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Re: Bloch or Block in Wisconsin

jeremyblock29 — 2013-04-30 15:53:08Z

Emma would have been my great grandma. I am trying to find information on August like who his parents are..

Re: Emil Block

jeremyblock29 — 2013-04-30 15:50:40Z

No he did not. His wife died early on and he never had any. He lived with M.S. his whole life

Re: Bloch or Block in Wisconsin

jeremyblock29 — 2013-04-30 15:49:36Z

August Bloch is my great grandfather. I have been trying to do research on him as well and not have had any luck. All I know is that he got remarried to someone named Elizabeth. Don't have a last name. I asked some of the older people in the faimly that knew him if the knew his parents name but so far no luck..

Louisa Block

bweichmann — 2013-04-21 13:55:11Z

I am looking for information on Louisa Block. She was born
August 6, 1858 to Johann Friedrich Block and Sophie Schmidt
in Chicago, IL. I find her with the rest of the family in
the 1860 and 1870 Census but nothing after that. I also
know that the family were members of First St Paul's Lutheran Church in Chicago. What I'd like to know is if she
married, did she have any children, and did she stay in Chicago? Thanks for the help.

Andreas Block

bweichmann — 2013-04-21 13:47:35Z

I am looking for information on Andreas Block. Born in
1842 to Johann Friedrich Block in Brandenburg. The family came to the US in 1851 and settled in Chicago. I can find
him in the 1860 census with the rest of the family, but
that is as far as it goes. I'd like to find out if he
went by any other name, did he marry, did he have any children, and if he stayed in Chicago or moved on? Thanks for the help.

Christian Wilhelm Block

bweichmann — 2013-04-21 13:37:51Z

I am looking for information on Christian Wilhelm Block.
All the information I have is that he was born in Brandenburg in 1838 and he came to the US in 1859.
He did not come over with the rest of the family in 1851.
His Father was Johann Friedrich Block. He was one of nine
children. When the family came to the US in 1851 they
lived in Buffalo for a few years where Johann married
Sophia Schmidt. Then they came to Chicago. They were Lutherans and were members of First St Paul's Lutheran Church. What I am looking for is if he actually came over
in 1859, was he married when he came over, and where did
he settle. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Eva's(Block) Farm/Resort Inn(Catskills NY)

DeGroot9310 — 2013-04-10 03:23:49Z

digging deeper to find out that Anna Koch parents were named Eva Block and Paul Koch This where i lose the trail apparently Anna had a brother Paul who i have no information about and Koch was shortened from Kochinski or Kochanski

any info would be apprecieated

Re: Eva's(Block) Farm/Resort Inn(Catskills NY)

DeGroot9310 — 2013-03-27 03:23:18Z

I am a grand Nephew of Eva St Eve Grandson of Anna Koch,DeGroot, Schranz, I have pictures in PDF format I can share My name is Patrick

Amelia/Emelia Block

aeo_1980 — 2013-02-28 04:04:58Z

I am looking for information on Amelia/Emelia Block, born 1874. She married Henry Dietrich Ohlemeyer(from Nashville,IL),had 6 children Alvina, Edwin, Frieda, Ida, Matilda & Ervin August Henry Carl. I know she was living with my grandparents(Ervin A.H.C.), in St. Charles, MO in 1950. I am unaware of any relation on this side of the family as my grandfather passed away in 1992, so any info is appreciated.

Re: Emelia Block Ohlemeyer

aeo_1980 — 2013-02-28 03:47:54Z

Hello,

I have just began my search for Emelia/Amelia Block and ran across your post from years ago. I'm sad to say, it's really the only post I've found. I'm about 99% sure we have the same Emelia. Emelia was my great-grandmother. She married Henry Dietrich Ohlemeyer then had 6 children Alvina, Edwin, Frieda, Ida, Matilda & Ervin August Henry Carl. I know she was living with my grandparents(Ervin A.H.C.), in St. Charles, MO in 1950. Let me know if we're looking for the same person.

