Armstrong County, PA
Posted Queries for July thru September 1997

BECK, HARTZEL, ROSS, WILLIAMS posted by TJ Shumaker on Monday, July 7, 1997

I am looking for individuals researching the Surname ROSS in Armstrong and Surrounding Counties for Collaboration. I am looking for the Descendants of Joseph Eckman ROSS b 9/20/1808 in Westmoreland Co. and married to Elizabeth BECK b 5/24/1807 in Armstrong Co. Josephs Father was a John ROSS b @ 1774 married to a RoseAnn WILLIAMS. His Grandfather was a James ROSS b @ 1750 (???) and married to a Jane/Jean Steele. RoseAnn WILLIAMS was the daughter of Richard WILLIAMS b 1730 in Chester Co. and married to Rose Ann HARTZEL(L) b 1747 in Easton, Northampton Co.

 

HUTH posted by Huth on Tuesday, August 19, 1997

I am trying to find any information on my Grandmother. Her name was Julia HUTH, she married my Grandfather Adam Huth sometime between 1875 and 1885 in Allegneny City, Penna. Allegheny City is now the North side of Pittsburgh. I am trying to learn her maiden name.

 

MILLER, SHIRLEY, SNOW posted by Maureen Brook on Saturday, August 23, 1997

I am looking to find family in Armstrong County. My Great Grandmother, Nancy Elizabeth SNOW (married John Oliver MILLER in 1865 in Vernango County), was born in Brady's Bend on Nov. 9, 1845 and most of her children were born there too. I have a photo of Nancy and her siblings. She was one of six children, one of those siblings was Susanah J.. Their parents were Nicholas and Rachel (SHIRLEY) SNOW. I wonder what happened to this family? John and Nancy MILLER and family came to Colorado in 1882. Where is Nicholas and Rachel SNOW buried? Who are Nancy SNOW MILLER's other siblings? I would love to communciate with anyone who might shed some light on this family.

 

ERWIN posted by Bob Grandjean on Saturday, August 23, 1997

Searching for information on my Great Great Grandfather, William N. ERWIN. Do know that he was born in Allegeny, Armstrong County in 1839. He served three years in the Allegeny County Company E, 9th Regiment Infantry, Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps. He enlisted on May 1, 1861.. He did marry, but do not know who.. He had one son that I am aware of which was, Samuel C. ERWIN, my Great Grandfather. Any information that can be provided on the ERWIN family would be appreciated.

 

WILKINSON, WILLIAMSON posted by Connie Mateer on Sunday, August 24, 1997

Hugh WILLIAMSON b. 1818 in Donegal Ireland, died 1896 in Armstrong Co. PA. Married Annie WILKINSON b. 1833 in Ireland, died 1884 in Armstrong Co. PA. They had six children. Seeking parents of Hugh or Annie.

 

FITZGERALD, GREEN posted by Connie Mateer on Sunday, August 24, 1997

FITZGERALD Seeking the parents of Thomas FITZGERALD b. 1773 died in Plumcreek Twp. Armstrong Co. PA in 1853. Thomas was married twice. Second marriage to Isabella UNKNOWN. He had 9 children by 1st wife and 7 by Isabella. Possibly a brother Daniel FITZGERALD born 1771 married Margaret GREEN. Daniel died 1831 in Kittanning Twp. Armstrong Co. PA.He had eight children.

 

ORR posted by Virginia L. Mayes on Friday, August 29, 1997

ORR, John was born in Armstrong Co., PA on 12 September 1812. According to a Caldwell Co., MO history published in 1886, he was the 2nd of 7 children. In 1825 the family moved to Holmes Co., OH where the children grew to adulthood. In that county on 1 September 1836 he married Sarah Haley. She died in 1854 when her 7th child was a year old. Children: 1. Rebecca 2. Joseph 3. Elenette "Ella" N. 4. Elizabeth 5. Benjamin 6. James Haley 7. John S. His 2nd marriage was to Prudence Crisswell with whom he had a 2n family. John bought a farm in OH and again, when he moved the family to Caldwell Co., MO. He was praised for his farming and handling stock. He died in 1892 in MO. His father was said to be a native of Armstrong County, PA and his name might have been "John" also. There is a headstone in the family plot in Caldwell Co., MO marked "His wife, Bridget". Was this John's mother?

 

WALKER posted by Penny on Saturday, August 30, 1997

I am looking for info on John WALKER of Armstrong Co . Have seen middle initial listed as L and R. John's wife was Hannah? They were both born in PA. According to census, John's father was born in MD. John born cira 1828/29. Hannah cira 1839. They were in Wyandot Co Ohio in 1857. That is where Frank Warren Walker was born. They also have Ella May cira 1855 and Henry cira 1863. Believe Ella "May" married Riley Kinzy/Kinzie and Henry married Iva/Ivy Kinzy. In 1880 Samuel L White was living with John and Hannah in the household of Henry and Jennie Abnet. Jeanie's parents were Lauren and Phidelia (Burke) Gray. Frank's children were Rufus Augustus, Bidie Alberta, Henry Benjamin, James Harrison, Bessie May, Orphie Dell, and Blanche Ellen. Does any of this sound familiar?

 

MATTEI, ZAMPERINI posted by Nate Kelley on Sunday, August 31, 1997

I am looking for info on Leo MATTEI, who was born in Austria and died in Kittaning. Also for John ZAMPERINI who was born in Verona Italy, and killed in a mining accident in Seminole in 1934. Also for ? MICHELINI who was born in Naples, Italy and died in Distant. Anything anyone might have would be helpful.

 

LENKER, PIERCE, SHEESLEY, WILLIAMSON posted by Don Schwarz on Monday, September 1, 1997

Looking for information on family of Andrew SHEESLEY and Sarah Catherine? LENKER. Andrew born ca 1790, Dauphin Co, PA. Sarah died ca 1876. Andrew supposedly died in Illinois, don't know when. Son Henry SHEESLEY was born in 1825 in Kiskaminetas Twp, Armstrong Co. Henry married Sara C. WILLIAMSON in 1853 in Jefferson Co. Sara's father was supposed to be Hiram WILLIAMSON, mother Lydia PIERCE. Interested in any further information. Thanks.

 

HEILMAN, KING, SCHAFER, WINGARD posted by Monette Taylor on Monday, September 1, 1997

Looking near Leechburg in Armstrong Co., PA for ancestors of Lizzie HEILMAN c 1860 m to Daniel C. KING and Rosa E. HEILMAN b 1862 m to John Valentine WINGARD b 1855. William SCHAFER may have been a grandparent of the HEILMAN sisters on their mother's side. Any information regarding these families would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

HILL, LAW, SIMPSON posted by Mary Law Miller on Friday, September 5, 1997

LAW family of Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, PA. I am seeking information on the family of Ann LAW who died a widow around 1828. Her children were: Robert LAW, James LAW, John LAW, David LAW ,William LAW, Jean(or Jane ) LAW HILL, Rebecca LAW Ralston, Martha LAW, and Betsy LAW. Ann LAW's husband may have been William LAW who is listed in the 1800 census for Buffalo Township. Their son ,James LAW, was my gggrandfather. He was married to Margaret. He died about 1866 in Armstrong Co. She died in the 1800's. Their children were: Jonston LAW, William LAW, Robert LAW, Freeman LAW, Lloyd LAW, and Samantha LAW SIMPSON

 

HARTER, HEILMAN, KING, SHOTTS, WINGARD posted by Monette Taylor on Sunday, September 7, 1997

HEILMAN/HARTER/KING/SHOTTS/WINGARD Looking for HEILMAN, Peter c 1780 Allegheny Armstrong,PA m: HARTER, Elizabeth c 1780 Allegheny Armstrong Co., PA. Children:Fredrick/Robert/Jacob/ Gertrude/Christiana/Mary/John/Daniel/Solomon/Margaret/Elizabeth/Susanna. Susanna HEILMAN m: Johannes KING. Children: Hannah/Jospeph/Leah/Tobias/Daniel Rob/George Adam/Elizabeth/Mary Ann/Mathias. Brother of Johannes KING was Solomon b 1798 Allegheny Armstrong Co., PA m: SHOTTS, Esther b c1800 same county. Two of his children, William S KING and Margaret married HEILMAN'S. Margaret married James Edward HEILMAN son of Simon HEILMAN. Need link to Lizzie HEILMAN c1861 Armstrong Co., Leechburg, PA m: Daniel C KING in 1882 and Rosa E. HEILMAN b 1862 Leechburg m: John Vallentine WINGARD.

 

SAY posted by Mary Ann Geiger on Tuesday, September 9, 1997

looking for Charles SAY, possible born Armstrong County,about 1884, SAY family is possibly from neighboring Butler county. Charles was brakeman on railroad in Erie Pa in 1910, married to Ella Mae Clark. Daughter Ethel born 1908 Erie Pa. Seeking link to Butler County SAY family from Crawford Corners, Vernango Twp Butler Co.

 

MOORE, WALLEY posted by Richard Headrick on Thursday, September 11, 1997

I am looking for information on John MOORE and his wife Mary WALLEY. They came from Armstrong Co. in the 1820's and settled in Clarion Co.

 

GARDNER, PATTERSON posted by Richard Headrick on Thursday, September 11, 1997

I am looking for information on Nathaiel PATTERSON and his wife Sarah GARDNER. They were in Armstrong Co. in the 1850's. Their daughter, Adda Rachel Patterson, is my great-grandmother.

 

FLAGEL, SMEAL, WILLIAMS posted by Alan Cumming on Saturday, September 13, 1997

I am looking for any information about my family. My ggrandfather Ottis Samuel WILLIAMS was born on January 29, 1865. He died in Centerhill PA Armstong County on June 25, 1953. His wife was Jenny Catherine SMEAL Daughter of Samuel SMEAL and Mary FLAGEL.

 

BELL, BRADLEY posted by Richard Headrick on Tuesday, September 16, 1997

I am looking for information on William BRADLEY and his wife, Mary BELL. They originally came from Armstrong County but were (Ibelieve) living in Clarion County in 1850. The only child I know of was a daughter, Mary Ann.

 

KOHLHEPP posted by Jeanne Kramer on Tuesday, September 16, 1997

KOHLHEPP Looking for ancestry of John Andrew Kohlhepp, b 31 May 1857 Armstrong Co, d 28 Oct 1931, m Mary Agnes Overdorf. Father was John Kohlhepp, b Germany. Mother was Margaret Peffer, b Germany.

 

HART, KILGORE posted by Connie Latta on Tuesday, September 16, 1997

KILGORE, Watson, siblings Margaret and Lewis KILGORE. I have Civil War records of Watson KILGORE stating he was born 1836, Armstrong County, PA. His wife's name was Susanna Simpson. I am looking for his parents. Margaret KILGORE married William HART of Westmoreland Co. and Lewis KILGORE served in the Civil War, but was killed at Andersonville. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

CARLSON, LINDQUIST posted by Tim Carlson on Thursday, September 18, 1997

April 1908 was the death date of a Emma Matilda CARLSON (born Sep 1876, maiden name LINDQUIST. This was my grandfathers mother. His father was John Hilding Carlson, born 4 Nov. 1864. Emma, according to a living daughter had three sisters, and one of which lived in Leechburg, PA (Armstrong county). The sister name was Amelia, who married a Charles Johnson. They had two children, son was Robert and a daughter Olga. I would like to locate decendants of this family. Not much is known about the Lindquist side of the family and the only living daughter, who is living in PA, Anna Hilder Evelyn Carlson is 93 and would love to learn more about them. I myself am also interrested in tracing the Johnson and Lindquist family lines. I would like to help Evelyn Carlson in locating this family for reunion perposes.

