He was born in January 1847, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Edward Agnew and Sarah Saphore. (Edward and Sarah were married on 27 August 1843, in Philadelphia, Columbia Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church.) [sources: date: 7, 16; 2 (18 in 1864), 6 (32 in 1880), 7 (53 in 1900), 10 (64 in 1910), 11 (64 in 1910), 12 (64 in 1910), 13 (64 in 1910), 14 (64 in 1910), 15 (63 in 1920), 26 (1847). place: 2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. parents: 24; 18, 19 (see also Raymond Saphore in 18)]
In 1850, he was living with Edward and Sarah Agnew (apparently his parents), and Daniel, Edward, John, and Isabella or Elizabeth. The family seems to have moved from Bristol Borough, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, since it seems to be present in both places in the census. [sources: 18, 19]
When he enlisted, he was a laborer. [source: 2]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 7/8 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, hazel eyes, and black hair. [source: 2]
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 3 March 1864. He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia Pennsylvania, by Captain Stretch (2, 12, 13, 14). He was mustered in by Lieutenant Burke (2). He was a private in company D (1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 27). [sources: 1, 2 (mustered 3 May 64), 9, 12, 13, 14]
He was reported gained on 21 April 1864. [source: 3]
He was wounded on 14 May 1864. [sources: 1, 8]
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865. He had served for sixteen months. He was a private, in company D. [sources: 1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 27]
After his discharge, he lived in Erie, Pennsylvania. [sources: 12, 13]
In 1864, he may be the Edward Agnew, laborer, living at rear 1506 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 40]
In 1867, he may be the Edward Agnew, pedlar, living at 840 Christian Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 40]
On 24 December 1867, he married Martha A Tinney, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were married by Francis Hodgson, of the Salem Methodist Episcopal Church. She was born in February 1850, in Pennsylvania. They had twelve children, seven of whom were alive in 1900. Their children included:
[sources: 7, 22, 23, 25]
An Edward Agnew and his brother Daniel worked for a picture and looking-glass dealer in Philadelphia, selling glasses in Chester, Pennsylvania. There they met Rosanna Dougherty (daughter of Barney and Catherine) and Bridget Dougherty (daughter of James Dougherty), and eventually married them, about Christmas 1869, despite already being married. In mid-January 1870, they and their second wives left, claiming they were going west, and the Dougherty parents discovered the Agnews' wives. On Thursday, 24 February 1870, they were arrested, in Reading. They had been living at 1031 Court Street, and worked for Thomas Langan (Penn Street below Ninth Street, Reading), selling pictures. Anna Dougherty, Bridget's mother (?), who had gone to Reading looking for her, preferred the charges. They were held in prison because they were unable to post $500 bail. On 4 March 1870, Edward and Daniel were served with warrants from Delaware County, which they were to face after being prosecuted in Reading. In 1870, Edward Agnew was in the County Prison in ward 8, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He was a laborer. [sources: 20, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39]
In 1870, his wife Martha and son George seem to be living in ward 26, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were living with George and Margot Tinney (perhaps her parents?) and Sarah Tinney (perhaps her sister). She was a weaver. [source: 21]
In 1880, he was living in Darby Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He was living with his wife Martha, and sons George, Edward, Daniel, and Louis. He was a laborer, and had been out of work for two months in the previous year. [source: 6]
On 13 August 1884, he successfully applied for a pension from Pennsylvania. [sources: 4, 9]
In 1890, he was living in Upper Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (post office Fernwood). He had suffered a gunshot wound in his right foot at Peeble's Farm. [source: 5]
In 1900, he was living in Fernwood District, Upper Darby Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He was living with his wife Martha and children Louis, Harry, Margaret, and James. He was a day laborer, and had been out of work for eleven months in the previous year. [source: 7]
His wife, Martha M Agnew, died on 5 October 1904. She was buried from her husband's residence 40 South 2nd Street, Fernwood, in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. [sources: 17 (Fernwood Cem), 22, 25]
