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ALEXANDER-HENRY
I am looking for the William Alexander family. He (b 1807 in Morrisville) married Esther Henry (b 1810 in Morrisville) in Philadelphia July 29, 1831. Then, they moved to Vermillion Co, IN, before 1840. They may have had traveling with them to IN a nephew/cousin William Alexander, who was born about 1817. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
MAGGIE C
ALLEN
Albert ALLEN.
I am looking for birth and death records for Albert.
The 1880 Phila. Census lists Albert as the son of James P Allen living at 825 Pearce st.
Other family members Emily wife, Edward son, Charles son, Laura dau, & George son.
Albert would be my paternal grandfather. CHARLES
ARENA
My paternal great and grandparents settled in Philadelphia after immigrating to the US. The names I have some data on, but still need info filling in some blanks are:
Pasquale ARENA 1910-1950
Gelsomina D'AMBROSIO 1910-1939
Modesto D'AMBROSIO 1910 all lived in Philadelphia.
Marie
BAISDEN, John Schmidt (also known as John Smith)
John Schmidt BAISDEN, b ca1758 in Philadelphia. I am searching for his parents, they are completely unknown to me. He served in the Revolutionary War. DOUG
BARNES
from No. Ireland, 1889-present, descendants of siblings Hugh, John, Agnes (Smyth)
JAN
BIEDUL/BIEDULA/BIRDULA=BAKER
I am looking for immigration info on:
Viktor MAKAREWICZ, arrived via ship from Poland/Russia in about 1895 or
Petronela BIEDUL/BIEDULA/BIRDULA arrived from Poland/Russia before 1900.
Viktor & Petronela were married about 1898 & their first child, (my great grandmother) Catherine Irene MAKAREWICZ was born in 1901. They lived in Philadelphia, on Lucerne Street, near Germantown and attended Holy Cross Church in Yeadon, PA.
I have been searching for over 10 years for ANY info on Petronela-- please help!!
Rebecca
BOUVIER, David
David BOUVIER, b ca1818; most info says Phila, died in Phila 1891. His first wife was Elizabeth Goslin, b ca 1821, place unknown. Elizabeth died in 1874 in Phila. They are both buried in Fernwood Cemetery in Yeadon, PA. Their original burial was in the Wharton St M.E. Church cemetery in Phila. David and Elizabeth were married in 1843 at Old Swedes (Gloria Dei) Church. They possibly had 10 children, several died within the first few years. I am searching for any descendants of theirs, other than my own line. KIMMER
BOYLE
Rose BOYLE. I am looking for ANY info on my great grandmother, Rose Boyle, b- 27 Oct.1857 in Donegal, Ireland. From what I can make out on her death certificate, her parents were Bernard Boyle and Catherine McConning(SP?). The story is that she came to the States in 1872 to bring back her sister C(K)atherine but decided to stay. One has it that she came to Mass. but I have a tendency to believe the second letter I received saying that she came to Philadelphia. The letter was from her granddaughter (still living). She married Patrick Foley b. 27 March 1854 in Franklin County , Orange, Mass. He moved to the Philadelphia area in his late teens, early 20's. He worked on the PRR and lived on the Ellis Estate in Bryn Mawr or Radnor, Pa.(Mr. Ellis was the president of the PRR at the time) where he met Rose, most likely working as an living-out maid.They had 9 children: Elizabeth
(Lizzie), Katherine (Katie), William J. died when he was a little over
a year in 1882. Joseph, Thomas, Edward J. (My Grandfather) , John (Jack), Rose and Francis (Frank). The first 6 children were all baptized in Villanova, St Francis of Asissi Church, and the last 3 in Phila.Pa Her sister Katherine married a John Foley (no relation to the Patrick Foley family). The family settled in West Philadelphia and belonged to St. Clements Church, now closed.
Any and all Info will be greatly appreciated,
Jeanne
CASSIDY
Patrick CASSIDY.
