William's parents were:
Daniel Newton Blackburn, b. 1839 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. May 29, 1884 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas &
Martha Ada Brinson, b. May 24, 1840 in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas and d. Dec. 1, 1922 in Madison, Arkansas.
Daniel & Martha Blackburn's children were:
1. * William Thomas Blackburn, b. Aug. 22, 1859 in Benton county, Arkansas and d. Jun. 5, 1907 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. William marr. Jemima Ellen "Jennie" Austin.
2. * Mary Catherine Blackburn, b. Oct. 5, 1865 in Springfield, MO. and d. May 31, 1948 in Benton county, Arkansas. Mary marr. George Clark Bland.
3. Leonidas Blackburn, b. 1868 in Arkansas
4. * Dorinda W. Blackburn, b. Jan. 7, 1869 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and Jul. 4, 1874 at age 5 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas.
5. * Jacob Ward "Jake" Blackburn, b. Feb. 5, 1871 and d. Apr. 8, 1945. Jake marr. Matilda Jane White.
6. * Rachel Clementine Blackburn, b. Jul. 11, 1873 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Jun. 12, 1972 in Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas. Rachel marr. Milton M. Puryear.
7. * Ella Louisa / Louisa Ellen Blackburn, b. Sep. 15, 1875 in Arkansas and d. Apr. 9, 1929 of tuberculosis in California Township, Madison county, Arkansas. Ella marr. Samuel "Sam" McDonald Puryear.
8. * Samuel S. Blackburn, b. Nov. 11, 1877 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. 1877 (aged less–than 1 year) in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 11 yr. old William Blackburn, b. in Arkansas, was living in White River (Post office: Cross Hollows), Benton county, Arkansas with his
31 yr. old (inferred) father, Newton Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
30 yr. old (inferred) mother, Martha A Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
4 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary Blackburn, b. in MO.
2 yr. old (inferred) brother, Leonidas Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
12 yr. old (inferred sister), Louisa Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
In the 1880 U. S. census, 20 yr. old William T. Blackburn, b. in Arkansas, was working on the farm and living in War Eagle, Benton county, Arkansas with his
41 yr. old father, D. M. Blackburn, a Farmer, b. in Arkansas
40 yr. old mother, Martha A. Blackburn, keeping house, b. in Arkansas
15 yr. old sister, Mary C. Blackburn, b. in MO.
10 yr. old brother, Jacob W. Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
8 yr. old sister, Rachel C. Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
6 yr. old sister, Louizie E. Blackburn, b. in CA.
D. M. Blackburn's father was b. in TN. and his mother in KY.
Martha's parents were both b. in TN.
On May 14, 1885, William Blackburn and Jemima Ellen Austin were married in Benton county, Arkansas.
William & Jemima E. Blackburn's children were:
1. * Bertha M. Blackburn, b. Feb. 20, 1886 in Arkansas and d. Nov. 8, 1902 at age 16 in Arkansas.
2. * Ollie D. Blackburn, b. Aug. 1, 1888 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Oct. 26, 1971 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Ollie marr. Edward Erastus Brooks.
3. * Roy N. Blackburn, b. Sep. 17, 1890 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. May 19, 1947 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ. Roy marr. Mary M. Porter.
4. * Elena E. Blackburn, b. Oct. 10, 1892 and d. Jul. 29, 1893.
5. * Charles Avery Blackburn, b. Jul. 19, 1894 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Aug. 8, 1969 in Torrance, Los Angeles County, CA. Charles marr. Ila Lea Myers, Lucy Prontz and Mary Thelma Eldredge.
6. * Margaret Gertrude "Maggie" Blackburn, b. Jan. 29, 1900, according to her birth certificate (Apr. 12, 1897 according to the CDI) in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Jul. 29, 1975 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Margaret marr. Joseph Patterson Sowers.
