I have been taking a break the last few days from going through my Antrim research and developing research plans for John and Sarah and their 7 children. I am sure it won't be long before I am driven by the need to get back to that project, but for now I am working on another ANTRIM line project.
In 1899 a book was published called "Records of the Antrim Family of America" by Harriet Stockton Antrim. In it she collected a vast number of names, many dates and some places. The problem being she didn't have a computer to keep her database in a nice neat format with standardized entries. Plus there is NO INDEX!!! This makes for a very difficult to use resource.
A few years ago I was able to connect to a very nice man in California that is also researching the ANTRIM line (unfortunately not my direct line), and together we decided to divide the book up and start entering the information into a computer database to make it easier to understand the connections. this should allow us to direct other researches of the ANTRIM family to where in the book their line might be, and together we can work to help prove or disprove her statements.
Harriet included almost no source notes for any of the information she included in the book. This means everything is to be considered 2nd hand information, just there to give us possible clues to finding proof.
By today's standards her methods of organization can be very confusing. Today we would use a numbering system to keep people straight, Harriet used no numbering system in her book. So this is a huge project and will be time consuming, but in the end it should be rewarding.
And, hopefully when finished it will be a benefit to others in the Antrim line.
31 January 2012
21 January 2012
Sarah Antrim
Date Plan made: 20 January 2012 Researcher: Linda Newman
Objective(s):
1. To discover Sarah’s date and place of birth
2. To discover Sarah’s date and place of marriage
3. To discover names, birth dates and birth places of any children Sarah gave birth to.
4. To discover names of Peter Burke’s (Sarah’s husband) parents
Known Facts (with sources):
1. Sarah first appears on 1850 census Philadelphia with parents John and Sarah Antrim. It says she is 7 birthplace New York.
2. Sarah appears on the 1860 census Philadelphia with parents John and Sarah Antrim it says she is 16 birthplace Pennsylvania (all birthplaces are listed as Pennsylvania in this census which I know is incorrect)
3. Sarah appears on the 1870 census with husband Peter Burk age 30, surgical instrument maker. It says she is 20, birthplace New York. 2 children George, age 3, and Francis, age 1, both children born in Pennsylvania
4. Sarah appears on the 1880 census in Philadelphia with husband Peter Burk age 45 surgical instrument maker. It says she is 30, birthplace Pennsylvania. 3 children: George, age 14, Francis, age 12, William, age 8, Mary, age 5. All 4 children born in Pennsylvania
5. Sarah appears on the 1900 census in Philadelphia with husband Peter Burke age 50, born May 1850. It says she was 45, born May 1855, birthplace New York. They had been married 33 years. She was mother of 4 children with 4 still living. In the household were her sons George M, age 30 born May 1870, and Francis I, age 28 born Mch1872. Both born in Pennsylvania and both book-binders.
6. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates
Name: Sarah Burke; Death date: 23 May 1909; Death place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Gender: Female; Race or color (on document): W; Age at death: About 63 years; Estimated birth year: 1846; Birth date: not listed; Birthplace: Phila., Pa; Marital status: Married; Spouse's name: not listed; Father's name: John Antrim; Father's birthplace: N.J.; Mother's name: Sarah; Mother's birthplace: U.S.A Occupation: K R; Street address: 2418 S. 16TH; Residence: PHILA., PA; Cemetery name: Cathedral; Burial place: Phila., Pa; Burial date: 26 May 1909; Additional relatives: none listed
7. Obit Date: 1909-05-24; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer on 23 May 1909, Sarah wife of Peter Burke. Late residence 2418 S16th St. Services at Church of St Monica 17th and Ritner sts. Internment Cathedral Cemetery.
8. In the matter of Sarah Antrim Widow of John Antrim Co. H 109th Pa Vols Claim no 329325. General Affidavit dated 5 February 1886: Sarah Burke, age 42, address 1906 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
9. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates - Peter F. Burke; Death Date: 13 Feb 1915; Death Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Father's Name: Martin Burke; Father's Birthplace: Ireland; Mother's Name: Bridget; Mother’s Birthplace: Ireland; Place of Burial: Cathedral Cemetery; Burial date: 17 Feb 1915. Information given by his daughter.
Working Hypothesis:
1. Daughter of John Antrim and Sarah Downey. Sister to Thomas Mason Antrim, John E Antrim, Anna Louisa Antrim, George W Antrim, Emma Antrim, and Kate Antrim.
2. Born possibly May 1845 (+/- 2 yrs) in New York.
3. Wife of Peter Burke, married about 1866-67, best guess would be married in Philadelphia.
4. Mother to: George born abt 1867, Francis born abt 1869, William born abt 1872 and Mary born abt 1875, all born in Pennsylvania, and probably all in Philadelphia.
5. Sarah died 23 May 1909 in Philadelphia. Funeral Service was held at Church of St Monica on 17th and Ritner sts. Burial at Cathedral Cemetery. St Monica’s is a Roman Catholic Church. It was founded 1895.
Research Strategies (specific records to check):
1. Search New York 1843-1847 for possible birth records, then broaden search to NJ and Pennsylvania.
2. Search for christening/baptism records for Sarah, possibly converted to Catholicism at her marriage to Peter Burke.
3. Search for marriage records in and around Philadelphia 1884-1886
4. Search for birth records for George born abt 1867, Francis born abt 1869, William born abt 1872 and Mary born abt 1875 probably in Philadelphia.
5. Verify that Peter’s parents are Martin Burke, and Bridget (maiden name unknown).
Notes:
Marriage is not on Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Marriage Indexes, 1885-1916 as either Peter Burke or Peter Burk marrying someone with the last name of Antrim. So, either the marriage was 1884 or before, or happened somewhere besides Philadelphia.
Objective(s):
1. To discover Sarah’s date and place of birth
2. To discover Sarah’s date and place of marriage
3. To discover names, birth dates and birth places of any children Sarah gave birth to.
4. To discover names of Peter Burke’s (Sarah’s husband) parents
Known Facts (with sources):
1. Sarah first appears on 1850 census Philadelphia with parents John and Sarah Antrim. It says she is 7 birthplace New York.
