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• Census: 10 Apr 1950, Washington, DC

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1950 census shows Richard M. Blassey, 26, b. Poland, general clerk, U.S. State Department; Theresa, 20, b. Poland, not a naturalized citizen, secretary, law firm.
They each recorded they had worked 40 hours the previous week.

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Richard married Theresa Christina LUTYK on 28 Dec 1949 in St. Ann's Church, Washington, DC. Theresa (daughter of Jan Bugien LUTYK and Sophie HUTTEN-CZAPSKA) was born on 25 Feb 1930 in Vilna, POLAND; died on 1 Aug 1990 in Falls Church, Fairfax, VA; was buried in Fairfax Memorial Park Cemetery, Fairfax, Fairfax, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Birth: Jun 1894, PA
• Military Note: 5 Jun 1917, St. Marys Borough, Elk, PA
• Census: 10 Apr 1930, Wellsville, Allegany, NY

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Birth:
The birth month of Raymond is listed as June 1894 and his age is given as 5 in the 1900 census of Jones Township, Elk Co., PA. This is in contrast to the Social Security death index, however if used, would put his age at this census as 6 which is contrary to the listing.

Military Note:
On June 5 1917, Raymond William Blassey registered for the WWI draft. He lists his residence as Erxx(illegible) St. Mary, Penn. He lists his birthdate as March 15, 1894 and birth place as Glen Hazel, Penn.He lists his occupation as a clerk for P. XXX RR (illegible) in St. Mary. He states he is single and him mother is dependent upon him for support. The registrar notes he is of medium height and build and has gray eyes and brown hair.

Census:
1930 census at Wellsville, Allegany, NY shows: R. W. Blassey, 35, married at 25, b. PA, parents b. NY/PA, Insurance Agent, Prudential; Clara, 31, married at 21, b. PA, parents b. PA/PA; Harold, 8, b. PA; Richard, 6, b. PA; Verna 1 6/12, b. NY.

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Raymond married Clara WIESNER on 22 Jun 1920 in St. Marys, Elk, PA. Clara (daughter of Michael WIESNER and Katherine HUMMEL) was born on 5 Sep 1897 in St. Marys, Elk, PA; died on 28 Jul 1990 in Hamburg, Erie, NY; was buried in St. Bonaventure, Allegany, Cattaraugus, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Obituary: 12 Dec 1895

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Ridgway Advocate

John Blassey, an employee of Alfred Truman at Bendigo met with a shocking accident while at work Monday which resulted in his death Tuesday morning. A log jumped from the slide and struck Mr. Blassey, crushing one of his legs and causing serious internal injuries resulting in his death as stated.
The deceased lived at Glen Hazel and left a wife and several small children. Only three months ago their home was destroyed by the big fire which burned the lumber yard of Weed and Mundy at Glen Hazel.

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John married Mary Barbara PISTNER on 5 Nov 1889 in Kane, McKean, PA. Mary (daughter of Joseph PISTNER and Magdelaine WEIDERT) was born on 16 Nov 1860 in PA; died on 22 Aug 1950 in Buffalo, Erie, NY; was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Rasselas, Elk, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 12 Jun 1900, Jones Township, Elk, PA
• Census: 19 Apr 1910, St. Marys Borough, Elk, PA
• Obituary: 25 Aug 1950

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1900 census index at Jones Township, Elk, PA lists: Mary Beaney, 28, b. 1862 (month illegible), widow, 3 children born/3 living, housekeeper at a boarding house, b. PA, parents b. PA/PA; children all b. PA; Charles, 9, b. 1891 (month illegible); Evelyn, 7, b. 1892 (month might be October); Raymond, 5, b. June 1894. The birth month of Raymond is in contrast to the Social Security death index however, if used, would put his age at this census as 6 which is contrary to the listing.

Census:
1910 census at St. Marys Borough, Elk, PA shows: "Mary Blasey" 46, b. PA, parents b. PA/PA, tailoress, tailor shop; Evelyn, 17, b. PA; Raymond, 16.