On 11 January 1909, he again applied for a pension. [source: 9]
On 22 December 1910, he was admitted to the Central Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. He had gunshot wounds of the right leg and foot, and of the left thigh, lumbar myalgia, frequent micturation, slight cardiac hypertrophy, and was generally in fair condition. He was 5 feet tall, and had a dark complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair. He was Catholic. He was a laborer. He was widowed. His nearest relative was his daughter, Mrs Margaret Simpson, of Beamville, Ontario, Canada. He was receiving a pension of $12 per month. [sources: 10, 11, 12 (12 Dec), 14]
In 1911, he was present at the Central Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. He was receiving a pension of $12 per month. [source: 10]
On 21 March 1912, he was transferred to the Mountain Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. He had an old gunshot wound of the right foot, prostatic hypertrophy, cardiac hypertrophy, and arteriosclerosis. He was a Protestant. He was a laborer. He was 5 feet 1 inch tall, had a dark complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair. His nearest relative was his daughter Mrs Margaret Simpson, of Beamsville, Ontaria, Canada. [sources: 12, 13, 14]
In 1912, he was present at the Mountain Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. He was receiving a pension of $12 per month. [source: 11]
In 1920, he was living in the Mountain Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, in Washington County, Tennessee. He was widowed. [source: 15]
On 10 November 1920, he was transferred to the Southern Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. He had an old gunshot wound of the right foot, prostatic and cardiac hypertrophy, and arteriosclerosis. He was a Protestant. He was a laborer. He was widowed. His nearest relative was his daughter Mrs Margaret Simpson, of Beamsville, Ontario, Canada. He was receiving a pension of $50 per month. [source: 14]
He died at 2 00 AM on 7 August 1921, at the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Elizabeth City County, Virginia. He was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Upper Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. [sources: 9, 14, 16, 26]
Contact Carrie Bishop Ackerson at [email protected], who is researching Agnew, and especially Edward Junior and his daughter Stella, who was her grandmother.
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster)
2 company D, second descriptive roll, entry 14 (Edward A Agnew)
3 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 21 April 1864 (Agnew)
4 pension index, by name (Edward Agnew)
5 1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Upper Darby, supervisor's district [2], enumeration district [43], page [2] (Edward Agnew)
6 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Darby Township, supervisor's district 2, enumeration district 5, microfilm series T9, film 1125, page 86 = 4 handwritten (Edward Agnew)
7 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Upper Darby Township (Fernwood District), supervisor's district 2 [?], enumeration district 191, microfilm series T623, film 1406, page 247 = sheet 6 A-B handwritten\ (Edward Agnew)
8 'The Ninety-first Pennsylvania volunteers', Philadelphia Inquirer 8 June 1864 page 3 (Edward Agnew)
9 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company D (Edward Agnew)
10 Report of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1911. Serial Set volume 6303, Session volume 121, 62nd Congress, 2nd Session, House Document 163. Page 262 (Edward Agnew)
11 Report of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1912. Serial Set volume 6473, Session volume 107, 62nd Congress, 3rd Session, House Document 1009. Page 254 (Edward Agnew)
12 US National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938, Dayton, Registers, M, transcribed from Ancestry, image 3580 of 7148, 8 March 2011 (Edward Agnew)
13 US National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938, Johnson City, Registers, R, transcribed from Ancestry, image 321 of 1334, 8 March 2011 (Edward Agnew)
14 US National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938, Hampton, Registers, E, transcribed from Ancestry, image 436 of 668, 8 March 2011 (Edward Agnew)
15 1920 US census, Tennessee, Washington County, US Reservation, National Soldier's Home, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 202, microfilm series T625, film 1770, page 33 = 16 B handwritten (Edward Agnew)
16 Pennsylvania veterans burial records, available on Ancestry (Edward Agnew Sr)
17 death notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, 7 October 1904, page 7 (Martha M Agnew)
18 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Southwark, ward 3, microfilm series M432, film 821, page 195 verso = 404 handwritten (Edward Agnew)
