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Margaret Black 1885–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Mar 1885

Birth Location: Plum Borough, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 21 Mar 1959

Death Location: Plum, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: James Black

Mother: Mary Stewart

Spouse(s): John Shillinger, Oren Reed

Children(s): Fanny Shillinger, pearl Reed, Margaret Shillinger, Dorothy Shillinger, Wilda Shillinger

The story of Margaret Black began in 1885 in Plum Borough, Pennsylvania. In 1900, Margaret Black resided in Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Margaret Black married John Shillinger, Oren L Reed, and had children including Dorothy Shillinger, Fanny Shillinger, Margaret Shillinger, Pearl Reed, Wilda Marie Shillinger. Margaret Black passed away in 1959 in Plum, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Margaret Black began in 1885 in Plum Borough, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1900, Margaret Black resided in Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Margaret Black married John Shillinger, Oren L Reed, and had children including Dorothy Shillinger, Fanny Shillinger, Margaret Shillinger, Pearl Reed, Wilda Marie Shillinger.
  • Margaret Black passed away in 1959 in Plum, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Black
1849–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JB
Mary Stewart
1849–1923
Birth Location: Ireland
MS

Spouses(s)

John Shillinger
1861–1932
Birth Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
JS
Oren Reed
1885–
Birth Location: –
OR

Children(s)

Fanny Shillinger
1893–1966
Birth Location: Plum Boro, PA
FS
pearl Reed
1912–1999
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
pR
Margaret Shillinger
1886–1962
Birth Location: Plumb Twp Pennsylvania
MS
Dorothy Shillinger
1909–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
DS
Wilda Shillinger
1923–2013
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
WS

Margaret Black's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Black
1885–1959
Birth Place: Plum Borough, Pennsylvania
Parents
James Black
1849–
Pennsylvania
Mary Stewart
1849–1923
Ireland
Grandparents
Joseph Stewart
1808–1880
Ireland
Ellinor (AKA Ellen) Moore
1814–1894
Unknown
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Margaret Black's Descendants

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Margaret Black (24 Mar 1885–21 Mar 1959) m. John Shillinger (18 October 1861–9 September 1932) m. Oren (L) Reed (abt 1885–)
  1. 1. Fanny Shillinger 1893–1966 m. Harvey (R) Lawyer 1885–1951
  2. 2. pearl Reed 1912–1999 m. Edward Grimenstein 1909–1958
    1. 1. Joyce (Ilene) Grimenstein 1941–2003
  3. 3. Margaret Shillinger 1886–1962 m. Fred Marley 1897–1950
    1. 1. Dorothy Marley 1916–1916
  4. 4. Dorothy Shillinger 1909– m. Charles (P) Moorhead 1892– m. Harvey (C) Berger 1904–
    1. 1. Anna (Mae) Berger 1927–1998 m. Reed (M) Krotzer 1926–
  5. 5. Wilda (Marie) Shillinger 1923–2013 m. John Mentecky 1917–1968 m. Benjamin (A) Vickers –1983
    1. 1. John (R) Mentecky 1942–1992

Margaret Black's Timeline

9 Records

1885
24 Mar 1885
Birth of Margaret Black in Plum Borough, Pennsylvania
Plum Borough, Pennsylvania
1886
23 Apr 1886
Age 1
Margaret Black was baptized in Oakmont, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Oakmont, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Margaret Black resided here in Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Margaret Black resided here in York Ward 8, York, Pennsylvania, USA
York Ward 8, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Margaret Black resided here in Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Margaret Black resided here in Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 55
Margaret Black resided here in Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 65
Margaret Black resided here in Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1959
21 Mar 1959
Age 74
Death of Margaret Black in Penn Hills, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Penn Hills, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Plum Borough, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03414; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 2-432
    [2] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 441
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 020851-023700
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0763; FHL microfilm: 2341723
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0475; FHL microfilm: 1241370
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: York Ward 8, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1435; Page: 29a; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1375448
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
    [9] Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2895; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 2-618

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1886
    Event Place: Oakmont, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 441

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0475; FHL microfilm: 1241370

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: York Ward 8, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: York Ward 8, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1435; Page: 29a; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1375448

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1923
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Pittsburgh Press - 30 Oct 1923 - Page 30

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0763; FHL microfilm: 2341723

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03414; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 2-432

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03414; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 2-432

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2895; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 2-618

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1959
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph - 22 Mar 1959 - Page 32, Margaret blac obit 22 Mar 1959

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1959
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 23 Mar 1959 - Page 27, Maggie Black Shillingers Obit 23 Mar 1959

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: DIA North Ave Verona, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph; Publication Date: 22 Mar 1959; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.548147,0.5608308,0.60259634&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1959
    Event Place: Penn Hills, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 020851-023700
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph; Publication Date: 22 Mar 1959; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.548147,0.5608308,0.60259634&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Plum, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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