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Levi Franklin Black 1883–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 DEC 1883

Birth Location: Williamsburg (Royer), Blair, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 21 JUL 1943

Death Location: Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: George Black

Mother: Hannah Traxler

Spouse(s): Vera Ressler

Children(s): Calvin Black, Frank Black, Grace Kimmel, Gladys Sgro, Rachel Black

The story of Levi Franklin Black began in 1883 in Williamsburg (Royer), Blair, Pennsylvania. In 1900, Levi Franklin Black resided in Williamsburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1906, Levi Franklin Black resided in Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA. Levi Franklin Black married Vera Mae Ressler, and had children including Calvin Coolidge Black, Frank Emerson Black, Gladys Lillian Sgro, Grace Almeda Clapper Kimmel, Rachel Pauline Black. Levi Franklin Black passed away in 1943 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Levi Franklin Black began in 1883 in Williamsburg (Royer), Blair, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1900, Levi Franklin Black resided in Williamsburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1906, Levi Franklin Black resided in Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Levi Franklin Black married Vera Mae Ressler, and had children including Calvin Coolidge Black, Frank Emerson Black, Gladys Lillian Sgro, Grace Almeda Clapper Kimmel, Rachel Pauline Black.
  • Levi Franklin Black passed away in 1943 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Black
1841–1913
Birth Location: Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
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Hannah Traxler
1845–1889
Birth Location: Ganister, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Vera Ressler
1891–1931
Birth Location: Newry, Blair, Pennsylvania
VR

Children(s)

Calvin Black
1925–1982
Birth Location: Woodbury, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
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Frank Black
1919–1993
Birth Location: Williamsburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
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Grace Kimmel
1913–1947
Birth Location: Williamsburg, Pennsylvania
GK
Gladys Sgro
1917–1974
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
GS
Rachel Black
1921–2004
Birth Location: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
RB

Levi Black's Ancestors

Self
Levi Black
1883–1943
Birth Place: Williamsburg (Royer), Blair, Pennsylvania
Parents
George Washington Black
1841–1913
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
Hannah Traxler
1845–1889
Ganister, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Michael Black
1814–1880
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah Wagner
1822–1880
Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
John (T.) Traxler
1810–1887
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah Moore
1811–1901
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Michael Jr
1775–1884
Elizabeth Bollinger
1780–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Traxler
1750–1818
Elisabetha Kramer
1745–1820
Abraham Bollinger
1756–1814
Magdalena Ness
1751–1794

Levi Black's Descendants

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Levi (Franklin) Black (06 DEC 1883–21 JUL 1943) m. Vera (Mae) Ressler (24 Nov 1891–02 Sep 1931)
  1. 1. Calvin (Coolidge) Black 1925–1982
  2. 2. Frank (Emerson) Black 1919–1993 m. Mary (Madeline) Bare 1916–1997
    1. 1. Ronald (Gene) Black 1938–2016
    2. 2. Judith (L.) Black 1940–2013 m. James Long 1938–2005
    3. 3. Nancy (Rae) Black 1944–2006
  3. 3. Grace (Almeda Clapper) Kimmel 1913–1947 m. Jerome Kimmel 1911–1968
  4. 4. Gladys (Lillian) Sgro 1917–1974 m. Donald Sgro 1917–2001
  5. 5. Rachel (Pauline) Black 1921–2004

Levi Black's Timeline

15 Records

1883
06 DEC 1883
Birth of Levi Franklin Black in Williamsburg (Royer), Blair, Pennsylvania
Williamsburg (Royer), Blair, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 17
Levi Franklin Black resided here in Williamsburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamsburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1906
1906
Age 23
Levi Franklin Black resided here in Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Levi Franklin Black resided here in Altoona Ward 3, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 3, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1912
1912
Age 29
Levi Franklin Black resided here in Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 34
Levi Franklin Black resided here in Blair, Pennsylvania
Blair, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 37
Levi Franklin Black resided here in Woodbury, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Woodbury, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Levi Franklin Black resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
1936
1936
Age 53
Levi Franklin Black resided here in Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
1939
1939
Age 56
Levi Franklin Black resided here in Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 57
Levi Franklin Black resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1941
1941
Age 58
Levi Franklin Black resided here in Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 59
Levi Franklin Black resided here in Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1943
1943
Age 60
Levi Franklin Black resided here in Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
1943
21 JUL 1943
Age 60
Death of Levi Franklin Black in 1520 Fifth avenue
1520 Fifth avenue

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 DEC 1883
    Event Place: Williamsburg (Royer), Blair, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 24
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3438; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 7-30
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 041851-044400
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Woodbury, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1540; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 127; Image: 513
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Williamsburg, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1382; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1241382
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Altoona Ward 3, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1316; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375329
    [8] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Certificate Number Range: 124051-124200
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] Pennsylvania, Marriages
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Altoona Tribune; Publication Date: 22 Jul 1943; Publication Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.2202231,0.3910016,0.37316176&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Williamsburg, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1382; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1241382

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1907
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Altoona Times - 31 Dec 1907 - Page 4, 31 Dec 1907

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Altoona Ward 3, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Altoona Ward 3, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1316; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375329

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1912
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1915
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Altoona Tribune - 26 Oct 1915 - Page 16, Marriage license 26 Oct 1915

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1915
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Altoona Times - 26 Oct 1915 - Page 7, Marriage of Black Ecsslcr 26 Oct 1915

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Blair, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Blair; Roll: 1852858; Draft Board: 1
    [2] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Certificate Number Range: 124051-124200

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Woodbury, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Woodbury, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1540; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 127; Image: 513

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3438; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 7-30

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3438; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 7-30

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 24

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1943
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Altoona Tribune - 22 Jul 1943 - Page 10, 22 Jul 1943

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1943
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Altoona Tribune - 22 Jul 1943 - Page 10, 22 Jul 1943

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1943, Thu
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Altoona Tribune - 22 Jul 1943, Thu - Page 10, 22 Jul 1943, Thu

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 JUL 1943
    Event Place: 1520 Fifth avenue
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Altoona Tribune; Publication Date: 22 Jul/ 1943; Publication Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.2202231,0.3910016,0.37316176&xid=2378
    [3] Web: Altoona, Pennsylvania, Altoona Mirror Obituary Index, 1929-2010

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
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