James Blake Jr.
James Blake Jr. was born January, 1793, in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, and died about March, 1859, in Huston Twp., Blair Co., PA, at age 66. Buried in Rodman Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA. He is the son of James Blake Sr. of Washington Co., MD, and Sarah Flemming? of Pennsylvania.
Christina Jane Klugh was born March 7, 1793, in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, and died 1845 in North Woodbury, Blair Co., PA, at about age 52. Buried in Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg, Blair Co., PA. She is the daughter of Johann Philip Klugh/Clough of Pegau, Leipziger Land, Sachsen, Germany, and Christina Elizabeth Hinkle of Maytown, Lancaster Co., PA.
James Blake Jr. and Christina Jane Klugh were married about 1812 in Lancaster Co., PA.
James Blake Jr. and Christina Jane (Klugh) Blake had nine children:
After Christina Jane (Klugh) Blake died, James Blake Jr. married Sarah Gates.
Sarah Gates was born about 1829 in Pennsylvania, and died before 1879 in Pennsylvania, at age Unknown. Buried in Rodman Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA. She is the daughter of John Gates of Pennsylvania, and Susanna Marks of Centre Co., PA.
James Blake Jr. and Sarah Gates were married June 21, 1846, at Paradise Furnace, Todd Twp., Huntingdon Co., PA.
James Blake Jr. and Sarah (Gates) Blake had five children:
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Christina Jane (Klugh) Blake is buried in Greenfield Cemetery, Queen Twp., Bedford Co., PA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Polly Unknown was born about 1786 in Pennsylvania.
The 1790 U. S. Census shows James Blake is the head of household living in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. There are 2 males 16 and over; 1 male under 16; and 2 females.
This township at that time lay along the northern boundary of the county and included the first low range of mountains of the Appalachian chain. Tax records list James Blake as a "founderer" which was an important and skilled job in the iron furnaces which dotted South Mountain from Berks County to the Maryland border. A high grade of iron ore was mined in this area from earliest days to the present time. As mines developed we find the "iron master" taking his skilled workers from place to place, so a study of the movement of the Blake family follows along the line of furnaces from the Mt. Hope Furnace Lancaster Co., where his record first appears, to the furnace in Drumore township near the Susquehanna river, thence to Maryland a back again to Pennsylvania in Franklin, Huntingdon and Blair Counties.
James Blake Jr. was born January, 1793, in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA.
Christina Jane Klugh was born March 7, 1793, in Maytown, Lancaster Co., PA.
Sarah Ann (Unknown) Blake died about 1798 in Pennsylvania, at age Unknown.
After Sarah Ann (Unknown) Blake died, James Blake Jr. married Ann Unknown.
James Blake Jr. and about 1799 in Pennsylvania. Ann was born about 1783 in Unknown and died before 1834 in Pennsylvania at age Unknown. She was the daughter of Unknown.
James Blake Sr. and his first wife, Sarah (maiden name unknown), had five children according to the family record: Elizabeth, Thomas, James, Henry, Simon. There appears in the Salem Lutheran Church record of Lebanon, PA, the baptism of an Isaac Blakes on Nov. 30, 1798 whose parents were James Blakes and wife. No further record of this child has been found, neither do we find a census record for James for the year 1800 so it may be assumed that wife and child may have died and that he was living with his five children with relatives in Pennsylvania or Maryland. He must have remarried shortly after Sarah's death for Ann is the mother of Burdine who was born Jan. 13, 1800. Another child of this marriage, Maria, died in 1804.
James and Ann had two children:
The census of 1810 finds James Blake in Drumore Township. In 1815 he buys land from George Withers, iron master, for a consideration of $4,208.00, sells some of it in 1823 as a resident of Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., but he is listed as a non‑resident taxpayer in Drumore Twp., from 1816 to 1828. During this period he was probably working in the furnaces of Huntingdon Co. for we find him and his son, James in Woodbury township of that county for the 1820 census. These two Woodbury townships should not be confused with each other; Woodbury of Huntingdon Co., and North Woodbury of Bedford are now in Blair Co.
Anna "Ann" Blake was born December 13, 1813, in Maytown, Lancaster Co., PA, and was baptized April 10, 1814, in Lancaster Co., PA.
Anna "Ann" Blake birth and baptism records.
Ann (Unknown) Blake died before 1834 in Pennsylvania at age Unknown.
After Ann (Unknown) Blake died, James Blake Jr. married Polly Unknown about 1835 in Pennsylvania.
Polly Unknown was born about 1786 in Pennsylvania and died August 1876 in Pennsylvania at age 90. She was the daughter of Unknown.
