John Land died on October 26, 1877 leaving Lydia with eight children between the ages of 19 and 3 years old.

Lydia's first son, Law, and his wife, Elizabeth, immigrated to Toronto, Canada circa 1882.

Lydia and her seven remaining children immigrated to Philadelphia via New York City in 1883. They were listed on the SS Paris which sailed from Liverpool and Londontown to New York City and arrived in New York on July 9, 1883 as follows:

1. Lydia Land, age 47, female, wife, born in England, destination, Philadelphia, for'd main
2. Albert, age 21, male, labourer, born in England, destination, Philadelphia, for'd main
3. Percy, age 18, male, labourer, born in England, destination, Philadelphia, for'd main
4. Arthur, age 16, male, labourer, born in England, destination, Philadelphia, for'd main
5. Harry, age 14, male, labourer, born in England, destination, Philadelphia, for'd main
6. Adelaide, age 11, child, born in England, destination, Philadelphia, main
7. Polly, age 10, child, born in England, destination, Philadelphia, main
8. Walter, age 6, child, born in England, destination, Philadelphia, main

Note: Lydia and Albert's ages are correct. The ages of Percy, Arthur, Harry, Adelaide, Polly and Walter are not correct as listed. However, the order of names is correct and this surely represents the family of Lydia Land.

A passage to the United States in 1870 cost about five to six weeks of wages.

Private Lives, Public Spirit: Britain 1870-1914 Jose Harris

It is hard to believe that Lydia would have left England for Philadelphia at age 47 with seven children ranging in age from 6 to 21 unless she had very little support in Batley and the prospect of good support in Philadelphia. Lydia's sister, Mary Anne Law, her husband, Samuel Land (Lydia's step son) and their children lived in Manayunk/Roxborough. They had immigrated to Philadelphia circa 1871. See Samuel and Mary Ann Land in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Board of Health Records

The Board of Heath kept records for birth, marriage and death. Records are available to 1915. Birth records up to 1904 do not include the maiden name of the mother. The Philadelphia Board of Health records which are on microfilm are not in the best shape for genealogical research. Many of the microfilms are over or under exposed making it impossible to read much of the information.

Lydia Land's Children in Philadelphia

Albert Land (1861-1886)

Albert Land died in 1886.

The records is very faint and hard to read.

Albert D Land, age (cannot read), died January 1886 of Bright's Disease, cannot read occupation, or any other information, except Greenwood Cemetery. Greenwood Cemetery is at 930 Adams Ave., Philadelphia, Pa 19124 (in North Philadelphia)

He was 25 years old.

Percy Land (1862-1885)

Percy Land died in 1885.

The records is very faint and hard to read.

Percy Land, age 23 , cause of death, Ph---- P---- (cannot read), labourer born in England, (cannot read) Ridge Avenue, died (cannot read date), 1885, buried Levington Cemetery. Levington Cemetery is in Roxboro, Philadelphia, Levington Cemetery is in Roxboro off Ridge Road near Green Lane.

Arthur Land (1864-??)

No further records. I looked for marriage and death records and did not find anything. Since the records are so faded a potential record may have been missed. Arthur does not turn up in any of the censuses or in the Philadelphia directories. It is possible that he too died at a relatively young age.

He was not listed in the 1892 directory in Manayunk/Roxborough.

Not listed in the 1900, 1910, 1920 or 1930 census.

Harry Land (1867-between 1910 and 1920) and Tevillian Reinart

Marriage:

Harry Land, married Tevillian Reinart on March 7, 1896. Marriage certificate #83645 for 1896 lists:

Harry Land born in England on January 2, 1867, residing at Corner of Charles (?) and Pechin Street, Manayunk, Philadelphia, occupation, weaver.

Tevillian Reinart born in Lehigh, Pennsylvania on September 17, 1870, residing on Penn Street in Roxboro, Philadelphia, occupation weaver.

Rev G Stillman, Richard St, Roxborough, Talmage Memorial Reformed Church.

Land Reimert, March 7, 1896 at the house of the groom Charles St. By Rev. William J Stillman, Pastor of Talmage Memorial Reform Church. Harry Land and Miss Tevillia Reinert all of Roxborough.

The marriage was also listed as the third marriage performed at the Talmage Memorial Church (Organized 1889), the Roxborough section at Pechin and Rector Streets as follows:

Harry Land and Tevillia Reinert, March 7, 1896, residence, Charles (?) and Pechin Streets.

1. Agnes, August 1896, Pa.

   Agnes Lydia Land, the daughter of Harry Land and Tevillia Reimert, was baptized on August 12, 1896 (Talmage Memorial Records). Agnes' baptism was listed as #71.

