Katalin Lacza

Katalin Lacza

Female 1868 - 1953  (85 years)

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  • Name Katalin Lacza 
    Nickname Katharin 
    Born 5 Jan 1868  Szeszta, Abaúj-Torna, Hungary Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 23 Aug 1953  Hazelwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I143  Muse-Nagy
    Last Modified 6 Nov 2017 

    Father István Lacza,   b. 13 Feb 1837, Szeszta, Abaúj-Torna, Hungary Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Erzsébet Kovacs,   b. 1 Jan 1840, Buzita, Kosice, Slovakia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Relationship Birth 
    Married 21 Nov 1859  Szeszta, Abaúj-Torna, Hungary Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F62  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Andrew Bene / Bennett,   b. 9 Sep 1868, Szeszta, Abaúj-Torna, Hungary Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Feb 1936, Hazelwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)  [1
    Married 2 Oct 1889  Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Mr. Bennett,   b. About 1890, Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [Birth]
     2. Andy Bene / Bennett, Jr.,   b. 31 Mar 1892, Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Nov 1987, Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years)  [Birth]
    +3. Mary Bene / Bennett,   b. 2 Apr 1894, Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Apr 1972, Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)  [Birth]
     4. Joe Bene / Bennett,   b. 27 May 1896, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Feb 1978, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)  [Birth]
    +5. Helen Bene / Bennett,   b. 17 Jul 1898, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Aug 1982, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)  [Birth]
    +6. Steven John Bene / Bennett,   b. 17 Dec 1900, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jul 1969, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)  [Birth]
    +7. Barbara Bene / Bennett,   b. 15 Dec 1902, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1985  (Age 82 years)  [Birth]
     8. Julius Bene / Bennett,   b. 10 Aug 1905, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Mar 1980  (Age 74 years)  [Birth]
    +9. Elizabeth Bene / Bennett,   b. 29 Sep 1907, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Dec 1990, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)  [Birth]
    +10. George Bene / Bennett,   b. 29 Sep 1907, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Jan 1966, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years)  [Birth]
    Last Modified 21 May 2018 
    Family ID F46  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 5 Jan 1868 - Szeszta, Abaúj-Torna, Hungary Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 2 Oct 1889 - Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 23 Aug 1953 - Hazelwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
    Andrew and Katharin Bennett Family
    Andrew and Katharin Bennett Family
    Picture taken at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1901-02
    Standing: Andrew Jr. "Chief", 10; Mary, 8;
    Sitting: Joseph "Joe", 6; Helen, 4
    Baby: John Steven "Pete", 2
    Katharin Lacza
    Katharin Lacza
    Katharin Lacza Bennett
    Katharin Lacza Bennett
    L-R Unknown man, Katharine Bennett, Rita Biglar/Beglar?, Betty Kovacs, Chief Bennett (background), John (grandson – not sure of who) – Place: Burgwin Park, Hazelwood, Pittsburg, PA – not sure of occasion
    Kathrine Lacza Bennett and Mary Bennett
    Kathrine Lacza Bennett and Mary Bennett
    Katharine Lacza Bennett sitting, Mary Bennett second from left back row. Rest unknown. At Helen’s in Brentwood, PA
    Katharine Lacza Bennett, Mary Bennett, and Stephen Nagy
    Katharine Lacza Bennett, Mary Bennett, and Stephen Nagy
    Katharine Lacza Bennett sitting, Mary Bennett, Stephen Nagy. At Helen’s in Brentwood, PA
    Mother and Daughter
    Mother and Daughter
    Katharin Lacza Benett/Bennett and her daughter Mary Benett/Bennett Nagy

    Documents
    The Birth Record of Katalin Lacza
    The Birth Record of Katalin Lacza
    Katalin Lacza was born January 5, 1868.
    The Marriage Record of András Bene and Katalin Lacza in 1889
    The Marriage Record of András Bene and Katalin Lacza in 1889
    Married to Katalin Lacza in 2 Oct, 1889.
    Wife was from Szeszta, daughter of István (Stephen) Lacza, and Erzsébet (Elizabeth) Kovács
    András parents were György (George) Bene and Mária (Mary) Varga

