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Michael William Goetz
1864 - 1948 (84 years)-
Name Michael William Goetz [1, 2] Birth 4 Jan 1864 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA 
Gender Male Death Novemeber 1948 North Bergen, Hudson, New Jersey, United States Person ID I6442 Branches and Roots Last Modified 13 Feb 2026
Father Sebastian Goetz, b. 20 May 1824, Baveria, Germany d. 9 Apr 1912, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 87 years) Relationship natural Mother Barbara Eckert, b. 4 Apr 1826, Nitzlbuch, Bavaria d. 17 Aug 1898, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 72 years) Relationship natural Marriage Abt 1850 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Family ID F2041 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Margaret Jenny Blassey, b. Abt 1868 d. Yes, date unknown Marriage 19 Nov 1889 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Children 1. Marcella Goetz d. 24 Aug 1905, Elk County, Pennsylvania, USA [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]> 2. Ethel Annie Goetz, b. 4 Dec 1890, Brookville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA d. 22 Sep 1986, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Florida, United States (Age 95 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]+ 3. Leo Joseph N Goetz, b. 18 Dec 1891, Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA d. 21 Jul 1954, Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 62 years) [Father: unknown] [Mother: unknown]4. Harry M Goetz, b. Abt 1894, Pennsylvania, USA d. Yes, date unknown [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]5. Mildrid Naomi Leone Goetz, b. 14 Oct 1895, Jones Township, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States d. 2 Apr 1975, Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida, USA (Age 79 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]6. Genevieve S Goetz, b. 6 Mar 1898, Jones Township, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States d. 30 Mar 1979, Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida, USA (Age 81 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]7. Joseph Leroy Goetz, b. 26 Feb 1902, Glen Hazel, Elk, Pennsylvania d. 26 Nov 1918, Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 16 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]8. Jennie V Goetz, b. 25 Feb 1907, Glen Hazel, Elk, Pennsylvania d. Yes, date unknown [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]+ 9. Theresa L Goetz, b. 26 Feb 1907, Pensylvania, USA d. 15 Jun 2001, Lauderdale Lakes, Broward, Florida (Age 94 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]> 10. Roselle Irene Helen Goetz, b. 20 Jun 1909, Glen Hazel, Elk, Pennsylvania d. 24 Jun 1989, New Port Richey, Pasco, Florida, United States (Age 80 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]11. Irene R Goetz, b. Abt 1910, Pennsylvania, USA d. Yes, date unknown [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]Family ID F2027 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 13 Feb 2026
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Notes
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Michael Goetz
SSN: 170141506
Birth Date: 4 Jan 1864
Birth Place: St Marys, Pennsylvania
Claim Date: 1 Apr 1944
Type of Claim: Life Claim
Notes: 15 Oct 1976: Name listed as MICHAEL GOETZ
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Michael Goetz
SSN: 170141506
Birth Date: 4 Jan 1864
Birth Place: St Marys, Pennsylvania
Claim Date: 1 Apr 1944
Type of Claim: Life Claim
Notes: 15 Oct 1976: Name listed as MICHAEL GOETZ
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.
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Sources - [S147] Staff, Obituary: Goetz, Alois, (Location: Unknown; Date: 12MAR1915;), Obituary: Goetz, Alois. 12MAR1915.
After an illness of two weeks Alois Goetz, a life long resident of St Marys died at the Elk County General hospital last evening between 7 and 8 o’clock, death being due to a complication of diseases. He took sick two weeks ago and was taken to the hospital on the 2nd of this month. Little hope was held out from the onset of his illness and his demise was not unexpected.
Alois Goetz was born at the Goetz homestead in Flower valley, about six miles from town, on the 23 of February fifty-six years ago. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goetz, Sr., both of whom are deceased.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters DeSales and Maria and four sons, Raphael, Charles, Joseph and Maurice. Three brothers are four sisters are also survives as follows: Joseph A., Michael, Frank, Crescentia (Mrs. George Decker), Maria, (Mrs. Anthony Rigard), Mary, (Mrs. Joseph Haney), of Glen Hazel and Rose, (Mrs. George Fox).
Mr. Goetz was highly respected man and a good citizen. He lived closely to the interest of his family and was highly thought of by all who knew him. He was a good Christian, a member of the St. Marys Catholic Church and ever ready and eager to fulfill his religious duties.
The funeral will be on Sunday…
Friday, March 12, 1915
HFA: 04DEC2022 - [S294] Elk County Gazette, Rigards, Mrs. Anthony (Mary Goetz). 7JAN1932.
DEATH CALLS GEORGE ST. WOMAN, 77
Funeral of Mrs. Anthony Rigard, Sr., Who Died Yesterday Afternoon, To Be Held Saturday Morning At St. Marys Church.
Mrs. Anthony Rigard, Sr., died at her home on George street yesterday afternoon at one-thirty o’clock.
Requiem mass for the repose of her soul will be said in St. Marys church Saturday morning at nine o’clock and interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery.
The funeral will be attended by members of the Rosary and Alter Societies.
Mrs. Rigard, nee Mary Goetz, was born at Benezette, Pa., August 2, 1954. She was married in 1874 to Anthony Rigard and following marriage made her home in Flower Valley, where she and Mrs. Rigard continue to live until moving to St. Marys about 17 years ago.
Mrs. Rigard was a woman who won and held the esteem of all in her acquaintance and her passing is marked with deep regret.
She is survived by her husband and the following children, all of St. Marys: John, Anthony, jr., Louis, Joseph, Michael and Crescentia, Mrs. John Zitzler; three brothers, Joseph Goetz, Goetz Summit; Michael Goetz, Johnsonburg and Frank Goetz, Flower Valley; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Haney, Flower Valley and Mrs. George Decker, St. Marys, also by 26 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Elk County Gazette: 7JAN1932
HFA: 28AUG2023
- [S147] Staff, Obituary: Goetz, Alois, (Location: Unknown; Date: 12MAR1915;), Obituary: Goetz, Alois. 12MAR1915.