Thomas Jefferson Blake
Thomas Jefferson "T. J." Blake Sr. was born June 28, 1822, in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD, and died March 9, 1896, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, at age 73. Buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. He is the son of Thomas Blake of Pennsylvania, and Mary "Polly" Mosier of Unknown.
Eliza Unknown was born about 1821 in Maryland, and died Unknown. She is the daughter of Unknown.
Thomas Jefferson "T. J." Blake Sr. and Eliza Unknown were married 1840 in Unknown.
Thomas Jefferson "T. J." Blake Sr. and Eliza (Unknown) Blake had no children.
Thomas Jefferson "T. J." Blake Sr. then married a widow, Katherine E. "Kate" (Daugherty) Taylor.
William C. Taylor was born about 1831 in Pennsylvania, and died 1864 - 1870 in Mifflin Co., PA. He is the son of Henry Taylor of Unknown.
Katherine E. "Kate" Daugherty was born August 14, 1834, in Huntingdon Co., PA, and died January 24, 1913, at Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, at age 78. Buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. She is the daughter of Jacob Daugherty (1812 - 1857) of Pennsylvania, and Maria Bailey (1811 - 1878) of Pennsylvania, both of whom are buried in Philipsburg Cemetery, South Philipsburg, Centre Co., PA.
William C. Taylor and Katherine E. "Kate" Daugherty were married about 1855 in Mifflin Co., PA.
William C. Taylor and Katherine E. "Kate" (Daugherty) Taylor had two children:
Thomas Jefferson "T. J." Blake Sr. and Katherine E. "Kate" (Daugherty) Taylor were married about 1872 in Pennsylvania.
Thomas Jefferson "T. J." Blake Sr. and Katherine E. "Kate" (Daugherty) (Taylor) Blake had one child:
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Thomas Jefferson "T. J." Blake Sr., Katherine E. "Kate" (Daugherty) (Taylor) Blake, Thomas Jefferson "Tommy" Blake Jr., Katherine's niece, May Waring, and Katherine's son, William McClelland Taylor, are buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making these images available.
Isaac E. Shoemaker and Charilla Lucas (Blake) Shoemaker are buried in Kylertown Presbyterian Cemetery, Morrisdale, Clearfield Co., PA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Maria (Bailey) Daugherty is buried in Philipsburg Cemetery, South Philipsburg, Centre Co., PA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Eliza Unknown was born about 1821 in Maryland.
Thomas Jefferson Blake Sr. was born June 28, 1822, in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD.
Thomas Blake died February 20, 1830, in Washington Co., MD, at age 37.
Katherine E. "Kate" Daugherty was born August 14, 1834, in Huntingdon Co., PA.
Thomas Jefferson Blake Sr. enlisted in the Army, 1st Regiment of Light Dragoons, Company E, on April 15, 1840, at Harrisburg, MD, for a period of 5 years. He was born in Maryland, was 18 years of age, Hazel eyes, Dark Hair, Dark Complexion, and a Blacksmith. This was during the period of the Indian Wars.
Thomas Jefferson Blake Sr. 1840 - 1841 Army Service Record.
Thomas Jefferson Blake Sr. was discharged from the army on August 25, 1841, at Fort Leavenworth, MO, due to Disability for Pension.
Thomas Jefferson Blake Sr. 1841 Pension Record. Apparently from his service in Florida against the Seminole Indians while a member of Allen's U.S. Dragoons.
The 1850 U. S. Census taken on November 2, 1850, shows Thomas J. Blake (age 27) born in Maryland, a Blacksmith, and is living in Allegheny Twp., Blair Co., PA. Living with him are: Eliza Blake (age 28) born in Maryland; Eliza Wright (age 11) born in Maryland; and Elijah McKee (age 22) born in Pennsylvania, a Blacksmith.
The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 9, 1850, shows William Taylor (age 19) born in Pennsylvania, is an unmarried Blacksmith, and is living at the Nathan Lucas residence, a Blacksmith, Howard Twp., Centre Co., PA.
