Bedford County, Pennsylvania June, 1997 queries

June,1997 Queries for Bedford County

Lillie B. Ruby Sat Jun 28 14:34:55 1997
Looking for a connection between Bedford Co., RUBY family and GUARD family (GHART) of Frederick Co., VA. Specifically CHARLES RUBY m. MARGARET GUARD 1830s in Frederick Co. She was dau of HENRY GUARD. This family later lived in TN and finally in Angelina Co., TX.

David Baldridge Fri Jun 27 09:17:11 1997
BAKER, YOUNG - My maternal great(2)-grandmother, Catherine BAKER(20 Jan 1825 - 27 Jul 1861), was born in Bakers Summitt, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. She married Mathias YOUNG(19 Sep 1820 - 17 Aug 1889) in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, on 17 Oct 1841. They had at least one child: my great-grandfather,Jacob BAKER YOUNG(21 Jul 1846 - 13 Apr 1905), who was born in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. If you have any information about the BAKER family in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, of the early 1800s or earlier, please contact David Baldridge at hdbjr@mindsprng.com or 3536 Brookline Drive Sarasota, Florida 34239-4327.
Kathy Fri Jun 27 16:09:23 1997
LYON/ANDERSON - I recently read a book called The Faith of Erin. It tells the story of Ann Lyon and Tom Anderson from their homes in Ireland and ending in Bedford. If you have knowledge of Ann Lyon's family, I would appreciate hearing from you.
Ellen Prazenica Thu Jun 26 12:58:12 1997
Looking for any information on C. Bastum DIEM b. 1802 and wife Elisabeth b. 1805 who were living in Middle Woodbury Twp. in Bedford Co. in 1850 Census. Children were Elisabeth, Sarah, George, John, and Zachary. Came from Berks Co. to Franklin Co. to Bedford Co.
Ann B. Jacobs Sun Jun 22 23:04:09 1997
Edward DOWLING (1815 - 1873) born Bedford Co. died Phelps Co., MO. First wife Sarah McILNEY (1818 - 1853) marriage 9 Feb 1836 Bedford Co. Second wife: Catharine Hawkins. Father & Mother believed to be Thomas & Nancy DOWLING. Will exchange info and appreciate any help. Have looked for years for these DOWLING'S.

Buren Eshelman Tue Jun 24 14:42:17 1997
ESHELMAN/ESHLEMAN, Abraham b. c. 1795 in Lancaster Co. and Hannah WOLFGANG ESHELMAN b. 30 May 1795 in Northumber Co. They were married November 26, 1816 in Lancaster, PA. They were living in Sidehill,Bedford Co. in 1820 and Hannah may have died in Bedford Co. March 15, 1845. I would like to corresopnd with anyone who may be interested in this family.
Nikki Barr Byer Tue Jun 24 09:57:11 1997
I am looking for information about my Great-great grandmother Mary Jane ANDERSON of Jamestown, VA. She was 22 in the 1850 censusof Southhampton Twp. Bedford Co. She married Gideon SMITH. I believe it was in Bedford Co. Their children were Danford Blair SMITH (b. (9/3/1855) James (b. 1843) Martha (b. 1845) Isabella (b. 1848) Hanson (b. 1851) and MaryAnn (b. 1859) oes anyone know who Mary Jane ANDERSON's parents were? I know that Danford B. Smith was a teacher in Bedford Co. The Smith farm was located near Sideling Hill Creek, 2 miles south of Purcell, PA. Gideon Smith's parents were James SMITH (1780-1861) and Naomi DINEEN of Whips Cove, PA

Ann B. Jacobs Sun Jun 22 23:04:09 1997
Edward DOWLING (1815 - 1873) born Bedford Co. died Phelps Co., MO. First wife Sarah McILNEY (1818 - 1853) marriage 9 Feb 1836 Bedford Co. Second wife: Catharine Hawkins. Father & Mother believed to be Thomas & Nancy DOWLING. Will exchange info and appreciate any help. Have looked for years for these DOWLING'S.

