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     Helen Blake married Francis G. Cunningham.¹

     Helen L. Blake was born on 10 October 1912 at Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH. She was the daughter of Lyle K. Blake and Edna Grace Andrews. Helen L. Blake married Leroy Brumback, son of Daniel Brumback and Della O. Snyder, after April 1940. Helen L. Blake died on 18 September 1996 at Canton, Stark Co., OH, at age 83.
Note: Helen was a granddaughter of Rollie R. and Ella Nevada (Simmons) Blake, as listed in the 1920 census, Jefferson Twp., Ashtabula County, p.11A.

     Henry Blake was born in April 1859 at Adams Twp., Madison Co., IN.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph P. Blake and Ruhama Williams.¹ Henry Blake married Ora Mae Keesling, daughter of David Isley Keesling and Eliza Ann Shelton, on 8 December 1897 at Henry Co., IN, This was Henry's second marriage, but Ora's first, per 1910 census info. First wife may have been Minnie Mayer -- an 1884 marriage in Marion County, or Hannah Bardsley, an 1883 marriage in Huntington County.

     Henry Robert Blake was born on 14 January 1882 at Madison, Dane Co., WI, per SS records -- Findagrave.com memorial shows 1883.¹ He married Mary O'Connor. Henry Robert Blake died on 24 December 1942 at age 60. He was buried in December 1942 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Findagrave #86366578.

     Hugh Blake was born on 7 August 1891 at Wyandotte Co., KS, Date per headstone, 1900 census shows 1889.¹ He was the son of Millard Fillmore Blake and Eugenia Elizabeth Angel.¹ Hugh Blake married Kathryn Elizabeth Long, daughter of Ernest E. Long and Olive Emma Felker, on 4 October 1916 at Ogle Co., IL. Hugh Blake died on 5 October 1962 at Winnebago Co., IL, at age 71. He was buried in October 1962 at Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 7080551.

     James F. Blake was born circa 1855 at Madison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Joseph P. Blake and Ruhama Williams.¹
Note: A James F. Blake of the correct age is found in the 1900 census with wife Clara B. and four children, living at Dunkirk, Jay County, Indiana. The census information indicates they had been married 17 years (abt. 1883). This same Clara Blake is listed as head of household in the 1910 census, same location, marital status "M", no husband or children shown.

An Indiana marriage record exists for a marriage in Hamilton County of James F. Blake to Clara B. Blake, 29 DEC 1897. James F. Blake lived in 1910 at Adams Twp., Madison Co., IN, living with his mother, marital status "M3." He lived in 1920 at Adams Twp., Madison Co., IN, living with his brother Henry, marital status "D."²

     John Francis Blake was born in November 1865 at California.¹ He married Margaret Cecilia McGuire, daughter of Henry McGuire and Bridget Fitzgerald, circa 1894.¹ John Francis Blake died on 4 January 1926 at San Francisco Co., CA, at age 60 Ancestry.com. California, Death Index, 1905-1939 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA.

     Joseph P. Blake was born circa 1833 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Abraham Blake and Margaret (?)² Joseph P. Blake married Ruhama Williams, daughter of Ralph Williams and Catherine Windell.

     Judie Ann Blake was born on 6 July 1941 at Madison, Dane Co., WI. She was the daughter of Robert Lincoln Blake and Mildred June Nabholz. Judie Ann Blake married Duane H. Meier. Judie Ann Blake lived in 1996 at Browntown, Green Co., WI. She died on 22 May 2021 at Browntown, Green Co., WI, at age 79

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Judie A. Meier

Age 79, of Browntown, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her home. Judie was born on July 6, 1941 in Madison, the daughter of Robert and Mildred Blake. She was married to Duane Meier for several years before his death in 2014. Judie worked as a nurses aide at Pleasant View Nursing Home for over 20 years before retiring. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, and raising schnauzers.

She is survived by two children, Deborah Cutler of Browntown, Robert L. Blake of Madison; six grandchildren, Jamie (Ben) Smith, Danielle Blake (Matthew Fisher), Coralynn Rigsby, Jezmin Blake, Nicholas (Jessica) Walker, Jeffrey Miller; six great grandchildren; one great greatgrandson; and a brother, Benjamin Blake of Blue Mounds. In addition to her husband, Judie was preceded in death by a son, Todd Johnson in 2013; and two sisters, Donna Meland and Roberta Johnson.

Cremation rites will be accorded and no public services will be held at this time. Inurnment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Madison.

She was buried in May 2021 at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Findagrave #227578122.

     Laurel Blake was born on 27 February 1913 at Madison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Harry Blake and Della Thelma Markle.¹ Laurel Blake died in April 1987 at Henry Co., IN, at age 74 dates per SSDI.

