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BLANK Harvey J. 1926-2009 b. North Dakota to Mansfield, Ohio to Florida

Lace_Lynch — 2009-09-30 12:33:33Z

AVON PARK, FL: Harvey J. Blank, 83, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009, after a lengthy illness.

Born February 8, 1926 to Simon and Mary (Ehrmantraut) Blank in Dickinson, North Dakota, Harvey attended Mansfield (Ohio) St. Peters School, leaving early (with his father's signature) to serve in the Navy from 1944 through the end of the war in 1946. After completing his military service, Harvey joined the Mansfield Tire & Rubber Co. where he was employed for 33 years until the factory's closure in 1979. He was hired at that time by Therm-O-Disc and worked there until retiring in 1988.

Harvey was wed to Martha Bauer at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Mansfield, Ohio on March 5, 1949. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage together and raised three sons, Bruce, Bradley and Brent.

An avid athlete, Harvey played baseball and semi-pro football after the war and, in later years, bowled and golfed in several leagues around Mansfield. He was a member of The American Legion, VFW and the Sons of Herman. Harvey enjoyed summer weekends and vacations at his cottage in Huron, Ohio, spending long hours fishing with friends and family from the breakwall pier at Nickle Plate Park.

In 1988, Martha and Harvey moved to the Crystal Lake Club in Avon Park, FL where they enjoyed their retirement years together with close friends and neighbors. Harvey was a member of St. John United Methodist Church in Sebring, FL where his funeral was held on Monday, September 28, 2009. The service was officiated by the Pastor Ron DeGenero.

He is survived by his wife, Martha; sons, Brent Blank of Kingston, MA, Bruce and Terri (Lockman) Blank of Madison, GA, and Bradley and Susan (Gurski) Blank of Mansfield, Ohio; his sisters, Joyce Gleason of Butler, Ohio; Florence Smalley and Debbie Fancher of Mansfield; brothers, Orville Blank and Donnie Blank of Mansfield; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

A memorial reception for family and friends will be held on the upper floor at The Sons of Herman Club on Orange Street in Mansfield, Ohio on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Harvey's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 9365 US Highway 19 North, Suite B, Pinellas Park, FL 33782.

Jacob Blank m. Mary Schweitzer, Fairfield Co, OH 1861

blankk23 — 2009-09-27 05:20:27Z

Any info on Jacob Blank's ancestors?
Born 1825, but not sure whether he was born in Ohio.
Married Mary Schweitzer in 1861 in Madison, Fairfield, Ohio, and most of their nine children spent their lives in or near Fairfield County.

Re: Blanks in Wisconsin

dwambold117 — 2009-06-01 21:44:20Z

for info on waukesha and waukesha county, try a search of biographical sketches of waukesha county or anothergood siteis http://www links to the past.com/Waukesha
take care and good luck in your search
Don Wambold

Blank Family of Va & Mi

oclarke11 — 2009-05-28 23:07:18Z

Need info on the following Blank's.
1.Hazel Minnie b 27 Dec 1897 in Mi marr Claude Leighton Hodges 5 Sep 1916. Need the names of her parents & siblings. Charles was the son of Fred Hodges & Ella Furman. Dau of Claude & Hazel was Elner Elder b 2 Apr 1922. She marr Edward Leroy Sterner 11 Oct 1947. I am researching this line for my son-in-law.
2. William S. b abt 1830 in Richmond Va marr Louisa Virginia Burruss . Need their parents & siblings. Their dau Sally K. b abt 1851 marr Charles E. Bowers 16 Apr 1867 in Caroline Co. Charles was the son of Charles Clifford Bowers & Lucy Ann Chiles. Also need children for Charles Blank & Sally. Any info on these lines appreciated.
Ollie

BLANK Lillian B 1878-1967

t42Parkdale — 2009-04-19 21:39:21Z

BLANK Lillian B 1878-1967

I photographed this gravestone in the Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 202,944 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Blank, Valentine Joseph (born 24 March 1879 PA) married to Elsie and had 10 children

dcdunlap_1 — 2009-03-29 15:41:10Z

in 1910 they lived in Coitsville Ohio---

• Deloris BLANK was born 9 nov 1905 (She later married R. Howe
• Lester (?)
• Edwin V was born abt 1908
• Henrietta BLANK was born abt 1909
• Conrd G. BLANK was born abt 1915
• Daniel A BLANK was born abt 1917
• Catherine BLANK was born abt 1919
• Robert L. BLANK was born abt 1921
• Anthony BLANK was born abt 1923
• Raymond T BLANK was born about 1925
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In 1930 they lived in Youngstown Ohio
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Valentine was

Blank from Germany to Nebraska

FIRIEL — 2009-03-23 02:39:01Z

My gg Grandfather Carl Blank born 1857 in Germany died 1914 probably in Nebraska. He married Emma Fredericka Amalia Knabe AKA Molly Knobbe 1887 in Trenton Hitchcock Nebraska 1899 he married Freida Schmidt also Trenton Hitchcock. His daughter Matilda was listed as a neice to a John and Augusta Blank living in Trenton Hitchcock Nebraska in the 1910 census. It is possible his parents are Christian(1823) and Adolphine Blank (1831) probaly Germany. Would Like to find some documentation that these are his parents.

