I’m an eBay fan and sometimes eBay junkie. So it was not surprising when I got the idea to turn to eBay for clues in my genealogical research. Maybe, they had old Philadelphia directories? Something that may reveal the name of my great grandfather Knoell’s ice and coal delivery business?
I found a high school yearbook which included aerial shots of our old neighborhood, but no relatives. I bid up on that until the cost hit $45. Then I made an offer an a “guide to Philadelphia” which cost me $23 total, with shipping. I wasn’t expecting much…but the listing did say that there were businesses and streets listed. I was excited. This could be it!
Hearts And Bones 