Posted Queries for December 1997

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EASTON posted by Patti Easton on Wednesday, December 3, 1997

Theophilus EASTON b July 4, 1794 Providence, RI, died June 12, 1890 Bingham, Potter, PA (m Amy Wallace) resides RI prior to 1821; 1821 Killingly, Windham, CT; 1822-1838 Nelson Twp, Madison, NY; bef 1840 - mid 1860's Genesee, Potter, PA; mid 1860's - 1890 Bingham, Potter, PA. Line is virtually complete through Theophilus. another Theophilus of 1790's Foster, Providence, RI. Descendants of Richard Esten, Thomas, Henry, Henry, Henry, Theophilus Esten, and then Theophilus Easton above. ****New email address: jjpceast@bigsky.net *********

MAYHOOD posted by Janet Smith on Friday, December 5, 1997

Am looking for information about the MAYHOOD family. My grandfather was James Reese Mayhood, born Jan., 1873. We believe his father to be Reese Mayhood, but uncertain about the first name. His mother was Clarsie (or Clarise) BLy. His sisters Una and Nina were born in Caledonia, Potter County, PA., Fe. 14, 1875 and Jan. 2, 1866 , respectively. Other siblings were Hattie and Frank. The mother and James, Una and Nina moved to the Lindley-Presho (near Corning, NY) area. No further knformation on Frank. We would like any history about the Mayhood family. Every Mayhood that I have seen in the census has emigrated from Ireland. Any information would be appreciated.

COLE posted by Alexis Lanzillo on Thursday, December 11, 1997

I need information about Charles COLE Sr. He origanted Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. I need this by December 20, 1997. Thank you.

DUNN posted by Ryan Dunn on Thursday, December 11, 1997

Michale DUNN b.4/1/1833 was my great-great uncle I am looking for information on him.

WATSON posted by Jesse Bova on Thursday, December 11, 1997

I am looking for info on the WATSON family Evin Watson who was in the lumbering business early 1900's was by great grandfather.

HINKIN posted by Rob Hinkin on Saturday, December 13, 1997

Hi, I am interested in any info on my surname HINKIN in Potter county. Thanks & Happy Holidays!! Rob

COLVIN, MATTESON, RICHMOND, ROBBINSON, ROBINSON posted by Larry A. Richmond on Saturday, December 13, 1997

Seeking information on RICHMOND surname in Potter Co. Pa. Charles Hall RICHMOND in 1840 Census of Potter Co. Pa. son Hiram E. RICHMOND in census 1 year old my great great grandfather. Charles RICHMOND married Sally ROBBINSON (ROBINSON) and Hiram E. RICHMOND married Esther RICHMOND. Charles father may have been William Hall RICHMOND ?. Any data on any RICHMOND in Potter and McKean County Pennsylvania would be appreciated. Willing to share data on RICHMOND I have on the RICHMOND surname in the above two counties. Surnames associated with the RICHMOND COLVIN MATTESON ROBBINSON . Larry A. Richmond Bradford McKean Co. Pa.

BRIDGE, PEARSALL posted by Kathy Souders on Sunday, December 14, 1997

I am searching for family members of Harvey BRIDGE b.1802, d. 12-1893 in bell Run Ceres Twnshp, mcKean county. Charles Bridge may have been his son or nephew and married Nancy PEARSALL. Harvey had a son, Westley orf Port Alleghany per 1880 census.

LOOMIS, NORTON, TUBBS posted by Sherry Miller on Monday, December 15, 1997

Looking for NORTON, LOOMIS, TUBBS. Lafayette Norton died in 1900 in Oswayo, Potters Co. He was married to Mary Loomis. Looking for any Norton relatives with information.

TOWERS, TRIMBLE posted by Bruce Towers on Monday, December 15, 1997

TOWERS - Frederick Towers, born circa 1846 in Calais, Maine. Married Amy TRIMBLE in Calais sometime between 1871 and 1880 and removed to Driftwood, Pennsylvania. Frederick and Amy had one infant son, Edward, who died in infancy and is buried in Driftwood. No further information is available, though the subsequent proliferation of Towers throughout Elk and Potter counties can't be soley attributable to his brother, George, who also relocated to Cameron County. Any and All information would be appreciated.

GROVER, LONG, SHUTT, SLAWSON posted by Mark Feness on Wednesday, December 24, 1997

Lookin for any information about SHUTT, SLAWSON, LONG, and GROVER. All where in Potter county.

BAKER, VANVOLKENBURG posted by Joe Cox on Monday, December 29, 1997

BAKER family, I need info on any of the Baker Family whom includes, Daniel Baker b. 1860? Mildred Baker b. 1880? (daughter of Daniel) John VANVOLKENBURG b.? (husband of Mildred) Lyle Daniel Van Volkenburg b.1917 d. 1944 (Son of Mildred and John) This is the baker family located in Roulette Township of Potter's County. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Joe Cox

CARD, LYMAN, ROBBINS, ROCKWELL, STARKWEATHER posted by Barry Morevak on Monday, December 29, 1997

CARD, Researching for the book Stephen Cummings, Sr. 1736 to about 1815. Many descendants removed to Tioga&Potter Co. PA and Steuben Co., NY before heading west. Seeking to make contact with Rueban Cards descendants. He was b. 9 Oct 1791 in Otsego Co. NY, son of Benjamin Card and Hannah Cummings. First two children Cyrus and Polly b. in Penny Post and Troupsburgh, Steuben Co., NY Ann. b 14 Feb 1818 in Roulette, Potter Co., PA m. David ROBBINS 1838 in Roulett. Other children include Reuben, Mary m. Elisha STARKWEATHER #2 Abner ROCKWELL, Benjamin, Thankful m. Leroy LYMAN, Charles, Abel, Hannah, Samuel, Jonathon all born in Roulette or Port Allegheny, Potter Co., PA. Have more than 6,500 descenants of Stephen Cummings, Sr. in data base. Willing to share. Barrymor@aol.com

BENTON, QUICK, SCOTT, WOODRUFF posted by Henry C. Cundy on Tuesday, December 30, 1997

Looking for descendants of: 1.) Jesse and Phoebe (SCOTT) BENTON; and 2.) Isaac and Philinda (WOODRUFF) QUICK. The Bentons lived in Ulysses Township in an area called 'Benton Hollow'. They are buried in the Raymond Cemetery near Gold. The Quicks lived in Allegany Township and left Potter Co. in 1863 to settle in extreme southeastern Dakota Territory, now South Dakota. These people are my great-great grandparents.

JANDREW, MILLER posted by Jerry McDermott on Tuesday, December 30, 1997

Looking for information about the Joseph MILLER family. Joseph died in 1986 and is buried in Shinglehouse. He was married to Ruth JANDREW who died in 1950. Joseph's father was Issac Miller who was married to Jessie Hammond from Coudersport. I am just beginning quest to find out about the Miller family. I am not clear on where Issac spent his time. I Believe it was in the Shinglehouse area.