7. * Martha "Mattie" Blackburn, b. Jan. 29, 1901 in Benton County, Arkansas and d. Nov. 19, 1968 in San Bernardino County, CA. Mattie marr. Charles Edgar Sowers and Russell K. Bates.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 40 yr. old Wm T. Blackburn, a Farmer, b. Aug. 1859 in Arkansas, was living on a rented farm in War Eagle, Benton county, Arkansas with his
33 yr. old wife, Jno E. Blackburn, b. Apr. 1867 in Missouri
14 yr. old daughter, Bertha M. Blackburn, b. Feb. 1886 in Arkansas
11 yr. old daughter, Ollie D. Blackburn, b. Aug 1888 in Arkansas
9 yr. old son, Roy N. Blackburn, b. Sep 1890 in Arkansas
5 yr. old son, Chas A. Blackburn, b. Sep 1894 in Arkansas
3 yr. old daughter, Maggie G. Blackburn, b. Apr 1897 in Arkansas
4 mth. old daughter, Martha Blackburn, b. Jan. 1900 in Arkansas
William and Jemima (Jennie/Jno. E.) had been married for 15 years.
Jemima was the mother of 7 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
William's parents were both b. in Arkansas. Jemima's parents were both b. in NC.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 29, Col. 3
Thu., Jun. 6, 1907
CRUEL WHEELS MANGLE HIM.
FATAL ACCIDENT IN YARDS AT SAN BERNARDINO.
Santa Fe Shopman Receives Injuries from Which He Dies a Few Hours Later
SAN BERNARDINO, June 5 - William Blackburn, a Santa Fe bridge carpenter, was run over this afternoon by a freight train in the local yards and died this evening at the County Hospital. His right leg and arm were severed.
Blackburn was crossing the yards and had stopped between two cars, supposing they were sidetracked to stay several hours. Suddenly the engine coupled on and threw Blackburn across the rail. His cries brought instant help.
He was 45 and had worked for the company in the local shops for a number of years. He was a resident of Urbita. He leaves a widow and several children.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 5
Fri., Jun. 7, 1907
Inquest Upon Blackburn.
Last night the Coroner held an inquest at the morgue of Barton & Catick upon the remains of W. T. Blackburn, the Santa Fe bridge carpenter, who met death Wednesday afternoon by being run over in the Santa Fe yards by a freight train. The verdict was that the deceased alone was responsible for the accident.]
But two witnesses were examined, Alvin Nelson, switchman, and Albert Knight, foreman of the bridge crew of which Blackburn was a member. Knight was the first person to reach the injured man, and to him, Blackburn made a dying statement. He explained that he had gone between the cars for a moment, and was just about to step from them, when he was thrown down and run over.
The Evening Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P.6, Col. 4
Fri., Jun. 7, 1907
OBITUARY
The funeral of William T. Blackburn, the Santa Fe yardman who met a tragic death Wednesday afternoon took place this afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, from the chapel of Barton & Catick. Rev. Mark Shaw conducted the services, which were under the auspices of Phoenix lodge, No. 178, F. and A.M. There was a profusion of beautiful floral offerings from the dead man's associates in the Santa Fe yards and shops and his brother Masons.
Blackburn leaves a wife and five children. Three of these are girls and two boys. They have their little home at orbit, but aside from this nothing, as he carried no insurance.
Blackburn was a devoted father and husband and always provided as liberally for his family as his means would allow. He was conscious right until the last minute and instructed his loved ones, who were gathered around his deathbed, just what they should do. There is no family in the city that would feel a similar loss more than the widow and her children, as Blackburn was a model father and husband, united with his family by the strongest ties of sincere love and affection.
Daniel Newton Blackburn, b. 1839 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. May 29, 1884 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas &
Martha Ada Brinson, b. May 24, 1840 in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas and d. Dec. 1, 1922 in Madison, Arkansas.
Daniel & Martha Blackburn's children were:
1. * William Thomas Blackburn, b. Aug. 22, 1859 in Benton county, Arkansas and d. Jun. 5, 1907 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. William marr. Jemima Ellen "Jennie" Austin.
2. * Mary Catherine Blackburn, b. Oct. 5, 1865 in Springfield, MO. and d. May 31, 1948 in Benton county, Arkansas. Mary marr. George Clark Bland.
3. Leonidas Blackburn, b. 1868 in Arkansas
4. * Dorinda W. Blackburn, b. Jan. 7, 1869 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and Jul. 4, 1874 at age 5 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas.
5. * Jacob Ward "Jake" Blackburn, b. Feb. 5, 1871 and d. Apr. 8, 1945. Jake marr. Matilda Jane White.
6. * Rachel Clementine Blackburn, b. Jul. 11, 1873 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Jun. 12, 1972 in Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas. Rachel marr. Milton M. Puryear.
7. * Ella Louisa / Louisa Ellen Blackburn, b. Sep. 15, 1875 in Arkansas and d. Apr. 9, 1929 of tuberculosis in California Township, Madison county, Arkansas. Ella marr. Samuel "Sam" McDonald Puryear.
8. * Samuel S. Blackburn, b. Nov. 11, 1877 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. 1877 (aged less–than 1 year) in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 11 yr. old William Blackburn, b. in Arkansas, was living in White River (Post office: Cross Hollows), Benton county, Arkansas with his
31 yr. old (inferred) father, Newton Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
30 yr. old (inferred) mother, Martha A Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
4 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary Blackburn, b. in MO.
2 yr. old (inferred) brother, Leonidas Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
12 yr. old (inferred sister), Louisa Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
In the 1880 U. S. census, 20 yr. old William T. Blackburn, b. in Arkansas, was working on the farm and living in War Eagle, Benton county, Arkansas with his
41 yr. old father, D. M. Blackburn, a Farmer, b. in Arkansas
40 yr. old mother, Martha A. Blackburn, keeping house, b. in Arkansas
15 yr. old sister, Mary C. Blackburn, b. in MO.
10 yr. old brother, Jacob W. Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
8 yr. old sister, Rachel C. Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
6 yr. old sister, Louizie E. Blackburn, b. in CA.
D. M. Blackburn's father was b. in TN. and his mother in KY.
Martha's parents were both b. in TN.
On May 14, 1885, William Blackburn and Jemima Ellen Austin were married in Benton county, Arkansas.
William & Jemima E. Blackburn's children were:
1. * Bertha M. Blackburn, b. Feb. 20, 1886 in Arkansas and d. Nov. 8, 1902 at age 16 in Arkansas.
2. * Ollie D. Blackburn, b. Aug. 1, 1888 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Oct. 26, 1971 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Ollie marr. Edward Erastus Brooks.
3. * Roy N. Blackburn, b. Sep. 17, 1890 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. May 19, 1947 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ. Roy marr. Mary M. Porter.
4. * Elena E. Blackburn, b. Oct. 10, 1892 and d. Jul. 29, 1893.
5. * Charles Avery Blackburn, b. Jul. 19, 1894 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Aug. 8, 1969 in Torrance, Los Angeles County, CA. Charles marr. Ila Lea Myers, Lucy Prontz and Mary Thelma Eldredge.
6. * Margaret Gertrude "Maggie" Blackburn, b. Jan. 29, 1900, according to her birth certificate (Apr. 12, 1897 according to the CDI) in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Jul. 29, 1975 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Margaret marr. Joseph Patterson Sowers.
7. * Martha "Mattie" Blackburn, b. Jan. 29, 1901 in Benton County, Arkansas and d. Nov. 19, 1968 in San Bernardino County, CA. Mattie marr. Charles Edgar Sowers and Russell K. Bates.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 40 yr. old Wm T. Blackburn, a Farmer, b. Aug. 1859 in Arkansas, was living on a rented farm in War Eagle, Benton county, Arkansas with his
33 yr. old wife, Jno E. Blackburn, b. Apr. 1867 in Missouri
14 yr. old daughter, Bertha M. Blackburn, b. Feb. 1886 in Arkansas
11 yr. old daughter, Ollie D. Blackburn, b. Aug 1888 in Arkansas
9 yr. old son, Roy N. Blackburn, b. Sep 1890 in Arkansas
5 yr. old son, Chas A. Blackburn, b. Sep 1894 in Arkansas
3 yr. old daughter, Maggie G. Blackburn, b. Apr 1897 in Arkansas
4 mth. old daughter, Martha Blackburn, b. Jan. 1900 in Arkansas
William and Jemima (Jennie/Jno. E.) had been married for 15 years.
Jemima was the mother of 7 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
William's parents were both b. in Arkansas. Jemima's parents were both b. in NC.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 29, Col. 3
Thu., Jun. 6, 1907
CRUEL WHEELS MANGLE HIM.
FATAL ACCIDENT IN YARDS AT SAN BERNARDINO.
Santa Fe Shopman Receives Injuries from Which He Dies a Few Hours Later
SAN BERNARDINO, June 5 - William Blackburn, a Santa Fe bridge carpenter, was run over this afternoon by a freight train in the local yards and died this evening at the County Hospital. His right leg and arm were severed.
Blackburn was crossing the yards and had stopped between two cars, supposing they were sidetracked to stay several hours. Suddenly the engine coupled on and threw Blackburn across the rail. His cries brought instant help.
He was 45 and had worked for the company in the local shops for a number of years. He was a resident of Urbita. He leaves a widow and several children.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 5
Fri., Jun. 7, 1907
Inquest Upon Blackburn.
Last night the Coroner held an inquest at the morgue of Barton & Catick upon the remains of W. T. Blackburn, the Santa Fe bridge carpenter, who met death Wednesday afternoon by being run over in the Santa Fe yards by a freight train. The verdict was that the deceased alone was responsible for the accident.]
But two witnesses were examined, Alvin Nelson, switchman, and Albert Knight, foreman of the bridge crew of which Blackburn was a member. Knight was the first person to reach the injured man, and to him, Blackburn made a dying statement. He explained that he had gone between the cars for a moment, and was just about to step from them, when he was thrown down and run over.
The Evening Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P.6, Col. 4
Fri., Jun. 7, 1907
OBITUARY
The funeral of William T. Blackburn, the Santa Fe yardman who met a tragic death Wednesday afternoon took place this afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, from the chapel of Barton & Catick. Rev. Mark Shaw conducted the services, which were under the auspices of Phoenix lodge, No. 178, F. and A.M. There was a profusion of beautiful floral offerings from the dead man's associates in the Santa Fe yards and shops and his brother Masons.
Blackburn leaves a wife and five children. Three of these are girls and two boys. They have their little home at orbit, but aside from this nothing, as he carried no insurance.
Blackburn was a devoted father and husband and always provided as liberally for his family as his means would allow. He was conscious right until the last minute and instructed his loved ones, who were gathered around his deathbed, just what they should do. There is no family in the city that would feel a similar loss more than the widow and her children, as Blackburn was a model father and husband, united with his family by the strongest ties of sincere love and affection.
William's parents were:
Daniel Newton Blackburn, b. 1839 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. May 29, 1884 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas &
Martha Ada Brinson, b. May 24, 1840 in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas and d. Dec. 1, 1922 in Madison, Arkansas.
Daniel & Martha Blackburn's children were:
1. * William Thomas Blackburn, b. Aug. 22, 1859 in Benton county, Arkansas and d. Jun. 5, 1907 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. William marr. Jemima Ellen "Jennie" Austin.
2. * Mary Catherine Blackburn, b. Oct. 5, 1865 in Springfield, MO. and d. May 31, 1948 in Benton county, Arkansas. Mary marr. George Clark Bland.
3. Leonidas Blackburn, b. 1868 in Arkansas
4. * Dorinda W. Blackburn, b. Jan. 7, 1869 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and Jul. 4, 1874 at age 5 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas.
5. * Jacob Ward "Jake" Blackburn, b. Feb. 5, 1871 and d. Apr. 8, 1945. Jake marr. Matilda Jane White.
6. * Rachel Clementine Blackburn, b. Jul. 11, 1873 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Jun. 12, 1972 in Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas. Rachel marr. Milton M. Puryear.
7. * Ella Louisa / Louisa Ellen Blackburn, b. Sep. 15, 1875 in Arkansas and d. Apr. 9, 1929 of tuberculosis in California Township, Madison county, Arkansas. Ella marr. Samuel "Sam" McDonald Puryear.
8. * Samuel S. Blackburn, b. Nov. 11, 1877 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. 1877 (aged less–than 1 year) in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 11 yr. old William Blackburn, b. in Arkansas, was living in White River (Post office: Cross Hollows), Benton county, Arkansas with his
31 yr. old (inferred) father, Newton Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
30 yr. old (inferred) mother, Martha A Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
4 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary Blackburn, b. in MO.
2 yr. old (inferred) brother, Leonidas Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
12 yr. old (inferred sister), Louisa Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
In the 1880 U. S. census, 20 yr. old William T. Blackburn, b. in Arkansas, was working on the farm and living in War Eagle, Benton county, Arkansas with his
41 yr. old father, D. M. Blackburn, a Farmer, b. in Arkansas
40 yr. old mother, Martha A. Blackburn, keeping house, b. in Arkansas
15 yr. old sister, Mary C. Blackburn, b. in MO.
