Friday, May 18, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Montefiore Cemetery
We drove out to Lawnview to locate the grave of Alexander Mervine, my paternal great great grandfather who like my maternal great great grandfather, John Keller, fought in the Civil War.
Alexander Mervine was originally interred in Odd Fellows Cemetery but since that cemetery was bought then sold to the City of Philadelphia in 1950, the interred bodies were relocated to Mount Peace and Lawnview in 1951.
Unfortunately for us, Lawnview's office was closed so we could not be directed to the actual grave site. However, we did ride out and check the grounds. The place is kept in immaculate condition and we will return next weekend when the cemetery's office is actually opened.
But in the meantime, we checked out the cemetery located next to Lawnview. Upon entering its gates, we realized that this particular cemetery was not part of Lawnview (as we first thought) but was a Jewish graveyard. We had never been in a Jewish Cemetery so we were taken aback on its grounds especially how crowded it was. The headstones were so close together it appeared by our eyes that these folks could not have been possibly buried in the horizontal position. Of course, we (being Catholics) had no idea on the actual burial rituals of the Jewish population so you know I will be researching this in the future.
What I know about this cemetery so far;
It was opened in 1910 and located at Church Road and Borbeck Streets in Rockledge, PA. You can view this cemetery while standing in parts of Lawnview cemetery.
History of the name known as Montefiore;
Moses Montifiore was born October 24th, 1784 in Livorna, Italy. He left Italy and made his home in London, England. He was a successful business man. In 1812, he married Judith Cohen. Knighted by Queen Victoria in 1846 he received the title of 1st Baron. He was given this honor due to his extraordinary service on behalf of the Jewish community. He died July 28th, 1885. He had no children.
Montefiore cemetery pictures to follow at a later date.
Alexander Mervine was originally interred in Odd Fellows Cemetery but since that cemetery was bought then sold to the City of Philadelphia in 1950, the interred bodies were relocated to Mount Peace and Lawnview in 1951.
Unfortunately for us, Lawnview's office was closed so we could not be directed to the actual grave site. However, we did ride out and check the grounds. The place is kept in immaculate condition and we will return next weekend when the cemetery's office is actually opened.
But in the meantime, we checked out the cemetery located next to Lawnview. Upon entering its gates, we realized that this particular cemetery was not part of Lawnview (as we first thought) but was a Jewish graveyard. We had never been in a Jewish Cemetery so we were taken aback on its grounds especially how crowded it was. The headstones were so close together it appeared by our eyes that these folks could not have been possibly buried in the horizontal position. Of course, we (being Catholics) had no idea on the actual burial rituals of the Jewish population so you know I will be researching this in the future.
What I know about this cemetery so far;
It was opened in 1910 and located at Church Road and Borbeck Streets in Rockledge, PA. You can view this cemetery while standing in parts of Lawnview cemetery.
History of the name known as Montefiore;
Moses Montifiore was born October 24th, 1784 in Livorna, Italy. He left Italy and made his home in London, England. He was a successful business man. In 1812, he married Judith Cohen. Knighted by Queen Victoria in 1846 he received the title of 1st Baron. He was given this honor due to his extraordinary service on behalf of the Jewish community. He died July 28th, 1885. He had no children.
Montefiore cemetery pictures to follow at a later date.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Maps Of Austria And Poland Borders
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21st Century Borders
21st Century Borders
19th Century Galicia
19th Century Borders
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Origin Of The Wislocki Surname
Other spelling include; Vislosky, Weslawski, Wesowsky, Wesolowski, Wyszalkowski, Wyczechowski, Wyczolkowski.
In the case of our family history, it was found spelled Wisloski and later Weleski.
Name originated in Wadwicz, Lacki and area known as Pomerania. Depending on the year, it could be considered Germany or Poland or whatever, the borders changed so much that after several hours of researching, I could write an entire chapter of who ruled who back when. Anyway, this name dates back to families of nobility in the middle ages.
First people with this surname immigrated to the states of Pennsylvania and New York in the early and late 19th century.
Missing Link
While researching this branch of our family history, I became alittle baffled as to why our ancestors were listed as immigrating from Austria but spoke Polish and Russian. If you look at a present day map of Europe, these two countries do not share a border.
However, if you look at a later 19th century map of Europe, you will be surprised to see that the Austrian Empire did border the Kingdom of Poland after what was known as the Partitions of Poland which occurred in 1772 and again in 1795. The Austrian Empire annexed Poland by creating an area and calling it Galicia that connected Austria to Poland. In 1846, Galicia became a part of Austria.
In Austrian controlled Galicia, the population was 50% Polish Catholics. If you look closely at some of the Wisloski records, you will notice that some members were indeed listed as arriving from Galicia.
Borders changed again after World War I when Galicia became part of Poland.
After World War II, Galicia was divided between Poland and the Ukraine.
Here Is A Little More 19th Century European History;
In the 19th century there was a great power struggle between the two dominate German States of Prussia and Austria. However, Prussia was victorious and in 1866 what was known as the North German Confederation was founded and the following areas were under Prussia's control; Austria, Schleswig, Holstein, Alsace-Lorraine and Westphalia. Later the following areas were also controlled by Prussia; Thuringia, Saxony, Wurttenburg and Bavaria.
Though by the end of the 18th century, half of the Kingdom of Poland was under Prussian rule, the Kingdom of Poland consisted of Lithuania, Belarus and half of the Ukraine.
The Western and Central part of the Kingdom of Poland were of Polish Ethnic and Catholic backgrounds. The Northeastern section was a mixture of Catholic Poles and Lithuanians. This area is now known as the Republic of Lithuania. The Eastern part of the Kingdom of Poland was of Belarussian and Ukrainian backgrounds.
Also under the Prussian control were the provinces Pomerania, Silesia and East Prussia. These areas are now a part of Poland.
After World war I, Pomarania remained under Germany's control. Most of its inhabitants were German speaking and Protestants. But after World War II, it became a part of Poland and its German inhabitants either escaped from the country or were expelled and the Poles settled in the area.
