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Opyl Blessing

Updated Mar 10, 2025
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Opyl Blessing
I've "rescued" an old photograph of Opyl BLESSING which was taken at the Bryant's Studio in Indianapolis, IN in the early 1900's. Opyl appears to be less than one year old at the time. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Opyl and her family:

OPYL BLESSING was b. 24 Feb 1903 in Marion, IN to parents William A. BLESSING (1869-1927) and Mary Grace STOUT (1876-1924). Opyl had one sister, Phyllis BLESSING (1905-1974). Opyl married Walter Edgel KIMSEY (1901-1988) and together they had four children including, Edgel D.; David Leon; Mary Ellen; and Esther A. KIMSEY, all born between 1923 and 1933. Opyl died 19 Apr 1978 in Pueblo, CO and is buried in the Imperial Memorial Gardens in Pueblo, CO. Her daughter Mary Ellen KIMSEY (1928-2016) is also buried in the same cemetery. It appears that Opyl may have been married more than once.

Census records provide the following details:

1910 census of Indianapolis, IN:

William BLESSING, age 40, married 9 years, born IN, parents born VA/KY, a School Teacher
M. Grace BLESSING, wife, age 32, married 9 years, 2 children/2 living, born IN, parents born IN
Opal BLESSING, dau, age 7, born IN
Phyllis BLESSING, dau, age 5, born IN

1920 census of Wayne, IN:

William A. BLESSING, age 50, born IN, parents born VA/KY, a Grade School Teacher
Grace BLESSING, wife, age 43, born IN, parents born IN
Opyl BLESSING, dau, age 16, born IN
Phyllis BLESSING, dau, age 15, born IN

I’m hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of her family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.

Thanks,
Shelley
Date & Place: in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana United States
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Circa 1904 Indianapolis - such an old soul in a young body. Look at those eyes!
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beautiful baby
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Her eyes are wanting lived her empty life never knowing;
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Baby reminds me of Dame Judi Dench.
Yes, she does look like her!
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She has judi Denchs eyes
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I thought this was a boy at first. Black socks and looking so serious!
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Such a sweet picture!!
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So cute.
So precious.
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Beautiful pic
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Beautiful ❤️
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There's a Rufus Williams Blessing from Indy on fb! I'd start with him!
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((((Opyl))))was her name💕
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Such a beautiful baby!❤️
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So cute
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Those eyes. ❤️
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How do you know the baby is a girl? They gowns for boys too
name is on the photograph
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Opyl (Blessing) Kimsey
Opyl (Blessing) Kimsey was born in 1903, and died at age 75 years old in 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Opyl (Blessing) Kimsey.
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