I am looking for the parents of Robert Blackstone. He was born in Baltimore MD around 1813 and was a "Free person of Color". Later, he and his wife, Mary Hebron, moved to Cincinnati, OH, around 1860, where he died, around 1864 while working on the "new" bridge. He and his family were of the Catholic faith. He was also a member of the "Black Brigade". Does anyone have any information on these MD Blackstones and his parents and other family.

Thank you,
Janet

My great grandfather was Jeremaih Blackstone from Baltimore.
I have been able to find him and his frist wife, Sophia Hoskins living in Maryland in 1870 or 80 census. He later moved to New Orleans and married his second wife, Medorah(Dora) Tucker. They had several children,William (my grandfather), John Thomas, David, Mary Jane Francis, Charles, Jerry, Jr, Delia, Caroline, James and Edna. He also served in the navy and is buried in a national cemetary right outside New Orleans. Hope we've made a connection.
Be Blessed
Niecie