James and Polly had no children.
Deeds and Orphans Court Records show that James and his sons James, Simon and Burdine with their families were living in Blair County in the vicinity of Martinsburg by 1830. James's will provided that his wife, Polly, was to receive yearly rental or full possession of lot and two houses in Martinsburg as long as she remained a widow. At her death or marriage said property was to be sold and proceeds to be divided equally between "my three sons: James, Simon, and Burdine. Eldest son, James, to have farm on which I now reside, about 70 acres, also desk. Burdine to have 20 acres of woodland adjoining and lying between his other land and that of son Simon Blake, also silver watch. Son Henry Blake now of Kentucky to receive $1,000.00 to be paid him by Simon in consequence of farm sold to him by me, $150.00 annually until the whole is paid. Grandson John Righart $100.00 to be paid by Simon one year after date. Grandchild Ann Blake daughter of son Thomas $50.00; grandchild Sarah Blake daughter of Thomas Blake $75.00 also my bureau." This will was probated Aug. 28, 1845.
The 1830 U. S. Census shows there is a James Blake living in Woodbury Twp., Huntingdon Co., PA. 1 Male 30-39, 1 Male 15-19, 1 Male 10-14, 1 Female 30-39, 1 Female 10-14, and 2 Females 5-9.
The 1840 U. S. Census shows Birdine Blake (age 40 to 50) is living in North Woodbury, Bedford Co., PA. Living with him is his wife (age 40 to 50). Also living there are their children: 2 males 5 to 10, and one male 10 to 15, and 1 male 15 to 20, 2 females 5 to 10, 1 female 10 to 15, and 1 female 15 to 20. James Blake (age 70 to 80) is living next door with his wife (age 50 to 60). Also in the household are: 1 male 10 to 15; 1 female 15 to 20, and 1 female 20 to 25.
Anna "Ann" (Blake) Summers died March 11, 1843, in Sarah Furnace, Bedford Co., PA, at age 28. Buried in Greenfield Cemetery, Queen Twp., Bedford Co., PA.
The Huntingdon Journal, Huntingdon, Huntingdon Co., PA, March 22, 1843
DIED,
On Saturday of the 11th inst., at Sarah Furnace, Bedford county, Mrs ANN, wife of John Summers, in the 28th year of her age.
Sarah Ann Blake died August 26, 1849, in Blair Co., PA, at age 2y 2m 14d. Buried in Rodman Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.
Rodman Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.
Data from Geo. H. Liebegott record of headstones in the cemetery at the foot of the mountain, near the paper mill, known as the Rodman cemetery, by Gerald H. Helsel, Letter Feb. 20, 1954. SURNAME NAME BORN DIED AGE AT DEATH COMMENT BLAKE Sarah Ann Jun 12, 1847 Aug 26, 1849 2y 2m 14d d/o James & Sarah BLAKE
The 1850 U. S. Census taken on November 26, 1850, shows James Blake (age 55) born in Pennsylvania, and with Real Estate of $200 is a Founder, and is living in Juniata Twp., Blair Co., PA. Living with him are: Sarah Blake (age 22) born in Pennsylvania; Andrew J. Blake (age 5) born in Pennsylvania; and Berryhill Blake (age 9/12) born in Pennsylvania.
The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 13, 1850, shows Jacob Moyers (age 21) born in Pennsylvania is a Laborer and is living in Huston Twp., Blair Co., PA. Living with him are: Adeline Moyers (age 22) born in Pennsylvania; James M. Moyers (age 1) born in Pennsylvania; and Martha Blake (age 13) born in Pennsylvania.
The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 16, 1850, shows Emiline Blake (age 19) born in Pennsylvania, is living in the Michael Berry household, North Woodbury, Blair Co., PA.
The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 13, 1850 shows James Blake (age 32) born in Maryland is a Laborer, and is living in Huston Twp., Blair Co., PA. Living with him are: Susan Blake (age 20) born in Pennsylvania; Jane Blake (age 12) born in Pennsylvania; Susan Blake (age 10) born in Pennsylvania; William B. Blake (age 9); James Blake (age 7) born in Pennsylvania; Mary A. Blake (age 4) born in Pennsylvania; and Henry Blake (age 2) born in Pennsylvania.
