I've "rescued" an old photograph of Will BLANCHARD and his family
identified
as Minnie BLANCHARD and Bertha BLANCHARD. The photograph was taken at the
Meader Studio in Williamston, Michigan, likely sometime in the 1890's or
early 1900's with Will appearing to be in his 30's or 40's and Minnie in her
20's or 30's and Bertha about 4-5 years old at the time it was taken.
Based on limited research and thanks to a CADY Family Researcher I have been
able to gather the following information:
William H. BLANCHARD b. Jun 1867 in MI married Minerva "Minnie" Louise CADY
(b. 7 Oct 1871 in Le Roy Township, MI) on 10 Apr 1900. Minnie was the
daughter of James Albert CADY (b. 13 Dec 1849 in White Oak Township, MI) and
Minerva HALLOCK (b. 22 Aug 1845 in Lyndon Township, MI). Minnie's first
marriage was to Selah B. FITCH on 16 Mar 1889. Minnie died 8 Feb 1962 in
Wheatfield Township, MI. William died Mar 1933 in Dansville, MI.
Census records are as follows:
1870 census of Wheatfield, MI:
Ezra G. BLANCHARD, age 36, a Farmer, born NY
Marinda BLANCHARD, age 22, Keeping House, born NY
Ezra J. BLANCHARD, age 12, at School, born MI
Ida BLANCHARD, age 3, born MI
William H. BLANCHARD, age 2, born MI
1880 census of Wheatfield, MI:
Ezra G. BLANCHARD, age 46, born NY, a Carpenter, parents born NY
Marinda BLANCHARD, wife, age 32, born NY, Keeping House, parents born PA
Ida M. BLANCHARD, dau, age 13, born MI, at Home
William BLANCHARD, son, age 11, born MI, at Home
Myron BLANCHARD, son, age 9, born MI
George BLANCHARD, son, age 7, born MI
Frank BLANCHARD, son, age 2, born MI
Nettie BLANCHARD, dau, age 1, born MI
1900 census of Wheatfield Township, MI:
William BLANCHARD, age 33, born Jun 1867, newly married, born MI, parents
born NY, a Farmer
Minnie BLANCHARD, wife, age 27, born Oct 1872, newly married 1 child/1
living, born MI, parents born MI
Bertha BLANCHARD, dau, age 2, born Mar 1898, born MI, parents born MI
1910 census of Wheatfield Township, MI:
Will BLANCHARD, age 42, 1st marriage 10 years, born MI, parents born NY/MI,
a Farmer
Minnie BLANCHARD, wife, age 38, 2nd marriage 10 years, 1 child/1 living,
born MI, parents born MI
Bertha BLANCHARD, dau, age 12, born MI, parents born MI
1920 census of Wheatfield, MI:
Wm H. BLANCHARD, age 51, born MI, parents born NY/MI, a Farmer
Minnie L. BLANCHARD, wife, age 48, born MI, parents born MI
Based on the census information I believe that Bertha is actually Bertha
FITCH the daughter of Minnie and her first husband Selah B. FITCH. I am
hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be
returned to its rightful place, with family. If you are a member of this
family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley