Father MIX

Male Abt 1842 - Between 1866 and 1870  (~ 24 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Father MIX was born Abt 1842; died Between 1866 and 1870, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: BB8833AA6E5A4A7A912F1770E5184BFB3640

    Notes:

    Since the children were born in 1862 and 1866, it's possible that Mix was
    serving in the Civil War during the middle years.

    Looking for someone named Mixthat would have lived near to the Henderson
    household. Elizabeth was living at home in 1860 and 1870 census. When
    John Newton Henderson got married, he wrote that he was born in Philadelphia,
    though not positive if we would have known that accurately.

    The problem is that there doesn't seem to be any Mix boys listed in the 1861
    and 1862 directories living anywhere nearby. The other issue is that the
    father should be around in 1866 also (when I don't have an online city
    directory). Maybe it's really a varient name like Meeks, Micks, etc?

    Or did Elizabeth just make up "Mix", as in her first kids were a "Mix" of
    fathers? Sounds mean, but checking everything.

    Mary E Mix used the surname Mix when she was married.
    in 1870 census, she's listed as Mix
    in 1880 census, she's listed as Johnson (step-father's name)
    in 1885 marriage, she's a Mix
    in 1900 census, she had father was born in PA
    in 1910 census, she had father was born in USA (as if she wasn't sure)
    in 1920 census, she had father was born in PA

    John N only shows up as a Mix in 1870 census. He seems to have switched
    over to Henderson sometime around 1880-1885.

    1910 census for John N (ifit's the right one), has father born in PA

    Mix, Mich, Mick/Micks Mixx
    Meeks Meekes Meakes

    Some possible typo variations
    Nix
    Max, Mox
    Hix/Hicks

    Others
    ?Misch/Mish, Mirx (Leopold)
    ?Mixer Mixon Mixsell Mixter Missick MinichMoxey Mikel
    ?Nixon
    #####################################################################
    1861 directory, Edward Meeks, clerk 22&24 N 4th, h 1700 Locust (near HB below)
    (close to Henderson family and the same age as Elizabeth!)

    Although he seems like a good candidate to research, the problems are:
    - many times there are families that show up Mix and Meeks. Edw. is only Meeks.
    - he's still alive in 1870 - would he have ever really been married to Elizabeth?
    didthey just separate? divorce?

    Edward Meeks, Civil War, B/7th Inf, 9/12/1862-9/26/1862, age 18, enrolled Phila.
    #####################################################################
    1820 (PA?)
    1830 NY
    1840 census, NY, NY, 8th ward,J.K. Meeks, 0120-001 - 0001 1010 1
    1840 census, Albany Ward 3, NY, James Meeks, 2000 01-0000 11
    1840 census, Ramapo, Rockland Co, NY, James Meeks 0001 11001 - 1100 3
    (no, he's different - Mason in 1850)

    1850 census, NY, NY, JamesC Meeks, 42, agent, (NY), Harriett 28 (NY),
    Zilah C 18 (f) (Pa), Flora S 16 (NY), Mary 14, Edward 5, James C 4,
    John B 3, William 1, Eliza Riley 20 (Ire), Ann Dale 20 (Ire), Ward 16, Dist 2

    (It would seem that Harriett is only the mother of some of these children, last 4?)

    1859 directory, 2136 Mt Vernon, Mrs. Meeks

    1860 census (they don't seem to be at 2136 Mt. Vernon, see Samuel Harmstead
    and then go down the block. A different family is at 2136 - J.W. Mears and
    wf Phoebe). Were they subletting? Where were they?

    1860 directory, H.B. Meeks, widow, 2136 Mt Vernon (also Harriet, w/o James)
    (with Charles J Coney, engineer)

    1861 directory, Mrs. J.C. Meeks, gentlewoman, SW Locust and17th
    1861 directory, Edward Meeks, clerk 22&24 N 4th, h 1700 Locust
    (and Charles W Hancock)

    1863 directory, H.B. Meeks, gentleman[sic], SW 17th and Locust

    1870 directory, Harriet B, wid James C, h 18 S 20th
    and James C, clerk, 914 Chestnut, h 18 S 20th

    1870 census, H.B Meeks 45 (f), Edw 27, James 25, William 22, Annie 20,
    Josephine 15, Ward 9, Dist 27 (no birth info, 2nd Enum only)

    1875 directory, Harriet B, h 18 S 20th
    1875 directory, James C, bookkeeper, h 18 S 20th
    1875 directory, William N, professor, h 18 S 20th

    1880 directory, Harriet B, wid James C, h 2213 Spruce
    and James C Meeks, jeweller, 1129 Sansom, h 2213 Spruce

    1880 census, Harriett B Meeks 61, NY/Ire/NY, widow (children all single)
    Edward 36 book keeper, NY/N/

