Harry Miller [Parents] was born on 28 Mar 1873 in Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA. He died on 20 Oct 1958 in Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA and was buried on 24 Oct 1958 in Fishertown Cemetery, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA. Harry married Minnie Mae Blattenberger on 18 Dec 1901 in Centre Lutheran Church, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 72555063
2. PA Certificate of Death #90102: Harry Miller, of RD 1, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA, born 28 Mar 1873 at Fishertown, PA, died 20 Oct 1958 in Blair Co., PA, age 85, inspector for PRR, widower, father - Joseph Miller, mother - Ann Catherine Smith, informant - Eldon Miller, RD 1, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA
3. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Minnie Mae Blattenberger [Parents] was born on 30 Oct 1875 in Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA and was christened on 18 Mar 1883 in Centre Lutheran Church, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA. She died on 8 Nov 1955 in Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA and was buried on 11 Nov 1955 in Fishertown Cemetery, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA. Minnie married Harry Miller on 18 Dec 1901 in Centre Lutheran Church, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA.
Minnie May (Blattenberger) Miller lived in Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA.
In 1910 Minnie (Blattenberger) Miller, age 34, was living at 309 - 10th Ave. in the 1st Ward in Juniata, Blair Co., PA, with her husband, Harry (listed as Harvey) Miller, age 37, a clerk for a steam railroad, and three of their children:
- son Ronald J. Miller, age 7
- daughter Alice R. Miller, age 5
- son Elton C. Miller, age 4 months
Minnie and Harry had been married for 8 years. Minnie was the mother of 3 children, who were all living in 1910. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1910 census, microfilm roll T624_1317, Page 5A, house #81, family #84)In 1920 Minnie (Blattenberger) Miller, age 44, was was living at 307 - 10th Ave. in the 1st Ward in Juniata, Blair Co., PA, with her husband, Harry Miller, age 46, a boiler maker at a steam railroad shop, and four of their children:
- son Ronald Miller, age 17, a newsboy for a newspaper co.
- daughter Alice Miller, age 15
- son Elton Miller, age 10
- son Clyde Miller, age 2 years and 3 months
Also listed in their household were Minnie's mother, Rebecca Blattenberger, age 63, a widow, and Minnie's single sister, Lottie Blattenberger, age 40, a clerk in a silk mill. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1920 census, microfilm roll T625_1540, Page 15B, house #314, family #353)In 1930 Minnie M. (Blattenberger) Miller, age 55, was living in Blair Twp., Blair Co., PA, with her husband, Harry Miller, age 57, an inspector, and four of their children:
- son Ronald J. Miller, age 28, a laborer for PRR
- daughter Alice R. Miller, age 25
- son Elton C. Miller, age 20, a farmer
- son Clyde W. Miller, age 12
Minnie had been married at the age of 26 and Harry at the age of 28. Also listed in their household was Minnie's mother, Rebecca Blattenberger, age 73, a widow. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1930 census, microfilm roll 2003, Page 3B, house #64, family #65)In 1940 Minnie M. (Blattenberger) Miller, age 65, was living in Blair Twp., Blair Co., PA, with her husband, Harry Miller, age 67, a farmer, and one son:
- Ronald J. Miller, age 38, a practical nurse
Also listed in their household were their married son, Elton C. Miller, age 30, a dairy farmer, and his wife, Myrtle B. Miller, age 29, and their son:
- Gary L. Miller, age 7 months
Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1940 census, microfilm roll T627_3440, Page 20B, household #387)"Bedford Gazette", Bedford, PA, 10 November 1955:
Mrs. Minnie Mae Miller of Loop Station, died in the Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, at 3:20 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 1955, after an extended illness.She was born Oct. 30, 1875 at Fishertown, a daughter of William and Rebecca (Wolfe) Blattenberger and married Harry Miller Dec. 19, 1901, at the family home in Fishertown.
She was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church, Hollidaysburg, of the Faithful Daughters Bible class, the Women's Guild and the WCTU.
Surviving are her husband and these children: Ronald J. of Johnstown, Mrs. Alice Cann, at home, Alton C. of Hollidaysburg RD 1, and Clyde W. of Duncansville, RD 1 and 10 grandchildren.
