Ernest Tyson Blake

Male 1921 - 1994  (73 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ernest Tyson Blake was born 07 Feb 1921, Robeson Co. NC (son of Clifton C. Blake and Maud Annice Tyson); died 22 Nov 1994, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    North Carolina, Birth and Death Indexes, 1800-2000
    Name: Ernest Tyson Blake
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Event Type: birth
    Birth Date: 7 Feb 1921
    Birth County: Robeson
    Parent1 Name: C C Blake
    Parent2 Name: Maude Ann Tyson
    Roll Number: NCVR_B_C083_66001
    Volume: 1921
    Page: 646

    Died:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Ernest T. Blake
    SSN: 241-16-4537
    Last Residence: 28358 Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina
    Born: 7 Feb 1921
    Died: 22 Nov 1994
    State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina (Before 1951)


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Clifton C. Blake was born 1892, North Carolina; died 31 Mar 1939, Robeson Co. NC.

    Notes:

    Died:
    North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004
    Name: Clifton C Blake
    Race: White
    Age: 47
    Date of Birth: 1892
    Date of Death: 31 Mar 1939
    Death County: Robeson
    Death State: North Carolina
    Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67

    Clifton married Maud Annice Tyson 27 Jul 1916, Wishart, Robeson Co. NC. Maud (daughter of James Edwin Tyson and Mary Martilla Pittman) was born 20 Nov 1896, Robeson Co. NC; died 24 Oct 1978, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Maud Annice Tyson was born 20 Nov 1896, Robeson Co. NC (daughter of James Edwin Tyson and Mary Martilla Pittman); died 24 Oct 1978, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Maude Blake
    Age: 23
    Birth Year: abt 1897
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1920: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Clifton C Blake
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Able to read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    Clifton C Blake 29 [assistant post master]
    Maude Blake 23
    Clifton C Blake 2 years 3 months
    Ernestine Blake 4 months
    Sue Blake 52 [mother-in-law]

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Maud T Blake
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1897
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Spouse's Name: Clifton C Blake
    Father's Birthplace: north Carolina
    Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Household Members:
    Clifton C Blake 39
    Maud T Blake 33
    Crump Blake 12
    Ernest Blake 9

    North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004
    Name: Maude Tyson Brothers
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Social Security Number: 239669815
    Age: 81
    Date of Birth: 20 Nov 1896
    Residence City: Lumberton
    Residence County: Robeson
    Date of Death: 24 Oct 1978
    Death City: Lumberton
    Death County: Robeson
    Death State: North Carolina
    Institution: General Hospital
    Attendant: Physician
    Burial Location: Burial in state
    Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1978

    Birth:
    North Carolina, Birth and Death Indexes, 1800-2000
    Name: Maude Annice Tyson
    Event Type: birth
    Birth Date: 20 Nov 1896
    Birth County: Robeson
    Parent1 Name: J Ed Tyson
    Roll Number: NCVR_B_C083_68001
    Volume: D-10
    Page: 181

    Died:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Maude Brothers
    SSN: 239-66-9815
    Born: 20 Nov 1896
    Last Benefit: 28358 Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina,
    Died: Oct 1978
    State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina (1959)

    Notes:

    Married:
    North Carolina, Marriage Collection, 1741-2004
    Name: Maude Tyson
    Gender: Female
    Birth Date: abt 1897
    Age: 19
    Race: White
    Spouse: Clifton C Blake
    Spouse Gender: Male
    Spouse Age: 25
    Spouse Race: White
    Marriage Date: 27 Jul 1916
    Marriage Location: Wishart
    Marriage County: Robeson
    Marriage State: North Carolina
    Source Vendor: North Carolina State Archives

    Children:
    1. Clifton Crump Blake, Jr. was born 22 Sep 1917, Robeson Co. NC; died 27 Feb 2001, Kingstree, Williamsburg Co. SC.
    2. Euphenia Ernestine Blake was born 02 Sep 1914, Robeson Co. NC; died 17 Feb 1920, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC.
    3. 1. Ernest Tyson Blake was born 07 Feb 1921, Robeson Co. NC; died 22 Nov 1994, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  James Edwin Tyson was born 08 Apr 1860, Petersburg, VA (son of James A. Tyson and Ellen Ann Wallace); died 03 Mar 1942, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC; was buried , Meadowbrook Cemetery Lumberton Robeson Co. NC.