    Father married Elizabeth HENDERSON Abt 1861, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA. Elizabeth (daughter of John HENDERSON and Elizabeth MOORE) was born 2 Mar 1843, Philadelphia Co, PA; died 17 Mar 1913, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; was buried 20 Mar 1913, Fernwood Cemetery, Landsdowne, Delaware Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Newton HENDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Dec 1862, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1917, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.
    2. 3. Mary Ella MIX  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1866, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Newton HENDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Father1) was born 25 Dec 1862, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1917, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 15 May 1893, St. Charles Borromeo Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA
    • _UID: 3ED83C14ECF84CFBB275D2C0EE3BEE97F8A2

    Notes:

    Name Suffix: Senior

    He was supposed to be a policeman, according to Dad. Dad heard this as a kid,
    but there seems to be no other source to confirmthis. I may have been overly
    restrictive in my search by focusing on the policeman stuff.

    I'm not convinced that Susan McDevitt is the mother.
    5/04 - no, I think this is OK.

    1) there's no reason to think that the baptism that Anna had was wrong. For
    the Catholic Church to have given her the wrong information meant there
    John Henderson and Susan had a daugther Anna at the same time, Susan
    died, and "another" Anna Henderson disappears from the records or becomes
    an orphan after 1898

    2) Anna talked with her brothers who would have been old enough to know her
    parents and confirm or deny her parents' names. Anna refered to her being
    Irish because of the McDevitt connection to other people.

    Problem - 5/04. Now that I have John N Henderson marrying Susan McDevitt
    in 1893, how could they have both been the parents of John Henderson
    and James Henderson? Or were they really half brother (and John
    lied about not being married before on his marriage license). Or maybe
    they had lived together first? Or were married, but not in a Catholic Church?

    Solution - 6/04. Got files from Children's Aid Society. Pages on John,
    Nannie, and Susan (later Mary) show... Mother was in Home for Consumptives.
    Father was "worthless". Grandmother "Susan McDevitt" came to check on them.
    They tried to find the father, who was known to hang out at a saloon, but never
    found him. Last attempt was 1904 before Nannie was adopted by Shaughnessy
    family. But it puts to rest whether John N Henderson and Susan McDevitt
    were the parents. It would seem thatJohn and Susan were to be the parents
    of John as well, although clearly John was born before they were married.
    (or they had been married before outside the Catholic Church).

    Problem - what happened to James Henderson? I removed him for now. I
    think there was confusion about "John and James" and it was thesons of
    John Sr. - 7/14/05

    occupations and name used
    1887 - brickmaker (Newton)
    1889 - musician (John N) ?
    1891 - brickmaker (Newton)
    1892 - brickmaker (Newton)
    1893 - wagon washer (John Newton marriage)
    1894 (baptism - John)
    1897 (baptism - John)
    1898 - watchman (John N)
    1900 - foreman (Newton)
    1910 - arossing maker (John N - this one?)
    1917 - brickmaker (this one? a John Henderson living with Mary James)

    *****************************************************************************
    witness to wedding: James McDevitt and Frances Malone (or McCue?)
    baptismal sponsors: 1893: James McDevitt and Frances McCue
    baptismal sponsors: 1894: Ellen Redmond
    baptismal sponsors: 1897:Margaret McHugh

    No family relationship found (other than James McDevitt, brother of Susan).
    Perhaps just other Irish people at the church.
    ***************************************************************************** census

    1880John Henderson 19, laborer, Eastern Penitentary, Md/Md/Pa (?)
    (If that was really supposed to be PA/Md/PA, it could refer to father being
    Oliver Meeks/Mix,that is, if this were the right John Henderson in 1880)
    Still, I don't think Oliver is a likely fit.

    1880 John Henderson, Horsham, Montgomery Co, laborer, 18, home of
    Alfred L Philips 55, farmer, Pa/Pa/Pa (?this John? this seems more likely)

    1887 1401 Reed, Newton, brickmaker (with rest of Henderson family)
    1888
    1889 2518 Ellsworth, John N, musician
    1890
    1891 2140 Sears, Newton, brickmaker (same address as John McDevitt home)
    1892 2140 Sears, Newton, brickmaker
    1893 2127 Ellsworth (John Newton gets married, listed as John in church record)
    1894 at St. Thomas Aquinas (as John)
    1895
    1896
    1897 at St. Charles Borromeo (as John)
    1898 1925 Titan, Jno N Henderson, watchman (is this the salesman, died 1899?)
    (Ward 36) (David Calhoun in 1900 directory)

