David was the grandson of Jacob Blankenhorn, b. Apr. 10, 1807 in Frankenthal-Rhei, Bavaria and d. Sep. 20, 1890 in Poughkeepsie NY &
Barbara Joest (Yost), b. Oct. 17, 1817 in Wattenheim-Rhein, Bavaria and d. Sep. 26, 1894 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jacob and Barbara emigrated from Ulm in Bavaria to the U. S. in the late 1840's. Jacob & Barbara had nine children. Their son, Louis was David's father.
(*Note: Catharine Blankenhorn, daughter of Jacob & Barbara Blankenhorn, was b. May 11, 1842 and baptized in Christ Church, Poughkeepsie, NY., Feb. 8, 1846. John Charles Blankenhorn, son of Jacob & Barbara Blankenhorn, was born Nov. 30, 1844, and baptized in the same church Feb. 8, 1846.)
David was the third of four children born to:
Louis Blankenhorn, b. May 26, 1848 in Poughkeepsie, NY and d. Nov. 16, 1922 in Pasadena, L.A., Co., CA. &
Lillian Stevens, b. Nov. 15, 1858 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI., and d. Jul. 18, 1936 in Pasadena, L.A. Co., CA.
Louis & Lillian Blankenhorn's children were:
1) George Stevens, b. Feb. 16, 1883 in WI. and d. Dec. 11, 1956 in Pasadena, L. A. Co., CA.
2) Louis 'Mac' McLaughlin, b. Nov. 3, 1884 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI and d. Apr. 6, 1943 in Pasadena, L. A. Co., CA.
3) David Fergusen, b. Dec. 31, 1886 in Pasadena, L.A. Co., CA. and d. Nov. 15, 1969 in L.A. Co., CA.
4) Barbara, b. Mar. 16, 1894 in CA. and d. Jun. 10, 1955 in L.A., L.A. Co., CA. Barbara marr. Arthur C. Walser.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 16, Col. 2
Mon., Apr. 5, 1909
Item from: ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED
Mr. And Mrs. R. E. Peterson, No. 337 Markham street, announces the engagement of their granddaughter, Miss Emma D. C. Peterson, to David Blankenhorn. Miss Peterson will return to Philadelphia shortly, with her grandparents, where she will spend the summer. The wedding will take place in the fall. David Blankenhorn is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Blankenhorn, old-time residents of this city. He is a real estate man.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 24, Col. 2
Wed., Dec. 29, 1909
PETERSON-BLANKENHORN
The marriage of Miss Emma Peterson, grand-daughter of R. Evans Peterson of Markham street, and David F. Blankenhorn, of Pasadena, was solemnized yesterday at noon by Bishop Johnson, in the private chapel at his home on South Grand avenue, in the presence of immediate relatives only.
Christmas greenery adorned the chapel and the altar was massed with white roses. The bride approached the altar leaning on her grandfather's arm, and her only attendant was her sister, Miss Anne Peterson who wore a gown of white cashmere and a picture hat trimmed with white roses. The bride wore a gown of ivory white satin with garniture of rose point and her veil was caught with orange blossoms. She carried a white ivory-bound prayer-book, while her maid of honor carried a shower of white roses.
Mr. And Mrs. Blankenhorn left last evening for a three weeks' wedding journey. They will occupy the new home built for them recently on California Terrace.
David Fergusen Blankenhorn was married three times:
1) On Dec. 28, 1909 in Los Angeles, CA., to Emma Bouvier Childs Peterson, by whom he had two sons, David and John. They divorced in 1925 and Emma married second, Maurice Wells.
2) On April 6, 1927 in Del Monte, Monterey, CA., to silent film & talkies actress Irene Rich (born Irene Frances Luther), (b. 1891 & d. 1988). (He was her third husband. They filed for divorce on Oct. 30, 1931 and were divorced in Nov. of that year.)
3) On May 28, 1947 in Pasadena, CA. to Mary Sandway. Mary was previously married to Rae Habersham Rogers (#18151485 ) who died in 1935 in Santa Barbara, CA.
David and Emma's children were:
1) David Phillips Blankenhorn, b. Sep. 11, 1910 in L. A. Co., CA. and d. Mar. 23, 1992 in L. A. Co., CA.
2) John Stevens Blankenhorn, b. Aug. 31, 1913 in Pasadena, L.A. Co., CA. and d. Mar. 25, 1998 in Nevada City, Nevada Co., CA.
According to his Jun. 5 (1916) WWI Draft Registration card, 30 yr. Old David F. Blankenhorn, b. Dec. 31, 1886 in Pasadena, CA., was living at 670 St. John Av. in Pasadena, CA. He was the president of Pacific Coast Bond House and Blankenhorn Hunter Co. in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Pasadena. He was claiming exemption from the draft because he had a wife and two children dependent on him for their sole support.
David was described as tall and slender, with blue eyes, brown hair, and no physical disability that would prevent him from serving in the military.
In his March 7, 1921 U.S. passport application, David was described as 34 yrs. old, 5'11' tall, high forehead, blue eyes with glasses, high forehead, straight nose, straight mouth, round chin, brown hair, fair complexion and oval face. He was living at 1250 So. Orange Grove Ave. in Pasadena, CA.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 19, Col. 4
Thu., Sep. 3, 1925
D. Blankenhorn Asks Divorce in Suit at Bay City
David F. Blankenhorn, Los Angeles and Pasadena bond broker and real estate man, yesterday filed suit at San Francisco for divorce from his wife, Mrs. Anna (Emma) B. C. Blankenhorn, according to dispatches from that city. The complaint, filed by Attorneys Gavin McNab and Nat Schulowitz, asserts, the dispatches said that Mrs. Blankenhorn was "cold, indifferent, apathetic, morose, uncongenial," that she "would not go with him on travels for pleasure or business" and that she "harassed him for trivial matters."
Mr. and Mrs. Blankenhorn were married in Pasadena December 28, 1909, and separated January 10, last, the complaint says. They have two children, David Phillips Blankenhorn, 14 years of age, and John Stevens Blankenhorn, 11.
