James Henry Blake
James Henry Taylor "Jim" Blake was born October, 1870, in Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA, and died February 20, 1953, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 82. Buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA. He is the son of Charles Wesley Typper Blake of Morrison's Cove, Bedford (now Blair) Co., PA, and Sarah Ann Taylor of Hopewell Twp., Bedford Co., PA.
Ada Ellen Crow was born November 5, 1866, in Mechanicville, Cedar Co., IA, and died December 21, 1941, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 75. Buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA. She is the daughter of Aquilla Belt Crow of Harrison, Kosciusko Co., IN, and Mary Susannah Harrison of Marion, Hancock Co., OH.
James Henry Taylor "Jim" Blake and Ada Ellen Crow were married November 11, 1888, in Grand Junction, Greene Co., IA.
James Henry Taylor "Jim" Blake and Ada Ellen (Crow) Blake had three children:
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Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Blake and Athice Marie "Ada" (Brandelli) Blake are buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Ada Ellen (Crow) Blake is buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Ada Ellen Crow was born November 5, 1866, in Mechanicville, Cedar Co., IA.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1870 shows Charles T. Blake (age 35) born in Pennsylvania with real estate of $5,000 and personal estate of $300 is a Hotel Keeper living in Jefferson, Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Sarah A. Blake (age 37) born in Pennsylvania. Also living with them are their children, all born in Pennsylvania: Mazy Blake (age 12); Salome Blake (age 11); Harriet Blake (age 9); Berdine Blake (age 7); and Loretta Blake (age 5).
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on September 3, 1870 shows Aquilla B. Crow (age 32) born in Indiana is a Farmer with personal estate worth $400 living in Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA. Living with him is Mary S. Crow (age 23) born in Ohio, who is Keeping House. Also living there are the children, both born in Iowa: Ada E. Crow (age 4); and Ida E. Crow (age 2). Living on the adjacent farm is the family of William and Rebecca Harrison, likely the parents of Mary S. Crow.
James Henry Taylor "Jim" Blake was born October, 1870, in Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1880 shows Charles T. Blake (age 45) born in Pennsylvania of Maryland-born parents is a Hotel Keeper lining in Jefferson, Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his wife Sarah A. Blake (age 47) who is a Landlady born in Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania-born parents. Their unmarried children are also there: Birtie H. Blake (age 14) born in Pennsylvania; Ettie Blake (age 12) born in Pennsylvania; James Blake (age 9) born in Iowa; and Charles Blake (age 7) born in Iowa. Also living there is their married daughter; Hattie Mahaney (age 18) born in Pennsylvania and her husband, Hilary Mahanay (age 26) a blacksmith born in Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania-born parents. Two servants and one boarder also live there.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 18, 1880 shows Aquilla Crow (age 42) born in Indiana to Virginia-born parents without a listed occupation is living in Grant Twp., Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Mary Crow (age 33) born in Ohio to Ohio and Delaware-born parents. Also living there are his children, all both born in Iowa to Indiana and Ohio-born parents: Ada Crow (age 13); Ida Crow (age 11); Winnie Crow (age 9); William Crow (age 7); Bennie Crow (age 3); and Mary Crow (age 1).
The 1880 U. S. Census taken in June 1880 shows Aquilla B. Crow (age 43) born in Indiana to Virginia and Maryland-born parents is a Farmer living in Unorganized Territory, NE. Living with him is his wife, Mary S. Crow (age 39) born in Ohio to Virginia and Maryland-born parents. Also living there are his children, all both born in Iowa to Indiana and Ohio-born parents: Ada E. Crow (age 13); Ida E. Crow (age 10); Winnie E. Crow (age 8); William J. Crow (age 6); Benjamin H. Crow (age 4); and Mary E. Crow (age 1).
The 1885 Iowa State Census shows Charles Blake (age 60) born in Pennsylvania is a married Hotel Keeper and is living at Main and Vine Streets, Jefferson, Greene Co., IA. Also living there are: Sarah A. Blake (age 53) born in Pennsylvania, who does Housekeeping; Burdin Blake (age 19) born in Pennsylvania, an unmarried Harness Maker; Etta Blake (age 17) born in Pennsylvania, an unmarried Housekeeping Worker; James Blake (age 14) born in Greene Co., IA; and Charles Blake Jr. (age 11) born in Greene Co., IA.