    Source:
    Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-1999
    First Hungarian Reformed Church
    Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Marriages 1899-1933
    The Confirmation Record of András Bene (Andrew Bennett) in 1905 (Born in 1892)
    The Confirmation Record of András Bene (Andrew Bennett) in 1905 (Born in 1892)
    Name: András Bene
    Confirmation Age: 13
    Event Type: Confirmation
    Birth Date: 31 Mar 1892
    Confirmation Date: 21 Apr 1905
    Confirmation Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Organization Name: First Hungarian Reformed Church
    Father: András Bene
    Mother: Katalin Lacza

    Source:
    Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
    The Baptism Record of Jozsef Bene (Joseph Bennett) in 1896
    The Baptism Record of Jozsef Bene (Joseph Bennett) in 1896
    Name: Jòzsef Bene
    Baptism Age: 0
    Event Type: Baptism
    Birth Date: 20 May 1896
    Baptism Date: 7 Jun 1896
    Baptism Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Organization Name: First Hungarian Reformed Church
    Father: Andràs Bene
    Mother: Katalin Lacza

    Source:
    Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
    'Hungarians Celebrate' 1000 Years of Hungary
    "Hungarians Celebrate" 1000 Years of Hungary
    Hungarians from Homestead, Braddock, McKeesport and Duquesne societies gather to celebrate their Hungarian heritage.

    Source:
    Newspapers.com; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; 11 May 1896, page 2.
    The Baptism Record of Ilona Bene (Helen Bennett) in 1898
    The Baptism Record of Ilona Bene (Helen Bennett) in 1898
    Name: Ilona Bene
    Baptism Age: 0
    Event Type: Baptism
    Birth Date: 17 July 1898
    Baptism Date: 2 August 1898
    Baptism Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Organization Name: First Hungarian Reformed Church
    Father: Andràs Bene
    Mother: Katalin Lacza

    Source:
    Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
    The Baptism Record of Istán János Bene (Steven Joseph Bennett) in 1901
    The Baptism Record of Istán János Bene (Steven Joseph Bennett) in 1901
    Name: Istvàn Jànos Bene
    Baptism Age: 0
    Event Type: Baptism
    Birth Date: 17 Dec 1900
    Baptism Date: 1 Jan 1901
    Baptism Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Organization Name: First Hungarian Reformed Church
    Father: Andras Bene
    Mother: Katalin Lacza

    Source:
    Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
    1900 US Federal Census and the Household of Andrew and Kate Benett
    1900 US Federal Census and the Household of Andrew and Kate Benett
    Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania (Ward 23)
    Acorn Street
    Andrew Benett, 32 years old, born May 1868 in Hungary; employed as a coke drawer; immigrated in 1887.
    Kate Benett, 30 year old wife, born Nov. 1869 in Hungary.
    Andy Benett, 8 year old son, born Mar. 1892 in Pennsylvania.
    Mary Benett, 6 year old daughter, born Apr. 1894 in Pennsylvania.
    Joe Benett, 4 year old son, born May 1896 in Pennsylvania.
    Helen Benett, 1 year old daughter, born Jul. 1898 in Pennsylvania.
    Michael Muck, 23 year old boarder from Hungary.

