Census information on Agnes Bloss:
1910 US Census: Sugarloaf, Penn.:
Bloss, Milton, 31
Sabina, 30
Sterling R., 10
Agnes M., 9
Calvin O., 7
Daniel, 5
Ernest, 3
1920 US Census: Luzurne Co., Penn., (Hazelton) in home of James Lee Pardee, bank v.p.:
Bloss, Agnes M., 18, servant
Arner, Viola M., servant (Anges's cousin)
STILL LOOKING FOR MARRIAGE INFORMATION
1930 US Census: Luzern Co., Penn, (Hazelton), Hanover Court, renting $28.00 (a month ?)
Bevan, Howard, 30, Manager A&P
Agnes, 29
NO KIDS LISTED (William, Robert and James)
1940 US CENSUS DUE OUT (AVAILABLE) IN 2020
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Overall Immigration
Interesting to think about when each of the major families arrived in the U.S.....
Andrus Family - Frederick Carlton's father John Wesley Andrus brought his family from Canada in 1904. Did John Wesley's great-grandfather William go to Canada from the U.S.???? We still don't know.
Curtis Family - Gertrude's grand-father Samuel Curtis Sr. came from England with wife and son (Samuel Jr.) from England in 1883.
Bevan Family - Howard's father Thomas Bevan came from Wales in 1870.
Bloss Family - Agnes' gggg grand-father Conrad Bloss came from Germany in 1742.
Secondary Families are Pomeroy, Marr (Patrick Marr, 1837, Ireland), Leininger (Johann Jacob, 1750, Alsance-Lorraine) and Arner (Johann Ulrich, before 1753, Switzerland).
Andrus Family - Frederick Carlton's father John Wesley Andrus brought his family from Canada in 1904. Did John Wesley's great-grandfather William go to Canada from the U.S.???? We still don't know.
Curtis Family - Gertrude's grand-father Samuel Curtis Sr. came from England with wife and son (Samuel Jr.) from England in 1883.
Bevan Family - Howard's father Thomas Bevan came from Wales in 1870.
Bloss Family - Agnes' gggg grand-father Conrad Bloss came from Germany in 1742.
Secondary Families are Pomeroy, Marr (Patrick Marr, 1837, Ireland), Leininger (Johann Jacob, 1750, Alsance-Lorraine) and Arner (Johann Ulrich, before 1753, Switzerland).
I found "Nana" (Agnes Bloss Bevan) in 1920
Agnes Bloss, born in 1901, daughter of Sabina Arner and Milton Bloss is listed in the following U.S. Federal Censuses:
1910 - Agnes is 9 years old, living with her family in Sugarloaf, Luzern County, Pennsylvania
1920 - Agnes is 19, a live-in servant in the home of Mr. Lee Pardee, bank vice-president. She serves along with a cousin Viola M. Arner. They live in Hazelton, Luzern County, Pennsylvania
We've always known that Nana worked as a "nanny" in some one's home prior to being married. I have some wonderful embroidery that she did while there. It's so delicate and fine and old, it's ready to fall apart. Most of it is white thread on white cloth.
1930 - Agnes is now Agnes Bevan, age 29, having been married to Howard William Bevan in 1922. Interestingly, there are no children listed. Where are William, Robert and James? Howard is listed as a manager for A and P stores. They live on James Street, Hazelton; just one block west from Howard's family (Thomas, Sarah, Mary, Ethel and Ethel's husband Daniel Kaufmann). I guess I still need to find the kids. Perhaps they were staying with relative while Agnes and Howard moved (Papa moved for his job a lot).
1910 - Agnes is 9 years old, living with her family in Sugarloaf, Luzern County, Pennsylvania
1920 - Agnes is 19, a live-in servant in the home of Mr. Lee Pardee, bank vice-president. She serves along with a cousin Viola M. Arner. They live in Hazelton, Luzern County, Pennsylvania
We've always known that Nana worked as a "nanny" in some one's home prior to being married. I have some wonderful embroidery that she did while there. It's so delicate and fine and old, it's ready to fall apart. Most of it is white thread on white cloth.
1930 - Agnes is now Agnes Bevan, age 29, having been married to Howard William Bevan in 1922. Interestingly, there are no children listed. Where are William, Robert and James? Howard is listed as a manager for A and P stores. They live on James Street, Hazelton; just one block west from Howard's family (Thomas, Sarah, Mary, Ethel and Ethel's husband Daniel Kaufmann). I guess I still need to find the kids. Perhaps they were staying with relative while Agnes and Howard moved (Papa moved for his job a lot).
