My cousin says that our line of ECKMANS came to Maryland as Hessian soldiers to fight for the British in 1776 but has no proof of this and is not interested in genealogy. I do not know when or how they moved from Maryland to Pa. The oldest Eckman I have in York Pa. is Ellis Albert Eckman b abt. 1848 and his wife Emma Jane Christine b 12-26-1847. They were married 1-6-1870 in Maytown Pa. and had four children Catherine Barbara,Anna Viola,Leonard H. ,and Joseph Ellis. Please let me know if any of this connects with what you know. ----- Original Message ----- From: <RealtorJE1@aol.com> To: <PA-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 5:05 PM Subject: Re: ECKMAN-York Pa. > I am searching the Eckmans in Maryland. I do know there are some relatives in > York. Could any one giive me some information on this.... as far as I have > > Jacob Eckman and Annie children > 1 milford {maurice?b1868 Md d1837 > 11 Florence b 1858. > 111John Eckman b1860 > 1vCharles Eckman b1863 > v Mildred Eckman b1868. > vi Annie Eckman b1867 > > >

Lynell, do you have some FHL (Family History Library) near-by? Check with them, I found some records of deaths on a Orphan's court records microfilm, which I subsequently found a White death that sure seems familiar! My gr. gr, grandfather on the White side, I think, which was a surprise! They're on the web! You can find out the nearest one to you on there! They have a index of the things there that you can order by microfilm microfiche too! Someone had put death records from the county on this film too! It was great! No, I'm in no way advertising just know that I'm doing that now (looking at a microfilm there renewed again to look closely at this), ya find more sometimes from that timeframe that you received! Good luck, Cathy Raber ----- Original Message ----- From: To: PA-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 9/17/02 9:09:44 PM Subject: Re: PA-OBITS-D Digest V02 #64 Seek obit or any information on Frances Brown who died in 1902 found in Phila. Bureau of Health Death Register. She was married to John Brown, who died a year or two before her in Phila. Frances' maiden name was Roberts. Many thanks! Lynell Kirk Nelson AGenFool@aol.com --- Cathy Raber --- pigeonrock@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.

Can someone help me with an obituary for Jonathan Williams, born 1844 and died October 29, 1902 in Danville, Montour Co, PA. Also, his wife Lydia Heckman Williams, born 1851 and died September 8, 1917, probably White Haven, Luzerne Co, PA Will gladly pay for any expenses Thanks so much

Seek obit or any information on Frances Brown who died in 1902 found in Phila. Bureau of Health Death Register. She was married to John Brown, who died a year or two before her in Phila. Frances' maiden name was Roberts. Many thanks! Lynell Kirk Nelson AGenFool@aol.com

I am searching the Eckmans in Maryland. I do know there are some relatives in York. Could any one giive me some information on this.... as far as I have Jacob Eckman and Annie children 1 milford {maurice?b1868 Md d1837 11 Florence b 1858. 111John Eckman b1860 1vCharles Eckman b1863 v Mildred Eckman b1868. vi Annie Eckman b1867

Hi List, Could some kind person with access to Delaware Co. newspapers, in particular Haverford area, please check for the following obituaries? William EWENS died Nov 1972, PA Born: Nov 1891 Buried: St. Denis Cemetery, Eagle Road, Haverford, Delaware Co. His wife:- Jeannette EWENS died Jan 1973, PA Born: 17 Apr 1900 (According to Social Security Index) Most likely buried in the same cemetery above. Any help with the above would be much appreciated. Many thanks, Barrie in New Zealand.

