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William Blackmer Family
The Tampico Area Historical Society encompasses parts of Whiteside County and Bureau County in Illinois. Focus is on Tampico, Hume Twp., Hahnaman/Deer Grove, & Prophetstown in Whiteside County & Yorktown & Thomas in Bureau County.

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Becky 1 post Nov 04, 2004 12:41 PM	HI, I am looking for information on the William Blackmer Family. William came to Tampico about 1870 and married Louisa France 31 July 1870 in Morrison. They can be found in the 1900 census in Tampico. Children Lillie, William, Myrtle, Nellie,Charles, Clifford,Roy and Jean were all born in Tampico.Lillie is my direct ancestor.I would really like to know more about this family and the birth dates of the Children. I am also wondering if William's marriage or death record (he died in 1917) would have parents names on them. Thank you for any information or direction you can give. Becky
Administrator Denise 116 posts Nov 05, 2004 6:40 AM	Becky, I have emailed you with some information. Let me know if there is anything else you need. Name: William Blackmer (spelling on record looks like "Glackmer") Home in 1900: Tampico Township, Whiteside, Illinois Age: 54 Estimated birth year: 1846 Birthplace: New York Race: White Relationship to head-of-house: Head Occupation: View Image Image source: Year: 1900; Census Place: Tampico, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: T623 352; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 160. HOH: William, b. Feb. 1846, in NY, farmer Wife: Loisa, b. April 1854 in OH Son: Charles, b. 1883 in IL, age 16 Son: Clifford, b. Jan. 1885 in IL, age 15 Daughter: Jennie, b. Sept. 1888 in IL, age 11 Son: Roy, b. Oct. 1891 in IL, age 8 Neighbor: Margaret France, widowed, b. Jan. 1833 in PA Son: John Brown, b. Sept 1861 in IL, age 38 1910 Name: Wm Blackmer Age in 1910: 63 Estimated birth year: 1846 Birthplace: New York Home in 1910: GENESEO TWP, CERRO GORDO, Iowa Race: White Gender: Male Series: T624 Roll: 396 Part: 1 Page: 73B Year: 1910 Wm., Lou (wife) and Roy CALIFORNIA DEATH INDEX Name: BLACKMER, ROY Social Security #: 387184687 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 10 Oct 1891 Birthplace: ILLINOIS Death Date: 14 Mar 1953 Death Place: LOS ANGELES Mother's Maiden Name: Father's Surname: BLACKMER Civil War Pension Index (I emailed you photo of pension) Name: William Blackmer State Filed: Illinois Widow: Louisa Blackmer Denise Last Edited by Administrator on Dec 09, 2004 11:12 AM
Anonymous Guest Dec 09, 2004 6:13 PM	Thank you Denise, I really appreciate the information especially the civil war file. This kind of information is especially valuable. Again, Thank you, Becky
Administrator Denise 136 posts Dec 10, 2004 9:28 AM	Becky, I also emailed you an 1884-85 IA directory showing Wm. A Blackmer as a painter. After reviewing more census records on the LDS-FHL, I see it is NOT your William!. However, the gen-chart/pedigree listed on the LDS shows Louisa's parents. Her mother was Margaret - so the Margaret France listed as a neighbor on the census record I sent to you was most likely her mother. LDS-FHL link: http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Click on "Search" from tabs at top of page. Family Group Record Search Results Husband WILLIAM BLACKMER Pedigree Birth: Christening: Marriage: 31 JUL 1870 , Whiteside, Illinois Death: Burial: Wife LOUISA FRANCE Pedigree Birth: Christening: Marriage: 31 JUL 1870 , Whiteside, Illinois Death: Burial: Father: SOLOMAN FRANCE Family Mother: MARGARET WILTROUT Children None ---------- Denise, Tampico Area Historical Society Last Edited by Administrator on Dec 10, 2004 9:36 AM
Administrator Denise 137 posts Dec 11, 2004 5:18 PM	Blackmer Website; http://www.williamblackmore.com/ Denise, Tampico Area Historical Society
Kelli Guest Jun 26, 2005 3:00 PM	I am researching the Blackmer name and those especially that live in Whiteside Co. Illinois. William Blackmer from the Prophetstown, IL area is my great-great-grandfather. His daughter, Laura is my great grandmother (her son Lowell is my grandfather). My dad was Bret (7/10/56-8/20/2000). If you have any tips I could follow, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
Administrator Denise 234 posts Jun 27, 2005 8:13 AM	Kelli, I also received an email from "Michelle" with the same info posted here - I will assume you are one & same. I will email the Civil War Pension for Wm. Blackmer. If you are not the same person, then please email me so I can send it to you. Here are some random "IL Blackmer Families" Lucy Blackmer Birth: abt 1849 - New York Residence: 1870 - Prophetstown, Whiteside, Illinois Source: Census - 1870 United States Federal Census Charles E Blackmer Birth: abt 1884 - Illinois Residence: 1910 - Genesee Twp, Whiteside, Illinois Source: Census - 1910 United States Federal Census William E Blackmer Birth: abt 1875 - Illinois Residence: 1920 - Manlius, Bureau, Illinois Source: Census - 1920 United States Federal Census ______________________________________________________ Myrtle Ethel Blackmer William E Blackmer Birth: 23 Oct 1877 - Prophetstown, Whiteside, IL, USA Marriage: Sep 1896 Death: 12 May 1954 - Madison, Dane, WI, USA Source: Trees & Communities - OneWorldTreeSM (Note: "OneWorldTree" is a service on Ancestry.com which compiles all of the information they have received on a name - in other words, it is not just one person's research data. Personally, I don't care for it or trust it, but will post for you to review) Lillie Blackmer William E Blackmer Birth: Oct 1872 - Tampico, Whiteside, IL, USA Marriage: 1 Jan 1890 - Whiteside, IL, USA Death: 1939 Source: Trees & Communities - OneWorldTreeSM Roy Blackmer William E Blackmer Birth: Oct 1891 - Tampico, Whiteside, IL, USA Source: Trees & Communities - OneWorldTreeSM William E Blackmer Birth: 10 Feb 1847 - NY, USA Marriage: 31 Jul 1870 - Morrison, Whiteside, IL, USA Death: 10 Dec 1917 - Whiteside, IL, USA Source: Trees & Communities - OneWorldTreeSM Clifford Blackmer William E Blackmer Birth: May 1885 - Tampico, Whiteside, IL, USA Source: Trees & Communities - OneWorldTreeSM Charles Blackmer William E Blackmer Birth: May 1883 - Tampico, Whiteside, IL, USA Source: Trees & Communities - OneWorldTreeSM William Blackmer William E Blackmer Birth: Aug 1875 - Tampico, Whiteside, IL, USA Source: Trees & Communities - OneWorldTreeSM *William E Blackmer B: 10 Feb 1847 [city], [county], NY, USA D: 10 Dec 1917 Whiteside, [county], IL, USA 1 Spouse (listed below) Spouse 1 Lousia France Birth: 29 Apr 1853 in Ashland, [county], OH, USA Death: 12 Dec 1920 in Sterling, Whiteside, IL, USA Marriage 31 Jul 1870 in Morrison, Whiteside, IL, USA Children Sex Birth Jean Blackmer F Nellie Blackmer F Lillie Blackmer F Oct 1872 in Tampico, Whiteside, IL, USA William Blackmer M Aug 1875 in Tampico, Whiteside, IL, USA Myrtle Ethel Blackmer F 23 Oct 1877 in Prophetstown, Whiteside, IL, USA Charles Blackmer M May 1883 in Tampico, Whiteside, IL, USA Clifford Blackmer M May 1885 in Tampico, Whiteside, IL, USA Roy Blackmer M Oct 1891 in Tampico, Whiteside, IL, USA ________________________________________________________ Database: 1900 United States Federal Census Name: William Blackmer Home in 1900: Tampico, Whiteside, Illinois Age: 54 Estimated birth year: 1846 Birthplace: New York Race: White Relationship to head-of-house: Head DOB: Feb. 1846, Birthplace: N.Y. (parents from N.Y.) Married 29 years Occupation: Farmer - owns his own farm (mortgaged) Wife: Loisa, age 46, DOB: April 1854 in OH, married 29 yrs., 8 children Children: Charles, born June(?) 1883 in IL, age 16, single Clifford, born January 1885 in IL, age 15, single Jennie, born Sept 1888 in IL, age 11 Roy, born Oct. 1891 in IL, age 8 Image source: Year: 1900; Census Place: Tampico, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: T623 352; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 160. Database: 1910 United States Federal Census Name: William E Blackmer Age in 1910: 34 Estimated birth year: abt 1876 Birthplace: Illinois Home in 1910: Phillips Road, Nelson Twp, Lee, Illinois Occupation: Farmer Race: White Gender: Male Series: T624 Roll: 302 Part: 2 Page: 217A Year: 1910 ED: 57 Sheet 10A Wife: Nellie Daughter: Laura Daughter: Blanche Son: Kenneth Database: 1920 United States Federal Census Name: William E Blackmer Age: 45 years Estimated birth year: abt 1875 Birthplace: Illinois Race: White Home in 1920: Manlius, Bureau, Illinois Home owned: Rented Sex: Marital status: Married Occupation: Signal maintenance/Railroad Wife: Nellie, age 44, born in IL. F/Indiana, M/PA Daughter: Laura E, age 17y, born in IL Daughter: Blanche B., age 15y, borrn in IL Son: Kenneth W., age 10y, born in IL Daughter: Helen I., age 8, born in IL Roll: T625_300 Page: 3B ED: 20 Image: 487 Database: 1930 United States Federal Census Name Family Members Home in 1930 (City,County,State) Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Relation William Blackmer Inglewood, Los Angeles, CA abt 1855 Illinois Head William E Blackmer Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA abt 1870 Illinois Head William Blackmer Nellie Blackmer Girard, Macoupin, IL abt 1875 Illinois Head Nellie Blackmer William Blackmer Girard, Macoupin, IL abt 1875 Wife Laura Blackmer William Blackmer, Nellie Blackmer Girard, Macoupin, IL abt 1904 Daughter Kenneth Blackmer William Blackmer, Nellie Blackmer Girard, Macoupin, IL abt 1910 Son Helen Blackmer William Blackmer, Nellie Blackmer Girard, Macoupin, IL abt 1914 Daughter William Blackmer Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH abt 1901 Illinois Employee **Database: 1930 United States Federal Census Name: William Blackmer Age: 55 Estimated birth year: abt 1875 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to head-of-house: Head Spouse's Name: Nellie Blackmer Race: White Home in 1930: Girard, Macoupin, Illinois Occupation: signal maint./Steam Railroad Age at first marriage: 22y Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2002. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1930 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. ____________________________________________________ Historical Newspapers > Dixon Evening Telegraph (Dixon, Illinois) > 1947 > June > 3 "Mr. William Blackmer of Prophetstown called on old friends Decoration day in his first visit here in forty yeaars. He finds many changes and many of the old residents away." Historical Newspapers > Decatur Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1883 > September > 29 "Four of five wagons, covered and well equipped for a long journey, passed through this city yesterday morning en route from southern Nebraska. They contained several families from Moultrie county, who propose to settle in western country and engage in farming. Among the party was William Balckmer and Frank Osborn of Sullivan." _________________________________________________ Posted on Ancestry.com Becky Keegan Entries: 7291 Updated: 2005-01-06 20:53:04 UTC (Thu) Contact: Becky Keegan bke7560341@aol.com The Carpentier and Neese Family (includes William E. Blackmer) ID: I32 Name: William E. BLACKMER Nickname: Willie Sex: M Birth: AUG 1875 in Tampico,Whiteside Co,IL Reference Number: #1 1 Reference Number: online census 2 Reference Number: online census 3 Death: 19 AUG 1953 in Sterling,Whiteside Co,IL Burial: 21 AUG 1953 Reference Number: #1 1 Change Date: 30 OCT 2004 at 22:10:04 Father: William BLACKMER b: 10 JAN 1847 in Clayton TWP.,Jefferson County,New York Mother: Louisa FRANCE b: 29 APR 1853 in Jackson TWP.,Ashland,Ohio Suggested Next Step: Search OneWorldTree for: Blackmer, William E. Marriage 1 Nellie Ellen LITTELL b: 1876 Married: 9 SEP 1897 in Whiteside Co.,Illinois 2 4 Children Laurie BLACKMER b: Abt 1902 in Illinois Blanche BLACKMER b: Abt 1905 in Illinois Kenneth BLACKMER b: Abt 1909 in Illinois Sources: Title: Kaess Family File Author: Phyllis J. Cuevas Abbrev: Phyllis J. Cuevas Abbrev: Kaess Family File Note: Whiteside County Clerks Office Date: 4 OCT 2002 Title: 1900 U.S. Census Abbrev: 1900 U.S. Census Page: Tampico TWP, Whiteside Co.,Illinois page 340 Note: Blackmer and France Families Date: OCT 2004 Title: 1880 United States Census Abbrev: 1880 United States Census Page: Tampico TWP.,Whiteside Co.,Illinois page 305C Note: William Blackmer Family Solomon France Family Text: spelled Bluckmur on the record Date: OCT 2004 Title: Illinois State Marriage Index (online) Abbrev: Illinois State Marriage Index Page: Marriages Note: Blackmer Family Date: OCT 2004 _________________________________________________________ Database: U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 Name Birth Date Death Date Cemetery Last Known Address Harriet G Blackmer 28 Apr 1923 21 Jan 1994 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery IL Henry Robert Blackmer 4 Jun 1922 2 Feb 2004 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery IL Source Information: National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator. Database: U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 Name: Henry Robert Blackmer Veteran's Rank: CPL Branch: US Army Last known address: 27034 South Diagonal Road Elwood , Il 60421-0000 Birth Date: 4 Jun 1922 Death Date: 2 Feb 2004 Veteran Service Start Date: 6 Aug 1948 Veteran Service End Date: 14 Apr 1950 Interment Date: 6 Feb 2004 Cemetery: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Buried At: Section G4 Site 385 Cemetery URL: http://www.cem.va.gov/nchp/abrahamlincoln.htm Database: U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 Name: Harriet G Blackmer Veteran's Rank: CPL Branch: US Army Relation Name: Henry Robert Blackmer Relationship: Wife Last known address: 27034 South Diagonal Road Elwood , Il 60421-0000 Birth Date: 28 Apr 1923 Death Date: 21 Jan 1994 Interment Date: 5 Nov 1999 Cemetery: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Buried At: Section G4 Site 385 Cemetery URL: http://www.cem.va.gov/nchp/abrahamlincoln.htm Relationship Notes: Wife of Blackmer, Henry Robert OBITS: web site:www.pantagraph.com Tuesday, May 18, 2004 Name of Deceased: Merle R. "Randy" Sullivan Age at Death: 84 Birth Date: Feb/7/1920 Death Date: May/16/2004 Newspaper Title: Pantagraph, The Newspaper Location: Bloomington, IL, US Obituary Publication Date: May/19/2004 Locations Mentioned in Obituary: Farmington; Minonk; CA; Charleston; Randalia; Arlington, IA; Iowa City, IA; York, PA; Peoria Other Persons Mentioned in Obituary: Edna Blackmer; Peg Sullivan; Leora Sullivan; Howard Sullivan; Daniel Gansch; Russell Sullivan; Fern Seggerman;Leora Josephine Oldenburg; Frances Tucker Sullivan; Oscar Merle R. Sullivan ...He is survived by his wife, Leora Sullivan of Arlington, Iowa; two sisters, Edna Blackmer, Farmington, and Fern Seggerman, Charleston; a sister-in-law, Peg Sullivan, York, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews ... SSDI (on Ancestry.com) Name Birth Date Death Date Last Residence ty,County,State) Albert Blackmer 15 Jan 1934 Dec 1981 Garden Grove, Orange, California Alfrieda Blackmer 21 Jun 1894 May 1987 Cherry Valley, Winnebago, Illinois Ben Blackmer 2 Jul 1886 