Hi, All I have hit the hardest stonewall. I am trying to find information that may help me find out who my gg grandfather's Reuben William Stables mother was & where he was really born. I know that both of his parants were born in Eng and that his father's name was Elihu Reuben Stables. I know that my gg gfather was born in the US (said to have been KY) in 1854 but I can not seem to locate him in the 1860 or the 1870 US census or 1861 or 1871 UK census. I was able to locate him in the 1881 UK census and found his name spelled wrong but all other information matched 100%. I was able to locate his wife and children immigration records but I could not find him with them or alone. The next time I was able to locate him was in the 1900 Phila Co., Phila. City wd 36. He showed up in 1910 living in the city of Alden. I was able to locate his wife in 1920 Montgomery Co., Pa listed as a widow. I have tried sending a letter along with a check for a copy a death records but since I did not have a exact date of death I just wasted my money. Can some kind soul please tell me how can I find out when Reuben passed. As I have even contacted the archives with no reply. I have been trying to locate this information for over a year. I know that Reuben & his wife died in PA Thanks in advance for all your kind help God bless Diane power2000@pstel.net

Very interesting, thanks for sharing Helen. On 3/15/07, HMWEBBER@aol.com <HMWEBBER@aol.com> wrote: > > Hi list, > > Yesterday, I went to the presentation regarding Blue Ball Farm -- > (Foulk Road & Rt. 202), it was fantastic! Now, I know what "Blue Ball" > means -- you learn something new everyday. (No matter how old > you get!) :D > > In Delaware Co., PA, there is a Blue Ball Ave that runs from > Chichester Ave in Upper Chichester Township down to Post Road in > Marcus Hook, Lower Chichester Township. In the past, Blue Ball Ave > did continue on into what is now Sun Refinery and most likely went as > far as the Delaware River. > > For many years, I have been intrigued and wondered where and > how the name "Blue Ball" came to be. Of course my mind would > imagine many different scenarios. Over the years, many others have > asked this same question, what does Blue Ball mean? > > Well it is all very simple, at a stagecoach station a "Blue Ball" > would be placed on top of a pole when the there were passengers > awaiting to board a "stagecoach!" When placing a "Blue Ball" on the > top of the pole, the stagecoach driver would only need to take a > glance -- if there was no "Blue Ball" he would be on his merry way. > The moral of the story, the stagecoach drivers "in the days of Ole" > had time schedules to keep, too. > > Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) > > > > ************************************** > AOL now offers free email to everyone. > Find out more about what's free from AOL 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 > -- Don Roberts - don@roberts.net http://www.myspace.com/donroberts

Hi list, Yesterday, I went to the presentation regarding Blue Ball Farm -- (Foulk Road & Rt. 202), it was fantastic! Now, I know what "Blue Ball" means -- you learn something new everyday. (No matter how old you get!)  :D In Delaware Co., PA, there is a Blue Ball Ave that runs from Chichester Ave in Upper Chichester Township down to Post Road in Marcus Hook, Lower Chichester Township. In the past, Blue Ball Ave did continue on into what is now Sun Refinery and most likely went as far as the Delaware River. For many years, I have been intrigued and wondered where and how the name "Blue Ball" came to be. Of course my mind would imagine many different scenarios. Over the years, many others have asked this same question, what does Blue Ball mean? Well it is all very simple, at a stagecoach station a "Blue Ball" would be placed on top of a pole when the there were passengers awaiting to board a "stagecoach!" When placing a "Blue Ball" on the top of the pole, the stagecoach driver would only need to take a glance -- if there was no "Blue Ball" he would be on his merry way. The moral of the story, the stagecoach drivers "in the days of Ole" had time schedules to keep, too. Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Hello one & all,      Today, I spoke with Bruce Dorbian, Marcus Hook Bro. Manager & he mentioned they were having a "History Event Night," at the Community Center.  The center is next to the park at the end of Market St., on the Delaware River in downtown Marcus Hook, PA.      Bruce would like history buffs to bring old pictures, old artifacts, etc., for a show & tell. Of course you can just come for a visit -- to see what our historic past was all about. PLACE: Community Center Front & Market Sts. Marcus Hook, PA 19061 TIME: 7:00 PM to ? 10 April 2007 -- Tuesday      Any questions please all:  (610) 485-1341      Hope to see you there!  :) Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Emily knows a couple places to get tickets cheaper and then there is a place in Manhattan to check for tickets on the day of the show. Who can think? Other cousins here on Tuesday. You guys decide. Plus do we have dates for trip and general itinerary. J -----Original Message----- From: padelawa-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padelawa-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Alan Buckingham Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 7:37 AM To: padauphi@rootsweb.com; Delaware Pennsylvania Subject: [PADELAWA] PA Book Hello All, I scanned and uploaded another 20 pages (360-380) of the book "Pennsylvania Colony and Commonwealth". For those interested in reading the book it's at http://www.midatlanticarchives.com You can click the link on the book's index page to jump to the most recently added section. Alan RESEARCHING: Buckingham, Gilpin, Eastburn, Jeanes, Nowland, Wade, Creswell, Vansant and related families -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/714 - Release Date: 3/8/2007 10:58 AM ------------------------------- 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/716 - Release Date: 3/9/2007 6:53 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/718 - Release Date: 3/11/2007 9:27 AM

