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For privacy reasons, Date of Birth and Date of Marriage for persons believed to still be living are not shown.

Mary M. [Female] b. ABT 1848 Pennsylvania - d. AFT APR 1910

See husband's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.05) 4420 Paul St., Ward 23, Phladelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA - ED 524, Sh 5B, Ln 80, 110/112
- Gilliams, Mary M. Head, 50 year old widowed white female, born Sept 1849. Had 1 child, still living. She & parents born in Pennsylvania. Can read & write, speaks English. Livelihood on income from Real Estate.
-----, Emma. Daughter, 24 year old sigle white female, born Nov 1875. She & parents born in Pennsylvania. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Service (sic).
- (1 Boarder, 1 Servant)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.23) 1661 Benson St., Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA - ED 1089, Sh 9B, Ln 77, 122/179
- Gilliams, Mary. Boarder (along with many others) in home of John L. & Bertha Murray; a 59 year old widowed white female. Had one child, still living. She & parents born in Pennsylvania. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.

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Emma Rowland Gilliams born to James Sothoron Gilliams & Mary M. She was baptised at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Frankford, PA on 25 January 1880 by Rev. Dr. Miller Rector. Birth was on 24 Nov 1871. Sponsors were parents & Emma M. Rowland. (Ancestry.com* - image of Baptisms, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Frankford, Philadelphia Co., PA - page 234)

See father's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry, mother's Notes for 1900 entry.

Emma R. Gilliams married a Steinmetz in 1901 in Philadelphia, PA. License No. 140435, Image No 00114, Digital GS Number 4140427. (pilot.familysearch.com - Philadelphia, PA Marriage Index)

See husband's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census entries.

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Spencer J. Steinmetz married a Gilliams in 1901, License No. 140435. (pilot.familysearch.com - Philadelphia Marriage Index)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.16) 1441 Logan St., Denver, Denver Co., CO - ED 230, Sh 13B, Ln 78, 83/304
- Steinmetz, Spencer J. Lodger, 54 year old married white male. He & parents born in Pennsylvania. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Coal Salesman, drawing wages.
-----, Emma G. Lodger, 46 year old married white female. She & parents born in Pennsylvania. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
-----, Spencer J., Jr. Lodger, 11 year old white male. Born in Massachusetts, parents in Pennsylvania. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. Occupation None.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1920.04.23) 31 Evans Road, Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA - ED 13, Sh 16(75)A, Ln 24, 241/426
- Steinmetz, Spencer. Head, 60 year old white male, married 32 years. Owns his non-farm home valued at $12,000, has a radio. He & parents born in Pennsylvania. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Manager in Silk Mfg., drawing wages. Not a war veteran.
-----, Emma. Wife, 50 year old white female, married 32 years. She & parents born in Pennsylvania. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.

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See father's Notes for 1920 Federal Census entry.

Spencer J. Steinmetz, SSN 346-05-4313
Born 17 July 1908
Issued IL (before 1951)
Last Residence 47933, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN
Died 23 Aug 1993
(SSDI*)

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See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry, husband's Notes for 1910 through 1940 entries, and 1915 New York State Census.

Anna Emily Odenheimer, daughter of Frank Gilliams & Emily Wyman, 20 year old single white female, 20 years of age, born in & resident of Philadelphia, PA; married on 4 April 1903 to William R. Baldwin, 27 year old single white male, son of Ernest P. Baldwin & Dora E. Johnston, traveling salesman, born in Brooklyn, NY. First marriage for both. Ceremony by Thos. A. McCurdy, minister, Wilmington, Newcastle Co., DE. (Ancestry.com* - image of Marriage Record, City of Wilmington, DE - Vol. 81, P. 115)

Baldwin, Wm. R. (Emily O) h 1814 Linwood Av. (Niagara Falls, NY City Directory, 1942, pg. 54)

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Horace Fassitt, accompanied by his wife, appeared before a Notary Public in Philadelphia, PA on 2 Oct 1856 to apply for a passport. He was 21 years old, 5' 10" tall, described as: low forehead; light hazel eyes; ordinary nose; medium mouth; small chin; black hair; dark complexion; oval face. (Ancestry.com* - image of U.S. Passport Applications)

Horace Fassitt, 13 years of age, arrived at the Port of Boston on 21 Aug 1850 from Liverpool on Steamer Europa. Place of Origin was USA. (Ancestry.com* - Boston Passenger & Immigration Lists - NARA M277, Roll 35)

Horace Fassitt, 22 year old male Merchant, citizen of USA, arrived at the Port of New York from Liverpool on the ship Arabia on 17 April 1857. (Ancestry.com* - image of New York Pasenger List)

