I looked at a 1875 map of the Manayunk/Roxborough area and to my surprise I saw John Keller and a brother Gottlieb Keller listed as living next door to each other on 126 and 128 Walnut Streets. What I also discovered is that Walnut Street is now called Mallory Street and not Shurs Lane as I originally believed so I made a trip out there after work today and I discovered both houses still stand today and are in good condition. John G. Keller is my grandfather William Gallagher's grandfather. He is also the relative who came over here in 1858 from Baden, Germany and served in the Civil War most notably in the Battle of Gettysburg. More Information to follow shortly.....Stay tuned.
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