Document A

John C. Hurst in 1855

This excerpt is from McElroy's Philadelphia City Directory in 1855. The information
given in this directory shows John C. Hursts occupation, address, and place of work in 1855.
Using this document, we know that in 1855, when Hurst was 28 years old, he was a clerk at 241
Market Street and lived at 4 Anita.
This excerpt the earliest American document of John C. Hurst, so one is able to infer that
Hurst immigrated to Pennsylvania from Ireland in the 1850s, when he was in his twenties. With
this document, one has an idea of what Hursts life was like when he first came to America
because we know where he lived and worked. This document was used to explain Hursts many
different occupations and homes in his lifetime.
McElroy's Philadelphia City Directory. Vol. 1855. Philadelphia: A. McElroy, 1855. 262. Print.

Document B

Hursts store and work with Chas. McGee

This document confirms the location of John C. Hursts pharmaceutical store. This
document came from the Philadelphia Directory for containing the names of the inhabitants, their
occupations, places of business, and dwelling houses. It confirms his store location. Estimated
date is 1856.
We used this information to follow his occupational path from city to city. In
Philadelphia, this was the location of his drug store. This shows that Hurst established a place of
business on 825 Market St. This establishment was his place of business where he worked with
his two sons, Andrew and Samuel. As a druggist, John C Hurst worked to concoct new solutions
that were sold to the general public. Many pharmaceutical advances were made by druggists like
Hurst. This also proves that Hurst actively worked with Chas. McGee, a printing press.
"Philadelphia Directory for ... Containing the Names of the Inhabitants, Their Occupations,
Places of Business, and Dwelling Houses." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2016.

Document C

John C. Hurst in 1858

This document is from McElroy's Philadelphia City Directory of 1858. The information
in this excerpt is very informative. This directory listing states where John C. Hurst worked, his
job and address in 1858. With this document, we know that in 1858, at 34 years old, Hurst
continued to work as a clerk, but this time at 609 Market Street and lived at 1004 Anita, in
present-day Langhorne.
This document shows a new address for where Hurst worked, so it helped us follow the
path of his many occupations. With this document, we learned how long Hurst had worked at his
previous job, which also helped differentiate and explain his different jobs. This directory listing
was also helpful because it states Hursts new address. One can infer that with Hursts new job,
he was able to purchase a new home.
McElroy's Philadelphia City Directory. Vol. 1858. Philadelphia: A. McElroy, 1858. 325. Print.

Document D

John C. Hurst in 1860

This is John C. Hursts information in McElroy's Philadelphia City Directory Volume

1860. This excerpt is important because it shows Hursts address and job. This document tells us
that at age 36, Hurst was working as a salesman at 609 Market Street and lived at 1004 Anita, in
present-day Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
This directory listing was very helpful when explaining all of John C. Hursts
occupations. Since he was a clerk at this same address two years earlier, we were able to infer
that Hurst advanced from clerk to salesman at 609 Market Street in 1860. This was added to the
professional accomplishment portion of our project, because it was rare for immigrants to even
secure jobs let alone be promoted. This also helped us determine his occupational path with how
long he worked at 609 Market Street
McElroy's Philadelphia City Directory. Vol. 1860. Philadelphia: A. McElroy, 1860. 469. Print.

Document E

John C. Hurst in 1867

This an excerpt from the 1867 McElroy's Philadelphia City Directory. This information
shows that in 1867, Hurst became a druggist. The directory states that Hurst moved from his

previous home to 762 S 10th Street in Philadelphia. At age 43, Hurst was working as a druggist
at 825 Market Street.
This excerpt was helpful because we learned that Hurst completely changed occupations
in 1867. We were able to document Hursts different addresses, places of work, and occupations
more easily in our paper because of this directory listing. Unfortunately, there were no directory
listings of Hurst from the early 1860s, so one can assume that he went straight from being a
salesman to a druggist on the same street. Also, since he became a druggist in 1867, one can
assume that this job led him to his future career, that he is infamous for, as a drug store owner.
McElroy's Philadelphia City Directory. Vol. 1867. Philadelphia: A. McElroy, 1867. 449. Print.

Document F

Advertisement for John C. Hurst, Wholesale Druggists

This document is an advertisement for John C. Hurst, Wholesale Druggists. John C.
Hurst conducted his business at 825 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The ad states
that Hurst was a dealer in paints, oils, window glass, duye tuffs, pitch, rosin, wagons, and Ohio
and Pittsburgh coals oils. The advertisement was published in the Indiana Weekly Messenger of
Indiana, Pennsylvania on January 13, 1869.
Due to the newspaper the advertisement was published in, the Indiana Weekly
Messenger, one can infer that John C. Hursts business was relatively successful due to its
advertisement in cities outside of Philadelphia. John C. Hursts business, although he himself
was a druggist, dealt with common house goods of the time.
John C. Hurst, Wholesale Druggists. Indiana Weekly Messenger 13 Jan. 1869: 4. Print.

Document G

John C. Hurst and His Sons in 1875

This excerpt is from the Philadelphia City Directory Part 1 A-L of 1875. There is
information on John C. Hurst and his business. The directory gives Hursts address in 1875, 3718
Chestnut Street. It also states that his business, John C. Hurst & Sons, sold drugs and was located
at 925 Market Street. Hursts sons, who he worked with, are also listed here.
This document was helpful because we learned more information about Hursts sons and
his business. This excerpt contributed his professional accomplishments and also the family
portion of our research paper, because all his sons are given in this listing. John C. Hurst & Sons
was a drug store opened by an Irish immigrant, so it was a major feat for Hurst.
Philadelphia City Directory Part 1 A-L. Vol. 1875.

Document H

Samuel B Hurst and John C Hurst working together

This document comes from the American Journal of Pharmacy, Volume 47. It lists
Samuel B Hurst as the son of John C. Hurst. This is proof of their relationship as father and son.
This document lists Samuel B under a list of matricolants and John C under a list of
preceptors. The estimated date is 1875.
This document provides another form of proof of the relationship between Samuel B
Hurst and his father John C Hurst. The father and son duo worked together in their business
endeavors. John C Hurst would go on to embezzle money from his own son, Samuel B Hurst,
despite their relationship as father and son. This scandal would end in a complaint filed by
Samuel B against his father, John C, in regards to the thousands of dollars he stole. This
interesting father and son relationship suffered many unfortunate circumstances through the
course of John C Hursts life.
"American Journal of Pharmacy." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2016.

Document I

Market Street East of 9th Street, May 21, 1875

This document is a stereograph, an early form of a three dimensional photograph of the
nineteenth century. The stereograph captures the 800 block at 9th and Market Street in
Philadelphia. In the stereograph, there are the businesses of Gould & Co. Union Furniture Depot,
Buchanan & McClure, Truman & Shaw, H. Kampe & Co., William Penn Hotel, John C. Hurst,
Wm. Ackers & Co., Hood A. Kramer & Co., Bonbright & Co., and H. Heller. The businesses
include dry goods, fabrics, furniture, hardware, drugstores, tableware, hotels, and lace.
Based off of this stereograph, one can infer that John C. Hursts business was relatively
successful due to the location of its store. The store was located along a busy block in Center
City, likely attracting much business and revenue. This reason may have prompted John C. Hurst
to steal money from this business.
Cremer, James. Market Street East of 9th Street. 1875. The Library Company of Philadelphia,
Philadelphia. The Library Company of Philadelphia.

Document J

John C Hurst appears to be the plaintiff

The document titled Gleanings in the Court: Civil and Criminal gives details . John C.
another case involving Mr. John C Hurst. This time, Hurst is the plaintiff in a mechanics liens
case. Basically, Hurst said he supplied, through an undisclosed middle man figure, the
defendant, and through his supplies the property improved. However, he was not paid by the
middle man. Hurst therefore sought money directly from the defendant, however the jury ruled in
the defendants favor.
From the document, much can be inferred. Firstly, this is a rare occurrence where Hurst is
not being charged or penalized. Instead he is seeking money. Therefore, it is known about Hursts
character that he is money loving, and not afraid to use the law for his personal gain. Also,
despite his store being of a pharmacy than a general store, he supplied what was necessary for
contracting purposes. The year is publication was 1878, which was the year of his second real
estate failure.This case most likely was a spur or contributor of that.
"Gleanings in the Court: Civil and Criminal." Philadelphia Inquirer 17 Apr. 1878: n. pag.
America's Newspapers [NewsBank]. Web.

Document K

Despite his business success, Hurst failed to make it big in real estate
This document titled Complications about a Large Business Operation is an expos on
the case which involved John C. Hurst and some of his business partners. It was alleged in the
article that Hurst illegally operated on his property, and used whatever capital he gained for his
personal use.
From this article, many inferences can be made. It is known that Hurst failed at real estate
twice before this case, once in 1875 and another time in 1878. This case is most likely related to
the second time. Also, it can be inferred that this was Hursts attempt to salvage what he could of
his once sprawling economic prowess. Many statements about Hursts character can be made
based on this document. He must have been money hungry and cutthroat, as well as a liar and a
cheat. Yet, the man must have been charismatic, as the document describes him with many
accomplices. The article serves to provide a negative point of view for Hurst and his way of
being.
"The Complication About a Large Building Operation;." Philadelphia Inquirer (1879): n. pag.
America's Newspapers [NewsBank]. Web. 5 Feb. 2016.
Document L

Samuel B. Hurst and S. Edwin Long in 1880

This document is Gopsills Philadelphia Directory Part 1 A-L from 1880. Although John
C. Hurst is not listed in this document, there is information on his past business and its
employees. John C. Hursts Son & Company was still located at 925 Market Street, but S. Edwin
Long was a new employee and Samuel B. was Hursts only son working there. This directory
gave Longs address.
This excerpt informed us on Hursts business in 1880, when he fled from Philadelphia.
We discovered that Samuel B. Hurst managed John C. Hursts Son & Company in 1880. With
this information, we were able to piece together that Samuel B was the relative Hurst stole from.
This document contributed to the family relations and successes and failures portion of our
project.
Gopsills Philadelphia Directory Part 1 A-L. Vol. 1880. Philadelphia: J. Gopsill,, 1880. Print.

Document M

Court Case Concerning John C. Hurst

The article, The Hurst Case. Statements Volunteered by the Jury of Vicinage, details the
crime John C. Hurst committed in 1881. John C. Hurst embezzled $15,000 from his son. The
Hurst Case states that John C. Hurst conducted the affairs of the wholesale drug business up

until 1875. In 1875, John C. Hurst attempted to go into real estate, but failed. He tried again to
venture in the business of real estate in 1878 only to fail again. Afterwards, John C. Hurst took a
position as manager under his sons at John C. Hurst, Sons & Co. John C. Hurst was last heard of
in Philadelphia when he left the store to attend his second hearing.
From the article, one can infer that John C. Hurst took the $15,000, and fled the city of
Philadelphia, leaving behind the business and his sons. It can be assumed since there is no
mention of his wife, that Fannie remained in Philadelphia. Ten years later, John C. Hurst passed
away in Iowa. Most likely, after fleeing, he traveled to Iowa alone and remained there until his
demise.
"The Hurst Case. Statements Volunteered by the Jury of the Vicinage." The Philadelphia Inquirer
22 Dec. 1881: n. pag. Print.

Document N

John C. Hurst Criminal Activity

The article, Police Intelligence. Matters of a Criminal Character Gathered Around the
City, pertains to the crime John C. Hurst committed in 1881. The article reveals that on

December 14, 1881, John C. Hurst was arrested because his son, Samuel B. Hurst, filed a
complaint against him. John C. Hurst was the owner of the business at 986 Market St. prior to
September of 1881. Around September 2, 1881, John C. Hurst ordered Samuel B. Hurst to sell
the business. The business sold for $15,000, but John C. Hurst kept all the money but $150.
Samuel B. Hurst accused John C. Hurst of embezzlement, the theft of funds. John C. Hursts bail
was set at $15,000 for trial.
From the article, one can infer that John C. Hursts real estate endeavor caused him a
great deal of debt. To alleviate these debts, John C. Hurst must have been extremely desperate to
resort to stealing money from his own family business. Mr. Hurst embezzled $15,000 in 1881,
equivalent to $400,000 in todays currency. One can infer that the business of John C. Hurst &
Sons was quite a successful business, although John C. Hurst himself was not.
Police Intelligence. Matters of a Criminal Character Gathered Around the City." The
Philadelphia Inquirer 15 Dec. 1881: n. pag. Print.

Document O

Druggist Convention
This a list of members of Pharmacists enrolled as members of the Illinois
Pharmaceutical Association. The writer is unknown. This was found in the book Proceedings of
the Convention of Druggist and the First Convention of the Illinois Pharmaceutical Association||
Volumes 1-8. The convention took place on December 7th and 8th, 1880.
The list helps us pinpoint exactly where Hurst was hiding during the 1880s: Rio, Illinois.
Additionally, because this Document was written as a list of attendants of the First Convention of
Illinois Pharmaceutical Association, we know that Hurst was actively pursuing pharmaceuticals
and selling new products. Furthermore, because this was the first convention we can assume that
Hurst was a risk taker for subscribing and supporting such a new site.

