Queries Volume 3Subject: Hickman, Rice, Peckenpaugh Submitter: Sherman Finch Date: Sat Feb 8 20:26:11 1997 Looking for information about Rice family John Rice b 10 Oct 1720 m Hannah_______. Ch Nicholas Rice m Mary Ann ME Hickman all in what is now Fayette Co. Their son Jacob Rice m Susan Peckenpaugh also of Fayette Co. Any help in any direction is welcomed. Subject: Rankin, Lee Submitter: Margaret Ogilvie Date: Mon Feb 10 14:54:45 1997 I would like any information on children of Elizabeth RANKIN who married James LEE 15 march 1792 in Fayette Co., PA. Subject: Wright, Lot, Lind, Butler, Franklin, Gard Submitter: Beth Knowles Pany Date: Mon Feb 10 09:08:59 1997 WRIGHT, LOT, b. 1811, PA (only information), md. Mary MARTIN, (b. 1807, KY, d. 1859, IN) md. 5 Mar 1833, Greenfield, Hancock, IN. Lot WRIGHT d. 20 Oct 1889, Jenny Lind, Calaveras, CA. 1840 Census was in Ohio, 1850, 1860 Census in Indiana, 1870 Census in California. Children: 1.Micajah M. WRIGHT, b. 1834, IN; 2.Ethan W WRIGHT, b. 1836, IN; 3. Daniel GARD WRIGHT, 13 Apr 1838, Greenfield, Hancock, IN, d. 19 May 1913, Linden, Amador, CA, md. Emily L. BUTLER; 4. John Simeon WRIGHT, b. 1840, OH md Susan FRANKLIN; 5. Masy I WRIGHT, b. 1842, OH; 6. John A. WRIGHT,b. 1844, OH; 7. Addison F.WRIGHT, b. 1848, IN, md. Mary R FOUT, 4 Jul 1875. Help appreciated on parents, siblings of Lot. There may be a tie-in to the GARD family, which also came from the Fayette County area. Thanks, Beth Subject: Kurfess/Cirfoose/Kurfees, Heinntzmann Submitter: John Kurfees Date: Mon Feb 10 12:20:41 1997 Please help me locate surname Kurfess, Cirfoose, Kurfees all being the same. Jacob Kurfess,and Joerg Kurfess arrived from Plattenhardt, Wurttenberg, Germany around 1750 to 1790 These two families are related and beleived to brothers or cousins. Some of the family moved to Rowan County, North Carolina. The rest are unknown. Please help find the families. Children of Jacob and wife Anna Maria nee Heinntzmann are, Emma Catharina,b 9-11-1737, Hans J"org, b. 9-21-1746, Anna Maria, b. 2- 25-1740, Johannes, b. 2-9-1743, Jacob, B. 9-21-1746 Michael, b. 11-15-1750,all ariving in "Pennsylvia" Children of Joerg and wife Maria nee Roth are, Anna Maria Elisabetha,b. 6-26-1741, Johannes ,b. 3-18-1743,Georg, b. 6-10-1748,and Gottlieb, b. 11-15-1750. To "Pennsylvania" Thank you very much for your help. Subject: Rosier/Rowzer Submitter: Lawrence Rosier Date: Tue Feb 11 05:50:11 1997 Searching county of birth for John Rosier, Sr., born 1785,Pa., county unknown. Possibly connected to John and Elizabeth Rowzer/Rosier of Bedford County cited in the Genealogical Society of Pa's Colonial Records, V.12, p. 377 as having had six children: John, Hannah, Isaac, Joseph, Rachel, Rebekka. Searching for proof that the John Rosier, Sr., born 1785, Pa., who died 1867 Parkton, Baltimore County, Md., was the son, grandson, or nephew of one of Elizabeth's sons. John Rosier Sr.'s daughter Hannah may have been named for her great-aunt if John,Sr, b. 1785, was the son or grandson of Isaac or Joseph and the nephew of the original couple. Subject: Blaney, Jenkins, Darby, Cole, Huntley Submitter: albert Raley Date: Thu Feb 6 18:21:42 1997 I would Like information on the following: Subject: Ansel, Coope, Denny, Harper, Shaner Submitter: Bruce Morrison Date: Sat Feb 8 13:14:03 1997 I am searching for my following PA ancestors: Subject: Shawhan, Jones Submitter: Mary Arnold Date: Thu Feb 6 14:44:42 1997 Looking for Molly SHAWHAN. She was born abt 1850 in Washington, PA. She married Richard Lee Jones from Va. and they lived in Ohio. Anyone know her parents? Subject: Carter, Graham, Brown Submitter: Mac Bozman Date: Sun Feb 2 11:53:21 1997 I am searching for all information concerning RACHEL CARTER and REUBEN GRAHAM. She was born PA. circa 1775. They married in PA. about 1797, supposedly in Lycoming Co.