08 April 2012
DNA and Family Tree
I got the results from Ancestry.com DNA test, it says I am 51% Scandinavian, 27% British Isles, 18% Eastern European, and 4% uncertain. The British Isle part I expected, Scandinavian and Eastern European not so much, Unless they immigrated into the Kingdom of Hanover (modern day Germany)?
07 February 2012
New Antrim Family discoveries
Now back to our regularly scheduled programing... :)
ancestry.com recently added new Pennsylvania records to their collection and I decided to do a quick search of them last night. Boy, am I glad I did!
I found a record of:
John Antrim Sr's confirmation in the records from the Church of the Evangelist, Philadelphia, Philadelpha, Pennsylvania (Catholic Church) dated 18 May 1864. At this point I am assuming it is the father John they mean and not John E his son.
Thomas Mason Antrim's baptism - 24 June 1849 Calvary Episcopal Church Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Baptism Records - Thomas Mason fil John and Sarah Antrim b 20th Sept 1840 -- sp Mother.
Sarah Ann Antrim's baptism - 24 June 1849 Calvary Episcopal Church Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Baptism Records - Sarah Ann fil John and Sarah Antrim b 5 Feb 1843 -- sp Mother.
Joseph Kirby Antrim's baptism - 13 May 1849 Calvary Episcopal Church at parents residence Arch St and Locust Joseph Kirby fil. John and Sarah Antrim b 26 Oct 1848. (until I found this record I wasn't aware of this child)
Joseph Kirby Antrim's death - 16 May 1849 in Philadelphia City Death Records
Joseph Kirby Antrim's burial - 17 May 1849 Fairhill Friends Burial Ground - not a member
Gorgiana Antrim's death - 12 May 1849 Philadelphia City Death Records
Georgianna Antrim's burial - 13 May 1849 Calvary Episcopal Church(until I found this record I wasn't aware of this child)
Georgianna Antrim's burial - 13 May 1849 Fairhill Friends Burial Ground - not a member
Mary Antrim's baptism - 26 June 1862 Church of the Evangelist, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Catholic Church) at 1112 Thurlow Rachel Antrim parents John and Sarah (until I found this record I wasn't aware of this child)
Mary Antrim's burial - 30 June 1862 Church of the Evangelist, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsyvania (Catholic Church) register of burials Mary Antrim
Rachel Ann Antrim's baptism - 26 June 1862 Church of the Evangelist, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Catholic Church) at 1112 Thurlow Rachel Antrim parents John and Sarah (until I found this record I wasn't aware of this child)
Rachel Ann Antrim's death - 16 Jul 1862 Philadelphia City Death Records
George Mason Antrim's baptism - 6 July 1868 Church of the Evangelist, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Catholic Church) Parents John E and Martha I Antrim. (yet another child I wasn't aware of until I found this record) (my note: John E Antrim is the son of John and Sarah Antrim).
These records show the family had ties to the Quaker religion although this family were not members by 1849. They were Episcopalians, then at least a few converted to the Catholic religion.
I also discovered 4 new children and 1 new grandchild for John and Sarah. Can't wait to do some more digging to see what other treasure I can uncover! Need to finish writting those research plans first. :)
ancestry.com recently added new Pennsylvania records to their collection and I decided to do a quick search of them last night. Boy, am I glad I did!
I found a record of:
John Antrim Sr's confirmation in the records from the Church of the Evangelist, Philadelphia, Philadelpha, Pennsylvania (Catholic Church) dated 18 May 1864. At this point I am assuming it is the father John they mean and not John E his son.
Thomas Mason Antrim's baptism - 24 June 1849 Calvary Episcopal Church Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Baptism Records - Thomas Mason fil John and Sarah Antrim b 20th Sept 1840 -- sp Mother.
Sarah Ann Antrim's baptism - 24 June 1849 Calvary Episcopal Church Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Baptism Records - Sarah Ann fil John and Sarah Antrim b 5 Feb 1843 -- sp Mother.
Joseph Kirby Antrim's baptism - 13 May 1849 Calvary Episcopal Church at parents residence Arch St and Locust Joseph Kirby fil. John and Sarah Antrim b 26 Oct 1848. (until I found this record I wasn't aware of this child)
Joseph Kirby Antrim's death - 16 May 1849 in Philadelphia City Death Records
Joseph Kirby Antrim's burial - 17 May 1849 Fairhill Friends Burial Ground - not a member
Gorgiana Antrim's death - 12 May 1849 Philadelphia City Death Records
Georgianna Antrim's burial - 13 May 1849 Calvary Episcopal Church(until I found this record I wasn't aware of this child)
Georgianna Antrim's burial - 13 May 1849 Fairhill Friends Burial Ground - not a member
Mary Antrim's baptism - 26 June 1862 Church of the Evangelist, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Catholic Church) at 1112 Thurlow Rachel Antrim parents John and Sarah (until I found this record I wasn't aware of this child)
Mary Antrim's burial - 30 June 1862 Church of the Evangelist, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsyvania (Catholic Church) register of burials Mary Antrim
Rachel Ann Antrim's baptism - 26 June 1862 Church of the Evangelist, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Catholic Church) at 1112 Thurlow Rachel Antrim parents John and Sarah (until I found this record I wasn't aware of this child)
Rachel Ann Antrim's death - 16 Jul 1862 Philadelphia City Death Records
George Mason Antrim's baptism - 6 July 1868 Church of the Evangelist, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Catholic Church) Parents John E and Martha I Antrim. (yet another child I wasn't aware of until I found this record) (my note: John E Antrim is the son of John and Sarah Antrim).
