Harold Ellsworth Blake1,2,3,4,5,6

#331, b. 11 November 1908, d. 3 December 2008
Father*Jesse Blake1,2,3,4,5 b. Jul 1877, d. 23 Apr 1954
Mother*Charlotte Georgiana Chitty2,5 b. Jan 1878, d. 2 Jan 1917
Relationship1st cousin of Howard Louis Bailey
Last Edited29 Jun 2018
Birth*Harold Ellsworth Blake was born on 11 November 1908 at New York.2,3,4,5,7 
(with Parents) Census1910FedUSHe appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of New York City, New York County, New York in the household of his parents, Jesse Blake and Charlotte Georgiana Chitty.2 
(with Parents) Census1920FedUSHe appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York in the household of Jesse Blake and Emma Frances Williams, his father and stepmother.3 
(with Parents) Census1930FedUSHe appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Elmont, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York in the household of his father and stepmother, Jesse Blake and Emma Frances Williams.4 
Occupation*He was a chauffer for a trucking company on 28 April 1930 at New York.4 
Marriage*He married Julia (?) after 28 April 1930.1,8,6 
Birth of SonHis son Harold Ellsworth Blake Jr. was born on 29 June 1941.9,10 
(Widower) DeathHe became a widower when Julia (?) died on 10 June 1992.11,9,8 
Residence*He lived on 5 August 2008 at 65 Broadway, West Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. His son Harold Ellsworth lived with him, as did a live-in caregiver for Harold Sr.9 
Death*He died on 3 December 2008 at age 100.12,6 
FuneralHis funeral was held at Barnes-Sorrentino Funeral Home, West Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, on 8 December 2008.6 
Burial*He was buried on 8 December 2008 at Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York.6 
Note*Harold was an honorary member of the West Hempstead Fire Department.6 

Family

Julia (?) b. 20 Nov 1910, d. 10 Jun 1992
Child

Citations

  1. [S58] Letter, Violet Bailey Todd to Howard Louis Bailey, undated, c1993 or 1994.
  2. [S479] Census of 1910 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Jesse Blake, 638 Washington Street, New York City, NY, dwelling 98, family 193, 9th ward, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 138, sheet 10A, roll T623 1081, enumerated 25 April 1910.
  3. [S480] Census of 1920 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Jessie [sic] Blake, 18 Wyckoff Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, supervisor's distict 3, ED 425, assembly district 8, sheet 1B. Enumerated January 2, 1920, Roll T625_1155.
  4. [S459] Census of 1930 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Jesse Blake, [792 (?)] Scimitar St. [Ave.], Elmont, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, dwelling 585, family 585, page 28B, ED 30-85, supervisor's district 36, roll 1459, enumerated April 28, 1930.
  5. [S537] Laurie Thompson staff, "Descendants Chart (preliminary) for William J. Chitty."
  6. [S637] AM/New York, online http://weblogs.amny.com/entertainment/urbanite/blog/, Obituary for Harold E. "Pop" Blake Sr., originally published in Newsday, 6 Dec 2008.
  7. [S600] Interview, Laurie Thompson staff, 29 July 2008.
  8. [S87] Social Security Death Index (United States), Entry for Julia F. Blake.
  9. [S602] Interview, Harold Blake, 5 August 2008.
  10. [S87] Social Security Death Index (United States), Entry for Harold E. Blake, b. 29 June 1941, d. 19 Dec 2008.
  11. [S55] Letter, Ruth Cavagnaro to Margaret May Bailey, March, 1998.
  12. [S636] Email, Nancy Blake to Margaret May Bailey, 11 December 2008.

