Individual Details
Willis W. Blacker
(17 Jan 1849 - 23 May 1935)
On the 1880 U. S. Census of New London, Henry Co., Iowa Willis W. Blacker appears with his wife Emma S. and mother-in-law Rachel George (should be Burge) age 71, born in Ohio and niece Nettie Prickett age 17. Willis is a farmer.
On the 1900 U. S. Census of New London, Henry Co., Iowa, Willis W. Blacker appears with his wife Emma S. and son Frank W., age 13. Willis and Emma have been married 24 years. Willis is a farmer. There are two servants in the household, one female and one male.
On the 1910 U. S. Census of New London, Henry Co., Iowa, Willis W. Blacker appears with his wife Emma S. and son Frank W. and daughter-in-law Kinita. Willis is a farmer and Frank is a real estate agent. Frank and Kinita have been married 0 years, no children. Willis and Emma have been married 33 years. Emma is the mother of one.
On the 1920 U. S. Census of Potter, Barnes Co., North Dakota, Welles [sic] appears with his wife Emma S. Welles is a retired farmer.
On the 1930 U. S. Census of Sanborn, Barnes Co., North Dakota, Willis W. Blacker appears with his wife Susan E. Neither lists an occupation.
Burlington Daily Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Friday, May 24, 1935, Page 7, Col. 4: Willis Sater received a telegram Thursday announcing the death of Willis Blacker, who passed away at his home in Sanborn, N. D., Thursday at noon. Mr. Blacker was born Jan. 17, 1849, and lived in this vicinity until 1912 when he moved to North Dakota, where he has since made his home. He was well known to the older residents here and lived for many years on the farm west of town now belonging to George Miller.
On the 1900 U. S. Census of New London, Henry Co., Iowa, Willis W. Blacker appears with his wife Emma S. and son Frank W., age 13. Willis and Emma have been married 24 years. Willis is a farmer. There are two servants in the household, one female and one male.
On the 1910 U. S. Census of New London, Henry Co., Iowa, Willis W. Blacker appears with his wife Emma S. and son Frank W. and daughter-in-law Kinita. Willis is a farmer and Frank is a real estate agent. Frank and Kinita have been married 0 years, no children. Willis and Emma have been married 33 years. Emma is the mother of one.
On the 1920 U. S. Census of Potter, Barnes Co., North Dakota, Welles [sic] appears with his wife Emma S. Welles is a retired farmer.
On the 1930 U. S. Census of Sanborn, Barnes Co., North Dakota, Willis W. Blacker appears with his wife Susan E. Neither lists an occupation.
Burlington Daily Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Friday, May 24, 1935, Page 7, Col. 4: Willis Sater received a telegram Thursday announcing the death of Willis Blacker, who passed away at his home in Sanborn, N. D., Thursday at noon. Mr. Blacker was born Jan. 17, 1849, and lived in this vicinity until 1912 when he moved to North Dakota, where he has since made his home. He was well known to the older residents here and lived for many years on the farm west of town now belonging to George Miller.
Events
| Birth | 17 Jan 1849 | Iowa |  | ||
| Marriage | 16 Nov 1876 | Divorced, Henry Co., Iowa - Susan Emma Burge | | ||
| Death | 23 May 1935 | Sanborn, Barnes Co., North Dakota | | ||
| Burial | Fairview Cemetery, Barnes Co., North Dakota | |
Families
| Spouse | Susan Emma Burge (1852 - 1932) |
| Child | Frank Willis Blacker (1886 - 1963) |
Endnotes
1. 1910 Census Henry Co., Iowa.
2. Obituary of Willis W. Blacker, Burlington Daily Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Friday, May 24, 1935, Page 7, Col. 4.
3. 1930 Census Barnes Co., North Dakota.
4. Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992.
5. Barron, G. L., Burial & Village Cemeteries of Barnes Co., North Dakota (n.p: 2002, n.d), Page 199.
6. Obituary of Willis W. Blacker, Burlington Daily Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Friday, May 24, 1935, Page 7, Col. 4.
7. U. S. Gen Web Site.
8. Obituary of Willis W. Blacker, Burlington Daily Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Friday, May 24, 1935, Page 7, Col. 4.