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Category: Sheed

Lavinia And The Early Sheeds of Philadelphia

Lavinia Sheed never married and died at age 65 from rheumatism. She is buried near her father and several of her siblings in the Gloria Dei Churchyard.

Capt. Abraham A. Sheed

Christeana Sheed

George and Rebecca Sheed

John E. Denike and Jacob Jackson, Jr.

William and Mary Sheed

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The view from inside the gates before 95 was constructed! The city has changed around Gloria Dei, while it remains authentic and true to itself.

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The following organizations have provided funding to support our current renewal and restoration project.

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
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