Biographical material:
from “Compendium of Biography Of Henry County, Indiana”
by B.F. Bowen 1920
HENRY BLAKEMORE. It is not difficult to conjecture what manner of a man Mr. Blakemore is. In a free country, where heredity counts for little and merit is sure to win, much can be learned of such a life as the one he has led. Wealth may secure a start, but it cannot maintain uninterrupted success in a position where brains and executive ability are lacking. Mr. Blakemore did not begin his career with capital at his command nor with the aid of influential friends. His success has resulted from reliance upon the substantial qualities of perseverance, untiring enterprise, resolute purpose and commendable zeal, in addition to which his actions have always been guided by an integrity that has never been questioned. He is a true type of American progress and enterprise. His intellectual energy, prudent methods and reliable sagacity have combined to make him one of the leading farmers and prominent citizens of the township of his residence.
The Blakemore family is of Scotch-Irish descent and was first represented in this country by ancestors that settled in Virginia. William Blakemore, father of the subject, was a native of Augusta County that state, and by profession a teacher and civil engineer. He was a man of fine mind and varied intellectual acquirements and appears to have exercised considerable influence in the town and county in which he lived. His, wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Hogsett, bore him ten children whose names are as follows: Henry, Martha, Elizabeth, Sarah A., Margaret, John, Mary, Harris, James and Susan.
Henry Blakemore was born December 19, 1842, in Augusta county, Virginia, and received in the schools of his native town an education which well fitted him for the responsible duties of an agriculturist. When a youth he was hired to a farmer and received for his services only sufficient clothing to keep him comfortably and respectfully arrayed, his wages being turned over to the father. He worked in this way until the breaking out of the Civil war when, in order to escape being impressed into the Confederate service, he came north, his sentiments being decidedly averse to the Southern cause.
About the year 1863 he came to Henry County, where one of his sisters had previously settled, and for some time thereafter labored by the month as a farm hand. Three years later he rented a farm and engaged in the pursuit of agriculture upon his own responsibility, meantime becoming acquainted with a Miss Mary Nation, daughter of one of the county’s early settlers, to whom he was joined in wedlock September 2, 1871.
During the ensuing two years Mr. Blakemore farmed his father-in-law’s place and then purchased a farm of sixty-acres in Dudley Township on which he has since lived, meanwhile adding to his possessions until his real estate now embraces an area of one hundred and twenty acres. When he moved to this place there were but few improvements and the greater part of the land was covered with a dense forest. This he has cleared away and by a series of continued improvements the place has been brought to a high state of tillage. In 1875 he erected a comfortable and commodious dwelling, which, with additions since made, is now one of the beautiful and desirable rural homes of the county. The farm bears every evidence of careful cultivation, the fences being in first-class condition, out-buildings in good repair and the evidences of prosperity everywhere manifest bespeak for the proprietor a thorough mastery of every detail of agricultural science. Probably no man in the community has done more to advance its material interests than Mr. Blakemore. He is certainly a man of advanced ideas in matters relating to his vocation and is also a leading spirit in all affairs of public interest, cheerfully giving his support to those enterprises that tend to the development of the country, and with scarcely an exception his name has been identified with every interest that has promoted the general welfare. While the organization known as Patrons of Husbandry was in existence he took a prominent and leading part in the same and was instrumental in organizing a number of granges and keeping up a lively interest therein. In politics he affiliates with the Democratic Party and has long been one of its local leaders in the township of Dudley, putting forth every reasonable effort within his power to promote its welfare and contributing much to its success in Henry County. In religion he is an earnest and consistent member of the Christian church, belonging to the congregation worshiping at New Lisbon. He now holds the office of deacon and is also a regular attendant of the Sunday school. Mr. Blakemore possesses strong convictions and is conceded by all to be one of the most intelligent and progressive men of the township in which he lives. His name is a synonym for honorable business dealings and he is always mentioned as one of the valued citizens of Henry County.
Mrs. Blakemore died May 5, 1889 and was laid to rest in the cemetery at New Lisbon. She was a devoted member of the Christian church and a lady of many admirable qualities. She bore her husband one child, Daisy B., whose birth occurred in the month of July. 1872. This daughter received her preliminary education in the common schools and later attended Earlham College at Richmond. She is now the wife of C. C. Fulghum, Esq., a druggist of Fountain City, Wayne County this state.
