Edward Blackman

     Edward Blackman was born in 1846 at Cranbrook, Kent, England, .² He was christened on 21 March 1846 at Benenden, Kent, England, .³ He was the son of Sims Blackman and Charlotte Waterman.¹ Edward Blackman appeared in the 1851 census at Benenden, Kent, England, . Edward Blackman was also known as Sims Edward Blackman. He appeared in the 1861 census at Benenden, Kent, England, . According to his obituary published in the Clark County Republican Press (Neillsville, Wisconsin, USA) and kindly provided by Samantha Jacobs, Sims Edward migrated to the US in 1871.⁴ He married Mary Ellen Howard on 3 December 1878 at Grant County, Wisconsin, USA, .⁴ Edward Blackman died on 6 July 1900 at Grant County, Wisconsin, USA, , at age 54.⁴ The photo of Sims Edward & Mary Ellen was kindly provided by Samantha Jacobs. You can contact Samantha at e-mail address.