This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Waters, Watters, Wattirs Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2580.1.1.1 Message Board Post: The only references to Samuel Waters/Watters/Wattirs (appears to be two different people): one on the role of Westmoreland Guards during the Mexican War, c. 1846; then buried in the same cemetery as John & Rachel Boyd, "Samuel Wattirs, died July 8, 1838, aged 51."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Boyd, Hawkins, Watters/Waters, Black, Ludwick Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2dB.2ACI/2580.1.1 Message Board Post: Tamara, Thank you so much for the information. It is convermation of some info I did have before. If you do not mind, while you are looking could you see if there is any informaiton on a Watters or Waters family. I have been told information that a Samuel Watters/Waters is Rachel's brother. I would be great to find her parents and furthe Boyd information as well. Thank you so very much again!! Nancy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Boyd Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2580.1 Message Board Post: I just acquired the book "The History of Westmoreland County" and while this is not a family connection for me, found something about the Boyd's on page 553, under the section titled "North Huntingdon Township." Buried among the early settlers at the Long Run Presbyterian Church Cemetery, "John Boyd, died May 18, 1840, aged 78; his wife, Rachel, died Oct. 29, 1848, aged 68." Hope that helps. I'll see if I can find anything else on this line if you think it would be helpful. Tamara

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2592.1.1.1 Message Board Post: My David was the son of John and Elizabeth Logan Kincade of Bath VA. John b 1733 in VA. Wish we could connect! Karen

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/2592.1.1 Message Board Post: I have David Kinkead born abt 1762 in Tyronne, Ireland. landed Philadelphia in 1783 aboard the Lazy Mary. Married Mary Land May 05, 1787 at St.Mary's Church, Burlington, Burlington, New Jersey. Had 4 sons with Mary; James b. October 20, 1795 in Burlington, New Jersey; Joseph b. abt. 1793 and John L. b. abt. 1791. and Stacy? Moved to Westmoreland County PA in 1795. Mary believed to have died same year. James married Catharine Reich 1821 in Easton, Northampton, Pa. James died December 23, 1857 in Salisbury Twp, Lehigh, Pa. after fathering 12 children: Angelina Kincaid 1824 -+John Ruhf 1824 - Robert K. Kincaid 1826 - +Catharina M. Wendel 1828 - Elizabeth Kincaid 1829 -+George Ruhf 1828 - James Kincaid 1830 - +Anna Maria Yoder 1834 Tilghman Kincaid 1833 -+Fetta Leibensperger 1836 - Maria A. Kincaid 1834 - +Johann Ihrig 1832 - Thomas Kincaid 1836 -+Elisa Mill 1840 - Samuel J. Kincaid 1837 -+Amanda E. Siegfried 1846 Joseph Kincaid 1839 - Milton Kincaid 1840 -+Amelia Quier 1846 - Edwin Kincaid 1844 -+Catherine Fetzer 1841 - John Kincaid 1847 -+Isabella M. Kunkel 1849 John L. son of David and Mary believed to have moved to Virginia and Married Sarah Spears.They had two daughters and later moved to New Concord, OH After Death of Mary Land David married Elizabeth McCarthy. They lived in Ohio and had numerous children: Alexander Kinkead Isaac Kinkead Maryann Kinkead Catherine Kinkead Maryah Ruth Kinkead Martha Kinkead Elizabeth Jeane Kinkead David ? Kinkead Jeff Davis

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2592.1 Message Board Post: Were they from Bath VA? If so, I have no info on David other than a birth year but would be interested in sharing info as I live in Westmoreland Co and my ancestors were from the same line and now reside in Arkansas. We spell it Kincade :) Karen

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/2592 Message Board Post: Seeking info on David and Mary (LAND) Kincaid believe to have moved to Westmoreland County in 1795 from NJ or VA. Mary believed to have dies later in 1795 and buried in Westmoreland County.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2591 Message Board Post: Can anyone tell me how to get to an old church in the Saltsburg/Salina area called St. James. THey tell me that the church is not being used but has a small grave yard. I am looking for the gravesite of Lily Maude Bush. Thanks Marcia