(LDS records) but there is no record of the Presbyterian Church where this supposedly happened. Family moved to Loudoun Co. VA. in 1800. They lived there until moving to Muskingum Co. OH. circa 1825 with son-in-law WILLIAM BROWN. I will share everything I have Subject: Lindsey Submitter: Diana Date: Sun Feb 2 18:51:58 1997 Looking for information to support a hypothesis that David LINDSEY (b ca 1720 in Scotland, died at Ft. Pitt) was the father of Edmond LINDSEY of 96th District, Newberry County, SC. Edmond was born before 1750. Subject: Clark Submitter: Sarah MacMillan Date: Mon Feb 3 05:48:24 1997 I am looking for information on Clarence Clark or his parents John and Margaret. They were from around the Uniontown/Masontown area. I am Clarence's grand-daughter living in York County Pennsylvania. Clarence died in 1960. His children are; William C., Shirley, June, Elizabeth (now Polish), James Subject: Anderson, Oldham Submitter: Marcia Rothman Date: Mon Feb 3 10:44:24 1997 I am looking for my Anderson family as of today I have the names William Anderson and Sarah Anderson they were siblings, their mother is Catherine Anderson, the father died by 1804 and Sarah married Isaac Oldham before 1774. The family seems to be from Washington County, PA Subject: Bissett, Flaridy/Flarity, Ketlar, Zimmerman, Moody Submitter: Tracy L Bissett Paluch Date: Sat Feb 1 12:21:43 1997 The Following are the Surnames I am searching. BISSETT, FLARIDY(FLARITY),KETLAR/KETLER/KETTLER,ZIMMERMAN,MOODY Looking for any history on the Folowing Surnames, Greene Co., Waynesburg, Pennsylvania/ Washinton Co. Washington Pennsylvania--Calvin BISSETT b.? died? married Ellen FLARIDY(FLARITY) b? died? married ?:: Children Calvin Homer BISSETT Jr. b. April 1, 1887 in Deep Valley Pennsylvania. d. in Lippencott Pennsylvania in 1954. Purchased land in 1940-41 from Jacob Lewis. Addrress was RD #5 Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. 15370 in 1940-50. Now is RD# 1 Waynesburg Pennsylvania 15370. married Essie Leah/Lee or R. KETLAR/KETLER/KETTLER, b. February 20, 1894. Calvin Homer Bissett Jr & Essie KETLAR/KETLER/KETTLER had 6 children: Charles Homer BISSETT Francis Maywood BISSETT, James Robert BISSETT, Esssie Iverna BISSETT, Minnie Wilnetta BISSETT and Margaret Ellen BISSETT. Thank you. Subject: Brooking Submitter: Gayle Brooking Durand Date: Sat Feb 1 13:40:41 1997 KENNETH BROOKING Birthdate:August 28,1946 Died:September,1967 in Pennsylvania. My son KENNETH BROOKING Birthdate:April 15,1961 Died Sept.3,1983 Car accident in Oregon Birth place: Washington State Am looking for any information available concerning Pennsylvania KENNETH BROOKING Subject: Woods Submitter: Robert Vance Woods Date: Sat Feb 1 17:06:50 1997 JAMES WOODS died in 1833,North Huntington Twp,Westmoreland Co. In his will JAMES does not list a wife, but children: WILLIAM, MARY DAVIDSON,JOHN,JANE,JAMES,ALEXANDER,MARGARET REED,FANNY ANDERSON,REBECCA and MATTHEW. Son,MATTHEW,died after his father, in 1833 leaving only a wife,ELIZABETH. He refers to his neice,Deborah daughter of JOHN WOODS. MATTHEW also refers to land in Illinois. Do you know this family? Rob Woods Subject: Bissett, Leah/Lee, Kettler/Ketler/Kettlar/Ketlar Submitter: Tracy Lee Bissett Paluch Date: Sat Feb 1 20:10:56 1997 Calvin Homer BISSETT name b. April 1, 1887 in Sligo Clarion County Pennsylvania d. in 1954 in Lippencot Greene County Pennsylvania M. Essie Leah/Lee or R. Kettler/Ketler/Kettlar/Ketlar b. February 20, 1894 In Washington Wahington County Pennsylvania Calvin Homer Bissett's father was also Calvin Homer Bissett m. Ellen Flridy/Flarity no other info available to me. Calvin & Essie's children are 1. Charles Homer Bissett b. November 8, 1910 D. June 15, 1993 Subject: Leckrone Submitter: Rita Leckrone Date: Sat Feb 1 22:10:49 1997 I am searching for any info on the Leckrone family and the town of Leckrone, Pennsylvania. Thank you. Subject: Smallwood, Guiler, Floyd, Shipley, Cutshall, Locke, et al Submitter: Robert D. King Date: Sun Feb 2 05:34:17 1997 James SMALLWOOD b. 1805 m. Sarah b.1791 Pa. both are of Irish parents Samuel GUILER b.1829 Pa. son of William and Mary Guiler both b. Ireland William SHIPLEY b.1780/1790 (PA.?) m. Mary FLOYD b.1797 Pa. dau. of Aaron FLOYD b.1772, Pa. Silas Paul (Cyrus) CUTSHALL b.Jan.1,1849 in Broadtop, Huntingdon Co.,Pa.son of Rebecca LOCKE b. Pa. Catherine WEIGHT b.Sept.22,1850 in Broadtop, Huntingdon Co.,Pa. dau. of Henry WEIGHT b. 1811/1824 Pa. and Hannah b. 1815/1828 Pa. Martha Pearl BRANTNER b.Apr. 17,1892 in Evert, Bedford Co.,Pa. dau. of John Brantner b. ___ in Saxton, Bedford Co.,Pa. m. Sarah Florence VEACH b.Jan.6,1868, in Altoona, Blair Co. Pa. dau. of John Grubb VEATCH b.Oct.13,1839 in Clearville, Bedford Co. Pa. and Lucretia G.(Christina) LAMISON b.about 1848 Deborah GRUBB b.1796 in Bedford co. Pa. m. Jesse Elliott VEATCH about 1820 in Clearville, Bedford Co., Pa. Mariah ORR b.Mar.1789/1791 Pa. dau. of Thomas and Elizabeth ORR Timothy CAVANAUGH b. Mar.6,1782 Pa. m Maria ORR Jun.16, 1816 and is the son of Daniel CAVANAUGH Meshach and brother Shadrach KING b. 1780 last located in 1800 in Washington Co. Pa. Subject: Kiggins Submitter: Julie Altstaetter Date: Thu Jan 30 16:03:45 1997 KIGGINS, James whose parents were born in PA and moved to northwest Ohio. Right now, I will share any info on any KIGGINS because there are not that many of us. Subject:Breckenridge, Wilson Submitter: Catherine Cline Date: Thu Jan 30 22:35:19 1997 Seeking information on Nancy BRECKENRIDGE who came to America with her brother c 1732, both parents died on the crossing. Nancy married John Wilson in Letterkenny PA c. 1740. He d.9 JL 1773, interred at Rocky Spgs Pbt Church, Green Township PA. I want to know who her parents were, and who was the brother who raised her in PA . They had sons Hugh, James, Samuel, William Subject: Lybarger/Lyberger/Lybyer Submitter: John Lybarger Date: Fri Jan 31 09:29:54 1997 Seeking information form any descendants of Lybarger, Lyberger, Lybyer or any other spelling variation. I am producing a book listing known descendants of twelve generations. My current database lists 2783 different surnames and has over 12000 persons of which over 6700 are Lybarger descendants. My web page is at http://www.richnet.net/~jllyb/ Subject: Kent, Gaskill Submitter: Ed Kent Date: Wed Jan 29 05:54:19 1997 If you are researching JOSEPH KENT who married ELIZA GASKILL ca 1835. Please contact me at above E-mail address. Thank you Subject: Trevitt Submitter: Brian T.Trevitt Date: Wed Jan 29 12:09:39 1997 Catherine, Mary, Ralph, William. All listed in the Mercer County, PA list of One Room School Teachers. Would appreciate any information on these or other Trevitts. Trying to establish first Trevitt to land in US. Subject: Pifer/Peifer/Piper, Rugh Submitter: Lynn Date: Tue Jan 28 18:32:52 1997 Looking for information on marriage between Henry Pifer (Peifer, Piper) and Arilla J in 1898 - he died Aug 1898 - obituary says he remarried a few months before his death - I found the Arilla J in a deed which sold land back to his children He lived in Washington Township, Westmoreland County at death (1st wife was Hannah Lavina Rugh - divorced in 1890) Also interested in tracing his father only know name was George have paper saying he was pardon by governor of PA in 1872 for something - would love to know how to find out what he did Subject: Fink, Keibler, Pifer/Peifer/Rugh, Bechtle, Henry Submitter: Lynn