 

BARR, MCCAMISH posted by Phyllis Roseberry on Thursday, September 18, 1997

MCCAMISH BARR Robert MCCAMISH(born around 1760) came from Franklin County to Buffalo Township,Westmoreland County, now Armstrong County, around 1800. He was the son of "Old" William MCCAMISH from Welsh Run Village in Cumberland County, later Franklin County. Robert married Jane BARR in Armstrong County and they had at least one son William MCCAMISH born 1796. I think they may have had one son named Daniel MCCAMISH in 1802. This Daniel is my ancestor, and I do not know, for sure, if Robert MCCAMISH is his father or not. My ancestor Daniel MCCAMISH married Sarah BARR, who was a niece of Jane BARR. Therefore we have at least two connections to the BARR family, which I believe were neighbors of the MCCAMISH family in Buffalo Township. Any help with this matter will be deeply appreciated for my help must come from Armstrong County. Did Robert MCCAMISH and Jane BARR MCCAMISH have a son Daniel MCCAMISH in 1802?

 

NELSON, SWANK posted by Jackie Wilding on Friday, September 19, 1997

Looking for parents of John SWANK b:5 Jun 1832 d: 4 Jun 1900. Married Julia A NELSON abt 1864. Lived in Plumcreek Twp. 1850. May have been born in Westmoreland County. 1850 Westmoreland Co. Washington Twp. Census lists a John & Elizabeth SWANK with children George, Samuel, Henry, Sarah, Sybella, John, David, Lucetta, Susan & Peter.

 

WALKER posted by Becky Deed on Saturday, September 20, 1997

Looking for information about Robert WALKER in Armstong County. He came to Pittsburgh in 1825 from Ireland along with his parents. Married Jane Porter in 1835 and settled in Armstong County. They had 12 children. Particuarly interested in son, James L. WALKER. He moved to Clarion County in 1865 and was married to Eliza Kirkpatrick. I would appreciate any information about these WALKERS.

 

MOORHEAD posted by Karen (Wainscott) Gullish on Sunday, September 21, 1997

MOORHEAD William b.02/05/1806 in Armstrong Co. His parents William & Mary MOORHEAD. I'm not sure what part of Pen. they lived at besides Armstrong. They then moved to Clinton Co. Ind. Need help tracking down information. Thank You

 

BROWN posted by Sharon Gunderson on Sunday, September 21, 1997

I am looking for information on Alexander BROWN and his wife and their families. Alexander was born 16 Feb 1826 in Armstrong county. They had four children; George d. Durand, WI, Giles d. Peoria, IL, a daughter and Samatha b. 29 Dec 1860 in Armstrong county, m. Martin Franzwa 9 Oct 1880 in Wisconsin, d. 27 Oct 1923 and is buried in Mondovi, WI, Buffalo county. It would appear as though all the children were born in Armstrong county. I do not know his wife's name or the date of their marriage.

 

FORQUER, SIMMELROK posted by Paul Forquer on Monday, September 22, 1997

FORQUER, Jacob or James, believed to have been born in Aug. 1865 in Armstrong County, Catholic, Looking for additional information or church Records. Later lived in West Mifflin, Allegheny County, in 1885. Married to Emma SIMMELROK

 

MCGUIRE, NOLDER posted by Susan Runyan on Monday, September 22, 1997

Looking for Jane NOLDER b abt 1819 in Duquesne m George W. MCGUIRE. Is Duquesne in Armstrong Co.? Also, Robert and wife, Rachel NOLDER of Armstrong Co.

 

KNOLL posted by Joseph Knoll on Tuesday, September 23, 1997

I am looking for information about my uncle Newton KNOLL who was born on Jan 14, 1900 in Armstrong County, PA. and died on November 29, 1940 in Lowellvill, OH. His wife's name was Beth, and the names of his children were Nora Belle Knoll, Bernice Knoll, Janice Knoll, and Newton Knoll, Jr.

 

GARDNER, VANDYKE posted by Donald A. Gilliland on Wednesday, September 24, 1997

GARDNER, Henry H. b.21 Nov. 1835 m/Peninnah Jane VANDYKE. They had 10 children and is believed that he was from Armstrong County Pa, but after married lived in Butler, Pa. Any information on this family would be greatly appriciated.