Emma Frances Williams1,2,3,4,5

#332, b. circa 1881
Last Edited5 Feb 2016
Name Variation Emma Frances Williams was also known as Emma E.5 
Note*Her father was born in Philadelphia and her mother in NJ.2 
Birth*She was born circa 1881.2,3,6 
Birth of DaughterHer daughter Grace Gorman was born on 10 January 1907 at Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey.2,7,8,4,9 
Marriage*She married Jesse Blake, son of William Blake and Jane Hendrickson.1,10,2,3,6 
Census1920FedUS*She and Jesse Blake appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at 18 Wyckoff Street, enumerated 2 January 1920. His children, Walter Wallace Blake, Harold Ellsworth Blake and Jesse Percival Blake, and her daughter, Grace Gorman, were listed as living with them.2 
Census1930FedUS*She and Jesse Blake appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Elmont, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, at Scimitar Avenue, enumerated 28 April 1930. Jesse's son Harold Ellsworth was listed as living with them. Jesse's son Walter and Emma's daughter Grace, who married, were the next entries in the enumeration.3 
Residence*She and Jesse Blake lived on 1 April 1935 at 792 Meacham Avenue, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York.6 
Census1940FedUS*She and Jesse Blake appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, at 792 Meacham Avenue, enumerated 3 April 1940. There was a housekeeper named Mary K. Egan living with them.6 

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Jesse Blake b. Jul 1877, d. 23 Apr 1954

Citations

  1. [S58] Letter, Violet Bailey Todd to Howard Louis Bailey, undated, c1993 or 1994.
  2. [S480] Census of 1920 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Jessie [sic] Blake, 18 Wyckoff Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, supervisor's distict 3, ED 425, assembly district 8, sheet 1B. Enumerated January 2, 1920, Roll T625_1155.
  3. [S459] Census of 1930 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Jesse Blake, [792 (?)] Scimitar St. [Ave.], Elmont, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, dwelling 585, family 585, page 28B, ED 30-85, supervisor's district 36, roll 1459, enumerated April 28, 1930.
  4. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Grace Blake (Gorman).
  5. [S510] NYC Brides/Grooms Records Index, online http://italiangen.org/, Manhattan 1905 marriage certificate 15459.
  6. [S681] Census of 1940 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Jesse Blake, 792 Meacham Avenue, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, household 55, ED 30-189, page 3B, roll T627-2689.
  7. [S459] Census of 1930 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Walter Blake, [31 (?)] Scimitar St. [Ave.], Elmont, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, dwelling 586, family 586, page 28B, ED 30-85, supervisor's district 36, roll 1459, enumerated April 28, 1930.
  8. [S537] Laurie Thompson staff, "Descendants Chart (preliminary) for William J. Chitty."
  9. [S681] Census of 1940 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Walter Blake, 31 Scimitar Street, Elmont, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, ED 30-189, page 61-A, roll T627-2689.
  10. [S479] Census of 1910 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Jesse Blake, 638 Washington Street, New York City, NY, dwelling 98, family 193, 9th ward, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 138, sheet 10A, roll T623 1081, enumerated 25 April 1910.