   Marriage: John Baker

   1930 Census: Galbraith Avenue Upper Chichester, Delaware Co. Pa.

   • Baker, John, head, own $4,300, radio, age 37, married at 31, born England, immigrated 1912, Na, operator Oil refinery
   • Baker, Agnes, wife, age 33, married at 28, no occupation
   • Land, Tevilla, mother in law, age 59, widow, married at 27, no occupation

2. Law, circa 1901/04, Pa. Law Land not found on the SSDI.

   1930 Census: MAYBE At 43 Chelton Road, Parkside, Delaware Co. Pa.

   • Law H Land, rent $30, age 26, married at 21, salesman insurance (could be short for "Lawrence".)
   • Kathryn Land, wife, 23, married at 18, stenographer, newspaper office

   Note: Tevillia Land died in Marcus Hook not far from Parkside in 1968

3. Tevillia Land, white female, age 3 days died on October 24, 1902 of Bronchia Pneumonia, born in Philadelphia to Harry Land and Tevillia Land, 2314 Gerett Street. Buried in New Cathedral Cemetery on October 27, 1902.

Naturalization: I did not find naturalization papers for Harry in the federal or local courts in Philly.

Talmage Memorial Reformed Church, Roxborough:

Talmage Memorial Reformed Church of Roxborough records are on LDS microfilm #1928187.

They contained only three records for Harry Land and Tevillia Reimert:

1. The marriage in 1896
2. The baptism of Agnes in 1896
3. Mr and Mrs Harry Land were listed on page 79 of the members list with the notations: "reserved list, April 1, 1905"

There were two records for Reimert:

1. Elmer Davis Reimert of Frank Reimert and Annie(?) Franklin Davis baptized March 12, 1905, #141
2. Evelyn Winifred Reimert of Frank Reimert and (can't see the first name because of the tight binding) Franklin Davis, born January 17, 1909, baptized March 14, 1909, #154

While there were deaths listed in the Talmage Memorial records there were none listed for Land or Reimert.

Censuses:

1. 1900 Yes. See below
2. 1910: Yes. See below
3. 1920: Yes. See below
4. 1930: Yes. See below.

Death of Tevillia Reimert Land: TEVILLA LAND, born Sep 1870, died, Jan 1968 (V), (Marcus Hook, Delaware, PA), Social Security Number -40-1460, issued in Pennsylvania

Adelaide Land and Peter Daniels

Marriage: Adelaide Land married Peter Daniels on July 31, 1900. Marriage certificate #126628 for 1900 lists

Adelaide Land, 32 years old, born in England, no occupation, 4078 Pechin Street, Roxborough, Philadelphia

Peter Daniels, age 45 years, born in Ohio, laborer, living at 4078 Pechin Street, Roxboro, Philadelphia on July 31, 1900.

The minister's name looks like Mearis Gvarrs. (???????)

Children: Information taken from the censuses, and SSDI, and a letter (August 2005) from Ruth Wooler Fry.

1. Eva born 19 Novembr 1901 (SSDI)

   Marriage: According to Ruth Wooler Fry, Eva married Kirbyson.

   Children:

   1. Ruth, per Ruth Wooler Fry

      (SSDI) RUTH E KIRBYSON 31 Aug 1924 20 Jul 1997 (V) 19128 (Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA) (none specified) 203-14-4085 Pennsylvania SS-5 Letter

   Death: SSDI, EVA KIRBYSON, born 19 Nov 1901, died Feb 1977 19128 (Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA) 19128 (Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA) 209-14-0745 Pennsylvania

2. Percy Daniels born November 3, 1903, died February 1978, Roxborough Pa SS#186-01-8407 (SSDI)

   Marriage: Selma

   Children:

   1. Nancy, per Ruth Wooler (August 2005)

   1930 Census: Sharkless Street, West Chester, Pa.

   • Daniels, Percy, rent $18, age 26 married at 21, laborer, auto radiator plant
   • Daniels, Delma, wife, age 32, married 26, no occupation

   Death of Percy: 1978 SSDI

August 2005 Letter from Ruth Wooler: In August 2005 Ruth (Wooler) Fry wrote in part:

"My Grandmother had a sister, Adelaide, who lived quite close to us. She married a "Percy Daniels". They had a son and a daughter- I believer, but am not sure. Son was also Percy. Daughter was Eva Daniels Kirbyson. Eva had a daughter, Ruth Kirbyson. Percy had a daughter, Nancy Daniels. Adelaide (Auntie, as we called her) came to our house every week to see Grandma. She made the beds and dusted a little, then she & Grandma would sit on our porch and talk- about old times. I'm sure. She was quite tiny. Sitting on the porch chair her feet did not touch the floor.