2. Sarah appears on the 1860 census Philadelphia with parents John and Sarah Antrim it says she is 16 birthplace Pennsylvania (all birthplaces are listed as Pennsylvania in this census which I know is incorrect)
3. Sarah appears on the 1870 census with husband Peter Burk age 30, surgical instrument maker. It says she is 20, birthplace New York. 2 children George, age 3, and Francis, age 1, both children born in Pennsylvania
4. Sarah appears on the 1880 census in Philadelphia with husband Peter Burk age 45 surgical instrument maker. It says she is 30, birthplace Pennsylvania. 3 children: George, age 14, Francis, age 12, William, age 8, Mary, age 5. All 4 children born in Pennsylvania
5. Sarah appears on the 1900 census in Philadelphia with husband Peter Burke age 50, born May 1850. It says she was 45, born May 1855, birthplace New York. They had been married 33 years. She was mother of 4 children with 4 still living. In the household were her sons George M, age 30 born May 1870, and Francis I, age 28 born Mch1872. Both born in Pennsylvania and both book-binders.
6. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates
Name: Sarah Burke; Death date: 23 May 1909; Death place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Gender: Female; Race or color (on document): W; Age at death: About 63 years; Estimated birth year: 1846; Birth date: not listed; Birthplace: Phila., Pa; Marital status: Married; Spouse's name: not listed; Father's name: John Antrim; Father's birthplace: N.J.; Mother's name: Sarah; Mother's birthplace: U.S.A Occupation: K R; Street address: 2418 S. 16TH; Residence: PHILA., PA; Cemetery name: Cathedral; Burial place: Phila., Pa; Burial date: 26 May 1909; Additional relatives: none listed
7. Obit Date: 1909-05-24; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer on 23 May 1909, Sarah wife of Peter Burke. Late residence 2418 S16th St. Services at Church of St Monica 17th and Ritner sts. Internment Cathedral Cemetery.
8. In the matter of Sarah Antrim Widow of John Antrim Co. H 109th Pa Vols Claim no 329325. General Affidavit dated 5 February 1886: Sarah Burke, age 42, address 1906 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
9. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates - Peter F. Burke; Death Date: 13 Feb 1915; Death Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Father's Name: Martin Burke; Father's Birthplace: Ireland; Mother's Name: Bridget; Mother’s Birthplace: Ireland; Place of Burial: Cathedral Cemetery; Burial date: 17 Feb 1915. Information given by his daughter.
Working Hypothesis:
1. Daughter of John Antrim and Sarah Downey. Sister to Thomas Mason Antrim, John E Antrim, Anna Louisa Antrim, George W Antrim, Emma Antrim, and Kate Antrim.
2. Born possibly May 1845 (+/- 2 yrs) in New York.
3. Wife of Peter Burke, married about 1866-67, best guess would be married in Philadelphia.
4. Mother to: George born abt 1867, Francis born abt 1869, William born abt 1872 and Mary born abt 1875, all born in Pennsylvania, and probably all in Philadelphia.
5. Sarah died 23 May 1909 in Philadelphia. Funeral Service was held at Church of St Monica on 17th and Ritner sts. Burial at Cathedral Cemetery. St Monica’s is a Roman Catholic Church. It was founded 1895.
Research Strategies (specific records to check):
1. Search New York 1843-1847 for possible birth records, then broaden search to NJ and Pennsylvania.
2. Search for christening/baptism records for Sarah, possibly converted to Catholicism at her marriage to Peter Burke.
3. Search for marriage records in and around Philadelphia 1884-1886
4. Search for birth records for George born abt 1867, Francis born abt 1869, William born abt 1872 and Mary born abt 1875 probably in Philadelphia.
5. Verify that Peter’s parents are Martin Burke, and Bridget (maiden name unknown).
Notes:
Marriage is not on Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Marriage Indexes, 1885-1916 as either Peter Burke or Peter Burk marrying someone with the last name of Antrim. So, either the marriage was 1884 or before, or happened somewhere besides Philadelphia.
20 January 2012
John E Antrim
Date Plan made: 19 January 2012 Researcher: Linda Newman
Objective(s):
1. To find John E.’s birth date and place.
2. To find date, place and denomination of John E.’s christening/baptism if there is any.
3. To learn more about John E.’s civil war sevice and the contents of his pension file.
4. To find name of John E.’s wife/wives, marriage date and place, children born to marriage(s).
5. To find date and place of John E.’s death and place of burial.
Known Facts (with sources):
1. John first appears on the 1850 census in Philadelphia with his parents John and Sarah Antrim. It says he is 6 years old with a birth place of New York.
2. John is on the 1860 census in Philadelphia with his parents John and Sarah Antrim. It says he is 12 years old with a birth place of Pennsylvania (note that census says everyone in the family was born in Pennsylvania which I know to be in error),
3. There is a possible match for John on the 1870 census at 1502 S 5th St in Philadelphia. Indexed as John Autnin on ancestry.com. Says John is 24 birthplace Pennsylvania and his occupation is Brick Layer. Also in household is wife Martha age 24 birthplace Pennsylvania, and daughter Elizabeth age 1 birthplace Pennsylvania.
4. John is on the 1880 census in Neptune, Monmouth, New Jersey back in his parents’ home, John and Sarah Antrim. It says he is 33 birth place New York, occupation druggist. Also list 2 minor children in the household which I believe are John E’s children. Lillie age 10 birthplace Pennsylvania and John age 8 birthplace Pennsylvania.
5. John is on the 1890 census at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Elizabeth City, Virginia, United States. Disability incurred diarrhea and piles
6. John is on the 1900 census Portsmouth Ward 5, Portsmouth City, Virginia, It say he was born July 1845 in New York, a widower, occupation bricklayer.
7. John is on the 1910 census Indexed on ancestry.com as John E Antrican in National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Virginia. It says he is 65 years old, birthplace New York, a widower.
8. John is on the 1920 census in 2 places - United Zion's Home, Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (indexed on ancestry.com as Antrin) dated 19 January 1920. It says age 74 birthplace New York. He also seems to be listed as living at National Home for Disabled, Washington, Tennessee, dated 15 January 1920. It says single age 70 birthplace Pennsylvania.
9. John spent time in National Soldiers Homes.
a. Admitted in 1883 in Tennessee, County: Washington, [Carter], City: Johnson City, Branch: Mountain Branch. Age at admittance 37, birthplace Philadelphia.
b. Admitted in 1883 in State: Virginia, City: Hampton, Branch: Roseburg Branch.
10. Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900 found on fold3.com
a. Pennsylvania » Infantry » Regiment 23 » Company K » Antrim, John E.