    1899
    1900 need age 38-40

    Many people in census are not whe

    John married Susanna MCDEVITT 15 May 1893, St. Charles Borromeo Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA. Susanna (daughter of John MCDEVITT and Susanna DOUGHERTY) was born 10 Oct 1868, Gloucester, Camden Co, NJ; died 12 Nov 1898, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; was buried 16 Nov 1898, St. Mary's Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. John Newton HENDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1890, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Abt 1951, Wilmington, New Castle Co, Delaware.
    2. 5. Anna Elizabeth HENDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Mar 1894, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died 23 Jul 1953, Williamsport, Lycoming Co, PA; was buried 25 Jul 1953, Pomfret Manor Cemetery, Sunbury, Northumberland Co, PA.
    3. 6. Mary Susanna HENDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Oct 1896, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died 21 Jan 1966, Camp Hill, Cumberland Co, PA; was buried 25 Jan 1966, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Fairview Twp, York Co, PA.

    John married Ellen UNKNOWN Abt 1905. Ellen was born Abt 1875, PA; died Aft 1910. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Ella MIX Descendancy chart to this point (1.Father1) was born Feb 1866, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 1AFAF1F967D94CC88F3D9FAB6904D1CE7494

    Notes:

    Note that Mary E used the name Mix and may have known her father's name.
    It would be key to get her death certificate to see if it lists her parents.

    Mary E Mix in 1870 census (and marriage license)

    1885, Joseph W James, driver, 2262 Cedar (and John Blair, weaver)

    1900, Joseph James, moulder, 303 Richmond

    1900 census, 303 Richmond, W Joseph James, Oct 1863 moulder, Mary, Feb 1866,
    M16, 4/4, Wilfred Aug 1891, Joseph May 1885, Edna May 1895, Albert Feb 1900,
    John Henderson, grandfather Sep 1812, all are Pa/Pa/Pa 18th Ward

    1910 directory, Joseph W James molder, 504 Richmond (and Wilford, mech engr)

    1910 census, 504 Richmond, Joseph W James 45 Pa/Pa/Pa, M1 at 26
    Mary E 44 PA/United States/Pa 6/4, Joseph L 18, Edna S 14, stitcher, base balls,
    Albert 10, WilfardJ 24 (M1), engineer, marine, Myrtle Lehman 15 boarder,
    iron molder, machinery
    (note that Mary didn't know where her father was from!)

    1917 directory, Joseph W James, manager 445 E Girard av (and Wilfred, mariner,
    and Joseph L, ice) and John Henderson, brickmaker (is that John N? or the uncle?)

    1920 census, 1217 Susqeuahanna Ave, Joseph W James 54 Pa/Pa/Pa,
    Mary E 53 Pa/Pa/Pa,
    Albert 19, Wilford 25 (D), Joseph 27 (M),
    George W Keefe (sil) 37, laborer, municipal
    Edna Keefe 24, Helen 3 -/12, George 7/12,

    1921 Joseph James, driver, 1217 Susq Av (and Wilford, inspr)

    1930 census, Joseph W "Janes", 66, garage att. For.Sons,
    Mary E 63, Wilford J 45 (M), inspector, ....?, Joseph L 39 (M), ice dealer, own
    business, Minore C, 34 -daughter-in-law,
    Albert A 30, ice dealer, own business,
    Henrietta E, d-i-l, Albert A 9, grandson, Margaret B 5, Wilford S 21,grandson,
    Stanley H Moore 34, and Myrlte L? 35, boarders
    1217 E Susquehanna Ave., 18th ward

    Mary married Joseph W JAMES 19 Sep 1883, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA. Joseph was born Oct 1863, PA; died Aft 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Wilford Johnson JAMES  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 May 1885, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.
    2. 8. Joseph Louis JAMES  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Aug 1891, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.
    3. 9. Edna S. JAMES  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 May 1895, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Dec 1976, Moorestown, Burlington Co, NJ.
    4. 10. Albert Ashton JAMES  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Feb 1900, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Jul 1976, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Newton HENDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Father1) was born 23 Nov 1890, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Abt 1951, Wilmington, New Castle Co, Delaware.

    Other Events:

    • Confirmation: 4 Oct 1900, PA
    • Unknown: 4 Oct 1898, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; Removed
    • Unknown: Bef 1910, Wilmington, New Castle Co, Delaware; Migrated
    • _UID: 09DEB39A28814AEB9DCF7E045222FFA518AA

    Notes:

    Name Suffix: Junior

    from notes from Pappy Conrad - John married a "Polish girl" and lived in Delaware
    (Dover?). Dad remembers that John and James both visited his parents
    in Williamsport, PA in the early 1950's.