A settlement out of court has been made of property, and an agreement made that Mrs. Blankenhorn shall have the children's custody with the right of the father to visit them at reasonable times, it was stated. The court is asked to give its sanction to the settlement and agreement.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 25, Col. 3
Fri., Sep. 4, 1925
Divorce Decree in Blankenhorn Suit Given Wife
To Mrs. Emma B. C. Blankenhorn, a divorce was granted yesterday in San Francisco by Superior Judge Logan from David F. Blankenhorn - Fairmont Hotel, an investment broker. Late Wednesday, Blankenhorn filed suit for divorce from his wife, charging her with cruelty, but the decree was given without contest to Mrs. Blankenhorn on the cross-complaint.
A property settlement already had been made. Its terms were not revealed by the proceedings. Mrs. Blankenhorn testified her husband stayed away from home for two or three days at a time, refused to explain where he had been, and told her he did not love her.
Mrs. Anna Wotten, 6604 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, sister of Mrs. Blankenhorn, was corroborating witness. To establish that Blankenhorn, who has large interests in Southern California, is legally a resident of San Francisco, Herbert S. Rothschild, theater owner, testified to Blankenhorn's residence at the Fairmont. By agreement custody of the Blankenhorn's two sons was awarded to Mrs. Blankenhorn.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 19, Col. 2
Thu., Apr. 7, 1927
IRENE RICH MARRIED TO PASADENAN
Film Actress and Realty Man Wed at Pebble Beach Home of Friends
Irene Rich, screen actress and David F. Blankenhorn, Los Angeles real estate and bond man, were married last night at the Pebble Beach home of Mr. and Mrs. William May Garland.
A license, giving Blankenhorn's age as 40 and that of Miss Rich, who gave her name as Mrs. Irene Luther Rich, as 35, was obtained at Salinas late yesterday afternoon. From there the couple motored to the home of the Garlands at Pebble Beach and were married.
Besides Mr. and Mrs. Garland, other Los Angeles people who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Anthony, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mines and Mrs. James Soutter Porter.
Blankenhorn was divorced by his first wife, Mrs. Anna B. C. Blankenhorn, in San Francisco in 1925. His engagement to Miss Rich has been a subject of rumor for some time, but never was confirmed by either. They reached the Salinas marriage license bureau just before closing time yesterday.
Mrs. Rich has twice been married before. When a young girl she married Elmo Deffenbaugh, but was separated from him by the courts and married Lieut.-Col. Charles H. Rich, an officer of the Regular Army. She has two daughters, one 17 years of age and the other 10.
Blankenhorn lives in Pasadena.
Los Angeles Evening Express (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 3, Col. 4
Tue., Nov. 3, 1931
MISS RICH SOBS DURING DIVORCE
Actress Wins Decree In S. F.: Mate Blames Career
There was no joy for Irene Rich, screen actress, in the divorce decree which today had freed her from marital ties to David Blankenhorn, wealthy Los Angeles and San Francisco broker.
The actress wept and nearly collapsed when the decree was granted in San Francisco late yesterday on Miss Rich's cross-complaint charging cruelty, according to Associated Press dispatches.
Her devotion to her career was blamed for the divorce. She testified Mr. Blankenhorn called her an "unsatisfactory wife" because of her motion picture work and that he called her by telephone, urging her to give it up, when she was on location.
Miss Rich, 39, married Mr. Blankenhorn at Monterey four years ago. Under the terms of an approved property settlement she receives their Los Angeles home.
According to his Apr. 25, 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 55 yr. Old David Ferguson Blankenhorn, b. Dec. 31, 1886 in Pasadena, CA., was self-employed and living at 239 Spaulding Dr., Beverly Hills, L. A. County, CA. His place of business was: 520 W. Seventh St. in Los Angeles, CA. and the person who would always know his address was (his sister), Mrs. Arthur Walser, living at 1336 Oak Knoll Ave. in Pasadena, CA.
David was described as 5'11" tall, weighing 146 lbs., with blue eyes, gray hair, a light complexion and no other obvious physical characteristics that would aid in identification.
Pasadena Star-News (Pasadena, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4-5
Wed., May 28, 1947
Wed at Sister's Home
DAVID BLANKENHORN MARRIES IN PASADENA
Married quietly in Pasadena yesterday were Mr. and Mrs. David Blankenhorn, who shortly will leave on a wedding journey to Victoria, B. C., and other Canadian points.
The ceremony took place at 11 a.m. in the home of Mr. Blankenhorn's sister, Mrs. Arthur Walker on Maylin Street, with only members of the families present.
Mrs. Blankenhorn is the former Mrs. Rae Habersham Rogers of Brentwood. She and the bridegroom recited their vows before Dr. Dan Morrison, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church. After their honeymoon, they are to make their home on Casiano Way, Bel Air.
The two will defer their journey until after the arrival here from New York, Sunday, of the bridegroom's son, David, together with his wife and two children, David and Barbara. The family will visit here for a three weeks' period. Young David is assistant vice-president of the new York City Bank.
Star News (Pasadena, CA.) - Nov. 17, 1969
Services Set For Native of Pasadena
Funeral services for David Fergusen Blankenhorn, who was born in Pasadena in 1886 and who became a prominent area realtor, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena.
Mr. Blankenhorn died Saturday.
He was a captain of ordinance in World War I and a major in World War II attached to the port of embarkation, Los Angeles. He was an early director of the Valley Hunt Club, and founder of the Pasadena Playhouse.
Mr. Blankenhorn had been a member of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association and was a member of the Men's Garden Club of Los Angeles, the Bohemian Club of San Francisco and the California Club.
He was president of the Blankenhorn Hunter Dulin Co, in Pasadena and Los Angeles from 1910 to 1922; vice president of the Santa Barbara Biltmore Corporation from 1927-31; David Blanken Inc. 1922-32, director of the Brokman building, 1925-49 and a representative of William Wrigley Jr. in the purchase of Catalina Island in 1918.
He is survived by his widow, Mary;
sons, David Phillips Blankenhorn and John Stevens Blankenhorn of Pasadena;
five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two nieces.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Turner and Stevens Company of Pasadena are directors in charge.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 29, Col. 1
Tue., Nov. 18, 1969
David Blankenhorn, 74, Theater Founder, Dies
Funeral services for David Blankenhorn, 74, a founder of Pasadena Playhouse and member of the Tournament of Roses Assn., will be held at 11 a.m. today in All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave.
Mr. Blankenhorn, who died Saturday, was a native of Pasadena, veteran of both World Wars, former vice president of the Santa Barbara Biltmore Corp. and an early director of the Valley Hunt Club. A realtor, he assisted Philip K. Wrigley in the purchase of Santa Catalina Island.
He leaves his wife, Mary,
sons, David P. And John F.,
five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Altadena.
Barbara Joest (Yost), b. Oct. 17, 1817 in Wattenheim-Rhein, Bavaria and d. Sep. 26, 1894 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jacob and Barbara emigrated from Ulm in Bavaria to the U. S. in the late 1840's. Jacob & Barbara had nine children. Their son, Louis was David's father.
(*Note: Catharine Blankenhorn, daughter of Jacob & Barbara Blankenhorn, was b. May 11, 1842 and baptized in Christ Church, Poughkeepsie, NY., Feb. 8, 1846. John Charles Blankenhorn, son of Jacob & Barbara Blankenhorn, was born Nov. 30, 1844, and baptized in the same church Feb. 8, 1846.)
David was the third of four children born to:
Louis Blankenhorn, b. May 26, 1848 in Poughkeepsie, NY and d. Nov. 16, 1922 in Pasadena, L.A., Co., CA. &
Lillian Stevens, b. Nov. 15, 1858 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI., and d. Jul. 18, 1936 in Pasadena, L.A. Co., CA.
Louis & Lillian Blankenhorn's children were:
1) George Stevens, b. Feb. 16, 1883 in WI. and d. Dec. 11, 1956 in Pasadena, L. A. Co., CA.
2) Louis 'Mac' McLaughlin, b. Nov. 3, 1884 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI and d. Apr. 6, 1943 in Pasadena, L. A. Co., CA.
3) David Fergusen, b. Dec. 31, 1886 in Pasadena, L.A. Co., CA. and d. Nov. 15, 1969 in L.A. Co., CA.
4) Barbara, b. Mar. 16, 1894 in CA. and d. Jun. 10, 1955 in L.A., L.A. Co., CA. Barbara marr. Arthur C. Walser.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 16, Col. 2
Mon., Apr. 5, 1909
Item from: ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED
Mr. And Mrs. R. E. Peterson, No. 337 Markham street, announces the engagement of their granddaughter, Miss Emma D. C. Peterson, to David Blankenhorn. Miss Peterson will return to Philadelphia shortly, with her grandparents, where she will spend the summer. The wedding will take place in the fall. David Blankenhorn is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Blankenhorn, old-time residents of this city. He is a real estate man.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 24, Col. 2
Wed., Dec. 29, 1909
PETERSON-BLANKENHORN
The marriage of Miss Emma Peterson, grand-daughter of R. Evans Peterson of Markham street, and David F. Blankenhorn, of Pasadena, was solemnized yesterday at noon by Bishop Johnson, in the private chapel at his home on South Grand avenue, in the presence of immediate relatives only.
Christmas greenery adorned the chapel and the altar was massed with white roses. The bride approached the altar leaning on her grandfather's arm, and her only attendant was her sister, Miss Anne Peterson who wore a gown of white cashmere and a picture hat trimmed with white roses. The bride wore a gown of ivory white satin with garniture of rose point and her veil was caught with orange blossoms. She carried a white ivory-bound prayer-book, while her maid of honor carried a shower of white roses.
Mr. And Mrs. Blankenhorn left last evening for a three weeks' wedding journey. They will occupy the new home built for them recently on California Terrace.
David Fergusen Blankenhorn was married three times:
1) On Dec. 28, 1909 in Los Angeles, CA., to Emma Bouvier Childs Peterson, by whom he had two sons, David and John. They divorced in 1925 and Emma married second, Maurice Wells.
2) On April 6, 1927 in Del Monte, Monterey, CA., to silent film & talkies actress Irene Rich (born Irene Frances Luther), (b. 1891 & d. 1988). (He was her third husband. They filed for divorce on Oct. 30, 1931 and were divorced in Nov. of that year.)
3) On May 28, 1947 in Pasadena, CA. to Mary Sandway. Mary was previously married to Rae Habersham Rogers (#18151485 ) who died in 1935 in Santa Barbara, CA.
David and Emma's children were:
1) David Phillips Blankenhorn, b. Sep. 11, 1910 in L. A. Co., CA. and d. Mar. 23, 1992 in L. A. Co., CA.
2) John Stevens Blankenhorn, b. Aug. 31, 1913 in Pasadena, L.A. Co., CA. and d. Mar. 25, 1998 in Nevada City, Nevada Co., CA.
According to his Jun. 5 (1916) WWI Draft Registration card, 30 yr. Old David F. Blankenhorn, b. Dec. 31, 1886 in Pasadena, CA., was living at 670 St. John Av. in Pasadena, CA. He was the president of Pacific Coast Bond House and Blankenhorn Hunter Co. in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Pasadena. He was claiming exemption from the draft because he had a wife and two children dependent on him for their sole support.
David was described as tall and slender, with blue eyes, brown hair, and no physical disability that would prevent him from serving in the military.
In his March 7, 1921 U.S. passport application, David was described as 34 yrs. old, 5'11' tall, high forehead, blue eyes with glasses, high forehead, straight nose, straight mouth, round chin, brown hair, fair complexion and oval face. He was living at 1250 So. Orange Grove Ave. in Pasadena, CA.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 19, Col. 4
Thu., Sep. 3, 1925
D. Blankenhorn Asks Divorce in Suit at Bay City
David F. Blankenhorn, Los Angeles and Pasadena bond broker and real estate man, yesterday filed suit at San Francisco for divorce from his wife, Mrs. Anna (Emma) B. C. Blankenhorn, according to dispatches from that city. The complaint, filed by Attorneys Gavin McNab and Nat Schulowitz, asserts, the dispatches said that Mrs. Blankenhorn was "cold, indifferent, apathetic, morose, uncongenial," that she "would not go with him on travels for pleasure or business" and that she "harassed him for trivial matters."
Mr. and Mrs. Blankenhorn were married in Pasadena December 28, 1909, and separated January 10, last, the complaint says. They have two children, David Phillips Blankenhorn, 14 years of age, and John Stevens Blankenhorn, 11.
A settlement out of court has been made of property, and an agreement made that Mrs. Blankenhorn shall have the children's custody with the right of the father to visit them at reasonable times, it was stated. The court is asked to give its sanction to the settlement and agreement.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 25, Col. 3
Fri., Sep. 4, 1925
Divorce Decree in Blankenhorn Suit Given Wife
To Mrs. Emma B. C. Blankenhorn, a divorce was granted yesterday in San Francisco by Superior Judge Logan from David F. Blankenhorn - Fairmont Hotel, an investment broker. Late Wednesday, Blankenhorn filed suit for divorce from his wife, charging her with cruelty, but the decree was given without contest to Mrs. Blankenhorn on the cross-complaint.