Enlisted and discharge blank; filed 18 May 1883; no death date given. Application 483750. Additional services Regiment 109 Company H
b. Pennsylvania » Infantry » Regiment 109 » Company H » Antrim, John E.
Enlisted 24 March 1862; discharged 1 Nov 1865; filed 18 May 1883; died 4 Nov 1920 in Pa. Probably says Lititz, but looks like town name begins with an "S." Application number 483 certificate number 392576. Additional services Regiment 111 Company H
c. Pennsylvania » Infantry » Regiment 111 » Company H » Antrim, John E.
Enlisted 25 March 1862; discharged 1 Nov 1865; filed 1 May 1883; died 4 Nov 1920 in Pa. Probably says Lititz, but looks like town name begins with an "S." Application number 483750 certificate number 392576. Additional services Reg 109 Co H
(Note his daughter seemed to go by Lillie in some records and Elizabeth in other records, but they seem to be the same person.)
Working Hypothesis:
1. Son of John Antrim and Sarah Downey. Brother to Thomas Mason Antrim, Sarah Antrim, Anna Louisa Antrim, George W Antrim, Emma Antrim, and Kate Antrim
2. John Antrim was probably born 1846 (+/- 2 yrs) in New York.
3. Served in the Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Civil War, and like his father and older brother developed health issues as a result of his service.
4. Married once to unknown woman probably prior to 1869. If I found the right family group on the 1870 census her first name is Martha. They had at least 3 children George Mason born about 1868, Elizabeth Lillie (Lillian?), born about 1869, and John, born about 1871. All 3 children were born in Pennsylvania (probably Philadelphia). His wife died before the 1880 census, possibly 4 January 1879 in Philadelphia.
5. He worked primarily as a brick layer but the 1880 census lists him as a druggist.
Research Strategies (specific records to check):
1. Search birth records 1844-1848 starting in New York State, then branching out to NJ and Pennsylvania for John E’s birth record.
2. Search for any mention of christening or baptism that would give birth date/place, date/place of christening/baptism, and which denomination the family was a part of.
3. Search John E’s civil war pension file for information contained in it regarding himself, his birth, his marriage, his children, his service, his death and burial. Making special note of any names in common between his file, his brother Thomas’ file, and their father’s file. This may give clues to extended family members.
4. Find out what the requirements were to be a druggist in 1880 to see if John had any formal training or licensing that might have left a record.
5. Search for marriage records for his marriage to unknown woman approximately 1868.
6. Search for birth records for any children he had, specifically George, Lillie and John.
7. Search for death record for John E, as well as a possible obituary.
Notes:
If I found the right John on the 1870 census and his wife's name is Martha then this might be her death cert. (Found on familysearch.org in the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates) - Name: Martha B. Antrim; Death Date: 04 Jan 1879; Death Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Gender: Female; Race: White; Death Age: 33 years; Estimated Birth Year: 1846; Birthplace: Columbus, N.J.; Marital Status: Married; Spouse's Name: blank; Street Address: 536 Federal St.; Cemetery: West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Objective(s):
1. To find John E.’s birth date and place.
2. To find date, place and denomination of John E.’s christening/baptism if there is any.
3. To learn more about John E.’s civil war sevice and the contents of his pension file.
4. To find name of John E.’s wife/wives, marriage date and place, children born to marriage(s).
5. To find date and place of John E.’s death and place of burial.
Known Facts (with sources):
1. John first appears on the 1850 census in Philadelphia with his parents John and Sarah Antrim. It says he is 6 years old with a birth place of New York.
2. John is on the 1860 census in Philadelphia with his parents John and Sarah Antrim. It says he is 12 years old with a birth place of Pennsylvania (note that census says everyone in the family was born in Pennsylvania which I know to be in error),
3. There is a possible match for John on the 1870 census at 1502 S 5th St in Philadelphia. Indexed as John Autnin on ancestry.com. Says John is 24 birthplace Pennsylvania and his occupation is Brick Layer. Also in household is wife Martha age 24 birthplace Pennsylvania, and daughter Elizabeth age 1 birthplace Pennsylvania.
4. John is on the 1880 census in Neptune, Monmouth, New Jersey back in his parents’ home, John and Sarah Antrim. It says he is 33 birth place New York, occupation druggist. Also list 2 minor children in the household which I believe are John E’s children. Lillie age 10 birthplace Pennsylvania and John age 8 birthplace Pennsylvania.
5. John is on the 1890 census at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Elizabeth City, Virginia, United States. Disability incurred diarrhea and piles
6. John is on the 1900 census Portsmouth Ward 5, Portsmouth City, Virginia, It say he was born July 1845 in New York, a widower, occupation bricklayer.
7. John is on the 1910 census Indexed on ancestry.com as John E Antrican in National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Virginia. It says he is 65 years old, birthplace New York, a widower.
8. John is on the 1920 census in 2 places - United Zion's Home, Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (indexed on ancestry.com as Antrin) dated 19 January 1920. It says age 74 birthplace New York. He also seems to be listed as living at National Home for Disabled, Washington, Tennessee, dated 15 January 1920. It says single age 70 birthplace Pennsylvania.
9. John spent time in National Soldiers Homes.
a. Admitted in 1883 in Tennessee, County: Washington, [Carter], City: Johnson City, Branch: Mountain Branch. Age at admittance 37, birthplace Philadelphia.
b. Admitted in 1883 in State: Virginia, City: Hampton, Branch: Roseburg Branch.
10. Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900 found on fold3.com
a. Pennsylvania » Infantry » Regiment 23 » Company K » Antrim, John E.
Enlisted and discharge blank; filed 18 May 1883; no death date given. Application 483750. Additional services Regiment 109 Company H
b. Pennsylvania » Infantry » Regiment 109 » Company H » Antrim, John E.
Enlisted 24 March 1862; discharged 1 Nov 1865; filed 18 May 1883; died 4 Nov 1920 in Pa. Probably says Lititz, but looks like town name begins with an "S." Application number 483 certificate number 392576. Additional services Regiment 111 Company H
c. Pennsylvania » Infantry » Regiment 111 » Company H » Antrim, John E.
Enlisted 25 March 1862; discharged 1 Nov 1865; filed 1 May 1883; died 4 Nov 1920 in Pa. Probably says Lititz, but looks like town name begins with an "S." Application number 483750 certificate number 392576. Additional services Reg 109 Co H
(Note his daughter seemed to go by Lillie in some records and Elizabeth in other records, but they seem to be the same person.)