 

KIRKLAND, LUCAS, MCFADDEN, SCHRECKENGOST posted by Ruth Larson on Wednesday, September 24, 1997

Searching for information re Namon KIRKLAND b. 1829 Armstrong county d. 10/31/1902 Jefferson county wife was Juliane SCHRECKENGOST born about 1829 probably in Armstrong county. Namon's father was Isaac KIRKLAND a farmer in Redbank Twp b. 1787 in PA. Namon was in Jefferson County in 1869. There is a family relationship between Namon KIRKLAND and the LUCAS family who also came from Redbank Twp. Also Robert W. KIRKLAND b. 1880 Armstrong county d. 1955 in Jefferson county a son Rev. Robert KIRKLAND d. 12/28/1990 in Apollo.. Also serching for info re Lowrey Alvin KIRKLAND probably born Redbank Twp. about 1855 wife Mary Evelyn MCFADDEN b. 1868. They had 11 chilldren who were born in Jefferson county. I would appreciate exchanging information re these individuals. Thanks, in advance, for your assistance.

 

DOUTHIT, HIMES, TIMBLIN posted by Brenda Williamson on Wednesday, September 24, 1997

I am trying to locate any info on Roseanne DOUTHIT. She was born in 1848 aboard a ship from probably Ireland to Philadelphia. She was in Armstrong County in 1868 when she had her first child at which time she would probably be married and to Adam HIMES. She was also in Elk County. It is possible she could have been known as a TIMBLIN since her mother had a man staying with them when she was young. I'd like to find out who Roseanne's parents were, brothers, sisters etc. any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

HOWARD, MCABEE, ROWLAND, SNYDER posted by Fred Howard on Thursday, September 25, 1997

Looking for information on Robert W. ROWLAND found in census record for Apollo Boro, Armstrong County pg. 16b in the year of 1910. My aunt, Pearl HOWARD is listed as living in the home. I believe Robert might be a descendent of my ggrandmother Elizabeth SNYDER. She was married to Clark MCABEE and on his death married James ROWLAND. Am not sure of this but is possible. Robert's children are Arthur and Martha. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

BERKEY, SPICHER posted by Kathy Guthrie on Saturday, September 27, 1997

I am researching the parents of Mary Magdeline BERKEY born 8-22-1802 in Armstrong Co. She married Samuel SPICHER.

 

FISCUS, GOULD, GREEN, GULD, RUPP posted by Beverley Stiver Hotton on Saturday, September 27, 1997

GOULD I would like to exchange information on John GOULD (GULD) b 1743, lived and died (1819) in Armstrong County. He married Margaret ? and they had the following: John b 1789 mar Mary RUPP; Daniel b 1771; Mary (Polly) b 1774; Elizabeth (Betsy) b 1776; Sally b ca 1780 mar Mr. GREEN; Margaret (Peggy) b 1785. John George b 1792 mar Christina FISCUS (my line). I will answer all E-mail responses.

 

HILL posted by Irene D'Amato on Tuesday, September 30, 1997

Looking for more information on the William HILL who fought in the American Revolution. Who were his children. Trying to connect my William Hill born 1768 in Ireland and died before 1850 in Buffalo Township, Armstrong Co., PA. My William married Nancy and had James b 1790; Nancy born 1801; Margaret born 1808; and Willilam Warren born 1811. Any help appreciated. Thanks

 

MCJUNKIN, TODD, WILLIAM posted by Irene D'Amato on Tuesday, September 30, 1997

WILLIAM TODD searching for parents of William Todd. William born 11 April 1790 in Freeport, Armstrong Co., PA. He died 27 April 1855 in South Buffalo Township, Armstrong Co. PA. He married Susie MCJUNKIN who was born ca 1790 in Arm. Co. and died 23 November 1848. They had issue: John born 1824, m. Ann Atkinson; Wilson; James, m. Miss Woodward; Charles; Catharine (Kathryn); William; and Margaret, m. Henry Shearer. He married second Elizabeth McCain and had issue Absolom. Is this the same William who founded Freeport with brother David Todd??? Any help appreciated. Thanks

 

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