I would like to find the obit for Ellis A. ECKMAN died 7-16-1897 in York Pa. TIA for any help Jim

Looking for obit for Blake Griffith Born Oct, 1898 Died Mar, 1977 in Sutersville, Pa, westomoreland co. Also Bernadine Griffith, his wife, Born 1907, Died 1978, in Sutersville, Pa, westmoreland co. Blake Griffith worked for the Pittsburgh Coal Co. in West Newton, Pa. at the time of his death. Thanks. ----- Original Message ----- From: <noxnix@localnet.com> To: <PA-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 6:12 PM Subject: [PA~OBITS] [Fwd: Paul V. & Erma Book] > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Paul V. & Erma Book > Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 07:30:58 -0600 > From: HEMARunge@aol.com > To: pa-obits-l-request@rootsweb.com > > Am looking for info on these two, Paul V. & Erma Book. Also > their son Paul > Richard Book. They could possible be buried in the > Northeastern part of Pa. > Believe they lived in Sherrard, Il. and also Rock Island, > Il. Thank you. M.A. > > > ==== PA-OBITS Mailing List ==== > PENNSYLVANIA-OBITS. A mailing list for anyone who wants to share obituaries or request obituary lookups of natives or fromer residents of Pennsylvania. If you are willing to do lookups for others, please monitor the list and respond to requests that are submitted. If you are looking for information about a former resident or native of Pennsylvania, please post it to the list. Please post any answers to questions back through the mailing list, the information might help someone else and the information will also get stored in the archives for future researchers. >

You should be able to have your library get the film of the newspaper you want from the Pennsylvania State library through an inter-library loan.

Can anybody tell me where I'd find obit info in newspapers for the Youngstown PA and Latrobe PA areas? Thankyou! -Janice

Try to acquire a death certificate to narrow the time frame. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "s olenich" <solenich@austin.rr.com> To: <PA-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2002 12:48 PM Subject: [PA~OBITS] Olenich, Nicholas (Mikail); Skulykill Co./ 1918 > Would love to see if there is an obit out there for my husband'd > grandfather. He died as a young man (appr. 24) in 1918 (sorry I don't have > a month) and he was living in Mahoney Plane area, Schuylkill Co, PA at that > time. He had a family. If anyone is doing lookups for this area I would > very much appreciate this information. Thanks so much. > > Sheila > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <PA-OBITS-D-request@rootsweb.com> > To: <PA-OBITS-D@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 7:17 PM > Subject: PA-OBITS-D Digest V02 #63 > > > > > > ==== PA-OBITS Mailing List ==== > The archives of this list are located at: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/pa-obits > or > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=pa-obits >

Would love to see if there is an obit out there for my husband'd grandfather. He died as a young man (appr. 24) in 1918 (sorry I don't have a month) and he was living in Mahoney Plane area, Schuylkill Co, PA at that time. He had a family. If anyone is doing lookups for this area I would very much appreciate this information. Thanks so much. Sheila ----- Original Message ----- From: <PA-OBITS-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <PA-OBITS-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 7:17 PM Subject: PA-OBITS-D Digest V02 #63

Could someone help me find the obituaries of Andrew D(or David Andrew) Twist b 29 Jan 1901 m. 1 May 1928 parents David J and Annnie McGeever Twist At time of death lived in/near Uniontown Fayette, Co Pa Died perhasp in early 1930's. Said to have been murdered Wife was Isabel Collingwood (no further information) Thank you for your time and assistance. Nancy R. Evans

Hello, Can someone please do a lookup for my grandfather's obit,? Harold J. Scull Washington, Pennsylvania born 27 Jun 1918 died Jul 1968 Thank you, Tricia

Gee, 1931 isn't that long ago! Find out what "local paper" it was in try to go to the state to find out if you can locate a microfilm! Our local paper is stored at the local Public library in OH, but varies in different states, I suppose! You might be able to check with the interlibrary loan places too! AGLL in your local library check this! Go from there. Most places charge ya about $3.25 per film or so! FHL might have some newspapers, but mostly vital records, thought they go farther back than that! Good luck, Cathy Raber ----- Original Message ----- From: To: PA-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 9/14/02 8:25:27 PM Subject: [PA~OBITS] Obit - James Stewart, 1931 In a message dated 14/09/2002 8:18:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, PA-OBITS-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: Terry, If you cannot find the obituary I recommend contacting the cemetery. Usually they have the name of the funeral home. Most funeral homes keep records as they supply the information for the death certificate and I have found in my case they kept a copy of the obituary. Sandy in Mass Sandy: Tried it. Funeral home says they don't have any records going back that far. Strange because the particular funeral home was in business back in the late 19th Century. Terry C ==== PA-OBITS Mailing List ==== NOTE**ANY MESSAGE POSTED TO THIS LIST MUST NEVER INCLUDE NAMES, PHONE NUMBERS OR PLACES OF ABODE OF ANY LIVING INDIVIDUALS. WE MUST RESPECT THEIR ABSOLUTE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. --- Cathy Raber --- pigeonrock@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.

