July,1997 Queries for Bedford County
Terry Fri Jul 25 08:05:31 1997
Hello I am looking for Fred MAUK born november 1852 pa married Carrie ELWAY born may 1860 pa these are their children Robert R MAUK born oct 1880 pa Nellie E MAUK born april 1885 pa Ethel M MAUK born oct 1887 pa Fred M MAUK born april 1890 pa Ralph F MAUK born may 1893 pa Ruth E MAUK born january 29, 1895 pa Arthur D MAUK born june 5,1898 Altoona,blair co, antis twp pa 1900 census said they lived in Blair Co, Antis TWP thanks for any help you can give me.Linda Webb Sat Jul 26 15:09:47 1997
Looking for information concerning the surname HELSEL. My gg-grandfather was Martin Helsel, who married Eve?? Martin was killed in the Civil War. Anything would be appreciated.Caryl Mitchell Sat Jul 26 10:59:26 1997
FLEEGLE, Jacob. Need information on the descendents of Jacob Fleegle of Napier Township born 1762-1828. Had children John, Isaac, Catherine, Maria, Jacob, Samuel Jacob. Also, decscendents of John HUFFMAN and Catherine DEFIBAUGH. John was born CA 1785. Family resided in Napier Township. Had sons Jesse born CA 1820 who resided in Snake Spring.Wayne F. Seibert Fri Jul 25 18:46:19 1997
SEIBERT, BROWN, MEYERS, SMITH, & ZIMMERMAN families of Huntingdon, Bedford and Mifflin Counties. Robert Franklin Seibert b. Dec 8, 1922 Saxton, Bedford County was the son of Lawrence Franklin Seibert b.Apr 21, 1893 in Johnstown, McVeytown or Everett Summit. d. Aug 24, 1960 and Louisa Catherine Brown b.Nov 15, 1897 in Tatesville. d. Jun 9, 1976. Lawrence's parents were Edward C. "Charly" Seibert b. 1877 in McVeytown, d.1918 in Saxton and Sarah Jane Smith b.Aug 2, 1876 in Huntingdon, Huntingdon Co., d. Aug 24, 1953 in Saxton. Louisa's parents were John S. Brown b. jan 29, 1867 at Baker's Summit d. May 24, 1945 in Saxton and Anna Mary "Mollie" Meyers b. Jan 17, 1872 in Tatesville. Edward Seibert's parents were William C. Seibert b. 1848 in PA d. 1908 inn McVeytown and Mary Smith or Mary Zimmerman b. 1851 in PA d. 1931 at McVeytown. John Brown's parents were Jacob B. Brown and Sarah Elizabeth Smith. I am particualary interested in finding Sarah Jane Smith who was listed as the last of her family in her obit but other records indicate that she had a sister named Mary and their mother was Mary Smith. Sarah remarried several times but always used the name Seibert. She was a member of the Rebekkah Lodge in Saxton. There may have been a second son in Johnstown but he seems to have died in early childhood. All men in this family worked for the H&BTM RR and/or PRR. If you have info on any of these individuals or their families I would greatly appreciate having it. I also have SEIBERT/SEUBERT family back to 1735 in America and back to late 16th century in Kusel, Palatinate. If you have trouble with my Email (Ihave been experiencing some difficulties lately) at wseibert@erinet.com or WFSEIBERT@prodigy.net you can use snail mail at Wayne F. Seibert, 3027 Warner Dr., Fairborn, OH 45324.Fred Howard Tue Jul 29 18:57:53 1997
I am putting together the ancestry of my mother Pearl Susan OLIVER of Bedford County, Cumberland Valley Township, Pennsylvania. Those in the chain are at the grandparent level, Hosea Hudson OLIVER 1869-1940 married to Elizabeth Deborah MILLER 1865-1940. Hosea's parents were Patterson OLIVER 1821-1905 and Susan WERTZ 1830-1902. Patterson's parents were Thomas OLIVER of Durham, England 1787-1891 and Fanny ???? 1895-1890. Susan WERTZ's parents were Jacob WERTZ 1796-???? and Nancy WHIRLEY/WORLEY 1810-???? Jacob Wertz's parents were Paul WERTZ 1745-1825 and Catherine STIFFLER 1766-1854. Catherine STIFFLER's parents were Peter STIFFLER, Sr 1727-1810 from Germany and Catherine ????? Elizabeth Deborah MILLER's parents were Jacob MILLER 1831-1903 and Harriet DICKEN 1837-1899. If you have any info about any of these folks I would be glad to share anything I know.Jim Ashman Tue Jul 29 17:01:18 1997
James ASHMAN was born in Baltimore Co. MD. born 7 Jan 1775 to George ASHMAN and Elinor CROMWELL, died Jan. 1808, Connellsville, Fayette, PA. The family moved to Bedford Co. PA in 1776. Family history records that James married a Polly Mason of western Pennsylvania, her name has also been recorded as Molly MEASON. Had issue George James ASHMAN. Information has also been connected to James ASHMAN, as having gained the military rank of Capt.. Would like to know if anyone has marriage date and place for James ASHMAN and Polly/Molly MASON/MEASON. Also where did James receive the rank/title Capt. Jim AshmanCelene Eliason Tue Jul 29 04:14:48 1997
Seek Parents and descendants of Azariah McCLAIN (McLEAN) b abt 1750 Baltimore, MD m 1773 Sophia HOUCK. They were married in Baltimore Co, MD. They moved to Bedford Co PA by 1790. Azariah died in Doblin Twp, Bedford Co, PA before 1808.Celene Eliason Tue Jul 29 03:57:41 1997
Desendants and any information of James HARDEN b abt 1766 m Sarah McCLAIN of Dublin Twp, Bedford Co, PA. James d bef 20 Feb 1819. Known children: James,Jr; Elizabeth -m BOLLMAN, Nathan, and Enock. Sarah (McCLAIN) HARDEN and children moved to Morgan Co. OH in 1823, possibly with the family of William HARDIN m 5 Feb 1765 to Mary WISKITT in Baltimore, MD. William and Mary moved from Baltimore to Wells Valley, Bedford Co. PA in 1785, then on to Morgan Co OH in 1823. William d 17 January 1836. Known children of William and Mary (WISKITT) HARDIN were: Rachel OSBORN, William & Abraham of OH and Nancy NOLAND of IN. Was James HARDIN-- William and Sarah (McCLAIN) HARDIN's 1st child? --Which spelling is correct - or were they spelled differently in different locations?Marica Schmelzer Mon Jul 28 20:30:21 1997
Seeking information in Bedford Co., Penn. on the family of Jacob THRUSH [born 1790 Germany-died 1848 Ohio]. Wife, Susan? [born 1793-died 1840 Ohio. One of their sons was born in Beford Co.-Richard M. THRUSH [born 3/17/1816 - died 1905 Ohio]. Three others also may have been born in the same County, John W. [born 1809-1819-died about 1892 Ohio], Daniel [born about 1816-died?] and Samuel [born about 1816\1817 - died 1891 Ohio]. Jacob lived in the State of Delaware or Maryland, then moved to Bedford Co., Penn. Then around 1823 moved to Fairfield Co., Ohio, and the rest of their children were born in Ohio. I have more information on the THRUSH families in Ohio. Thanks!Barbara Harvey Sun Jul 27 21:57:00 1997
Looking for information on John Dunkel or Dunkle. He married Elizabeth and had two childern Adam and Eva in 1873 and 1876 in Pa. His first wife was Elizabeth, and their childern were Carl, Philip, Jacob and Fredrick.
Kathy Parker Sun Jul 27 18:48:47 1997
WENTZ, Henry or Coulter married Elizabeth Kephart abt.1870.
