Mays Family Tree - Person Sheet
Birth Dateabt 1857
Birth PlacePennsylvania, USA
ReligionBaptist
FatherDaniel LEISHER
MotherSarah J VAN KIRK
Misc. Notes
Fannie was the mother of one child, still living in 1910.915
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Fanny and sister Kate were married to Bloom brothers.3
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Fanny and sister Kate were married to Bloom brothers.3
Spouses
Birth Date18 Sep 1841
Birth PlacePike Township, Clearfield Co., PA, USA
OccupationFarmer in 1910915
ReligionBaptist
FatherJames Apgar BLOOM (1814-1902)
MotherMary Ann HILE (1816-1893)
Misc. Notes
Harvey Bloom, a leading citizen of Pike township, residing on his well improved farm of 140 acres,* which is situated one mile east of Curwensville, [PA].
Harvey Bloom attended school at Curwensville. He has devoted himself to agricultural pursuits and has always lived on the old homestead. He has been an active and interested citizen of his community and, like his late father, has frequently been chosen by his fellow citizens for public office in the township
and at present is serving as supervisor and as overseer of the poor.
Mr. Bloom was married to Miss Fannie Leisher, who is a daughter of Daniel
Leisher, of Snyder county, Pa., and they have one son, G. Gordon, who assists
his father. Mr. and Mrs. Bloom are members of the Baptist church at
Curwensville. Formerly he was identified with the order of Knights of Pythias
at the same place. He has always given his political support to the Democratic
party.
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Harvey Bloom is listed among the Charter members of the Knights of Pythias† Lodge No. 486, Curwensville, PA, organized January 9, 1883, at this source.3576
*The farm was originally owned by his father.
†The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization and secret society founded at Washington D.C., on 19 February 1864.
The Knights of Pythias was the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress. It was founded by Justus H. Rathbone, who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet John banim about the legend of Damon and Pythias. This legend illustrates the ideals of loyalty, honor and friendship that are central to the order.
The order has over two thousand lodges in the United States and around the world, with a total membership of over 50,000 in 2003. Some lodges meet in structures referred to as Pythian Castles.
A member must be at least 18 years of age. He cannot be a professional gambler, or involved with illegal drugs or alcohol and he must have a belief in a Supreme Being.
"I declare upon honor that I believe in a Supreme Being, that I am not a professional gambler, or unlawfully engaged in the wholesale or retail sale of intoxicating liquors or narcotics; and that I believe in the maintenance of the order and the upholding of constituted authority in the government in which I live. Moreover, I declare upon honor that I am not a Communist or Fascist; that I do not advocate nor am I a member of any organization that advocates the overthrow of the Government of the Country of which I am a Citizen, by force or violence or other unlawful means; and that I do not seek by force or violence to deny to other persons their rights under the laws of such country."610
Harvey Bloom attended school at Curwensville. He has devoted himself to agricultural pursuits and has always lived on the old homestead. He has been an active and interested citizen of his community and, like his late father, has frequently been chosen by his fellow citizens for public office in the township
and at present is serving as supervisor and as overseer of the poor.
Mr. Bloom was married to Miss Fannie Leisher, who is a daughter of Daniel
Leisher, of Snyder county, Pa., and they have one son, G. Gordon, who assists
his father. Mr. and Mrs. Bloom are members of the Baptist church at
Curwensville. Formerly he was identified with the order of Knights of Pythias
at the same place. He has always given his political support to the Democratic
party.
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Harvey Bloom is listed among the Charter members of the Knights of Pythias† Lodge No. 486, Curwensville, PA, organized January 9, 1883, at this source.3576
*The farm was originally owned by his father.
†The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization and secret society founded at Washington D.C., on 19 February 1864.
The Knights of Pythias was the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress. It was founded by Justus H. Rathbone, who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet John banim about the legend of Damon and Pythias. This legend illustrates the ideals of loyalty, honor and friendship that are central to the order.
The order has over two thousand lodges in the United States and around the world, with a total membership of over 50,000 in 2003. Some lodges meet in structures referred to as Pythian Castles.
A member must be at least 18 years of age. He cannot be a professional gambler, or involved with illegal drugs or alcohol and he must have a belief in a Supreme Being.
"I declare upon honor that I believe in a Supreme Being, that I am not a professional gambler, or unlawfully engaged in the wholesale or retail sale of intoxicating liquors or narcotics; and that I believe in the maintenance of the order and the upholding of constituted authority in the government in which I live. Moreover, I declare upon honor that I am not a Communist or Fascist; that I do not advocate nor am I a member of any organization that advocates the overthrow of the Government of the Country of which I am a Citizen, by force or violence or other unlawful means; and that I do not seek by force or violence to deny to other persons their rights under the laws of such country."610
Misc. Notes
Harvey and Fanny are listed in the 1910 census with their son Gordon (26) and Fanny’s sister Emelia (40) living in their home.915
ChildrenG Gordon (~1884-)