Looking for information on John NICHOLSON who was a partner with Robert MORRIS in Pennsylvania in the late 1700's. Robert MORRIS was the famous financier of the Revolutionary War. John NICHOLSON was a one-time partner who ended up defrauding many out of thousands/millions? of acres of land and died in debtor's prison in 1800. He was married to Hannah DUNCAN. Can anyone tell me anything about NICHOLSON'S family genealogy or anything about him such as where he came from, where he lived (I'm assuming Philadelphia.) etc. Thanks! Anne

Thanks to the help of a kind lister, I learned the maiden name of Anna, wife of William REISINGER. It appears the spelling should be RESINGER, and he married Anna SCHUM, which appears to be spelled Schum and Schrum in the indexes (that handwriting can be tough to decipher at times). William and Anna married in 1908 in Philadelphia. William was born 20 Dec 1889 to William A. RESINGER and Nettie; he doesn't appear in Philadelphia until 1910 according to census reports, showing up in Venango County in 1900. Anna was born on 22 Aug 1891 in Philadelphia to Harry SCHUM and his wife Jennie. To the best of my knowledge, they both died in Philadelphia, but I don't yet have death dates so haven't searched out death records yet. If you connect to this line, I'd love to hear from you.

Hello all. I was feeling pretty good about my most recent find until I came home from researching and realized I had the wrong Charles HARVEY. "My" Charles was born in August 1880, so back to searching out that birth. In the meantime, in the hopes this helps someone else, here is what I learned today using the Philadelphia Birth Index, Registration of Births, and Gospill's 1882 city directory because I wasn't clear on the names: 1881 Birth Index: January birth for Charles Harvey is on page 127 of the register According to the register, page 127, Charles Harvey was born to Unie and Neal Harvey, residing on 4202 Market. The directory confirms the address of Neil Harvey, who is a laborer.

Thank you, I am wondering about the Wharton St Vault, I have been advised the body of my GrGrandfather was held there from Sept. 1877 until burial in April 1878, in the Mausoleum., at Fernwood....... please can you advise me if there are City Records of this that can be accessed? Thank you, Sally ----- Original Message ----- From: <Botwinick@aol.com> To: <PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 6:32 AM Subject: Re: "vaults" > In a message dated 3/10/06 1:00:48, PAPHILAD-D-request@rootsweb.com > writes: > > << Hello - Does anyone have any information about "vaults", where a body > was held before burial ? I have just learned that my GrGrandfather > HENRY H. > EDEL, who died in Sept. 1877, was held in the Wharton St Vault, and > buried > April 29, 1878, in the Edell Mausoleum in Fernwood Cemetery. ... also > the > location of the Wharton St Vault, where on Wharton ? ... >> > > > 00000000000000000000 > > > Bodies were kept in vaults in the winter when the ground was too hard to > dig. > > Vaults may also refer to above ground mini buildings used by the rich = > mausoleums. > The concrete shell surrounding the coffin for waterproofing? > There are probably other meanings. > > > Milton E. Botwinick [professional genealogist] botwinick@aol.com > botwinick@alumni.rowan.edu MEBotwinick@alumni.temple.edu > http://hometown.aol.com/botwinick/myhomepage/index.html > > ______________________________

I would (1) search the web and (2) ask a lawyer friend or a law library to search the case law online for his name. He has a relatively uncommon name and you may be able to pinpoint his practice location and dates by publications that mention him as an advocate. I have had poor success with Bar Association records. The courts often handled admissions directly in that era, most states had no bar associations. Jeff Jernegan Attorney & Amateur Genealogist ----- Original Message ----- From: "Olga Brigham" <brigham5@msn.com> To: <PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 6:52 PM Subject: [PAPHL] Thomas Sinexon, lawyer > Family records indicate that Thomas Sinexon, Jr. was a lawyer. He was born > in 1830 so he would have been studying law around 1850 or so. Where might > I find under whom he read law, and where might I look to find when he was > admitted to the bar? > Olga > > > ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== > FREE: Upload your GEDCOM to WorldConnect > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/ > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

The Philadelphia Bar Association. There is probably a Web page. Sndtenterprises Genealogical and Historical Research

Family records indicate that Thomas Sinexon, Jr. was a lawyer. He was born in 1830 so he would have been studying law around 1850 or so. Where might I find under whom he read law, and where might I look to find when he was admitted to the bar? Olga

Can someone tell me if the PCD is on the internet for the years 1922 thru 1929. I am trying to narrow down my grandfathers death year. He is in the 1920 and 1921 PCD but not in the 1930 census. Thanks Jim McNichols

In a message dated 3/10/06 1:00:48, PAPHILAD-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Hello - Does anyone have any information about "vaults", where a body was held before burial ? I have just learned that my GrGrandfather HENRY H. EDEL, who died in Sept. 1877, was held in the Wharton St Vault, and buried April 29, 1878, in the Edell Mausoleum in Fernwood Cemetery. ... also the location of the Wharton St Vault, where on Wharton ? ... >> 00000000000000000000 Bodies were kept in vaults in the winter when the ground was too hard to dig. Vaults may also refer to above ground mini buildings used by the rich = mausoleums. The concrete shell surrounding the coffin for waterproofing? There are probably other meanings. Milton E. Botwinick [professional genealogist] botwinick@aol.com botwinick@alumni.rowan.edu MEBotwinick@alumni.temple.edu http://hometown.aol.com/botwinick/myhomepage/index.html

Your best recourse is church records. The Historical Society of PA and the Genealogical Society of PA have Philadelphia church records. Sndtenterprises Genealogical and Historical Research

Hello - Does anyone have any information about "vaults", where a body was held before burial ? I have just learned that my GrGrandfather HENRY H. EDEL, who died in Sept. 1877, was held in the Wharton St Vault, and buried April 29, 1878, in the Edell Mausoleum in Fernwood Cemetery. I would like to learn more about this, also the location of the Wharton St Vault, where on Wharton ? Thanks for any help on this, Sally

1880 Census. Phila. Pa. dist. 164, Division 10, ward 9 2222 Market Street, Phila. Pa. Babb, Thomas age 66, Upholsterer Sabilla, age 53, House keeper David, age 30, Tin Roofer Wife listed as Sarah in 1870 Census. Same person as she is isted in the 2nd Enum. of 1870 census as Sabilla.

I'm looking to talk to any person with the surname of McMURTURIE or McDOWELL. I'm researching these names in Philadelphia City. McMURTURIE came from Scotland. The McDOWELL were born in Mexico. Here is what I have at this time: Jno (John) MacMURTURIE, b. abt 1831, Scotland Agnes Mc DOWELL, b. , Mexico children: Agnes, b. 1853, Rockdale, , PA Mary, b. 1857 (Direct line), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA William, b. 1860, , , PA Jane, b. 1862, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Hugh, b. <1864>, , , PA Jno remarried Rosetta, b. < 1835>, , , KY. Of this marriage there was a child born; Neilson, age 1, PA. Agnes must of died. Assume that she died in Philadelphia. Other than Mary, I have not found any other info. This is a long time standing wall. Any help, advice Etc, thanks in advance. Bill < lookn4@schat.com >

Thank you, DBM ----- Original Message ----- From: <JYoung6180@aol.com> To: <PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 12:57 PM Subject: Re: [PAPHL] Re: VONHOFEN,HOWGATE > > In a message dated 3/9/2006 12:18:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, > dbmshm@ptd.net writes: > > The address that you indicated does't seem to work > PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com . > > > > It does work--you had originally sent your message to PAPHILAD-L-request > which is the address used only to subscribe and unsub to/from the > list--not to > post to it. > > Joan > > > ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== > Helpful abbreviations: (APS)American Philosophical Society, > [ARI]Annenberg Research Institute,(BI)Balch Institute,[DU] Drexel > University Library, FLP)Free Library of Philadelphia, [GHS] Germantown > Historical Society, GSP)Genealogical Society of PA, (HSP)Historical > Society of PA, LC)Library Company, [NARS] National Archives Regional > Branch-Philadelphia, PCA)Philadelphia City Archives,(PCH)Philadelphia City > Hall, (PJAC)Philadelphia Jewish Archives Center, (RWA)Register of Wills > Archives,(TU)Temple University, (UP)University of Pennsylvania Libraries > and Archives > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx > >

In a message dated 3/9/2006 12:18:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, dbmshm@ptd.net writes: The address that you indicated does't seem to work PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com . It does work--you had originally sent your message to PAPHILAD-L-request which is the address used only to subscribe and unsub to/from the list--not to post to it. Joan

I'm looking for info on, Thomas BABB, b. abt 1813 in PA. I have him in the Philadelphia city dictories living with a Samuel. Some time in the 1840's Thomas moved a few doors away. I assume that is when he married. Thomas is a brick wall. His son David was b. abt 1848 in Philadelphia. Thomas is a brick wall. I'm open to any info, advice, records, etc. I have been through the census's from 1840 to 1900. I sure hope that their is some help out there to help me loosen some of the bricks. Thanks in advance. Bill < lookn4@schat.com >

The address that you indicated does't seem to work PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com . ----- Original Message ----- From: JYoung6180@aol.com To: dbmshm@ptd.net Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 10:43 AM Subject: Re: VONHOFEN,HOWGATE In a message dated 3/9/2006 8:01:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, dbmshm@ptd.net writes: I am looking for the dates of death and obits for Joseph Vonhofen died 1963 and his wife Edith L. Vonhofen died 1967 in Philadelphia. I am also looking for the dates of death for Catherine A. Howgate @65 1930 federal census and Edwin H. Howgate @70 1930 federal census. They lived on N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia 1930 Federal census you can reply to me privately dbmshm@ptd.net. Thank you for any help. Hi- Please resend your query to the LIST address rather than the list REQUEST address. Thanks! Resend to: PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com . Joan, admin

Looking for location and/or church affiliation of the Rev. Joseph Kennard. Cir. 1865, Phila./New Jersey/Del. area. Thanks in advance for the help. Jim, A voice from the Arizona desert

Yes, that is something to consider that even William may not be her father. I thought because of the age difference between William and Mary Ann, that Mary Ann may be a step mother (and then there are all those younger children in the household with Emma listed at 18...although I think she was more like 15). Probably need to work on a death certificate for her at this point! Thanks for the input. I really had not considered that William may not be her father.

In a message dated 3/8/2006 10:27:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, JAEgo2@aol.com writes: I am having a very hard time locating a relative in the 1860 census. I can find her family in 1870 in 53rd dist., ward 18. Can anyone tell me how this translates to the 1860 census? I have searched by name every which-way, and now I am thinking that I will need to start looking page by page, but Philadelphia is so HUGE! Her name is Emma Dickson (and I have checked everything from Dixon, Dickinson, Nickson and beyond...). Her age in 1870 is 18, but I think she was really born in 1855. Her father is Wm H. Dickson, age 39 in 1870. Both born in Pennsylvania). There is a woman named Mary Ann age 28, relationship unknown (too young to be Emma's mother, too old to be Wm's sister, could be a step-mother to Emma?) I am hoping that the 1860 census might have some info on Emma's mother. Thanks for the help!! Janet Janet- When I first replied to this I didn't notice that you said the parents' names are Wm. H. and Mary Ann (poss. step mother). So I rechecked the 1860 census and looked at the family you mentioned in the 1870 census and I came away wondering if William is really Emma's father or possibly and uncle or brother. The closest I came to possibly finding Emma is 1860 would be the following listing on page 118 in the 18th Ward of Philadelphia: Household Members:NameAge John Dickson38 -born Ireland Emeline Dickson35 - born Ireland William Dickson18 - born Penn. John Dickson15 -born Penn. Emeline Dickson5 - born Penn. George Dickson3 - born Penn. Mary Dickson6.12 - born Penn. Henry Munford25 -born Penn. William Wiggels27 - born Penn. Elizth Miller19 - born Penn. Could John and Emeline actually be Emeline/Emma's parents? Joan