Thursday, May 27, 2010
New Info on Curtis Family of England and Rochester, NY
Descendants of Samuel Curtis, Ships Carpenter
Samuel Curtis (son of Samuel I and Hannah/Harriet)[i]
Born: 1849, Bristol, Gloucester, England[ii]
Christened: 16 Sept 1849[iii]
Married: (1) Eliza Argent, 11 Dec 1870
(2) Alice Jane Rouson, 3 Oct. 1894[iv]
Died: Before 1920
Occupation - Carpenter, Joiner, Ships Carpenter
Notes for Samuel Curtis II: This is one guy who moved around a lot. And he certain wasn’t home often. Though married at the age of 20, he and his first wife did not record a birth until 7 or 8 years later. Then, with two small children, he moved his family to the states in 1883. The destination listed is Canada. Did he intend to move there and get side-tracked? We do know that he shows up in Rochester in 1910, married to another woman. When during those intervening years, his first wife Eliza dies is not known, but by 1894 he is in Ontario and remarries. His two children were just 16 and 11. They are soon joined by two more children, one born in New York State and one in England. The family shows up in “Walthamstow” England on the 1901 UK Census, but they move back to the states the following year. I cannot find evidence that they ever lived in NYC. Samuel is not around after the 1910 US Census. Date of his death is unknown.
Curtis Family Generations
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1 Samuel Curtis II b: 1849, Bristol, Gloucester, England d: USA ?
+ Eliza Argent b: 1851, Forest Gate, West Ham, England d: USA ?
2 Frank Argent Curtis b: 1877, Birmingham, Warwick, England d: Rochester, NY, USA ?
+ Mary Ellen Marr b: 1874, New Hampshire, USA d: Rochester, NY, USA ?
3 Frank George Curtis b. d. ?
3 Gertrude Marr Curtis b: Jan 01, 1904, NY, USA d: 30 Aug 1985, Clearwater, FL
+ Frederick Carlton Andrus b: 13 Oct 1905, Rochester, NY, USA
d: 15 Mar 1981, Clearwater, FL, USA
4 Vivan Jeanne Andrus b. Rochester d. Largo, FL
4 Living Andrus b. Rochester d. not yet!
4 Living Andrus b. Rochester d. no time soon!
3 Frederick Argent Curtis b. d.
3 Alfred Samuel Curtis b. d.
2 Gertrude (OR Ellen) Curtis b. 2 Feb 1882, England d. 14 Apr 1955 USA
+ Harry Weinstock
+ Alice Jane Rouson b: 1860, Canada d: USA
2 Anna May Curtis b: 1886, NY, USA d: USA
2 Samuel Curtis III b: 1889, England d: USA
TIMELINE
1851 UK Census –
Samuel Curtis, 25, laborer in soap house, b. Gloucester
Hannah, 22, b. Gloucester
Samuel, 1, b. Bristol1851 UK Census –
William Argent, 45, b. Essex, Stratford, Journey man Baker
Elizabeth, 39, b. Essex, Stratford
Elizabeth, 14, b. Essex, Stratford
Frederick, 10, b. Essex, Stratford
Susan, 7, b. Essex, Stratford
Robert, 6, b. Essex, Stratford
Sarah Ann, 3, b. Middlesex
Eliza, 3 months, Forest Gate, West Ham
1861 UK Census – Middlesex, Mile End Old Town, Eastern
Samuel Curtis, 36, Laborer, b. 1825 Gloucester, England
Hannah, 31, b. 1830 Winler
Samuel, 11, b. 1849 Bristol
1870 Published Marriage Banns – Tower Hamlet, London, England
All Saints, Poplar, Tower Hamlet[v]
Banns read 20 Nov., 27 Nov., and 4 Dec. 1870
Frank Argent born 1877/1878, Birmingham
1881 UK Census – 80 Aberfeldy St., London
Samuel Curtis, age 31, b. Bristol
Eliza, age 29, b. Forest Gate
Frank, age 3, b. Birmingham
Gertrude Ellen born Feb 1882 or 1883
1883, 24 August, Liverpool to New York aboard Celtic, White Star Line
Destination - Canada
Samuel Curtis, 34, Laborer
Eliza, 32
Frank, 5
Ellen, 6 mo.