Obituary:
Obituary: August 25, 1950 Johnsonburg Press
Mrs. Mary Blassey Died at Buffalo, Rasselas Pioneer
Mrs. Mary Barbara Blassey, former well-known Elk County resident died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Remmes, of 18 Malsch Street, Riverside, Buffalo, NY Tuesday. The late Mrs. Blassey was eighty-nine years old. She was born and raised in Rasselas, the only daughter of the late Joseph and Magdalene Weidert Pistner, early Elk County residents. In 1890, she married John Blassey, a lumberman, who came to Glen Hazel from Ellenville, NY. He was a descendant of the late Eli Yale, the founder of Yale University. The couple were married only five years when Mr. Blassey was killed while at work in the woods near Glen Hazel by a falling tree. In her early widowhood, Mrs. Blassey and a brother operated a restaurant in Punxsutawney. Later she operated a five and ten cent store in St. Marys. She has resided in Buffalo for a number of years. She was an active member of All Saints' R. C. Church, Buffalo. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Remmes, and two sons, Charles G. Blassey of Beaver Falls, Pa., and Raymond W. Blassey, of Olean, NY. Two brothers also survive, Peter J. Pistner, of Rasselas, and Charles M. Pistner, of St. Marys, and the following grandchildren, Harold Blassey of St. Marys, Miss Leota Mackie and Ardell Mackie of Buffalo, Miss Grace Blassey of Beaver Falls, Richard Blassey of Washington D.C., Miss Verna Blassey and Robert Blassey of Olean, and three great grandchildren. She was sister-in-law of Mrs. Michael Goetz of North Bergen, NJ, formerly of Johnsonburg and of Mrs. George Pistner, Sr. of Medix and Mrs. William Pistner, Sr. of Erie, formerly of DuBois. Interment was at Rasseles, yesterday.

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Former Resident Dies In Buffalo, Brother Here
Mrs. Barbara Blassey Buried Today in Rasselas Cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Barbara Blassey, former well-known St. Marys resident died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Remmes, of 18 Malsch Street, Riverside, Buffalo, NY Tuesday. The late Mrs. Blassey was eighty-nine years old. She was born and raised in Rasselas, the only daughter of the late Joseph and Magdalene Weidert Pistner, early Elk County residents. In 1890, she married John Blassey, a lumberman, who came to Glen Hazel from Ellenville, NY. He was a descendant of the late Eli Yale, the founder of Yale University. The couple were married only five years when Mr. Blassey was killed while at work in the woods near Glen Hazel by a falling tree. In her early widowhood, Mrs. Blassey and a brother operated a restaurant in Punxsutawney. Later she operated a five and ten cent store in St. Marys. She has resided in Buffalo for a number of years. She was an active member of All Saints' R. C. Church, Buffalo. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Remmes, and two sons, Charles G. Blassey of Beaver Falls, Pa., and Raymond W. Blassey, of Olean, NY. Two brothers also survive, Peter J. Pistner, of Rasselas, and Charles M. Pistner, of St. Marys.

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• Obituary: Elk Co., PA
• Census: 13 Jun 1900, Benzinger Township, Elk, PA
• Census: 26 Apr 1910, Benzinger Township, Elk, PA
• Census: 11 Jan 1920, Benzinger Township, Elk, PA

