The Descendants of John Blanks Sr.
Bladen County, North Carolina
1. John Blanks born about 1820, wife Ailey Ivey born about 1820.
2. Amelia Emily Blank (1825-1903), husband Elias Revels (1815-1886).
3. Anna Jane Blanks (1826-1920) husbands.
a. David Turman (182601851).
b. Jessie Pettiford (1828-1864).
c. William Hood born about 1797.
d. Lewis Levy (1846-1935).
4.Dolly Blanks (1827-1909), husbands.
a. Edward Kersey (1811-1857).
b. Ephraim Kersey (1819-1902).
5. Eleonor Blanks (1830-1854), husband Edward Pettiford born about 1810.
6. Willis Blanks (1833-1912), wife Sarah Newby (1838-1898).
7. Christiana Blanks born about 1835, husband Harrison Henderson born about 1817.
8. Elizabeth Jane Blanks born about 1837, husband Edward Pettiford born about 1810.
9. Eli William Blanks born about 1839, wife Mary Ann Dudley born about 1847.