Hello All, I scanned and uploaded another 20 pages (360-380) of the book "Pennsylvania Colony and Commonwealth". For those interested in reading the book it's at http://www.midatlanticarchives.com You can click the link on the book's index page to jump to the most recently added section. Alan RESEARCHING: Buckingham, Gilpin, Eastburn, Jeanes, Nowland, Wade, Creswell, Vansant and related families -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/714 - Release Date: 3/8/2007 10:58 AM

I've "rescued" a group of photographs belonging to the BLACK Family of Pennsylvania. The group of photographs is as follows: * Elizabeth DYSON BLACK, taken at the J. R. Laughlin Studio in West Philadelphia, PA, 1860's or 1870's, woman in her 20's * Jesse BLACK, taken at the J. R. Laughlin Studio in West Philadelphia, PA, 1860's or 1870's, infant * Laura BLACK, taken at the J. R. Laughlin Studio in West Philadelphia, PA, 1860's or 1870's, infant * Mame BLACK, taken at the J. R. Laughlin Studio in West Philadelphia, PA, 1860's or 1870's, infant Based on limited research I was able to locate this family through census records as follows: 1870 census of Philadelphia, PA: Larenzo BLACK, age 28, a Milk Dealer, born PA Elizabeth BLACK, age 29, born PA Jesse BLACK, age 2, born PA 1880 census of Upper Darby, PA: Lorenzo D. BLACK, age 37, born PA, a Farmer, parents born PA Lizzie BLACK, wife, age 35, Keeping House, parents born PA Jesse L. BLACK, son, age 12, born PA, in School Laura BLACK, dau, age 10, born PA, in School Mary BLACK, dau, age 6, born PA, at Home 1900 census of Lansdowne Boro, PA: Lorenzo D. BLACK, age 57, born Mar 1823, born PA, parents born PA, a Baker Elizabeth L. BLACK, wife, age 57, born Feb 1823, 3 children/3 living, born PA Laura R. BLACK, dau, age 26, born July 1873, born PA Mary E. BLACK, dau, age 23, born Dec 1876, born PA 1900 census of Lansdowne Boro, PA: Jesse L. BLACK, age 32, born Jan 1868, married 7 years, born PA, parents born PA, an Electrician Clara BLACK, wife, age 32, born Nov 1867, married 7 years, no children, born NY, parents born Ireland Marie MCCURRY, Mother-in-law, age 54, born June 1845, a widow after 34 years, 4 children/3 living, born Ireland, parents born Ireland I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that these precious old photographs can be returned to their rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

Cyndie, The family now living there does not want to be involved, so their address cannot be given out. This is the reason why the Concord Historical Society is trying to solve the problem. Garnet Mine Road is a very long road -- did you live in Bethel Twp. or Concord Twp. when living on Garnet Mine Road? Happy hunting, Helen In a message dated 3/7/07 6:28:49 PM, cyndiee@tampabay.rr.com writes: > I used to live on Garnet Mine Road.  I don't remember any Stafford's living > near us.  Do you happen to know the address of the residence?  > > Thanks, > Cyndie > ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

I used to live on Garnet Mine Road. I don't remember any Stafford's living near us. Do you happen to know the address of the residence? Thanks, Cyndie -----Original Message----- From: padelawa-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padelawa-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of HMWEBBER@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 2:51 PM To: KRISTIND@erols.com; PADELAWA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PADELAWA] Found gravestone -- STAFFORD Hi list, About a year ago, a child's gravestone was found in a backyard on Garnet Mine Road just East of Bethel Road in Concord Twp., Delaware Co., PA. On the top of the gravestone is a lamb & the following info: Billie Lorraine STAFFORD 29 Jan 1943 - 10 Feb 1948 Was this child buried in the family's backyard or is the gravestone missing from a local cemetery?? The president, Ginny DeNENNO, of the Concord Historical Society is trying to get this gravestone back to where it belongs. Thank you for any help you can give us. :) Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL 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

Hi list, About a year ago, a child's gravestone was found in a backyard on Garnet Mine Road just East of Bethel Road in Concord Twp., Delaware Co., PA. On the top of the gravestone is a lamb & the following info: Billie Lorraine STAFFORD 29 Jan 1943 - 10 Feb 1948 Was this child buried in the family's backyard or is the gravestone missing from a local cemetery?? The president, Ginny DeNENNO, of the Concord Historical Society is trying to get this gravestone back to where it belongs. Thank you for any help you can give us. :) Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Hey gang I need some help, I was wondering if anyone is researching this line William B Roberts Born april 16 1813 d30 Jan 1892 Married Sarah Talbot Pennell 26 Feb 1820 d 18 Apr 1885 I cannot find out who his father is, This brick wall is driving me crazy The lived in Aston, Chester, Upper Chi Any help would be awesome Thanks Jax

Good afternoon list, A friend of mine, Doreen HANNUM, who is a coordinator at the Senior Citizen Center in New Castle, DE asked me to post this invitation for the general public -- interested in history & genealogy: -------------------------- Hi Helen,    I have Richard WHITE, the field director of archaeological excavations at the old Jacob WELDIN Plantation, coming to the senior center to do a presentation on: Wednesday, March 14 at 12:45 PM.   The Jacob WELDIN farm and property was located at the corners of Routes 202 and Foulk Rd. Jacob WELDIN purchased the land in 1862 and converted the farmstead into a large-scale dairy operation.  This site is unique because of the existence of extensive about ground foundations.  As excavations progressed, a wide and impressive variety of architectural features were identified, as well as a rich artifact assemblage.    Richard will present a slide show and discussion about the excavations, architecture, and the artifacts.  It's free and all are invited. New Castle Senior Center 400 South Street New Castle, DE.  (302) 326-4209.   Could you send this to your list in case anyone is interested?  Thanks, I'd appreciated it.  I think it's something they might like since they like history. Doreen ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Mark thanks so much never thought of amazon and i will check out your other suggestions Pat On 3/3/07, mark.dixon@att.net <mark.dixon@att.net> wrote: > > When I came across a piece of text like your obituary, I often find it > helpful to Google the names of individuals and organizations mentioned. In > this case, I found the website > http://www.phillyboxinghistory.com/nonboxers.htm which mentions Jack > McGuigan as a fight promoter. There were other websites, too. Check them > all out and make note of the sources cited. > > Amazon is another good research tool. Just enter "Philadelphia" and > "boxing" in the subject line for a book search and see what has been > published. > > Mark > > -------------- Original message from "Patricia Sullivan" < > sully723@gmail.com>: -------------- > > > > Does anyone know how or where to search for Boxing History? Can someone > > direct me? > > He lived in Lansdown, PA > > > > Thanks > > > > > > My husband's uncle was William (Billy) King. He died June 7, 1970 in > > Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, PA. > > > > In his obituary, News of Delaware County, June 8 or 9, 1970 it stated > that > > he "this lovable mild mannered man began a life-long romance with boxing > in > > 1905, when he saw his first professional bouts at Jack McGuigan's > National > > Athletic Club:. "Later he became a boxer for a while, in 1911, at Lew > > Bailey's Broadway A.C. and from 1912 to 1917 directing the Suburban Club > in > > Lansdowne, promoted and helped develop a number of local scrappers, > > including Whitey Fitzgerald, Joe and Johnny Eagan, George Fern, etc." > "In > > 1917 Billy dropped everything enlisted and went overseas with the A.E.F. > (WW > > i) > > > > The article also states: "For the past 13 years he was the irreplaceable > > Secretary of Ring I, Veteran Boxers Association, and it is they who will > > miss him most excepting of course his devoted widow, Ida." > > > > Now it states: "Among many honors and one which he perhaps cherished > more > > than any other, was the Golden Glove he received from Ring I, V. B.A for > his > > many activities in their behalf. > > > > Our family would like to know more about his boxing career and i have > not > > had any luck finding more information about him and wonder if you could > > help. I hope you can. > > > > Thanks > > Pat Sullivan > > > > ------------------------------- > > 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 > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

When I came across a piece of text like your obituary, I often find it helpful to Google the names of individuals and organizations mentioned. In this case, I found the website http://www.phillyboxinghistory.com/nonboxers.htm which mentions Jack McGuigan as a fight promoter. There were other websites, too. Check them all out and make note of the sources cited. Amazon is another good research tool. Just enter "Philadelphia" and "boxing" in the subject line for a book search and see what has been published. Mark -------------- Original message from "Patricia Sullivan" <sully723@gmail.com>: -------------- > Does anyone know how or where to search for Boxing History? Can someone > direct me? > He lived in Lansdown, PA > > Thanks > > > My husband's uncle was William (Billy) King. He died June 7, 1970 in > Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, PA. > > In his obituary, News of Delaware County, June 8 or 9, 1970 it stated that > he "this lovable mild mannered man began a life-long romance with boxing in > 1905, when he saw his first professional bouts at Jack McGuigan's National > Athletic Club:. "Later he became a boxer for a while, in 1911, at Lew > Bailey's Broadway A.C. and from 1912 to 1917 directing the Suburban Club in > Lansdowne, promoted and helped develop a number of local scrappers, > including Whitey Fitzgerald, Joe and Johnny Eagan, George Fern, etc." "In > 1917 Billy dropped everything enlisted and went overseas with the A.E.F. (WW > i) > > The article also states: "For the past 13 years he was the irreplaceable > Secretary of Ring I, Veteran Boxers Association, and it is they who will > miss him most excepting of course his devoted widow, Ida." > > Now it states: "Among many honors and one which he perhaps cherished more > than any other, was the Golden Glove he received from Ring I, V. B.A for his > many activities in their behalf. > > Our family would like to know more about his boxing career and i have not > had any luck finding more information about him and wonder if you could > help. I hope you can. > > Thanks > Pat Sullivan > > ------------------------------- > 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

Does anyone know how or where to search for Boxing History? Can someone direct me? He lived in Lansdown, PA Thanks My husband's uncle was William (Billy) King. He died June 7, 1970 in Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, PA. In his obituary, News of Delaware County, June 8 or 9, 1970 it stated that he "this lovable mild mannered man began a life-long romance with boxing in 1905, when he saw his first professional bouts at Jack McGuigan's National Athletic Club:. "Later he became a boxer for a while, in 1911, at Lew Bailey's Broadway A.C. and from 1912 to 1917 directing the Suburban Club in Lansdowne, promoted and helped develop a number of local scrappers, including Whitey Fitzgerald, Joe and Johnny Eagan, George Fern, etc." "In 1917 Billy dropped everything enlisted and went overseas with the A.E.F. (WW i) The article also states: "For the past 13 years he was the irreplaceable Secretary of Ring I, Veteran Boxers Association, and it is they who will miss him most excepting of course his devoted widow, Ida." Now it states: "Among many honors and one which he perhaps cherished more than any other, was the Golden Glove he received from Ring I, V. B.A for his many activities in their behalf. Our family would like to know more about his boxing career and i have not had any luck finding more information about him and wonder if you could help. I hope you can. Thanks Pat Sullivan

Hello All, I scanned and uploaded another 20 pages (340-360) of the book "Pennsylvania Colony and Commonwealth". For those interested in reading the book it's at http://www.midatlanticarchives.com You can click the link on the book's index page to jump to the most recently added section. Alan RESEARCHING: Buckingham, Gilpin, Eastburn, Jeanes, Nowland, Wade, Creswell, Vansant and related families -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.5/707 - Release Date: 3/1/2007 2:43 PM

I think you're right, Kathy. I know my children didn't go through that ordeal with the plastic dome on the arm. Taking the sugar cubes was the one time I didn't mind the medicine. I think I hear that Mary Poppins song playing in the background! ;-) Barb >>> Kathysean@aol.com 03/02/07 10:41 AM >>> I remember the Smallpox vacine. I was born 1951. We couldn't touch it until the scab fell off. They stopped giving them in the 1970's I remember the polio sugar cub. Everyone in town had to go to the school on Sundays to get them. The nurse made sure we swollowed it and then she marked our names off. I think we had to go a couple of times, didn't we. Kathy <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL 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

I remember the Smallpox vacine. I was born 1951. We couldn't touch it until the scab fell off. They stopped giving them in the 1970's I remember the polio sugar cub. Everyone in town had to go to the school on Sundays to get them. The nurse made sure we swollowed it and then she marked our names off. I think we had to go a couple of times, didn't we. Kathy <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Yes, ditto, here. I was born in '54 and I still remember that shot! Ouch!! Your doctor must have been nicer than mine...and you can still see mine. My mom (born in 1909) and dad's (born 1919) were huge! While we're reminiscing about our childhood medical experiences, doesn't everyone remember the 'sugar cube'? Barb (Stuck on the Circulation Desk on a rainy morning) >>> ctemplin4@craftech.com 3/1/2007 7:55 PM >>> I was born in 1950 and had to be vaccinated before kindergarten, 1955 Mine was more the size of a dime and since faded. Was that small pox? ctemplin4@craftech.com Love from me, ct AKA: Chris, Chrissie, Teenie, Aunt Teenie, Teen, Meema, Meem, whatever . . . -----Original Message----- From: padelawa-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padelawa-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Gerry Tostenson Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 5:25 PM To: PADELAWA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PADELAWA] Small Pox Vacinations Does anyone remember when small pox vaccinations were considered routine or required by law in Delaware County? My mother was born in 1911 and had the largest vaccination mark I have ever seen. According to her, Dr. Turner used a silver dollar and traced around it and then did the vaccination inside the circle. My mother was kind of embarrassed by it and of course, we kids asked her about it and even stared at it. Gerry ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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

Yes, that was for small pox. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Templin" <ctemplin4@craftech.com> To: <padelawa@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 6:55 PM Subject: Re: [PADELAWA] Small Pox Vacinations >I was born in 1950 and had to be vaccinated before kindergarten, 1955 > Mine was more the size of a dime and since faded. > Was that small pox? > > ctemplin4@craftech.com > Love from me, ct > AKA: Chris, Chrissie, Teenie, Aunt Teenie, Teen, Meema, Meem, > whatever . . . > > > -----Original Message----- > From: padelawa-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padelawa-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of Gerry Tostenson > Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 5:25 PM > To: PADELAWA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [PADELAWA] Small Pox Vacinations > > Does anyone remember when small pox vaccinations were considered routine > or > required by law in Delaware County? My mother was born in 1911 and had the > largest vaccination mark I have ever seen. According to her, Dr. Turner > used > a silver dollar and traced around it and then did the vaccination inside > the > circle. My mother was kind of embarrassed by it and of course, we kids > asked > her about it and even stared at it. Gerry > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.5/706 - Release Date: 2/28/2007 > >