Nancy did marry but we lost touch with her then, so know nothing of her family."

1. 1900: Yes. See below
2. 1910: Yes. See below
3. 1920: Yes. See below.
4. 1930: Yes. See below.

Death of Peter Daniels: Unknown

Other Kirbysons: The records for Kirbyson on the SSDI are very limited in Philadelphia. There were only seven listings and except for one they were all in the same zip code.

1. JEAN M KIRBYSON 13 Dec 1904 27 Mar 1999 (V) 19111 (Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA) (none specified) 159-01-8947 Pennsylvania
2. JAMES KIRBYSON 07 Aug 1936 Feb 1978 (not specified) 19128 (Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA) 159-28-5807 Pennsylvania
3. CATHERINE KIRBYSON 24 Feb 1912 28 Jul 1998 (V) 19128 (Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA) (none specified) 164-16-8693 Pennsylvania
4. FRANK KIRBYSON 05 Jun 1907 Dec 1965 (not specified) (none specified) 183-10-9401 Pennsylvania
5. THOMAS KIRBYSON 09 May 1901 Sep 1981 19128 (Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA) 19128 (Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA) 183-10-9690 Pennsylvania
6. RUTH E KIRBYSON 31 Aug 1924 20 Jul 1997 (V) 19128 (Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA) (none specified) 203-14-4085 Pennsylvania
7. EVA KIRBYSON 19 Nov 1901 Feb 1977 19128 (Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA) 19128 (Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA) 209-14-0745 Pennsylvania

Polly Land and John Wooler

Information in this section written in blue type comes from Holly Wooler, the wife of Wooler descendant, Charles Wooler, through Polly Land Wooler's son, Norman.

Marriage

Polly Land married John D. Wooler on July 7, 1891. 1871 marriage certificate #44421 lists:

John Wooler, born in England May 13, 1866, occupation, farmer, residing at 161 E. Street, Philadelphia

Polly Land, born in England September 21, 1871, occupation, weaver, residing at Ridge Ave. Philadelphia

Because Polly was only 19 years old at the time of the marriage Lydia Land was required to give consent. Lydia was listed as a widow, mother of Polly Land, residing at 3726 Ridgedale Ave., Philadelphia.

Minister: Jno Walker Jackson.

A 1891 Directory shows the Rev J. W. Jackson was the minister at Wissahickon Methodist Episcopal Church on Terrace Street. To see pictures of this church go to Wissahickon Methodist Episcopal Church, Terrace & Harvey Sts., Wissahickon, Penna. Ballinger Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia

Wissahickon Methodist Church, Terrace & Salaignac Streets, Organized: 1882, Closed June, 1982. Records: Sent to: First United Methodists Church, 470 Green Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (Roxborough), References: Manayunk Sentinel: (October 10, 1901), p1. See Manayunk/Roxborough Churches

Notes:

• The marriage was not listed in the Manayunk/Roxborough paper.

For more information on the Woolers go to Wooler now or at the bottom of the page.

Children of John Wooler and Polly Land Wooler

Information on the children of John Wooler and Polly Land was obtained from the Federal Censuses, the Social Security Death Index, and Holly Wooler .

1. Lucy, October 1891, New Jersey

   Birth Record: Lucy (faded hard to read) of John Wooler, Ocober 22, 1891, 1st child of marriage, Salem County, can't read anything else, the record is very faded. (NJ Archives).

   Note: Ebenezer, son of Samuel Wooler was born in "Pitts Grove" (Pittsgrove), Salem County in 1893. See Wooler

2. Albert, April 1897, Philadelphia. I found the name in the index but could not read any of the information because it was not legible.

   Marriage: Anne, circa 1922

   Children:

   1. William, circa 1923

   1930 Census: See below

   Social Security Death Index: Not listed

3. Frank Wooler, September 21, 1899, Pennsylvania

   Marriage: Esther married circa 1928

   Children:

   1. Ruth
   2. Barbara

   1930 Census: Living with his parents, see below.

   Death: November 1972, Roxborough, Philadelphia, SS#161-01-4344 (SSDI)

4. Norman, September 3, 1901, Pennsylvania. Note: I did not find a birth record at the Philadelphia Archives for Norman in 1877.

   Marriage: Alvenia Bullwinkle

   Children:

   1. Norman Wooler, Jr

      Death: Norman Jr. was killed in the war.

      "Private Norman Wooler Jr, Marine, 19, of 512 Overlook Road, Wissahickon Hills; Okinawa, May 19, 1945."

   2. Robert (Bob) Leroy Wooler

      Marriage: Unknown

      Children: Unknown

   3. Howard William Wooler

   Marriage: Howard William Wooler married Jean Louise Craig.

