W.S. Brown, “Pittsburg”

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W.S. Brown, “Pittsburg”

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I grew up 25 miles from the Steel City and love its history with Carnegie, Mellon etc. Few non-Pittsburghers know that from 1891-1911 the U.S. Board on Geographic Names made the city drop the “h” from the end of its name. I found this period “no h” snelled hook pack recently and would appreciate any information from our city directory buffs about this tackle merchant, W.S.Brown. Thanks.


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Googling “ws brown” Pittsburgh fishing hooks brings up a fair amount, including a digitized book on the brown family history.
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Paul Roberts wrote: Wed Jan 12, 2022 3:05 am Googling “ws brown” Pittsburgh fishing hooks brings up a fair amount, including a digitized book on the brown family history.
Paul, you're supposed to link to the book, bro.
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...would appreciate any information from our city directory buffs about this tackle merchant, W.S.Brown.
It's easy enough to be in the buff club:
https://ldsgenealogy.com/PA/Allegheny-C ... ies.htm#46
https://historicpittsburgh.org/collecti ... irectories
https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/free-o ... rectories/
In 1902, the W.S. Brown phone no. was Grant 241.

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