Jere S. Keefer Fri Jun 20 11:12:32 1997
McDONALD. Need copy of obit for George McDonald, died 28 Jun 1950 in Everett, PA as well as that of his wife, Mary Elizabeth Ensley McDonald who died 21 Jun 1961 in Everett. Will pay a reasonable research fee for these.
Charles Hill Fri Jun 20 14:52:53 1997
Seeking info: 1850 Census M432-751, Bedford Co. East Providence Township (Page40,dwelling 108, family 111) GARLICK, Jacob(age 65), Eve(age 60), Absolom (age 60), Eve (age 27), Candice (age 20), and three others; GARLICK, Absolom (age 34), Rachel (age 24) and two children [ Joseph and Catherine], Dwelling 160, family 168: is there any relationship here?? In Dwelling 115, Family 117 is listed: PRICE, Michael (age 25) and Susan (age 26); Susan's maiden name is GARLICK. Any information would be appreciated.

Charles Hill Fri Jun 20 15:00:30 1997
Seeking info: 1850 Census M432-751, Bedford Co. East Providence Township (Page40,dwelling 108, family 111) GARLICK, Jacob(age 65), Eve(age 60), Absolom (age 60), Eve (age 27), Candice (age 20), and three others; GARLICK, Absolom (age 34), Rachel (age 24) and two children [ Joseph and Catherine], Dwelling 160, family 168: is there any relationship here?? In Dwelling 115, Family 117 is listed: PRICE, Michael (age 25) and Susan (age 26); Susan's maiden name is GARLICK. Any information would be appreciated.

Sherry Jesberger Fri Jun 20 19:43:53 1997
I am searching for anyone who may have a BISH in their ancestry.

Patricia Lowry Sun Jun 22 11:00:21 1997
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]. My 2nd g-grandparents married on 20 Dec 1839 in Washington Co., MD. Alfred and Hiram SLOAN enlisted in the 85th Regiment, Company "H" in the Civil War from Bedford Co. 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.

Johnita P. Malone Wed Jun 18 16:05:28 1997
LUTZ. Would like to correspond with anyone researching the LUTZ family about whom the article in the old Bedford Co. History was written. This article was about a John LUTZ who came to Colerain Twp, Bedord County, in 1784 from Loudoun Co., VA. His father was John Adam LUTZ, and his grandfather was John Michael LUTZ. Hoping to connect this LUTZ family to my Jacob LUTZ who came to Bedford Co., PA., about the same time.
Carol Immel Nelson Wed Jun 18 09:45:45 1997
Henry SWARTZ born 1770 PA or NJ and died 1848 in Congress Twp, Wayne Co, OH. Henry married Anna Elizabeth or Elizabeth Anna RIBLET. Henry is listed on a tax list of Hopewell Twp, Bedford Co in 1796 near Elizabeth's brother Abraham RIBLET. In 1800, Henry and his wife Elizabeth are listed in an indenture concerning Elizabeth's father, Bartholomew RIBLET. Henry and Elizabeth moved to Wayne Co, OH in 1831. Henry and Elizabeth had 12 children. I only have names of two children--Robert and William. I would appreciate any information concerning this family.

Mary Crisman Tue Jun 17 08:09:33 1997
Dr. Nathan S. BURNETT resided in Napier Twp., Bedford County, PA in the 1840 census. He married Rebecca CRISMAN, daughter of William Crisman and Rebecca of St. Clair Twp. Believe he was born in the very late 1700s or early 1800s. Nathan and Rebecca MAY have moved to Quemahoning Twp, Somerset Co., PA by 1850; however, this is not a certainty. Need info on Nathan's parents and Nathan's and Rebecca's children.
Gary L. Wagner Tue Jun 17 08:14:22 1997
Looking for connection between Joseph SILLS (b. abt 1769 in PA, d. 1855 Champaign Co. OH) and Michael SILLS or Georg SILLS, both listed in the 1790 PA census for Bedford County. Georg and Michael had wills registered in 1813 and 1814 respectively. Joseph was married to Cahterine ???. Children were born in PA, and they moved from Allegheny Co. to OH in 1810. Any information would be appreciated.
Judy Warth Sun Jun 15 22:01:20 1997
COTTON I'm looking for ANY information on the origins of John COTTON who m Mary RICKETTS. Mary was b in abt 1755 maybe in MD. Was John from MD too? John MAY have been a member of the Bedford/ Huntington COTTON family who migrated to Washington Co, incl Henry and Hugh COTTON. John and Mary COTTON migrated to Holmes Co OH....her father Cheney RICKETTS to Fairfield Co OH and her dtr and son in law Samuel and Nancy COTTON EWING to Beaver Co PA. John and Mary RICKETTS COTTON were in Bedford/Huntingtpm Cos during the 1770's and 1780's.
Kathy Elgin Mon Jun 16 06:08:33 1997
I am looking for information about Charlotte RINGLER born 1836 in PA, m. 1854 to John R RIFFLE, born 1833 Bedford Co, PA. I am also interested in information regarding the parents of John Riffle, Barnabas and Margarate RIFFLE. (all lived in Bedford Co 1833 - 1867) and siblings: Sarahann (Riffle) KENUFF, born 1809, Susann RIFFLE, born 1811, Josiah RIFFLE, born 1813, Samuel RIFFLE, born 1816, Maryann (Riffle) SMITH, born 1818, Agness (Riffle) HILLIGAS, born 1820, Elizabeth RIFFLE, born 1821, Margaret (Riffle) FINDLEY, born 1823, and Peter RIFFLE, born 1826.

