Looking for relatives related to her. She was my great grandmother who died in NYC (maybe due to diabetes). Lived with one of her daughters after the passing of her husband David in Philadelphia

This is your latest posting so I will add comments here! David Spivey registered for WWII Draft in Philadelphia at age 61. His address was 1600 W. Thompson St and his birthdate was 28 Apr 1881. His next-of-kin was Mrs. Lulu Honley of 1602 W. Thompson St, next door. He also listed the Cooperation Church, 2234 W. Montgomery Ave, and himself as employer. Might just be another dead end? At the time of Jonathan's birth, Hertford was a county, carved from Bertie and several others. Can you connect to Spiveys outside this immediate family, i.e., descendants of David's cousins and/or siblings?

You know I've looked at this record a hundred times and dismissed due to the race, then I read were ancestry matched the wrong back records to the front. SO this gives me a new lead! Thank you! As for cousins or siblings, my family doesn't remember his family. So I'm literally researching blind until I can find some other Spivey cousins to connect. Lulu may be a help! It may just require me requesting a death certificate if all else fails.

Thank you!

No doubt you are aware that a title search on the property will uncover all previous owners/occupants? I asked about cousins/siblings to raise the possibility of an "alias"! My maternal surname is Epps, yet my family cannot establish kinship with "anyone" outside my grandfather's line. Recently, my 94-year old uncle acknowledged his father's lies. Sadly, he does not know his "true" surname! Best wishes!

Thankfully I can do just as you suggested with the property. I googled and can see the building has been demolished for both the church and the home; however Temple U has excellent records about the homes in that area. Not to mention Philly now offers online lookup of properties for a fee.

The sad thing is my grandfather's siblings have ALL past away and I have no leads on their children. I'm determine and will find.

Thank you for your help and I hope one day the truth is revealed for your family. I sort of have the same problem with my father's birth father. He was given the last name of his aunt and not his mother. Talk about your drama! ;)

Thank you again!

Not finished yet! Search for books on prominent African-Americans in the Philadelphia-area? His biography should be readily available? Too, there is an African-American Museum in Philly. Give them a call? Have yet to face a "brickwall" that could withstand an irresistible force!

I am reluctant to "drop" this on you and not be available for additional communications! However, I must travel to Texas to attend my elderly uncle. Take a close look at Edgecombe County, NC for your ancestors? In particular, Nathaniel/Nathan Spivey and wife Arseany(sp). You may have to search using the wild card option Spi* because the handwriting leaves much to be desired. Nathaniel Junior remained in this county through the 1930 Census. Notice a repetition of the name: Arsenie? Once met a lady who listed her phone in her grandmother's name. The reason? If someone was searching for the granny, the trail would lead to her! Smart! See 1900 Edgecombe-Upper Contoe-District 4-Image 11. Methinks this was David Spivey(20), his mom Arseany(Arlena), and sister Sinderrily(Cinderella?)? The ball is in your court! In 1920, see Martin-Robersonville-District 69-Image 4 for Dave Spivey age 35 and widowed. The counties of Martin, Edgecombe and Bertie are adjacent. In 1910, find Arseany living with Nathaniel Junior

SWEET! Thanks for the heads up! Safe journeys and my fam appreciates this. My husband and I are both really getting into this!

Haven't found the records. If anyone out there can attach the file to this post? THANK YOU!