Mr. Blakemore’s second marriage was solemnized with Miss Emma Boyd daughter of John Boyd, of Henry County. She is a lady whom to know is to esteem and her social standing is second to that of no other. Like her husband, she too belongs to the Christian church of New Lisbon and is recognized as one of its zealous and efficient workers.
HENRY BLAKEMORE.
[Special to The Daily Courier.]
NEW LISBON, Ind., Sept, 29 - Henry Blakemore, age 78, died at his home here this morning about 1:30 o’clock. Mr. Blakemore is a retired farmer of Dudley township and had lived in town only a short time. He had been ill about six weeks and death was due to a complication of diseases. He is survived by a wife and one daughter, Mrs. David Fusion, of Fountain City.
The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o’clock with Rev. McCormick, of Milton, in charge. Interment will be made at the New Lisbon cemetery.
Corrections: The biography says he was born in 1842. His gravestone says 1837, which agrees with some census records. The obituary misnames his son-in-law.
Contributor: Clifford Mullis (47415464) •
from “Compendium of Biography Of Henry County, Indiana”
by B.F. Bowen 1920
HENRY BLAKEMORE. It is not difficult to conjecture what manner of a man Mr. Blakemore is. In a free country, where heredity counts for little and merit is sure to win, much can be learned of such a life as the one he has led. Wealth may secure a start, but it cannot maintain uninterrupted success in a position where brains and executive ability are lacking. Mr. Blakemore did not begin his career with capital at his command nor with the aid of influential friends. His success has resulted from reliance upon the substantial qualities of perseverance, untiring enterprise, resolute purpose and commendable zeal, in addition to which his actions have always been guided by an integrity that has never been questioned. He is a true type of American progress and enterprise. His intellectual energy, prudent methods and reliable sagacity have combined to make him one of the leading farmers and prominent citizens of the township of his residence.
The Blakemore family is of Scotch-Irish descent and was first represented in this country by ancestors that settled in Virginia. William Blakemore, father of the subject, was a native of Augusta County that state, and by profession a teacher and civil engineer. He was a man of fine mind and varied intellectual acquirements and appears to have exercised considerable influence in the town and county in which he lived. His, wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Hogsett, bore him ten children whose names are as follows: Henry, Martha, Elizabeth, Sarah A., Margaret, John, Mary, Harris, James and Susan.
Henry Blakemore was born December 19, 1842, in Augusta county, Virginia, and received in the schools of his native town an education which well fitted him for the responsible duties of an agriculturist. When a youth he was hired to a farmer and received for his services only sufficient clothing to keep him comfortably and respectfully arrayed, his wages being turned over to the father. He worked in this way until the breaking out of the Civil war when, in order to escape being impressed into the Confederate service, he came north, his sentiments being decidedly averse to the Southern cause.
About the year 1863 he came to Henry County, where one of his sisters had previously settled, and for some time thereafter labored by the month as a farm hand. Three years later he rented a farm and engaged in the pursuit of agriculture upon his own responsibility, meantime becoming acquainted with a Miss Mary Nation, daughter of one of the county’s early settlers, to whom he was joined in wedlock September 2, 1871.
During the ensuing two years Mr. Blakemore farmed his father-in-law’s place and then purchased a farm of sixty-acres in Dudley Township on which he has since lived, meanwhile adding to his possessions until his real estate now embraces an area of one hundred and twenty acres. When he moved to this place there were but few improvements and the greater part of the land was covered with a dense forest. This he has cleared away and by a series of continued improvements the place has been brought to a high state of tillage. In 1875 he erected a comfortable and commodious dwelling, which, with additions since made, is now one of the beautiful and desirable rural homes of the county. The farm bears every evidence of careful cultivation, the fences being in first-class condition, out-buildings in good repair and the evidences of prosperity everywhere manifest bespeak for the proprietor a thorough mastery of every detail of agricultural science. Probably no man in the community has done more to advance its material interests than Mr. Blakemore. He is certainly a man of advanced ideas in matters relating to his vocation and is also a leading spirit in all affairs of public interest, cheerfully giving his support to those enterprises that tend to the development of the country, and with scarcely an exception his name has been identified with every interest that has promoted the general welfare. While the organization known as Patrons of Husbandry was in existence he took a prominent and leading part in the same and was instrumental in organizing a number of granges and keeping up a lively interest therein. In politics he affiliates with the Democratic Party and has long been one of its local leaders in the township of Dudley, putting forth every reasonable effort within his power to promote its welfare and contributing much to its success in Henry County. In religion he is an earnest and consistent member of the Christian church, belonging to the congregation worshiping at New Lisbon. He now holds the office of deacon and is also a regular attendant of the Sunday school. Mr. Blakemore possesses strong convictions and is conceded by all to be one of the most intelligent and progressive men of the township in which he lives. His name is a synonym for honorable business dealings and he is always mentioned as one of the valued citizens of Henry County.