1894, 3 Oct – Bruce County, Ontario Marriage Record:
Samuel Curtiss, age 44 of Rochester NY, b. Bristol Eng., Widower, Carpenter;
Father: Samuel Curtiss, Mother: Harriet Williamson
Alice Jane Rouson (Rousom?), age 34 of Kinloss (?), b., Blanshard, Ont., single;
Father: John Rouson Mother: Lucy Olds
Witnessed by: Charles A Redwood of Hinsall, Ont., and Annie Rouson of Kinloss, Ont.,
(who also got married the same day and their wedding was witnessed by
Samuel and Alice)
1901 UK Census – Walthamstow
Samuel Curtis, age 52, Carpenter, Joiner, b., Bristol
Alice J., age 41, b. Canada
Annie M., age 5, b. USA (B. subject)
Samuel, age 2, b. Essex, W. Stow.
1902, 5 July England to New York aboard Philadelphia
Destination – Return home/ American Citizen
Samuel Curtis, 52, Carpenter
Alice, 42
Gertrude, 19, Parlor-maid (who is this? A maid?)
Annie May, 6
1910 US Census – Rochester, NY
Samuel Curtis, age 60
Alice, age 50
Anna M., age 14
Samuel, age 11
1920 US Census – Rochester, NY
Alice Curtis, age 59, b., Canada
Anna May, age 24, pattern maker
Samuel R, age 21, box maker
1930 US Census – Rochester, NY
Alice J. Curtis, age 70, b., Canada, Father b. Canada, Mother b., Canada
Anna M., age 34, b New York, Father b. England, Mother b., Canada
[i] Parents listed on Christening Records as Samuel and Hannah, and on second marriage record as Samuel and Harriet
[ii] Free BMD UK, Birth Records of London, Vol. 11, page 178
[iii] England and Wales Christening Records 1530 - 1906
[iv] Marriage Record, Ontario, Canada, County of Bruce
[v] Published Banns, London, page 101
Samuel Curtis (son of Samuel I and Hannah/Harriet)[i]
Born: 1849, Bristol, Gloucester, England[ii]
Christened: 16 Sept 1849[iii]
Married: (1) Eliza Argent, 11 Dec 1870
(2) Alice Jane Rouson, 3 Oct. 1894[iv]
Died: Before 1920
Occupation - Carpenter, Joiner, Ships Carpenter
Notes for Samuel Curtis II: This is one guy who moved around a lot. And he certain wasn’t home often. Though married at the age of 20, he and his first wife did not record a birth until 7 or 8 years later. Then, with two small children, he moved his family to the states in 1883. The destination listed is Canada. Did he intend to move there and get side-tracked? We do know that he shows up in Rochester in 1910, married to another woman. When during those intervening years, his first wife Eliza dies is not known, but by 1894 he is in Ontario and remarries. His two children were just 16 and 11. They are soon joined by two more children, one born in New York State and one in England. The family shows up in “Walthamstow” England on the 1901 UK Census, but they move back to the states the following year. I cannot find evidence that they ever lived in NYC. Samuel is not around after the 1910 US Census. Date of his death is unknown.
Curtis Family Generations
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1 Samuel Curtis II b: 1849, Bristol, Gloucester, England d: USA ?
+ Eliza Argent b: 1851, Forest Gate, West Ham, England d: USA ?
2 Frank Argent Curtis b: 1877, Birmingham, Warwick, England d: Rochester, NY, USA ?
+ Mary Ellen Marr b: 1874, New Hampshire, USA d: Rochester, NY, USA ?
