Judy, There was a steel plant somewhere around that area called Lukens Steel, I think. Does anyone else remember that one? Estella

Lukens Steel is located in Coatesville.

Thank you, Patricia. That EYRE Mayor of Chester was Joseph Larkin EYRE. He was a close cousin of the two EYREs I inquired about. Delaware County Daily Times Wednesday, December 29, 1976 pg. 1 ' Mr. Republican ' Joe Eyre dies at 69 Joseph L. Eyre, 69, a near legend in Delaware County politics, died Tuesday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Chester. Eyre became known as "Mr. Republican" for the walloping GOP majorities he produced through the years while serving as mayor of Chester, city Republican chairman, Delaware County Recorder of Deeds, and four terms as Repre-sentative in the county's 7th Con-gressional District. He wielded considerable power on the Repub-lican Board of Supervisors, better known as the War Board, until it was succeeded in early 1975 by the county Council of Republican District Representatives (CRDR). Despite the demise of the War Board, Eyre was unanimously elected by men and women of the 159th state legislative district to be their CRDR representative. Eyre's reputation was that of a master politician- one of a doer and worker who "made things happen". His reputation was en-hanced by a two-fisted, cocksure attitude in taking on all comers. (unreadable -missing words) "Those fellows in Washington want to know everything. I'm glad there isn't a Congressional election every year." It was during the general elec-tion of 1974 that WCAU-TV air-ed a variety of allegations charg-ing voting and patronage abuses by the city GOP machine that prompted this response from Eyre; "The whole program was contrived to be anti-Republican. They pre-sented all the old accusations, allegations and inuendoes without a figment of evidence to support their claims." But the accusations, allegations and inuendoes eventially took their toll and prompted the party reorg- anization in the spring of 1975, resulting in the breakup of the War Board. Eyre made no secret of his resentment over the "modern politics' of the new CRDR and even advised fellow Chester Re-publicans not to read the tabloid newspaper distributed by the county GOP organization. OF DEVELOPMENTS during that time, Eyre said: "The way these new people are running the Republican Party in this county- it's going to be disas-trous. In the old days, you didn't get a job if you weren't a register-ed Republican. That's basic pol-itics, plain and simple. I think the party is in serious trouble. We're OK here in Chester,but the rest of the county, they got their pro-blems." " He'll be greatly missed as a politician in the City of Chester." said Judge Louis A. Bloom. Judge Bloom was city solicitor when Eyre was mayor. Their friendship was of 35 years stand-ing. " He had a good heart and was always willing to help people and offer assistance in the less fortunate. He and his wife were exceptionally devoted to families in the immediate area, said Bloom. " He was one of the old Irish type politicians. He worked hard to get people jobs in industry," said Judge Clement J. McGovern whose late father had worked at one time with Eyre in the county assessor's office. pg. 3 "HE WAS a hard-working type politician and was a politician 24 hours a day. He was a master politician, one of the wisest. He was also a humble person with tremendous insight," Judge McGovern said. " He was an old and dear friend, one of the Republican Party's greatest people," said Harry McNichol, former War Board chairman. " He was a fine indi-vidual and that's more import-ant than being a good politician" " He was like a father to me," said Kathleen Macuk, who ser-ved as his secretary for 34 years. A secretary at the Republican Party Executive Headquarters in Media, Mrs. Macuk described Eyre as "a wonderful man." ' His main objective in being a politician was taking care of people, especially the little man. Getting out the vote was second-ary to him." Mayor John Nacrelli referred to Eyre as a "good friend" and said ' the city has lost a good friend and staunch supporter." Eyre was born in Chester and was a direct descendant of John Larkin, first mayor and chief ma-gistrate of Chester. He attended Chester schools. He was employ-ed at Sun Company Sun Oil Company) before entering poli-tics. He held numerous political jobs and offices in both Chester and in the county. Prior to World War II, he was head of the board of Assessments and Revision of Taxes. He worked his way up through the ranks to become the top Republican official in the county and had served two terms as mayor of Chester. Funeral arrangements are be-ing made by the John E. Carr Funeral Home, 21 Street and Providence Avenue, Chester. Surviving are his wife, the for-mer Laura B. McIntyre, a daugh-ter Jane Eyre Cardwell, of Media, and two grandsons. ------------------------------------------------------------------ EYRE, Joseph L. On December 28, 1976, husband of Laura B. (Nee McIntire), of 2703 McCarey St., Chester. Relatives and friends of the family, and all organizations of which he was a member are invited to attend his funeral service on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the JOHN E. CARR FUNERAL HOME, East 21st. St. at Providence Avenue. The family suggests contributions in his memory be made to the Heart Fund, Media, or to the Salvation Army, Chester, Pa. Friends may call Monday from 12 noon until 2 o'clock. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Karen, Sorry no, My Willie B was born 1813 :( Thanks Helen!

