Mary Eleanor Blackwood

(1874-1897)

At a Glance

Ella married William Alexander Craig (1857-1937). His second wife was Mary Elizabeth Long (1873-1906) who was the daughter of J.D. and Lois Long. All three are buried at New Hope Presbyterian Church.

Biographical Data

Mary was called Ella.

Important Dates

Mary Eleanor Blackwood was born on May 8, 1874, in Orange County, NC. She died on June 3, 1897, and was buried in New Hope Cemetery in New Hope, NC.

Relatives

• Parents: Samuel David Blackwood (1836-1894) and Martha Jane Craig (1838-1912) .
• Siblings: three brothers, Herbert Nettleton Blackwood (1876-1957), Samuel David Blackwood, [Jr.] (1862-1962) and William Alexander Blackwood (1882-1964).