    Notes:

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: James E. Tyson
    Age in 1870: 10
    Birth Year: abt 1860
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: First Revenue Division, Chesterfield, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male in household of Ellen Tyson
    Post Office: Chester

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: James E. Tyson
    Age: 18
    Birth Year: abt 1862
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Abbottsburg, Bladen, North Carolina
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Nephew in household of John W. Wallace
    Father's Birthplace: New York
    Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut
    Occupation: Works Saw Mill

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: James E Tyson
    Age: 40
    Birth Date: Apr 1860
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Mary A Tyson
    Marriage Year: 1882
    Years Married: 18
    Father's Birthplace: New York
    Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut
    Occupation: Farmer
    Household Members:
    James E Tyson 40
    Mary A Tyson 37
    Alice May Tyson 17
    William G Tyson 16
    Ellen J Tyson 13
    Edwin T Tyson 11
    Mary E Tyson 9
    James R Tyson 6
    Maude A Tyson 4
    Nellie Tyson 2

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: James E Tyson
    Age in 1910: 50
    Birth Year: 1860
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Mary M Tyson
    Father's Birthplace: New York
    Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut
    Household Members:
    James E Tyson 50 [farmer]
    Mary M Tyson 27 [47]
    Mary E Tyson 19 [farm labor]
    James R Tyson 16 [farm labor]
    Maude A Tyson 13 [farm labor]
    Nellie R Tyson 10 [farm labor]

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Edwin Tyson
    Age: 59
    Birth Year: abt 1861
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Mary M Tyson
    Father's Birthplace: New York
    Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut
    Home Owned: Own
    Able to read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    Edwin Tyson 59 [surveyor, county]
    Mary M Tyson 56
    May Tyson 36 [stenographer, auto shop]
    Euphemia Tyson 28 [stenographer, lumber company]





    Buried:
    Grave location:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=TY&GSfn=j&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=29&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=49468256&df=all&

    Died:
    North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    Name: Jas Edwin Tyson
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Age: 81
    Birth Date: 8 Apr 1860
    Birth Place: Virginia, United States
    Death Date: 3 Mar 1942
    Death Location: Lumberton, Robeson
    Spouse's Name: Mrs J E Tyson
    Father's Name: Jas Edwin Tyson
    Mother's Name: Ellen Ann Walace
    Residence: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina

    James married Mary Martilla Pittman 11 Jun 1882, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC. Mary was born 01 Apr 1863, Robeson Co. NC; died 02 Dec 1948, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC; was buried , Meadowbrook Cemetery Lumberton Robeson Co. NC. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Mary Martilla Pittman was born 01 Apr 1863, Robeson Co. NC; died 02 Dec 1948, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC; was buried , Meadowbrook Cemetery Lumberton Robeson Co. NC.

    Notes:

    From Find A Grave
    OBITUARY:

    ROBESONIAN: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1948, PAGE 1

    CLAIMED BY DEATH.

    Mrs. J. Ed Tyson

    Mrs. J. Ed Tyson, 85, died at her home here this morning following an illness that kept her confined to her home since last June.

    Before her marriage to Mr. Tyson, who died in March 1942, she was Miss Mary Martilla Pittman. She was born on April 1, 1863, a daughter of the late William E. Pittman and Mrs. Rozella Hammond Pittman of Wisharts Township. She was a member of the East Lumberton Baptist Church and the Woman's Missionary Society, and was a regular attendent at all services, until she was confined to her home by her last illness. She possessed a quiet, unassuming disposition and a sense of humor, was gentle and patient in her manner. Her Christian influence was felt and she was greatly beloved by those who knew her.

    She is survived by 5 daughters; Mrs. C. A. Crump of the home, Mrs. Iola Edmund of near Lumberton, Mrs. Earl A. Crump of Wilson, Mrs. C. D. Brothers and Mrs. Earl Tuton of Lumberton; 3 sons, W. G. of Lumberton, R. 3., Thurman of Boston, Mass., and Russell Tyson of near Lumberton; one sister, Mrs. Missouri Prevatt, who made her home for some time with Mrs. Tyson; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

    North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    Name: Mary Martilda Tyson
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Age: 85
    Birth Date: 1 Apr 1863
    Birth Place: Robeson
    Death Date: 2 Dec 1948
    Death Location: Lumberton, Robeson
    Spouse's Name: Ed Tyron
    Father's Name: William E Pittman
    Mother's Name: Rozzilla Horwood
    Residence: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina

    Buried:
    Grave location and her photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=tyson&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=29&GScnty=1728&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49542141&df=all&

    Children:
    1. Alice May Tyson was born 29 Mar 1883, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC; died 26 Apr 1982, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC.
    2. William Grover Tyson was born 03 Dec 1884, Robeson Co. NC; died 21 Apr 1964, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC; was buried , Gardens of Faith Lumberton Robeson Co. NC.
    3. Edwin Thurman Tyson was born 01 Nov 1888, Robeson Co. NC; died Mar 1978, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC.
    4. Ellen Iola Tyson was born 15 Nov 1888, Robeson Co. NC; died 16 Jan 1958, McCain, Hoke Co. NC ; was buried , Meadowbrook Cemetery Lumberton Robeson Co. NC.
    5. Mary Euphemia Tyson was born 22 Mar 1891, Robeson Co. NC; died 01 Feb 1951, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC; was buried , Meadowbrook Cemetery Lumberton Robeson Co. NC.
    6. James Russell Tyson was born 19 Dec 1893, Robeson Co. NC; died 15 May 1961, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC.
    7. 3. Maud Annice Tyson was born 20 Nov 1896, Robeson Co. NC; died 24 Oct 1978, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC.
    8. Nellie Tyson was born 19 Dec 1898, Robeson Co. NC; died 30 Apr 1983, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  James A. Tyson was born ca 1814, New York; died bef. 1870, Petersburg, VA.