Date: Tue Jan 28 18:40:191997 Would like to contact anyone researching the following names: Fink, Keibler, Pifer(Peifer), Rugh, Bechtle,Henry Subject: Boyle Family, O'Neill Submitter: Pat Del Bianco Date: Mon Jan 27 16:44:00 1997 Looking for ancestors of Felix Boyle, Jr. Married MaryAnn O'Neill in 1877 Washington County, PA. Lived in the Monongahela area. He was promoted to Captain in the Civil War. Some of their children are: Paul (My grandfather), James P. Francis X; Margaret M.; Annie M; Alice M; Felix M; Charles; William J; and Robert Emmett. If anyone knows any Boyle family members, I would be glad to hear from you. Thank You! Subject: Huffman, White Submitter: Bonnie Grant Date: Sat Jan 25 22:13:21 1997 David Samuel HUFFMAN was born 6 Aug 1806 at Pigeon Creek, Washington county, PA. He married in Stark county, OH on 20 Apr 1834, Sarah Ann WHITE, who was probably also born in Washington county PA. Her father being Rev. William WHITE. David's father was also named David HUFFMAN and he was born abt 1766 near Hagerstown, Frederick county, MD, his wife's name was Mary. The Sr. David's father's name was Rudlolph HUFFMAN and he was born in Germany. Does anyone have any other information to share on this family? Did any of these people have children other than those listed? Your help is appreciated. Subject: Ross, Fowler Submitter: David Eckberg Date: Sun Jan 26 12:26:13 1997 I'm looking for information about the parents of Alexander Ross. He was born in Washington County, PA on 20 Jan 1805. By 1828 he was in Kentucky where he married Evaline Fowler (b. in Fayette Co.). He and Evaline moved to Ohio in about 1830 and back to Kentucky about 1835 before settling in Louisa Co. IA in 1837. There he became a locally prominant public official. Alexander died in Grandview, Louisa Co., IA 18 Feb 1886. Does anyone know who Alexander's parents were? Subject: Ragan/Reagan, Rezin/Reason Submitter: Michael RAGAN Date: Sun Jan 26 13:52:14 1997 I'm looking for *any* information on Rezin/Reason & Weldon RAGAN/REAGAN found in the 1790 census of Fayette Co., PA. I'd like to know where they lived, names of children, parents, wives, birth places, death places, dates ... etc. I suspect that Reason/Rezin may be my 4g- grandfather. The father of William RAGAN, found in Washington Co., PA in the 1830 census. I also suspect that Rezin/Reason may be the brother of Philip REAGAN who was a tax collector & lived in Westmoreland Co. Anything you can find will be appreciated. I would be glad to help/cover any expenses. Thank You, Michael RAGAN Subject: Nanns Submitter: Scott N. Date: Fri Jan 24 20:07:06 1997A I am doing genealogy research and I'm looking for any info on a Hugh Nanns or George Nanns of the Brownsville, PA area. Subject: Allison Submitter: Sandy Allison Date: Thu Jan 23 14:32:48 1997 Washington county, Pa. 1790 census page 247, John & Jean Allison were living in Lancaster County, Pa. when their children was born Francis Allison about 1730,in Lancaster County, Pa. Isbel Allison born about 1732,in Lancaster County, Pa. married William Burt about 1755 in Augusta County, Va., John Allison Jr. about 1734, in Lancaster County, Pa. married Janet about 1757 in Augusta County, Va., Robert Allison born about 1736,Lancaster County, Pa. married Ann about 1760 in Augusta County, Va., Charles Allison born 1737 in Lancaster County, Pa. married Jane Campbell about 1763, and died in 1787 in Bourbon County, Ky., William Allison born about 1740 in Lancaster County, Pa. and died in Fayette County, Ky. Subject: Jackman, Stockdale, Allen, Holman, Shepler Submitter: Julie Jolly Date: Mon Jan 20 09:41:11 1997 Jackman/Stockdales/Allens: I am specifically looking for information on Nathan Jackman from Greenfield, Washington Co, PA who married