is Gus Blankinship, then the signature is legible.

In 1910, Blankinship was 21, living at home in Troup & working as a clerk in the drug store.

In 1917, Blankinship is still single, and he is a Book Keeper at The First National Bank of Troup

He misses participating in WWI hecause he is "Crippled in foot" and is 28 years old.

In 1920, Blankinship's father has died. He is living with his mother and sister in Jacksonville, and he is an
Assistant Cashier

By 1930, Blankinship ­ just 41 years old ­ has completed his meteoric rise
from
Drug Store clerk in Troup
to
Bank President in Jacksonville.

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