Lillian Agnes Simpson1,2,3,4

#333, b. October 1880, d. 8 March 1966
Last Edited24 Feb 2016
Birth*Lillian Agnes Simpson was born in October 1880 at New York.5,2,3,6,4 
Marriage*She married Burton H. Greenleaf circa 1911.5,2,3 
Birth of SonHer son Earl H. Greenleaf Sr. was born on 9 March 1912 at Union Hill, Hudson County, New Jersey.5,2,3,7,8,9 
Birth of SonHer son Melvin B. Greenleaf was born on 15 March 1914 at New Jersey.5,2,3,10 
Census1915StateComUS*She and Burton H. Greenleaf appeared on the 1915 State Census of Union Hill, Hudson County, New Jersey, enumerated 1915. Their children Earl H. and Melvin B. were listed as living with them.5 
Census1920FedUS*She and Burton H. Greenleaf appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, at 336 New York Avenue, enumerated 8 January 1920. Their children Earl H. and Melvin B. were listed as living with them.2 
Marriage*She married Jesse Percival Blake, son of Jesse Blake and Charlotte Georgiana Chitty, on 10 April 1924.1,3,6,4 
Birth of SonHer son King Jesse Blake was born on 1 April 1926 at Elmont, Nassau County, New York.1,3,6,11,12,13,14 
Birth of DaughterHer daughter Eloise Blake was born on 1 April 1926 at Elmont, Nassau County, New York.3,6,15,14 
Census1930FedUS*She and Jesse Percival Blake appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey, at 76 Clinton Place, enumerated 8 April 1930. Their children King Jesse and Eloise were listed as living with them, as were Lillian's children by her first marriage, Melvin B. Greenleaf and Earl H. Greenleaf Sr.3 
Residence*She and Jesse Percival Blake lived on 1 April 1935 at Lyndhurst, Bergen County, New Jersey. Their children Eloise and King Jesse lived with them.6 
Census1940FedUS*She and Jesse Percival Blake appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey, at 119 Park Avenue, enumerated 5 April 1940. Their children King Jesse and Eloise were listed as living with them. Lillian's son Earl Greenleaf lived in the same building along with his wife and two children.6 
Death*She died on 8 March 1966 at age 85.4 

Family 1

Burton H. Greenleaf b. Jun 1888
Children

Family 2

Jesse Percival Blake b. 22 Dec 1900, d. 5 Apr 1970
Children

Citations

  1. [S58] Letter, Violet Bailey Todd to Howard Louis Bailey, undated, c1993 or 1994.
  2. [S480] Census of 1920 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Burton [Benton?] H. Greenleaf, 336 New York Avenue, Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ, election district 16, ward 11, ED 249, supervisor's district 9, sheet 6B, roll T625-1047, enumerated January 8-9, 1920.
  3. [S459] Census of 1930 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Jesse Blake, 76 Clinton Place, East Rutherford, Bergen County, NJ, ED 47, page 6B, roll 1311, enumerated April 8, 1930.
  4. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Lillian Agnes Blake (Simpson).
  5. [S773] Census of 1915 for New Jersey, database transcription (FamilySearch.org), population schedule, Household of Burton Greenleaf, Union Hill, Hudson County, New Jersey, ward 2, household 499, line 46, page 20A.
  6. [S681] Census of 1940 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Jesse Blake, 119 Park Avenue, East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey, household 98, ED 2-55, page 5A, roll T627-2306.
  7. [S681] Census of 1940 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Earl Greenleaf, 119 Park Avenue, East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey, household 97, ED 2-55, page 5A, roll T627-2306.
  8. [S794] New Jersey Herald, February 4, 1981, page A-2.
  9. [S87] Social Security Death Index (United States), Entry for Earl Greenleaf.
  10. [S87] Social Security Death Index (United States), Entry for Melvin B. Greenleaf.
  11. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for King Jesse Blake.
  12. [S786] The Record, July 24, 1987.
  13. [S549] WWII Army Enlistment Records, Entry for King J. Blake, 3 August 1944, Newark, NJ.
  14. [S787] The Patriot-News, August 10, 2010.
  15. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Eloise Alice Marass (Blake).
  16. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Norman Percival Blake.

Warren W. Blake1,2,3,4

#334, b. 17 September 1938, d. 25 March 1995
Father*Walter Wallace Blake1,2,3,4 b. 24 Nov 1902, d. 27 Apr 1978
Mother*Grace Gorman1,3,4 b. 10 Jan 1907, d. 8 Apr 1969
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Howard Louis Bailey
Last Edited7 Feb 2016
Birth*Warren W. Blake was born on 17 September 1938 at New York.2,5,4 
(with Parents) Census1940FedUSHe appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Elmont, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York in the household of his parents, Walter Wallace Blake and Grace Gorman.4 
Residence*At the time of his death, Warren W. Blake lived at Hicksville, Nassau County, New York.5 
Death*He probably died on 25 March 1995 at Hicksville, Nassau County, New York, at age 56.2,5 

