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Benjamin Franklin BLUBAUGH⁽³⁷⁵⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 19 Jul 1853 in Knox County OH. He died in 1918. He was buried in Danville KS. Benjamin joined a wagon train at age 22 (1875) and headed west in search of adventure and a new country. He met his wife at Greencastle MO and they married on SEP 8 1877. They continued the journey to Harper County KS, where they homesteaded 160 acres of land. Their land was near the settlement of Danville KS and they lived there until 1910, providing for a large family of 13 children. He decided to move to Tonkawa OK, so he sold his land and invested in the new land with the hopes of making a good investment. The land which he purchased turned out to be the heart of the rich Three Sands Oil Field. Benjamin and his wife Alvira, also called Myra or Mary, are buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Danville KS. Parents: Benjamin "B S" BLUBAUGH and Charlotte Shortel HECKLER.

He was married to Alvira COOK on 8 Sep 1877. Children were: Linus BLUBAUGH, Mary Agnes BLUBAUGH, Sarah Catherine BLUBAUGH, Alvira BLUBAUGH, Charlotte Evelina BLUBAUGH, Raymond BLUBAUGH , Alfonsus "Faunce" Francis BLUBAUGH, Ruby Rose BLUBAUGH, Jospeh Lawrence BLUBAUGH , John Cornelius BLUBAUGH, Margaret Delorus BLUBAUGH, Benjamin Albinus BLUBAUGH , George Sanford BLUBAUGH.

Benjamin Joseph BLUBAUGH⁽³⁷⁶⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 26 Mar 1923 in Galion OH. Benjamin is a veteran of World War II, serving in Germany. He and Martha married Jun 5 1948 in Galion OH. He was owner and operator of the Blubaugh Sinclair Station in Crestline OH for a number of years before moving to Colorado Springs, CO, where they reside at 5310 Babcock Terrace. Parents: James Bernard BLUBAUGH Sr. and Clara Elizabeth GRASSBAUGH.

He was married to Martha Jane HOFFMAN on 5 Jun 1948 in Galion OH. Children were: William Charles BLUBAUGH, Patricia Ann BLUBAUGH , Steven Edward BLUBAUGH, Barbara Jean BLUBAUGH.

Bernadine Lois BLUBAUGH -twin⁽³⁷⁷⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 29 May 1923 in Clyde OK. She grew up in the Clyde OK community and attended school at Medford OK and State Universities in OK, including Northern Oklahoma College where she took nurses training in St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City OK prior to her marriage, which occurred AUG 25 1943 at Medford OK. Her husband taught school in OK and was principal of Medford High School and Supt. of Newkirk Schools for 3 years. They lived in Medford a number of years before moving to Newkirk where he engaged in the insurance and real estate business. She is active from the Catholic Diocese of OK for outstanding work. She had devoted over 14 years working with the Camp Fire Girls and was awarded the St. Ann Medal for her outstanding work, the first time the national award had been given in the Ponca Area Council. They lived at 429 South Maple, Newkirk OK 74647. Parents: Bernard Stephen BLUBAUGH and Blanche Katherine COASH .

She was married to Mackey D. DITMORE on 25 Aug 1943 in Medford OK. Children were: Barbara Lee DITMORE , Lois Ann DITMORE, Nancy Jo DITMORE, John David DITMORE.

Bernard "Leon" BLUBAUGH⁽³⁷⁸⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 28 Sep 1925 in Medford OK. He grew up and attended school in the Medford OK area. He served in the Marine Corp from 1943 to 1945, being stationed on Guam Iwo Jima, and islands in the pacific area. He finished his schooling after returning home. He and his wife married Apr 9 1947 in the Catholic Church at Manchester OK. He has followed in his father's steps and has been manager of the Farmer's Co-op Assn at Danville KS for nearly 20 years (1976). He and his wife purchased some land southeast of Danville, which he farms in addition to his Co-op job. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, and a strong interest in all guns, any model or age. He has quite a collection of them. He has been an active catholic all his life. Parents: Bernard Stephen BLUBAUGH and Blanche Katherine COASH.

He was married to Helen Pauline KOEHLER on 9 Apr 1947 in Manchester OK. Children were: Michael Alwin BLUBAUGH , Michelle Deanne BLUBAUGH, Carol Jeannette BLUBAUGH, Christopher Leon BLUBAUGH , Joseph Mark BLUBAUGH, Patrick Stephen BLUBAUGH, Jane Elizabeth BLUBAUGH .

