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PACKER.-On the 30th ult., JOHN PACKER, aged 78 years and 6 months.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from his late residence, No. 128 Congress street.  To proceed to Sixth St. Union Cemetery.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, April 1, 1874, page 2
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

PAPST.-On the 22d inst., LORENZ PAPST, aged 51 years, beloved husband of Theresa Papst.  Relatives and friends of the family, also the Branch No. 118, C. K. of A., Catholic Gegens itige Beneficial Association, Coach and Wagon Builders' Benf. Asso., Germantown Avenue Yearly Benf. Asso., No. 1, Allemania Gesang Verein, Cansia ter Volkiest Verein, Royer Bay Club, Girard Sengerbund, Phila. Braumeister Verein and employed of Papst & Langendorfer, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Monday) mroning, at 8:30 o'clock, from his late residence, 1224 Frankford avenue.  Solemn High Mass at St. Peter's Catholic church.  To proceed to St. Peter's Cemetery.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, Feb. 26, 1894 Page 8
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

PARKER, Edward Joseph - born July 22, 1915 died Feburary 8, 1969 at Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington DC as a result of lung cancer. Daughters: Juanita G. and Patricia C. Sons: Edward J. II and Stephan N. Parker all of Philadelphia. Father Nathaniel G. Parker of Long Island, New York. Sister Muriel King of Philadelphia. Veteran of WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War.  Source: Military Records.  Submitted: Ronald Sampson, Sr. other son

PARKER.-Jan. 24, 1929, EMILY W., wife of Dr. Thomas Parker and daughter of the late Joseph L. and Catherine Atkinson. Relatives and friends are invited to services, Mon., 1 P. M., at her husband's residence, 642 S. 52d st. Int. Private. Friends may call Sun. eve., 7 to 9.
Note: Interment was at Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Public Ledger Jan. 26, 1929 page 19
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

PARKER,.-On the 22d inst., MARGARET V., widow of the late Robert Parker, in her 83d year.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this day, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Charles Burk, No. 2955 Frankford avenue.  Interment at North Cedar Hill.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, Feb. 26, 1894 Page 8
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

On the 8th inst., WILLIAM F. PARKER, aged 17 years and 8 months. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his mother, No. 1220 Callowhill street, on Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, 11 May 1857
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

PATTERSON.-On August 6, 1907, ALEXANDER PATTERSON, in his 59th year. Residence, 5635 Master street. Due notice of the funeral will be given.
Philadelphia Inquirer, 07 Aug 1907, Page 4
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

PATTERSON.-On August 6, 1907, ALEXANDER PATTERSON, in his 59th year. Relatives and friends, also Arcturus Lodge, No. 35, I. O. O. F.; Pythagoras Lodge, No. 129, K. of P., and the employes of the Pennsylvania Railroad, are invited to attend the funeral, on Saturday, at 2 P. M., from his late residence, 5635 Master st. Interment at Fernwood Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, 08 Aug 1907, Page 7
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

Patterson---At Salem, N.J. on August 27,1900. William Patteson, aged 81 years. Funeral from his late residence No 294 East Broadway . Salem N.J. on Thursday afternoon. the 30th inst. at 4 o'clock. Services at residence. Interment at the Presbyterian Cemetery., Salem N.J.
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 30, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

Paul - Suddenly, on the 25th instant. Chester Chipman, Infant son of Joseph A and Lizzie Paul, aged five months and twenty-one days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this afternoon at 1 o'clock., from his parents' residence, no 704 Marshall street.
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 25, 1881
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

PAUL.-Suddenly, on September 28th, by drowning, Henry A., son of Erhard and Honora Pau****, in the 16th year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this morning at 7 1/2 o'clock, from the residence of his parents., No *17 Queen street. Mass at St. Philip"* Church. To proceed to Cathedral Cemetery.
Public Ledger, Oct. 7, 1876, page 2 Saturday
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

