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O'Donnell, Agnes

greeneman_6 — 2013-05-18 22:59:44Z

I am looking for anyone who would have information On Samuel Edgar O'Donnell and his Wife Agnes. Agnes's maiden name could have been Wright or Yates. They had a child in Atlantic City his name was Herbert Joseph O'Donnell. Agnes was born in 1888 I am not sure of Samuels date of birth. I am going to attach a photo of Agnes. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I don't know the other people who are pictured.
Chuck Greene

Re: the 'rolling chairs' in altantic city

coljohn2 — 2013-05-13 18:37:18Z

My grandmother started smith rolling chairs in the late 1800's .she passed in. 1932. My grandfather performed maintenance. I personally spent evenings with my grandmother sitting in tjhe chairs when I was a child.

Re: 2001 Obituary - William A Hughes

BurgessDonnelly — 2013-05-06 23:30:28Z

Thanks so much - I had not located it.

I greatly appreciate your help.

Re: 2001 Obituary - William A Hughes

PHelfand46 — 2013-05-06 23:26:43Z

Not sure if you have already located the following obit; found it by searching date in AC Press; not under Hughes:

HUGHES: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ) - Tuesday, July 31, 2001
Deceased Name: HUGHES
HUGHES, WILLIAM A. 76, of Mays Landing and Fort Lauderdale, FL, died on July 29, 2991, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Mary (nee McCann) and his children Regina Weber and husband Richard of Southampton, PA, Rosemary Czech and husband Edward of Absecon, Thomas W. Hughes and wife Pamela of Centerville, TN, Bearnadette Reiser and husband Robert of Chrlottesville, VA, Margaret Anne Weiser and husband Gilbert of Langhorne, PA. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren.

Mr. Hughes was a 15-year resident of Mays Landing and seasonal resident of Fort Lauderdale, previously of Cherry Hill. He was a retired National Account Manager for AT&T. He was a member of Bell Telephone Pioneers. Mr. Hughes was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He served in the US Army Corps during WWII.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing on Tuesday evening from 7-9PM, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, 11:30AM at the St. Vincent de Paul Church, Rt. 50 and 2nd Street, Mays Landing. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing. In lieu of flowers donations to your local blood drive would be appreciated. Edition: All
Page: C2
Copyright, 2001, South Jersey Publishing Company t/a The Press of Atlantic City

2001 Obituary - William A Hughes

BurgessDonnelly — 2013-04-19 13:31:21Z

I'm looking for an obituary for William A Hughes.

Rootsweb obituary reference:
HUGHES, William A ( ); 76; Mays Landing NJ; ATC Press; 2001-7-31; cbentiv

I would be most appreciative if someone could locate the obituary. I have not found a copy in my usual sources.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Ann

Louis fishman

madclicker11 — 2013-04-15 19:46:52Z

Looking for siblings of Louis fishman he owned a children's store on Atlantic avenue in Atlantic city in the 60s thanks

Re: Gehres Family in Pleasantville

Kaythom — 2013-03-18 09:00:32Z

Thank you so much. Lyle was my great uncle. He was a brother to my grandmother, Helena May Gehres Kelly. I have my grandmother's wedding picture and Uncle Lyle and Aunt Anna were their attendants. Thanks again for your help.
Kay Thomas

Re: Gehres Family in Pleasantville

zoro_53 — 2013-03-17 18:49:10Z

Earl Gehres andGay Gehres are children of Lyle Gehres. Bill Jones is the son of Gay and Michael Gehres is the son of Earl.

Re: Anyone have a "reliable" contact at either of the two Hammonton cemeteries?

Bob_MacAvoy — 2013-03-07 17:37:42Z

Theresa,

Those are the numbers and addresses I had before. However, I will try again and maybe I'll get lucky.

Bob

Re: Anyone have a "reliable" contact at either of the two Hammonton cemeteries?

TheresaTyrrell — 2013-03-07 17:14:41Z

Greenmount Cemetery Association ... 401 12th St., Hammonton, NJ 08037 phone 609-561-7336. Oak Grove Cemetery .... White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037 phone 609-561-2673.
This is from the phone book. Sorry no other info available.

Anyone have a "reliable" contact at either of the two Hammonton cemeteries?

Bob_MacAvoy — 2013-03-07 05:07:55Z

Writing or calling Oak Grove Cemetery or Greenmount Cemetery in Hammonton is an exercise in futility. No-one ever responds!