Ed Hershberger Mon Jun 16 08:43:54 1997
Interested in finding parents of Isaac HARSHBARGER/HARSHBERGER/ HERSHBERGER (b. 1811, d. 1897). In the 1850 census, he lived in Richland Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Jeffrey Pulter Wed Jun 11 04:07:01 1997
I am looking for information on the HENDRICKS familiy specifically John or Andrew Hendricks. They lived in Somerset County in the town of Elk Lick between 1755-1813 and then later moved to Harrison County Ohio. Andrew the father was born cir. 1740 and died July 5, 1779 in I believe Somerset County. His wife's first name was Jane. John his son was born cir. 1766 and died in 1818 in Harrison County Ohio. He was married to a Margaret MARKLEY born cir. 1771. Any information on the Hendricks clan in Somerset County or prior would be greatly appreciated.
John DeBrular Tue Jun 10 19:10:14 1997
My GGGrandfather, Quillian DEBRULAR, is believed to have lived and died previous to 1843 in Bedford County. Any information you might have or know about would be appreciated. Sincerely, John M. DeBrular
Harry Pontius Tue Jun 10 09:39:59 1997
HANCOCK - Quaker Family attended Dunnings Creek Monthly Meeting. Looking for any information on the family especially including that which will help me pinpoint their arrival from York/Adams Counties during the late 1790s to early 1800s. Especially trying to locate land plats and locations of family homesteads. Thanks for your help, Harry Pontius

Harry Pontius Tue Jun 10 09:50:14 1997
HANCOCK - Moved to Cambria from Bedford in 1890s. Looking for any information on family prior to 1940. Thank you, Harry Pontius

Kathy Davis Mon Jun 9 12:47:10 1997
Looking for the surnames ZOOK, ZUCK, ZUG, AND RIBLET, Living in Bedford county between the years of 1750- 1800. They are Abraham, John, Christian, and Johnathan. Contact if there is a connection.

Janice Battle Sun Jun 8 16:32:27 1997
I am looking for confirmation of conflicting info I found at the LDS library: On one descendency chart it lists: JACOB METZGER b:31 aug 1784 Bedford Co, PA married to BARBARA GRAYMIRE b:06 may 1780 Bedford Co., PA. Then on another descendency chart it has JACOB METZGER b: 03 mar 1781 Woodbury, Bedford Co, PA married to MARY PUTERBAUGH b:28 july 1783. Daughter of HENRY PUTERBAUGH & HANNAH ULRICH. The names listed for the children are virtually the same: ELIZABETH, CATHERINE, JOHN, WILLIAM, JACOB,Jr., Did one of the researchers make an error? Also, I'm looking for info on PAUL DIEHL/DEAL/DALE b:abt 1772 Bedford Co.(?), PA. His wife was named MARY. Please contact me if any of these names look familiar. Two of Paul Deal/Diehl/Dale son's Christopher & Jacob F. married two of Jacob Metzger's daughters, Susannah & Mariah. Both families migrated to Ohio then to Indiana.