These records show the family had ties to the Quaker religion although this family were not members by 1849. They were Episcopalians, then at least a few converted to the Catholic religion.
I also discovered 4 new children and 1 new grandchild for John and Sarah. Can't wait to do some more digging to see what other treasure I can uncover! Need to finish writting those research plans first. :)
Life with CFS
In a way I am taking a step away from my normal genealogy blog to discuss something else. But it isn't totally unrelated to my family tree. It is the subject of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and it is related to my family tree in that I have an uncle that also has CFS, and an aunt that has fibromyalgia and at least one cousin that also has fibromyalgia.
Dear Friends and Family,
I realize that everyone has their challenges and limitations. I believe it is through knowledge of those challenges and limitations comes understanding. In that spirit I would like to share with you a little bit about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
Like most “invisible” diseases (meaning those that aren’t always obvious on the outside), CFS is a poorly understood illness. To make it worse there is much misinformation about this illness has been circulated over the years. After suffering from this chronic debilitating illness for almost 19 years, I have recently started my own campaign to try and help people understand exactly what this illness is and how many suffer from it.
The name Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a deceptively simple name for a horrible illness, after all who doesn’t get tired sometimes. It hasn’t helped that the medical profession downplayed how serious it can be and it got labeled "Yuppie Flu" in the media, or that some think it is just all in the person’s head.
Let me start off by saying what it is not. It is not laziness, it is not depression, nor is it some form of mental illness. It is also not some made up fad illness. The Centers for Disease Control studies show that “CFS can be as disabling as multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, end-stage renal disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and similar chronic conditions.”
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is also recognized by the World Health Organization, American Medical Association, National Institute of Health and many other medical and health organizations as a very real and very serious illness.
Yes there is fatigue, but it isn’t the normal tired you get if you aren’t getting enough sleep or after putting in a hard day’s work. It is an all encompassing, bone deep fatigue that is there even after a full night’s sleep. And trying to push through the fatigue is a major mistake because it causes post-exertional malaise, which is another major indicator of CFS.
Post-exertional malaise in CFS is defined as "exacerbation of symptoms following physical or mental exertion, with symptoms typically increasing 12-48 hours after activity and lasting for days or even weeks."
Some of the symptoms required to be diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome include:
• Unexplained, persistent fatigue that's not due to ongoing exertion, isn't substantially relieved by rest, is of new onset (not lifelong) and results in a significant reduction in previous levels of activity.
Plus four or more of the following symptoms are present for six months or more:
• Impaired memory or concentration
• Postexertional malaise (extreme, prolonged exhaustion and sickness following physical or mental activity)
• Unrefreshing sleep
• Muscle pain
• Multi joint pain without swelling or redness
• Headaches of a new type or severity
• Sore throat that's frequent or recurring
• Tender cervical or axillary lymph nodes
This list was taken directly off the Center for Disease Control’s website.
The symptoms listed above are the symptoms used to diagnose this illness. However, many CFS patients may experience other symptoms, including:
• irritable bowel
• depression or psychological problems (irritability, mood swings, anxiety, panic attacks) These problems are a result of CFS not a cause of CFS.
• chills and night sweats
• visual disturbances (blurring, sensitivity to light, eye pain)
• allergies or sensitivities to foods, odors, chemicals, medications, or noise
• brain fog (feeling like you're in a mental fog)
• difficulty maintaining upright position, dizziness, balance problems or fainting
• Low grade fevers
• and many other problems
The CDC says “of the four million Americans who have CFS, less than 20% have been diagnosed.” This is due to many factors including:
• There's no diagnostic laboratory test or biomarker for CFS. Researching are working hard trying to discover one, but for now there is no test.
• Fatigue and other symptoms of CFS are common to many illnesses. This is why the doctor also must run numerous tests to rule out any other possible cause of the symptoms.
• CFS is an invisible illness and many patients don't look sick.
• The illness has a pattern of remission and relapse. And for most of us that suffer from the illness that is one of the most frustrating parts, never knowing when something you tolerated one day might land you in bed the next time you do it.