Working Hypothesis:
1. Son of John Antrim and Sarah Downey. Brother to Thomas Mason Antrim, Sarah Antrim, Anna Louisa Antrim, George W Antrim, Emma Antrim, and Kate Antrim
2. John Antrim was probably born 1846 (+/- 2 yrs) in New York.
3. Served in the Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Civil War, and like his father and older brother developed health issues as a result of his service.
4. Married once to unknown woman probably prior to 1869. If I found the right family group on the 1870 census her first name is Martha. They had at least 3 children George Mason born about 1868, Elizabeth Lillie (Lillian?), born about 1869, and John, born about 1871. All 3 children were born in Pennsylvania (probably Philadelphia). His wife died before the 1880 census, possibly 4 January 1879 in Philadelphia.
5. He worked primarily as a brick layer but the 1880 census lists him as a druggist.
Research Strategies (specific records to check):
1. Search birth records 1844-1848 starting in New York State, then branching out to NJ and Pennsylvania for John E’s birth record.
2. Search for any mention of christening or baptism that would give birth date/place, date/place of christening/baptism, and which denomination the family was a part of.
3. Search John E’s civil war pension file for information contained in it regarding himself, his birth, his marriage, his children, his service, his death and burial. Making special note of any names in common between his file, his brother Thomas’ file, and their father’s file. This may give clues to extended family members.
4. Find out what the requirements were to be a druggist in 1880 to see if John had any formal training or licensing that might have left a record.
5. Search for marriage records for his marriage to unknown woman approximately 1868.
6. Search for birth records for any children he had, specifically George, Lillie and John.
7. Search for death record for John E, as well as a possible obituary.
Notes:
If I found the right John on the 1870 census and his wife's name is Martha then this might be her death cert. (Found on familysearch.org in the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates) - Name: Martha B. Antrim; Death Date: 04 Jan 1879; Death Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Gender: Female; Race: White; Death Age: 33 years; Estimated Birth Year: 1846; Birthplace: Columbus, N.J.; Marital Status: Married; Spouse's Name: blank; Street Address: 536 Federal St.; Cemetery: West Laurel Hill Cemetery
19 January 2012
Kate Antrim
Date Plan made: 19 January 2012 Researcher: Linda Newman
Objective(s):
1. To find birth records for Kate Antrim to discover date and place of birth.
2. To find possible christening/baptismal records for Kate Antrim to discover date and place of christening/baptism, family’s denomination.
Known Facts (with sources):
1. Kate first appears on the 1860 census in Philadelphia with her parents John and Sarah Antrim. She is listed as Catherine. She is 4 birth place is Pennsylvania.
2. Kate is on the 1870 census in Smyrna, Kent, Delaware with her parents John and Sarah Antrim. She is 12, birthplace Pennsylvania.
3. Kate is on the 1880 census in Neptune, Monmouth, New Jersey with her parents John and Sarah Antrim. She is 22, birthplace Pennsylvania.
4. Philadelphia City Death Certificates - Kate Antrim died 10 Nov 1880 in Philadelphia, Pa. Age at death 23 est birth year 1857.
5. Philadelphia Inquirer Newspaper - Obituary - Kate Antrim died 10 November 1880 in Philadelphia. Youngest daughter of John and Sarah Antrim. Parent’s residence 1703 Norris St, Philadelphia.
6. Burial Permit for Kate Antrim at Mt Vernon Cemetery, Philadelphia. Lot 412 section K, Buried 13 November 1880 at 3 pm.
Working Hypothesis:
Daughter of John Antrim and Sarah Downey. Sister to Thomas Mason Antrim, Sarah Antrim, John E Antrim, Anna Louisa Antrim, George W Antrim, and Emma Antrim.
Born 1857 (+/-1 yr) in Pennsylvania, probably Philadelphia.
Died 10 November 1880 in Philadelphia, Pa and buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Philadelphia in a plot owned by her brother Rev Thomas Mason Antrim.
Research Strategies (specific records to check):
1. Look for birth record for Kate, first in city of Philadelpha, then broader search in Pennsylvania.
2. Look for Christening or baptismal records for Kate
Notes:
Objective(s):
1. To find birth records for Kate Antrim to discover date and place of birth.
2. To find possible christening/baptismal records for Kate Antrim to discover date and place of christening/baptism, family’s denomination.
Known Facts (with sources):
1. Kate first appears on the 1860 census in Philadelphia with her parents John and Sarah Antrim. She is listed as Catherine. She is 4 birth place is Pennsylvania.
2. Kate is on the 1870 census in Smyrna, Kent, Delaware with her parents John and Sarah Antrim. She is 12, birthplace Pennsylvania.
3. Kate is on the 1880 census in Neptune, Monmouth, New Jersey with her parents John and Sarah Antrim. She is 22, birthplace Pennsylvania.
4. Philadelphia City Death Certificates - Kate Antrim died 10 Nov 1880 in Philadelphia, Pa. Age at death 23 est birth year 1857.
5. Philadelphia Inquirer Newspaper - Obituary - Kate Antrim died 10 November 1880 in Philadelphia. Youngest daughter of John and Sarah Antrim. Parent’s residence 1703 Norris St, Philadelphia.
6. Burial Permit for Kate Antrim at Mt Vernon Cemetery, Philadelphia. Lot 412 section K, Buried 13 November 1880 at 3 pm.
Working Hypothesis:
Daughter of John Antrim and Sarah Downey. Sister to Thomas Mason Antrim, Sarah Antrim, John E Antrim, Anna Louisa Antrim, George W Antrim, and Emma Antrim.
Born 1857 (+/-1 yr) in Pennsylvania, probably Philadelphia.
Died 10 November 1880 in Philadelphia, Pa and buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Philadelphia in a plot owned by her brother Rev Thomas Mason Antrim.
Research Strategies (specific records to check):
1. Look for birth record for Kate, first in city of Philadelpha, then broader search in Pennsylvania.
2. Look for Christening or baptismal records for Kate
Notes:
18 January 2012
George W Antrim
Name of person/family being researched: George W Antrim
Date Plan made: 18 January 2012Researcher: Linda Newman
Objective(s):
1. To locate birth records for George W Antrim to learn his birth date and birth place.
2. To locate additional census records for George W Antrim to find out occupation, and residences and any other information those records may reveal.