Kelly MacDonald Thu Jun 5 19:49:47 1997
I am seeking information on Samuel LEACH. He is my great, great grandfather. I know he was born 29 Sep 1837 and served in the 22nd Pa Cav. during the Civil War.I am guessing he died circa 1911.There are several Leachs in BEDFORD COUNTY and I don't know where he connects. His wife's name was Lucinda, I have no surname for her. His daughter Luretta Cathern (a.k.a. Ettie C.) married Robert Finley DICKEN. Luretta and Robert are my maternal grandmother's parents. Any help would be appreciated!
Jan Alpert Fri Jun 6 19:33:07 1997
I am researching Solomon WATERS and his wife Anna Pelton m. (1) _____Reed/Reid (2) Solomon Waters. She was born in PA in 1792. Solomon Waters appears in the 1830 census for Bedford Co. but PA. I don't believe they lived there long. Solomon's family was from Trumbull Co. Ohio. Anna died in 1836 perhaps in PA. Their son Oliver Waters was born in PA in 1833. The Waters family was originally from Connecticut. Solomon died in MI.

Kerin Horton Fri Jun 6 21:06:51 1997
Looking for information on the family and ancestors of John AKE b. 16 Jun 1793 d. 9 Jun 1866 married to Sarah GRIFFITH b.1817 d.1895. He was the son of John and Permilla AKE. The name was probably ECK originally from Germany. Also have much info available to share on the GRIFFITH line.

Kerin Horton Fri Jun 6 21:15:27 1997
Looking for information on the family and ancestors of George Adam Smouse, son of John Smouse & Mary Dority Wolfram who married Elizabeth Koons/Koontz dau. of Adam Koons/Koontz. Both were probably born in Loudoun Co. Va. Their families moved to Bedford Co., PA abt. 1785. After they married they supposedly moved to Indiana Co., PA. Most of their brothers and sisters remained in Bedford Co.

Kerin Horton Fri Jun 6 21:23:13 1997
Looking for information on the family, ancestors, and orgins of Michael BECKLEY. Supposedly came to Lebanon Co. from Germany. His children were Henry d.1820 in Bedford Co., George b.6 Jun 1794 d.11 Apr 1875 in Bedford Co., Jacob, Betsy, Belle, and Polly. Henry and George came to Bedford Co and settled in St. Clair Twp. Henry built the first house in St. Clairsville. Henry was involved and fined during the Whiskey Rebellion. Family were builders of Conestoga wagons and horse buggys.

Kerin Horton Fri Jun 6 21:32:24 1997
Looking for information on the family, and descendants of John KOONS/ KOONTZ b.17 Nov 1799 in Bedford Co. and d. 22 Apr 1855 in Bellevue, Iowa married to Elizabeth WINEGARDENER b.6 Feb 1801 in MD. Their children were William, John, Henry, James, Mary, Peter, Eve, and Anna. John's parents were Henry KOONS/KOONTZ b. 4 Oct 1765 in VA. d. 1 Feb 1855 Bedford Co. and O'della SMOUSE. I am very interested in John's descendants.

Debi Lewis Sat Jun 7 04:25:50 1997
I am looking for any information on Robert THORNTON (born before 1760). Robert's 2nd son Henry was born in Western PA in 1775. Robert then migrated down the Ohio River and was one of the 1st settlers of what is now Parkersburg, WV (Wood Co). Robert died in 1800. His sons and their descendants lived in the Wood- Jackson-Mason County area of WV.

BOWSER, George Sat Jun 7 07:37:25 1997
Am looking for information on Valentine BOWSER and his wife Elizabeth (FLUKE)BOWSER who were married in Bedford Co. but may have lived in Armstrong Co. in the early 1800s. Valentine Bowser was the son of John & Mary Bowser of Bedford Co. and Elizabeth Fluke Bowser's father's name may have been John. They had several children among which were Mathias, Valentine (born 1822)Abram and Jacob. Am trying to find out if they did live in Armstrong Co.or if they remained in Bedford Co. Also need to verify if Elizabeth and Valentine were the parents of Valentine born in 9/28/1822 and if his wife's name was Catherine Nipps.

Barbara Vaughan Sat Jun 7 11:00:00 1997
I am looking for information on the STONER and BASSLER families of Bedford county. These families migrated from Lancaster county and trace back to Abraham STONER b. 1677-1706 d. 1741, his son John STONER b.1705- 1734 who married Elizabeth HERR. Their son Abraham b.1756 d. 1-5-1829 had a daughter Barbara who married Emmanuel BASSLER. Emmanuel was born about 1795. They had nine children that I know of. These families migrated to the Bedford county are in the very early 1800s, at least by 1814. Any information about these families appreciated.
Buren Eshelman Sat Jun 7 11:13:39 1997
ESHELMAN/ESHLEMAN, Christina b. May 3, 1820 in Bedford Co. Her father was Abraham ESHELMAN; who was her mother and did she have other siblings?