Family
Children
  • Christopher Blake6
  • Drew Blake7
  • Keith Blake8
  • Craig Blake9

Citations

  1. [S58] Letter, Violet Bailey Todd to Howard Louis Bailey, undated, c1993 or 1994.
  2. [S537] Laurie Thompson staff, "Descendants Chart (preliminary) for William J. Chitty."
  3. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Warren W. Blake.
  4. [S681] Census of 1940 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Walter Blake, 31 Scimitar Street, Elmont, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, ED 30-189, page 61-A, roll T627-2689.
  5. [S87] Social Security Death Index (United States), Entry for Warren W. Blake.
  6. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Christopher Blake.
  7. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Drew Blake.
  8. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Keith Blake.
  9. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Craig Blake.

Grace Eileen Blake1,2,3

#335, b. 19 December 1931, d. 6 August 2005
Father*Walter Wallace Blake1,2,3,4 b. 24 Nov 1902, d. 27 Apr 1978
Mother*Grace Gorman1,3,4 b. 10 Jan 1907, d. 8 Apr 1969
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Howard Louis Bailey
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*Grace Eileen Blake was probably born on 19 December 1931.2,5,3,4 
(with Parents) Residence1 April 1935, Grace Eileen Blake was living at Elmont, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, in the household of her parents, Walter Wallace Blake and Grace Gorman.4 
(with Parents) Census1940FedUSShe appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Elmont, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York in the household of her parents, Walter Wallace Blake and Grace Gorman.4 
(Witness) MarriageShe was the soloist at the wedding of Warren Louis Elmblad and Muriel Gertrude Bailey on 27 June 1942 at South Park Presbyterian Church, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.6,7 
(Witness) MarriageShe sang at the wedding of Martin Charles Todd and Violet May Bailey on 6 June 1943 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Belleville, Essex County, New Jersey.1,6,7 
Birth of SonHer son Scott Andrew Krebs was born on 11 December 1955 at Rockville Centre, Nassau County, New York.8 
Death of SonHer son Scott Andrew Krebs died on 14 March 1985 at Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, at age 29.8 
Death*She died on 6 August 2005 at Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey, at age 73.2,5,3 

Family
Children

Citations

  1. [S58] Letter, Violet Bailey Todd to Howard Louis Bailey, undated, c1993 or 1994.
  2. [S537] Laurie Thompson staff, "Descendants Chart (preliminary) for William J. Chitty."
  3. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Grace Eileen Krebs (Blake).
  4. [S681] Census of 1940 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Walter Blake, 31 Scimitar Street, Elmont, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, ED 30-189, page 61-A, roll T627-2689.
  5. [S87] Social Security Death Index (United States), Entry for Grace E. Krebs.
  6. [S93] Bailey Family History, Handwritten and typed notes and charts, Collection of Margaret M. Bailey.
  7. [S647] Belleville Nutley Directory 1944, p. 592.
  8. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Scott Andrew Krebs.
  9. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Kim Krebs.
  10. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Tracey Ciminera (Krebs).