The 1850 U. S. Census taken on November 20, 1850, shows Jacob Dougherty (age 38) born in Pennsylvania, and with Real Estate of $800 is a Boatman, and is living in Wayne Twp., Mifflin Co., PA. Living with him are: Mariah Dougherty (age 39) born in Pennsylvania; Catherine Dougherty (age 16) born in Pennsylvania; James Dougherty (age 14) born in Pennsylvania; Amelia Dougherty (age 8) born in Pennsylvania; Robert Dougherty (age 5) born in Pennsylvania; and Thomas Wolford (age 16) born in Pennsylvania.
On December 23, 1856, F. D. Beyer and Miss Lizzie Blake were married at the home of the bride's cousin, Jefferson Blake, in Altoona.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 21, 1860, shows T. J. Blake (age 36) born in Maryland, and with personal estate of $100 is an Edge Tool Maker, and is living in the 3rd Ward, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. Living with him are: Eliza Blake (age 36) born in Maryland; Hamilton Alexander (age 11) born in Pennsylvania; and Anne E. Wright (age 19) born in Pennsylvania.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 7, 1860, shows William Taylor (age 28) born in Pennsylvania, and with personal estate of $200 is a married Laborer, and is living in Newton Hamilton Borough, Mifflin Co., PA. Living with him is a married female, Catherine Taylor (age 25) born in Pennsylvania.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 16, 1860, shows Mariah Dougherty (age 49) born in Pennsylvania, and with Real Estate of $500 and Personal Estate of $300 is a Head of Household, and is living in Wayne Twp., Mifflin Co., PA. Living with her are: James Dougherty (age 24) born in Pennsylvania, a Laborer; Amelia Dougherty (age 17) born in Pennsylvania; Robert Dougherty (age 15) born in Pennsylvania, a Laborer; and Lehman Dougherty (age 4) born in Pennsylvania.
William C. Taylor enlisted as a Private on August 16, 1861, in Co. A, 45th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers; mustered in on October 21, 1861, at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, Pa, for a three year's term; and was discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, on December 21, 1862.
The Civil War Draft Registration Report dated June, 1863, shows William Taylor (age 32) born in Pennsylvania, a resident of Howard, Centre Co., PA, an unmarried Laborer, had already been discharged from the 45th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers.
William McClelland Taylor was born July 2, 1864, in Mifflin Co., PA.
William C. Taylor died 1864 - 1870 in Mifflin Co., PA.
John Waring and Amelia Sheia Daugherty were married 1866 in Pennsylvania.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on August 13, 1870, shows T. J. Blake (age 48) born in Maryland, is a Blacksmith, and is living in the 11th Ward, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. Living with him is Eliza Blake (age 47) born in Maryland, who Keeps House.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 13, 1870, shows Catherine Taylor (age 35) born in Pennsylvania, and with personal estate of $300 is a Head of Household, and is living in Newton Hamilton Borough, Mifflin Co., PA. Living with her is William Taylor (age 6) born in Pennsylvania.
Samuel Count Branton and Permelia Caroline Shelley were married 1871 in Walla Walla, WA.
Thomas Jefferson "T. J." Blake Sr. and Catherine E. "Kate" (Daugherty) Taylor were married about 1872 in Pennsylvania.
Thomas Jefferson Blake Jr. was born about 1874 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.
The Pittsburgh Daily Post, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, Monday, April 19, 1875
PATENTS ISSUED.
The following patents have been issued to citizens of Western Pennsylvania for the week ending April 15th:
Shovels - Thomas J. Blake, Pittsburgh. Filed June 1, 1874.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1880, shows Thomas J. Blake (age 55) born in Maryland to Pennsylvania-born parents, is a married Blacksmith, and is living in the 22nd Ward, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. Living with him are: his wife, Catherine Blake (age 45) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania and New York-born parents, who in Keeping House; his son, Thos. J. Blake (age 6) born in Pennsylvania to Maryland and Pennsylvania-born parents; his unmarried step-son, Wm. M. Taylor (age 16) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents; and his unmarried niece, May Waring (age 16) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents.
Thomas Jefferson Blake Jr. died January 9, 1889, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, at age 15. Buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.
Thomas Jefferson Blake Jr. Death Record.
On December 23, 1856, F. D. Beyer and Miss Lizzie Blake were married at the home of the bride's cousin, Jefferson Blake, in Altoona. In commemoration of that ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Beyer spent last Wednesday, December, 1891, at the residence of Jefferson Blake in Pittsburgh, and a turkey dinner suffered while the gathered guests enjoyed a pleasant reunion. She was first married to William C. Taylor.