   Children:

   1. William Howard Wooler

      Marriage: William Wooler married Gina Schaffer.

      Children:

      1. Jeffrey

      2. Brenda

      3. Bradley

   2. Charles Edward Wooler

      Marriage: Charles Wooler married Holly Hughes (myself)

      Children:

      1. William

      2. Brian

      3. Nathan

      4. Elizabeth

   3. David Spencer Wooler

      Marriage: David Wooler married Cathy (?)

      Children:

      1. Spence

      2. Janeen

      3. Brent

   4. Barbara Wooler

      Further Records: Barbara Wooler remains single.

   4. Raymond (Ray) born 1/24/30.

   Marriage: Unknown

   Children: Unknown

   1930 Census: See below.

   Death of Norman Wooler: August 1977, Roxborough, Philadelphia, SS# 164-10-6820 (SSDI).

   Death of Alvenia Wooler: ALVENIA L WOOLER, born 07 Oct 1902, died 25 Mar 1997, Last residence, (V) (Telford, Montgomery, PA) (none specified), SSN, -18-1630 (SSDI)

5. John, Jr, 1904, Penn.

   Death: Not listed SSDI.

6. William Wooler, January 3, 1909

   Marriage: Anne, unknown

   Death of William Wooler: March 29, 1988, 29670 Pendleton, Anderson, SC, SS# 161-03-3282, Pennsylvania (SSDI)

   Death of Ann Wooler: Anna E Wooler, March 2, 1907 died June 1993, Pendleton, Anderson, SC 29670 SS#184-01-2224, Pennsylvania (SSDI)

7. Roland, June 11, 1906, Pennsylvania

   Marriage: Gladys Kr-----, unknown, circa 1927

   Children

   1. Edith, circa 1927

   1930 Census: See below

   Death of Roland Wooler: November 1967, Roxborough, Philadelphia, SS#159-20-8627 (SSDI)

   Death of Gladys Wooler: GLADYS WOOLER, born Jan 1908, died Feb 1978, last residence, (Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA), SSN -20-5196, Pennsylvania (SSDI)

8. Gilmore Wooler, October 14, 1910, Pennsylvania

   Death: July 1970, Roxborough, Philadelphia, SS#161-03-3283 (SSDI)

Note: There are other Woolers listed in the SSDI who were issued their Social Security Numbers in Pennsylvania. It is highly likely that some of the females were the wives of the children of John and Polly Wooler and that some of the males born in the 1920s were the grandchildren of John and Polly Wooler.

Helen Land' Notes, 1983

Law's "sister, Polly (Mrs John Wooler) lived in Wessahicken (sic) Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia) died at age 73, September 21, 1944. She and two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Barbara, visited in Smithtown in 1942."

In Helen Land's photo collection there were three photos of Aunt Polly's granddaughters. However, on the back of all three pictures they are identified as Barbara and "Ruth" Wooler. All three pictures were taken at Kenyon's Beach.

1. The two girls sitting at the end of a row boat.
2. Helen standing with a girl on each side and Agnes Goehle Land's sister, Betty Goehle, sitting to one side of them unaware that a picture was being taken.
3. Agnes Goehle Land, two of her sisters, Nelly Goehle and Betty Goehle, the two Wooler girls and Helen Land whose face has been cut out.
The first two of these photos are in the Land Photo Album, see Law and Elizabeth, Land Photo Album

1. 1900: Yes. See below
2. 1910: Yes. See below
3. 1920: Yes. See below
4. 1930: Yes. See below

John Daniel Wooler died in 1957.

Death of Polly Wooler

Polly Land Wooler died on 12/23/51

I cannot access these death records in Philadelphia. They were not listed in the SSDI.

Email from Holly Wooler September 2, 2004 about her visit with Barbara and Ruth Wooler

We had a very nice visit with Barbara and Ruth. They are both very sweet sisters. We got to know them a little better and it was nice they were able to meet all of our children, as well as my husband's brother (Bill Wooler) and his family. The last time Barbara and Ruth saw Bill was when he was about 13 years old--he's now 49! So that was fun!

I found out a little bit more about "the Wooler sisters" and jotted some notes down while they chatted. Barbara and Ruth's mother died when Barbara was around 18 months old and so John and Polly Wooler "adopted" them and helped raise them. Barbara and Ruth's father was Frank Wooler. Barbara brought me "photocopies" of old photos and filled us in on who they were/are.

I have a "photo" of Polly and John with all their children: Lucy, Alice, Albert, Frank, Norman, John Jr., William (Bill), and Roland (whom they called Ted).