Re: New Blank tree on line

FIRIEL — 2009-03-23 02:09:49Z

I have a Carl Blank born 1857 in Germany. He married Emma Fredericka Amalia Knabe AKA Molly Knobbe and after her death he married Freida Schmidt. Dont have alot of info to back it up but believe he might be the son of Christian Blank born 1823 and Adolphine born 1831, probly in Germany.

Re: Blanks in Wisconsin

SueJames67 — 2009-02-20 20:52:01Z

I know of these people they all lived in Milwaukee, Wi.Can you get back to me I have more to add.
Sue from Wisconsin

Re: Blanks in Wisconsin

phenix1124 — 2009-02-12 23:16:45Z

that would be great can u keep in touch with me my e-mail is deguba801@msn.com please keep in touch i would like to find my dad thank u

Re: Blanks in Wisconsin

SueJames67 — 2009-02-12 23:11:46Z

I will do my best to find him I will ask my uncle. His mother is a Blank. My email is kward7@wi.rr.com keep in touch with me. Maybe in about two weeks I'll do some digging. I remember my dad talking about an uncle Ed. maybe of uncle Tom. I didn't join Ancestry this year so keep my email,

finding relative thomas edward blank jr in milwaukee, wi

phenix1124 — 2009-02-12 23:03:54Z

hi i am new to this. i am trying to find my relatives and ansetesters. i have never meet my dad and his side if possible can anyone help me track them down my dad is called Mr Thomas Edward Blank Jr, his age is approx 57. his dad was called Thomas Edward Blank Sr, b. 21 Oct 1917, His mom was called Jeanne Ellen Rhodes blank b. 15 June 1926. they live milwaulkee, milwaulkee county wisconsin usa. I know my dad Mr Thomas Edward Blank Jr lived at 3828 w Sheridan avenue, milwaukee, WI 53209 4751.

can anyone help me track him down as i have been searching for 25 years and i am now 35 in 2009. i would like his e-mail adress or phone number and his address please help me. thank u

Re: Blanks in Wisconsin

phenix1124 — 2009-02-12 21:37:14Z

Re: Blanks in Wisconsin

phenix1124 — 2009-02-12 21:36:13Z

Obituary of Frederick Richard Blank (1943-2008) from NY/SC

marlen74051 — 2009-01-25 21:21:27Z

This is my father's obituary. I'm looking for more information about his family.

COLUMBIA — Services for Frederick Richard Blank, 65, will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with burial in Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Beth Shalom Synagogue, Learning Shul (Congregation Beit Midrash) or to Heartstrings Hospice. Pallbearers will be Everett Ness, Kevin Rast, Scott Rast, Dr. Philip Levin, Dr. Howard Nankin, Dr. Victor Murdaugh, George Matzer and Larry Nadel. Honorary pallbearers will be Stephen Shroyer and Vincent Covino.

Mr. Blank died Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Morris and Sadie Zuckerman Blank. He was a graduate of C.W. Post College in Long Island, NY. An Army veteran, he served 2 tours of duty during the Vietnam War as a captain in the Green Beret-First Mash Unit and was the recipient of 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.

A resident of Columbia for over 30 years, he was a real estate broker and was the administrator for Heartstrings Hospice. He was a strong advocate for women’s rights, past president of the Tree of Life Congregation, the Columbia Jewish Federation, the Columbia Jewish Community Center and the Learning Shul. He served as a Sunday school teacher for both Beth Shalom Synagogue and the Tree of Life Congregation.

Mr. Blank was involved in Special Olympics, the Columbia Swim League, was a Cub Scout leader, coached Dentsville Dixie Youth Football and Baseball and was an AZA advisor.

Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Linda Ilene Bazerman Blank; son, Jeffrey Blank of Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Seth Albright and Angela Albright of Columbia; daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa A. Ronneseth and Andreas of Tempe, AZ, and Stacey Glazer and Matthew of Great Neck, NY; mother-in-law, Ruth Bazerman of Columbia; sister-in-law, Roberta Schaffer of Columbia; grandchildren, Raeghan Albright, Aubrey Downs, Aaron Glazer and Zoey Albright. He was predeceased by his father-in-law, Zachary Bazerman

Re: Blanks in Wisconsin

SueJames67 — 2009-01-08 19:40:12Z

my nameis Sue James and my grandmother was Olga Blank she married Sam James Olga came from a lrge family her mom and dad were Herman and Martha Herman's mom was Augusta not sure of dad yet. And we all lived in Waueksha county and I know that some did live in Milwaukee, If I can help more my email is kward7@wi.rr.com Thanks and have a good day. Sue

Re: Long lost Blank Family

SueJames67 — 2009-01-08 19:06:35Z

HI, My grandmother was a Blank and we all live in Waukesha Wisconsin. What state are you looking in? My granbdna was Olga Blank she had a lot of brothers and sisters. give me a buzz kward7@wi.rr.com Sue James

Blank relation to Lane or Robibson,maybe Brown

Atanya62 — 2008-12-29 09:26:05Z

Trying to find info on Montgomery Blank. Listed as nephew on cenus of Leroy and Georgia Lane. Please Help!

Re: Blanks from Walsrode, Germany 1951

LBoyer1959 — 2008-07-28 22:30:05Z

I am wondering if there is any relation for us, Do you know of other family members?

My great grandfather Christ BLANK married Martha SHORE here in the US but they immigrated from Germany in the early 1880's. His parents were Christ BLANK and Mary SCHOLL/SCHALL. I know nothing of the town of origin other than it was "close" to the Black Forest/ or Heidelberg.

Information is extremly sketchy. Martha died (can't find a record of that) in Pennsylvania around 1901/1902 shortly after the birth of my grandmother.

Would love to find a connection...
Linda

Re: GOTTLIEB BLANK

turis — 2008-06-21 22:24:43Z

YOU HAVE 2 OTHER GOTTLIEB BLANK'S THAN MINE. MY GOTTLIEB IS BUTIED IN ILL. AT THE ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH CEMETERY. HE CAME FROM WEST PRUSSIA GERMANY WITH HIS SECOND WIFE CHARLOTTE ERDMAN. WHO REMARRIED AFTER HIS DEATH BUT IS ALSO BURIED IN THE SAME CEMETERY OUT OF EDFORD ILL. THANKS KATHY

Re: Eugenia Blank

JBlank8287 — 2008-06-21 14:48:49Z

I have a Gordon Leroy Blank born in 1930 in Oregon but I don't have the name of his wife. Is this the Gordon you are interested in?

Re: Eugenia Blank

JBlank8287 — 2008-06-26 18:28:29Z

I'm afraid Gordon Leroy Blank is the only Gordon I have.
Did your Gordon live in Oregon?

Joan Blank

Re: Wm Blank PA to Sandusky, OH

JBlank8287 — 2008-02-02 19:39:31Z

I have a date of death for William of 6/8/1871 in Sandusky, OH. I also have his ancestors - father - Peter born 1757 in Northampton Co. PA, married Catherine 4/15/1779, died 12/13/1840 in Mt. Pleasant Twp. Columbia Co. PA. Catherine was born 4/11/1755 and died in 1842 in Mt. Pleasant Twp. Columbia Co. PA - grandfather - Christopher Blank born 1731 in Montgomery Co. PA died 1795 in So. Whitehall Twp. PA. He married Anna Elizabeth Horlacher born 1730 died 1810 - great grandfather - Hans Adam Blanck born 1705 in Frankenthal, Germany died 1765 in Upper Saucon Twp. Northampton Co. PA - wife, Catherine no data on her. I did not have much except dates of birth for William's children which I got from census records. I am pleased to be able to add you information on them. If you would like more information, my e-mail address is JoanHB@aol.com.

obit fyi -Mrs. Beatrice M. Blank, 1913 NY - 2008 CA.

LorraineGilmer02 — 2008-02-06 18:27:29Z

not related - for board info

Blank, Beatrice M.

BLANK-Beatrice M. Blank, was born September 14, 1913 and passed away on February 2, 2008. She resided at Country Villa and has been a long time resident of Monrovia. Bea was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband John, their son Lawrence and her brother Eugene Lobene. She is survived by her sister Grace DiRosa of Buffalo, NY and brothers Gordon and Herman Cirocco. Beatrice leaves her loving daughter-in-law Theresa and 5 grandchildren, Tom, Marlene Link, Larry Jr. (Dixie), Frank (Dianne), Mary (Michael) Mailman, 15 great grandchildren and 7 great- great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 7 at 11:00am at Turner Stevens Live Oak Chapel with burial to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bea's memory to the Braille Institute, 741 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029. Turner & Stevens Mortuary, (626) 359-5311, assisting the family..
Published in the Pasadena Star-News on 2/6/2008.

