Duncan Blackman


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Duncan Blackman was born 1815 in South Carolina. He married Hester Holden, daughter of John Holden and Hestor Nichols. She was born 1813 in Mississippi.

Notes for Duncan Blackman:
Enumerated in the 1837 census of Simpson Co., Mississippi

Children of Duncan Blackman and Hester Holden are:

1. John Blackman, born 1837 in Simpson Co., Mississippi.

2. Daughter Blackman, born 1838 in Simpson Co., Mississippi; died Bef. 1850.

3. W. Galvin Blackman, born 1840 in CatahoulaParish, Louisiana.

4. Elizabeth Blackman, born 1843 in Louisiana.

5. Loretta Blackman, born 1846 in Louisiana.

6. William Bennie Blackman, born June 1851 in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana; died September 28, 1927 in Jarrell, Williamson Co., Texas. (info below)

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William Bennie Blackman was born June 1851 in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, and died September 28, 1927 in Jarrell, Williamson Co., Texas. He married Mary Ellen Montgomery June 13, 1874 in Williamson Co., Texas, daughter of Stephen Montgomery and Sophia Fredmann. She was born January 16, 1852 in St. Genevieve Co., Missouri, and died April 13, 1935 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.

Notes for William Bennie Blackman:
William was listed in the 1860 census as 9 years old with his parents in Sabine Parish Louisiana. The 1870 census that he was listed in has not been located. In 1880 he was listed in the Williamson County Texas census and had been there since before 1874 when he married. He owned land in Williamson County.

More About William Bennie Blackman:
Cause of Death: Apoplexy--also known as Stroke
Buried in Jarrell, Texas
Occupation: Farmer
In November 28, 1917, Bought land in Jarrell from Dr. S.W. Pair and wife for 2600 dollars
Medical Information: arteriosclerosis

Notes for Mary Ellen Montgomery:
San Antonio Express, Sunday April 14, 1935

BLACKMAN- Died Saturday, April 13, 1935, Mrs. Mary Blackman, 83, 2123 Perez Street, mother of Mrs. Ellen Blackwell, Mrs. Fannie Conlee, Mrs. C.D. Richard, Mrs. Josie Davis, Mrs. H. Craft, Pat, Andrew and Ed Blackman. Remains were sent to Jarrell, Texas, Saturday, where funeral services and interment will be held Sunday. Arrangements by Zizik-Kearns Undertaking Company

More About Mary Ellen Montgomery:
Cause of Death: Lobar pneumonia
Buried in Jarrell, Texas
Medical Information: senility--nowadays known as Alzheimer's Disease

Children of William Blackman and Mary Montgomery are: 1. William Edward Blackman, born 1874 in Williamson Co., Texas. He married Ann Cargill December 02, 1896 in Williamson Co., Texas.

2. Joseph Blackman, born 1876 in Granger, Williamson Co., Texas; died Bef. 1935 in Texas.

3. John Patrick Blackman, born January 31, 1879 in Granger, Williamson Co., Texas; died January 12, 1958 in Georgetown, Williamson Co., Texas. He married Mannie Avery September 13, 1899 in Williamson Co., Texas; born February 02, 1880 in Granger, Williamson Co., Texas; died July 31, 1969 in Kenner, Jefferson Co., Louisiana.

More About John Patrick Blackman:
Cause of Death: Coronary Thrombosis
Buried in Corn Hill Cemetery

More About Mannie Avery:
Buried in Corn Hill Cemetery

4. Ellen Blackman, born April 04, 1881 in Granger, Williamson Co., Texas. She married Mr. Blackwell.

5. Josie Blackman, born 1882 in Granger, Williamson Co., Texas. She married Mr. Davis.

6. Sophia Elizabeth Blackman, born June 03, 1883 in Granger, Williamson Co., Texas. She married Howard C. Croft December 29, 1904 in Williamson Co., Texas; born 1879 in Texas.

7. Ruth Ann Blackman, born October 01, 1885 in Granger, Williamson Co., Texas; died July 21, 1974 in Waco, McLennan Co.,Texas. She married Charles Daniel Richards February 07, 1904 in Bell County, Texas; born November 08, 1883 in Belton, Bell County, Texas; died August 22, 1966 in Waco, McLennan Co.,Texas.

8. Andrew Cornelius Blackman, born March 07, 1888 in Corn Hill, Williamson Co., Texas; died September 16, 1964 in Jarrell, Williamson Co., Texas. He married Dora Victoria/Florence Adams; born February 08, 1893; died January 1978 in Jarrell, Williamson Co., Texas.

9. Child Blackman, born July 21, 1891 in Williamson Co., Texas; died July 28, 1891 in Williamson Co., Texas.

More About Child Blackman:
Buried at Comanche Peak-McFadin Cemetery in Circleview

10. Frances A'Fannie' 'Jack' Blackman, born September 22, 1895 in Williamson Co., Texas; died June 23, 1980 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas. She married R.M. Conlee.

Notes for Frances A'Fannie' 'Jack' Blackman:
San Antonio Express News Wednesday June 25, 1980

Mrs. Fannie Conlee, 84, of 111 Blue Bonnet Blvd, died June 23, 1980. Resident of San Antonio 60 years, member of North Ridge Park Baptist Church. Survivors: Daughter, Mrs. Jewel Conlee Richardson, San Antonio, grandchildren, Mrs. Gracie Whitis, Belton Texas, James Richardson, Baton Rouge LA., Gary Richardson, Syracuse, NY, David Richardson, San Antonio, great grandchildren, J. Whitis of Belton, TX, Todd Richardson, Baton Rouge LA, John Richardson, Syracuse NY., Jennifer Whitis, Belton TX, numerous nieces and nephews. Services 3:30 PM Wednesday June 25th. Sunset Funeral Home. Interment Sunset Memorial Park

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1840 census Parish of Catahoula, Louisiana
Dunkin Blackman
2 males under 5
1 male 20-30
1 female under 5
1 female 20 - 30

1850 census Parish of Sabine, Louisiana
September 26, 1850
dwelling 470
family numbrt 473
Occupation: Farmer
Duncan Blackman 34 SC
Hester Blackman 27 LA
Jno Blackman 13 MS
W. G. Blackmam 9 MS
Elizabeth Blackman 7 LA
Luretta Blackman 4 LA

1860 census Parish of Sabine Louisiana
July 26, 1860
Dwelling 443
Family 443
Occupation: Farmer
Duncan Blackman 55 LA
Hester Blacmnan 48 LA
John Blackman 22 MS
Galvin Blackman 20 LA
Elizabeth Blackman 14 LA
Loretta Blackman 12 LA
Willis Blackman 9 LA

No later census have been found except those census' of William "Willis" Blackman

1880 census Williamson County Texas
June 12, 1880
enumeration district #6
Page 539
Occupation Farmer
William Blackman Head 27 LA
Mary Blackman wife 28 MO MO Mo
Willie Blackman son 6 TX LA MO
Joseph Blackman son 4 TX LA MO
John Blackman son 1 TX LA MO
1900 census Williamson County Texas
Precinct 6 page 15 line 25
William B. Blackman Head 50 LA
Mary Blackman wife 47 MO
Sophia Blackman dau 16 TX
Ruth Blackman dau 14 TX
Andrew Blackman son 12 TX
Francis A. Blackman dau 4 TX

1910 Census Williamson County Texas
William Blackman 58 LA
Mary Blackman 57 MO
Andrew Blackman 22 TX
Fannie Blackman 14 TX

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