Obituary Index
Philadelphia County PAGenWeb
Jackaway-- on June 28,1900. Lavinia H wife of John Jacksaway. In her
55th year, Funeral services on Sunday afternoon, at 1 o'clock at the
residence of her son (Robert G Jackaway), 2074 Stella avenue. Interment
private.
Philadelphia
Inquirer, July 1, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley
JACKSON.-On February 20, 1898, DUDLEY A. JACKSON. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, on
Thursday afternoon, at 1 o'clock, at the residence of his brother-in-law, Thomas S. *aab, 1008 North Forty-third street. Interment private. Note: Mt.
Moriah
February 24, 1898 Philadelphia Inquirer page 11
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
JACKSON -
On the evening of the 29th instant, LEWIS B. JACKSON, in the 38th year
of his age. The funeral will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2nd at
2 o'clock PM, from his late residence,
123
Congress St. Philadelphia Public Ledger, October 31, 1867 pg 2.
Contributed by: Robbie
Dreeson
JACKSON_On the 18th instant, MARY A., wife of JAMES JACKSON and daughter
of DANIEL and MARY McLAUGHLIN. Funeral on Thursday morning at 8 1/2
o'clock, from her husband's residence 317 Vine st.
Philadelphia Times, Wednesday July 21, 1897
Submitted by Char Clark
JACKSON - On February 1, 1901, SARAH M. widow of Lewis Bush Jackson, in
the 67th year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral services on Monday morning precisely at 11
o' clock at her late residence,
3223 Powelton Ave.
Interment private.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, February 2, 1901 pg 8.
Contributed by: Robbie
Dreeson
Jacob-- on June 27,1900. Margaret, wife of Philip Jacob, aged 58 years.
Funeral on Sunday, at 2 o'clock, from her late residence. 3933 Lancaster
avenue. Interment at Fernwood Cemetery.
Philadelphia
Inquirer, July 1, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley
JACOBY.-On October 4, 1903, MARY, wife of William H. Jacoby and daughter of the late Daniel and Catharine Rittenhouse. Relatives and friends of family,
also Anna R. Eagle's Home, No. 31, H. C. H. F., Gen G. K. Warren Circle, No. 61 are respectfully invited to attend funeral services Thursday afternoon,
2:30 o'clock precisely at her husband's residence, 503 Diamond st. To proceed to North Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Phila. Inquirer Oct. 8, 1903
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
JAEGER.-At Langhorne, Pa., on August 24, 1902, Mrs. CHRISTIANA JAEGER, in her 81st year. Funeral services on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from her
son's residence, Mr. Gustine Maler, 1840 North Seventh street. Interment strictly private, at Greenmount Cemetery.
August 27, 1902 Philadelphia Inquirer Page 7
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
James---on January 2, 1895, at Whitford Chester county, Florence May,
daughter of Howard H and Jessie James, aged 3 years, 9 months. the
relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral, on Saturday. at 2 o'clock. from the residence of Norrie
Swain 5434 Vine street. Interment at Fernwood Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 5, 1895
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley
James ---on November 3,1898 George O James aged 83 years. Funeral
service at his late residence 801 South Tenth street on Monday the 7th
inst. at 1 o'clock P.M. precisely interment private.
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 1898
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley
JAMES.-On Friday night, the 20th instant, Mr. ROBERT P. JAMES, in
the 54th year of his age. His male friends and those of the family
are invited to attend his funeral from his late residence, No. 75
Cherry Street, on this (Monday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock without
further notice-funeral to proceed to Monument Cemetery.
December 23, 1850, Public Ledger, Page 2
Contributed by Jane Hamilton
Jay-3rd inst, Frances A. wife of Daniel Jay and daughter of James and
Catharine Gillespie, aged 22. Relatives and friends invited to funeral,
Thurs 7:30 a.m. residence, 5346 Pulaski ave, Germantown. High mass St
Vincent's 9 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley
JEFFS -
On October 16, 1910, ALBERT W., son of Alfred and Elizabeth Jeffs.
Relatives and friends, also employes of Conkling & Armstrong's terra
cotta works, are invited to attend the funeral, on Wednesday, at 1:30 p.
m., from parents' residence, 1718 West Allegheny ave. Services in St.
Timothy's P. E. Church, Roxborough, at 3 p.m. Interment in adjoining
grounds.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, 17 Oct 1910, page 11.
Contributed by:
Marge Sandlier
JENKS.-Suddenly, on the 29th of Ninth month, Elizabeth C., widow of
Thomas Jenks, in her 81st year. Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, at Yardley, Pa.,
on the 3d inst. at 11 o'clock AM. Carriages will meet the train leaving
Reading Terminal at 9.30 AM on its arrival at Yardley.
Date: October 3, 1900 Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer; pg. 15
Contributed by Jean Adams
Jennis---on August 28., 1900. Ellen Ce., wife of George L Jennis.