King Jesse Blake1,2,3,4,5,6

#336, b. 1 April 1926, d. 22 July 1987
Father*Jesse Percival Blake1,2,3,4 b. 22 Dec 1900, d. 5 Apr 1970
Mother*Lillian Agnes Simpson1,2,3,4 b. Oct 1880, d. 8 Mar 1966
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Howard Louis Bailey
Last Edited6 Nov 2018
Birth*King Jesse Blake was born on 1 April 1926 at Elmont, Nassau County, New York.1,2,3,4,5,7,8 
NoteKing Jesse Blake and Eloise Blake were twins.1,2 
(with Parents) Census1930FedUSHe appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey in the household of his parents, Jesse Percival Blake and Lillian Agnes Simpson.2 
(with Parents) Residence1 April 1935, King Jesse Blake was living at Lyndhurst, Bergen County, New Jersey, in the household of his parents, Jesse Percival Blake and Lillian Agnes Simpson.3 
(with Parents) Census1940FedUSHe appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey in the household of his parents, Jesse Percival Blake and Lillian Agnes Simpson.3 
Military*He enlisted in the U.S. Army on 3 August 1944 at Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.7 
Marriage*He married Patricia Ann McFadden on 17 September 1961 at Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.9 
ResidenceHe lived on 2 February 1981 at Carlstadt, Bergen County, New Jersey.6 
(Survivor) DeathHe was named as a survivor when his brother Earl H. Greenleaf Sr. died on 2 February 1981 at Newton Memorial Hospital, 175 High Street, Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey.10,6 
Occupation*He was a security guard for Abraham & Straus, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey.5 
Death*He died on 22 July 1987 at age 61.4,5 
Residence*At the time of his death, King Jesse Blake lived at West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey. Previously he had lived in Carlstadt, Bergen County, New Jersey.5 
ObituaryHis obituary was published on 24 July 1987 at The Record, Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey. It read as follows:

King Jesse Blake, an artist, died Wednesday. The West Milford resident, formerly of Carlstadt, was 61.

He was a security guard for Abraham & Straus in Secaucus.

Mr. Blake previously had been an artist with Greg Copeland Inc., Paterson.

Last year, he had his first one-man art show in the Passaic Fine Arts Center, consisting mostly of his hand-made paper and paper construction. His artwork was displayed at Art Expo '84 and '85, New York showrooms, and furniture stores throughout the Metropolitan area.

His artwork is currently on display at the Sparta Gallery and the Belleville Public Library. In September, the Meadowlands Museum in Rutherford will exhibit his "Art Work of the Future" in his memory.

He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the Rutherford Art Association.

Surviving are his daughter, Dawn Blake of West Milford; a brother, Norman Blake of Toms River; a sister, Eloise Marass of Gettysburg, Pa; and a stepbrother, Melvin Greenleaf of Rutherford.

Services will be tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the Grace Episcopal Chapel, East Rutherford. Arrangements are by the Collins-Calhoun Funeral Home, Rutherford. Donations to the West Milford Animal Shelter would be appreciated.5 
Funeral*His funeral was held at Grace Episcopal Church, East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey, on 25 July 1987.5 

Family 1

Patricia Ann McFadden b. 21 Aug 1936, d. 20 Apr 1977

Family 2
Child

Citations

  1. [S58] Letter, Violet Bailey Todd to Howard Louis Bailey, undated, c1993 or 1994.
  2. [S459] Census of 1930 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Jesse Blake, 76 Clinton Place, East Rutherford, Bergen County, NJ, ED 47, page 6B, roll 1311, enumerated April 8, 1930.
  3. [S681] Census of 1940 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Jesse Blake, 119 Park Avenue, East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey, household 98, ED 2-55, page 5A, roll T627-2306.
  4. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for King Jesse Blake.
  5. [S786] The Record, July 24, 1987.
  6. [S794] New Jersey Herald, February 4, 1981, page A-2.
  7. [S549] WWII Army Enlistment Records, Entry for King J. Blake, 3 August 1944, Newark, NJ.
  8. [S787] The Patriot-News, August 10, 2010.
  9. [S939] Email, Dawn Blake to Margaret May Bailey, 6 November 2018.
  10. [S87] Social Security Death Index (United States), Entry for Earl Greenleaf.
  11. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Dawn Blake.

