Charles Thomas Blessing1

b. 17 December 1858, d. after 1 June 1880
FatherWilliam T. Blessing1 b. 1827, d. bet 1870 - 1880
MotherMargaret Jane Buchanan Gardner2,1 b. 16 May 1829, d. 1905
Birth17 Dec 1858 Charles Thomas Blessing was born on 17 Dec 1858 in Smyth County, Virginia.3,4 
Deathafter 1 Jun 1880 Charles died after 1 Jun 1880 (at which time he was enumerated with his parents and siblings in Smyth Co.). He has not been located on the 1900 census.2 
Burial He was buried at Round Hill Cemetery in Smyth County. His headstone bears his name but no dates.5 
ChartsDescendants of Jeremiah Gardner and Margaret Edmiston
Last Edited4 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S2945] Robert Gardner research, 2881 Pruneridge Ave., Santa Clara, California, 95051, email to: e-mail address.
  2. [S521] Jane Blessing household, 1880 U.S. cens., Smyth Co., Virginia, pop sched., Marion district, ED 81, page 23B (stamped), dwelling 17, family 17, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2006, image 44 of 54. Enumeration includes: Jane Blessing, 51, keeping house; Mary E., 24, dau; Gardner A., 22, son; John W., 20, son; Charles T., 18, son; Willie J., 16, dau; all b. VA; all parents b. VA; sons all "work on farm."
  3. [S2941] Robert Gardner, "More data," e-mail to D. Powell, 31 March 2012.
  4. [S1006] William Blessing household, 1870 U.S. cens, Smyth Co., Virginia, pop. sched., St. Clair township, p. 99 stamped (page after), dwelling 66, family 64, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2006, image 10 of 39. Enumeration includes: William Blessing, 42, farmer; Margaret J., 41; Mary E., 18; Gardner A., 15; John W., 13; Charlie T., 11; Willie Jane (f), 8; all b. VA; also Susan Elliott, servant [and family].
  5. [S1037] Mack Sturgill and Kenneth Sturgill, Smyth Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Vol. 3, p. 110. Stone reported to read: Charles T. Blessing (no dates).