Westmoreland County, PA
Posted Queries for March 2000

DAVIS, MCCRELLIAS posted by Carol McCrellias on Wednesday, March 1, 2000

Looking for parentage of Anna Davis/Sarah Davies, spouse of John McCrellias. The couple lived in Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., PA, from at least about 1840 to the 1850s when they left for Illinois and on to Iowa. Some of their children were supposedly born in Westmoreland county: Righter/Riter McCrellias, b. 15 or 16 Mar 1854; Foster Ephraim McCrellias, b. Aug 1849; William R. McCrellias b. 16 Jul 1839; and possibly seven or eight others from about 1838 forward. My gr-grandfather, Peter McCrellias (b.14 Dec 1859, location unknown, poss. PA), is also their son. Do not know marriage date of John and Anna/Sarah or Anna's birth date; this lack of info, plus distance (I live in China) have made it difficult to track her parentage..

posted by Norma Brown on Wednesday, March 1, 2000

Looking for ancestors of Deborah Ann MILLER, born about 1834 in Westmoreland County. Mother's name was KERNS or KERN. Deborah married William Ridenour from Fayette County, PA. Any help will be much appreciated..

HYDE posted by Rebecca Hyde on Wednesday, March 1, 2000

HYDE-Westmoreland County, PA, USA 1885-1960. Family of Francis Thomas HYDE and Emma Spencer DAY, Calumet, United: Mt. Pleasant Township..

DANGG, DANKS posted by Rebecca Hyde on Wednesday, March 1, 2000

DANGG/DANKS: Austria-USA, Westmoreland County, PA, USA 1885-1950. Family of John DANKS (DANGG) and Josephine HILDEBRAND in Mammoth and Youngwood..

BAKER, HUTCHISON, NEWHOUSE posted by K Newhouse on Friday, March 3, 2000

I was born in raised in westmorland county.I now reside in texas and am very interested in learning as much about the family as possible, any is greatly appriecated.Most of the living relativesI know about are in the greensburg area,some are in new alexandrea as well. .

BROWN, HAHN, LAPE, SNODGRASS, STOUFFER, WILT posted by Arlene Vogel on Friday, March 3, 2000

Searching for any information on the Stouffer family from Ligonier, Westmoreland County, PA. My grandmother, Birdie Irene Stouffer (1890-1955) was the youngest of 13 children. Siblings of Birdie Irene Stouffer are: Ellen Stouffer m. Lape, May Stouffer m. Hahn, Kate (single), Mary Ellen Stouffer (1891-1946) m. Frank Over, one sister m. a DeMangus?, Margaret Stouffer(twin) m. Snodgrass, Birdie Irene Stouffer m. Elmer Charles Brown. Birdie Irene Stouffer was born in Ligonier on Loyalhanna Street in a double house. Mary Stouffer Hahn lived next door. Any information will be appreciated.

ENOS, KAISER, KUHNS, TANTLINGER, ZIMMERMAN posted by Arlene Vogel on Saturday, March 4, 2000

Searching for ANY information on the ENOS family. The family moved to Westmoreland County in 1858 from Somerset County. My g. g. grandfather, John Enos m. Mary Zimmerman. Children: David Enos m. Susan Kuhns, Abraham Enos m. Kaiser, Henry Enos (single), Adeline Enos m. Tantlinger and my great grandfather, Noah Enos (1851-1929) m. Sarah Quintara Barron.
David Enos and Susan Kuhns has 13 children, I know of only three. Gertrude Enos m. Bates, Sylvia Enos m. Kemp and Oak Enos m. Mary Hutton. Any additional information and dates will be appreciated.

LAPE, STOFFER posted by Gregory Lantay on Saturday, March 4, 2000

I myself am searching for the LAPE family first of Westmoreland Cty then of Somerset County circa early 1800's. My great Grandmotehr Nancy Lape born 1841 was the daughter of Isreal Lape and Susan LINT Lape. I can't find an Isreal Lape anywhere. I am therefore inquiring what the name and date your LAPE ancestor is and if you know anything more about them? I have a Lape data base numbering 600 names. I thin Isreal Lape is Jacob Isreal Lape but I'm not sure? GLantay, Elk Grove, CA.

KERR, SHADRACH, SHEDRICK posted by Sheila Burke on Monday, March 6, 2000

Looking for any info on KERR, Susanna. B. c. 1814 in McConnellsburg Bedford Co. Shortly thereafter the family moved on to the Napier/Schellsburg area of Bedford. When Susanna married James Shadrach in 1842, the marriage record indicates they are 'both of Donegal'.
Is anyone researching KERR's that came to the Donegal or surrounding areas of Westmoreland c. 1835-42?
I don't know anything else concrete about this Susanna...this is all I've got so far.