Before Silesia fell under Prussia's rule in 1742, Silesia was a part of Austria. The German language and culture stems back to the 13th century. In the 19th century, most of the population was Catholic. In the Western & Central locations, German was spoken. In the Eastern location, Polish was spoken. After World War II, most of Silesia became a part of Poland and a small section went to Saxony. Just as the Germans in Pomerania, the German inhabitants living in Silesia were expelled or escaped and the Poles settled the area.
East Prussia was a population of German Lutherans. After World War II, East Prussia was divided between Poland and Russia. The German inhabitants escaped or were expelled and the Poles and Russians settled the area.
This is just a small taste of the history of the areas' constantly changing borders. Between the variations in the language, maps and name changes, my head is on a free fall spin. Maps will follow at a later date, that is when I can see straight enough again to post them.
In the case of our family history, it was found spelled Wisloski and later Weleski.
Name originated in Wadwicz, Lacki and area known as Pomerania. Depending on the year, it could be considered Germany or Poland or whatever, the borders changed so much that after several hours of researching, I could write an entire chapter of who ruled who back when. Anyway, this name dates back to families of nobility in the middle ages.
First people with this surname immigrated to the states of Pennsylvania and New York in the early and late 19th century.
Missing Link
While researching this branch of our family history, I became alittle baffled as to why our ancestors were listed as immigrating from Austria but spoke Polish and Russian. If you look at a present day map of Europe, these two countries do not share a border.
However, if you look at a later 19th century map of Europe, you will be surprised to see that the Austrian Empire did border the Kingdom of Poland after what was known as the Partitions of Poland which occurred in 1772 and again in 1795. The Austrian Empire annexed Poland by creating an area and calling it Galicia that connected Austria to Poland. In 1846, Galicia became a part of Austria.
In Austrian controlled Galicia, the population was 50% Polish Catholics. If you look closely at some of the Wisloski records, you will notice that some members were indeed listed as arriving from Galicia.
Borders changed again after World War I when Galicia became part of Poland.
After World War II, Galicia was divided between Poland and the Ukraine.
Here Is A Little More 19th Century European History;
In the 19th century there was a great power struggle between the two dominate German States of Prussia and Austria. However, Prussia was victorious and in 1866 what was known as the North German Confederation was founded and the following areas were under Prussia's control; Austria, Schleswig, Holstein, Alsace-Lorraine and Westphalia. Later the following areas were also controlled by Prussia; Thuringia, Saxony, Wurttenburg and Bavaria.
Though by the end of the 18th century, half of the Kingdom of Poland was under Prussian rule, the Kingdom of Poland consisted of Lithuania, Belarus and half of the Ukraine.
The Western and Central part of the Kingdom of Poland were of Polish Ethnic and Catholic backgrounds. The Northeastern section was a mixture of Catholic Poles and Lithuanians. This area is now known as the Republic of Lithuania. The Eastern part of the Kingdom of Poland was of Belarussian and Ukrainian backgrounds.
Also under the Prussian control were the provinces Pomerania, Silesia and East Prussia. These areas are now a part of Poland.
After World war I, Pomarania remained under Germany's control. Most of its inhabitants were German speaking and Protestants. But after World War II, it became a part of Poland and its German inhabitants either escaped from the country or were expelled and the Poles settled in the area.
Before Silesia fell under Prussia's rule in 1742, Silesia was a part of Austria. The German language and culture stems back to the 13th century. In the 19th century, most of the population was Catholic. In the Western & Central locations, German was spoken. In the Eastern location, Polish was spoken. After World War II, most of Silesia became a part of Poland and a small section went to Saxony. Just as the Germans in Pomerania, the German inhabitants living in Silesia were expelled or escaped and the Poles settled the area.
East Prussia was a population of German Lutherans. After World War II, East Prussia was divided between Poland and Russia. The German inhabitants escaped or were expelled and the Poles and Russians settled the area.
This is just a small taste of the history of the areas' constantly changing borders. Between the variations in the language, maps and name changes, my head is on a free fall spin. Maps will follow at a later date, that is when I can see straight enough again to post them.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Rising Up Out Of The Ashes On Site Of The Old Dobson Mill
Before
After (graves in background are of the Weleski/Schroeder Clan)
Closeup
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Wisloski Records
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1895 Ship Record of Eva (Dolhanceyk) Wisloski and her son Andrew.
1905 Ship Record of Eva Wisloski (Bednarski)
1910 Census Record of Andrew Wisloski "Inmate at Eastern State Penitentiary"
1910 Census Record of Sylvester & Julia Wisloski
1920 Census Record of Eva Wisloski & Family
1930 Census Record of Eva Wisloski & Family
1895 Ship Record of Eva (Dolhanceyk) Wisloski and her son Andrew.
1905 Ship Record of Eva Wisloski (Bednarski)
1910 Census Record of Andrew Wisloski "Inmate at Eastern State Penitentiary"
1910 Census Record of Sylvester & Julia Wisloski
1920 Census Record of Eva Wisloski & Family
1930 Census Record of Eva Wisloski & FamilySaturday, May 12, 2007
Eva (Dolhanceyk) Wisloski
Also found it spelled as Wislocki, Wisylocki and Wislosky. Later, the spelling was changed to Weleski. Born between 1865 to 1874. Date of birth varies according to different records. Immigrated from Austria to the Port of New York on June 17th, 1895 aboard the ship "Fulda" with a son Andrezy (Andrzej) age 7 yrs old. Destination according to the ship record was "Philadelphia". Age of Eva listed on the ship record was 30 yrs old.
I was not able to find Eva in the 1900 or 1910 Census Records. But I did fine her son Andrzej (Andrew). He was an inmate at Eastern State Penitentiary and his age was listed as being 22 yrs old.
