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RYAN BLUE

The Blue's from Ontario

Hi Folks

I am writing this because my 10 year-old son asked me recently about his family tree for school. I knew where to turn to! This website!

In 2001/2 when became interested in my history I found Sarah Bitter. She said I was one of "us". I got entranced in my ancestry in the early 2000's. Then I found this site and Sarah let us know of the reunion. I told my family. So, we attended with my grandfather, father and family at

the reunion in Romney. We drove down! Blue Rock, the cemetery with too many Blue names, but most importantly that warm, welcoming lady with the magnificent Magnolia tree.

Growing up in Ontario, Canada my surname was unique. Very few of us, none actually. No relations in my town. My Dad was from from the next county over. So it was only one "Blue" family!

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Ted Blew 1.3.2.3.3.5.10.8.4
Oct 11, 2021

Hi Ryan. Great to hear from a cousin across the border! Have you found your Blue ancestors in the Dutch Genealogy section of our website? If not, let me know and I can help with that. I come from the Blew's that migrated from NJ to the anthracite coal region of PA [Schuylkill County] and haven't wandered too far from there :). Best, Ted.

James BlueJames Blue

I am stuck with John H Blue/Marie Robertson of Virginia.From what I have found,John H Blue was adopted by David Blue/Blew and took his name


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Ted Blew 1.3.2.3.3.5.10.8.4
Jan 12, 2021

Also:

1.1.3.6 David BLUE (1760-1848/53?), m1. Margaret DUKE (1760-1800), m2.1806 Mary HENDERSON (1769-1853). Owned farm on Casey Creek; died Union Co. KY. Margaret , born in VA, was a daughter of John and Margaret DUKE who came to America ca1754 from Balleymoney, Ireland. She died in Union Co. KY. Second wife, Mary, was born in TN and died in IL. David was bap. Holy Trinity Church 23 Jun 1764. Several researchers say he was born in Bucks Co. PA.

First marriage:

1.1.3.6.1* Solomon David BLUE (1785-1860), m.1811 Nancy C. GRAHM (b.ca1790).

1.1.3.6.2 James BLUE (1792-1870).

1.1.3.6.3* Uriah BLUE (1793-1859), m1.1820 Mary ROBERTSON, m2.1825 Rachel McKENNY (1801-1875).

1.1.3.6.4 Margaret BLUE (b.1794), never married, buried in IL.

1.1.3.6.5 Jane BLUE (b.1795), never married, buried in IL.

1.1.3.6.6 William BLUE (1796-1811), died Union Co. KY.

1.1.3.6.7* John BLUE (b.1797), m.1820 Anna Maria ROBERTSON (b.1806).

Second marriage:

1.1.3.6.8 Mary Alace BLUE (b.1804), m. T. B. MILLS? (b.1797). Mary born Union Co. KY.

1.1.3.6.9* Charles Henderson BLUE (1808-1871), m.1840 Malinda L. BARNETT (b.1810).

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How are we doing on the website? Any ideas for improvements, new content, etc?



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JD Cowell 1.1.1.2.5.3.11.7.2.2.1
Dec 10, 2021

I realize this is an old post, and much has changed since. However, I feel a few things are missing.

  • I can't find any information on how to join the organization itself other than the website/forum signup flow and the general "contact us" link. Someone mentioned lifetime dues? Also, I'm pretty sure I've got my number correct, but does someone assign or verify them?

  • Are there ways to order a copy of the latest edition of the book, "Descendants of John Blaw"? If all of the relevant information is already posted in the PDFs here, that's fine too, but I was wondering if the book contained any other information.

  • On a related note, I've seen references to a sixth edition "in progress". I know that was several leadership teams ago, but are there current plans for a new revision?

  • Along the same lines, I could probably provide recent genealogical information about my branch of the family. Do we have any sort of shared tree? I know Wikitree and FamilySearch exist, but they're mostly public, which among other things means they have a higher chance of including incorrect information.

  • Of course COVID has disrupted the biennial schedule for reunions, but eventually one day I would like to meet people in person. Are there any current plans for a reunion over the next couple years?

  • A members-only area where members can exchange DNA test result information could also be useful for the site. Right now maybe that can be the forum topic instead of a top-level page; on the other hand, if the main site has a visible section designated, it might give new visitors a specific reason to register. (On the gripping hand, people who are exploring their DNA results thoroughly enough to be looking for family associations perhaps would be joining regardless.)


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Just a reminder to reload this website frequently since it is under active development and new content is being added on a regular basis. The best way to do this is by holding down the SHIFT key and clicking on your browser's RELOAD button, usually located at the page top near the search bar. Enjoy! Ted :)

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Ted Blew 1.3.2.3.3.5.10.8.4
Dec 10, 2021

Thanks JD Cowell, you made my day! I welcome all suggestions for adding content and improving this website :).

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