The Courier-Journal, 13 May 1920, pg 3
FOUNDER OF STONE COMPANY IS DEAD
Michael A. Blatz, 86 Years Old, Was Native of Germany.
Michael Ambrose Blatz, 86 years old, founder of Blatz & Krebs Stone Company, died at 4:05 yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Madelin B. Gillessey, 1307 Cherokee Road.
Mr. Blatz was born in Baden, Germany and came to the United States when he was 15 years old. After landing at Philadelphia he came to Louisville, where in 1864 he started the stone concern.
He married Miss Lena Klein, North Vernon, Ind., in 1864, by whom he is survived. Besides his widow and daughter he is survived by a grandson, three granddaughters and a great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the residence. Burial will be in Cave Hill Cemetery.
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MARRIAGE -
Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001
Leany Cline [sic], married Michael A. Blatz on 2 July 1864 in Indiana
[ Contributor: Nonny (47740495) ]
1900 U.S. Census of Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky
Michael A Blatz 66; wife, Lena K. 63; Children: Addie B. 24 ; Servants: Margaret Colp 25 and Frank Slaughter 49
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FOUNDER OF STONE COMPANY IS DEAD
Michael A. Blatz, 86 Years Old, Was Native of Germany.
Michael Ambrose Blatz, 86 years old, founder of Blatz & Krebs Stone Company, died at 4:05 yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Madelin B. Gillessey, 1307 Cherokee Road.
Mr. Blatz was born in Baden, Germany and came to the United States when he was 15 years old. After landing at Philadelphia he came to Louisville, where in 1864 he started the stone concern.
He married Miss Lena Klein, North Vernon, Ind., in 1864, by whom he is survived. Besides his widow and daughter he is survived by a grandson, three granddaughters and a great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the residence. Burial will be in Cave Hill Cemetery.
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MARRIAGE -
Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001
Leany Cline [sic], married Michael A. Blatz on 2 July 1864 in Indiana
[ Contributor: Nonny (47740495) ]
1900 U.S. Census of Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky
Michael A Blatz 66; wife, Lena K. 63; Children: Addie B. 24 ; Servants: Margaret Colp 25 and Frank Slaughter 49
[Provided by CatheaC 47339429]
The Courier-Journal, 13 May 1920, pg 3
FOUNDER OF STONE COMPANY IS DEAD
Michael A. Blatz, 86 Years Old, Was Native of Germany.
Michael Ambrose Blatz, 86 years old, founder of Blatz & Krebs Stone Company, died at 4:05 yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Madelin B. Gillessey, 1307 Cherokee Road.
Mr. Blatz was born in Baden, Germany and came to the United States when he was 15 years old. After landing at Philadelphia he came to Louisville, where in 1864 he started the stone concern.
He married Miss Lena Klein, North Vernon, Ind., in 1864, by whom he is survived. Besides his widow and daughter he is survived by a grandson, three granddaughters and a great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the residence. Burial will be in Cave Hill Cemetery.
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MARRIAGE -
Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001
Leany Cline [sic], married Michael A. Blatz on 2 July 1864 in Indiana
[ Contributor: Nonny (47740495) ]
1900 U.S. Census of Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky
Michael A Blatz 66; wife, Lena K. 63; Children: Addie B. 24 ; Servants: Margaret Colp 25 and Frank Slaughter 49
[Provided by CatheaC 47339429]
FOUNDER OF STONE COMPANY IS DEAD
Michael A. Blatz, 86 Years Old, Was Native of Germany.
Michael Ambrose Blatz, 86 years old, founder of Blatz & Krebs Stone Company, died at 4:05 yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Madelin B. Gillessey, 1307 Cherokee Road.
Mr. Blatz was born in Baden, Germany and came to the United States when he was 15 years old. After landing at Philadelphia he came to Louisville, where in 1864 he started the stone concern.
He married Miss Lena Klein, North Vernon, Ind., in 1864, by whom he is survived. Besides his widow and daughter he is survived by a grandson, three granddaughters and a great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the residence. Burial will be in Cave Hill Cemetery.
-------------
MARRIAGE -
Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001
Leany Cline [sic], married Michael A. Blatz on 2 July 1864 in Indiana
[ Contributor: Nonny (47740495) ]
1900 U.S. Census of Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky
Michael A Blatz 66; wife, Lena K. 63; Children: Addie B. 24 ; Servants: Margaret Colp 25 and Frank Slaughter 49
[Provided by CatheaC 47339429]
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