Biography written by Evelyn Park Blalock. Please do not publish elsewhere without providing full and proper credit. Thank you.
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Baptismal name: Marie Aveline Burleigh
Known as: Evelina Burleigh
Evelina Burleigh Blalock was born in Bayou Boeuf in 1818, to Robert Burleigh III and Mary Magdeline Miller Burleigh. Soon after her birth, her father established a farm in Grand Coteau.
Evelina was married to William B. Blalock in 1845. They began their married life between Opelousas and Grand Coteau, where William worked as a blacksmith and repairman.
In 1866, they purchased property and established a farm between Big Cane and Morrow Station, where they raised four children:
Gilbert Wilburn Blalock (1847-1930), mar. (1) Sarah Eugenia Causey, (2) Rutha Ann Vermillion and (3) Morgana Johnson
William Stanford Blalock (1849-1927), mar. Lucy E. Vannoy
Louisiana Marie Blalock (1850-1921), mar. James R. Reed Jr.
Mary Emerite Blalock (1854-before 1918), mar. Irad Fisher
After the death of Evelina's husband in 1888, her son Gilbert and his family moved back to the family farm with Evelina. Later, she moved between the homes of her children and grandchildren.
Evelina lived to over 100 years old. At the time of her death, she was living in Bunkie (Avoyelles Parish) with granddaughter Emma Reed Morgan. Evelina's death certificate was prepared by a coroner located in Evergreen, Louisiana, and she was removed to St. Landry Parish for burial in the "Catholic cemetery in Dubuisson." According to Sadler's Catholic Directory, Almanac and Ordo for the Year of Our Lord 1890, Bayou Boeuf Chapel was a Catholic chapel in this location, attended by the priest from Washington, St. Landry Parish (Immaculate Conception). Dubuisson Cemetery has historically been known as the Old Bayou Boeuf Chapel Cemetery.
Please note that the obituary states that death occurred at Evelina's home at Morrow Station, but the documentation of her death does not support this statement. Census records show that Evelina was no longer living at the family farm and the death certificate places her death in Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish.
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DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN
Appearing in the The Town Talk in Alexandria, Louisiana, on 20 August 1918:
Mrs. Evelina Blalock, aged 100 Years 5 Months and 23 Days --
Town Talk has just learned of the death of Mrs. Evelina Blalock, who was probably the oldest citizen in this section of the state, which occurred at Morrow Station, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, on August 17, 1918, aged 100 years, 5 months and 23 days.
The deceased was the widow of the late William Blalock, and was born on Bayou Boeuf, St. Landry Parish, on February 25, 1818. The family later moved to Grand Coteau, Louisiana, where they resided for many years.
Mrs. Blalock is survived by two sons and one daughter, as follows: Messrs. Gilbert Blalock, W.S. Blalock, and Mrs. L.A. Reed. She had one other daughter, Mrs. Mary Fisher, now deceased. One of the sons, Mr. W.S. Blalock, resides in this city, where he has lived for twelve years.
Deceased also leaves 28 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Her remains were interred at the Catholic cemetery in Dubuisson, St. Landry parish.
It is stated that the aged lady was active and was able to get around the house up to within six months prior to her death.
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Baptismal name: Marie Aveline Burleigh
Known as: Evelina Burleigh
Evelina Burleigh Blalock was born in Bayou Boeuf in 1818, to Robert Burleigh III and Mary Magdeline Miller Burleigh. Soon after her birth, her father established a farm in Grand Coteau.
Evelina was married to William B. Blalock in 1845. They began their married life between Opelousas and Grand Coteau, where William worked as a blacksmith and repairman.
In 1866, they purchased property and established a farm between Big Cane and Morrow Station, where they raised four children:
Gilbert Wilburn Blalock (1847-1930), mar. (1) Sarah Eugenia Causey, (2) Rutha Ann Vermillion and (3) Morgana Johnson
William Stanford Blalock (1849-1927), mar. Lucy E. Vannoy
Louisiana Marie Blalock (1850-1921), mar. James R. Reed Jr.
Mary Emerite Blalock (1854-before 1918), mar. Irad Fisher
After the death of Evelina's husband in 1888, her son Gilbert and his family moved back to the family farm with Evelina. Later, she moved between the homes of her children and grandchildren.