William McClelland Taylor and Mollie Oliver were married September 30, 1891, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.
William McClelland Taylor and Mollie Oliver Marriage Record.
The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, Saturday, November 11, 1893
E. P. Longlay was appointed alderman in the Twenty-second ward to succeed T. J. Blake, resigned.
Thomas Jefferson "T. J." Blake Sr. died March 9, 1896, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, at age 73. Buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.
Thomas Jefferson "T. J." Blake Sr. Death Record.
The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, Tuesday, March 10, 1896
BLAKE - Suddenly at 2 p. m., March 9, 1896, at his residence, Edgerton avenue, Park place, Twenty-second ward, T. J. Blake, in the 73d year of his age. Funeral Wednesday, 11th inst., at 2:30 p. m. Friends of the family invited to attend.
GATHERED TO REST.
T. J. Blake died suddenly yesterday afternoon at his home on Edgerton avenue, Twenty-second ward. The funeral will take place at 2:30 to-morrow afternoon.
Samuel Count Branton and Permelia Caroline (Shelley) Branton were divorced 1898 in Gilliam Co., OR.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1900, shows Kate Blake (age 65) born August, 1834, in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, and with 1 of the 3 children born to her still alive, is a widowed Head of Household, and who owns her home free of a mortgage, and is living on Edgerton Ave., 22nd Ward, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. Living with her are: her married son, William M. Taylor (age 35) born July, 1864, in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, and married for 9 years, a Draftsman; and her unmarried niece, May Waring (age 35) born July, 1864, in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, who does Laundry.
David S. McFerren and Permillia Caroline (Shelley) Branton were married February 18, 1903, in Lane Co., OR.
May Waring died June 9, 1905, at her home, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, at age 40. Buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.
May Waring Death Record.
The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, Saturday, June 10, 1905
May Waring, 40 years old, is dead at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Kate Blake, No. 7727 Edgerton avenue. The funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p. m., the interment taking place in Homewood cemetery.
The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, Monday, June 12, 1905
Miss May Waring.
Miss May Waring, 41 years old, is dead at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Katherine E. Blake, No. 7727 Edgerton avenue, after an illness of about two years. She was born in Phillipsburg, Pa., and had lived in Pittsburg with her aunt for about 25 years. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Amelia F. Waring, and two sisters, Miss Elmira Waring and Rachel McCullough, all of Phillipsburg, and one brother, Charles Waring who is at present in Panama with the United States engineer corps. The funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p. m., the interment taking place in Homewood cemetery.
The Eugene Guard, Eugene, Lane Co., OR, Wednesday, January 17, 1906
TWO MORE COUPLES DISSATISFIED
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Mrs. P. C. McFerren is plaintiff in a divorce suit against David S. McFerren. They were married on February 18, 1903, and no children were born to them. Mrs. McFerren alleges that her husband has cursed and abused her and her daughter Alta, by a former marriage, and she was compelled to leave him on account of such treatment on December 8, 1905.
John Waring and Permila Caroline (Shelley) (Branton) McFerren were married Saturday, October 21, 1906, by Judge G. R. Chrisman at his office at the court house, Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
The Morning Register, Eugene, Lane Co., OR, Sunday, October 21, 1906
MARRIED.
WARING - McFERREN - On Saturday, October 21, 1906, by Judge G. R. Chrisman at his office at the court house, John Waring of Walterville, to Mrs. Caroline McFerren of Thurston.
CAUGHT IN THE ROUNDS
Think Marriage No Failure - A marriage license was issued to John Waring, aged 63, a carpenter of Walterville and Mrs. Caroline McFerren, aged 51, a housekeeper of Thurston. This is the second marriage for the groom and the third for the bride.
William McClelland Taylor died March 6, 1909, at St. Francis Hospital, 9th Ward, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, at age 44. Buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.
William McClelland Taylor Death Record.
The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, Monday, March 8, 1909
TAYLOR - At St. Francis Hospital, on Saturday, March 6, 1909, at 10:20 p. m., William M. Taylor, son of Mrs. Katherine E. Blake, in his 45th year. Funeral services at the residence of his mother, 7727 Edgerton avenue, E. E. , Pittsburgh, on Tuesday, March 9, 1909, at 2 p. m. Interment private later in Homewood Cemetery.
The Eugene Guard, Eugene, Lane Co., OR, Thursday, September 23, 1909
CITY NEWS
Mrs. Caroline Waring, of Pleasant Hill, was examined as to her sanity this forenoon and pronounced sane. Drs. Wall and McDaugall were the examining physicians.
Permillia Caroline (Shelley) (Branton) (McFerren) Waring died Sunday, January 23, 1910 at a hospital in Salem, Lane Co., OR, at age 55. Buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, OR.
The Morning Register, Eugene, Lane Co., OR, Saturday, February 1, 1930
DIED
WARING - On Sunday, January 23, 1910 at a hospital in Salem, Mrs. Caroline Waring, aged 55 years. The remains were shipped to Eugene and were taken to Pleasant Hill, and interment was made in the cemetery there on Monday. Deceased was a member of the Shelley family of Pleasant Hill.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1910, shows Catherine E. Blake (age 75) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, and with none of the 3 children born to her still alive, is a widowed Head of Household, and who owns her home free of a mortgage, and is living at 7728 Edgerton Ave., 14th Ward, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.
John Waring and Myrtle Halie (Evans) White were married October 30, 1911, in Lane Co., OR.
Katherine E. "Kate" (Daugherty) (Taylor) Blake died January 24, 1913, at Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, at age 78. Buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.
Catherine E. "Kate" (Daugherty) (Taylor) Blake Death Record.
The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, Saturday, January 25, 1913
Death Notices
BLAKE - On Friday, Jan. 24, 1913, at 9:10 p. m., Catherine E. Blake, widow of Thomas J. Bake, aged 78 years. Funeral services will be held at her late residence, 7727 Edgerton ave., Pittsburg, on Monday, Jan. 27, at 2:30 p. m. Interment at Homewood cemetery.
Amelia Shira (Daugherty) Waring died February 26, 1923, in Philipsburg, Centre Co., PA, at age 80. Buried in Philipsburg Cemetery, South Philipsburg, Centre Co., PA.
Amelia Shira (Daugherty) Waring Death Record.
Jacob Lemon Daugherty died September 1, 1924, in Centre Co., PA, at age 68. Buried in Philipsburg Cemetery, South Philipsburg, Centre Co., PA.
Jacob Lemon Daugherty Death Record.
John Waring died January 29, 1930, at Pacific Christian Hospital, Eugene, Lane Co., OR, at age 86. He had pneumonia.
The Eugene Register, Eugene, Lane Co., OR, Saturday, February 1, 1930
JOHN WARING OF JASPER DIES AT HOSPITAL HERE
John Waring of Jasper died at the Pacific Christian hospital Thursday night at the age of 87 years. He was born March 22, 1842, in Pennsylvania. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Charles of Miami, Florida; Samuel of Redding, Cal., and Wilson of Jasper, and a daughter, Miss Elmira Waring of Phillipsburg, Pa. He has been a resident of Jasper for many years. The funeral arrangements are being made at the Walker-Poole chapel in Springfield and plans will be announced later.
Elmira Lee Waring died April 29, 1952, at her home, Philipsburg Borough, Centre Co., PA, at age 83.
The Progress, Clearfield, PA, Wednesday, April 30, 1952
MISS ELMIRA WARING
PHILIPSBURG - An aged Philipsburg woman was found dead in her home early yesterday afternoon by borough police after they were notified of her extended absence by neighbors. Miss Elmira Lee Waring, 83, of Ninth street, died of natural causes early Tuesday morning though she was not found until early afternoon. Officer Matthew "Bud" Gowland investigated after being phoned by neighbors. A physician who examined her said her death was attributed to natural causes. Born in Morris Township, the daughter of John and Amelia Daugherty Waring, the deceased was the last of her immediate family. A brother, Major Charles Waring, preceded her in death. A member of the St. Paul's Episcopal church, she made her home on Ninth street since the age of 10. Miss Waring is survived by two nieces and five nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the Beezer Funeral Home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Harvey P. Knudsen officiating. Interment will be in the Philipsburg cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday evening from 7 to 9 and Friday until time of the services.