In 1920, Eva was listed as being 47 yrs old and living on 166 Roxborough Avenue located in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia. This Census record listed her as being a "Widow". Also listed in the household were Samuel (22 yrs), Anna (20 yrs), John (direct descendant) (16 yrs), Julia (14 yrs) and her married daughter Mary Lowry (18 yrs) and Mary's husband John Lowry (19 yrs). Occupations listed; Samuel (Piercer in Woolen Mill), Anna (Twister in Woolen Mill), John (Laborer in Woolen Mill) and John Lowry (Driver at a grocery store).
It was not until recently I discovered the name of Eva's husband from a Mortuary Notice placed in the newspaper upon Eva's death in 1932. Her husband's name was Lewis (Ludwig) Wisloski and from the information I was able to gather, Lewis immigrated to America in 1890 from Austria. I have been able to count two brothers and a possible third brother. Names were Sylvester (immigration year 1890) and Stephen (immigration year 1897). The questionable third brother was named John (immigration year 1904).
I also want to note at this time that I came across a ship record of another Eva Wisloski dated July 26th, 1905 who was 19 yrs old and immigrated aboard the ship "Merion" from Liverpool, England to the Port of New York. However, Eva travelled from Austria to England before boarding this ship. (Exact town where Eva came from is listed on the ship's record.) Of interest, destination listed on the ship record for Eva was "brother, Sylvester Wisloski, Cresson Street residence in Manayunk. I believe that this particular Eva Wisloski later married Peter Bednarski.
For years, we thought this particular Eva Wisloski was a daughter of Eva & Lewis Wisloski (or at least Lewis Wisloski from a previous marriage) but actually Eva Wisloski Bednarski was a sister to Lewis Wisloski. It should also be noted that the 1910 Census Records did list a Sylvester Wisloski as residing in Manayunk.
In the 1930 Census Records, Eva was listed as being 58 yrs old. She still resided on Roxborough Avenue and it still listed her as being from Austria but this time it listed that she spoke both Russian and Polish. Also listed in the household were Andrew (38 yrs), Samuel (32 yrs), John (24 yrs), John's wife, Marie (23 yrs) and daughter, Lillian (1 yr). Occupations listed; Andrew (Dryer in Woolen Mill), Samuel (Flagman at RailRoad) and John (Chauffeur).
Mortuary Notice
Wisloski-July 11, 1932, Eva, wife of the late Lewis Wisloski, (nee Dolhanceyk). Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral, Fri. 8:30 AM, residence, 166 Roxborough Avenue, Manayunk. Solemn Requiem Mass, St. John the Baptist Church, 10 AM. INT. Westminster Cem.
Please view burial plot information under previous posted link, http://ajourneyintothepast.blogspot.com/2006/02/westminster-cemetery-wisloski-family.html and photograph of the Roxborough house, http://ajourneyintothepast.blogspot.com/2006/03/166-roxborough-avenue.html
Some other information found "via" World War I" draft records.
The exact birth date of Andrew who was born in Austria and immigrated with his mother, Eva in 1895 was listed as December 11th, 1887. Samuel, second born son of Eva & Lewis Wisloski, who was born in Philadelphia was listed as June 1st, 1898.
Sylvester Wisloski's Census information will be posted at a later date.
All other Census information and ship documents on Eva Wisloski and Eva Wisloski Bednarski will also be posted at a later date.
I have not began any research of this date on the other brothers of Lewis Wisloski.
I was not able to find Eva in the 1900 or 1910 Census Records. But I did fine her son Andrzej (Andrew). He was an inmate at Eastern State Penitentiary and his age was listed as being 22 yrs old.
In 1920, Eva was listed as being 47 yrs old and living on 166 Roxborough Avenue located in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia. This Census record listed her as being a "Widow". Also listed in the household were Samuel (22 yrs), Anna (20 yrs), John (direct descendant) (16 yrs), Julia (14 yrs) and her married daughter Mary Lowry (18 yrs) and Mary's husband John Lowry (19 yrs). Occupations listed; Samuel (Piercer in Woolen Mill), Anna (Twister in Woolen Mill), John (Laborer in Woolen Mill) and John Lowry (Driver at a grocery store).
It was not until recently I discovered the name of Eva's husband from a Mortuary Notice placed in the newspaper upon Eva's death in 1932. Her husband's name was Lewis (Ludwig) Wisloski and from the information I was able to gather, Lewis immigrated to America in 1890 from Austria. I have been able to count two brothers and a possible third brother. Names were Sylvester (immigration year 1890) and Stephen (immigration year 1897). The questionable third brother was named John (immigration year 1904).
I also want to note at this time that I came across a ship record of another Eva Wisloski dated July 26th, 1905 who was 19 yrs old and immigrated aboard the ship "Merion" from Liverpool, England to the Port of New York. However, Eva travelled from Austria to England before boarding this ship. (Exact town where Eva came from is listed on the ship's record.) Of interest, destination listed on the ship record for Eva was "brother, Sylvester Wisloski, Cresson Street residence in Manayunk. I believe that this particular Eva Wisloski later married Peter Bednarski.
For years, we thought this particular Eva Wisloski was a daughter of Eva & Lewis Wisloski (or at least Lewis Wisloski from a previous marriage) but actually Eva Wisloski Bednarski was a sister to Lewis Wisloski. It should also be noted that the 1910 Census Records did list a Sylvester Wisloski as residing in Manayunk.
In the 1930 Census Records, Eva was listed as being 58 yrs old. She still resided on Roxborough Avenue and it still listed her as being from Austria but this time it listed that she spoke both Russian and Polish. Also listed in the household were Andrew (38 yrs), Samuel (32 yrs), John (24 yrs), John's wife, Marie (23 yrs) and daughter, Lillian (1 yr). Occupations listed; Andrew (Dryer in Woolen Mill), Samuel (Flagman at RailRoad) and John (Chauffeur).
Mortuary Notice
Wisloski-July 11, 1932, Eva, wife of the late Lewis Wisloski, (nee Dolhanceyk). Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral, Fri. 8:30 AM, residence, 166 Roxborough Avenue, Manayunk. Solemn Requiem Mass, St. John the Baptist Church, 10 AM. INT. Westminster Cem.