Eloise Blake1,2,3,4,5

#337, b. 1 April 1926, d. 5 May 2010
Father*Jesse Percival Blake1,2,3,4,5 b. 22 Dec 1900, d. 5 Apr 1970
Mother*Lillian Agnes Simpson1,2,3,4,5 b. Oct 1880, d. 8 Mar 1966
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Howard Louis Bailey
Last Edited24 Feb 2016
Note*Her middle name/initial has been given as both Alice and O.5,4 
Birth*Eloise Blake were born on 1 April 1926 at Elmont, Nassau County, New York.2,3,4,5 
Note*Eloise Blake and King Jesse Blake were twins.1,2 
(with Parents) Census1930FedUSShe appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey in the household of her parents, Jesse Percival Blake and Lillian Agnes Simpson.2 
(with Parents) Residence1 April 1935, Eloise Blake was living at Lyndhurst, Bergen County, New Jersey, in the household of her parents, Jesse Percival Blake and Lillian Agnes Simpson.3 
(with Parents) Census1940FedUSShe appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey in the household of her parents, Jesse Percival Blake and Lillian Agnes Simpson.3 
ResidenceShe lived on 2 February 1981 at Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.6 
(Survivor) DeathShe was named as a survivor when her brother Earl H. Greenleaf Sr. died on 2 February 1981 at Newton Memorial Hospital, 175 High Street, Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey.7,6 
(Survivor) DeathShe was named as a survivor when her brother King Jesse Blake died on 22 July 1987.8,9 
Residence*She lived on 22 July 1987 at Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.9 
Death*She died on 5 May 2010 at age 84.5 
Obituary10 August 2010, her obituary was published in both the Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA) and The Gettysburg Times:

August 5th, 2010 marked the passing of Eloise O. Marass to her eternal life with our Lord. At the time of her peaceful passing, she was surrounded by her loving husband and three generations of her family, including her four children, grandchildren, and her great-grandchild.

Eloise, known among her many friends and family members as "E", "Lee", "Eve","Hon", "Mom", and "Nana", was born on April 1st, 1926 in Elmont, New York, daughter of Jesse P. and Lillian Agnes Blake, sister of King and Norman Blake and Melvin and Earl Greenleaf. Eloise married Charles J. Marass on October 25, 1947; they began their lives by building their first home by hand in Toms River, N.J., then later resettled to northern N.J. where they remained for the next 20 years. While there, Eloise focused on raising their young family and attending to her ailing mother. Eloise and Charles became residents of Gettysburg in 1969, and have since become very well known and loved members of the community. Eloise selflessly gave of herself through near continuous volunteer efforts in support of the American Red Cross; the Gettysburg Hospital; Meals on Wheels; and as an active member of the Eastern Star for 66 years. Since their arrival in Gettysburg, Eloise and Charles have been members of the Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, committing countless hours of their time in support of the Church's varied activities.

In October 2007, Eloise and Charles hosted and celebrated their 60th anniversary celebration in the company of many family members and friends.

Cherishing her memory are her loving husband Charles; her daughter, Karen and husband Charles, of Gouverneur, N.Y; her son, Keith and wife Jan, of Burke, VA; her son, Kevin, of Hatboro, PA; and her daughter, Kristy and husband Dennis, of Camp Hill, PA. Eloise will also continue to live on through her 8 grandchildren, Chris, Charles, and Jennifer, Jason and Jamie, Lynn, Jesse, and Steven; her 8 month-old great-granddaughter, Vera; and, truly, through her remaining family and the multitude of friends who have come to know and love Eloise over her years.

A memorial service celebrating her life and our countless memories has been scheduled for Saturday, August 14th, 2010, 2:00 pm, at Prince Of Peace Episcopal Church, 20 West High Street, Gettysburg, PA, 17325.

She will be sorely missed.

In lieu of flowers, Eloise would have preferred, and the family invites, memorial contributions in her honor to the Lutheran Home Care & Hospice, Inc., 260 W. High Street, Gettysburg, PA, 17325; Prince of Peace Episcopal Church (address above); or your favorite charity.5
 
Funeral*A memorial service was held at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 20 West High Street, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, on 14 August 2010.5 

Family
Children
  • Karen Marass5
  • Keith Marass5
  • Kevin Marass5
  • Kristy Marass5