10 yr. old brother, Jacob W. Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
8 yr. old sister, Rachel C. Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
6 yr. old sister, Louizie E. Blackburn, b. in CA.
D. M. Blackburn's father was b. in TN. and his mother in KY.
Martha's parents were both b. in TN.
On May 14, 1885, William Blackburn and Jemima Ellen Austin were married in Benton county, Arkansas.
William & Jemima E. Blackburn's children were:
1. * Bertha M. Blackburn, b. Feb. 20, 1886 in Arkansas and d. Nov. 8, 1902 at age 16 in Arkansas.
2. * Ollie D. Blackburn, b. Aug. 1, 1888 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Oct. 26, 1971 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Ollie marr. Edward Erastus Brooks.
3. * Roy N. Blackburn, b. Sep. 17, 1890 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. May 19, 1947 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ. Roy marr. Mary M. Porter.
4. * Elena E. Blackburn, b. Oct. 10, 1892 and d. Jul. 29, 1893.
5. * Charles Avery Blackburn, b. Jul. 19, 1894 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Aug. 8, 1969 in Torrance, Los Angeles County, CA. Charles marr. Ila Lea Myers, Lucy Prontz and Mary Thelma Eldredge.
6. * Margaret Gertrude "Maggie" Blackburn, b. Jan. 29, 1900, according to her birth certificate (Apr. 12, 1897 according to the CDI) in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Jul. 29, 1975 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Margaret marr. Joseph Patterson Sowers.
7. * Martha "Mattie" Blackburn, b. Jan. 29, 1901 in Benton County, Arkansas and d. Nov. 19, 1968 in San Bernardino County, CA. Mattie marr. Charles Edgar Sowers and Russell K. Bates.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 40 yr. old Wm T. Blackburn, a Farmer, b. Aug. 1859 in Arkansas, was living on a rented farm in War Eagle, Benton county, Arkansas with his
33 yr. old wife, Jno E. Blackburn, b. Apr. 1867 in Missouri
14 yr. old daughter, Bertha M. Blackburn, b. Feb. 1886 in Arkansas
11 yr. old daughter, Ollie D. Blackburn, b. Aug 1888 in Arkansas
9 yr. old son, Roy N. Blackburn, b. Sep 1890 in Arkansas
5 yr. old son, Chas A. Blackburn, b. Sep 1894 in Arkansas
3 yr. old daughter, Maggie G. Blackburn, b. Apr 1897 in Arkansas
4 mth. old daughter, Martha Blackburn, b. Jan. 1900 in Arkansas
William and Jemima (Jennie/Jno. E.) had been married for 15 years.
Jemima was the mother of 7 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
William's parents were both b. in Arkansas. Jemima's parents were both b. in NC.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 29, Col. 3
Thu., Jun. 6, 1907
CRUEL WHEELS MANGLE HIM.
FATAL ACCIDENT IN YARDS AT SAN BERNARDINO.
Santa Fe Shopman Receives Injuries from Which He Dies a Few Hours Later
SAN BERNARDINO, June 5 - William Blackburn, a Santa Fe bridge carpenter, was run over this afternoon by a freight train in the local yards and died this evening at the County Hospital. His right leg and arm were severed.
Blackburn was crossing the yards and had stopped between two cars, supposing they were sidetracked to stay several hours. Suddenly the engine coupled on and threw Blackburn across the rail. His cries brought instant help.
He was 45 and had worked for the company in the local shops for a number of years. He was a resident of Urbita. He leaves a widow and several children.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 5
Fri., Jun. 7, 1907
Inquest Upon Blackburn.
Last night the Coroner held an inquest at the morgue of Barton & Catick upon the remains of W. T. Blackburn, the Santa Fe bridge carpenter, who met death Wednesday afternoon by being run over in the Santa Fe yards by a freight train. The verdict was that the deceased alone was responsible for the accident.]
But two witnesses were examined, Alvin Nelson, switchman, and Albert Knight, foreman of the bridge crew of which Blackburn was a member. Knight was the first person to reach the injured man, and to him, Blackburn made a dying statement. He explained that he had gone between the cars for a moment, and was just about to step from them, when he was thrown down and run over.
The Evening Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P.6, Col. 4
Fri., Jun. 7, 1907
OBITUARY
The funeral of William T. Blackburn, the Santa Fe yardman who met a tragic death Wednesday afternoon took place this afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, from the chapel of Barton & Catick. Rev. Mark Shaw conducted the services, which were under the auspices of Phoenix lodge, No. 178, F. and A.M. There was a profusion of beautiful floral offerings from the dead man's associates in the Santa Fe yards and shops and his brother Masons.
Blackburn leaves a wife and five children. Three of these are girls and two boys. They have their little home at orbit, but aside from this nothing, as he carried no insurance.
Blackburn was a devoted father and husband and always provided as liberally for his family as his means would allow. He was conscious right until the last minute and instructed his loved ones, who were gathered around his deathbed, just what they should do. There is no family in the city that would feel a similar loss more than the widow and her children, as Blackburn was a model father and husband, united with his family by the strongest ties of sincere love and affection.
Daniel Newton Blackburn, b. 1839 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. May 29, 1884 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas &
Martha Ada Brinson, b. May 24, 1840 in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas and d. Dec. 1, 1922 in Madison, Arkansas.
Daniel & Martha Blackburn's children were:
1. * William Thomas Blackburn, b. Aug. 22, 1859 in Benton county, Arkansas and d. Jun. 5, 1907 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. William marr. Jemima Ellen "Jennie" Austin.
2. * Mary Catherine Blackburn, b. Oct. 5, 1865 in Springfield, MO. and d. May 31, 1948 in Benton county, Arkansas. Mary marr. George Clark Bland.
3. Leonidas Blackburn, b. 1868 in Arkansas
4. * Dorinda W. Blackburn, b. Jan. 7, 1869 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and Jul. 4, 1874 at age 5 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas.
5. * Jacob Ward "Jake" Blackburn, b. Feb. 5, 1871 and d. Apr. 8, 1945. Jake marr. Matilda Jane White.
6. * Rachel Clementine Blackburn, b. Jul. 11, 1873 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Jun. 12, 1972 in Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas. Rachel marr. Milton M. Puryear.
7. * Ella Louisa / Louisa Ellen Blackburn, b. Sep. 15, 1875 in Arkansas and d. Apr. 9, 1929 of tuberculosis in California Township, Madison county, Arkansas. Ella marr. Samuel "Sam" McDonald Puryear.
8. * Samuel S. Blackburn, b. Nov. 11, 1877 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. 1877 (aged less–than 1 year) in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 11 yr. old William Blackburn, b. in Arkansas, was living in White River (Post office: Cross Hollows), Benton county, Arkansas with his
31 yr. old (inferred) father, Newton Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
30 yr. old (inferred) mother, Martha A Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
4 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary Blackburn, b. in MO.
2 yr. old (inferred) brother, Leonidas Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
12 yr. old (inferred sister), Louisa Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
In the 1880 U. S. census, 20 yr. old William T. Blackburn, b. in Arkansas, was working on the farm and living in War Eagle, Benton county, Arkansas with his
41 yr. old father, D. M. Blackburn, a Farmer, b. in Arkansas
40 yr. old mother, Martha A. Blackburn, keeping house, b. in Arkansas
15 yr. old sister, Mary C. Blackburn, b. in MO.
10 yr. old brother, Jacob W. Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
8 yr. old sister, Rachel C. Blackburn, b. in Arkansas
6 yr. old sister, Louizie E. Blackburn, b. in CA.
D. M. Blackburn's father was b. in TN. and his mother in KY.
Martha's parents were both b. in TN.
On May 14, 1885, William Blackburn and Jemima Ellen Austin were married in Benton county, Arkansas.
William & Jemima E. Blackburn's children were:
1. * Bertha M. Blackburn, b. Feb. 20, 1886 in Arkansas and d. Nov. 8, 1902 at age 16 in Arkansas.
2. * Ollie D. Blackburn, b. Aug. 1, 1888 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Oct. 26, 1971 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Ollie marr. Edward Erastus Brooks.
3. * Roy N. Blackburn, b. Sep. 17, 1890 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. May 19, 1947 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ. Roy marr. Mary M. Porter.
4. * Elena E. Blackburn, b. Oct. 10, 1892 and d. Jul. 29, 1893.
5. * Charles Avery Blackburn, b. Jul. 19, 1894 in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Aug. 8, 1969 in Torrance, Los Angeles County, CA. Charles marr. Ila Lea Myers, Lucy Prontz and Mary Thelma Eldredge.
6. * Margaret Gertrude "Maggie" Blackburn, b. Jan. 29, 1900, according to her birth certificate (Apr. 12, 1897 according to the CDI) in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas and d. Jul. 29, 1975 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Margaret marr. Joseph Patterson Sowers.
7. * Martha "Mattie" Blackburn, b. Jan. 29, 1901 in Benton County, Arkansas and d. Nov. 19, 1968 in San Bernardino County, CA. Mattie marr. Charles Edgar Sowers and Russell K. Bates.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 40 yr. old Wm T. Blackburn, a Farmer, b. Aug. 1859 in Arkansas, was living on a rented farm in War Eagle, Benton county, Arkansas with his
33 yr. old wife, Jno E. Blackburn, b. Apr. 1867 in Missouri
14 yr. old daughter, Bertha M. Blackburn, b. Feb. 1886 in Arkansas
11 yr. old daughter, Ollie D. Blackburn, b. Aug 1888 in Arkansas
9 yr. old son, Roy N. Blackburn, b. Sep 1890 in Arkansas
5 yr. old son, Chas A. Blackburn, b. Sep 1894 in Arkansas
3 yr. old daughter, Maggie G. Blackburn, b. Apr 1897 in Arkansas
4 mth. old daughter, Martha Blackburn, b. Jan. 1900 in Arkansas
William and Jemima (Jennie/Jno. E.) had been married for 15 years.
Jemima was the mother of 7 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
William's parents were both b. in Arkansas. Jemima's parents were both b. in NC.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 29, Col. 3
Thu., Jun. 6, 1907
CRUEL WHEELS MANGLE HIM.
FATAL ACCIDENT IN YARDS AT SAN BERNARDINO.
Santa Fe Shopman Receives Injuries from Which He Dies a Few Hours Later
SAN BERNARDINO, June 5 - William Blackburn, a Santa Fe bridge carpenter, was run over this afternoon by a freight train in the local yards and died this evening at the County Hospital. His right leg and arm were severed.
Blackburn was crossing the yards and had stopped between two cars, supposing they were sidetracked to stay several hours. Suddenly the engine coupled on and threw Blackburn across the rail. His cries brought instant help.
He was 45 and had worked for the company in the local shops for a number of years. He was a resident of Urbita. He leaves a widow and several children.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 5
Fri., Jun. 7, 1907
Inquest Upon Blackburn.
Last night the Coroner held an inquest at the morgue of Barton & Catick upon the remains of W. T. Blackburn, the Santa Fe bridge carpenter, who met death Wednesday afternoon by being run over in the Santa Fe yards by a freight train. The verdict was that the deceased alone was responsible for the accident.]
But two witnesses were examined, Alvin Nelson, switchman, and Albert Knight, foreman of the bridge crew of which Blackburn was a member. Knight was the first person to reach the injured man, and to him, Blackburn made a dying statement. He explained that he had gone between the cars for a moment, and was just about to step from them, when he was thrown down and run over.
The Evening Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P.6, Col. 4
Fri., Jun. 7, 1907
OBITUARY
The funeral of William T. Blackburn, the Santa Fe yardman who met a tragic death Wednesday afternoon took place this afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, from the chapel of Barton & Catick. Rev. Mark Shaw conducted the services, which were under the auspices of Phoenix lodge, No. 178, F. and A.M. There was a profusion of beautiful floral offerings from the dead man's associates in the Santa Fe yards and shops and his brother Masons.
Blackburn leaves a wife and five children. Three of these are girls and two boys. They have their little home at orbit, but aside from this nothing, as he carried no insurance.
Blackburn was a devoted father and husband and always provided as liberally for his family as his means would allow. He was conscious right until the last minute and instructed his loved ones, who were gathered around his deathbed, just what they should do. There is no family in the city that would feel a similar loss more than the widow and her children, as Blackburn was a model father and husband, united with his family by the strongest ties of sincere love and affection.
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