Polly Land Wooler died on 12/23/51; John Daniel Wooler died in 1957. The girls have fond memories of their grandparents and we had some laughs. Apparently Polly was often "the life of the party" although in the photos she looked serious.

John helped build Wissahickon Methodist Church. John's brother (Robert) was the choir director there then. They said that Polly "made a pledge" to help with the cost of the church building and baked bread. She sent her children out to sell the bread and the proceeds when towards the church building.

Ruth said that the records from the Wissahickon Methodist Church were sent to the First Methodist Church in Roxborough on Green Lane when the church was sold. Barbara used to play the pipe organ at that church and was trying to purchase some of them when the church was sold. I don't think she did though. I believe that old church was converted into an apartment building.

Barbara and Ruth said their home always had people passing in and out--central location and family members lived near by. Brother Albert lived right next door, sister Lucy lived down the street and sister Alice lived just 1 block away.

When talking with my father-in-law (Howard Wooler, the 3rd son of Norman and Alvenia Wooler), he said they lived on 206 Dawson Street. (I think your's is spelled incorrectly in the listing) Son #2, Robert's, middle name is Leroy, so it's an "L" and not an "S". Raymond is the 4th son and he is not listed in your findings: Raymond was born on 1/24/30.

I also have a photo of the newspaper article of Norman Wooler Jr's death. It says: "Private Norman Wooler Jr, Marine, 19, of 512 Overlook Road, Wissahickon Hills; Okinawa, May 19, 1945." He looks so very young--even our youngest son is 21. What a shame Norman was killed in the war.

Barbara and Ruth told us about the terrible accident that my husband's grandfather suffered right around the same time Robert Wooler was to marry. Apparently he was hit by car and was caught underneath the car. He was dragged for quite some distance before the vehicle stopped. They thought he surely would not live through the night.

Barbara and Ruth's father, Frank, went to the emergency hospital to be with Norman. He was in the hospital for 9 months and underwent 12 operations. It is something that he even survived. Barbara said that Norman came and lived with them as he was recovering from the accident.

Frank made a special walker for him to lean on so he could walk again. Norman graduated from the walker to 2 canes and then eventually to just one cane. He had a limp for the rest of his life and always used a cane. Barbara and Ruth said Uncle Norman was always nice and kind to them.

I remember visiting Grandfather Norman in the hospital just a little while before he died. Charlie and I had married in April of that same year (1977). I remember Grandfather thought I was Eleanor--his favorite niece; Eleanor is the daughter of Robert and Claire Wooler. (She lives in Harrisburg with her family and we know them through church connections--we just saw them on Sunday, as my husband was asked to preach at their church.) I only saw Grandfather that once and then I attended his funeral.

Well, we are hoping to stay in closer touch with Barbara and Ruth. Barbara grew up to become a nurse. She married David Land (not related to you) and became a widow. I don't know how long they were married, but I thought I heard that he was sickly when they married. (?) Barbara lives in Roxborough. She and David did not have any children. Ruth is married and had 3 or 4 children and I think she said 13 grandchildren. They live up in Muncy, PA. It would be nice if we could see each other more often.

Walter Land

He was listed at 4078 Pechin, Roxborough in the 1901 and 1902 directories.

Marriage: Bertha, unknown

Children: Unknown.

Naturalization: I looked for naturalization papers for Walter and did not find anything in the federal or local courts in Philly.

Censuses:

1. 1900: Yes. See below
2. 1910: Yes. See below
3. 1920: Yes. See below.
4. 1930: Yes. See below

Note: He was really born Sept 3, 1873.

Death of Walter Land: Unknown

Death of Bertha Land: Unknown

Lydia's Purchase of Property in Smithtown in 1899

On September 28, 1899, Lydia Land of Philadelphia contracted to buy

"All that certain tract of land situated in the Vilage (sic) of Hauppauge, town of Smithtown, County of Suffolk and State of New York and bounded as follows. On the North by land of Henry Morris, on the west by land of Nelly Mercone (McCrane), on the south by the road leading through Hauppauge, on the East by land of Elmer Blydenburgh and Sarah J. Saper. Containing about two or three acres be the same more or less. Being the estate of the late Zephaniah Smith deceased. Together with all and singular the tenements hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging".

Why did she buy this piece of property in Hauppauge? How did she know that it was for sale? How could she afford it? (I don't know how much she paid for it; there is no mention of an amount on the deed.) Why did she stay in Philly instead of moving to Smithtown?

In 1901 Lydia sold the property to her son, Law. He was living, at least part time, on the property before he bought it from Lydia.

I have no idea if Lydia, or any of her other children, beside Polly, ever came to Long Island. Polly visited Smithtown in 1942.