A property settlement already had been made. Its terms were not revealed by the proceedings. Mrs. Blankenhorn testified her husband stayed away from home for two or three days at a time, refused to explain where he had been, and told her he did not love her.
Mrs. Anna Wotten, 6604 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, sister of Mrs. Blankenhorn, was corroborating witness. To establish that Blankenhorn, who has large interests in Southern California, is legally a resident of San Francisco, Herbert S. Rothschild, theater owner, testified to Blankenhorn's residence at the Fairmont. By agreement custody of the Blankenhorn's two sons was awarded to Mrs. Blankenhorn.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 19, Col. 2
Thu., Apr. 7, 1927
IRENE RICH MARRIED TO PASADENAN
Film Actress and Realty Man Wed at Pebble Beach Home of Friends
Irene Rich, screen actress and David F. Blankenhorn, Los Angeles real estate and bond man, were married last night at the Pebble Beach home of Mr. and Mrs. William May Garland.
A license, giving Blankenhorn's age as 40 and that of Miss Rich, who gave her name as Mrs. Irene Luther Rich, as 35, was obtained at Salinas late yesterday afternoon. From there the couple motored to the home of the Garlands at Pebble Beach and were married.
Besides Mr. and Mrs. Garland, other Los Angeles people who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Anthony, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mines and Mrs. James Soutter Porter.
Blankenhorn was divorced by his first wife, Mrs. Anna B. C. Blankenhorn, in San Francisco in 1925. His engagement to Miss Rich has been a subject of rumor for some time, but never was confirmed by either. They reached the Salinas marriage license bureau just before closing time yesterday.
Mrs. Rich has twice been married before. When a young girl she married Elmo Deffenbaugh, but was separated from him by the courts and married Lieut.-Col. Charles H. Rich, an officer of the Regular Army. She has two daughters, one 17 years of age and the other 10.
Blankenhorn lives in Pasadena.
Los Angeles Evening Express (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 3, Col. 4
Tue., Nov. 3, 1931
MISS RICH SOBS DURING DIVORCE
Actress Wins Decree In S. F.: Mate Blames Career
There was no joy for Irene Rich, screen actress, in the divorce decree which today had freed her from marital ties to David Blankenhorn, wealthy Los Angeles and San Francisco broker.
The actress wept and nearly collapsed when the decree was granted in San Francisco late yesterday on Miss Rich's cross-complaint charging cruelty, according to Associated Press dispatches.
Her devotion to her career was blamed for the divorce. She testified Mr. Blankenhorn called her an "unsatisfactory wife" because of her motion picture work and that he called her by telephone, urging her to give it up, when she was on location.
Miss Rich, 39, married Mr. Blankenhorn at Monterey four years ago. Under the terms of an approved property settlement she receives their Los Angeles home.
According to his Apr. 25, 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 55 yr. Old David Ferguson Blankenhorn, b. Dec. 31, 1886 in Pasadena, CA., was self-employed and living at 239 Spaulding Dr., Beverly Hills, L. A. County, CA. His place of business was: 520 W. Seventh St. in Los Angeles, CA. and the person who would always know his address was (his sister), Mrs. Arthur Walser, living at 1336 Oak Knoll Ave. in Pasadena, CA.
David was described as 5'11" tall, weighing 146 lbs., with blue eyes, gray hair, a light complexion and no other obvious physical characteristics that would aid in identification.
Pasadena Star-News (Pasadena, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4-5
Wed., May 28, 1947
Wed at Sister's Home
DAVID BLANKENHORN MARRIES IN PASADENA
Married quietly in Pasadena yesterday were Mr. and Mrs. David Blankenhorn, who shortly will leave on a wedding journey to Victoria, B. C., and other Canadian points.
The ceremony took place at 11 a.m. in the home of Mr. Blankenhorn's sister, Mrs. Arthur Walker on Maylin Street, with only members of the families present.
Mrs. Blankenhorn is the former Mrs. Rae Habersham Rogers of Brentwood. She and the bridegroom recited their vows before Dr. Dan Morrison, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church. After their honeymoon, they are to make their home on Casiano Way, Bel Air.
The two will defer their journey until after the arrival here from New York, Sunday, of the bridegroom's son, David, together with his wife and two children, David and Barbara. The family will visit here for a three weeks' period. Young David is assistant vice-president of the new York City Bank.
Star News (Pasadena, CA.) - Nov. 17, 1969
Services Set For Native of Pasadena
Funeral services for David Fergusen Blankenhorn, who was born in Pasadena in 1886 and who became a prominent area realtor, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena.
Mr. Blankenhorn died Saturday.
He was a captain of ordinance in World War I and a major in World War II attached to the port of embarkation, Los Angeles. He was an early director of the Valley Hunt Club, and founder of the Pasadena Playhouse.
Mr. Blankenhorn had been a member of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association and was a member of the Men's Garden Club of Los Angeles, the Bohemian Club of San Francisco and the California Club.
He was president of the Blankenhorn Hunter Dulin Co, in Pasadena and Los Angeles from 1910 to 1922; vice president of the Santa Barbara Biltmore Corporation from 1927-31; David Blanken Inc. 1922-32, director of the Brokman building, 1925-49 and a representative of William Wrigley Jr. in the purchase of Catalina Island in 1918.
He is survived by his widow, Mary;
sons, David Phillips Blankenhorn and John Stevens Blankenhorn of Pasadena;
five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two nieces.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Turner and Stevens Company of Pasadena are directors in charge.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 29, Col. 1
Tue., Nov. 18, 1969
David Blankenhorn, 74, Theater Founder, Dies
Funeral services for David Blankenhorn, 74, a founder of Pasadena Playhouse and member of the Tournament of Roses Assn., will be held at 11 a.m. today in All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave.
Mr. Blankenhorn, who died Saturday, was a native of Pasadena, veteran of both World Wars, former vice president of the Santa Barbara Biltmore Corp. and an early director of the Valley Hunt Club. A realtor, he assisted Philip K. Wrigley in the purchase of Santa Catalina Island.
He leaves his wife, Mary,
sons, David P. And John F.,
five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Altadena.
David was the grandson of Jacob Blankenhorn, b. Apr. 10, 1807 in Frankenthal-Rhei, Bavaria and d. Sep. 20, 1890 in Poughkeepsie NY &
Barbara Joest (Yost), b. Oct. 17, 1817 in Wattenheim-Rhein, Bavaria and d. Sep. 26, 1894 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jacob and Barbara emigrated from Ulm in Bavaria to the U. S. in the late 1840's. Jacob & Barbara had nine children. Their son, Louis was David's father.
(*Note: Catharine Blankenhorn, daughter of Jacob & Barbara Blankenhorn, was b. May 11, 1842 and baptized in Christ Church, Poughkeepsie, NY., Feb. 8, 1846. John Charles Blankenhorn, son of Jacob & Barbara Blankenhorn, was born Nov. 30, 1844, and baptized in the same church Feb. 8, 1846.)
David was the third of four children born to:
Louis Blankenhorn, b. May 26, 1848 in Poughkeepsie, NY and d. Nov. 16, 1922 in Pasadena, L.A., Co., CA. &
Lillian Stevens, b. Nov. 15, 1858 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI., and d. Jul. 18, 1936 in Pasadena, L.A. Co., CA.
Louis & Lillian Blankenhorn's children were:
1) George Stevens, b. Feb. 16, 1883 in WI. and d. Dec. 11, 1956 in Pasadena, L. A. Co., CA.
2) Louis 'Mac' McLaughlin, b. Nov. 3, 1884 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI and d. Apr. 6, 1943 in Pasadena, L. A. Co., CA.
3) David Fergusen, b. Dec. 31, 1886 in Pasadena, L.A. Co., CA. and d. Nov. 15, 1969 in L.A. Co., CA.
4) Barbara, b. Mar. 16, 1894 in CA. and d. Jun. 10, 1955 in L.A., L.A. Co., CA. Barbara marr. Arthur C. Walser.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 16, Col. 2
Mon., Apr. 5, 1909
Item from: ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED
Mr. And Mrs. R. E. Peterson, No. 337 Markham street, announces the engagement of their granddaughter, Miss Emma D. C. Peterson, to David Blankenhorn. Miss Peterson will return to Philadelphia shortly, with her grandparents, where she will spend the summer. The wedding will take place in the fall. David Blankenhorn is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Blankenhorn, old-time residents of this city. He is a real estate man.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 24, Col. 2
Wed., Dec. 29, 1909
PETERSON-BLANKENHORN
The marriage of Miss Emma Peterson, grand-daughter of R. Evans Peterson of Markham street, and David F. Blankenhorn, of Pasadena, was solemnized yesterday at noon by Bishop Johnson, in the private chapel at his home on South Grand avenue, in the presence of immediate relatives only.
Christmas greenery adorned the chapel and the altar was massed with white roses. The bride approached the altar leaning on her grandfather's arm, and her only attendant was her sister, Miss Anne Peterson who wore a gown of white cashmere and a picture hat trimmed with white roses. The bride wore a gown of ivory white satin with garniture of rose point and her veil was caught with orange blossoms. She carried a white ivory-bound prayer-book, while her maid of honor carried a shower of white roses.
Mr. And Mrs. Blankenhorn left last evening for a three weeks' wedding journey. They will occupy the new home built for them recently on California Terrace.
David Fergusen Blankenhorn was married three times:
1) On Dec. 28, 1909 in Los Angeles, CA., to Emma Bouvier Childs Peterson, by whom he had two sons, David and John. They divorced in 1925 and Emma married second, Maurice Wells.
2) On April 6, 1927 in Del Monte, Monterey, CA., to silent film & talkies actress Irene Rich (born Irene Frances Luther), (b. 1891 & d. 1988). (He was her third husband. They filed for divorce on Oct. 30, 1931 and were divorced in Nov. of that year.)
3) On May 28, 1947 in Pasadena, CA. to Mary Sandway. Mary was previously married to Rae Habersham Rogers (#18151485 ) who died in 1935 in Santa Barbara, CA.
David and Emma's children were:
1) David Phillips Blankenhorn, b. Sep. 11, 1910 in L. A. Co., CA. and d. Mar. 23, 1992 in L. A. Co., CA.
2) John Stevens Blankenhorn, b. Aug. 31, 1913 in Pasadena, L.A. Co., CA. and d. Mar. 25, 1998 in Nevada City, Nevada Co., CA.
According to his Jun. 5 (1916) WWI Draft Registration card, 30 yr. Old David F. Blankenhorn, b. Dec. 31, 1886 in Pasadena, CA., was living at 670 St. John Av. in Pasadena, CA. He was the president of Pacific Coast Bond House and Blankenhorn Hunter Co. in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Pasadena. He was claiming exemption from the draft because he had a wife and two children dependent on him for their sole support.
David was described as tall and slender, with blue eyes, brown hair, and no physical disability that would prevent him from serving in the military.
In his March 7, 1921 U.S. passport application, David was described as 34 yrs. old, 5'11' tall, high forehead, blue eyes with glasses, high forehead, straight nose, straight mouth, round chin, brown hair, fair complexion and oval face. He was living at 1250 So. Orange Grove Ave. in Pasadena, CA.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 19, Col. 4
Thu., Sep. 3, 1925
D. Blankenhorn Asks Divorce in Suit at Bay City
David F. Blankenhorn, Los Angeles and Pasadena bond broker and real estate man, yesterday filed suit at San Francisco for divorce from his wife, Mrs. Anna (Emma) B. C. Blankenhorn, according to dispatches from that city. The complaint, filed by Attorneys Gavin McNab and Nat Schulowitz, asserts, the dispatches said that Mrs. Blankenhorn was "cold, indifferent, apathetic, morose, uncongenial," that she "would not go with him on travels for pleasure or business" and that she "harassed him for trivial matters."
Mr. and Mrs. Blankenhorn were married in Pasadena December 28, 1909, and separated January 10, last, the complaint says. They have two children, David Phillips Blankenhorn, 14 years of age, and John Stevens Blankenhorn, 11.