I am looking for the death record of Patrick Cassidy, my great grandfather's brother. According to the 1880 US census he was living with his sister-in-law and family in Philadelphia. His occupation was beamer and twister. His sister-in-law was Mary Cassidy I think nee McGinty and she was married to his younger brother John born in Scotland around 1843. He had left his wife and family back in Scotland but I'm not sure when he went to the USA or why. Patrick was born in County Fermanagh (Ireland) around 1837 and he was the second son of James Cassidy and Ann Mooney who moved to Scotland sometime around 1840. Bridget
CELLA
John Cella. Looking for information on John CELLA, b. approx. 1853 in Italy, wife - Rose CELLA, b. approx. 1850 in Italy (Maiden name unknown). Children were sons: Antonio CELLA b. 1872 in Philadelphia, Joseph CELLA b. 1878. Daughters were Jane CELLA b. 1874 and questionable twin girls: Mary and Ellen CELLA b. 1876. They are listed in the 1880 Census at Philadelphia in Hyde Court- 9th Ward, 1st Elec. District. KIMBERLY
CELLA
Catherine Marie CELLA. I have two lines of Cellas in our family. My first query was on John and Rose Cella, their son Joseph married Catherine Marie CELLA. She was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1880. Her parents were Peter CELLA, b.19 March 1850 (Italy) --d. 25 July 1928 (Wilmington, Delaware) and Louisa LEBARASE b. May 1861 (San Francisco, CA)--d. 8 April 1933 (Wilmington, Delaware). From Peter's death certificate, his father is listed as Antonio CELLA. Peter and Louisa Cella had four children that I am aware of--all born in Philadelphia, PA. They were sons: Antonio CELLA- b.1878, Peter A. CELLA-b.1882 and John J. (? is for Joseph) CELLA - b. 1884. and of course daughter Catherine Marie CELLA - February 1880. I believe that John CELLA, who married Rose, and Peter CELLA, who married Louisa, were probably kin--in the 1880 census - they are all living in Philadelphia, PA and again their children were married. They were both dealers in fruits, fruit merchants as they were listed. Peter Cella and his family moved to Wilmington, Delaware as well as their daughter, Catherine Marie and Joseph (son of John and Rose CELLA), and their three sons. This is by the 1900 Census. John's son, Joseph and Peter's daughter, Catherine Marie were married in 1898 or 1899-unsure of exact date. I appreciate anything you can help me with-I am at a dead end. KIMBERLY
CLOUD, William
William CLOUD, of Calne, in Wiltshire, England was the founder of
the Pennsylvania family. He was a member of the Friends'. On September 8 and 9, 1681, William Penn granted
to William CLOUD five hundred acres of land laid out in Pennsylvania. This land was surveyed and laid out to the southward of Naemans creek. He does not appear to have lived on this land, his home being in Concord township,
Chester county, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Chichester meeting. The minutes indicate attendance at two
meetings in 1690. He died about 1702. (See the Philadelphia Wills page)
He does not mention a wife, she having probably preceded him to the grave.
Children: William, Jeremiah, Joseph, John, Robert and Susannah . Is anyone else researching this family?
Robert CLYMER, CLIMER, CLAYMORE, KLIMER was an adult in the Germantown section of Philadelphia in 1765. He was left some property in the will of Christopher Witt, of Germantown. A Robert Clymer left a will, proven 1817, in Philadelphia leaving all to his daughter, Barbara. He names his sons in the will, but they do not inherit. I am trying to prove that this is one and the same man. Does anyone have any information to share?
KIMMER
D'AMBROSIO
My paternal great and grandparents settled in Philadelphia after immigrating to the US. The names I have some data on, but still need info filling in some blanks are:
Arena, Pasquale 1910-1950
Gelsomina D'Ambrosio 1910-1939
Modesto D'Ambrosio 1910 all lived in Philadelphia.
Marie
DOUGLAS
I am looking for information on John Douglas, born in Philadelphia in 1828 to James Douglas and Ellen ?
Brothers and sisters born in Philadelphia are: Benjamin b 1826: Louisa b 1830: Rozetta b 1833; Elizabeth b 1835; James b 1838.