Isn't there an address, e-mail, or phone number of a reliable person that I can contact?

I am trying to track down three Civil War veterans graves, all of whom were buried in Hammonton.

Any help appreciated.

Bob

Charles Supplee

carebearule — 2013-03-05 22:37:05Z

Hello
I am looking for an obiturary. Charles Supplee died in March 1970 in Brigantine. Thanks for any help.
Ann

Re: "Zion" Church in Absecon?

Bob_MacAvoy — 2013-03-03 19:42:22Z

Thank you Theresa.

Bob

Re: "Zion" Church in Absecon?

TheresaTyrrell — 2013-03-03 19:06:56Z

I've only heard it used in the Methodist and Lutheran church.

"Zion" Church in Absecon?

Bob_MacAvoy — 2013-03-03 18:38:42Z

Can anyone tell me if either the Presbyterian Church or Methodist Church ever used the word "Zion" in their title?

Richard J. Sloan died 1/14/1895 and his death certificate states that he was buried in Zion Cemetery in Absecon.

Bob

Re: HILL Family in Atlantic City

Tinall70114 — 2013-02-05 22:21:52Z

Hello looking also for a Hill Family a son born in New Jersey adopted now 26yrs old Parents died Henry Hill & Rene Hill. no other info But the nationality is African American.

Re: Need Help, ATC Press Obit

weist389 — 2013-01-21 20:16:04Z

Thank you so much for finding the obituary. I was only able to locate Unlcle Louis'. Every time I tried to find hers I wasn't able to find anything.

Re: Need Help, ATC Press Obit

PHelfand46 — 2013-01-20 19:32:15Z

Looks like Anna was listed under the name Anna alone; found it by searching AC Press for Anna between Jan 1999 and Feb 1999. Do you have husband Louis' obit?

ANNA: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ) - Monday, January 25, 1999
Deceased Name: ANNA
ANNA, a lifelong resident of Woodbury, died Sunday, January 24, at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Born in Italy she moved to Woodbury as a 5 year old. She was a homemaker and community volunteer. She was a lifetime resident of Woodbury and spent summers at their home in Margate.

She worked as a bookkeeper for the law offices of Creese and Carr for many years. She was a member of Women's Club of Woodbury, she volunteered often for church and also Underwood Memorial Hospital, she was an accomplished cook and her greatest pleasure was cooking for her many family and friends.

Surviving are her husband of 57 years Louis; two sons: Philip J. of Margate and Louis J. of Lindenwold; four grandchildren; three great grands; two brothers: Joseph Sori, and Salvatore Sori both of Woodbury; two sisters: Agnes Ragone, and Helen Seeback both of Woodbury

Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, January 28, 1999 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's RC Church, 64 Cooper St., Woodbury. Viewing Wednesday, January 27 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Davis Funeral Home, 171 Delaware St., Woodbury. Interment New St. Mary's Mausoleum, Bellmawr.

Contributions to St. Patrick's RC Church, 64 Cooper St., Woodbury, New Jersey 08096. Edition: All
Page: C2
Copyright, 1999, South Jersey Publishing Company t/a The Press of Atlantic City

Re: Need Help, ATC Press Obit

weist389 — 2013-01-20 04:37:58Z

I posted them on find-a-grave. Thanks for checking for the obituary.

Re: Need Help, ATC Press Obit

bdel2548 — 2013-01-18 22:41:27Z

I haven't found an obituary, but both Anna & Louis DiBerardino are listed on Find-A-Grave. They are buried at New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmaur, Camden County.

Re: Simeon Brown-died circa 1843

pastormelanie — 2013-01-18 04:28:13Z

I saw Joshua Mills Brown death certificate. His birth was 1805 in Jones Mills, NJ. There are a few, but most likely the one down across the way from Chatsworth as he sometimes taught school in Warren Grove which is right through the woods from there. His mother and father are definitely listed as Simeon and Nancy Anne Brown., I do not remember if Nancy Anne's entire first name was used or just one of her names nancy or Anne.
Regarding Howard Brown and Leon Brown - they definitely knew each other and knew they were related. Why were there two Joshua's in this family? I have no idea but I speculate that the first was not raised with his parents and may have been raised by a relative or someone as he was born before they married in 1808. He would have been about three then. My grandpop Leon knew that Simeon was his great-grandfather and talked about him as such. Looking at the map, Cassville, NJ, formerly Goshen, where Joshua ended up, was not too far from Jones Mills and Warren Grove. Also, my grandpop said that the folks from Cassville came down to Pennypot to see Simeon. About the death of Nancy Anne listed as Buena - it was more specifically Newtonville, according to Leon Brown.

Looking for Simeon's parents for over thirty years!

Re: Merkords in Atlantic County

brucecollincollins — 2013-01-10 01:57:17Z

My grand father was named friedrich adolph merkord. He came to the united in the late 1800's. I am from crowley county colorado and that is where he settled after he came her from missouri. MY mother told me that the story goese his early ancesters were origanly from ireland ther name was maccord or mcord but changed thier mame to mercord when they got to germany. I don't think thier are many of us.

William Halstead Hopping

mojo180 — 2013-01-07 20:22:43Z

I am looking for the burial location for William. He was born in New York Nov 29,1838 and moved to Hammonton, NJ where he married Zidana Seeley. According to his Civil War pension record and also the NJ Death Records, William died Jan 16, 1893 in Hammonton. Zidana and several children moved to PA and are buried there.

Thank you.

Re: Obit needed PLEASE/ Egg Harbor

CandieSher — 2012-11-08 14:20:05Z

Theresa Thank you! My email address is dreamcastle1@hotmail.com

Re: Obit needed PLEASE/ Egg Harbor

TheresaTyrrell — 2012-11-08 00:29:02Z

I can email you a copy of obit, I found it.

Need Help, ATC Press Obit

weist389 — 2012-10-27 23:19:45Z

Can anyone get me a copy of my aunt's obit from the ATC Press? It's for the following:
DiBERARDINO, Anna (SORI); ; Woodbury NJ; ATC Press; 1999-1-25; cbentiv
Everytime I try to find it online I come up with nothing.

Obit needed PLEASE/ Egg Harbor

CandieSher — 2012-10-24 16:56:44Z

Hello, Am seeking the obit of George Johnston who died 7 Sept 2000 in Egg Harbor. Am hoping to break break through if found. Thank you for any help in this matter!

Re: Enoch Leeds

mareilly896 — 2012-10-24 02:07:31Z

looking for bible entries from Mrs. Horace M. Leeds (Minnie)
her mother Isabella and my great grandmother were sisters.

Re: Gardners

chrisjahn1 — 2012-10-19 03:13:53Z

Gardner's Basin in Atlantic City is named for a former mayor of the city:
http://www.cooperlevenson.com/news_inthenews.cfm?ID=282

"Gardner’s Basin was named after John H. Gardner who was mayor of Atlantic City from 1868-1872, and was later a congressman for Atlantic County "

Gardners

KathleenGardnerBrown57 — 2012-10-18 21:22:58Z

George B. Gardner born in Pa married Hannah Parsons. 1800 Kat

Re: Obituary in the ATC Press New Jersey

mmg816 — 2012-10-16 17:03:20Z

I have you a private message with the obit.

Re: Obituary in the ATC Press New Jersey

petekate11 — 2012-10-15 12:57:51Z

Please excuse me for asking, but I wonder whether you would be so kind as to also look up Madeline Solimando (or Solemondo) Mandelstam, whose obit apparently appeared on 7/13/2001. I was unable to figure out how to find it on the ATC Press website. I believe she died on 6/15/01 in Florida, and she could be the link to a side of my family whom I have never met. Thank you so much! -Catherine Rodgers

Re: I need a look-up in an Atlantic City Newspaper obit

Bob_MacAvoy — 2012-10-07 22:16:15Z

Thank you.

Bob

Re: Newly Listed Will Records

mareilly896 — 2012-10-07 20:17:20Z

Looking for will of Minnie Anderson Leeds, married to Horace Maynard Leeds about 1904,we share the same great grandmother.

Re: I need a look-up in an Atlantic City Newspaper obit

recksss — 2012-10-07 18:31:31Z

Birth: Nov. 10, 1837
Burlington
Chittenden County
Vermont, USA
Death: May 22, 1901
Atlantic City
Atlantic County
New Jersey, USA

Major Horatio B. Lowry, was a Quartermaster of the US Marine Corps, who entered the service in 1861. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant, September 16, 1861, and promoted First Lieutenant, November 26, 1861. His first duty station was the Marine Barracks, Washington, DC, in 1861. He was distinguished in the operations of the Marine Corps in naval movements during the Civil War. He was promoted to Captain on October 16, 1869, and served at the Marine Barracks in Philadelphia from 1870 to 1872. He was appointed Quartermaster of the Marine Corps, with the rank of Major, in May 1885. He remained Quartermaster of the Marine Corps through January 1, 1896 and remained on duty at Marine Corps Headquarters, until his retirement on June 19, 1897, after 36 years of service.

Burial:
Rockville Cemetery
Rockville
Montgomery County
Maryland, USA

There is a picture on Find a grave

Re: Benjamin Vickery

josekkiiai — 2012-10-06 22:30:35Z

I am looking for information about Benjamin Vickery (1788) of New Jersey who married Margaret (1791) also of New Jersey and later moved to Philadelphia. Benjamin was a shoemaker.
I am able to move the family forward to the present day but unable to find Bene's parents. Any help would be appriciated.

Re: Lydia Eby Tano

jaheller — 2012-09-23 11:53:29Z

My sister is married to Robert Bertino, Jr. and was doing research for him. Would be happy to share what I have with what you have.

Re: Lydia Eby Tano

NatalieTomasello — 2012-09-23 05:05:58Z

I just came across this message on the message board. Lydia was my Great-Grandmother. I was wondering how you are related to her? I'd love to hear from you.

Murphy,Charles b.abt 1802-1805 South Jersey

ppw805 — 2012-09-23 03:01:47Z

Looking for parents of Charles Murphy possibly born in Burlington Co, later resided in Atlantic Co. Wife, Lavina (sp) Dayton m.1850, possible first wife Alice Chamberlain m.1843. Thanks!

Re: Wildonger,John b.1868 Pennsylvania

ppw805 — 2012-09-13 03:36:23Z

I've been following your logic - since John died so young, Emily needed help with the children, if she was still living. I understand about relatives taking them in - that practice was still happening in our family when I was young. I had to look up what "Phthisis pul." meant on a medical site. So 1868 John and brother William had parents 1846 John and Emily. 1846 John had parents John and Ann. And that John had father Frederick. You can get blurry-eyed reading all the sites - I'll follow up on all these leads. You have helped so much - thank you! Do you know where I would purchase the birth records? (PS - If you get tired of Wildonger, I've come to a dead end on a Charles Murphy b.abt 1802 in South Jersey) - can't find his parents. Thank you again.

Re: Wildonger,John b.1868 Pennsylvania

treefind4fun — 2012-09-12 21:30:07Z

I was going to provide you with some additional information on ordering a copy of the Death Certificate for John Willdenger (1846-1868) when I discovered that the contents of FHL microfilm # 1003695 are available online at Familysearch.org.
See:
# https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11902-77410-15?...

Unfortunately, this is actually a page from a death register, and it doesn't provide the name of the spouse or the informant. It says his residence was Bastian Place; however, I don't find him in the 1868 Philadelphia City Directory.

That's all for now.

MR

Re: Wildonger,John b.1868 Pennsylvania

treefind4fun — 2012-09-12 15:35:49Z

You might want to hold on to a few other items, which will be useful if you are able to confirm that the John Wildonger b 1846 in Montgomery County, and died Sept 20, 1868 in Philadelphia is, in fact, the father of your John Wildonger. As I indicated, I believe the John Wildonger born 1846 is the son of John Wildonger, born around 1801-1806 and his wife Ann.
I believe this is the elder John's grave in William Penn Cemetery, Somerton, PA
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=wi...;

He died August 2, 1891.
Based on his appearance on the 1850 census,
http://search.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=View&r=an&dbid=...
I think it's safe to assume that the 80 year old Frederick Wildonger living with him is probably his father, born in New Jersey.

MR

Re: Wildonger,John b.1868 Pennsylvania

ppw805 — 2012-09-12 11:16:36Z

this is all wonderful information - I couldn't have found this myself - thank you for all your help!

Re: Wildonger,John b.1868 Pennsylvania

treefind4fun — 2012-09-12 07:38:06Z

This is the tree I mentioned, which lists a William Wildonger b 1866, PA, as the son of John Wildonger and Emily Jackson
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10497751/person/-629873545?ss...=
If you look at the source citations for that tree, it shows William Wildonger in 1870 at the age of 4, living in Philadelphia with the Harding and Crosdale families. It would appear that little William was orphaned and was living with relatives.
In 1880, William "Wildonyer" age 14, is living in Montgomery county with James and Rebecca Bryant. Rebecca is listed as born around 1843.
That same tree has source citations for Emily Jackson, and shows her in 1850 living in Montgomery County, PA with her parents Richard and Mary Jackson, and her older sister Rebecca, among others. It's possible that the above-mentioned Rebecca Bryant is the same person as Rebecca Jackson, therefore indicating that William Wildonger is living with his aunt in Montgomery County, PA in 1880.

Take a look at this -
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&db=18...=
We find a John Wildunger and wife Ann living in Montgomery County PA on the 1850 census. They have a son named John who was born in 1846.
Then in 1860, we find the same John and Ann "Wilagoner" living in Philadelphia
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&db=18...=
Again, he has a son John Wildonger born 1846.

Now look on Ancestry at Philadelpha, PA Death Certificates 1803-1915.
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&rank=...
We find a John "Willdenger" born 1846 in Montgomery County, died 20 Sep 1868. That would be just about right to have left orphaned children to show up on the 1870 census, as is the case with William. (I can't find your John in 1870 - he might have been going by another name if he was taken in by relatives.)
I think there is a good chance that this John (1846-1868) is the father of William, born 1866, and probably of your John Wildonger, born around 1868. One way to help verify is to order a copy of this death certificate. Notice the reference to FHL Film Number:1003695. You can obtain a copy from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City for $4. Hopefully, it will list his wife's name (or the informant) as Emily (or possibly a variant, like Amelia)
Here are the instructions for ordering copies:
https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Photoduplication_Serv...

Of course, it would be most helpful to find your John and/or William Wildonger's birth record (either Somerton, Philadelphia, PA) or Horsham, Montgomery, PA, as listed for William on another tree - http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8506791/person/-933118331

I'll let you know if I think of anything else.

MR

Re: Wildonger,John b.1868 Pennsylvania

treefind4fun — 2012-09-12 02:32:07Z

Yes, the entry for John Wildonger in the 1900 Philadelphia City directory has him at that address -- 2102 Ruffner. See attachment.

I hope to have more information for you tomorrow.
MR

Re: Wildonger,John b.1868 Pennsylvania

ppw805 — 2012-09-12 02:08:02Z

okay - so I pulled up the 1900 census, looked at the original image and by then I see their address listed as 2102 Ruffner? Scanning to the right, John has his parents' birthplace listed as Maryland. But that could be a mistake as the entries above it were also Maryland. I'll also try tracing backward using William. Thanks again!

Re: Wildonger,John b.1868 Pennsylvania

ppw805 — 2012-09-12 01:17:49Z

thank you - that is a lot of help!

Re: Wildonger,John b.1868 Pennsylvania

treefind4fun — 2012-09-12 01:03:35Z

I found some interesting clues that may be of help.
John's surname was badly misinterpreted on the 1900 census for Philadelphia, PA, Ward 38
John Windinger 32 b. PA, "oil clot printer"
Jadia Windinger 25
John Windinger 7
William Windinger 5
Sarah Windinger 3
We first find John Wildonger in the 1893 Philadelphia City Directory. He is listed as a printer, living on Cresheim Road. In the 1896 Philadelpha directory, John Wildonger, printer is living at 2123 Midvale. Also living at the same address is a William Wildonger. IMPORTANT CLUE -- might be his brother. In 1897, John Wildonger is still at 2123 Midvale, but William is no longer there.
William Wildonger, born 1866 in PA, is listed on a Public Member tree on Ancestry, as the son of John Wildonger and Emily Jackson. I am not sure if this is the same William who was living with your John in Philadelphia in 1896.

Will keep looking.

MR

Re: Wildonger,John b.1868 Pennsylvania

ppw805 — 2012-09-11 18:58:11Z

It was a good clue but I found a 1910 Miracode Index for 1868 John in Montgomery County and another 1910 Miracode Index for 1873 John in Bucks County. They were probably cousins. Thanks again for your help!

Re: Wildonger,John b.1868 Pennsylvania

ppw805 — 2012-09-11 16:30:59Z

yes, thank you - the first 1910 census is the correct family with spouse Sadie. I wish I could know for sure if the 1880 family is young John - I understand how the census ages can be incorrect - I have no clue if the siblings match up. I'll use this to dig deeper. I appreciate your help - thank you, again!