Samuel Blue (abt. 1819 - 1896)

Born about 1819 in New Hanover, North Carolina, United States

Husband of Catherine Elizabeth (Adams) Blue — married 12 Sep 1865 in Florida, United States

Descendants

Died 4 Nov 1896 at about age 77 in Perry, Taylor, Florida, United States

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Biography

Private Samuel Blue served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: June 10, 1864
Mustered out: November 29, 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 2nd Fla. Cavalry Co. C; 2nd Fla. Cavalry Co. D

Samuel was born about 1819. He passed away in 1896.

Samuel's name on the stone had to be abbreviated because of the width of the stone. In those days you abbreviated Samuel as Sam'L That is what is on the stone and often miss- understood as Samuel L. Blue....which it was NOT.

Came to Florida about 1858. 1860 census says he was born in SC.

Lived next door to David Connell in 1870 census.

1864/1865 USA 2nd. Florida Calvary. Notes say he and his son Colon joined as refugees from the Confederacy. It appears neither had been involved with the military until 1864. 1850 Dooley County, Georgia, pg. 283. age 29. born NC. 1860 Fenholaway, Taylor County, Florida 1860 census shows wife Susanna, age 30 1870 census shows wife Elizabeth, age 40. Father from NC. 50 in 1870 census. 1880 census says he is 57. b.1823? Born in NC ?

1st wife Margaret Spradley 2nd wife Susanna __?__ 3rd wife Catherine "Elizabeth" (Adams) Groom

As Elizabeth was passing thru Taylor County, she received news that Frances had died. With no reason to continue, she began to look for a place to settle. Just west of Perry, FL., the now fatherless family found an abandoned house that was fully provisioned and she decided to settle in. Several days later Samuel Blue arrived and reclaimed his house. He had recently lost his wife and had been staying with relatives who could help care for his young children. Apparently an agreement was reached that Elizabeth would care for Samuel’s children in exchange for room and board. Out of this agreement came the marriage of Elizabeth and Samuel Blue within a year. One child was born to this family, Melinda Blue (born 1868). Samuel’s oldest son, Colin married (1865) Elizabeth ’s oldest daughter, Ann.

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20069828/samuel-l-blue : accessed 29 September 2021), memorial page for Samuel L. “Sam” Blue (1819–4 Nov 1896), Find a Grave Memorial ID 20069828, citing Old Blue Cemetery, Taylor County, Florida, USA ; Maintained by Ann Brown (contributor 46879368) .
• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZY2-Y3Q : 20 December 2020), Samuel Blue, Dooly, Georgia, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
• 1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census"
  The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 2, Taylor, Florida; Roll: M653_109; Page: 844; Family History Library Film: 803109
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #10683820 (accessed 21 November 2022)
  Samuel Blue (40), Farmer, in District 2, Taylor, Florida. Born in South Carolina.
• "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNZJ-M5M : 28 May 2021), Samuel Blue, 1870.
• "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNZC-XL2 : 19 February 2021), Samuel Blue, Precinct 6 and 7, Taylor, Florida, United States; citing enumeration district ED 149, sheet 353B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,254,132.
• 1885 Census: "Florida, U.S., State Census, 1885"
  Schedules of the Florida State Census of 1885; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M845, 13 Rolls); Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29; National Archives, Washington D.C; Page: 38; Roll: M845_12
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7605 #79760 (accessed 21 November 2022)
  Samuel Blue (67), married in District 6, Taylor, Florida. Born in North Carolina.
• Military: "U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865"
  Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
  Ancestry Record 1555 #1833019 (accessed 21 November 2022)
  Name: Samuel L Blue; Birth Place: Hanover County, North Carolina; Enlistment Date: 10 Jun 1864; Enlistment Place: St Vincent's Island, Florida; Enlistment Rank: Private; Muster Date: 10 Jun 1864; Muster Place: Florida; Muster Company: C; Muster Regiment: 2nd Cavalry; Muster Regiment Type: Cavalry; Muster Information: Enlisted; Transfer date: 13 Aug 1864; Transfer From Unit: C; Transfer To Unit: D; Muster Out Date: 29 Nov 1865; Muster Out Place: Tallahassee, Florida; Muster Out Information: Mustered Out; Side of War: Union; Survived War?: Yes; Complexion: Light; Eye Color: Blue; Hair Color: Brown; Height: 5 ft, 8 inches; Death Date: 1896; Burial Place: Hampton Springs, Taylor County, Florida; Cemetery: Blue Cemetery; Occupation: Farmer; Additional Notes: Born in 1821 or 1819; Title: Biographical Rosters of Florida's Soldiers 1861-1865.
• Military: "U.S., Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1861-1904"
  The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Number: M1845
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1195 #167336 (accessed 21 November 2022)
  Name: Samuel Blue; Date of Death: 21 Jan 1897; Burial Place: Perry or Greenville, Florida, USA; Rank: Pvt; Regiment: 2d; Company: D; Unit: Fla Cavy.
• Military: "U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934"
  The National Archives At Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Series Number: T288; Roll: 39
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 4654 #1670158 (accessed 21 November 2022)
  Name: Samuel Blue; Unit: D 2 Fla. Cavalry; Filing Date: 18 Oct 1888; Filing Place: Florida, USA; Relation to Head: Soldier.