BOLTON, BRITT, DOYLE, FRASIER, LENTZ, MOORE, TIERNEY posted by Mary Ann Gallo on Tuesday, March 7, 2000

I am searching for the maiden name of Catherine Britt who married Patrick Britt in Kilkenny, Ireland. Their children are: Mary who married Patrick Moore and lived in Allegheny County; Michael who married Ellen Tierney and lived in Dubois, PA. After Michael's death Ellen lived in Westmoreland County; John (Jack) Britt who was born in Leadgate, Durham County England and who married Mary (Mame) Lentz. They lived in Westmoreland County; Patrick Britt who married Effie Frasier. They also resided in Westmoreland County - Traugger, Hempfield Township, Greensburg, and Keystone Shaft in Sewickley Township; William who moved to Idaho; Elizabeth who married Peter Doyle and also resided in Idaho; Ellen who married Patrick O. Bolton. She lived in Traugger at the time of her marriage.

WEICHEL, WEIKEL, WEIKLE, WYGAL posted by Carolyn Sherman on Wednesday, March 8, 2000

I'm seeking information regarding PHILIP WEIKEL b. January 21, 1787 in Hempfield Twp. His birth is recorded in the records of Harrolds Reformed Church. Any information on him or his parents would be appreciated.

JOHNSTON posted by Jeff Johnston on Wednesday, March 8, 2000

Looking for information on Noble Johnston. He resided in Ligonier Borough and was a carpenter according to the 1850 federal census. Born somewhere in Pennsylvania in 1822 and married to Martha Frye (born in 1829)
Any information on place of birth, date and place of death, parents would be appreciated.

HOFFMAN, HUFFMAN posted by Susi on Wednesday, March 8, 2000

Michael HOFFMAN m IDA FRY lived Ligioner PA 1880 census.. He was supposedly killed in fall off scaffolding... early 1890's? Does any one have resource of OBIT< newspaper data, parents, where buried.. siblings, parents.
IS the Hoffman in Latrobe area his kin?? Could not find the Hoffman on Derry Township list that kin has found on a rootsweb list?

HOFFMAN, HUFFMAN posted by Susi on Wednesday, March 8, 2000

John HUFFMAN/ HOFFMAN held property in this county pre 1800. according to family letter went back to old family home to die.. we believe it to be VA or MD.. HIS father according to this letter was also a JOHN HOFFMAN/HUFFMAN MD? we think John died supposedly 1793 his father 1752 or there at.. Does any one have suggestions for finding further data to verify this letter....

CHRISTY, STEWART posted by Deb Soda on Thursday, March 9, 2000

Looking for info on the ROBERT STEWART family and the COL. THOMAS CRISTY family. The Stewarts' & Christys' moved to Butler Co., from Westmoreland Co.in 1796. Robert married Margaret Christy d/o Col. Thomas Christy and sister of Thomas Christy Jr. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

EARNEST, ERNEST, ERNST posted by Shari on Thursday, March 9, 2000

Researching the EARNEST surname. Seeking especially ALFRED EARNEST/ERNEST b. 6/1879. We found him in the 1880 census in LOYALHANNA TWP. with his father JOHN FRANKLIN EARNEST and brother CHARLES. Alfred eventually moved here to NEW JERSEY. We found him in 1900 census with wife and in laws. We believe his line is to be from EVE IMLER & A. HENRY ERNST. Thank You, Shari

FUJAROS, MASSELOCK, SLATOSKY, STUARTNIK posted by elaine wilkinso on Thursday, March 9, 2000

William Stephan Slatkosky d.1967 m. Barbara Stuartnik d. 1937 John Fujaros d.c.1912 m. Mary Masselock d. c. 1950 looking for these family names from West Newton in Rostraver twp.all are said to be buried in the Holy Family Catholic Church there. I see there is a Holy Name Catholic Church maybe I have the wrong name. any help with the church there, if not with the family Elaine

FAMILY, FRAMPTON posted by Alice Heaton on Thursday, March 9, 2000

I am researching William Reid Frampton, born abt.. 1843 in Westmoreland County, PA. son of William Frampton and Mary Gearhart.