    1900 census
    John Henderson, 10, Pa/Pa/Pa, border, May 1890, house of James Costello,
    E. Nottingham Twp, Chester Co, farmer (is May real month?)
    (James 34, Catherine23, Richard 44, Henry 31 (brothers)) (PA/Ire/Ire) (wf NY)
    (John Henderson May1890, Cecilia Spillester May 1897)
    looks like James Costello is a widower in Philadelphia later?
    (yes, from C.A.S files, this is him, family name is Costella)

    1910 census, Wilmington, New Castle DE, John J. Henderson 18, born PA,
    (parents born PA), laborer, railroad
    border, 306 S. Allen St. (Elizabeth Bullock home)

    1920 census, 3rd Elect, 6th Rep Dist, New Castle Co, DE, John 29, born PA
    (parents born PA), Helen 21, born CT (parents born in R**/Polish, and German/Polish),
    John 2 5/12, James 1 1/12?
    John= tranner??
    Philadelphia Pike

    1930 census, Wilmington D38, New Castle Co, DE, John 39, born PA (parents
    born PA), Helen 32 (all born CT), John Jr 13, born DE, James 11 born DE.
    John=laborer, foundary, veteran=no
    1921 H? 11th St. M25/18

    http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/de/newcastle/military/ww1/ncivreg7.txt
    Delaware WWI draft registrations:
    Henderson, John James 23 Nov 1890, White, Philadelphia PA
    Wilmington DE# 2

    - order marriage record
    got it, no new info (except exact dateof marriage)

    - find a place (library) with obits

    - order birth certificate
    search of 1889, 1890, 1891 - not found in Philadelphia search #959779

    Note that middle name was listed as James in WWI draft registration
    (and middle initial J in 1910 census) but used middle name of Newton
    later (see son John F's obituary). Supposedly at birth it was John
    Newton like his father, but thenuns changed to a better name of John James.

    ## John B Henderson Aug 1890,Odd Fellows Orphanage (wrong one)

    John married Helen Frances BALINSKI 7 May 1916, Wilmington, New Castle Co, Delaware. Helen was born Abt 1898, Hartford, Bristol Co, CT; died Abt 1970, Wilmington, New Castle Co, Delaware. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. John Francis HENDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Apr 1917, Wilmington, New Castle Co, Delaware; died 19 Apr 2000, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co, NC; was buried St.Hedwig's Catholic Church, Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE.
    2. 12. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 5.  Anna Elizabeth HENDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Father1) was born 1 Mar 1894, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died 23 Jul 1953, Williamsport, Lycoming Co, PA; was buried 25 Jul 1953, Pomfret Manor Cemetery, Sunbury, Northumberland Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • Adopted: 1 Oct 1904, Union Co, PA
    • Baptism: 18 Mar 1894, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA
    • Unknown: 23 Feb 1899, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; Removed
    • Unknown: 20 Aug 1909, Union Co, PA; Guard_pick
    • _UID: 916FFA05D77A49F8A5E85E32CDA0FC6A8186

    Notes:

    Nickname: Nannie

    ********************************************************************** Dad's notes, 7/24/79
    (copied from Robert E Conrad's notes after talking with his dad, R E Conrad Sr)

    1. Previously, Dad related to me the following:
    a) Mom, Aunt Mary Kerstetter and Uncles John and James (Hendersons) were
    being reared in a Catholic Orphan's Home in Philadelphia

    b) John Henderson married a Polish girl in Delaware (Dover?)

    c) Then Mom and AUnt Mary were transferred to an O'Shaughnessy (?)
    family in Lewisburg. This family was quite old when Mom and Aunt Mary
    went there to live. The husband shot to death either his wife or himself.

    d) Then Mom was transferred to a Kelly family (about 1915) in Milton,
    Pa, until about 16 yrs old. At the same time, AuntMary went to an O'Neill
    family in Coatsville (and later to Sunbury).

    e) Then Mom ended up working in a silk mill in Sunbury and lived with the
    Riegle family on Catawissa Ave across from the East End Hose Company.
    That's when Dad met, courted Mom and married her!

    f) Aunt Mary, while in Sunbury stayed at the Zerbe Hotel (the Shreffler Pontiac
    place now on Market Street near Eighth St).

    At the same time, Tom Kerstetter was a bartender there. They married.

    g) Uncle Tom and Aunt Mary then went to Berrysburg to open up a Hotel there.
    Tom Jr was born there. Tom Sr borrowed $1000 from a whiskey salesman
    to take over the hotel.

    h) Then Uncle Tom and Aunt Mary went to Gratz to open a hotel there (which
    later burned down). then to Elizabethville, then to hotel in Dillsburg,
    and finally to Camp Hill (they had a used car garage on Market St.
    not far from the Rt 15 bypass traffic intersection).

    i) My grandfather SimonPeter Conrad was placed on a Scanlon farm about
    1870 or 1871 and used to workhis ass off there. Durin ghte flood of 1889,
    he worked on a RR bridge at Mexico, Pa.
    ****************************************************************************

    Dad adds:
    the place she first stayed was probably 604? North 4th inLewisburg (he drove
    by and remembered her pointing to the place...)