TERRY Thu Jul 31 06:59:55 1997
Hello I am searching for my great grandfather FREDERICK MAUK born November 1852 Pa married CARRIE ELWAY born May 1860 pa they were living in Blair co, Antis TWP in 1900 these are their children. ROBERT R MAUK born October 1880 pa, NELLIE E MAUK born April 1885 pa, ETHEL M MAUK born October 1887 pa, FRED M MAUK born April 1890 pa, RALPH F MAUK born May 1893 pa, RUTH E MAUK born Janauary 29,1895 pa, ARTHUR D MAUK born June 5,1898 pa.Dale Burkholder Thu Jul 31 05:59:10 1997
Planning a research trip to Somerset County, PA., Bedford County, PA., Garrett County, MD., and Allegany County, MD. Would like to meet others researching BURKHOLDER, HARTZEL, LINDEMAN, NICHOLSON, CRAMER in the area
Harold Davey Fri Aug 1 08:15:13 1997
Jonathan PEPPLE m. Rebecca SMITH abt. 1844 in Bedford Co. Jonathan was b. 18 Aug 1823 (?) in FrederickCo (now CarrollCo) MD. Rebecca was b. 4 July 1828 in PA. Her father ____ Smith was a tavern owner. Jonathan and Rebecca were wed by Rev. Fishburn. Jonathan and Rebecca had 4 children b. in Bedford: Ada, Daniel, Theodicia, John Thomas. Their daughter Sophia/Cethia was b. in Harrisburg or Bedford 22 Jan 1851. Ada was b. 1845-1855 and d. 1863-1873. Daniel was b. 1845-1855 and d. 1850-1860. A Jonathan Pepples, age 22, laborer, b. PA and his wife, Rebecca, age 20, b. PA were in the 1850 census, residing in Colerain Twp., Bedford. In addition to the age discrepancies, this Jonathan was said to have been born in PA not MD. My Pepple family probably moved to Mt. Pleasant, IA abt 1857. My query is: are there any records of tavern owners and preachers which would shed further light on where in Bedford Co. Jonathan and Rebecca lived. I could not find them in the land records. Are there any death records involving Ada or Daniel?
Jim ASHMANWed, 23 Jul 1997
I am working on the family of George ASHMAN arrived Bedford County 1776. Opened Dedford furnace with Thomas CROMWELL. ASHMAN was also a Lt. of Bedford County. Will share any information that I have.
Diane Mon Jul 7 19:24:50 1997
CASHMAN, HARTZEL, BYRNES, ROSS. Levi CASHMAN b. 1851 at Bloomfield Furnace, Bedford Co., PA, the only(?) son of Jacob CASHMAN b. 3/11/1816, d. 1/15/1884 and Nancy Ann HARTZEL b. 2/23/1828, d. 12/2/1876. Nancy Ann HARTZEL d/o John and Catharine (?) HARTZEL. Jacob and Nancy's other children: Mary Ann b. 1/5/1848, Harriett b. 11/7/1849 and Amanda CASHMAN b. 7/6/1859, m. Calvin ROSS, d. 8/28/1895. Jacob CASHMAN and Nancy Ann HARTZEL were m. abt. 1846 in Middle Woodbury, Bedford Co., PA. Seeking info on Jacob and Nancy's parents, occupation, anything. Levi CASHMAN m. Maggie BYRNES d/o Michael and Susanna (?) BYRNES. Maggie BYRNES was b. 12/5/1853, m. 4/12/1873, d. 9/9/1927. Would like to get info. on Maggie's parents and siblings, if any. Any of these people in your family tree? Please email. Thanks.
Tom Hartman Wed Jul 9 05:54:20 1997
Christian KEGEREIS, born 3 Oct 1753 in Philadelphia to Michael KEGERREIS and Agnes BAHLINGER, died 13 Apr 1789 in Lancaster Co., and is buried in the Muddy Creek Cemetary, East Cocalico Twp. He married a Magdalena in about 1772. Under several spellings and mispellings, he seems to have served in the Revolutionary War. He was christened in 1789. I would like confirming evidence that he is the father of Jacob Kagarise, b. 31 Jan 1789, d. 27 Apr 1857 in Bedford Co., buried on the family farm overlooking Shaffer Creek near Clearville. He married Barbara BURGER (b. 30 Jul 1789, d. 5 Jun 1848, bur. next to Jacob) on 5 Feb 1811 in Washington Co. I would like to know about her ancestors as well. Their children included Christian Burger KAGARISE, b. 28 Jan 1815, d. 9 Sep 1903.Millie Howard Fri Jul 11 22:34:46 1997
I am looking for information on the HOWARD family. Specifically the family from Westmoreland County in the Fairfield Township area. I have been able to find a Henry HOWARD who first showed up on the 1840 census at 40 years old and had a wife named Mary, 2 years younger. They had 4 children, Henry, James, Samuel and Mary who died at 2. I traced them all the way to 1860, but that is as far as the census goes. Also a John Howard appeared in 1870. He was 41, and had a wife named Catherine 39 with 3 children, John, Henry, and Lizzie. One of these was the decendent of my husbands great grandfather. But I can't make the connection until I can find them after 1870.Richard Blanton Wed Jul 9 19:02:07 1997
HATFIELD: Seeking information on Adam HATFIELD, son of John HATFIELD (& possibly Catherine SUPPLEE or Elizabeth SHIPPORE or Dorothy O'NEAL . . . there is conflicting data to this effect). Adam reportedly was in Bedford County for some period before movimg toward Fayatte & Westmoreland County where he married Margaret DILWORTH, daugther of Benjamin & (Mary) Elizabeth (McMIN) DILWORTH, in 1772 Westmoreland,