Hi list, I think there is some misunderstanding about the Sun Shipyard & steel foundries in the Chester area. In the 1913 Property Atlas of Delaware Co., PA "coming up" the Delaware River you have the following industries: 1. Atlantic Refining Co. (partially in Lower Chichester & Chester). (Irving St. & Clayton St.) 2. Interocean Oil Co. (all the following are in Chester). 3. South Chester Tube Co. 4. Philadelphia Suburban Gas & Electric Co. (building) 5. Delaware River Steel Co. 6. National Tube Co. 7. Seaboard Steel Casting Co. 8. Keystone Plaster Co. 9. Federal Steel Foundry Co. 10. Vulgan Works 11. Philadelphia Suburban Gas & Electric Co. (plant) 12. American Dye-Wood Co. 13. Philadelphia Quartz Co. 14. Duplex Metals Co. (became the Ford Motor Co. at the foot of Lloyd St.) 15. Formerly John Roach's Shipyard 16. New Chester Water Co. 17. Penn Steel Casting & Machine Co. 18. Consumer Ice Co. (at the foot of Market St.) The above info is from "South Chester" & the "West End" of Chester. When you cross over Market St. you are now on the "East Side" of Chester. In the 1913 Atlas, there isn't any industry along the river in this area but the Sun Shipyard will eventually be at the foot of Morton Ave., on the "East Side" of Chester. I looked in the 1934 Atlas on the East Side of Chester & there is the Chester Shipyard Co. this must have proceeded the Sun Shipyard that went on become Penn Shipyard. I no longer have my atlases, I gave them to my son. Hence, I can't do any lookups in them. Sorry. :( Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

"steel company just over the state line in Delaware" Claymont, DE Try Worth Steel that was later named Phoenix Steel that was later named CitiSteel Karen In a message dated 5/14/2007 8:40:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, chip44@verizon.net writes: Judy, Ford had a plant in Chester for many years. Check out www.oldchesterpa.com for more info on Ford, Sun Ship and other companies. There was a steel company just over the state line in Delaware but, for the life of me, I cannot recall its name. Someone living in Chester could have very easily worked there. Mary Ann Villanova, Pa. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Judy, Ford had a plant in Chester for many years. Check out www.oldchesterpa.com for more info on Ford, Sun Ship and other companies. There was a steel company just over the state line in Delaware but, for the life of me, I cannot recall its name. Someone living in Chester could have very easily worked there. Mary Ann Villanova, Pa. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judy Ardine" <downeast@concentric.net> To: <padelawa@rootsweb.com> Cc: <pa-old-chester@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 1:56 PM Subject: [PaOldC] EYRE: 1920-1930 Delaware cnty, PA > 1920 Delaware cnty, PA Census: H Weston EYRE was Secretary to Manager at a > steel company in or near Chester, PA. > Does anyone have any idea which steel company this might have been? > 1920 Delaware cnty, PA Census: Robert Hanby EYRE living at 408 W 12th St, > Chester, and working as a Storekeeper at shipyard. > Does anyone have any idea which shipyard this might have been? I have > assumed SunShip. > 1930 Delaware cnty, PA Census: H Weston EYRE living at 26 Cider St (26 > Cedar St), Marcus Hook and working as a Stenographer at an auto factory > office. > Does anyone have any idea what auto factory this might have been?

auto factory -FORD motor company SUN SHIP also, if i remember correctly, there was a Mayor Eyre in chester possibly in the 50's early 60's. pat On 5/12/07, Judy Ardine <downeast@concentric.net> wrote: > > 1920 Delaware cnty, PA Census: H Weston EYRE was Secretary to Manager at a > steel company in or near Chester, PA. > Does anyone have any idea which steel company this might have been? > 1920 Delaware cnty, PA Census: Robert Hanby EYRE living at 408 W 12th St, > Chester, and working as a Storekeeper at shipyard. > Does anyone have any idea which shipyard this might have been? I > have > assumed SunShip. > 1930 Delaware cnty, PA Census: H Weston EYRE living at 26 Cider St (26 > Cedar St), Marcus Hook and working as a Stenographer at an auto factory > office. > Does anyone have any idea what auto factory this might have been? > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PADELAWA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Jax, I have a William B. Roberts, son of Jonathan and Sarah Louisa Beidler, born May 24, 1893, but I don't have a wife for him. Does this sound like he could be your guy? Karen ILostMyCensuss@cs.com wrote: > Hi Helen, > Was wondering if there are any Roberts in that cemetary, Im trying to find > out where William B ROberts came from he married a Sarah Pennell, I dunno where > he was born. I dont need specifics just if there are any it will then give me > a jumping off point > thanks a bunch! > jax > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADELAWA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Sorry Jax, I found nothing on a Wm B. ROBERTS. :( Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Hi Helen, Was wondering if there are any Roberts in that cemetary, Im trying to find out where William B ROberts came from he married a Sarah Pennell, I dunno where he was born. I dont need specifics just if there are any it will then give me a jumping off point thanks a bunch! jax

Thanks for the heads up. My Hubby is a Truax, Truex, Tuurex decendant whose people were in NJ, NY, & DE. Barb >>> CGarr34@aol.com 05/13/07 10:08 AM >>> Someone on the list was recently researching Truex/Tuurex -- there was a discussion of this family recently on the NJHunter list...... FYI ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADELAWA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello, I would like to see if someone could look up an obitutary for the following person. George Reardon Aldan, PA Died October 6, 1993 I would very much apprecitate it. Thank you, Brenda

To Mark and Karen . . . I too would be interested in seeing a copy of the publication: "The Pennells of Balderton England". I descend (as far as I know) from Hannah PENNELL who married John Sharpless Jr. Lynn (Worrell) Hudson researching Pennell, Sharpless, Howard & Worrell

Someone on the list was recently researching Truex/Tuurex -- there was a discussion of this family recently on the NJHunter list...... FYI ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Hi Judy, The map of Chester from Alan's site shows a Ford plant next to Sun Ship. But I don't recall in what year that map was made? Mary Kay >------------------------------ > >Message: 2 >Date: Sat, 12 May 2007 13:56:35 -0400 >From: Judy Ardine <downeast@concentric.net> >Subject: [PADELAWA] EYRE: 1920-1930 Delaware cnty, PA >To: padelawa@rootsweb.com >Cc: pa-old-chester@rootsweb.com >Message-ID: <6.1.1.1.2.20070512134423.08597820@pop3.concentric.net> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed > >1920 Delaware cnty, PA Census: H Weston EYRE was Secretary to Manager at a >steel company in or near Chester, PA. > Does anyone have any idea which steel company this might have been? >1920 Delaware cnty, PA Census: Robert Hanby EYRE living at 408 W 12th St, >Chester, and working as a Storekeeper at shipyard. > Does anyone have any idea which shipyard this might have > been? I have >assumed SunShip. >1930 Delaware cnty, PA Census: H Weston EYRE living at 26 Cider St (26 >Cedar St), Marcus Hook and working as a Stenographer at an auto >factory office. > Does anyone have any idea what auto factory this might have been? > > > >------------------------------

1920 Delaware cnty, PA Census: H Weston EYRE was Secretary to Manager at a steel company in or near Chester, PA. Does anyone have any idea which steel company this might have been? 1920 Delaware cnty, PA Census: Robert Hanby EYRE living at 408 W 12th St, Chester, and working as a Storekeeper at shipyard. Does anyone have any idea which shipyard this might have been? I have assumed SunShip. 1930 Delaware cnty, PA Census: H Weston EYRE living at 26 Cider St (26 Cedar St), Marcus Hook and working as a Stenographer at an auto factory office. Does anyone have any idea what auto factory this might have been?

Hello All, I have added another 20 pages to the book titled "The Making of Pennsylvania. It is available at http://www.midatlanticarchives.com You can click on the link on the index page to jump to the start of the most recently added section. Alan RESEARCHING: Buckingham, Gilpin, Eastburn, Jeanes, Nowland, Wade, Creswell, Abernathy and related families No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.8/797 - Release Date: 5/10/2007 5:10 PM

Good morning lists, The other day I had the opportunity to meet John E. COSTELLO, historian of the Sun Ship Historical Society. He gave me his card & I'm passing on the info to you, just in case you had a relative who worked at the shipyard. Here is how you can contact John: www.sunship.org (610) 534-7932 Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.