Catharine Holman daughter of Henry and Katy Shepler. But, I am interested in any info on Jackmans in this county. Subject: Shaffer/Shafer/Shaver, Mull, Boyer, Biestel Submitter: Bob SHAFFER Date: Mon Jan 20 10:04:04 1997 Seeking information on SHAFER, SHAVER, SHAFFER. John SHAFFER, B. ABT 1764 & his wife unknown lived in Allegheny Twp. & had at least 8 children, I know the names of four, which are John SHAFFER b. abt 1784, Peter SHAFFER b. abt 1789, Daniel SHAFFER b. abt 1792, George SHAFFER b. abt. 1793. George is my line. George SHAFFER & wife Mary Anna lived in Allegheny Twp., Somerset Co. from abt 1800 until abt 1840. They had 15 children, Elizabeth SHAFFER b. abt 1814, m. John MULL, Samuel SHAFFER b. 1 Oct 1819 m. Catherine, Rachel SHAFFER b. 29 Mar 1822, Solomon SHAFFER b. 17 May 1823, d. 19 Sep 1884 m. Julie Ann BOYER b. 1831 Stoney CreekTwp., Somerset Co. d. 24 Oct 1871. Solomon SHAFFER and Julie Ann BOYER are my line, they lived in Southampton Twp., Somerset Co. unti the mid 1850s and then moved to Fayette Co. and again moved abt 1870 to Westmoreland Co..They had 10 children. Julie Ann died 24 Oct 1871 and Solomon SHAFFER married again about 1875 to Sarah BIESTEL. Subject: Elder Submitter: Pam Robertson Ripplinger Date: Fri Jan 17 23:27:04 1997 I am searching for information on a Thomas ELDER, believed born in Pa. ca. 1785. He married a woman named Mary ______ (possibly GARY) believed born in VA. They had one known daughter, also named Mary ELDER, born ca 1830 in KY. I was told there are many ELDERS in the Cross Creek Twp. area. Does anyone have reference to a Thomas who might have moved to Kentucky? Thank you. - Pam Subject: Henrie/Henry, Owens, Douglas, Pugh, Mundell/Mondale Submitter: James Bissell Date: Sat Jan 18 05:53:22 1997 Desperate for any information concerning the family of Michael and Daniel HENRIE / HENRY who lived in Washington/Greene/Monongalia counties circa 1770-1805. Related Families of John OWENS, John DOUGLASS, and Samuel PUGH, all removed to Wood Co. VA by 1807. Esp any info on DANIEL HENRIE and wife Sarah MUNDELL (?) MONDALE (?)! or children of said union: William, Margaret, Rachel, and Daniel Jr. Subject: White Submitter: Bonnie Grant Date: Sat Jan 18 21:27:51 1997 Believe Rev. William WHITE may have been from Washington Co., PA. He was born abt 1792, had children: Sarah Ann, born 1 Nov 1815 PA; Experience, born abt 1821/22 OH; Amy born 13 Jan 1827 Stark Co., OH; Mary born abt 1830 OH and Hezekiah C., born abt 1834 OH. This family was in the 1850 census in Washington Co., OH. Would like any information about this family. Your help will be appreciate. Subject: Baker, Reed Submitter: Denise Arehart Date: Thu Jan 16 12:40:52 1997 I am looking for information (especially parents of) on my great- grandmother Dora Alma Baker who was born in Cross Creek, PA on 3/28/1890. Dora married Alvey James Reed (when?) of West Alexander, PA. They moved to Stuebenville, OH. Subject: Booth, Hauck Submitter: Janie Nagy Date: Thu Jan 16 06:28:40 1997 Seeking information about Sara Elizabeth BOOTH and her family (her generation and ancestors). She was born in Webster about 1897, in October I believe. Her father's name was John R. BOOTH, mother unknown, first wife of her father. She married John August HAUCK (b. Newcastle, Lawrence Co.,PA) on 24 Feb. 1913, perhaps in Webster. At the time he was probably living in Donora, Washington Co., PA. She died Sep. 1971 in Donora, PA. Subject: Hauck Submitter: Janie Nagy Date: Thu Jan 16 06:38:32 1997 Seeking information about John August HAUCK (his generation and ancestors). He was born in Newcastle, Lawrence Co.,PA about 1893). He married Sara Elizabeth BOOTH (b.Webster, Westmoreland Co., PA) on 24 Feb. 1913, perhaps in Webster. At the time he was probably