Jefferson County, PA
Posted Queries for June 1999 

CRAFT, YOHE posted by Mechele Barnett on Thursday, June 3, 1999

I am looking for info on Joseph Craft,(1820-1885). He lived in Jefferson Co. either Henderson or Gaskill Tws. He was married to a Rosanna ?. His daughter Josephine was married to James Yohe. Another daughter Margaret was married to (1) Norman Foust, (2) Andrew Jacobs. He had children by the names of Franklin, Mary, Joseph, Caroline, Amanda, and John. These are the children that I know of. Can anyone help me with this family? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

MCQUOWN posted by Kay Clark on Saturday, June 5, 1999

Am looking for information on William Clarence McQuown who is buried "in a cemetery in Knoxdale, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania" mid to late 1800s.

 

FISHEL posted by Lova Fincham KRAFT on Monday, June 7, 1999

My ancestor Katherine Sophia FISHEL (b. 3-9-1835 in PA) married Lyman Jackson BOYINGTON Sept 13, 1850 near Richardville, Jefferson Co., PA. She died Feb. 6, 1914 at the home of her daughter in Osawatomie, Miami co., KS.

 

HOFFMAN, IRVINE, WEAVER posted by Kim on Wednesday, June 9, 1999

I am searching for my roots. They all lived in Jefferson County Pa. area.The Irvine`s lived mainly in Hazen. Most are buried in Hazen.The weavers lived in Big Run. The Hoffman`s lived all over Jefferson County Pa..

 

HARRIGER, MINICH, MOTTERN, REINARD posted by Janet Norman on Wednesday, June 9, 1999

I am trying to unravel the story surrounding my gg grandfather, Isaac Harriger b. 1834 and married to Elizabeth Minich and Susanah Mottern. He resided in Knox and Ringgold Townships. Any information would be greatly appreciated..

 

RICHARDS, WARD posted by Rachel Dahlgren on Saturday, June 12, 1999

Looking for info. on the following family - James B. WARD b.03/11/1831 somewhere in PA. He m.04/07/1853 Sarah Matilda RICHARD(S) b.12/07/1836 also somewhere in PA - d.12/15/1916. James is listed on 1850 Clover Twp., Jefferson Co., PA census with the Darius CARRIER family. Sarah listed on same census with her family that of Abram (Abraham)RICHARD(S) & Elizabeth (?). Then on the 1860 Clover Twp., Jefferson Co., PA census James & Sarah are listed with their living three children: George Abraham b.03/09/1854; William Washington b.02/26/1858; Ellen b.abt May 1860. They also had another daughter Mary Elizabeth b.04/22/1856 d.05/21/1857. Ellen must have died bef. 1870 since she is not listed with the family on the 1870 Pine Creek Twp., Jefferson Co., PA census with the rest of the family. Would really like to find out parents or siblings of James B.. Record of marriage for James & Sarah. Also (Sarah's mother) Elizabeth's maiden name. However, any information on this family w! ould be greatly appreciated..

 

EAGIN, PEGNETTER posted by Jane Gessner on Sunday, June 13, 1999

I am searching for information concering Michael Francis Pegnetter married to Kathryn Eagin Pegnetter. 9 children Mary, Margaret, Clement, Richard, Kathryn, John (Jack), Terrance (Dan), Dolores (Lory) and William.

 

GREEN posted by Tom Green on Sunday, June 13, 1999

Looking for information on GREEN's that lived in Rose Twp, Jefferson Co.PA, circa, mid 1800's, to early 1900's. Some of the names are..... William Poorman Green William Albert Green Robert Milton Green Any information helpful. Thanks, Tom Green

 

HOFFMAN, MCNEIL posted by Gary McNeil on Sunday, June 13, 1999

searching for relatives of John McNeil and Mary Ann McNeil Came to Winslow Township, Jefferson County, in 1881 from Scotland. They had 11 children..

