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Thomas J. Lindsey (1845-1925) was an influential Philadelphia newspaper man known locally as the "Dean of Journalism." He was a longtime editor and briefly part-owner of the Evening Bulletin. A politically-active Republican, he served for three years as private secretary to the Collector of the Port and counted numerous prominent Philadelphians amongst his friends and acquaintances.

Birth and Early Life

Thomas J. Lindsey was born June 18, 1845 in Glasgow, Scotland to Michael and Margaret (Ritchie) Lindsey.^S21 Michael Lindsey was an Irish-born tailor, while Margaret was a Scottish native. The young family immigrated to Philadelphia in 1848.^S3 Thomas was the oldest of 10 children, though only five reached adulthood.

Thomas' birth date is documented on his baptismal record. However, he claimed July 3 as his birthday for most of his life. It was not uncommon at that time for people to be unsure of their own date of birth.

Susan Wells Barth

Thomas married Susan Wells Barth on Jan. 30, 1870 in Philadelphia.^S22 They had no children. Susan was the daughter of John F. and Susan (Wells) Barth. One of her brothers, Samuel, was a comedic actor. Her sister Henrietta married Thomas Wilks, who was related to several entertainers.

Susan died Mar. 7, 1913 in Philadelphia.

The following was printed in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Mar. 7, 1914:

In loving memory of Susan W. Lindsey, died March 7, 1913. A good wife, a cheerful companion, a chum and a comforter.

- Thomas J. Lindsey

Printing, Writing, and the Newspaper Business

By the age of 13, Thomas was working as an errand boy for Philadelphia tailor Charles C. Jackson. Thomas' father was a tailor, but Thomas was likely able to earn more money working for the wealthier and more prominent Jackson. One of Jackson's customers was publisher and editor Henry Peterson, who saw potential in young Thomas and gave him a job as a printer's devil at the Saturday Evening Post.^S22 A conflicting story claims Thomas was first an apprentice to printer Silas A. George (later of S. A. George & Co.).^S18 In any case, Thomas left Philadelphia in 1864 to work at the Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C., where he spent two years, and then went to New York to work in advertising. He returned to Philadelphia and newspapers in 1869, finding jobs at the Evening Star, The Item, and Colonel John H. Taggart's Sunday Times, among others. It was Taggart who noticed Thomas' writing abilities and suggested he take his career in a different direction.^S22

Thomas made the transition from printing to writing in the 1870s, working first at the Evening Chronicle and Evening Telegraph before making his mark at the Evening Bulletin. He took over as the Bulletin's city editor in 1881,^S20 owned a two percent stake in the paper from 1886-1889,^S23 and aside from a three-year hiatus while working for the Collector of the Port, he would remain with the paper until his death in 1925. By 1905, the Bulletin was the largest newspaper in Philadelphia and would remain so for the next 75 years.

Lindsey was a contributing writer for James P. Boyd's 1901 book "Triumphs and Wonders of the 19th Century." Lindsey's piece "The Art Preservative" examined the evolution of the printing press and printing methods, as well as changes in how news travelled around the world.

Lectures given on the newspaper business:

• "Mechanism of the Modern Newspaper," Pennsylvania Women's Press Association (Inquirer, Oct. 20, 1899)
• "The Collection and Dissemination of News," Post 2 of the Grand Army of the Republic (Inquirer, Nov. 3, 1900)
• "The Making of a Modern Newspaper," University of Pennsylvania (The Pennsylvanian, Nov. 12, 1909)

Philadelphia Politics

The following was published in The Times on Dec. 11, 1890:

Thomas V. Cooper, then Collector of the Port, was one of the most prominent Pennsylvania politicians of his time. The above-mentioned "Porter" was Charles A. Porter, a state senator who was chairman of the Republican City Campaign Committee. Cooper and Lindsey would hold their respective positions until the end of their term on Mar. 21, 1894. Lindsey's appointment followed years of involvement with Republican politics in Philadelphia.

