Family Tree

Circa 1905 my paternal grandfather operated the Maurice River Ice & Coal Co. with one horse and wagon - an entrepreneur for the time. I never learned why he chose that name as he operated in Kensington, Philadelphia and the Maurice River was a tributary in New Jersey leading to Delaware Bay. My father worked with him until 1910 when Dad joined the Post Office and the younger brothers took over. If grandpop stopped at day's end for some sudsy liquid the horse - named John - knew the way home. My mother later made quilts from the horse blankets to keep us warm. Above photo is current view of the Maurice river (pronounced Morris to natives)
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