Western Pennsylvania Genealogy
Compiled by Douglas H. Lusher


Family Group Record



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Thomas M. Rees and Fannie Irwin




Husband Thomas M. Rees 1

           Born: 4 Jan 1845 - Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co, PA 2
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         Father: Capt. James Rees (1821-      ) 3
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       Marriage: 11 Dec 1872 2



Wife Fannie Irwin 1

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         Father: John Irwin (1807-1861) 1
         Mother: Mary Newell (1812-Aft 1907) 1




Children
1 F Mary March Rees 4

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2 M James Irwin Rees 4

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         Spouse: Mary A. Slinger (      -      ) 4


3 F Fannie I. Rees 4

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         Spouse: James D. Ayers (      -      ) 4


4 F Sue Cenwin Rees 4

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         Spouse: Did Not Marry


5 M Thomas M. Rees 4

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General Notes: Husband - Thomas M. Rees


He was educated at Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and spent his boyhood days in the city of his nativity, where he always made his home. When but a young man he entered the shops of the Duquesne Engine Works, founded by his father. Here he was taught all the numerous branches of the industry and trade of engine building. After the death of his father he became the president of the company. He became interested in many business enterprises, including banking, he being the vice-president of the Pittsburgh Savings Bank. He was also president of the Consolidated Ice Company, and was largely interested in the Monongahela Iron Works as well. Aside from his interests at home, he had large financial interests in New York City. Mr. Rees was a member of the Masonic fraternity, being a Knight Templar. He was a member of the Americus Club and other organizations.

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Sources


1 John W. Jordan, LL.D, A Century and a Half of Pittsburg and Her People, Vol. IV (New York: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1908), Pg 267.

2 John W. Jordan, LL.D, A Century and a Half of Pittsburg and Her People, Vol. IV (New York: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1908), Pg 269.

3 John W. Jordan, LL.D, A Century and a Half of Pittsburg and Her People, Vol. IV (New York: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1908), Pg 268.

4 John W. Jordan, LL.D, A Century and a Half of Pittsburg and Her People, Vol. IV (New York: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1908), Pg 270.


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