    Notes:

    U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914
    Name: James E Tyson
    Birthyear: abt 1809
    Birthplace: New York, New York
    Enlistment Age: 27
    Occupation: Blacksmith, Ordinance
    Enlistment Date: 1 Dec 1836
    Enlistment Place: Fort Monroe, VA
    Discharge Date: 1 Dec 1839
    Discharge Place: Fort Monroe, VA
    Notes: worked at Fort Monroe arsenal as an armorer

    Unable to locate him on the 1840 census. More than likely he was not head of a household.

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: James A Tyson
    Age: 36
    Birth Year: abt 1814
    Birthplace: New York
    Home in 1850: Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 499
    Occupation: Mechanic
    Household Members:
    James A Tyson 36
    Ellen Tyson 23 [maiden name Wallace]
    Hariett Tyson 12
    John Tyson 2
    James Tyson 0
    Mary Wallace 24 [sister-in-law]
    Sarah Wallace 15 [sister-in-law]
    Emma Wallace 13 [sister-in-law]

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Jas E Tyson
    Age in 1860: 51
    Birth Year: abt 1809
    Birthplace: New York
    Home in 1860: West Ward, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Petersburg
    Occupation: Machinist
    Household Members:
    Jas E Tyson 51
    Ellen A Tyson 25
    John Tyson 12
    Florence Tyson 5
    Arthur Tyson 3
    Male Tyson 2 months

    Not on the 1870 census, more than likely he was dead.

    James married Ellen Ann Wallace 23 Mar 1847, Richmond Co. VA. Ellen (daughter of John Wallace and Ellen) was born 01 Mar 1829, Connecticut; died 23 May 1913, Richmond, VA; was buried , Maury Cemetery Richmond VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Ellen Ann Wallace was born 01 Mar 1829, Connecticut (daughter of John Wallace and Ellen); died 23 May 1913, Richmond, VA; was buried , Maury Cemetery Richmond VA.

    Notes:

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Ellen Tyson
    Age: 23
    Birth Year: abt 1827
    Birthplace: Connecticut
    Home in 1850: Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
    Gender: Female in household of James Tyson
    Family Number: 499
    Household Members:
    James A Tyson 36
    Ellen Tyson 23
    Hariett Tyson 12
    John Tyson 2
    James Tyson 0
    Mary Wallace 24 [her sister]
    Sarah Wallace 15 [her sister]
    Emma Wallace 13 [her sister]

    1860 United States Federal Census
    about Ellen A Tyson
    Name: Ellen A Tyson
    Age in 1860: 25 [33] Unsure who provided information to census taker
    Birth Year: abt 1835
    Birthplace: Connecticut
    Home in 1860: West Ward, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
    Gender: Female in household of James Tyson
    Post Office: Petersburg

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Ellen Tyson
    Age in 1870: 42
    Birth Year: abt 1828
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: First Revenue Division, Chesterfield, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Chester
    Occupation: Keeping house
    Household Members:
    Ellen Tyson 42
    Arthur B Tyson 13
    James H Tyson 10
    Mary Wallace 46 [her sister]

    Note: Ellen lived next door to her sister Alice and brother-in-law, Andrew Overby. It's likely she was a widow at this point and Andrew was providing support.

    Hill's Directory, City of Petersburg 1901-1902, p. 275
    Tyson, Ellen A., widow, James E.
    Home: 235 West Street

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52420899

    Died:
    Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Name: Ellen A Tyson
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Death Age: 85
    Birth Date: 1 Mar 1829
    Birth Place: Connecticut
    Death Date: 23 May 1913
    Death Place: Richmond, Henrico, Virginia
    Cause of Death: Senile Softening of the Brain
    Registration Date: 24 May 1913
    Father: John Wallace
    Certificate Number: 1913011481
    Informant: Mr. A. B. Tyson

    Notes:

    Married:
    Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850
    Groom Name: James E. Tyson
    Bride Name: Ellen A. Wallace
    Marriage Date: 23 Mar 1847
    County: Richmond
    State: Virginia

    Children:
    1. John Tyson was born ca 1848, Petersburg, VA.
    2. James Tyson was born Jun 1850, Petersburg, VA; died Bef 1860, Petersburg, VA.
    3. William A. Tyson was born 1852, Petersburg, VA; died 17 Mar 1853, Petersburg, VA.
    4. Florence Malinda Tyson was born Mar 1856, Petersburg, VA; died Bef 1935, West Virginia.
    5. Arthur B. Tyson was born Jan 1857, Petersburg, VA; died 31 Dec 1925, Richmond, Henrico Co. VA; was buried , Maury Cemetery Richmond VA.
    6. 6. James Edwin Tyson was born 08 Apr 1860, Petersburg, VA; died 03 Mar 1942, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC; was buried , Meadowbrook Cemetery Lumberton Robeson Co. NC.