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Abraham Rittenhouse Paul 1818 – 1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1818

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 23 Jan 1897

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Father: Daniel Paul

Mother: Catherine Rittenhouse

Spouse(s): Anna Lightcap

Children(s): Daniel Paul, George Paul, Samuel Paul, Clara Paul

Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II was born in 1818 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the child of Daniel Paul and Catherine Rittenhouse. In 1850, Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II resided in Northern Liberties Ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylva. Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II married Anna Margaret Lightcap, and had children including Daniel John Paul, George G Paul, Samuel M. Paul, Clara V Paul. Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II passed away in 1897 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II was born in 1818 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the child of Daniel Paul and Catherine Rittenhouse.
  • In 1850, Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II resided in Northern Liberties Ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylva.
  • Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II married Anna Margaret Lightcap, and had children including Daniel John Paul, George G Paul, Samuel M. Paul, Clara V Paul.
  • Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II passed away in 1897 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Paul
1792 – 1875
Birth Location: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DP
Catherine Rittenhouse
1791 – 1872
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
CR

Spouses(s)

Anna Lightcap
1814 – 1893
Birth Location: Nockamixon Township, Bucks Pennsylvania
AL

Children(s)

Daniel Paul
1842 – 1844
Birth Location: –
DP
George Paul
1844 – 1919
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
GP
Samuel Paul
1846 – 1898
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SP
Clara Paul
1851 – 1931
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CP

Abraham Paul's Ancestors

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Abraham Paul
1818 – 1897
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parents
Daniel Paul
1792 – 1875
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Catherine Rittenhouse
1791 – 1872
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Abraham Paul
1765 – 1823
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Barbara (Ann) Hortter
1764 – 1845
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Henry Rittenhouse
1751 – 1817
Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
Margaret Showaker
1759 –
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Paul
1730 – 1816
Paittan Guisbert
1740 – 1827
George Horter
1733 – 1806
Maria Rausch
1742 – 1796
Garret Rittenhouse
1721 – 1780
Mary Bartleson
1730 – 1797
Martin Schauwecker
1727 – 1778
Anna (Slaughter)
1718 – 1781
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Paul
1700 – 1790
Elizabeth Reiner
1713 – 1790
Andreas Guisbert
1704 – 1757
Anna Dotterer
1704 – 1781
Georg Horter
1703 – 1764
Anna Hörter
1704 – 1772
William Rittenhouse
1695 – 1767
Catharine Howell
1696 – 1778
Henry Bartleson
1700 – 1758
Anna (Knight)
1704 – 1769
Hans (Slaughter)
1693 – 1769
Anna Albrecht
1690 – 1747

Abraham Paul's Descendants

1.
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Abraham (Rittenhouse) Paul (1818 – 23 Jan 1897) m. Anna (Margaret) Lightcap (17 Nov 1814 – 5 Nov 1893)
  1. 1. Daniel (John) Paul (25 April 1842 – 1 May 1844)
  2. 2. George (G) Paul (30 Mar 1844 – 20 Feb 1919) m. Effie McCoy (12 Jun 1861 – 30 Sep 1947)
    1. 1. Dorothea (Sidney) Paul (12 November 1889 – 27 June 1958)
  3. 3. Samuel (M.) Paul (1846 – 23 September 1898)
  4. 4. Clara (V) Paul (1851 – 1931) m. William (B) Worthington (1850 – 1922)
    1. 1. William (E) Worthington (1872 – 10 Nov 1934) m. Jean (H.) Gaynor (22 May 1879 – 1968)
      1. 1. William Worthington (24 Jul 1899 – ) m. Gertrude (G) Worthington (abt 1902 – Abt 1979)
        1. 1. Alice (J) Worthington (abt 1927 – ) m. Nichola Soviczki
        2. 2. William Worthington (abt 1929 – 24 Aug 2002) m. Joan Lillard (abt 1937 – ) m. Nancy Worthington (abt 1938 – )
      2. 2. Grace (E) Worthington (18 Apr 1906 – 4 Nov 2002) m. Victor (Emannuel Lanciano) Lance (abt 1903 – 12 Jun 1967)
        1. 1. Victor Lance (16 May 1928 – 8 March 2010) m. Diane Macgregor (abt 1932 – 2010) m. Joan Abby (15 Jul 1944 – )
        2. 2. Jean (Worthington) Lance (abt 1939 – ) m. William McInerny (1933 – 2008) m. Kimball Kahn
        3. 3. David (Worthington) Lance (abt 1939 – 16 Jun 2010) m. Diana Lange (16 Jun 1937 – )
    2. 2. Paul (Blackford) Worthington (Abt 1872 – 12 Jul 1962) m. Mary Talbot (Apr 1874 – 27 Feb 1961)
      1. 1. Winnifred (T) Worthington (Nov 1897 – )
      2. 2. Valeira (P) Worthington (Aug 1899 – ) m. Frank (T) Byrne
      3. 3. Paul Worthington (abt 1903 – )
    3. 3. Clara (Kir) Cher (abt 1872 – Abt 1959)
    4. 4. Hanibel Worthington (May 1886 – )
    5. 5. Anna Worthington (Jan 1889 – )

Abraham Paul's Timeline

10 Records

1818
1818
Birth of Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1841
27 May 1841
Age 23
Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II was married in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 32
Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II resided here in Northern Liberties Ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Northern Liberties Ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 42
Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II resided here in Philadelphia Ward 16 West Division, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 16 West Division, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1863
1863
Age 45
Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II resided here in Philadelphia Ward 16, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 16, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1867
1867
Age 49
Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 52
Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II resided here in Philadelphia Ward 13 District 38, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 13 District 38, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 62
Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1897
23 Jan 1897
Age 79
Death of Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1897
25 Jan 1897
Age 79
Burial of Abraham Rittenhouse Paul II in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1818
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 031001-034000
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1180; Page: 322A; Enumeration District: 407
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 13 District 38, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1397; Page: 384A
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 16 West Division, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1166; Page: 486; Family History Library Film: 805166
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Northern Liberties Ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 811; Page: 557b
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 May 1841
    Event Place: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Northern Liberties Ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Northern Liberties Ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 811; Page: 557b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 16 West Division, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 16 West Division, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1166; Page: 486; Family History Library Film: 805166

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 16, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census, 1779-1863

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 13 District 38, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 13 District 38, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1397; Page: 384A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1180; Page: 322A; Enumeration District: 407

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1897
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1897
    Event Place: Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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