Bernard Aloysius BLUBAUGH⁽³⁷⁹⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ Parents: Charles Liguori BLUBAUGH and Emma Ruth GUNTHER .

Bernard Eugene BLUBAUGH⁽³⁸⁰⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 31 Oct 1938 in Melrose IA. Bernard spent 4 years in the Air Force from NOV 13 1956 to NOV 8 1960, being stationed at Elgin Air Force Base at Fort Walton Beach FL for two years. He was also stationed in France. He completed his last year of high school while in the Air Force. He and Janice married on May 27 1961 at Chariton IA. Since Oct 27 1967 he has been working on an assembly line at Maytag Company at Newton IA. His hobbies are fishing, hunting and remodeling of their home. He and his family ar Catholics and now reside in Colfax IA. Parents: Frederick Murphy BLUBAUGH and Agnes Josephine CRATTY .

He was married to Janice Gail REYNOLDS on 27 May 1961 in Chariton IA. Children were: Cindy Marie BLUBAUGH, Theresa Ann BLUBAUGH, Katherine Denise BLUBAUGH, Lisa Sue BLUBAUGH .

Bernard F. BLUBAUGH⁽³⁸¹⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 11 Jun 1951 in Mt Vernon OH. Parents: Edward C. BLUBAUGH and Dorthy M. BLANCHARD.

Bernard Joseph BLUBAUGH -twin⁽³⁸²⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 21 May 1918 in North Canton OH. Bernard's family are of the Catholic faith. They reside at 1614 Weldon Ave, Baltimore MD. Parents: Joseph John Anthony BLUBAUGH and Nellie Helen GARMAN .

Children were: Frances Helen BLUBAUGH, Harriet Ann BLUBAUGH, Bernard William BLUBAUGH .

Bernard Stephen BLUBAUGH⁽³⁸³⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 26 Dec 1898 in Clyde OK. He died on 19 Jan 1976. He was born near Clyde OK on the homestead, the only child born in the sod house there. He grew up near Clyde and lived there most all his life or until he was married on Nov 27 1922 at St. Martin's Catholic Church, Caldwell KS. He engaged in farming and became manager of the Co-op Elevator of Clyde Cooperative Assn in 1927; the organization had been started in 1921. He served as manager for 36 years and much of the success of the organization is accredited to him. He bought 80 acres of the old homestead farm and conducted experiments in scientific farming. He had some good cows for breeding and he fed a few steers for the market. He built a nice lodge with modern living accommodations and a pond, which he stocked with bass and catfish. New farm buildings were erected. Some lumbar was used from the old barn, which was salvaged when the homestead was sold. He and his wife resided in Medford OK. Parents: Leo Bennot\Benedict "L B" BLUBAUGH twin and Anna Gertrude BURGHARD.

He was married to Blanche Katherine COASH on 22 Nov 1922 in St. Martin's Catholic Church, Caldwell KS.. Children were: Bernadine Lois BLUBAUGH -twin , Barbara Ann BLUBAUGH -twin, Bernard "Leon" BLUBAUGH, John "Jack" Vincent BLUBAUGH.

Bernard William BLUBAUGH⁽³⁸⁴⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 29 Jul 1956 in Baltimore MD. Parents: Bernard Joseph BLUBAUGH -twin and Harriet GILBERT.

Berneice BLUBAUGH⁽³⁸⁵⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ Parents: William Thomas BLUBAUGH and Violet CLITES.

Bernetta Mary BLUBAUGH⁽³⁸⁶⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 19 Dec 1915 in Winfield KS. She was educated in Kansas Schools, finishing in Wichita KS. She met her husband in Wichita and they have lived in Oklahoma and Kansas, at one time in Great Bend KS at 1406 Pyle. They are Catholic and her husband is employed by Phillips 66 at Bartlesville OK. Parents: Linus BLUBAUGH and Christina Mary KOETTING.

Children were: James David SMARSH, Janet Leeds SMARSH, John Allen SMARSH, Vincent SMARSH, Thomas SMARSH.

Bernice Frances BLUBAUGH⁽³⁸⁷⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 14 Jan 1916. She and her husband married in 1946 and lived in Russell KS before moving back to Tonkawa OK. Parents: Cletus Elmer BLUBAUGH and Nellie Pearl READ.

