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    1. [PAPhl] ENGLISH - MIRICK - EVANS - ROWLAND Family Photograph
    2. Shelley Cardiel
    3. I've "rescued" an old photograph of Amanda ENGLISH and Gwendolen MIRICK which was taken at a home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Both ladies are identified as "Aunt" with the photographer identified as Mary MENTZER. The photo was taken in the sitting room at 4816 Trinity Place, West Philadelphia, PA. The two woman appear to be in their 60's to 80's with the photograph likely taken in the early 1900's. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding the ladies: Amanda EVANS was b. 16 Nov 1830 in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of David EVANS and Mary ROWLAND, both born in PA. Amanda married John ENGLISH and together they had at least two children, George ENGLISH and Annie ENGLISH. Amanda EVANS ENGLISH died 18 Nov 1912 in Philadelphia and was buried in Lewisburg, PA. Census records provide the following information: 1870 census of Philadelphia, PA: John ENGLISH, age 39, a Book Publisher, born PA Amanda ENGLISH, age 39, Keeping House, born PA Ida ENGLISH, age 15, Goes to School, born PA Annie ENGLISH, age 11, at Home, born PA Ellen ENGLISH, age 8, born PA George ENGLISH, age 6, born PA Eugenia ENGLISH, age 3, born PA Ellen ROWLAND, age 52, Works in Dry Goods Store, born PA Gwenny ROWLAND, age 50, without occupation, born PA Mary QUINN, age 23, a servant, born PA 1880 census of Philadelphia, PA: Emanda ENGLISH, age 49, House Keeping, born PA, parents born PA Ida M. ENGLISH, dau, age 25, at Home, born PA, parents born PA Annie T. ENGLISH, dau, age 20, at Home, born PA, parents born PA Ellen R. ENGLISH, dau, age 18, at Home, born PA, parents born PA George L. ENGLISH, son, age 15, at School, born PA, parents born PA Ellen E. ROWLAND, Aunt, age 60, no occupation, born PA, parents born PA Charles S. MIRICK, age 39, a Printer, born VA, parents born MA/PA Gwennie E. MIRICK, wife, age 31, Keeping House, born PA, parents born PA Charles E. MIRICK, son, age 4, born PA S. Willard MIRICK, son, age 5 months, born PA 1900 census of Philadelphia, PA: Amanda E. ENGLISH, age 69, born Nov 1830, a widow, 4 children/3 living, born PA, parents born PA Annie L. ENGLISH, dau, age 40, born Jun 1859, born PA, parents born PA, a Musician Ellen R. ENGLISH, dau, age 37, born Dec 1862, born PA, parents born PA, a White Goods Merchant Charles S. MIRICK, age 49, born Oct 1850, married 25 years, born VA, parents born VA, a Proof Reader Gwennie MIRICK, wife, age 52, born Aug 1847, married 25 years, 3 children/2 living, born PA, parents born PA Charles E. MIRICK, son, age 24, born Jul 1875, born PA, a Clerk Anna M. MIRICK, dau, age 17, born Aug 1882, born PA, at School 1910 census of Philadelphia, PA: Charles S. MIRICK, age 59, married 35 years, born VA, parents born MA/PA, Philanthropic Manager Gwennie E. MIRICK, wife, age 62, married 35 years, 3 children/2 living, born PA, parents born PA Charles E. MIRICK, son, age 34, born PA, a Clerk Anna M. MIRICK, dau, age 27, born PA Amanda A. ENGLISH, age 79, a widow, 4 children/3 living, born PA, parents born PA Annie L. ENGLISH, dau, age 49, born PA, parents born PA, a Music Teacher Eleanor ENGLISH, dau, age 47, born PA, parents born PA I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

    12/17/2010 12:24:52