Emma Margaret Beacher ^{2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9}

   FamilySearch ID: 2WF2-BND.

  Noted events in her life were:

1. Census in 1870 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹² While Benjamin is listed in Shenandoah living with his brothers and mother, his wife Sarah Bucher, age 24, is in Shenandoah living without her husband on the day the census was recorded: 20 Aug 1870. The only other person in the household is her daughter, Emma, age 1.

2. Census in 1880 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹³ William Jacobs, laborer, (age 70) was living with wife, Mary (57) and his 10-year old granddaughter, Sadie Beacher. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

3. Occupation: Seamstress in 1886 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁴ When her mother died when Emma Margaret was 16, being the oldest daughter, she had to take care of her younger brothers and sisters. She worked in the tailor business of her uncle Will Jacobs sewing for men, women and children. She became a good tailoress herself and could make everything including men's suits.

4. Occupation: servant on 22 Apr 1889 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹

5. Census in 1900 in Jacksons, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁵ The 1900 census recorded Alfred Harix, coal laborer, 33, born Jun 1867, living with wife Emma, 30, Nov 1870; Harold, 7, Apr 1893; Ethel, 5, May 1895; and Hazel, 3, Oct 1897. They were married 11 years and Emma had given birth to 4 children, 3 still alive in 1900. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania except Alfred's parents in England.

6. Census in 1910 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁶ The 1910 census recorded at 24 Line Street: Alfred Harrox, working in a brewery, 46, living with wife Emma, 40; Harrold C., working in a grocery store, 17; Hazel M., 12; and Albert B., 6. Emma had been married for 21 years and birthed 5 children and 3 were alive in 1910. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania, except Alfred's parents were born in England.

7. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 13 Oct 1914, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁷ SURPRISE PARTY TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY
A surprise party was held last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horrox, No. 24 West Line street, in honor of their son, Albert, who celebrated his eleventh birthday anniversary. The house was beautifully decorated in autumn leaves and yellow crepe paper.
After spending the evening playing games and singing songs, the music being furnished by Miss Hazel Horrox, refreshments were served after which the guests departed for their homes, Albert received many handsom and beautiful gifts.
Those present were Misses Dorothy Daubert, Millichap, Eleanor Muldoon, Ruth Beacher, Martha Powell, Nettie Cale, Catherine and Ruth Godber, Evelyn Beacher, Katie Wagner, Ella Hagenbuch, Hazel Horrox. William Franks, James Cale, Wesley Wilson, Robert Carl, William Eisenhauer, Arthur Beacher, Clarence Kehler, Kenneth Cale, Albert Horrox, Martin Holley, Harold Horrox, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Beacher, Mr. and Mrs. William Griffiths and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horrox.

8. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 21 Feb 1917, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁸ Mrs. Alfred Horrox, sons Harold and Albert and brother, B. F. Beacher and his daughter, Ruh, were visitors to Pottsville yesterday and were guests of their cousin, Elmer Addis, who is on tthe program at the Hippodrome.

9. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 11 Jun 1917, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁹ Harold Horrox, manager of a store for the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, at Pittston, spent Sunday visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horrox.

10. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 15 Jun 1917, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ²⁰ Miss Hazel Horrox of Philadelphia, came home to attend the commencement exercises this evening and will spend a few days visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horrox.

11. Newspaper: Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, 9 Jul 1917, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, PA. ²¹ Mrs. Alfred Horrox and son, of Shenandoah, are being entertained by the former's son Harold, manager of the Atlanta & Pacific Company store on Luzerne avenue.

12. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 13 Feb 1918, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ²² Visited Parents in Town.
Harold Horrox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horrox, of North Jardin street, a member of the band of the Rolfe Maddock vaudeville company, who spent a few days with his parents, left for Wilmington, Del., to join the company where a new play will be rehearsed. Mr. Horrox has been with the company since last August and has traveled through many of the southern and western states. He left the company at Little Rock, Arkansas, to pay a short visit to his parents. He looks fine and says this is one great country.

13. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 16 Sep 1918, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ²³ Miss Hazel Horrox of Philadelphia, and Harold Horrix of Allentown, lucratively employed a the Bethlehem Steel Works, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horrox, North Jardin street.

14. Residence: 310 N. Jardin St., Shenandoah, PA on 27 Nov 1918 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ²⁴

15. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 5 Feb 1919, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ²⁵ Now in Ordnance Department.
Mrs. 'Harry Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horrox, of North Jardin street, who has been employed as stenographer for the Eddystone Munitions Company at Eddystone for some time, has been transferred to the United States Ordnance Department, Philadelphia, in the same capacity but at an advance in salary, Her many friends will be pleased to hear of her advancement. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were recently married and have taken up a residence at No. 152S South 33rd. street, Philadelphia.

16. Newspaper: Pottsville Republican: Harold Horrox, assistant manager of the American Stores Co. Of Pottsville, spent Sunday in town with his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Alfred Horrox., 8 Apr 1919, Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ²⁶

17. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 30 Jun 1919, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ²⁷ Takes Position at High Point, N. C.
Harold Horrox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horrox, North Jardin street, left for High Point, N. C. where he has accepted a position with S. H. Kress & Co., a large 5, 10 and 25 cent store. He was formerly employed by the American Stores Company.

18. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 12 Jul 1919, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ²⁸ Mrs. Alfred Horrox, of N. Jardin St., was called to Phila. on accoun of the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Miller. She is a patient at the Presbyterian Hospital suffering from ptomaine poisoning. Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery.

19. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 11 Sep 1919, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ²⁹ Harry Miller, of Philadelphia, is visiting his wife and daughter who are visiting Mrs. Miller's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horrox, North Jardin street.

20. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 7 Nov 1919, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ³⁰ Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller and daughter returned to their home in Philadelphia. Mrs. Miller and daughter spent several months att the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horrox, North Jardin street.

21. Census in 1920 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ³¹ The 1920 census recorded renting a home at 310 N. Jardin Street: Alfred Harrop [Harrox], laborer in coal mine, 50, living with wife Emma, 50; Harrold, manager retail store, 27; Hazel, 22; and Albert, 16. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania, except Alfred's parents were born in England.

22. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 23 Feb 1920, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ³² Alfred Horrox, of North Hardin street, is seriously ill. His daughter, Mrs. Harry Miller and her daughter, of Philadelphia, who are visiting at the Horrox residence, are also ill.

23. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 18 Dec 1920, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ³³ Mrs. Alfred Horrox and son, Albert, left for High Point, N. C., to visit her son, Harold Horrox. Her son-in-law. Harry Miller, of Philadelphia, accompanied them.
Mrs. Harry Miller and daughter, of Philadelphia, are visiting the Horrox residence, North Jardin street.

24. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 3 Jan 1922, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ³⁴ Mrs. Alfred Horrox is visiting her son, Harold Horrox and wife, at HIgh Point, N. C.

25. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 19 Jan 1924, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ³⁵ Alfred Horrox of N. Jardin St. on Friday removed to his recently purchased home on Shenandoah Heights.

26. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 27 Aug 1925, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ³⁶ Mrs. Harry Miller and daughter, Claire, of Philadelphia, are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred HOrrox, of Shenandoah Heighs.
Albert Horrox of Shenandoah Heights, is visiting his brother, Harold Horrox, at High Point, N. C.

27. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 8 Sep 1925, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ³⁷ Harrold Horrox, of High Point, N.C., is at the home of his parents on Shenandoah Heights, due to the illness of his father, Alfred Horrox.

28. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 6 Jul 1926, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ³⁸ Albert Horrox, of Shenandoah Heights, returned from Philadelphia where he spent a pleasant vacation. He was accompanied home by his niece, Claire Miller, who will spend the summer with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horrox.

29. Newspaper: Shenandoah Evening Herald, 31 Dec 1926, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ³⁹ Mrs. Harry Miller, of Philadelphia, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horrox, Shenandoah Heighs.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Horrox, who spent the Christmas holidays wih the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horrox, Shenandoah Heighs, returned to their home in High Point, N.C. The trip was made by motor.

30. Census in 1930 in Upper Darby, Delaware, PA. ⁴⁰ The 1930 Census recorded owning a home at 7234 Clinton Road: Harry E. Miller, carpenter, 32, living with wife Hazel, 32; daughter Claire, 10; and father-in-law Alfred Horrox, 63; mother-in-law Emma Horrox, 61; and brother-in-law Albert Horrox, 26.

31. Residence: 7234 Clinton Rd., Upper Darby, Pa. On 20 Dec 1930 in Upper Darby, Delaware, PA. ⁴¹

32. Census in 1940 in Hazleton, Luzerne, PA. ⁴² The 1940 census recorded renting a home at 111 N. Church Street in Hazelton: Harold Horrox, 46, manager, living with wife Cletus, 48; and his widowed mother, Emma, 71. In 1935 Harold was living in Morris, New Jersey, and his mother Emma in Philadelphia.

33. Census in 1940 in Marple, Delaware, PA, United States. ⁴³ The 1940 census recorded renting for $40 a month at 21 West Chester Pike: Harry Miller, superintendent for road construction, 40, living with wife Hazel, clerk in retail candy store, 40; daughter Claire, single, 20, and mother-in-law Emma Horrox, 71. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

34. Cause of Death: Emma died at Elmwood Sanatorium from acute myocarditis, uremia, 7 Jan 1947, Springfield, Delaware, PA. ⁸

35. Residence: Newtown Square, Larchmont, PA on 7 Jan 1947 in Larchmont, Delaware, PA. ⁸

36. Obituary: Pottsville Republican on 8 Jan 1947 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ⁴⁴ Mrs. Emma M. Horrox, widow Alfred E. Horrox, formerly Shenandoah, died at the home daughter, Mrs. Harry E. Miller, West Chester Pike, Larchmont, Delaware County, where she had resided for the past 18 years. She is survived by her daughter and two sons, Harold, of Washington, and Albert, 317 W. Springfield road, Springfield, Delaware County, Services will be held on Friday morning 1820 Chestnut St., Phila. Burial will be in Fernwood Cemetery.

37. Obituary: Chester Times: obituary of Mrs. Emma M. Horrox on 10 Jan 1947 in Chester, Delaware, PA. ¹¹ Funeral services were held on Friday at 11 a. m. today from 1820 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, for Mrs. Emma M. Horrox, widow of Alfred E. Horrox, formerly of Shenandoah, Pa., who died on Tuesday. She had lived for the past 18 years with her daughter, Mrs. Harry E. Miller, West Chester pike, Larchmont. She is survived by her daughter and two sons, Harold of Washington and Albert, or 317 West Springfield road, Springfield. Interment was in Fernwood Cemetery.

Emma married Alfred E. Horrox, son of Edward Horrox and Ann Lee, on 22 Apr 1889 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA.¹ (Alfred E. Horrox was born on 13 Jan 1867 in Jacksons, Schuylkill, PA,^{3 4 41 45 46 47} died on 20 Dec 1930 in Upper Darby, Delaware, PA ^{3 4 41 46} and was buried on 23 Dec 1930 in Lansdowne: Fernwood Cemetery, Delaware, PA ^{3 4 41 46}.)