She was married to Robert GARD in 1946. Children were: Jerry Robert GARD, John Elmer GARD, Terry Dean GARD, James GARD.

Bertha A. BLUBAUGH⁽³⁸⁸⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born in 1889. She died on 18 Nov 1967. She was buried in St. Luke's Cemetery at Danville OH.. Her husband was a farmer and they lived between Brinkhaven and Danville OH. She has been buried in St. Luke's Cemetery, Danville OH. Parents: James Romanus BLUBAUGH and Victoria Florence SMITH .

Children were: Helen BANBURY, Dorthy BANBURY, Florence BANBURY, Orilla BANBURY, Carl BANBURY, Claude BANBURY, Stanley BANBURY, Bernard BANBURY.

Bertha Agnes BLUBAUGH⁽³⁸⁹⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 14 May 1891 in Alliance OH. They were married in NOV 1912 an have resided at Louisville OH.
Parents: Charles Liguori BLUBAUGH and Emma Ruth GUNTHER.

She was married to James VOSPER in Nov 1912.

Bessie May BLUBAUGH⁽³⁹⁰⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ 1st husband-Stafford
2nd husband-Twigg Parents: Charles Andrew Jackson BLUBAUGH and Virginia Ida LANCASTER.

Children were: Charles STAFFORD, Paul STAFFORD, Dorthy STAFFORD.

Bethany JoAnn BLUBAUGH⁽³⁹¹⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 23 May 1977. Parents: Clement Joseph "Joe" BLUBAUGH and Judith Ann KUMERLE.

Betty BLUBAUGH⁽³⁹²⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ Parents: Aurthur Franklin BLUBAUGH and Margaret WEESE .

Betty Jean BLUBAUGH⁽³⁹³⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 13 Sep 1944 in Anthony KS. Parents: Harold BLUBAUGH and Mary L. MORITZ.

She was married to Eugene UPSHAW . Children were: Gregory Lee UPSHAW, Douglass Lee UPSHAW.

Betty Kay BLUBAUGH⁽³⁹⁴⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born in 1954 in Shelburn IN. Parents: Oliver Russell\Rusell BLUBAUGH.

Betty Lou BLUBAUGH⁽³⁹⁵⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 18 Nov 1929. She and her husband (name unknown) have lived at 6033 JAY Rd. Boulder, Co. Parents: Earl Musser BLUBAUGH and Sophia Sena HANNEMAN.

Betty Louise BLUBAUGH⁽³⁹⁶⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 5 Apr 1924. They live at 388 Lewis St. North Bend OR. There were 3 children from the first marriage and 2 from the second. Parents: Leslie Lynn BLUBAUGH and Faye HOLLINGSHEAD.

Children were: Richard C. CLARK, Melvin L. CLARK, Clifford E. CLARK.

Children were: Patricia COOP, Peggy COOP .

Beverley BLUBAUGH⁽³⁹⁷⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾. Her true mother is not known. She may be the daughter of Alfred Blubaugh and his other wife. No information on Beverley's mother. Parents: Alfred BLUBAUGH and Betty.

Bibina BLUBAUGH⁽³⁹⁸⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 2 Dec 1888 in Plymouth IN. She died on 2 Apr 1968. She was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Omaha NE. She had no family of her own but cared for MARIE, daughter of her sister CHARLOTTE MARY SPURGEON. She was employed in a fur shop. Her burial services were from St. Bridget's Church in Omaha NE and she was buried in Calvary Cemetery at Omaha NE. Parents: Francis "Frank" E. BLUBAUGH and Mary KERKOFF.

Blanche BLUBAUGH⁽³⁹⁹⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾. Parents: Jacob Ervin BLUBAUGH and Bessie Dorthy TWIGG .

Bluette BLUBAUGH⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born in 1898 in Colorado. She died in 1967. Parents: Thomas Getzendeiner BLUBAUGH and Mary Elizabeth MUSSER.

Bonnie BLUBAUGH⁽⁴⁰¹⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 5 Mar 1935. They were married OCT 7 1952. Parents: Floyd Russell BLUBAUGH and Marjorie WHITAKER.

She was married to Jack PAYNE on 7 Oct 1952. Children were: Christopher Lynn PAYNE, Kevin Lee PAYNE.