(Other Sources:
1. Marriage to Harry Miller: Bedford Co., PA, marriage license #4673 on Familysearch.org
2. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 72555108
3. PA Certificate of Death #95085: Minnie Mae Miller, of RD #1, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA, born 30 Oct 1875 in Fishertown, PA, died 8 Nov 1955 in Nason Hosp., Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA, aged 80, married, father - William Blattenberger, mother - Rebecca Wolfe, informant - Alice M. Cann, RD Hollidaysburg)
They had the following children:
M i Ronald J. Miller F ii Alice R. Miller M iii Elton C. Miller M iv Clyde William Miller
Ronald J. Miller [Parents] was born on 13 Nov 1902 in Blair Co., PA. He died on 14 Jan 1982 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA and was buried in Stahl Mennonite Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA. Ronald married Margaret M. Thomas.
Ronald J. Miller worked as a nurse at Mercy Hospital in Johnstown, PA. He lived at Johnstown, PA.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 91061330
2. SSDI. Last residence - Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA 15901)
Margaret M. Thomas was born on 28 Apr 1911. She died on 2 Sep 1988 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA and was buried in Stahl Mennonite Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA. Margaret married Ronald J. Miller.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 91061362
2. SSDI. Last residence - Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA 15901)
Clyde William Miller [Parents] was born on 23 Sep 1917 in Altoona, Blair Co., PA. He died on 26 Jul 2001 and was buried in Geeseytown Cemetery, Frankstown, Blair Co., PA. Clyde married Ruth Dunmire.
Clyde lived at Duncansville, PA.
(Other sources:
1. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
2. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 58187229
3. SSDI. Last residence - Duncansville, Blair Co., PA 16635)
Elton C. Miller [Parents] was born on 1 Dec 1909 in Blair Co., PA. He died on 22 Dec 2003 in Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA and was buried in St. Paul's Reformed Church Cemetery, Cessna, Bedford Co., PA. Elton married Myrtle Cruse.
Other marriages:Amick, Devona M.
Elton C. Miller lived at Hollidaysburg, PA.
(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 155314482)
They had the following children:
M i Gary Miller
Elton C. Miller [Parents] was born on 1 Dec 1909 in Blair Co., PA. He died on 22 Dec 2003 in Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA and was buried in St. Paul's Reformed Church Cemetery, Cessna, Bedford Co., PA. Elton married Devona M. Amick.
Other marriages:Cruse, Myrtle
Elton C. Miller lived at Hollidaysburg, PA.
(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 155314482)
Devona M. Amick [Parents] was born on 30 Dec 1920 in Bedford, Bedford Co., PA. She died on 25 Jul 2000 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA and was buried in St. Paul's Reformed Church Cemetery, Cessna, Bedford Co., PA. Devona married Elton C. Miller.
Devona M. Amick was the adopted daughter of Harvey and Daisy Amick
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 104536485)
Winston E. Cann [Parents] was born about 1904 in NY. He died in 1945. Winston married Alice R. Miller in 1929.
Alice R. Miller [Parents] was born on 5 Jun 1904 in Altoona, Blair Co., PA. She died on 9 Jul 2002 in Phoebe Home, South Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA. Alice married Winston E. Cann in 1929.
Other marriages:Wetzel, John Keamer
Alice (Miller) Cann Wetzel was a school teacher.
In 1940 Alice (Miller) Cann, b. in PA, age 35, was living at #1 Aerial St. in Lexington, Middlesex Co., MA, with her husband, Winston E. Cann, b. in NY, age 36, a district manager - chemicals, and one son:
- George Cann, b. in MA, age 3
In 1935 Alice and Winton had been living in Elmhurst, Queens, NY. (1940 census, microfilm roll T627_1607, Page 16A, household #287)In 1993 Alice was living at 1230 Oakwood Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
"Morning Call", Allentown, PA, 14 July 2002, pg. B-8:
ALICE CANN WETZEL
Alice Cann Wetzel, 98, of Altoona, Blair County, died July 9 in Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Rev. J. Keamer Wetzel and the late Winston E. Cann.She was a guidance counselor for Nitschman Middle School, Bethlehem, and previously was a teacher for Hollidaysburg Schools, Blair County. She graduated from Ursinus College and received her master's degree from Penn State University.
Born in Altoona, she was a member of Church of the Manger, Bethlehem.
She was the organist, and Sunday school teacher of the King's Daughter's class, of St. John's United Church of Christ Church, Hollidaysburg. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Bethlehem.
Survivors: Sons, George W. Cann of Chautauqua, N.Y., Roger W. Cann of Macungie; stepsons, Keamer Wetzel of Charlottesville, Va., Robert Wetzel of Tremont, Pa.; brother, Elton; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.
Services: memorial, 3 p.m. Aug. 25, Church of the Manger. Arrangements, Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg.
