Alfreda married BLESSING, Paul Christopher on 27 Jun 1923 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Paul (son of BLESSING, Christ and Carrie) was born on 15 Sep 1893 in New York; died on 25 Feb 1977 in Corpus Christi, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/29/1923

Mr- and Mrs. ,Fred Baum. of No.
?? Lewlston road, announce the
engagement of their daughter. Ala
Mae. to Paul C. Blessing of
this city. The wedding will take
place in June.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 6/30/1923

A pretty wedding was solemnized
Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock,
a t the Zion Evangelical Lutheran
c h u r c h , when Miss Alfred Mae Baum.
d a u g h t e r of Mr. and Mrs. Fred B a u m
of Lewiston road, became the bride
of Mr. Paul C. Blessing, son of Mr.
a n d Mrs. Christ Blessing of Tenth
s t r e e t . The. Rev. Herman Brezing
performed the ceremony. The bride
looked c h a r m i n g in white satin crepe
a n d white silk tulle veil fastened
w i t h orange blossoms, and carried a
shower bouquet of bride rosea and
lilies of the valley. Miss E s t h e r Baum.
s i s t e r of the bride, was maid of honor,
w e a r i n g orchid organdy ' over blue
s a t i n with a p i c t u r e hat of blue satin,
and carried a bouquet of pink roses
and lilies of the valley. Miss J e a n -
e t t e Baum. s i s t e r of the bride, one of
t h e bridesmaids, w o r e yellow o r g a n dy
with a p i c t u r e hat to match, a n d carried
a bouquet of pink roses and lilies
of the valley. Miss Amelia Blessing,
bridesmaid, wore rose organdy, plc-
ture hat to match, and carried a bou-
quet of pink roses and lilies of the
valley. C. Blessing, Jr., attended his
brother. The ushers were August
Baum, Chester Mosolf, Marie Maslen,
cousin of the bride, was flower girl,
wearing pink organdy and carrying a
basket of roses, ferns and babies'
breath. Miss Margaret Baum, wear-
ing lavender taffta, and a wreath of
flowers in her hair, sang "I Love You
Truly." The church was decorated
with white roses, peonies, ferns and
palms. the bride was given away by
her father.
A reception followed the ceremony
at the home of the bride's parents.
One hundred and eighty-five guests
were present. Covers were laid for
12 at the bride's table, which was a t t
r a c t i v e l y decorated with pink and
w h i t e roses. The house was decorated
w i t h pink and white roses, peonies,
sweet Williams, and daisies. The
b r i d e ' s mother wore a gown of grey
crepe, embroidered in steel beads, and
h a t to match. The mother of the
groom wore white organdy and a
black lace hat. Mr. and Mrs. Bless
i n g left on a wedding t r i p to Cleveland,
Detroit. Toledo, and will reside
! in Tenth street, after July 10.
The out of town guests were Mr,
a n d Mrs. H. 'Price, Mrs. Ruber of
Buffalo- Mr.-and-Mrs. D. G a y n o r and
family, J. Blessing of Detroit, Mich.;
Mr. and Mrs. C. Blessing of Bradford,
Pa.: Mr. and Mrs. S. Mclvor
Mr. and Mrs. H. Hedricks of Welland
Ont.;- Mr. and Mrs. Fred Young, Mr.
a n d Mrs. J o h n Young of G r a n d Island.

1. BLESSING, Frederick P was born on 21 Nov 1924 in New York; died on 30 Oct 1992 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO.
2. BLESSING, Suzanne Cora

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 9/18/1939

Frederick Baum. veteran barber
and one of the city's most widely
known residents, died at his home.
2776 Main street, Saturday evening.
He was 64 years old.
Bom In Wouterburg, Germany,
on July 26, 1875, Mr. Baum came to
Niagara Falls with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Baum, half a century
ago. For 35 years he conducted a
barber shop in Third street near
Niagara street but for the past several
years he operated a shop In
North Main street. He was a member
of the Brotherhood of the Zion
Lutheran church and the Woodmen
of the World and a past president of
the Master Barbers' association of
the city. Ho was formerly active in
the old Pasttlmo club.
Surviving him are his wife, Mrs.
Cora Baum: four daughters. Mrs.
Fred M. Spinner and Mrs. Paul
Blessing, of this city, Mrs. Martin
Miller, of Kenmore. and Mrs. Jessie
Anderson, of Albany; a sister, Mrs
August Moslof, of this city, and
three brothers, John and Louis
Baum, of this city, and Henry
Baum, of Hackensack, N.J. Several
grandchildren also survive.
The funeral will be held from the
family home at 2 p.m. Wednesday
with services at Zion Lutheran
church at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. Arthur
H. Schmoyer officiating. Burial will
be in Riverdale cemetery. the pall-
bearers will be six nephews, Chester,
howard and Henry Moslof and
August, John and Louis Baum, Jr.

Georg married ROBBINS, Cora Almeda about 1901. Cora (daughter of ROBBINS, Isaac and Genette) was born in Apr 1877 in Fonthill, Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Sep 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Riverdale Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Section 7. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 9/16/1947

Mrs. Cora A. Baum, 70, of. 430
Eighty-second' street, died today In
Mt. St Mary's hospital. Bom in
Fonthlll, Ont., Mrs. Baum came to
Niagara Falls 60 years ago and had
lived here since. She was the wife
of the late Frederick Baum, who
died here eight years ago.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs.
Paul Blessing; Mrs. Fred Spinner, of
this city; Mrs. Martin Miller, Buf
falo, and Mrs. Jesse A. Anderson, of
Albany: two sisters,,Mrs. Fred Mas-
len, and Mrs. Esther Brown, this
city, and two brothers. Truman
Robins, this city, and Roy Robins.
Detroit, Mich; Seven grandchildren
and one great grandchild also
survive.
Funeral services will be at the
Cooler funeral home, 640 Park place.
at a time to be announced later.
The Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer. minister
of Zlon Lutheran church.
Michigan avenue and Tenth street,
will officiate. Burial will be In Riverdale
cemetery.

Notes:

Whole family came 24 May 1890 on the ship Weser to New York City.

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 2/17/1931

Judge Gold admitted the will of
John Baum of Niagara Falls, who
died March 8. 1928, leaving $7,000
real property. The life use of the
estate goes to the widow, Anna
Baum of Niagara Falls. After her
death it is to be divided among six
children, Conrad Baum and Frederick
Baum of Niagara Falls, executors;
Julia Mosolf, Louis Baum and
John Baum, Jr., all of the Falls, and
Henry Charles Baum of Teanech,
N.J.

Johannes married BÜRKLE, Anna on 16 Jun 1874 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Anna (daughter of BÜRKLE, Conrad and WEGST, Ursula) was born on 15 Mar 1849 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 1 Mar 1934 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Riverdale Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Section 7. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 12/29/1934

March

1- Mrs. Anna Baum, 84, widow of
John Baum and long-time resident,
dies at her home, 434 Elmwood
avenue, after three weeks'
illness

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 6/18/1924

Mr. and Mrs. John Baum ot Elmwood
avenue two of the oldest residents
ot Niagara Falls. Ori Sunday,
June - 16th celeorated their
wedditig adniversary.
At the dinner in their honor Mr. and
Mrs. Baum were attended by five
sons, Conrad, Fred, Louis and John
of this city, and Henry, of New York
city, and one daughter, Mrs. August
Mosolf of Elmwood avenue. Seven-
teen grandchildren and two great
grandchildren were also present.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Baum are 75
years of age. They came to this
country in 1890 from Germany, and
settled in that part of Niagara Falls
then known as Clarksville. For 34
years they have maintained their
residence at No. 445 Elmwood ave-
nue. Mr. Baum has been an employe
of the Niagara Falls Brewing com-
pany for the past 30 years, where he
is held in high esteem.
At the.services In Zion Lutheran
church Sunday morning Rev, H
Brezing delivered a laudatory ser
mon, in which he felicitated and paid
high tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Baum,
who have been loyal members of his
congregation since their residence at
Niagara Falls.
Iri honor of the Occasion both the
Zion Luitheran church and their
home were aristically decorated with
palms and cut flowers.
The couple received many beauti-
ful and useful gifts from relatives,
friends and fellow empoyes of Mr.
Baum.
During the afternoon and evening
about 200 of their relatives arid frlends
from Niagara Falls and Western New
York called at their home to extend
congratulations. Among the out of
town guests were: Mr. Henry Baum
and sons, Robert and Fred, of New
York city; Mr; and Mrs Jacob Hiller
and family of Sherrill, N.Y.,: Mr
and Mrs White and Mrs. Rleber of
Buffalo, N. Y.

Isaac married Genette about 1892. Genette was born in Mar 1855 in Canada; died before 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Georg married MACK, Margaretha in 1827 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Margaretha (daughter of MACK, Heinrich and RIEK, Johanna Jacobine) was born on 27 Apr 1804 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 7 May 1882 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Conrad married WEGST, Ursula on 26 Aug 1848 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Ursula (daughter of WEGST, Johannes and HAGELE, Anna) was born on 3 Dec 1815 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died in 1856 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]