Westmoreland County, PA
Posted Queries for January 2000

CLINE, GIVEN, GIVENS posted by Mike Givens on Saturday, January 1, 2000

Looking for any information about Given/Givens families in Pennsylvania. Just trying to put together some type of tree for them thank you

FREDE, YARGER, YERGER posted by Earl Hoffman on Sunday, January 2, 2000

Searching for any information on Henry Frede married to Susan Yarger (Yerger) in Westmoreland Co. (probably in South Huntington Twp.) before abt. 1841. Susan Yarger (b. 13 Jul 1813 - d. aft 1841) was the daughter of George Yarger (Yerger) and Mary Loose who came from Berks Co. before 1840..

FREDE, YARGER, YERGER posted by Earl Hoffman on Sunday, January 2, 2000

Searching for any information on Henry Frede married to Susan Yarger (Yerger) in Westmoreland Co. (probably in South Huntingdon Twp.) before abt. 1841. Susan Yarger (b. 13 Jul 1813 - d. aft 1841) was the daughter of George Yarger (Yerger) and Mary Loose who came from Berks Co. before 1840..

BORLAND, THORN, WATSON posted by John Borland on Sunday, January 2, 2000

I have been tracing the Borland family for a few years. My grandfather was Archibald Borland b. 1847 in Salem,PA. His grandafather was John Boreland who was one of the original pioneers of Westmoreland county and is mentioned in the history of Westmoreland CTY. He came from N Ireland in the 1770's and we have an Obit of his father who remained in Ireland. He came with six or seven brothers and a sister, so there were many families in that area. I don't know where to place the "Margaret" Borland that you list. Please correspond if possible..

BURKHART, BURNETT, KINSEL posted by Sue Brookes on Monday, January 3, 2000

Looking for information about Jacob Steven BURKHART who died in Ludwick Borough, Westmoreland County, October 6, 1876. His wife, Magdalen (KINSEL) BURKHART, lived in Altoona, Blair, PA at the time of Jacob's death. His Will requested funeral at First Baptist Church and burial in the Greensburg Cemetery but I am told it was later replaced by a park. He was being cared for by a niece, Ellie C. BURNETT. I am trying to find her family connection and location after his death. I have some info on his children but don't know why he was living in the Greensburg area or what happened to his grave. Any help would be appreciated.

HEVEKER, HOWLEY, MCCARTY, RAYMER posted by Kathy Hurley on Tuesday, January 4, 2000

Looking for information on these SURNAMES. Anyone who may have any info on my ancestors with these names, please contact me. Heveker and Raymer resided in McKeesport McCarty and Howley moved to Westmoreland County.

HECK, KUNKLE posted by Lee Williams on Tuesday, January 4, 2000

I'm researching the Heck family in Westmoreland in the early and mid 1800's. Jacob Heck (b 1801, d 1843) married Elizabeth Kunkle (b 1803, d 1879). They had six children: Philip Daniel, b 1827; Elisa Jane, b 1829; Mary, b 1832; Rebecca, b 1835; William, b 1838; and Samuel, b 1840.

William and Samuel served in the PA Infantry during the Civil War. After their service, William, Samuel, their mother Elizabeth and sister Rebecca (married to Isaiah Kroesan) moved to Johnson county, Missouri.

I can find no trace of Philip Daniel after the 1850 census. He does not appear with his family in the 1860 census or in any of the surrounding counties. There is also no evidence he served during the war. Are there any death records available for the 1850's where I might search? I also cannot find any trace of sisters Elisa Jane or Mary. It's possible these sisters married after the 1850 census. Are there any marriage records from the 1850's that I might search?

If anyone is familiar with this family, I'd be happy to compare notes or share information. Thanks!.

GARDNER posted by Donna Sheaffer on Thursday, January 6, 2000

Am searching for the GARDNER family. Thomas & Sarah. Lived in the Murraysville area. Any help appreciated Both died circa 1860s Can anyone help me with the names of cemetaries in and around the Murraysville area?.

WISNIEWSKI, WISNIEWSKY posted by Dianne Wisniewsky on Saturday, January 8, 2000

I am seaching for information on my husbands family. His father, Louis Wisniewski, was killed in world war 11. His parents were Peter and Mary Wisniewski of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County. Louis has a living brother, Frank, who still lives in Mt. Pleasant. If you have any information on these people, please e-mail me at chiomom@aol.com.

ALEXICK, PETRICK posted by Dianne Wisniewsky on Saturday, January 8, 2000

Mr husbands mother was Gertrude Alexick, Wisniewsky, Sokalsky. I am searching for information on her parents. Stephen Alexick was her father and mother was Mary Elizabeth Petrick. They lived most of their lives in Latrobe in Westmoreland county. Any information would be helpful..

JUNKINS, STAIRS posted by Carl Morris on Saturday, January 8, 2000

Birth, Death, or Marriage records in Westmoreland County. William Stairs believed to be born in Rodney, Westmoreland County - approximately 1885. Married to Caroline Junkins around 1900-1905.

ANDREWS, ARENDASH, ARENDIS posted by xxRaniz on Saturday, January 8, 2000

My grandmother was born in Westmoreland,Salem township March 1 ,1908 Address on birth certificate is New Alexander.I am looking for any info on the family Birth name Mary Arendis this was Americanized to Both Arendash and by one Brother to Andrews.Mothers name Susie Makani or Makaii born Austria. Father Mike Arendis also born Austria spoke different language . Was told Slovok.

HEALY, HENNESSY posted by Scott Hennessy on Saturday, January 8, 2000

Dionysius L. (Dennis) Hennessy and Catherine Healy from Ireland. Baptized son John Bernard Hennessy at Most Holy Sacrament Church in Greensburg, Westmoreland Couny March 1859. Looking for any other information. thank you..

