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Katalin Lacza
1868 - 1953 (85 years)
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Name Katalin Lacza Nickname Katharin Born 5 Jan 1868 Szeszta, Abaúj-Torna, Hungary 
Gender Female Died 23 Aug 1953 Hazelwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Person ID I143 Muse-Nagy Last Modified 6 Nov 2017
Father István Lacza, b. 13 Feb 1837, Szeszta, Abaúj-Torna, Hungary Relationship Birth Mother Erzsébet Kovacs, b. 1 Jan 1840, Buzita, Kosice, Slovakia Relationship Birth Married 21 Nov 1859 Szeszta, Abaúj-Torna, Hungary Family ID F62 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Andrew Bene / Bennett, b. 9 Sep 1868, Szeszta, Abaúj-Torna, Hungary , d. 14 Feb 1936, Hazelwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 67 years) [1] Married 2 Oct 1889 Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States Children 1. Mr. Bennett, b. About 1890, Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States [Birth]2. Andy Bene / Bennett, Jr., b. 31 Mar 1892, Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 12 Nov 1987, Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 95 years) [Birth]+ 3. Mary Bene / Bennett, b. 2 Apr 1894, Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 6 Apr 1972, Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 78 years) [Birth]4. Joe Bene / Bennett, b. 27 May 1896, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 25 Feb 1978, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 81 years) [Birth]+ 5. Helen Bene / Bennett, b. 17 Jul 1898, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 27 Aug 1982, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 84 years) [Birth]+ 6. Steven John Bene / Bennett, b. 17 Dec 1900, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States , d. Jul 1969, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 68 years) [Birth]+ 7. Barbara Bene / Bennett, b. 15 Dec 1902, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 1985 (Age 82 years) [Birth]8. Julius Bene / Bennett, b. 10 Aug 1905, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 2 Mar 1980 (Age 74 years) [Birth]+ 9. Elizabeth Bene / Bennett, b. 29 Sep 1907, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 2 Dec 1990, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 83 years) [Birth]+ 10. George Bene / Bennett, b. 29 Sep 1907, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 9 Jan 1966, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 58 years) [Birth]Last Modified 21 May 2018 Family ID F46 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Event Map 
Born - 5 Jan 1868 - Szeszta, Abaúj-Torna, Hungary 
Married - 2 Oct 1889 - Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States 
Died - 23 Aug 1953 - Hazelwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States = Link to Google Earth
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Photos 
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 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
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 sitting, Mary Bennett, Stephen Nagy. At Helen’s in Brentwood, PA
Mother and Daughter
Katharin Lacza Benett/Bennett and her daughter Mary Benett/Bennett Nagy
Documents 
The Birth Record of Katalin Lacza
Katalin Lacza was born January 5, 1868.
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)
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Andrew died February 14th, 1936.
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
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
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
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Sources - [S9] Family Group Record, Beverly Nagy.
- [S9] Family Group Record, Beverly Nagy.