Am seeking info on Blanche M Gilbert Born in Philadelphia Pa.

Question

Born between 1884 and 1900, married Paul Selmser in 1915 in Philadelphia Pa.Blanche had 3 daughters Laura May, Kathleen Blanche and another daughter who was placed for adoption in 1920.She was possibly an orphan and stated she was raised at ST. Vincents Orphanage in Philadelphia , I am unable to find any info confirming this. Possibly had a sister named May who Laura was named after.

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Hello Ann O,

Blanche was my grandmother. Her maiden name was actually Gilsenan. My mother told me  that there were 3 older sisters, that she never met.. Are you related to her?

Best wishes,

Dorothy

Answer 1

These look about right

Birth record for Blanch

https://familysearch.org/

 

1900 census includes Ida Ida May

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M3W5-FC5