Funeral of Friday morning, 31st inst, from 530 Moyamensing ave, High
mass at the Church of Our Lady of Mt. CArmel, at 9 o'clock precisely.
Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 30, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley
JERVIS.-April 10, ELIZABETH (Betty), daughter David T. and Margaret
Jervis, aged 3. Funeral parents' residence, 704 Railroad ave., Bryn Mawr,
Pa., Tues. 4 P. M. Int. private.
A Philadelphia Newspaper, April 12, 1920
Submitted by: Dennis Gries
JESSEN.-On November 14, 1896, WILLIAM JESSEN, aged 31 years. The relatives and friends of the family, also the members of John F. Reynolds Camp, No. 4,
Sons of Veterans, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from his late residence, No. 1324 South Sixth
street. Interment Union Cemetery, Vault, Sixth and Federal Streets.
November 17, 1896 Philadelphia Inquirer Page 9
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
JOHNS.-Feb. 25, MILDRED MAY, wife of Harold E. Johns and daughter of William and late Charlotte Bradley, aged 25. Funeral Mon., 3 P. M. 2237 Hirst ave.,
East Lansdowne. Int. Fernwood Cem. Friends may call Sun. 3 to 8 P. M.
Feb. 26, 1921 Philadelphia Inquirer
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
JOHNSON.-On the 16th inst., Bridget, wife of Elis Johnson, aged 47
years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral, this (Tuesday) morning, sat 8 o'clock, from the
residence of her husband, 1411 Rye street. High mass at Scared Heart
Church. To proceed to St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Phila. Inquirer, Jan. 21, 1890
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
Johnson- 3rd inst. Eliam Johnson aged 75, Relatives and friends also
Consquanock Lodge, No 463, I O O F , National Palestine Encampment No
51, I O O F, managers and representatives of Odd Fellow home , Veteran
Odd Fellows Association , Crusaders Castle No 5 , K G F, invited to
funeral, Wed 2 p.m. residence, 225 West Hansberry st, Germantown.
Interment Mt Peace, Remains may be viewed Tues After 7 p.m.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley
Johnson-3rd inst. Florence L v, daughter of John A and Anna L Johnson,
aged 2 months. Relatives and friends invited to funeral Wed 2 p.m.
parents residence 850 N 50th st .
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley
Johnson- On the 20th Inst , George W. L. Johnson. His male friends
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence. No
225 Lybrand street., To-morrow (Sunday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 21, 1871
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley
JOHNSON.-On the 12th inst., Mr. JOSEPH JOHNSON, Sr., in the 63d year of
his age. The relatives and friends of the family; also the members
of the Anglo-American Circle, B. of U., are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral, from the residence of his son, Alfred Johnson, No.
1528 N. Fourth street, this (Friday) afternoon, at 1 o'clock.
Interment at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 15, 1870 Page 5
Submitted by: Juanita Naron
Johnson- In Mar?ha?lville N.J. Salem county N.J. November 3,1898 rev
Marshal Johnson in his 43rd year. The relatives and friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services on Monday
Morning next 7th inst at 10:30 o'clock at the Broadway A.U.M.P. Church,
Camden N.J. to proceed to the Johnson Cemetery Near Camden for
interment.
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 1898
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley
Johnson---on August 27, 1900. Stephen Johnson, son of Rev. George
Johnson and Martha Johnson. Funeral on Thursday at 2 o'clock, from 1206
Annin street. Interment at Olive Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 30, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley
JOHNSTON.-On the 11th instant, GEORGE W., son of James and the late Matilda Johnston, in the 24th year of his age. The relatives and friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Monday) afternoon at 2 o'clock from his father's residence, No. 325 S. Twentieth street. To
proceed to Mount Moriah Cemetery.
March 15, 1875 Philadelphia Inquirer Page 5
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
JOHNSTON.-Suddenly on the 4th instant, JAMES JOHNSTON, in the 11th year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral this (Thursday) afternoon, at 1 o'clock, from the residence of his parents' James and Mary Ann Johnston, No. 325 S. Twentieth street.
To proceed to Mount Moriah Cemetery.
January 6, 1876 Philadelphia Inquirer Page 4
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
JOHNSTON.-On the 27th inst., JAMES JOHNSTON, aged 91 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on
Thursday, at 1 o'clock, from his late residence, No. 325 South Twentieth street. To proceed to Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
October 30, 1890 Philadelphia Inquirer Page 6
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
JOHNSTON.-On the 1st inst., JOHN JOHNSTON, in the 22d year of his age. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral, from his mother's residence, 325 South Twentieth street. Interment at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
August 6, 1890 Philadelphia Inquirer Page 6
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
JOHNSTON.-On April 22, 1899, MARY A., widow of James Johnston. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from
her late residence, 2045 Bainbridge street, on Tuesday, the 25th instant, at 2 o'clock. Interment at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
April 25, 1899 Philadelphia Inquirer Page 12
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
JOHNSTON.-On the 4th inst., MATILDA, wife of James Johnston, in the 63d year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend her funeral, this (Friday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her husband, No. 325 S. Twentieth street. To proceed to
Mount Moriah Cemetery.
