The Children of John Blackwell (10.2.3.5) and Ruth Keller

14th Generation

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Anson Blackwell  (10.2.3.5.1)

Anson Blackwell

14th Generation
10.2.3.5.1 Anson Rudd Blackwell 
b. 29 June 1899
d. 28 Mar 1925  St. Louis County.
Death Cert#  1925-MN-026232
We understand that Anson died of 'appendicitis' at 25 years of age. 
Married:
Hilda Ott.       
The maiden name of Hilda is unknown.  After Anson died in 1925, Hilda remarried to Charlie Ott (d. 1976). 
Thus, the name Ott.
            15th Generation Children of Anson Blackwell (10.2.3.5.1) & Hilda Ott
            10.2.3.5.1.1 Kenny Blackwell   b. 26 May 1917  d. 25 Sept 2001
            10.2.3.5.1.2 Lloyd Blackwell  
            10.2.3.5.1.3 June Blackwell

After the death of Anson, Hilda remarried but we have no information.

The sons of John Blackwell & Ruth (Keller) Blackwell

Anson & Johnny Blackwell

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Obituary of Anson Blackwell

This is an Obituary that was written by John A Blackwell for his son, Anson Blackwell
It is unique in the manner it is written.  It is not at all typical of obituaries.
Our thanks to Tara Van Bergen

Anson Rudd Blackwell ( 10.2.3.5.1 ) was the Grandson of John Blackwell of 1832 (10.2.3 ) and son of John Blackwell of 1872 (10.2.3.5 )

Obituary of Anson Rudd Blackwell, son of John A. Blackwell and Ruth Blackwell.
Born June 29, 1899. Died Saturday a.m. March 28, 1925.Written by John A. Blackwell, his father.

Surely the universe must have a purpose and we grope in the dark when we fail to find it. This is
the way other men felt long ago when a good woman broke open a treasured alabaster box of costly
ointment and poured it on the head of Jesus. Lacking the insight of the woman they spoke as
hardheaded businessmen of mercenary spirit. But there had been no waste the perfume could not
have been put to better use.

In an hour like this, or when a cyclone passes over the country killing a thousand persons in an hour,
or when a great war leaves in a distant land where poppies grow a million of our best. The heart has
just got to have its way, and speak out frankly before it can consider calmly. So men have spoken
more boldly than ever before they have spoken. They have said, “if a factory manager destroyed his
product as fast as he made it, we would call him a failure.” What are we to make of these things?

I think we can ask these questions and still be reverent. Questions come of thinking, thinking of
wonder, and wonder from jarring experiences. Perhaps this is the only way we can be made to think
enough.  Given brains, we are warranted in using them.

Well, the relief comes not in trying to shrink the almighty to fit our undeveloped ideas, but in
developing our ideas as far as possible to the measure of his.

We are living in a world of cause and effect, and have not as yet learned very much of how to live in it.
Men are living in poverty and passing out prematurely through portals of death, while at this very moment
there may be untold wealth directly under our feet. And in near by fields the cures of consumption, cancer,
and the prevention of insanity. So do not lay this of on God. The world has done too much of this already.
In the order of nature the old must pass on, but we can not believe that our God ever meant for the young
to die. When they do it is our fault, fault of ignorance.

Scientists tell us that our world is one in which everything is under going continual change, but nothing is
annihilated, and can not be. The dewdrop on the morning flower evaporates, and disappears from our view,
but is not wasted. God is the great economist, and wastes nothing. But what of our young friend Anson? Let
us think of the life proposition as a school. One in which we are often pushed forward faster than we always
go willingly. “As the eagle stirreth up her nest, compelling her young to test, and prove and use their wings
so are we urged forward to our development. The Bible says “ the body without a soul is dead.” But it does
not say that the spirit without a body is dead, and we don't believe that it is. We are safe in trusting the
instinct of life beyond, which the world has always felt, and out of which Bibles have been made. The great
teacher, Jesus uttered the words most trusted among us, “In my fathers house are many mansions, if it
were not so I would have told you.” They were on the right track, and He did not disturb them in it.

Far away by the western sea, lies sunny California. Men look toward it longingly and toil and save for years
that they may visit that golden land. Now, suppose it were your happy lot to realize a long treasured dream
of that journey, and your friends wept as they said good bye. Would it be fitting? Let us not do this today,
but waving a gallant farewell to Anson, Cry bon voyage, bon voyage. Wherefore, comfort ye one another
with these words. 