    Source:
    1900 US Federal Census; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 23, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0267
    The Baptism Record of Borbala Bene (Barbara Bennett) in 1903
    The Baptism Record of Borbala Bene (Barbara Bennett) in 1903
    Name: Borbála Bene
    Baptism Age: 0
    Event Type: Baptism
    Birth Date: 14 Dec 1902
    Baptism Date: 1 Jan 1903
    Baptism Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Organization Name: First Hungarian Reformed Church
    Father: András Bene
    Mother: Katalin Lacza

    Source:
    Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
    The Baptism Record of Gyula Bene (Julius Bennett) in 1905
    The Baptism Record of Gyula Bene (Julius Bennett) in 1905
    Name: Gyula Bene
    Baptism Age: 0
    Event Type: Baptism
    Birth Date: 10 Aug 1905
    Baptism Date: 26 Aug 1905
    Baptism Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Organization Name: First Hungarian Reformed Church
    Father: András Bene
    Mother: Katalin Lacza

    Source:
    Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
    Certificate of Birth for George Bennett in 1907
    Certificate of Birth for George Bennett in 1907
    George was the second-born of twins; born on September 29th, 1907, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His parents were Andrew and Katalin (Lacza) Bennett, both of Hungary.

    Source:
    Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Box Number: 105; Certificate Number: 119642
    The Baptism Record of György and Ersébet Bene (George and Elizabeth Bennett, twins) in 1907
    The Baptism Record of György and Ersébet Bene (George and Elizabeth Bennett, twins) in 1907
    Name: György Bene
    Name: Ersébet Bene
    Baptism Age: 0
    Event Type: Baptism
    Birth Date: 29 Sep 1907
    Baptism Date: 29 Sep 1907
    Baptism Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Organization Name: First Hungarian Reformed Church
    Father: András Bene
    Mother: Katalin Laca
    Note: Name chanced to Bennett

    Source:
    Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
    1910 US Federal Census and the Household of Andrew and Kate Bennett
    1910 US Federal Census and the Household of Andrew and Kate Bennett
    Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania (Ward 15)
    5014 Ladora Street
    Andrew Bennett Sr, 41 year old coke drawer in the coke ovens; married 20 years; born in Hungary; immigrated in 1887.
    Kate Bennett, 40 year old wife, born in Hungary; ten children, nine living; immigrated in 1890.
    Andrew Bennett Jr, 18 year old socket threader in a pipe mill; born in Pennsylvania.
    Mary Bennett, 16 year old daughter who works as a housemaid; born in Pennsylvania.
    Joseph Bennett, 14 year old son; born in Pennsylvania.
    Helen Bennett, 12 year old daughter; born in Pennsylvania.
    Stephen J Bennett, 10 year old son; born in Pennsylvania.
    Barbara Bennett, 8 year old daughter; born in Pennsylvania.
    Julius Bennett, 5 year old son; born in Pennsylvania.
    George Bennett, 2 year old son; born in Pennsylvania.
    Michael Metro, 14 year old lodger; born in Hungary.

    Source:
    1910 US Federal Census; Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 15, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1304; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0481; FHL microfilm: 1375317
    1920 US Federal Census for Benjamin and Mary Nagy and Andrew and Katharin Bennett.
    1920 US Federal Census for Benjamin and Mary Nagy and Andrew and Katharin Bennett.
    Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania (Ward 15)
    Flowers Avenue
    Family #1
    Andrew Bennett, 51 year old laborer in the coke ovens; born in Hungary; immigrated in 1886 and naturalized in 1890.
    Catharine Bennett, 51 year old wife, born in Hungary.
    Andrew Bennett Jr., 28 year old son, born in Pennsylvania;works as a machinist helper.
    Joseph Bennett, 23 year old son, born in Pennsylvania; employed with hose work.
    Helen Bennett, 21 year old daughter, born in Pennsylvania; employed with the railroad.
    Stephen Bennett, 19 year old son, born in Pennsylvania; employed as a book keeper at a department store.
    Barbara Bennett, 17 year old daughter, born in Pennsylvania.
    Julius Bennett, 15 year old son, born in Pennsylvania.
    George Bennett, 12 year old son, born in Pennsylvania.
    Elizabeth Bennett, 12 year old daughter, born in Pennsylvania.

