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John Why

Birth1824 - St Margarets, Leicestershire, England
Death24 Feb 1892 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
MotherSarah Hart
FatherThomas Why

Born in St Margarets, Leicestershire, England on 1824 to Thomas Why and Sarah Hart. John Why married Elizabeth Keith Oldenshaw and had 7 children. He passed away on 24 Feb 1892 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Parents
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Thomas Why
1730 - Unknown
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Sarah Hart
Unknown - Unknown
Spouse(s)
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Elizabeth Keith Oldenshaw
1827 - 1912
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Emma Why
1853 - Unknown
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Joseph Why
1861 - 1925
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James Why
1863 - 1911
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John Why
1857 - Unknown
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Harry Why
1849 - Unknown
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Thomas Why
1848 - 1898
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Clara Why
1866 - Unknown

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