Newspaper Mentions of Lindsey's Political Activities

• Among the organizations rallying in support of presidential candidate James A. Garfield was the Protective Tariff Club of the Twenty-ninth ward. Thomas was mentioned as one of the group's secretaries. (The Times, Jul. 30, 1880)
• Listed as one of the many "vice-presidents" helping to run a large Republican rally in Philadelphia ahead of the 1882 gubernatorial election. (The Times, Oct. 8, 1882)
• "Thomas J. Lindsay, of the Evening Bulletin, is gaining a strong support for magistrate. The Twenty-ninth ward Republicans are turning in for him with a will." (Inquirer, Sep. 11, 1884)
• Presided over a meeting of the Twenty-ninth ward Republican Citizens' Association in which the influence of Hamilton Disston and James McManes over party nominations was hotly debated. (Inquirer, Sep. 26, 1884)
• Presided over a meeting of 34 local Republicans for the purpose of nominating an independent candidate for the state House of Representatives to oppose the Republican candidate. A report presented at the meeting, which was signed by Thomas and five other men, declared that the Republican candidate James E. Romig had been selected not by the people of the district, but by Hamilton Disston, and therefore Romig would not have the district's best interests in mind. (Inquirer, Oct. 7, 1884)
• A resolution was made at a meeting of the Citizens' Association to support Thomas J. Lindsey for police magistrate. (Inquirer, Dec. 12, 1884)
• A committee of Twenty-ninth ward Republicans, which included Thomas J. Lindsey, was formed for the purpose of identifying candidates to support for City Council ahead of the Republican primaries. Lindsey was also mentioned as a candidate who would be supported for school director. (The Times, Dec. 30, 1885)
• Listed as one of the Twenty-ninth ward Republicans hosting a rally ahead of the 1886 gubernatorial election. The speakers at the meeting included Gen. James A. Beaver, who would be the next governor, Judge William D. Kelley and A. Loudon Snowden. (Inquirer, Oct. 27, 1886)
• Future mayor Edwin S. Stuart was slated to marshal a brigade of Philadelphia citizens in the inaugural parade of President Benjamin Harrison. Thomas was listed as one of his many assistants. (Inquirer, Feb. 28, 1889). Most of the Philadelphia contingent ended up opting out of the parade due to poor weather.
• "Editor Thomas J. Lindsay, whose admirers are anxious that he should take another shy at the magisterial lottery [...] was among the well-known Republicans [in Atlantic City] to-day." (Inquirer, Jul. 15, 1889)
• Appointed private secretary to Collector of the Port Thomas V. Cooper. (The Times, Dec. 11, 1890)
• Attended the 11th annual Young Republicans banquet. The occasion was greatly enhanced by the recent election of Edwin S. Stuart as Mayor of Philadelphia. (Inquirer, Apr. 11, 1891)
• Named as one of the members of the Young Republicans Campaign Committee. (Inquirer, Aug. 2, 1892)
• "The County Commissioners' Convention was held in Industrial Hall. Colonel John F. Glenn introduced District Attorney Graham as president of the convention, Hamilton Disston as vice president and Thomas J. Lindsay and William B. Ahern secretaries." (Inquirer, Sep.21, 1893)
• "Among the other plums to be plucked by the new administration [...] Superintendent of Public Printing and Binding, $1600 a year, for which place there are half a dozen applicants, including Burton D. Evans, the former superintendent; Thomas J. Lindsey, of Philadelphia, and Lucius Rodgers, of McKean County." (Inquirer, Jul. 23, 1894)
• A lengthy piece was written by Thomas' colleague and friend John S. Bundick in support of his candidacy for the position of Public Printer. (Evening Bulletin, Oct. 14, 1894)
• "Thomas J. Lindsay, news editor of the Philadelphia Bulletin, aspires to the appointment of superintendent of public printing by Governor-elect Hastings to succeed Colonel W. Hayes Grier, of Columbia. Mr. Lindsay is a capable and popular newspaperman and enjoys the personal friendship of the leading Republican politicians of Philadelphia. He was private secretary to "Tom" Cooper during his term as collector of the Philadelphia port and will be strongly urged for the place by that sagacious politician. (The Patriot, Harrisburg, Nov. 10, 1894)
• Named one of two tellers at the Philadelphia Republican convention, where Charles F. Warwick won the party's nomination for mayor. (The Times, Jan. 10, 1895)
• Attended a festive reception thrown by the Young Republicans following the successful election of Charles F. Warwick as mayor and William J. Roney as tax receiver. "Ex-Assistant Postmaster Hughes told interesting stories to General James W. Latta, Charles B. Hall, L. F. Harter, Major William H. Lambert, Thomas J. Lindsay, T. W. Lannery, F. L. Lyle and John Russell Young." (Inquirer, Mar. 15, 1895)
• "How many people know that Editor Thomas J. Lindsey, once secretary of the collector of the port, came within an ace of being secretary to a mayor?" (Evening Public Ledger, Dec. 3, 1919, written by mayor-elect J. Hampton Moore)^S19