John Blank 1835-1893 m. Rose Ann Cleary Nova Scotia

gjforewell — 2008-06-10 23:10:49Z

I am looking to find out more information about John Blank, seaman, born in Prussia about 1835 and died in Plymouth England 1893 (while on a voyage). He married Rose Ann Cleary in 1862 in Nova Scotia. I would like to know more about his birth, birthplace, and family. I have a copy of a document with his parents' names but his mother's name is difficult to read...

Wm Blank PA to Sandusky, OH

EdrieAnne — 2008-01-29 20:14:08Z

Not much on-line about this Blank. Below is what I've put together as a hypothesis of this gentleman's descendants. It is incomplete. I use [-?-] to denote an unknown maiden name. So if I have a widow with an unknown maiden name marrying as a widow, she goes in as Mary [-?-] Smith. If I later find her maiden name, she becomes Mary [Jones] Smith, since she married as Mary Smith. Included in the descent chart, I've included supporting evidence in notes. This family is not in my direct line, but in my brother in law's.
EdrieAnne

Descendants of William Blank

Generation No. 1

1. WILLIAM1 BLANK was born Abt. 1790 in Pennsylvania, and died Bet. 1860 - 1870. He married CATHERINE [-?-]. She was born Abt. 1807 in Pennsylvania, and died Bet. 1852 - 1860.

Notes for WILLIAM BLANK:
U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907
Name: William Blank
Issue Date: 5 Sep 1838
State of Record: Ohio
Acres: 80
Accession Number: OH1060__.008
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Bucyrus
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Number: 17117
Legal Land Description: Section Twp Range Meridian Counties
9 5-N 13-E 1st PM Sandusky

More About WILLIAM BLANK:
Census 1: 1850, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio
Census 2: 1860, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio

More About CATHERINE [-?-]:
Census: 1850, Madison twp, Sandusky, Ohio

Children of WILLIAM BLANK and CATHERINE [-?-] are:
i. ABRAHAM2 BLANK, b. Sep 1827 in Pennsylvania; d. 21 Feb 1909, Napoleon, Henry, Ohio.

Notes for ABRAHAM BLANK:
Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002
Name: Abraham Blank
Death Date: 21 Feb 1909
City of Death: Napoleon
County of Death: Henry

More About ABRAHAM BLANK:
Census 1: 1850, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio
Census 2: 1860, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio

ii. PETER BLANK, b. Abt. 1829 in Pennsylvania; m. ANGELINE [-?-]; b. Abt. 1840 in Michigan.

More About PETER BLANK:
Census 1: 1850, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio
Census 2: 1870, Woodville, Sandusky, Ohio

More About ANGELINE [-?-]:
Census: 1870, Woodville, Sandusky, Ohio

iii. MATILDA BLANK, b. 11 Feb 1836 in Pennsylvania; d. 04 Dec 1918, Erie twp, Monroe, Michigan; m. NOAH CHRISTLIEB, Abt. 1855 in Lucas Co., Ohio; b. 03 Nov 1832 in Ohio; d. 05 Aug 1877, Washington twp., Toledo, Ohio.

More About MATILDA BLANK:
Census 1: 1850, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio
Census 2: 1860, Washington twp., Toledo PO, Lucas, Ohio
Census 3: 1880, Washington twp., Toledo PO, Lucas, Ohio

More About NOAH CHRISTLIEB:
Census: 1860, Washington twp., Toledo PO, Lucas, Ohio

Marriage Notes for MATILDA BLANK and NOAH CHRISTLIEB:
Children: born in Ohio
Alonzo C. b: 28 Jan 1856 d: 15 Nov 1919, KC, Jackson, MO m: in Toledo, Lucas, OH, 1 Jan 1890, Julia Susan Smith (b: 16 Dec 1870, MI d: 30 Dec 1941 in Los Angeles Co., California)
Charles H. b: Jan 1858 d: 28 Feb 1903, Toledo, OH m: abt 1887, Caroline "Lennia" F. Pollex (b: May 1867, OH d: 1945, Detroit, MI)
William Franklin b: 13 Aug 1860 d: 16 May 1945, Toledo, OH m: abt 1881, Julia Baidel (b: abt 1865, MI d: 21 Aug 1937, Toledo, OH)
Perry Addison b: 26 Mar 1868 d: 24 Apr 1946, Toledo, OH m: 2 Jul 1889, Dora E. Baidel (b: abt 1870, MI d: 15 Sep 1934, Cameron Co., TX) no children

2. iv. MALINDA BLANK, b. Nov 1837 in Ohio.
v. CHRISTINA BLANK, b. Abt. 1839 in Ohio; d. Aft. 1900; m. aft. 1860, UNK HURLBUT.

More About CHRISTINA BLANK:
Census 1: 1850, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio
Census 2: 1860, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio

vi. AMOS BLANK, b. Apr 1841 in Ohio; d. Bet. 1910 - 1920; m. EMMA JANE CLIFFORD, 30 Aug 1868 in Sandusky Co., Ohio; (b. Aug 1848 in Ohio; d. 01 Mar 1925 in Henry Co., Ohio.)

More About AMOS BLANK:
Census 1: 1850, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio
Census 2: 1860, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio
Census 3: 1870, Woodville, Sandusky, Ohio
Census 4: 1880, Woodville, Sandusky, Ohio
Census 5: 1900, Harrison, Henry, Ohio
Census 6: 1910, Harrison, Henry, Ohio

Notes for EMMA JANE CLIFFORD:
Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002
Name: Emma G Blank
Death Date: 1 Mar 1925
County of Death: Henry

More About EMMA JANE CLIFFORD:
Census 1: 1870, Woodville, Sandusky, Ohio
Census 2: 1880, Woodville, Sandusky, Ohio
Census 3: 1900, Harrison, Henry, Ohio
Census 4: 1910, Harrison, Henry, Ohio
Census 5: 1920, Harrison, Henry, Ohio

Marriage Notes for AMOS BLANK and EMMA CLIFFORD:
Children: born in Ohio (7/8 children living in 1900 and 1910)
Florence b: Jan 1870 missing in 1880
Byron b: Oct 1871 m: abt 1897, Bertha L. (b: Jun 1872)
Myrtie Martha b: 17 May 1873 m: 1 Jul 1893, S. F. Osborne
John Palmer b: 17 Jan 1875 m: abt 1897, Nettie (b: Feb 1876, OH)
Iva B. b: abt 1877 m: Charles F. Haggerty
William Henry b: 5 Dec 1880
Bertha L. b: Mar 1882
Effie J. b: Mar 1886 m: Sam Ellerton (b: abt 1870, OH)

vii. EMELINE BLANK, b. Abt. 1848 in Ohio.

More About EMELINE BLANK:
Census 1: 1850, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio
Census 2: 1870, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio
In 1870, Emeline is listed as married within the year, but without husband or married surname. She’s in the household of her brother Amos and sister-in-law, Emma J.

viii. WILLIAM BLANK, b. Abt. 1850 in Ohio.

More About WILLIAM BLANK:
Census: 1850, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio

ix. SUSAN BLANK, b. Abt. 1850 in Ohio.

More About SUSAN BLANK:
Census: 1860, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio

x. JOHN BLANK, b. Abt. 1852 in Ohio.

More About JOHN BLANK:
Census: 1860, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio

Generation No. 2

2. MALINDA2 BLANK (WILLIAM1) was born Nov 1837 in, Ohio. She married (1) GEORGE ADDISON BRITTEN Abt. 1858, son of JACOB BRITTEN and FINETTA [-?-]. He was born 10 Jul 1831 in New York, and died 24 Aug 1885. She married (2) JAMES MCQUISTON. He died 1889.

More About MALINDA BLANK:
Census 1: 1850, Madison twp., Sandusky, Ohio
Census 2: 1860, Essex twp., Maple Rapids PO, Clinton, MI
Census 3: 1870, Essex twp., Maple Rapids PO, Clinton, MI
Census 4: 1880, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan
Census 5: 1900, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan
Census 6: 1910, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan

More About GEORGE ADDISON BRITTEN:
Census 1: 1850, Pittsford, Hillsdale, Michigan
Census 2: 1860, Essex twp., Maple Rapids PO, Clinton, MI
Census 3: 1870, Essex twp., Maple Rapids PO, Clinton, MI
Census 4: 1880, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan

Children of MALINDA BLANK and GEORGE BRITTEN are:
i. FRANCES BELLE3 BRITTEN, b. Abt. 1859 in Michigan; d. 11 Sep 1867 in Essex twp, Clinton, Michigan.

Notes for FRANCES BELLE BRITTEN:
Michigan Department of Community Health Death Index
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/gendisx
BRITTEN, FRANCES BELLE
Date of death: 11-Sep-1867
Ledger Page: 87
Record Number: 18
Place of death: Essex Mich
County of Death: Clinton
Sex: Female
Age: 8 years 6 months 15 days
Cause of Death: DIPHTHERIA
Father's Name: Britten, GEORGE A
Father's Residence: ESSEX MI
Mother's Name: BRITTEN, MALINDA
Mother's Residence: ESSEX MI
Date of record: 2-May-1868

ii. CLARA MAY BRITTEN, b. 12 Apr 1859, East Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan; d. 10 Apr 1944, East Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan; m. FREDERICK AUGUSTE ROBERTS, 22 Nov 1877; b. 05 Oct 1856, East Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan; d. 08 Aug 1942, East Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan.

Notes for CLARA MAY BRITTEN:
Clara M. Britten Roberts was born in Essex twp., Clinton County, Michigan, April 12, 1859 and passed away at Clinton Memorial Hospital April 10, 1944. Except for a few years away, her entire life was spent on the farm home in which she was born and raised, three miles east of Maple Rapids. - Marge Berry.

More About CLARA MAY BRITTEN:
Census 1: 1860, Essex twp., Maple Rapids PO, Clinton, MI
Census 2: 1870, Essex twp., Maple Rapids PO, Clinton, MI
Census 3: 1900, Fulton twp., Gratiot, Michigan
Census 4: 1910, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan
Census 5: 1920, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan
Census 6: 1930, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan

Notes for FREDERICK AUGUSTE ROBERTS:
Frederick A. Roberts, the eldest son of James H. Roberts and Anna Hull was born in East Essex twp, Clinton County, Michigan Oct. 5, 1856 and passed away at his farm home in East Essex, August 8, 1942. His early life was spent at the farm home of his parents except for one year in Ennis, Texas. Not liking Texas he left his parents and returned to Maple Rapids with just his clothes on his back and a few personal items, including his violin which he was known to play at pioneer dances. On November 22, 1877, he was united in marriage to Clara M. Britten, daughter of George A. and Malinda Blank Britten. - Marge Berry

More About FREDERICK AUGUSTE ROBERTS:
Census 1: 1860, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan
Census 2: 1870, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan
Census 3: 1880, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan
Census 4: 1900, Fulton twp., Gratiot, Michigan
Census 5: 1910, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan
Census 6: 1920, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan
Census 7: 1930, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan

More About FREDERICK ROBERTS and CLARA BRITTEN:
Marriage: 22 Nov 1877

iii. FREDERICK GEORGE BRITTEN, b. Bet. 30 Dec 1876 - 1877, , , Michigan; m. ANNA ALMEDA [-?-].

More About FREDERICK GEORGE BRITTEN:
Census 1: 1880, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan
Census 2: 1900, Essex twp., Clinton, Michigan
Draft Registration: 1918, St. John, Clinton, Michigan
Medical Information: 1918 "Health not good"
Occupation: Carpenter

Walter R. Blank AGE, 84, son of , Elmer R. and Irene King Blank.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-03-18 03:37:59Z

Blank, Walter R.

Walter R. Blank 82nd
Airborne Purple Heart Recepient Walter R. Blank, 84 of Lake City, died following an extended illness at Millcreek Community Hospital on Friday March 14, 2008. He was born in Scottdale, Pa, a son of the late Elmer R. and Irene King Blank. Walter graduated from the Grove City High School in 1942. With America at war, Walter entered the U.S. Army and joined the 82nd Airborne, Parachute Infantry Regiment. He was deployed overseas to North Africa and later Italy, Holland and Germany where he was wounded in combat action by a morter shell. He was awarded several medals and decorations for bravery including the Purple Heart during his time of service. Upon his discharge from the military in 1946 he moved to Lake City where his family had been residing. He worked many years at Erie Forge and Steel, Towne Square Foods in Lake City and most recently for Meadow Brook Dairy, from which he retired. He was a member of the Federated Church of East Springfield where he was an usher; the Lake Erie Community Park Board of Directors, a former Lake City Boro Councilman (1973-1977) and Zoning Administrator for Girard Township and Lake City. Walter loved the NASCAR races and especially enjoyed the Dale Earnhardt Sr and Jr. He also liked gem mining and collecting, reading, going to flea markets and auctions, and spending
time with his family.
He will be greatly missed by his family, which includes his wife, Virginia Harmon Blank, whom he married February 14, 1953 in Girard,
also by a daughter, Linda J. Blank of Erie;
a son, Terry R. Blank of Woodbridge, Va.;
a sister, Martha J. Smith of Girard;
a brother, Robert A. Blank and his wife Lillian of Port Charlotte, Fla.;
his beloved dog, Roxy, Grandcat Chancey,
and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Daniel R. Edder Funeral Home, 309 Main St. East, Girard and are invited to attend services there on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Pastor Ed Huntley will be officiating. Burial will be in the Girard Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be made to the Federated Church, 11995 E. Main St., East Springfield, PA. 16411

Federated Church,"
REV, Ed Huntley

Wolfgang Blank, age 80, Born in Porto Alegre, Brazil," son of, Gustav and Anna Blank.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-08-19 01:54:26Z