     Lennie Blake was born in February 1890 at Madison Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Blake.¹

     Lyle K. Blake was born in May 1886 at Ashtabula Co. (probably), OH. He married Edna Grace Andrews circa 1909 at Ashtabula Co. (probably), OH.¹ Lyle K. Blake died in 1947.

     Margaret A. Blake was born circa 1865 at Adams Twp., Madison Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph P. Blake and Ruhama Williams.¹

     Mary C. Blake was born circa 1861 at Adams Twp., Madison Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph P. Blake and Ruhama Williams.¹
Note: not listed in the 1880 census, no marriage record found. DLB 2012.

     Melvin Blake was born on 28 July 1905 at Madison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Harry Blake and Della Thelma Markle.¹ Melvin Blake died in March 1965 at age 59 dates per SSDI.

     Millard Fillmore Blake was born on 4 March 1855 at Washington Co., MD.¹ He married Eugenia Elizabeth Angel. Millard Fillmore Blake died on 1 October 1939 at Ogle Co., IL, at age 84. He was buried in October 1939 at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 88679159.

     Minnie Ionia Blake was born on 3 April 1898 at Marble Rock, Floyd Co., IA. She married Carl James Cunningham on 25 February 1919 at Dougherty, Cerro Gordo Co., IA. Minnie Ionia Blake died in April 1973 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA. She was buried in 1973 at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, Floyd Co., IA, Findagrave #129883686.

     Myrtie I. Blake was born in July 1882 at Kentucky.^2,1 She was the daughter of William Henry Blake and Sarah Isabelle Black.^2,3 Myrtie I. Blake married Lee Emmitt Moffett Sr., son of James W. Moffett and Emma Patterson, circa 1901.¹ Myrtie I. Blake died on 8 June 1971 at Kenton Co., KY, at age 88

Obituary -- Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky; Thursday, 10 JUN 1971, p.20 (Newspapers.com):

MOFFETT, Mrs. Myrtie Blake, 88, a native of Woodford County and widow of Lee E. Moffett, died in Cincinnati, Ohio, Tuesday. She is survived by one son, Lee E. Moffett, Jr., Somerset, four daughters, Mrs. Kenny White, Ft. Myers, Fla., Mrs. Walter Burd, Bradenton, Fla. and Mrs. Howard Northcutt, Dry Ridge, Ky. and Mrs. Selbert Lyons, Cincinnati and 15 grandchildren. Services will be conducted at Guyn, Kurtz and Hager Funeral Home, Nicholasville, 2:30 p.m. Friday burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers: William K. White, Bobby White, Selbert and Walter Moffett, William Crawford and Selbert Lyons. Friends my call after 4 p.m. today.

She was buried in June 1971 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Nicholasville, Jessamine Co., KY, Findagrave #108428445.

     Nancy Jane Blake was born on 19 April 1849 at PA. She married James Brae Boston, son of Jacob Boston and Eve Elizabeth Windle, on 1 October 1868 at Columbiana Co., OH. Nancy Jane Blake died on 30 January 1924 at Washingtonville, Mahoning Co., OH, at age 74.

     Nellie Blake was born in April 1893 at Madison Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Blake.

     Ralph Blake was born circa 1857 at Madison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Joseph P. Blake and Ruhama Williams.¹ Ralph Blake married Emma R. Brandenberg, daughter of Thomas Brandenberg and Eliza Foust, on 20 September 1877 at Henry Co., IN.

     Ralph Blake was born circa 1912 at Madison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Harry Blake and Della Thelma Markle.¹

     Robert Lincoln Blake was born on 12 February 1915 at Madison, Dane Co., WI. He was the son of Henry Robert Blake and Mary O'Connor.¹ Robert Lincoln Blake married Mildred June Nabholz, daughter of Orvie Everett Nabholz and Rose Alva Svec, on 3 September 1940 at Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA, The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin); Thursday, 05 Sep 1940; Page 15; (Newspapers.com):

MRS. ROBERT BLAKE

Mrs. Henry Droster, 122 N. Sixth st., announces the recent marriage of her daughter, Mildred Nabholz Droster, to Robert L. Blake, son of Mrs. Gust Pirkl, rt.1.

Robert Lincoln Blake died on 2 December 1950 at Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 35

The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin); Saturday, 02 December 1950; Page 1; (Newspapers.com):

Robert Blake Dies of Heart Attack

Robert L. Blake, 35, of 2318 Oakridge ave., died of a heart attack at his home about 12:30 p.m. today.

A police ambulance was called, but Blake was dead on its arrival at the home.


Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin); Sunday, 03 Dec 1950; Page 28; (Newspapers.com):

Robert L. Blake, 35, Dies Suddenly Here

Robert L. Blake, 35, of 2318 Oak Ridge ave., died at his home Saturday after a heart attack.