Either or both of the mother and father were African-American.
SCOTT
FLOOD
FLOOD, Hugh & MOLOY, Eleanor. Flood, Hugh m. Eleanor Moloy April 7, 1801 Old St Joseph's Philadelphia. I am looking for anything on Hugh and
Eleanor and their possible other children along with those listed.
15 February 1803 Hugh became a citizen in Lancaster County, PA. 1804, 1807
& 1809 Hugh Flood bought lots on Queen Street in Lancaster. In 1810 Lancaster
census it shows 1 male 26-45 and 4 females under 10 and 1 female 26-45. In
1813 he received a liquor license on the West side of Queen Street in Lancaster
PA. In 1820 Lancaster census it shows 2 males under 10, 1 male 45-up, 3 females
under 10, 1 female 16-26 and 1 female 26-45. From John Wickenheiser Church
Historian St Marys Lancaster children as follows: Elisabeth Flood b. April 21, 1811
Edward Flood b. June 19, 1813 George Flood b. September 8, 1815 and Margaret
Flood b. February 20, 1818 Parents Hugh Flood and Eleanor Meloy. It also
shows Margaret Flood b. June 3, 1813 and Joseph Flood b. April 28, 1809 parents
James Flood and Mary Farley. On October 16, 1832 Francis Fitzgerald and
Eliza Ann Flood were married Old St Joseph's Philadelphia. About 1836 Francis
and Ann Fitzgerald her sister Catherine and Edward Fitzgerald and Margaret
Theresa Flood moved on to St Louis Missouri to live and die.
Kelly
Anna Fratrik, the daughter of Adam and Katarina (Wrubel) Fratrik was born between 1910-1911. She died in a house
fire before 1916. I am looking for information concerning her birth and death. I do know there was a period of time
when the family lived at 107 Vine St. Any information is appreciated.Thanks
KAREN E
GOSLIN, Elizabeth
Elizabeth GOSLIN, b ca1821; possibly in New Jersey. She was married to David Bouvier (see above) until she died in 1874 in Phila. They are both buried in Fernwood Cemetery in Yeadon, PA. Their original burial was in the Wharton St M.E. Church cemetery in Phila, also known as Wharton St. Vault. David and Elizabeth were married in 1843 at Old Swedes (Gloria Dei) Church. They possibly had 10 children, several died within the first few years. I am searching for any descendants of theirs, other than my own line. KIMMER
GRAHAM(E)
GRAHAM(E), Lilian/Lily TUBBY. Two of my great aunts came over on the SS Celtic from Liverpool on 11th June 1920, and settled in Philadelphia the same year. Their names were Lily or Lilian TUBBY (aged 29), and her sister Elizabeth TUBBY (aged 24). Lilian married an American by the surname of GRAHAM(E). They initially stayed at 256, West Tulpehocken Street, Germantown, Pa. My grandmother was their sister, and my own mother (Lilian Elizabeth) was named after them as she was born the same week. If you come across anyone looking for the names of Elizabeth or Lily (Lilian) TUBBY from Old Catton, Norfolk, England, would you please point them in this direction, as I have a great deal of information on their past and current English families, and I feel that I would love to exchange that for info on anyone in the USA who is descended from these two, very adventurous sisters.
Eugene
JEFFERIES
I am doing a family tree and have hit a dead end. I was wondering if any one would be able to help. My Great Grandmother's maiden was JEFFERIES. She was born and raised in Philadelphia along with 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Her parents were Thomas and Barbara JEFFERIES. They lived in Germantown. Her sister Ida married Frank TUCKER, who at one time was a warden for the State Prison System. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Looking for any descendants.
Corry
Kelly, Mary
David Bouvier remarried a Mary Kelly in Philadelphia 1 March 1876 and they had at least one female child together. I do not know her maiden name. She had two sons by her first marriage(see below). I am searching for any descendants of these two boys and their daughter; and also the place of burial of Mary or any information about her. David preceeded her in death.
David Bouvier remarried a Mary Kelly. Maiden name unknown. She had two sons by her first marriage: William b.1858 and Thomas b. 1864. I am searching for descendants of these two boys, hoping to find a family photo or something of David Bouvier's. Also the place of burial of Mary or any information about her family.
I am seeking information for a family connected with a ca. 1850 quilt in my possession. Names on the quilt include Mary B. LEECH (probable maker), John & Elizabeth Ann LEECH, Joseph & Sarah Ann LEECH, FETTER, Jacob & Hannah HOFFMAN, Josua(?) & Elizabeth LEECH, PALMER.
Most of these have an inked town or county with the name; many are Kingsessing and others are Philadelphia or surrounding area.
My husband has a family connection to Mary B. LEECH and we are trying to find out what the inter-connections may be. With the exception of FETTER, none of the other names have come down in his line.
Anyone with information is urged to contact me.
CAROL N.
LEECH FAMILY
The folks we are researching break down like this:
John & Catharine Ann Leech; Joseph & Sarah Ann Leech; Isaac & Elizabeth Leech, George W. & Elizabeth Leech, William M. & (A.....M) Leech; Moses & Hannah H. Rively all from Kingsessing.
Henry & Julia Ann Leech, Charles L. & Frances J. Benner (SP?); William & Rachel Huston (sp?); M. & Deborah Elizabeth Sheldrake and two other unidentifiable names all from Philadelphia.
Wm. Ashton & Julia Fetters; William & Mary B (Leech) Fetters from Butler county (which may be the one in Ohio)
James H. & Eliza Johns from Cincinnati Ohio
Two others I am unable to decipher the city. (one of those is a quilt block dated June 20, 1848 and one name on it is John Fetters)
Maybe these will ring some bells with someone!
Anyone with information is urged to contact me.
CAROL N.
MAKAREWICZ/MAKER
I am looking for immigration info on:
Viktor MAKAREWICZ, arrived via ship from Poland/Russia in about 1895 or
Petronela BIEDUL/BIEDULA/BIRDULA arrived from Poland/Russia before 1900.
Viktor & Petronela were married about 1898 & their first child, (my great grandmother) Catherine Irene MAKAREWICZ was born in 1901. They lived in Philadelphia, on Lucerne Street, near Germantown and attended Holy Cross Church in Yeadon, PA.
I have been searching for over 10 years for ANY info on Petronela-- please help!!
Rebecca
McGANNON
Looking for any information on Michael McGannon who's will was proven 15 March 1792 in Philadelphia County, PA. Wife: Ann. Children: Elizabeth, Deborah, Margaret, Ann, Mary, Richard.
I am really looking for info on a Civil War Hospital in Philly. Here is the info:
Private Joseph McQuown was admitted to the US General Hospital 25 Feb 1863. The hospital address is listed as R (illegible) and Cherry Phila.
Any info about Joseph or the hospital would be great. Joseph was from Indiana, PA.
PENNY
MURRAY
Looking for any information on William J Murray who married a Margaret Stuart. I found them in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 census but can't find out where about's in Ireland William came from. I know that he immigrated in 1882 and was married in 1883.If there is anyone else interested in this family, please contact me as I am a relative. Thank You JANET
PENNELL, Spencer
Spencer PENNELL was born in PA, ca ?, I am looking for information on his parents and siblings. He died in Pulaski County, IL. Married Julian BEAGLES in Greene Co., TN and settled in Pulaski.
EVELYN
RHEINTHALER
RINEDOLLAR, REINTHALER, RHEINTHALER, RINEDOLLER, and RHINEDOLLAR or similar spellings. My earliest ancestor, JOH GEORG RHEINTHALER came to the United States in the mid-1700s. He was married to ANNA MARGARETHA GOTTSCHAL in Simmozheim, Germany on Apr 14, 1744. His second wife was SOPHIA TIMBLE who had been married to a GEORGE TIMBLE. They may have settled in Radnor Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania since a GEORG RIDDOLLER was taxed on property from 1756-1768, The 50 acre farm belonged to a WILLIAM TAYLOR, JR whose wife was a RINEDOLLAR. JOH GEORG AND ANNA's children were GEORG HEINRICH (HENRY), ANNA MARGARETHA (RHEINTHALER) BLACK, BARBARA (RHEINTHALER) LAURI, GEORGE JACOB, MATTHAIS JACOB, MARGARET, AND ANNA.. JOH GEORG and family were living in Frederick County, MD at the time of the 1790 U.S. Census.
Does anyone have any information on this family, the GOTTSCHALLs or TAYLORs?
JACK
RINEDOLLAR
RINEDOLLAR, REINTHALER, RHEINTHALER, RINEDOLLER, and RHINEDOLLAR or similar spellings. They lived from 1745-1850 in Philadelphia and suburbs such as Radnor Township and Germantown. Is anyone researching this name and would be willing to share information? JACK
RINEDOLLER
RINEDOLLAR, REINTHALER, RHEINTHALER, RINEDOLLER, and RHINEDOLLAR or similar spellings. CHARLES WESLEY and his brother GEORGE RINEDOLLER were both killed in an explosion in Philadelphia in 1905. CHARLES was born on Feb 6, 1860. Their parents were DURBIN and ANNE MARIE THORNLEY. ANNA was born in England. She was the second wife of DURBIN. HANNAH M. LOTTER was his first wife. The other children were WILLIAM THORNLEY born Jan 5, 1858 and JANE SLOANE born in 1851. I would like to know more about this family and the THORNLEYS and LOTTERS. This is the first family who spelled their name RINEDOLLER instead of RINEDOLLAR. His descendants do not know the reason and maybe someone can help. Also, I am trying to find out more about the explosion that killed the two brothers. I only know the year of 1905. Is there a THORNLEY or LOTTER descendant who could shed more light on this family? A DURBIN RINEDOLLER was in an orphanage in Philadelpha. JACK
SCHOFIELD
John Seville SCHOFIELD was born in Yorkshire, England in 1827. He arrived in N.Y. in 1845 with his parents, Joseph and Mallery SCHOFIELD, and sibblings, Sarah (m. John DOBSON), Thomas, Sevill (m. Katherine SOMERSET), Charles, and Mary Ann. Maria and Joseph were born in Pa.
They settled in Lower Merion in Montgomery County, Pa. Joseph and his sons owned various textile and woolen mills.
John married Elizabeth RAINER/RAYNOR in about 1849. They lived in Illinois in the early 1860's,
then moved back to Philidelphia, around the Manayunk area. They had children;
George L., Sarah S., Mary Ann (m. Charles SCHOFIELD), Clara, Elizabeth, Ada (m. David EYNON)
and Ella (m. Charles STANSBURY).
John died in 1903 in Philadelphia. KATHY
SELSOR, George. I am descended from George Washington Selsor, born in Germantown in 1822. He had a patent on a coffee grinder and a claw hammer. He founded the Selsor, Cooke and Company aka The Germantown Toolworks on School House Lane and Arma St. I think his father was Henry Selser born 1790 and served in the War of 1812. But the Henry Selsers were in Northern Liberties in 1810 and Upper Dublin in 1790 and 1830. One of these Henry's is the son of Nickolas Selser of Montgomery Center landownder 1754 and constable of Gwynedd in 1774. So I am not sure about this. My father said he was nineth generation American. The earliest Selser, etc, is Jacob Selser in Roxburro , land holder of 200 acres 1734, arrived 1729.
I know the boundaries moved. I want to prove who were George's parents.
Marcia
SMYTH
from No. Ireland, 1889-present, descendants of Agnes Smyth who married James BARNES
JAN
SNYDER
Joseph K Snyder born in Philadelphia PA 12/9/1798 married Sarah (possibly Flemming or Flemande) on 6/18/1821. I am looking for the Joseph K Snyder relatives in Philadelphia .