• Symptoms vary from person to person in type, number and severity.
At one point Multiple Sclerosis was considered to just be Female Hysteria until doctors and researchers found the physical markers that allowed them to identify the illness. One day researchers will find the physical marker for CFS, but since that day isn’t here we just have to understand that medical science has limitations and there are things that we don’t understand yet including CFS.
I hope that you have found this information helpful. I am more than willing to share exactly how this illness has impacted my life. If you want to know more feel free to ask me when you see me out and about. However know that if I am “hibernating” in my apartment it probably means I am in one of the relapse portions of the illness and am probably not up for much company.
Linda
Dear Friends and Family,
I realize that everyone has their challenges and limitations. I believe it is through knowledge of those challenges and limitations comes understanding. In that spirit I would like to share with you a little bit about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
Like most “invisible” diseases (meaning those that aren’t always obvious on the outside), CFS is a poorly understood illness. To make it worse there is much misinformation about this illness has been circulated over the years. After suffering from this chronic debilitating illness for almost 19 years, I have recently started my own campaign to try and help people understand exactly what this illness is and how many suffer from it.
The name Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a deceptively simple name for a horrible illness, after all who doesn’t get tired sometimes. It hasn’t helped that the medical profession downplayed how serious it can be and it got labeled "Yuppie Flu" in the media, or that some think it is just all in the person’s head.
Let me start off by saying what it is not. It is not laziness, it is not depression, nor is it some form of mental illness. It is also not some made up fad illness. The Centers for Disease Control studies show that “CFS can be as disabling as multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, end-stage renal disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and similar chronic conditions.”
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is also recognized by the World Health Organization, American Medical Association, National Institute of Health and many other medical and health organizations as a very real and very serious illness.
Yes there is fatigue, but it isn’t the normal tired you get if you aren’t getting enough sleep or after putting in a hard day’s work. It is an all encompassing, bone deep fatigue that is there even after a full night’s sleep. And trying to push through the fatigue is a major mistake because it causes post-exertional malaise, which is another major indicator of CFS.
Post-exertional malaise in CFS is defined as "exacerbation of symptoms following physical or mental exertion, with symptoms typically increasing 12-48 hours after activity and lasting for days or even weeks."
Some of the symptoms required to be diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome include:
• Unexplained, persistent fatigue that's not due to ongoing exertion, isn't substantially relieved by rest, is of new onset (not lifelong) and results in a significant reduction in previous levels of activity.
Plus four or more of the following symptoms are present for six months or more:
• Impaired memory or concentration
• Postexertional malaise (extreme, prolonged exhaustion and sickness following physical or mental activity)
• Unrefreshing sleep
• Muscle pain
• Multi joint pain without swelling or redness
• Headaches of a new type or severity
• Sore throat that's frequent or recurring
• Tender cervical or axillary lymph nodes
This list was taken directly off the Center for Disease Control’s website.
The symptoms listed above are the symptoms used to diagnose this illness. However, many CFS patients may experience other symptoms, including:
• irritable bowel
• depression or psychological problems (irritability, mood swings, anxiety, panic attacks) These problems are a result of CFS not a cause of CFS.
• chills and night sweats
• visual disturbances (blurring, sensitivity to light, eye pain)
• allergies or sensitivities to foods, odors, chemicals, medications, or noise
• brain fog (feeling like you're in a mental fog)
• difficulty maintaining upright position, dizziness, balance problems or fainting
• Low grade fevers
• and many other problems
The CDC says “of the four million Americans who have CFS, less than 20% have been diagnosed.” This is due to many factors including:
• There's no diagnostic laboratory test or biomarker for CFS. Researching are working hard trying to discover one, but for now there is no test.
• Fatigue and other symptoms of CFS are common to many illnesses. This is why the doctor also must run numerous tests to rule out any other possible cause of the symptoms.
• CFS is an invisible illness and many patients don't look sick.
• The illness has a pattern of remission and relapse. And for most of us that suffer from the illness that is one of the most frustrating parts, never knowing when something you tolerated one day might land you in bed the next time you do it.
• Symptoms vary from person to person in type, number and severity.
At one point Multiple Sclerosis was considered to just be Female Hysteria until doctors and researchers found the physical markers that allowed them to identify the illness. One day researchers will find the physical marker for CFS, but since that day isn’t here we just have to understand that medical science has limitations and there are things that we don’t understand yet including CFS.
I hope that you have found this information helpful. I am more than willing to share exactly how this illness has impacted my life. If you want to know more feel free to ask me when you see me out and about. However know that if I am “hibernating” in my apartment it probably means I am in one of the relapse portions of the illness and am probably not up for much company.
Linda
31 January 2012
Records of the Antrim Family of America
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.
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.
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:
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