Mrs. Blakemore died May 5, 1889 and was laid to rest in the cemetery at New Lisbon. She was a devoted member of the Christian church and a lady of many admirable qualities. She bore her husband one child, Daisy B., whose birth occurred in the month of July. 1872. This daughter received her preliminary education in the common schools and later attended Earlham College at Richmond. She is now the wife of C. C. Fulghum, Esq., a druggist of Fountain City, Wayne County this state.
Mr. Blakemore’s second marriage was solemnized with Miss Emma Boyd daughter of John Boyd, of Henry County. She is a lady whom to know is to esteem and her social standing is second to that of no other. Like her husband, she too belongs to the Christian church of New Lisbon and is recognized as one of its zealous and efficient workers.
HENRY BLAKEMORE.
[Special to The Daily Courier.]
NEW LISBON, Ind., Sept, 29 - Henry Blakemore, age 78, died at his home here this morning about 1:30 o’clock. Mr. Blakemore is a retired farmer of Dudley township and had lived in town only a short time. He had been ill about six weeks and death was due to a complication of diseases. He is survived by a wife and one daughter, Mrs. David Fusion, of Fountain City.
The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o’clock with Rev. McCormick, of Milton, in charge. Interment will be made at the New Lisbon cemetery.
Corrections: The biography says he was born in 1842. His gravestone says 1837, which agrees with some census records. The obituary misnames his son-in-law.
Contributor: Clifford Mullis (47415464) •
Biographical material:
from “Compendium of Biography Of Henry County, Indiana”
by B.F. Bowen 1920
HENRY BLAKEMORE. It is not difficult to conjecture what manner of a man Mr. Blakemore is. In a free country, where heredity counts for little and merit is sure to win, much can be learned of such a life as the one he has led. Wealth may secure a start, but it cannot maintain uninterrupted success in a position where brains and executive ability are lacking. Mr. Blakemore did not begin his career with capital at his command nor with the aid of influential friends. His success has resulted from reliance upon the substantial qualities of perseverance, untiring enterprise, resolute purpose and commendable zeal, in addition to which his actions have always been guided by an integrity that has never been questioned. He is a true type of American progress and enterprise. His intellectual energy, prudent methods and reliable sagacity have combined to make him one of the leading farmers and prominent citizens of the township of his residence.
The Blakemore family is of Scotch-Irish descent and was first represented in this country by ancestors that settled in Virginia. William Blakemore, father of the subject, was a native of Augusta County that state, and by profession a teacher and civil engineer. He was a man of fine mind and varied intellectual acquirements and appears to have exercised considerable influence in the town and county in which he lived. His, wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Hogsett, bore him ten children whose names are as follows: Henry, Martha, Elizabeth, Sarah A., Margaret, John, Mary, Harris, James and Susan.
Henry Blakemore was born December 19, 1842, in Augusta county, Virginia, and received in the schools of his native town an education which well fitted him for the responsible duties of an agriculturist. When a youth he was hired to a farmer and received for his services only sufficient clothing to keep him comfortably and respectfully arrayed, his wages being turned over to the father. He worked in this way until the breaking out of the Civil war when, in order to escape being impressed into the Confederate service, he came north, his sentiments being decidedly averse to the Southern cause.
About the year 1863 he came to Henry County, where one of his sisters had previously settled, and for some time thereafter labored by the month as a farm hand. Three years later he rented a farm and engaged in the pursuit of agriculture upon his own responsibility, meantime becoming acquainted with a Miss Mary Nation, daughter of one of the county’s early settlers, to whom he was joined in wedlock September 2, 1871.