ALTMAN, CROUSHORE, GRAUSSHAAR, KUNKLE posted by Kathy Altman Wa on Thursday, March 9, 2000

I am searching for information about Anthony Altman b. ? married Catharina (Grausshaar) Croushore b. 1794 d. ? Children: Esther, Lucinda, J. Georg, Heinrich, Reuben, Samuel, Ely. Peggy, and David.
Reuben Altman b. Oct. 19, 1829 d. 1914
married Sarah A. Kunkle b. 1840 d. 1926
Children: some are Adam Calvin, Alice and John, I think.
Adam Calvin Altman b. abt. 1862 d. August 9, 1936
married Elizabeth Rachel Kunkle b. Oct. 18, 1851 d. April 22, 1928
Children: Anna, Samuel Kunkle, and Armintia Elizabeth Mariah
All lived in Westmoreland County, I believe.
Any assistance would be appreciated. Who were Anthony's parents? Who were Reuben's children?

HOAK, JOHNS, NOEL, PEARCE, PIERCE, STEFFEY posted by Kathy Altman Wa on Thursday, March 9, 2000

I am searching for information about the following families. Parent's names, dates...
Edward William Steffey b. July 16, 1850 d. abt 1910 or 11
married Mary Catherine Johns b. February 27, 1859
Children: Sarah Jane, James John, William Conrad, Fanny Marie, Lewis Calvin, Lee Frances, Samuel Frank, Mary Elsie Bell, Robert Albert, Rose Myrtle
Jeremiah Workman Pierce/Pearce
b. 1833 d. ?
married Elizabeth b. ? d. ?
Children: John Henry, Jeremiah S., Margaret, Janes, Joseph, Hannah Myrtle, Thomas, Robert C. George Oscar, Lula A.
James Sylvester Pierce b. Feb. 29, 1860 d. 1937
married Martha Adeline Noel b. Feb. 13, 1860 d. May 31, 1920
Children: Maude, Harry, Charlie, Lewis, Alice, Mae, Millie Mabel
Benjamin Noel b. ? d. ?
married Martha Hoak b.? d. ?
Children: Martha Adeline

AUKERMAN, WALTER posted by Marilyn Blair on Friday, March 10, 2000

I am looking for any information on Jacob Walter who married Susannah Aukerman about 1818.

JUNKINS posted by Kathryn M. Doyl on Friday, March 10, 2000

Seeking information about HUGH JUNKINS (Fairfield Township, 1840 census). Researching Junkins line from E. Wheatfield, Indiana Co., specifically searching for parents and siblings of my G-G-grandfather, William Junkins (1842-1915).

HEIM posted by Judy Heim on Friday, March 10, 2000

When John Heim died in Harrisville, Butler Co., PA, his body was moved to Highland for burial. This happened in 1917. Can anyone tell me if there is a cemetery in the Highland area?? Appreciate any help you can give.

CAREY, CARY posted by John Carey on Friday, March 10, 2000

Searching for ancestors of Jacob Car(e)y. B 1794- D 1859 in West. Co. M. Barbara A(E)rmil had 10? children. Unity & Mt. Pleasant Twps.

HIGHFIELD, MCGLAUGHLIN posted by Jim on Friday, March 10, 2000

Seeking information on SAMUEL and wife MARGARET [McGLAUGHLIN] HIGHFIELD.According to the 1860 U.S. Census Index they lived in Burrell Twp.Appreciate any additional info about these folks such as children names, cemetery records, etc.

ERWIN, IRWIN posted by Carol Carter on Saturday, March 11, 2000

My ancestor was Robert Irwin born June 22, 1804 in Westmoreland County, Pa. He came to Scioto County, Ohio between 1815 and 1820 with two brothers. I am not sure of his Parent's names. In researching 1810 Westmoreland County Census records, an Edward Irwin of Fairfield township and a Major James Irwin of Salem township seem the most likely prospects.
Edward Irwin of Fairfield twnshp have 5 male children under age 10, 1 male 10 to 15, 3 males 16 to 25, and one male 45 or over which I assume was him in his household. He also had a female under age 10, a female 16-25, and a female 26-44.
Major James Irwin of Salem township had 3 males under age 10, 1 male 26 to 44 which I assume was him. 3 females under age 10 and 1 female 26 to 44.
Does anyone know additional info about these familes? The names of the children in each household? Any infor will be appreciated.

THOMAS posted by Ron Cornwell on Sunday, March 12, 2000

I am seeking information on GERHART (GARRET) THOMAS born ca 1805 and living in Westmoreland County . I am glad to exchange information on the THOMAS family.