3 Frank George Curtis b. d. ?
3 Gertrude Marr Curtis b: Jan 01, 1904, NY, USA d: 30 Aug 1985, Clearwater, FL
+ Frederick Carlton Andrus b: 13 Oct 1905, Rochester, NY, USA
d: 15 Mar 1981, Clearwater, FL, USA
4 Vivan Jeanne Andrus b. Rochester d. Largo, FL
4 Living Andrus b. Rochester d. not yet!
4 Living Andrus b. Rochester d. no time soon!
3 Frederick Argent Curtis b. d.
3 Alfred Samuel Curtis b. d.
2 Gertrude (OR Ellen) Curtis b. 2 Feb 1882, England d. 14 Apr 1955 USA
+ Harry Weinstock
+ Alice Jane Rouson b: 1860, Canada d: USA
2 Anna May Curtis b: 1886, NY, USA d: USA
2 Samuel Curtis III b: 1889, England d: USA
TIMELINE
1851 UK Census –
Samuel Curtis, 25, laborer in soap house, b. Gloucester
Hannah, 22, b. Gloucester
Samuel, 1, b. Bristol1851 UK Census –
William Argent, 45, b. Essex, Stratford, Journey man Baker
Elizabeth, 39, b. Essex, Stratford
Elizabeth, 14, b. Essex, Stratford
Frederick, 10, b. Essex, Stratford
Susan, 7, b. Essex, Stratford
Robert, 6, b. Essex, Stratford
Sarah Ann, 3, b. Middlesex
Eliza, 3 months, Forest Gate, West Ham
1861 UK Census – Middlesex, Mile End Old Town, Eastern
Samuel Curtis, 36, Laborer, b. 1825 Gloucester, England
Hannah, 31, b. 1830 Winler
Samuel, 11, b. 1849 Bristol
1870 Published Marriage Banns – Tower Hamlet, London, England
All Saints, Poplar, Tower Hamlet[v]
Banns read 20 Nov., 27 Nov., and 4 Dec. 1870
Frank Argent born 1877/1878, Birmingham
1881 UK Census – 80 Aberfeldy St., London
Samuel Curtis, age 31, b. Bristol
Eliza, age 29, b. Forest Gate
Frank, age 3, b. Birmingham
Gertrude Ellen born Feb 1882 or 1883
1883, 24 August, Liverpool to New York aboard Celtic, White Star Line
Destination - Canada
Samuel Curtis, 34, Laborer
Eliza, 32
Frank, 5
Ellen, 6 mo.
12 years of silence ........
1894, 3 Oct – Bruce County, Ontario Marriage Record:
Samuel Curtiss, age 44 of Rochester NY, b. Bristol Eng., Widower, Carpenter;
Father: Samuel Curtiss, Mother: Harriet Williamson
Alice Jane Rouson (Rousom?), age 34 of Kinloss (?), b., Blanshard, Ont., single;
Father: John Rouson Mother: Lucy Olds
Witnessed by: Charles A Redwood of Hinsall, Ont., and Annie Rouson of Kinloss, Ont.,
(who also got married the same day and their wedding was witnessed by
Samuel and Alice)
1901 UK Census – Walthamstow
Samuel Curtis, age 52, Carpenter, Joiner, b., Bristol
Alice J., age 41, b. Canada
Annie M., age 5, b. USA (B. subject)
Samuel, age 2, b. Essex, W. Stow.
1902, 5 July England to New York aboard Philadelphia
Destination – Return home/ American Citizen
Samuel Curtis, 52, Carpenter
Alice, 42
Gertrude, 19, Parlor-maid (who is this? A maid?)
Annie May, 6
1910 US Census – Rochester, NY
Samuel Curtis, age 60
Alice, age 50
Anna M., age 14
Samuel, age 11
1920 US Census – Rochester, NY
Alice Curtis, age 59, b., Canada
Anna May, age 24, pattern maker
Samuel R, age 21, box maker
1930 US Census – Rochester, NY
Alice J. Curtis, age 70, b., Canada, Father b. Canada, Mother b., Canada
Anna M., age 34, b New York, Father b. England, Mother b., Canada
[i] Parents listed on Christening Records as Samuel and Hannah, and on second marriage record as Samuel and Harriet
[ii] Free BMD UK, Birth Records of London, Vol. 11, page 178
[iii] England and Wales Christening Records 1530 - 1906
[iv] Marriage Record, Ontario, Canada, County of Bruce
[v] Published Banns, London, page 101
Friday, December 11, 2009
Curtis Family Records
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Here we have a record of Frank Argent Curtis' birth in England, but unfortunately there is no mention of father and mother...
Beginning here are the census for 1910 (2 pages), 1920 and 1930. Notice that the names of the kids is on the top of the second page (1910 census).
1920 census....
1930 census ....
Here we have a record of Frank Argent Curtis' birth in England, but unfortunately there is no mention of father and mother...
Beginning here are the census for 1910 (2 pages), 1920 and 1930. Notice that the names of the kids is on the top of the second page (1910 census).
1920 census....
1930 census ....
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Marriage and WWI Record - John Wesley Andrus
WWI Draft Registration above, and Marriage record below.
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1861 Canadian Census - Andrus Family in Haldimand
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Probably the earliest record of our family that lists all family memebers....
Two families living in a log home in Halimand. Andrus,
Palmer, 61, farmer, born U.S., "Friend"
M.J., 52, born New Bruns, Christian
?That?, 13, born U.C. (United Canada??)
