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My mother's maiden name was Aston. I am trying to find information on the founder of Aston Township in Delaware County, PA. Since I have learned that a generation later, another Aston ancestor was running a mill in Virginia and that he moved there "from Pennsylvania," I believe there is a possibility that some of my Aston ancestors may have been early residents of Aston Township. Any assistance or direction you can provide would be appreciated very much. Thanks
Dan

Looking for information on Charles A or Emily Birney ca 1850s in Delaware County, especially around the Chester area. He was an Irish immigrant that was a stone mason by trade.
LEONARD B.

Joseph P. Blythe was born East Bradford 3/23/1839-Died 6/18/1901 Wayne PA. (GAR 1861-5). I cannot confirm his marriage to Ellen Parchell(spelling??)B-2/8/1843 Media PA, Died Media Burial Grounds.DOD? I have it that Joseph Blythe's father was Robert Blythe born around 1810 in Ridley and Robert married Mary (last name unknown)-born about 1813 in PA. There is a reference to his father being Samuel Blythe but I cannot locate or confirm this. I have nothing on his mother. Can anyone supply some of this missing information? Thanks,
Dennis

David BOUVIER, b ca1818; most info says Phila, died in Phila 1891. His first wife was Elizabeth GOSLIN, b ca 1821, place unknown. Elizabeth died in 1874 in Phila. They are both buried in Fernwood Cemetery in Yeadon, PA. Their original burial was in the Wharton St M.E. Church cemetery in Phila. David and Elizabeth were married in 1843 at Old Swedes (Gloria Dei) Church. They possibly had 10 children, several died within the first few years. I am searching for any descendants of theirs, other than my own line.
KIMMER

BOUVIER, George William

I know little about my father's family and would appreciate any information. My grandfather was George William Bouvier Jr. married to Catherine/ Katherine. They lived in Delaware County. Thanks for any help.
Elena

William CLOUD, of Calne, in Wiltshire, England was the founder of the Pennsylvania family. He was a member of the Friends'. On September 8 and 9, 1681, William Penn granted to William CLOUD five hundred acres of land laid out in Pennsylvania. This land was surveyed and laid out to the southward of Naemans creek. He does not appear to have lived on this land, his home being in Concord township, Chester county, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Chichester meeting. The minutes indicate attendance at two meetings in 1690. He died about 1702. (See the Philadelphia Wills page) He does not mention a wife, she having probably preceded him to the grave. Children: William, Jeremiah, Joseph, John, Robert and Susannah .
Is anyone else researching this family?

Sara H.

Robert CLYMER, CLIMER, CLAYMORE, KLIMER was an adult in the Germantown section of Philadelphia in 1765. He was left some property in the will of Christopher Witt, of Germantown. A Robert Clymer left a will, proven 1817, in Philadelphia leaving all to his daughter, Barbara. He names his sons in the will, but they do not inherit. I am trying to prove that this is one and the same man. Does anyone have any information to share?
KIMMER

I am a descendant of Joseph Davis, who married Hannah Cloud. I believe I am further decended through a son, Joseph Davis Jr. All appear on a 1780 Tax Roll for Birmingham Twp. Delaware co. Pa. Also appearing on this roll is a Thomas Davis, Inmate, who I believe to be a son of Joseph Davis Jr.

I am researching an Anna or Annie GIFFORD married a James John or George DOUGHERTY and had my GGM Rose P. DOUGHERTY in 1883. My GGM wound up in Del. in 1900 or so. Robert DILWORTH married my GGM's Lena FITZGERALD's sister, May/Mary PURCELL in 1902 in Del. Robert was born actually to a Franklin DILWORTH but born in Lancaster Co.
LAURIE

I am researching an Anna (Annie) GIFFORD who married a DOUGHERTY-not sure if his name is John, James or George-have conflicting records and had at least 2 children, Rose DOUGHERTY (my GGM)in 1883 and Thomas DOUGHERTY-possibly had a daughter Sallie. Rose and Annie are from Pennsylvania and I believe in the Phila. or Del. County area
LAURIE

I am doing research on the Dunne Family of Wayne Pennsylvania. The main area of interest is Peter J. and Anna Dunne of Ireland who settled in Wayne in 1884. I have vital record dates and the history of the family who were among the earlier families of modern day Wayne and founding members of St. Katherine's.
ELEANOR

Elizabeth GOSLIN, b ca1821; possibly in New Jersey. She was married to David Bouvier (see above) until she died in 1874 in Phila. They are both buried in Fernwood Cemetery in Yeadon, PA. Their original burial was in the Wharton St M.E. Church cemetery in Phila, also known as Wharton St. Vault. David and Elizabeth were married in 1843 at Old Swedes (Gloria Dei) Church. They possibly had 10 children, several died within the first few years. I am searching for any descendants of theirs, other than my own line.
KIMMER

I am originally from Marcus Hook, PA. I am looking for information on the following last names JOHNSON, NEWS, HEACOCK, LIND these are 4 names that I know are associated with my family. My last name Heacock. My paternal grandparents names were Heacock/News and my maternal grandparents were Johnson/Lind. I know my maternal grandmother came to the US from England
RICHARD H.

