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Title Kehl, Philip J.
Date May 1852-October 5, 1912
Description Philip J. Kehl, born ca. May 1852 in Pennsylvania to German parents, worked as a printer and lithographer in Philadelphia between 1870 and his death in 1912. First listed in the 1870 census as a plate printer, by the time of his death, Kehl was a member of the Lithographic Printers' Union who had been employed by Breuker & Kessler.
Between 1870 and 1880, Kehl resided in South Philadelphia (Ward 1), first in the household of his father and shoe store owner William (b. ca. 1822) and then as head of his own, including his wife Naomi Murrows (ca. 1853-1921), two children, his father, and his in-laws at 114 Siegel. By 1900, Kehl had relocated to 139 Mifflin Street (Ward 1) and his family had grown to include three children, Harry M. (b. 1873), a shipping clerk; George W. (b. 1874), a plate printer; and Naomi S. (b. 1887). Philip died suddenly on October 5, 1912 with his residence listed at 65 North De Kalb Street (West Philadelphia), having relocated from 2315 South Eleventh Street after 1910. Following his funeral at St. James Catholic Church, he was interred at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Is part of Philadelphia on Stone Biographical Dictionary of Lithographers
References See Breuker & Kessler.
Call number Philadelphia on Stone Biographical Dictionary of Lithographers
Bibliographic citation Census 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910
Philadelphia City Directories, 1879-1880
Philadelphia Inquirer October 8, 1912