Please view burial plot information under previous posted link, http://ajourneyintothepast.blogspot.com/2006/02/westminster-cemetery-wisloski-family.html and photograph of the Roxborough house, http://ajourneyintothepast.blogspot.com/2006/03/166-roxborough-avenue.html
Some other information found "via" World War I" draft records.
The exact birth date of Andrew who was born in Austria and immigrated with his mother, Eva in 1895 was listed as December 11th, 1887. Samuel, second born son of Eva & Lewis Wisloski, who was born in Philadelphia was listed as June 1st, 1898.
Sylvester Wisloski's Census information will be posted at a later date.
All other Census information and ship documents on Eva Wisloski and Eva Wisloski Bednarski will also be posted at a later date.
I have not began any research of this date on the other brothers of Lewis Wisloski.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Was founded in 1849 and located at 24th & Diamond Streets considered at that time "a rural area" inside the City of Philadelphia. Odd fellows catered to the middle class. A 19th Century Fraternal Organization known as the "Odd Fellows Lodge" bought up several burial plots for its own members.
In order to compete with the areas 20 other "rural cemeteries", Odd Fellows hired Thomas Ustick Water, Designer of Girard college and the Dome of the United States Capitol Building, to build an Egyptian Style Temple Gatehouse at the cemetery's entrance.
The cemetery was popular during the Civil War for its interment of all the soldiers who died from their wounds and/or subsequent disease when hospitalized at the Chestnut Hill Hospital known as Mower and the Nicetown hospital known as McClellan.
Between the years 1850 to 1900, Philadelphia's general population went from 409,000 residents to 1.3 million residents. Therefore, residential and industrial expansion took place at a rapid pace and all those cemeteries that were once "rural" quickly became "very urban". The neighborhoods surrounding these "so called rural cemeteries" became densely populated.
By the 1870's, government began to make and pass a series of laws that prevented interments in private cemeteries, restricted the creation of new cemeteries in urban areas and removed any cemeteries that they thought to be neglected. In addition, new laws were passed to allow churches to eliminate their inactive graveyards.
According to history, Philadelphia went through three large periods of time (1865-1895) (1910-1926) (1945-1970) when government (many corrupt) closed, removed and reinterred (and sometimes just built over the graves) the bodies of those buried in certain cemeteries as the city's progression moved forward with the building of streets, houses and industry. Family of the deceased were given two choices, remove their loved ones to a cemetery of their choice or have the city dispose of the bodies as they pleased (in mass burial plots) in cemeteries of the city's choice and trash their headstones.
In the case of Odd Fellows, the cemetery fell in disrepair during the 1940's. The city bought the cemetery in 1950. In 1951, 65,000 bodies were dug up and reinterred in Odd Fellows Rockledge location known as Lawnview and their other Philadelphia location known as Mount Peace. (one of those bodies was of my gg grandfather Alexander Mervine) The city built the Raymond Rosen Housing Project on its site. In 1999, when the Housing Project was torn down, caskets and remains of those who should have been removed & reinterred in 1951, prior to the construction of the Project were discovered.
In order to compete with the areas 20 other "rural cemeteries", Odd Fellows hired Thomas Ustick Water, Designer of Girard college and the Dome of the United States Capitol Building, to build an Egyptian Style Temple Gatehouse at the cemetery's entrance.
The cemetery was popular during the Civil War for its interment of all the soldiers who died from their wounds and/or subsequent disease when hospitalized at the Chestnut Hill Hospital known as Mower and the Nicetown hospital known as McClellan.
Between the years 1850 to 1900, Philadelphia's general population went from 409,000 residents to 1.3 million residents. Therefore, residential and industrial expansion took place at a rapid pace and all those cemeteries that were once "rural" quickly became "very urban". The neighborhoods surrounding these "so called rural cemeteries" became densely populated.
By the 1870's, government began to make and pass a series of laws that prevented interments in private cemeteries, restricted the creation of new cemeteries in urban areas and removed any cemeteries that they thought to be neglected. In addition, new laws were passed to allow churches to eliminate their inactive graveyards.
According to history, Philadelphia went through three large periods of time (1865-1895) (1910-1926) (1945-1970) when government (many corrupt) closed, removed and reinterred (and sometimes just built over the graves) the bodies of those buried in certain cemeteries as the city's progression moved forward with the building of streets, houses and industry. Family of the deceased were given two choices, remove their loved ones to a cemetery of their choice or have the city dispose of the bodies as they pleased (in mass burial plots) in cemeteries of the city's choice and trash their headstones.
In the case of Odd Fellows, the cemetery fell in disrepair during the 1940's. The city bought the cemetery in 1950. In 1951, 65,000 bodies were dug up and reinterred in Odd Fellows Rockledge location known as Lawnview and their other Philadelphia location known as Mount Peace. (one of those bodies was of my gg grandfather Alexander Mervine) The city built the Raymond Rosen Housing Project on its site. In 1999, when the Housing Project was torn down, caskets and remains of those who should have been removed & reinterred in 1951, prior to the construction of the Project were discovered.
68th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Historical Information
Civil War Regiment Of Alexander Mervine
68th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry: Organized at Philadelphia August, 1862, Left State for Washington, D.C., September 1, 1862. Camp at Arlington Heights until October. Moved to Poolesville, Md., and attached to 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 3rd Army Corps, Army Potomac, to March, 1864. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army Potomac, to April, 1864. Provost Guard, Army Potomac, to April, 1865. Collis' Independent Brigade, 9th Army Corps, April, 1865. Hart's Island, N.Y., Harbor, Dept. of the East, to June, 1865.