PEDRICK.-On the 4th inst., WILLIAM PEDDRICK, aged 66 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Second-day) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, No. 948 Randolph street. Interment at Monument Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, Monday, March 9, 1874
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

Peters--4th inst. Emily Elizabeth , eldest daughter of late William S and Elizabeth Reynolds Peters aged 75. Relatives and friends invited to services, Thurs 2 p.m. residence of sister . Mrs John F Hope 5153 Wayne ave, Germantown. Interment private.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

PETTIT_Suddenly on July 17th, ALEXANDER H., son of the late CHARLES and SARAH A. PETTIT, aged 46 years. Funeral services this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at his late residence, 224 German street.
Philadelphia Times, Wednesday July 21, 1897
Submitted by Char Clark

Pfahler--3d inst, Mary Pfahler (nee Kuhnle), widow of Frederick Pfahler aged 74. Relatives and friends invited to services. Thurs 2 p.m. residence 931 N. American st. Interment private . Glenwood.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

PHILLIPS.-On the 24th inst., BESEY, widow of the late Dominick F. Phillips.  Due notice of the funeral will be given, from the residence of her brother, John Phillips, 207 Price street, Germantown.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, Feb. 26, 1894 Page 8
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

PHILLIPS.-Suddenly, on the 5th instant, WILLIAM H PHILLIPS, husband of Elizabeth Poole. Relatives and friends of the family, also members of the E. D. Baker Post, No 8, G. A. R.; survivors of the Twenty-sixth Pennsylvania Regiment; Apollo Senate, No 6, Shield of Honor and members of the Temple Baptist church, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, on Wednesday evening, at 8 o’clock, at his late residence, 1933 Fontain st. Interment private, at Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington, Del.
Philadelphia Inquirer, 07 Aug 1907, Page 4
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

PHIPPS, ANNA, daughter of Robert and Mary (Gamble) Phipps. Aged 9 months.
Died July 10, 1897
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

PHIPPS,-On July 10, 1899, ANNA M., wife of Louis Phipps. The relatives and friend of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from her husbands residence 324 Edgewood street, or Sixty-and-a-half street, West Philadelphia. Interment Private. Chester county papers please copy. Note: North Mt. Moriah Cemetery
July 12, 1899 Philadelphia Inquirer
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

PHIPPS.-On August 11, 1906, LOUIS PHIPPS, in the 78th year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service today (Tuesday) at 2 P. M., at his late residence, 324 N. Edgewood st. Interment private, at North Mount Moriah Cemetery. Chester county papers please copy.
Phila. Inquirer Aug. 14, 1906
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

PHIPPS.-On June 11, 1909, ROBERT N., beloved husband of Mary M. Phipps, (nee Gamble), aged 34 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, on Tuesday, at 2 P. M., from his late residence, 419 N. 61st street. Interment at North Mount Moriah Cemetery.
June 14, 1909 Philadelphia Inquirer
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

PHY - On November 1, 1913, at Nacogdoches, Texas, CHARLES F., son of the late Jesse G. and Martha J. Phy, in his 55th year. Relatives and friends, also Falls of Schuylkill Lodge, No. 467, I.O.O.F.; Washington Camp, No. 546, P.O.S. of A., are invited to attend the funeral services, on Saturday, at 2 p.m. at his late residence, 5422 Jefferson St. Interment at West Laurel Hill Cemetery. Remains may be viewed on Friday evening. Philadelphia Public Ledger, Nov. 6, 1913, pg. 14. Submitted by Ingrid Briles his Great Grandaughter

PHY-Nov. 15, 1946, CHARLES F., husband of Stella Phy. Viewing Sunday, 7 to 9 P.M.: Fox Funeral Home, 7026 Castor Avenue. Interment Monday, 1 P.M., Middletown, PA. Submitted by Ingrid Briles his Grand Daughter

PHY - On March 19, 1912, JESSE G. PHY, in his 82nd year. Relatives and friends, also Protection Lodge, No. 243, I. O. O. F. ; Carona I. N. C., No. 287, and Park Guards of Fairmount Park, are invited to attend funeral services, on Saturday, at 2 p. m. at his late residence, 5422 Jefferson St. Interment at West Laurel Hill Cemetery. (Extra note, Jesse was a Philadelphia Police Sergent appointed in 1858. He was a Fairmount Park Guard after that.) Public Ledger, March 21, 1912, Page 11. Submitted by Ingrid Briles, his gg-granddaughter.

Pine--3d inst. Robert Clarkson, son of John P and Angeline P Pine aged 27. Relatives and friends also Centennial Circle No 10, B of A, Washington Camp no 155, P O of A , invited to funeral, Fri 8th inst., 12 p.m. Colestown, Carriages meet 9:32 a.m. train from Market st ferr. Philadelphia at ( Masonville.) ?
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

PINTO - Suddenly, on the 30th ult., ALICE C. PINTO, wife of Thos. J. Pinto, in the 31st year of his [sic.] age.  Her friends and acquaintances and those of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her husband N. W. corner of Front and Green streets, on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, without further notice.
Philadelphia Inquirer, Oct. 5, 1854
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

PINTO.-On the 14th inst., Mrs. MATILDA, wife of Thomas G. Pinto, aged 47 years.  Her relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of her husband, No. 346 N. Front street, on Saturday afternoon, at 4 o'clock.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 15, 1870 Page 5
Submitted by: Juanita Naron
(NOTE: Husband is Thomas "J." Pinto, not G. as listed in the obituary.)

PINTO.-13th, SAMUEL M. PINTO, aged 27 years.  The friends and relatives of the family are invited to attend his funeral, this day (Monday), 15th, at 3 P.M., from his father's residence, 346 North Front street.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, Sept. 15, 1874 Page 2
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

PINTO.-On the 25th of Feb., of consumption, at Barbados, W. I., THOS. J. PINTO, Jr., eldest son of Thomas J. and Alice W. Pinto, in the 23rd year of his age.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, April 1, 1874, page 2
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

PINTO.-Feb. 24, 1894, THOMAS J. PINTO, in the 72d year of his age.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, this (Monday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, precisely, at his late residence, 2161 Camac street.  Interment private.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, Feb. 26, 1894 Page 8
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

Podewill--on the 30th inst.. Hanna Podewill, wife of the late William Podewill, in her 70th year. Funeral services on Monday evening, at 8 o'clock, at 808 West Somerset street. (this is all that was printed)
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

PONSOBY.-On the 5th instant, Ann, Widow of the late William Ponsoby, in the 46th year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her son's residence 72* Montcal** street, on Sunday afternoon, at 1 o'clock. Services at St. Paul's Church. To proceed to Cathedral Cemetery.
Public Ledger, Oct. 7, 1876, page 2 Saturday
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

Porter-- on June 29,1900. Herbert Morton, husband of Ivy and son of Thomas J and Emma P Porter in his 23rd year. Funeral services on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at 918 Farson street, near Fiftieth and Westminster avenue, West Philadelphia. Interment private.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

PORTER.-On the 30th ult., Mr. THOMAS PORTER, aged 70 years.  The relatives and friends of the Family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Wednesday) morning, at 8 1/2 o'clock, from his late residence, 138 Federal st.  High Mass at the Church of the Annunciation.  To proceed to Cathedral Cemetery.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, April 1, 1874, page 2
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

POTTER.-On the 4th inst., George, eldes* son of Thomas and A. C. Potter, in the 31st year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, 1905 Tioga street, this day, the 7th, inst., at 1 o'clock. Proceed to Laurel Hill.
Public Ledger, Oct. 7, 1876, page 2 Saturday
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

