Lillian Josephine (Neuhart) Potochnik (1893 - 1970)

Born 2 Jun 1893 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

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Lillian (Neuhart) Potochnik has German Roots.

Lillian (Neuhart) Potochnik was a Pennsylvanian.

Early Life

Lillian Josephine "Lillie" Neuhart was a White female born in June 1893 in Pennsylvania to Henry Neuhart and Regina Vogler.^[1][2][3] By 1900, she lived with her parents; her older brothers Joseph, Henry, William,^[4] and Samuel;^[5] and Adam Leoniker at 299 Journal Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. She was recorded as single and attending school for nine months at the time of the census recording.^[6] By 1910, she lived wtih her mother and her older brothers Samuel and William. She was recorded as single, being able read and write, and beign able to speak English. She worked as a box maker at a box factory and was recorded as not attending school since 1 September 1910.^[1]

Marriage and Family

Lillian married Albert Wintersgill Sr.^[3] between 27 April 1910^[1] and 9 February 1913. On the 1930 census, she was listed as first being married at 17 years old, or around 1910 or 1911.^[7] On 9 February 1913, she gave birth to her first child Albert Francis Wintersgill Jr.^[8] at her home at 612 Kilbuck Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, which was recorded as a legitimate birth. She worked as a housewife at this time.^[9] Around 16 June 1916, Lillian filed a lawsuit against her husband and was appointed masters for this court case, in which John E. Laughlin was appointed as her lawyer.^[10][11] Around 21 July 1916, Lillian filed for divorce against her husband from the recommendation of John E. Laughlin, citing desertion.^[12][13]

By 1920, she lived with her mother and her brothers William and Samuel at 1305 Gerst Way. She was listed as single and did not work.^[2] As her ex-husband Albert Wintersgill lived with in the household of his second wife, and neither household is recorded as housing their son Albert Jr., it is unknown where her son lived during the recording of the 1920 census. Two years later, on 25 October 1922, she gave birth to her second child and Albert Wintersgill Sr.'s third child Louis Wintersgill.^[14][15] It is unclear under what circumstances Lillian carried Albert Wintersgill Sr.'s second child after their divorce, but it appears that she raised her children singlehandedly. By 1930, she rented a property for $35 a month living with her two children Albert Jr. and Louis, and two lodgers, Robert Pfhal and Andrew R. Shankle at 332 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. She was recorded as divorced and not attending school since 1 September 1929. She worked as a housekeeper at an apartment house.^[7]

Second Marriage and Death

Between 27 February 1941^[4] and 11 August 1967,^[5] Lillian married a man with the last name "Potochnik" and adopted his last name.

Before Lillian's death, she lived in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, ZIP Code: 15212. Lillian died on 15 June 1970.^[16]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRV2-9L3Z : 24 June 2017), Pennsylvania > Allegheny > Pittsburgh Ward 22 > ED 581 > image 22 of 26; citing NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RNV-CBX : 13 September 2019), Pennsylvania > Allegheny > Pittsburgh Ward 23 > ED 690 > image 15 of 20; citing NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} "Neuhart," images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/60453771/obituary-for-reglna-hikt-aged-79/); citing "Pittsburgh Press, The, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 25 March 1932, page 41."
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} "Neuhart," images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91017711/obituary-for-joseph-neuhart/); citing "Pittsburgh Press, The, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 27 February 1941, page 29."
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} "Neuhart," images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100630239/obituary-for-samuel-neuhart/); citing "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 11 August 1967, page 26."
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6P7C-CJC : 5 August 2014), Pennsylvania > Allegheny > ED 323 Precinct 3 Pittsburgh city Ward 35 > image 34 of 34; citing NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRC9-NYK : 8 December 2015), Pennsylvania > Allegheny > Pittsburgh (Districts 251-488) > ED 395 > image 9 of 26; citing NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002).
8. ↑ Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007. Accessed on ancestry.com, January 2022. View Ancestry Record 60901 #33907806 (requires subscription).
9. ↑ Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1913. Series 11.89 (50 cartons). Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1913; Box Number: 534; Certificate Number Range: 26251-29250 Search: 1913 > ALL > 026251-029250 > image 2367 of 3508. Accessed on ancestry.com, January 2022. View Image on ancestry.com, (requires subscription).
10. ↑ "Court Notes." images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85175981/court-notes/); citing "Pittsburgh Daily Post, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 16 Jun 1916, page 16."
11. ↑ "Gossip of Courts and the Lawyers," images, Google Archives (https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=pLUcAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Q0kEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1047%2C132164 : accessed 8 September 2021), search for 16 June 1916, page 15; citing "The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania."
12. ↑ "Divorce Recommended." images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85176109/divorces-recommended/); citing "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 21 July 1916, page 13."
13. ↑ "Gossip of Courts and the Lawyers," images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85176159/gossip-of-courts-and-the-lawyers/); citing "Pittsburgh Press, The, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 21 July 1916, page 18."
14. ↑ Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 2733 Search: Pennsylvania > Winters-Wirbick > Winters, Albert-Wirbick, Lawrence > image 1372 of 1991. View Image on ancestry.com, (requires subscription).
15. ↑ Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007. View Ancestry Record 60901 #41005494 (requires subscription).
16. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (FamilySearch Record: J237-P65 : 8 January 2021), Lillian Potochnik, 15 Jun 1970; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).

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