    **************************************************************************** census
    1880 census, NWard Lewisburg, Union Co, pg 498C, Edw. Shaughnessy 55, farmer,
    Ire, Bridget 49, born Ire.

    1890

    1900 census, Lewisburg, North Ward (UnionCo), line 29, Ed Shanacey age 70 and
    Bridget Shanacey, age 70, both born in Ireland. (taken 14 Jun 1900), Nannie Henderson 5, Jan 1895, adopted daughter (parents of PA), M43, 1/1, farmer
    1851/1853 (Ed naturalized) 333 North St, north(born Jan 1830, Aug 1830)

    Shanacey, Shanesy, Shaughnessy, Shaughnessey
    Shaunacey

    1910 census, 2nd Ward, Milton Boro, Simon Kelly 72, Ireland, Rose 72,John J 33,
    Mark? A 30, Margaret R 25, Anna Henderson 15 servant, private family,
    Anna born in NY, parents from NY. pg 252B, Simon- freight... Steam Railroad,
    address 310 Readway? Ave (Reading? Readessy?) between Park? Ave and
    LocustSt.

    **************************************************************************** Philadelphia

    A search for Nannie Henderson in 1894 (No 951607) in Philadelphia found nothing (3 yrs)

    Anna Elizabeth Henderson 1893-5 (66622) nothing
    Anna Elizabeth Henderson 1897-9 (66588) nothing

    **************************************************************************** marriage

    Note: in marriage license book, 24:113, #24236, 1916, the wife is listed as "Nannie A. Henderson, 21, silkweaver; father John Henderson (occ.="__") and mother unknown (occ="deceased") (Sunbury, PA)

    ****************************************************************************
    much information found in records of Children's Aid Society, records
    now at The Historical Society of Pennsylvania

    apparentlysome involvement with "Hospital of Good Shepherd". This
    would be the Hospital and Home associated with "Church of the Good Shepherd".

    "The Home and Hospital took in children (both boys and girls) who ne

    Anna married Robert Earl CONRAD 25 Jun 1916, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co, PA. Robert (son of Simon Peter CONRAD and Margaret Armenta KNISELY) was born 5 Apr 1895, Sunbury, Northumberland Co, PA; died 12 Oct 1988, Williamsport, Lycoming Co, PA; was buried 14 Oct 1988, Pomfret Manor Cemetery, Sunbury, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. June Margaret CONRAD  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Mar 1918, Sunbury, Northumberland Co, PA; died 7 Dec 1918, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co, PA; was buried Pomfret Manor Cemetery, Sunbury, Northumberland Co, PA.
    2. 14. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 6.  Mary Susanna HENDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Father1) was born 11 Oct 1896, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died 21 Jan 1966, Camp Hill, Cumberland Co, PA; was buried 25 Jan 1966, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Fairview Twp, York Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 25 Mar 1897, St. Charles Borromeo Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA
    • Unknown: 23 Feb 1899, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; Removed
    • _UID: B852E25C73374743B2EF82A253AF77FDB7CB

    Notes:

    Nickname: Mae

    **************************************************************************** census
    1900 census ?
    Susan Henderson, Jan 1897, E Nottingham Twp, Chester Co,
    home of Patrick Shea 70,
    immig 1867, Ireland, daughterHannah __ 1877

    1910 (is the following her? age is off a bit, but parents unknown sounds like her)
    1910 - Harrisburg, 171 N 15th, Mary Henderson 18, boarder, born PA, parents
    unknown, saleslady, dry goods (Dauphin Co, 9th ward, 4thprecinct, 14/84/9B)

    (I wonder if she ran away after Ed Shaughnessy's death and changed her
    name from Susan to Mary A Henderson around this time).

    1920census, Berrysburg Borough, Dauphin Co, Thomas A 37, Mary A 23,
    Thomas A Jr, 2 6/12, Robert C, 1 3/12 (all born PA)

    1930 census, Dillsburg, York Co, PA, Thomas A. 48, Mary A, 34, M34/20,
    Thomas A 12, Robert C 11 (all born PA) retail merchant, automobile

    **************************************************************************** Dad's notes
    Mary -> Shaughnessy family, Lewisburg, Union Co
    Mary -> O'Neill family, Coatsville, Chester Co (?1910 or 1915)
    Mary -> Sunbury, Northumberland Co (Zerbe Hotel), met
    Tom Kerstetter, bartender

    Tom&Mary -> Berrysburg, Dauphin Co, bought hotel, had Tom, Jr.
    Tom&Mary -> Gratz, Daughin Co, bought hotel, which burned
    -> Elizabethville, Dauphin Co
    -> Dillsburg, York Co, bought hotel
    -> Camp Hill, Cumberland Co, bought used car garage on Market St.