James Blake Jr. died 1859 in Huston Twp., Blair Co., PA, at about age 66. Buried in Rodman Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 23, 1860, shows Sarah Blake (age 31) born in Pennsylvania, and with Personal Estate of $50 and who cannot read or write, is a Head of Household, and is a living in Hopewell Twp., Blair Co., PA. Living with her are: Arabell Blake (age 8) born in Pennsylvania; and John James Blake (age 1) born in Pennsylvania.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1860, shows Henry Fisher (age 22) born in Pennsylvania, and with Real Estate of $777 and Personal Estate of $150 is a Carpenter, and is living in South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA. Living with him are: Catharine Fisher (age 31) born in Pennsylvania; John W. Fisher (age 3) born in Pennsylvania; and Henrietta Fisher (age 6/12) born in Pennsylvania.
Samuel Callihan Kagarise was born August 27, 1876, in Bedford Co., PA.
Rosella B. Blake was born February 23, 1880, in Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 10, 1880, shows John Blake (age 21) born in Pennsylvania, is a married Laborer, and is living in South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA. Living with him are: his wife, Etta Blake (age 20) born in Pennsylvania, who is Keeping House; and his daughter, Rose Ella Blake (age 4/12, February) born in Pennsylvania.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 29, 1900, shows Henry H. Fisher (age 63) born April, 1837, in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, is a married Head of Household, and who owns his house free of a mortgage, and is living in South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA. Living with him are: his wife of 40 years, Catharine Fisher (age 71) born March, 1829, in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, and with 5 of the 6 children born to her still alive; and his unmarried granddaughter, Rocella Blake (age 20) born February, 1880, in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents.
Samuel Callihan Kagarise and Rosella B. Blake were married December 25, 1908, at the Reformed Church, Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA, by Rev. W. H. Miller of Curryville.
Arabella "Belle" (Blake) Karns died December 19, 1910, in Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA, at age 57. Buried in Loysburg Cemetery, Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA.
The Bedford Gazette, Bedford, Bedford Co., PA, Friday, December 30, 1910
Mrs. George Karns
Following a stroke of paralysis, Mrs. Arabella Karns, the well-known undertaker and funeral director of Loysburg, passed away at 2 o'clock Monday morning, December 19. Deceased was born in Blair county June 22, 1853, and was aged 57 years, five months and 27 days. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters and one son: Sarah J. at home, Mrs. E. Benner of Hopewell, and James D. of Connellsville. Mrs. Karns was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and had many friends, being of a hospitable disposition. The funeral took place on Wednesday, December 21, at 11 a. m., when services were held in the Loysburg Methodist Episcopal Church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. A. Mattern, of Martinsburg. Interment was made in the Loysburg Cemetery.
Henry H. Fisher died March 21, 1911, in Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA, at age 73. Buried in Loysburg Cemetery, Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA.
Henry H. Fisher Death Certificate.
George Washington Karns died October 10, 1916, in Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA, at age 66. Buried in Loysburg Cemetery, Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA.
George Washington Karns Death Certificate.
John James Blake died May 29, 1921, at his home, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., Pa, at age 62. Buried in Rodman Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.
John James Blake Death Certificate.
The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Tuesday, May 31, 1921
DEATHS
JOHN JAMES BLAKE.
John James Blake, a prominent resident of Roaring Spring, died suddenly at his home Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, death being due to heart trouble. He had not been in good health for more than a year but was feeling better for some time. On Sunday afternoon Mr. Blake went into the living room of his home and sat down in a chair. His wife followed him into the room shortly afterward and found him sitting in the chair, cold in death. He was the son of James and Sarah Blake, both deceased, and was born at Yellow Creek, Bedford county, January 12, 1859. He resided at Yellow Creek until 1903, when he became a resident of Roaring Spring. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Henrietta Fisher, to whom he was married on December 16, 1879. To this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Samuel Kegarise, of Roaring Spring. On July 21, 1887, he was united in marriage with Miss Martha Jennie Barclay, who survives, with these children: John Blake, at home; Mrs. R. C. Kauffman and J. Harrison Blake, of Roaring Spring, and Miss Mary Blake, a professional nurse of Detroit, Mich. Mr. Blake was a bricklayer by trade and was a competent workman and his services were much in demand. He was a member of the union and of Christ Reformed church.
Martha Jane "Jennie" (Barclay) Blake died August 3, 1930, in Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA (age 61). Buried in Rodman Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.
Martha Jane "Jennie" (Barclay) Blake Death Certificate.