High Society

Thomas' involvement in politics, the newspaper business, and various social endeavors resulted in him rubbing elbows with some of the most prominent Philadelphians of the late 19th century. It's difficult to document these relationships solely through old newspaper clippings, but sufficient information has been uncovered to present a general idea of the circles Thomas ran in.

Guest of the Clover Club

The Clover Club is a social group in Philadelphia that was started by some local movers and shakers in 1882. Members of the exclusive club were not limited to any particular profession, but were mostly a mix of newspaper men and lawyers. Every president from Cleveland to Wilson was a guest of the Clover Club, as were such varied personalities as Mark Twain, John Wanamaker and Joseph R. Pulitzer. Among the distinguished guests that attended the annual anniversary dinner on Jan. 17, 1884 were Gen. William T. Sherman, John A. Logan, Ulysses Mercur, George B. Loring, Charles Dudley Warner, William L. Elkins, J.Q.A. Ward, P.A.B. Widener, Frank Thomson, Noah Brooks, Frank D. Millet, Richard Vaux, Galusha A. Grow, Dr. William Pepper... and one Thomas J. Lindsey.^S12 Thomas was also a guest at the following year's event.^S14

Members of the Clover Club at that time included Alexander K. McClure, William M. Bunn, Erastus Brainerd, Col. William Ludlow, Wayne MacVeagh, Charles Emory Smith and Talcott Williams.

Guest at Actor's Birthday Celebration

A birthday dinner was thrown Jan. 5, 1887 in Philadelphia for noted actor Henry E. Dixey. Thomas was one of about 80 guests in attendance. Other guests included Mayor William B. Smith, General John F. Hartranft, Charles F. Warwick, Edward E. Rice, J. Cheever Goodwin, Leander Richardson, P.A.B. Widener, William L. Elkins, Alexander K. McClure, William M. Bunn, Erastus Brainerd and Digby Bell. (The Times, Jan. 6, 1887)

Guest at Party Hosted by Postmaster of Baltimore

Baltimore Postmaster Hon. W.W. Johnson hosted a supper party at his cottage in Atlantic City on Aug 22, 1891. "Talking and gossiping of politics were: Mayor Samuel D. Hoffman, A.N. Peterson, the well-known Philadelphia contractor; Andrew McCleary, of the Philadelphia Gas Bureau and Evening Star; W.P. Healey, general consul of the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad of Chicago; F.F. Brightly, the well-known Philadelphia counselor; F.S. Axtel, secretary to Postmaster Johnson; William Dungen, Chief Engineer of the Unisted States Navy, of Baltimore; Postmaster Levi Albertson, Councilman Edward S. Lee, Thomas J. Lindsey, of the Evening Bulletin; John M. Campbell; of the Atlantic Journal; J.G. Shreve, of the Atlantic City Review; Lieutenant Russell Bing, of the North American; H.V. Feeder, of Baltimore; City Solicitor Allen B. Endicott, Hamilton Disston, James F. Burke, the expectant secretary of the Pennsylvania Republican League Clubs; W.J. Prentice, of Taggart's Times; George McCain, of the Press; John F. Hall, of the Atlantic City Union (Democrat); United States Marshal Leeds, D.C. Timans, one of Baltimore's leading society men; John S. Davis, the ex-candidate for City Treasurer; H.D. Feeder and Prosecutor Joseph Thompson." (The Inquirer, Aug. 23, 1891)