During the ensuing two years Mr. Blakemore farmed his father-in-law’s place and then purchased a farm of sixty-acres in Dudley Township on which he has since lived, meanwhile adding to his possessions until his real estate now embraces an area of one hundred and twenty acres. When he moved to this place there were but few improvements and the greater part of the land was covered with a dense forest. This he has cleared away and by a series of continued improvements the place has been brought to a high state of tillage. In 1875 he erected a comfortable and commodious dwelling, which, with additions since made, is now one of the beautiful and desirable rural homes of the county. The farm bears every evidence of careful cultivation, the fences being in first-class condition, out-buildings in good repair and the evidences of prosperity everywhere manifest bespeak for the proprietor a thorough mastery of every detail of agricultural science. Probably no man in the community has done more to advance its material interests than Mr. Blakemore. He is certainly a man of advanced ideas in matters relating to his vocation and is also a leading spirit in all affairs of public interest, cheerfully giving his support to those enterprises that tend to the development of the country, and with scarcely an exception his name has been identified with every interest that has promoted the general welfare. While the organization known as Patrons of Husbandry was in existence he took a prominent and leading part in the same and was instrumental in organizing a number of granges and keeping up a lively interest therein. In politics he affiliates with the Democratic Party and has long been one of its local leaders in the township of Dudley, putting forth every reasonable effort within his power to promote its welfare and contributing much to its success in Henry County. In religion he is an earnest and consistent member of the Christian church, belonging to the congregation worshiping at New Lisbon. He now holds the office of deacon and is also a regular attendant of the Sunday school. Mr. Blakemore possesses strong convictions and is conceded by all to be one of the most intelligent and progressive men of the township in which he lives. His name is a synonym for honorable business dealings and he is always mentioned as one of the valued citizens of Henry County.
Mrs. Blakemore died May 5, 1889 and was laid to rest in the cemetery at New Lisbon. She was a devoted member of the Christian church and a lady of many admirable qualities. She bore her husband one child, Daisy B., whose birth occurred in the month of July. 1872. This daughter received her preliminary education in the common schools and later attended Earlham College at Richmond. She is now the wife of C. C. Fulghum, Esq., a druggist of Fountain City, Wayne County this state.
Mr. Blakemore’s second marriage was solemnized with Miss Emma Boyd daughter of John Boyd, of Henry County. She is a lady whom to know is to esteem and her social standing is second to that of no other. Like her husband, she too belongs to the Christian church of New Lisbon and is recognized as one of its zealous and efficient workers.
HENRY BLAKEMORE.
[Special to The Daily Courier.]
NEW LISBON, Ind., Sept, 29 - Henry Blakemore, age 78, died at his home here this morning about 1:30 o’clock. Mr. Blakemore is a retired farmer of Dudley township and had lived in town only a short time. He had been ill about six weeks and death was due to a complication of diseases. He is survived by a wife and one daughter, Mrs. David Fusion, of Fountain City.
The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o’clock with Rev. McCormick, of Milton, in charge. Interment will be made at the New Lisbon cemetery.
Corrections: The biography says he was born in 1842. His gravestone says 1837, which agrees with some census records. The obituary misnames his son-in-law.
Contributor: Clifford Mullis (47415464) •
from “Compendium of Biography Of Henry County, Indiana”
by B.F. Bowen 1920
HENRY BLAKEMORE. It is not difficult to conjecture what manner of a man Mr. Blakemore is. In a free country, where heredity counts for little and merit is sure to win, much can be learned of such a life as the one he has led. Wealth may secure a start, but it cannot maintain uninterrupted success in a position where brains and executive ability are lacking. Mr. Blakemore did not begin his career with capital at his command nor with the aid of influential friends. His success has resulted from reliance upon the substantial qualities of perseverance, untiring enterprise, resolute purpose and commendable zeal, in addition to which his actions have always been guided by an integrity that has never been questioned. He is a true type of American progress and enterprise. His intellectual energy, prudent methods and reliable sagacity have combined to make him one of the leading farmers and prominent citizens of the township of his residence.
The Blakemore family is of Scotch-Irish descent and was first represented in this country by ancestors that settled in Virginia. William Blakemore, father of the subject, was a native of Augusta County that state, and by profession a teacher and civil engineer. He was a man of fine mind and varied intellectual acquirements and appears to have exercised considerable influence in the town and county in which he lived. His, wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Hogsett, bore him ten children whose names are as follows: Henry, Martha, Elizabeth, Sarah A., Margaret, John, Mary, Harris, James and Susan.
Henry Blakemore was born December 19, 1842, in Augusta county, Virginia, and received in the schools of his native town an education which well fitted him for the responsible duties of an agriculturist. When a youth he was hired to a farmer and received for his services only sufficient clothing to keep him comfortably and respectfully arrayed, his wages being turned over to the father. He worked in this way until the breaking out of the Civil war when, in order to escape being impressed into the Confederate service, he came north, his sentiments being decidedly averse to the Southern cause.
About the year 1863 he came to Henry County, where one of his sisters had previously settled, and for some time thereafter labored by the month as a farm hand. Three years later he rented a farm and engaged in the pursuit of agriculture upon his own responsibility, meantime becoming acquainted with a Miss Mary Nation, daughter of one of the county’s early settlers, to whom he was joined in wedlock September 2, 1871.
During the ensuing two years Mr. Blakemore farmed his father-in-law’s place and then purchased a farm of sixty-acres in Dudley Township on which he has since lived, meanwhile adding to his possessions until his real estate now embraces an area of one hundred and twenty acres. When he moved to this place there were but few improvements and the greater part of the land was covered with a dense forest. This he has cleared away and by a series of continued improvements the place has been brought to a high state of tillage. In 1875 he erected a comfortable and commodious dwelling, which, with additions since made, is now one of the beautiful and desirable rural homes of the county. The farm bears every evidence of careful cultivation, the fences being in first-class condition, out-buildings in good repair and the evidences of prosperity everywhere manifest bespeak for the proprietor a thorough mastery of every detail of agricultural science. Probably no man in the community has done more to advance its material interests than Mr. Blakemore. He is certainly a man of advanced ideas in matters relating to his vocation and is also a leading spirit in all affairs of public interest, cheerfully giving his support to those enterprises that tend to the development of the country, and with scarcely an exception his name has been identified with every interest that has promoted the general welfare. While the organization known as Patrons of Husbandry was in existence he took a prominent and leading part in the same and was instrumental in organizing a number of granges and keeping up a lively interest therein. In politics he affiliates with the Democratic Party and has long been one of its local leaders in the township of Dudley, putting forth every reasonable effort within his power to promote its welfare and contributing much to its success in Henry County. In religion he is an earnest and consistent member of the Christian church, belonging to the congregation worshiping at New Lisbon. He now holds the office of deacon and is also a regular attendant of the Sunday school. Mr. Blakemore possesses strong convictions and is conceded by all to be one of the most intelligent and progressive men of the township in which he lives. His name is a synonym for honorable business dealings and he is always mentioned as one of the valued citizens of Henry County.
Mrs. Blakemore died May 5, 1889 and was laid to rest in the cemetery at New Lisbon. She was a devoted member of the Christian church and a lady of many admirable qualities. She bore her husband one child, Daisy B., whose birth occurred in the month of July. 1872. This daughter received her preliminary education in the common schools and later attended Earlham College at Richmond. She is now the wife of C. C. Fulghum, Esq., a druggist of Fountain City, Wayne County this state.
Mr. Blakemore’s second marriage was solemnized with Miss Emma Boyd daughter of John Boyd, of Henry County. She is a lady whom to know is to esteem and her social standing is second to that of no other. Like her husband, she too belongs to the Christian church of New Lisbon and is recognized as one of its zealous and efficient workers.
HENRY BLAKEMORE.
[Special to The Daily Courier.]
NEW LISBON, Ind., Sept, 29 - Henry Blakemore, age 78, died at his home here this morning about 1:30 o’clock. Mr. Blakemore is a retired farmer of Dudley township and had lived in town only a short time. He had been ill about six weeks and death was due to a complication of diseases. He is survived by a wife and one daughter, Mrs. David Fusion, of Fountain City.
The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o’clock with Rev. McCormick, of Milton, in charge. Interment will be made at the New Lisbon cemetery.
Corrections: The biography says he was born in 1842. His gravestone says 1837, which agrees with some census records. The obituary misnames his son-in-law.
Contributor: Clifford Mullis (47415464) •
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