COWDEN, KOWALSKI, DINSMORE Robert Welch COWDEN, 70, formerly of Mt. Pleasant township, died Wednesday afternoon, September 1, 1943, at his late home in East Rochester, Ohio. A son of Robert Sloan and Margaret ALLISON COWDEN, he was born September 15, 1873, in Mt. Pleasant township. He married Alcinda HICKMAN of Canonsburg in June of 1898. They resided in Mt. Pleasant township for about six years following their marriage and then moved to Ohio where Mr. COWDEN engaged in farming. Mrs. COWDEN survives with three daughters and two sons: Mrs. Viola MOTTICE, Mrs. Mary NETZ, and Arthur COWDEN of East Rochester; Mrs. Jeanetta SMITH of Canton, Ohio and Ensign Clark COWDEN who is on duty with the U. S. navy in the Pacific. Two sisters and two brothers survive: Mrs. Emma SMITH of Crafton and Miss Margaret, Joseph, and D. M. COWDEN, who reside near Westland. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the late home in East Rochester, Ohio. Sturgeon Miner Loses Life At Westland Theodore KOWALSKI, 22, was fatally injured at 2:15 p.m. Friday, September 3, 1943, in the Westland mine when a fall of slate crushed him, breaking his neck and fracturing his skull. He was employed as a machine worker in the Westland mine. KOWALSKI was born February 7, 1921, in Pittsburgh, the son of Joseph and Pauline JOZEVIOK KOWALSKI of Sturgeon, R. D. 1, McDonald. He resided with his parents. Besides his parents, he is survived by three brothers, S/Sgt. Joseph KOWALSKI, stationed in India, Pvt. Steve KOWALSKI, stationed at Camp Shanks, N. Y., and Edward KOWALSKI, at home, and three sisters, Jennie, Jessie, and Mary, all at home. The funeral was held Monday morning with requiem high mass in St. Mary's church, Carnegie, by the Rev. Fr. W. PAWELKIEWICZ. Burial was in St. Joseph 's cemetery, Carnegie. Former Mt. Pleasant Twp. Resident Killed Sept. 4 A former resident of Mt. Pleasant township was instantly killed Saturday afternoon when struck by a bolt of lightning while engaged in farm work near his home at R. D. 3, New Castle. The victim was Elmore McCarrell DINSMORE, 40, son of Walker and Ann MCCARRELL DINSMORE, who resided in Mt. Pleasant township for many years. He was born August 15, 1903, in Jefferson county, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother and three sisters: James Howard DINSMORE, U. S. Army, California; Ruth DINSMORE, Mt. Pleasant; Sarah, the wife of William HEAGAN, and Dorothy DINSMORE both of Ezel, Ky. John Y. DINSMORE of Hickory is an uncle. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.394 / Virus Database: 224 - Release Date: 10/3/02

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2590 Message Board Post: Am looking for ancestors of Geo. M. Miller b. 1808, Donegal, Westmoreland Co., PA and married Susanna Bridge b. 1813

MARTINEK, LIENARD, RICHERT George Iri MARTINEK, 63, of the Westend, McDonald, died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 1943, in the Canonsburg hospital. He had been in ill health for some time. Mr. MARTINEK was born in Austria and came to the United States about forty years ago, locating in McDonald. He was a retired coal miner. He is survived by one son, T/5 William MARTINEK, stationed at Camp Pickett, Va., and four daughters: Mrs. Alex CARLIER of Bellaire, Ohio, and Mrs. Daniel H. SMITH, Jr., Mrs. James CAPRA, and Miss Anita Mae MARTINEK, all three of McDonald. There are six grandchildren. His wife, the former Anna KOZNEK, died February 7, 1937. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Hamel funeral home, McDonald, conducted by Dr. S. A. MCCOLLAM, pastor of the First United Presbyterian church, McDonald. Burial will be in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Elmira MOTTE LIENARD, 68, died suddenly of a heart attack at 12:00 o' clock noon Tuesday, August 31, 1943, in her home 320 Center avenue, McDonald. A daughter of the late Alfred and Flora MOTTE, she was born December 4, 1874, in Belgium and came to the United States about 52 years ago, first locating in Wheeling. She and Nicholas LIENARD were married in wheeling 51 years ago and came to McDonald shortly afterward. Mr. LIENARD died January 3, 1929. Mrs. LIENARD was a member of the Robinson's Run church. She is survived by six daughters: Mrs. Harry MASQUELIER of McDonald, Miss Madeline LIENARD and Mrs. Raymond BROWN, both of Sturgeon, Miss Vivian LIENARD and Mrs. E. G. SILHOL, both of Hays, and Mrs. William LYONS of Mt. Lebanon; two sons: Alphonse and Louis LIENARD, both of McDonald; two brothers: Hilaire MOTTE of McDonald and Alex MOTTE of Terre Haute, Ind. There are eleven grandchildren. A son, Charles LIENARD of Columbus, Ohio, died December 22, 1938; a son Nicholas LIENARD of McDonald, died in 1930; a brother, Alfred MOTTE of McDonald, died in 1930, and a brother, Ernest MOTTE of Birmingham, Ala., died in 1937. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in Pettit's funeral home, McDonald, conducted by the Rev. O. E. GARDNER. Burial will be in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Berdina RICHERT MCCARTHY, 37, died at 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 23, 1943, in her home in Carnegie, following a brief illness. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon RICHERT of Cecil, she was born February 2, 1906, and attended the Cecil schools. Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, Stanley MCCARTHY, and two sons, James and Kenneth, both of Carnegie; five brothers, John, Jules, and Charles RICHERT of Cecil, Paul RICHERT of Carnegie and Morris RICHERT, stationed with the Coast Guard in New York; two sisters, Kathryn, the wife of Patrick MCAUSLIN of Muse and Miss Rita Mae RICHERT at home. Funeral services were held August 27 in St. _ary's R. C. church, C___ ... remainder of the page is crumbled away. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.394 / Virus Database: 224 - Release Date: 10/3/02

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DeWitt, Winkelman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2589 Message Board Post: The Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 5 January 1956, p. 20, col. 1 DeWITT -- Mrs. Cecelia Dora (Winkelmen), 78, New Florence, died Jan. 3, 1956, at home. Born Nov. 1, 1877, in New Florence. Preceded in death by husband, Leonard, who died Nov. 6, 1954. Survived by these children: Charles B., Mrs. Olive I. Gable, Stewart F., and Mrs. Agnes Kisamore, all of New Florence, and Frank J. Gouchnour, Jacksonville, Fla. Twenty grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Sister of Mrs. Maude Caldwell, West Newton; Mrs. Bertha Emerich, Johnstown, and Harry T. Winkelmen, New Florence. Private service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the late home by Rev. T.B. Bowers and Walter Howard. Interment, Laurel Hill Cemetery, in charge of R.S. Wagner Funeral Home, New Florence. Please omit flowers. _______________________________________________

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/2588 Message Board Post: looking for informatiom on william downard married ellen chester in6-12-1747 in lancaster county,pa. the downards later lived in german t.w.p. fayette county,pa.their children as i have them were william anderson wownard my ggggrandfather. i have his line . his siblings were as i have them were thomasb-1761. james downard b-1759. joseph downard b-1748. rebecca downard b-1759. david downard b??? who was their offspring and wives. any help will be appreciated. contact me ai [email protected] or at 1-513-988-6204

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/1225.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for replying. I'll have to keep on searching.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Young>Jamison> Roberts> Hawkins > Cross Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2587 Message Board Post: Am looking for the parents of William Young b-1815 in Westmoreland co, PA, md- Hannah Jamison 1840 she was b- 1825 also in Westmoreland co. PA .She died in 1854 ,Van Buren co ,Iowa. William then md. Isabella Jamison Seig in 1856 .Isabella also b- in Westmoreland co.PA. William's son Samual N. Young's history said William had 8 brothers. But who were they? Please let me know if ther is a link. Mary Young in Vegas

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/2013.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Sorry about the mix-up. My e-mail address is [email protected]

ROSKO, MILLER, GREENE, KENNEWEG Andrew ROSKO, 88, died at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday, August 4, 1943, in the home of his stepdaughter, Mrs. Frank SMOGY, in Cecil, following a three-day illness. He was born in Hungary. Mr. ROSKO is survived by a son, Albert ROSKO of Bishop. The funeral was held Saturday morning with requiem high mass in St. Mary's church, Cecil. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Mrs. Dauphine THILMONT MILLER, 67, wife of Frank MILLER, died at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 1943, in her home in Cecil, following a brief illness. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Ernest MILLER of Cecil; three sisters: Mrs. Josephine CHEESEBROUGH of Bridgeville, Mrs.Mary KIDD of Edmonton, Canada, and Mrs. J. C. PHILLIPS of McDonald; two brothers: Leon THILMONT of Steubenville and Nestor THILMONT of Cecil. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 1, in the Fry funeral home, Bridgeville. Burial was in the Rennerdale cemetery. Mrs. Ellen A. GREENE, wife of William Green, died Friday, August 6, 1943, in her home to Elm street, Salem, Ohio, following a six-month illness. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber MCELROY of the Northside, Pittsburgh, and for several years resided in Valley street, McDonald. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons: Howard O Lisbon, Ohio, and Sgt. Wilmer, stationed at Camp Stewart, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. Thelma SCHWECHLIK of Salem, Ohio, and Mrs. Kenneth LONG of Lisbon, Ohio: her mother, Mrs. Sarah MCELROY of Mt. Washington: two sisters, Mrs. Hazel GARDNER of Murrysville, and Mrs. Bertha FURMAN of Mt. Washington. There are six grandchildren. The funeral service was held Monday afternoon in a Salem funeral home, conducted by the Rev. M. R. SEARLESS. Burial was in the Hope cemetery. John Fred KENNEWEG, 79, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 10, 1943, in his home, Main street Laurel hill, McDonald, following a four year illness of heart trouble and complications. A son of the late Christopher and Rose VETTER KENNEWEG, he was born May 6, 1864, in Pittsburgh, where he attended the public schools. Later he attended the Ingleside academy, McDonald. He and Catherine EILER were married December 10, 1891, in McDonald by the Rev. W. D. IRONS. Mrs. KENNEWEG was a carpenter by occupation and was a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics for over fifty years. He was a member of the McDonald church. He was a lifelong Republican and was a school director of South Fayette township for twelve years. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons: John F. KENNEWEG, Jr., and Arthur E, KENNEWEG, Jr., both of McDonald, one sister Mrs. Molly HAMPSON, of McDonald; one brother Walter W. KENNEWEG of McDonald, and two grandsons, Graham and Donald KENNEWEG. A daughter, Catherine Idilla KENNEWEG, died May 16, 1896. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. this Friday in the home of his son, Arthur E. KENNEWEG , 423 Fannie street, McDonald, conducted by the Rev. Frank W. James, pastor of the McDonald Methodist church.. Burial will be in Robinson's Run cemetery. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.394 / Virus Database: 224 - Release Date: 10/3/02

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jamison Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/1225.1.1 Message Board Post: Regretably, I have no information on Emily Jamison of Pennsylvania. I cannot recall having seen this name. Good luck in your search.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/1225.1 Message Board Post: Do you have any info on an Emily Jamison who married Josiah Johnston? Have no date , they are listed as the parents on my great grandfathers death certificate. Birth place is Pa. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Baker, Roberts Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2586 Message Board Post: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Vital Statistics Certificate of Death Death Occurred In: Westmoreland County, Borough of Ligonier, McGinnis Hospital Deceased's Mailing Address: Jacob Miller Rd., Rector, Penna. Name of Deceased: PEARL I. BAKER Date of Death: May 24, 1965 Sex: Fem. Color: White Marital Status: Widowed Date of Birth: Oct. 25, 1882 Age at Last Birthday: 82 Usual Occupation: Housewife Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pa. Full Name of Spouse: Frank Baker Mother's Maiden Name: Not Known Father's Name: Shannon Roberts Informant's Name and Address: Harry Baker Sr., Rector, Pa. Cause of Death: Cerebral Vascular Accident Burial Place and Date: Ligonier Valley Cemetery, 5/27/1965 Funeral Director: D. Paul Wilkinson, Ligonier, Pa. _________________________________________________