Suzette Thompson Thu Jul 10 20:20:21 1997
Looking for Thomas Harlan BOGAR born 10 Nov. 1808 in Juniata Co., Pa. He died 1 Nov. 1868 in Dassel, Meeker, Minn. His father was Joseph BOGAR. Mother's name unknown. Married to Sarah Thurston HURT in 1833 in Russell Co., Va. Children: Mary, Elizab eth, Matilda, Moses Hurt, John Garland, Wickliffe Thomas, Sallie or Sarah A., Angeline Cynthia, and Joseph Marion. Thank you. Suzette ThompsonArless Eilerts Tue Jul 8 16:23:42 1997
I am in need of information about parentage of Mary Ann FRAZER who married Reuben MOSER in Bedford Co., in 1839. Will exchange information on MOSER family which arrived in Friend's Cove about 1811 from Centre, Berks, or Lehigh County.Tom Hartman Wed Jul 9 05:54:20 1997
Christian KEGEREIS, born 3 Oct 1753 in Philadelphia to Michael KEGERREIS and Agnes BAHLINGER, died 13 Apr 1789 in Lancaster Co., and is buried in the Muddy Creek Cemetary, East Cocalico Twp. He married a Magdalena in about 1772. Under several spellings and mispellings, he seems to have served in the Revolutionary War. He was christened in 1789. I would like confirming evidence that he is the father of Jacob Kagarise, b. 31 Jan 1789, d. 27 Apr 1857 in Bedford Co., buried on the family farm overlooking Shaffer Creek near Clearville. He married Barbara BURGER (b. 30 Jul 1789, d. 5 Jun 1848, bur. next to Jacob) on 5 Feb 1811 in Washington Co. I would like to know about her ancestors as well. Their children included Christian Burger KAGARISE, b. 28 Jan 1815, d. 9 Sep 1903.Nikki Sun, 13 Jul 1997
I am descended from James Smith (1780-1861) from Bedford Co, PA. He is buried on Gideon's Farm near Sideling Hill Creek, 2 miles south of Purcell, Pa. He married Naomi Dineen from Whips Cove, PA She was 74 in 1850 census. Their children were John Smith; Elisha Smith; Hester ; Priscilla; Harrison; J. Ollie; Sarah; Matthew; Gideon; Emmanuel;Harvey and Morgan. John Smith was "Preacher John" and established several churches in the Bedford area. Gideon was my ancestor--married Mary Jane Anderson of Jamestown, VA. One of their children-Danford Blair Smith b. 1855 was a schoolteacher in Bedford. He married Mary Francis Miller. I am also researching Mary Francis Miller's line which goes in this way; Her father was Christian Miller. His father was Lewis Miller who was descended from Christian Miller of Clearville. His father was Christian Mueller from Hesse Kasel Germany. Any info please e-mailVirginia VincentTue, 08 Jul 1997
Catharine Geller---have not been able to determine who her husband was. Geller is her married name. I have civil war pension papers that verify that she was the mother of my Great-Great-grandfather John Geller. I also have his pension papers. Catharine applied for her son Solomon Gellers pension after he had been killed during civil war. I do have the family history from John Geller on down the line. I am interested in finding the name of Catharines husband. I believe it might have been Andrew Geller I would be happy to share what I have. The family lived in and around New Buena Vista, Bedford Co., PA.TJ Shumaker Mon Jul 7 09:32:45 1997
ROSS/STEELE - I am looking for any information on a James ROSS born in the mid 1700's and his Wife Jane/Jean STEELE and any of their children. James was supposed to have been born in Bedford Co. and they had the following children. John b @ 1774, William b 1/1/1784, Jane b 4/19/1786 and Joseph b 5/10/1792. All birth places Unknown.Aileen Brewer Sun Jul 6 14:13:26 1997
Jean BONNET (John BONNETT) made his will at Bedfored on 30 April 1793. In it he named his children then living: John, Isaac, Rosina (who married Peter ANKENY), and Mary Elizabeth. I have information that his son, Isaac BONNETT, married a lady whose last name was BUZZARD. I realize this could be BOUSSARD or some other version. I would certainly appreciate any information on Isaac BONNETT, cemeterial inscriptions for this BONNETT family, and if possible, information on the BUZZARD line.Lucy D.Briscoe-Green Sat Jul 5 13:34:55 1997
CARESS, CARES, CARRES, CARRISS,CARIS, CARRIS, CARES, Looking for SIMON CARESS (var. Spell) b. est. 1764 assumed in Beford County Pa. m. 7 Marach 1787 Elizabeth Shaver in Washington County In.; d. 19 Feb 1828 in Washington County In.; Buried at the Stalker Cem. Washington County In. Would like to know his parents names and if siblings, the names of those. I would like to have any information from you county on this surname. Thank you very much.
