Walter Francis Blake

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on August 1, 1870, shows James Blake (age 52) born in Pennsylvania is a Blacksmith with real estate of $1,600 and personal estate of $200 and is living in Martinsburg Borough, Blair Co., PA. Living with him are the following, all born in Pennsylvania: Ellen Blake (age 40), who is Keeping House; John Blake (age 22), a School Teacher; Birdine Blake (age 20), a Blacksmith; Jennie Blake (age 18); James Blake (age 16); Philmore Blake age 14); Packer Blake (age 13); Mary Blake (age 9); Grant Blake (age 4); and Adda Blake (age 2).

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1870, shows Benj. F. Danly (age 38) born in Illinois, and with real estate of $10,000 and personal estate of $300 is a Farmer, and is living in Danvers, McLean Co., IL. Living with him are: a female, Sarah J. Danly (age 35) born in Illinois, who is Keeping House; a male, William R. Danly (age 11) born in Illinois; a male, Levi E. Danly (age 9) born in Illinois; a male, James H. Danly (age 7) born in Illinois; a male, William R. Danly (age 11) born in Illinois; a female, Minny S. Danly (age 3) born in Illinois; and a male, James Rudle (age 25) born in Indiana, who Works on Farm.

Millard Fillmore Blake and Mary Alice Fluke were married August 20, 1875, in Pennsylvania.

Walter Francis Blake was born October 2, 1878, in Martinsburg, Blair County, PA.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 2, 1880, shows Filmore Blake (age 24) born in Pennsylvania to Maryland and Pennsylvania-born parents is a Coal Dealer living in Martinsburg Borough, Blair Co., PA. Living with him is his wife, Alice Blake (age 26) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents. Two children also live in the house, both born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents: Rollen Blake (age 3); and Walter Blake (age 1). His sister-in-law and children, Nancy Blake, lives next door.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 23, 1880, shows Benjamin Danley (age 49) born in Illinois to Kentucky and Indiana-born parents, is a married Farmer, and is living in Danvers, McLean Co., IL. Living with him are: his wife, Sarah J. Danley (age 45) born in Illinois to Kentucky-born parents, who is Keeping House; his unmarried son, William P. Danley (age 21) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, who Works on Farm; his unmarried son, James H. Danley (age 17) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; a male, William R. Danley (age 11) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; his unmarried daughter, Millie S. Danley (age 13) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; his unmarried son, Samuel T. Danley (age 8) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; and his unmarried daughter, Amy Danley (age 8) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents.

Walter Francis Blake (age 20 Years and 1 Month, Blue Eyes, Brown Hair, 5'-10-1/2" Tall), Fair Complexion, a Laborer, Born in Martinsburg, PA) enlisted on November 21, 1898, at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, for a period of 3 years in the 17th Infantry, Field Artillery, 1st Battalion, U. S. Army.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1900, shows Benjamine F. Danley (age 69) born April, 1831, in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, is a married Contractor, and who rents his home, and is living at 622 High, 14th Ward, City of Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO. Living with him are: his wife of 44 years, Sarah J. Danley (age 65) born October, 1834, in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, with 5 of the 6 children born to her still alive; his unmarried daughter, Lillie S. Danley (age 30) born June, 1869, in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, a Seamstress; his unmarried daughter, Amy Danley (age 27) born November, 1872, in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; and his unmarried son, Samuel T. Danley (age 27) born November, 1872, in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, a Teamster.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 10, 1900, shows Walter F. Blake (age 22) born May, 1878, in Pennsylvania, is an unmarried Private, and is serving in Company F, 17th Infantry, Santa Barbara and Calasiao, Philippine Islands.

Walter Francis Blake was discharged on November 20, 1901, at Fort D. A. Brusel, WY, at the end of his term of service, with the rank of Private First Class, and a rating of "Excellent."

The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Tuesday, November 26, 1901

MARTINSBURG MATTERS.

Walter Blake, member of the Seventh United States infantry, who has been in Manila for the past two years, returned home Saturday night.

Walter Francis Blake (age 24 Years and 3 Months, Blue Eyes, Brown Hair, 5'-10-1/2" Tall), Fair Complexion, a Clerk, Born in Martinsburg, PA) enlisted on September 3, 1902, at Fort Logan, CO, for a period of 2 years in the 14th Cavalry, Field Artillery, 1st Battalion, U. S. Army.

By 1903, Walter Francis Blake is reported living in Denver, CO, and in the Government Service.

The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Tuesday, September 29, 1903

MARTINSBURG MATTERS.

Walter Blake, son of our townsman M. F. Blake, a member of the United States army, stationed in Colorado, is spending a short vacation at home. Mr. Blake was sent east in charge of some soldiers to Washington, D. C., and was granted a fifteen-day furlough.

Walter Francis Blake Deserted on September 8, 1904; Surrendered on December 21, 1904; and was Dishonorably Discharged on February 24, 1905, at Fort Sheridan, IL, per Special Order 33, Dept. Lakes 05.16. Pvt.

Millard Fillmore Blake died May 8, 1906, in Martinsburg, Bedford (Blair) County, PA, at age 50. Buried in Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg, Blair Co., PA.

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 resided 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.

