DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT
BELLE PLAINE MAN, 94 DIES TUESDAY
Nick Blankenhsip, 94, one of Belle Plaine's oldest residents, died yesterday afternoon at his home.
He is survived by a son, Felix Cornelius Blankenship; a brother, Thomas Alexander Blankenship Belle Plaine; two granddaughters, Mrs. Bob Ingram, Belle Plaine; Mrs. John Peck, Wellington; and five great-granchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Hatfield funeral home, Belle Plaine, Thursday afternoon at 2:30.
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SERVICES FOR NICK BLANKENSHIP
Nick Blankenship Services Held Last Thursday
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Hatfield Funeral Chapel for the Belle Plaine's oldest pioneer, Nick Blankenship, 94. Mr. Blankenship died on Tuesday at his trailer home. He has been quite active these ninety-four years and had only taken to his bed a few days before his death.
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OBITUARY
John Nick Blankenship was the eldest child of Cornelius and Belinda Blankenship. He was born January 27, 1863 near Jamestown, Russell County, Kentucky at Sewellton.
He died May 14, 1957, at the home of his granddaughter, Pat Ingram, near Belle Plaine, Kansas, at the age of 94 years, 3 months, and 17 days. He resided in Kentucky until 1883, or about the age of 19, when he went to Belle Plaine, Kansas to work for some fellow Kentuckians he knew back home.
He leaves to mourn his son Felix; one brother, T. A.; two granddaughters, Edith Peck and Pat Ingram; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and a host of fine friends and neighbors.
He was preceeded in death by his parents; his wife Sarah; two brothers, Felix and Aaron; and two sisters, Martha Jane Smith and Fettie Wooldridge.
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John Nicholas NICK Blankenship married Sarah Ann Lawless. She went by KATE. Marriage Record. Apr 30 1885. Sumner County, Kansas. C 67 134.
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TRIBUTE
The following appeared in the July issue of the "Hunters's Horn," a magazine published for hunters.
J. N. BLANKENSHIP
J. N. Blankenship passed away May 14, 1957. "Uncle Nick," as he was known by everyone, was past 94 years of age, and had lived at Belle Plaine, Kansas for 75 years coming from Kentucky. He has run more hounds and killed more coyotes I guess than any man in the state of Kansas. He always kept a large pack of hounds.
In the early days before the highways were so bad and not so many fences, he rode a buckskin horse that enjoyed a race as much as Uncle Nick. He was one of the finest fellows to be on a chase that you could go out with. The nights did not get too long or too cold for him. Until one year ago he had a pack and still enjoyed them.
He was not sick, just worn out. He passed away very easy and quietly, just went to sleep. We the hunters, as well as the country in general will miss him. He leaves one son, F. C.; two granddaughters, several nieces and nephews and many, many, friends.
Peace unto him. He was a friend of mine.
W. W. "BILL" Ingle
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NICK BLANKENSHIP CELEBRATES 93RD BIRTHDAY. 27 January 1956.
Nick Blankenship, one of Belle Plaine's oldest citizens, celebrated his 93rd birthday Friday evening January 27, 1956 at Nellie's Cafe. Mrs. Nellie Nye is one of his nieces. She served a delicious supper. A lovely cake baked by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Dola Blankenship, centered in the table.
The guests were relatives and old friends who had gathered together for a number of years to celebrate Nick's birthday. Several were former hunting friends of Nick's when he kept a pack of good coyote dogs. Lots of reminiscing was done and some "tall hunting tales" were told.
He received several nice gifts and many cards, some from Canada, Utah, California, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Indiana.
Those who enjoyed the supper with Nick were: Walter LeForce, Udall; Clyde Bandy, Augusta; Bill Ingle, George Nuttle, Barney Huddelston, Merle Russell, Woodie Blankenship, Merle Horst, Ivan Pore, Roy Hatfield, Bob Ingram and Felix Blankenship.
Picture with this article is with his photos on Find A Grave.
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BELLE PLAINE MAN, 94 DIES TUESDAY
Nick Blankenhsip, 94, one of Belle Plaine's oldest residents, died yesterday afternoon at his home.
He is survived by a son, Felix Cornelius Blankenship; a brother, Thomas Alexander Blankenship Belle Plaine; two granddaughters, Mrs. Bob Ingram, Belle Plaine; Mrs. John Peck, Wellington; and five great-granchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Hatfield funeral home, Belle Plaine, Thursday afternoon at 2:30.
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SERVICES FOR NICK BLANKENSHIP
Nick Blankenship Services Held Last Thursday
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Hatfield Funeral Chapel for the Belle Plaine's oldest pioneer, Nick Blankenship, 94. Mr. Blankenship died on Tuesday at his trailer home. He has been quite active these ninety-four years and had only taken to his bed a few days before his death.
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OBITUARY
John Nick Blankenship was the eldest child of Cornelius and Belinda Blankenship. He was born January 27, 1863 near Jamestown, Russell County, Kentucky at Sewellton.
He died May 14, 1957, at the home of his granddaughter, Pat Ingram, near Belle Plaine, Kansas, at the age of 94 years, 3 months, and 17 days. He resided in Kentucky until 1883, or about the age of 19, when he went to Belle Plaine, Kansas to work for some fellow Kentuckians he knew back home.
He leaves to mourn his son Felix; one brother, T. A.; two granddaughters, Edith Peck and Pat Ingram; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and a host of fine friends and neighbors.
He was preceeded in death by his parents; his wife Sarah; two brothers, Felix and Aaron; and two sisters, Martha Jane Smith and Fettie Wooldridge.
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John Nicholas NICK Blankenship married Sarah Ann Lawless. She went by KATE. Marriage Record. Apr 30 1885. Sumner County, Kansas. C 67 134.
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TRIBUTE
The following appeared in the July issue of the "Hunters's Horn," a magazine published for hunters.
J. N. BLANKENSHIP
J. N. Blankenship passed away May 14, 1957. "Uncle Nick," as he was known by everyone, was past 94 years of age, and had lived at Belle Plaine, Kansas for 75 years coming from Kentucky. He has run more hounds and killed more coyotes I guess than any man in the state of Kansas. He always kept a large pack of hounds.
In the early days before the highways were so bad and not so many fences, he rode a buckskin horse that enjoyed a race as much as Uncle Nick. He was one of the finest fellows to be on a chase that you could go out with. The nights did not get too long or too cold for him. Until one year ago he had a pack and still enjoyed them.
He was not sick, just worn out. He passed away very easy and quietly, just went to sleep. We the hunters, as well as the country in general will miss him. He leaves one son, F. C.; two granddaughters, several nieces and nephews and many, many, friends.
Peace unto him. He was a friend of mine.
W. W. "BILL" Ingle
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NICK BLANKENSHIP CELEBRATES 93RD BIRTHDAY. 27 January 1956.
Nick Blankenship, one of Belle Plaine's oldest citizens, celebrated his 93rd birthday Friday evening January 27, 1956 at Nellie's Cafe. Mrs. Nellie Nye is one of his nieces. She served a delicious supper. A lovely cake baked by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Dola Blankenship, centered in the table.
The guests were relatives and old friends who had gathered together for a number of years to celebrate Nick's birthday. Several were former hunting friends of Nick's when he kept a pack of good coyote dogs. Lots of reminiscing was done and some "tall hunting tales" were told.
He received several nice gifts and many cards, some from Canada, Utah, California, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Indiana.
Those who enjoyed the supper with Nick were: Walter LeForce, Udall; Clyde Bandy, Augusta; Bill Ingle, George Nuttle, Barney Huddelston, Merle Russell, Woodie Blankenship, Merle Horst, Ivan Pore, Roy Hatfield, Bob Ingram and Felix Blankenship.
Picture with this article is with his photos on Find A Grave.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT
BELLE PLAINE MAN, 94 DIES TUESDAY
Nick Blankenhsip, 94, one of Belle Plaine's oldest residents, died yesterday afternoon at his home.
He is survived by a son, Felix Cornelius Blankenship; a brother, Thomas Alexander Blankenship Belle Plaine; two granddaughters, Mrs. Bob Ingram, Belle Plaine; Mrs. John Peck, Wellington; and five great-granchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Hatfield funeral home, Belle Plaine, Thursday afternoon at 2:30.
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SERVICES FOR NICK BLANKENSHIP
Nick Blankenship Services Held Last Thursday
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Hatfield Funeral Chapel for the Belle Plaine's oldest pioneer, Nick Blankenship, 94. Mr. Blankenship died on Tuesday at his trailer home. He has been quite active these ninety-four years and had only taken to his bed a few days before his death.
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OBITUARY
John Nick Blankenship was the eldest child of Cornelius and Belinda Blankenship. He was born January 27, 1863 near Jamestown, Russell County, Kentucky at Sewellton.
He died May 14, 1957, at the home of his granddaughter, Pat Ingram, near Belle Plaine, Kansas, at the age of 94 years, 3 months, and 17 days. He resided in Kentucky until 1883, or about the age of 19, when he went to Belle Plaine, Kansas to work for some fellow Kentuckians he knew back home.
He leaves to mourn his son Felix; one brother, T. A.; two granddaughters, Edith Peck and Pat Ingram; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and a host of fine friends and neighbors.
He was preceeded in death by his parents; his wife Sarah; two brothers, Felix and Aaron; and two sisters, Martha Jane Smith and Fettie Wooldridge.
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John Nicholas NICK Blankenship married Sarah Ann Lawless. She went by KATE. Marriage Record. Apr 30 1885. Sumner County, Kansas. C 67 134.
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TRIBUTE
The following appeared in the July issue of the "Hunters's Horn," a magazine published for hunters.
J. N. BLANKENSHIP
J. N. Blankenship passed away May 14, 1957. "Uncle Nick," as he was known by everyone, was past 94 years of age, and had lived at Belle Plaine, Kansas for 75 years coming from Kentucky. He has run more hounds and killed more coyotes I guess than any man in the state of Kansas. He always kept a large pack of hounds.
In the early days before the highways were so bad and not so many fences, he rode a buckskin horse that enjoyed a race as much as Uncle Nick. He was one of the finest fellows to be on a chase that you could go out with. The nights did not get too long or too cold for him. Until one year ago he had a pack and still enjoyed them.
He was not sick, just worn out. He passed away very easy and quietly, just went to sleep. We the hunters, as well as the country in general will miss him. He leaves one son, F. C.; two granddaughters, several nieces and nephews and many, many, friends.
Peace unto him. He was a friend of mine.
W. W. "BILL" Ingle
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NICK BLANKENSHIP CELEBRATES 93RD BIRTHDAY. 27 January 1956.
Nick Blankenship, one of Belle Plaine's oldest citizens, celebrated his 93rd birthday Friday evening January 27, 1956 at Nellie's Cafe. Mrs. Nellie Nye is one of his nieces. She served a delicious supper. A lovely cake baked by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Dola Blankenship, centered in the table.
The guests were relatives and old friends who had gathered together for a number of years to celebrate Nick's birthday. Several were former hunting friends of Nick's when he kept a pack of good coyote dogs. Lots of reminiscing was done and some "tall hunting tales" were told.
He received several nice gifts and many cards, some from Canada, Utah, California, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Indiana.
Those who enjoyed the supper with Nick were: Walter LeForce, Udall; Clyde Bandy, Augusta; Bill Ingle, George Nuttle, Barney Huddelston, Merle Russell, Woodie Blankenship, Merle Horst, Ivan Pore, Roy Hatfield, Bob Ingram and Felix Blankenship.
Picture with this article is with his photos on Find A Grave.
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BELLE PLAINE MAN, 94 DIES TUESDAY
Nick Blankenhsip, 94, one of Belle Plaine's oldest residents, died yesterday afternoon at his home.
He is survived by a son, Felix Cornelius Blankenship; a brother, Thomas Alexander Blankenship Belle Plaine; two granddaughters, Mrs. Bob Ingram, Belle Plaine; Mrs. John Peck, Wellington; and five great-granchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Hatfield funeral home, Belle Plaine, Thursday afternoon at 2:30.
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SERVICES FOR NICK BLANKENSHIP
Nick Blankenship Services Held Last Thursday
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Hatfield Funeral Chapel for the Belle Plaine's oldest pioneer, Nick Blankenship, 94. Mr. Blankenship died on Tuesday at his trailer home. He has been quite active these ninety-four years and had only taken to his bed a few days before his death.
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OBITUARY
John Nick Blankenship was the eldest child of Cornelius and Belinda Blankenship. He was born January 27, 1863 near Jamestown, Russell County, Kentucky at Sewellton.
He died May 14, 1957, at the home of his granddaughter, Pat Ingram, near Belle Plaine, Kansas, at the age of 94 years, 3 months, and 17 days. He resided in Kentucky until 1883, or about the age of 19, when he went to Belle Plaine, Kansas to work for some fellow Kentuckians he knew back home.
He leaves to mourn his son Felix; one brother, T. A.; two granddaughters, Edith Peck and Pat Ingram; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and a host of fine friends and neighbors.
He was preceeded in death by his parents; his wife Sarah; two brothers, Felix and Aaron; and two sisters, Martha Jane Smith and Fettie Wooldridge.
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John Nicholas NICK Blankenship married Sarah Ann Lawless. She went by KATE. Marriage Record. Apr 30 1885. Sumner County, Kansas. C 67 134.
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TRIBUTE
The following appeared in the July issue of the "Hunters's Horn," a magazine published for hunters.
J. N. BLANKENSHIP
J. N. Blankenship passed away May 14, 1957. "Uncle Nick," as he was known by everyone, was past 94 years of age, and had lived at Belle Plaine, Kansas for 75 years coming from Kentucky. He has run more hounds and killed more coyotes I guess than any man in the state of Kansas. He always kept a large pack of hounds.
In the early days before the highways were so bad and not so many fences, he rode a buckskin horse that enjoyed a race as much as Uncle Nick. He was one of the finest fellows to be on a chase that you could go out with. The nights did not get too long or too cold for him. Until one year ago he had a pack and still enjoyed them.
He was not sick, just worn out. He passed away very easy and quietly, just went to sleep. We the hunters, as well as the country in general will miss him. He leaves one son, F. C.; two granddaughters, several nieces and nephews and many, many, friends.
Peace unto him. He was a friend of mine.
W. W. "BILL" Ingle
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NICK BLANKENSHIP CELEBRATES 93RD BIRTHDAY. 27 January 1956.
Nick Blankenship, one of Belle Plaine's oldest citizens, celebrated his 93rd birthday Friday evening January 27, 1956 at Nellie's Cafe. Mrs. Nellie Nye is one of his nieces. She served a delicious supper. A lovely cake baked by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Dola Blankenship, centered in the table.
The guests were relatives and old friends who had gathered together for a number of years to celebrate Nick's birthday. Several were former hunting friends of Nick's when he kept a pack of good coyote dogs. Lots of reminiscing was done and some "tall hunting tales" were told.
He received several nice gifts and many cards, some from Canada, Utah, California, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Indiana.
Those who enjoyed the supper with Nick were: Walter LeForce, Udall; Clyde Bandy, Augusta; Bill Ingle, George Nuttle, Barney Huddelston, Merle Russell, Woodie Blankenship, Merle Horst, Ivan Pore, Roy Hatfield, Bob Ingram and Felix Blankenship.
Picture with this article is with his photos on Find A Grave.
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