living in Donora, Washington Co., PA. He died 8 Aug 1944 in Donora. Subject: Spence, Pittsley Submitter: Caron Mosey Date: Fri Jan 17 07:38:07 1997 SPENCE, John C. and wife Margaret Watson SPENCE: Lived in Monongchela, Washington Co. then moved to Pittsburgh where John was a Barber. They are the parents of Charles R. SPENCE. Charles married Edna Helena PITTSLEY in 1924. Charles and Edna are my Grandparents. Since my mother was raised in an orphanage, I have little information on them or this branch of the family. I need someone to check the city directories for Monongchela before 1915 and see if John is listed. If you could do that, I would be very grateful. Subject: Weber, Weaver, Blackston Submitter: David A. Baker Date: Fri Jan 17 08:27:35 1997 WEBER/WEAVER Seeking family of Mary WEAVER (18 Oct 1811- 28 Oct 1862) 1st wife of Joseph BLACKSTON Unity Township. They had 13 children. Believe she is daughter of John Weaver, Jr., the son of John Peter Weaver, who was the younger brother of John William WEBER, noted early minister. Looking to complete the early generations of all Westmoreland WEBER/WEAVER families in order to place her properly. Would like to exchange info with anyone on other Westmoreland families I am researching: BLACKSTON/BLACKSON, BRADEN, CASSIDY, HERTZEL/HARTZELL, HOFFMAN/HUFFMAN, KLEIN, LAMER, LOAFMAN/LAUFMAN, McCORMICK, THOMAS, and WEST. Subject: Babirad, Jansante Submitter: Carrie (Babirad) Lutz Date: Wed Jan 15 12:31:12 1997 Information on Babirad and Jansante relatives Subject: Black Submitter: Tami Bearden Date: Mon Jan 13 20:10:53 1997 Looking for more info on my BLACK Surname. This is my direct line. Subject: Ostruth, Pomikala Submitter: Diane Weightman Date: Tue Jan 14 06:52:03 1997 I am looking for information on Frank Ostruh. The original name and spelling is unknown. The family goes by Ostruh and Ostro. Other spellings have been listed as: OSTRUH, OSTRO, OSTROG, OSTROH, OSTRAG, AUSTIA, AUSTRO. My great grandfather born Jan.15, 1860 in Kabol or Conovitz, Austria Hungary. Married his wife Antonia June 1,1884 in Kabol. Immigrated to Rachiff(Near Latrobe),Westmoreland Co., Pa. in 1898 or 1900 from Hamburg, or Bremen. Worked in the Blackburn Coal Co. as a Miner. Moved to Marianna, Washington Co. Pa. around 1905. Divorced 1st. wife Antonia, Oct 17, 1916. Married Agnes Pomikala, Oct.23, 1916. Washington Co. Pa. Had 2 Frank and Albert and 1 daughter Rosaline. Died July 15,1938 in Marianna-(Washington, Co. PA) Buried at Horne Cemetery Subject: Bioszkupics, Bisko, Biskupics Submitter: Diane Weightman Date: Tue Jan 14 07:09:58 1997 Biskupics/ Bisko/Bioszkupics: From Vidovany Slovakia- Born Nov 17, 1885 In or near Nitra Slovakia. Emigrated to the United States on March 29, 1914 From Hamburg Germany on the SS Pennsylvania. His name was Ferenc Bioszkupics before it was Americanized. His Parents were: John Bioszkupics and Tressa Balosik. Frank Biskupic and Tekla Mach were Married in St. Mary's Church in Leckrone, PA. On October 7, 1907. He died April 30,1966 In Cicero, Cook County Illinois and was sent back to St. Boniface and buried there in Penn,PA Subject: Ranne, Lyons Submitter: Sheryl Pearcy Date: Tue Jan 14 13:21:11 1997 Information re: William Alexander Ranne b. 10-22-1823 Washington Co. Pennsylvania. d. 1-4-1911, Bell Co. Tx. married Mary Bridgers Lyons 12-14-1848 in Fayette Co. Tx. Subject: Buck, Curtis Submitter: david hamilton Date: Sun Jan 12 21:46:14 1997 Buck, JOHN, lived in Wash Co. when he purchased land in Ohio about 1820. His son was WILLIAM BUCK born in HURON Co OH about 1821. WILLIAM BUCK married ARVILLA CURTIS about 1844. Any info on the BUCKS in in Wash Co would be helpful. Thanks Subject: Bissett Submitter: TLP102@aol.com Date: Sun Jan 12 1997 Im tracking the surname "Bissett" from the Greene, Waynesburg Pa ,Washington, Pa, Lippencot Pa. I have been to the libraries and the tabernacle church in Ohio(where I live), there is very little info on that name there. Can you help me at all!!?? Subject: Hawxhurst, Leonard, Hurlburt Submitter: Edwin L. Jones Date: Wed Jan 8 04:30:20 1997 Seeking any information for HIRAM R. HAWXHURST who lived in Washington, County, Pa. about 1860. He was there with his second wife Hannah M. Leonard. Some of their children were, William, Hiram K., Joseph H. They later moved to Zanesville, Ohio. I think HIRAM R. was first married to Delia Hurlburt probably on N. Y. I want to trace this family line farther back. Who were Hiram R. Parents? Sincerely, Edwin L. Jones Subject: Morris, Cree, Smith Submitter: Darlene Smith Date: Wed Jan 8 19:42:58 1997 Looking for info on Robert Morris who was b. abt 1793. Believe he was born in Washington/Greene County. Robert was the son of Basil Morris (mother unknown). Migrated to Monroe Co/Belmont Co. area in Ohio. Robert md. Isabella CREE (b. abt 1814). Think she may also have been born in Wash./Greene Co. area. They appear in the 1830 & 1840 census of Monroe County, Ohio. Basil died there. Robert & Isabella moved to Gentry Co., Missouri & are in the 1850 census there. Names of first three children are unknown. The first, a male, was b. abt 1815. Two daughters were born bef. 1820. Son James was b. abt 1822, dau. Prudence b. abt 1828, dau. Phebe b. abt 1832. Dau. Mary Ann "Polly" MORRIS is my husband's great-grandmother. She was b. abt 1857, prob. in Ohio. She md. Wesley S. SMITH abt 1857. Would like any info on any of these people. Subject: Patrick, Corwin Submitter: Jennifer Bailey Date: Tue Jan 7 08:54:51 1997 Looking for the parents of Mary PATRICK born 27 June 1790 and died 18 September 1847 in Ohio; she married Benjamin Franklin Corwin on 6 November 1808 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Benjamin was born 27 December 1784 in Washington County, PA and died 4 August 1852 in Ohio. Any information on Mary PATRICK's parents, etc. would be appreciated. Thank you. Subject: McMillan, Hicks Submitter: Wendy Hodgden Date: Tue Jan 7 11:50:34 1997 MCMILLAN, Hugh. born 1750 in Ireland..came to Baltimore MAryland in 1771. Continental Army 1775 to 1781. Married Mary Hicks. Washington PA census 1790, 1800, 1810. Son Thomas McMillan born in Washington County PA 1800. Subject: Kirkwood Submitter:Alan Kirkwood Date: Tue Jan 7 12:59:53 1997 Samual KIRKWOOD in 1850 lived in Mckeesport bur. allegheny co. His family was Lucinda (wife) sons were nathaniel,walker thomas and joseph. daughters name was harriet. I am trying to determine if a Nathaniel KIRKWOOD in fairfield twnship Westmoreland co. is the father to Samual. He first shows up on 1810 census. alan kirkwood grain valley mo. Subject: Collier, Cresap Submitter: Norman Bragg Collier Date: Fri Jan 3 11:09:49 1997 Seeking information on John COLLIER, son of Isaac COLLIER,II and Elizabeth CRESAP. John was said to have been born in Va, reared in Kentucky, and returned to Maryland as a young man where he worked as a Wagoneer. He was the original proprietor of the old tavern at Mt. Augusta on the "Old Pike" from 1805 to death, in 1857. He purchased a farm in addison Township, Somerset Co., in 1810 from George Miller. This land was later sold to his daughter Maria and her husband Samual Frazee. Any information regarding John COLLIER, his son Joseph COLLIER the tavern, the farm or other information would be appreciated. Subject: Bryson Date: Jack Leroy Bryson Date: Sat Jan 4 14:49:53 1997 Seeking info on BRYSON, Leroy Alexander born 1906/07 in Washington, Washington County, Pa, I am told. He was my father, He and mom divorced in 1937/38 please advise, Thank you. |