Evelina lived to over 100 years old. At the time of her death, she was living in Bunkie (Avoyelles Parish) with granddaughter Emma Reed Morgan. Evelina's death certificate was prepared by a coroner located in Evergreen, Louisiana, and she was removed to St. Landry Parish for burial in the "Catholic cemetery in Dubuisson." According to Sadler's Catholic Directory, Almanac and Ordo for the Year of Our Lord 1890, Bayou Boeuf Chapel was a Catholic chapel in this location, attended by the priest from Washington, St. Landry Parish (Immaculate Conception). Dubuisson Cemetery has historically been known as the Old Bayou Boeuf Chapel Cemetery.
Please note that the obituary states that death occurred at Evelina's home at Morrow Station, but the documentation of her death does not support this statement. Census records show that Evelina was no longer living at the family farm and the death certificate places her death in Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish.
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DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN
Appearing in the The Town Talk in Alexandria, Louisiana, on 20 August 1918:
Mrs. Evelina Blalock, aged 100 Years 5 Months and 23 Days --
Town Talk has just learned of the death of Mrs. Evelina Blalock, who was probably the oldest citizen in this section of the state, which occurred at Morrow Station, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, on August 17, 1918, aged 100 years, 5 months and 23 days.
The deceased was the widow of the late William Blalock, and was born on Bayou Boeuf, St. Landry Parish, on February 25, 1818. The family later moved to Grand Coteau, Louisiana, where they resided for many years.
Mrs. Blalock is survived by two sons and one daughter, as follows: Messrs. Gilbert Blalock, W.S. Blalock, and Mrs. L.A. Reed. She had one other daughter, Mrs. Mary Fisher, now deceased. One of the sons, Mr. W.S. Blalock, resides in this city, where he has lived for twelve years.
Deceased also leaves 28 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Her remains were interred at the Catholic cemetery in Dubuisson, St. Landry parish.
It is stated that the aged lady was active and was able to get around the house up to within six months prior to her death.
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Biography written by Evelyn Park Blalock. Please do not publish elsewhere without providing full and proper credit. Thank you.
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Baptismal name: Marie Aveline Burleigh
Known as: Evelina Burleigh
Evelina Burleigh Blalock was born in Bayou Boeuf in 1818, to Robert Burleigh III and Mary Magdeline Miller Burleigh. Soon after her birth, her father established a farm in Grand Coteau.
Evelina was married to William B. Blalock in 1845. They began their married life between Opelousas and Grand Coteau, where William worked as a blacksmith and repairman.
In 1866, they purchased property and established a farm between Big Cane and Morrow Station, where they raised four children:
Gilbert Wilburn Blalock (1847-1930), mar. (1) Sarah Eugenia Causey, (2) Rutha Ann Vermillion and (3) Morgana Johnson
William Stanford Blalock (1849-1927), mar. Lucy E. Vannoy
Louisiana Marie Blalock (1850-1921), mar. James R. Reed Jr.
Mary Emerite Blalock (1854-before 1918), mar. Irad Fisher
After the death of Evelina's husband in 1888, her son Gilbert and his family moved back to the family farm with Evelina. Later, she moved between the homes of her children and grandchildren.
Evelina lived to over 100 years old. At the time of her death, she was living in Bunkie (Avoyelles Parish) with granddaughter Emma Reed Morgan. Evelina's death certificate was prepared by a coroner located in Evergreen, Louisiana, and she was removed to St. Landry Parish for burial in the "Catholic cemetery in Dubuisson." According to Sadler's Catholic Directory, Almanac and Ordo for the Year of Our Lord 1890, Bayou Boeuf Chapel was a Catholic chapel in this location, attended by the priest from Washington, St. Landry Parish (Immaculate Conception). Dubuisson Cemetery has historically been known as the Old Bayou Boeuf Chapel Cemetery.
Please note that the obituary states that death occurred at Evelina's home at Morrow Station, but the documentation of her death does not support this statement. Census records show that Evelina was no longer living at the family farm and the death certificate places her death in Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish.