READE, REED, SWINDELLS posted by Lesley Austen on Sunday, March 12, 2000

Am trying to locate family who emigrated to USA (1930�s I believe) from County Durham in the north of England.
Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh and Springfield have all been mentioned � any help gratefully received
Dorothy Ann BIRKETT m William REED (READE?)
3 children: 1 Robert REED m (1 boy 2 girls)
2 Winnie REED m James ????
3 Mildred REED m Willam SWINDELLS
3 children: 1 Pamalyne SWINDELLS
2 Daralyne SWINDELLS
3 Sheralyne SWINDELLS
These girls must have been born in the USA late 1940's

DRENNEN, ECKELBERRY, REYNOLDS posted by Beverly Stringer on Sunday, March 12, 2000

My greatgrandfather married Sarah Drennen, dau. of ?samuel Drennen. Limited help. Email at Bevstringer@email.com.

DOUD, GEARHART, WILLIAMS posted by Connie Loftus on Monday, March 13, 2000

Hi all: I am trying to find information on the Battle of Germantown, during the Revolutionary War. Does anyone know of an on line datebase concerning this battle. Some of the Gearharts were supposed to have been in this battle. please e-mail me directly. Thank you

HASLETT posted by Bob Haslett on Monday, March 13, 2000

Interested in information on the surname Haslett. William H Haslett married Mary D Bowers and had 4 sons, John b 1887, Ira b?,Franics b17Jun1890 In New Florence Westmoreland Co. and Warner b1893. Believe all sons were born in Westmoreland Co. Mary, John,Francis,and Warner moved to Johnstown Pa 1900-1905. Any information would be appreciated and can contact at Email address..

LANKEY, WELSHONS, WELSHONSE posted by Diane Welshans on Tuesday, March 14, 2000

Looking for any information on George Welshonse (parents) and Barbara Ann Lankey.

MCGRANAHAN posted by Mildred Jeffers on Tuesday, March 14, 2000

Searching for ancestors of Abraham McGranahan. Possibly born about 1810; place unknown. Was found in the 1850 census in IN. No other info known. Any help appreciated. Mildred

HAWK, RISHER posted by Heather Mitchel on Tuesday, March 14, 2000

I am looking for the grandparents of William W. Risher b. 12/28/1831 in Westmoreland County PA. And information on William W's parents. His parents were John and Mary (Hawk) Risher. John was born in 1797 and died at 82 years. Mary was born in 1799 and died at 86 years. They had 12 children one of them being William W. others were - George W. ; Isnid D.; and Samuel.

KNAPPENBERGER, WALTHOUR posted by Sue Knappenberg on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

the KNAPPENBERGER family is interested in gaining information on the WALTHOUR family of Westmoreland County related to Jacob Walthour (son of George Walthour) who married Anna Barbara Knappenberger (daughter of Conrad Knappenberger) and their descendents. They had 10 children who married into the KIFER, KROCK, BEAR, KUNKLE, MARCHAND, SHEARER, and WENTLING families. Please contact with any information to JSAPPLETON@prodigy.net Thank you!

BEACOM, KNAPPENBERGER posted by Sue Knappenberg on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

The KNAPPENBERGER family is interested in gaining information about Mary Beacom whose parents may have been John and Margaret Beacom of Westmoreland Co. (John was from Ireland). Mary married J. Philip Knappenberger (born 1783) about 1810-1814) in Westmoreland County (assumed) but shortly thereafter moved to Ohio. Looking for information on Mary's family and this marriage.

KNAPPENBERGER, SILVIS posted by Sue Knappenberg on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

The KNAPPENBERGER family is interested in gaining information on Salome (Sally) Knappenberger(born 10 Nov 1788), daughter of Conrad Knappenberger who married John Silvis in Westmoreland Co. Any information relating to this couple and their children, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. JSAPPLETON@prodigy.net

FAIR, KNAPPENBERGER posted by Sue Knappenberg on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

The KNAPPENBERGER family is interested in any information relating to Catherine Knappenberger (born 20 Jan 1777) daughter of Conrad Knappenberger who married a Jacob FAIR(FEHR) in Westmoreland Co. Any information related to this couple of their children, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

COULTER, HUMPHREYS posted by M. Davidson on Thursday, March 16, 2000

Seeking info/anc/desc/of Thomas Humphreys, 24Oct1764-1839, b County Tyrone, Ire, d Butler Co, PA; and Ruth Elizabeth COULTER, 6Dec1770-1848, b Coolsprings, Sussex Co, DL, d Butler Co, PA; d/o James and Margaret Coulter. Thomas and Ruth Elizabeth married in Westmorland Co, PA. Thomas and Ruth Elizabeth had nine children:
*James Humphreys, b abt 1797, m. Catherine GLENN (1798-1825); William Humphrey, 1825-1874, m Elizabeth DUNBAR; Jane Humphrey, b 1804, m Jacob/Thomas Emery; Margaret Humphrey, 1806-1892, m John W.RIDDLE; Elizabeth'Eliza' H. Humphrey, 1809-1886, m George Warren BOOK; Mary Annetta Humphrey, m. Michael STEINTORF; Thomas Armstrong Humphrey,Esq, b abt 1812-1883/86, m Ruth THORN; Harvey Humphrey, 1813-1890, m. Elsie DOUGLASS; Sara Humphrey, b 1816, m. Ebenezer CHRISTY. Glad to exchange info. M. Davidson, domuff@webzone.net

SCOTT posted by Rick Francis on Friday, March 17, 2000

Need info on William Scott, married near Lancaster, lived in Brownsville which is now the city of Pennsylvania. Had sons Robert, John, Patrick who were very young at the time. Pre 1778. was time in Penn. Went with George Rogers Clark to Corn Island in Va-Ky also Bourbon co ky Fought with Gen Braddock Need pre 1778 infor especially emigration-naturalization dates, from where in Ireland Any help with infor in Penn archives will be so appreciated. thank you a decendent of william scott of bourbon co and corn island

KELTZ, MCDOWELL, MELVILLE, NEIDERHISER, WALLACE posted by Cindy Turley on Friday, March 17, 2000

Researching these Ligonier Families for large family tree project. Anyone else out there?

DUGAN, KURZDORFER, MARTIN posted by Janet on Friday, March 17, 2000

Does anyone know the name of some schools that were in Parnassus, Penn Twp. Westmoreland Co around 1880-1890. I have an old school picture of that time frame. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

CARBAUGH posted by Jere Keefer on Saturday, March 18, 2000

CARBAUGH. Seek parents of the Martin Carbaugh who died 1841 in Westmoreland Co., Pa. He reportedly married Juliana Hoover/Huber.

ROCKHILL posted by Carol Bradley on Saturday, March 18, 2000

Looking for information on the Rockhill family from NJ who moved into Westmoreland Co.

COURSON posted by Michael Elliott on Sunday, March 19, 2000

Looking for information on William Courson lived Westmoreland County 1861 where he enlisted in Union Army upon his return he married Agnes Glover AKA Agnes Seaburgh. He and Agnes moved to MO in 1868. Any help on this will be appreciated.

BRANT, SPANGLER, SPOR posted by Carolyn Pittman on Sunday, March 19, 2000

Brant: Looking for info about my grandmother's family. Mary C. Brant B: October 24,1879 in Greensburg,PA. D: June 1, 1926 in Greensburg, PA. She married Joseph W. Spor May 27, 1903 in Beatty, PA. She was the daughter of Henry and Catherine Brant according to her marriage license, and the 1880 Greensburg Boro census. She had 3 sisters, Maggie, Elizabeth, and Cecelia and had 2 brothers John and Michael. Any info that you might have about this Brant family would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

BRANT posted by Carolyn Pittman on Sunday, March 19, 2000

Looking for info on Henry and Catherine Brant. Henry was born about 1830 and Catherine about 1853 according to the 1880 Greensburg Boro census. They had 4 daughters, Maggie, B: abt 1867, Elizabeth, B: abt 1868, Cecelia, B: abt 1871, and my grandmother Mary C., B: October 24, 1879; married Joseph W. Spor May 27, 1903; D: June 1, 1926. Henry and Catherine also had 2 sons, John, B: abt 1873 and Michael, B: abt 1877. Any info that you might have about this family would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

STIELER posted by Frank Stieler on Monday, March 20, 2000

hi i do not know much about my famialy heratiage like many of you i am a great ganchild of immagrants in P.A. northeastern part of penn. and i wonder how many other stieler's are out there that i am related to if you can help me with this email me

DAUGHERTY, ORRIS, WILSON posted by Patricia Homlis on Monday, March 20, 2000

SURNAMES FOR THIS FAMILY ARE: BAKER, KUHN, ORRIS, WELSH, VERNER, FIELDS. William Daugherty born 1810 in Armstrong County PA married Margaret Wilson born 1814 in Allegheny County PA. I have information that Wilson Daugherty was born in 1841 in Lower Burrell, Westmoreland PA so assume this family moved around. Wilson Daugherty married Lavina Orris and they had 6 children. Any clues to this family would be appreciated. Thanks.

LONGANECKER, MILLIGAN, MULLIGAN, NEWTON, WEST posted by Patricia Homlis on Monday, March 20, 2000

Am researching the Longanecker family that lived in West Newton or rather were married in West Newton PA. This was John S. Longanecker born 1830 and married in 1853. He died in 1888. Married Jane Milligan/Mulligan who was born 8 Feb 1824 and died in 1896. Children were Caroline, Alexander, John Braden, William Harrison, Samuel D. James Ellsworth, and Frank B. who died as an infant. In 1885 this family is found in the Scottdale area which was Westmoreland. This area later became Fayette County. Have more info on recent family, but am searching for info before John S. Any help would be appreciated.

STEVENS posted by pat downer on Monday, March 20, 2000

Is anyone reseaching David A STEVENS and his family? Born Aug 1839. Served in Civil War from Westmoreland County. Resided for a time in Mercer County and returned to Mt Pleasant, Westmoreland as a minister in 1870 or 1880. Any help appreciated.

CLAWSON posted by D Clawson on Monday, March 20, 2000

In search of Clawson Family...Matthias married to Mary(Polly) Williams 1780/18?? Children: Benoni, William W., Daniel Fogle, Mary Bell..reported to be a farmer and lumberman. anything would help

LATIMER, MATTHEWS, MOORE posted by Marilynn Wienke on Monday, March 20, 2000

Matthew McClarran Moore married Margery Latimer in Westmoreland Co. and had one child that I know of, Rebecca born abt 1854 married June 11, 1884 Westmoreland Co. to William H. Matthews born May 15,1851 Westmoreland Co. William and Rebecca had two children: Greason McClarran and Mary Luella. William and Rebecca are buried in the Fairfield Pesbyterian Church yard, Westmoreland Co. Rebecca's parents were John and Rebecca Workman Latimer. William's parents were Joseph and Elizabeth McElroy Matthews.

HESS, WALTHOUR posted by Talma Klaassen on Tuesday, March 21, 2000

Wish to know how these were related : George and Anna Hess who were God parents to George Jacob Hess s/o William Hess and Juditha Walthour Hess in 1811,Westmoreland co PA Brush creek Lutheran records. Talma Klaassen

ANKNEY, KUNTZ, ROADMAN, VERNER posted by Wm. MacKinnon on Tuesday, March 21, 2000

Researching JOHN R.KUNTZ. Born Switzerland 1870. Came to PA. in 1880. Married BERTHA VERNER 1891. Son JOHN F. KUNTZ born 1893. Married GRACE ROADMAN, daughter of JOHN ROADMAN and MARGARET ANKNEY. Any leads for research would be greatly appreciated. Especially the VERNER and ROADMAN lines. Thanks! W. MacKinnon

DARR posted by steve sika on Thursday, March 23, 2000

Hi - Need info on Darr family who lived in Rostraver Township circa 1790 - through 1900. Michael Darr and son, George Darr. Can you help?

GRAY posted by Shirly Gray Fol on Friday, March 24, 2000

looking for information on Nettie Gray and foster son Roy Boring Gray who were killed in the Wilpen wreck. This is my grandfather, Bernard Joseph Gray's first wife..

LENTZ, LOUTSENHIZER, WAGNER posted by Russ Lentz on Saturday, March 25, 2000

I am looking for information on Lillian Wagner and Joseph Henry Lentz, husband and wife. Joseph was born in 1891 and died in 1966, according to my records. They lived in Westmoreland County as far as I know. Joseph's parents were Abraham Lentz and Jennie Loutsenhizer.

BARNER, CREIGHTON, LENTZ, LOUSTENHIZER, MCMUNN, MILNE posted by Russ Lentz on Saturday, March 25, 2000

I am looking for any information on the following families, individuals, and their ancestors and descendants:
William Creighton, who married Catherine Barner probably around 1860. They lived in North Huntingdon Twp in Westmoreland County. My records indicate that the following were their children:
John, Jennet, Peter, William R., Catherine, Johania, Richard Talford, Robert M., Daniel, Isabelle, Ann B., and Mary Jane Creighton (my great-grandmother).
Peter Creighton married Martha McMunn in 1888 in North Huntingdon, PA. William R. Creighton married Jennie W., and Catherine Creighton married Thomas Watson in 1891. Richard T. Creighton married Marrion Paton in 1900. Robert M. Creighton married Margaret Carson in 1912. Isabelle Creighton married Louis Loutsenhizer in 1899. Ann Creighton married William Loutsenhizer. Mary Jane Creighton married Marshall Steven Lentz in 1912.
Related families: Hunter, Beveridge, McMasters, Radford, Miller, Disler, Harrity, Wolford, Webb, Antis, Grey, Bertani, Hull, Forsyth, Milne

