No Burial Record has been found. Findagrave volunteer Vernon Purvis (49568274) found the first obituary below that says Geo. W. Blakemore was buried in Henry County, Kentucky. If anyone can locate the burial site, I will be happy to change this memorial, or transfer it to the finder. (Clifford Mullis)
[Louisville, Kentucky] Courier-Journal
Nov. 12, 1882
Page 4
Death of a Well-Known Kentuckian
……..
George W. Blakemore,
Formerly of Henry County,
Dies at Logansport, Indiana, in His
Seventy-fourth Year
…
The death of Mr. George W. Blakemore occurred at the New Burnett House in Logansport, Ind., on Tuesday last. Mr. Blakemore was born in Henry county, Ky., about the year 1809. The family, soon after the admission of this State into the Union, emigrated from the mother State of Virginia and settled in Kentucky, in the vicinity where many of the descendants have continued to reside from that time until the present.
Mr. Blakemore, in early life, enjoyed such educational privileges as the country afforded. These privileges, however, were utilized to their utmost limit, and the foundation thus laid was the establishment of a business and professional career of singularly just and conscientious exactitude. Having chosen the profession of law, he pursued a course of preparatory study with one of the learned Judges in his native state, and soon afterward became a citizen of Logansport. On the 10th of August, 1835, he was admitted to practice at the bar of the Cass Circuit Court, on the motion of Charles W. Ewing. Thenceforward, he gradually succeeded to a fair and comparative lucrative practice which he continued to hold for many years.
In 1843 he was elected to represent the people of Cass County in the popular branch of the State Legislature, and, serving his constituents faithfully, he was returned to that body the following year. Again in 1848 he was elected, and served the people with the same determined purpose to discharge his whole duty to the public. In 1846, when the complications with Mexico culminated in a declaration of war angainst that nation, he was among the first to offer his services to maintain, by force of arms, his country’s honor, became a member of the Cass-county Volunteers, was elected and served as company Lieutenant during the term of his enlistment. He was a good soldier, and possessed the confidence of his soldiers in arms. Returning from the field of strife, he resumed the practice of his profession. Later in life, when the accumulation of years began to press somewhat heavily upon him, he retired from active business world in the enjoyment of a competence from the emoluments of judicious economy.
Subsequently, in 1874, he was chosen by the people of this county, and accordingly served them as Auditor during a term of four years. In his administration of the affairs of that responsible position, the same scrupulous exactness that had characterized him in the past continued with him in the execution of this last public trust.
His remains were brought to this city, where he has many friends and relatives, and from thence removed to Henry county for interment.
Saturday November 4, 1882
Logansport Daily Journal
VERY LOW
Mr. G. W. Blakemore, who only a week or two ago, left with a party for Wisconsin on a hunting trip is laying very low in a room at the New Barnett Hotel. He was compelled to return to this city last Saturday, and on his arrival went to his room in his residence. During Sunday he became so much worse he was removed to the Barnett hotel and from then on has continually grown worse. He has not eaten anything for several days, and is in a very weak condition, and not much hope is entertained for his recovery. Mr. Blakemore is on of Logansport's oldest and most respected citizens, and much uneasiness is entertained on account of his feeble condition.
Tuesday, November 7, 1882
Logansport Pharos
DEATH OF GEORGE W. BLAKEMORE
George W. Blakemore died at the New Barnett hotel this afternoon at three o'clock. The cause of his death was chronic troubles, from which he had been a sufferer for a long time. His last illness dated from some ten days since, when he was taken sick while on a pleasure hunt with Dr. G. N. Fitch and others, in the wilds of Wisconsin. During the last few days of his sickness he refused to take either food or medicines, and during the last twenty-four hours of his life he was unconscious.
Mr. Blakemore came to Logansport from Henry county, Kentucky, in 1835. He was a lawyer by profession, and for a number of years after his settlement here, he practiced law and engaged in the real estate business. In 1843, he was elected to the Legislature, and again in 1848, this honor was conferred on him. He served one term as county auditor - from 1874 to 1878 - since which time he has lived quietly and unostentatiously, and engaging in no active business. Mr. Blakemore was never married. He was a very eccentric man, yet he was known far and wide as an honest and conscientious citizen, and one who stood well with his fellow citizens. His business affairs were never imparted to others, so that little is known on this score. It is thought, however, that his estate is worth from $10,000 to $20,000. His relatives in Kentucky have been telegraphed the news of his death, and until they are heard from the time of the funeral will not be decided on.
Thursday, November 23, 1882
Logansport Journal
The personal property of the late George W. Blakemore presents a curious and valuable collection, like Major McFadin, he was a great lover of ancient things, and gathered about him a collection of curiosities that are very valuable. The original record of the corporation of the city of Logansport is among the lot.
[Louisville, Kentucky] Courier-Journal
Nov. 12, 1882
Page 4
Death of a Well-Known Kentuckian
……..
George W. Blakemore,
Formerly of Henry County,
Dies at Logansport, Indiana, in His
Seventy-fourth Year
…
The death of Mr. George W. Blakemore occurred at the New Burnett House in Logansport, Ind., on Tuesday last. Mr. Blakemore was born in Henry county, Ky., about the year 1809. The family, soon after the admission of this State into the Union, emigrated from the mother State of Virginia and settled in Kentucky, in the vicinity where many of the descendants have continued to reside from that time until the present.
Mr. Blakemore, in early life, enjoyed such educational privileges as the country afforded. These privileges, however, were utilized to their utmost limit, and the foundation thus laid was the establishment of a business and professional career of singularly just and conscientious exactitude. Having chosen the profession of law, he pursued a course of preparatory study with one of the learned Judges in his native state, and soon afterward became a citizen of Logansport. On the 10th of August, 1835, he was admitted to practice at the bar of the Cass Circuit Court, on the motion of Charles W. Ewing. Thenceforward, he gradually succeeded to a fair and comparative lucrative practice which he continued to hold for many years.
In 1843 he was elected to represent the people of Cass County in the popular branch of the State Legislature, and, serving his constituents faithfully, he was returned to that body the following year. Again in 1848 he was elected, and served the people with the same determined purpose to discharge his whole duty to the public. In 1846, when the complications with Mexico culminated in a declaration of war angainst that nation, he was among the first to offer his services to maintain, by force of arms, his country’s honor, became a member of the Cass-county Volunteers, was elected and served as company Lieutenant during the term of his enlistment. He was a good soldier, and possessed the confidence of his soldiers in arms. Returning from the field of strife, he resumed the practice of his profession. Later in life, when the accumulation of years began to press somewhat heavily upon him, he retired from active business world in the enjoyment of a competence from the emoluments of judicious economy.
Subsequently, in 1874, he was chosen by the people of this county, and accordingly served them as Auditor during a term of four years. In his administration of the affairs of that responsible position, the same scrupulous exactness that had characterized him in the past continued with him in the execution of this last public trust.
His remains were brought to this city, where he has many friends and relatives, and from thence removed to Henry county for interment.
Saturday November 4, 1882
Logansport Daily Journal
VERY LOW
Mr. G. W. Blakemore, who only a week or two ago, left with a party for Wisconsin on a hunting trip is laying very low in a room at the New Barnett Hotel. He was compelled to return to this city last Saturday, and on his arrival went to his room in his residence. During Sunday he became so much worse he was removed to the Barnett hotel and from then on has continually grown worse. He has not eaten anything for several days, and is in a very weak condition, and not much hope is entertained for his recovery. Mr. Blakemore is on of Logansport's oldest and most respected citizens, and much uneasiness is entertained on account of his feeble condition.
Tuesday, November 7, 1882
Logansport Pharos
DEATH OF GEORGE W. BLAKEMORE
George W. Blakemore died at the New Barnett hotel this afternoon at three o'clock. The cause of his death was chronic troubles, from which he had been a sufferer for a long time. His last illness dated from some ten days since, when he was taken sick while on a pleasure hunt with Dr. G. N. Fitch and others, in the wilds of Wisconsin. During the last few days of his sickness he refused to take either food or medicines, and during the last twenty-four hours of his life he was unconscious.
Mr. Blakemore came to Logansport from Henry county, Kentucky, in 1835. He was a lawyer by profession, and for a number of years after his settlement here, he practiced law and engaged in the real estate business. In 1843, he was elected to the Legislature, and again in 1848, this honor was conferred on him. He served one term as county auditor - from 1874 to 1878 - since which time he has lived quietly and unostentatiously, and engaging in no active business. Mr. Blakemore was never married. He was a very eccentric man, yet he was known far and wide as an honest and conscientious citizen, and one who stood well with his fellow citizens. His business affairs were never imparted to others, so that little is known on this score. It is thought, however, that his estate is worth from $10,000 to $20,000. His relatives in Kentucky have been telegraphed the news of his death, and until they are heard from the time of the funeral will not be decided on.
Thursday, November 23, 1882
Logansport Journal
The personal property of the late George W. Blakemore presents a curious and valuable collection, like Major McFadin, he was a great lover of ancient things, and gathered about him a collection of curiosities that are very valuable. The original record of the corporation of the city of Logansport is among the lot.