Benj., 8, born U.C.
James, 25, born U.C., labourer, married 1860 to...
Emoline, 22, born U.C.
1891 Canadian Census - Andrus Family
Click on image to enlarge ...Lists the following Andrus family memebers:
1. Jonathon, 50, born Ontario, father born U.S., mother born P.B. (New Brunswick?), Labourer
2. Amarilla, 42, born Ontario, father and mother born Ont.
3. Mimmie, 17
Lilly, 14
Wesley, 11
Ethel, 9
Carlotta, 3
All the children have Ontario listed as their birthplace, except Carlotta, born US.
1930 US Census - Andrus Family in Rochester, N.Y.
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Still in Rochester, N.Y. ...
John Jr., 50, immigrated 1904/NA (naturaized citizen?), film coater @ Kodak
Maud, 46, immigrated 1904/NA
Evelyn, 17
Amarilla, 80, immigrated 1910/AL
1920 US Census - Andrus Family in Rochester, N.Y.
Click on image to enlarge ...John W., 40, immigrated 1904/PA, film worker @ Kodak
Maude, 36, immigrated 1904/AL (alien residents?), packer @ Kodak
Edith, 15, immigrated 1904/AL
Frederick, 14 (no immigration information - makes sence)
Evelyn, 7
1910 US Census - Andrus Family in Rochester, N.Y.
Click on image to enlarge ...In Monroe Co., Rochester City lists the following:
John Wesley, 30, Conductor on Streetcar, immigrated 1904/PA (pending approval?)
Maude S., 26, immigrated 1904/ PA
Amarilla R., 61, nurse in private home, Immigrated 1906/PA
Edith, 6, immigrated 1904/PA
Frederick C., 4, immigrated 1904/PA (hard to do if you're not born yet!)
Also in the house, the Pomeroys:
Carrie, 27, Tailoress at clothing house, immigrated 1900/PA
Grace, 16, packer @ Kodak works, immigrated 1904/PA
And a boarder, Mr. Sullivan:
M.A., 21, Conductor on streetcar
Saturday, November 7, 2009
WWI Draft Card - Milton Bloss
Click on image to enlarge ...Milton signs up .... it appears that wife Sabina signs "Sabinath"???
1930 US Census - Bloss Family
Click on image to enlarge ...Milton, 51; Sabina, 50; and Lester, 19 - in Luzern Co, Butler Township, Penn.
1920 US Census - Bloss Family
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In Luzern Co, Sugarloaf township, Penn. - Milton, 41, Sabina, 40, Sterling, 20, Calvin, 17, Ernest, 12, Lester, 9.
Agnes is off where? She was a nanny before she married...
1910 US Census - Bloss Family
Click on image to enlarge ...Milton, 31, Sabina, 30, Sterling, 10, Agnes, 9, Calvin, 7, Daniel, 5, Ernest, 3 (Lester not yet born). Luzern Co., Sugarloaf township, Penn.
1880 US Census - Bloss Family
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In Hollenback township, Amanda (Whitebread) Bloss, 23, lives with her Uncle Frederick Shortz, 73, with her children Mary, 3, and Shelton, 1.
1930 US Census - Bevan Family
Click on image to enlarge ...1930 US Census - Bevan Family in Luzern Co., Penn.: Thomas, 70, immigrated in 1894 from Wales, retired; wife Sarah, 67; Mary, 24, teacher; son-in-law Daniel Kaufman, 47, cleark @ railroad; his wife Ethel Bevan Kaufman, 37.
1920 US Census - Bevan Family
Click on image to enlarge ...1920 US Census - Bevan Family is in Luzern Co, Hazleton City still: Thomas, 60, Sahra (Sarah), 57, Echel (Ethel), 26, Myrtle, 25, Edith, 23, Howard, 20, Mary, 15. Note the differnt spelling for Sabina and Ethel - Penn Ducth spellings???
1900 US Census - Bevan Family
Click on image to enlarge ...In Luzern Co., Hazleton, Penn.: Thomas, 40, Sarah, 36, Ethel, 7, Myrtle, 6, Edith, 5, Howard, 1, Roy, 1 month (sadly to die young).
Thomas Bevan - Immigration?
Click image to enlarge ...Passenger's List, October 14, 1867, Manhatten; listing Elize? Bevan, age 31 with children Mary (13), John (12), William (8), Marth (6) and Thomas (4).
Is this our Thomas Bevan from Wales?
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