Try the following - part of the url was "wrapped around" ~ Antoinette (Tacoma, Washington) http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/1pa/paarchivesseries/series2/paarch2-9t oc.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dutton Family" <rdutton1@tampabay.rr.com> To: <PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 6:56 AM Subject: [PAPHL] Re: St.Michael's & Old Zion Churches > Thank you Olga- I tried the links but got screen that it could not be found > .... > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Olga Brigham" <brigham5@msn.com> > To: <PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 7:01 PM > Subject: St.Michael's & Old Zion Churches > > > > Bill Regli was asking about records from these churches in Germantown,PA. > > He might want to try the following: > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/1pa/paarchivesseries/series2/paarch2-9t oc.html<http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/1pa/paarchivesseries/series2/pa arch2-9toc.html> > > This is for the above named churches in Phila. I found several German > > relatives here for the same time period. Worth a look. > > Olga > > > > ______________________________ > > > ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== > FREE: Search the SSDI [Social Security Death Index] > http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi > > ============================== > 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 > > >

If you can find him on the 1910 census, it will tell us where he worked as a moulder which would give you the type of moulding that he did. Janet

In a message dated 1/7/2006 6:56:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, eile@comcast.net writes: In 1890, can anyone tell me what profession "moulder" would refer to in the Philly City Directories? Paul- I would think most commonly this would be an iron molder/moulder. Joan

Bill Regli was asking about records from these churches in Germantown,PA. He might want to try the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/1pa/paarchivesseries/series2/paarch2-9toc.html<http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/1pa/paarchivesseries/series2/paarch2-9toc.html> This is for the above named churches in Phila. I found several German relatives here for the same time period. Worth a look. Olga

Sally, I don't know the answer to that. I've been to the Germantown Historical Society. But I spent only about an hour there. I was looking for someone specific. But I had no luck. Don -----Original Message----- From: Dutton Family [mailto:rdutton1@tampabay.rr.com] Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 2:46 PM To: PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PAPHL] Germantown Records Thank you Don - Please can you tell me, are the Germantown Lutheran Records for the St Michael's Lutheran Church in the Phila. Archives ? or are they in a Germantown Archives separate, or are they in their own facility ... I am confused.. It appears they are at 7301 Germantown Ave , I'm trying to ascertain if the Lutheran Church Archives Records are available for Research,, and also if the Lutheran Archives can do Research, by their own staff, and do they have a web-site where they can be contacted to request Research, or a query..... Thanks, Sally ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Wilson" <wilsonsearch@comcast.net> To: <rdutton1@tampabay.rr.com> Cc: <PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 10:12 AM Subject: RE: [PAPHL] Germantown Records > Sally, > > I've made several trips to the Philadelphia Archives. My experience there > has been pretty good. There are lots of records there. Most are on > microfilm. The down side is that the equipment to view these are old and > sometimes in disrepair. On the upside, the original documents are there > in > the event that it can't be viewed via microfilm. There are usually one or > two people on duty. Sometimes they are helpful, sometimes they are not. > Be > patient. But as I have said, my experience overall has been good. > > Don Wilson > Marietta, Ga. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dutton Family [mailto:rdutton1@tampabay.rr.com] > Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 9:39 AM > To: PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [PAPHL] Germantown Records > > Hi - I too am searching for my EDEL - EDELL ancestors in these Church > Records, at my FHC, and am wondering if these ARCHIVES might be a > better > source of information.... the films at the FHC are difficult to read and > lots of the writing is in German.... has anybody used the ARCHIVES and > how does one go about it, do they have a search-service or a Research-fee > ? > > Do they have an on-line query, or an E-mail address where one can send > requests ? Thanks for any information on this, Sally > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "phillylorri" <phillylorri@earthlink.net> > To: <PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 1:20 PM > Subject: Re: [PAPHL] Germantown Records > > >> Lutheran Archives 7301 Germantown Ave. 19119 >> 215-2486383 >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "wregli" <wregli@worldnet.att.net> >> To: <PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 9:06 AM >> Subject: [PAPHL] Germantown Records >> >> >>> Hello list! >>> >>> Could someone tell me where I can find the records from St Michael's >>> Lutheran Church and the Old Zion Lutheran Church both located in >> Germantown? >>> I am researching the Knipe, Boaz and Raker families in the mid 1750's >>> and >> I >>> am looking for source information. >>> >>> Bill Regli >>> >>> >>> >>> ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== >>> FREE: Upload your GEDCOM to WorldConnect >>> http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/ >>> >>> ============================== >>> Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. >>> New content added every business day. 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I'm looking for information on Sarah J. RITER or RIGHTER, preferably more information on her parents and grandparents. She was born abt 1838. Her father was John RITER/RIGHTER (he was possibly born in Chester Co.), mother's given name was Mary/Margaret. Sarah was listed in the 1850 census of Lower Dublin, Phil. Co.with her parents, brothers and sisters. In the 1920 Census, Dist 33, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA, she is listed at 81 yrs. of age, living with her nephew James J. RAWE. Perhaps the RAWE family might know of additional information. Thank you, Jacqui (Righter) Baylis

The Lutheran Archives are open for research. You can visit this Archives. There are only two staff members at the Lutheran Archives and I doubt that you will be able to get any answers from the staff. It is difficult to get anyone on the phone. I believe that someone else has posted information on the Lutheran Archives on this list. Sndtenterprises Genealogical and Historical Research

My Uncle was a moulder in the 1860's and he made molds for hats. dan eile <eile@comcast.net> wrote: In 1890, can anyone tell me what profession "moulder" would refer to in the Philly City Directories? Thanks. Paul ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== TO CONTACT THE LIST ADMIN, WRITE TO: PAPHILAD-admin@rootsweb.com ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx --------------------------------- Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP.

Jan Perhaps an inquiry to the Railroad Retirement Board in Chicago might help. That is like the Social Security administration but for retired railroad workers. SJKeer ----- Original Message ----- From: <Shafferjan1@aol.com> To: <PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 3:33 PM Subject: [PAPHL] (no subject) > Hello: > > Would anyone know how to locate a death for a person who worked/retired > from > the Pennsylvania Railroad? I have requested a death certificate from the > state of PA using the years 1949-1950 (which is a guess) without success. > William G. Finney, born 23 Dec 1867 in Holland Bucks County, parents > Lewis Finney > and Mary Jane Harding. Found him on the 1920 and 1930 census in > Philadelphia. All information would be very much appreciated. > > Jan > > > ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== > Keep informed of the latest news and new databases, webpages and mailing > lists at RootsWeb. Subscribe to the weekly RootsWeb Review. To > subscribe, start here: http://newsletters.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 >

In 1890, can anyone tell me what profession "moulder" would refer to in the Philly City Directories? Thanks. Paul

The state archive has the Pennsylvania railroad voluntary disability cards. They're kept alphabetically. Liz Harrison

Hello: Would anyone know how to locate a death for a person who worked/retired from the Pennsylvania Railroad? I have requested a death certificate from the state of PA using the years 1949-1950 (which is a guess) without success. William G. Finney, born 23 Dec 1867 in Holland Bucks County, parents Lewis Finney and Mary Jane Harding. Found him on the 1920 and 1930 census in Philadelphia. All information would be very much appreciated. Jan

Thank you Don - Please can you tell me, are the Germantown Lutheran Records for the St Michael's Lutheran Church in the Phila. Archives ? or are they in a Germantown Archives separate, or are they in their own facility ... I am confused.. It appears they are at 7301 Germantown Ave , I'm trying to ascertain if the Lutheran Church Archives Records are available for Research,, and also if the Lutheran Archives can do Research, by their own staff, and do they have a web-site where they can be contacted to request Research, or a query..... Thanks, Sally ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Wilson" <wilsonsearch@comcast.net> To: <rdutton1@tampabay.rr.com> Cc: <PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 10:12 AM Subject: RE: [PAPHL] Germantown Records > Sally, > > I've made several trips to the Philadelphia Archives. My experience there > has been pretty good. There are lots of records there. Most are on > microfilm. The down side is that the equipment to view these are old and > sometimes in disrepair. On the upside, the original documents are there > in > the event that it can't be viewed via microfilm. There are usually one or > two people on duty. Sometimes they are helpful, sometimes they are not. > Be > patient. But as I have said, my experience overall has been good. > > Don Wilson > Marietta, Ga. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dutton Family [mailto:rdutton1@tampabay.rr.com] > Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 9:39 AM > To: PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [PAPHL] Germantown Records > > Hi - I too am searching for my EDEL - EDELL ancestors in these Church > Records, at my FHC, and am wondering if these ARCHIVES might be a > better > source of information.... the films at the FHC are difficult to read and > lots of the writing is in German.... has anybody used the ARCHIVES and > how does one go about it, do they have a search-service or a Research-fee > ? > > Do they have an on-line query, or an E-mail address where one can send > requests ? Thanks for any information on this, Sally > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "phillylorri" <phillylorri@earthlink.net> > To: <PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 1:20 PM > Subject: Re: [PAPHL] Germantown Records > > >> Lutheran Archives 7301 Germantown Ave. 19119 >> 215-2486383 >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "wregli" <wregli@worldnet.att.net> >> To: <PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 9:06 AM >> Subject: [PAPHL] Germantown Records >> >> >>> Hello list! >>> >>> Could someone tell me where I can find the records from St Michael's >>> Lutheran Church and the Old Zion Lutheran Church both located in >> Germantown? >>> I am researching the Knipe, Boaz and Raker families in the mid 1750's >>> and >> I >>> am looking for source information. >>> >>> Bill Regli >>> >>> >>> >>> ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== >>> FREE: Upload your GEDCOM to WorldConnect >>> http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/ >>> >>> ============================== >>> 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 >>> >> >> ______________________________ > > > ==== 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 > > ============================== > 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

Looking for Marriage Record of: James Thompson b May, 1849 Anne Mary (no maiden name) born March 1856 first born daughter Mary M born November 1876 *age 8 in 1900 census my guess would be they were married in the Philadelphia Area. thanks for you help Pat Sullivan

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The Lutheran Archives is staffed by volunteers, usually two. It is a very small place and you need an appointment to be able to research there yourself. They are open limited hours on limited days. It is difficult to get through to them on the phone, which is usually busy. You can request research but I waited about 6 months and got no response. I found that the records I needed, which is what you are working in, are copies of what they have. You might persist in calling them and explore with them what they have and whether it would be worth your making a trip there, assuming, of course, that you are in the area. Good luck. Merle

All in 1800s Bradshaw Anna 12/18/57 Chas. 1/8/61 Francis 10/17/55 Isabella 11/8/61 Joseph T 1/4/61 Mary 11/6/58 Mary V 12/27/56 S.C. 6/6/65 Samuel A. 10/20/57 BRANIGAN Martha 1/25/58 Sallie J 3/28/56 BRETS Adam 9/5/59 Ann 9/5/59 That is all the info I have Bill Pallatt

Its not an actual website it's an email address only. I emailed them to ask them some questions and they immediately emailed me back with my answers. Lyla

When I use this URL I do not get the free library of Phila. Am I doing something wrong. In a message dated 1/7/2006 9:43:54 AM Central Standard Time, Atcpax1@aol.com writes: _erefNEWS@excen.library.phila.gov_ (mailto:erefNEWS@excen.library.phila.gov) lm

Hi I just recently emailed them here is what they sent me Here is our FAQ: Question: How can I get a copy of an obituary or a death notice? Answer: Regular Mail: Send a written request with the person's name, date of death (month, day, year) or burial date and a stamped self-addressed envelope. We will only check two newspapers. The cost of photocopying from microfilm is 50 cents per page with a $1.00 minimum. Maximum of 2 obituaries can be requested at one time. Send request to: Free Library of Philadelphia Newspapers & Microfilm Center 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19103 Email: Send a written request with the person's name, date of death (month, day, year) or burial date. We will only check two newspapers. The cost of photocopying from microfilm is 50 cents per page with a $1.00 minimum. Maximum of 2 obituaries can be requested at one time. Send request to: erefNEWS@excen.library.phila.gov Staff, Newspapers & Microfilm Center Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19103 215-686-5431 _erefNEWS@excen.library.phila.gov_ (mailto:erefNEWS@excen.library.phila.gov) lm