South-Smedley photograph album, ca. 1875-1910
Scope and Contents
Carte de visite contained in a leather bound album any with many empty slots. Contents (photos which are labeled): Lydia H. Yarnall, twin of Philena Yarnall. Philena married Thomas Smedley in 1919. Lydia H. Smedley, dau. of Thomas and Philena Smedley, married Edward South. Alfred South as young boy, son of Lydia Smedley South. Uncle James Smedley, married Hannah Fox. Edith Smedley, dau. James Smedley. Harriet Smedley Kirkbride. Joseph Smedley son of James Smedley. Anna Reeves Smedley, wife of Joseph. Wm Smedley, Father Roland. Deborah Cope Smedley, his wife. Edward South, husband of Lydia. Lydia Smedley South. Anna Reeves Smedley. Wm. B. Kirkbride. Harriett Smedley.
Dates
- Creation: ca. 1875-1910
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research
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Biographical / Historical
Lydia H. Smedley (1858-1923) was the daughter of Thomas and Philena Smedley of Chester Monthly Meeting and the older sister of Walter Smedley. In 1881 Lydia married Edward L. South (1858-1905), son of Ephraim and Hannah South. Edward worked as a clerk, and the family lived on Front Street, Media. They had one child, Alfred (1883-1913).
Physical Description
Loose decayed leather album covers discarded.
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