3. To locate any possible marriages for George W Antrim, spouse name(s), marriage date(s), marriage place(s).
4. To locate any possible children of George W Antrim, name(s), birth date(s), birth place(s).
5. To locate death and burial records for George W Antrim, to learn his death date, death place, burial place.
Known Facts (with sources):
1. George first appears on the 1860 census in Philadelphia with his parents John and Sarah Antrim. It says he is 10 years old and born in Pennsylvania.
2. George is also on the 1870 census in Smyrna, Kent, Delaware with his parents John and Sarah Antrim. It says he is 17, birthplace Pennsylvania, and that he is an apprentice to a Brick Mason
3. I believe this is the correct George Antrim on the 1880 living in Philadelphia as a boarder. It says he is 28, birthplace Pennsylvania, father born Pennsylvania mother born Ireland, and that he is a brick mason.
Working Hypothesis:
1. George W Antrim is the son of John Antrim and Sarah Downey. Brother of Thomas Mason Antrim, Sarah Antrim, John E Antrim, Anna Louisa Antrim, Emma Antrim, and Kate Antrim.
2. George was born after the 1850 census was taken, probably 1852 (+/-2 years) in Pennsylvania, probably Philadelphia.
3. George followed in his father footsteps and became a brick mason at least for a time.
Research Strategies (specific records to check):
1. Check for will or probate record for father, John Antrim, who died at a Soldier’s home in Hampton, Va in July 1885 to see if George is mentioned.
2. Look for birth record for George, first in city of Philadelpha, then broader search in Pennsylvania.
3. Check for Christening or baptismal record for George
4. Look for any potential marriage records for George, including newpaper announcements.
5. Look for death/burial records for George, first in Philadelphia, then broadening out from there.
6. Look for obituary for George in newspapers.
Notes:
Emma Antrim (my great grandmother)
Date Plan made: 18 January 2012 Researcher: Linda Newman
Objective(s):
1. To find Emma’s birth date and place, death date and place, to find out where Emma is buried.
2. To verify that the Emma Antrim that married Frederick R Boyer is the same Emma that is the daughter of John Antrim and Sarah Downey.
3. To discover why, if possible, it appears that Emma is living separately from her husband Frederick R Boyer on the 1900 census.
Known Facts (with sources):
1. Emma Antrim first appears on the 1860 census in Philadelphia, Pa with parents John and Sarah Antrim. It says she is 6 yrs old birthplace Pennsylvania.
2. Emma Antrim is on the 1870 census living in Smyrna, Delaware with her parents John and Sarah Antrim. It says she is 14 yrs old birthplace Pennsylvania.
3. Emma Antrim is on the 1880 census in Neptune, New Jersey with her parents John and Sarah Antrim. It says she is 24 yrs old birthplace Pennsylvania.
4. In Sarah Antrim’s application for a widow’s pension based on her husband John’s civil war service there is a General Affidavit dated 3 January 1890 by Emma Antrim aged 37 address 1626 Diamond St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It states she is a daughter of John Antrim and was 12 years old when he returned from the army in the spring of 1865.
5. Philadelphia Marriage license number 65598 says that Emma Antrim married Frederick R Boyer on 25 December 1893. Affidavit says Emma was born on 10 November 1864 in Philadelphia, was residing at 3035 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, and that she was a Milliner. Parents’ names not given.
6. Birth certificate for Louise Grace Boyer (born 1 February 1895 in Philadelphia) says her mother’s name is Emma Antrim and father’s name is Frederick R Boyer. Home address is listed as 1839 N 24th St, Philadelphia.
7. Death certificate for Thomas Mason Boyer (born 1 February 1895 in Philadelphia, died 12 February 1895 in Philadelphia). It says his mother was Emma Antrim, father Frederick R Boyer. Home address is 1839 N 24th St, Philadelphia.
8. Emma Boyer is on the 1900 census in Philadelphia, Pa with daughter Louis [sic] G. Boyer in someone else’s household as their housekeeper. It says she was born Nov 1863 in Pennsylvania. It says that Emma is a widow.
9. There is a Fred. R Boyer listed on the 1900 census in South Ardmore, Montgomery County, Pa. He is was born Dec 1860 in Pennsylvania and is a plasterer which fits the age and occupation of the Frederick R Boyer who is the husband of Emma Antrim. It says he is single.
10. Family story is that both of Louise Grace’s mother and father died when she was 9 yrs old, within a few months of each other. That would mean they would have both died approximately 1904. According to the same story Emma died of stomach cancer. Family story is that Aunt Lou also died of stomach cancer when Louise Grace was 12, although Louise Grace was 15 at the time of the 1910 census and Anna Louise was still alive at that point. If it was Emma that died when Louise Grace was 12 that would have put a death date of approximately 1907. Or it could have been Emma or Anna Louise or Frederick died in 1912.
11. The book, American Boyers by Charles C Boyer (published 1915), said that in 1910 Frederick Boyer’s residence was 1203 Green St, Philadelphia. The Frederick in the book has the same birth date, birth place and occupation as the Frederick that was on the marriage affidavit.
12. I do not see Emma (Antrim) Boyer on the 1910 census, and Louise Grace Boyer is living with her Aunt "Lou" Reynolds (Emma’s sister Anna Louisa) in Upper Oxford, Chester, Pennsylvania.
13. On 1910 census there is a Frederick R Boyer (indexed as Boyar on ancestry.com) age 49 plasterer living in Philadelphia ward 14 listed as a widower.
14. 1912 Philadelphia city directory lists a Frederick R Boyer plasterer as living in the city. I have not checked any more recent city directories to discover when he was last listed.
15. My father was named Thomas Mason Antrim Newman for his mother’s uncle who served in the civil war and was a minister. This fits the facts for the Thomas Mason Antrim who is the son of John and Sarah Antrim. My grandmother’s twin brother was named Thomas Mason Boyer (presumably after the same uncle that my dad was named after). Thomas Mason Boyer is buried in the same plot at Mt Vernon Cemetery in Philadelphia as Rev Thomas Mason Antrim, Sarah Antrim (Rev Thomas’ and Emma’s mother), Kate Antrim (Rev Thomas’ and Emma’s sister), Dorothy Louise Newman and Violet Grace Newman (daughters of Louise Grace Boyer Newman), and 3 of Lillie Antrim Hoffer’s sons (Lillie is Rev Thomas’ niece). I have in my possession the Bible that belonged to Louise S Cox who was betrothed to Rev Thomas Mason Antrim. It includes newspaper clippings of Rev. Thomas Mason Antrim’s obituary. I also have in my possession the deed for the plot at Mt Vernon Cemetery purchased by Rev Thomas M Antrim. When my grandmother was research her grandfather her congressman helped her access the civil war pension file for John Antrim. I have the letter from the congressman’s office in my possession.
Working Hypothesis:
Emma Antrim is the daughter of John Antrim and Sarah Downey. Sister of Thomas Mason Antrim, Sarah Antrim, John E Antrim, Anna Louisa Antrim, George W Antrim, and Kate Antrim.
This is the same Emma Antrim that married Frederick R Boyer in 1893 in Philadelphia. Emma and Frederick had 2 children, twins: Louise Grace Boyer and Thomas Mason Boyer on 1 February 1895 in Philadelphia. Their son died at 11 days old and is buried in Mt Vernon Cemetery in Philadelphia.
Emma was probably born in the month of November 1854 (+/-2 year) in Pennsylvania, likely in Philadelphia.
For some reason between the birth of their children (and subsequent death of their son) in February 1895, and the 1900 census Emma and Frederick separated. This could be for Frederick to get a job away from home, although that would not explain why the census said she was a widow and he was single. They may have just been separated but not divorced. Possible causes might be the stress of the death of their son, or possibly Frederick discovered Emma lied about her age. If she was born approximately 1855, Emma would have been approximately 40 yrs old at the time she gave birth. Pure speculation, but she may not have been able to have more children and this may have caused stress to the marriage. They may have legal divorced, if so there should be a record of it somewhere, probably Philadelphia.
Speculate that Emma died between the time of the 1900 census and the 1910 census. She may have died in Pennsylvania, but another possibility is she died in NJ as her sister Anna Louisa Reynolds was living in Paterson, NJ at the time of the 1900 census. Unsure of where she was buried but Mt Vernon Cemetery is one possibility since her son is buried there, or some other cemetery in Philadelphia. She may have been buried in Pottstown, Montgomery county since that is where Frederick and his family were from. If she died in NJ it is always possibly she was buried there, or if Anna Louisa had already moved to Upper Oxford, Pa at the time of Emma’s death she might have died and been buried there.
Speculate that Frederick outlived Emma by at least a couple of years, despite family story. (Note: Since originally writing this I have discovered a death certificate that I believe belongs to my Frederick R Boyer stating he died 10 Jun 1922 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)
Research Strategies (specific records to check):
1. Look for birth record for Emma, first in city of Philadelpha, then broader search in Pennsylvania.
2. Check for Christening or baptismal record for Emma.
3. Check for will or probate record for father, John Antrim, who died at a Soldier’s home in Hampton, Va in July 1885.
4. Check for will or probate record for brother, Rev Thomas Mason Antrim, who died in Philadelphia in July 1886.
5. Look for divorce records for Emma and Frederick, starting in Philadelphia, then broadening search to nearby counties.
6. Look for custody records for Louise Grace Boyer making Anna Louise her guardian.
7. Look for death/burial records for Emma, first in Philadelphia, then broadening search to nearby counties including Chester, then in NJ.
8. Look for obituary for Emma in Pennsylvania and NJ newspapers.
Notes:
Objective(s):
1. To find Emma’s birth date and place, death date and place, to find out where Emma is buried.
2. To verify that the Emma Antrim that married Frederick R Boyer is the same Emma that is the daughter of John Antrim and Sarah Downey.
3. To discover why, if possible, it appears that Emma is living separately from her husband Frederick R Boyer on the 1900 census.
Known Facts (with sources):
1. Emma Antrim first appears on the 1860 census in Philadelphia, Pa with parents John and Sarah Antrim. It says she is 6 yrs old birthplace Pennsylvania.
2. Emma Antrim is on the 1870 census living in Smyrna, Delaware with her parents John and Sarah Antrim. It says she is 14 yrs old birthplace Pennsylvania.
3. Emma Antrim is on the 1880 census in Neptune, New Jersey with her parents John and Sarah Antrim. It says she is 24 yrs old birthplace Pennsylvania.
4. In Sarah Antrim’s application for a widow’s pension based on her husband John’s civil war service there is a General Affidavit dated 3 January 1890 by Emma Antrim aged 37 address 1626 Diamond St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It states she is a daughter of John Antrim and was 12 years old when he returned from the army in the spring of 1865.
5. Philadelphia Marriage license number 65598 says that Emma Antrim married Frederick R Boyer on 25 December 1893. Affidavit says Emma was born on 10 November 1864 in Philadelphia, was residing at 3035 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, and that she was a Milliner. Parents’ names not given.
6. Birth certificate for Louise Grace Boyer (born 1 February 1895 in Philadelphia) says her mother’s name is Emma Antrim and father’s name is Frederick R Boyer. Home address is listed as 1839 N 24th St, Philadelphia.
7. Death certificate for Thomas Mason Boyer (born 1 February 1895 in Philadelphia, died 12 February 1895 in Philadelphia). It says his mother was Emma Antrim, father Frederick R Boyer. Home address is 1839 N 24th St, Philadelphia.
8. Emma Boyer is on the 1900 census in Philadelphia, Pa with daughter Louis [sic] G. Boyer in someone else’s household as their housekeeper. It says she was born Nov 1863 in Pennsylvania. It says that Emma is a widow.
9. There is a Fred. R Boyer listed on the 1900 census in South Ardmore, Montgomery County, Pa. He is was born Dec 1860 in Pennsylvania and is a plasterer which fits the age and occupation of the Frederick R Boyer who is the husband of Emma Antrim. It says he is single.
10. Family story is that both of Louise Grace’s mother and father died when she was 9 yrs old, within a few months of each other. That would mean they would have both died approximately 1904. According to the same story Emma died of stomach cancer. Family story is that Aunt Lou also died of stomach cancer when Louise Grace was 12, although Louise Grace was 15 at the time of the 1910 census and Anna Louise was still alive at that point. If it was Emma that died when Louise Grace was 12 that would have put a death date of approximately 1907. Or it could have been Emma or Anna Louise or Frederick died in 1912.
11. The book, American Boyers by Charles C Boyer (published 1915), said that in 1910 Frederick Boyer’s residence was 1203 Green St, Philadelphia. The Frederick in the book has the same birth date, birth place and occupation as the Frederick that was on the marriage affidavit.
12. I do not see Emma (Antrim) Boyer on the 1910 census, and Louise Grace Boyer is living with her Aunt "Lou" Reynolds (Emma’s sister Anna Louisa) in Upper Oxford, Chester, Pennsylvania.
13. On 1910 census there is a Frederick R Boyer (indexed as Boyar on ancestry.com) age 49 plasterer living in Philadelphia ward 14 listed as a widower.
14. 1912 Philadelphia city directory lists a Frederick R Boyer plasterer as living in the city. I have not checked any more recent city directories to discover when he was last listed.
15. My father was named Thomas Mason Antrim Newman for his mother’s uncle who served in the civil war and was a minister. This fits the facts for the Thomas Mason Antrim who is the son of John and Sarah Antrim. My grandmother’s twin brother was named Thomas Mason Boyer (presumably after the same uncle that my dad was named after). Thomas Mason Boyer is buried in the same plot at Mt Vernon Cemetery in Philadelphia as Rev Thomas Mason Antrim, Sarah Antrim (Rev Thomas’ and Emma’s mother), Kate Antrim (Rev Thomas’ and Emma’s sister), Dorothy Louise Newman and Violet Grace Newman (daughters of Louise Grace Boyer Newman), and 3 of Lillie Antrim Hoffer’s sons (Lillie is Rev Thomas’ niece). I have in my possession the Bible that belonged to Louise S Cox who was betrothed to Rev Thomas Mason Antrim. It includes newspaper clippings of Rev. Thomas Mason Antrim’s obituary. I also have in my possession the deed for the plot at Mt Vernon Cemetery purchased by Rev Thomas M Antrim. When my grandmother was research her grandfather her congressman helped her access the civil war pension file for John Antrim. I have the letter from the congressman’s office in my possession.
Working Hypothesis:
Emma Antrim is the daughter of John Antrim and Sarah Downey. Sister of Thomas Mason Antrim, Sarah Antrim, John E Antrim, Anna Louisa Antrim, George W Antrim, and Kate Antrim.
This is the same Emma Antrim that married Frederick R Boyer in 1893 in Philadelphia. Emma and Frederick had 2 children, twins: Louise Grace Boyer and Thomas Mason Boyer on 1 February 1895 in Philadelphia. Their son died at 11 days old and is buried in Mt Vernon Cemetery in Philadelphia.
Emma was probably born in the month of November 1854 (+/-2 year) in Pennsylvania, likely in Philadelphia.
For some reason between the birth of their children (and subsequent death of their son) in February 1895, and the 1900 census Emma and Frederick separated. This could be for Frederick to get a job away from home, although that would not explain why the census said she was a widow and he was single. They may have just been separated but not divorced. Possible causes might be the stress of the death of their son, or possibly Frederick discovered Emma lied about her age. If she was born approximately 1855, Emma would have been approximately 40 yrs old at the time she gave birth. Pure speculation, but she may not have been able to have more children and this may have caused stress to the marriage. They may have legal divorced, if so there should be a record of it somewhere, probably Philadelphia.
Speculate that Emma died between the time of the 1900 census and the 1910 census. She may have died in Pennsylvania, but another possibility is she died in NJ as her sister Anna Louisa Reynolds was living in Paterson, NJ at the time of the 1900 census. Unsure of where she was buried but Mt Vernon Cemetery is one possibility since her son is buried there, or some other cemetery in Philadelphia. She may have been buried in Pottstown, Montgomery county since that is where Frederick and his family were from. If she died in NJ it is always possibly she was buried there, or if Anna Louisa had already moved to Upper Oxford, Pa at the time of Emma’s death she might have died and been buried there.
Speculate that Frederick outlived Emma by at least a couple of years, despite family story. (Note: Since originally writing this I have discovered a death certificate that I believe belongs to my Frederick R Boyer stating he died 10 Jun 1922 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)
Research Strategies (specific records to check):
1. Look for birth record for Emma, first in city of Philadelpha, then broader search in Pennsylvania.
2. Check for Christening or baptismal record for Emma.
3. Check for will or probate record for father, John Antrim, who died at a Soldier’s home in Hampton, Va in July 1885.
4. Check for will or probate record for brother, Rev Thomas Mason Antrim, who died in Philadelphia in July 1886.
5. Look for divorce records for Emma and Frederick, starting in Philadelphia, then broadening search to nearby counties.
6. Look for custody records for Louise Grace Boyer making Anna Louise her guardian.
7. Look for death/burial records for Emma, first in Philadelphia, then broadening search to nearby counties including Chester, then in NJ.
8. Look for obituary for Emma in Pennsylvania and NJ newspapers.
Notes:
17 January 2012
Anna Louisa Antrim
Name of person/family being researched: Anna Louisa Antrim as Mrs Gimber
Date Plan made: 14 January 2012
Researcher: Linda Newman
Objective:
To find information on Anna Louisa Antrim’s first husband. His name; date and place of birth; place and date of marriage; names, birth dates, and birth places of any children they had; date and place of his death (or their divorce).
Known Facts (with sources):
1. Affidavit for widow’s pension for Anna Louisa’s mother, Sarah (Downey) Antrim, called Anna Louisa “Mrs Louisa Gimber.”
2. Address given on affidavit dated 5 February 1886 is 1703 Norris St, Philadelphia. 1886 City Directory lists this as her brother’s, Rev Thomas Mason Antrim’s Residence. It was also listed as Sarah (Downey) Antrim’s residence.
3. Address given on 2nd affidavit dated 30 January 1890 is 1906 S 6th St, Philadelphia. 1887 City directory lists this as Peter Burke’s residence. Peter Burke is married to Anna Louisa’s sister Sarah.
4. Anna Louisa Antrim married Joseph J Reynolds on 1 October 1896 in Camden, NJ according to familysearch.org
5. 1900 census says Anna Louisa had 7 children with 6 still living. Children in the household are Harret Reynolds born 1885 and Rhoda Reynolds born 1888, both listed as having been born in Maryland. Not sure if they are Joseph’s or Anna Louisa’s biological daughters.
6. 1870 census lists Anna Louisa as part of her parents household living in Smyrna, Kent, Delaware. She is not listed as part of her parents’ household on the 1880 census.
Working Hypothesis:
1. Anna Louisa was married 2 times.
2. Her first husband was a Mr Gimber, first name unknown.
3. Anna Louisa married Mr Gimber sometime after the 1870 census.
4. Mr Gimber died(?) prior to 1896, possibly prior to 1886 since she was listed as living at her mother’s address at that point. Either that or Anna Louisa and Mr Gimber divorced prior to 1896, although that is a less likely probability because divorce was less common at that point in time.
5. Her 2nd husband was Joseph J Reynolds.
6. Anna Louisa gave birth to 7 children, 1 child died prior to 1900.
7. That Harret and Rhonda are not her biological children.
Research Strategies (specific records to check):
1. Continue to search for the Gimber family on the 1880 census.
2. Search for a marriage record for Anna Louisa Antrim to a Mr Gimber.
3. Search for a death record for Mr Gimber, who was married to an Anna Louisa.
4. Search for birth records for Gimber children born to a mother with the maiden name of Antrim.
5. Find birth records for Harret and Rhonda Reynolds (or marriage records if they list a mother’s name on them) to discover if they are Anna Louisa’s children or Joseph’s children from a prior marriage.
6. Possible Mr Gimber’s to check: Henry W Gimber d 1895 Burk County, Pa; Jacob Gimber d 1892 Pittsburg, Pa;
7. Check City Directories for “Gimber” 1870-1896
8. Check newspapers for information on Gimber birth, marriage, death announcements.
9. See if there is a will or probate record for Anna Louisa’s father, John Antrim, who died 22 July 1885 in Hampton, Va at a Soldier’s Home. Check both Va and Pa for any records as he died in VA but his and his family’s residence was in PA
Notes:
There is a Henry W Gimber, who was born 31 Mar. 1840 and died 27 Dec. 1895. He was buried in Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery, Whitemarsh, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. Findagrave.com has the following information: Civil War Union Army Officer. He was commissioned as a Captain and commander of Company F, 150th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry on September 2, 1862. He served until he was honorably mustered out on May 15, 1865. On August 3, 1889 he filed for a United States Army Pension (Application #720755, Certificate #913861). On February 29, 1896 his wife, Mary A. Gimber, filed for a United States Army Widow's Pension (Application #629091, Certificate #464501). (Find A Grave Memorial# 10126858). Henry W’s obit is found on genealogybank.com, published in Philadelphia Inquirer on 30 December 1895 If the information from findagrave is true Henry W. is probably not the correct Mr Gimber.
Date Plan made: 14 January 2012
Researcher: Linda Newman
Objective:
To find information on Anna Louisa Antrim’s first husband. His name; date and place of birth; place and date of marriage; names, birth dates, and birth places of any children they had; date and place of his death (or their divorce).
Known Facts (with sources):
1. Affidavit for widow’s pension for Anna Louisa’s mother, Sarah (Downey) Antrim, called Anna Louisa “Mrs Louisa Gimber.”
2. Address given on affidavit dated 5 February 1886 is 1703 Norris St, Philadelphia. 1886 City Directory lists this as her brother’s, Rev Thomas Mason Antrim’s Residence. It was also listed as Sarah (Downey) Antrim’s residence.
3. Address given on 2nd affidavit dated 30 January 1890 is 1906 S 6th St, Philadelphia. 1887 City directory lists this as Peter Burke’s residence. Peter Burke is married to Anna Louisa’s sister Sarah.
4. Anna Louisa Antrim married Joseph J Reynolds on 1 October 1896 in Camden, NJ according to familysearch.org
5. 1900 census says Anna Louisa had 7 children with 6 still living. Children in the household are Harret Reynolds born 1885 and Rhoda Reynolds born 1888, both listed as having been born in Maryland. Not sure if they are Joseph’s or Anna Louisa’s biological daughters.
6. 1870 census lists Anna Louisa as part of her parents household living in Smyrna, Kent, Delaware. She is not listed as part of her parents’ household on the 1880 census.
Working Hypothesis:
1. Anna Louisa was married 2 times.
2. Her first husband was a Mr Gimber, first name unknown.
3. Anna Louisa married Mr Gimber sometime after the 1870 census.
4. Mr Gimber died(?) prior to 1896, possibly prior to 1886 since she was listed as living at her mother’s address at that point. Either that or Anna Louisa and Mr Gimber divorced prior to 1896, although that is a less likely probability because divorce was less common at that point in time.
5. Her 2nd husband was Joseph J Reynolds.
6. Anna Louisa gave birth to 7 children, 1 child died prior to 1900.
7. That Harret and Rhonda are not her biological children.
Research Strategies (specific records to check):
1. Continue to search for the Gimber family on the 1880 census.
2. Search for a marriage record for Anna Louisa Antrim to a Mr Gimber.
3. Search for a death record for Mr Gimber, who was married to an Anna Louisa.
4. Search for birth records for Gimber children born to a mother with the maiden name of Antrim.
5. Find birth records for Harret and Rhonda Reynolds (or marriage records if they list a mother’s name on them) to discover if they are Anna Louisa’s children or Joseph’s children from a prior marriage.
6. Possible Mr Gimber’s to check: Henry W Gimber d 1895 Burk County, Pa; Jacob Gimber d 1892 Pittsburg, Pa;
7. Check City Directories for “Gimber” 1870-1896
8. Check newspapers for information on Gimber birth, marriage, death announcements.
9. See if there is a will or probate record for Anna Louisa’s father, John Antrim, who died 22 July 1885 in Hampton, Va at a Soldier’s Home. Check both Va and Pa for any records as he died in VA but his and his family’s residence was in PA
Notes:
There is a Henry W Gimber, who was born 31 Mar. 1840 and died 27 Dec. 1895. He was buried in Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery, Whitemarsh, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. Findagrave.com has the following information: Civil War Union Army Officer. He was commissioned as a Captain and commander of Company F, 150th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry on September 2, 1862. He served until he was honorably mustered out on May 15, 1865. On August 3, 1889 he filed for a United States Army Pension (Application #720755, Certificate #913861). On February 29, 1896 his wife, Mary A. Gimber, filed for a United States Army Widow's Pension (Application #629091, Certificate #464501). (Find A Grave Memorial# 10126858). Henry W’s obit is found on genealogybank.com, published in Philadelphia Inquirer on 30 December 1895 If the information from findagrave is true Henry W. is probably not the correct Mr Gimber.
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