Capt John Blakeney Sr.

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Capt John Blakeney Sr.

Birth
County Limerick, Ireland
Death
8 Aug 1832 (aged 99)
Chester County, South Carolina, USA
Burial
Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA Add to Map
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John was born at Mount Blakeney Castle, Limerick County, Ireland, the son of Robert Blakeney and Deborah (Smyth). His brother was Baron William Blakeney. He emigrated to the United States by way of Maryland, and enrolled in the American Revolutionary War the summer of 1776. He attained the rank of Captain, and fought with Gen. Marion in South Carolina. He married Margaret Elizabeth Evans, and their children were (1)Thomas, (2 John Jr., (3)Robert, (4)William, (5)James, (6)Jane, (7)Mary, and (8)Hugh.
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John was born at Mount Blakeney Castle, Limerick County, Ireland, the son of Robert Blakeney and Deborah (Smyth). His brother was Baron William Blakeney. He emigrated to the United States by way of Maryland, and enrolled in the American Revolutionary War the summer of 1776. He attained the rank of Captain, and fought with Gen. Marion in South Carolina. He married Margaret Elizabeth Evans, and their children were (1)Thomas, (2 John Jr., (3)Robert, (4)William, (5)James, (6)Jane, (7)Mary, and (8)Hugh.

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