Millard Fillmore Blake Death Certificate.

The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA, Thursday, May 10, 1906

MILLARD F. BLAKE, A prominent resident of Blair county and a brother of John W. Blake of this city, died at his home in Martinsburg at 6:15 o'clock Tuesday evening. His death primarily resulted from a sunstroke he received several years ago, which terminated in nervous prostration. Mr. Blake was a mechanic of reputation and of an inventive turn of mind, having been the patentee of improvements in dumping cars, truss rods, etc, and the inventor of the car, the patent of which is in litigation in our courts with the Pennsylvania railroad company. He was born on January 15, 1856, being a son of James (deceased) and Margaret Ellen Blake. His entire life was spent in Martinsburg and he died in the house in which he was born. He is survived by his wife and the following sons and daughter: Roland, who is a soldier in the United States army, now serving in the Philippines; Walter, in the government service, and at present located at Denver, Col.; Colonel James, at home, and Edith and Myra, both of whom are married. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: John W. of Altoona, Rev. William P. Blake of Indian Territory, U. S. Grant Blake of Emporia, Kan., James of Montana, Mrs. Dr. McCready and Mrs. Alice Wegan of Duncansville, Mary and Burdine Blake of Martinsburg. Funeral services were conducted at the late residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. E. H. Smith.

The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, PA, Thursday, May 10, 1906

Millard F. Blake.

Our Martinsburg correspondent sends the following: Millard F. Blake, one of our active, energetic citizens, died suddenly at his home Tuesday evening, May 8, about 6:30 o'clock after a very short illness. The deceased took an active interest in looking after the affairs of the municipality and was ever watchful of the interests of the borough. He was a mechanic of reputation and of an inventive turn of mind, having been the patentee of improvements in dumping cars, truss rods, etc. and the inventor of the car, the patent of which is in litigation in our courts with the Pennsylvania Railroad company. He was born in this place January 15, 1856, and residied here all his life-time. Me was married to Miss Alice Fluke August 20, 1875. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Myra Beegle, of Virginia; Mrs. Edith Pellow, of Altoona; Roland, of Montana; Walter, of Denver, Colo., and Charles at home. Funeral services will be conducted at his late residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. E. H. Smith.

The Salina Evening Journal, Salina, Saline Co., KS, Monday, July 8, 1907

Bert Blake of St. Louis is visiting with his brother, Grant Blake on South Tenth. Mr. Blake is a street car conductor in St. Louis.

Leigh Larson note: This is Burdine Blake, born March 15, 1850, in Martinsburg, Blair Co., PA.

The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA, Wednesday, March 2, 1910

MARTINSBURG.

Rev. W. P. Blake of Oklahoma arrived in town Monday. He came because of the illness of Mrs. Blake of North Market street, whose condition is not improving.

Burdine Blake Death Certificate.

The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Monday, March 15, 1915

BURDINE BLAKE

Burdine Blake, a veteran of the Civil war, died at his home at Martinsburg on Sunday evening at 5 o'clock, following an illness of two weeks. He was 65 years old and leaves no family. A number of brothers and sisters, including John W. Blake, of 1203 Sixth avenue, survive. A more extended notice will be given later.

The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Monday, March 15, 1915

COLOR BEARER OF 46TH REG. IS DEAD

Burdine Blake, Who Carried Flag in Sherman's March to the Sea, Dies at Home in Martinsburg.

Burdine Blake, a color bearer in Sherman's famous march from Atlanta to the sea during the Civil war and who has been color bearer in the Decoration day marches held in Martinsburg for about 40 years, died at his home in the cove town last evening shortly before 5 o'clock. Death was due to the hardening of the arteries of the brain, superinduced by a severe attack of grippe. Mr. Blake was born at Martinsburg March 15, 1850, and had he been permitted to live until today would have been 65 years of age. He was the son of James and Margaret Ellen Blake and was the grandson and namesake of Rev. Burdine Blake of Martinsburg, who in the 40's and 50's was one of the best known Methodist ministers in this part of the state. The deceased learned the trade of blacksmithing and for many years assisted his father in that trade in Martinsburg. Owing to his age he could not enlist in the Union army until toward the close of the war and when he accepted he was somewhat under age but passed because of his robust appearance. He was a member of the 46th Pennsylvania Volunteers and was with Sherman in Georgia, being the color bearer of his regiment. When the custom of strewing flowers over the graves of the soldier dead was inaugurated some years after the war, Burdine Blake was accorded the honor of bearing the flag in the marches made to the two cemeteries in the town. Each Decoration day since he has had this honor and so far as can be ascertained he never missed one of the annual observances for almost 40 years. Mr. Blake is among the few Civil war survivors in Martinsburg. Today in arranging for the funeral it was suggested that his surviving comrades in that vicinity be secured to set as pallbearers. A survey of the town disclosed the sad fact that there were not sufficient soldiers left in the town and the plan was abandoned. Mr. Blake always lived in Martinsburg. He was never married. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: John W. Blake of 1203 Sixth avenue, and Mrs. Alice Wogan, of this city; James Blake of Goldfield, Nev., Rev. W. Packer Blake of Oklahoma, U. S. Grant Blake of Altamont, Kan., and Mrs. Mary Ridenour of Martinsburg. He was a member of the Methodist church at Martinsburg. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon with services at his late home at 2 o'clock. Interment will take place at Fairview cemetery, near the town.