How do I explain this?
James married Cora in 1904. I have a newspaper clipping that says so. He has three daughters, one born about 1900 named Florence. The other two were born after 1904 so I think I can safely assume they belong to Cora. (Oh boy, I don't know if assumptions are good though. This has been a tricky puzzle.) The two younger girls are Martha and Christina. These three girls are mentioned in newspaper articles with their parents, assuming James and Cora.
I found an article about Mrs. James dying in June of 1903. This must be the first wife, possibly the mother of Florence. An undocumented family tree has the first wife and mother of Florence as Elizabeth. No maiden name given. The deceased wife is the daughter of Mrs. Albert Fahringer. Another survivor listed is a child a few WEEKS old. I'm hoping this is a misprint and should read a few YEARS old. Otherwise, I have more problems to deal with with this puzzle.
So, let's recap here. James was married twice according to newspaper articles. Unknown who could be the mother of Florence and who died in 1903. Cora, the second wife, married him in 1904.
I found an Albert Fahringer in the 1900 census. Guess who is listed with him as boarders. JAMES AND CORA!! Guess who is listed as a granddaughter. Yep, Florence. Do you see why my head is spinning? Cora is listed as a boarder with the same last name as James. Now, it is entirely possible that James married two Coras and the undocumented family tree has his first wife's name wrong. Cora is listed as married 1 year and the mother of one child. She is 19 years old.
The 1910 census has James and Cora listed with their three daughters. Cora is listed as the mother of 2 and married 6 years. I'm ready to think that Cora is the name of both wives.
Update: Just found the first Cora's burial record. Two Cora's for wives. Who would have guessed. :)
Monday, August 4, 2014
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Jail at 82 yrs old
1991
An especially hard headed 82 year old man was placed in jail for non-payment of a floral arrangement he claims he never ordered. He said he never contacted the florist shop even after getting repeated bills. He never told his family either.
The florist shop claims to have called at least three times asking for payment and was told it would be paid.
Finally the florist shop filed a criminal complaint. The gentleman ignored the hearing notice so a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was sent to jail for missing the hearing and bail was set for the amount he owed along with constable costs. $94.45.
He was an unhappy man when his daughters bailed him out of jail after about 4 hours. He told the paper he had money and could have bailed himself out, but he didn't owe the money and wanted to prove his innocence. Besides "it's free board." His daughters had to convince him to go home. They told him his 23 year old dog needed him. That did it.
What a character! I know those you who know my family will think 'yep, he's related' to her, but, he married into the family. So there! He's the husband of a 6th cousin.
An especially hard headed 82 year old man was placed in jail for non-payment of a floral arrangement he claims he never ordered. He said he never contacted the florist shop even after getting repeated bills. He never told his family either.
The florist shop claims to have called at least three times asking for payment and was told it would be paid.
Finally the florist shop filed a criminal complaint. The gentleman ignored the hearing notice so a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was sent to jail for missing the hearing and bail was set for the amount he owed along with constable costs. $94.45.
He was an unhappy man when his daughters bailed him out of jail after about 4 hours. He told the paper he had money and could have bailed himself out, but he didn't owe the money and wanted to prove his innocence. Besides "it's free board." His daughters had to convince him to go home. They told him his 23 year old dog needed him. That did it.
What a character! I know those you who know my family will think 'yep, he's related' to her, but, he married into the family. So there! He's the husband of a 6th cousin.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Lightning and Murder
Lightning and Murder - what do they have in common? Siblings.
In June of 1899, Preston, age 19, was crossing a bridge in Lehigh County. Some young men, sometimes referred to as a gang or thugs in the newspaper articles, were drinking beer and singing songs on the bridge. The young men had been terrorizing locals passing on the bridge so much so that Preston carried a handgun on the advice of his uncle. While Preston crossed the bridge a gunshot rang out. He continued home.
On the bridge, a 25 year old man, James, bled to death. He died before anyone could do anything to help him.
The next day Preston heard about a man killed on the bridge by a gunshot. He confessed to shooting his gun, but claimed it was in self-defense. He said the young men on the bridge were going to rob him so he shot his gun as a warning and left. He claimed to have no idea that he actually shot someone.
Preston had a stellar reputation. As the local people heard about the event, they came to Preston's defense. The newspaper stated that any amount of bail money could be raised if needed because of the belief in Preston and the fear of the 'gang' of young men by the citizens.