Vol. 1-8. N.p.: Chandler & Engelhard, 1881. Google Books. Web.
<https://books.google.com/books?
id=9P7qAAAAMAAJ&dq=john+c+hurst+druggist&source=gbs_navlinks_s>.

Document P

Confirmation of Hursts home

This document comes from the Philadelphia Directory for ... containing the names of the
inhabitants, their occupations, places of business, and dwelling houses: Ab ed. 26 m. d. Tit. :
McElroy's Philadelphia city directory, Volume 26. It confirms that Hurst resided in Philadelphia.
Estimated date is 1882.
This document provides information on the location of his drugstore (Market St.) This
document also certifies his residence in Anita. This information confirms our points on his
timeline on the whereabouts of his home and business. His drug store was first named John C
Hurst and Sons. He later changed the name of this company to to John C. Hursts Son & Co.
after the management shifted from John C. Hurst to Samuel B. and S Edwin Long.
Philadelphia City Directory Part 2 H-N. Vol. 1882

Document Q

Young Hurst loved money, just like his father

The document titled Summary. The Odds and Ends of Happenings in the City is what
the title suggests it is. It lists what appears to be updates about several cases and incidents which
occurred in the city during that time. The portion of the article regarding Hurst states that a third
party had levied on products under the assumption that they still belonged to John C. Hurst.
Being as though Hurst had disappeared, his son was now operating the business, and thus the
products belonged to him. Hursts son won the case.
The inferences that can be made by this article are multitudinous. They not only apply to
John C. Hurst, but the whole Hurst clan, as well as his business. Because another company
sought to levy some of the goods produced by Hurst, it can be assumed that his business was
profitable, and his goods were valuable. It is obvious that his sons had a keen knowledge of the
law, and were not afraid to use it, as they went to court numerous times, even against their own
father. The article makes known the fact that John C. Hurst mysteriously disappeared, which can
lead to the conclusion that Hurst was fearful of the circumstances, and even his sons. His sons
must have been money loving and connected, based on what is presented in this article.
"Summary. The Odds and Ends of Happenings in the City." Philadelphia Inquirer 04 Feb. 1882:
n. pag. America's Newspapers [NewsBank]. Web. 05 Feb. 2016.

Document R

Hurst had help in playing the system

The document titled Before the Judges: Matters of Interest Heard and Disposed of
Yesterday in the Courts provides insight on events surrounding another one John C. Hursts
cases. A third party had forged a signature basically to stop the ruling of a lower court on John C.
Hursts case from reaching a higher court. The fraud was discovered, and the third party was held
on bond.
From the source, much is to be discovered. John C. Hurst was a proven criminal, and this
is evidence of that fact. Yet another case against him took place. He must have won this case,
because the accusers appealed to a higher court. The year was 1883, so Hurst would go on to flee
later that year. This particular incident involving his case must have been rather major to spur
abandonment. The document proves Hursts charisma and networking skills, as he had an
accomplice assist in cheating the legal system. Hurst was, as assumed from this particular
document, a charismatic, well connected criminal.
"Before the Judges: Matters of Interest Heard and Disposed of Yesterday in the Courts."
Philadelphia Inquirer 18 May 1883: n. pag. America's Newspapers [NewsBank]. Web. 05
Feb. 2016.

Document S

Civil Court Case Concerning John C. Hurst

In 1883, John C. Hurst found himself the topic of discussion in court due to the forgery of
a bond. John C. Hurst, along with J.D. Jamison, a William Toroda, Bernhard Arnson, and Ellis

Wilslnekl were present at the signing of the forged bond. The bond was valued at $5000. The
bond was evidence for the prosecution of John C. Hurst. Bernhard Arnson and Ellis Wilslnekl
took William Toroda to court over the bond. Toroda testified that he had not signed the bond.
John C. Hursts lawyer testified that Hurst was not present at the signing of the bond.
This article demonstrates Hursts questionable actions. He has found himself in court
many times throughout his life. Others in this particular case have other cases against them
regarding perjury. This makes it difficult to believe Hurst and his claims of not being present at
the time of the forgery. However, other peoples dishonesty also makes it difficult to believe that
Hurst actually was present at the crime. In the end, one can infer that Hurst most likely did have
some role in this incident due to his nature of breaking the law and appearing in court often after
his failed business attempts.
"A Bold Personator, What Was Revealed Yesterday in a Suit in a Civil Court." The Philadelphia
Inquirer 5 Apr. 1883: n. pag. Print.

Document T

The Company Hurst Worked With While On The Run

This document is an excerpt from the Bulletin of Pharmacy. The estimated date is circa
1855. It confirms the location of Dougherty-Crouch Company. The company was founded in
St.Louis. This document appeared in a bulletin along with many other companies that sought
advertisement.
Hurst was a member of this company after he fled from the court in 1885. He worked as a
druggist at the Dougherty-Crouch Drug Company. The Dougherty-Crouch Company served as a
pharmaceutical company for which John C Hurst worked. The company served as a
pharmaceutical distributors and also as a sales pace for other common goods. With the company,
Hurst worked as a druggist who experimented and concocted new medicines and solutions that
were available to the general public.
"Bulletin of Pharmacy." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2016

Document U

Death Notice
Reads: Hurst,-Suddenly, on the 19th, Lineville, Iowa. John C Hurst aged 64 years. The relatives
and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday afternoon at 3
o'clock. From his late residence 1518 Chestnut Street. Interment private at Woodlands
This document is titleless, but it is a death notice. It lists all of the people who were
reported dead on that particular day or the week before. It also lists cause of John C. Hursts
funeral plans. Under John C Hursts name, the cause of death is listed as suddenly. It appears
that he had a private ceremony open to only family and close friends.
The death notice, despite its brevity, shows many things. It adds to the mystique that is
Hurst, as even the cause of death is a suspicious suddenly. It validates the claim that he
relocated to Iowa, as the notice lists that as his location of death. The document even shows that
Hurst was even respected by his family despite the tense relationships between him and his sons.
Hursts family must have been considerably wealthy as well, to be able to afford a burial at the
Woodlands Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer 26 Oct. 1891: n. pag. America's Obituaries and Death Notices
[NewsBank]. Web.

Document V

Death Certificate of John C. Hurst

This document is the death certificate of John C. Hurst. The document provides the day,
location, and cause of death. It states that John C. Hurst passed away on October 19, 1891 due to
being killed by the cars in Lineville Wayne County, Iowa. The document also states John C.
Hurst was a druggist in Philadelphia who was born in Ireland. His residence in Philadelphia is
listed as the 27th Ward, 3718 Chestnut Street. Hurst was buried on Monday, October 26, 1891 in
the Woodlands Cemetery in Philadelphia.
From the document, one can infer that John C. Hurst did not die of natural causes. He
also fled Philadelphia after committing a crime of robbery. One can infer that after the crime, he
did not return to Philadelphia and most likely had a residence in Iowa. The names of his mother
and father are not listed, but one can infer that they too immigrated to the United States from
Ireland.
Death Certificate for John C. Hurst, 19 October 1891, File No. 8134, Iowa State Board of Health.

Document W

Hurst in the West

This is an article written in the Western Druggists Volume 13. The books intended
audience is clearly druggists in the west and possibly doctors in the west as well. This particular
article chronicles the events that happened in each state. This book was written in 1891 and is a
small description of John C Hursts death.
This article was incredibly valuable to our biography because it states exactly how Hurst
died. In the death certificate, it is written that Hurst was killed by a car. However, with this
article we know that Hurst was hit by a train. We also know who he was working for in Iowa: the
Dougherty Crouch Company. We know specifically where he was killed: St.Louis, Iowa and we
know what he was doing: travelling on business. Finally, we are assured that this was Hursts
first ride on a railroad and we can infer that he probably drove to Iowa when he was hiding from
the police.
The Western Druggist. Vol. 13. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Google Books. Web.

Document X

Hursts Obituary
This document is an article from the book Pharmaceutical Record and Weekly Mail
Review Volume 13. The writer is unknown. This particular book is a one of many volumes of
Journals for the Drug Trade. Volume 13 pertains to January to June of 1892 and this article was
written on February 4th, 1892. These volumes are geared toward druggists that wanted to keep
up with other druggists and to recieve tips on how to be a better druggist and run a better
business.
We used this article as proof of John C Hursts death. Additionally, this was used as one
Hursts official obituaries. An obituary from the family was found on an unreliable website so
this was used in lieu of an obituary from the family. Finally, this shows us that despite Hursts
criminal recorded he was still well respected in the druggist community.
Vol. 13. New York: n.p., 1892. Google Books. Web.
<https://books.google.com/books?
id=SzvnAAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=one
page&q&f=false>. The website is included because it would be incredibly hard to find
the source without it.

Document Y

Hurst and the Hibernian Society

This is a list of all of the members of the Hibernian Society found in the book History of
the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and of the Hibernian Society for the Relief of Emigrants from
Ireland. The book is written by John H. Campbell and has some biased because it is a book about
the struggles of Irish Immigrants in Pennsylvania and is written by an Irish Immigrant living in
Pennsylvania. The book chronicles the members and their impacts from March 17th, 1771 until
March 17th, 1892.
This document was primarily used to prove John C. Hurst's impact on society. As a
member of the Hibernian Society he worked with other Irish Immigrants residing in
Pennsylvania to aid people like themselves. They helped create countless institutions in order to
aid their people. Furthermore, with this document we know that Samuel B and Andrew J, his

sons, worked in his store; as well as William G. Finally, we know that in 1867 Hurst was still the
owner of the company.
Campbell, John H. History of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and of the Hibernian Society for
the Relief of Emigrants from Ireland March 17, 1771-March 17, 1892. Philadelphia:
Hibernian Society, 1892. Google Books. Web.

Document Z
His sons, Samuel B. Hurst, workplace.
This document is the Philadelphia City Directory Part 2 H-N of 1905. This directory lists
Samuel B. Hurst, John C. Hursts son. This document also lists Samuel Bs residence at 4034
Baring. This address places the exact location of Samuel B in relation to his father and other
family members.
This document connects Hurst and his son Samuel as co-workers in their drug store.
Samuel worked alongside his brother Andrew Jackson. The three men worked together in their
family business. This excerpt shows that he worked as a clerk. It confirms that he had the same
residence as his brother Andrew. The residence listed on this document is 4034 Baring, which is
the same residence listed for Andrew J Hurst. This confirms that the two men resided in the same
location.
Philadelphia City Directory Part 2 H-N. Vol. 1905

Document A1
Hursts sons residence
This document is the Philadelphia City Directory Part 2 H-N of 1905. This directory lists
Andrew as John C. Hursts son. The document lists Andrew Hursts residence as 4034 Baring.
This confirms that he worked as a clerk This confirms that they lived together.
This document connects Hurst and his son Andrew as co-workers in their drug store.
Andrew was listed as an employee of their establishment. The two sons worked under their
father, John C Hurst. The three men worked together in their family business. This excerpt shows
that he worked as a clerk. It confirms that he had the same residence as his brother Samuel. The
residence listed on this document is 4034 Raring, which is the same residence listed for Samuel
B Hurst. This confirms that the two men resided in the same location.
Philadelphia City Directory Part 2 H-N. Vol. 1905

Document A2

Hursts Business
This document is an article from the book American Druggists and Pharmaceutical
Records Volume 61 which is a general information guide on druggists. The book features articles
written by Pharmacists about their own experiences. In this article title Seeing Opportunities,
Charles E. Hires writes about his own road to success. His article was written in 1913 and
mentions John C Hurst and a list of other Pharmacists that purchased barrels of Fullers Earth;
which was used to remove grease stains.

We used this to prove that John C Hurst continued to be a druggist even after his criminal
acts in Philadelphia. This also helped to show us where John C Hurst fled to and when he was
there. With this document we know that Hurst moved from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Wayne
County Iowa, to a city in Illinois.
Vol. 61. New York City: Hearst Corporation, 1913. Google Books. Web.
<https://books.google.com/books?
id=gn03AQAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onep
age&q&f=false>. The website is included because it would be incredibly hard to find the
source without it.

Document A3

Hursts Tombstone
This is an image of John C. Hursts tombstone. John C. Hurst and his wife, Fanny B.
Hurst, are listed on this grave. It has Hursts month and year of birth and the date of his death.
Despite the fact that it doesnt list a specific date of birth, it is helpful because we now know that
Hurst was born in September of 1824. It also has Fanny B.s date of birth and death.
This image is very helpful because it gives us a clear date of Hursts birth. Other sources
had different dates, but this tombstone cleared up the conflict. This is also useful because we
now know Fanny C.s date of birth and when she died. The tombstone also reveals that the
spelling of John C. Hursts wife has two version, Fannie and Fanny.
Hurst family tombstone, Woodlands Cemetery. Personal photograph by Nina McPhaul. 2016.