BARNER, BOLLINGER, FAULDS, FORSYTH, HILL, MILNE, THOMAS posted by Russ Lentz on Saturday, March 25, 2000

I am looking for any information on the following families, individuals, and their ancestors and descendants:
John Barner, who married Catherine Hunter. Their children were Mary Ann Barner(who married James Beveridge), Richard Barner, John (who married Sarah), Charles A. Barner (who married Elizabeth V.), Jane Barner (who married Charles Watson), Sarah Russell Barner (who married James Forsyth), Samuel Barner, and James Barner.
Richard Barner's children were: John R. Barner, Sarah Barner (married Peter Hill), Morgan Barner, Catherine Barner (married Thomas Thomas), and Richard Barner.
John and Sarah Barners children were: Ann S. Barner (married George Milne), Catherine Barner (married William Watson), George M. Barner, Ibelia Barner (married Alex Faulds), Margaret Barner (married Frank Wallace), Mary Jane Barner (married James Milne), Nellie Barner (married William Lemon), Richard Barner, Sarah Barner (married James Bollinger), John S. Barner, Charles F. Barner (married Mary Jane J. Morgan), and Sadie Barner (married James Bollinger).
Jane Barner married Charles Watson, and their children were: John B., Richard, Thomas J., and Charles Watson.
Sarah Russell Barner married James Hugh Forsyth, and their children were: Charles, Louise, John, Elizabeth, Ann, Sarah Ann, Maggie, Martina, James, Jessie, Christina, Russell, and Andrew.
Catherine Barner, who married William Creighton probably around 1860. They lived in North Huntingdon Twp in Westmoreland County. My records indicate that the following were their children: John, Jennet, Peter, William R., Catherine, Johania, Richard Talford, Robert M., Daniel, Isabelle, Ann B., and Mary Jane Creighton (my great-grandmother).
Peter Creighton married Martha McMunn in 1888 in North Huntingdon, PA. William R. Creighton married Jennie W., and Catherine Creighton married Thomas Watson in 1891. Richard T. Creighton married Marrion Paton in 1900. Robert M. Creighton married Margaret Carson in 1912. Isabelle Creighton married Louis Loutsenhizer in 1899. Ann Creighton married William Loutsenhizer. Mary Jane Creighton married Marshall Steven Lentz in 1912.

ANDERSON, HORN, NORRIS, RABER, SARBER, SMITH posted by Dave Norris on Sunday, March 26, 2000

Looking for info on Joseph, William, and again Joseph NORRIS in Western PA. I know the younger Joseph was in Crawford (formed 1800 out of Allegheny) Co by 1808. Nothing known before that. According to an 1896 family history, the older Joseph was murdered in Western PA. I estimate this took place around 1770.
I have sketchy info about marriage of a Joseph Norris (the younger) to Margaret Kerns 4 Sep 1804, performed by by James Power, DD of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland. I know nothing of location of this church. I've confirmed that this Joseph/Margaret are my ancestors according to wills in Wayne Co, OH.
Later Norris line runs from Crawford Co to Wayne Co, OH, then Hancock Co, OH and on to Fulton Co, IN where I was born in 1947. My puzzle remains linkage to PA and back thru New England to Scotland/Ireland.

STREENAN, STREENEN, STRENNEN posted by Eric Strennen on Tuesday, March 28, 2000

I am researching Stephen and Elizabeth Streenan, also spelled Streenen and Strennen, who immigrated to Westmoreland Co. in 1893. They came from Bedlington, County Northumberland, England, with their 3 daughters Elizabeth Ann, Esther Jane, and Sara E. They had two more sons Stephen and Hugh. I have found most of the descendants of the two sons, but would like to find more about the daughters and their descendants. Stephen was a coal miner as were his two sons. Elizabeth Ann married Martin O'Neil, a coal miner, in 1903. Esther Jane married Hugh Doyle, also a coal miner, in 1904. I haven't found what became of Sara. If anyone is interested in this family line, please contact me. I have numerous records that someone might find of interest.

FRANCE, HINE, LAUFFER, MILLER, REASER, RICE, YAGER posted by Gary Rice on Wednesday, March 29, 2000

The Frederick Rice Family reunion will be held July 1, 2000, on the old RICE homestead on the grounds of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC).
Frederick RICE was the only son of Barnhart RICE, who immigrated from Germany between 1728 and 1746. He was born near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in Northampton County. After serving in the Revolutionary War, Frederick married Anna Catherine LAUFFER in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. They later moved to Wayne County, Ohio, near Wooster.
A number of Frederick and Catherine RICE's descendants lived in Butler and Westmoreland Counties in Pennsylvania, and several also migrated to Indiana from Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania in the mid-1800s and settled in northeastern Indiana, particularly in the counties of Huntington, Allen, Whitley, Wabash, Wells, Adams, and Jay.
The Frederick Rice Family reunion committee is preparing an update of the Genealogy of the Frederick Rice Family. If you are descended from Frederick and Catherine Rice, please contact the reunion committee and update your family information. You will find more about Frederick RICE and his family and more information about the upcoming reunion at the OARDC, accommodations and local attractions at these links:
Frederick Rice Family homepage:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~frederickrice/ Rootsweb WorldConnect Frederick Rice Family page
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=frederickrice

MARKLEY posted by Michael Mark on Thursday, March 30, 2000

Looking for information on my greatgrandfather. His name was John Markley. His son, my grandfather was named Jonathan Wesley Markley d:1948 abt. 78 yrs. of age. His wife was Emma (White). Their children: Helen, John, Jane, Robert. All deceased now. I was able to find the family of John W Markley 36 w/wife Jane 37 children: Elizabeth & Elias J. this family is located in W. Bethlehem Twp. in the 1850 Census for West Moreland Co. This is the closest I have been able to come to finding a John W. Markley (which could have been an ancestor) in the Western PA area at that time, which I am pretty sure that he was. The family later moved into Washington, Washington Co. PA.

DEVINNEY posted by Gwen Sutton on Friday, March 31, 2000

I am looking for information on my mother. My mother was born on or about April 9, 1923 in Vandergrift, PA. She was the youngest of several siblings. I was told Her mother (my grandmother) passed away at the time my mother born and her father (My grandfather) was a shoemaker. My granfather could not raise my mother so he gave her to Harry and Viola DeVinney to raise as thier own child. There was no legal adpotion papers, just a handhsake. The DeVinney's moved to Washington DC between 1923-1925. My mother did not know until 1977 that Harry and Viola were not her birth parents. My mother passsed away on October 31, 1996 and was 73 years old at the time of her death so she should have brothers and sisters older than that. If anyone knows anything about such a story please contact me. I am trying to find my roots and where I truly come from. My mothers birth parents are said to be Italian.

LONGANECKER posted by Patricia Homlis on Friday, March 31, 2000

Information on LONGANECKER family: My maiden surname is Longanecker and all the Longanecker's that I personally knew were from Bullskin Twp, Fayette Co., PA. I will see if I can give you more info on this family to see if there is a possibility that we connect.
JOHN S. LONGANECKER was born in 1830, I do not know where. He was married 18 Jan 1853 in Christ Brethern Church, West Newton, PA. which was at that time Rostraven Twp, I believe, Westmoreland Co. He married JANE MULLIGAN/MILLIGAN who was born 8 Feb 1824 and died 7 Dec 1896.
JOHN S. LONGANECKER died 27 Apr 1888. I do not know where he is buried. Children are:
Caroline (Carrie) born 20Dec 1853 married Joseph Webb
Alexander Mulligan born 2 Sep 1855 married Lillian Smouse
John Braden born 13 Jul 1857 married Maggie Seese
William (Henry) Harrison born 1 Apr 1859 married Elizabeth Mariah Hatfield
Samuel D. born 8 Nov 1861 married Mollie Etling
Jame Ellsworth born 29 Jun 1863 married Maggie Warner
Frank B. born 26 May 1869, died as infant

The next generation William Henrywho married Elizabeth Mariah Hatfield I also have.
Where I get lost is before John S. Longanecker. He could of been Jacob, but this I don't know. I feel since John S. Longanecker was married in West Newton, the family must of been in that area, but have no proof other than the marriage. I don't even have the place of birthof the children of John S. Longanecker.
Hope this will help to establish a connection between our family. Please keep in touch and let me know if any of this rings a bell or point me in the right direction. Any help you can give me would be appreciated. Patricia

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