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Obituary Michael Wiesner

Following an illness of only one week, Michael Wiesner, one of Benzinger Township's most prominent and popular farmes and active in political circles, died last night at 8:45 o'clock at his home on Ford avenue. His death was caused by pneumonia. Thru misinformation his illness was noted as being due to a stroke in yesterday's paper, but it was pneumonia which caused his death. He contracted a cold about a week ago and developed that dread disease and despite the strenuous efforts on the part of his physician he expired last evening. His death came as a great blow to his many friends and acquaintances for not until yesterday did it become generally known that he was dangerously ill.
Mr. Wiesner was born here on February 17, 1861 and would have been sixty-three years old on his next birthday. He was the son of George and Margaret Wiesner, the latter still living here. He attended the Township schools when a lad and afterwards assisted on the farm later taking up lumbering as a vocation and business. When the woods became depleted he again turned to farming and was very successful, standing in the formost ranks of Benzinger Township's farmers. He was elected Tax Collector, and served in that capacity up to the time of his death.
On September 1xth (illegible) he was married to Miss Catherine Hummel, in St. Mary's church, and the coupld took up residence on the Hummel Farm on Alphonse Road, later named Ford avenue.
To the Wiesner union were born five children, two daughters and three sons. They are Rose (Mrs. F. J. Seth) of Maurus street, and Clara (Mrs. R. W. Blassey of DuBois and William and Albert of town and Fr. Gregory, O.S.B. of St. Bede College, Peru, Illinois. His mother also survives as do four brothers, Feorge, Joseph, Louis and John all of town, and five sisters, Mrs. John Wolf, Mrs Alois Benninger, Mrs. Joseph Haberberger and Mrs. George Burden all of town and Mrs. Joseph Erick of Beechwood.
Mr. Wiesner was one of those whole souled, hearty, jovial men in whom character has attained its greatest height. He was a good Christian gentleman, broad-minded and altruistic. Indulgent and lovable to his family at all times and withal a man of whom nothing but good can be said.

Census:
1900 census at Benzinger Township, Elk, PA shows: || Michael, b. Feb 1861, 39, married 14 years, b. PA, parents b. GER/GER, farmer; Catherine, b. Feb 1859, 41; b. PA, parents b. GER/GER; children, all b. PA: Rossie, August 1888, 11; William, Jun 1892, 7; Albert, Mar 1895, 5; Clara, Sep 1897, 2.

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1910 census at Benzinger Township, Elk, PA shows: || Michael Weisner, 49, married 25 years, b. PA, parents b. GER/GER, farmer; Catherine, 51, 6 children/5 living, b. PA, parents b. GER/GER; children, all b. PA: Rosie, dau, 21, teacher; William 17; Albert 15; Clara 12; Richard, 9.

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1920 Census at Benzinger Twp., Elk, PA shows: || Michael Weisner, 58, b. PA, parents b. GER/GER, farmer; Catherine, 60, b. PA, parents b. GER/GER; William E., 27, b. PA, driller, oil well; Clara M., 22, b. PA, occupation illegible.

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Michael married Katherine HUMMEL in Sep 1885. Katherine (daughter of Paul HUMMEL and Mary UNKNOWN) was born on 13 Feb 1859 in St. Marys, Elk, PA; died about 1951 in Olean, Cattaraugus, NY; was buried in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, St. Marys, Elk, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Obituary: 5 Sep 1951, St. Marys, Elk, PA

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Aged Native of St. Marys Died Today

Mrs. Michael Wiesner, 92, nee Catherine Hummel, a native of St. Marys died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. W. Blassey, 316 Tompkins street, Olean. Death was contributed to complications of old age.
The deceased was born in St. Marys on February 14, 1859, daughter of the late Paul and Mary Hummel. She spent practically her entire life in this community, having lived with her daughter for about the last eight years.
Mrs. Wiesner is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Blassey, and one son, Rev. Father Gregory, O.S.B. of St. Bede's, Peru, Ill. Her husband died about 29 years ago and a daughter Rose, Mrs. Francis Seth, also died about the same time. Two sons also preceded their mother to the grave. They were Albert J., who died on March 5, 1942, and William, who passed away on July 28, 1936. Her only sister, Mrs. Mary Kreckel, died at Johnsonburg may years ago.
The deceased is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Wiesner held membership in the Altar and Rosary Societies of St. Marys Church.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete today.
The remains may be viewed at the Lynch Funeral Home after the noon hour tomorrow.

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• Immigratn: 1855
• Census: 11 Jul 1860, Denning, Ulster, NY
• Census: 18 Jun 1880, Denning, Ulster, NY
• Census: 11 Jun 1900, Denning, Ulster, NY

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1860 census at Denning, Ulster, NY shows: Joseph Blasey, 26, b. GERMANY, farmer; Caroline, 22, b. NY; children b. NY: Louisa, 2; Margaret, 2/12.

