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Bertha Blum 1873–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 December 1873

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 4 Jul 1947

Death Location: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA

Father: Esaias Blum

Mother: Barbara Platowsky

Spouse(s): Edward Means

Children(s): John Means, Virginia Means

In 1873, Bertha Blum entered the world in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born to Esaias Jesse Blum And Barbara Babette Platowsky. In 1880, Bertha Blum resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Bertha Blum resided in Dallas Ward 9, Dallas, Texas. Bertha Blum married Edward Means, and had children including John Elbert Wills Means, Virginia Means. Bertha Blum passed away in 1947 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Bertha Blum entered the world in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born to Esaias Jesse Blum And Barbara Babette Platowsky.
  • In 1880, Bertha Blum resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Bertha Blum resided in Dallas Ward 9, Dallas, Texas.
  • Bertha Blum married Edward Means, and had children including John Elbert Wills Means, Virginia Means.
  • Bertha Blum passed away in 1947 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Esaias Blum
1850–1900
Birth Location: Germany
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Barbara Platowsky
1849–1881
Birth Location: Bohemia
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Spouses(s)

Edward Means
1866–1943
Birth Location: Texas
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Children(s)

John Means
1895–1994
Birth Location: Cook, Illinois, United States
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Virginia Means
1906–
Birth Location: Texas
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Bertha Blum's Ancestors

Self
Bertha Blum
1873–1947
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parents
Esaias Jesse Blum
1850–1900
Germany
Barbara (Babette) Platowsky
1849–1881
Bohemia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bertha Blum's Descendants

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Bertha Blum (12 December 1873–4 Jul 1947) m. Edward Means (26 Mar 1866–16 Dec 1943)
  1. 1. John (Elbert Wills) Means 1895–1994 m. Jewel (Ethelyn) Rhodes 1904–1953
    1. 1. Eddie (E) Means 1940–1940
  2. 2. Virginia Means 1906–

Bertha Blum's Timeline

9 Records

1873
12 December 1873
Birth of Bertha Blum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 7
Bertha Blum resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
Bertha Blum resided here in Dallas Ward 9, Dallas, Texas
Dallas Ward 9, Dallas, Texas
1910
1910
Age 37
Bertha Blum resided here in Dallas Ward 6, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas Ward 6, Dallas, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Bertha Blum resided here in Dallas Precinct 26, Dallas, Texas
Dallas Precinct 26, Dallas, Texas
1930
1930
Age 57
Bertha Blum resided here in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 62
Bertha Blum resided here in Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Dallas, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 67
Bertha Blum resided here in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
1947
4 Jul 1947
Age 74
Death of Bertha Blum in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 December 1873
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dallas Precinct 26, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T625_1793; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 51; Image: .
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dallas Ward 9, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T623_1625; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 117.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dallas Ward 6, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T624_1543; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1375556
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T627_4176; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 255-118
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 2316; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0047; Image: 197.0; FHL microfilm: 2342050
    [6] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 189; Family History Film: 1254189; Page: 370D; Enumeration District: 053; Image: 0022

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 189; Family History Film: 1254189; Page: 370D; Enumeration District: 053; Image: 0022

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1947
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 2316; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0047; Image: 197.0; FHL microfilm: 2342050

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T627_4176; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 255-118

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T627_4176; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 255-118

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dallas Ward 6, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dallas Ward 6, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T624_1543; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1375556

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dallas Ward 9, Dallas, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dallas Ward 9, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T623_1625; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 117.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dallas Precinct 26, Dallas, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dallas Precinct 26, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T625_1793; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 51; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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