Jo Ann Casner Mon Jun 30 20:50:18 1997
I am looking for information about the CASNER families who were some of the first settlers of Morrison's Cove in Bedford-Blair counties. I am trying to find the parents of Jonas CASNER who came to Carroll Co. MO in 1818 with his wife Nancy WRIGHT CASNER and their six Children John, Henry, Eben, William, Charlotte and Judy. I am hoping the Morrison Cove CASNERs are ancestors of this family. Thank you.
Jackie Whitehead Wed Jul 2 18:31:02 1997
I am looking for the parents of Isaiah RUSH, b 5 Feb 1788, Bedford County, PA, d 20 Feb 1849. He married (4 Feb 1809) Agnes SKINNER, b 4 Oct 1789, Bedford County, PA, d 4 Mar 1869 or 21 Sep 1844. Isaiah and Agnes had ten children (have information on them). Have not been able to get any leads on Isaiah's parents or Agnes' parents. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Dinah Tue Jul 1 10:41:50 1997
DODSON/DOTSON. Looking for any information on the following family. Daniel (1818) and Sarah (1830)Dodson. In the 1850 and 1860 census had the following children: Mary E. (1843), Margaret (1845), George (1847), John W. (1849), David (1849), James (12/1850), Alexander (1854) and Rebecca Bell (1858). Sarah was most likely Daniel's second wife. Any info appreciated.
Patricia Lowry Wed Jul 2 07:45:13 1997
SLOAN, WHETSTONE, FINLEY. Seeking information on the SLOAN family in Fayette Co., PA and Garrett Co., MD. According to Ellis' Fayette County History my 3rd g-grandfather John SLOAN's family arrived in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette County, PA about 1787 from Ireland. After selling his farm at Sloan's Ford on the Youghiogheny River, he moved with his family to MD, where he died. Several of his children returned to PA. The 1850 census lists my 2nd g-grandparents in Henry Clay Twp: John SLOAN, b. 1815 PA; his wife Sarah [WHETSTONE], b. 1820 MD, and their children: Hiram [b. 14 Sep 1840 PA]; Margaret A. [b. 1842]; Alfred, my g-grandfather [b. 2 Sep 1844 in Somerfield, Somerset Co., PA] married Martha FINLEY [b. 1850 Westmoreland Co., PA] on 31 May 1866 in West Newton, Westmoreland Co., PA; Catharine [b. 1844 PA]; Mary [b. 1847 PA]; and Reuben [b. 1850 PA]. Alfred and Hiram SLOAN enlisted in the 85th Regiment, Company "H" in the Civil War from Bedford Co. My 2nd g-grandparents, Sarah and John, married on 20 Dec 1839 in Washington Co., MD. When did John SLOAN sell his land and exactly where did he move to in MD? Is he the John SLOAN living near Grantsville MD in 1800? Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Imogene West03 Jul 97
I am hunting for the parents of Joseph SMELTZER, a shoemaker, who was born 19 Oct 1795 in PA, died 29 Apr 1866 in South Woodbury Twp, Bedford County, PA. He married Hannah (would like to find her maiden name) and had eight children: Ephraim, Levi, Joseph G., John, Elizabeth, Kesiah, Hannah J. and Rachael.The SNIDER/SCHNIDER family has been researched by several people but really interested in finding a source that John Schnider who married Susannah OBERHOLTZER had a son John who married Susannah FLUCK.
JoAnn Casner 30 Jun 1997 1997
I am looking for information about an early family by the name of CASNER. They were some of the early settlers of Morrison's Cove in Bedford/Blair counties PA.
I am also looking for anything about the Mohawk massacre which occured in 1736 at what is now Hagerstown, MD. There was suspossed to have been a survivor by the name of John CASNER.
I have done research on the CASNERS for several years and will gladly share my information.
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