Citations

  1. [S58] Letter, Violet Bailey Todd to Howard Louis Bailey, undated, c1993 or 1994.
  2. [S459] Census of 1930 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Jesse Blake, 76 Clinton Place, East Rutherford, Bergen County, NJ, ED 47, page 6B, roll 1311, enumerated April 8, 1930.
  3. [S681] Census of 1940 for the United States, population schedule, Household of Jesse Blake, 119 Park Avenue, East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey, household 98, ED 2-55, page 5A, roll T627-2306.
  4. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for Eloise Alice Marass (Blake).
  5. [S787] The Patriot-News, August 10, 2010.
  6. [S794] New Jersey Herald, February 4, 1981, page A-2.
  7. [S87] Social Security Death Index (United States), Entry for Earl Greenleaf.
  8. [S604] Tracey Diragi Family Tree, online www.geni.com, Entry for King Jesse Blake.
  9. [S786] The Record, July 24, 1987.

Julia (?)1,2

#338, b. 20 November 1910, d. 10 June 1992
Last Edited12 Dec 2008
Birth*Julia (?) was born on 20 November 1910.3 
Marriage*She married Harold Ellsworth Blake, son of Jesse Blake and Charlotte Georgiana Chitty, after 28 April 1930.1,3,2 
Birth of SonHer son Harold Ellsworth Blake Jr. was born on 29 June 1941.4,5 
Death*She died on 10 June 1992 at age 81, probably in West Hempstead, Nassau County, NY.6,4,3 

Family

Harold Ellsworth Blake b. 11 Nov 1908, d. 3 Dec 2008
Child

Citations

  1. [S58] Letter, Violet Bailey Todd to Howard Louis Bailey, undated, c1993 or 1994.
  2. [S637] AM/New York, online http://weblogs.amny.com/entertainment/urbanite/blog/, Obituary for Harold E. "Pop" Blake Sr., originally published in Newsday, 6 Dec 2008.
  3. [S87] Social Security Death Index (United States), Entry for Julia F. Blake.
  4. [S602] Interview, Harold Blake, 5 August 2008.
  5. [S87] Social Security Death Index (United States), Entry for Harold E. Blake, b. 29 June 1941, d. 19 Dec 2008.
  6. [S55] Letter, Ruth Cavagnaro to Margaret May Bailey, March, 1998.

Harold Ellsworth Blake Jr.1,2,3

#339, b. 29 June 1941, d. 19 December 2008
Father*Harold Ellsworth Blake1,2 b. 11 Nov 1908, d. 3 Dec 2008
Mother*Julia (?)1 b. 20 Nov 1910, d. 10 Jun 1992
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Howard Louis Bailey
Last Edited29 Jun 2018
Birth*Harold Ellsworth Blake Jr. was born on 29 June 1941.4,3 
Occupation*He was in the architectural detail business for 42 years, was retired before 2008, and helped work on the detail work on the LaGuardia arrivals terminal, the Carnegie Hall tower, and the World Financial Center.4 
(with Father) Residence5 August 2008, Harold Ellsworth Blake Jr. was living at 65 Broadway, West Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, in the household of his father Harold Ellsworth Blake.4 
Residence*He's last known residence was at Arkville, Delaware County, New York.3 
Death*He died on 19 December 2008 at age 67.5,3 

Family
Children
  • Christine Blake1,2
  • Julie Blake1,2
  • Nancy Blake1,2
  • Kathryn Blake1,4,2

Citations

  1. [S58] Letter, Violet Bailey Todd to Howard Louis Bailey, undated, c1993 or 1994.
  2. [S637] AM/New York, online http://weblogs.amny.com/entertainment/urbanite/blog/, Obituary for Harold E. "Pop" Blake Sr., originally published in Newsday, 6 Dec 2008.
  3. [S87] Social Security Death Index (United States), Entry for Harold E. Blake, b. 29 June 1941, d. 19 Dec 2008.
  4. [S602] Interview, Harold Blake, 5 August 2008.
  5. [S638] Email, Nancy Blake to Margaret May Bailey, 19 December 2008.