There was never any mention on the part of Bud Land or Helen Land, who have been my sources for family information, that Lydia Land even immigrated to the United States, let alone bought land in Hauppauge in 1899.

The records for the Methodist church in Hauppauge indicate that one of the founding members of the congregation was John Laws. The US censuses show that there was no close connection between John Laws and Lydia Land, Law Land and the Laws of Batley England.

The Land in the 1900 Census in Philadelphia

Lydia was listed with two of her children, Adelaide and Walter, in the 1900 census in Philadelphia.

Polly Land and her husband, John Wooler, and Harry and his wife, Tervillia Reinart, were also listed in the 1900 census in Philadelphia.

Lydia Land in the 1900 Census

The 1900 federal census in Philadelphia lists the family of Lydia Law at 4078 Pechin Street in Enumeration District One, section 470. Pechin is located in the Manayunk district of Philadelphia between Manayunk Avenue and Mitchell. The other streets listed in District One, section 470, indicate that 4078 Pechin Street was between Green Lane and Walnut Lane.

Lydia Land and family are listed as follows [NOT LISTED BY ANCESTRY.COM]:

• Lydia Land, head, born September 1839, age 60, widowed, three children, three children still living, born in England, immigrated in 1882, in the United States years, house keeper.
• Adelaide, daughter, born January 1869, age 31, single, born in England, I cannot read the occupation.
• Walter, son, born February 1877, age 23, cloth weaver.

The rest of information for Adelaide and Walter, regarding place of birth and immigration is the same as Lydia's information.

The notation that three children were still living is interesting. There were only two children living at home but, at least five of her children were still living in 1900.

1. Law who had just bought the property from her in Smithtown
2. Harry who was married and lived nearby in Philly.
3. Polly who were married and lived nearby in Philly
4. Adelaide who lived with Lydia
5. Walter who lived with Lydia

Polly Land and her husband, John Wooler, were listed in the 1900 census two pages after Lydia (I forgot to copy the address) [NOT LISTED BY ANCESTRY.COM]:

• John, head, can't read date of birth, age 33, born in England, immigrated 1881, blacksmith in iron works.
• Polly, wife, born September 1871, age 28, born in England, immigrated 1883.
• Lucy, daughter, born October 1891 in New Jersey, age 8.
• Albert, son, born _____1897, age 3, born in Penn.
• Frank, son born September 1899, age 3/12 months born in Penn.

Harry Land in the 1900 Census

Henry Land and family were listed in the 1900 census as follows:

• Henry, head, born January 1867, age 33, born in England, immigrated 1882, in US 17 years, alien, occupation, cloth weaver, out of work 6 months in previous year.
• Tevillia, wife, born September 1870, age 29, in Penn.
• Agnes, daughter, born August 1896, age 3, in Penn.

The Family of Lydia Land in the 1910 Census

Lydia, Walter and Adelaide Land in the 1910 census

Lydia, her son, Walter, her daughter, Adelaide, and Adelaide's family, the Daniels were listed at 403 Markle Street as follows;

1. Land, Lydia, head, age 70, widowed, 9 children, 6 still living, born England, immigrated in 1884, no occupation
Land, Walter, son, age 30, immigrated in 1884, piercing, textile mill
2. Daniels, Peter, son-in-law, age 52, 1st marriage, 10 years, born Ohio, boiler cleaner, iron works
3. Daniels, Adelina, daughter , age 41, 1st marriage, 10 years, 2 children, 2 still living, born England, immigrated 1884
4. Daniels, Eva, granddaughter, age 8, born Pa
5. Daniels, Percy, grandson, age 6, born Pa.

Polly Land in the 1910 census

Polly Land and her husband, John Wooler, were listed in the 1910 census as follows:

1. John, head, age 43, married 20 years, immigrated in 1882, driver of milk truck.
2. Polly, wife, age___, mother of 8 children, 8 children still living.
3. Lucy, age 18, born in New Jersey, inspector in underwear factory.
4. Alice, age 16, born in Penn. Clipper in underwear factory.
5. Albert, age 12, born in Penn.
6. Frank, age 11, born in Penn
7. Norman, age 8, born in Penn.
8. John, Jr. age 6, born in Penn.
9. William age 1 3/12, born in Penn.
10. Roland, age 3, born in Penn.

Harry Land in the 1910 census

Harry Land (listed as Henry) was listed in the 1910 census as follows:

1. Henry, head, age 42, married 14 years, born in England, immigrated in 1883, there is an indication that he has applied for his naturalization papers, occupation, cloth weaver, renting.
2. Tevillia, age 39, mother of three children, two still living, born in Penn.
3. Agnes, age 13, born in Penn.
4. Law, age 8, born in Penn.

