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    Susan Keyser (Shearer)

    Birth: 5-15-1802

    Death: 12-10-1874

Biography

Susan Keyser was the spouse of Joseph Keyser, a writer, illustrator and businessman. Susan Keyser managed a Medical Almshouse called the "Philadelphia Home for incurables" well into her old age, which is now named the "Inglis House" after its creator Annie Inglis. Her first contact with the Seward Family comes from 1861 in a letter to Frances Miller Seward, asking for the transportation of her paralyzed grandchild to her daughter in Norfolk, VA. She resided in Philadelphia until her death in 1874.

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Biography and Citation Information:
Biography: 
Susan Keyser was the spouse of Joseph Keyser, a writer, illustrator and businessman. Susan Keyser managed a Medical Almshouse called the "Philadelphia Home for incurables" well into her old age, which is now named the "Inglis House" after its creator Annie Inglis. Her first contact with the Seward Family comes from 1861 in a letter to Frances Miller Seward, asking for the transportation of her paralyzed grandchild to her daughter in Norfolk, VA. She resided in Philadelphia until her death in 1874.
Citation for Birth Info:
Citation Type: 
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
The Keyser Family: Descendants of Dirck Keyser of Amsterdam
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
Charles S. Keyser
Chapter Title: 
The Genealogy of the Family
Publisher Location: 
Philadephia
Publisher Name: 
WM. F. Fell & CO
Year: 
1889
Start Page: 
194
End Page: 
194
Citation Notes: 
Charles S. Keyser, the compiler of this book, was also the son of Susan Keyser.
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type: 
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
The Keyser Family: Descendants of Dirck Keyser of Amsterdam
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
Charles S. Keyser
Chapter Title: 
The Genealogy of the Family
Publisher Location: 
Philadelphia
Publisher Name: 
WM. F. Fell & CO
Year: 
1889
Start Page: 
194
End Page: 
194