Nov 1964 Benna Blackmer 30 Dec 1890 May 1978 Evanston, Cook, Illinois Beulah Blackmer 21 Jan 1906 Oct 1985 Mascoutah, Saint Clair, Illinois Bret A. Blackmer 10 Jul 1956 20 Aug 2000 Charles Blackmer 8 May 1909 Nov 1982 South Beloit, Winnebago, Illinois Clifford Blackmer 14 Apr 1920 Mar 1974 Doris R. Blackmer 5 Jan 1916 8 Feb 2002 Youngstown, Bay, Florida Ernest Blackmer 5 Oct 1863 Apr 1966 Laguna Beach, Orange, California Frances Blackmer 3 Oct 1916 Jan 1981 Worth, Cook, Illinois George Blackmer 14 Jan 1911 Feb 1985 Minonk, Woodford, Illinois Harriett M. Blackmer 28 Apr 1923 21 Jan 1994 Joliet, Will, Illinois Harry Blackmer 27 Feb 1906 Apr 1976 Farmington, Fulton, Illinois Henry R. Blackmer 4 Jun 1922 2 Feb 2004 Elgin, Kane, Illinois Herbert Blackmer 20 Nov 1908 Oct 1980 Worth, Cook, Illinois Hoyto Blackmer 5 Apr 1902 Aug 1976 Mascoutah, Saint Clair, Illinois Jacob E. Blackmer 7 Aug 1898 19 Dec 1993 Cherry Valley, Winnebago, Illinois Joan M. Blackmer 16 Feb 1954 27 Nov 1995 Seffner, Hillsborough, Florida Kenneth Blackmer 15 Oct 1905 Jul 1980 Salem, Marion, Oregon Laura Blackmer 28 Apr 1902 Jul 1972 Clinton, Clinton, Iowa Leroy Blackmer 4 Jul 1949 May 1981 Lucille R. Blackmer 28 Apr 1908 25 Feb 1988 Placentia, Orange, California Mary L. Blackmer 6 May 1908 9 Oct 1996 Salem, Marion, Oregon Mary Blackmer 10 Dec 1884 Apr 1969 Minonk, Woodford, Illinois Nona Blackmer 11 Oct 1893 Jan 1966 Durand, Winnebago, Illinois R. L. Blackmer 14 Aug 1930 15 Jan 1988 Raymond Blackmer 27 Jan 1916 Jun 1987 Loves Park, Winnebago, Illinois Roger Blackmer 17 Sep 1929 Dec 1976 Ruth Blackmer 24 Nov 1903 Feb 1985 Long Lake, Florence, Wisconsin Vincent W. Blackmer 22 Jun 1916 Apr 1988 Glenwood, Cook, Illinois W. W. Blackmer 5 Mar 1929 23 Apr 1999 Blairsville, Union, Georgia Wesley Blackmer 22 Feb 1901 Apr 1979 Lake Worth, Palm Beach, Florida Source Information: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc. Resources available: IL State Archives (on line): http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases.html Marriages/Deaths/Land Records/Military Whiteside Marriages: BLACKMER, WILLIAM FRANCE, LOUISA 07/31/1870 / 00002635 WHITESIDE BLACKMER, WILLIAM E LITTELL, NELLIE ELLEN 09/09/1897 / 00009802 WHITESIDE Deaths: BLACKMER NELLIE ELLEN F/W Y-73 0013136 1949-02-02 WHITESIDE BLACKMER WILLIAM M/W UNK 0043786 1917-02-10 WHITESIDE PROPHETSTOWN LDS-FHL www.familysearch.org Title Blackmer family Bible records, 1824-1867 Notes Microfilm of manuscript collection donated by Mrs. Mae Noell, Tarpon Springs, Florida. S. L. Blackmer was born in 1824. Henry T. Blackmer married Lucretia A. Francher in 1867. Subjects Francher Blackmer Format Manuscript (On Film) Language English Publication Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1979 Physical on 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Film Notes Note - Location [Film] Blackmer family Bible records, 1824-1867 - FHL US/CAN Film [ 1036336 Item 14 ] Family History Centers in Whiteside, Illinois, United States [refine search] Sterling Illinois 2709 16th Avenue Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, United States Phone: 815-625-1229 Hours: T 2:30pm-8:30pm; W 11am-6pm; Th 3pm-8:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm. Note: These are not mailing addresses. Because of limited staff, Family History Centers cannot respond to mail inquiries. Resources for you to explore: LDS-FHL www.familsearch.org I have posted the nearest center to you above. Call ahead of time as it is provided by volunteers and may not always be open. They have a lot of IL information on site. They can help you check their data base for what is available. You can order films for census records, family histories, etc. These are then ordered from their Utah facility. When they arrive you need to view them on site. You can search their catalog on line at www.familysearch.org as well. You can search for surnames, place, keyword, etc. I posted an entry they have for Blackmer Family Bible above. Don't think this is YOUR Blackmer though. We have a Wm. Blackmer biography posted on this site. Do a site-search for BLACKMER. As I am sure you know, the surname Blackmer has been spelled (and mis-spelled) differently through the years. If you do a surname search on LDS site, do not check the "exact spelling" - this will give you many different spellings available. May be helpful when searching census records as well. SSDI on Rootsweb: http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi You can order the original SS application - there will be a hyperlink to print out a form letter to use. Do NOT use the web site's "service" to order documents - They use an outside service and it costs much more than if you send for it yourself. IL State Archives: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases.html IL Trails web site: (Covers all counties in IL) http://www.iltrails.org/ If you know their church affiliation, you may be able to get copies of their birth/marriage/death information on all family members. Sacramental records often contain much more information than civil records. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need any more info or I can help in anyway. Both Ancestry.com and Genealogy.com offer FREE trials. I can also look something up for you. ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society Last Edited by Administrator on Jun 27, 2005 8:53 AM
LesN 13 posts Aug 11, 2005 8:29 PM	D&D, I have sent what I have for the Saul FRANCE tree to Denise for posting in the Family History section of this TAHS site. Check back in a day or two and I'm sure she will have it posted. Les
Administrator Denise 255 posts Aug 11, 2005 8:56 PM	Desc. Of Solomon “Saul” France is posted in our Family History Section Denise ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society
D&D 2 posts Aug 12, 2005 6:07 AM	Thank you. I have some futher generations back for Solomon. Do you have him married to Louisa A. Smith( Jan 1828 - 13 Aug 1851) on 15 Nov 1849 in Wayne, Ohio? He had one daughter with her before she passed on. I am sure you must have that Saul served in the 147th Illinois US Infantry - company G in the Civil War. That his headstone has the GAR emblem next to it. I have that Saul had 5 siblings. Some are buried in the Erie and Fenton cemeteries. We descend from Saul's daughter Minnie Belle. My husband's grandmother was Beatrice L. Redshaw Brown. She had 3 daughters two of who are still living (Francis and Rosie).
Anonymous Guest Oct 20, 2005 8:36 PM	I have found 1894 school literature books with Beulah Blackmer name and also Nellie and Ora names in front of the books. It also has written row 4,seat 14 if any one is interested please leave message. dennis
D&D 7 posts Mar 02, 2007 7:05 AM	This is the information I have on Blackmer. I did not do this research personnally however my cousin did. Louisa A. France the daughter of Solomon and Margaret Wiltrout France was born 29 April 1853 in Jackson Twp, Ashland Co, Ohio. She died 12 Dec 1920 in Sterling, Il. She married William Blackmer on 31 July 1870 in Whiteside Co, Il. William was born 10 Feb 1847 in Clayton Twp, Jefferson Co, New York and died 10 Dec 1917 in Sterling, Il. Born to them were: 1) Lillie Viola October 1872 in Tampico 2) William E. (Willie) aug 1875 in Tampico. Died 19 aug 1953 in Sterling. Married a Nellie unknown 3) Myrtle born 1877 in Tampico 4) Nellie A. born March 1880 Tampico 5) Charles E born May 1883 Tampico 6) Clifford born Jan 1885 Tampico 7) Jennie born Sept 1888 in Tampico 8) Roy born 10 OCt 1891 in Tampico and died 14 Mar 1953 in Los Angeles, Ca.
D&D 8 posts Mar 02, 2007 7:08 AM	This is for Kelli who posted earlier: Your dad was Bret. Did he have a brother Greg? We just had our class reunion and we were unable to find him. If you have info please share.
Kelli 1 post Dec 10, 2007 9:42 PM	D&D I know this is months too late, but yes Greg is my uncle. He is living somewhere in the quad cities. I haven't heard from him in a long while.
D&D 17 posts Dec 24, 2007 12:57 PM	I went to school with Greg Blackmer (Erie). I was dating my now husband at the time and lo and behold Greg and he were distant relation and did not know it. We tried to get ahold of Greg for the class reunion we had but all letters to addresses we had for him came back to us. If you ever hear from him, let him know that we are looking for him. Class of '71. Thanks. If you come to the area, let us know as I know my hubby and his cousin who does alot of genealogy would love to connect and maybe help fill in the blanks for you if possible. You can email us at farmfamle2@yahoo.com. Merry Christmas
D&D 18 posts Feb 29, 2008 6:38 AM	I live south of Ptown and west of Tampico now but my brother still lives in Erie. I was Debbie Leeds in school and now married to Dave Thormahlen. Your Louisa France married to William Blackmer was a sister to my husband's Minnie Belle France. That is our connection.
Kelli 3 posts Mar 03, 2008 6:11 PM	Oh that is very interesting! So you knew my uncle Greg.... Did you know my dad or mother (Michelle Simpson)? Both graduated from Erie.
cheryl1954 1 post Mar 12, 2012 4:37 PM	I am related to Roger Blackmer and I am looking for any genealogy to him. I have none but he was born in Rockford, Il. 1929 and died in San Bernadeano Ca.1976
Denise 838 posts Mar 13, 2012 9:21 AM	Hi Cheryl, Rockford is out of our area, but thought I would run a quick check on him. Here is an an article on him (I think) and also his Jr. High picture in Illinois > Rockford > Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School > 1944 CALIFORNIA DEATH INDEX California Death Index, 1940-1997 about Roger L Blackmer Name: Roger L Blackmer Social Security #: 324206365 Sex: Male Birth Date: 17 Sep 1929 Birthplace: Illinois Death Date: 23 Dec 1976 Death Place: San Bernardino Military article, Rockford, IL"> Date: 1948-03-28; Paper: Morning Star ("To Be Honored" with photo of him - but picture is too dark) GENEALOGYBANK.COM April 28, 1951 Morning Star (newspaper) MARRIAGE LICENSE Roger Blackmer, 21, 1325 Blaisdell St., and Grace Kuck, 21, 2321 Parmele St. U.S. School Yearbooks about Roger Blackmer Name: Roger Blackmer Estimated Birth Year: abt 1924 Age: 20 School: Theodore Roosevelt Junior High Theodore Roosevelt Jr High 1944 School Location: Rockford, Illinois Year: 1944 Yearbook Title: Yearbook1944 (see photo) U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 about Roger Blackmer Name: Roger Blackmer Gender: Male Birth Date: 17 Sep 1929 Death Date: 23 Dec 1976 SSN: 324206365 Branch 1: AF Enlistment Date 1: 30 Oct 1946 Release Date 1: 6 Jan 1950 I'll check for something that mentions his family names. I'll be back...... Last Edited by on Mar 13, 2012 9:46 AM
cheryl1954 2 posts Mar 20, 2012 3:39 PM	Thank-you so much. This is the frist time I ever saw my DAD's face.

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