Immigrated with her husband Thomas Harrop from England to the U.S. in 1842, taking with them their first born child John. Martha had a total of nine children, only four of whom attained maturity. She was listed as illiterate in the 1860 census.
After the death of Thomas in 1867, Martha had financial trouble. The silk mill Thomas owned at the time of his death was undoubtedly mortgaged and she was unable to save the business. She moved the family to various addresses in West Philadelphia in the ensuing years.
After the death of Thomas in 1867, Martha had financial trouble. The silk mill Thomas owned at the time of his death was undoubtedly mortgaged and she was unable to save the business. She moved the family to various addresses in West Philadelphia in the ensuing years.
Immigrated with her husband Thomas Harrop from England to the U.S. in 1842, taking with them their first born child John. Martha had a total of nine children, only four of whom attained maturity. She was listed as illiterate in the 1860 census.
After the death of Thomas in 1867, Martha had financial trouble. The silk mill Thomas owned at the time of his death was undoubtedly mortgaged and she was unable to save the business. She moved the family to various addresses in West Philadelphia in the ensuing years.
After the death of Thomas in 1867, Martha had financial trouble. The silk mill Thomas owned at the time of his death was undoubtedly mortgaged and she was unable to save the business. She moved the family to various addresses in West Philadelphia in the ensuing years.
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