Jeff, Here's what Ashmead wrote in his 1884 "History of Delaware County:" "Maplewood Institute. - A large tract of land, near Friends' meeting-house, at Concordville, was purchased by Professor Joseph Shortledge, who erected thereon a building fifty by eighty feet, three stories in height, especially designed for a seminary of learning. In the fall of 1862 he established a school, which was conducted successfully, both sexes being admitted as pupils. The academy was well patronized, and soon won its way in public favor. On April 6, 1870, it was chartered by an Act of Assembly, as the "Maplewood Institute," with collegiate privileges. Shortly after this date the building was enlarged by the addition of a wing to the rear, forty by eighty feet, affording facilities which were much needed. The institute at the present time [1884] has accommodations for eighty pupils, a well-selected library, and is also well supplied with chemical and philosophical apparatus." There's additional info in the Concord Township history books available from their Historical Society: http://www.twp.concord.pa.us/hist_soc.htm Best wishes, Rick At 04:49 PM 10/15/02 -0400, Jeff Palmer wrote: >I'm preparing a genealogical bio for my great grandfather, Charles PALMER, >b. 1863 in Concord Twp., d. 1966. His obituary in the Philadelphia Evening >Bulletin, May 26, 1966, states that he "attended Shortlidge School, now >Concord School, and Maplewood Institute." My listing of schools in the area >shows no "Concord School" (other than a Concord Elementary School) and no >"Maplewood Institute". Would you know anything about either of these >schools, e.g. where they may have been, if they still exist, if they have >been renamed, if they have been absorbed into other schools, or if 19th >century photos might exist? > >Of course, any other information about Charles or his family would also be >greatly appreciated. As a charter member and vice president of the Delaware >County Historical Society, a perennial candidate for the Prohibition Party, >the nation's oldest practicing lawyer at the age of 102, etc., he was a >grand character and should prove to be a fascinating one to research! > >TIA! > >Jeff Palmer - [email protected] > > >==== PADELAWA Mailing List ==== >Please remember our pledge drive to support RootsWeb! >http://199.72.15.191/Sites/Gen/Chet2/scripts/RWGoal.asp