Rachel is believed to have been born in Ireland about 1831-1832. She married Thomas H Gwynn in Philadelphia about 1850. They had nine children, the oldest being David Gwynn (1853-1941). She and Thomas spent most of their married lives living on Front Street in Philadelphia.
She died of pneumonia at home. Her will, Will #1167 for the year 1899 in Philadelphia, was under the name Gwyen (Gwynn). In it, she bequeathed $150.00 to her sister, Eleanor Van Dyke. That may or may not be a lead to her maiden name. She is buried with Thomas and several other family members including Thomas's parents, David and Margaret (maiden name not known) Gwynn.
She died of pneumonia at home. Her will, Will #1167 for the year 1899 in Philadelphia, was under the name Gwyen (Gwynn). In it, she bequeathed $150.00 to her sister, Eleanor Van Dyke. That may or may not be a lead to her maiden name. She is buried with Thomas and several other family members including Thomas's parents, David and Margaret (maiden name not known) Gwynn.
Rachel is believed to have been born in Ireland about 1831-1832. She married Thomas H Gwynn in Philadelphia about 1850. They had nine children, the oldest being David Gwynn (1853-1941). She and Thomas spent most of their married lives living on Front Street in Philadelphia.
She died of pneumonia at home. Her will, Will #1167 for the year 1899 in Philadelphia, was under the name Gwyen (Gwynn). In it, she bequeathed $150.00 to her sister, Eleanor Van Dyke. That may or may not be a lead to her maiden name. She is buried with Thomas and several other family members including Thomas's parents, David and Margaret (maiden name not known) Gwynn.
She died of pneumonia at home. Her will, Will #1167 for the year 1899 in Philadelphia, was under the name Gwyen (Gwynn). In it, she bequeathed $150.00 to her sister, Eleanor Van Dyke. That may or may not be a lead to her maiden name. She is buried with Thomas and several other family members including Thomas's parents, David and Margaret (maiden name not known) Gwynn.
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