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John H. Blish

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John H. Blish was born 21 Apr 1822, Vermont.

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    JOHN H. BLISH is a native of Woodstock, Vt., and was born April 21, 1822. He was one of a family of eight children born to John and M. (Walis) Blish. He received a liberal education, and graduated from Newberry Academy, Ver- mont. Having a strong predilection for mathematics, he deter- mined to gratify the bent of his mind; and studied civil engineer- ing. He was later employed in this capacity by the Rutland & Burlington Railroad. He severed his connection with this line, and while en route to California in 1849, stopped off at Jeffer- sonville, Ind., while the Jeffersonville, Madison & Indianapolis Railroad was being built. Learning of his abilities, the com- pany tendered him a position as civil engineer, which he ac- cepted. He served the road in this capacity for several years. He was married, in 1854, to Miss Sarah Shields, daughter of Meedy Shields; mention of whom is made elsewhere. John Blish was the founder of the Old Reliable Mill, recently burned, and is vice-president of the First National Bank of Seymour, and is identified with several local enterprises, but has practi- cally retired from active business life, leaving the management of his affairs to his sons, Meedy S. and Tipton., Mrs. Blish is a descendant of the old pioneer stock of Jackson County, and is a well-preserved lady of middle age, of great native ability, and very conversant with the history of her section. They are the parents of five children: Meedy, Emma, John, Lucy and Tipton. John, the third son, is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, of the class of 1879. After taking a two-years' cruise he was made a member of the faculty, occupying the chair of elec- tricity and chemistry.
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    Reference:
    "History of Jackson County, Indiana.", Brant and Fuller, 1886, p 675.

    John married Sarah Shields 1854. Sarah (daughter of Meedy White Shields and Eliza P. Ewing) was born Abt 1836, Indiana. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Meedy Shields Blish  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1856, Indiana.
    2. 3. Emma Blish  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1858, Indiana.
    3. 4. John Blish  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1860, Indiana.
    4. 5. Lucy Blish  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1862, Indiana.
    5. 6. Tipton S. Blish  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1865, Indiana.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Meedy Shields Blish Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1856, Indiana.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "History of Jackson County, Indiana.", Brant and Fuller, 1886, p 675.

    Meedy married Belle Everingham 14 May 1897, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Belle (daughter of Lyman Everingham and Mary D.) was born Abt 1872, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. John L. Blish  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Jan 1901, Indiana; died Dec 1945.
    2. 8. Meedy W. S. Blish  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1903, Indiana.

  2. 3.  Emma Blish Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1858, Indiana.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "History of Jackson County, Indiana.", Brant and Fuller, 1886, p 675.


  3. 4.  John Blish Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1860, Indiana.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "History of Jackson County, Indiana.", Brant and Fuller, 1886, p 675.

    John — Ida. Ida was born Abt 1886, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Donald Blish  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1912, Massachusetts.
    2. 10. Sarah Blish  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1913, Massachusetts.
    3. 11. John Blish, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1918, Massachusetts.

  4. 5.  Lucy Blish Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1862, Indiana.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "History of Jackson County, Indiana.", Brant and Fuller, 1886, p 675.


  5. 6.  Tipton S. Blish Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1865, Indiana.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "History of Jackson County, Indiana.", Brant and Fuller, 1886, p 675.

    Tipton married Agnes Andrews Abt 1906. Agnes (daughter of Andrews) was born 21 Dec 1878, Indiana; died Apr 1968. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Tipton M. Blish  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1907, Indiana.
    2. 13. Edwin Blish  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1908, Indiana.
    3. 14. Stuart S. Blish  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Mar 1911, Indiana; died Apr 1983.
    4. 15. Janet T. Blish  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1915, Indiana.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  John L. Blish Descendancy chart to this point (2.Meedy2, 1.John1) was born 27 Jan 1901, Indiana; died Dec 1945.

  2. 8.  Meedy W. S. Blish Descendancy chart to this point (2.Meedy2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1903, Indiana.

  3. 9.  Donald Blish Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1912, Massachusetts.

  4. 10.  Sarah Blish Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1913, Massachusetts.

  5. 11.  John Blish, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1918, Massachusetts.

  6. 12.  Tipton M. Blish Descendancy chart to this point (6.Tipton2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1907, Indiana.

  7. 13.  Edwin Blish Descendancy chart to this point (6.Tipton2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1908, Indiana.

  8. 14.  Stuart S. Blish Descendancy chart to this point (6.Tipton2, 1.John1) was born 14 Mar 1911, Indiana; died Apr 1983.

  9. 15.  Janet T. Blish Descendancy chart to this point (6.Tipton2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1915, Indiana.


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