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Jesse Claire Blake

Jesse Claire Blake

Male 1869 - 1949  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Jesse Claire BlakeJesse Claire Blake was born on 05 Sep 1869 in Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois; died on 29 Oct 1949 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Royal Palm South Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.

    Notes:

    Rockford,IL
    The Blake Co., Inc. has been family owned and operated since 1889. It was founded by J.C. Blake and his son, Jesse C. Blake. It is currently operated by David J. Blake and his son, David C. Blake. We still believe in that old fashioned one-on-one service. You can expect only friendly, personal, and reliable service from ""Blake Awning"". We specialize in custom made canvas awnings and other canvas related products. We have also been a flag dealer selling flags.

    Jesse married Elizabeth Sarah Dullam on 02 Sep 1891 in Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois. Elizabeth was born on 12 Nov 1869 in Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois; died on 18 Jun 1953 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Royal Palm South Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Dullam Blake  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1892 in Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois; died on 8 Jun 1970 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Louisa Sarah Blake  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1896 in Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois; died on 21 Aug 1972 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Royal Palm South Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Dullam Blake Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jesse1) was born on 12 Jun 1892 in Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois; died on 8 Jun 1970 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.

    John married Helen Grace Hopkins on 11 May 1917 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Helen was born on 20 Feb 1895 in Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 18 Jun 1970 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. John George H. Blake  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1921 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 27 Oct 2007 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.
    2. 5. David Jesse Blake  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1929 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 2013 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.

  2. 3.  Louisa Sarah Blake Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jesse1) was born on 12 Apr 1896 in Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois; died on 21 Aug 1972 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Royal Palm South Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.

    Family/Spouse: Stephen Roy McIntosh. Stephen was born on 1 Feb 1889 in Hagarstown, Fayette County, Illinois; died on 14 Jan 1956 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Royal Palm South Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. William Blake McIntosh  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jul 1918 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 3 Oct 1918 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.
    2. 7. Stephen Blake McIntosh  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1920 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 18 Mar 1980 in Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida; was buried in Winter Beach Cemetery, Winter Beach, Indian River County, Florida.
    3. 8. Doctor Edward Roy McIntosh  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jan 1926 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida; died on 13 Jan 2005 in Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia; was buried in Stephens Memorial Gardens, Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John George H. BlakeJohn George H. Blake Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 5 Jan 1921 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 27 Oct 2007 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military Service: 1942; World War II (US) US Army - Europe

    Notes:

    John G.H. BLAKE, 86 ROCKFORD - John G.H. Blake, 86, entered into eternal rest Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007. He was a resident in Wesley Willows Nursing Home. John Blake was born Jan. 5, 1921, in Rockford, son of John D. and Helen (Hopkins) Blake. A 1938 graduate of Central High School in Rockford, he went on to attend the University of Georgia where he graduated in 1942. He was a member of the U.S. Army following college graduation, serving in England and France during World War II. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves until the early 1960's. It was in England during World War II where he met and married his beloved wife, Gwen Trafford, on April 12, 1945. She had resigned her post as an officer in the Royal Air Force. Gwen died in 2003. John and Gwen both enjoyed traveling to England to visit her sister's family. For many years they were members of the Rockford Lawn Bowling League. John was employed in the family business, Blake Co., for more than 45 years. He was a long-time member of Second Congregational Church and University Club in Rockford. He also was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club. John was an avid Cub's fan and enjoyed watching other sports. John is survived by daughter, Elizabeth (William) of Littleton, Colo.; son, John (Janelle) of Greeley, Colo.; two grandchildren living out of state, Kerianne and Steven; and three great-grandchildren. Local Rockford survivors include brother, David, and his children Diane, David, Nancy and Carol and their families. In addition, two second cousins living out of state; two nieces and a nephew who live in England with their families. Funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in Second Congregational Church, with the Rev. Michael Solberg, Pastor, officiating. A reception will follow in the church dining area. Visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, in Anderson Long Klontz Funeral Home, 6825 Weaver Road. Private family burial. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at Second Congregational Church for the church foundation fund for use of the children of the church.