AUSSPRUNG, SCHMIEDER posted by John Blum on Sunday, January 9, 2000

Looking for info on Emma SCHMIEDER. She ran a boardinghouse in Trafford, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. Found in 1910 census: listed with daughter Mary AUSSPRUNG and grandson Walter. Mary died in 1947. What local newspapers are available to find obituaries?? Emma had at least three children. Are there any descendants?? Can anyone help with info about the family or the boardinghouse??.

BAER, BUSH posted by Robert Baer on Monday, January 10, 2000

Looking for information about Amanda Bush, c1853, married Luther Baer October 15, 1872. Also Elmer Bush c1870 who married Sadie Louise Baer, and D. Edward Bush, b Aug 4, 1865 who married M. Blanche Baer on Feb. 20, 1890.Most of these people were born in or near Bell Township, Westmoreland County..

GARLAND posted by Sharon Anderson on Tuesday, January 11, 2000

I am searching for any relatives of my grandfather, Ralph Robert Garland from Westmoreland County. He owned the gas station on the sharp curve in Robinson, PA. Can anyone help me?.

JOHNSTON posted by Lillian Densley on Wednesday, January 12, 2000

JAMES JOHNSTON I am searching for information about James Johnston who may have served in Westmoreland Co, PA Broadhead Expedition and during the Revolutionary War.

James Johnston owned land in 1775 in Monongalia Co, WV. and moved to Ohio in 1796.

His wife was named Catherine and he had children named George, Valentine, Nancy (Ann), Catherine, Amelia and James, Jr.

If you have any similarities or info about this family please contact me. Thank you, Lillian.

BROCK, NESBIT posted by Sandra Money on Wednesday, January 12, 2000

searching for Edward Brock b. abt1907 in PA. Lived in Forbes road in 1927. Worked at Forbes Road Coal Mine. Please contact if any info

Searching for Nesbit Family that came from Ayrshire Scotland or from Northern Ireland.

BECHTEL, BIBLER, BRAUNELLER, BROWNELLER, CROUSE, LANNING, POWELL, SELSON posted by Jo Ann on Wednesday, January 12, 2000

Looking for any information of the above names. Most were in Pa., also Va & Md. Thank you Jo Ann.

BAECKER, BAKER, BECKER posted by Kristine Hurd on Thursday, January 13, 2000

Looking for any information on a Susanna Baecker b. abt 1796 in PA (or possibly Jun 4, 1887) This may be two different woman here?? I believe she/they were in Hempfield Twp, Westmoreland Co. One Susanna's parents wehre John Philip Becker & Catherina. this same Susanna was married to a Thomas Mecmaennickel, two children Rebecca b. Jun 11, 1811 and John b. Nov 15, 1817. The younger Susanna I have marrying James McManigle. very confusing and conflicting information. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

ROBL posted by James Roble on Thursday, January 13, 2000

Looking for information on the ROBL family of Westmoreland County PA, Latrobe (old Derry Township).

The father John Robl married Mary McGuire they lived at 108 John St Latrobe from 1900 to his death 1943 and her death 1946. They had 12 children. Any info appreciated..

RICE posted by Don Shafer on Thursday, January 13, 2000

I am searching for parents and ancestors of Magealene Rice. According to her obit in Allen Co. Ohio, she was born in 1810 in Westmoreland Co. Pa. She married a Henry Mohler in Perry Co. Ohio in 1830..

ARMSTRONG, CARY posted by Douglas Armstrong on Thursday, January 13, 2000

I have been tracking an ancestor of mine, my 3rd Great Grandfather named Quinten (sometimes Quinton or Quintin) Armstrong. His "union" with Mary Catherine Cary of Indiana County, PA produced my 2nd Great Grandfather, George Armstrong, born in 1844. I have no evidence that Quinten and Mary ever married, supported by the fact that Mary was using her mainden name (Cary) on the census of 1850 in Indiana County, PA, while young George was listed as Armstrong.

It is my belief that this Quinten Armstrong came over from Westmoreland and/or Armstrong Counties, Pennsylvania, and previous to that, originated from York County, PA. Not having much success with the census records to support this, I went on a land record search to support my belief that Quinten was in Indiana County, PA at some point.

What I found thus far (I need to check earlier years) are four deeds of a Quinton Armstrong in the correct vicinity in Indiana County, PA circa 1869 to 1872. (When I get a chance to check back to as early as the 1840, I think I will find more.) Encompassing the four found deeds thus far are lands for a "Quinten Armstrong Boarding House" in the village of Richmond (Rochester Mills P.O.), a Johnston (sometimes Johnson) & Armstrong Grist Mill, as well as other land including a deed to convey to the Presbyrtian church of Rockbridge (Richmond, Rochester P.O.) one acre of land.

The deeds are as follows:

Deed Book A35 Page 193 dated March 29, 1869 from James and Catherine Riddle and purchased by Yeoman and Quinton Armstrong in Grant Township, Indiana County, PA - 100 acres

Deed Book B37 Page 70 dated April 8, 1871 from Taylor & Mary Potts and purchased by Quinton Armstrong in Washington Township, Indiana County, PA - 14 acres and 40 perches

Deed Book B 37 Page 237 dated April 29, 1871 from John C. & Eliza Rochester and purchased by Quinton Armstrong & William Johnston in Canoe Township, Indiana County, PA - 320 acres - on this land was either a Grist Mill or they built a Grist Mill.

Deed Book B 38 Page 231 dated April 16, 1872 conveyed by Quniton Armstrong & wife Sarah C. Armstrong and William P. Johnston and wife Lydia R. Johnston to the village of Richmond, County of Indiana, PA and the Presbyterian Congregation of the village of Richmond and known as Rockbridge. - 1 acre & ten perches

Despite the fact that my George Armstrong was born in 1845 and the above occurred about 25 years later, it has given me some ideas about the connection between my George Armstrong and Quinten/Quinton Armstrong.

Basically, Mary Catherine Cary, mother of George Armstrong ..... her brothers, Joseph Carey, John Cary built and worked on Grist Mills. It is believed that Mary Catherine Cary met Quinten Armstrong via her brothers. Since he does not show up in the Indiana County, PA census records, it is believed he came from Armstrong and or Westmoreland Counties, and previous to that, York County, PA.

ROBERTSON posted by Bill Robertson on Friday, January 14, 2000

I am looking for the father of My Grandfather William Henry Robertson b.27 Mar 1871, Adamsburg, Westmoreland County, d. 4 Dec 1930, Irwin, Westmoreland County. His Father's name was John Robertson and his Mother's name was Lucy (maiden unknown) . I retrieved John and Lucy's name from the Marriage Certificate for My Grandfather William who married Ellen Elgin Hall b. 1873, Rural Village, Armstrong County on 26 Sep 1895. I have traced Ellen's Ancestors but need help with William's Ancestors. I note a reference to John Robertson in your Posting...his birth date seems to indicate a timeline that would work with Willam's Birth. Is there any ties to the line in your Posting..

BACKUS posted by William Backus on Friday, January 14, 2000

William BACKUS. Looking for information on William BACKUS, (Sr.?) born August 28,1758, Westmoreland Co., PA. Died aft April 13, 1814, Harrison Co., VA. Wife's name Mary, born abt 1757 poss. in Westmoreland Co, PA, died 1814 in Harrison Co., VA. Married abt 1777 in Harrison Co., VA. William's parents unk. Children: Wm, Nancy, Eleanor, Thomas, Henry, Sanford, all born in Harrison Co., VA..

CYPHRET, GALLAWAY posted by Marilyn Gallaway on Friday, January 14, 2000

Looking for info on John RIchard Gallaway born5 May 1844 in Westmoreland Co. PA. His parents were:George S. and Barbara (CYPHRET) GALLAWAY. He had a brother David W. GALLAWAY..

HUTCHESON posted by Peggy on Friday, January 14, 2000

Seeking information on David and James HUTCHESON, both listed in the 1790 N. Huntingdon Twp..

MAYES posted by Norma Heide on Saturday, January 15, 2000

Looking for grandparents that had a residency in Westmoreland Co. James Charles Mayes died 1934 and wife Della Carson Mayes. Have no information on them at all. would like to find out about my roots.

HUTCHISON posted by Peggy on Saturday, January 15, 2000

HUTCHISON, George G. Seeking parents of George (ae 50)whose family appears in the 1850 Westmoreland Census, Donegal Twp..

HUTCHISON posted by Peggy on Saturday, January 15, 2000

Seeking parents of James HUTCHISON, AE 70, as found in the 1850 Westmoreland Co., Census, Alleghany Twp., family 438. Mary ae 30 and Martha ae 31 were also listed, presume daughters of James..

HUTCHISON posted by Peggy on Saturday, January 15, 2000

HUTCHISON, James ae 38 appears in the 1850 Westmoreland Census, East Huntingdon Twp. with wife Eliza ae 30 and children: Margaret, Mary, Jane, Aramenta and Rebecca. Looking for the parents of James Hutchison..

HUTCHISON posted by Peggy on Saturday, January 15, 2000

Rostraver Twp: HUTCHISON, Joseph (ae 52) m. Martha X (ae 52). Children: Montery Moore?, George, John, Mary, female ae 10?) Joseph, and three other names that were unclear. I'm looking for the parents of Joseph..

STEINER, VANDYKE posted by Samuel Johnston on Saturday, January 15, 2000

Researching VanDyke family in Westmoreland Co, PA. John VanDyke was born in 1828 in Westmoreland Co. Died in 1902 in Kentland, IN. He married Mary Stiener, born in 1836 also in Westmoreland Co., Died in 1918 in Kentland, IN. John VanDyke's father was Adam Vandyke. Adam VanDyke was born in 1800 in Westmoreland Co. He married Mary. Adam died in 1875. The only VanDyke that predates Adam is a William VanDyke who is listed in the 1790 census in Hempfield TWP as having 4 sons and 2 daughters. Adam shows up in the 1830 census. Trying to positively connect Adam to William VanDyke. Anyone out there connect?.

DONALD, HUTCHISON posted by Peggy on Saturday, January 15, 2000

1850 Sewickley Twp. HUTCHISON, Joseph (ae 22) and wife Anne Eliza (ae 20)withh son John (ae 5/12). In this household, also Alexander McDonald, presume Eliza's father or grandfather. Looking for the parents of Joseph HUTCHISON..

HUTCHESON posted by Peggy on Saturday, January 15, 2000

1850 Derry Twp: HUTCHESON, Samuel ae 32 and wife, Hanna, ae 32. Children: Ruperd 3, Francy 3/12, Maria? Taylor 13, Priscilla A 8, Mary E 5 and Martha M 2. Looking for the parents of Samuel HUTCHESON..

HUTCHISON, LINN, STEVENSON posted by Peggy on Saturday, January 15, 2000

1850 Rostraver Twp., William HUTCHISON ae 37 and wife, Eliza 24, along with the following: Alexander 16, Mary E 14, Hugh 12, Kalina? 11, Sarah C 5-8?, David Linn? 16 and Joseph Stevenson 14-19?. Looking for the parents of William HUTCHISON..

TAYLOR posted by Lynn Wagner on Sunday, January 16, 2000

Querry for David Taylor, born 1801, Westmorland County, to a �John Taylor Family�

Summary

�The Taylors have long been residents of the Keystone State, and their ancestry is traced back to John Taylor, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. David Taylor (father) was a native of Westmoreland county, this State, but removed to Mifflin county when a young man, and lived there until his death, in 1842, at the early age of forty-one years.�

Believe comment to Declaration of Independence as possible embellishment to bio presenteed below. No John Taylor siged document.

Census data from 1790, 1800, 1801, and 1820 indicate "John Taylors for all periods.

1800 census indicate two John Taylor families - no township noted

From 1810 census information it would appear family may be from Unity Twp (pages 116 and 118 or North Huntingdon Twp (page 114). Others unrecorded to census records.

Appreciate any information that anyone can provide. Will provide any data requested for David.

1 David (my fam) TAYLOR

Birth: abt 1801, , Westmoreland, PA
Death: 4 Apr 1842, Mapleton, PA
Mother: XXXXXX Unknown


David ws killed in an Industrial accident in a furniture mill accident in Mapleton. Leaves six children. Death was attributed to being caught in a water wheel. No will.
Spouse: Elizabeth POSTLETHWAITE
Birth: 11 Mar 1805, Wayne Township, Mifflin County, PA.
Death: 28 Jan 1856, Wayne Township, Mifflin County, PA.
Father: Thomas Irvin POSTLETHWAITE II (1779-1856)
Mother: Mary Elizabeth DRAKE (1783-1867)
Marr: 15 / 29 Dec 1829


Children: James Richard (1830-1892)
Mary Elizabeth (Warton) (1833-)
Susan Jane (Bratton) (1836-)
Sarah Ann (Sunderland) (1839-)
Rebecca Eleanor (miller) (1841-)
Thomas P. (1836-)
1.1 Dr. James Richard TAYLOR DDS


Birth: 15 Sep 1830, Newton Hamilton Pa
Death: 23 Jul 1892, Altoona, PA
Burial: 26 Jul 1892, Altonna, PA.

Biographical and Cyclopedia of Blair County Author Wiley 1892

Dr. James Richard Taylor, a veteran of two wars, and a dentist who has been in successful practice for nearly a quarter of a century, now located in the city if Altoona, is a son of David and Elizabeth (Posetlethwait) Taylor, and was born September 15, 1830 near Newton Hamilton, Mifflin county, Pennsylvania. The Taylors have long been residents of the Keystone State, and their ancestry is traced back to John Taylor, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. David Taylor (father) was a native of Westmoreland county, this State, but removed to Mifflin county when a young man, and lived there until his death, in 1842, at the early age of forty-one years. He was millwright by occupation, and widely known in connection with his work in that line. His death was due to an accident, by which he was caught in the waterwheel of a saw mill upon which he was working, in Mifflin County. Politically he as a Whig, though never taking an active part in politics. He was a man of powerful constitution and unusual strength, and is said to have been able to handle any man in the county, though always quiet and reserved. He married Elizabeth Postlethwaite, by whom he had a family of six children, of whom four are yet living. She was a native of Mifflin county, a member of the Presbyterian church, and lived a useful and consistent Christian life; dying in 1857, after an existence extending three years beyond half a century.

James R. Taylor grew to manhood in Mifflin county, attending the common schools of his vicinity, in which he acquired a good practical education in all the ordinary English branches. When less than seventeen years of age he enlisted in Co. M, 2nd Pennsylvania volunteers, and went with that regiment to Mexico, where he was active service for fifteen months, and engaged in several of the principal battles of that war. He was with the force that captured the city of Mexico, and marched into that city with the victories American army on his seventeenth birthday, September 15, 1847. After the war was over Mr. Taylor returned to Pennsylvania, and began the study of dentistry at Williamsburg, with Dr. A. McKamey, who had commanded the company with which Mr. Taylor served in Mexico. When he had acquired sufficient skill in the dental line he located in Mifflin county, and practiced for a time in 1875 removed to Franklin county, locating at Mercersburg, where he opened a dental office and practiced until 1882 when he came to the city of Altoona. Here he has been successful engaged in the practice of his profession to the present time. in September , 1864, Dr. Taylor enlisted and served as sergeant major in the 205th Pennsylvania infantry, attached to the second brigade, third division, ninth army corps, under the command or Gen. Hartranft. In this capacity he served until the close of the civil war, being seriously wounded by the explosion of a shell, while on duty in front of Petersburg, Virginia. He was honorably discharged from service at Alexandria, that State, in June 1865, and immediately returned to Pennsylvania, where he took uo the thread of civil life where he had laid it down to enter his country�s service, and was soon enjoying a good dental practice.

On December 18, 1860, Doctor Taylor was united in marriage with Ruth L. Henderson, a daughter of James Henderson, of Cassville, Huntingdon county. To them was born four sons and two daughters: M. Louise, Thomas V., E. Dawson, Maggie C..., J. Virgil, and David H. Mrs. Taylor died May 15, 1886 aged forty-seven years, and greatly esteemed by her wide circle of friends.

Dr. Taylor is a staunch republican, but in no sense a politician, taking little part in the turmoil of practical politics. He is a member of the Presbyterian church, and of Lieutenant Potts Post, No 62, Grand Army of the Republic.

BATES, BETTS, BETZ, FINDLEY, FLICKINGER, GIBSON, HENDERSON, HOGAN, MASON, PENROSE, ROBIE, ROBY, SHOMO, YEAGER posted by Ronald Richter on Sunday, January 16, 2000

We are seeking help finding information about our relatives and ancestors. EMANUEL YEAGER b.Sept.09,1869, married ANNA JULIA BETTS on December 25,1890 in WESTMORELAND COUNTY,PA. Also born in this County were GEORGE H. FLICKINGER,ABT.1898, VIOLA MARION ROBIE,ABT.1900, JOSEPH BETTS,March 14,1901, BLAIR L. HENDERSON,ABT.1924, JOHN R.ROBY,ABT.1898, KATHRYN M.HOGAN,ABT.1889., PAUL M.ROBY,ABT.1924, BERNICE GIBSON,ABT.1910 . Also looking for BERTHA MASON,BEATRICE SHOMO,GERTRUDE BETTS,and DELNORA PENROSE. We will share information gladly in hope of learning more about these people..

MCCURDY posted by Fred Gardner on Monday, January 17, 2000

Looking for any information pertaining to John Robert McCurdy (and his family). Born January 17, 1811 in Westmoreland Co. Pa.

BRYAN posted by Karen Long on Monday, January 17, 2000

Looking for information on Peter H. Bryan, born 1827 in Westmoreland County, Pa. He had at least two borthers Daniel Bryan born 1832 and David Bryan born 1835, all records indicate all three children were born in Westmoreland County, Pa. Peter H Bryan later moved to Ross County Ohio at the age of 16 years. He married Caroline Moffitt in Ross County in 1852. I am attempting to trace Peter H Bryan parents, who were they and where did they originate from. Peter, Daniel and David were in Iowa in 1870. I have information after Peter H Bryan migrated to Ohio. Any information would be appreciated.

BROWN, BROWNE, GRAHAM, LYTLE, MCCASKEY, SMITH posted by Scott Brown on Tuesday, January 18, 2000

Mathew Browne b. 1775 County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, married Jennett ( Jane ) McCaskey in Ireland. Mathew died 1832 in Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland County; Jennett died 1848. Mathew dropped the "e" from the end of the Brown name in America. Children were: David Brown, b. 1808 married Nancy Little ( Lytle ).
Andrew Brown, moved to Ohio early in the 1800's.
James Brown.
Jane Brown b. 1805 married Squire Andrew Graham.
Joseph McCaskey Browne, b. 1820 moved to Iowa
Eliza Brown(e) m. Jesse Reid moved to Ohio>Iowa>back to PA.
Mary Brown married Francis Smith.
Robert Brown married Nancy Agness McConnaughey.
Need additional information on this family and their descendants. Will share what I have..

ALLEMANG, ALTMAN, BARNHART, HARROLD, HEROLD, KREIDER, REEP, REISS, SPANGLER, SPENGLER posted by Mark McCollough on Tuesday, January 18, 2000

I am trying to determine the ancestry of Johannes �John� SPANGLER (SPENGLER,SPINGLER)(b. 1743; d. 1820). John was married to Salome (nee unknown) Spangler. He may have came from Northampton or York County, PA and moved to the HARROLD (Herold) German Community in Greensburg,Westmoreland County, PA about 1770. The SPANGLER, REEP, KREIDER and BARNHART families seem to have travelled together. About 1797 John and Salome and his sons moved to Butler Co., PA with their daughter, Anna Elizabeth and her new husband John MCCOLLOUGH.
The Harrold Zion Lutheran Church records (Greensburg, PA) indicate John and Salome had at least 3 children:
Johannes Spangler (b. Aug 29, 1773, baptized Sept 5, 1773; sponsors Johannes HEROLD and Barbara ALTMAN)
Johannes George Spangler (b. Aug 17, 1775; baptized Sept 10, 1775; sponsors Bernhard REISS and Magdalena ALLEMANG)
Anna Elizabeth Spangler (b. Jan 28, 1779; baptized June 10, 1780; d. Jan 14, 1858); married John MCCOLLOUGH July 4, 1797 and moved to Donegal Twp., Butler Co., PA where they had 10 children.
John may have been related to Jacob Spangler, a Revolutionary War veteran who he owned land with in Sugar Creek Township, Armstrong County. In Mar 29, 1795 John and Salome were sponsors for Jacob and Elizabetha Spangler�s son, Johannes Daniel Spangler at Harrolds Zion Lutheran Church, Greensurg, PA.
Any information on connections with SPANGLER families in eastern PA, or ideas of where to research, would be greatly appreciated.

MORTIMER, NESBIT posted by Susan Mortimer on Tuesday, January 18, 2000

My great grandfather, John Mortimer married CAOLINE ORNE AMELIA VIRGINIA NESBIT in 1875. Their first child, WILLIAM NESBIT MORITMER, was born 1876. JOHN MORTIMER was a brick mason. I am trying to document their time in Pennsylvania and I am having trouble finding any documents to prove they were in Pennsylvania in the 1870's. Possibly Westmoreland county. Sometime after 1876 they moved to Montana where JOHN MORTIMER owned a brick factory. Since there were brick factories in Westomoreland county, I thought I'd start looking here.

HARROLD, HEROLD posted by Julie Ickes on Wednesday, January 19, 2000

Harrold Settlement in Westmoreland County is a large part of my family history. I have several documents and stories about the Harrold family. I will be happy to look through them and see if I can find the names you are looking for. One of out Harrold's married an Altman. Feel free to contact me via e-mail. Julie.

JAMISON, RUTTER posted by Don Fehlings on Wednesday, January 19, 2000

A Physician of Greensburg. Born Fayette County to John R. Jamison and his wife, Elizabeth Rutter, in February 1852. Wife and children are unknown. He was listed in the 1910 U. S. Census living in Greensburg. Any information on him and/or his family would be appreciated. Please contact me by e-mail at Dfehlings@aol.com..

ADKISSON, AKERS, ALLEN, BARNES, BEATTY, BECK, BLAKELEY, BOBBITT, BOONE, BOWLES, BRACKEN, BRENT, BROWN, BRUNER, BURCH, BURCHFIELD, CAIN, CARMINE, CARTER, CASSEL, CAST, CHANCELLOR, CHAPMAN, CLARK, CLEAVER, CLOVER, COLE, CONDER, CONKLIN, CONLEY, CONNER, CROSSEN, DAVIS, DEAN, DELAY, DENNISON, DENT, DITTMORE, DOUGLAS, DOWNS, DURBIN, EWELL, FARMER, FENTRESS, FRAILEY, FULKERSON, FUNK, GIMAROW, GORDON, GRANNIS, HACKETT, HAILEY, HALL, HARRIG, HARRIS, HART, HARTENBOWER, HATFIELD, HAYCRAFT, HAYNES, HEAVENHILL, HEDDEN, HICKMAN, HOWARD, HUFF, HUGHES, HUMPHREY, JAMISON, JOHNSON, KAYS, KEFAUVER, KINCADE, KING, LATIMER, LAWSON, LOVE, MARKS, MCCLURE, MCGREW, MCRADY, MEECE, MEERS, MITCHELL, MONTEITH, MONTGOMERY, MORSE, NELSON, NEWTON, NISBET, PACE, PARIRI, PEARL, PIRTLE, PRUNTY, RAPIER, REED, REEVES, RICHARDSON, ROBERTS, ROGERS, SAMPSON, SANDS, SCOTT, SHAW, SHEEHAN, SHOEMAKER, SHORT, SHULTZ, SIMPSON, SKAGGS, SMITH, STEEPROW, STOCKTON, STRANGE, TRASK, TRIPLETT, TUYL, VAN, WATKINS, WELLS, WHITMAN, WIEGAND, WIMBERLY posted by Curt Beatty on Wednesday, January 19, 2000

These are the surnames in the first four generations of the descendants of Joseph Beatty (1753-1827). Click on the link to view reports. Locations: Pottawattamie Co., IA - Mills Co., IA - La Salle Co., IL - Montgomery Co., IL - Knox Co., IL - Henderson Co., IL - Greene Co., IL - Coles Co., IL - Cook Co., IL - Warren Co., IL - Putnam Co., IL - Sangamon Co., IL - Perry Co., IN - Parke Co., IN - Putnam Co., IN - IRELAND - Bullitt Co., KY - Grayson Co., KY - Daviess Co., KY - Hancock Co., KY - Hardin Co., KY - Clark Co., KY - Hopkins Co., KY - Jefferson Co., KY - Breckinridge Co., KY - Oldham Co., KY - Nelson Co., KY - Boyle Co., KY - Ohio Co., KY - Larue Co., KY - Madison Co., KY - Wayne Co., KY - Meade Co., KY - Fairbault Co., MN - Rochester, MN - Ray Co., MO - Buchanan Co., MO - Warren Co., MO - NC - Douglas Co., NE - Gallia Co., OH - Grant Co., OR - Marion Co., OR - Douglas Co., OR - Columbia Co., PA - Armstrong Co., PA - Lancaster Co., PA - Westmoreland Co., PA - SCOTLAND - Robertson Co., TN - Bexar Co., TX - Milam Co., TX - Burnet Co., TX - Lancaster Co., VA - Kitsap Co., WA - King Co., WA

KOCHMAN posted by Linda Bukky on Thursday, January 20, 2000

I am trying to find the family of Kochman in Westmoreland County, Pa due to two reasons. The Pa. archives search results the name I summited, Andrew John Kochman, in headline field 1890-1920 under marriage records in Greensburg, Pa. Also, my uncle Andrew John Kochman, born November 7,1889, stated that he was born in Glizteu, Pennsylvania. No one can tell me what language or what Glizteu means. I do not know how old uncle Andrew was when he left Pennsylvania and came to Ohio. Can any one help? Thank you..

BRANT, GETTEMY, POTTINGER, WILCOX posted by Teresa on Thursday, January 20, 2000

I'm trying to find the location of the McChesneytown Cemetery. Thomas POTTINGER's obituary lists the cemetery as the place of burial. I believe other family members may be buried there. Where can I get the records from this place?

BAIR, GRIMM, HARROLD, JOSEPH, MCNAUGHT, MILLER, MONTGOMERY, SWART, SWARTWOOD, WELTY, YOUNG posted by Tom Harrold on Friday, January 21, 2000

Harrold, David b.1816 d. 1900 at Kecksburg,Westmoreland Co. Pa. . His son's Marriage Lic. , my ggrandfather William Harrld said he was born in West Newton. David m. to a Bair or Montgomery both Elizabeth. Thomas McNaught gggrandfather b in Ireland, m. A Elizabeth Young. Miller, Harvey grandfather, I known very little, m. Elizabeth Joseph,her parents from Syria. Weltyname were in Willaim's family Bible family stories say that these were half siblings. Any info on these would be of great help. Also I have some info on Harrold family in Hempfield Twp. Westmoreland county..

EATON, GORTON, MILLER, RUSKIN posted by Sarah Jensen on Friday, January 21, 2000

Am looking for family of James/John Eaton and Christina Hay. They appeared in 1880 census with daughter Mary Ruskin and grandson James Ruskin. They also had another daughter Rubina McFarland Eaton who first married Frank Gorton then Daniel S Miller. Any information appreciated. Thanks.

EATON, GORTON, MILLER, RUSKIN posted by Sarah Jensen on Friday, January 21, 2000

Am looking for family of James/John Eaton and Christina Hay. They appeared in 1900 census with daughter Mary Ruskin and grandson James Ruskin. They also had another daughter Rubina McFarland Eaton who first married Frank Gorton then Daniel S Miller. Any information appreciated. Thanks.

ABER, JACKSON posted by Marilyn Jones on Friday, January 21, 2000

I am doing research on the ABER family from Westmoreland, Allegheny County area. If anybody has any information that will help me in my research please email me at mljjj@raex.com

DORAN, FERGUSON, MCHENRY, ROWE, WOLFE posted by Betsy McDonald on Friday, January 21, 2000

I am searching for Mariah/Maria and her possible parents, George & Sophia, or should I say likely; they are buried side by side in Oakland Cemetary, Indiana County. I do know some of my relations moved to Westmoreland County, that is why if also put my info here. I do have some dates, but little else.

MURTLAND posted by Kelly Vowels on Saturday, January 22, 2000

Looking for info on Robert MURTLAND 1800 in Westmoreland County..

DALHAUS, DOLHAUS, HOEBING posted by James Wilson on Saturday, January 22, 2000

Herman Hoebing and his wife, Christine Dalhaus (Hoebing) immigrated to the US in the 1850s or 60s from (I believe) Prussia. They settled in Greensburg Penna. and raised a family of several girls and one boy. Their son was Bernard Hoebing who was born in 1868. If anyone else is researching this family, I would appreciate communicating with them and sharing what information I have. I am particularly interested in learning the names of Herman's and Christine's parents and siblings and perhaps, from what part of Prussia they originated..

JEROME, JOHNSON, JONES, KAHL, KESTNER, MAST, STRUBLE, WATKINS, WETMORE posted by William Watkins on Saturday, January 22, 2000

Looking to add to our family tree. If you are a descendant of any of the families listed, Please get in touch with me. I have a nice listing already but there are a lot still to be found and added.
Descendants of William Watkins II

1 William Watkins II 1848 - 1897
. +Mary Ann Jones 1854 - 1932
... 2 William Watkins III 1875 - 1967
....... +Marie Pauline Mast 1888 - 1971
... 2 Dora Watkins 1877 - 1877
... 2 Henry(Harry)W.Watkins,Sr.1879 - 1923
....... +Elizabeth C. Johnson 1881 - 1941
... 2 Margaret Watkins 1880 - 1892
... 2 Mary Ellen Watkins 1883 - 1978
....... +Charles William Kestner 1879 - 1945
... 2 David Reese Watkins 1886 - 1981
....... +Jane Ann Kahl 1891 - 1953
... 2 Amzia Watkins 1888 - 1975
....... +Priscilla Mae Struble 1896 - 1971
... 2 Lillian Watkins 1888 - 1888
... 2 Caroline Olive Watkins 1890 - 1939
....... +Delmont Edwin Wetmore 1884 - 1970
... 2 Viola Eva Watkins 1893 - 1893
... 2 Pearl Watkins 1896 - 1896
... 2 Anna Mae Watkins 1897 - 1940
....... +Charles Jerome
... *2nd Husband of Anna Mae Watkins:
....... +Martin Wainright Smith 1892 - 1962

JEROME, JOHNSON, JONES, KAHL, KESTNER, MAST, SMITH, STRUBLE, WATKINS, WETMORE posted by William Watkins on Saturday, January 22, 2000

Trying to add to our family tree.
If you are a descendant of one of the listed families, Please get in touch with me. I have a good list already but there are still some to be found and added.
Descendants of William Watkins II
1 William Watkins II 1848 - 1897
. +Mary Ann Jones 1854 - 1932

... 2 William Watkins III 1875 - 1967
....... +Marie Pauline Mast 1888 - 1971
... 2 Dora Watkins 1877 - 1877
... 2 Henry (Harry) W. Watkins, Sr. 1879 - 1923
....... +Elizabeth C. Johnson 1881 - 1941
... 2 Margaret Watkins 1880 - 1892
... 2 Mary Ellen Watkins 1883 - 1978
....... +Charles William Kestner 1879 - 1945
... 2 David Reese Watkins 1886 - 1981
....... +Jane Ann Kahl 1891 - 1953
... 2 Amzia Watkins 1888 - 1975
....... +Priscilla Mae Struble 1896 - 1971
... 2 Lillian Watkins 1888 - 1888
... 2 Caroline Olive Watkins 1890 - 1939
....... +Delmont Edwin Wetmore 1884 - 1970
... 2 Viola Eva Watkins 1893 - 1893
... 2 Pearl Watkins 1896 - 1896
... 2 Anna Mae Watkins 1897 - 1940
....... +Charles Jerome
... *2nd Husband of Anna Mae Watkins:
....... +Martin Wainright Smith 1892 - 1962

RUNION, RUNYAN, RUNYON posted by Susan Runyan on Monday, January 24, 2000

I am hoping someone can tell me something about the history of the town of Arona. Where did the name "Arona" come from? I am searching for the roots of my husband's gr gr grandfather, Aronah or Arunah Runyan. He was in ARmstrong Co. in 1850 and Clarion Co. in 1860. Could his name have a connection to the town of Arona?

BERG, HENKLE posted by Deborah Parks on Monday, January 24, 2000

I am researching a Berg family that lived in Westmoreland Co PA in the late 1770s. Frederick and Magdalena Berg had a son named David Berg b. 1775 in Westmoreland Co. David Berg marries Elizabeth Henkle. 1779 Westmoreland Co. Elizabeth's father's name was John Henkle. Any help would be appreciated.

HENKLE posted by Kathy Hurley on Tuesday, January 25, 2000

I know of a Henkle family from Greensburg, Jeannette areas. Could they be connected. The oldest living is Robert - guess he is in his 80's. Dolores is his sister and is late 60's. I know Dolores' daughter has done some family research and can check with her for more information..

ERWIN, TOWNSEND posted by Steve Erwin on Tuesday, January 25, 2000

I'm looking for anyone with info on David and Elizabeth (Townsend) Erwin. They were married on 29 Aug, 1752 in Philadelphia. They later moved to N.C. and then to Wilkes County, Ga..

ADAMS, BARTLEBAUGH, BRINK, HUEY, PEACE, SPENCER posted by Cathy Spencer on Tuesday, January 25, 2000

Thanks to some helpful and wonderful people and the information that they gave me, I'm looking for more information on Bessie Catherine Brink born 1877 died 1917 and married to James Adams born 1870. Bessie was the daughter of John Brink born 1826. John Brink was married 1st wife unknown 2nd wife Elizabeth born 1848. John is the son of Benjamin Brink born 1800.
James Adams was the son of John B. Adams and Eliza Jane( Brink) Adams. Eliza Jane was a Brink. Who is she? Does anyone know?
The later branches of this family lived in and around Indiana County & Jefferson County, PA but it is possible that they may have come from around Westmoreland Co.

FILOTAS, LANTAY, RANDALL, RANDLE, SZOLLOSI, WAGNER posted by Gregory Lantay on Tuesday, January 25, 2000

WESTCHESTER - My grandparents in 1923 had a chicken farm in Westchester. They married in 1923 and later moved onto New York City. Maybe someone in your family knows something about my hertiage. If the HUNGARIAN names Filotas, Lantay, Szollosy, Wangner, Randall or Randle ring a bell, please e-mail me

BEER posted by Paul Adams on Tuesday, January 25, 2000

My 4th ggf James BEER was born in DE in 1758. He fought in the Revolutionary War with the Westmoreland CO. militia from 1778-1780. He apparently lived in Westmoreland Co. until 1795 when he moved West to Columbiana Co. OH, and died after 1844. R. Paul Adams, Baton Rouge, LA..

LEMON, SCOTT, WILLIAMS posted by Katherine Langham on Tuesday, January 25, 2000

I have a James Scott in Westmoreland Co. m. Elizabeth Lemon 1798 with son James. His brother John was born 1805 with James born after I believe..

PAZICH, PAZICS posted by Linda Kleback on Wednesday, January 26, 2000

Using LDS microfilm, I want to search the Westmoreland County WWI draft records for my PAZICS and PAZICH family members. Does anyone know which roll contains records for Monessen? All help appreciated!.

TARR posted by James Wilson on Wednesday, January 26, 2000

I am interested in communicating (and sharing information) with any descendant (or interested researcher) of the James R Tarr family of East Huntington Twp, Westmoreland Co., Penna. I believe he was born around 1803 or 1804 and died sometime after 1860 but before 1870. His wife's name was Mary Ann Tarr (I do not know her pre-marriage surname) and they had possibly 11 to 13 children. He was a "farmer" on the 1850 census but was a "justice of the peace" on the 1860 census. I would like to learn the names of his parents, siblings and oldest 5 or 6 children..

HOWARD posted by Nila Combs on Thursday, January 27, 2000

Seeking info on Abraham Howard of Westmoreland Co. married to Mary Ann Darr. He was born 8 Mar 1811 and she was born 3 Dec 1823. Both died Jackson Co. IL Children: David, Peter, Phillip, Sara, John, henry, and Catherine. May have had second family:Elizabeth, Daniel, Barbara, and Priscilla. Thank you!.

ALTMAN, KUNKLE posted by Kathy Walker on Thursday, January 27, 2000

I am searching for information about an Adam Calvin ALTMAN married to Elizabeth KUNKLE late 1800's, Reuben Altman, wife Sarah mid 1800's. They lived in Westmoreland Cty. I believe in the Jeanette, Irwin area. Would appreciate any information!!.

DEVORE, DRENNEN, MITCHELL, NICHOLS, ROBERTSON, SEAMON, SIMON, WEAVER posted by Donna Clarke on Friday, January 28, 2000

Looking for my Westmoreland County ancestors. My gr-grandfather, Josef Simon, was one of many men killed in the DArr Mine disaster. He has a nephew, Steve Seifer, killed there the same day. Other Westmoreland Co ancestors include Jacob Edmund Robertson (1855-1928) who married Leila Ada Nicholls (1861-1948), James Nicholls (1786-1848)who married Rebecca Devore (1791-1877), Thomas Robertson(1783-1870) who married Jane or Jennie Mitchell (1783-1864). John DRennen (1748-1800), who married Mary Margaret Robertson (1755-1840), and Phillip HOwell (d 1837) who married Mary Margaret Cooper

NEAL, NEEL, NEILL posted by Paul Colmer on Sunday, January 30, 2000

Trying to locate any information regarding two Neel families listed in the 1850 and 1860 Fairfield and StClair T/ship, Westmoreland Co, Pa. census. Apparently my G/G/G/M Mary (not sure of last name) had two boys to a prior union, before she married John Martin of New Florence, Pa. On a family birth record the boys were were listed as Thomas Neal, b. 3-24-1820 and John Neal, b. 3-24-1822. On the same record it listed their father as a John Neill, (different spelling), and it looked like Mary and John Neill were married in Nashville, Tenn, when Mary was 15 yr. old. When checking the 1850 Fairfield T/ship census for G/G/G/M and her current husband, G/G/G/F John Martin, I came across these two Neel families, with the same first names and ages that match Mary's two boys. Since they live close, I feel that these might be her boys? Can anyone help??? Thank you and I am willing to share any information I have!

EWIG, SQUIBB posted by Barbara Chesley on Sunday, January 30, 2000

Trying to locate any descendents of the sisters of Abraham Greenawalt Squibb. They were Ann b. 1826, Emily b. 1828, Rebecca b. 1831, Martha b. 1835, Eliza b. 1837, m. Jesse Mains, Sarah Matilda b. 1840 m. Jacob EWIG..

APPLE, BOLANDER, BROOKIE, MCELHATTON posted by Barbara Brookie White on Sunday, January 30, 2000

STEPHEN BOLANDER b.1756, Berks Co. PA..He was Private 1st Class in American Revolution from Cocalico Township, Lancaster Co. PA. I am seeking his ancestors. Also ANDREW APPLE Sr, father of ANNA MARIE APPLE who was b. 1787 in PA. Ship record for JOHN BROOKIE who married MARY McELHATTON in 1778, in Mercersburg, Franklin Co.

DOLVIN posted by Jerry Dolvin on Monday, January 31, 2000

Elizabeth Dolvin was baptized in Westmorland County in 1787. Looking for the names of her Mother and Father. Richard Dolvin may have been her brother born in 1792..

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