Hello Camden Searchers, Recently, I got the obituary for a gg-grandmother, but still have many questions about the Graham-Cunningham family from Philadelphia to Camden county. I send you more info than some may want to read, but each piece of evidence is a clue. I hope someone out there has additional information. Thank you for your time!! Sincerely, Gerri & Dick... Geraldine Happel Graham San Antonio, TEXAS A tree will whither if no one tends to the roots... .............................................................................. ......................... 1 John Graham1 Birth: ca 1841, Ireland1,2 Death: bef 1898 Occ: Stove Moulder1 Known: Emma Cunningham & John had 7 children. It is unknown when John died; perhaps before the marriage of Lucy & George W, as John is not mentioned in the newspaper’s account of the marriage. 18701 Census records indicate Emma born ca 1845 & John ca 1841. They were living in Philadelphia with 2 children Joseph, 7 & Emma, 2. John’s occupation was stove moulder; value of his real estate was $1200 & value of his personal estate was $200. These figures were generally higher than for 80% of other males on this census page. Spouse: Emma Cunningham Graham Williams1,3 Birth: ca 1844, Philadelphia, PA2 Death: 14 Sep 1906, Philadelphia, PA4,5 Burial: 17 Sep 1906, Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken, Camden Co, New Jersey6 “Well known woman died yesterday.” Mrs. Emma Williams, aged 62 years, a former resident of this city, died at the residence of George Reed, 1314 Spruce street, Philadelphia, yesterday from a complication of diseases. She was the mother of 7 children, 2 of whom, Joseph W. & George W. are engaged in the coal business in this city.” Obituary7 “Emma Williams, nee Cunningham, widow of Charles Williams, aged 63 years. The relatives & friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2 o’clock, from the residence, 2213 Sewell ave, Camden, New Jersey. Internment at Arlington Cemetery, Camden, New Jersey.” Emma is buried in a family plot purchased by her son, George W. Graham6. It is not known where first husband, John, was buried, nor why they are not together. Marr: abt 1862, Philadelphia, PA? Children: Joseph W. (ca1864-ca1932) Emma (1868-1963) Thomas George Washington (1871-1935) John (1880-1947) Rachel 1.1 Joseph W. Graham8 Birth: ca 1864, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Death: ca 1932, New Jersey Burial: Harleigh Cemetery, New Jersey Occ: Employee In A Coal & Ice Yard, Probably Belonging To Brother, George. >From the census, Joseph is 14 years senior to his second wife, has a 16 year old son, Joseph E & married 11 years to Kate. 1910 census has the family living at 709 North 7th St. with 2 children & Louise Still. She is Kate’s 25 year old single sister. In 1932 Joseph resided at 149 Crafton Avenue, Pitman, with his daughter, R uth. He died as a result of a stroke at age 69. Spouse: Katherine “Kate” H. Still8 Birth: ca 1885, New Jersey Burial: Harleigh Cemetery Census indicates both parents are from Germany. Marr: ca 19098 Children: Joseph E. (Illegitimate) Ruth Claire 1.1.1 Joseph E. Graham8 1.1.2 Ruth Graham8 1.1.3 Claire Graham8 “a student in a Virginia college.” 1.2 Emma Graham Birth: 1868 Death: 19639 Burial: Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken, Camden City, New Jersey9 Spouse: August Frederick Schoelkolph9 Birth: 1866 Death: 25 Oct 1933, Camden, Camden County, New Jersey Burial: Oct 1933, Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken, Camden City, New Jersey9 Marr: 25 Oct 18929 1.3 Thomas Graham10 “of Philadelphia”10 1.4 George Washington Graham2 Birth: 9 Feb 1871, Philadelphia, PA5 Death: 23 Mar 1935, Camdem, Camden Co., New Jersey2 Burial: 27 Mar 1935, Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken, New Jersey10 Occ: Ice And Coal Sales/dealer Spouse: Lucy Ellen Lake5,6,11,12 Birth: 9 Oct 1867, Hamiltown Township, Mercer County, New Jersey3 Death: Aug 1963, Delaware Burial: Aug 1963, Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken, New Jersey Occ: Tile Worker Father: Solomon Lake (1818-1879) Mother: Rachel S. D. R. Hughes (1824-1903) Lucy got married on Thanksgiving at the home of her sister & brother in law, Catherine & Wyckoff Anthony near the Trenton Rubber Mill. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F.B. Everitt, Lucy’s pastor at East Trenton Presbyterian Chapel. Her attendants were Mr. & Mrs. Harry Burbank, son-in-law & daughter of her sister Margaret. The bride was attired in a traveling gown of brown silk & carried a cluster of bride’s roses. Guests included: “Mrs. Rachel S Lake, Mr & Mrs WR Anthony, Mr. & Mrs PH Dye, Mr & Mrs HN Burbank, Mrs. CR Hughes, Mr & Mrs WW Hughes, Mrs E.Williams, Miss Ada Graham (Camden), Mr & Mrs Charles R Hughes, Mrs Achsa Hughes, Mrs. Mary JonesMr & Mrs H Geary, Mr & Mrs Jacob Wikoff, Mr & Mrs R. Woodruff, Mr & Mrs Charles Morris, Mrs M Chasey, Mr & Mrs NR Anthony, Mr & Mrs BG Stults, Master George Dye, Grace Stults, Harry Antony, Alice Anthony, William Anthony, R. Anthony, S. Woodruff & others. After the wedding an elaborate dinner was served. Mr. & Mrs. Graham have the pleasure that comes to but few couples & will go at once to their own furnished home. Mr. Graham is a prosperous coal merchant in Camden” 11 Marr: 24 Nov 1898, Hamiltown Twsp, Mercer Co., New Jersey11,3 Lucy got married on Thanksgiving at the home of her sister & brother in law, Catherine & Wyckoff Anthony near the Trenton Rubber Mill. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F.B. Everitt, Lucy’s pastor at East Trenton Presbyterian Chapel. Her attendants were Mr. & Mrs. Harry Burbank, son-in-law & daughter of her sister Margaret. The bride was attired in a traveling gown of brown silk & carried a cluster of bride’s roses. Guests included: “Mrs. Rachel S Lake, Mr & Mrs WR Anthony, Mr. & Mrs PH Dye, Mr & Mrs HN Burbank, Mrs. CR Hughes, Mr & Mrs WW Hughes, Mrs E.Williams, Miss Ada Graham (Camden), Mr & Mrs Charles R Hughes, Mrs Achsa Hughes, Mrs. Mary JonesMr & Mrs H Geary, Mr & Mrs Jacob Wikoff, Mr & Mrs R. Woodruff, Mr & Mrs Charles Morris, Mrs M Chasey, Mr & Mrs NR Anthony, Mr & Mrs BG Stults, Master George Dye, Grace Stults, Harry Antony, Alice Anthony, William Anthony, R. Anthony, S. Woodruff & others. After the wedding an elaborate dinner was served. Mr. & Mrs. Graham have the pleasure that comes to but few couples & will go at once to their own furnished home. Mr. Graham is a prosperous coal merchant in Camden” 11 Children: Edith G George Warren (1902-1948) Edgar Kenneth (1908-1981) 1.4.1 Edith G Graham Spouse: Ernest Clifford 1.4.1.1 Barbara Jo Clifford5 Spouse: Bedford Jones5 1.4.1.1.1 Patricia Ellen Jones13 1.4.1.1.2 Linda Jones13 1.4.1.2 Joyce Ellen Clifford5 Birth: 21 Nov 1926 Death: 23 Dec 1926 1.4.2 George Warren Graham12 Birth: 13 Jul 1902, Camden, Camden County, New Jersey Death: 30 Jan 1948, Philadelphia, PA14 Burial: 3 Feb 1948, Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson Twp, New Jersey14 Occ: Chiropodist15 Educ: College, Doctor Of Surgical Chiropody 1926 Reli: Baptist Temple, Broad & Berks Streets, Philadelphia Spouse: Edna May Kelley16 Birth: 28 Jan 1906, Camden, Camden Co., New Jersey16 Death: 2 Jan 1984, Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey17 Burial: 4 Jan 1984, Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson Twp, New Jersey17 Occ: Investigator, Board Of Medical Examiners Father: William ‘Bill’ H. Kelley (1876-1941) Mother: Elizabeth Jane “Bessie” Robinson (1878-1950) Marr: 8 Jun 1929, Camden, New Jersey15 At the time of their marriage, George lived at 723 N. 5th St., Camden & Edna lived on the same block at 715 N. 5th St. Witnesses of marriage: Edgar Graham of 723 N. 5th St., Camden & Clara Carson of Palmyra. 1.4.3 Edgar Kenneth Graham13 Birth: 8 Jan 1908, Camden, New Jersey Death: 8 Jun 1981, Mt. Dora, FL Burial: Mt. Walliston Cemetery, Quincy, MA Occ: Accountant For DuPont In Delaware Educ: Camden High School & The South Jersey Banking School Reli: Presbyterian13 Spouse: Ethel Karin Caroline Dahlby13 Birth: 27 Jul 1908, Quincy, MA Death: 1 Apr 1997, FL Burial: Mt. Walliston Cemetery, Quincy, MA Occ: Home Maker Father: Algot John Peter Dahlby (ca1870-) Mother: Augusta Swanson (ca1870-) Marr: Oct 1936, Salem Lutheran Church, Quincy, MA 1.5 John Graham Birth: 1880 Death: 13 Sep 1947, Collingswood, New Jersey Burial: 1947, Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken, Camden Co New Jersey9 “Of Mansfield, Ohio”10 He resided at 111 Lincoln Avenue, Collingswood, New Jersey & died 12 Sep 1947. There was no mention of any family in the obituary. 1.6 Rachel Graham Sources 1. 1870 U.S. Census Schedule for Philadelphia, PA; Ward 19; Divn.60; ED 41; Sheet #__; Line __; Dwelling #__; Family #1614. [NationalArchives Microfilm Series: M593; Roll 1405] Call #1870, HeritageQuest Online]; 11 Jul.2003. GRAHAM Family: John 29, Emma 24, Joseph 7 & Emma 2. p.412 2. Death Certificate for George Washington Graham; Regist.# 432 Camden Co, NJ; informant, Edgar K. Graham, son; certified copy of original, issued 12 May1998 by Registrar City of Camden, NJ, Health Dept. in posession of R.W. Graham, San Antonio, TX, May1998. 3. Marriage License of Geo Washington Graham and Miss Lucy Ellen Lake, certified photo copy of original of 24 Nov 1898, Hamiltown Twsp, Mercer Co., NJ; in possession of G.Happel Graham, San Antonio, TX,1998. 4. Newspaper death/funeral notice for Emma Cunningham Graham Williams in ‘Camden Post-Telegram’,NJ; Sep. 15, 1906; New Series #2098; pp 1,2; photocopy with G. Happel Graham, San Antonio, TX, 2003. 5. The Holy Bible, “containing the Old & New Testaments, translated out of original tongues & with the former translations diligently compared & revised, 1896.” Photocopy of hand written data at p.767 Oxford University Press Warehouse, Amen Cornor, NY, NY. Personal Bible of Miss Lucy E.Lake, Thompson Ave. Trenton, NJ; owned by Mildred Graham Bryant, Florida, 1998. 6. Burial site 1 plan & interview, 6 May 1998, Arlington Cemetery, 1620 Cove Rd., Pennsauken, NJ at Summit section, deed #678, site 436 Owner: Geo.Washington Graham, 832 Linden St., Camden, NJ. Grave#1. Emma Cunningham Williams 1906; #2. Joyce E. Clifford, 1926; #3. Lucy E. Graham, 1963; #4. Geo.W. Graham, 1935. Gregory Mljica, Manager interviewed by G. H Graham, San Antonio, TX. 7. Newspaper Death notice for Emma Cunningham Graham Williams “Camden Post-Telegram” Saturday, September 15, 1906, photocopy in possession of G. Happel Graham, San Antonio, TX, 2003. 8. 1910 U.S. Census Schedule for Camden, Camden Co, NJ (Enumerated 22 Apr 1910)Super Dist 1; ED67; Wd 10; sheet 11B; Dwelling #243; Family #250:[National Archives Microfilm #M873, p. 209]; Call #1910, San Antonio, TX Public Library]. [Joseph, 46; Kate, 32; Joseph E,16; Ruth E, 5mo. & Louise Still, sister-in-law, 25; address 709 N. 7th St.]. 9. “Burial site 2 interview,” 6 May 1998, Arlington Cemetery, 1620 Cove Rd., Pennsauken, NJ, graves#1-4, Gregory Mljica, Manager, interviewed by G.Happel Graham of San Antonio, TX, at Oak section, site#258 Owner: Emma Schoelkopf, 1105 N. 23rd St. Camden. 1. August Schoelkopf, 1933; 2. Emma Graham Schoelkopf, 1963; 3. Wallace B. Schoelkopf, 1976; 4. John Graham 1947. 10. Newspaper death/funeral notices for George Washington Graham “Courier-Post Camden,” NJ, 25 Mar 1935, photocopy in possession of G. Happel Graham, San Antonio, TX, 1998. 11. “Newspaper marriage notice” for Lucy E. Lake & George Washington Graham, Courier-Post Camden, NJ, Nov.1898 photocopy in possession of G. Happel Graham, San Antonio, TX. .............................................................................. .........................