Sheri Nye Sat Jun 7 16:35:45 1997
Seeking parents of HENRY SHONTS/SHONTZ/SHOUTZ, b.1789 Bedford Co. PA. He married about 1816 Sarah WILLIARD b.1797 PA. The family removed to Jackson twp.Seneca Co. Ohio about 1817. Henry died in Seneca Co. Ohio, in 1871. Had children; Sarah, Thomas, Hannah, Leah, Mary, Henry, Jacob, James.
Ed Hershberger Fri Jun 6 06:45:50 1997
HARSHBARGER/HARSHBERGER/HERSHBERGER - Looking for information and ancesters of ISAAC HARSHBARGER (1811 - 1897).
Lori Gilmore Thu Jun 5 00:21:51 1997
MCCANN, Daniel D. b. 1810 Bedford Co., PA Believed he was Scotch- Irish/Orange Irish and Protestant. Am searching for any info that might give me more information on him, specifically who his parents & siblings were. He ended up in the Oregon Territory (Yamhill & Washington Co.'s) in abt 1850.
Ronald L. Worley Thu Jun 5 07:36:12 1997
CORNELIUS, LETTLE/LITTLE, STANES Seeking information about John CORNELIUS married 27 Nov 1751, Baltimore Co., MD to Elenor LETTLE/LITTLE. In Dublin Twp., Bedford Co., PA by 1779 tax list. Letters of administration 23 Mar 1805, Huntingdon Co., Benjamin CORNELIUS administrator. Children were: Joseph, William, John, Joshua, Samuel, Peter, and Mary wife of George STANES (all children born 1752-1770). Especially interested in William b. 13 Feb 1754, Anne Arundel Co., MD; lived Bedford-Huntingdon Cos 1779-1788; d. ?ca 1789, Huntingdon Co.? Ronald L. Worley, 2306 llth St., Emmetsburg, IA 50536- 1729.
Kerin Koontz Horton Thu Jun 5 13:06:59 1997
LONG, Samuel B., b. 29 Dec 1846 d. 9 Mar 1905 married to FISHER, Catherine E., b. 29 Apr 1848 d. 24 Nov 1890. Looking for parents and other ancestors of these two. Samuel and Catherine were married on 23 Feb 1871. According to his obituary, Samuel B. LONG spent his entire life living in Schellsburg, PA., Bedford Co. Samuel's second wife was Laura J. WILLIAMS. All three are buried at the cemetery at the Old Log Church just west of Schellsburg.
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Cindy Simmons Wed Jun 4 00:22:45 1997
OSTER/BURGER I am looking for information about my ggg grandfather: John OSTER. He married Susannah (Susan) BURGER. Their son John was born in Bedford Co., on April 2,1846. I have quite a bit of information about Susan but have yet to positively identify John.
Cindy Simmons Wed Jun 4 00:23:40 1997
OSTER/BURGER I am looking for information about my ggg grandfather: John OSTER. He married Susannah (Susan) BURGER. Their son John was born in Bedford Co., on April 2,1846. I have quite a bit of information about Susan but have yet to positively identify John.
Carl Miller Wed Jun 4 13:56:12 1997
Carl Miller, Born August 23, 1918 Bedford County, PA Spouse: Genevieve Wertz, deceased Parents: Gilbert & Vertie Miller, deceased Sandra Miller, child Who was the father and mother of Gilbert Miller and who was their father and mother, additional information if available would be appreciated. Thank you.
DAVE HOLLAND Tue Jun 3 14:49:25 1997
My gg Grandfather Michael DIBERT whose parents Michael DIBERT and Elizabeth WALLACK were born, raised and married in BEDFORD county Pa. married a woman named Mary SHERWOOD whose parents were Benjamin SHERWOOD (born around 1807 in NY)and Elizabeth MASH? who may have been born around 1824 in BEDFORD County PA. They arrived in Wood County OHIO around the same time that the DIBERTS did so I believe they might have known each other. I am looking for any native american blood in the MASH? or possibly SHERWOOD families. We know of native blood in the DIBERT family but my g grandmother daughter of Michael DIBERT and Mary SHERWOOD told of native blood more recent than the DIBERTs side of the family. any help would be greatly appreciated.

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