William Rowland Danley and Marie Smith were married Saturday, July 14, 1907, in Denver, Denver Co., CO. Marie Smith refused to be married on Friday, the 13th.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 27, 1910, shows Samuel T. Danley (age 37) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, is an unmarried Packer at a Commission House, and is living at 4353 East 2nd Avenue, 14th Ward, City of Denver, Denver Co., CO. Living with him are: his unmarried sister, Millie S. Danley (age 42) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, a Dressmaker at Tent And Awning; his unmarried sister, Amy Danley (age 37) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; his married father, Benjamin F. Danley (age 77) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; and his married mother who has been married 51 years, Sarah J. Danley (age 76) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, and with 6 of the 7 children born to her still alive, who is Retired.

Walter Francis Blake and Mary Amy Danley were married January 14, 1911, in Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO.

Mary Amy Danley Blake was a Medium in Denver, CO, from 1901 until at least 1917.

Benjamin Franklin Danley died February 3, 1912, at 1534 Boston street, Aurora, CO, at age 80. Buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO.

The Denver Rocky Mountain News, Denver, Denver Co., CO, Sunday, February 4, 1912

Died.

DANLEY - February 3, 1912, Benjamin F. Danley, formerly of 3019 Gilpin street, at 1534 Boston street, Aurora. Remains at Horan's funeral chapel. Notice of funeral later.

Sarah Jane "Sally" (McClure) Danley died July 26, 1912, at 1265 Cherokee Street, Denver, Denver Co., CO, at age 77. Buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO.

The Denver Rocky Mountain News, Denver, Denver Co., CO, Sunday, July 28, 1912

Died.

DANLEY - July 26, 1912. Mrs. Sarah Jane Danley, at 1265 Cherokee street, formerly of 3019 Gilpin street. Funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Horan's funeral chapel. Interment Fairmount cemetery.

Marie Smith received a divorce from William Rowland Danley in July, 1913, in Denver, Denver Co., CO, on the ground of non-support.

The Denver Post, Denver, Denver Co., CO, Sunday, March 28, 1915

PERSONAL

AMY DANLEY BLAKE (Medium), 1729 Clarkson, circles Sunday, Wednesday evenings. Phone York 5186

Walter Francis Blake died December 11, 1917, at Mercy Hospital, Denver, Denver Co., CO, at age 39. Buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO.

The Rocky Mountain News, Denver, Denver Co., CO, Friday, December 14, 1917

Died.

BLAKE - Dec. 11, 1917, Walter F. Blake at Mercy hospital. Funeral Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16, at 2 o'clock from the W. P. Horan & Son funeral chapel. Interment Fairmount cemetery.

The Rocky Mountain News, Denver, Denver Co., CO, Sunday, December 16, 1917

Funerals.

BLAKE - Dec. 11, 1917, Walter F. Blake, late residence, 2947 South Fox street. Funeral services will be held from W. P. Horan & Son funeral chapel today at 2 p.m. Interment Fairmount.

The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Friday, December 21, 1917

Walter F. Blake.

Word was received here of the death of Walter F. Blake, who died in Denver, Col., Tuesday, December 11. His death occurred in a hospital in Denver, following an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Blake was born at Martinsburg and was well known by many Martinsburg residents. He was aged about 40 years at the time of his death. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alice Blake, of Harrisburg; also by two brothers and two sisters.

On May 7, 1918, Amy Blake filed for a Widow's Pension for the service of her deceased husband, Walter Francis Blake .

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 10, 1920, shows Millie S. Danley (age 52) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, is an unmarried Seamstress of Tents and Awnings, and who owns her home free of a mortgage, and is living at 2947 South Galpago, 1st Ward, City of Englewood, Arapahoe Co., CO. Living with her are: her widowed sister, Amy Blake (age 47) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; and her divorced brother, William R. Danley (age 60) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, a Grocery Store Butcher.

William R. Danley and Augusta Keck were married April 12, 1920, in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

The Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, Thursday, July 26, 1923

AT THE MORMON SHOPS.

Miss Millie Danley, and sister, Mrs. Mary Amy Blake, of Denver, Col., are the guests of J. H. Danley, of the supply department living on Purdue street.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1930, shows Millie S. Danley (age 62) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, is an unmarried Seamstress at a Tent and Awnings Company, and who owns her home worth $1,200 and is living at 2947 South Galapago Street, 1st Ward, City of Englewood, Arapahoe Co., CO. Living with her is her widowed sister, Amy Blake (age 58) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents.

Mary Amy (Danley) Blake died September 27, 1932, in Englewood, Arapahoe Co., CO., at age 59. Buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1940, shows Millie Danley (age 72) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is an unmarried Head of Household, and who owns her house worth $250 free of a mortgage, and is living at 2947 South Fox. Living with her is her widower brother, William R. Danley (age 81) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School.

William Rowland Danley died 1942, in Englewood, Arapahoe Co., CO., at about age 83. Buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO.

Samuel Thomas Danley died 1947, in Englewood, Arapahoe Co., CO., at about age 80. Buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO.

Millie Sue Danley died 1948, in Englewood, Arapahoe Co., CO., at about age 81. Buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO.