Amy,my husbands family originated in Minnesota,from Germany originally . They migrated to Canada and west and in the Midwest,so its possible by now to have relatives in Illinois my husbands grandfather's name was John Britz and wife was Margareta Kimlinger. They lived in St. Nicolas,Stearns County Minnestoa in 1885. Jane Blair Britz -----Original Message----- From: Amy J. Davis [mailto:a_jdavis@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 12:36 PM To: PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PAPHL] To Jane Britz Hi! I was wondering if you are related to the Britz family of Illinois? They are relatives of mine. Amy Jane Britz <blairbritz@charter.net> wrote: Every year I hope this is the year I can make a contact with a Donovan/Morrison decendent ,maybe this year . !920 my grandmother Ella Donovan Schlotfeldt passed away in Tacoma ,Washington, leaving 8 children she was from Philidelphia, Pa. originally. Her father was John Donovan a civil war veteran, her mother was Sarah (Sallie) Kelly. She had three sisters Elizabeth married to Harry Gleim they were childless, Catherine was married to William H. Morrison and they had a son William born in 1904,and a third sister Gertrude not sure of her married name, and three brothers Dan ,Tim and John. The children on the west coast including my mother lost contact with the Donovan family after about 1930. Is there anyone out there who can help??? Jane Blair Britz ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== TO CONTACT THE LIST ADMIN, WRITE TO: PAPHILAD-admin@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 ==== 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 ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

Happy New Year One and All..... My gg grandparent's, Henry and Sophie Wienand, belonged to St. Peter the Apostle Church located at 1019 N. 5th Street. Henry died on 2 Feb 1890 and Sophie died before 1905. A couple of years ago I wrote the church about burial records. We traded a couple of letters and I sent them a check for more than the amount they requested for the search, and I never heard from them again. This past weekend I emailed a site on Catholic Cemeteries in Philly, and I just rec'd a response. They don't have any records for parish cemeteries. According to their email, Holy Redeemer Cemetery, would be the burial site for those attending St. Peter's. Is anyone familiar with Holy Redeemer Cemetery? And is it worth calling them? Thanks. Barbara in Wilmington, NC "I've never met a tombstone I couldn't relate to....."

Hi! I was wondering if you are related to the Britz family of Illinois? They are relatives of mine. Amy Jane Britz <blairbritz@charter.net> wrote: Every year I hope this is the year I can make a contact with a Donovan/Morrison decendent ,maybe this year . !920 my grandmother Ella Donovan Schlotfeldt passed away in Tacoma ,Washington, leaving 8 children she was from Philidelphia, Pa. originally. Her father was John Donovan a civil war veteran, her mother was Sarah (Sallie) Kelly. She had three sisters Elizabeth married to Harry Gleim they were childless, Catherine was married to William H. Morrison and they had a son William born in 1904,and a third sister Gertrude not sure of her married name, and three brothers Dan ,Tim and John. The children on the west coast including my mother lost contact with the Donovan family after about 1930. Is there anyone out there who can help??? Jane Blair Britz ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== TO CONTACT THE LIST ADMIN, WRITE TO: PAPHILAD-admin@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

paul there was another cemetary overcrowed and the reason they built ss peter and paul it is called Holy Cross Cemetary, Yeadon, PA it is located on Bailey Road. it is right outside of philly. don't know why the cemetary office didn't offer this information but it depends who you get i guess. pat On 1/3/06, eile <eile@comcast.net> wrote: > > The SS Peter and Paul cemetery swears that they were not open before > 1955, so my 1894 death notice must be for another cemetery. I guess > this place may not be in Philly. > > If anyone has any suggestions, I am open. > > Thanks. > > Paul > > > ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== > FREE: unlimited webspace! > http://freepages.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 > >

The SS Peter and Paul cemetery swears that they were not open before 1955, so my 1894 death notice must be for another cemetery. I guess this place may not be in Philly. If anyone has any suggestions, I am open. Thanks. Paul

Hi: I was wondering if anyone on the list has this 3 set volume. If so, could I please get a look up? I'm looking for a marriage record for Johann (John) Loeffler/Loffler. He came to the U.S in the early 1740's and settled in Philadelphia County and Lancaster County. I don't have any more information except he left Pennsylvania in the middle 1760's for North Carolina. Thanks, Phyllis

Gedcom is an acronym that stands for Genealogical Data Communications. It should be able to be imported to most genealogical database programs. Donna

The LDS (Mormon Church) invented the GEDCOM. PAF was the first program to have it! Sndtenterprises Genealogical and Historical Research

In a message dated 01 02 2006 5:35:30 PM, PAPHILAD-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Can someone let me know ,,, can a user of the Mormon PAF program import my GEDCOM export? >> oooooooo Theoretically all GEDCOM files are mutually compatible. This is why GEDCOM exists. Made by LDS. Milton E. Botwinick [professional genealogist] botwinick@aol.com botwinick@alumni.rowan.edu MEBotwinick@alumni.temple.edu http://hometown.aol.com/botwinick/myhomepage/index.html

Yes... if it is a GEDCOM file, any genealogy program that can use GEDCOM files can use it... PAF.. Family Tree Maker ... etc... GEDCOM or .GED is a universal type file. Ray Friess eile wrote: > Can someone let me know off-list (since I may be a wee bit off-topic > here), can a user of the Mormon PAF program import my GEDCOM export? > > I have Reunion. > > best, > Paul Carr > > Ceol Éireannach: Tobar bróin, fuarán áthais > > > ==== 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 > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > > >

Can someone let me know off-list (since I may be a wee bit off-topic here), can a user of the Mormon PAF program import my GEDCOM export? I have Reunion. best, Paul Carr Ceol Éireannach: Tobar bróin, fuarán áthais

Trying to locate the birth of Ellen Lynch in Philadelphia about 1890 or 1891. Her parents Charles Lynch and Ellen Doogan(Dougan) and two little girls under 4 years had emigrated there from Donegal Ireland about 1889. Their address there is unknown. It seems they only stayed in the Us for about 2 or three years. It was not too common for immigrants to make the return journey to Ireland especially with very young children. Charles and Ellen were born around 1860 both in Donegal. Thanking you in advance roisin Lafferty

Thanks to all who responded with information on SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. I appreciate all the help. best, Paul

I am trying to find information on the Scott family who lived in Phila. PA. Blanche Hewitt born ca 1882 in/near Phila. married Charles H. Scott pre 1916. They had daughters Charlotte J. ca 1915 and Margaret ca 1916. On the 1920 and 1930 censuses they were living at 5414 Irving Street in Phila. Charles died in 1950. His address was 103 No. Main Street, Hatfield, PA. Blanche died in 1956. Her address was 2141 N. 10th St., Phila. PA. It was the home of a Jane Byers. M. Scott was the informant and was living in Wash. DC. Margaret Scott took care of the funeral arrangements. Nothing is known of Charlotte after the 1930 census. Nothing is known of Margaret other then where she lived in 1956. I'd like to know if either of them married, had children, etc. Could they still be living? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Lisa Lockett ronandlisa@suscom.net

Seek information on William Wray, merchant, of Philadelphia. He died in 1828 at the age of 64, ? Born about 1764. His wife was Ann. At his death his widow, Ann, requested that Letters of Administration be given to either Silas Weir, esq., the REv. Ezra Stiles Ely, and Dr. John Hood. This document was witnessed by Margaretta Oliver and Susannah Wray. Would appreciate any information about William Wray--birthplace, parents, marriages, etc. I can find him in the census but have no other information about him or his family. Thanks! Jean

the University of Pennsylvania has a museum and maybe someone there can help The Pennsylvania Geaneology Society is on Broad Street On 12/31/05, JOE MOORE <joemoore456@verizon.net> wrote: > > Hi, > I reviewed a few books from 37 to 38 from GPH. I reviewed them at the > Philly > Archives. I don't recall the exact contents but it's a worthwhile start to > check the Philly archives. > > Joe Moore > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <jeanealogy@comcast.net> > To: <PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 11:29 AM > Subject: [PAPHL] Philadelphia General Hospital > > > > Hi: > > I am looking for any information as to where the yearbooks for > graduating > > nurses were sent after the closing of PGH. The year 1933 is the one I > am > > interested in. Any help would be appreciated. > > > > Jean > > > > > > ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== > > FREE: unlimited webspace! > > http://freepages.rootsweb.com/ > > > > ============================== > > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > > > > > > ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== > FREE: Upload your GEDCOM to WorldConnect > http://worldconnect.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 > >

st peter and paul is in Broomall, Pa on Sproul Road part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia On 1/1/06, eile <eile@comcast.net> wrote: > > I have an obituary for a Felix O'Hanlon (35) buried in 1894 at St Peter > and St Paul Cemetery, which I believe is in the Philly area. > > Would anyone have knowledge of this cemetery? > > Thanks. > > Paul > > > ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== > FREE: Search the SSDI [Social Security Death Index] > http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > >

Hello, I have tried, unsuccessfully, to find an ancestor in the 1900 census who was admitted to the Philadelphia Naval home in 1899. Since I can't find him by name, does anyone know where in the census I'd find the Naval home? It was on Grays Ferry Ave. Thanks, Lorraine --------------------------------- Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less

Paul, If you find that the cemetery is maintained/managed by the Philadelphia Archdiocesan, then you're in luck. If you have a name and date, you can very easily get a listing of everyone buried in the same plot. I have "uncovered" a few relatives that way. You can get the plot records from: Archdiocesan Cemeteries Office 111 South 38th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 895-3450. (e-mail: cemetery@adphila.org) If you e-mail them with the information, including your street address, they will mail you the plot listing in a few days. They have been great. Good Luck, Jim Cullen http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jimcullen/

Paul, I found a few resources at http://www.daddezio.com/cemetery/junction/CJ-PA-026.html (Cemetery Junction) There are a few either St Peter or St Paul in the Philadelphia area. I hope this helps Bill Saint Peter Cemetery (German Burial Ground) Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Tioga St, Philadelphia PA Contact: Holy Redeemer 4268 Richmond St, Phila., PA 19137 St. Peter's German Redemptionist Fathers Cemetery Almond & Venango Sts. Philadelphia 19134 St. Paul's Old Churchyard 3rd St. Below Walnut Philadelphia St. Paul M.E. Church Grounds Catherine Above 6th Philadelphia -----Original Message----- From: Mary Finley [mailto:marmfin@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 1:31 PM To: PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PAPHL] cemetery By golly Paul is right! I never noticed that 1894 burial date! Mary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Morris" <wmorris585@comcast.net> To: <PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 12:55 PM Subject: RE: [PAPHL] cemetery > Paul, > Currently there is a Philadelphia Archdiocesan Cemetery called SS Peter > and > Paul Cemetery located at 1600 S Sproul Rd in Springfield PA 19064 > (Delaware > County)(610-544-4933 but it was Ext in 1957. I don't think the Cemetery > you > are looking for is in the five counties of the Archdiocese. > Hope this helps you > > Bill > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: David E. Cann [mailto:decann@infionline.net] > Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 12:23 PM > To: PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: RE: [PAPHL] cemetery > > Paul, > > According to AniMap Plus, a normally very good source of such information > on > CD, there are numerous "St. Peter" OR St. Paul" Cemeteries all around the > area, but the only "Saint Peter and Paul Cemetery" listed in the > Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is in Luzern County. No specific city or > township stated, so I hope this helps. > > > David E. Cann > decann@infionline.net > > Instant messaging (IM): > AOL: Grandpa Cann - MSN: decann@infionline.net - Yahoo: decannusmc > > -----Original Message----- > From: eile [mailto:eile@comcast.net] > Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 12:09 PM > To: PAPHILAD-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [PAPHL] cemetery > > I have an obituary for a Felix O'Hanlon (35) buried in 1894 at St Peter > and > St Paul Cemetery, which I believe is in the Philly area. > > Would anyone have knowledge of this cemetery? > > Thanks. > > Paul > > > ==== PAPHILAD Mailing List ==== > Visit City and County of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at: > http://www.pa-roots.com/~philadelphia/ > > ============================== > 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 ==== > FREE: unlimited webspace! > http://freepages.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 > > ==== 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