Gustave Block

LissaBlock — 2013-02-24 04:12:14Z

I am looking for relations of Gustave Block (1894-1991), arrived in US June 1913, from a German farming family that lived in Poland or Russia--possibly an area that had been Russia and became Poland. His parents were Peter Block – d.1913 and Charlotte (abt 1850 – 1936). Gustave owned a German deli in Brooklyn. In about 1935 Gustave, his wife Albertina Mantei, and younger son Alfred travelled to the midwest to visit Block cousins, probably in Wisconsin, but possibly in Iowa. The family they visited had a young girl named Margaret Block who wrote a book later in life. Does this connect to anyone? Thank you.

Re: James William Block, birthplace, Logan, Iowa

justinknots — 2013-02-06 02:32:49Z

Hello, I am not positive about this... but I think you may be talking about my Grandfather.

email me @ justinknots@hotmail.com

Re: Block Family

rablocktree — 2013-01-16 02:43:27Z

Thank you for your response. I have only Copeland's and Block's on my Dad's side, but no Sherman's. Thanks for trying! Good luck.

James O Malley

brendaomalley55 — 2013-01-14 19:22:49Z

I am looking for any descendents of James O Malley, born in 1876 in Louisburgh Co.Mayo Ireland, Parents were John O Malley and Mary O Toole, emigrated to the USA in the 1920's

Re: Block Family

NicoleGonzalez89 — 2013-01-12 18:24:05Z

I am a descendant of Jewish Blocks. My closest relatives are my great grandparents Minnie Block, who married Morris Sherman. I can provide greater detail if this is of interest? I wish I knew Minnie's parents, but I do not.

Re: Block Family

rablocktree — 2012-12-15 01:10:05Z

Welcome to the Block search. I am Richard Block. Our tree is public @ rablocktree. We have many from Russia and the Ukraine. You can reach me at rablock@verizon.net. Sorry for the "late" response, I just started last month.

Blocks of Monroe, Ohio

garyblock_1 — 2012-09-18 17:07:48Z

My gg (b:1881) and ggg (b:1843) grandmothers were Catherine Block family originally from Germany lived in the Barnesvile, Ohio (Malaga,or Center, Monroe Co.) area and then moved to Akron, Summit County. I'm unsure if ggg was maried to John Henry Bloch, her maiden name possibly Messmer still trying to validate and trace back the roots of John Henry Block or Bloch. Any help would be appreciated in making the appropriate connections. Great Great Grandmother Catherine supposedly gave birth out of wedlock with someone by the last name of Egger. Went on to marry a Tressle, and then a Miller before her death in 1963.

Re: Maiden name of Block......in California

i_eckert1 — 2012-08-31 22:53:36Z

I am search Alois an Martha Denier who emigrate many years ago to Galt California

Re: Block Family

1_fblock — 2012-08-30 14:07:22Z

UPDATED:

I am Frederic Block. Born: June 13, 1969.
Parents: Earl and Ivonne Block
Grand Parents on Father's Side: David and Ida Block
Great Grand Father on David's Side: Michael Block (Russia)
Great Grand Mother on David's Side: Fannie Hersh (Russia)
Great Grand Father on Ida's Side: Issac Gershowitz (Russia)
Great Grand Mother on Ida's Side: Esther Nussenbaum (Russia)

That's all I have.

Re: Block family of St. Louis

pjsholley — 2012-08-27 18:03:43Z

Daughter should be Martha V Hurd, Detroit, MI.

Re: Block family of St. Louis

pjsholley — 2012-08-27 16:09:11Z

According to the obit of Henry R Weisel,(Sept 10, 1967) husband of Martha Block Weisel (m. 1901 in St Louis), dau of Frank Block, Martha B Weisel survived him. Also surviving were their daughters Martha V Hunt of Detroit, Michigan and Mrs. I Jerome Fiance of University City MO. Henry R and Martha Block Weisel had a summer home, "Snug Harbor" in Frankfurt, Michigan. Henry Weisel died there. Martha V Hunt seems to be widowed/divorced. Is this the Martha you are looking for? The Martha, dau of Frank Block, survived her husband.