The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Monday, August 4, 1930
THE DEATH ROLL
MRS. MARTHA JENNIE BLAKE
Mrs. Martha Jennie Blake, widow of John J. Blake, died Sunday, 5 a. m. of complications at the home of her step-daughter, Mrs. S. C. Kagarise, 423 Walnut street, Roaring Spring, after a long illness. Mrs. Blake was a daughter of Joseph and Isabel Barkley, born at Woodbury, July 15, 1869 and came to Roaring Spring after her marriage to Mr. Blake, July 21, 1887. She was a member of Christ Reformed church and its Ladies Bible class, at Roaring Spring. Surviving are two sons and two daughters: J. H. and J. C. Blake, Altoona; Mrs. R. P. Kauffman Roaring Spring; Miss Mary B. Blake, Detroit, Mich.; and the step daughter at whose home she died; three brothers, Harry Barclay, Williamsburg; Samuel and Simon Barkley, New York. Funeral service will be held at the Kagarise home Tuesday, 2 p. m., followed by interment in Greenlawn cemetery.
The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Monday, August 4, 1930
DEATH RECORD
Resident of Roaring Spring for the past twenty-seven years, died at the home of Samuel C. Kagarise, 423 Walnut street, at 5 o'clock Sunday morning of complications following an illness of more than two years. , after a long illness. She was the widow of John J. Blake and was born July 15, 1869, at Woodbury, the daughter of Joseph and Isabelle Barkley, both deceased. She was united in marriage to John J. Blake July 21, 1887, and came to the borough during the year 1903. She was a member of the Christ Reformed church and a member of the Ladies Bib le club of the Reformed Sunday school. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: J. H. and J. C. Blake of Altoona; Mrs. R. P. Kauffman of Roaring Spring and Mary B. Blake of Detroit, Mich.; one step-daughter Mrs. S. C. Kagarise of Roaring Spring, also the following brothers: Harry Barkley of Williamsburg; Samuel Barclay and Simon Barkley of New York city. Funeral service will be held at the Kagarise home Tuesday, 2 p. m., followed by interment in Greenlawn cemetery. Funeral services will be held at the home of S. C. Kagarise home, 423 Walnut street, at, 2 p. m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, with interment in Greenlawn cemetery, Roaring Spring.
Samuel Callihan Kagarise died July 13, 1956, at 423 Walnut Street, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA, at age 79. Buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.
Samuel Callihan Kagarise Death Certificate.
The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Monday, July 16, 1956
SAMUEL C. KAGARISE
Of 423 Walnut street, Roaring Spring, died at 7:30 o'clock last evening at his home. Mr. Kagarise was born Aug. 27, 1876, at New Enterprise, a son of Jacob R. and Elizabeth (Calahan) Kagarise. He leaves his wife, the former Rosella Blake, whom he married Dec. 25, 1908, at Loysburg; one daughter, Mrs. Louise McIntire of Roaring Spring and two brothers, Andrew C. and Jacob C. of Loysburg. A veteran of the Spanish-American war, he served for two years in the Philippines. He was a member of Adm. Dewey camp erans, of Altoona and Ray-Camp 86, Spanish-American War Veterans V.F.W. post of Roaring Spring. A mail carrier in Roaring Spring borough, Mr. Kagarise retired in 1937. He was a member of the Roaring Spring Christ Evangelical and Reformed church. church. Friends are being received at the home.
Rosella B. (Blake) Kagarise died February 21, 1957, at Fitzgerald Convalescent Home, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, at age 76. Buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.
Rosella B. (Blake) Kagarise Death Certificate.
The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Friday, March 1, 1957
MRS. ROSELLA KAGARISE
Of 423 Walnut street, Roaring Spring, died Wednesday at the Fitzgerald convalescent home, Altoona. Mrs. Kagarise was born Feb. 23, 1880, at Loysburg, a daughter of John and Henrietta (Fisher) Blake. Her husband, Samuel, whom she married Dec. 25, 1908, at Loysburg, died July 13, 1956. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Louise McIntire of Roaring Spring, and one sister and one brother, Miss Mary of Detroit, Mich., and John Blake of Bellwood. Mrs. Kagarise was a member Christ Evangelical and Reformed church, Roaring Spring, and the Ladies' auxiliary to the United Spanish War Veterans. Friends are being received at the home.
FUNERAL NOTICES
KAGARISE - Services for Mrs. Rosella Kagarise of 423 Walnut street, Roaring Spring, will be held at 2 P. M. Saturday at the home in charge of Rev. Joseph Hennessy. Interment in Greenlawn cemetery.Friends will be received at the late home.
Jacob R. MYERS (also known as "Jacob R. Moyer") (John'1) was born 22 Jun, 1824 in Huston Twp,
Blair County, PA and died 20 Jun, 1905 in Worthington, Armstrong County, PA.
