3305 Race Street

 

This house was torn down.

 

Previous Residents

 

1880:

Edward Brooks            48        Dry goods

Penelope Brooks          46        Parents born in N.Y.

Eleanor D. Brooks       24

Mitchell B. Brooks       21

Lewis K. Brooks          19

Jane F. K. Brooks        15

Samuel B. Brooks        10

Jane F. Kniffin             79        Aunt; single; born in N.Y.

Ellen Medad                19        Servant

            Samuel was baptised at Trinity Episcopal Church, Philadelphia.  The older children were baptised at Old St. Paul’s Church (Roman Catholic), Philadelphia. 

 

1880, Aug. 5: Death of Edward D. Brooks, 49 years old, son of Samuel Brooks, burial at Ronaldson’s Cemetery

 

1881, Apr. 19: Marriage of Eleanor D. Brooks to Albert Crotius (?) by Rev. R. Bethel Claxton

 

1882, Feb. 18: Death of Jennie F. K. Brooks, 17 years old, burial at Ronaldson’s Cemetery

 

1883 Directory: Lewis K. Brooks, clerk

                         Mitchell B. Brooks, clerk

                         Penelope Brooks, widow of Edward D.

 

1885: Marriage license issued to Laura May Hixson and Lewis Kniffen Brooks of 3305 Race St.

 

1908, July 25: Death of William R. Hallowell, 77 years old, of 3305 Race St.; died at the residence of his son at Penllyn, Pa.  Funeral from his late residence

 

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