Jennie S. Jennings

Jennie S. Jennings

• Father: William Jennings d. circa 1864
• Mother: Cynthia Kirkham

• Jennie S. Jennings was born on 22 May 1860 in Naples, Ontario County, New York.
• She married H. Eugene Blood in 1883 in Benton Center, Yates County, New York.
• Jennie S. Jennings and H. Eugene Blood appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Penn Yan, Benton Township, Yates County, New York. Other members of the household included Muriel Blood, May Blood, Alan E. Blood, Lilian Blood and Charles J. Blood.
• The following appeared on 13 September 1905 in the Geneva Daily Times: (Penn Yan) The funeral of Eva Blood, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Blood, of Benton, was held from the familly residence yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
• H. Eugene Blood and Jennie S. Jennings appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York, at 339 Washington Street. Other members of the household included Lilian Blood and Charles J. Blood.
• Jennie S. Jennings became a widow at the 23 August 1924 death of her husband H. Eugene Blood.
• The following appeared on 25 August 1924 in the Geneva Daily Times: Funeral services for H. Eugene Blood of 339 Washington street, who died early Saturday morning at his home, will be held at the residence tomorrow, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Dr. Ralph Cushman of Rochester will have charge. The bearers will be Mr. Blood's three sons, Alan, Charles and Arthur Blood; also his three sons-in-law, Arthur W. Clark, Allen Olmstead and Lewis Boughton. The burial will be made in the Cemetery at Benton Center.
• Lewis John Boughton and Lilian Blood appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Geneva, New York, at 339 Washington Street. Other members of the household included Jennie S. Jennings, June Lillian Boughtin.
• The following appeared on 24 May 1955 in the Geneva Daily Times: When you are 95 . . . will you be working jig-saw puzzles? Mrs. H. Eugene Blood does.
       Mrs. Blood is one of those remarkable women who does so many things at 95 that you wouldn't expect a person of that age to do. Sunday was her birthday.
       A family party in her honor was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur W. Clark, 219 High St., with whom she lives.
       Besides members of her family, friends from Geneva and Penn Yan came to call and express their best wishes. Coffee and cake were served.
       When you are 95 you have plenty of memories and many interesting stories of bygone days.
       Mrs. Blood remembers the day Abraham Lincoln was shot. She was only five then but she recalls the effect of the tragedy upon her family and the nation.
       In good health considering her age, Mrs. Blood's hobbies are working cross-word and jig-saw puzzles, reading and watching TV. Her eyesight is considerably improved with her latest pair of glasses.
       Whenever she gets an opportunity, Mrs. Blood likes to go riding. She enjoys trips around the city and countryside. Although she uses a cane, she gets around very well and is quite active.
       Mrs. Blood is the former Jennie S. Jennings, daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. William Jennings. She was born in Naples, May 22, 1860. Her father was a Wesleyan Methodist minister. Her mother was Cynthia Kirkham.
       Her father died when Mrs. Blood was four years old. With her mother and younger brother, Charles, she moved to Benton Center where the family lived with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adonijah Kirkham.
       She was married to H. Eugene Blood in 1883 in Benton Center. The ceremony was performed by her brother, the Rev. Arthur Jennings. The Blood's moved to Geneva in 1908 where her husband became a prominent local builder and contractor. The family home was at 339 Washington St. Mr. Blood died in 1924.
       Seven children were born to the Bloods; one of them died in early life.
       Members of the family include three daughters, Mrs. Arthur W. Clark, Mrs. Alan Olmstead, Mrs. Lewis J. Boughtin, and three sons, Alan E. Blood, Charles J. Blood and Arthur F. Blood.
       Mrs. Blood is a member of the First Methodist Church. When she lived in Benton, she was a member of the church choir there, and was active in church activities as long as her health would permit.
• Jennie S. Jennings died on 22 January 1958 at age 97 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York.
• She was interred at Benton Center Cemetery, Yates County, New York.
• The following appeared on 24 January 1958 in The Citizen-Advertiser: Mrs. Jennie Blood, 97, widow of H. Eugene Blood, Geneva building contractor, died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Baley, 319 High St., Geneva. She is survived by three sons, Alan of Auburn, Charles J. and Arthur F. of Geneva; three daughters, Mrs. Baley, Mrs. Allen Olmstead and Mrs. Lewis Boughtin, all of Geneva; 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
       Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Bennett Funeral Home, Geneva. The Rev. John Lewien, pastor of Geneva First Methodist Church of which Mrs. Blood was the oldest member, will officiate. Burial will be in Benton Cemetery.

• Last Edited: 24 Aug 2011