Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
Saturday, October 23, 1926
Page 16
NATIVE OF OREGON DIES IN THIS CITY
Mrs. Rebecca Ellen Blanton, 78, widow of Isaac Blanton, died today at the home of her daughter, Nora Blanton, 1347 High street, after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband on January 26, this year, following the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary, November 8, 1925.
Mrs. Blanton was a native of Oregon, born in Marion county in 1853 and had resided in this state her entire lifetime. She was a member of the First Christian church of Eugene.
Survivors include the following: Five daughters, Mrs. G.W. Briggs, Miss Nora Blanton, Mrs. Harry Taylor, all of Eugene; Mrs. R.W. Huff and Mrs. Floyd Griffen of Portland; five sons, E.F., J.W. and M.A. Blanton, of this city; I.N. Blanton of Oakridge and G.H. Blanton of Portland. There are also 25 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren surviving.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, and will be announced later from the Veatch chapel. ~~END~~
Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
Saturday, October 23, 1926
Page 16
NATIVE OF OREGON DIES IN THIS CITY
Mrs. Rebecca Ellen Blanton, 78, widow of Isaac Blanton, died today at the home of her daughter, Nora Blanton, 1347 High street, after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband on January 26, this year, following the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary, November 8, 1925.
Mrs. Blanton was a native of Oregon, born in Marion county in 1853 and had resided in this state her entire lifetime. She was a member of the First Christian church of Eugene.
Survivors include the following: Five daughters, Mrs. G.W. Briggs, Miss Nora Blanton, Mrs. Harry Taylor, all of Eugene; Mrs. R.W. Huff and Mrs. Floyd Griffen of Portland; five sons, E.F., J.W. and M.A. Blanton, of this city; I.N. Blanton of Oakridge and G.H. Blanton of Portland. There are also 25 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren surviving.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, and will be announced later from the Veatch chapel. ~~END~~
Family Members
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Mary Effie Blanton Briggs
1877–1961
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Edward "Frank" Franklin Blanton
1878–1963
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Nellie Jane Blanton Huff
1880–1957
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Deliah Ora Belle Blanton Taylor
1882–1943
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John William "Bill" Blanton
1883–1954
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Isaac Blanton
1885–1963
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Nora Ellen Blanton Wray
1887–1973
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Addie A. Blanton Griffin
1890–1973
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George Henry Blanton
1892–1963
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Marion Alfred "Ted" Blanton
1894–1979
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Neva Myrtle Blanton Johnson
1895–1920
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