Subject: Genealogy / Place: Philadelphia (Pa.) / Language: English - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Rex family papers, 1850-1920 (bulk) 1798-2002 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The Rex family, descended from German immigrants, settled in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. The Rex family papers, 1798-2002, includes photographs, a scrapbook, a sampler, certificates, published books, and other items created by Rex family members.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

Benjamin H. Shoemaker III papers, circa 1900-1987

Extent:: 2.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Benjamin H. Shoemaker III (1901-1987) was a resident of the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the author of the two-volume series of genealogical works titled Shoemaker Pioneers. The Benjamin H. Shoemaker III papers, circa 1900-1987, are comprised of genealogical research compiled by Shoemaker, as well as personal papers. There is a small amount of records relating to Shoemaker's father's company, Benjamin Shoemaker, Inc., importers and distributors of window glass.

Held at: Germantown Historical Society [Contact Us]

Dr. Naaman H. Keyser family papers, 1802-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Naaman Henry Keyser (1867-1922) was a dentist and historian who resided in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the author of many dental journal articles, historical addresses, and local histories. The Dr. Naaman H. Keyser family papers, 1802-1924, are comprised of family documents assembled by Dr. Naaman H. Keyser for his genealogical and local history research, as well as some of his research notes and manuscripts. The family documents date from about 1802 to the 1870s, and Naaman H. Keyser's research dates from the 1920s.

Held at: Germantown Historical Society [Contact Us]

Perot family papers, 1816-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.8 linear feet
Abstract:: The Perot family were residents of the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Perot family papers, 1816-1940, include correspondence, scrapbooks, account books, and ephemera relating to various members of the Perot family, especially Mary Lea Perot.

Held at: Germantown Historical Society [Contact Us]

George W. Holstein family papers, 1817-1927 (inclusive)

Extent:: 17.0 linear feet
Abstract:: George Washington Holstein, M.D., was a prominent citizen of Bridgeport in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was at times a burgess, postmaster, and school director. He was a Civil War veteran and long-time member of the Odd Fellows. The George W. Holstein family papers, 1817-1927, consist primarily of Dr. Holstein's journals, notebooks, essays, and correspondence. There are also some journals and papers from other family members.

Held at: Historical Society of Montgomery County [Contact Us]

St. George's United Methodist Church records, 1763-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:: 45.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Historic St. George's Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is known as the cradle of American Methodism. St. George's is American Methodism's oldest church building in continuous service; people called 'Methodists' have been meeting there since 1769. St. George's United Methodist Church records, 1763-2014, include vital records, administrative materials, financial documents, papers from subgroups of the church, photographs, blueprints, and various other materials.

Held at: Historical Society of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church [Contact Us]

William H. Molloy papers, 1925-1971 (bulk) 1804-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.5 linear feet
Abstract:: William H. Molloy (1890-1980) was a real estate agent and resident of Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The bulk of the William H. Molloy papers, 1804-1971, is materials relating to his work as a real estate agent, including deeds, mortgages, estate papers, and other related materials. There are also family photographs and papers in the collection.

Held at: Upper Moreland Historical Association [Contact Us]

Bodenstein family scrapbooks, circa 1906-1924

Extent:: 0.3 linear feet
Abstract:: The Bodenstein family were residents of the Fort Washington, Pennsylvania area. The Bodenstein family scrapbooks, circa 1906-1924, are comprised of two family photograph scrapbooks.

Held at: Historical Society of Fort Washington [Contact Us]

Charles R. Barker papers, 1876-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:: 17.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Charles Reed Barker (1875-1961) was a very active genealogist and historian in the Philadelphia area. The Charles R. Barker papers, 1876-1961, consist of diaries, scrapbooks, historic document abstracts/transcriptions, and a small amount of loose documents and ephemera. At the heart of the collection are Barker's diaries, which provide a comprehensive and intimate view of his daily activities over nearly three-quarters of a century, 1889-1961.

Held at: Historical Society of Montgomery County [Contact Us]

Historical Society of Montgomery County oversized documents collection, circa 1816-2010

Extent:: 18.9 linear feet
Abstract:: The Historical Society of Montgomery County oversize documents collection, circa 1816-2010, is comprised of oversized maps, photographs, blueprints, and documents which depict or are related to Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and the United States.

Held at: Historical Society of Montgomery County [Contact Us]

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