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ENCORE PRESENTATION
of the original presentation made before the
Historical Society of Frankford by Lincoln Cartledge in April of 1917…
TIMOTHY MATLACK
PENMAN OF THE
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
7:30 PM, Tuesday, April 12, 2016
at the
Historical Society of Frankford
1507 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
The Annual Report will be presented and the election of
directors will be conducted.
All members are asked to attend.
Non-members are welcome.
Refreshments will be served.
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
Historical Society of Frankford
1507 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Starts promptly at 1:00pm (2 hour program/workshop)
With DAR Genealogist Deborah Hershey
RESERVATIONS: 215-365-5550 cameo1200@gmail.com $10 donation
Have you ever wondered about your ancestors? How you became the person you are?
When you watch Who Do You Think You Are? on TV, do you wonder how to find out who your ancestors were – how you got here and where you came from?
Join DAR genealogist Deborah Hershey at the Historical Society of Frankford. No skill needed – just a 
desire to discover those ancestors that are calling out to be found. From Kings to Slaves, Princes to Paupers – start the great adventure into your own personal history now. Materials and instructions will be provided to get you started – or, for those who have begun – help you move to the next generation
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: cameo1200@gmail.com 215-365-5550 (leave message).
Donation $10 at the door. Light refreshments will be served.
Presented by Frankford’s own Flag House Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
Deborah Hershey, Genealogist – Harrisburg Chapter DAR
Ms Hershey, a member of the Harrisburg Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, has been a genealogist for over 35 years. She has a certificate in family history from BYU, an NSDAR Genealogic Consultant certificate, and has extensive experience in PA – particularly Central and Eastern PA. She has completed many DAR/SAR/CAR/SR Lineage papers that have been accepted for membership. She is an NSDAR Genealogical Consultant, a member of the PSSDAR Speakers Bureau and Duart One-Name Study. She also lectures/seminars on various topics of genealogical research..
Memberships: Genealogical Association of PA; Association of Professional Genealogists; Capitol Area Genealogical Society; New England Historic Genealogical Society; Lancaster History Org; Derry Township Historical Society; Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society; Lycoming County Historical Society; Bradford County Historical Society; One-Name Study Guild; Dauphin County Historical Society; The Perry Historians; Scottish Society of Central PA
Captain Anthony Luca, newly minted Captain of the 15th Police District, attended the PSA1 meeting on March 24. Captain Luca took over from Captain John McCloskey on March 20th, after being promoted the previous weekend.
Gary McLaughlin, President of the Frankford CDC welcomes Captain Luca to Frankford
He discussed his 20 years of experience in the Police Department in patrol, narcotics, Tactical team and SWAT and laid out some plans for the district. He said it will be a building process but pledged that “you will see a reduction in crime”.
Lt. Gordon, just back from military service, discussed cell phone theft and noted that Philadelphia is at the top in the nation for this type of crime. Since the crooks want to get your phone away from you while its in use so that it can be unlocked, walking down the street talking on a cell phone is an invitation to them to walk up and take it. Be careful and street wise.
On the homicides on the 1600 block of Pratt Street, it remains under investigation so little information is being released to the public.
Officer Matt Crosson followed up on the last PSA meeting in Bridesburg:
It has been resolved to hold every third PSA1 meeting in Bridesburg, so the April 28th meeting will be in Frankford but the May 26th meeting will once again be in Bridesburg.
Captain John McCloskey has moved on the a new assignment. We wish him good luck and good health. I can speak from personal experience of having met him in the early morning hours investigating a homicide, that he was in every corner of Frankford. Thank you for your service to Frankford.
A great opportunity for students to earn some money while sitting in the sun.
Can this work in Frankford?
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