Re: Block family of St. Louis

pjsholley — 2012-08-26 02:32:35Z

I'm researching a house at 4361 Winchester Place, St. Louis. It was built in 1894 for Frank Block. The house cost $10,000. I know Frank was buried in New Mt Sinai Cemetery in St. Louis and that his wife outlived him. Do you know her name? Elizabeth Block in the cemetery seems to be about the right age. Any idea how long they lived in the house and when she sold it. I see that Martha Block married a Weisels first. Were there other children? Apparently Frank Block worked for the NY Life Insurance Co and was quite a salesman.

Re: Block Family

WellsB358 — 2012-08-23 14:00:23Z

Dear David,

My family is related to the Blocks who came from Bohemia and travelled over several generations to Missouri.

As far as I have researched, my family goes back to Zalma Block who ran a hotel in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was raised by his uncle, Simon Block, "jr".

I am happy to send more information if it sounds as though this may apply to your search.

Wells

Re: Block Family

1_fblock — 2012-08-15 18:52:45Z

I am Frederic Block. Born: June 13, 1969.
Parents: Earl and Ivonne Block
Grand Parents on Father's Side: David and Ida Block
Great Grand Father on Father's Side: Michael Block

That's all I have.

Re: Jewish Blocks early 1900's...Nathan, Frimma, Puhny, Leah, Avram

lulukra1 — 2012-08-14 01:15:26Z

This is so wierd. My great grandmother was Leah Block. In adddition, she and her father lived in Boston but not in the Worcester area. They lived in Roxbury and then moved to Brookline. Leah Block married someone by the name of Kramer. Then, they moved to Brookline and Ma and had 9 siblings 7 of whom moved to Africa. If this is familiar or even if it isn't pls email me back at lulukra1@verizon.net as I don't have an account on ancestry

Re: BLOCK, Poland to Massachusetts, USA

mami121604 — 2012-08-10 17:21:03Z

Can you give me anymore information possibly, like was he a theater actor in boston? Cause my Louis' father did remarry and have 5 million kids....Ive seen his father on census' but I know my Louis was the only child Mr Diamond had with Sophie....Ive got a death date for Sophie in 1976...Do you think his mother was still alive then?

Re: BLOCK, Poland to Massachusetts, USA

lulukra1 — 2012-08-09 23:32:16Z

Oh and by the way my grandfather louis lived in Ma, in Brookline

Re: BLOCK, Poland to Massachusetts, USA

lulukra1 — 2012-08-09 23:31:37Z

This may be a long shot but my grandfather was a Louis Kramer born in the early 1900/1903 and my dad just emailed me and said his someone in his family was block. I know its vague of my dad-but that's him. I know my grandfather Louis had 9 siblings 7 of whom imigrated from Lativia to Africa. The other 2 went to the states. Then, after the war one of them went back to Africa to get the others and never came back. I know your tree stated Polan but I am not sure where Lativia is as different websites say different things about where Lativia is. So much for trusting the internet. Pls email me back at lulukra1@verizon.net

James William Block, birthplace, Logan, Iowa

darlene7211 — 2012-06-25 16:48:41Z

Looking for biological father or his family. In need of medical knowledge. Am not looking for a relationship, looking for answers for my grandchildren. Any help would be appreciated. James was 36 at the time of my birth in 1960.

Re: Blocks in Chicago

melodyhofmann1 — 2012-06-08 15:34:20Z

Looking for information on Edward Block, born in 1849 in Lauenburg, Prussia. His wife is Anna, born in 1854. They had three boys, Paul Edward Block (born 1875),Eugene Block, (born 1877) and Otto Block (born 1879) that immigrated to Chicago, Illinois in 1880. They settled in the Jefferson Park area (northwest side of Chicago) and also had a summer home in Fox Lake, Illinois.

(Oh, BTW, Nancy, who posted this original thread, and I are cousins and have reconnected!)

There were other Block family members that immigrated and moved to San Francisco. In 1906 they were visiting Chicago and had to return home because of the earthquake as they had a business. I have found a Frederick Block during that time that was a blacksmith, but have no way to tie him to Edward.

Additional Block family members were in the St. Louis area and visits were made back and forth between Chicago/St. Louis in 1930's and 1940's. One of the family members had a daughter that married in St. Louis and came with her new husband to Chicago for a honeymoon with my great grandfather, Paul Edward Block's family around 1945/1946.

Paul Edward Block was one of 11 children and several of his siblings were married in Chicago by a Rev. Johannes Block in the 1910's. We were Lutheran as far as I know back then, but I what I thought was our "family" church in Jefferson Park was formed in 1924, so they might have attended a different church from 1890 to 1924 (perhaps where Rev. Johannes Block was at??).

Re: amel block son of august

pkrumrie_1 — 2012-06-01 19:25:12Z

iwill look and get back to you...

Re: amel block son of august

jenrenc — 2012-06-01 15:39:21Z

I know this is a pretty old post, but I am curious if you still have a copy of the Block Book mentioned earlier, and if it would be possible to get a copy? I would happily pay for the cost of the book and shipping. My Great Great Great grandfather was Friedrich C. Klinger Block (1828-1904). His parents were John Ferdinand and Augusta Block. John died and Augusta remarried his brother, William Block (1812-1901). I have William immigrating in 1857 but have no idea if that is accurate. This sounds like the same family. I was always told that the Block family was wealthy and at some point, 3 block sisters, married 3 Kuhlmann brothers (Kuhlmann is my maiden name). This would be descendents of Friedrich C. K. Block.

Reichow in Milwaukee's German newspapers

rebholzgary — 2012-04-29 15:42:22Z

I have indexed items from local German papers that may be a match to your Minna Reichow or Ferd. Reichow. These are part of the collection "Milwaukee's German Newspapers; an index of death notices and related items" (1844-1950). There are about 50 Reichow entries.
Contact me for the details. gary.rebholz@gmail.com

Re: Blocks of Altoona, PA

desertdoug06 — 2012-04-22 22:57:57Z

Rosewriter,

All of my Blocks are from around Mass. They are all from Scandinavia.

Re: Blocks of Altoona, PA

rosewriter2 — 2012-04-22 02:22:01Z

My grandfather's grandfather, Solomon Block, born 1850 in Lithuania, had eight children. He first moved to Johnstown in 1882 but eventually started several businesses, including a bakery in Altoona. He later moved to Philadelphia. The eight children were Dave, Joseph, Samuel, Sadie, Harry, Alfred, Louis, and Lillian. Perhaps some stayed in Altoona? My family is through Harry.

Re: Blocks of Altoona, PA

Conuropsis — 2012-04-21 19:26:36Z

Thanks for the info but unfortunately they are not family. My Sadie and her husband Abraham were the first of their families to come here and never left Altoona. No other Blocks came from Lithuania that were relatives as far as I know. I think I have seen your family on Ancestry though because I remember looking at a Solomon from Lithuania at some point. Thanks again.

Andrew

Re: Block family origin Lithuania

rosewriter2 — 2012-04-21 18:09:12Z

Hi, my grandfather's grandfather, Zalmen (Solomon) Block was born in Lithuana in 1850. He married his wife Fruma (Fanny) Segal there, and in 1882, he moved with four children to the US to Johnstown, PA. Four years later, his wife and four younger children came to live with him in the US.

BLOCK, Poland to Massachusetts, USA

mami121604 — 2012-04-07 18:53:54Z

Sophie Block born about 1895, poland, immigrated with parents as infant or child...She married first a man named Diamond and had son Louis, then on the 1920-1930-1940 US Census' shes married to a James William Cook. anyone have her in their trees?

Re: Blocks in Chicago

melodyhofmann1 — 2012-04-02 21:55:07Z

Hi Nancy,
I am also a great granddaughter of Paul Edward Block. My grandmother was his daughter, Elsie Block, born in 1905. Elsie lived in the house in Fox Lake until her second husband died in my teens. She then moved into Chicago and then to Rogers, Ar, where my mother lives.

BLOCK Gean MANN mother

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-03-30 03:05:11Z

BLOCK Gean MANN mother

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Valley View Cemetery, Cooke Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 226,000 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Cooke), cemetery(ValleyView) and Surname.
If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely "not my family".