His reputation helped his case as he was acquitted of murder. The men on the bridge claimed they didn't do anything to Preston as he passed on the bridge but their reputation for harassing the locals had to be prominent in Preston's defense.
When Preston was acquitted the newspaper said "two pretty girls' cried. One was his girlfriend and the other was his 14 year old sister.
Near the end of July, this pretty sister was struck by a bold of lightning in the early evening. The early newspapers use more details in describing events than newspapers do today. The bolt was described as glancing off of a tree striking Anna in the head, passing through her body and nearly pulling her newly ripped shoes off of her. Her clothes were on fire. One of her friends put out the fire, but there was no hope for the nearly 15 year old girl.
I can't imagine the emotions this family must have experienced with these two events. A few months later Preston was sued by the father of James. He claimed he was disabled and James was his source of income. I never found an article to let me know how this 'non-suit' turned out. Maybe the term 'non-suit' tells me.
Preston went on in life to marry and have children while being a responsible citizen. The young men who terrorized the locals on the bridge moved elsewhere and the bridge became safe again.
My information comes from several articles in the Allentown Leader and Allentown Democrat, 1899.
In June of 1899, Preston, age 19, was crossing a bridge in Lehigh County. Some young men, sometimes referred to as a gang or thugs in the newspaper articles, were drinking beer and singing songs on the bridge. The young men had been terrorizing locals passing on the bridge so much so that Preston carried a handgun on the advice of his uncle. While Preston crossed the bridge a gunshot rang out. He continued home.
On the bridge, a 25 year old man, James, bled to death. He died before anyone could do anything to help him.
The next day Preston heard about a man killed on the bridge by a gunshot. He confessed to shooting his gun, but claimed it was in self-defense. He said the young men on the bridge were going to rob him so he shot his gun as a warning and left. He claimed to have no idea that he actually shot someone.
Preston had a stellar reputation. As the local people heard about the event, they came to Preston's defense. The newspaper stated that any amount of bail money could be raised if needed because of the belief in Preston and the fear of the 'gang' of young men by the citizens.
His reputation helped his case as he was acquitted of murder. The men on the bridge claimed they didn't do anything to Preston as he passed on the bridge but their reputation for harassing the locals had to be prominent in Preston's defense.
When Preston was acquitted the newspaper said "two pretty girls' cried. One was his girlfriend and the other was his 14 year old sister.
Near the end of July, this pretty sister was struck by a bold of lightning in the early evening. The early newspapers use more details in describing events than newspapers do today. The bolt was described as glancing off of a tree striking Anna in the head, passing through her body and nearly pulling her newly ripped shoes off of her. Her clothes were on fire. One of her friends put out the fire, but there was no hope for the nearly 15 year old girl.
I can't imagine the emotions this family must have experienced with these two events. A few months later Preston was sued by the father of James. He claimed he was disabled and James was his source of income. I never found an article to let me know how this 'non-suit' turned out. Maybe the term 'non-suit' tells me.
Preston went on in life to marry and have children while being a responsible citizen. The young men who terrorized the locals on the bridge moved elsewhere and the bridge became safe again.
My information comes from several articles in the Allentown Leader and Allentown Democrat, 1899.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Argument
An argument that causes suicide. I'm still shaking my head. What would be bad enough that a 24 year old wife and mother of two small children would take poison? The newspaper articles state there was family troubles and she had argued with her husband. Early 1900s. I can't imagine being the parents of the 24 year old, the spouse or the children.
Tilghman Peter
Tilghman Peter was born Oct 1 1835 which probably comes from a book by Beulah Klotz about the Peter family. He is the son of Nicholas and Salome. Did he marry Rosa Heintzelman? Is his daughter Ellamanda L. Peter born Nov 22 1876 in PA? I have another Tilghman Peter b Oct 1 1855 married to Rosa with the same daughter. This Tilghman is the son of Jacob and Maria. I need help figuring this out. I think the second set of information is right, but need more documentation.
Margaret E Kreidler
I am looking for more information about Margaret E. Kreidler born abt 1898 in PA. If you can help, please send me a message via this blog. Mom and Dad are Charles (William) and Grace. Did Margaret marry? Children?
Friday, May 23, 2014
1973 Welcome Home!!!
After all of the heartbreaking discoveries of distant cousins who did not return from war either from being killed in action or missing in action, I found one who came home after being captured and held prisoner for five years. What joy his family must have felt to learn he was coming home and then to finally have him in their arms. WELCOME HOME WAYNE!
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