Laura was one of five children of Joaquim and Susanna (O'Neill) Bishop. Laura and her siblings are listed below in order of their birth:
Howard Mitchel (1848-1849)
Angelica B. (1849-1904)
Sarah H. (1852-1885)
Clara Frances (1856-1939) - Twin
Laura J. (1856-1931) - Twin
In 1858, because of health problems Joaquim moved his business to Radnor in Delaware County, near the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, about 15 miles outside of Philadelphia between Rosmont and Bryn Mawr. In 1865 he sold his property, which because of its proximity to Bryn Mawr had become more valuable, and relocated both his home and business in Sugartown, an obscure hamlet, located 6 miles from West Chester and 3 miles from Berwyn Station on the Pennsylvania Railroad. There he bought 43 acres, which was named Cherry Farm; remodeled the dwelling, and built his manufactory, where his business prospered.
In 1874 Laura married John Carpenter Entriken. Laura was the youngest daughter of Joaquin Bishop, who had provided John's initial training in the platinum business.
Laura and John had eight children, listed below in the order of their birth:
Ralph (1875->1922)
Clara (1876-1885)
James Carroll (1878->1922)
J. Bishop (1882-1888)
Mary Everett (1891->1922)
Laura (1884-1889)
John C. (1887-1888)
Jean C. (1898->1941)
The family lived in Malvern in Chester County for many years. In 1920, they moved from Malvern to Philadelphia, where John died in 1922.
After John's death, Laura went to live with her daughter Jean who was a librarian in Philadelphia. They lived at 2222 Green Street.
Laura died in Philadelphia in 1931.
Howard Mitchel (1848-1849)
Angelica B. (1849-1904)
Sarah H. (1852-1885)
Clara Frances (1856-1939) - Twin
Laura J. (1856-1931) - Twin
In 1858, because of health problems Joaquim moved his business to Radnor in Delaware County, near the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, about 15 miles outside of Philadelphia between Rosmont and Bryn Mawr. In 1865 he sold his property, which because of its proximity to Bryn Mawr had become more valuable, and relocated both his home and business in Sugartown, an obscure hamlet, located 6 miles from West Chester and 3 miles from Berwyn Station on the Pennsylvania Railroad. There he bought 43 acres, which was named Cherry Farm; remodeled the dwelling, and built his manufactory, where his business prospered.
In 1874 Laura married John Carpenter Entriken. Laura was the youngest daughter of Joaquin Bishop, who had provided John's initial training in the platinum business.
Laura and John had eight children, listed below in the order of their birth:
Ralph (1875->1922)
Clara (1876-1885)
James Carroll (1878->1922)
J. Bishop (1882-1888)
Mary Everett (1891->1922)
Laura (1884-1889)
John C. (1887-1888)
Jean C. (1898->1941)
The family lived in Malvern in Chester County for many years. In 1920, they moved from Malvern to Philadelphia, where John died in 1922.
After John's death, Laura went to live with her daughter Jean who was a librarian in Philadelphia. They lived at 2222 Green Street.
Laura died in Philadelphia in 1931.
Laura was one of five children of Joaquim and Susanna (O'Neill) Bishop. Laura and her siblings are listed below in order of their birth:
Howard Mitchel (1848-1849)
Angelica B. (1849-1904)
Sarah H. (1852-1885)
Clara Frances (1856-1939) - Twin
Laura J. (1856-1931) - Twin
In 1858, because of health problems Joaquim moved his business to Radnor in Delaware County, near the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, about 15 miles outside of Philadelphia between Rosmont and Bryn Mawr. In 1865 he sold his property, which because of its proximity to Bryn Mawr had become more valuable, and relocated both his home and business in Sugartown, an obscure hamlet, located 6 miles from West Chester and 3 miles from Berwyn Station on the Pennsylvania Railroad. There he bought 43 acres, which was named Cherry Farm; remodeled the dwelling, and built his manufactory, where his business prospered.
In 1874 Laura married John Carpenter Entriken. Laura was the youngest daughter of Joaquin Bishop, who had provided John's initial training in the platinum business.
Laura and John had eight children, listed below in the order of their birth:
Ralph (1875->1922)
Clara (1876-1885)
James Carroll (1878->1922)
J. Bishop (1882-1888)
Mary Everett (1891->1922)
Laura (1884-1889)
John C. (1887-1888)
Jean C. (1898->1941)
The family lived in Malvern in Chester County for many years. In 1920, they moved from Malvern to Philadelphia, where John died in 1922.
After John's death, Laura went to live with her daughter Jean who was a librarian in Philadelphia. They lived at 2222 Green Street.
Laura died in Philadelphia in 1931.
Howard Mitchel (1848-1849)
Angelica B. (1849-1904)
Sarah H. (1852-1885)
Clara Frances (1856-1939) - Twin
Laura J. (1856-1931) - Twin
In 1858, because of health problems Joaquim moved his business to Radnor in Delaware County, near the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, about 15 miles outside of Philadelphia between Rosmont and Bryn Mawr. In 1865 he sold his property, which because of its proximity to Bryn Mawr had become more valuable, and relocated both his home and business in Sugartown, an obscure hamlet, located 6 miles from West Chester and 3 miles from Berwyn Station on the Pennsylvania Railroad. There he bought 43 acres, which was named Cherry Farm; remodeled the dwelling, and built his manufactory, where his business prospered.
In 1874 Laura married John Carpenter Entriken. Laura was the youngest daughter of Joaquin Bishop, who had provided John's initial training in the platinum business.
Laura and John had eight children, listed below in the order of their birth:
Ralph (1875->1922)
Clara (1876-1885)
James Carroll (1878->1922)
J. Bishop (1882-1888)
Mary Everett (1891->1922)
Laura (1884-1889)
John C. (1887-1888)
Jean C. (1898->1941)
The family lived in Malvern in Chester County for many years. In 1920, they moved from Malvern to Philadelphia, where John died in 1922.
After John's death, Laura went to live with her daughter Jean who was a librarian in Philadelphia. They lived at 2222 Green Street.
Laura died in Philadelphia in 1931.
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