"Morning Call", Allentown, PA, 27 July 2002, pg. B-21:
ALICE CANN WETZEL
Alice Cann Wetzel, 98, who died July 9 in Phoebe Home, Allentown, was formerly of Bethlehem and Hollidaysburg, Blair County.Her residences were incorrect in her obituary July 14.
(Other sources:
1. SSDI. Last residence - Macungie, Lehigh Co., PA 18062)
They had the following children:
M i George Winston Cann M ii Roger W. Cann
Rev. John Keamer Wetzel was born on 7 Mar 1889 in Beavertown, Snyder Co., PA. He married Alice R. Miller in 1957.
Alice R. Miller [Parents] was born on 5 Jun 1904 in Altoona, Blair Co., PA. She died on 9 Jul 2002 in Phoebe Home, South Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA. Alice married Rev. John Keamer Wetzel in 1957.
Other marriages:Cann, Winston E.
Alice (Miller) Cann Wetzel was a school teacher.
In 1940 Alice (Miller) Cann, b. in PA, age 35, was living at #1 Aerial St. in Lexington, Middlesex Co., MA, with her husband, Winston E. Cann, b. in NY, age 36, a district manager - chemicals, and one son:
- George Cann, b. in MA, age 3
In 1935 Alice and Winton had been living in Elmhurst, Queens, NY. (1940 census, microfilm roll T627_1607, Page 16A, household #287)In 1993 Alice was living at 1230 Oakwood Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
"Morning Call", Allentown, PA, 14 July 2002, pg. B-8:
ALICE CANN WETZEL
Alice Cann Wetzel, 98, of Altoona, Blair County, died July 9 in Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Rev. J. Keamer Wetzel and the late Winston E. Cann.She was a guidance counselor for Nitschman Middle School, Bethlehem, and previously was a teacher for Hollidaysburg Schools, Blair County. She graduated from Ursinus College and received her master's degree from Penn State University.
Born in Altoona, she was a member of Church of the Manger, Bethlehem.
She was the organist, and Sunday school teacher of the King's Daughter's class, of St. John's United Church of Christ Church, Hollidaysburg. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Bethlehem.
Survivors: Sons, George W. Cann of Chautauqua, N.Y., Roger W. Cann of Macungie; stepsons, Keamer Wetzel of Charlottesville, Va., Robert Wetzel of Tremont, Pa.; brother, Elton; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.
Services: memorial, 3 p.m. Aug. 25, Church of the Manger. Arrangements, Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg.
"Morning Call", Allentown, PA, 27 July 2002, pg. B-21:
ALICE CANN WETZEL
Alice Cann Wetzel, 98, who died July 9 in Phoebe Home, Allentown, was formerly of Bethlehem and Hollidaysburg, Blair County.Her residences were incorrect in her obituary July 14.
(Other sources:
1. SSDI. Last residence - Macungie, Lehigh Co., PA 18062)
Eli Reininger [Parents] was born on 13 Nov 1851 in Bedford Co., PA. He died on 19 May 1928 in East St. Clair Twp., Bedford Co., PA and was buried on 21 May 1928 in Fishertown Cemetery, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA. Eli married Hannah Marie Blattenberger.
Eli Reininger lived in East St. Clair Twp. in Bedford County, PA.
(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial #69731560
2. PA Certificate of Death #55204)
Hannah Marie Blattenberger [Parents] was born on 16 Oct 1853 in Bedford Co., PA. She died on 27 Jan 1914 in East St. Clair Twp., Bedford Co., PA and was buried on 30 Jan 1914 in Fishertown Cemetery, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA. Hannah married Eli Reininger.