Census:
1880 census at Denning, Ulster, NY shows: Joseph Blasia, 50, b. Baden, parents b. Baden, farmer; Caroline, 42, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY; children b. NY: Sarah, 19; Menia, 15; John, 13; Mary, 12; Jane, 11; Frank, 9; Bessie, 5.

Census:
1900 census at Denning, Ulster, NY shows: Joseph Blasey, b. Jan 1830, age 70, married 42 years, b. GERMANY, parents b. GERMANY; Caroline, b. July 1838, age 61, 12 children born / 6 living, b. NY, parents b. GERMANY; Mary A. Aley, daughter, b. Apr 1867, age 33, married 42 years (sic), 4 children born / 3 living, b. NY, parents b. GERMANY/New York; Clarra, grandaughter, b. August 1893, age 6, b. NY, parents b. Unknown/NY.

Joseph married Caroline Catherine YALE about 1858. Caroline (daughter of Joseph YALE and Mary UNKNOWN) was born in Jan 1838 in Denning, Ulster, NY; died on 29 Apr 1910 in Denning, Ulster, NY; was buried in St. Michael's Cemetery, Ulster Heights, Ulster, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 16 Jun 1860, Jones Township, Elk, PA
• Census: 6 Jun 1870, Jones Township, Elk, PA

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Census:
1860 census at Jones Township, Elk, PA shows: Joseph Pistner, 25, farmer, b. Bavaria; Magdeline, 21, b. Luxemburg.

Census:
1870 census at Jones Township, Elk, PA shows: Joseph Pistner, 36, farmer, b. Bavaria; Magdeline, 31, b. Luxemburg, children, b. PA: Mary 9; George, 2.

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Joseph married Magdelaine WEIDERT on 5 Sep 1859. Magdelaine (daughter of Bernard WEIDERT and Maria BODEVIN) was born on 25 Jun 1838 in Tuntange, Mersch, LUXEMBOURG; died on 22 Jan 1922 in Elk Co., PA; was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Rasselas, Elk, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Magdelaine Weidert
• Census: 11 Jun 1880, Jones Township, Elk, PA
• Census: 2 Jun 1900, Jones Township, Elk, PA
• Census: 15 Apr 1910, Jones Township, Elk, PA

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Census:
1880 census at Jones Township, Elk, PA shows: Magdalena Pistner, 41, keeping house and farm, born HOLLAND, parents b. HOLLAND/HOLLAND; children all b. PA: Mary, 19; George, 12; Peter, 9; William, 7; Charles, 2.

Census:
1900 census at Jones Township, Elk, PA lists: Maggie Pistner, b. Jun 1838, age 61, b. HOLLAND, parents b. HOLLAND, farmer, immigrated 1848, in country 52 years; children b. PA: Peter, b. Dec 1871, age 28, farm laborer; Char., b. Jun 1877, age 22, telegraph operator.

Census:
1910 census at Jones Township, Elk, PA shows: Magdalena Pistner, 72, widow, 7 children/6 living, b. GERMANY,parents b. GERMANY/GERMANY; Peter J., 38, married 8 years, b. PA, parents b. GER/GER; Mary, 28, b. PA, parents b. PA/PA, married 8 years, 3 children/3 living, children all b. PA: Herbert 6; Francis, 4,female; Michael, 2.

The 1910 census lists, Francis, age 4 as a grandaughter to the head of household and Michael, 2 as a grandson to the head of household. The 1920 census clearly lists, Francis, 14 as a son to Peter and Monxxxx(illegible), 12 as a daughter to Peter.