Borgia BLUBAUGH⁽⁴⁰²⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ died at 4 months. Parents: Ligouri "Lee" Alphonsus BLUBAUGH and Della KNOLL.

boy BLUBAUGH⁽⁴⁰³⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 29 Jun 1903. He died on 8 Dec 1918. He is buried in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Boone County IN. Parents: Walter BLUBAUGH and Edith REAGIN.

boy BLUBAUGH⁽⁴⁰⁴⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born in 1870. He died in 1870. Parents: Joseph BLUBAUGH and Mary Ann LINEBAUGH.

Bradley David BLUBAUGH⁽⁴⁰⁵⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 3 Dec 1973 in FT Scott KS. He resides with his parents at Rt 4 (BOX 205) Ft. Scott KS 66701. Parents: David Ross BLUBAUGH and Sheila Ann FURSMAN.

Brenda BLUBAUGH⁽⁴⁰⁶⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born in DANVILLE OH. Parents: Jerome William BLUBAUGH and Unknown BLUBAUGH.

Brenda BLUBAUGH⁽⁴⁰⁷⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 5 Sep 1961 in Knox County OH. Parents: Charles Clement BLUBAUGH and Virginia Sue ROOD.

Brenda Jo BLUBAUGH⁽⁴⁰⁸⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 27 Jul 1964 in St Louis MO. Parents: James Joseph BLUBAUGH Sr. and Kay Frances FOSTER.

Brenda Lee BLUBAUGH⁽⁴⁰⁹⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 26 Feb 1959. Parents: Leo Emmett BLUBAUGH and Ora Lee MCKEE.

Brett Alan BLUBAUGH⁽⁴¹⁰⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 14 May 1972 in Crestline OH. He resides with his parents at 619 Union St. Crestline OH. Parents: Donald Leo BLUBAUGH and Connie Jean DIECK.

Brett Alan BLUBAUGH⁽⁴¹¹⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 5 Jan 1973 in Enid OK. Parents: Michael Alwin BLUBAUGH and Barbara S. KOELSCH.

Brian Darrell BLUBAUGH⁽⁴¹²⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 16 Feb 1971 in Mt. Vernon OH. Parents: Stephen Raymond BLUBAUGH and Lois Ann MCCOY.

Brian Joseph BLUBAUGH⁽⁴¹³⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 5 Oct 1958 in Mt Vernon OH. Parents: James Francis BLUBAUGH and Kathleen Mae FRY.

Brian Leo BLUBAUGH⁽⁴¹⁴⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 25 Apr 1970 in Crestline OH. He resides with his parents at 619 Union St. Crestline OH. Parents: Donald Leo BLUBAUGH and Connie Jean DIECK.

Bryan Earl BLUBAUGH⁽⁴¹⁵⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 21 Feb 1958 in Vigo County IN. He resides with his parents at Terra Haute IN. Parents: Thomas Edward BLUBAUGH and Kathleen\Kathlene Jane WILKINSON.

Buelah Fern BLUBAUGH⁽⁴¹⁶⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born in 1921 in Danville KS. She died in Dec 1974. Her mother was the widow of Charles Albert Blubaugh. She was killed in a car/truck accident and is buried at Winslow AZ. Parents: Alfonsus "Faunce" Francis BLUBAUGH and Angeline Clara SCHNEIDER.

Children were: Dian FOGLEMAN.

Buell Dean BLUBAUGH⁽⁴¹⁷⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 16 Oct 1922 in Ponca City OK. He died on 18 Apr 1945 in Luzon, Phillipine Islands. He wa killed on Mt. Macalod in Luzon of the Phillipines and was originally buried with his fellow soldiers in the Phillipines. But his body was later sent back to the United States and buried in Tonkawa OK, in family plot next to his parents. He was brought back home in JAN 1949. Buell grew up on the family farm 10 miles west of Ponca City OK (5 miles east of Tonkawa OK). He graduated from High School at Tonkawa and then enrolled at Northern Oklahoma Juior College there. He completed one semester and then volunteered for service in World War II. He was with Company-C, 187th Para-glider Infantry, 11th Airborne Division and served in the Pacific theatre of operations. He was killed on Mt. Macalod, Luzon, Phillipine Islands on Apr 18 1945. He was buried in the Phillipines and his mother planned to leave the body there with those of his fellow soldiers. However, she was later informed that all of the bodies of those buried in that cemetery would be moved to a permanent resting place and if she desired, his body would be returned to the United States. Since his grave was going to be disturbed anyway, she decided to have his body returned home. He was brought back in JAN 1949 and was buried in Tonkawa OK in the family plot beside his parents. He was a talented musician and his dream was to have a band of his own. Parents: Cletus Elmer BLUBAUGH and Nellie Pearl READ.

