Pittsburgh Press July 3, 1906 Mrs. Martha Katherine Davis, age 49 years, wife of Robert D. Davis, died at her home, No. 15 Carver street, East End, yesterday. Mrs. Davis was born on the South Side, Pittsburg and had resided in this city nearly all her life. She was educated in the public school of Pittsburg and in 1878 married Robert D. Davis. Seven children were born to them. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Park Avenue Presbyterian Church. She was also a member Friendship Lodge No. 128, Protected Home Circle. Besides her husband, the following children survive: Elmer E. of Pittsburg; Andrew G., James Z., Emma May, Ethel, Margaret and Elizabeth, at home.

>From the Pittsburgh Press Tues P.M. edition July 3, 1906 (page four) Hugh Findley Irwin of College Hill, Cincinnati, died yesterday at the residence of his son, F.J. Irwin, No. 744 North Negley avenue. Mr. Irwin was born in Pittsburg and lived here nearly all his life. For over 40 years he was connected with the Presbyterian Banner in an editorial capacity. Eight years ago he retired from active work and with his wife made their home in Cincinnati with their only daughter, Mrs. Lewis Ellsworth Aiken. A few days ago they came to Pittsburg on their way to Saegerstown, where Mr. Irwin and his wife spent their summers. While at his son's he was taken suddenly ill and died. Two children survive, F.J. Irwin of the Pittsburg Coal Co. and Mrs. Lewis Aiken.

Sharon, Sorry, sent the last one before I was barely started on the message. Anyway, have you tried to contact the McKeesport Heritage Center? I did a search and their website is www.15122.com/MckHeritage/info.htm. However, the site did not respond for me but I've tried other sites and not had a response either so don't know if it's me or them with the problem. I visited there earlier this year and found relatives and the businesses they owned listed in the city directories. I don't know how much they charge for lookups, but you might want to try the site. Judy Fish Annessi

Sharon, Have you tried contacting the McKeesport Het

I am related to a Mary Jane Steen Logan who was named for a Steen relative in Westmoreland county. I have been trying to find her children. She married a Dr. J. Shoemaker and moved out to the Penn State Area. Did you ever hear of her? Her grandmother was RAchel Moore STeen married to a Jonathan Gill. Gobnait Ni Leocháin Genealogy: Where you confuse the dead and irritate the living.

I have a relative who listed Holy Trinity Church as being located in 1900 at Crawford Street and Center Avenue. They lived on Wylie Ave. I hope this helps. It may not be the same church that someone on the list is seeking. Good luck in your search.:)

If I kissed your ass, you would notice it. She was complimenting me for something subtle, something you wouldn't understand!! <VBG> J* At 09:16 PM 10/19/2001, you wrote: >Barb, >What did he do now that I missed? >Sue* >----- Original Message ----- > > > > Hi Al > > You did not do anything. Someone complimented you for your help and I >agreed > > Barb > > > > >--- > >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.286 / Virus Database: 152 - Release Date: 10/9/2001 > > >==== PA-PITTSBURGH Mailing List ==== >SUE* MCALISTER-Pittsburgh List Mom > >============================== >Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 >Source for Family History Online. Go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

Jo, 17th Ward is now the 9th Ward, Lawrenceville, from 40th to 51st Streets and south to just past Penn Ave. I can't help you with the schools but many of the wards had their own schools. Also, what grade are you talking about? Al At 06:47 PM 10/19/2001, you wrote: >I found my grandmother, Jane Lantz in Ward 17 in 1900 when >she was 11 years old. (Home and Butler streets are on the >census page) >Where was the 17th ward in 1900? >I have a class school photo of her from about this time. >What public school would be in this area? >Thanks, >Jo > > >==== PA-PITTSBURGH Mailing List ==== >Check out these COMMUNITY LISTS: MyStErY, Horror, SAHM, M-W-C, Nost-TV, >Palm-Gen, and Westie > >============================== >Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! >http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2

Hey Carol, I think I didn't know what I signed up for. I thought this was a mailing of postings. Did everyone see the question I sent? And see, I got right off!! Sorry to have seemed to be so rude!! I am looking for Rev George Dobbs and family. Family history states that he was founder of Trinity Church in the Strip Distrist of Pittsburgh. Building is still standing at 25th and Smallman I've been told. I've also been told that perhaps his wife is buried in the church. George and Elizabeth had children William C, John F, Elizabeth D who married William B Lowman, and Margaret Wilkinson Dobbs who married Smith Risinger in 1877. I'm working out of TN. I'm also searching for some families in Beaver Co; John and Catherine Risinger, Carroll and Kate Martin; and the families descended from Josephine and Samuel Thomas which include surnames Allison and Cable. Any help with anything would be appreciated. Thanks, Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol S." <aceso225@flash.net> To: <PA-PITTSBURGH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 9:28 PM Subject: Re: [PITTSBURGH] Ewing obit > Welcome Janet. What state are you working out of? You'll find this a > friendly site with many people ready to help. All you have to do is ask. > It helps searchers if you have dates, locations, and/or given names. Have a > happy visit and y'all hurry back now, 'haarh'? > Carol S. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "The Curries" <mountie@charter.net> > To: <PA-PITTSBURGH-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 7:11 PM > Subject: Re: [PITTSBURGH] Ewing obit > > > > Hi, I'm new to this list and really haven't figured out how to send out a > > message. But. . . I thought I would ask if you have come accross and > Dobbs > > or Lowman obits? Thanks, Janet > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Ed Lloyd & Family" <jemlloyd@infonline.net> > > To: <PA-PITTSBURGH-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 9:19 PM > > Subject: [PITTSBURGH] Ewing obit > > > > > > > Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette > > > October 20, 1890 > > > > > > EWING- At the Home for Aged Women, Wilkinsburg, Pa., on > > > Sabbath, October 19, 1890 at 2 a.m. Mrs. MARY JANE EWING, in > > > the 78th year of her age. > > > Funeral service will be held at the home on Monday, October > > > 20 at 10:30 a.m. Remains will be shipped to Noblestown, Pa. > > > in the afternoon for interment. > > > > > > > > > ==== PA-PITTSBURGH Mailing List ==== > > > Check out these COMMUNITY LISTS: MyStErY, Horror, SAHM, M-W-C, Nost-TV, > > Palm-Gen, and Westie > > > > > > ============================== > > > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > > > your heritage! > > > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog > > > > > > > > > ==== PA-PITTSBURGH Mailing List ==== > > How to unsubscribe. Send a message to:PITTSBURGH-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com > that contains ONLY the word, 'unsubscribe' in the text area. > > > > ============================== > > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! > > > > > ==== PA-PITTSBURGH Mailing List ==== > How to unsubscribe. Send a message to:PITTSBURGH-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com that contains ONLY the word, 'unsubscribe' in the text area. > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB >

Thank you Cathy. Good article. Dee ----- Original Message ----- From: <pigeonrock@earthlink.net> To: <PA-PITTSBURGH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2001 2:31 PM Subject: [PITTSBURGH] FW: God Bless America this says it all > Cathy Raber > > > > Subject: God Bless America this says it all > --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.286 / Virus Database: 152 - Release Date: 10/9/01

Marilyn, The paper says Elmer Barkley is from McKeesport and Sophia Harris is from Monessen. I assume all the licenses listed were issued in Pittsburgh. Jo

Now am tired but I'll continue tomorrow with the few obits I have left. two are from 1906 (Hugh Findley Irwin and Mrs. Martha Katherine Davis). And some from 1926 (2 Montgomerys, Payne, and Reinhart). Jo

Obit from the Pittsburgh Press. Tuesday Evening edition, July 3, 1906 (this is my gg grandmother's brother-I was excited to find an obit that contained so much detail!) James Samuel Montgomery James S. Montgomery, one of the oldest managers in the employ of the Crescent Steel Co., died at his home, No. 4815 Center avenue yesterday. He was born in the old Fifth ward, Pittsburgh, opposite Trinity Church, December 16, 1849. When 17years old he took a position at the Crescent steel works and continued with the firm until his death, passing through all the grades until he became manager of the forging department. He lived in the Eighteenth ward for 20 years, erecting a new home in Center avenue three years ago. He survived by his widow, two daughters, one sister, and two brothers. His daughters are Mrs. Jennie Neeves, Monessen, Mrs. Eva Mick, Pittsburg, and Mrs. J.A. Lentz, Cheswick. His brothers are Thomas of Aspinwall, and William Montgomery, of the Indian Territory. Three small grandchildren also survive. (Now I have the married name of his daughter Jennie and know at least where his brother William was in 1906...but does Indian Territory mean Oklahoma? I only knew of 1 grandchild, the other 2 must be Neeves. Has anyone heard of this name?) Jo

Jo, I'll second that, send as many as you have and hopefully someone can connect to a few. Sue* ----- Original Message ----- > Send all you want, Jo, as far as I am concerned! For those who aren't > interested, the Delete buttons all work! > > Thanks for your effort! > > Marilyn G. from So. Calif. --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.286 / Virus Database: 152 - Release Date: 10/9/2001

Copied from the Pittsburgh Gazette Times:(difficult to read names or letters in brackets) Of Pittsburgh: James [Toler] and Emma [Goings] Bert L. Buck and Mame Reed William Canavan and Margaret Kennedy Nicholas Zebs and Claudia Hopkins Howard Givens and Nellie Naser Harry Shafer and Edna [Denschle] Charles Kellington and Elizabeth Hafferson Of Allegheny: David Noonan and Anna Shaughnessy John B. Helms and Merle O. Paden Frank L.A. Galloway and Florence Maloss Of McKeesport: James Kerr and Jennie Brown William S. Mawhinney and Alice O'Donnell Buena Vista: Marshall Mains and Harriet Davis Glenshaw: Frank Beyeri and Flora Wagner Scott Township: James Baird Jr. and Anna Carmichael Elmer Barkley, McKeesport, and Sophia Harris, Monessen Frederick Luffy, New Kensington and Ida Weaver, Pittsburgh Charles Walker, Allegheny and Sadie Tesh, East Pittsburgh Harvey Hayes, Glassport and Helen [Roselip], McKeesport William Durrett, Montgomery WV and Mary L. Evans, Allegheny Joseph Wurzer, Millvale and Rose M. Ruef, Etna William Heyer, Carrick and Annie [Flidow], McKeesport

Lloyd, No they might be needed by someone! As far as typewriting withdrawal, I know what ya mean. I was at my mom's this summer, & I had to change my habits, of staying up because she didn't want me up late, like I am used to being! Hehehehhe! Though I was up some of the time! Habits are hard to change! Grin! Cathy Raber, fellow lister > [Original Message] > From: Ed Lloyd & Family <jemlloyd@infonline.net> > To: <PA-PITTSBURGH-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 10/19/01 10:25:00 PM > Subject: [PITTSBURGH] Sorry > > Excuse me for all the mail I have been sending. But besides > the fact that I received some copies of obits, my computer > at work broke down and I think I am going through typing > withdrawal! (I think the computer repairman blames me--he > said that the hard drive had been repartitioned--I wouldn't > know how to partition, let alone repartition.) > Jo > > (I have a few more obits. Okay if I send them?) > > > ==== PA-PITTSBURGH Mailing List ==== > How to unsubscribe. Send a message to:PITTSBURGH-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com that contains ONLY the word, 'unsubscribe' in the text area. > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp --- --- pigeonrock@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.

Nan, Your article on the little dog reminded me of this one on a mother cat and her kittens who survived the WTC bombing. http://www.channel2000.com/sh/news/stories/nat-news-102110120011018-131004.h tml Dee ----- Original Message ----- From: <Nangelbuddy@aol.com> To: <PA-PITTSBURGH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 10:13 AM Subject: [PITTSBURGH] Firefighter's tiny helper at WTC > http://www.sltrib.com/10182001/nation_w/141242.htm > > Searching yesterday for tomorrow > Smile, smile, smile > :) Nan :) > > ______________________________ --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.286 / Virus Database: 152 - Release Date: 10/9/01

Excuse me for all the mail I have been sending. But besides the fact that I received some copies of obits, my computer at work broke down and I think I am going through typing withdrawal! (I think the computer repairman blames me--he said that the hard drive had been repartitioned--I wouldn't know how to partition, let alone repartition.) Jo (I have a few more obits. Okay if I send them?)

Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette October 20, 1890 EWING- At the Home for Aged Women, Wilkinsburg, Pa., on Sabbath, October 19, 1890 at 2 a.m. Mrs. MARY JANE EWING, in the 78th year of her age. Funeral service will be held at the home on Monday, October 20 at 10:30 a.m. Remains will be shipped to Noblestown, Pa. in the afternoon for interment.

Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette Monday, October 20, 1890 GIVEN-On Saturday, October 18, 1890, MARY GIVEN. Funeral services at her late home, No. 286 Sandusky st., Allegheny, on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends and relatives of the family are respectfully invited to attend.