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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories

Joe Lex
Philadelphia
Laurel Hill Cemetery
World War I
Civil War
Titanic
Panama Canal
University Of Pennsylvania
Laurel Hill West
Minstrelsy
Public Health
Slavery
Women's History Month
Laurel Hill East
Aviation
Rudolph Hering
Emily Elizabeth Holman
Abram W. Harris
Dillwyn Parrish Starr
Charles Thomson
Benjamin Franklin

Hundreds of brief biographies of permanent residents of Laurel Hill East in Philadelphia and Laurel Hill West in Bala Cywnyd, Pennsylvania. Often educational, always entertaining.

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ABC:LHS 091-5    Frank Reed Whiteside...

...was an artist and instructor at PAFA who was inexplicably assassinated when he answered his front door one evening. Despite many maddeningly tempting clues, his case remains unsolved nearly a century later... more

ABC:LHS 091-4    Jacqueline Powell...

...was only 10 years old when her mother Emily Lippincott Powell shot her in sleep and then tried to take her own life. Emily spent the rest of her life in Friends Hospital.

ABC:LHS 091-3    George Boehm...

...was a workman on the Baldwin floor in 1870 when a quarrel with a co-worker led to his own death from a crushed skull and his assailant's trial and imprisonment. This segment walks you through the justice system of... more

ABC:LHS #091-2    Roy Wilson White...

...was a gifted young UPenn law instructor who in 1900 was robbed and killed near the campus. Drawing on contemporary newspapers and archival research, the podcast traces how racial panic, sensational reporting,... more

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Recent Guests

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Marty Foley
Fellow tour guide and retired middle school history teacher
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Mpozi Mshale Tolbert
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Leonard L. Smalls
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Frances Mom Williams
A dedicated community leader and activist in Philadelphia.
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Reverend Leonard L. Smalls
First Black minister certified as a prison chaplain in Pennsylvania.
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Episode: Black History 2026
Julia Komai
A political activist who advocated for human rights and escaped from Liberia's political turmoil.
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Mpozi Tolbert
A raised in West Philadelphia, renowned photographer and DJ who captured the hip hop scene in Philadelphia and Indianapolis.
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Host

Joe Lex
Host of All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories; guides narrative through Philadelphia history, cemeteries, and memorials.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Family lore is my love language.

    Like some, I came across Joe's enthusiasm while in a cemetery. It's endearing to take the time to let others know the stories of those who have passed from this world. Thank you for your service!🖤

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    L7679-/
    United Statesa month ago
  • TOP TIER

    I'm so happy I stumbled across you today on my Tiktok feed today. Laurel Hill is a fascinating place!I could listen to you tell stories about the cemetery & the people, buried there all day long. You've done a wonderful job with the tiktok page and the podcast. Keep this great storytelling coming!Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    krnlmbch
    United Statesa month ago
  • Jack Merriam

    I enjoyed listening to your podcast on the First 20 Years of Laurel Hill. I am a descendant of George S. Pepper and I didn’t know the Pepper family plot was on the area where Fairy Hill stood. My grandfather had a painting of Fairy Hill which is now at the Old York Road Historical Society. I really enjoy listening to your podcasts and learn about Philadelphians!!

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    Mike Newark
    United States10 months ago
  • Jack Merriam

    I enjoyed listening to your podcast on Mr. Merriam especially about Maybrook. My great-great grandfather built Maybrook. I got to meet Mr. Merriam several times. He let me visit Maybrook whenever I wanted to and he kept the downstairs just like it was in the late 1800s. I was just a child but I remember visiting Aunt May in the carriage house and have some of her paintings. Henry Gibson’s main home was at 1612 Walnut Street where he housed his art work in the gallerys. Thanks again for the p... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Mike Newark
    United Statesa year ago
  • Walking tour

    I really love the episodes and the walking tours Thank you for this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wallywbm
    United States2 years ago

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High-quality research and strong narrative voice.
Greatful for accessible deep dives into Philadelphia memory and Laurel Hill sites.
A few guests are missed in favor of solo hosting for a tighter voice.
Consistently well-produced with solid sound quality and pacing.
Engaging storytelling with deep local history.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A biographical history podcast focusing on Laurel Hill cemeteries and Philadelphia-area figures, weaving together personal stories, social history, and local memory. Across episodes, listeners encounter a rich tapestry of biographies—from Civil War figures and 19th-century immigrants to artists and reformers—framed by the city's cemeteries, monuments, and museums. The show balances meticulous archival detail with engaging storytelling, often tying individual life events to broader national themes such as slavery, migration, and memory. It stands out for its niche focus on local memory and burial sites as portals to American history, offering deep context for listeners who enjoy place-based biography and regional heritage. Potential sponsors... more

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