Byron "Barney" Eugene BLUBAUGH⁽⁴¹⁸⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 4 Sep 1914 in Clinton County IN. Byron, second son of his parents, spent his childhood on their hoosier farm. He graduated from Kirklin High School (Clinton County) in 1933, then started out on his own, selling Pathfinder magazines in IN and OH during the depression years. He and his wife, married on NOV 26 1936 at Advance IN (Boone County), had lived within a 2 mile radius of each other. They were and are members of the same church, the Christian Disciples of Christ of Mechanicsburg IN. Byron drove a school bus for 16 years while renting and farming land. At the same time he was assistant manager at the A&P Food store in Lebanon IN. In 1949 they purchased their first home and bought the Blubaugh General Store at Mechanicsburg from his uncle, CHESTER CARLYLE BLUBAUGH, and owned this for 5 years. During this time Byron contracted on his own for building and remodeling with farming on the side. He joined the carpenter's union and for 21 years has worked with commercial buildings. They now have 2 farms which they rent sinece moving into town in the mid-60's. When the children wanted to go on to school his wife obtained a job in 1956 at Schumate Printing Company of Lebanon IN and has been working there for 21 years as a secretary and planner. Both are planning on retiring at the end of 1976, "or so Byron says". He is past Master of the Blue Lodge (Mason), belongs to the Scottish Rite, is a Shriner. belongs to the Murat at Indianapolis and is a member of the Order of the Elks. He is a very energetic person, always busy at something in the garage, sawing or puttering in the yard. He makes friends easy and everyone likes him and they call him "Barney". They have the old kitchen table and the rocking chairwithout arms of grandmother Lydia Ann (Allen) Blubaugh 1861/1936 (see: BLUBAUGH, FRANK FERGUSON), all restored and in good usable condition. He and his wife are proud of their family, 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Byron and his brothers are all very close as they were with their Dad. Byron's wife's sister, Elsie Jean Aldrich, is married to another Blubaugh descendant, EDGAR KARL YOUNG. Byron and his family reside at 309 Glendale Drive, Lebanon IN 46052. Parents: Frank Ferguson BLUBAUGH and Ara Ethel HARBAUGH.

He was married to Hilda Faye ALDRICH on 26 Nov 1936 in Advance IN, Boone County. Children were: Mary Joan BLUBAUGH, Robert David BLUBAUGH, Nancy Kay BLUBAUGH.

Carl BLUBAUGH⁽⁴¹⁹⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ Parents: Aurthur Franklin BLUBAUGH and Lea FLAKE.

Carl Edward BLUBAUGH⁽⁴²⁰⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 4 Jan 1925 in Knox County OH. He and his family reside in Kingston OH. Parents: John A. BLUBAUGH and Elizabeth R. BUTTS.

Children were: Vincent V. BLUBAUGH, Susan S. BLUBAUGH, Dennis BLUBAUGH, Christopher BLUBAUGH, Paula BLUBAUGH, Mary Christina BLUBAUGH.

Carl Frederick BLUBAUGH⁽⁴²¹⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born in Aug 1889 in Warsaw IN. He and his family moved to Taft CA and he was employed by several oil companies as an engineer. Parents: Ligouri "Lee" Alphonsus BLUBAUGH and Della KNOLL.

Children were: Norman Forrest BLUBAUGH, Evaline Lucille BLUBAUGH.

Carl Jerome BLUBAUGH Sr⁽⁴²²⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 30 Jul 1918 in Knox County OH. He and his wife operated the Blubaugh garage in Danville OH. Parents: William Henry BLUBAUGH and Bertha Catherine LOWER.

Children were: Carl Jerome BLUBAUGH Jr.

Carl Jerome BLUBAUGH Jr⁽⁴²³⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾. He resides on a farm south of Mt. Vernon OH and operates a dairy farm. Parents: Carl Jerome BLUBAUGH Sr and Margaret.

Carol BLUBAUGH⁽⁴²⁴⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ Parents: Thomas BLUBAUGH and Patricia BROWN.

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