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     Joyce Adell Blay was born on 3 September 1928 at Wilson Co., TX. She was the daughter of Talmer Blay and Mildred King. Joyce Adell Blay died in March 1984 at Zapata, Zapata Co., TX, at age 55.

     Talmer Blay married Mildred King, daughter of George Preston King and Myrtle Leona Walker. Talmer Blay was born on 11 November 1907. He died in October 1983 at Zapata, Zapata Co., TX, at age 75.

     Grace Virginia Blayney was born on 21 August 1888 at Jackson, Jones Co., IA. She was the daughter of Henry Franklin Blayney and Mary Catherine Grafft. Grace Virginia Blayney married Hal Dale Gilmore, son of George Washington Gilmore and Josephine Arminta Kaufman, on 25 August 1904 at Galena, Jo Daviess Co., IL. Grace Virginia Blayney died on 5 September 1977 at age 89. She was buried in September 1977 at Green Center Cemetery, Morley, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #74970357.

     Henry Franklin Blayney was born on 29 March 1853 at Mount Gilead, Morrow Co., OH. He married Mary Catherine Grafft. Henry Franklin Blayney died on 5 May 1924 at Anamosa, Jones Co., IA, at age 71. He was buried in May 1924 at Green Center Cemetery, Morley, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #74961323.

     Myrtle Jane Blayney was born on 8 July 1885 at Jackson Twp., Jones Co., IA. She married Chauncey Earl Duncan on 22 March 1904 at Linn Co., IA. Myrtle Jane Blayney died on 24 April 1974 at age 88. She was buried in April 1974 at Green Center Cemetery, Morley, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #49278766.

     Eliza Blazedell was born circa 1809 at New Hampshire.¹ She married Benjamin Brumfield, son of David Brumfield and Patience Tallman, on 7 January 1826 at Fairfield Co., OH. Eliza Blazedell died on 28 July 1853 at Texas.

     Clayton Bleam was born on 16 April 1900.¹ He was the son of Levi T. Bleam and Myra Beidler.² Clayton Bleam married Mary Price, daughter of William B. Price and Amanda Landis, on 1 January 1922.²

     Gladys M. Bleam was born on 14 September 1923.¹ She was the daughter of Clayton Bleam and Mary Price.¹

     Levi T. Bleam married Myra Beidler.

     Mary Bleam married Milton Landis.

     Joseph Bleasdell married Bertha Faden.

     Barbara Prudence Blecker was born on 30 April 1881 at Ogle Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Blecker and Elizabeth Ann Miller.¹ Barbara Prudence Blecker died on 2 February 1884 at Ogle Co., IL, at age 2.¹

     Daniel Blecker was the son of Jaob Blecker and Barbara (?)¹ Daniel Blecker was Church of the Brethren.¹ He married Elizabeth Ann Miller, daughter of Francis M. Miller and Prudence Miller, on 9 January 1879.¹ Daniel Blecker lived in 1926 at Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL.¹

     Gertrude Lee Blecker was born on 4 November 1886 at Ogle Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Blecker and Elizabeth Ann Miller.¹ Gertrude Lee Blecker lived in 1926 at Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA.¹

     Harry Blecker was born on 30 October 1879 at Ogle Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Daniel Blecker and Elizabeth Ann Miller.¹ Harry Blecker lived in 1926 at Brookings, Brookings Co., SD.¹

     Jaob Blecker married Barbara (?).¹

     May V. Blecker was born on 5 April 1885 at Ogle Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Blecker and Elizabeth Ann Miller.¹ May V. Blecker lived in 1926 at Havelock, Humboldt Co., IA.¹

     Betty Jean Bledsoe was born on 7 February 1925 at Hazard, Perry Co., KY. She was the daughter of Calvin Hardie Bledsoe and Martha E. Sizemore. Betty Jean Bledsoe married Harold Gene Freeman, son of Jacob Grafton Freeman and Goldie Prudence Tolle, on 16 March 1946 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH. Betty Jean Bledsoe and Harold Gene Freeman were divorced on 3 February 1970 at Hamilton Co., OH. Betty Jean Bledsoe died on 13 April 2006 at age 81

Obituary -- The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio; Thursday, 20 APR 2006, p.20 (Newspapers.com):

Albers-Freeman
Betty Jean. Beloved wife of the late Donald Albers and Harold Freeman. Dear mother of Shirley Jo Myers and the late Ronald Gene Freeman. Sister of Shirley Miller, Norma Gould, Hardy Bledsoe and Amanda Franzoni. Grandmother of Daniel Freeman Myers and the late Sarah Elizabeth Myers. Thursday April 13, 2006. Age 81. Services convenience of the family. If so desired memorials can be made to MADD.

