Roy Delbert Blackketter (abt. 1901 - 1983)

Born about 2 Aug 1901 in Angora, Roger Mills, Oklahoma Territory, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Lucy Frances (Streeter) Blackketter — married 29 Apr 1925 (to 1932) in Springfield, Baca, Colorado, United States

Died 29 Jan 1983 at about age 81 in Oklahoma, United States

Biography

Roy Delbert Blackketter was born about August 2, 1901 in Angora, Roger Mills, Oklahoma Territory, son of James William Blackketter (1872–1957) and Cora D. Miller (~1876–~1954).^[1]

In 1910, Roy D (8), was a single son, in the household of his father, James, (37) in Dewey, Roger Mills, Oklahoma, USA. ^[2]

In 1920, Roy D (18), was a single son, in the household of his father, James, (47) in Grant, Dewey, Oklahoma. ^[3]

Roy (23) married Lucy Streeter (17) (born on March 31, 1908 in orton, Colorado, United States) on April 29, 1925 in Springfield, Baca, Colorado.^[4] Their children were:

• James Frank Blackketter (1926–2014)
• Robert Alden Blackketter (1929–1980)
• Norma Dell Blackketter (1931–2016)

In 1930, Roy D (29), was a married head of household, Farmer, in Diamond Ridge, Baca, Colorado, USA. ^[5]

In 1940, Ray (38), widowed was a son, Farming, in the household of J W Blackketter (67) in Grant, Dewey, Oklahoma. ^[6]

Roy (39) married Lena Levena Shockey (22) (born about April 3, 1918 in Rogers, Oklahoma, United States) on October 9, 1940 and had 2 children. ^[7]

Roy registered for the draft for World War II. ^[8]

Roy died on January 29, 1983 in Oklahoma, United States, aged 81.^[1] He is buried in Red Star Cemetery, Roger MIlls, Oklahoma.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Find a Grave. Find a Grave®. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi; URL: Find A Grave: Memorial #37699070
   Ancestry Record 60525 #6374392 (accessed 29 April 2023)
   Roy D Blackketter burial (died on 29 Jan 1983) in Red Star Cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, United States of America.
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Dewey, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1272; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0238; FHL microfilm: 1375285
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #153480628 (accessed 29 April 2023)
   Roy D Blackketter (8), single son, in household of James W Blackketter (37) in Dewey, Roger Mills, Oklahoma, USA. Born in Oklahoma.
3. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Dewey, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1462; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 209
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #105137032 (accessed 29 April 2023)
   Roy D Blackketter (18), single son, in household of James W Blackketter (47) in Grant, Dewey, Oklahoma. Born in Oklahoma.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Colorado Statewide Marriage Index, 1853-2006"
   citing no. 980, State Archives, Denver; FHL microfilm 1,690,054.
   FamilySearch Record: KN3Y-WS6 (accessed 29 April 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9B27-H4K
   Toy D Blackketter (23) marriage to Lucy F Streeter (17) on 29 Apr 1925 in Springfield, Baca, Colorado, United States.
5. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Diamond Ridge, Baca, Colorado; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2339964
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #101323585 (accessed 29 April 2023)
   Roy D Blackketter (29), married, Farmer, head of household in Diamond Ridge, Baca, Colorado, USA. Born in Oklahoma
6. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Grant, Dewey, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03291; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 22-8
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #96131834 (accessed 29 April 2023)
   Ray Blackketter (38), widowed son, Farming, in household of J W Blackketter (67) in Grant, Dewey, Oklahoma. Born in Oklahoma.
7. ↑ Marriage: "Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995"
   citing Oklahoma, various county courthouses, Oklahoma; FHL microfilm.
   FamilySearch Record: Q2ZR-MHGQ (accessed 29 April 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91X-83YH-D Image number 00259
   Roy Blackketter (21) marriage to Lena Shockey (18) on 8 Oct 1941 in Sayre, Beckham, Oklahoma, United States.
8. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Oklahoma, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 39
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #13757852 (accessed 29 April 2023)
   Name: Roy Delbert Blackketter; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 40; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 2 Aug 1901; Birth Place: Angora, Oklahoma, USA; Residence Place: Leedey, Roger Mills, Oklahoma, USA; Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942; Registration Place: Leedey, Roger Mills, Oklahoma, USA; Employer: Self; Height: 63; Weight: 155; Complexion: Ruddy; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: K C Blackketter;
   Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
   Roy Delbert Blackketter 41 Self (Head).

See also:

• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Zadock_Bliss_%281788-1853%29_Keziah_Haskins_Bliss_%281786-1851%29, pgs 38-39.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 29 March 2020, 04:46), entry for Roy Delbert Blackketter(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:9NRF-NHL); contributed by various users.