    Family #2
    Benjamin Nagy, 31 year old laborer on the Railroad; born in Hungary, immigrated in 1906.
    Mary (Bennett) Nagy, 25 year old wife, born in Pennsylvania.
    Alexander Bert Nagy, 6 year old son, born in Pennsylvania.
    Stephen J. Nagy, 4 year old son, born in Pennsylvania.
    Benjamin Julius Nagy, 2 year old son, born in Pennsylvania.
    Albert Charles Nagy, 11 month old son, born in Pennsylvania.

    Andrew and Katharin Bennett lived near/next door to their daughter Mary Bennett and her husband Benjamin Nagy.

    Source:
    1920 US Federal Census; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 15, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1523; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 556
    1930 US Federal Census and the Household of Andrew and Catherine Bennett
    1930 US Federal Census and the Household of Andrew and Catherine Bennett
    Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Flowers Avenue
    Andrew Bennett, 61 year old steel worker; born in Hungary; married at 21 years of age; immigrated in 1887.
    Catherine Bennett, 61 year old wife; born in Hungary; married at 21 years of age; immigrated in 1890.
    Joseph Bennett, 34 year old single son; born in Pennsylvania; proprietor of a battery shop.
    Julius Bennett, 24 year old single son; born in Pennsylvania; Pipe Fitter on the Railroad.
    John Bennett, 29 year old married son; married at 27 years of age, born in Pennsylvania; works on the Railroad.
    Lydia Bennett, 23 year old daughter-in-law; married at 21 years of age; born in Hungary; immigrated in 1908.

    Source:
    1930 US Federal Census; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0255
    The Death Notice of Andrew Bennett
    The Death Notice of Andrew Bennett
    Andrew died February 14th, 1936.
    1940 US Federal Census and the Household of Katherine Bennett
    1940 US Federal Census and the Household of Katherine Bennett
    Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Flowers Avenue
    Katherine Bennett, 76 year old widow; born in Hungary.
    Joseph Bennett, 44 year old single son; born in Pennsylvania; owner of auto supply store.
    Stephen Bennett, 39 year old widowed son; born in Pennsylvania; part-owner of auto supply store.
    Julius Bennett, 34 year old single son; born in Pennsylvania; pipe fitter on railroad.
    Stephen Bennett, Jr., 10 year old "son" (grandson), born in Pennsylvania.
    George Bennett, 32 year old son; born in Pennsylvania; laborer in the steel mill.
    Mary Bennett, 33 year old daughter-in-law; born in Pennsylvania.
    George Bennett, Jr., 10 year old grandson, born in Pennsylvania.

    Barbara Bellus, 36 year old widow; born in Pennsylvania; sales lady.
    Isabelle Bellus, 18 year old daughter; born in Pennsylvania; secretary.
    Ruth Bellus, 15 year old daughter; born in Pennsylvania.

    Source:
    1940 US Federal Census; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03664; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 69-433
    The Death Notice of Katherine (Lacza) Bennett in 1953
    The Death Notice of Katherine (Lacza) Bennett in 1953
    Katherine died on 23 August 1953.
    Children listed:
    Mary Nagy, Helen Bellus, Barbara Bellus, Elizabeth Clark, Andrew, Joseph, John, Julius, and George Bennett.

    Headstones
    The Headstone of Andrew and Katherine Bennett in the Homewood Cemetery
    The Headstone of Andrew and Katherine Bennett in the Homewood Cemetery
    Andrew Bene Bennett
    Birth: 9 Sep 1868, Hungary
    Death: 14 Feb 1936 (aged 67), Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Find a Grave Memorial ID: 90790689

    Katherine Lacza Bennett
    Birth: 1869, Hungary
    Death: 13 Aug 1953 (aged 83–84), Brentwood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
    Find a Grave Memorial ID: 90790734
    Plot:
    Section: 12-3 Lot: 143 S 1/2 Graves: 1 and 2

  • Sources 
    1. [S9] Family Group Record, Beverly Nagy.