I could not find a listing for Henry (Harry) in the 1920 census.

The Family of Lydia Land in the 1920 Census

Lydia and her daughters, Adelaide and Polly were listed in the 1920 census in Philadelphia.

I did not find listings for Harry

Lydia Law Land listed with her daughter, Adelaide Daniels, in the 1920 census.

Adelaide Land was listed with her husband, Peter Daniels, in the 1920 census at 157 Kalos Street as follows:

1. Daniels, Peter, head, age 62, born in Ohio, German parentage, ironworker.
2. Daniels, Adelaide, age 51 born in England.
3. Daniels, Eva L. age 18, born in Penn., worker in woolen mill.
4. Daniels, Percy, age 16, born in Penn., ironworker.
5. Land, Lydia, mother-in-law, 83, widow, immigrated in 1880, English.

Polly Land in the 1920 census

Polly Land and her husband, John D. Wooler, were listed in the 1920 census on Lewiston Street. They are listed just 8 pages after Adelaide and family, so they must be living quite close to one another.

1. John D. Wooler, age 52, immigrated in 1882, spinner in shoddy mill.
2. Polly, age 47, immigrated in 1883.
3. Albert, age 22, butcher in retail store.
4. Frank, age 20, automobile repairman.
5. Norman, age 18, shoddy mill.
6. John, age 15, r--- setter worsted mill.
7. Roland, age 13
8. William age 11
9. Gilmore, age 9

Tevillia and children on Cloud (?) Lane Buckman Village part of Chester City, Deleware Co.

1. Land, Tevilla head age 49 widow, none
2. Land, Agnes L, daughter age 23 single, mender, Woolen mill
3. Land, Law, son, age 18, none
4. Fergeson, Hector, boarder, age 19 single immigrated 1911, Na, born England, helper shop titter (?)

All Lands born in Pa.

Walter Land on Rosetta Street

1. Walter, head, age 43, immigrated 1883 alien, born England, piecer blancket mill
2. Bertha, wife, age 37, born Pa., no occupation

The Family of Lydia Land in the 1930 Census

Lydia and John Land's children, Adelaide Land Daniels, Polly Land Wooler and Walter Land were listed in the 1920 census. Polly's children, Norman, Albert and Roland Wooler, were listed.

1. John and Polly Wooler were listed in the 21 Ward, at 176 Lauriston Street as follows:
   1. John Wooler, head, own, $4,500, age 62, married at 25, born England, immigrated in 1880, porter bank
   2. Polly, wife, age 57, married at 20, born England, immigrated 1882
   3. Frank, son, age 31, married at 29, born Penn., inspector salt (?) works
   4. Esther, daughter in law, age 24, married at 22, born in Penn., clerk in department storeJohn, Jr. son, age 25, born Penn., operator gas station
   5. William R., son, age 21, clerk, --- mfg
   6. Gilmore, son, age 19, machinist, steel mill

2. Their son, Albert Wooler was listed next to them at 172 Lauriston street as follows:
   1. Albert, head, own $4,00, age 32, married at 25, born Penn., meat cutter butcher shop
   2. Anne, wife, age 26, married at 19, born Penn.
   3. William, son, age 7, born Penn.

3. Their son, Norman Wooler, was listed at (can't read number) Dawson Street, as follows:
   1. Norman Wooler, head, own, $1,200, age 28, married at 22, laborer
   2. Alvinia S. (or L), wife, age 27, married at 21
   3. Norman, son, 4 1/12
   4. Robert L, son, 2 7/2
   5. Howard W, son 1 3/12

   All born Pennsylvania

   I do not know why their son Raymond born January 1930 was not listed in the census as I viewed it. My error or the census takers?

4. Their son, Roland Wooler, was listed with his father in law, William Kyr--, at 555 Jamestown Avenue as follows:
   1. William Kr---, head, own, $5,500, Radio, age 55, married at 23, born Penn., parents born Germany, merchant groceries
   2. Edith, wife, age 53, married at 21
   3. Edith, daughter, age 26, weaver, p---- mill
   4. Arthur, son, age 27, no occupation
   5. Marie (?), daughter, age 15
   6. Colon, son, age 12
   7. Wooler, Roland, son in law, age 22, married at 19, Iron worker, steel mill
   8. Gladys, daughter, age 21, married at 18, sales lady, grocery store
   9. Edith, granddaughter, age 2 ?/12

   They are right next to Charles D Land, the son of Samuel and Mary Ann Land. Roland's mother, Polly Wooler, were cousins.