BLOCK Billy Dean 1950 2001 son

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-03-29 14:15:20Z

BLOCK Billy Dean 1950 2001 son

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Valley View Cemetery, Cooke Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 226,000 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Cooke), cemetery(ValleyView) and Surname.
If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely "not my family".

Re: BLOCK Antoinette Léa

didierSender — 2012-03-22 21:15:27Z

Nous somme a la recherche de Lucienne Bloch ou de ses descendants.
Alexandra est la sœur d’Antoinette lea Bloch .
Vous pouvez nous envoyer un email sur : didierSender@yahoo.fr

Re: BLOCK Antoinette Léa

didierSender — 2012-03-12 19:55:38Z

Dear Lucienne,

After doing some genealogical research, I found out about your message about Antoinette Lea Supryia Bloch. Here is a copy

BLOCK - 2/27/01 -- Could you give me informations about my cousin : Antoinette Léa BLOCK. She is the daughter of Leonce BLOCK and married James NEWKIRK IN 1982, in California. Thank you very much by advance. Lucienne BLOCK ( Belgium )
I'm her sister,half sister. Born in New-York in January 1968.

Actually.she did not get maried in 1982 but in 1983. They have two children, Jonathan,born in Quincy,California, on 6/9/1986. Amanda-Lea was born in Davis,California on 4/6/1990.
I live now in Israel, added the name Esther to my first two names : Alexandra Pauline

I Married Ephraim Didier Sender in 2002
Sincerely yours
Esther Alexandra et Didier Ephraim SENDER

Re: BLOCKS from Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma

jidavis56 — 2012-02-21 21:03:25Z

hello, my name is Jimmy Davis, my family line is from William block and his wife is Ellen block and they have several children: John Block, Sherman Block..........

Block family of St. Louis

msr01748ftm — 2012-01-30 02:57:35Z

My great grandmother was Martha Block. She and my great grandfather eloped to Michigan from St. Louis. Martha Block's father sold insurance in St. Louis. His name was Frank Block. He died in 1900. My great grandmother and great grandfather were divorced and I have no subsequent information on Martha Block or any children beyond my grandmother, Mildred Bleyer. Any help would be appreciated.
Michael

Re: BLOCK family in New York

fgoldsm170 — 2012-01-06 02:50:43Z

My family name is Goldsmith. My cousin Irving Goldsmith who is 84 just told me that we are cousins to the Block family. Apparently they were gangsters who had a lot of influence in the NY area,expecially in the Kosher chicken area.They lived in the Bronx.

Re: BLOCKS from Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma

BrendaFranzen51 — 2012-01-03 16:26:05Z

I am the great-great granddaughter of Elizabeth Gerbant Franzen Block. I am looking for information on the Block family. If interested you can contact me at brendafranzen@yahoo.com
Brenda L Franzen

Re: Block family from Pittsburgh

jesther663 — 2011-11-26 22:06:41Z

I believe Nathan J solomon was my grandfather.This would have been his second marriage if this was him.

Re: Block family from Pittsburgh

jesther663 — 2011-11-26 22:02:14Z

I believe Nathan J Solomon was my grandfather.Born in Scranton Pa this would have been his second marriage. The first was Esther Charie in Cambria County.Please contact me with any info thanks.

Re: BLOCK family in New York

oliviakazumi — 2011-11-09 02:24:07Z

Hello Pam,
That would be great. I am trying to find some information on Louis Block. He was married to a Helen Block from Poland. They had two children named Gary and George, both of whom passed away due to heart conditions in their 40s. George had no children and was never married. Helen passed away sometime in the 80s. Louis died following the 5th heart transplant operation performed in the world. He lived from 1909 to 1968. He was a retired fireman. I believe that the family was eastern european in origin, but am having trouble finding any information beyond Louis Block. A newspaper article says that he was born in Brooklyn, but moved to the Bronx. Louis Block's parents, according to a census document, appears to be Abe and Mollie Block from Romania. According to the same document he appears to have several siblings, though I do not know if this is regarding the same Louis Block. The sibling names are: Bessie, Jennie, Jacob, Henry, Ike, Baidore, Lillie, and Leo. Any information you may be able to provide would be greatly appreciated! :)