James Henry Taylor "Jim" Blake and Ada Ellen Crow were married November 11, 1888, in Greene Co., IA.
James Henry Taylor "Jim" Blake and Ada Ellen Crow Marriage Record.
Charles Wesley Typper "Charley" Blake family, about 1900, Jefferson, Greene Co., IA.
Back Row (L to R): Unknown Blake, Harlin Burdine "Bert" Blake, Unknown Blake, James Henry "Jim" Blake, and Mazie Elizabeth Winona "Maggie" Blake;
Front Row (L to R): Unknown Blake, Charles Wesley Typper "Charley" Blake, Sarah Ann (Taylor) Blake, and Charles Wesley "Charlie" Blake.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1900 shows James H. Blake (age 29) born October 1870 in Iowa to Ohio and Pennsylvania-born parents is a shipping clerk who rents his home at 701 East 5th Street, 6th Ward, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. Living with him is his wife of twelve years, Ada Blake (age 32) born November 1867 in Iowa to Indiana and Illinois-born parents, with both of the children born to her still alive. Their children living at home were both born in Iowa to Iowa-born parents: Charles Blake (age 10) born April 1890; and Hattie Blake (age 2) born November 1897.
The Jefferson Souvenir, Jefferson, Greene Co., IA, Saturday, July 19, 1902
Social and Personal
James Blake, of Kansas City, is enjoying a brief summer visit with the home folks. He met with a painful accident recently - one which came near proving fatal. While crossing a crowed street, the electric car ran him down and crippled one of his feet. He has been off duty nearly a month on account of the accident.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1910 shows Jas. H. Blake (age 39) born in Iowa to Pennsylvania-born parents is a commissioner for wholesale vegetables living at 1400 Troost Avenue, 9th Ward, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. Living with him is his wife of 22 years, Ada E. Blake (age 42) born in Iowa to Indiana and Ohio-born parents, with all three of the children born to her still alive. The children are all unmarried and living at home: Charles A. Blake (age 19) born in Iowa who is an actor in a theater; Harriett D. Blake (age 12) born in Iowa; and Theodore R. Blake (age 8) born in Missouri. There are also two roomers in the house.
Charles A. Blake died November 21, 1919, at Central East Hospital, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, at age 29.
Charles A. Blake Death Report.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 5, 1920 shows J. H. Blake (age 49) born in Iowa to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Watchman in a Tool Factory who rents his home at 338 7th Street, City of Los Angeles, San Pedro Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with him is his wife Ada Blake (age 53) born in Iowa to Indiana and Ohio-born parents. Also living there is their unmarried son Theodore Blake (age 17) born in Missouri to Iowa-born parents who is a Captain of a Gasoline Launch.
In 1928 City Directory for the City of San Pedro, CA, shows Ada Brandelli is a Cashier for Attilis Brandelli, and is residing at 636 111th. Also living there are Attilio Brandelli (Rose) Restaurant at 617 S. Centre, and is the head of household at 636 11th.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930 shows James H. Blake (age 62) born in Italy to Pennsylvania-born parents is a custodian in a public school who owns his own home at 2384 La Jolla Avenue, City of San Diego, San Diego Twp., San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Ada E. Blake (age 63) born in Iowa to Indiana and Ohio-born parents.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930 shows Alttro Brandelli (age 53) born in Italy to Italy-born parents, and first married at age 24, and having immigrated in 1915, is a married Restaurant Cook, and who owns his home worth $10,000 and is living at 636 11th Street, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with him are: his wife, Rose Brandelli (age 46) born in Italy to Italy-born parents, and first married at age 17, and having immigrated in 1915; his unmarried son, Albert Brandelli (age 20) born in English Canada to Italy-born parents and having immigrated in 1915; and his unmarried daughter, Ida Brandelli (age 18) born in English Canada to Italy-born parents, and having immigrated in 1915.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1940, shows James Blake (age 66) born in Iowa, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a married Custodian at a City School, and who who owns his home worth $2,000 and is living at 2384 La Jolla Avenue, City of San Diego, San Diego Twp., San Diego Co., CA. Living with him are: his wife, Ada Blake (age 70) born in Iowa, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School; a married Head of Household Renter, Theodore Blake (age 36) born in Missouri, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, a Shoe Repair Man for a W. P. A. Project, and who is renting his house for $7/month; his wife, Ada Blake (age 27) born in English Canada, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 3 years of High School; and his daughter, Harlene Blake (age 7) born in California, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 1 year of School.
Ada Ellen (Crow) Blake died December 21, 1941, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 75. Buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Monday, December 22, 1941
Deaths - Funeral Announcements
BLAKE - Ada Allen, Dec. 20: wife of James H. Blake, mother of Harriet Croy and Ted R. Blake; sister of Ben Crow, Ida Washburn, Winnie Smith and Mary Belangee, also survived by three grandchildren and one great grandchild; aged 75. Bonham Brothers Mortuary.
James Henry Taylor "Jim" Blake died February 20, 1953, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 82. Buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Sunday, February 22, 1953
Deaths - Funerals
BLAKE - James H. Father of Harriett Croy. Bonham Brothers Mortuary.
The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Tuesday, February 24, 1953
BLAKE - James H. Services Tues. 3 p.m. Bonham Brothers Mortuary. Entombment Whittier, Calif.
The Jefferson Bee, Jefferson, Iowa, March 17, 1953
Jefferson friends just recently learned of the death of James Blake on the 20th of February in San Diego, Calif. He was born in Bedford, Pa. and came to Jefferson with his parents when a small child. His burial took place at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Whittier, Calif., Feb. 24th. He is survived by a son and daughter and his wife.
Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, said there is a James H. Blake died February 20, 1953 and interred February 25, 1953 (age 77).
Harlean Claudette Blake (a.k.a. Mary Theodore "Theo" Blake, CSJ) died July 19, 2006, in Torrence, CA (age 73). Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Published: Friday, September 8, 2006
Obituaries
Sr. Mary Theodore Blake, CSJ
Funeral Mass was celebrated July 25 at Carondelet Center, Brentwood, for St. Joseph of Carondelet Sister Mary Theodore ("Theo") Blake, who died July 19, 2006.
A native of San Diego, she graduated from Cathedral Girls' High School before joining the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1954. From 1963 to 1969, she taught seventh grade at three local schools: Holy Cross in Los Angeles, American Martyrs in Manhattan Beach and St. Catherine of Siena in Laguna Beach. Later, she served as an elementary school principal for 22 years in Southern and Northern California.
As an administrator, Sister Blake had an easy, friendly manner of dealing with students, staff and parents. According to her fellow religious sisters, she was a "happy, joyful person who loved life and lived it to the full."
Burial was at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Harlean C. Blake Born in San Diego, CA on Mar. 2, 1933 Departed on Jul. 19, 2006 and resided in Los Angeles, CA. Visitation: Tuesday, Jul. 25, 2006 Vigil: Tuesday, Jul. 25, 2006 Mass: Tuesday, Jul. 25, 2006 Cemetery: Holy Cross Cemetery Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions. Blake, 'Sr. Theodore C. , C.S.J, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 in Los Angeles, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet since March 19, 1952. Vigil service Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 4:30PM and Funeral Mass at 7PM both at Carondelet Center. Graveside service will be Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at 10AM at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, CA. Donations in memory of Sister Theodore Blake may be sent to: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, 11999 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Frank Hurwitt Blake was born January 5, 1913, in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, and died December 24, 1981, in Versailles, Morgan Co., MO, at age 68. Buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. Married January 30, 1932, in Johnson Co., KS, to Lorraine Alsace Derby: Born November 14, 1914, in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE; Died November 2, 2002, in Versailles, Morgan Co., MO, at age 87. Buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.