Other events in the life of Jacob' R. MYERS
Employed : Farm Laborer
Burial : 22 Jun, 1905 in Belknap, Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Resided : 1854 in Buffalo Furnace, Armstrong County, PA
Occupation : manufacture of charcoal & coke on 1854
Resided : 1879 in Wayne Township, Armstrong County,PA
Father: 14. John' MYERS (also known as "John MOYER", "John MIERS") died in Clarion County,PA.
Mother: Miss' RICHEY.
Notes on Jacob' R. MYERS
Notes
Jacob R. Myers was a native of eastern Pennsylvania, and came to Clarion county prior to the Civil war. They
settled in 1854 at Buffalo Furnace, Armstrong county, where he engaged in the manufacture of charcoal, and
later of coke, continuing in that business in this and Clarion counties for several years. From that industry he
went to work at mining and later in 1879 located permanently in Wayne township, where he followed farming
and died. He married Martha Blake, daughter of James Blake, of eastern Pennsylvania, and their children who
grew to maturity were: Henry; John; Joshua; William; Emeline who married S. J. Keener; Sadie, who married S.
J. Keener; Charles; Martha, who married Charles Hinkley; and Jacob B. By a former marriage Mr. Myers had
two sons, James and Samuel.
Ancestors of: Page 5 of 17
Ruth' Elizabeth MYERS
Source: Page 757, Armstrong County, Pa., Her People, Past and Present, J. H. Beers & Co., 1914
Transcribed February 1999 by Doris Rizza for the Armstrong County Beers Project
Published 1999 by the Armstrong County Pennsylvania Genealogy Project
http://www.pa-roots.com/~armstrong/beersproject/m/myersj2.html
Had 2 wives & 8 children. Ruth Chatfield could not remember names.
I found Jacob Myers (Moyer) and family in the Blair County 1850 census. He was married to Adeline according
to the census taker and they had a one year old son James. Martha Blake was 13 and living with them because
her parents were deceased. I think they are on census page 119 for that year in blair county.
Margie Myers
Jacob R Meyers was born June 22, 1824, married Adelade Blake. She was born 3/25/31 and died 8/4/1852.
Their children were:
1. James Mathias Myers 8/30/49 married Mary Weister
2. Samuel Myers 11/9/51, married Sarah Wolf
Jacob R. M(e)yers married 2) Martha Blake, younger sister of Adelade above, on 3/5/53. She died in Dayton,
PA on 4/10/1889 and was survived by 9 of her children and her husband.
1. Henry Myers born Augst 8, 1853 married Annie Gearhart
2. John Myers, born October 22, 1855, married Nancie Milliron
3. Mary Elizabeth Myers, born Nov 16, 1857 and died young
4. Alice Myers, born Oct 9, 1859, died young
5. Joshua Myers, born Nov 21, 1862
6. William Martin Myers, born Mar 1865
7. Emeline L. Myers, born June 29, 1867, married Simon Keener
8. Sarah Jane Myers, born March 27, 1870
9. Charles M Myers born April 23, 1872, married Ida M. Gibson
10.Harvey Myers, born May 8, 1873, died young
11.Martha A. Myers, born Oct 15, 1875, married Charles F. Hinkley in Dayton on Feb 1, 1896
12.Jacob Blake Myers, born May 2, 1879
Would sincerely appreciate ANY info about ancestors of Jacob R. Myers or his family.
Robert Hinkley
reh@miami.edu
Household Record 1880 United States Census
Jacob R. MYERS Self M Male W 56 PA Farm Laborer PA PA
Martha MYERS Wife M Female W 42 PA Keeping House PA PA
John MYERS Son S Male W 23 PA Coal Miner PA PA
Joshua MYERS Son S Male W 17 PA Coal Miner PA PA
William MYERS Son S Male W 14 PA Farm Laborer PA PA
Emaline MYERS Dau S Female W 13 PA At Home PA PA
Sarah J. MYERS Dau S Female W 11 PA PA PA
Charls MYERS Son S Male W 9 PA PA PA
Martha MYERS Dau S Female W 4 PA PA PA
Jacob MYERS Son S Male W 1 PA PA PA Source Information:
Ancestors of: Page 6 of 17
Census Place Wayne, Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255096
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9. Adelade' or Adelaide BLAKE ('James2, 'James1) was born 24 Mar, 1831 in Huston Twp, Blair County,
PA and died 04 Aug, 1852.
Father: 15. 'James BLAKE was born 1793 in PA and died 1859.
Mother: 'Sarah UNKNOWN (also known as "Ann Unknown").