 

COCHRAN, HECKMAN, MILLER, THOMPSON, WOLFE posted by Kevin Thompson on Monday, June 14, 1999

Seeking any info, connections, etc. on the following Jefferson County, PA individuals:
Franklin B. Thompson (1860-1912) - married Mary Ann Heckman, daughter of George & Rebecca Heckman
Anna Rebecca Thompson (1886-1975) - married John Calvin Wolfe (1882-1962) on March 28, 1907
Ida Belle Thompson (1893-1952) - married John Albert Miller (????-1929)
Lula Margaret Wolfe (1907-????) - married Frank Paul Cochran (1907-1965)

 

BAUGHMAN, BROWN posted by Sherry Bradley on Wednesday, June 16, 1999

Searching for information on both: 1. James George BROWN b. abt. 1878 in Panic, Jefferson County, PA, and 2. Twil(l)a Pansy BAUGHMAN b. abt. 1881 in Baxter, Jefferson County PA. They were m. on 8/25/1903 @ Clarion, PA. Twilla's parents were William BAUGHMAN and Priscilla LUCAS. James' parents may have been George BROWN and Rebecca ?. I'm sure all these Jefferson Co. Browns and Baughmans are related in some way. Does anyone have additional infomation to share?

 

COVEY, SANDERSON posted by Clarence Sanderson on Sunday, June 20, 1999

Looking for info and John Sanderson (died 1833) was probably a part of the War of 1812 he English against the U.S. was coming from Canada to New York to go back to England the person he was with attacked him and took his money _ the Covey family took care of him and he apprenticed himself to the Covey family and married Clara (Clarissa) Covey in Antwerp New York 7 sep 1823 their son Henry was born 1836) IN New York or Mich? was married 8 Jan 1860 to Martha Hagaman born/died ? Their son Clarence Alfonso Sanderson born (1863 or 1872) Married Lillie Shaver (born 10 Jun 1872) on 14 Jan 1888 at Mecosta Michigan (Mich batch numberM518622) They got divorced and she died 30 Nov 1888. Clarence Alfonso then Married (Lucy Flem Smith Martin) (born 1882 died 10 Jan 1919 At Crow WVa of the Flu) 08 Oct 1904. All of the Above Has Michigan connections that I can not find. Any help would be greatly appreciated to this beginner...

 

DENNISTON, REED posted by Barbara Stowe on Monday, June 21, 1999

I am looking for information on my grt,grt, grandparents T.G. Denniston and Amanda Reed from Jefferson Cty, Pa.T.G. name may have been Thomas but went by T.G. he was born in 1834/35, married Amanda Reed, had a brother named Andrew who married Susanna Reed who may have been Amanda's sister T.G. and Andrew's parents were from Ireland. Would appreciate any info..

 

BEE posted by Beverly Thornton on Thursday, June 24, 1999

Am looking for information for a Thomas Bee listed in the Brownsville area of Franklin County 1860. He as age 59 with wife, Jemima, age 50. Who was he ? Mygggf was Benjamin Bee who lived in Brownsville with family at same time. Trying to connect the two. Beverly Thornton.

 

ELLIS, WHITE posted by James Crouse on Monday, June 28, 1999

Searching for cemetery records of William G. WHITE, born in Cornwell, England, died in Barnesboro, PA., date, early 1930's and Ethel May Ellis, born 23 Sep 1897, Barnesboro, Cambria, Pa., died in Helvatia, Armstrong, PA., 6 Jun 1929. Was married to William H. Ellis. According to family sources, both are buried in Reynoldsville, Jefferson, PA. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

 

MAUK, MILLIRON, REED posted by Lena on Wednesday, June 30, 1999

I am searching for descendants of my Great Grandparent Calvin Milliron and Marcella Reed. I last remember them living in McKeesport,Jefferson,Pa. Marcella was one of 14 children and I believe her parents were Thomas Reed and Barbara Mauk married sometime in 1852. I have nothing on the Milliron side except Marcella and Calvins children were Viola,Della,Amber and Flora. Thanks to anyone that can help.

 

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