    John married Gwendolyn Maple Trafford on 12 Apr 1945 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. Gwendolyn (daughter of Samuel Thomas Trafford and Maple Willey) was born on 19 May 1919 in Caistor, Lincolnshire, England; died on 21 Oct 2003 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Elizabeth Ann Blake  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. John Blake  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 5.  David Jesse BlakeDavid Jesse Blake Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 9 Sep 1929 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 2013 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    David J. Blake, 83, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, surrounded by his children. Born Sept. 9, 1929, in Rockford; the son of John D. and Helen (Hopkins) Blake. Graduate of Rockford West High School class of 1947. Attended Rockford Business College. He married Wanda Lee Kronvold Aug. 1, 1953, in Rockford. After 52 years of marriage she predeceased him Sept. 21, 2005. David was employed for over 60 years in his family’s business, Blake Awning. He was a longtime member of Second Congregational/First Presbyterian Church of Rockford, where he sang in the Sanctuary Choir for many years. He was also a member of Rockford Lawn Bowling Association and the Moose Club. David was a quiet, gentle, patient, and kind man who would always be there when you needed him. He enjoyed traveling and watching sports, but most of all spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Diane (Kurt) Riplinger, David C. Blake, Nancy (John) Nash, and Carol (Peter) Picchioni; grandchildren, Scott Riplinger, Joseph and Anthony Picchioni, and Johanna, Christopher, and Rebekah Nash; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Jim Campobello, Van Johnson, and Jeanne Page. Predeceased by his brother, John G.H. Blake. A special thank you to Provena St. Anne Center and Northern Illinois Hospice for their compassionate care. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Second Congregational/First Presbyterian Church of Rockford, 318 N. Church St., with Rev. Dr. J. Michael Solberg officiating. Private burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Second Congregational/First Presbyterian Church Board of Music.

    David married Wanda Lee Kronvold on 1 Aug 1953 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Wanda (daughter of Carl Alfred Kronvold and Gerda Marianno Plumbeck) was born on 7 Sep 1931 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 21 Sep 2005 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 6.  William Blake McIntosh Descendancy chart to this point (3.Louisa2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 18 Jul 1918 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 3 Oct 1918 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.

  4. 7.  Stephen Blake McIntosh Descendancy chart to this point (3.Louisa2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 31 Jul 1920 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 18 Mar 1980 in Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida; was buried in Winter Beach Cemetery, Winter Beach, Indian River County, Florida.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II (US) US Coast Guard PHM2

    Stephen married Nancy Jean White on 19 Jul 1947 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida. Nancy was born on 3 Sep 1922 in Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania; died on 20 Oct 2019 in Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Lynn Blake McIntosh  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jun 1949 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 18 Mar 2019 in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.

  5. 8.  Doctor Edward Roy McIntosh Descendancy chart to this point (3.Louisa2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 7 Jan 1926 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida; died on 13 Jan 2005 in Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia; was buried in Stephens Memorial Gardens, Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia.

    Family/Spouse: Mary France Kelley. Mary was born on 10 Feb 1930 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida; died on 1 Jun 2012 in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina; was buried in Stephens Memorial Gardens, Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Elizabeth Ann Blake Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.Jesse1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Contact Info: edavnprt@ecentral.com

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 10.  John Blake Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.Jesse1)

  3. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.David3, 2.John2, 1.Jesse1)

  4. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.David3, 2.John2, 1.Jesse1)

  5. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.David3, 2.John2, 1.Jesse1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.David3, 2.John2, 1.Jesse1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 15.  Lynn Blake McIntosh Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen3, 3.Louisa2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 26 Jun 1949 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 18 Mar 2019 in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.


 

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