In a message dated 14/09/2002 8:18:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, PA-OBITS-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Terry, > If you cannot find the obituary I recommend contacting the > cemetery. Usually they have the name of the funeral home. Most funeral > homes keep records as they supply the information for the death certificate > > and I have found in my case they kept a copy of the obituary. > > Sandy in Mass > Sandy: Tried it. Funeral home says they don't have any records going back that far. Strange because the particular funeral home was in business back in the late 19th Century. Terry C

William Bowman, 100, formerly of Annville, PA, died of natural causes at Spang Crest Manor in North Cornwall Township on Monday, Aug. 19,2002. He was the husband of the late Lela V. Keller Bowman. Born Oct. 22, 1901, he farmed in North Annville Township and was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Annville, PA. He was the last of his immediate family. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Kramer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main St., Annville. Friends may call beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park, Annville.

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Paul V. & Erma Book Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 07:30:58 -0600 From: HEMARunge@aol.com To: pa-obits-l-request@rootsweb.com Am looking for info on these two, Paul V. & Erma Book. Also their son Paul Richard Book. They could possible be buried in the Northeastern part of Pa. Believe they lived in Sherrard, Il. and also Rock Island, Il. Thank you. M.A.

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Cree Obituary Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 06:08:43 -0600 From: POLARIS4@aol.com To: pa-obits-l-request@rootsweb.com Hi, I am searching for the obituary of Marion Francis Cree. He was the son of Emma Robley and William D. Robley. His father died when he ws three and Emma remarried. Marion was born in 1895 in Mapleton, Pennsylvania and died in 1957. I am not sure of place of death, but he is buried in the Mapleton IOOF Cemetery. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Around the area of Columbiana County, OH, the Funeral Homes always have written up or the Paper does, but they always have had a history of each person's life for their obituary including birthdates deathdates parents names, but depend on the paper. But it varies with the paper, I suppose. If you know the funeral home they're still in operations okay, but if not your back to square one, so obituaries are one of the places, the cemeteries vary with their help also! Take a chance! What do you have to loose?! Contacting them by mail is cheaper, but if your going that direction call first then stop by! Cathy Raber ----- Original Message ----- From: The Mell Family To: PA-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 9/13/02 4:32:16 PM Subject: [PA~OBITS] Re: Contacting Cemeteries for Info Group: From your experience, what is the best way to contact cemeteries? In writing or by phone? I have never done this and want to make sure I get a good response.... and not someone who would be bothered by my request. Especially because I don't just want them to look up one person, but all with a given surname. (GILROY in Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton, PA) What do they usually do for you? Copy the funeral records ? Read them to you over the phone? And do you offer a donation? Thanks for your advice! -MJMell ----- Original Message ----- From: SPra100076@aol.com To: PA-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, September 13, 2002 9:14 AM Subject: Re: [PA~OBITS] Philadelphia Obit - STEWART, James Hunter Terry, If you cannot find the obituary I recommend contacting the cemetery. Usually they have the name of the funeral home. Most funeral homes keep records as they supply the information for the death certificate and I have found in my case they kept a copy of the obituary. Sandy in Mass ==== PA-OBITS Mailing List ==== Always send your replies back through the list. Other people may be looking for the same information and your answer will be stored in the archives for future researchers. ==== PA-OBITS Mailing List ==== The archives of this list are located at: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/pa-obits or http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=pa-obits --- Cathy Raber --- pigeonrock@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.