He was an employe of the Robertson trucking company.

He was born in Madison and was a lifelong resident of the city.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred; three daughters, Julie Ann, 9, Donna Jean, 6, and Roberta Lynn, 2 months, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Mary Pirkl, Madison; three sisters, Mrs. Gilbert Grieger, Green Bay; Mrs. William Olson, and Mrs. John Margraf, both of Madison; and four brothers, James and John Blake and Richard and Daniel Pirkl, all of Madison.

The body was taken to the Joyce funeral home.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. tonight.


Funeral Notice - Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin); Monday, 04 December 1950; Page 8; (Newspapers.com):

R. L. Blake Services

Funeral services for Robert L. Blake, 35, of 2318 Oakridge ave., who died Saturday in his home, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Joyce funeral home and at 9 in St. Bernard's Catholic church.

The Rt. Rev. Mdgr. William Engers will officiate, and burial will be in Calvary cemetery.

The Daughters of Isabella will recite the rosary at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.


The Capital Times, Wisconsin; Tuesday, December 5, 1950; (Find A Grave; internet):

Robert Blake

Services were held this morning in the Joyce funeral home and at St. Bernard's Catholic church for Robert Blake, 35, 2318 Oakridge ave., who died Saturday at his home. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.

He was buried in December 1950 at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Findagrave #142219850.

     Roberta Lynn Blake was born on 1 October 1950 at Madison, Dane Co., WI. She was the daughter of Robert Lincoln Blake and Mildred June Nabholz. Roberta Lynn Blake married Alvin Lewis Johnson, son of Burl Lewis Johnson and Violet Geraldine Dray, on 13 November 1990 at Iowa Co., WI. Roberta Lynn Blake lived in 1996 at Daleyville, Dane Co., WI. She lived in 2005 at Mt. Horeb, Dane Co., WI. She died on 2 June 2017 at Fitchburg, Dane Co., WI, at age 66

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mt. Horeb – Roberta L. Johnson, age 66, died on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. She was born Oct. 1, 1950 in Madison, WI to Robert and Mildred (Droster) Blake.

She had the biggest heart and always gave to others. She will be remembered for her best home cooked meals and the center to her family. She worked many years as a caregiver at various places, but most of her career at Norway House, Brian Street home, Ingleside, and Oakwood Village. Her battle with Parkinson’s was hard, but she always had a smile on her face and embraced each day and taught her family to love unconditionally.

Survivors include her children: Jeffrey Johnson, Michael Johnson, Krystal (Carlos) Ruef all of Mt. Horeb, grandchildren:

Amanda (Greg), Kari, Baylee, Victor, Alex, Veyron, and Avari, great grandsons: Jaxon, Easton and Bentley.

Siblings: Judie Meier of Browntown, Benjamin Blake of Blue Mounds, many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin Johnson, and sister, Donna Meland.

Funeral services will be at 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the ELLESTAD CAMACHO FUNERAL HOME, 500 N 8th St., Mt. Horeb, WI. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 5:50 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.

She was buried in June 2017 at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Findagrave #179994383.

     Russell Franklin Blake was born on 3 April 1919 at Madison, Dane Co., WI; son of Benjamin F. and Cora H. (Brown) Blake. He married Mildred June Nabholz, daughter of Orvie Everett Nabholz and Rose Alva Svec, on 6 August 1952. Russell Franklin Blake and Mildred June Nabholz were divorced in September 1959 at Madison, Dane Co., WI. Russell Franklin Blake died on 2 April 1975 at San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, at age 55.

     Ruth Blake was born circa 1902 at Madison Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Blake and Della Thelma Markle.¹

     Susan Blake was born on 20 January 1908 at Boston, Middlesex Co., MA.¹ She married Milton Price Harley, son of Dr. Milton Price Harley and Anna Catherine Bains, on 13 February 1930 at Manhattan, New York Co., NY, license date. Susan Blake died in December 1994 at age 86.

     Theopholis W. Blake was born on 29 October 1804. He died on 3 September 1883 at age 78. He was buried in September 1883 at Mount Zion Cemetery, Green Twp., Gallia Co., OH, Findagrave #74504872.

     Virginia Blake was born circa 1919 at Madison Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of George O. Blake and Hallie M. (?)¹

     Vonda Blake was born on 14 February 1913 at Hillsboro, Highland Co., OH. She married Woodrow Wilson Wilkin, son of Dallas Orlando Wilkin and Lugenia Izora Hawthorne, on 4 May 1943 at Hillsboro, Highland Co., OH, No children. Vonda Blake was buried in 1985 at Barnes Cemetery, Highland Co., OH. She died on 7 July 1985 at Hillsboro, Highland Co., OH, at age 72.