     Calvin Hardie Bledsoe was born on 8 November 1901 at Williamsburg, Whitley Co., KY, WW II draft registration. He married Martha E. Sizemore, daughter of William Sizemore and Elizabeth Muncy, on 30 August 1920 at Perry Co., KY. Calvin Hardie Bledsoe died on 9 February 1959 at age 57. He was buried in February 1959 at Piney Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Goldburg, Whitley Co., KY, Findagrave #106370207.

     Camille Laurens Bledsoe was born circa 1927 at Forsyth Co. (probably), NC. She was the daughter of Theophilus Hunter Bledsoe and Camille L. LeFevre. Camille Laurens Bledsoe married H. A. Norman on 16 February 1946 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.

     Hunter L. Bledsoe was born on 10 October 1922 at Forsyth Co. (probably), NC. He was the son of Theophilus Hunter Bledsoe and Camille L. LeFevre. Hunter L. Bledsoe began military service WW II, U.S. Army, Corporal. He died on 1 August 1977 at age 54. He was buried in August 1977 at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.

     Laurens Bledsoe married Susan Libes.

     Marie Louise Bledsoe was born on 13 February 1921 at Forsyth Co. (probably), NC. She was the daughter of Theophilus Hunter Bledsoe and Camille L. LeFevre. Marie Louise Bledsoe died on 12 April 1921 at Forsyth Co. (probably), NC. She was buried in April 1921 at Waughtown Cemetery, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.

     Theophilus Hunter Bledsoe was born on 13 November 1898 at North Carolina. He was the son of Laurens Bledsoe and Susan Libes. Theophilus Hunter Bledsoe married Camille L. LeFevre, daughter of Joseph Henry LeFevre and Julia C. Gutelius, on 16 April 1919. Theophilus Hunter Bledsoe died on 29 July 1977 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 78. He was buried in August 1977 at Oakland Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.

     Thomas Michael Bledsoe was born on 21 April 1945 at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN. He was the son of Willard Meyer Bledsoe and Helen Powell. Thomas Michael Bledsoe died on 16 December 2011 at age 66

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Thomas "Tom" Bledsoe, 66, of Dothan passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 in Rochester, MN.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, of Dothan. Following the services there will be a celebration of Tom's life held at the Dothan Country Club. A private graveside service will be at Sunset Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, "Building Fund" 1380 West Main Street, Dothan, Alabama or The Shriners Hospital, 2001 South Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131.

Mr. Bledsoe was born April 21, 1945 and was raised in New Florence, Missouri. He resided in Eufaula, Alabama prior to moving to Dothan in 1977. Mr. Bledsoe was in the mining business in Barbour and Henry Counties. He founded Kenworth of Dothan in 1977. He owned and operated the Kenworth and Freightliner dealerships until his retirement in 2000. Upon his retirement, he has remained active in mining, transportation, and appraisal services. Mr. Bledsoe was an active member of First United Methodist Church. He was a 32rd Degree Mason, a Shriner and a Jester.

Survivors include, his wife, Gelane Bledsoe, Dothan; three daughters, Kama (Mike Owen) Bledsoe, Dothan, Amanda (Rad) Register, Dothan, and Tammy (Jason) Angeloff, Dothan; his grandchildren, Isabelle Owen, Will Owen, Allie Kate Register, Ford Register, J. Thomas and Tanner Angeloff; his brother, Jim (Doris) Bledsoe, Eufaula; nieces and nephews, Jane Ann Bonbrake, Macon, GA, Billy Bledsoe, Eufaula, Jammie Fabick, St. Louis MO; seventeen great nieces and nephews.

Robert Byrd of Sunset Funeral Home, (334) 983-6604, is in charge of arrangements.

He was buried in December 2011 at Sunset Memorial Park, Midland City, Dale Co., AL, Findagrave #82177885.

     Willard Meyer Bledsoe was born on 18 April 1913 at Koenig, Osage Co., MO; or at Belle, per his newspaper obituary, son of A.O. and Mintie (Oliver) Bledsoe. He married Helen Powell on 17 December 1941. Willard Meyer Bledsoe died on 29 July 1977 at Eufaula, Barbour Co., AL, at age 64. He was buried in 1977 at New Florence Cemetery, New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO, Findagrave #122016843.

     Ida Bleiler was the daughter of J. G. Bleiler and (?) Windemute. Ida Bleiler married Edward Boa.

     J. G. Bleiler married (?) Windemute, daughter of William Windemute and Dorothy Fischer, in 1884.

     Lyman Bleiler was the son of J. G. Bleiler and (?) Windemute.

     Raymond Bleiler was the son of J. G. Bleiler and (?) Windemute.