Blank, Wolfgang,

Wolfgang Blank
Wolfgang Blank, age 80,
of 11393 Peach Street, Waterford, died Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Edinboro Manor where he had resided for the past month.
Born in Porto Alegre, Brazil on March 3, 1928,
he was a son of the late Gustav and Anna Blank.
Having grown up in Brazil and Germany,
he was educated at the University in Weimar, Germany where he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. For several years he worked as a Production Manager and Assistant Director at S.A. Phillips of Brazil. Upon moving to the United States in 1956, he was employed by American Sterilizer, in Erie and overseas, primarily as a Research and Development Administrator. He worked there until his retirement in 1993. In his leisure time, he enjoyed gardening.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Irmgard Lips Blank;
and two sisters, Lordis Renee Feltham
and Marianna Blank.
Survivors include his second wife, Jane M. Blank; a daughter, Carin Trabout and her husband, Marshall of Ithaca, N.Y.; two sons, Brian Blank and his wife, Laura of New York, N.Y.,
and Stephen A. Blank of Boston, Mass.;
a brother, Heinz Dieter Blank of Brazil;
and a sister, Christina Ohrwaschel of Munich, Germany.
A private graveside service and burial will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
The Van Matre Funeral Home
of Waterford is in charge of arrangements.

Re: BLANKS - CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE,UK

patriciablank — 2008-09-01 12:09:03Z

This thread was some time ago but a few of us in the UK have built the Blanks of Chesterfield family tree. Do you want to have a look?

Eugenia Blank

ALBERT_ROGAHN — 2008-06-14 22:04:07Z

I am looking for the maiden name of Eugenia Blank, wife of Gordon Blank.

Re: Eugenia Blank

ALBERT_ROGAHN — 2008-06-26 15:35:43Z

I don't think so. The Gordon I am looking for was born July 24, 1914. Is there a Gordon in your line that was born then?

Thanks for responding!

Frank (Francis) Evans

montano7427 — 2008-07-10 00:16:11Z

Looking for information on Frank Evans - married Florence Blank....... any help would be appreciated

Long lost Blank Family

montano7427 — 2008-07-10 00:14:44Z

Looking for information on the following Blanks:
Florence, Clara, Bertha (Birdie), Lucy, Margaret. Florence is my grandmother (she married Frank Evans).. any help is appreciated

Margaret Blank Thirloway Bowers

enob139 — 2008-08-03 17:23:07Z

Looking for info on Margaret Blank Thiloway Bowers from Ashland and Centralia PA

Re: George A. Blank died 5/3/1930 at Jersey City

mek95255 — 2008-08-30 16:49:15Z

Bob,

I'm not sure this is really the same man. The 1930 census shows him living with his family in Jersey City on May 6th, 1930; the death certificate is dated May 3rd, isn't it?

I never thought of checking Civil War lists for information; he'd have been awfully young to fight in a war that ended in 1865, wouldn't he?

I'd love to see any information you may have. My name is Mary Ellen and my e-mail address is mek95255@hotmail.com.

Re: George A. Blank died 5/3/1930 at Jersey City

mek95255 — 2008-08-29 21:27:36Z

Bob,
My late mother, Elizabeth Kennedy, is the granddaughter of a George A. Blank of Jersey City. Several of my mother's relatives, her father (George's son-in-law who was married to Caroline Blank), her sister, and her niece are all buried in Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington; I think I would have known if her grandfather was also buried there.
Was your George A. Blank born about 1848 in Prussia and married to an Elizabeth A?

Re: George A. Blank died 5/3/1930 at Jersey City

mek95255 — 2008-09-01 01:03:37Z

While I am still doubtful that we're talking about the same GAB, I will be in N. Arlington in October (my home is in Georgia) and I will try to stop by the cemetary to inquire. I've never tried this kind of an inquiry; is there any reason to believe it will be a problem?

Re: George A. Blank died 5/3/1930 at Jersey City

mek95255 — 2008-09-01 16:34:43Z

Bob,

Were you able to look at Film #M550, roll 2, for more information? If so, would you please tell me what you found?

Thanks,
Mary Ellen

Re: George A. Blank died 5/3/1930 at Jersey City

mek95255 — 2008-09-01 13:46:51Z

Bob,

I just read the obits you sent and it is the same GAB. His address in the 1930 census was 14 Belmont Ave. Why he died three days before he appeared in the census will have to remain a mystery, I guess.

I will have to investigate his interment. I'm practically sure he's not in N. Arlington. I can't imagine why they would have buried him in NY unless his parents were buried there. What can you tell me about research and cemeteries? I'm pretty new at this genealogy stuff.