19 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Bucks, Bristol Borough, microfilm series M432, film 759, page 23 verso = 455 handwritten (Edward Agnew)
20 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Berks County, Reading, ward 8, microfilm series M593, film 1307, page 165 recto = 87 handwritten (Edward Agnew)
21 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 26, district 86, microfilm series M593, film 1414, page 378 = 73 handwritten (Martha Agnew)
22 gravemarker (thanks to Carrie Ackerson for sending this to me!) (Edward Agnew Sr)
23 marriage record, Salem Methodist Episcopal Church, 24 December 1867 (Edward C Agnew to Martha A Tinney)
24 e-mail, Carrie Ackerson to Harry A Ide, 30 November 2012 (possible Edward Connor Agnew)
25 Find a grave, memorial 69339355, created by Tony & Cindy Lloyd, added 4 May 2011, accessed 9 December 2012 (Martha M Agnew)
26 Find a grave, memorial 69339345, created by Tony & Cindy Lloyd, added 4 May 2011, accessed 9 December 2012 (Edward Agnew Sr)
27 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Edward A Agnew)
28 'Bigamy', The Evening Telegraph (Philadelphia PA), Monday 7 February 1870, page 5 (Edward Agnew)
29 'General news items', The Cambria freeman (Ebensburg PA), 3 March 1870, page [2] (Edward Agnew)
30 'Arrest of a pair of rascals', Harrisburg Telegraph, Friday 25 February 1870, page 2 (Edward Agnew)
31 'A new charge'. Reading Eagle, 4 March 1870 (Edward Agnew)
32 [arrest]. Pittsburgh Weekly Gazette, Saturday 5 March 1870, page 1 (Edward Agnew)
33 'Prosecution of the bigamists', Reading Times Saturday 5 March 1870, page 1 (Edward Agnew)
34 [charge]. Pittsburgh Daily Commercial, Saturday 5 March 1870, page 4 (Edward Agnew)
35 'A pair of rascals', Philadelphia Inquirer Friday 25 February 1870, page 1 (Edward Agnew)
36 'An aggravated double bigamy', Philadelphia Inquirer Tuesday 8 February 1870, page 7 (Edward Agnew)
37 [arrest.] The Cambria Freeman (Ebensburg PA), Thursday 17 March 1870, page 2 (Agnew)
38 'Arrest of bigamists', Reading Times, Thursday 24 February 1870, page 1 (Edward Agnew)
39 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester Borough, N[orth] Ward, microfilm series M653, film 1105, page 155 = 82 handwritten (FamilySearch)
line | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Dwellings visited | 209 | |||||||
Families visited | 228 | |||||||
Name | Edward Agnew | Sarah " | Daniel " | Edward " | John " | Isabella " | Raymond Saphore | William Berry |
Age | 30 | 28 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3/12 | 25 | 40 |
Sex | M | F | M | M | M | F | M | M |
Color | ||||||||
Occupation of males over 15 years | Shoemaker | Tobacconist | Ditto | |||||
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Birthplace | Penna | " | " | " | " | " | " | Ireland |
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Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
line | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Dwellings visited | 332 | |||||
Families visited | 332 | |||||
Name | Edward Agnew | Sarah " | Daniel " | Edward " | John " | Elizabeth " |
Age | 29 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1/12 |
Sex | M | F | M | M | M | F |
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Occupation of males over 15 years | Shoemaker | |||||
Real estate owned | ||||||
Birthplace | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa |
Married within year | ||||||
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Over 20 & can't read/write | 1 | 1 | ||||
Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
line | 36 |
Dwelling-house number | [658] County Prison |
Family number | [760] |
Name | Agnew Edward |
Age | 22 |
Sex | M |
Color | W |
Occupation | Laborer |
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Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
Father foreign born | |
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Birth month if born within year | |
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Attended school past year | |
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Can't write | |
Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | |
Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 |
Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
line | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Dwelling-house number | [492] |   | ||||
Family number | 542 |   | ||||
Name | Tinney George | Margot | Agnew Martha | George | George [sic] | Tinney Sarah |
Age | 35 | 40 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Sex | M | F | F | M | M | F |
Color | W | W | W | W | W | W |
Occupation | Laborer | Keeping house | Weaver |   | Weaver | |
Real estate value |   | |||||
Personal estate value |   | |||||
Birthplace | Ireland | " | Penn | " | " | " |
Father foreign born | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Mother foreign born | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |   |