SERVICE--March up the Potomac to Leesburg, then to Falmouth, Va., October 11-November 19, 1862. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. Burnside's 2nd Campaign, "Mud March," January 20-24, 1863. At Falmouth until April. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 13-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee July 5-24. Wapping Heights, Va., July 23. Duty on line of the Rappahannock until October. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Auburn October 13. Auburn and Bristoe October 14. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Kelly's Ford November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Payne's Farm November 27. At Brandy Station until April, 1864. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7. Rapidan Campaign May 4-June 12. Assigned to provost duty at Meade's Headquarters April 18. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spottsylvania C. H. May 8-21; Guinea Station May 21; North Anna River May 23-26. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Garrison and provost duty at City Point, Va., June 18, 1864, to April 1, 1865. Assault on and fall of Petersburg April 2. Occupation of Petersburg April 3. Moved from before Petersburg to Hart's Island, N. Y. Harbor, April, 1865, and duty there guarding prisoners until June. Mustered out June 9, 1865.
68th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry: Organized at Philadelphia August, 1862, Left State for Washington, D.C., September 1, 1862. Camp at Arlington Heights until October. Moved to Poolesville, Md., and attached to 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 3rd Army Corps, Army Potomac, to March, 1864. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army Potomac, to April, 1864. Provost Guard, Army Potomac, to April, 1865. Collis' Independent Brigade, 9th Army Corps, April, 1865. Hart's Island, N.Y., Harbor, Dept. of the East, to June, 1865.
SERVICE--March up the Potomac to Leesburg, then to Falmouth, Va., October 11-November 19, 1862. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. Burnside's 2nd Campaign, "Mud March," January 20-24, 1863. At Falmouth until April. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 13-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee July 5-24. Wapping Heights, Va., July 23. Duty on line of the Rappahannock until October. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Auburn October 13. Auburn and Bristoe October 14. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Kelly's Ford November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Payne's Farm November 27. At Brandy Station until April, 1864. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7. Rapidan Campaign May 4-June 12. Assigned to provost duty at Meade's Headquarters April 18. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spottsylvania C. H. May 8-21; Guinea Station May 21; North Anna River May 23-26. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Garrison and provost duty at City Point, Va., June 18, 1864, to April 1, 1865. Assault on and fall of Petersburg April 2. Occupation of Petersburg April 3. Moved from before Petersburg to Hart's Island, N. Y. Harbor, April, 1865, and duty there guarding prisoners until June. Mustered out June 9, 1865.
Records of Charles And Mary (Mervine) Schroeder
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1910 Census Record
1920 Census Record
1930 Census Record
1910 Census Record
1920 Census Record
1930 Census RecordWorld War I & II Records Of Charles Schroeder
World War I Record, click to enlarge & view. Take notice that Charles had blue eyes and light brown hair. Occupation was "milkman" for Abbott's Dairies.
World War II Record, click to enlarge & view. Occupation "Bell Ringer, Grave Digger" at St. James The Less Church/Cemetery.Mortuary Notices for Earl Schroeder, Marie Schroeder Weleski, Charles Schroeder
Schroeder-Suddenly on Aug 13, 1939 at Beechwood, N. J. Earl Frederick, son of Charles and Mary Schroeder. Relatives & friends invited to funeral, Thur., at 2 PM, parents residence, 3907 Ridge Avenue, East Falls. Int. Laurel Hill Cem. Friends to call Wednesday Evening
Weleski-Feb 19, 1945, Marie (Schroeder), wife of John J. Weleski. Relatives & friends invited to funeral Thurs. at 2PM, residence of her father, Charles Schroeder, 3907 Ridge Avenue. Int. Laurel Hill Cem. Friends call Wed. Eve.
Schroeder-Nov 3,1945, Charles, husband of Mary Schroeder (nee Mervine). Relatives and friends invited to funeral Wed, 1:30 PM from his late residence 3907 Ridge Ave. Int. Laurel Hill Cem. Friends may call Tues Eve.
Weleski-Feb 19, 1945, Marie (Schroeder), wife of John J. Weleski. Relatives & friends invited to funeral Thurs. at 2PM, residence of her father, Charles Schroeder, 3907 Ridge Avenue. Int. Laurel Hill Cem. Friends call Wed. Eve.
Schroeder-Nov 3,1945, Charles, husband of Mary Schroeder (nee Mervine). Relatives and friends invited to funeral Wed, 1:30 PM from his late residence 3907 Ridge Ave. Int. Laurel Hill Cem. Friends may call Tues Eve.
Charles And Mary (Mervine) Schroeder
Charles August Ernest Schroeder was born on November 22nd, 1886 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the son of Carl and Anna Marie (Heese) Schroeder. He had three living brothers and one sister, Albert, John, Edward and Anna. Another brother, Arthur died five days after his birth. Though, his siblings remained in Wisconsin, Charles moved to Philadelphia, Pa. in the early part of the 20th century.
Occupations Charles held through his lifetime were that of an electrician in a battery storage plant, milkman, delivery man, church bell ringer and grave digger. He married Mary Mervine when he was 18 years old and she was 15 years old and had fifteen children; Charles, Marie (direct descendant), Helen, Florence, Edwin, William, Elmer, John, Howard, Raymond, Dorothy, Lillian, Edna, Earl and Pearl.
Edwin, Howard and Pearl died in infancy. Pearl was the twin of Earl.
Mary Mervine Schroeder was born on March 16th, 1889 to Alexander and Mary Ann (Hughes) Mervine in Philadelphia, PA. She had three sisters and three brothers, Hannah, Charles, John (half siblings from Alexander's marriage to Sarah ) and Caroline, Anna, William. (full blood siblings) After she married her husband, she relocated with him to Milwaukee, Wisconsin after the birth of their first child, Charles. Their next two children, Marie & Helen were born in Wisconsin before they relocated once again back to Philadelphia. This would not be the first relocation back and forth between Milwaukee and Philadelphia but by the 1920 Census records, the family remained in Philadelphia.
