Freeman Silas and Hannah (Greely) Blanchard
Weston Township, Clark Co., Wisconsin
Freeman was born in 26 Aug 1840 in Washington, Sullivan, NH, the son of Silas and Martha J. (Smith) Blanchard. On the 1860 Census, his occupation was listed as "blacksmith". While residing in Sutton, New Hampshire, He married Hannah Greely Keyser, 16 Aug 1862 in Sutton, NH. The day before, he had joined the Union Army. He fought as a Private with Co. F, 11th NH during the Civil War, but deserted his company, 13 Nov 1862 at Sulphur Springs, Virginia. We do not know if he later rejoined.
Hannah was born 30 Nov 1846 in Sutton, Merrimack NH, the daughter of Simon and Mary Ann (Pinney) Kezar. The children of Freeman and Hannah were: Mary J., Walter M., Eda S., William C., James F., Frederick Harvey, Tina Maud and Ada Bell. Freeman farmed in Weston Township, Clark County, Wisconsin. Hannah passed away, 29 Nov 1913 in Jefferson, Linn, OR and Freeman died 1 Apr 1927 in Philomath, Benton, OR.
1880 Federal Census, Weston, Clark, Wisconsin |
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Name |
Relation |
Marital Status |
Sex |
Race |
Age |
Nativity |
Occupation |
Father's Nativity |
Mother's Nativity |
Freeman Blanchard |
Self |
M |
Male |
W |
39 |
NH |
Farmer |
NH |
NH |
Hanah G. Blanchard |
Wife |
M |
Female |
W |
34 |
NH |
Keeps House |
NH |
NH |
Mary J. Blanchard |
Dau |
S |
Female |
W |
15 |
CANA |
At School |
NH |
NH |
Walter M. Blanchard |
Son |
S |
Male |
W |
13 |
NH |
At School |
NH |
NH |
Leon Blanchard |
Son |
S |
Male |
W |
11 |
NH |
At School |
NH |
NH |
Eda S. Blanchard |
Son |
S |
Male |
W |
8 |
WI |
At School |
NH |
NH |
William C. Blanchard |
Son |
S |
Male |
W |
6 |
WI |
At School |
NH |
NH |
James F. Blanchard |
Son |
S |
Male |
W |
4 |
WI |
|
NH |
NH |
Fredrick H. Blanchard |
Son |
S |
Male |
W |
2 |
WI |
|
NH |
NH |
Maud V. Blanchard |
Dau |
S |
Female |
W |
4M |
WI |
|
NH |
NH |
Previous Household: 26 yr. old Richard Free from Canada.
Next Household: Godlif and Ernstnea Kluckman, their sons: Albert and Herman, and daughters: Bertha and Louisa who were all born in Germany.
Military Records
Freeman Blanchard, a resident of Sutton, New Hampshire joined Co. F, 11th NH 15 Aug 1862 in New Hampshire.
Family Research
The children of Silas Martha (Smith) Blanchard
George Washington Blanchard, born June 26, 1832 in Washington/Sullivan, NH; died May 05, 1912 in Washington/Sullivan, NH. |
Charles A Blanchard, born November 14, 1835 in Washington/Sullivan, NH; died December 08, 1884 in Hillsboro/Hillsborough, NH. |
Sara J Blanchard, born April 13, 1838 in Washington/Sullivan, NH; died January 16, 1870 in Antrim/Hillsborough, NH. |
Freeman Silas Blanchard, born August 26, 1840 in Washington/Sullivan, NH; died April 02, 1927 in Philomath, Benton, OR. |
Henry W Blanchard, born December 21, 1847; died May 22, 1915 in Philadelphia, PA. |
Galen E. Blanchard, born October 25, 1851 in Washington/Sullivan, NH; died June 27, 1908 in Hopkinton, NH. |
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Silas F Blanchard Age: 9 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1841
Home in 1850: Washington, Sullivan, New Hampshire
Household Members: Name Age
Joshua Blanchard--75--NH--Farmer
Lucinda Blanchard--37 ?--NH
Silas Blanchard--40--NH--Farmer
Martha J Blanchard--40--NH
Geo W Blanchard--17--NH--Farmer
Chas A Blanchard--14--NH
Sarah J Blanchard--12--NH
Silas F Blanchard--9--NH
Henry W Blanchard--2--NH
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Freeman Blanchard Age in 1860: 19 Birth Year: abt 1841
Home in 1860: Washington, Sullivan, New Hampshire Post Office: Washington
Household Members: Name Age
Silas Blanchard--50--NH--Farmer
Martha Blanchard--50--NH
George Blanchard--28--NH--Laborer
Charles Blanchard--24--NH--Marketing
Sarah June Blanchard--22--NH
Freeman Blanchard--19--NH--Mechanic
Henry W Blanchard--12--NH
Galen E Blanchard--8--NH
Joshua Blanchard--84--NH
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Name: Freeman Blanchard Age in 1860: 20 Birth Year: abt 1840
Home in 1860: Sutton, Merrimack, New Hampshire
Household Members: Name Age
Albert A Durgin--35
Lovina R Durgin--31
Oriana a Durgin--12
Mary J Durgin--4
Freeman Blanchard--20--NH--Blacksmith
American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Freeman Blanchard RESIDENCE: Sutton, New Hampshire
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862 Side Served: Union State Served: New Hampshire
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862 at the age of 21.
Enlisted in Company F, 11th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 29 Aug 1862.
Deserted from Company F, 11th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 13 Nov 1862 at Sulphur Springs, VA.
Sources: 12
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Freeman S. Blanchard Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: New Hampshire
Regiment Name: 11 New Hampshire Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 11th Regiment, New Hampshire Infantry
COMPANY: F Rank In: Private Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private Rank Out Expanded: Private Film Number: M549 roll 1
Source Information:
National Park Service. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007. Original data: National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, online <http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/>, acquired 2007.
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1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Silas Blanchard Estimated Birth Year: abt 1841 Age in 1870: 29
Home in 1870: Eyota, Olmsted, Minnesota Post Office: Eyota
Household Members: Name Age
Silas Blanchard 29 NH Blacksmith
Hanah g Blanchard 24 NH
Mary J Blanchard 5 Canada
Walter M Blanchard 3 NH
Leon A Blanchard 1 NH
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Freeman Blanchard Age: 39 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1841 Occupation: Farmer Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Hanah G.
Father's birthplace: New Hampshire Mother's birthplace: New Hampshire
Home in 1880: Weston, Clark, Wisconsin
Household Members: Name Age
Freeman Blanchard 39 NH Farmer
Hanah G. Blanchard 34 NH
Mary J. Blanchard 15 Canada
Walter M. Blanchard 13 NH
Leon Blanchard 11 NH
Eda S. Blanchard 8 WI
William C. Blanchard 6 WI
James F. Blanchard 4 WI
Fredrick H. Blanchard 2 WI
Maud V. Blanchard 4M WI born in Feb
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: F S Blanchard Age: 59 Birth Date: Aug 1840
Birthplace: New Hampshire Race: White Ethnicity: American
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Father's Birthplace: New Hampshire Mother's Birthplace: New Hampshire
Spouse's Name: Hannah Marriage Year: 1862 Years Married: 38
Residence : Jefferson City, Marion, Oregon Occupation: Farmer
Home in 1900: Jefferson, Marion, Oregon
Household Members: Name Age
F S Blanchard 59 Aug 1840 NH
Hannah Blanchard 54 Nov 1845 NH 7 of 10 children living
Tina M Blanchard 20 Feb 1880 WI
Ada Belle Blanchard 17 Sep 1882 WI
Next listing on page :
Name: Jas F Blanchard Age: 24 Birth Date: Jan 1876 Birthplace: Wisconsin
Race: White Ethnicity: American Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Father's Birthplace: New Hampshire Mother's Birthplace: New Hampshire
Spouse's Name: Lily M Marriage Year: 1899 Years Married: 1
Residence : Jefferson City, Marion, Oregon Occupation: Teacher - school
Home in 1900: Jefferson, Marion, Oregon
Household Members: Name Age
Jas F Blanchard 24 Jan 1876 WI
Lily M Blanchard 22 Apr 1878 SD no children
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Freeman S Blanchard Age in 1910: 68 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1842
Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Anna G (Hannah)
Father's Birth Place: New Hampshire Mother's Birth Place: New Hampshire
Home in 1910: Jefferson, Marion, Oregon
Household Members: Name Age
Freeman S Blanchard 68 NH Farmer (military svc not indicated)
Anna G Blanchard 64 NH 6 of 10 children living
Son :
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 - September 12. 1918
Name: James Freeman Blanchard City: Culver (Residence) Madras (Board)
County: Jefferson State: Oregon Birth Date: 22 Jan 1876
Race: White Roll: 1852058 DraftBoard: 0 Age: 42
Occupation: Farmer Nearest Relative: Wife - Lillie Mae
Height/Build: 74 ½ Medium Color of Eyes/Hair: Blue / Light Brown
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Freeman S Blanchard Age: 78 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1842
Relation to Head of House: Father Father's Birth Place: Scotland (?)
Marital Status: Widow Race: White Sex: Male Able to read/write: Yes/Yes
Home in 1920: West Philomath, Benton, Oregon Image: 844
Household Members: Name Age
William C Blanchard 46 WI Farmer
Edna E Blanchard 38 OR
Elva L Blanchard 6 OR
Freeman S Blanchard 78 NH Farmer
Oregon Death Index, 1903-98 Certificate: 43
Name: Blanchard, Freeman Silas County: Benton Death Date: 1 Apr 1927
Grandson?
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: James F Blanchard Birth Year: 1923 Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Oregon State: Oregon County or City: Benton
Enlistment Date: 16 Jun 1943 Enlistment State: Oregon Enlistment City: Portland
Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
----Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Student Codes 0x, 2x, 4x and 6x as pertain to students will be converted, for machine records purposes, to the code number 992.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 66 Weight: 483
American Civil War Soldiers
You searched for Freeman Silas Blanch*rd
Name RESIDENCE Enlist Date Occupation State Served Side Served
Freeman Blanchard Sutton, New Hampshire 15 Aug 1862 New Hampshire Union
Freeman Blanchard Hartford, Connecticut 25 Aug 1862 Connecticut Union
Freeman Blanchard 15 Oct 1863 Michigan Union
Silas Blanchard 8 Oct 1861 New York Union
Silas Blanchard Clerk Regular Army Union
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Carpenter, Personal Estate: $400
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Soldier Name Side Function Regiment Name
Blanchard, Freeman S. Union Infantry 11th Regiment, New Hampshire Infantry
Carpenter, Personal Estate: $400
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Freeman S. Blanchard (First_Last)
Regiment Name: 11 New Hampshire Infantry Side: Union
Company: F Soldier's Rank:_In Prv. Soldier's Rank:_Out Prv.
Film Number: M549 roll 1
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