In 1880 Hannah M. Reininger (listed as Renninger), age 26, was living in West St. Clair Twp., Bedford Co., PA, with her husband, Eli Reininger age 28 a carpenter. They had no children and were living in the household of Thos. W. Mc Creary, age 55 a farmer, his wife Rebecca Mc Creary age 59, their daughter Nancy Mc Creary age 24, and their grand-daughter Mary S. Mc Creary age 1. (1880 census, National Archives Film T9-1098, pg. 317C)
In 1900 Hannah M. (Blattenberger) Reininger, b. Oct 1853, age 46, was living in East Saint Clair Twp., Bedford Co., PA, with her husband, Eli Renninger, b. Nov 1851, age 48, a carpenter, and four of their children:
- son William D. Reininger, b. Nov 1882, age 17, a carpenter
- daughter Mary M. Reininger, b. Nov 1884, age 15
- daughter Clara V. Reininger, b. Nov 1887, age 12
- daughter Hannah E. Reininger, b. Mar 1892, age 8
Hannah and Eli had been married for 25 years. Hannah was the mother of 5 children, of whom 4 were living in 1900. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1900 census, microfilm roll 1375, Page 11A, house #220, family #222)In 1910 Hannah M. (Blattenberger) Reininger, age 56, was living in East Saint Clair Twp., Bedford Co., PA, with her husband, Eli Renninger, age 58, a carpenter-house & barn, and two of their daughters:
- Clara V. Reininger, age 22
- Anna E. Reininger, age 18
Hannah and Eli had been married for 32 years. Hannah was the mother of 5 children, of whom 4 were living in 1910. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1910 census, microfilm roll T624_1312, Page 10B, house #206, family #211)In 1920 Hannah's former husband, Eli Reininger, age 68, a widower, a carpenter-barns, was living on a farm along Quaker Valley Road in East Saint Clair Twp., Bedford Co., PA, with their unmarried daughter:
- Clara Reininger, age 32
Also listed in the household were their married daughter, Elizabeth (Reininger) Stufft, age 27, and her husband, Charles Stufft, age 31, a carpenter-general trade. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1920 census, microfilm roll T625_1533, Page 8B, house #143, family #153)(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial #69731585
2. PA Certificate of Death #6026: Hannah M. Reininger, East St. Clair Twp., Bedford Co., PA, born 16 Oct 1853 in PA, died 27 Jan 1914 in East St. Clair Twp., aged 60-3-11, married, father - Daniel Blattenberger, mother - Margaret Straw, informant - Eli Reininger, Fishertown, PA)
They had the following children:
F i Jemima Reininger was born on 18 Feb 1880 in Bedford Co., PA. She died in Bedford Co., PA and was buried in Reininger Cemetery, Alum Bank, Bedford Co., PA.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial #92243740)M ii William Daniel "Billy Dan" Reininger F iii Mary Margaret Reininger F iv Clara V. Reininger was born on 3 Nov 1887 in East St. Clarir Twp., Bedford Co., PA. She died on 13 Mar 1976 in New Paris RD, Bedford Co., PA and was buried on 16 Mar 1976 in Fishertown Cemetery, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA.
Clara Viola Reininger never married or had any known children. In 1953 Clara Reininger was reported to be living at New Paris Rt. 1, PA.
Clara Reininger
Miss Clara Reininger, 88, of New Paris RD, died at her home Saturday evening, March 13, 1976.
She was born November 3, 1887 in East St. Clair Township, a daughter of Eli and Hannah Blattenberger.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Stufft, of New Paris RD. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Miss Reininger was a member of St. James Lutheran Church of Pleasantville.
Funeral services: Tuesday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at the Jack H. Geisel Funeral Home in Pleasantville, with Rev. Nelson Ilgenfritz, officiating. Burial is in the Fishertown Cemetery. Friends will be received in the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.. In lieu of flowers those who wish may make contributions to St. James Lutheran Church.
(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial #69720213)F v Elizabeth Hannah "Lizzie" Reininger
Adam Blattenberger [Parents] was born on 14 Apr 1859 in East St. Clair Twp., Bedford Co., PA. He died on 12 Nov 1907 in Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA and was buried on 14 Nov 1907 in Fishertown Brethren (aka. Hoover) Cemetery, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA. Adam married Sarah Ann Croyle about 1876.
Adam Blattenberger was a stone mason. He had musical talent and was very much involved in musical activities. He played the violin and organ.
Adam lived all his life in the Fishertown area of Bedford County, PA.
In 1880 Adam Blattenberger, age 20 a laborer, was living in East St. Clair, Bedford Co., PA, with his wife, Sarah Blattenberger age 20, and two children:
- Charles R. Blattenberger, age 1
- Fannie Blattenberger, age 6 months (b. Dec)
All were born in PA. (1880 census, National Archives Film T9-1098, Pages 305D and 306A, house #165, family #167)"The Bedford Gazette", Bedford, PA, Friday, 15 November 1907:
Adam Blattenberger died at his home in Fishertown on Tuesday, November 12, of typhoid fever. The funeral service was held yesterday morning at Fishertown."Bedford Gazette", Bedford, PA, 22 November 1907:
Adam Blattenberger
The Fishertown community was moved with deep sorrow when it learned of the death of Adam Blattenberger, which occurred Tuesday evening, November 12. Much sympathy had been felt that both he and his son George were stricken with typhoid fever and the death of this esteemed and useful citizen was deplored by all. He had been ill about six weeks and his age was 48 years six months and 28 days.He was born in East St. Clair township and was the son of Daniel and Margaret Blattenberger.
Thirty-one years ago he wedded Miss Sarah Croyle and to this union thirteen children were born, three of whom died before him. The following survive: Charles of Greentown, O.; Mrs. Fannie Urban of Uniontown, Mrs. Margaret Russel of Jeannette, Miss Nellie at home, Mrs. Kate Adams of Ryot, George, Harry, Ada, Lydia and Ella, at home. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Eli Reininger of East St. Clair township and the following brothers: Frederick and William, of Fishertown; Abram of Roaring Spring and John of Spring Hope.
The funeral services were held at St. Luke's Reformed church, near Fishertown, conducted by Rev B.F. Bausman.
Interment was made in the Hoover Cemetery.
Mr. Blattenberger was a member of the Lutheran church and was an active Sunday school worker. He was talented in music, having at one time taught that art to the young people of his neighborhood. He was a good mechanic, having proved himself successful as a mason, plasterer and paperhanger. He was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of need and will be greatly missed in his community.
(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 61107743
2. PA Certificate of Death #109946: Adam Blattenberger, East St. Clair Twp., Bedford Co.., PA, born 14 April 1859 in Bedford Co., PA, died 12 November 1907 in East St. Clair Twp., Bedford Co., PA, age 48-6-28, married, mason and plasterer, father - Daniel Blattenberger, mother - Margaret Straw, informant - Nellie E. Blattenberger, Fishertown, Penna.)
Sarah Ann Croyle [Parents] was born on 31 Jul 1859 in Bedford Co., PA. She died on 13 Jan 1939 in Fishertown, East St. Clair Twp., Bedford Co., PA and was buried on 16 Jan 1939 in Fishertown Brethren (aka. Hoover) Cemetery, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA. Sarah married Adam Blattenberger about 1876.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 69919595 show Sarah buried in Fishertown Brethren (aka. Hoover) Cemetery. But Memorial #137093021 shows Sarah buried in Fishertown Cemetery ??
2. PA Certificate of Death #3753: Sarah Croyle Blattenberger, Fishertown, East St. Clair Twp., Bedford Co., PA, born 31 Jul 1859 in Bedford Co., PA, died 13 Jan 1939, age 79-5-13, widow of Adam Blattenberger, father - Jacob Croyle, mother - Eliza Smith, informant - Mrs. Nellie Blair, Fishertown, PA, buried Fishertown, on 16 Jan 1939)
They had the following children:
M i Charles Ross Blattenberger was born on 23 Sep 1878 in Bedford Co., PA. He died on 6 Jul 1946 in Fishertown, East St. Clair Twp., Bedford Co., PA and was buried on 9 Jul 1946 in Fishertown Brethren (aka. Hoover) Cemetery, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA.
In 1907 Charles Blattenberger was living in Greentown, OH.
(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 131949112
2. PA Certificate of Death #58526: Charley Ross Blattenberger, Fishertown, E. St. Clair Twp., Bedford Co., PA, born 23 Sep 1878 in Bedford Co., PA, died 6 Jul 1946 in Fishertown, E. St. Clair Twp., Bedford Co., PA, aged 67-10-13, farmer, single, father - Adam Blattenberger, mother - Sarah Ann Croyle, informant - Mrs. R. B. Bender, St. Clairsville, PA)F ii Fannie Bell Blattenberger F iii Margaret Florence Blattenberger F iv Nellie Edith Blattenberger F v Mary Catherine "Kate" Blattenberger M vi George Irvan Blattenberger M vii Harry J. Blattenberger was born on 3 Aug 1889 in Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA. He died on 16 Oct 1920 in Gravier Mine, Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., PA and was buried on 20 Oct 1920 in Fishertown Brethren (aka. Hoover) Cemetery, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA.
Harry J. Blattenberger served in PA Company A, 16th Infantry in WW I.
Harry J Blattenberger, son of Adam and Sarah (Croyle) Blattenberger, of Fishertown, PA. Acc. to BG reports (see below), served overseas in US Army during WWI, 16th U.S. Infantry. Draft registration form dated June 5, 1917; exact service dates not known. Returned home fall of 1919. Died a year later at age 30. Brother Charles Blattenberger served as informant on death certificate.
The 16th U.S. Inf. is listed as one of several regiments assigned to the 1st Infantry Division (also known as "The Big Red One"); PA enlistment registers may be available from the regional Archives facility.
* Excerpt, Bedford Gazette, 10 Oct 1919 *
[Fishertown News]
"Harry Blattenberger has returned from overseas. All of the boys from in and around this place have been permitted to get home again and are all in good health."
* Excerpt, Bedford Gazette, 13 May 1921*
[List of Veterans Buried in Bedford County Since Last Memorial Day]
ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP
Hoover Cemetery
Blattenberger, Henry 1918. 16th. U.S. Inf.
(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 131949118
2. PA Certificate of Death #102306: Harry J. Blattenberger (indexed as Harr J. Blatenberger), Gravier Mine, Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., PA, born 3 Aug 1870 in PA, died 16 Oct 1920 aged 30-1-28 of disease of heart produced by drinking moonshine, laborer, single, father - Adam Blatenburger, mother - Sarah Croyle, informant - Charley Blatenberger, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA)
(Note: Harry's death certificate shows he was born 3 August 1870, which is obviously wrong. He was actually born 3 August 1889. The year of birth on his tombstone is also 1889.)F viii Ada Mildred Blattenberger F ix Lydia Mabel Blattenberger F x Ella Elizabeth Blattenberger
Albert George Urban was born on 26 Oct 1876. He married Fannie Bell Blattenberger.
Fannie Bell Blattenberger [Parents] was born on 14 Dec 1879 in Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA. She died on 12 Nov 1947 in Altoona, Blair Co., PA and was buried in Fishertown Cemetery, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA. Fannie married Albert George Urban.
Other marriages:Mock, David D.
MRS. FANNIE BELL (BLATTENBERGER) URBAN
Mrs. Fannie Bell (Blattenberger) Urban, 1224 Sixteenth avenue, died last night at 5:45 o'clock at her home after having been ill for an extended period.She was born at Fishertown, Bedford County, Dec. 14, 1878, a daughter of Adam and Sarah (Croyle) Blattenberger.
Mrs. Urban is survived by three daughters and one son, Mrs. Sarah Ann Correll and Rosalice Urban, both at home; Albert Ross Urban, Gary, Ind.; and Mrs. Josephine Seedenberg, Lakemont; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Blair, Fishertown; Mrs. Ada Reininger, Pleasantville; and Mrs. Ella Bender, St. Clairsville.
She was a member of the First Lutheran Church.
Friends will be received at the Gilden-Barton funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening.
(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 62188080
2. PA Certificate of Death #96137: Fannie Bell Urban, 1224 16th Ave., Altoona, Blair Co., PA, born 14 Dec 1878 in Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA, died 12 Nov 1947 in Altoona, Blair Co., PA, aged 68-10-28, widow of Albert Urban, father - Adam Blattenberger, mother - Sarah Croyle, informant - Rosalice Urban, 1224 - 16th Ave.)(Note: Fannie's death certificate and her obituary show she was born 14 Dec 1878 and the year of birth on her tombstone is also 1878. However, the 1880 census shows she was born in Dec 1879. It is more likely that she was born in 1879 since her brother, Charles, was born in Sep 1878.)
They had the following children:
F i Sarah Ann Urban M ii Albert Ross Urban F iii Berdina Grace Urban was born on 7 Jul 1917 in Blair Co., PA. She died on 29 Aug 1917 in Greenfield, Blair Co., PA and was buried on 31 Aug 1917 in Fishertown Cemetery, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA.
(Sources:
1. PA Certificate of Death #98975: Berdina Grace Urban, b. 7 Jul 1917 in Blair Co., PA, died 29 August 1917 in Greenfield, Blair Co., PA, age 1 month and 22 days, father - Albert Urban, mother - Fannie Bell Blattenberger, informant - Albert G. Urban, Cloysburg, Blair Co.)F iv Rosalice Urban F v Ethel Urban was born on 19 Apr 1921 in PA. She died on 22 Apr 1921 in Logan Twp., Blair Co., PA and was buried on 23 Apr 1921 in Fishertown Cemetery, Fishertown, Bedford Co., PA.
Died in Logan Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania at 3 days old from a Congenital Heart Deformity. A daughter of Fannie B Blattenberger Urban and Albert G Urban.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 163961511
2. PA Certificate of Death #34861: Ethel Urban, born 19 Apr 1921 in PA, died 22 Apr 1921 in Logan Twp., Blair Co., PA, age 3 days, father - Albert G. Urban, mother - Fannie G. Blattenberger, informant - Albert G. Urban, 5517 - 4th Ave., Altoona, PA)