Orlin & Mary Blanchard

Orlin and Mary Blanchard

This picture of Orlin and Mary BEAL BLANCHARD was sent to me by Kristina Hall [ grkrhall@i2k.com ] and may have been taken in the late 1800s or early 1900s by Hunter's Studio at Caybery, IL. According to Kristina, Orlin was born in 1827, possibly in Auburn, Cayuga, NY. He moved to IL when he was 18. His son, William, is Kristina's g.grandfather. William had two sisters, Addie and Alice who cared for their father Orlin prior to his death in 1906. William married Blanch BOWERS. Other associated surnames are PEEBLES and LAROCHE. Does anyone know of a connection of this Orlin to any of the 'established' Blanchard lines?

Here is a possible clue. William⁵ Blanchard ( William⁴, George³, George², Thomas¹) was born in Killingly, Windham, CT, a son of William and Thankful WEBSTER BLANCHARD. Following his service in the Rev War, he settled in Isle La Motte, Grand Isle,VT where he died. William's son, Orlin Perry BLANCHARD was born in Isle La Motte and moved to Orwell, Ashtabula, OH about 1836. His son, William Perry, had a son Orlin who died young, but perhaps there were other 'Orlins' in this or related lines. Then again, maybe this is just a coincidence! FB

A few other photographs in the collection of William BLANCHARD
L to R; Unidentified family, Riverside, CA, McMillan, photographer; William and his sister, Alice; Unidentified, Syracuse, NY, Yates and Bentures, photographer.

If you would like more information about this BLANCHARD line, have any thoughts about who might be the parents of Orlin, or recognize anyone in the 'unidentified' photos, please contact Kristina.
5 Apr 2004