Friends of the Fulfords

In 1894, the Lindseys hosted Robert Fulford, the husband of actress Annie Pixley-Fulford, following his wife's death. The following is an excerpt of a front-page article published Feb. 13 in The Times:

Robert Fulford, who has come to America to look into the financial affairs of his dead wife, Annie Pixley, the well-knewn actress, will reach Philadelphia this morning. He will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lindsay, of 1716 Norris Street, who were very close friends of his wife during her later years, and who have been his close friends for nearly twenty years.

25th Wedding Anniversary

The Lindseys celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Jan. 30, 1895 at their home at 1716 Norris St. with a large group of friends. Guest lists published in the Times^S16 and the Inquirer^S17 contained more than 100 names and read as a Who's Who of prominent Philadelphia Republicans and newspaper men of that time. Notable attendees included:

• Samuel H. Ashbridge - Future mayor of Philadelphia
• Thomas V. Cooper - Collector of the Port, Thomas' boss, former and future state senator
• Hamilton Disston - Wealthy industrialist and real estate developer, something of a king-maker in Philadelphia politics
• Charles A. Porter - State senator, chairman of Republican City Campaign Committee
• Mayor Edwin S. Stuart - Mayor of Philadelphia, future governor of Pennsylvania
• Charles F. Warwick - Future mayor of Philadelphia

Stuart and two other guests, William F. McCully and Richard G. Oellers, were among those profiled in the 1894 book "Makers of Philadelphia" by Charles Morris, "an historical work giving portraits and sketches of the most eminent citizens of Philadelphia from the time of William Penn to the present day." Disston's father Henry was also included.

Guest at the Wedding of Mayor Ashbridge's Daughter

The wedding of Karlene Ashbridge and Schuyler Armstrong on Mar. 7, 1900 was front-page news in Philadelphia. This was partly due to the social prominence of the couple and partly due to the spectacle of the event, which included an impressive guest list. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lindsey were among the many who attended.

"The wedding [...] attracted to Grace Baptist Church, Broad and Berks streets, one of the largest gatherings ever witnessed in that edifice, famous for large congregations. All walks of life were represented - Supreme Court Justices, financial magnates, commercial and manufacturing leaders, men who control the destinies of political organizations, all showing by their presence the lively interest in the welfare of the young couple felt in various and diverse social circles." (Inquirer, Mar. 8, 1900)

"The stream of people that wished the young couple well seemed never ending, and it was as brilliant and distinguished as it was lengthy. Nearly every man that passed through the room had done something to place him in a position beyond the common rank and file of life. Jurists, magnates of the business world, financiers that have made the whole country talk, medical cyclops, journalists and men of affairs that have voice grave matters of state, artists and noted lights of the cloth." (Times, Mar. 8, 1900)

Acquaintance of Dorothy Dix

In 1914, well-known writer Dorothy Dix and her husband made a trip to Atlantic City where they were joined by Thomas and his niece Florence Barrington (Press of Atlantic City, Sep. 1, 1914). Dix, the original syndicated women's advice columnist, would go on to become the highest-paid and most widely-read female journalist in the country.