December 6, 1872 Philadelphia Inquirer Page 4
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
JOHNSTON.-Suddenly, on the evening of the 26th inst., Miss MATILDA JOHNSTON, daughter of the late Adam and Lilly Johnston. The relatives and friends of
the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this morning, at 10 o'clock, from her late residence, Sixty-first street, below Hamilton,
West Philadelphia.
August 29, 1878 Philadelphia Inquirer Page 5
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
JOHNSTON,-Suddenly, on the 18th inst., William T. Johnston, son of Mary
and the late Robert Johnston, aged 32 years. The relatives and friends
of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, today
(Tuesday), at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, 700 Gray's Ferry road.
To proceed to Fernwood. Note: address could be 709
Phila. Inquirer, Jan. 21, 1890
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
Jones--- In Norristown, Montgomery county, Pa., on August 26,1900.,
Bertha Jones., wife of Frank R Jones, in her 42nd year. Funeral on
Thursday afternoon, August 30 at 2 o'clock from her late residence, No
143 West Airy street. Interment at Riverside Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 30, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley
JONES.-April 11, CATHARINE, wife Newitt Jones, Jr. (nee Spicker), age
24. Relatives and friends invited to funeral, Wed., 8.30 A. M., late
residence, 6336 Upsal st., Gtn. High Mass Church of Holy Angels, Oak
Lane, 10 A. M. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem.
A Philadelphia Newspaper, April 12, 1920
Submitted by: Dennis Gries
JONES.-On January 2, Hannah C., Jones, wife of Jonathan R. Jones.
Funeral from her late residence, 247 South Thirteenth street, on
Wednesday, January 6, at 12 o'clock. Interment private.
Philadelphia Inquirer January 6, 1892
Submitted by: Dennis Gries
JONES.-April 10, 12.30 A. M., MARY ANNA, widow of William E. Jones, at
residence of her daughter, Mrs. Stanford B. Lewis, 170 Owen ave.,
Lansdowne, Pa. Int. private, Woodlands Cem. Funeral Tues. afternoon, 2
o'clock.
A Philadelphia Newspaper, April 12, 1920
Submitted by: Dennis Gries
JONES.-At Chicago Heights, Ill., March 6, OLIVIA JACKSON JONES. Due notice of funeral will be given.
Note: Mount Moriah Cemetery
March 7, 1918 Philadelphia Inquirer Page 15
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
JONES.-On the 19th instant, PHEBE R. JONES. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence
of her brother-in-law, George W. Smith, Rabbit lane, Twenty-fourth Ward, on Sunday afternoon, at one o'clock. Proceed to Merion.
November 30, 1863 Philadelphia Inquirer page 5
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
JONES.-April 10, PERCY WOOD, son Jonathan R. and late Hannah C. Jones.
Funeral services R. R. Bringhurst & Co., 1924 Arch st., Tues., 3 P. M.
Int. private.
A Philadelphia Newspaper, April 12, 1920
Submitted by: Dennis Gries
JONES.-On May 29, 1910, at Island Heights, N. J., ROBERT JONES, aged 80 years. Funeral services Tuesday, May 31, 8 P. M., at summer residence of his
daughter, Mrs. John Norris, Island Heights, N. J. Interment Wednesday, June 1, at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, upon arrival of 7.46 A. M. train,
Penna E. R. from Island Heights, due in Camden at 9.16.
June 1, 1910 Philadelphia Inquirer Page 17
Contributed by Jane
Hamilton
DIED, at Bethlehem on the morning of the 5th inst. WILLIAM JONES, esq.
late Collector of the Port of Philadelphia, and formerly Secretary of
the Navy of the United States.
Poulson's Daily Advertiser Thursday, September 8, 1831
Submitted by: Dennis Gries
Jordan---on August 28, 1900. Daniel, son of Daniel and Annie Jordan.,
aged 13 months and 19 days Due notice of the funeral will be given from
his parents residence, 131 Green street.
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 30, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley
Jorgensen--2nd Inst. Isabella, beloved wife of Albrecht Jorgensen and
daughter of thomas and late Mary Jane Buchaman, aged 49. Relatives and
friends, also Helna Sisterbond No 1 Datnes of Maita , invited to funeral
Sat 2 p.m. from sister's residence, 410 Viola st, Camden N.J. remains
can be view Friday 7-9 p.m. Interment Cedar Grove, Private.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley