Westmoreland County, PA
Posted Queries for May 1997

ALSTOOTS, GAFFNEY, OLDHEART posted by Brenda VanDyke on Saturday, May 3, 1997

Searching for anyone researching GAFFNEY family. Edward GAFFNEY lived in South Huntington Twp., Westmoreland Co. according to 1810 census. He married Catherine OLDHEART (ALSTOOTS?). Children possibly included: Martin (born 1782); John (born 19 Sep 1784); Francis (born 1786); Cathrine (born 1787); Elizabeth (born 1796); and William (1795). I think I descend from Martin.

REEVES, TIMMS posted by Terry Nolcox on Sunday, May 4, 1997

I am looking for information on Abner REEVES, Jr., James REEVES, and Abner REEVES, Sr., who appear in the 1790 Federal Census for Rostraver Twp, Westmoreland Co, PA. Abner REEVES, Jr., moved to Knox Co, IN where he died before 1810. His widow, Mary, married my ancestor, James TIMMS, in 1812. What was her maiden name?

HILL posted by Charles Hill on Tuesday, May 6, 1997

Searching for information on Alonzo Britton HILL and Katie McKINLEY. Married in Monesson August 28, 1905. Alonzo HILL was born 2/14/1874 in WVA, Katie was born 3/10/1886 in WVA. Were they in Westmoreland Co. in 1900, were they with their families? Alonzo's Father's name was Claudius HILL and mother's name was Massa. Katie's mother's name was Ann McKINLEY. Any information would be helpful.

ALWARD, BEATTY, CALDWELL, COLWELL, GRAVES, KIPP, KIPPS, MILLER, PHILIPS, PHILLIPS, SMITH, VANTINE, VANTINES, WADDELL posted by Linda Mockenhaupt on Tuesday, May 6, 1997

KIPP, VANTINE, PHILLIPS/PHILIPS, ALWARD, BEATTY Researching these families in Westmoreland County and the surrounding counties. Especially interested in KIPPS, VANTINES, and PHILLIPS in Allegheny Twp. Also trying to see if there is a connection between the Armstrong County BEATTY family and the Westmoreland County BEATTYs. Looking for any mention of William BEATTY, born 1783, and his wife, Isabella COLWELL/CALDWELL. They may be connected with these families: GRAVES, SMITH, WADDELL, MILLER. Any help will be appreciated. Always glad to share.

MCMANUS, POWEL posted by Vicki Trudell Iseler on Wednesday, May 7, 1997

Looking for John POWEL (b 1795 in Westmoreland Co.) married to Martha MCMANUS (born in Ireland) Would like to know the parents/siblings of these two people. Their children were: William, James, Willson, Robert, Frank, Henry, J.C., Martha, Phebe, Amos. This family moved to Indiana co. in 1827.

MCBETH, WEBSTER posted by Roger McBeth on Wednesday, May 7, 1997

I read in a book called Ohio Valley Genealogies that Joseph MCBETH, a native of Scotland, settled with his wife Elizabeth, at Bolivar, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, before 1808, where he died; had issue 12 children, 1. John b. Sept. 7, 1808 d. July 22, 1863 m. April 18, 1833 Mary WEBSTER Joseph died March 1837 Elizabeth died August 19, 1865 I am trying to find out more information on Joseph and Elizabeth MCBETH I can not connect Joseph to Scotland other than this book. I don't know Elizabeth's maiden name. I don't know what cemetery Joseph and Elizabeth are buried in Pennsylvania. Did Joseph and Elizabeth come to America married or did they get married in Pennsylvania? I sent this same message to Westmoreland County. They said that Bolivar was closer to Indiana County. I may have some better luck with Indiana County. I would appreciate any help that you could offer.

BIDDLE, DARLIN, DERLING, MECHLING, MECKLING, MEEK posted by Mary Ann Buswell on Friday, May 9, 1997

Researching MEEK, MECKLING (MECHLING), DERLING (DARLIN) and BIDDLE in Westmoreland Cnty. My father is Charles Meckling MEEK b 1909 s/o Margaret Belle MECKLING and Harry MEEK of Pine Grove, Huntington Cnty, PA. Margaret's parents are Harry MECKLING b 1855 and Mary C BIDDLE b 1855. Harry MECKLING's parents are Philip MECKLING b 1802 and Sarah DERLING b 1813. The parents of Mary C BIDDLE are James BIDDLE b. 1822 and Rebecca ________ b 1832. All above were born in Penna and most were born in Westmoreland Cnty.

KNOPSNIDER, NULL posted by James Bish on Saturday, May 10, 1997

Mary KNOPSNIDER B8-19-1812 in Mt. Pleasant,West Moreland Co. D4-17-03 in Greene Married to John NULL looking for family history.

ALLEN, CLEMMONS, DAVISON, HAMILTON posted by Pat Davidson on Sunday, May 11, 1997

DAVISON/HAMILTON - Looking for information on George DAVISON, his wife, Nellie ALLEN, and one of their five sons, John DAVISON. George and Nellie DAVISON came from Armagh, Ireland and settled in Chestnut Ridge, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania around 1773/74. Their son, John, was born there on March 15, 1777. Also looking for information on John's wife, Isabella HAMILTON and her parents James HAMILTON and Elizabeth CLEMMONS. Florence was also born at Chestnut Ridge. James and Elizabeth were born in Scotland. James was drafted in the English Army and sent to America. During the Revolutionary War he sent for his wife and they settled in Chestnut Ridge, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Their daughter, Isabella, was born on Feb 22, 1782 there.

JENKINSON posted by Maxine Dayhuff Lowhorn on Monday, May 12, 1997

JENKINSON, Francis and Catharine, married 1794. Lived in Unity Township, Westmoreland County. Catharine originally from Pennsylvania. Also, on 1830 census, Abraham JENKINSON, is listed. Father of Francis????? Left Pennsylvania and moved to Darke County Ohio.

DAVENPORT, HEPLER, HIXSON, KELLY, WILGUS, ZIMMERMAN posted by Paul Andree on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

ZIMMERMAN, Robert; born about 1816-17; to David ZIMMERMAN, 1787 and Mary KELLY, 1796, m 3-15-1815 in Hartleton, Union Co PA, and moved to Westmoreland Co shortly after marriage. Looking for info on Robert Z's wife's name. Children were Mary Jane ZIMMERMAN and John Oliver ZIMMERMAN. We are looking for the descendents of all of the ZIMMERMAN children. Currently, we have strong information on MARIAH Z., born about 1815-16; married Abraham HIXSON, 1798; LEVI Z., born 1822; married Elizabeth WILGUS, 1822; NOAH Z., born 1-18-1824; married 11-5-1861 to Susan DAVENPORT, 6-28-1842; and DAVID Z.JR, born 5-15-1834; married to Melzina HEPLER' 10-6-1836. We have many names posted at our web site for our genealogies in Westmoreland Co: http://www.cde.com/~pandree

DAVENPORT, HEPLER, HIXSON, KELLY, WILGUS, ZIMMERMAN posted by Paul Andree on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

ZIMMERMAN, John; born 1827; to David ZIMMERMAN, 1787 and Mary KELLY, 1796, m 3-15-1815 in Hartleton, Union Co PA, and moved to Westmoreland Co shortly after marriage. Looking for info on John Z's wife's name and children's names. We are looking for the descendents of all of the ZIMMERMAN children. Currently, we have strong information on MARIAH Z., born about 1815-16; married Abraham HIXSON, 1798; LEVI Z., born 1822; married Elizabeth WILGUS, 1822; NOAH Z., born 1-18-1824; married 11-5-1861 to Susan DAVENPORT, 6-28-1842; and DAVID Z.JR, born 5-15-1834; married to Melzina HEPLER' 10-6-1836. We have many names posted at our web site for our genealogies in Westmoreland Co: http://www.cde.com/~pandree

DAVENPORT, HEPLER, HIXSON, KELLY, SHUPE, WILGUS, ZIMMERMAN posted by Paul Andree on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

ZIMMERMAN, Amy; born 1831; to David ZIMMERMAN, 1787 and Mary KELLY, 1796, m 3-15-1815 in Hartleton, Union Co PA, and moved to Westmoreland Co shortly after marriage. Looking for info on Amy Z's husband, Samuel SHUPE. Children's names are Josephine SHUPE, Allen SHUPE, Etta Marilla SHUPE, Jefferson, SHUPE, Mathias SHUPE, Delta SHUPE, Olive SHUPE, John SHUPE, and Lewis SHUPE,. We are looking for the descendents of all of the ZIMMERMAN children. Currently, we have strong information on MARIAH Z., born about 1815-16; married Abraham HIXSON, 1798; LEVI Z., born 1822; married Elizabeth WILGUS, 1822; NOAH Z., born 1-18-1824; married 11-5-1861 to Susan DAVENPORT, 6-28-1842; and DAVID Z.JR, born 5-15-1834; married to Melzina HEPLER' 10-6-1836. We have many names posted at our web site for our genealogies in Westmoreland Co: http://www.cde.com/~pandree

DAVENPORT, HEPLER, HIXSON, KELLY, WILGUS, ZIMMERMAN posted by Paul Andree on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

ZIMMERMAN, Mathias; born 1832; to David ZIMMERMAN, 1787 and Mary KELLY, 1796, m 3-15-1815 in Hartleton, Union Co PA, and moved to Westmoreland Co shortly after marriage. Looking for info on Mathias Z's wife's name. Children's names are Belle ZIMMERMAN, Ruhama ZIMMERMAN, C Reynolds ZIMMERMAN, Liberty ZIMMERMAN, and Mary Amy ZIMMERMAN. We are looking for the descendents of all of the ZIMMERMAN children. Currently, we have strong information on MARIAH Z., born about 1815-16; married Abraham HIXSON, 1798; LEVI Z., born 1822; married Elizabeth WILGUS, 1822; NOAH Z., born 1-18-1824; married 11-5-1861 to Susan DAVENPORT, 6-28-1842; and DAVID Z.JR, born 5-15-1834; married to Melzina HEPLER' 10-6-1836. We have many names posted at our web site for our genealogies in Westmoreland Co: http://www.cde.com/~pandree

ANDREE, DAVENPORT, ZIMMERMAN posted by Paul Andree on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

ANDREE, Rev. Paul Howard, 9-26-1879; Born where? to whom? We are searching for any information or records of the ANDREE family. Paul H ANDREE, Sr was orphaned at an early age, possibly at eight years; which has left the family history prior to his birth relatively empty. He worked in the coal mines as a child and then on his uncle�s farm for his keep until his uncle died. Paul was supposed to inherit the farm, but for some reason he didn�t. Paul attended the Felsburg Methodist Church where Sara C ZIMMERMAN, born 2-2-1882, was the organist. They fell in love and were married in 1900. Sara was the daughter of Noah ZIMMERMAN, 1824 and Susan DAVENPORT,1842. You may view info on the ANDREE family at my web site for genealogy for Westmoreland Co names at: http://www.cde.com/~pandree

DAVENPORT, HEPLER, HIXSON, KELLY, MCLEAN, WILGUS, ZIMMERMAN posted by Paul Andree on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

ZIMMERMAN, Susanna; born about 1824-26; to David ZIMMERMAN, 1787 and Mary KELLY, 1796, m 3-15-1815 in Hartleton, Union Co PA, and moved to Westmoreland Co shortly after marriage. Looking for info on Susanna's husband, ThompsoN MCLEAN. Children were Margery, Amy, and Obadiah MCLEAN. We are also looking for the descendents of all of the ZIMMERMAN children. Currently, we have strong information on MARIAH Z., born about 1815-16; married Abraham HIXSON, 1798; LEVI Z., born 1822; married Elizabeth WILGUS, 1822; NOAH Z., born 1-18-1824; married 11-5-1861 to Susan DAVENPORT, 6-28-1842; and DAVID Z.JR, born 5-15-1834; married to Melzina HEPLER' 10-6-1836. We have many names posted at our web site for our genealogies in Westmoreland Co: http://www.cde.com/~pandree

BRUCE, FLEMING, HIXON, HOENSHEL, SHELKY, SIMPSON, WALTERS, WEAVER posted by Edward Lay on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

FLEMING, SIMPSON My wife's 3rd GGF was John FLEMING, b. c. 1761, and married to Catharine --, who died c. 1891. They lived in Westmoreland County, PA. Probably in War of 1812. Another set of her 3rd GGPs were also FLEMINGs: Elizabeth SIMPSON married Mathew FLEMING. Their daughter was Rececca FLEMING, b. 1828 in Redstone, Fayette Co, PA, and d. 1911 married John FLEMING, 1818-1897, (my wife's 2nd GGP) son of John above, and are buried in West Newton Cemetery, Westmoreland Co, PA. John and Rebecca had the following children: Mary E. FLEMING 1844- m. -- BRUCE; Angeline FLEMING 1847-1934 m. Henry Caufman SHELKY; William H. FLEMING 1849-1913 m. Martha Jane HOENSHEL; Rebecca FLEMING 1851- m. Garrett WEAVER; Josephine FLEMING 1853-1924 m. Martin WALTERS; Sarah Emma FLEMING 1855-; Cassius M. FLEMING 1857-; Thomas M. FLEMING 1859-; Oliver Scott FLEMING 1861-1916; Cyrus M. FLEMING 1864- m. Emma HIXON; Franklin FLEMING 1866-1925; John FLEMING 1872-

HASTINGS, NICHELSON, WILSON, YOHE posted by Edward Lay on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

WILSON, HASTINGS My wife's Gr Grandfather was Charles Hasting WILSON, 1845-1885, whose mother was Sarah HASTINGS. He was a gravestone designer and engraver who was born in Monongahela City, Washington Co., PA, and is buried at Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., PA. Allegedly the WILSON's were from Chester Co., PA. He had a brother, Joseph, and sisters, Sally (Mrs. Lewis YOHE) and Susan (Mrs. NICHELSON). One of his sons, Roscoe Conkling WILSON, 1883-1966, became a world traveler and author.

ANDERSON, BEALL, CAMPBELL, FELL, GILBERT, HARBAUGH, HOCKENBURY, KEAGY, LONGANECKER, REEVES, TWEED posted by Edward Lay on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

My wife's 2nd Great Grandparents, Ephraim ANDERSON, 1815-1897, m. Charlotte FELL lived in Westmoreland Co, PA, and his parents were Alexander and Drusilla ANDERSON. Ephraim and Charlotte had the following children: Charles Fletcher ANDERSON 1843- m. Nancy Miranda BEALL; Rizpah Viola ANDERSON 1845-; William Fell ANDERSON 1847- m. Lizza HARBAUGH; Leonidas Hamline ANDERSON 1850-1938 m. Susannah L. HOCKENBURY; Mary Elmira ANDERSON 1853- m. Samuel CAMPBELL, Jr.; Amelia M. ANDERSON 1854- m. Newton H. REEVES Tax Lists from 1785 to 1808 and the 1790 Census list Alexander ANDERSON in Washington County, PA, and a Will for him was probated there on 4 Jan 1854. Westmoreland County Will Book 1, pp. 114-115, recorded 23 Aug 1794, for Elizabeth ANDERSON of Huntingdon Tp. and listed the following children: James, Margaret GILBERT, Jane TWEED, William, Mary McGIBBONS, Jacob, and Alexander (oldest son) of Hopewell Tp, Washington Co., PA, who had a son Alexander, Jr. (this could be Ephraim's father). My wife's 2nd GGP were Peter C. HOCKENBURY 1826-1884 and Frances KEAGY 1826-1914, daughter of John KEAGY 1800-1864 and Susan LONGANECKER. Peter and Frances (Fanny) lived in E. Huntington Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA. Their five known children were: Lydia M. HOCKENBURY 1851-; Samuel HOCKENBURY 1852-; Rebecca HOCKENBURY 1854-; Susannah Longanecker HOCKENBURY 1856-1935 m Leonidas Hamline ANDERSON 1850-1938 and lived in Beaver Falls, Beaver Co., PA.; Charles HOCKENBURY They are listed in Albert, History Of County Of Westmoreland, 1882, pp.683- 84.

BARNES, BEAZELL, CASNER, FELL posted by Edward Lay on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

Am seeking information on: Rebecca CASNER (died Oct 1815) and Benjamin FELL, Jr. (1739-c. 1811) (my wife's 4th. GGP). They were married 1 Oct 1760 in Bucks County, PA, where he was born in Plumstead Township. Both are buried in Fells Methodist Church Cemetery, Fellsburg, Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, PA. Their children, all born in Bucks County, were: Rev John FELL m. Christina BEAZELL; Rebecca FELL b. 1763 m. William BEAZELL; Benjamin FELL, III b. 1765; Joseph FELL 1767-1769 died young; Hannah FELL b. 1769; Rev Peter FELL 1771-1839 m. Rizpah BARNES (her 2nd GGP); Amos FELL b. 1773; Phoebe FELL b. 1775 died young; Jesse FELL b. 1777 died young; Jane FELL b. 1779 died young

BINGAMAN, BLAKE, FRYE, GILLESPIE, HITCHMAN, KELLER, MILLER, SANDLES, SHERICK, SHUPE, UNCAPHER, WARREN posted by Edward Lay on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

Am seeking information on: My wife's 4th. GGP were Alexander McCREADY (d. 1803) and Elizabeth FRYE who lived in Mt. Pleasant Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA. They had 3 known children: Margaret m. Samuel BLAKE, James, and Elizabeth (1800-1864) m. Robert HITCHMAN (1792-1872). Robert's father William HITCHMAN 1759-1834 m. Ann Nancy GILLESPIE, born 1765 in Cecil Co., MD. His HITCHMAN grandfather was born in England and as a British officer deserted to the American side during the Revolutionary War. Ann N. GILLESPIE's father was James GILLESPIE 1746 Cecil Co, MD-1810 and her GF was William GILLESPIE b. in 17th Century in Scotland and came to America in 1700. Robert HITCHMAN (1792-1872) and Elizabeth McCREADY (1800-1864) had 13 children: Nancy HITCHMAN; John HITCHMAN; Margaret HITCHMAN m. Edward MILLER; Mary E. HITCHMAN m. George KELLER; Caroline HITCHMAN (1819-1848) m. Daniel SHUPE (1816-1878); Eliza Louise HITCHMAN (1820-1894); Alexander Byers HITCHMAN (1822-1869) m. Martha J. WARREN (1826-1910); dau of John WARREN (b OH) (my wife's 2nd GGF); James HITCHMAN (1824- 1907) m. Susannah SANDLES (1829-1871); William Robert HITCHMAN (1831- 1909) m. Margaret Ann BINGAMAN (1829-1889); Rachel HITCHMAN (1834-1899) m. Maj. Israel UNCAPHER; Drusilla Elizabeth HITCHMAN (1836-1909) m. George SHERICK; Harriet Blackburn HITCHMAN (1841-1903); Elizabeth HITCHMAN (1842-1842) Some are listed in History Of Westmoreland County (Pa) by John W. Jordan, 1906.

COLDSMITH, FOX, HITCHMAN, SPEAKMAN, SWARTS, SWARTZ posted by Edward Lay on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

Am seeking information on: My wife's 3rd GGF was John SWARTS of Unity Twp, Westmoreland Co, PA. His son was Paul Swartz 1818-1894 who married Nancy COLDSMITH 1822-1911 and lived in Mt. Pleasant in that county. There children were: Charles W. SWARTZ 1844-; John Wesley SWARTZ 1847-1930 m. Julia Dorn HITCHMAN; Susan S.SWARTZ 1849-1852; Lucy A. SWARTZ 1851-1854; Emma Sarah SWARTZ 1853-1933 m. William D. SPEAKMAN; Edward B. SWARTZ 1854- m. Kathryn FOX

BREHAM, COLDSMITH, COLEMAN, CROFT, DAUGHERTY, FIGHTNER, HARRY, KALDSCHMIDT, KRAFFT, KUSIEN, LONGENECKER, SWARTZ, UNANGST, WEGERLINE, WEIGLEY posted by Edward Lay on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

COLDSMITH, CROFT Am seeking information on: My wife's 5th. GGP were Frederick KRAFFT (born 1714 Gross Readheims near Worms DEU and died 1802 Somerset Co, PA) and his 2nd. wife Maria Margaretta KUSIEN (died 1772). They arrived in Philadelphia on 5 Sep 1738 on the Ship "Winter Gallery" with Johan Jacob KRAFFT and lived in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA. One of their children was David CROFT (1765-1845) who m. Catharine UNANGST (1766-1834) daughter of Andrew UNANGST and lived in Hamilton Twp., Franklin Co., PA. One of David's children was Elizabeth CROFT (1786-1834) who m. Samuel COLDSMITH (1784-1846) (my wife's 3rd GGP), and both are buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Westmoreland Co., PA. Frederick KRAFFT (1714-1802) and Maria Margaretta KUSIEN had the following children: John Peter KRAFFT (b. 1747); Anna Dorothea KRAFFT (b. 1748) m. Philip WEGERLINE (WEIGLEY); Anna Barbara KRAFFT (b. 1751) m. George COLEMAN; John Martin KRAFFT (b. 1752); John Valentine KRAFFT (b. 1754); Eva KRAFFT (b. 1756) m. Martin FIGHTNER; Abraham KRAFFT (b. 1759); Catharine Elizabeth KRAFFT (b. 1761) m. Jonathan HARRY; David CROFT (1765-1845) m. Catharine UNANGST (1766-1834) and lived in Hamilton Twp., Franklin Co., PA. Two KALDSCHMIDT brothers came to America in 1777 as Hessian soldiers to fight for the British. At the end of the Revolutionary War, they settled in eastern PA and in 1780 changed their names to COLDSMITH. Allegedly a William or Samuel KALDSCHMIDT had two children: Charles and Samuel who were the two brothers who came to America. 1800 Census, Franklin Co, PA, William COLDSMITH 00110-00000-00. 1780 Tax List, Letterkenny Tp, Cumberland Co, PA, John COLDSMITH. Samuel COLDSMITH (1784-1846) and Elizabeth CROFT had the following children: Katrina COLDSMITH 1806-; Margarete COLDSMITH 1809-; John COLDSMITH 1812- 1871 m. Sarah BREHAM; Anna Maria COLDSMITH 1814-; Susanna COLDSMITH 1816- 1887 m. Benjamin DAUGHERTY; Samuel COLDSMITH 1818-1902 m. Sarah A. LONGENECKER; Sara COLDSMITH 1820-; Nancy COLDSMITH 1822-1911 m.Paul SWARTZ (my wife's 2nd GGP); Gustav COLDSMITH 1827-. This CROFT family is listed in the Biographical Annals of Franklin County, 1905, pp. 244-248.

BENEDUM, GLUNT, HARTMAN, HOHENSHELL, KEISTER, LAUFFER, SIGN, SPINDLER, TURNER posted by Edward Lay on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

HARTMAN Am seeking information on: My wife's 4th. GGF was John HARTMAN, a farmer, fuller and miller, who was born in Germany and died in 1827. He married Julianna SPINDLER, who was born c. 1770. I would like to learn more about their ancestry. They lived in South Huntington Tp., Westmoreland Co., PA., and had the following children: Jacob HARTMAN, b. 1786, d. in Franklin Tp, Kosciusko, IN., m. Matrtha Elizabeth. Elizabetha HARTMAN, b. c 1788, m. 1807 German Tp, Fayette Co., PA, William SIGN. John HARTMAN, b. c 1787, d. in Harrison Tp., Kosciusko, IN, m. Elisabetha --. Abraham or Samuel HARTMAN. Anna Catherine HARTMAN, b. 1793 in E. Huntington Tp., Westmoreland Co., PA, 2m. John GLUNT. John Henry HARTMAN, b. 1795 in E. Huntington Tp., d. 1877 in Finley Tp, Hancock Co., OH, 1m. Catherine BENEDUM, 2m. Eunice --. Susannah HARTMAN, b. 1799 in E. Huntington Tp, d. 1864 in S. Huntington Tp., Westmoreland Co., PA., m. 1817 to John S. HOHENSHELL, 1795-1859. Julia Ann HARTMAN, b. 1801 in E. Huntington Tp., m. LAUFFER? Isaac HARTMAN, b. 1804 in E. Huntington Tp., d. 1874 in Silver Lake, Kosciusko Co., IN, m. 1826 Elizabeth KEISTER. Simon HARTMAN, b. 1806 in E. Huntington Tp., d. 1882 in Palestine Tp., Kosciusko Co., IN, m. 1829 in Lancaster Tp, Fairfield Co., OH. to Hannah TURNER.

BOYER, MULL, SHAFER, SHAFFER, SHAVER posted by Robert Shaffer on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

Seeking information on SHAFER, SHAVER, SHAFFER and etc. John SHAFFER b. abt. 1764 and his wife (name unknown)lived in Allegheny twp., Somerset Co., they had at least 8 siblings, I have the names of four, which are: John SHAFFER JR. b. abt 1784, Peter SHAFFER, b. abt 1789, Daniel SHAFFER b. abt 1792, George SHAFFER b. abt 1793. George SHAFFER married Mary Anna _____ and also lived in Allegheny Twp. from abt 1800 until abt 1840. George and Mary Anna had at least 15 siblings, Elizabeth SHAFFER b. abt 1814, married John MULL, Samuel SHAFFER b. 1 Oct 1819, married Catherine _____, Rachel SHAFFER b. 29 Mar 1822, Solomon SHAFFER b. 17 May 1823, d. 19 Sep 1884 (Westmoreland Co.), married Julie Ann BOYER b. 1831 (Stoneycreek Twp., Somerset Co.), d. 24 Oct 1871. Solomon SHAFFER and Julie Ann lived in Southampton Twp., Somerset Co. until abt 1856 and then moved to Fayette Co. and then in 1870 they again moved to Westmoreland Co., they had at least 10 siblings.

CAMPBELL posted by James Campbell on Thursday, May 15, 1997

I have a book entitled the descendants of JAMES CAMPBELL. It was compiled by PAUL C. CAMPBELL from the works collected by GLEN HAROLD CAMPBELL (Author of The Campbells are Coming). James's son ROBERT C. CAMPBELL was the father of WILLIAM ROBERT CAMPBELL, who was the father of DAVID CUNNINGHAM CAMPBELL, who was the father of ROBERT J. CAMPBELL (Shreve, Ohio) who was the father of JAMES ROYAL CAMPBELL, who was my father - JAMES WILLIAM CAMPBELL (Gresham, Oregon). I would like information about the JAMES CAMPBELL who settled in Donegal Township and purchased 300 acres of land as shown in a warrant issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 20, 1786.

DATZ, GREANINGER, GREENINGER, KEBER, MATHIAS posted by Kelly Donovan on Sunday, May 18, 1997

DATZ, John G. born May 26, 1825. Looking for information regarding all his descendants. He immigrated from Rhein, Prussia in 1849 to N.Y. where he married Rosa GREENINGER b. 1826 in Germany. Children are Michael W., John G. Jr., Lydia b. Jan. 1883, Elizabeth C., Mary A., George W. b. Aug, 39, 1862, Benjamin Frank, Josiah N., Joseph A., Rudolph A. H., and Charles Herman b. Feb. 26, 1856 and married to Elizabeth MATHIAS. All the children were born in Westmoreland County, PA. John G. DATZ, Sr. parent's were Jacob DATZ, a farmer in Prussia and Catherine KEBER. There were three other children, 2 brothers and one sister. Would also love to know more of this family in Germany. John G. DATZ SR.'s wife Rosa GREENINGER's (GREANINGER) father was named Benjamin. Would love to know more about this family too.

BELL, HANSON posted by Hadley Nesbitt on Monday, May 19, 1997

Am seeking ancestral information on Rebecca HANSON, born c1798 in Pennsylvania (acc. to 1850 census, exact birthplace unspecified), died Dec.10, 1864. Around 1817, she married John BELL (1794-1841). John BELL and Rebecca HANSON BELL had ten children (Margaret, John, Martha G.,Sarah Jane, James Hanson, Samuel M., Elizabeth, Alfred, Mary A., and Eliza Anne) all born in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, PA, between 1818 and 1841. Please send any relevant information to: Hadley Nesbitt, 332 Windsor Ave., Medford, OR 97504.

DICK, HOUGH posted by Karen Wright on Monday, May 19, 1997

DICK, John Ingram, b. 1859, d. 1938, Scottdale, PA, Married Jennie A. HOUGH, b. 1865, d. 1943, father of Ethel DICK Skemp, my paternal grandmother.

BENNETT, NULF posted by Edia Silvis on Thursday, May 22, 1997

Margaret NULF was born February 06, 1843 in Armstrong County, Pa, Red Bank Twp. She died Dec 01,1924 In Warren Co., PA (Mt. Church Cem Elk Co, PA. She married William BENNETT who was born May 18, 1836 in Westmoreland Co., PA. They were married probably in Elk Co., PA in 1860. One of her daughters, Katherine (Catherine) was born in 1867 in Horton Twp., Elk Co., PA. Katherine married my paternal grandfather, Charles Edward Silvis.

ANDRE, ANDREE, ZIMMERMAN posted by Paul Andree on Saturday, May 24, 1997

ANDREE / ANDRE; ZIMMERMAN I've been searching for my grandfather's roots; Rev Paul Howard ANDREE,1879. He was orphaned before the age of 8; so we have had no info. till Wed. this week. I found a Paul Andree living in Mifflin Twp with a wife and 2 children in the 1860 census. Then in the 1870 census, I find the same family with 7 children; one of which was named Paul; but the name now spelled with 1 "e"; ANDRE. They were then living in Elizabeth Twp. This son Paul may be the father of my grandfather Paul. The family disappears from there; but I have only started looking. I at least have something new to work on, but would appreciate any info and help finding this family. The father, Paul; in the 1860 census was listed as a coal miner. Did the coal mines keep employee records; and are they readily available ? My grandfather married Sara ZIMMERMAN, 1882 of the Noah Zimmerman family of Westmoreland Co. We have info on the Z. family back to 1813, from Union Co PA. David Z. married 5-11-1815 Mary Kelly, 1796 in Hartleton, Union Co. Ten children were born in S. Huntingdon Twp, Westmoreland Co, near Mendon and Reagantown. Any info on the family members will be helpful to us; and we may be able to assist you.

STOCKLEY, STOKELY, STOKLEY posted by Patricia Lowry on Monday, May 26, 1997

STOKELY, Nehemiah. Seeking information about the STOKELY, [STOKLEY, STOCKLEY] family who lived in Hannastown and later on the Lower Sewickley Creek near Waltz Mill in Westmoreland County, during the Revolutionary War period. After his mother was widowed in 1770 near Lewistown, Sussex County, DEL, she moved six of her seven children to Redstone in Fayette County in the fall of 1775. Benjamin, her youngest, was born in Lewistown on 4 Oct 1766. John, Thomas and Samuel are also found living in the west Augusta area. Benjamin surveyed land and was an early inhabitant of Mercer County. Nehemiah had a "strong blockhouse" "within a mile or two of old Thickety Run camp on the Braddock Road." He married the widow of John De Camp, Susannah, 26 Feb 1779, and ran her inn. Their daughter Polly [Mary] is my g-g-grandmother. I would like to know who Nememiah's parents were and whether John, Thomas, Samuel and Benjamin were indeed his brothers. Susannah d

FASSIO, GABELLI, VARNI posted by Vikki Jankowski on Wednesday, May 28, 1997

Looking for information on Carlo VARNI b. approx 1900 (d. approx 1932) in Luczere, Italy adopted by Dominic FASSIO and his wife, Dora of same town. Carlo came to the US approx 1915, married Charlotte GABELLI (b Dec 1903) and lived in Vandergrift, Westmoreland Cty. He was a coalminer in the local mines. Charlotte worked at a Glass fabrication mill and d 1978.

BAER, MILLER posted by Jerry Moyer on Thursday, May 29, 1997

I am looking for information on the MILLER family. Johnathan W. Miller was born 1844 in Westmoreland County. He moved to Venango County at a young age. I believe his parents were Johnathan MILLER and Anna Mary BAER (sp?). I'm not sure if the parents and/or other siblings moved. I'm looking for any and all information on the family.

BRISBINE, CHRISTY, MCQUAID posted by Richard Bruechert on Friday, May 30, 1997

Looking for William BRISBINE who married Jane CHRISTY in Westmoreland County about 1782. William BRISBINE died on 20 Dec 1836 and Jane BRISBINE died on 31 Mar 1843, both in Hempfield Township. They had a nine children, the last was William BRISBINE born 24 June 1816, who married Mary Polly MCQUAID born 4 Mar 1819, both in Westmoreland County. We would appreciate any information available on the people.

DILWORTH, HATFIELD posted by Richard Blanton on Saturday, May 31, 1997

Seeking information on HATFIELD and DILWORTH in Westmoreland County around 1772. Adam HATFIELD married Margaret DILWORTH in Westmoreland County in 1772. They moved to Cincinatti, Ohio where he died in 1795. Margaret and three sons returned to Beaver County toward turn of century but later migrated westwarde through Wayne County, Ohio to Wells County, Indiana. Adam's father's name is John HATFIELD. Family legend is John was a banker with the British East India Company and left America for India where he died.

CALDWELL, FULTON posted by David Frey on Saturday, May 31, 1997

Am looking for information about a grt grt grt grandmother, Jane FULTON, born abt 1768 in Westmoreland Co, PA. Jane was married to Robert CALDWELL (1762-1831) and she died Jan 27, 1831. Her daughter was Elizabeth CALDWELL (1802-1891). Any info will be appreciated.

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