A settlement out of court has been made of property, and an agreement made that Mrs. Blankenhorn shall have the children's custody with the right of the father to visit them at reasonable times, it was stated. The court is asked to give its sanction to the settlement and agreement.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 25, Col. 3
Fri., Sep. 4, 1925
Divorce Decree in Blankenhorn Suit Given Wife
To Mrs. Emma B. C. Blankenhorn, a divorce was granted yesterday in San Francisco by Superior Judge Logan from David F. Blankenhorn - Fairmont Hotel, an investment broker. Late Wednesday, Blankenhorn filed suit for divorce from his wife, charging her with cruelty, but the decree was given without contest to Mrs. Blankenhorn on the cross-complaint.
A property settlement already had been made. Its terms were not revealed by the proceedings. Mrs. Blankenhorn testified her husband stayed away from home for two or three days at a time, refused to explain where he had been, and told her he did not love her.
Mrs. Anna Wotten, 6604 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, sister of Mrs. Blankenhorn, was corroborating witness. To establish that Blankenhorn, who has large interests in Southern California, is legally a resident of San Francisco, Herbert S. Rothschild, theater owner, testified to Blankenhorn's residence at the Fairmont. By agreement custody of the Blankenhorn's two sons was awarded to Mrs. Blankenhorn.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 19, Col. 2
Thu., Apr. 7, 1927
IRENE RICH MARRIED TO PASADENAN
Film Actress and Realty Man Wed at Pebble Beach Home of Friends
Irene Rich, screen actress and David F. Blankenhorn, Los Angeles real estate and bond man, were married last night at the Pebble Beach home of Mr. and Mrs. William May Garland.
A license, giving Blankenhorn's age as 40 and that of Miss Rich, who gave her name as Mrs. Irene Luther Rich, as 35, was obtained at Salinas late yesterday afternoon. From there the couple motored to the home of the Garlands at Pebble Beach and were married.
Besides Mr. and Mrs. Garland, other Los Angeles people who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Anthony, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mines and Mrs. James Soutter Porter.
Blankenhorn was divorced by his first wife, Mrs. Anna B. C. Blankenhorn, in San Francisco in 1925. His engagement to Miss Rich has been a subject of rumor for some time, but never was confirmed by either. They reached the Salinas marriage license bureau just before closing time yesterday.
Mrs. Rich has twice been married before. When a young girl she married Elmo Deffenbaugh, but was separated from him by the courts and married Lieut.-Col. Charles H. Rich, an officer of the Regular Army. She has two daughters, one 17 years of age and the other 10.
Blankenhorn lives in Pasadena.
Los Angeles Evening Express (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 3, Col. 4
Tue., Nov. 3, 1931
MISS RICH SOBS DURING DIVORCE
Actress Wins Decree In S. F.: Mate Blames Career
There was no joy for Irene Rich, screen actress, in the divorce decree which today had freed her from marital ties to David Blankenhorn, wealthy Los Angeles and San Francisco broker.
The actress wept and nearly collapsed when the decree was granted in San Francisco late yesterday on Miss Rich's cross-complaint charging cruelty, according to Associated Press dispatches.
Her devotion to her career was blamed for the divorce. She testified Mr. Blankenhorn called her an "unsatisfactory wife" because of her motion picture work and that he called her by telephone, urging her to give it up, when she was on location.
Miss Rich, 39, married Mr. Blankenhorn at Monterey four years ago. Under the terms of an approved property settlement she receives their Los Angeles home.
According to his Apr. 25, 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 55 yr. Old David Ferguson Blankenhorn, b. Dec. 31, 1886 in Pasadena, CA., was self-employed and living at 239 Spaulding Dr., Beverly Hills, L. A. County, CA. His place of business was: 520 W. Seventh St. in Los Angeles, CA. and the person who would always know his address was (his sister), Mrs. Arthur Walser, living at 1336 Oak Knoll Ave. in Pasadena, CA.
David was described as 5'11" tall, weighing 146 lbs., with blue eyes, gray hair, a light complexion and no other obvious physical characteristics that would aid in identification.
Pasadena Star-News (Pasadena, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4-5
Wed., May 28, 1947
Wed at Sister's Home
DAVID BLANKENHORN MARRIES IN PASADENA
Married quietly in Pasadena yesterday were Mr. and Mrs. David Blankenhorn, who shortly will leave on a wedding journey to Victoria, B. C., and other Canadian points.
The ceremony took place at 11 a.m. in the home of Mr. Blankenhorn's sister, Mrs. Arthur Walker on Maylin Street, with only members of the families present.
Mrs. Blankenhorn is the former Mrs. Rae Habersham Rogers of Brentwood. She and the bridegroom recited their vows before Dr. Dan Morrison, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church. After their honeymoon, they are to make their home on Casiano Way, Bel Air.
The two will defer their journey until after the arrival here from New York, Sunday, of the bridegroom's son, David, together with his wife and two children, David and Barbara. The family will visit here for a three weeks' period. Young David is assistant vice-president of the new York City Bank.
Star News (Pasadena, CA.) - Nov. 17, 1969
Services Set For Native of Pasadena
Funeral services for David Fergusen Blankenhorn, who was born in Pasadena in 1886 and who became a prominent area realtor, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena.
Mr. Blankenhorn died Saturday.
He was a captain of ordinance in World War I and a major in World War II attached to the port of embarkation, Los Angeles. He was an early director of the Valley Hunt Club, and founder of the Pasadena Playhouse.
Mr. Blankenhorn had been a member of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association and was a member of the Men's Garden Club of Los Angeles, the Bohemian Club of San Francisco and the California Club.
He was president of the Blankenhorn Hunter Dulin Co, in Pasadena and Los Angeles from 1910 to 1922; vice president of the Santa Barbara Biltmore Corporation from 1927-31; David Blanken Inc. 1922-32, director of the Brokman building, 1925-49 and a representative of William Wrigley Jr. in the purchase of Catalina Island in 1918.
He is survived by his widow, Mary;
sons, David Phillips Blankenhorn and John Stevens Blankenhorn of Pasadena;
five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two nieces.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Turner and Stevens Company of Pasadena are directors in charge.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 29, Col. 1
Tue., Nov. 18, 1969
David Blankenhorn, 74, Theater Founder, Dies
Funeral services for David Blankenhorn, 74, a founder of Pasadena Playhouse and member of the Tournament of Roses Assn., will be held at 11 a.m. today in All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave.
Mr. Blankenhorn, who died Saturday, was a native of Pasadena, veteran of both World Wars, former vice president of the Santa Barbara Biltmore Corp. and an early director of the Valley Hunt Club. A realtor, he assisted Philip K. Wrigley in the purchase of Santa Catalina Island.