1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.06) Ward 8, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA - Pg 57 (419), Ln 5, 270/308
- Horace Fassett, 23 year old male "Gent," born in Penn. Personal estate valued at $1,000.
- Ann " , 19 year old female, born n Penn.
- Horace " , 2 year old male, born in Penn.
- (4 Domestics)

Horace Fassitt of 2045 Walnut had income valued at 7618.19, upon which a tax rate of 3 was applied, with Income Tax of 228.55. (Ancestry.com* - image of Persons in Division 11 of Collection District 2 of Pennsylvania, for the year 1862)

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.09.01) Ward 8, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA - Pg 160, Ln 31, 12/12 (Very difficult to read)
- Fassit, Horace, 35 year old white male "Gentleman," born in Penna. Real property valued at $20,000, personal property at $200,000.
-----, Anna, 32 year old white female, born in Penna.
-----, Horace, 13 year old white male, born in Penna., attended school within the year.
- (3 Domestic Servants)

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.11.17 - Second Enumeration) Post Office 253 10th St., Philadelphia; 1628 Locust St., Dist. 23, Ward 8, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA - Pg 27, Ln 35
- Fassett, Horace, 30 year old male.
-----, Anna, 20 year old female.
-----, John H., 12 year old male.
- (4 "Colored")

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.08) 1720 Pine, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA - ED 129, Pg 20, Ln 17, 178/189
- Fassett, H., 45 year old married white male Retired Wool Merchant. He & parents born in Penna.
-----, Annie. Wife, 38 year old married white female, Keeping House. She & parents born in Penna.
-----, J. H. Son, 23 year old married white male Lawyer. He & parents born in Penna.
-----, Helen. Daughter-in-law, 20 year old married white female. She & parents born in Penna.
- (3 Servants, 1 Boarder)

Fassitt Horace, 729 Walnut, h 1728 Chestnut. (Ancestry.com* - image of Gopsill's Philadelphia City Directory, 1881, pg 532)

See wife's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

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See father's Notes for 1860 through 1880 Federal Census entries.

Fassitt J. Horace, lawyer, 615 Walnut, h 1720 Chestnut. (Ancestry.com* - image of Gopsill's Philadelphia City Directory, 1881, Pg 532)

John Horace Fassitt of Philadelphia, PA was awarded Letters Patent No. 272,036 on 13 Feb 1883 for an improved name plate for dog collars, one which allowed easy changing of identifying data. Application was filed 9 June 1882. (Ancestry.com* - image of U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Patents)

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See father-in-law's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01) 2209 Pine St., Ward 7, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA - ED 139, Sh 11B, Ln 68, 190/194
- Fassitt, Helen A. Head, 44 year old widowed white female, born Feb 1856. Had 3 children, all living. She & father born in Penna., mother in Cuba. No occupation listed. Renting her non-farm home. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, A. Sarah. Daughter, 19 year old single white female, born Mch 1881. She & parents born in Penna. Can read & write, speaks English. No occupation listed.
-----, Sylvia M. Daughter, 18 year old single white female, born May 1882. She & parents born in Penna. Can read & write, speaks English. No occupation listed.
-----, John H. Son, 12 year old white male, born Dec 1887. Hhe & parents born in Penna. Can read & write, speaks English, At School 4 months.
- (2 Servants)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.27) 424 South Broad, Ward 7, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA - ED 98, Sh 10B, Ln 87, 38/44 (Supplemental Sheet)
- Fassett, Helen A. Lodger (with many others in same structure), 54 year old widowed white female. Had 4 children, 3 living. She & parents born in Penna. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.

Clark Wharton Churchman, bom, Philadelphia, June 2, 1877; married, St. Patrick's rectory, Philadelphia, Nov. 6, 1906, Helen Norah Fassitt, bom March 16, 1881, Philadelphia, daughter of John Horace Fassitt and his wife Helen Adelaide McCreedy, bom Feb. 23, 1856. Clark Wharton
Churchman is an architect. ("Samuel Carpenter and his descendants," by Samuel Carpenter, published at www.archive.org)

Helen Adelaide Fassett died in Philadelphia, PA in Dec 1921. (From http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11612984/, submitted by John Horace Churchman - cites Probate Notice in Philadelphia Enquirer)

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Mr. Thomas Sothoron, Howd. [Howden], was buried 27 Sept 1676. (Ancestry.com - Howden Parish Registers, Yorkshire, England)

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Anna sothoron filia arthowry sothoron baptyzata ultimo die nouebr. (Ancestry.com* - St. Olave Parish Register, Yorkshire, England, 1539-40, pg 3)

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Anna sothoron filia arthowry sothoron baptyzata ultimo die nouebr. (Ancestry.com* - St. Olave Parish Register, Yorkshire, England, 1539-40, pg 3)

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See mother's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

Clark Wharton Churchman, bom, Philadelphia, June 2, 1877; married, St. Patrick's rectory, Philadelphia, Nov. 6, 1906, Helen Norah Fassitt, bom March 16, 1881, Philadelphia, daughter of John Horace Fassitt and his wife Helen Adelaide McCreedy, bom Feb. 23, 1856. Clark Wharton
Churchman is an architect. ("Samuel Carpenter and his descendants," by Samuel Carpenter, published at www.archive.org)

See husband's Notes for 1910 through 1930 Federal Census entries, and for travel history.