SANDIE W
SUMMERS
Thomas Summers, Jr., b. Jan 1818, Chard, England, d. 10 Aug 1885, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Arrived in Philadelphia in 1845 with his first wife. First married Jane Rowsell, 27 Mar 1845, Chard England. Jane Rowsell b. 02 Dec 1818, South Petherton, Somerset, England and d. 12 Mar 1862. Seven children to this marriage: Elizabeth Bessie Lillian (Lilly) b. 1848 d. 1896; Clara P. b. 1849 d. 1852; Frances C. b. 1851 d. 1874; Unknown Male b. 1853 d. 1853; Alfred F. b. 1856 d. 1856; Robert Warburton b. 1857 d. 1933; and Matilda b. 1859 d. unknown. Second marriage to Ann Elizabeth Cuff b. 1830, Chard, England. Children of this marriage are: Elizabeth b. 1869; Caroline (Lizzie) b. 1871 and Jane Thomasine (Jennie) b. 1874. Ann Elizabeth Cuff was first married to a Baur.
Looking for any info on these 'Summers'
CAROL McC
TUBBY
TUBBY, Lilian/Lily & Elizabeth. Two of my great aunts came over on the SS Celtic from Liverpool on 11th June 1920, and settled in Philadelphia the same year. Their names were Lily or Lilian TUBBY (aged 29), and her sister Elizabeth TUBBY (aged 24). Lilian married an American by the surname of GRAHAM(E). They initially stayed at 256, West Tulpehocken Street, Germantown, Pa. My grandmother was their sister, and my own mother (Lilian Elizabeth) was named after them as she was born the same week. If you come across anyone looking for the names of Elizabeth or Lily (Lilian) TUBBY from Old Catton, Norfolk, England, would you please point them in this direction, as I have a great deal of information on their past and current English families, and I feel that I would love to exchange that for info on anyone in the USA who is descended from these two, very adventurous sisters.
Eugene
TUCKER
TUCKER, Frank, married Ida JEFFERIES, lived possibly in Germantown, was Warden for state prison system. Looking for any descendants.
Corry
UPPERMAN
I am looking for the names of the seven Upperman brothers that came to Philadelphia. My great grandfather, or my great, great, grandfather was probably one of them. Interested in hearing from any descendants.
ROSE R<
WILKINSON
I am looking for some information about a great grandfather of mine. This is what I know about him: William Wilkinson, Mayor of District of Northern Liberties, 1849-1850, Died October 16, 1854
Emily WILSON. My research indicates a possible connection to a WILSON family.
James P Allen's wife Emily appears to have been EMILY WILSON born about 1843 married to James 1865 and with a sister Mary Wilson born about 1842.
The James P Allen family lived at 529 Snyder Ave . Philadelphia PA. per the 1880, 1900 & 1910 census records. Mary Wilson joins the family in 1910 as a sister in law. Emily Allen as head of the house and Mary Wilson a sister are at 529 Snder Ave. in the 1920 census record. It is unknown if Emily Allen is the mother of Albert Allen son of James P Allen. Albert Allen my grandfather the person I search for. CHARLES
WHINHAM
I am looking for information about a family called Whinham (father possibly called Philip) that lived in Philadelphia around 1830. They had emigrated from Morpeth, England. I have been told that they owned 4 acres of land and were probably market gardeners but father, mother and daughter were murdered around 1835. My interest is in Robert Whinham from Morpeth, who is said to have visited the Whinham home to try to sell the land. It is also said that there is a street or place in Philadelphia named Whinham. The Whinham family was well known here in Morepth because Robert senior developed a gooseberry that becamse the mainstay of a huge market in soft fruit. his "Whinham's Industry" gooseberry is still grown in the USA. His son was a famous fiddler, composer and dance teacher. Any information would be useful ALAN D
WINIECKI
My Grandparents married in Philadelphia in 1906 or 1907, (Joseph WINIECKI and Helena ZYCHOWSKA or ZYCHOWSKI).They were married at St. Hedwigs Catholic Church located at 802 N 24th Street. I also have an Uncle, their first born, who was born in Philadelphia in 1908.
Of course this in the hopes of obtaining new leads on the families origin, and other family names to assist me in my genealogy quest. Any information to help me in my family search would be appreciated.
BUNNY
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