POTTS.-On Aug. 4, 1907, JOHN, beloved husband of Charlotte Potts. Relatives and friends, also the members of Kensington M. E. Church, Integrity Lodge, No 139, A. O. U. W.; Clyde Relief Association and the Philadelphia Team Owners’ Protective Association, are invited to attend the funeral services, on Thursday, at 2 P. M., at his late residence, 1242 E. Susquehanna ave. Interment private, at Mount Peace Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, 07 Aug 1907, Page 4
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

POTTS.-On Aug. 4, 1907, JOHN, beloved husband of Charlotte Potts. Relatives and friends, also the members of Kensington M. E. Church, Integrity Lodge, No 139, A. O. U. W.; Clyde Relief Association and the Philadelphia Team Owner’s Protective Association, are invited to attend the funeral services, on Thursday, at 2 P. M., at his late residence, 1242 E. Susquehanna ave. Interment private, at Mount Peace Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, 08 Aug 1907, Page 7
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

POWELL_On Sunday July 18th, CATHERINE M., youngest child of JESSE W. and MARY KEPHART POWELL, aged 3 years and 8 months. Interment private, today at 2 o’clock, from her parents’ residence, no. 3231 Oxford street.
Philadelphia Times, Wednesday July 21, 1897
Submitted by Char Clark

POWELL.-On the 12th inst., MARY E., wife of Jacob Powell, and daughter of Edward and Mary E. Rice, in teh 31st year of her age.  The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at the residence of her husband, N. E. corner of Thirteenth street and Columbia avenue, this (Friday) afternoon, at 1 o'clock.  Interment at Lancaster on Saturday afternnon.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 15, 1870 Page 5
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

PRATT_At Delanco, N. J., on the 18th instant, ARTHUR B. PRATT, of Philadelphia, in his 64th year. Funeral on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock from his late residence, Delanco, N.J.
Philadelphia Times, Wednesday July 21, 1897
Submitted by Char Clark

Preole- Suddenly on the 24th inst, Sarah Preole, aged thirty-five years., The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her husband, Charles H Preole, No 217 Mifflin street, to proceed to Machpelah Vault.
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 25, 1881
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

EMMA L. PRESCOTT, 92, Danube Way, Orlando, died Thursday, Nov 16, of respiratory failure, Mrs. Prescott was a homemaker. Born in Philadelphia, she moved to Central Florida in 1985. She was Episcopalian. Survivors: daughters, Emma Pica, Florence Ravenal, Orlando, Alma, Woodbridge, N.J., Anna Hulick, Eleanor Gilbert both of Brown Mills, NJ; son, Edward, Bryant, Texas; 29 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great grandchildren. A Community Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Pine Castle Chapel, Orlando.
Orlando Sentinel, November 18, 2000
Submitted By: Janice

PRICE.-On the 4th instant, after a lingering illness, Ann, wife of Michael Price, aged 65 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Saturday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her husband, NO. 17*1 North Thirteenth street. To proceed to Laurel Hill.
Public Ledger, Oct. 7, 1876, page 2 Saturday
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

PRINCE.-Suddenly, on the 20th inst., ELIZABETH, wife of Linnaeus A. Prince, and daughter of Joseph S. and Elizabeth N. Wynn, in the thirtieth year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence other parents, No.6208 Lancaster avenue, this afternoon, at 1 o'clock.
Dec. 23, 1882, Phila. Inquirer
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

PRINCE.-Suddenly, on October 7, 1896, LINNAEUS A. PRINCE, son-in-law of Joseph S. and Elizabeth N. Wynn. The relatives and friends of the family, also Oriental Lodge, No. 385, F. and A. M., Knights of Birmingham, No. 9, W. P., Protection Lodge, No. 243, I. O. O. F.: Harmony Lodge, No. 45, K. of P., Thirty-fourth Ward School Board and thirty-fourth Republican Club, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, 1614 North Fifty-fourth street, West Philadelphia. Interment private.
Oct. 9, 1896, Phila. Inquirer
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

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