Helen Norah Fassitt Churchman died 12 Jan 1950 at Philadelphia, PA. (From http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11612984/, submitted by John Horace Churchman - cites Death Notices in Philadelphia Inquirer of 14 & 15 Jan 1950)

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See mother's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry, husband's Notes for 1910 & 1920 entries.

Anna Sylvia Fassett Hagen, a Native & Legal Citizen, applied for a passport at Delaware Co., PA on 3 April 1922, with the following children also being named:
- Christian A. Hagen, 11
- J.H. Fassett Hagen, 10 years
- Arthur Hagen, 9 years
- Peter Hagen, 5 years
She was born at Philadelphia, Penna. on 18 May 1882; her deceased husband, Christian A. Hagen, was also born in Philadelphia. Her permanent residence is St. Davido, Penna. & she had no occupation.
- Her plan was to return to the US within 12 months, planning to visit Switzerland, France, England, Gibraltar and Italy. She was booked to leave the port of New York on the Rochanbeau on 27 April 1922.
- Applicant was described as 40 years old, 5'6" tall, high forehead, blue eyes, normal nose, full mouth, round chin, brown hair, fair complexion, oval face, no distinguishing marks.
-James Carshairs, broker, of Ardmore, PA certified that he had known the applicant for 1.5 years and that she is a native of the U.S.
- Passport No. 2887 was issued at Washington, DC on 7 April 1922.(Ancestry.com* - image of U.S. Passport Application) Signature on the application:


Photographs from the Passport Application:


Anna Sylvia Hagen, 44 year old widowed female, born 18 May 1882 in Philadelphia, PA, with U.S. Passport No. 5420, residing at 1419 Walnut St., Philadelphia, sailed on the S.S. "Tuscania" fro Havre on 2 July 1926, arriving at port of New York on 12 July 1926. (Ancestry.com* - image of List of U.S. Citizens, pg. 103)

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See mother's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.


Photo from http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11612984/, submitted by John Horace Churchman - cites Philadelphia Inquirer of 8 Aug 1909, pg 11, noted subject's birth as in 1886)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.28) 210 Highland Ave., Ward 22, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA - ED 448, Sh 13B, Ln 61, 179/181
- Fassitt, John H. Head, 23 year old white male, in this his first marriage 0 years. He & parents born in Pennsylvania. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Secretary for Automobile co., drawing wages. Renting his non-farm home.
-----, Margaret B. Wife, 26 year old white female, in this her first marriage 0 years, has had no children. She & mother born in Pennsylvania, father in USA. Occupation None. Can read & write, speaks English.
- (1 Servant)

John Horace Fassitt of 317 Carpenter, Phila., PA registered for the draft at Philadelphia, PA on 5 June 1917. Date of birth was 17 Dec 188? (card damaged, with age missing). Born in Philadelphia, PA. Occupation Motor Car Dealer, employed by Foss-Hughes Co., 21st & Market St., Philadelphia. Dependents are mother, wife & 3 children; are basis of his request for deferrment. Described as about 5' 11" tall, about 105 pounds, blue eyes, dark hair, not bald. Impairment (illegible). Form 950, Card 18? (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:

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See husband's Notes for 1910 through 1930 Federal Census entries, and for other Passenger Listings.

Margaret's surname was Blakeley. (From (http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11612984/, submitted by John Horace Churchman - no citation)

List of United States Citizens sailing on the S.S. Franconia. leaving New York on 20 Dec 1928 & returning 6 Jan 1929. Page 121, No. 5. (image from Ancestry.com*)
- Fassitt, Margaret, 42 year old married female, born in Philadelphia, Pa on 15 Jan 1886, residing at 5 Norman Lane, Chestnut Hill, Phila.
- Fassitt, Margaret W., 16 year old single female, born in Philadelphia, Pa. on 21 Apr 1912, same home address.
- Fassett, John, 15 year old male, born in Philadelphia, Pa. on 3 Oct 1918, same home address.

Named on husband's Draft Registration Card of 1942 (see his Notes).

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See father's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census enties.

List of United States Citizens sailing on the S.S. Franconia. leaving New York on 20 Dec 1928 & returning 6 Jan 1929. Page 121, No. 5. (image from Ancestry.com*)
- Fassitt, Margaret, 42 year old married female, born in Philadelphia, Pa on 15 Jan 1886, residing at 5 Norman Lane, Chestnut Hill, Phila.
- Fassitt, Margaret W., 16 year old single female, born in Philadelphia, Pa. on 21 Apr 1912, same home address.
- Fassett, John, 15 year old male, born in Philadelphia, Pa. on 3 Oct 1918, same home address.

Margaret E. Fassett married John Ross (1910-1979). (From http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11612984/, submitted by John Horace Churchman - no citation)

Margaret F. Ross, SSN 204-05-4244
Born 21 Apr 1912
Issued PA (before 1951)
Last Residence 18938, New Hope, Bucks Co., PA
Died Apr 1992
(SSDI*)

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See father's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census enties.

List of United States Citizens sailing on the S.S. Franconia. leaving New York on 20 Dec 1928 & returning 6 Jan 1929. Page 121, No. 5. (image from Ancestry.com*)
- Fassitt, Margaret, 42 year old married female, born in Philadelphia, Pa on 15 Jan 1886, residing at 5 Norman Lane, Chestnut Hill, Phila.
- Fassitt, Margaret W., 16 year old single female, born in Philadelphia, Pa. on 21 Apr 1912, same home address.
- Fassitt, John, 15 year old male, born in Philadelphia, Pa. on 3 Oct 1918, same home address.

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See father's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census enties.

On Page 3 of the "List of U.S. Citizens" aboard the S.S. "Scythia," sailing from Liverpool on 17 Aug 1935, arriving at port of New York on 26 Aug 1935 appears Matilda Fassitt, 18 year old single female, born at Philadelphia, PA on 12 Apr 1918, Passport No. 210137. Her home address was 5 Norman Lane, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA. (Ancestry.com* - image of Passenger List)

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John Jacob Frey & Mary Knowles were married at Washington, DC on 25 Oct 1830. (Reno* - D.C. Marriages)

1850 Federal Census (1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.07.02) Georgetown, DC - Pg 210A, Ln 17, 313/329
- J. Fry, 43 year old male Carpenter, born in Md., real property valued at $1,200.
- M. Fry, 41 year old female, born in G.T. DC.
- A. Fry, 18 year old male Carpenter, born in G.T. DC.
- H. Fry, 16 year old female, born in G.T. DC.
- W. Fry, 15 year old male, no occupation, born in G.T. DC.
- S. Fry, 14 year old female, born in G.T. DC.
- E. Fry, 11 year old female, born in G.T. DC, attended school within the year.
- E. Fry, 9 year old female, born in G.T. DC, attended school within the year.
- F. Fry, 7 year old female, born in G.T. DC.
- R. Fry, 6 year old male, born in G.T. DC.
- J. Fry, 4 year old male, born in G.T. DC.
- G. Fry, 2 year old male, born in G.T. DC.

1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.06.04) Ward 1, Georgetown, DC - Pg 30, Ln 36, 184/213
- Fry, Jacob, 52 year old white male Carpenter, born in Maryland. Real property valued at $6,000, personal property at $1,000.
-----, Mary, 50 year old female, born in DC.
-----, Andrew, 28 year old male Carpenter, born in DC.
-----, William, 26 year old male Carpenter, born in DC.
-----, Susan, 20 year old female, born in DC.
-----, Eliza J., 19 year old female, born in DC.
-----, E. L., 18 year old female, born in DC.
-----, Robert, 14 year old male, born in DC, attended school within the year.
-----, Jacob, 12 year old male, born in DC, attended school within the year.
-----, Ezekiel, 11 year old male, born in DC, attended school within the year.
-----, Eleven(sic), 9 year old male, born in DC, attended school within the year.
-----, Theodocia, 17 year old female, born in DC.

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.07.04) Georgetown, DC - Pg 144, Ln 29, 995/1079
- Fray, John J., 63 year old white male House Carpenter, born in Maryland. Personal property valued at $1,000.
-----, William, 35 year old white male House Carpenter, born in Maryland.
-----, Robert, 23 year old white male Bank Clk., born in Maryland.
-----, Susan, 22 year old white female, at home, born in Maryland.
-----, Ezekel, 21 year old white male, Clk. in Store, born in Maryland.
-----, Leven, 20 year old white female (sic), at home, born in Maryland.
- Orr, David, 43 year old male, Works in Family., born in France, parents were foreign-born.

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John Jacob Frey & Mary Knowles were married at Washington, DC on 25 Oct 1830. (Reno* - D.C. Marriages)

See husband's Notes for 1850 & 1860 Federal Census entries. Not with the family at the 1870 Census (see husband's Notes).

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