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DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN
Appearing in the The Town Talk in Alexandria, Louisiana, on 20 August 1918:
Mrs. Evelina Blalock, aged 100 Years 5 Months and 23 Days --
Town Talk has just learned of the death of Mrs. Evelina Blalock, who was probably the oldest citizen in this section of the state, which occurred at Morrow Station, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, on August 17, 1918, aged 100 years, 5 months and 23 days.
The deceased was the widow of the late William Blalock, and was born on Bayou Boeuf, St. Landry Parish, on February 25, 1818. The family later moved to Grand Coteau, Louisiana, where they resided for many years.
Mrs. Blalock is survived by two sons and one daughter, as follows: Messrs. Gilbert Blalock, W.S. Blalock, and Mrs. L.A. Reed. She had one other daughter, Mrs. Mary Fisher, now deceased. One of the sons, Mr. W.S. Blalock, resides in this city, where he has lived for twelve years.
Deceased also leaves 28 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Her remains were interred at the Catholic cemetery in Dubuisson, St. Landry parish.
It is stated that the aged lady was active and was able to get around the house up to within six months prior to her death.
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Baptismal name: Marie Aveline Burleigh
Known as: Evelina Burleigh
Evelina Burleigh Blalock was born in Bayou Boeuf in 1818, to Robert Burleigh III and Mary Magdeline Miller Burleigh. Soon after her birth, her father established a farm in Grand Coteau.
Evelina was married to William B. Blalock in 1845. They began their married life between Opelousas and Grand Coteau, where William worked as a blacksmith and repairman.
In 1866, they purchased property and established a farm between Big Cane and Morrow Station, where they raised four children:
Gilbert Wilburn Blalock (1847-1930), mar. (1) Sarah Eugenia Causey, (2) Rutha Ann Vermillion and (3) Morgana Johnson
William Stanford Blalock (1849-1927), mar. Lucy E. Vannoy
Louisiana Marie Blalock (1850-1921), mar. James R. Reed Jr.
Mary Emerite Blalock (1854-before 1918), mar. Irad Fisher
After the death of Evelina's husband in 1888, her son Gilbert and his family moved back to the family farm with Evelina. Later, she moved between the homes of her children and grandchildren.
Evelina lived to over 100 years old. At the time of her death, she was living in Bunkie (Avoyelles Parish) with granddaughter Emma Reed Morgan. Evelina's death certificate was prepared by a coroner located in Evergreen, Louisiana, and she was removed to St. Landry Parish for burial in the "Catholic cemetery in Dubuisson." According to Sadler's Catholic Directory, Almanac and Ordo for the Year of Our Lord 1890, Bayou Boeuf Chapel was a Catholic chapel in this location, attended by the priest from Washington, St. Landry Parish (Immaculate Conception). Dubuisson Cemetery has historically been known as the Old Bayou Boeuf Chapel Cemetery.
Please note that the obituary states that death occurred at Evelina's home at Morrow Station, but the documentation of her death does not support this statement. Census records show that Evelina was no longer living at the family farm and the death certificate places her death in Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish.
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DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN
Appearing in the The Town Talk in Alexandria, Louisiana, on 20 August 1918:
Mrs. Evelina Blalock, aged 100 Years 5 Months and 23 Days --
Town Talk has just learned of the death of Mrs. Evelina Blalock, who was probably the oldest citizen in this section of the state, which occurred at Morrow Station, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, on August 17, 1918, aged 100 years, 5 months and 23 days.
The deceased was the widow of the late William Blalock, and was born on Bayou Boeuf, St. Landry Parish, on February 25, 1818. The family later moved to Grand Coteau, Louisiana, where they resided for many years.
Mrs. Blalock is survived by two sons and one daughter, as follows: Messrs. Gilbert Blalock, W.S. Blalock, and Mrs. L.A. Reed. She had one other daughter, Mrs. Mary Fisher, now deceased. One of the sons, Mr. W.S. Blalock, resides in this city, where he has lived for twelve years.
Deceased also leaves 28 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Her remains were interred at the Catholic cemetery in Dubuisson, St. Landry parish.
It is stated that the aged lady was active and was able to get around the house up to within six months prior to her death.
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