Barbara DeSantis

d. 1988
(Deceased) DeathBarbara died in 1988.  
Last EditedMarch 26, 2017

Joseph C. Detwiler

b. June 2, 1871, d. May 16, 1910
(Child) BirthJoseph C. Detwiler was born on June 2, 1871 at Milford Square, Bucks County, PA. 
(Groom) MarriageJoseph married Mary A. Phillips, daughter of James Huey Phillips and Catherine Siedel, in 1894 at Millford Square, Bucks County, PA..  
1900 US Census Recorded on June 4, 1900, Joseph, listed as 28 years old, appeared on the 1900 Federal Census as the head of household with his wife Mary, 27 years old. They lived at 1712 Menphis Street, Philadelphia, PA. Joseph is listed as a Baker. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Sadie, was born on August 22, 1901 at Philadelphia, PA. 
1910 US CensusJoseph, listed as 39 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Mary, 36 years old, on the 1910 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA, recorded April 16, 1910. Also lliving with them was their Adopted Daughter, Sadie, 9. 
(Deceased) DeathJoseph died on May 16, 1910 at Philadelphia, PA, at age 38 Joseph died by Suicide..  
(Interred) BurialHe was buried on May 18, 1910 at Norristown, PA.
 

Family

Mary A. Phillips b. November 11, 1874
Child
Last EditedFebruary 10, 2025

Sadie Detwiler

b. August 22, 1901, d. May 20, 1997
Foster FatherJoseph C. Detwiler b. June 2, 1871, d. May 16, 1910
Foster MotherMary A. Phillips b. November 11, 1874
Name Variation Sadie Detwiler was also known as Sally Bird. 
Name Variation Sadie Detwiler was also known as Saddie Hilda MacFeeters. 
(Child) BirthSadie Detwiler was born on August 22, 1901 at Philadelphia, PA. 
1910 US CensusShe, listed as 9, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA in the household of, Joseph and Mary A. Detwiler, Sadie is listed as an Adopted Daughter. 
(Child) BaptismShe was baptized on March 4, 1918 at Presbyterian Church of Frankford, Philadelphia, PA. 
(First) MarriageSadie's first marriage was to Howard Evans Ward, son of Joseph Ward and Jane Evans, in 1918 at Philadelphia, PA..  
1920 US CensusShe, listed as 18, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA in the household of her foster father and mother, William and Mary A. MacFeeters, and with Jacob Alfred Phillips, Marion Elizabeth Phillips, Gladys Katherine Phillips and Howard Evans Ward. Saddie was a Silk Winder. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Elaine, was born on March 26, 1922. 
1930 US CensusShe, 28, appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of 3630 N. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, as lodging in the household of Marian Hausmann. Sadie, listed as Widowed, worked as a Seamer in a Hosiery Factory. It is guessed that Elaine lived as a Ward in the James Greenwood home. 
(Second) MarriageSadie's second marriage was to Walter Doell in 1932.  
1940 US CensusSadie, listed as 37 years old, appeared as the head of household on the 1940 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA, on 3555, 1st floor, 5th Street, recorded April 15, 1940. Her daughter Elaine, 18, was listed as living with her. Sadie is listed a Married. Elaine worked as a Clerk in a Department Store. 
(Husband) Death On October 25, 1947 her husband, Howard, died at Episcopal Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. 
(Third) Marriage At age 46, Sadie's third marriage was to George E. Bird, 39, on November 8, 1947 at Philadelphia, PA..  
(Husband) Death In November, 1987 her husband, Walter, died. 
(Husband) Death On April 28, 1992 her husband, George, died, at age 84. 
(Deceased) DeathSally died on May 20, 1997 at Philadelphia, PA, at age 95.  

Family 1

Howard Evans Ward b. about 1895, d. October 25, 1947
Child

Family 2

Walter Doell b. November 9, 1897, d. November, 1987

Family 3

George E. Bird b. February 3, 1908, d. April 28, 1992
Last EditedDecember 14, 2021

Ann Devey

b. about 1802, d. before February 2, 1876
(Child) BirthAnn Devey was born about 1802 at Staffordshire, England. 
(Bride) MarriageAnn married Samuel Washbrook on April 22, 1821 at St. Peter's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England..  
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Phoebe, was born before October 15, 1821 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Son) BirthA son, William, was born on January 23, 1824 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Ann, was born before January 10, 1825 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Son) BirthA son, Samuel, was born before December 5, 1827 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Son) BirthA son, Samuel, was born before November 21, 1830 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Esther, was born before June 13, 1832 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Son) BirthA son, George, was born before July 10, 1834 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Sarah, was born before October 10, 1836 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Son) BirthA son, John, was born before May 19, 1839 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceShe and Samuel Washbrook lived in 1841 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Also living with them was Phoebe Washbrook, Ann Washbrook, George Washbrook, Sarah Washbrook and John Washbrook
(Son) BirthA son, Thomas, was born before October 3, 1841 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Son) BirthA son, Joseph, was born before July 25, 1843 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Harriet, was born before July 14, 1845 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceShe and Samuel Washbrook lived in 1851 at Waterloo Sq., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Also living with them was Esther Washbrook, George Washbrook, Harriet Washbrook, Sarah Washbrook, John Washbrook, Phoebe Washbrook, William Robinson, Henry Washbrook, David Washbrook, Edward Morris and John Morris
ResidenceShe and Samuel Washbrook lived in 1861 at 52 Warwick St., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Also living with them was John Washbrook and Harriet Washbrook. John ws a Hinge Forge Maker. 
(Deceased) DeathAnn died before February 2, 1876 at 74 Warwick St., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.  
(Interred) BurialShe was buried on February 2, 1876 at St. George's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
 

Family

Samuel Washbrook b. about 1798
Children
Last EditedMay 1, 2011

Andrew Kernochan Dickerson

b. May, 1860, d. November 6, 1912
(Child) BirthAndrew Kernochan Dickerson was born in May, 1860 at Montgomery, NY. 
(Groom) Marriage At age 37, Andrew married Maria Louisa Downing, 33, daughter of Samuel Purdy Downing and Maria Tristram, on October 7, 1897 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY.. Andrew is listed as living at 336 1/2 4th Street, Brooklyn and as a Salewman, and Maria as living at 46-8 5th Street, Brooklyn. 
ResidenceHe and Maria lived on June 6, 1900 at 192 Garfield Place, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. They lived in the same building as Myra's sister, Lillie Creshull. Andrew was a Wholesale Buyer. 
1910 US CensusAndrew, listed as 49 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Maria, 46 years old, on the 1910 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 192 Garfield Place, recorded April 18, 1910. They lived in the same building as Myra's sister, Lillie Creshull.. Andrew was a Commissioned Salesman of Mens Furnishings. 
(Deceased) DeathAndrew died on November 6, 1912 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, at age 52.  
(Interred) BurialHe was buried after November 6, 1912 at Wallkill Valley Cemetery, Walden, Orange County, NY.

Family

Maria Louisa Downing b. October 31, 1863, d. February 19, 1944
Last EditedApril 1, 2017

Josephine Dilaurenzo

b. about 1892, d. August 11, 1963
(Child) BirthJosephine Dilaurenzo was born about 1892 at Italy. 
(First) MarriageJosephine's first marriage was to Pasquale DeCresenzio, 17, on September 13, 1911..  
(Son) BirthA son, James, was born on January 15, 1913 at New Castle, PA. 
(Husband) Death In 1918 her husband, Pasquale, died. 
(Second) MarriageJosephine's second marriage was to Joseph Papilli about 1919.  
(Husband) Death On June 3, 1954 her husband, Joseph, died at Cleveland, OH, at age 72. 
(Deceased) DeathJosephine died on August 11, 1963 at Cleveland, OH.  

Family 1

Pasquale DeCresenzio b. March 4, 1894, d. 1918
Child

Family 2

Joseph Papilli b. October 7, 1881, d. June 3, 1954
Last EditedDecember 27, 2017

Amelia Sophia Dingley

(Second) MarriageAmelia's second marriage was to William Morgan, son of George Morgan, on June 28, 1862 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.  

Family

William Morgan b. circa 1818
Last EditedOctober 6, 2010

Amelia Dobos

b. February 23, 1883, d. March 24, 1967
FatherStephen Dobos b. August, 1843, d. 1901
MotherAmelia (Maria) Pekarovics b. February 19, 1849, d. after June, 1905
(Child) BirthAmelia Dobos was born on February 23, 1883 at Hungary. 
1900 US CensusShe was listed as 18 years old and as the daughter of Stephen and Amelia (Maria) Dobos on the 1900 Federal Census at 209 Second Street, Passaic, NJ, and with Stephen Dobos and Joseph Dobos. Amelia was a Servant. 
1905 NJ CensusShe, listed as 22 years old, appeared on the 1905 New Jersey State Census of Passaic, NJ in the household of her parent, Amelia (Maria) Dobos, and with Stephen Dobos and Joseph Dobos
(Bride) Marriage At age 22, Amelia married George Szecskay, 25, on August 22, 1905 at St. Stephen's Hungarian Church, Passaic, NJ..
A HUNGARIAN ROMANCE. Culminates in Wedding of Miss Dobos and Mr. Szecskay on August 22. Passaic, Aug. 12.-A wedding very Interesting to the Hungarian population and to many American friends of the bride will be that of Miss Amelia Dobos, of No.171 2d-st., this city, to George Szecskay. Editor of "The Hungarian Star," published at McKeesport, Pa.

Miss Dobos has been very active in Hungarian patriotic affairs in this country, and while he was Editor of a Budapest paper Mr. Szecskay read of her in the Hungarian papers of America. His admiration for his unknown, but patriotic, countrywoma nwent so far that he dedicated a poem to her and sent it from Budapest.

The acquaintance begun by correspondence ripened into something more when Mrs. Szeeskay arrived in this country last September and edited a Hungarian paper in New York for a time. The wedding will be at St. Stephen's Hungarian Church, Passaic, at 4 P. M., August 22, to be followed by a reception.

The young couple are well known to Hungarians throughout country. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Olga, was born on June 3, 1906 at Manhattan, NY. 
(Son) BirthA son, Frances, was born on October 8, 1907 at NJ. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Eda, was born on August 31, 1909 at NJ. 
1910 US CensusShe, listed as 27 years old, appeared with her husband George Szecskay, 30 years old, on the 1910 Federal Census of Acquackanonk, Passaic County, NJ, on 32 Lincoln Place, recorded May 3, 1910. Their children, Olga, 4, Frances, 2, and Eda Grace Szecskay, 5 months, were listed as living with them. Amelia is listed as having 3 children born and still living. 
(Son) BirthA son, Alexander, was born on September 13, 1911 at NJ. 
(Son) BirthA son, George, was born on February 11, 1914 at PA. 
(Son) BirthA son, Attilia, was born on April 12, 1916 at PA. 
(Son) DeathAttilia died on May 3, 1917 at Pittsburg, PA, at age 1. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Lenka, was born on February 5, 1918 at PA. 
1920 US Census Recorded on January 7, 1920, Amelia Szecskay, listed as 36 years old, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census with her husband George Szecskay, 39 years old, and the head of household. They lived at 312 Johnston Avenue, Pittsberg, Alleghany County, PA. Their children, Olga, 13, Frances, 12, Eda, 10, Alexander, 8, George, 5, and Lenka Ella Szecskay, 1 year, 11 months, were listed as living with them. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Cecelia, was born on November 27, 1921. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Gloria, was born on July 20, 1923 at Pittsburg, PA. 
1940 US CensusShe, listed as 57 years old, appeared with her husband George Szecskay, 60 years old, on the 1940 Federal Census of Pittsburg, Alleghany County, PA, on 312 Johnston Avenue, recorded April 11, 1940. Their children, Olga, 33, Frances, 32, George, 26, Lenka, 22, Cecelia, 18, Gloria, 16, and an unknown person , 14, were listed as living with them. 
(Husband) Death On May 25, 1958 her husband, George, died at Pittsburg, PA, at age 78. 
(Deceased) DeathAmelia died on March 24, 1967 at PA, at age 84.  
(Interred) BurialShe was buried on March 27, 1967 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, McMurray, Washington County, PA,
Section: 9 Block: 12 Lot: 21 Space: 9.

Family

George Szecskay b. March 20, 1880, d. May 25, 1958
Children
Last EditedSeptember 12, 2025

Istvan Dobos

b. November 14, 1878, d. December 9, 1880
FatherStephen Dobos b. August, 1843, d. 1901
MotherAmelia (Maria) Pekarovics b. February 19, 1849, d. after June, 1905
(Child) BirthIstvan Dobos was born on November 14, 1878 at Lelesz, Zemplen, Hungary. 
(Deceased) DeathIstvan died on December 9, 1880 at Lelesz, Zemplen, Hungary, at age 2.  
Last EditedAugust 22, 2025

Istvan Dobos

b. March 25, 1887, d. August 4, 1887
FatherStephen Dobos b. August, 1843, d. 1901
MotherAmelia (Maria) Pekarovics b. February 19, 1849, d. after June, 1905
(Child) BirthIstvan Dobos was born on March 25, 1887 at Lelesz, Zemplen, Hungary. 
(Deceased) DeathIstvan died on August 4, 1887 at Lelesz, Zemplen, Hungary.  
Last EditedAugust 22, 2025