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• Immigratn: 1860, Bavaria, GERMANY
• Census: 17 Jul 1860, Benzinger Township, Elk, PA
• Census: 9 Jun 1880, Benzinger Township, Elk, PA
• Census: 16 Jun 1900, Benzinger Township, Elk, PA

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Census:
1860 census at Benzinger Township, Elk, PA shows Geo. Wisner, 27, b. Bavaria, day laborer; Margaret, 22, b. Bavaira; Theresa, 1, b. Bavaria. They are listed in the home of C. and Margaret Haberberger. Note: In 1860 C. and Margaret have a 1 month old son, Joseph; Mary, the daughter of George and Margaret later marries a Joseph Haberberger who was b. about 1860 - probably the same guy.

Census:
1880 census at Benzinger Township, Elk, PA shows: George Wiesner, 46, b. Bavaria, parents b. Bavaria, farmer; Margaret, 41, b. Bavaria, parents b. Bavaria; children all b. PA: Annie, 17; Mary, 15; Maggie, 12; George, 8; Joseph, 6; Ludwick, 4; Catharine, 2.

Census:
1900 census at Benzinger Township, Elk, PA shows George Wiesner, b. Jun 1833, 66, immigrated 1860, married 41 years, b. GERMANY, parents b. GERMANY, farmer; Annie M., b, Nov 1838, 61, immigrated 1860, 11 children born / 10 living. b. GERMANY, parents b. GERMANY; children b. PA and all listed as day laborers: Joseph, b. Sep 1874, 25; Louis, b. Aug 1875, 24; John, b. Jan 1879, 19.

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George married Anna Margaret KRELLNER about 1859 in GERMANY. Anna was born on 1 Nov 1839 in Bavaria, GERMANY; died on 28 Apr 1931 in Brockway, Jefferson, PA; was buried on 1 May 1931 in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, St. Marys, Elk, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Birth: Nov 1838, Bavaria, GERMANY
• Immigratn: 1860, Bavaria, GERMANY

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Aged Woman Passed Away At Brockway
Mrs. George Wiesner, A Resident of This Section For Many Years, Died Yesterday. Remains To Be Brought Here For Interment
Mrs. George Weisner, age 91, and a resident of this section for many years, died at the home of her son, John Wiesner of Brockway yesterday at noon. Death was caused by infirmities incident to her advanced years.
The body will be brought to St. Marys tomorrow morning to the home of her son Joe Wiesner of Chestnut street and remain there until Friday morning when the funeral mass will be celebrated from St. Marys church at ten o'clock. The services will be attended by members of the Altar and Rosary societies. Burial will be made in the family burial plot in St. Marys cemetery.
Mrs. Wiesner, born Margaret Krellner, was born in Bavaria, Germany, November 1 1839 and came to St. Marys as a bride in May 1861, she and Mr. Wisner having been married in their native country. They settled in the Flower Valley section soon after coming here and Mrs. Wiesner remained there until about five years ago when she moved to Brockway with her son. A little over a year ago one of her grandsons was drowned in Toby Creek at Brockway.
Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wiesner. One died in infancy and a son, Michael died about seven years ago. Mr. Wiesner died about 25 year ago.
Four sons and five daughters survive. They are: George, Joe, and Louis of St Marys; John of Brockway; Mrs. John Wolf of Flower Valley; Mrs. Alois Benninger, Mrs. Joseph Haberberger and Mrs. Margaret Burden of St Marys and Mrs J. J. Erich of Kane.
Sixty-eight grandchildren, 82 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild survive.
One of the surviving grandchildren is Rev. Father Gregor Wiesner, O.S.B. now stationed at Washington D.C. who will very likely celebrate the requiem mass Friday and another xxx Sister M. Exxxxx(illegible).

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• Census: 16 Jun 1880, Benzinger Township, Elk, PA

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1880 census at Benzinger Township, Elk, PA shows: Paul Hummel, 65, b. Bavaria, parents b. Bavaria/Bavaria, farmer; Francis, 58, b. Bavaria, parents b. Bavaria/Bavaria; children all b. PA: Mary, 27; Kate, 22.

Paul married Mary UNKNOWN. Mary was born about 1822 in Bavaria, GERMANY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Francis Unknown
• Name: Mary Hummel