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Surnames: Carrs of Port Richmond/Kensington Section of Philadelphia,Pa.
Classification: Query
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My GGm's maiden name was MaryEllen Carr. She married my GGf Hugh Kirkwood in Ireland
approx 1868. They relocated to S Phila from Ireland in 1873. I have them on the 1180,90,
census in S Philly. Mary used the name Ellen or Ellie. She died around 1890 and is buried
at New Cathedral Cemetery in Juniata.
My query is this.: per the 1920 census Ellies' adult children and aged husband
resided at 2307 E Thompson in Fishtown. Next door at 2305 E Thompson lived a woman (34 y/o
widow) Mary Carr. Mrs Carr had three children Charles 14, Viola 12 and Joseph 5. I am
wondering if there could be a connection to Mrs Carr late husband or could this just be
coincidence. I know there are many Carrs from this area. Can someone answer this query?
Thanks JIM