Tragically, Charles and Mary would experience the loss of five of their fifteen children. After losing three children in infancy, their youngest child Earl loss his own life at the tender age of 13 years old while swimming in Beech Wood, N.J. on August 13th, 1939. Because he was found afloat in the water, it was assumed he died from drowning but a coroner's report later established the cause of death as a heart defect because his lungs did not fill up with water as would be the case had he drowned. On February 19th, 1945 and just two days after the birth of her third child, Marie Schroeder Weleski, second oldest child of Charles and Mary, died from what was identified as a stroke that occurred immediately after the delivery. Marie was 38 years old.
On November 3rd, 1945 at the age of 59 years old, Charles Schroeder died and was interred with his children at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Section Z .
On March 9th, 1979 at the age of 89 years old, Mary Mervine Schroeder died and was interred with her husband and children at Laurel Hill Cemetery. She lived to see five generations.
In addition, John Schroeder, son of Charles and Mary Mervine Schroeder was also interred at Laurel Hill with his wife and in-laws but in Section V. John Schroeder died on May 31st, 1969, ten years before his mother.
Occupations Charles held through his lifetime were that of an electrician in a battery storage plant, milkman, delivery man, church bell ringer and grave digger. He married Mary Mervine when he was 18 years old and she was 15 years old and had fifteen children; Charles, Marie (direct descendant), Helen, Florence, Edwin, William, Elmer, John, Howard, Raymond, Dorothy, Lillian, Edna, Earl and Pearl.
Edwin, Howard and Pearl died in infancy. Pearl was the twin of Earl.
Mary Mervine Schroeder was born on March 16th, 1889 to Alexander and Mary Ann (Hughes) Mervine in Philadelphia, PA. She had three sisters and three brothers, Hannah, Charles, John (half siblings from Alexander's marriage to Sarah ) and Caroline, Anna, William. (full blood siblings) After she married her husband, she relocated with him to Milwaukee, Wisconsin after the birth of their first child, Charles. Their next two children, Marie & Helen were born in Wisconsin before they relocated once again back to Philadelphia. This would not be the first relocation back and forth between Milwaukee and Philadelphia but by the 1920 Census records, the family remained in Philadelphia.
Tragically, Charles and Mary would experience the loss of five of their fifteen children. After losing three children in infancy, their youngest child Earl loss his own life at the tender age of 13 years old while swimming in Beech Wood, N.J. on August 13th, 1939. Because he was found afloat in the water, it was assumed he died from drowning but a coroner's report later established the cause of death as a heart defect because his lungs did not fill up with water as would be the case had he drowned. On February 19th, 1945 and just two days after the birth of her third child, Marie Schroeder Weleski, second oldest child of Charles and Mary, died from what was identified as a stroke that occurred immediately after the delivery. Marie was 38 years old.
On November 3rd, 1945 at the age of 59 years old, Charles Schroeder died and was interred with his children at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Section Z .
On March 9th, 1979 at the age of 89 years old, Mary Mervine Schroeder died and was interred with her husband and children at Laurel Hill Cemetery. She lived to see five generations.
In addition, John Schroeder, son of Charles and Mary Mervine Schroeder was also interred at Laurel Hill with his wife and in-laws but in Section V. John Schroeder died on May 31st, 1969, ten years before his mother.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Records Of Alexander Mervine
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1850 Census
1870 Census
1880 Census
1900 Census
Civil War Pension
1850 Census
1870 Census
1880 Census
1900 Census
Civil War PensionAlexander Mervine (1830-1905)
Earliest known family member to date to be born in America. Ancestors were originally from Alsace Lorraine, France. By reviewing the City of Philadelphia's Census Records from 1850 to 1900, I was able to piece together the life of Alexander.
In 1850 Alexander Mervine was listed as being 20 years old and married to Mary Ann who was listed as being 17 years old. Alexander was a "Bricklayer". Sometime in the following few years, Mary Ann died ( date & cause unknown) because Alexander was married to Sarah and the first of their three children was born in 1855.
I could not locate either Alexander or his wife Sarah in the 1860 Census Records.
On August 18th, 1862, Alexander enlisted in the Civil War. He served in the 68th Infantry Pennsylvania Regiment and was discharged July 3rd, 1865. (Film M554, Roll 83) On May 2nd, 1863, Alexander was captured by the Confederates in Chancellorsville, VA. and sent to Libby Prison for two weeks before being paroled.
After the Civil War, Alexander became a 'Butcher", a trade he would work in until his death in 1905.
In the 1870 Census Records, Alexander & Sarah Mervine had three children, Hannah (1855), Charles (1860) and John (1868). Alexander was 40 years old. His wife, Sarah was 38 years old.
In 1875, Sarah Mervine, second wife of Alexander Mervine died.
In 1880, Alexander no longer lived with his children but was a boarder in the home of the "Jacobs" who lived at 318 Haverford Avenue. The Jacobs were also employed as "Butchers" as was Alexander. He was 50 years old.
On June 28th, 1883 at Our Mother of Sorrows Church located at 48th & Lancaster Avenue, Alexander married his third wife Mary Ann Hughes. (direct descendant) According to the 1890 city Directory, Alexander and Mary Ann lived at 2629 Arizona. Between 1886 and 1891, they had four children, Caroline, William, Mary (direct descendant) and Anna.
In the 1900 Census Records, the family lived at 2924 Clearfield Avenue. Alexander was still employed as a "Butcher". He was 70 years old. In addition to his wife, those listed in the family home were Caroline (14yrs), William (13yrs), Mary (11yrs) and Anna (9yrs).
On January 18th, 1905, Alexander Mervine died at the age of 75 years old and was interred in Odd Fellows Cemetery located at 24th & Diamond Streets.
To date, I do not have any information on Mary Ann Mervine after 1905.
Regarding Odd Fellows Cemetery;
The cemetery fell in disrepair in the 1940's and was purchased by the City of Philadelphia in 1950. In 1951, 65,000 bodies were removed and reinterred in the Mount Peace and Lawnview cemeteries also owned by Odd Fellows. Alexander Mervine's body was reinterred in Lawnview located on Huntingdon Pike in Rockledge, PA.
The city built the Raymond Rosen Housing Project on the cemetery's site. When the housing project was removed in 1999, caskets with remains were unearthed. It appeared that not all the bodies were removed in 1951.
Mortuary Notice
Mervine, Alexander on Jan 18, 1905, age 75 yrs. Relatives & friends are invited to attend the funeral services, Saturday at 2PM from the residence of his son J.H. Mervine 2516 N. Arizona Street, interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
In 1850 Alexander Mervine was listed as being 20 years old and married to Mary Ann who was listed as being 17 years old. Alexander was a "Bricklayer". Sometime in the following few years, Mary Ann died ( date & cause unknown) because Alexander was married to Sarah and the first of their three children was born in 1855.
I could not locate either Alexander or his wife Sarah in the 1860 Census Records.
On August 18th, 1862, Alexander enlisted in the Civil War. He served in the 68th Infantry Pennsylvania Regiment and was discharged July 3rd, 1865. (Film M554, Roll 83) On May 2nd, 1863, Alexander was captured by the Confederates in Chancellorsville, VA. and sent to Libby Prison for two weeks before being paroled.
After the Civil War, Alexander became a 'Butcher", a trade he would work in until his death in 1905.
In the 1870 Census Records, Alexander & Sarah Mervine had three children, Hannah (1855), Charles (1860) and John (1868). Alexander was 40 years old. His wife, Sarah was 38 years old.
In 1875, Sarah Mervine, second wife of Alexander Mervine died.
In 1880, Alexander no longer lived with his children but was a boarder in the home of the "Jacobs" who lived at 318 Haverford Avenue. The Jacobs were also employed as "Butchers" as was Alexander. He was 50 years old.
On June 28th, 1883 at Our Mother of Sorrows Church located at 48th & Lancaster Avenue, Alexander married his third wife Mary Ann Hughes. (direct descendant) According to the 1890 city Directory, Alexander and Mary Ann lived at 2629 Arizona. Between 1886 and 1891, they had four children, Caroline, William, Mary (direct descendant) and Anna.
In the 1900 Census Records, the family lived at 2924 Clearfield Avenue. Alexander was still employed as a "Butcher". He was 70 years old. In addition to his wife, those listed in the family home were Caroline (14yrs), William (13yrs), Mary (11yrs) and Anna (9yrs).
On January 18th, 1905, Alexander Mervine died at the age of 75 years old and was interred in Odd Fellows Cemetery located at 24th & Diamond Streets.
To date, I do not have any information on Mary Ann Mervine after 1905.
Regarding Odd Fellows Cemetery;
The cemetery fell in disrepair in the 1940's and was purchased by the City of Philadelphia in 1950. In 1951, 65,000 bodies were removed and reinterred in the Mount Peace and Lawnview cemeteries also owned by Odd Fellows. Alexander Mervine's body was reinterred in Lawnview located on Huntingdon Pike in Rockledge, PA.
The city built the Raymond Rosen Housing Project on the cemetery's site. When the housing project was removed in 1999, caskets with remains were unearthed. It appeared that not all the bodies were removed in 1951.
Mortuary Notice
Mervine, Alexander on Jan 18, 1905, age 75 yrs. Relatives & friends are invited to attend the funeral services, Saturday at 2PM from the residence of his son J.H. Mervine 2516 N. Arizona Street, interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Mortuary Notice For Carl And Anna Marie (Heese) Schroeder
The Milwaukee Journal
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Monday, 24 April 1939,
Section L.----Death Notices Page 8---Col. 3
SCHROEDER, Anna (nee Heese) Sunday, Apr. 23 at the residence, 2454 W. State St., aged 76 years, beloved wife of Carl F. SCHROEDER, mother of Albert F., Charles of Philadelphia, John E., Anna HUTTER, Edward F.; also survived by 3 daughters-in-law, 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, 1 sister, nephews and nieces. Services Wednesday Apr. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Lutheran Trinity church, corner of N. 9th and W. Highland Av. Interment Graceland. In state at the Froemming-Boecher Funeral Home, corner E. North Av. and N. 1st St., from 11a.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from 12 noon until time of services.
The Milwaukee Journal
Milwaukee,Wisconsin
Saturday, 7 March 1942
Death Notices Page 11----Col. 6
SCHROEDER, Carl F. husband of the late Anna SCHROEDER. Friday, Mar. 6, at the residence, 2454 W. State St., age 83 years, beloved father of Albert F., Charles of Philadelphia Pa., John E., Anna SONGER of Chicago, Ill., Edward F.; also survived by 3 daughters-in-law, 1 son-in-law, 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Services Monday, Mar. 9 at 2:15 p.m. at the Froemming-Boecher Funeral home, corner E. North and N. First St. Interment Graceland. In state sunday after 10 a.m.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Monday, 24 April 1939,
Section L.----Death Notices Page 8---Col. 3
SCHROEDER, Anna (nee Heese) Sunday, Apr. 23 at the residence, 2454 W. State St., aged 76 years, beloved wife of Carl F. SCHROEDER, mother of Albert F., Charles of Philadelphia, John E., Anna HUTTER, Edward F.; also survived by 3 daughters-in-law, 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, 1 sister, nephews and nieces. Services Wednesday Apr. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Lutheran Trinity church, corner of N. 9th and W. Highland Av. Interment Graceland. In state at the Froemming-Boecher Funeral Home, corner E. North Av. and N. 1st St., from 11a.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from 12 noon until time of services.
The Milwaukee Journal
Milwaukee,Wisconsin
Saturday, 7 March 1942
Death Notices Page 11----Col. 6
SCHROEDER, Carl F. husband of the late Anna SCHROEDER. Friday, Mar. 6, at the residence, 2454 W. State St., age 83 years, beloved father of Albert F., Charles of Philadelphia Pa., John E., Anna SONGER of Chicago, Ill., Edward F.; also survived by 3 daughters-in-law, 1 son-in-law, 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Services Monday, Mar. 9 at 2:15 p.m. at the Froemming-Boecher Funeral home, corner E. North and N. First St. Interment Graceland. In state sunday after 10 a.m.
Wednesday's Hero
Louise Vandertulip fussed at her son about his spending. He bought wild, overpriced hats that had flames on them or horns coming out of the top, she said.While in Army basic training, he bought portraits of himself. His mother told him to save his money.She's glad he didn't listen.The hats and the pictures are all a part of her memories now.Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Carl And Anna Marie (Heese) Schroeder
Also spelled as Schrieder and Schroeter.
Born Carl Friedrich Schrieder on August 3rd, 1855 in Dorf Puz, Kreis Berendt, Prussia, he immigrated to America at the age of 25 years old in 1880. He first settled in Manistee, Michigan. But after marrying his wife, Anna Marie Heese on April 22nd, 1883 at Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Church by Reverend Hermann Lemke, they relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Carl was the son of Gottlieb and Lenora Schrieder. It is believed his father (Gottlieb) was a farmer who shredded wheat.
His wife Anna Marie Heese was born on February 2nd, 1864 in Zempelburg, Preussen and at the age of 11 years old immigrated first to Chicago, Illinois then to Valpariso, Indiana and finally to Manistee, Michigan.
Carl and Anna had six children, five living. There names were Charles (direct descendant), John, Anna, Edward, Albert and Arthur. Arthur died five days after his birth on August 13th, 1901.
Pictures to follow.
Mortuary Notices to follow.
Born Carl Friedrich Schrieder on August 3rd, 1855 in Dorf Puz, Kreis Berendt, Prussia, he immigrated to America at the age of 25 years old in 1880. He first settled in Manistee, Michigan. But after marrying his wife, Anna Marie Heese on April 22nd, 1883 at Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Church by Reverend Hermann Lemke, they relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Carl was the son of Gottlieb and Lenora Schrieder. It is believed his father (Gottlieb) was a farmer who shredded wheat.
His wife Anna Marie Heese was born on February 2nd, 1864 in Zempelburg, Preussen and at the age of 11 years old immigrated first to Chicago, Illinois then to Valpariso, Indiana and finally to Manistee, Michigan.
Carl and Anna had six children, five living. There names were Charles (direct descendant), John, Anna, Edward, Albert and Arthur. Arthur died five days after his birth on August 13th, 1901.
Pictures to follow.
Mortuary Notices to follow.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Genealogy Update
I am currently in research mode on the following items;
I am gathering information on the Wisloski/Weleski branch of the family which includes mortuary notices, ship records and puzzles solved on my father's paternal side of my family.
In addition to the Wisloski/Weleski branch, I have some updated and detailed information on the Schroeder (father's maternal) side of the family which includes information on both Charles Schroeder, his parents Carl and Anna Marie Heese Schroeder, siblings and wife Mary Mervine Schroeder and her father Alexander Mervine. I have mortuary notices, military records,census records, and a marriage certificate.
I am also working on the following neighborhood information;
Roxborough Home for Women located on Leverington Avenue and the Poor House that was located on Righter Street where it meets Ridge Avenue.
The cemeteries I am currently researching are as followed;
Odd Fellows was located at 24th & Diamond Streets. In 1951, its bodies were dug up and reinterred in Lawnview and Mount Peace. Lawnview is located on Huntington Pike in Rockledge and is currently still open and operating. Mount Peace is located at 3111 Lehigh Avenue and is also still open and operating but its records are located at Lawnview.
I am gathering information on the Wisloski/Weleski branch of the family which includes mortuary notices, ship records and puzzles solved on my father's paternal side of my family.
In addition to the Wisloski/Weleski branch, I have some updated and detailed information on the Schroeder (father's maternal) side of the family which includes information on both Charles Schroeder, his parents Carl and Anna Marie Heese Schroeder, siblings and wife Mary Mervine Schroeder and her father Alexander Mervine. I have mortuary notices, military records,census records, and a marriage certificate.
I am also working on the following neighborhood information;
Roxborough Home for Women located on Leverington Avenue and the Poor House that was located on Righter Street where it meets Ridge Avenue.
The cemeteries I am currently researching are as followed;
Odd Fellows was located at 24th & Diamond Streets. In 1951, its bodies were dug up and reinterred in Lawnview and Mount Peace. Lawnview is located on Huntington Pike in Rockledge and is currently still open and operating. Mount Peace is located at 3111 Lehigh Avenue and is also still open and operating but its records are located at Lawnview.
Friday, May 04, 2007
A Regular Day At The Office
A few days ago while Bill was speaking to me "via" cell phone during his lunch break outside of his place of employment in center city Philadelphia, he walked away from the bench he was sitting at to get better phone reception.
In the course of doing so, he mistakenly left his backpack on the park bench.
Now, this is a bench right outside Independence Hall. You know, that very important historical site where the Liberty Bell stands.
Also it appears it is a place of "Heighten Terror Alerts" because when he realized he had left this backpack behind he went back to retrieve it only to find several Park Rangers with a Bomb Stiffing Dog.
Yeah, you read right, A BOMB STIFFING DOG.
When he told them it was his bag and not a terrorist's bomb, they responded by asking for a photo ID. After showing them his ID, they told him he could have come back for his bag earlier before they had to SPEND FOR THE DOG.
In the course of doing so, he mistakenly left his backpack on the park bench.
Now, this is a bench right outside Independence Hall. You know, that very important historical site where the Liberty Bell stands.
Also it appears it is a place of "Heighten Terror Alerts" because when he realized he had left this backpack behind he went back to retrieve it only to find several Park Rangers with a Bomb Stiffing Dog.
Yeah, you read right, A BOMB STIFFING DOG.
When he told them it was his bag and not a terrorist's bomb, they responded by asking for a photo ID. After showing them his ID, they told him he could have come back for his bag earlier before they had to SPEND FOR THE DOG.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
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