5. Adelaide Land Daniels was at 226 can't read street (may be Osborne) in the 21 ward with her daughter, Eva Kerbyson as follows:
   1. Thomas Kerbyson, head, own, $2,300, age 28, married at 21, born Penn., life insurance agent
   2. Ruth, daughter, age 5, born in Penn.
   3. Eva, wife, age 28, married at 20, born in Penn.
   4. Adelaide Daniels, mother in law, age 61, born in England, immigrated in 1880, naturalized

6. Walter Land was listed (can't read number) Ridge Avenue T626, R2102, Page 1B, ED589 as follows:
   1. Walter, head, rent $20, radio, age 53, married 27, born England, immigrated 1883, naturalized, laborer water department
   2. Bertha, age 47, married at 24, born in Pa, parents German, can't read occupation
7. Tivilla Land, the widow of Harry Land, with her daughter, Agnes, see above

I did not find any listings for Arthur, Harry (Henry), Law Land, or Percy Daniels (He was still alive; he died in 1978 in Roxborough, Philadelphia).

The Lands in the Philadelphia Directories

Directories, like phone books before phones, were printed every year.

1890 Directory

Lydia Land, wid, John, 3726 Ridge Ave Manayunk.

1892 Directory

Lydia Land, wid, John, 3726 Ridge Ave Manayunk.
Harry Land, machinist, 3726 Ridge Avenue, Manayunk

1901/02 Directories

Lydia Land, widow of John Land, 4078 Pechin, Roxborough
Walter Land, weaver, 4078 Pechin, Roxboro.

1903 Directory

Neither Lydia nor Walter were listed.

1904 Directory

Neither Lydia nor Walter were listed.

1904 through 1911 Directory

Lydia Land, widow of John , 441 Markle Roxboro.
Walter was not listed.

1912 Directory

Lydia was not listed in 1912.

1913 Directory

Lydia was listed n 1913 still at 441 Markle.

1914 Directory

Lydia was not listed in 1914.

1915 through 1917 Directories

Lydia Land, 157 Kalos, "Wiss."

1918 Directory

I did not have access to the 1918 directory.

1919 through 1920 Directories

Lydia was not listed in 1919 or 1920 directories.

Occupations of Lydia's Children and Their Spouses

Harry

• 1900, cloth weaver
• 1910, cloth weaver

Walter

• 1900, cloth weaver

Peter Daniels, husband of Adelaide

• 1891, labourer
• 1920, iron worker

John Wooler, husband of Polly

• 1891, farmer
• 1900, black smith, Iron works
• 1910, driver, milk truck
• 1920, spinner, shoddy mill

The Death of Lydia Law Land

I cannot, at present, determine the date and cause of death for Lydia Law Land who died sometime after 1920. She was listed at age 83, living with her daughter, Adelaide, in the 1920 census. I cannot obtain her death record. Public access to the death records in Pennsylvania only goes up to 1915.

Ruth Fry believes that Lydia was buried in Leverington Cemetery in Philadelphia.

Other Lands in Who Immigrated Through Philadelphia

LDS microfilm 0419502 contains an "La" through Larsen index for passengers arriving though the port of Philadelphia from 1800 to 1906. I do not know if this is a complete list. There were only two Lands listed:

1. William Land, age 16, who arrived on the J H Glidden on August 9, 1850
2. Charles D. Land, age 27, single, who arrived on the Pennsylvania on August 30, 1883

I do not know it William and Charles were related to the branch of the Land family that I am researching.

Polly Land Wooler and John Wooler, 176 Lauriston Street, Wissahickon, Philadelphia 1953

John Wooler and Polly Land Wooler, back yard at 176 Lauriston Street

Polly Land Wooler and John Wooler with 9 children taken in driveway of 176 Lauriston Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Left to right John Wooler, Albert, Norman, Polly Wooler, Alice Wooler Robinson, Frank (father of Ruth Wooler Fry and Barbara Wooler), Lucy Wooler Prager, John, Ted, Rolland and Bill.

Many thanks to Barbara and Ruth for sharing information on Polly Land Wooler and her sister Adelaide Land Daniels and also for sharing the wonderful old photos on this page.

Lydia's sister, Mary Ann Law, and her husband, Samuel Land, who was also Lydia's step son, lived in Philadelphia. For information on the Samuel Land, the son of John Land and Mary Dyson, and Mary Ann Law, the sister of Lydia Law Land in Philadelphia click on the photo of the geese on the Schuylkill River.

Lydia Law Land and her children immigrated to Philadelphia in 1883. Lydia's sister, Mary Ann Law, and her husband, Samuel Land, immigrated to Philadelphia circa 1871. To view pictures of Philadelphia, click on the postcard of Fairmont Park.