Blacketer - Benjamin
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 6 Aug 1917
Benjamin Blacketer was born Jan 28, 1844 and departed this life July 29, 1913, aged 69 years 6 months. he was married to Miss Hattie Ernest Dec 17, 1863. To them were born 10 children. Those living are: Mrs. Vina Vancleave, Wesley Blacketer, Mrs. Mary Stump, Mrs. Rosa Davis, Miss Ella Blacketer, Mrs. Stella Grimes, Miss Bertha Blacketer, Mrs. Daisy Greenburg and Charley Blacketer. Emma died in infancy. Among the many who remain to mourn is included his wife, four stepchildren, 3 daughters and one son, 24 grandchildren and one great grandchild and 3 sisters, Mrs. Jane Hudson, Mrs. Maude Wilson and Mrs. Mary Westfall. Mrs. Hattie Earnest Blacketer was taken May 24, 1904. He was again married April 20, 1905 to Mary E. Delaney. When a young an he responded to his country's call when her flag was endangered and served through the Civil War, proving a brave soldier and a loyal citizen. He was a good neighbor and merited the respect of all who knew him. He spent his life on the farm until about 12 years ago he retired to his home in New Market. He was a kind parent and will be greatly missed by all his loved ones.