This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2dB.2ACI/2715 Message Board Post: Looking for someone who does documented research in Westmoreland Co. Want some early land research and location of a particular building near Kiskiminetas River probably in Bell Township. Mailing address 1405 Hunt Rd, Mayville, MI 48744

MCCAULEY, LAYTON, MERLONI, BROWN, ANDREWS, REMARK, CROTHERS, WARMAN Mrs. Annie MCCAULEY of R. D. 1, Oakdale, a retired telegraph operator, died Sunday, May 14, 1944, in the Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ernest GENSKE of R. D. 1, Oakdale, and a nephew William ALLISON of Forest Hills, Pittsburgh. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Pettit funeral home, McDonald. Burial was in the United cemetery, West View. Thomas J. LAYTON, 70, died suddenly of a heart attack at 12:40 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, 1944, in his home, 133 Arabella street, McDonald. He was born January 7, 1874, in Butler county and had been a resident of McDonald for 35 years. He had been a right-of-way man for the Manufacturers Light & Heat Co., Pittsburgh, for 55 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lottie K. LAYTON. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon in the Rogers funeral home, McDonald, conducted by the Rev. S. A. MCCOLLAM, D. D., pastor of the First United Presbyterian church, McDonald. Burial was in the Southside cemetery, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Agostina MERLONI, 62, well know proprietor of a grocery store in Bulger, died at noon Tuesday, May 16, 1944, in the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh, following a two-week illness. Mrs. MERLONI was born in Italy and had lived in Bulger the last 43 years. Her husband, John MERLONI, died 23 years ago. Mrs. MERLONI was a member of St. Ann's church, Bulger. She is survived by a son, T/Sgt. Joseph MERLONI, serving overseas and three brothers and two sisters in Italy. A son James is deceased. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Friday with requiem high mass in St. Ann's church, Bulger. Burial will be in the Center cemetery, Midway. Thomas S. BROWN of Westland, ill for two months, died at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 1944. The deceased was born in Canonsburg January 4, 1884, and had been an employee of the Westland mine for a number of years. Surviving are his wife, Clara, and the following children: Nelson M. and Donald T. BROWN and Mrs. Lorraine a FINLEY of Westland, Mrs. Beatrice M. WOODS and Mrs. Eva C. PATTERSON of Canonsburg, Mrs. Margaret V. JOHNS of Washington, and Dorothy L. BROWN at home; also nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in charge of the Rev. W. A. MASON and the Rev. J. M. WILLIAMS. Burial was in the Mt. Olive Baptist church cemetery. William T. ANDREWS, 78, died suddenly of a heart attack at midnight Wednesday, May 10, 1944, in his home in Laurel hill, McDonald. A son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth RILEY ANDREWS, he was born April 25, 1866 in Ohio, and had been a resident of McDonald for 55 years. At the time of his death he had been watchman at AMIC's ice plant. Prior to this, he was employed by the Pittsburgh Coal Co. as weighmaster. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary A. GRADY; one son, William T. ANDREWS of Crafton, and a daughter, Mrs. Loretta A. MESSLER, at home. There are five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Rogers Funeral home, McDonald, conducted by the Rev. S. A. MCCOLLAM, D. D., pastor of the First United Presbyterian church, McDonald. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Benjamin P. REMARK, 56, died suddenly of a heart attack at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 1944, in his home in State street, Oakdale. A son of the late Peter and Elizabeth LUSSY REMARK, he was born March 31, 1888, in Oakdale where he spent his entire life. He and Alberta CHAZEL of McDonald were married in 1920 in St. Alphonsus church, McDonald. Mr. REMARK was a machinist for the Pittsburgh Machine & Supply Co. Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters: Rita June, Mary Lou, and Jaqueline REMARK, all at home; three sisters: Miss Maude REMARK of Oakdale, Miss Stella REMARK of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. E. W. THOMPSON of East Liberty. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning with requiem high mass in St. Patrick's church, Noblestown, intoned by the Rev. Fr. John P. O'REILLY. Burial was in St. Patrick's cemetery. Mrs. Pauline SPECK CROTHERS, 41, of 309 Cherry street, McDonald, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 1944, in St. Francis hospital, Pittsburgh, following several weeks' illness. A daughter of the late Willis and Minnie WILSON SPECK, she wad born July 20, 1902, in Waynesburg and had been a resident of McDonald since 1929. Mrs. CROTHERS was a member of the First Presbyterian church, McDonald, and of the Welcome class of the Sunday school. She is survived by her husband, William D. CROTHERS; four sons: William D. CROTHERS, Jr., of Primrose, Pvt. Harry N. CROTHERS, stationed with the army at Ft. Dix, N. J., and James Edward and Richard Lee CROTHERS at home; three daughters: Betty, the wife of Charles PERSHINA of McKees Rocks, and Pearl CATHERINE and Mary Jane CROTHERS at home. A son, Robert W. CROTHERS lost his life in a train-automobile accident at the Oakdale crossing on May 3, 1942. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the CROTHERS home, conducted by the Rev. S. A. MCCOLLAM, D. D., pastor of the First United Presbyterian church, McDonald. Burial will be in Robinson's Run cemetery. Hugh Alvin WARMEN, 64, died suddenly of a heart attack at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 1944, in his home in Imperial. A son of the late Joseph and Mary MCDONALD WARMEN, he was born March 15, 1880, in St. Mary's, Ohio, and had been a resident of Imperial for 26 years. He was a member of the Valley Presbyterian church, Imperial, and the Imperial fire department, and was employed by the Ferry Electric Service, Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife, Waza WOOD WARMEN; four sons: Gerald WARMEN of Avalon, Pittsbugh, Guy WARMEN, stationed with the navy in Hawaii, Donald WARMEN of Imperial, and Hugh Allen WARMEN at home; three daughters: Mrs. William (Esther) HOOTMAN of Tyre, Mrs. Arthur (Ruth) HAWL of Mooncrest, Coraopolis, and Waza June WARMEN at home; two sisters: Mrs. Ethel STACK of Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. Cloe KENYON of Coudersport, Potter county. There are nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Valley Presbyterian church, Imperial, conducted by the Rev. Thomas OWENS, pastor of the Christian Alliance church, Pittsburgh. Burial was in the Valley cemetery.

Hi Mary Lee, I saw your query posted and I might be able to be of some assistance to you. I am from Washington, Pennsylvania- I have lived in Toronto, Ontario for 17 years and I go back to the Washington area once a month. I will try to find the name of the local newspaper in the Brownsville area for you. I will contact you if I find it. Regards, Debbie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Rutherford" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 1:10 AM Subject: [PA-SW-OBITS] PA-SW-OBITS+2002+211427188+F > Hi, > > I am still looking for an obituary of a NATHANIEL WORRELL who died > 10-12-1907 in his home in Belle Vernon, Pa. (possibly Rostraver Twp.- > Fayette/Washington/Westemoreland county) He was the son of John and Hannah > Worrell. He was born 2-20-1833 in Brownsville Pa. His wife Mary Jane > Wilson Worrell died in 1893. > There was a death notice but I haven't been able > to locate which newspaper it was in. > > Any help appreciated! > > Thank YOU! > > Mary Lee > [email protected] > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2dB.2ACI/2714 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on these families they were in Mt. Pleasent and Scottsdale area any information on these families would make me do back flips. Thanks.

BARNES, BURCHIANTI, OBERLE Winifred Marie, three-month-old daughter of Leslie and Winifred BARNES, died at 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 1944, in her home, 275 Idelwood avenue, East Carnegie. Funeral services were held the morning of May 4 with burial in St. Mary's cemetery, McKees Rocks. Mrs. Cascinella BURCHIANTI, 55, died suddenly of a heart attack at midnight Saturday, May, 6, 1944, in her home in Bulger, where she had been a resident the past 22 years. She is survived by her husband Aurelio BURCHIANTI; two sons: Vasco BURCHIANTI of Midway and Elio NINCIONI, at home; two sisters in Italy, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning with requiem high mass in St. Ann's church, Bulger. Burial was in Center cemetery, Midway. Mrs. Martha ROUSSELL OBERLE, 46, of Cecil died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 1944, in St. Francis hospital, Pittsburgh, following several months' illness of pneumonia. A daughter of the late Gustave and Mary CONSTANT ROUSSELL, she was born May 11, 1898, in Cecil. She and Michael J. OBERLE were married April 8, 1943, in St. Mary's church, Cecil. Before her marriage she had been employed by the Joseph Horne Co., Pittsburgh, for 19 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by a stepson, James OBERLE of Cecil, her stepmother, Mrs. Marie PECOLLI ROUSSELL of Baden. Her father died in May 1927. Funeral services were held Monday morning with requiem high mass in St. Mary's church, intoned by the Ref. Fr. Leo A. PASTORIUS. Burial was in St. Agnes cemetery, Bridgeville. *Compilers Note: A less detailed version of this obit was published in the May 5, 1944 McDonald Record-Outlook. Additionally, the name of the cemetery may be incorrect, it could be St. Agatha, not Agnes.

Sorry everyone, I need to make a correction on the obit I am looking for on NATHANIEL WORRELL below on my previous message. He died 12-12-1907. Thanks goes to my cousin who brought this to my attention. Mary Lee [email protected] Hi, I am still looking for an obituary of a NATHANIEL WORRELL who died 10-12-1907 in his home in Belle Vernon, Pa. (possibly Rostraver Twp.- Fayette/Washington/Westemoreland county) He was the son of John and Hannah Worrell. He was born 2-20-1833 in Brownsville Pa. His wife Mary Jane Wilson Worrell died in 1893. There was a death notice but I haven't been able to locate which newspaper it was in. Any help appreciated! Thank YOU! Mary Lee [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SEARCHING FOR BIRTH SURNAME OF MURIEL CECILIA ? Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2713 Message Board Post: New information has it my Grandmother Muriel Cecilia may have been born Oct 3rd between 1889 and 1892 in Pittsburgh Allegheny County, Pa. We have been searching in Westmoreland County with no success. Sheffler was not her birth surname. How ever she was raised as Sheffler. She was orphaned when she was young and raised by Morris aka Martin and his wife Jennie Sheffler in Westmoreland County, Pa. We are trying to locate documents that have her birth surname on it. I was wondering if anyone has come across documents naming Sheffler as guardian, sponsor, baptism and so on to this child. If you come across anything documented with the name Muriel Cecilia aka Myrtle Cecilia and the Sheffler's please email me. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Cecelia

Hi, I am still looking for an obituary of a NATHANIEL WORRELL who died 10-12-1907 in his home in Belle Vernon, Pa. (possibly Rostraver Twp.- Fayette/Washington/Westemoreland county) He was the son of John and Hannah Worrell. He was born 2-20-1833 in Brownsville Pa. His wife Mary Jane Wilson Worrell died in 1893. There was a death notice but I haven't been able to locate which newspaper it was in. Any help appreciated! Thank YOU! Mary Lee [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2299.1 Message Board Post: Clark & Della arrived in the Methow Valley in Sept of 1905.Clark moved his family from from nebraska, to Wenatchee via the train, then took a steamboat up the Columbia to Ives Landing (Pateros). They settled across the Methow River from the current site of Carlton and raised 5 daughters there. They built a house, barn, ice-house, plowed, and planted fruit trees. della bought 2 milk cows and built up a nice sizedJersey herd, from which she sold cream to the Twisp Creamery. Clark was a good blacksmith and wheelwright, working out of his home, and in 1906, opened a blacksmith shop. On 9/14/06 her went to the Dr. with a red-hot cinder in his eye.The local paper stated that "Clark Smith, our up-to-date blacksmith, bought a gramaphone...he keeps up with the times..."Clara Smith attended Libby Creek School for 2 years until the new school was built in Carlton. She later married Wid Smith from Libby Creek, and they settled on Gold Creek in the Methow Valley.

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I sent for the birth and death certificate of my uncle by marriage. I did not have the form, just a letter requesting them. They sent my letter back to me and included the form I needed. I filled out the forms and sent my check for $7 (Birth costs $3 and death costs $4,). I resent including my self addressed stamped envelope this past week. The new forms are double sided, one side for birth certificate requests and the other for death certificate requests. Happy Hunting

In a message dated 1/5/2003 11:04:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Are the obits archived? If so, how do I access them. > > Thanks. > > Connie > > You might like to go to where I've been putting mine on alphabetically <A HREF="http://www.pa-roots.com/cgi-bin/data/greeneobit.cgi?index">Greene County Genealogy Project Obituary Board - Obituary Index</A> Laura Nelle Poland Mallett 112 Fairview Dr. Nitro, W. Va. 25143 1-304-776-1413 HM [email protected] <A HREF="http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.greene">RootsWeb Message Boards [ Greene ]</A> <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/hsdurbin/greenlink.html">Greene Co. Link Page</A> <A HREF="http://kanawhamastergardeners.homestead.com/">kanawhamastergardeners</A> <A HREF="http://www.pa-roots.com/cgi-bin/data/greeneobit.cgi?index">Greene County Genealogy Project Obituary Board - Obituary Index</A>

WALKER, BONNER, TOURNANT, MCMUNN, OBERLE, GRANT, TOURNAY Harrison WALKER, 55, of Southview died at 9:25 a.m. Sunday, April 30, 1944, in the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh, following a two-week illness. He was born February 12, 1889, in Bridgewater, Va. He is survived by is wife, Mrs. Lelia WALKER; on son, Woodrow WALKER of Lawrence; two brothers: Benjamin WALKER of Bridgewater, Va., and Otha WALKER in Belgium. There are two grandchildren. Funeral services are being held this Thursday afternoon in the Baptist church, McDonald. Burial in Oak Spring cemetery, Canonsburg. Mrs. Julia Ann LYONS BONNER, 79, died at 8:20 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 1944, in the home of her son, Stewart BONNER, at Venice, following a stroke suffered the day before. She was born August 11, 1864, in Olean, N. Y. Mrs. BONNER is survived by four sons: Stewart BONNER of Venice, John BONNER of R. D. 4, Burgettstown, and Hope BONNER and Bruce BONNER, both of Atlasburg; two daughters: Mrs. John MELVIN of Bishop and Mrs. Ernest KILLIAN of Midland, Mich. There are 36 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. BONNER died about 20 years ago. Funeral services were held the afternoon of April 26 in the Westminster church, Burgettstown, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. William E. FLURKEY. Burial was in Fairview cemetery, Burgettstown. Mrs. Elise TOURNANT, 80, wife of Fleury TOURNANT of Midway, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 1944, in the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh, following a two-week illness. Mrs. TOURNANT was born February 22, 1864, in Neulemine, France and in 1889 came to the United States with her family, first locating in Noblestown. A year later the family moved to Midway where she spent the rest of her life. Her first husband, Douron TOURNANT, to whom she was married in France, died September 27, 1907, and four years later she marred his brother, Fleury TOURNANT, who survives. She and her husband operated a greenhouse near Midway for the past twenty years. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Louise, the wife of Rene BROWETT of Valley street, McDonald, and a son, Victor TOURNANT of Pittsburgh. A grandson, Louis CHARLIER, made his home with her. There are six other grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Two sons and three daughters are deceased. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Rogers Funeral home, conducted by the Rev. Alexandre MAGE, pastor of the Irons Memorial French U. P. church. Burial was in the Center cemetery, Midway. Mrs. Mary Eva SCOTT MCMUNN, wife of Dr. W. R. MCMUNN, superintendent of the Boys Industrial Home of Western Pennsylvania at Oakdale, died at 1:05 p.m. Friday, April 28, 1944, in her home, 302 Hastings avenue, Oakdale, following several years' illness of arthritis. Mrs. MCMUNN was born in Hoboken, N. J., a daughter of Dr. John SCOTT, for many years pastor f the Coila United Presbyterian church, Cambridge, N. Y. She was graduated from Westminster college at New Wilmington and June of 1909 was united in marriage with Dr. MCMUNN, the pastor of the West Hebron church, near Cambridge, N. Y. In 1912 he was called to the pastorate of the Oakdale United Presbyterian church, from which he resigned to become superintendent of the Boys' Industrial Home. Mrs. MCMUNN was for twenty years a member of the National board of the Women's General Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church, was its Junior secretary, and also held the post of editor of the Society's Junior magazine, resigning when her health failed her. She was a woman of recognized ability and devoted to the duties to which she was called at home and in the broader field of the denomination. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. W. R. MCMUNN, D. D.; a son, the Rev. William Scott MCMUNN, pastor of the First U. P. church of Denver, Colo.; one sister, Mrs. Jean SCOTT MURRAY of Wateska, Ill.; four brothers: Dr. Walter Todd SCOTT of Butte, Mont., Artemas SCOTT of Camp Cambridge, N. Y., the Rev. James SCOTT of Baldwin, Ill., Dr. John C. SCOTT of Philadelphia. There are two grandsons-William Robert MCMUNN and John Scott MCMUNN. Funeral services sere held Sunday evening in the Oakdale U. P. church, conducted by her pastor, The Rev. W. V. RITCHIE. Other ministers who had a part in the service were the Rev. Raymond L. EDIE, editor of the United Presbyterian, who had been a member of her Bible class in Cambridge, N. Y., Dr. A. LOVE, pastor of the Mt. Washington U. P. church and president of the board of managers of the Boy's Industrial Home, and Dr. S. A MCCOLLAM of the First U. P. church, McDonald, Miss Ida B. LITTLE, a member of the Women's General Missionary society board, gave a tribute to Mrs. MCMUNN. Mrs. W. H. PERRINS sang a solo and Miss Margaret BEAUMONT was at the organ. The body was taken to Cambridge, N. Y., for burial. Services were held in the Coila church and the casket was placed in the identical spot where she and Dr. MCMUNN stood 35 years ago where they took their marriage vows. Mrs. Martha ROUSSELL OBERLE, wife of Michael OBERLE of Cecil, died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 1944, in St. Francis hospital, Pittsburgh. Besides her husband, she is survived by a stepson, James OBERLE at home, her mother, Mrs. Mary ROUSSELL of Cecil, and a brother, Harry ROUSSELL of Baden. Funeral services had not been completed at the time of going to press. The body may be viewed at the OBERLE home. Robert GRANT, 70, died at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 1944, in his home in Midway, following a lingering illness. A son of the late Alexander and Margaret HAY GRANT, he was born November 11, 1873, in Scotland and had been a resident of Midway the past 62 years. He and Mary MOULTON were married December 27, 1894, in Midway. Mr. GRANT, a retired coal miner, was a member of the Midway IOOF lodge and the McDonald Commandery, Knights of Maltas. He is survived by is wife, Mrs. Mary MOULTON GRANT; three sons: Alex GRANT of McDonald, Archibald GRANT of Bridgeville, and Russell GRANT of Midway; three daughters: Louise, the wife of John BENTREM of Westland, Margaret, the wife of T. M. ANDERSON of Washington, and Miss Wilma GRANT at home; one sister, Mrs. Dougal LAING of Presto. There are 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the GRANT home, conducted by the Rev. Carl CHAPMAN, pastor of the Midway Methodist church. Burial will be in Center cemetery, Midway. Gustave TOURNAY, 67, of 317 Fairmont avenue, McDonald, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 1944, in the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh, where he had been a patient for over two weeks. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. TOURNAY was a son of the late Gregory and Henrietta TOURNAY and was born January 2, 1877, in Belgium, coming to America in 1882 with his parents. He had been a resident of McDonald ever since. He and Nancy POUDEVIGNE were united in marriage October 29, 1919. Besides his wife he is survived by the following children: Norman of McDonald, Cpl. George TOURNAY, stationed in North Africa; Charles of Weirton, W. Va., Pfc. Howard TOURNAY, stationed in England; Wilma, Naomi, Gustave, Wayne, and Daniel at home. Three brothers also survive: August and Gregory TOURNAY of McDonald, and Charles TOURNAY of Greensburg. There are seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the irons Memorial church of which he was a faithful member, having served the past twelve years as an elder, and many years as a trustee. The services were in charge of his pastor, the Rev. Alexandre MAGE, D. D. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery.

Are the obits archived? If so, how do I access them. Thanks. Connie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McQuown, McEwen, Law, Sutter Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/738.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I don't have any supporting information on the McQuown family. No one else that I have been in contact with appears to have very reliable information either. All the information that I have come across seems to agree that David was the father of Lawrence. In the book "History of Indiana County", written in the late 1800s or very early 1900s claims that Margaret Harris is the daughter of John Harris the founder of Harrisburg. This information is incorrect. Some sources list a William McQuown as the father but John McEwen seems to be more reliable. If you find any really sound information please let me know.

May 26, 1944 McDonald Record-Outlook Ensign Charles Hookey, Jr., Buried With Military Honors The body of Ensign Charles H. HOOKEY, Jr., 19, USNR, who lost his life Monday, May 15, 1944, when the plane he was piloting nose crashed in Virginia, arrived in McDonald about 7:30 Friday evening and a military funeral service was held Sunday afternoon in the First Presbyterian church, McDonald, of which he was a member, by Ernest Phillips Post, American Legion. The church was filled to capacity. The invocation, sermon, and benediction were by the Rev. S. A. MCCOLLAM, D. D. pastor of the First United Presbyterian church, McDonald. Commander F. L. HEINRICH read from the American Legion ritual and gave a brief and appropriate address. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Alfred HUBBARD of Midway, World War II chaplain. A sextet composed of F. C. MCGREW, Julien MASQUELIER, R. W. DUCRAY, T. J. WILLIAMS, F. O. GAMBLE, and W. Alvin YOUNG sand a selection. The American Legion post also had charge of the service at the grave. A firing squad from the naval recruiting office, Pittsburgh, gave the salute to the dead. The naval escort, a lieutenant from California, presented the customary flag to the bereaved mother. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. The pallbearers included the following service men: Ensign Lloyd MCILVAINE, Seaman John DOBBINS, M. M. 3/c William GERTSEH, John HILL (ex-service man), Lt. Ted BRYCE, and S 2/c Lee TORNABENE.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2dB.2ACI/738.1.1 Message Board Post: I am the gggg grandson of Lawrence. I have some conflicting info about Lawrence's grandfather. My data indicates Lawrence's father was David Samuel McQuown (b. 1740, d. 1825) and was married to Margaret Harris. David's father was alledgedly John McEwen III (McQuown), b.1700, d. 1770. Do you have any evidence to support this?

HANNAN, SOULERET, MARSHALL, SAGER, WASHINGTON, DOLINAR George HANNAN, 50, died at 2:48 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 1944, in his home, 103 Bell avenue, Burgettstown, following a lingering illness. He had been bedfast since last September. A son of the late Charles and Elizabeth MCGHEE HANNAN, he was born February 10, 1894, in Primrose, Washington county. He and Sylvia BOWERS were married February 5, 1921. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Louise, at home; three brothers: Charles HANNAN of Washington, James HANNAN of Primrose, and William HANNAN of Aliquippa; one sister, Mrs. Fred PANSCHER of Tiltonsville, Ohio. Mrs. Margaret ROBB of Third street, McDonald is an aunt. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the HANNAN home, conducted by the Rev. William FLURKEY, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian church, Burgettstown. Burial was in the Cross Creek cemetery. William C. SOULERET, Jr., died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 1944, in the Fitzsimmons General hospital, Denver, Colo., following a three-year illness. Mr. SOULERET served in the army for twenty years and was stationed in Washington, D. C. until three years ago when he received a medical discharge and went to Colorado for his health. He and Henrietta REEDER of Turbotville were married August 24, 1927, in Williamsport. Besides his wife he is survived by five children; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. SOULERET, Sr., of McDonald; three sisters; Mary, the wife of Samuel GALLAGHER of Butler; Mae, the wife of Samuel WELCH of Burgettstown, and Miss Dorothy SOULERET of McDonald. Mrs. GALLAGHER and Miss Dorothy SOULERET attended the funeral services, which were held Tuesday afternoon in Turbotville, near Harrisburg. Burial was in the Turbotville cemetery. Mrs. Eloise JEFFERY MARSHALL, 83, died at 7:18 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 1944, in her home in Imperial, following a year's illness. She was born June 30, 1861, in Shirland, North Fayette township, and attended Oakdale academy. She spent practically her entire life in Imperial, where she was a member of the Valley Presbyterian church. She is survived by the following children: Miss Edna L. MARSHALL at hoe, Robert J. MARSHALL and Mrs. J. P. (Estella) STEWART of R. D. 2, Coraopolis, Silas B. MARSHALL of Cleveland, Okla., and Mrs. John (Bess) PASCOE of Imperial; one sister, Mrs. Lillie JEFFERY CHESNEY; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her husband, George Duffield MARSHALL died about 48 years ago. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the MARSHALL home, conducted by the Rev. W. C. THOMPSON, pastor of the Montours Presbyterian church. Burial was in the Valley cemetery, Imperial. Harry Elijah SAGER, Jr., 26, of R. D. 1, McDonald, died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 1944, in the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh, of injuries received Tuesday while at work at Montour No. 9 mine of the Pittsburgh Coal Co. He suffered internal injuries. A son of Harry Leonard and Mary Naomi FARREL SAGER of East Lincoln avenue, McDonald, he was born July 7, 1917, at Boggs (R. D. 2, McDonald). He attended the McDonald schools. He and Mary HULYK were married December 9, 1938, in McDonald. Besides his wife and his parents, he is survived by two daughters, Maxine Sandra, 5, and Roberta Ann, 3; a son, Bryant Dennis, 1 ½; five sisters: Ruth, the wife of Edward BLUSSICK of McDonald; Olive, the wife of Albert MAGA of McDonald; Pearl, the wife of Gustave BRACKMAN of McDonald; Naomi of McDonald, wife of Sgt. Louis NICOLA, stationed at Pocatello, Idaho; and Miss Rebecca SAGER at home; an half-brother, Frank GILLIAN. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday in the Wilson Funeral home, Midway, conducted by the Rev. Alfred HUBBARD, pastor of the Center United Presbyterian church, Midway. Burial will be in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Dorothy HASKINS WASHINGTON, 39, of 340 North street, McDonald, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 1944, in the Magee hospital, Pittsburgh. A daughter of John R. and Bertha SMITH HASKINS of Primrose, she was born in October 1904 in Midway. She was a member of the A. M. E. Zion church, McDonald; Rising Star Temple, Friendly View club, and Pride of the West club. Besides her parents she is survived by her husband, George Hampton WASHINGTON; four sons: John Randolph HAYGOOD, stationed with the army at Ft. Belvoir, Va., and George Hampton Washington, Jr., Walter WASHINGTON, and Donald WASHINGTON at home; four daughters: Miss Lena Mae HAYGOOD, Charlotte WASHINGTON, Bessie WASHINGTON, and Bertha a newborn infant, at home. A son, James WASHINGTON, died at birth, and a brother, Charles HASKINS, and a sister, Miss Mary HASKINS, are deceased. Funeral services were held the afternoon of April 20 in the Baptist church, McDonald, conducted by the Rev. Mr. TERRY, Jr., and the Rev. Mr. RESPET of Carnegie. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Frank DOLINAR, 62, of Imperial, died Friday night, April 21, 1944, in the Mercy hospital, following a week's illness. She was struck by an automobile several years ago and had been confined to the hospital several months. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning with requiem high mass in St. Columbkille's church. Burial was in St. Columbkille's cemetery.

MCNALL, SPRINGER, MULTIMER, PHILLIPS Miss Blanche MCNALL of Youngstown, Ohio, sister of Mrs. Stewart MORGAN of Imperial, died Monday, April 17, 1944. Two other sisters also survive-Mrs. David DUNSEITH of Clearwater, Fla., and Mrs. S. R. PROUDFIT. Robert D. SPRINGER died Monday, April 17, 1944 in his home at Morgan. The deceased for years followed the butcher trade, visiting many parts of this district. Survivors are his wife, Sadie CUBBAGE SPRINGER, and the following children: William E., of Carnegie, Mrs. Grace SCOTT of QUAKERTOWN, and Mrs. Sadie DONELLI of Bridgeville. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in the Oakdale cemetery. Mrs. Jane PHILLIPS MUTIMER, wife of Joseph MUTIMER, died Monday night, April 17, 1944, in her home in Coraopolis, following several months' illness. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Isabelle ANDREWS PHILLIPS, former residents of McDonald and Imperial, and was a cousin of Robert, James, and William MCDOWELL, Mrs. A. R. DAVIDSON, and Mrs. Joseph M. MCLAUGHLIN, all of McDonald. Funeral services are being held this Thursday afternoon in the MUTIMER home. Burial in the Coraopolis cemetery. William PHILLIPS, Sr., 69, resident of the Miller's run district of South Fayette township the past 45 years, died Saturday, April 15, 1944, in his home, 35 Allegheny avenue, National hill, Treveskyn. Mr. PHILLIPS was born in England. He had recently retired as a pumper at the National mine of the H. C. FRICK, Co. He formerly was superintendent of Gladden mine of the Pittsburgh Coal Co., and for a number of years was foreman of National No. 2 mine of the Frick company. Mr. PHILLIPS had served two terms as school director of South Fayette township and was a member of the Gladden United Presbyterian church and Centennial Lodge, F. &. A. M. He leaves tow daughters: Mrs. Margaret CUMMINS of McConnells Mills and Mrs. Mary Ann DAVIS of Beaver; three sons: William, Jr., of Bridgeville, Matthew of Westland, and Thomas PHILLIPS of Treveskyn; his mother, Mrs. Rebecca PHILLIPS of Altoona; three sisters: Mrs. Martha ANDREWS and Mrs. Mary RODGERS, both of Altoona, and Mrs. Anna GEDMONDES of Lakewood, Ohio, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in Melrose cemetery, Bridgeville.

Have you tried calling the cemetery to find out what funeral home was in charge of the arrangements. Then give the funeral home a call. That is how I found out there was no obituary for my step-brother. Just a suggestion. Marian in VA. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melissa Gargani" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 8:48 PM Subject: [PA-SW-OBITS] Trying to find obit James Thomas > I am trying to find an obit for James Thomas. He died 21 Oct 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was buried in Kittaning Cemetery on 24 Oct 1924. I am told that he had a car accident on Perrysville Ave about five days before he died. He walked away from the accident alright, but it was cold and he caught pneumonia which killed him. If anyone has access to an obit for him I would be greatly appreciative. > > Melissa > > ______________________________