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dwelling visit # | 29 | |||||
family visit # | 29 | |||||
name | Agnew Edward | - Martha | - George | - Edward | - Daniel | - Louis |
color | W | W | W | W | W | W |
sex | M | F | M | M | M | M |
age | 32 | 30 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
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relationship | Wife | Son | Son | Son | Son | |
single | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
married | 1 | 1 | ||||
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occupation | Laborer | Keeping house | At School | At School | ||
months unemployed | 2 | |||||
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school this year | 1 | 1 | ||||
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birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
father's birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
mother's birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
line | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 |
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house number | ||||||
dwelling number | 112 | |||||
family number | 115 | |||||
name | Agnew Edward | - Martha | Agnew Lewis | - Harry | - Margaret | - James W |
relationship | Head | Wife | Son | Son | Daughter | Son |
color | W | W | W | W | W | W |
sex | M | F | M | M | F | M |
birth date | Jan 1847 | Feb 1850 | Mar [?] 1879 | Aug 1881 | Dec 1884 | Apr 1889 |
age | 53 | 50 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 11 |
married? | M | M | S | S | S | S |
# years married | 31 | 31 | ||||
mother of how many children? | 12 | |||||
# of children living | 7 | |||||
birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Ireland | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Ireland | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
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occupation | Day Laborer | Carder | Carder | At School | ||
# months not employed | 11 | 4 | 4 | |||
# months in school | 0 | 10 | ||||
can read | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
can write | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
speaks English | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
owned/rented | R | |||||
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farm/house | H | |||||
# of farm schedule |
line | 51 |
street | Co "D" Barracks |
house number | x |
dwelling visit number | 218 |
family visit number | 34 |
name | Agnew, Edward |
relationship | Member |
own/rent | |
free/mortgaged (if owned) | |
sex | M |
race | W |
age at last birthday | 73 |
marital status | Wd |
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attended school since Sept 1919 | |
can read | Yes |
can write | Yes |
birth place | Pennsylvania |
native language | |
father's birthplace | Pennsylvania |
father's native language | |
mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania |
mother's native language | |
can speak English | Yes |
occupation | None |
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Time and Place of Each Enlistment. | Mar 3, 1864. Philadelphia Pa |
Rank. | Pvt |
Company and Regiment. | D. 91" Penn Inft |
Time and Place of Discharge. | July 10, 1865. Arlington Heights Va |
Cause of Discharge. | End of War |
Disabilities when Admitted to the Home. | Gs wds of right leg + foot and of left thigh. Lumbar myalgia Frequent micturation Slight cardiac hypertrophy. General condition, fair |
Where Born. | Pennsylvania |
Age. | 64 |
Height. | 5 x |
Complexion. | Dark |
Color of Eyes. | Hazel |
Color of Hair. | Dark |
Read and Write | Yes |
Religion | Cath |
Occupation. | Laborer |
Residence Subsequent to Discharge. | Erie Penn |
Married or Single. | Widower |
Name and Address of Nearest Relative. | Daughter Mrs Margaret Simpson [?] Beamsville [?] Ontario Canada |
Rate of Pension. | Date of Admission Re-Admission and Transfer. | Condition of Re-admission. | Date of Discharge and Transfer. | Cause of Discharge. | Date of Death. | Cause of Death. |
$12 00 289137 | Ad. to C.B. Dec. 12 '10 | Mar 21, 1912 | Transf'd to Mt Br |
PAPERS. | |||
Admission Paper | One | ||
Army Discharge | |||
Certificate of Service | |||
Pension Certificate | One | ||
EFFECTS | |||
Cash | $ | ||
Pension Money | $ | ||
Personal, Appraised at | $ | sold $ | |
Total | $ | ||
How disposed of |
Time and Place of Each Enlistment. | March 3. 1864 Phila Pa. |
Rank. | Pt. |
Company and Regiment. | D. 91. Pa. Inf. 16 |
Time and Place of Discharge. | July 10. 1865. Arlington Heights Va |
Cause of Discharge. | Close of War |
Disabilities when Admitted to the Home. | Old G.S.W. right foot. Prostatic Hypertrophy. Cardiac Hypertrophy. Arterio-sclerosis. |
Where Born. | Pennsylvania | |
Age. | 64 | |
Height. | 5-1 | |
Complexion. | Dark | |
Color of Eyes. | Hazel | |
Color of Hair. | Dark | |
Read and Write | Yes | |
Religion. | Prot. | |
Occupation. | Laborer | |
Residence Subsequent to Discharge. | Erie Pa | |
Married or Single. | Widower | |
Name and Address of Nearest Relative. | Daughter Mrs Margaret Simpson Beamsville Ontario Canada |
Rate of Pension. | Date of Admission Re-Admission and Transfer. | Condition of Re-admission. | Date of Discharge and Transfer. | Cause of Discharge. | Date of Death. | Cause of Death. |
[the first five entries are crossed out]12 00 14 00 16 00 20 00 30 $50 00 |
Ad. C.B. 22-12-10 Tfd. MtB. 21-3-12 | Tfd. MtB 21-3-12 Trf. 5/10/20 Sou Br. |
PAPERS. | |
Admission Paper | 1 |
Army Discharge | 1 |
Certificate of Service | |
Pension Certificate | 289,137 |
EFFECTS | |
[all blank] |
Time and Place of Each Enlistment. | Mch 3 /64 Pa |
Rank. | Pr |
Company and Regiment. | D 91" Pa Inf |
Time and Place of Discharge. | July 10 /65 Va |
Cause of Discharge. | End of War |
Disabilities when Admitted to the Home. | Old G.S.W. right foot Prostatic + Cardiac Hypertrophy Arteriosclerosis |
Where Born. | Pa |
Age. | 64 |
Height. | 5-1 |
Complexion. | Dark |
Color of Eyes. | Hazel |
Color of Hair. | Dk |
Read and Write | Yes |
Religion | Prot |
Occupation. | Laborer |
Residence Subsequent to Discharge. | Penn |
Married or Single. | Widower |
Name and Address of Nearest Relative. | Mrs Margaret Simpson (Daughter) Beamsville Ontario Canada |
Rate of Pension. | Date of Admission Re-Admission and Transfer. | Condition of Re-admission. | Date of Discharge and Transfer. | Cause of Discharge. | Date of Death. | Cause of Death. |
50 | Adm Cen Br 22-12-10 Tr. from Mtn " 11-10-20 | Trs Mt Br. 21-3-12 " So " 11-10-20 | Died Aug 7. 1921 2 00 AM |
PAPERS. | |||
Admission Paper | |||
Army Discharge | |||
Certificate of Service | |||
Pension Certificate | 289 137 | ||
EFFECTS | |||
Cash | $211.35 | ||
Pension Money | $ | ||
Personal, Appraised at | $7.10 | sold $ | |
Total | $ | ||
How disposed of | To Son Edward C. Agnew # [?] 22 Sou 2nd St Fernwood Penna |
The Chester Republican reports the following:--An aggravated case of bigamy recently occurred in this city, in which two brothers--Daniel and Edward Agnew--both married men, with families, living in Philadelphia, married two girls--Rosanna and Bridget Dougherty--daughters of James and Barney Dougherty, aged eighteen, residing in North ward. The Agnews were in the employ of a picture and looking-glass dealer in Philadelphia, and brought their wares to this city for sale, returning to their homes at night. In their peregrinations in that locality, they became acquainted with the Dougherty girls, to whom they represented themselves as single men. They visited the girls often, and finally obtained permission of their parents to take them out carriage riding. Affairs continued in this way for some time, when the rascals professed love to the girls, and married them about Christmas. The marriage was kept a secret, and about the middle of last month the girls left their homes one evening, and have not been heard of since. Their disappearance led the parents to investigate the matter, and they found the wives of the Agnews in Philadelphia--one with two children, the youngest a little over a year old, in destitute circumstances, and the other with one child--both supposing their husbands were in this place selling pictures. Nothing has been heard of the Agnews or their second wives since they left here
READING, Feb. 24.--Edward and Daniel Agnew were arrested here and committed to prison to answer the charge of bigamy. They have wives in Philadlephia, and some two months since married two young girls named Dougherty, at Chester, to whom they represented themselves as single men. They left there stating that they were going to the West, but they came here, and have since been boarding here and selling pictures. The charge was preferred by Anna Dougherty, mother of one of the girls, who came here in search of her daughter.
--Edward and Daniel Agnew were arrested at Reading, on Friday last, charged with bigamy. They have wives in Philadelphia, and some two months since married two young girls, named Dougherty, at Chester, to whom they represented themselves as single men.
A NEW CHARGE.--The wives of Daniel Agnew and Edward Agnew, now in our prison on a charge of adultery, have instituted a suit against them in the Court of Quarter Sessions of Delaware county, charging them with bigamy. The warrant was served this morning by the Sheriff of Delaware county and a Constable of Chester City, and endorsed by Alderman Schoener. The trial for bigamy, however, cannot take place until the charge of adultery is disposed of here.
Two brothers named Agnew married sisters named Dougherty at Chester, Delaware county, last week, and were subsequently arrested for bigamy, as they both have wives in Philadelphia. They were going about the country selling pictures.
