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! Janet- I found her. The family is in the 19th Ward in 1860 and those in the same household are: In the Philadelphia--19th Ward John Dickson 40 -- stone mason born Ireland Jane Dickson 38 - born Ireland Mary Dickson 16 - born Ireland Eve Dickson 14 - born Ireland James Dickson 9 -born Ireland Jackson Dickson 6 -- born in Philly Emma Dickson 5 -- born Philly John Dickson 4 -- born Philly William Dickson 2 - born Philly James Wildey 33 - born Ireland Isaac Barrett 49 - born Ireland Joan

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

In a message dated 07 03 2006 5:01:05 PM, PAPHILAD-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Could someone please tell me where to write in Phila. and how much it cost for a copy of a marriage license from 1870?>> ooooooooooooooo Write to the Phila. City Archives for an 1870 marriage. See their website for current prices and details. http://www.phila.gov/phils/Docs/Inventor/genealgy.htm Milton E. Botwinick [professional genealogist] botwinick@aol.com botwinick@alumni.rowan.edu MEBotwinick@alumni.temple.edu http://hometown.aol.com/botwinick/myhomepage/index.html

Was wondering if someone would look up William Francis McNichols between 1920 and 1929. I am trying to pin down his year of death. He is in the 1920 Census living at 133 Summit St. He is not in the 1930 Census with his wife and family. Thanks Jim McNichols

Hello - I am going over films at my FHC and notice a lot of Marriages in 1865 that are re-affirming a previous ceremony, and wonder if there had been a Law passed that Marriages had to be recognized by the City or County and had to be Registered.... they are using a standard form to register these marriages... thanks, Sally

Could someone please tell me where to write in Phila. and how much it cost for a copy of a marriage license from 1870? Thanks for the help ~ Dori

William Crout was a member of Ellis Post #6, Grand Army of the Republic, Germantown: Crout, William B., 22nd PA Vols., Co F; 2nd PA Cavalry, Private: Application for membership in Post 6 dated 11 October 1877 age 43; born in Germantown; residence in Germantown; occupation fireman, Philadelphia Fire Department; enlisted 5 September 1861; discharged 5 September 1864 at Petersburg, VA. The original application is at the GAR Civil War Museum and Library in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Research

William B. CROUT, born c1831 in PA, married Rebecca (maiden name unknown). The spelling of William's age is consistent in that he does age 10 years each 10 years (unlike his wife <G>), and I've a Civil War Pension Index Record that I believe to be his as it names a widow Rebecca and a "helpless child" Mary Ella (they had a child named Mary Ella, sometimes named Ella in the census). Using census reports, it appears that his parents may be William CROUT and Margaret. Rebecca's name varies from census to census (Reba., Rebbeca, Rebeca) as does her age (in 1920 she's 64, in 1910 54, in 1900 38, in 1880 24). She is the mother to 3 or 4 children (that number also varies), and it is their daughter Virginia that I'm most interested in. In the 1880 census, a Clara V. VANDERGRIFT, single, age 18, is living with William and Rebecca with relationship given as sister-in-law. I've searched VANDEGRIFT but have not found Rebecca with this last name (only a hunch using this census). Virginia CROUT married Charles HARVEY c1901 in Philadelphia, PA. Virginia and Charles had one child, a son named Whitman HARVEY, born Feb 1907 and died 1977. I believe the 1900 census report, which lists Rebecca's children (she's the head of household) as Ella, Pennsylvania, and Wm. B. should read Ella or Mary Ella, *Virginia*, and Wm B. I cannot find a census record for Virginia HARVEY or Rebecca CROUT in 1930; each is widowed. Nor have I found a census record for 1860 for William CROUT. If anyone connects to this family or has any knowledge of them, I'd love to hear from you. I've just begun researching this line, using mostly directories and census reports to date; there is virtually no family history that's been passed down so I need to rely on this type of record.

Hello all. I'm trying to find, so far without success, Virginia CROUT Harvey, widow to Charles HARVEY. In the Polk's Philadelphia City Directory, she is living at 232 Church La in Germantown. However, she is not at that address in the census. What year was the 1930 directory printed? Was the date gathered earlier and published in 1930, or was the data gathered in 1930 and printed the same year (which would be a mighty big task, I'd think)? In directories in other cities, they are begun up to 2 years prior to publication. Thanks! Laurie

Jane, I sent the last email too quickly! You have the date of death, so now just write to the Free Library of Phila. on Vine St. and for $1.00, they'll send you 2 obits. Lorraine

Thanks Lorraine. Jane

Jane, I did a Google search and came up with the attached. _December_ (http://www.phillyherocops.org/profiles/dec.htm) Lorraine

I am very interested in an obituary for FREDERICK DUKES. Frederick was an off duty police officer and was murdered December 24, 1990 during a robbery at a southwest Philadelphia tavern. He was shot by Ronald Gibson. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks, Jane

Could some tell me the number of the 1930 US Census Microfilm number? Thank you, Janet

Victorville Ca. resident of 35 years Benjamin SPAIN Jr., 78, passed away on Feb 28, 2006 in Apple Valley, Ca. Born on Sept. 23 1927 in Philadelphia, Pa. Benjamin served in the US Air Force for 31 years. There is more to the obit and a picture, if interested let me know and I will e-mail the full obit. Bill Pallatt

Larry, Thank you for the excellent description and for the great site with a description of all the wards. Have saved it for further reference. Janet In a message dated 3/2/2006 3:45:58 PM Central Standard Time, phillyhm@hotmail.com writes: From... http://home.earthlink.net/~shackamaxon/wards.html North Mulberry Ward Extends within a line from Fourth Street, thence by the Northern boundary of the City [Vine Street], to the Western boundary of the same, thence by the said Western boundary to Sassafras Street, thence by the same back to Fourth Street, and thence by the same to the place of beginning. Larry B

Could someone please tell me, in what part of Philadelphia was North Mulberry Ward in 1840? Thank you, Janet

From... http://home.earthlink.net/~shackamaxon/wards.html North Mulberry Ward Extends within a line from Fourth Street, thence by the Northern boundary of the City [Vine Street], to the Western boundary of the same, thence by the said Western boundary to Sassafras Street, thence by the same back to Fourth Street, and thence by the same to the place of beginning. Larry B. ----Original Message Follows---- From: Wstjs@aol.com Reply-To: PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com To: PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PAPHL] North Mulberry Ward Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 16:33:21 EST Could someone please tell me, in what part of Philadelphia was North Mulberry Ward in 1840? Thank you, Janet ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== Visit City and County of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at: http://www.pa-roots.com/~philadelphia/ ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

In a message dated 3/2/2006 7:46:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, MMForst@aol.com writes: Would Joan or any list member please give me the email address for New York city at rootsweb. My Philadelphia search is leading me to the Manhattan area. Thank you-- Peg Peg- New York City is actually made up of more than one county--I believe there are about 5 counties that make up parts of NYC. Anyway, see this page for the index of all NY lists and you can, hopefully, find and subscribe to the list or lists or greatest interest to you: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/NY/ Joan

Would Joan or any list member please give me the email address for New York city at rootsweb. My Philadelphia search is leading me to the Manhattan area. Thank you-- Peg