No Burial Record has been found. Findagrave volunteer Vernon Purvis (49568274) found the first obituary below that says Geo. W. Blakemore was buried in Henry County, Kentucky. If anyone can locate the burial site, I will be happy to change this memorial, or transfer it to the finder. (Clifford Mullis)
[Louisville, Kentucky] Courier-Journal
Nov. 12, 1882
Page 4
Death of a Well-Known Kentuckian
……..
George W. Blakemore,
Formerly of Henry County,
Dies at Logansport, Indiana, in His
Seventy-fourth Year
…
The death of Mr. George W. Blakemore occurred at the New Burnett House in Logansport, Ind., on Tuesday last. Mr. Blakemore was born in Henry county, Ky., about the year 1809. The family, soon after the admission of this State into the Union, emigrated from the mother State of Virginia and settled in Kentucky, in the vicinity where many of the descendants have continued to reside from that time until the present.
Mr. Blakemore, in early life, enjoyed such educational privileges as the country afforded. These privileges, however, were utilized to their utmost limit, and the foundation thus laid was the establishment of a business and professional career of singularly just and conscientious exactitude. Having chosen the profession of law, he pursued a course of preparatory study with one of the learned Judges in his native state, and soon afterward became a citizen of Logansport. On the 10th of August, 1835, he was admitted to practice at the bar of the Cass Circuit Court, on the motion of Charles W. Ewing. Thenceforward, he gradually succeeded to a fair and comparative lucrative practice which he continued to hold for many years.
In 1843 he was elected to represent the people of Cass County in the popular branch of the State Legislature, and, serving his constituents faithfully, he was returned to that body the following year. Again in 1848 he was elected, and served the people with the same determined purpose to discharge his whole duty to the public. In 1846, when the complications with Mexico culminated in a declaration of war angainst that nation, he was among the first to offer his services to maintain, by force of arms, his country’s honor, became a member of the Cass-county Volunteers, was elected and served as company Lieutenant during the term of his enlistment. He was a good soldier, and possessed the confidence of his soldiers in arms. Returning from the field of strife, he resumed the practice of his profession. Later in life, when the accumulation of years began to press somewhat heavily upon him, he retired from active business world in the enjoyment of a competence from the emoluments of judicious economy.
Subsequently, in 1874, he was chosen by the people of this county, and accordingly served them as Auditor during a term of four years. In his administration of the affairs of that responsible position, the same scrupulous exactness that had characterized him in the past continued with him in the execution of this last public trust.
His remains were brought to this city, where he has many friends and relatives, and from thence removed to Henry county for interment.
Saturday November 4, 1882
Logansport Daily Journal
VERY LOW
Mr. G. W. Blakemore, who only a week or two ago, left with a party for Wisconsin on a hunting trip is laying very low in a room at the New Barnett Hotel. He was compelled to return to this city last Saturday, and on his arrival went to his room in his residence. During Sunday he became so much worse he was removed to the Barnett hotel and from then on has continually grown worse. He has not eaten anything for several days, and is in a very weak condition, and not much hope is entertained for his recovery. Mr. Blakemore is on of Logansport's oldest and most respected citizens, and much uneasiness is entertained on account of his feeble condition.
Tuesday, November 7, 1882
Logansport Pharos
DEATH OF GEORGE W. BLAKEMORE
George W. Blakemore died at the New Barnett hotel this afternoon at three o'clock. The cause of his death was chronic troubles, from which he had been a sufferer for a long time. His last illness dated from some ten days since, when he was taken sick while on a pleasure hunt with Dr. G. N. Fitch and others, in the wilds of Wisconsin. During the last few days of his sickness he refused to take either food or medicines, and during the last twenty-four hours of his life he was unconscious.
Mr. Blakemore came to Logansport from Henry county, Kentucky, in 1835. He was a lawyer by profession, and for a number of years after his settlement here, he practiced law and engaged in the real estate business. In 1843, he was elected to the Legislature, and again in 1848, this honor was conferred on him. He served one term as county auditor - from 1874 to 1878 - since which time he has lived quietly and unostentatiously, and engaging in no active business. Mr. Blakemore was never married. He was a very eccentric man, yet he was known far and wide as an honest and conscientious citizen, and one who stood well with his fellow citizens. His business affairs were never imparted to others, so that little is known on this score. It is thought, however, that his estate is worth from $10,000 to $20,000. His relatives in Kentucky have been telegraphed the news of his death, and until they are heard from the time of the funeral will not be decided on.
Thursday, November 23, 1882
Logansport Journal
The personal property of the late George W. Blakemore presents a curious and valuable collection, like Major McFadin, he was a great lover of ancient things, and gathered about him a collection of curiosities that are very valuable. The original record of the corporation of the city of Logansport is among the lot.
[Louisville, Kentucky] Courier-Journal
Nov. 12, 1882
Page 4
Death of a Well-Known Kentuckian
……..
George W. Blakemore,
Formerly of Henry County,
Dies at Logansport, Indiana, in His
Seventy-fourth Year
…
The death of Mr. George W. Blakemore occurred at the New Burnett House in Logansport, Ind., on Tuesday last. Mr. Blakemore was born in Henry county, Ky., about the year 1809. The family, soon after the admission of this State into the Union, emigrated from the mother State of Virginia and settled in Kentucky, in the vicinity where many of the descendants have continued to reside from that time until the present.
Mr. Blakemore, in early life, enjoyed such educational privileges as the country afforded. These privileges, however, were utilized to their utmost limit, and the foundation thus laid was the establishment of a business and professional career of singularly just and conscientious exactitude. Having chosen the profession of law, he pursued a course of preparatory study with one of the learned Judges in his native state, and soon afterward became a citizen of Logansport. On the 10th of August, 1835, he was admitted to practice at the bar of the Cass Circuit Court, on the motion of Charles W. Ewing. Thenceforward, he gradually succeeded to a fair and comparative lucrative practice which he continued to hold for many years.
In 1843 he was elected to represent the people of Cass County in the popular branch of the State Legislature, and, serving his constituents faithfully, he was returned to that body the following year. Again in 1848 he was elected, and served the people with the same determined purpose to discharge his whole duty to the public. In 1846, when the complications with Mexico culminated in a declaration of war angainst that nation, he was among the first to offer his services to maintain, by force of arms, his country’s honor, became a member of the Cass-county Volunteers, was elected and served as company Lieutenant during the term of his enlistment. He was a good soldier, and possessed the confidence of his soldiers in arms. Returning from the field of strife, he resumed the practice of his profession. Later in life, when the accumulation of years began to press somewhat heavily upon him, he retired from active business world in the enjoyment of a competence from the emoluments of judicious economy.
Subsequently, in 1874, he was chosen by the people of this county, and accordingly served them as Auditor during a term of four years. In his administration of the affairs of that responsible position, the same scrupulous exactness that had characterized him in the past continued with him in the execution of this last public trust.
His remains were brought to this city, where he has many friends and relatives, and from thence removed to Henry county for interment.
Saturday November 4, 1882
Logansport Daily Journal
VERY LOW
Mr. G. W. Blakemore, who only a week or two ago, left with a party for Wisconsin on a hunting trip is laying very low in a room at the New Barnett Hotel. He was compelled to return to this city last Saturday, and on his arrival went to his room in his residence. During Sunday he became so much worse he was removed to the Barnett hotel and from then on has continually grown worse. He has not eaten anything for several days, and is in a very weak condition, and not much hope is entertained for his recovery. Mr. Blakemore is on of Logansport's oldest and most respected citizens, and much uneasiness is entertained on account of his feeble condition.
Tuesday, November 7, 1882
Logansport Pharos
DEATH OF GEORGE W. BLAKEMORE
George W. Blakemore died at the New Barnett hotel this afternoon at three o'clock. The cause of his death was chronic troubles, from which he had been a sufferer for a long time. His last illness dated from some ten days since, when he was taken sick while on a pleasure hunt with Dr. G. N. Fitch and others, in the wilds of Wisconsin. During the last few days of his sickness he refused to take either food or medicines, and during the last twenty-four hours of his life he was unconscious.
Mr. Blakemore came to Logansport from Henry county, Kentucky, in 1835. He was a lawyer by profession, and for a number of years after his settlement here, he practiced law and engaged in the real estate business. In 1843, he was elected to the Legislature, and again in 1848, this honor was conferred on him. He served one term as county auditor - from 1874 to 1878 - since which time he has lived quietly and unostentatiously, and engaging in no active business. Mr. Blakemore was never married. He was a very eccentric man, yet he was known far and wide as an honest and conscientious citizen, and one who stood well with his fellow citizens. His business affairs were never imparted to others, so that little is known on this score. It is thought, however, that his estate is worth from $10,000 to $20,000. His relatives in Kentucky have been telegraphed the news of his death, and until they are heard from the time of the funeral will not be decided on.
Thursday, November 23, 1882
Logansport Journal
The personal property of the late George W. Blakemore presents a curious and valuable collection, like Major McFadin, he was a great lover of ancient things, and gathered about him a collection of curiosities that are very valuable. The original record of the corporation of the city of Logansport is among the lot.
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