Mary Ellen

Re: George A. Blank died 5/3/1930 at Jersey City

mek95255 — 2008-09-01 13:25:26Z

Bob,

Am I to assume, from your statement about its size, that they don't have a database of names of those interred there? I anticipated asking a question, having someone consult a list, perhaps computerized, and coming up with an answer. Am I being naive?

Mary Ellen

Blanks in Fond du Lac County, WI

vvesper1 — 2008-01-08 19:00:33Z

I am looking for information on Caroline Weston and Henry Blank. They were married March 23, 1878, in Dodge County, but apparently lived most of their lives in Fond du Lac County. Children were Louis (b. ca. 1879), Nettie (b. 1880), Charles (b. 1890), and Henry (b. 1895). I am looking primarily for information on Caroline Weston Blank (my connection), and hope that if I can find one of her descendants they perhaps can help me in that regard. I also have some info to share on her family.

Blanks from Walsrode, Germany 1951

bluesmtnjohn — 2008-07-24 17:37:20Z

Hello,

I am attempting to research my grand parents who immigrated to the US from Rotterdam, Netherlands Aug. 8, 1951 (Walsrode, Germany before that). I have all records pertaining to the immigration but nothing but pictures from prior to. The pictures I have are from Walsrode and Hamburg Germany abt 1945-50 and were taken by my grandfather George Anton Blank, married to Elisabeth Kompass prior to their immigration. They had 2 daughters who were also born in Walsrode, Germany. Anyone with any clues to share? Thanks.

John

Re: Wm Blank PA to Sandusky, OH

williamhincher — 2008-04-27 03:20:37Z

Bertha L. b: Mar 1882
she went by the name Louella , married William Hincher, died 1976 in Sylvaina ,Ohio

George A. Blank died 5/3/1930 at Jersey City

Bob_MacAvoy — 2008-07-22 16:52:34Z

George A. Blank died 5/3/1930 at Jersey City, New Jersey and according to his death certificate in Trenton was buried in "Holy Cross Cemetery".

There are two "Holy Cross" cemeteries near Jersey City, one in Arlington, NJ and the other in Brooklyn, NY. Can anyone tell me which one he is in?

Bob

Re: George A. Blank died 5/3/1930 at Jersey City

Bob_MacAvoy — 2008-09-02 01:45:48Z

Mary Ellen,

No, can't say that I ever delved that deep into GAB's life. I found his obits in the NYT, checked his death certificate, and that's about it.

Bob

Re: George A. Blank died 5/3/1930 at Jersey City

Bob_MacAvoy — 2008-09-02 01:43:01Z

Mary Ellen,

Actually the best genealogical research is talking to the elders in your family. While they don't always get the facts straight I have found most of their info to be very good. Of course marriage, birth, and death certficates are also quite helpful. Military pension records from the Civil War sometimes have tons of info while others are sparse.

Cemeteries are a crap shoot. Many will ask for money to look things up for you, some will act like it's a real burden for them, but there are many who can't do enough for you.

Bob

Re: George A. Blank died 5/3/1930 at Jersey City

Bob_MacAvoy — 2008-09-02 01:36:25Z

Mary Ellen,

No, not at all.

In an ideal world all cemeteries would be like Green-Wood in Brooklyn, NY. They have all their interments on-line.

There are a few cemeteries that have their records on computer, but not on-line. Most of them still use the card system. I am not sure what Holy Cross uses, but I know that they will answer your questions.

Bob

Re: George A. Blank died 5/3/1930 at Jersey City

Bob_MacAvoy — 2008-08-30 23:59:10Z

Mary Ellen,

The obits are on their way.

According to the obits GAB was born circa 1847 and would have been able to serve in the CW (my GGF joined at the age of 16 in 1861). Many men enlisted in 1865 so he could have lied about his age and joined earlier (the minimum age was supposed to be 18) or waited until then to sign up. He may have been in a militia regiment that never left the State, but he is still considered a CW veteran.

There were many men with his name who served so pinning him down won't be easy. Right now I'd just like to know where he is actually buried.

Bob

Re: George A. Blank died 5/3/1930 at Jersey City

Bob_MacAvoy — 2008-09-01 02:31:22Z

Mary Ellen,

I know people who have family buried in Holy Cross Cemetery and they tell me that the office staff is quite helpful when you go there in person so it shouldn't be a problem at all.

I can tell you that I was there years ago and it is one big cemetery!

Bob

Re: GOTTLIEB BLANK

aviatorjjj — 2008-06-21 03:25:31Z

There were two Gottlieb Blank's that served during the Civil War. One died in a veteran's home in VA. He also lists his name as Johann Blank, and John Blank. The other Gottlieb Blank died 27SEP1902 and is buried in Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI. I do have more military info (with sources)if you're interested. Please email at aviatorjjj@aol.com

Hope this helps