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Marian Blackwell  (10.2.3.5.2)

14th Generation
10.2.3.5.2 Marian Blackwell 
b. abt 1900    We estimate this as we have no facts.
d. abt 1975    We know she passed away in the mid 1970's
Married:
1) Mr. Robertson (Divorced)
            15th Generation Children of Marian Blackwell (10.2.3.5.2) and Mr. Robertson
            10.2.3.5.2.1 George Robertson
            10.2.3.5.2.2 Ruth Robertson
Married:
2) Sid Pounds
            15th Generation Children Marian Blackwell (10.2.3.5.2) and Sid Pounds
            10.2.3.5.2.3 John Pounds
 

The Daughter of Faith Blackwell 

            15th Generation
            10.2.3.5.5.1 Patricia Ruth Erickson
            b. 18 July 1929
            Patricia is the daughter of Faith Virginia Blackwell (10.2.3.5.5) and Arnold Martin Erickson
            Married: 
            Dale M. Longtin
                        16th Generation Children of Patricia Erickson & (10.2.3.5.5.2) and Dale Longtin.
                        10.2.3.5.5.1.1 Terry Longtin (m)        
                        10.2.3.5.5.1.2 Connie Longtin       
                        10.2.3.5.5.1.3 James Longtin               
                        10.2.3.5.5.1.4 Faith Virginia Longtin
                        10.2.3.5.5.1.5 Kathleen Longtin         
                        10.2.3.5.5.1.6 Kelly Longtin                
                        10.2.3.5.5.1.7 Becky Longtin       
                        10.2.3.5.5.1.8 Patrick Longtin    

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                        16th Generation
                        10.2.3.5.5.1.1 Terry Longtin  
                        b. Unknown
                        Married
                        (1)  Mary Turnquist   (divorced) 
                        (2)  Unknown
                        Children
                        (1)  Justin Dale Longtin        10.2.3.5.5.1.1.1
                         b.  4 Jul 1972
                         (1)  Amanda Faith Longtin    10.2.3.5.5.1.1.2
                         b. Unknown

                        10.2.3.5.5.1.2 Connie Longtin  
                        b. Unknown
                        Married
                        Raymond Sallaka b. Unknown
                                    17th Generation Children of Connie Longtin (10.2.3.5.5.1.2) and Ray Sallaka
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.2.1 Jason Arnold Sallaka  b. 25 Jul 1972
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.2.2 Casey Sallaka  b. Unknown

                        10.2.3.5.5.1.3 James Longtin
                        b. Unknown
                        Married (date)
                        Becky Branstrom
                                    17th Generation Children of James Longtin (10.2.3.5.5.2.3) and Becky Branstrom
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.3.1 Jessie Longtin   b. Unknown
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.3.2 Ryan Longtin     b. Unknown

                        10.2.3.5.5.1.4 Faith Virginia Longtin 
                        b. 12 Jan 1954
                        Married
                        (1)  Thomas Madsen (divorced)
                        b. Unknown
                        (2)  Robert Lane
                        b. Unknown
                                    17th Generation Children of Faith Longtin (10.2.3.5.5.2.4) and Thomas Madsen
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.4.1 (1)  Tara  Madsen  b. 22 Apr 1972   

                                   10.2.3.5.5.1.4.1 Tara Madsen
                                            b. Unknown
                                            Married: 14 Mar 2003
                                            Michael Van Bergen
                                            b.
                                                        18th Generation Children of Tara (10.2.3.5.5.1.4.1) and Michael Van Bergen
                                                        10.2.3.5.5.1.4.1.1 Gannon Jason Van Bergen  b. 13 Sept 2004

Gannon Jason Van Bergen

Gannon is the G.G.G.G.Grandson of John Blackwell and Mary Jane McGannon
Note: From the birth of John Blackwell to the birth of Gannon Van Bergen is a period of 172 years. 

 

                        10.2.3.5.5.1.5 Kathleen Longtin 
                        b. Unknown
                        Married
                        (1)  Unknown
                        (2)  Joe Black   (marriage date)
                        b. Unknown   
                                    17th Generation Children (10.2.3.5.5.1.5) and Joe Black
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.5.1 (1)  Ula Longtin  
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.5.2 (1)  Isaac Longtin 
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.5.3 (2)  Anthony Black 
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.5.4 (2)  Faith Black 
             

                        Kelly Longtin    10.2.3.5.5.2.6
                        b. Unknown
                        Married
                        Art Clairmont
                        b. Unknown
                                    17th Generation Children of Kelly Longtin (10.2.3.5.5.1.6) and Art Clairmont
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.6.1 Kenny Clairmont  
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.6.2 April Clairmont    m. Mr. Irish
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.6.3 Michael Clairmont  

                        10.2.3.5.5.1.7 Becky Longtin  
                        b. Unknown
                        Married
                        Unknown
                                    17th Generation Children of Becky Longtin (10.2.3.5.5.1.7) and Unknown
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.7.1 Samson   
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.7.2 Jade       
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.7.3 D.J.          
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.7.4 Shannon  
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.7.5 Jordan

                        10.2.3.5.5.1.8 Patrick Longtin
                        b. Unknown
                        Married
                        Michelle ................ ?
                                    17th Generation Children of Patrick Longtin (10.2.3.5.5.1.8) and Michelle (............)?
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.8.1 Megan Longtin 
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.8.2 Allie Longtin      
                                    10.2.3.5.5.1.8.3 Joseph Longtin  
 

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