KELLY, Thomas and Elizabeth

Any information about the Kelly's or any descendants please let me know. Thomas and Elizabeth lived in Chester,Delaware county all of their lives and raised 11 children. They were married about 1874 or 1875. The children they had were as follows: Mary J, Edith E, Thomas H, Lillian E, Rebecca B, Elizabeth R, Lawrence W, Mable, Martha K, Mildred W, and Kathryn M. Most of the children stayed in or around the Chester area. Kathryn graduated Chester high school around 1921 or 1922. To the best of my knowledge 3 of the kids never married; they were Elizabeth R, Lawrence W, and Kathryn M. I would really like to connect with some relatives. So far all the ones I have found are in the horizional position, if you get my meaning, a lot are in Chester Rural cemetery. I would like to contact any living relatives, thanks.
TOM

David BOUVIER remarried a Mary KELLY in Philadelphia 1 March 1876 and they had at least one female child together. I do not know her maiden name. She had two sons by her first marriage(see below). I am searching for any descendants of these two boys and their daughter; and also the place of burial of Mary or any information about her. David preceeded her in death.

KIMMER

David BOUVIER remarried a Mary KELLY. Maiden name unknown. She had two sons by her first marriage: William b.1858 and Thomas b. 1864. I am searching for descendants of these two boys, hoping to find a family photo or something of David BOUVIER'S. Also the place of burial of Mary or any information about her family.

KIMMER

KELLY, Thomas and Elizabeth

Any information about the Kelly's or any descendants please let me know. Thomas and Elizabeth lived in Chester,Delaware county all of their lives and raised 11 children. They were married about 1874 or 1875. The children they had were as follows: Mary J, Edith E, Thomas H, Lillian E, Rebecca B, Elizabeth R, Lawrence W, Mable, Martha K, Mildred W, and Kathryn M. Most of the children stayed in or around the Chester area. Kathryn graduated Chester high school around 1921 or 1922. To the best of my knowledge 3 of the kids never married; they were Elizabeth R, Lawrence W, and Kathryn M. I would really like to connect with some relatives. So far all the ones I have found are in the horizional position, if you get my meaning, a lot are in Chester Rural cemetery. I would like to contact any living relatives, thanks.
TOM

I need help finding information on Sythia Lucus: b. 1748 in ?; d. 1800 prob. Virginia. She married Thomas Lester; b. 23 Oct. 1757 Groton, New London, Connecticut; d. 1787 prob. Virginia. They were married about 1772 in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania. I need some kind of proof that she was married in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and any information on her parents. I hope you may be able to help me. Thanks for your time.
Bob

I am searching for the parents of Mary Theresa McCloskey (B: 1/30/1858 Pa., D: 1/25/1925) who married William E. Lafferty (B: 1860 Pa., D: Nov. 1922 Pa.). They are both buried in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Pa. They lived in the Darby area of Pennsylvania. Their children were Louise, William, Elwood, Nelson, Matilda, George, Sarah, and Marie...not necessarily in that order.
Bob

RINEDOLLAR, REINTHALER, RHEINTHALER, RINEDOLLER, and RHINEDOLLAR or similar spellings. My earliest ancestor, JOH GEORG RHEINTHALER came to the United States in the mid-1700s. He was married to ANNA MARGARETHA GOTTSCHAL in Simmozheim, Germany on Apr 14, 1744. His second wife was SOPHIA TIMBLE who had been married to a GEORGE TIMBLE. They may have settled in Radnor Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania since a GEORG RIDDOLLER was taxed on property from 1756-1768, The 50 acre farm belonged to a WILLIAM TAYLOR, JR whose wife was a RINEDOLLAR.
JOH GEORG AND ANNA's children were GEORG HEINRICH (HENRY), ANNA MARGARETHA (RHEINTHALER) BLACK, BARBARA (RHEINTHALER) LAURI, GEORGE JACOB, MATTHAIS JACOB, MARGARET, AND ANNA.. JOH GEORG and family were living in Frederick County, MD at the time of the 1790 U.S. Census.
Does anyone have any information on this family, the GOTTSCHALLs or TAYLORs?
JACK

RINEDOLLAR, REINTHALER, RHEINTHALER, RINEDOLLER, and RHINEDOLLAR or similar spellings. They lived from 1745-1850 in Philadelphia and suburbs such as Radnor Township and Germantown. Is anyone researching this name and would be willing to share information?
JACK

RINEDOLLAR, REINTHALER, RHEINTHALER, RINEDOLLER, and RHINEDOLLAR or similar spellings. CHARLES WESLEY and his brother GEORGE RINEDOLLER were both killed in an explosion in Philadelphia in 1905. CHARLES was born on Feb 6, 1860. Their parents were DURBIN and ANNE MARIE THORNLEY. ANNA was born in England. She was the second wife of DURBIN. HANNAH M. LOTTER was his first wife. The other children were WILLIAM THORNLEY born Jan 5, 1858 and JANE SLOANE born in 1851. I would like to know more about this family and the THORNLEYS and LOTTERS. This is the first family who spelled their name RINEDOLLER instead of RINEDOLLAR. His descendants do not know the reason and maybe someone can help. Also, I am trying to find out more about the explosion that killed the two brothers. I only know the year of 1905. Is there a THORNLEY or LOTTER descendant who could shed more light on this family? A DURBIN RINEDOLLER was in an orphanage in Philadelpha.
JACK

Is Guyan (Gayan, Guian) STEVENSON the father of John? I can't seem to find ANY connection to ANY prior STEVENSON'S.the last one I know of was John STEVENSON (Sr.?) B: 1750, D: 3/28/1826, Chester, Pa., who is married to a Rachel Unknown with birth and death dates of 1758 and 1838...family history said we were here before William PENN. The Chichester area figures in with people buried in Marcus Hook meeting house cemetery.
Bob