PROSECUTION OF THE BIGAMISTS.--Daniel and Edward Agnew, confined in our county prison on the charge of adultery, under the circumstances detailed not long ago, were yesterday served with warrants from Delaware county, issued in Chester city, on the oaths of the Dougherty girls, whom they had married, charging them with bigamy, to answer which offence they will be surrendered after the prosecution in this county is disposed of.
Edward and Daniel Agnew, the men who married the two Dougherty girls in Chester, Delaware county, an account of which we published some time since, have been arrested on the charge of bigamy, preferred against them by Ann Dougherty, the mother of one of the girls, and committed to prison to answer. They represented themselves as single men, and were engaged in the business of selling pictures. Both the accused have wives in Philadelphia.
READING, Feb. 24.--Edward and Daniel Agnew were arrested here and committed to prison to answer the charge of bigamy. They have wives in Philadelphia, and some two months since married two young girls named Dougherty, at Chester, to whom they represented themselves as single men. They left there stating that they were going to the West, but came here, and have since been boarding here and selling pictures. The charge was preferred by Anna Dougherty, mother of one of the girls, who came hither in search of her daughter.
AN AGGRAVATED DOUBLE BIGAMY.--Two brothers of this city, named Daniel and Edward Agnew, both married men of family, have been guilty of a gross outrage at the city of Chester, Delaware county, where they married two girls--Rosanna and Bridget Dougherty--daughters of James and Barney Dougherty, aged eighteen, residing in North Ward. The Agnews were in the employ of a picture and looking-glass dealer in Philadelphia, and took their wares to Chester for sale, returning to their homes at night. In their peregrinations in that locality they became acquainted with the Dougherty girls, to whom they represented themselves as single men. They visited the girls often, and finally obtained permission of their parents to take them out carriage riding. Affairs continued in this way for some time, when the rascals professed love to the girls, and married them about Christmas. The marriage was kept a secret, and about the middle of last month the girls left their homes one evening, and have not been heard of since. Their disappearance led the parents to investigate the matter, and they found the wives of the Agnews in Philadelphia--one with two children, the youngest a little over a year old, in destitute circumstances, and the other with one child--both supposing their husbands were at Chester selling pictures. Nothing has been heard of the Agnews or their second wives since they left Chester. The case is a singularly aggravated one, and should be followed up with vigilance.
--The two infamous villains, the brothers Agnew, married men, who were noticed some weeks ago having married two respectable young girls named Dougherty, in Chester, have at least come to grief. The villians have been arrested on the charge of bigamy, and have been imprisoned to await their trial. It is hoped they will receive a punishment commensurate with their dark and infamous crime.
ARREST OF BIGAMISTS.--Edward and Daniel Agnew, two young men who have been residing for some five weeks past in this city, were arrested and committed to prison in default of $500 bail to answer the charge of adultery. They have wives in Philadelphia, and it seems were in the habit of going to Chester to sell pictures. During these visits they met two girls named Rosanna and Bridget Dougherty, to whom they represented themselves as single men. They finally remained there and started, as they said for the West, brining [sic] up it seems in Reading. They boarded at 1031 Court street, and were emmployed by Thomas Langan, Penn street below Ninth, in selling pictures. The charge was preferred by Anna Dougherty, the mother of one of the girls, who came hither on Tuesday in search of her daughter. When arrested, the men denied their identity, but were subsequently confronted and recognized by Mrs. Dougherty.
AGNEW.--On October 5, 1904, MARTHA M, wife of Edward Agnew. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday, at 2 PM, from the residence of her husband, 40 S 2d st, Fernwood, Delaware county, Pa. Interment at Fernwood Cemetery [sic].
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Family number | 597 | 598 | |||||||||||||
Name | Barney Daugherty | Cathe " | Mary " | Rosanna " | Thomas " | Edwd " | Jas Daugherty | Ann " | James " | Hugh " | Philip " | Bridget " | David " | Mary " | Margt " |
Age | 35 | 33 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 50 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Sex | m | f | f | f | m | m | m | f | m | m | m | f | m | f | f |
Color | |||||||||||||||
Occupation | Laborer | Laborer | Carder | Laborer | |||||||||||
Value of real estate owned | 500 | 800 | |||||||||||||
Value of personal estate | 150 | 150 | |||||||||||||
Place of birth | Ireld | do | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa | Ireld | do | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa |
Married within year | |||||||||||||||
Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
Cannot read & write | |||||||||||||||
Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |