Charles A. Helms

   Cause of his death was Consumption.

  General Notes:

See general notes on his wife, Mary, for 1860 census facts regarding her previous marriage.

The death certificate (see medical notes) is "our" Charles Helms in that the occupation as Brickmaker is consistent with the occupation listed in the 1870 census ... see general notes on his son, Charles Abraham Helms, for 1870 census facts.

There is a Charles Helms born 1849 listed in the 1860 census: Pottsville North West Ward, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, page 464, dated June 1860 records Charles Helms (11 - PA) living with his parents Samuel (46 - PA) and Maria (38 - PA) Helms and siblings William (17), Sophia (15), John (13), Samuel (9), Emma (5), and Franklin (2). Samuel is a Liquor Merchant.

The 1850 Federal Census for Reading North East Ward, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, page 194A, dated August 16, 1850 records Charles Helm (3) living with his parents Samuel (35 - PA) and Maria (28 - PA) Helm and siblings William (8), Sophia (6), and John (5). Samuel is a Merchant.

  Medical Notes:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915
Name: Charles Helms
Birth Date: abt 1849
Birth Place: PA
Death Date: 4 Feb 1875
Death Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age at Death: 26
Cause of Death: Consumption
Street and Number: 56th St
Burial Date: 7 Feb 1875
Burial Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Race: White
Occupation: Brick Maker
Cemetery: Blockley Baptist Cemetery
Marital Status: Married
FHL Film Number: 1003701

Charles married Mary R. (Mary R. was born circa 1842 in Pennsylvania and died after 1910 in Philadelphia, PA.)