He leaves his wife, Mary,
sons, David P. And John F.,
five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Altadena.
Barbara Joest (Yost), b. Oct. 17, 1817 in Wattenheim-Rhein, Bavaria and d. Sep. 26, 1894 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jacob and Barbara emigrated from Ulm in Bavaria to the U. S. in the late 1840's. Jacob & Barbara had nine children. Their son, Louis was David's father.
(*Note: Catharine Blankenhorn, daughter of Jacob & Barbara Blankenhorn, was b. May 11, 1842 and baptized in Christ Church, Poughkeepsie, NY., Feb. 8, 1846. John Charles Blankenhorn, son of Jacob & Barbara Blankenhorn, was born Nov. 30, 1844, and baptized in the same church Feb. 8, 1846.)
David was the third of four children born to:
Louis Blankenhorn, b. May 26, 1848 in Poughkeepsie, NY and d. Nov. 16, 1922 in Pasadena, L.A., Co., CA. &
Lillian Stevens, b. Nov. 15, 1858 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI., and d. Jul. 18, 1936 in Pasadena, L.A. Co., CA.
Louis & Lillian Blankenhorn's children were:
1) George Stevens, b. Feb. 16, 1883 in WI. and d. Dec. 11, 1956 in Pasadena, L. A. Co., CA.
2) Louis 'Mac' McLaughlin, b. Nov. 3, 1884 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI and d. Apr. 6, 1943 in Pasadena, L. A. Co., CA.
3) David Fergusen, b. Dec. 31, 1886 in Pasadena, L.A. Co., CA. and d. Nov. 15, 1969 in L.A. Co., CA.
4) Barbara, b. Mar. 16, 1894 in CA. and d. Jun. 10, 1955 in L.A., L.A. Co., CA. Barbara marr. Arthur C. Walser.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 16, Col. 2
Mon., Apr. 5, 1909
Item from: ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED
Mr. And Mrs. R. E. Peterson, No. 337 Markham street, announces the engagement of their granddaughter, Miss Emma D. C. Peterson, to David Blankenhorn. Miss Peterson will return to Philadelphia shortly, with her grandparents, where she will spend the summer. The wedding will take place in the fall. David Blankenhorn is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Blankenhorn, old-time residents of this city. He is a real estate man.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 24, Col. 2
Wed., Dec. 29, 1909
PETERSON-BLANKENHORN
The marriage of Miss Emma Peterson, grand-daughter of R. Evans Peterson of Markham street, and David F. Blankenhorn, of Pasadena, was solemnized yesterday at noon by Bishop Johnson, in the private chapel at his home on South Grand avenue, in the presence of immediate relatives only.
Christmas greenery adorned the chapel and the altar was massed with white roses. The bride approached the altar leaning on her grandfather's arm, and her only attendant was her sister, Miss Anne Peterson who wore a gown of white cashmere and a picture hat trimmed with white roses. The bride wore a gown of ivory white satin with garniture of rose point and her veil was caught with orange blossoms. She carried a white ivory-bound prayer-book, while her maid of honor carried a shower of white roses.
Mr. And Mrs. Blankenhorn left last evening for a three weeks' wedding journey. They will occupy the new home built for them recently on California Terrace.
David Fergusen Blankenhorn was married three times:
1) On Dec. 28, 1909 in Los Angeles, CA., to Emma Bouvier Childs Peterson, by whom he had two sons, David and John. They divorced in 1925 and Emma married second, Maurice Wells.
2) On April 6, 1927 in Del Monte, Monterey, CA., to silent film & talkies actress Irene Rich (born Irene Frances Luther), (b. 1891 & d. 1988). (He was her third husband. They filed for divorce on Oct. 30, 1931 and were divorced in Nov. of that year.)
3) On May 28, 1947 in Pasadena, CA. to Mary Sandway. Mary was previously married to Rae Habersham Rogers (#18151485 ) who died in 1935 in Santa Barbara, CA.
David and Emma's children were:
1) David Phillips Blankenhorn, b. Sep. 11, 1910 in L. A. Co., CA. and d. Mar. 23, 1992 in L. A. Co., CA.
2) John Stevens Blankenhorn, b. Aug. 31, 1913 in Pasadena, L.A. Co., CA. and d. Mar. 25, 1998 in Nevada City, Nevada Co., CA.
According to his Jun. 5 (1916) WWI Draft Registration card, 30 yr. Old David F. Blankenhorn, b. Dec. 31, 1886 in Pasadena, CA., was living at 670 St. John Av. in Pasadena, CA. He was the president of Pacific Coast Bond House and Blankenhorn Hunter Co. in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Pasadena. He was claiming exemption from the draft because he had a wife and two children dependent on him for their sole support.
David was described as tall and slender, with blue eyes, brown hair, and no physical disability that would prevent him from serving in the military.
In his March 7, 1921 U.S. passport application, David was described as 34 yrs. old, 5'11' tall, high forehead, blue eyes with glasses, high forehead, straight nose, straight mouth, round chin, brown hair, fair complexion and oval face. He was living at 1250 So. Orange Grove Ave. in Pasadena, CA.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 19, Col. 4
Thu., Sep. 3, 1925
D. Blankenhorn Asks Divorce in Suit at Bay City
David F. Blankenhorn, Los Angeles and Pasadena bond broker and real estate man, yesterday filed suit at San Francisco for divorce from his wife, Mrs. Anna (Emma) B. C. Blankenhorn, according to dispatches from that city. The complaint, filed by Attorneys Gavin McNab and Nat Schulowitz, asserts, the dispatches said that Mrs. Blankenhorn was "cold, indifferent, apathetic, morose, uncongenial," that she "would not go with him on travels for pleasure or business" and that she "harassed him for trivial matters."
Mr. and Mrs. Blankenhorn were married in Pasadena December 28, 1909, and separated January 10, last, the complaint says. They have two children, David Phillips Blankenhorn, 14 years of age, and John Stevens Blankenhorn, 11.
A settlement out of court has been made of property, and an agreement made that Mrs. Blankenhorn shall have the children's custody with the right of the father to visit them at reasonable times, it was stated. The court is asked to give its sanction to the settlement and agreement.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 25, Col. 3
Fri., Sep. 4, 1925
Divorce Decree in Blankenhorn Suit Given Wife
To Mrs. Emma B. C. Blankenhorn, a divorce was granted yesterday in San Francisco by Superior Judge Logan from David F. Blankenhorn - Fairmont Hotel, an investment broker. Late Wednesday, Blankenhorn filed suit for divorce from his wife, charging her with cruelty, but the decree was given without contest to Mrs. Blankenhorn on the cross-complaint.
A property settlement already had been made. Its terms were not revealed by the proceedings. Mrs. Blankenhorn testified her husband stayed away from home for two or three days at a time, refused to explain where he had been, and told her he did not love her.
Mrs. Anna Wotten, 6604 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, sister of Mrs. Blankenhorn, was corroborating witness. To establish that Blankenhorn, who has large interests in Southern California, is legally a resident of San Francisco, Herbert S. Rothschild, theater owner, testified to Blankenhorn's residence at the Fairmont. By agreement custody of the Blankenhorn's two sons was awarded to Mrs. Blankenhorn.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 19, Col. 2
Thu., Apr. 7, 1927
IRENE RICH MARRIED TO PASADENAN
Film Actress and Realty Man Wed at Pebble Beach Home of Friends
Irene Rich, screen actress and David F. Blankenhorn, Los Angeles real estate and bond man, were married last night at the Pebble Beach home of Mr. and Mrs. William May Garland.
A license, giving Blankenhorn's age as 40 and that of Miss Rich, who gave her name as Mrs. Irene Luther Rich, as 35, was obtained at Salinas late yesterday afternoon. From there the couple motored to the home of the Garlands at Pebble Beach and were married.
Besides Mr. and Mrs. Garland, other Los Angeles people who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Anthony, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mines and Mrs. James Soutter Porter.
Blankenhorn was divorced by his first wife, Mrs. Anna B. C. Blankenhorn, in San Francisco in 1925. His engagement to Miss Rich has been a subject of rumor for some time, but never was confirmed by either. They reached the Salinas marriage license bureau just before closing time yesterday.
Mrs. Rich has twice been married before. When a young girl she married Elmo Deffenbaugh, but was separated from him by the courts and married Lieut.-Col. Charles H. Rich, an officer of the Regular Army. She has two daughters, one 17 years of age and the other 10.
Blankenhorn lives in Pasadena.
Los Angeles Evening Express (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 3, Col. 4
Tue., Nov. 3, 1931
MISS RICH SOBS DURING DIVORCE
Actress Wins Decree In S. F.: Mate Blames Career
There was no joy for Irene Rich, screen actress, in the divorce decree which today had freed her from marital ties to David Blankenhorn, wealthy Los Angeles and San Francisco broker.
The actress wept and nearly collapsed when the decree was granted in San Francisco late yesterday on Miss Rich's cross-complaint charging cruelty, according to Associated Press dispatches.
Her devotion to her career was blamed for the divorce. She testified Mr. Blankenhorn called her an "unsatisfactory wife" because of her motion picture work and that he called her by telephone, urging her to give it up, when she was on location.
Miss Rich, 39, married Mr. Blankenhorn at Monterey four years ago. Under the terms of an approved property settlement she receives their Los Angeles home.
According to his Apr. 25, 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 55 yr. Old David Ferguson Blankenhorn, b. Dec. 31, 1886 in Pasadena, CA., was self-employed and living at 239 Spaulding Dr., Beverly Hills, L. A. County, CA. His place of business was: 520 W. Seventh St. in Los Angeles, CA. and the person who would always know his address was (his sister), Mrs. Arthur Walser, living at 1336 Oak Knoll Ave. in Pasadena, CA.
David was described as 5'11" tall, weighing 146 lbs., with blue eyes, gray hair, a light complexion and no other obvious physical characteristics that would aid in identification.
Pasadena Star-News (Pasadena, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4-5
Wed., May 28, 1947
Wed at Sister's Home
DAVID BLANKENHORN MARRIES IN PASADENA
Married quietly in Pasadena yesterday were Mr. and Mrs. David Blankenhorn, who shortly will leave on a wedding journey to Victoria, B. C., and other Canadian points.
The ceremony took place at 11 a.m. in the home of Mr. Blankenhorn's sister, Mrs. Arthur Walker on Maylin Street, with only members of the families present.
Mrs. Blankenhorn is the former Mrs. Rae Habersham Rogers of Brentwood. She and the bridegroom recited their vows before Dr. Dan Morrison, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church. After their honeymoon, they are to make their home on Casiano Way, Bel Air.
The two will defer their journey until after the arrival here from New York, Sunday, of the bridegroom's son, David, together with his wife and two children, David and Barbara. The family will visit here for a three weeks' period. Young David is assistant vice-president of the new York City Bank.
Star News (Pasadena, CA.) - Nov. 17, 1969
Services Set For Native of Pasadena
Funeral services for David Fergusen Blankenhorn, who was born in Pasadena in 1886 and who became a prominent area realtor, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena.
Mr. Blankenhorn died Saturday.
He was a captain of ordinance in World War I and a major in World War II attached to the port of embarkation, Los Angeles. He was an early director of the Valley Hunt Club, and founder of the Pasadena Playhouse.
Mr. Blankenhorn had been a member of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association and was a member of the Men's Garden Club of Los Angeles, the Bohemian Club of San Francisco and the California Club.
He was president of the Blankenhorn Hunter Dulin Co, in Pasadena and Los Angeles from 1910 to 1922; vice president of the Santa Barbara Biltmore Corporation from 1927-31; David Blanken Inc. 1922-32, director of the Brokman building, 1925-49 and a representative of William Wrigley Jr. in the purchase of Catalina Island in 1918.
He is survived by his widow, Mary;
sons, David Phillips Blankenhorn and John Stevens Blankenhorn of Pasadena;
five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two nieces.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Turner and Stevens Company of Pasadena are directors in charge.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 29, Col. 1
Tue., Nov. 18, 1969
David Blankenhorn, 74, Theater Founder, Dies
Funeral services for David Blankenhorn, 74, a founder of Pasadena Playhouse and member of the Tournament of Roses Assn., will be held at 11 a.m. today in All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave.
Mr. Blankenhorn, who died Saturday, was a native of Pasadena, veteran of both World Wars, former vice president of the Santa Barbara Biltmore Corp. and an early director of the Valley Hunt Club. A realtor, he assisted Philip K. Wrigley in the purchase of Santa Catalina Island.
He leaves his wife, Mary,
sons, David P. And John F.,
five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Altadena.
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