In 1923, Thomas and Florence went on a three-month trip around the United States to visit a variety of destinations including New Orleans, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tacoma, Seattle, Chicago and Detroit.^S23 The San Antonio Express reported their visit to that city on May 21, 1923. In New Orleans, Thomas and Florence were the guests of Dix.

Lansdowne

By 1906, the Lindseys had sold their house on Norris Street and moved to Lansdowne, a borough just outside Philadelphia. Thomas was active in the community there, notably serving as one of the early officers of the Union Athletic Association, an organization that still exists today. Lindsey was named secretary and historian in 1907 and served as president from 1912-1914. He was also part of the Lansdowne Borough Association, the Public Library Trustees, and a member of the Lansdowne Country Club. Thomas was instrumental in the planning and fundraising of a memorial dedicated to Lansdowne men who died during World War I.^S19

Death and Burial

Thomas died Mar. 11, 1925 in Lansdowne. He is buried with his wife at Lawnview Cemetary in Rockledge, PA.

Legacy

Three children of Thomas' brother James worked for the Bulletin: Michael as a compositor, Richard as a reporter, and Margaret as a clerk.

In 1892, Susan's niece Carrie Tome had a son and named him Thomas Lindsey. Thomas Lindsey Tome's son Bill worked for many years as a reporter, editor and business representative for United Press International.

Quotes

Quotes by Thomas J. Lindsey

• "Strong in its might, merciful in its dealings with those not of us, upheld by sovereign rights and bound by the sprit of toleration, the Union of States represents the highest thought of the brightest minds and the active energy of masterful industry."

- Independence Day speech, Lansdowne, Chester Times, Jul. 7, 1913

Quotes about Thomas J. Lindsey

• "He was careful, conscientious and honest, and above all, he had the rare tact of keeping me free from political entaglements and business complications. I relied implicitly upon his judgement in the making of appointments, and he managed to come through an exceedingly trying ordeal without making a single enemy - something that is rarely accomplished by a person in such a peculiar position."

- Thomas V. Cooper, Evening Bulletin, Oct. 14, 1894

• "From his father, Mr. Lindsey inherits the generous impulses and warm-heartedness of the Irish race, and from his mother the industry, practicability and the high sense of honor of the Scotch race."

- John S. Bundick, Evening Bulletin, Oct. 14, 1894

• "Tom Lindsey's amiability was one of his greatest assets. He was liked of men. Perhaps that was one reason for his capacity of knowing men. Perhaps his knowledge of men may have been a reason for his amiability among them. [...] In any event Lindsey never spoke ill of anyone."

- Evening Bulletin, Mar. 12, 1925

Odds and Ends

• In 1876, Thomas and colleague James McConnell witnessed a man fall from their trolley and sustain fatal injuries. The man was drunk and had refused their attempts to bring him up off the step of the car. (Inquirer, Aug. 17, 1876)
• In 1880, Susan's nephew Linnington B. Wilks was listed as living with the Lindseys.^S7
• In 1890, Lindsey was awarded $9000 after he successfully sued a street car company. His left eye had been permanently damaged by flying glass in an 1888 accident.^S2 A judge ordered a new trial believing the award to be excessive, however the result was the same the following year. The result of the initial trial warranted a brief mention in newspapers around the country.
• In 1893, the Lindseys were part of a group that traveled to Chicago to visit the World's Fair. (Inquirer, Sep. 24, 1893)
• In 1894, Thomas sold his property at 2204 N. 18th St. to C. S. Kern for $3900. He had paid $3850 for it in 1889. (The Times, Oct. 24, 1894)

Thomas was known to have been a member of the following clubs and organizations:

• Knights of Columbus
• Union Athletic Association
• Lansdowne Country Club
• Public Library Trustees of Lansdowne
• Pen & Pencil Club
• Columbian Association
• Journalists' Club^S13
• Lansdowne Borough Association
• Typographical Union
• Stylus Club^S13
• International Printing Pressmen's Union

Historical Context

Thomas' age in parentheses

• 1845 - Thomas J. Lindsey is born in Scotland
• 1845 (0) - Florida and Texas become the 27th and 28th states
• 1848 (3) - Lindsey family arrives in Philadelphia
• 1861 (16) - Civil War begins
• 1865 (20) - Abraham Lincoln assassinated
• 1876 (31) - Telephone is invented
• 1879 (34) - Light bulb is invented
• 1881 (36) - James A. Garfield assassinated
• 1901 (56) - William McKinley assassinated
• 1903 (58) - Wright brothers first powered flight
• 1908 (63) - Ford Model T goes on the market
• 1912 (67) - New Mexico and Arizona become the 47th and 48th states
• 1912 (67) - Sinking of the Titanic
• 1914 (69) - World War I begins
• 1920 (75) - Prohibition begins
• 1920 (75) - Women granted the right to vote
• 1925 (80) - Thomas J. Lindsey dies

The Lindsey family, Philadelphia, 1889. Thomas is the man standing on the right. Photographer was likely Thomas' friend Harrison Krips.

"Lansdowne Past and Present, 1888-1908"

The Times, Dec. 11, 1890

Petition for naturalization

Evening Bulletin, Mar. 11, 1925

The Times, Jan. 31, 1895

Inquirer, Feb. 3, 1895

Philadelphia Evening Ledger, Nov. 30, 1920

Philadelphia Evening Ledger, Dec. 3, 1919, written by mayor-elect J. Hampton Moore

Keystone Printer, January 1923

May 4, 1923

Evening Bulletin, Oct. 14, 1894

Keystone Printer, January 1923

Keystone Printer, January 1923

1. ↑ Chester Times, March 12, 1925. "Thos. J. Lindsay, Lansdowne, Dead".

   Veteran Newspaperman Was Active in Affairs of Borough
   
   Thomas J. Lindsay, a resident of Lansdowne for the past twenty years and active in a number of the borough's organizations, died suddenly at 203 North Maple street early yesterday morning. Mr. Lindsay was known as the dean of Philadelphia journalism and was formerly assistant managing editor of The Bulletin.
   
   Mr. Lindsay was stricken after his return from a moving picture theatre and motor ride with Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Worrall, with whom he made his home. He was eighty years old.
   
   One of his greatest lines of activity in Lansdowne was in the Union Athletic Association of which he was a charter member and president for three years. He was also a member of the Lansdowne Country Club, president for many years of the Public Library Trustees of Lansdowne, a member of the De La Salle Council, Knights of Columbus, and the Pen and Pencil Club of Philadelphia.
   
   Mr. Lindsay's newspaper career covered a half century from the time he engaged in his first reportorial work on the staff of the old Evening Chronicle. His first connection with The Bulletin was in 1881, when he became city editor, obtaining leave in 1891 to become secretary to the Collector of the Port and returning to newspaper work three years later.
   
   Mr. Lindsay was a widower, his wife, who was Susan Wells Barth, having died in 1913. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Jean Flynn and Mrs. Anna Atkins, and a niece, Miss Margaret Lindsey.

2.   The Times (Philadelphia), May 24, 1890. "Mr. Lindsay Gets Big Damages".
3. ↑ Ancestry.com. Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1963.

   Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
   Arrival Date: 8 May 1848
   Port of Arrival: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
   Ship: Kalamazoo
   
   Michl Lindsay
   Margy do
   Michl do Inf
   Thos do

4. ↑ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule
   Spring Garden Ward 1.

   Name: Thomas Lindsey
   Age: 5
   Birthplace: Scotland
   Gender: Male
   Family Number: 415
   Household Members:
   Name Age
   Michael Lindsey 27
   Margaret Lindsey 27
   Thomas Lindsey 5
   Michael Lindsey 3
   Edward Hagan 27

5. ↑ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. 1860 U.S. Census Population Schedule
   Philadelphia Ward 10 East District.

   Name: Thos Lindsay
   Age in 1860: 15
   Birthplace: Scotland
   Gender: Male
   Post Office: Philadelphia
   Household Members:
   Name Age
   Michl Lindsay 40
   Margt Lindsay 40
   Thos Lindsay 15
   Michl Lindsay 13
   Annie Lindsay 6
   Jane Lindsay 5
   James Lindsay 2
   Margt Lindsay 1

6. ↑ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule
   Philadelphia Ward 20 District 66.

   Name: Thomas J Lindsey
   Age in 1870: 25
   Birthplace: Scotland
   Gender: Male
   Post Office: Philadelphia
   Household Members:
   Name Age
   Michael Lindsey 50
   Margaret Lindsey 50
   Thomas J Lindsey 25
   Susan M Lindsey 23
   Annie G Lindsey 16
   Jane Lindsey 15
   James Lindsey 12
   Daniel Lindsey 10
   Maggie Lindsey 11

7. ↑ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule
   Philadelphia.

   Name: Thomas Lindsey
   Age: 34
   Birthplace: Scotland
   Race: White
   Gender: Male
   Marital Status: Married
   Father's Birthplace: Ireland
   Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
   Occupation: Reporter
   Household Members:
   Name Age
   Thomas Lindsey 34
   Susan W. Lindsey 32
   Linington Wilks 12

8. ↑ ^8.0 8.1 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule
   Philadelphia Ward 32.

   Name: Thomas J Lindsey
   Birth Date: Jul 1845
   Birthplace: Scotland
   Race: White
   Gender: Male
   Immigration Year: 1860
   Marital Status: Married
   Years Married: 30
   Father's Birthplace: Ireland
   Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
   Household Members:
   Name Age
   Thomas J Lindsey 54
   Susan W Lindsey 52

9. ↑ Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule
   Lansdowne East Ward.

   Name: Thomas J Lindsey
   Age in 1910: 64
   Birthplace: Scotland
   Race: White
   Gender: Male
   Immigration Year: 1848
   Marital Status: Married
   Father's Birthplace: Ireland
   Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
   Household Members:
   Name Age
   Thomas J Lindsey 64
   Susan W Lindsey 62
   Margaret Oliver 43

10. ↑ Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    Lansdowne.

    Name: Thomas J Lindsey
    Age: 57
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Street: Runnymede Ave
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Boarder
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Asst, Mg. Editor
    Industry: Newspaper
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Katherine Macomb 39
    Judith L Macomb 14
    J Morton Macomb 11
    Emma L Maccrosson 32
    Thomas J Lindsey 57
    Florence N Barrington 49

11. ↑ Petition for naturalization.

    

12.   The Clover Club of Philadelphia, Mary R. Deacon
    1897.
13.   History of Philadelphia 1609-1884, J. Thomas Scharf and Thompson Westcott
    1884.
14.   The Times (Philadelphia), Jan. 16, 1885. "The Clover Club Dinner".
15. ↑ ^15.0 15.1 Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Dept. of Health.
16.   The Times (Philadelphia), Jan. 31, 1895.

    

17.   Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 3, 1895.

    

18.   Philadelphia Evening Ledger, Nov. 30, 1920.

    

19.   Philadelphia Evening Ledger, Dec. 3, 1919.

    Written by Philadelphia mayor-elect J. Hampton Moore.
    
    

20.   The Times (Philadelphia), Sep. 15, 1881
    pg. 2.
21. ↑ Baptismal Record. Parish Register for St. Andrew's, Glasgow. Scottish Catholic Archives.

    Name: Thomas
    Legitimacy: Lawful
    Names of Parents: Michael Lensy and Margaret Richy
    Born: 18 June 1845
    Baptized: 18 July 1845
    Names of Sponsors: Mary Anne McCauly
    Name of Clergyman: Thomas Cody

22.   The Keystone Printer, January 1923.

    
    

23.   May 4, 1923.