    Dad adds:
    Pauline was probably Bob's wife.
    the son Thomas Jr was possably divorced from his first wife then and living
    in St. Louis.
    Pauline Kerstetter - 31 Mar 1918 - 29 Nov 1989, died Cumberland PA SSN 199-07-9350

    **************************************************************************** Philadelphia
    A search for Mary A Henderson in 1896 (No 951606) in Philadelphia found nothing
    (3 yrs) (should have been looking for Susan?!)

    SS 195-32-4763, last resided Camp Hill

    Mary married Thomas Abner KERSTETTER 22 Dec 1916, Sunbury, Northumberland Co, PA. Thomas was born 28 Feb 1882, Tylersville, Clinton Co, PA; died Jun 1944, PA; was buried 10 Jun 1944, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Fairview Twp, York Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Thomas Abner KERSTETTER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jul 1917, Northumberland Co, PA; died Jun 1981, St. Louis, MO; was buried 30 Jun 1981, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Fairview Twp, York Co, PA.
    2. 16. Robert C. KERSTETTER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jun 1919, PA; died Aug 1964, PA; was buried 29 Aug 1964, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Fairview Twp, York Co, PA.

  4. 7.  Wilford Johnson JAMES Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Father1) was born 23 May 1885, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 255A7159701D4C858A98EF6FA2B2435C1A2A

    Notes:

    Wilfred 1900, 1917
    Wilfard 1910
    Wilford 1921 1930

    1910 census, Wilfard J 24, married 0 yrs, engineer, marine

    1917 Philadelphia directory, Wilfred, mariner

    1920 census, Wilford 25 (?), divorced, inspector, ship yard

    1921 directory, Wilford, inspector

    1930 census, Wilford J 45, married, (no wife), inspector, first marriage at 34 (?)

    Wilford married Wife1 UNKNOWN Abt 1908, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA. Wife1 was born Abt 1891, PA; died Aft 1910, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Wilford S. JAMES  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1909, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.

  5. 8.  Joseph Louis JAMES Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Father1) was born 12 Aug 1891, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 1F75AF72512A4010807A24ACA003FE2B160B

    Notes:

    1900 census, 15, born May 1885?

    1910 census, Joseph L, 18

    1917 Philadelphia directory, Joseph, ice

    1920 census, Joseph, 27, married (but no wife)

    1921 directory, Joseph, driver

    1930 census, Joseph L 39, married first at 22, ice dealer, own business,
    Minore C 34, married first at 23
    (or Minnie C)

    Joseph married Minore C. UNKNOWN Abt 1917, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA. Minore was born Abt 1896, PA; died Aft 1930. [Group Sheet]


  6. 9.  Edna S. JAMES Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Father1) was born 10 May 1895, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Dec 1976, Moorestown, Burlington Co, NJ.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 016E39E8C202489D92AD674DE0A94E1A1D52

    Notes:

    1920 census, Philadelphia, with James family, George W Keefe, 31 (or 37?),
    estimator, ship yard, Edna 24, Helen 3 x/12?, George 7/12

    1930
    George W Keefe46, Edna S 34, M at 20, Helen G 13, George E 10, Mary D 8,
    Pa/NJ/Pa, Pa/Pa/Pa, Irving H Bradshaw 28 lodger, Joseph C James 10 nephew
    102 S. Pine Ave Inspector, government Chester, Burlington Co, NJ

    Edna Keefe, SSN 145-28-1357, 10 May 1895 - Dec 1976, Moorestown,
    Burlington, NJ, issued NJ
    George Keefe, SSN 145-28-0176, 22 Feb 1883 - Nov 1969, Moorestown,
    Burlington, NJ, issued NJ

    http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/writein.shtml

    Edna married George W. KEEFE Abt 1915, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA. George was born 22 Feb 1883, PA; died Nov 1969, Moorestown, Burlington Co, NJ. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Helen G. KEEFE  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1917, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930.
    2. 19. George E. KEEFE  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1920, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930.
    3. 20. Mary D. KEEFE  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1922, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930.

  7. 10.  Albert Ashton JAMES Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Father1) was born 10 Feb 1900, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Jul 1976, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 56E2A9E9EAD146118F068DDE3FD9AD53F473

    Notes:

    Name Suffix: Senior

    1920 census, Albert 19, teamster, hauling

    1930census, with father Joseph Sr:
    Albert A 30, ice dealer, own business,
    Henrietta E, d-i-l, Albert A 9, grandson, Margaret B 5,

    *****************************************************************************************
    other similar ones in 1930:
    Albert James 38? M at 25, Pa, porter, theatre,
    Ella 37, Virginia-x3, M at 27, 2022 Manton?, 36th ward

    or Albert H James 33, 2769 FrankfordAve (and family, kids >10 yrs old) ??
    or Albert S 39, Pa/Wales/Pa Asst Manager, C...?, Florence, 43

    *****************************************************************************************
    Albert James, SSN 202-22-9507, 10 Feb 1900 - Jul 1976, Philadelphia

    Albert married Henrietta E. UNKNOWN Abt 1920, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA. Henrietta was born Abt 1902, PA; died Aft 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Albert A. JAMES  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1921, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.
    2. 22. Margaret B. JAMES  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1925, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.


Generation: 4

  1. 11.  John Francis HENDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.Father1) was born 13 Apr 1917, Wilmington, New Castle Co, Delaware; died 19 Apr 2000, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co, NC; was buried St.Hedwig's Catholic Church, Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: EA0A7D6E9BC94E179D054367B8AF185FD280

    Notes:

    SSN John F.
    13 Apr 1917 - 19 Apr 2000, issued Delaware,
    last Matthews, Mecklenburg Co, NC 28105

    order birth certificate from Delaware for John Jr.

    Delawareonline.com
    http://miva.delawareonline.com/miva/cgi-bin/miva?obits.mv+
    John HENDERSON

    John Francis Henderson Age 83 of Wilmington, DE, passed away Wednesday,
    April 19, 2000 in Charlotte, NC.

    He was born April 13, 1917 to John Newton and Helen Frances Henderson and
    was preceded in death by his lovingwife of 57 years, Cecilia Theresa and his
    daughter, Elizabeth.

    He graduated from Wilmington High School. Over the years, he worked at
    DuPont Experimental Station, All American Engineering, Slocombs, Baldwin Lima
    and Hamilton, Chrysler, Westinghouse, and Bartley's Electrical Service.
    His occupation was machinist and tool and dye maker.

    His interests were steam trains, beekeeping, gardening, farming and bird
    watching. He was happiest when he was close to nature. He was interested in
    ecology and nutrition long before these concepts were fashionable. He was a
    member of the Delaware Soaring Society and an usher and member at St.
    Hedwig's Church for many years.

    Dad lived his life for othersand was proud to have sent his 8 children to 100
    years of Catholic school. Helived his faith in a gentle and caring manner and
    was an inspiration to all who knew and loved him.

    He is survived by his brother, James Henderson of Wilmington; his daughters,
    Ann Shankar of Charlotte, NC, Mary Barrish of Newark, DE, Cecilia Del Percio
    of Wilmington; his sons, John W. of Landenberg, PA, James R. of Lewisville,
    PA, Peter J. of Yorklyn, DE and Joseph of Swarthmore, PA.He is also survived by
    15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He will besorely missed, but his love,
    wisdom and the knowledge he instilled in us willlive for generations.

    Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 26 at 10:30 am at St.
    Hedwig's Church, Linden and Harrison Sts., Wilmington. Friends are invited to
    call on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm at MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 703 N. Broom
    St., Wilmington. Interment will be at Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please
    make donations to St. Hedwig's Church Building Fund, 408 S. Harrison St.,
    Wilmington, DE 19805.
    [published 04/23/2000]


    http://www.303rdbg.com/358henderson.html ??

    John married Cecilia Theresa UNKNOWN Abt 1941, Delaware. Cecilia was born 26 Dec 1921; died 9 Jan 1998, Delaware. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. Elizabeth Marie HENDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Aug 1950, Wilmington, New Castle Co, Delaware; died 4 Jul 1995, Wilmington, New Castle Co, Delaware.
    5. 27. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 28. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 29. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 30. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point

    John married Cecilia Theresa UNKNOWN Abt 1941, Delaware. Cecilia was born 26 Dec 1921; died 9 Jan 1998, Wilmington, New Castle Co, Delaware. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 33. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. Elizabeth Marie HENDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Aug 1950, Wilmington, New Castle Co, Delaware; died 4 Jul 1995, Wilmington, New Castle Co, Delaware.
    5. 34. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 35. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 36. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 37. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 12.  Living UNKNOWN Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.Father1)

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 6B06AE3F6CF04DF694DFA18E961D9D0EFD05

    Living — Alma A. UNKNOWN. Alma was born 30 Jul 1905; died 11 Jul 2001, Wilmington, New Castle Co, Delaware. [Group Sheet]

    Living — Pat UNKNOWN. Pat was born Abt 1919; died Bef 1975. [Group Sheet]


  3. 13.  June Margaret CONRAD Descendancy chart to this point (5.Anna3, 2.John2, 1.Father1) was born 10 Mar 1918, Sunbury, Northumberland Co, PA; died 7 Dec 1918, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co, PA; was buried Pomfret Manor Cemetery, Sunbury, Northumberland Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 53720EDF9F5145DCA8A24CD1F6C86E2B8114

    Notes:

    died of pneumonia while mother was visiting sister in Harrisburg, PA while father was in France during World War I

    Northumberland County Democrat, 12 Dec 1918

    June Margaret Conrad died of pneumonia at Harrisburg, PA age 9 months.
    Father: Robert E Conrad. Rev Grover, Catawissa Ave United Methodist
    Church, Sunbury. Interment in Pomfret Manor Cemetery. Grandparents
    Simon Peter Conrad and Margeret.


  4. 14.  Living UNKNOWN Descendancy chart to this point (5.Anna3, 2.John2, 1.Father1)

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 8D88184AE9C142E891868F10400080874830

    Living — Living UNKNOWN. (daughter of Fred M. YODER and Minnie Elizabeth KNERR) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 38. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 39. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 40. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 41. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 15.  Thomas Abner KERSTETTER Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary3, 2.John2, 1.Father1) was born 30 Jul 1917, Northumberland Co, PA; died Jun 1981, St. Louis, MO; was buried 30 Jun 1981, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Fairview Twp, York Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: D17D1A92CBDC4CDABEB9FD2F3772BE9061E9

    Notes:

    Name Suffix: Junior

    SSN 207-07-6443
    resided St. Louis, St Louis, MO,
    last paid in Lemoyne, Cumberland Co, PA

    Thomas married Wife UNKNOWN Bef 1940, PA. Wife was born Abt 1917, PA; died PA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 42. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 16.  Robert C. KERSTETTER Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary3, 2.John2, 1.Father1) was born 24 Jun 1919, PA; died Aug 1964, PA; was buried 29 Aug 1964, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Fairview Twp, York Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 18F363E66CA34EA39B6CE1BC197F6DE1DE07

    Notes:

    perhaps
    24 Jun 1919-Jan 1965, 195-03-6282, PA SSN, no more info

    04 Dec 1924-May 1985, lp 17881, 206-16-0626, PA SSN,
    last paid in Trevorton, PA - No!

    wife may have been the Pauline mentioned on his mother's death certificate

    Robert married Pauline UNKNOWN PA. Pauline was born 31 Mar 1918, PA; died 29 Nov 1989, Cumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 43. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 44. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 45. Living UNKNOWN  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 17.  Wilford S. JAMES Descendancy chart to this point (7.Wilford3, 3.Mary2, 1.Father1) was born Abt 1909, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 9B76D21260574FB695AA7D2B38F53E0A0D11

    Notes:

    1930 census, Wilford S James 21, machinist, machine shop

    he's shown at the end of the list of families in the house, but it would
    seem that he must be a son of Wilford J James. Note that Wilford Sr
    wasn't living with his wife in 1910 and apparently divorced shortly
    after.

    I can't find him in 1910 or 1920census

    ussearch.com has Wilford Sloan James, age 96 (if alive) of Maple Shade, NJ
    Burlington Co, NJ


  8. 18.  Helen G. KEEFE Descendancy chart to this point (9.Edna3, 3.Mary2, 1.Father1) was born Abt 1917, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 1369E915D82440F6B49A661AE07EE136EFA6

    Notes:

    of Bradley Beach, NJ?


  9. 19.  George E. KEEFE Descendancy chart to this point (9.Edna3, 3.Mary2, 1.Father1) was born Abt 1920, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 16BD048108B44E0B8D8C7E35B77DA99BB13C

    Notes:

    Probably this one:
    SSN 157-09-8157, NJ, 15 Jun 1919 - Dec 1974, no locations

    SSN 142-07-4855, NJ, 22 Feb 1920 - 18 Jan 1990, Neptune, Monmouth Co, NJ
    (probably George W)

    or Mount Laurel NJ?

    George L Keefe, enlisted 23 Jun 1941 from NJ, born 1919


  10. 20.  Mary D. KEEFE Descendancy chart to this point (9.Edna3, 3.Mary2, 1.Father1) was born Abt 1922, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 35ABE9F4D64B43F2A6225E84C5B54BA6282D


  11. 21.  Albert A. JAMES Descendancy chart to this point (10.Albert3, 3.Mary2, 1.Father1) was born Abt 1921, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 237012DF4F7A492A8A22FC558AE008B1E0AD

    Notes:

    Name Suffix: Junior

    probably this one:
    SSN 180-56-2583, PA, 3 Sep 1922 - 15 Mar 1995, Philadelphia

    WWII

    Albert B James (this one?)
    born 1921
    enlisted Altoona, 4 Aug 1942
    Height 66, Weight 152


  12. 22.  Margaret B. JAMES Descendancy chart to this point (10.Albert3, 3.Mary2, 1.Father1) was born Abt 1925, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 7D957F8B92A34A79815D642737A6F81C6E12