Robert Blackburn (abt. 1775 - 1834)

Born about 1775 in Frederick County, Colony of Virginia

Ancestors

Died 1834 at about age 59 in Vermilion, Illinois, United States

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Biography

Robert was born about 1775. He was the son of James Blackburn and Jane Rankin. He passed away in 1834.

Robert and wife Mary were parents to the following children, the first four having been born between 1798 to 1804 to be yet minors but at least 14 in 1818 to choose their guardian, the latter 4 born between 1805 to 1818 requiring Court appointed guardianship. Two additional minor children born to Robert and Mary Van Zandt were named in the will of their father dated 19 September 1834 in Vermilion County, Illinois.

1. James Blackburn
2. Jacob Blackburn
3. Samuel Blackburn
4. Jenny Blackburn
5. Caty Blackburn
6. Matilda Blackburn, m. Montgomery Rankin
7. Betsy Blackburn
8. Polly Blackburn
9. Robert V. Blackburn
10. Perry Blackburn

Sources

• [1] August Court 1818. James Blackburn, Jacob Blackburn, Samuel Blackburn, & Jenny Blackburn children of Robert Blackburn being admitted to the Court chose the said Robert Blackburn for their guardian and the Court doth appoint the said Robert Blackburn guardian to Caty Blackburn, Matilda Blackburn, Betsy Blackburn and Polly Blackburn children of the said Robert, and thereupon the said Robert Blackburn with John W. Laughlin & James Egnew? his security entered into and acknowledged their bond...Harrison Co. Record Book Vol. C, p. 368.
• [2] 8 Aug 1821 Indenture of Mortgage from Jno. W. Laughlin to Roberts Stiles & Robert Blackburn...his securities on a loan from Bank of Commonwealth at Falmouth. Bracken Co., KY Deed Book F, p. 343.
• [3] Will of Robert Blackburn dated 19 Sept 1834, proved 15 Oct 1834. Vermilion Co., IL Will Record B, p. 286-287.
• W.A. Challacombe, The Benjamin Blackburn Family and notes on Blackburns in America  (Carlinville, Illinois, 1942; reprint, Orange Park, Florida 32065-7605: Quintin Publications) pp. 7-8

Research Notes

Robert's children were heirs of Jacob Vanzant, dec'd, per the following guardian settlement with his son Jacob Blackburn in 1827. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKW-546M-Q?i=269&cat=431045 Harrison Co. Record Book Vol. D, p. 487.