Elizabeth Amanda Drain

Servant, 1880; Washing & Ironing, 1910; Laundress-Private Family, 1920

Married ca. 1892 in [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania] to James Henry Wilson
Born ca. Jan 1872 in [Kent Co.], Delaware

To them were born:

Notes

• Elizabeth's age in the census records: in 1870, age 5 & age 6; in 1880, age 15; in 1900, age 32 (b. Mar 1868); in 1910, age 40; in 1920, age 55; in 1930, age 64.
• In 1870 Elizabeth was reported under the name Amanda Drain (twice).
• In 1880 Elizabeth was reported under the name Elizabeth A Drain.
• In 1880 Elizabeth was a servant in the household of Mrs. Sarah Grigg.
• In 1900 Elizabeth was reported to be the mother of 6 children, of which 2 were alive.
• In 1910 Elizabeth was reported to be the mother of 3 children, of which 3 were alive.
• Elizabeth was buried in Eden Cemetery, Collingdale, Pennsylvania.

Sources

• 1870 - U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Co., Philadelphia, Ward 1, District 3, Page No. 80 [=613 verso], 568-620, 20 Jun 1870
• 1870 - U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Co., Philadelphia, Ward 1, District 3, Page No. 13 [=77], 1434 S. 8th St., 16 Nov 1870
• 1880 - U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Co., Philadelphia, Ward 15, Elec. Dist. 15, E.D. 261, Page No. 1 [=166A], 2-2, 1702 Green St., 01 Jun 1880
• 1900 - U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Co., Philadelphia, Ward 26, E.D. 617, Sheet No. 8A [=31], 150-152, 1636 S. Camac St., 06-07 Jun 1900
• 1910 - U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Delaware Co., Nether Providence Twp., South Media, E.D. 149, Sheet No. 11B [=156 verso], 172-172, South Media Rd., 09 May 1910
• 1920 - U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Delaware Co., Springfield Twp., E.D. 201, Sheet No. 13B [=56 verso], 283-297, Beatty Rd., 25 Jan 1920
• 1930 - U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Delaware Co., Nether Providence Twp., [Moylan], E.D. 23-104, Sheet No. 5A [=249], 100-100, Vernon Rd., 04 Apr 1930