federal Census of 1930 still living in Pigeon Township, Haywood County, North Carolina

Samuel A. Blaylock, head, 59yrs, married 1st married at 29yrs, can read/write, born in NC, carpenter, house.
"Samuel  Alexander Blalock (1870-1955)"

Roxanna E. Blaylors, wife, 50yrs, married, 1st married at 20yrs, can read/write, born in NC.
"Roxie Ellen Singleton-Blalock (1880-1941)"

Lucy M. Blaylors, Daughter, 23yrs, born in NC.
"Lucy M. Blalock (1907-?)"

Samuel B. Blaylors, Son, 20yrs, born in NC.
"Samuel Burton Blalock (1909-1993)"

Hugh A. Blaylors, Son, 18yrs, born in NC.
"Hugh Allen Blalock (1912-1975)"

Margoret E. Blaylors, Daughter, born in NC.
Evelyn Margaret Blalock (1914-1997)"

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United States Census, 1930

We find Sam in the Federal Census of 1940 still living in Pigeon Township, Haywood County, North Carolina.

S. A. Blaylock, head, 69yrs, married, born in NC.
"Samuel  Alexander Blalock (1870-1955)"

Roxie Blaylock, wife, 60yrs, married, born in NC.
"Roxie Ellen Singleton-Blalock (1880-1941)"

Ralph Blaylock, Son, 24yrs, born in NC.
"William R. Burton (1916-2002)"

Alice Blaylock, Daughter, 21yrs, born in NC.
"Alice Ellen Blalock (1918-2002)"

Clara Blaylock, Daughter, 19yrs, born in NC.
"Clara Violet Blalock (1920-1999)"

Garland Blaylock, Son, 17yrs, born in NC.
"Garland Edwin Blalock (1923-1984)"

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United States Census, 1940

On February 10th, 1941 Roxie dies in Pigeon Township, Haywood County, North Carolina. She was buried in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina. At the time of her death she was 61 years old.

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North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994

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Roxie Ellen Singleton-Blalock Findagrave.com Profile

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Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
261 Dix Creek Road, Canton, NC 28716

On February 3rd, 1955 Samuel dies in Clyde, Haywood County, North Carolina. He is buried beside his wife in Mount Zion Baptist Church in Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina on February 5th, 1955. At the time of his death he was 85 years old.

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North Carolina Death and Burials, 1898-1994

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Samuel Alexander Blalock Finagrave.com Profile

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