This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hart Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2013.1.2 Message Board Post: My new email address is [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Meeks Meek Cherry Meason Carr Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2585 Message Board Post: I received a copy of Jeremiah Meeks information from the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans Court (Greensburg) in Westmoreland County, PA. Volume A Page 41 Year 1783 It is typed exactly as written including spelling, capitalization and punctuation. This can be used as documented information. ---------------------------------------------------- Jeremiah Meeks Deceased Memorandum - that on the twenty second day of October in the year of our Lord. One thousand Seven hundred and Eighty three. Letters of Administration of all and Singular the Goods and Chattels. Rights and credits, which were of Jeremiah Meeks, late of Westmoreland County Deceased, were granted to Ralph Cherry, the said Administrator is to make a true and perfect Inventory of all the Personal Estate of the said Deceased, and file the same in the Registers Office, at or before the twenty second day of November next and is to make a true and just accompt calculation and Reckoning of his said Administration, on or before the twenty second day of October next. Ensuing the State hereof. ----------------------------------------------------- This establishes the correct date of death for Jeremiah Meeks, as 10/22/1783. He is the father of Anne (MEEKS) Cherry, wife of Ralph Cherry, Sr. It also proves that he died in Westmoreland County, PA. This Jeremiah Meeks is the same Jeremiah Meeks that owned land on Montour Run and sold it to Alexander McCandless on 5/1/1779. (As Written below) Jeremiah Meeks of Yough. Co, Va. to Alex. McCandless, Sr. & Jr. land on Montuers Run. May 1, 1779 I have determined that my GGG-GF is William J. Meeks, Sr., he was born on March 2, 1800, in Fairfield County, Ohio and died on 9/8/1875 in Fulton County, Ohio. William J. Meeks was married to Rachel Carr in 1819, Rachel was born on 12/17/1798 in Fayette County, PA and she died on 8/15/1884 in Fulton County, Ohio. I have, by process of elimination, established that William J. Meeks' father was Joshua Meeks, who is present in the Northwest Territory. Joshua Meeks moved there in 1799 and was there until he died in 1801. Joshua Meeks, along with Ralph and Jeremiah Cherry signed a request in 1799 and in 1801 to be granted Northwest Territory land, in what became Fairfield County in 1800. I have documentation that Joshua Meeks, Ralph, and Anne (Meeks) Cherry moved to Ohio from Westmoreland County, Pa. I also have documentation that Anne's father was Jeremiah Meeks and her mother was Sarah and that they were originally from Va. Information from the book: Pioneer Period and Pioneer People of Fairfield County, OH by CML Wiseman. Anne Meeks wife of Ralph Cherry: b. June 17, 1750 d. 9/27/1822 Father: Jeremiah Meeks Mother: Sarah Husband: Ralph Cherry b. July 10, 1744 d. 7/22/1820 had lived in Westmoreland County, PA Married 10/10/1765 (Ralph's Parents are Thomas and Rachel Cherry) Ralph and Annie's Children: Moses Cherry b. July 10, 1766 d. 1/1/1782 Jeremiah Cherry b. July 24, 1772 d. 8/16/1801 Wife: Elizabeth Meason (Her Parents-John Meason and Hannah(FROST) Meason) Children: Ralph Cherry, Jr. B 2/23/1795 married Ruth Martain- d.1826 and married Mrs. Sallie Comer daughter of John and Elizabeth Bear. Sarah Cherry b. May 14, 1797 married George Bear in 1816 and moved to Allen County OH (Van Wert, OH area) John Meason Cherry b. March 16,1800 Rachel Cherry b. January 17, 1774 Husband: Isaac Meason (Son of John and Hannah Meason) Married in 1794 Several Family Members are buried in the Old Wells Cemetery, at Hooker, in Fairfield County, Ohio. Other information: I have found Isaac Meeks, Jeremiah Meeks (Yough Co. VA) Ralph Cherry, Isaac Meason and Joshua Meeks together in the area of Westmoreland County, VA and Westmoreland Co. PA and later Fayette County, PA. I would appreciate information on any of theses people and their family branches. Thanks, Dan Meeks [email protected]

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/565.698.1 Message Board Post: That particular site is not real detailed on the Westmoreland Brady clan. If anyone needs James and Rachel Speer Brady's info, they are buried in St Clair and I have info. I did enjoy the read :) 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/rw/2dB.2ACI/565.698 Message Board Post: Check out www.bradyheritage.org This site traces the decendents of Hugh Brady and Hanna McCormick Brady--pioneers who settled in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, PA.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kilgore/Hart/Kelly Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2dB.2ACI/2013.1.1 Message Board Post: I am having difficulty in contacting you at the address posted. I have a lot on the William McRoberts Hart Family. I am also interested in the bio. Please contact me. D. Runyon

KUSH, HANCOCK, MCCARTNEY, MCCARTY, CHEESEBROUGH, WILSON Joseph KUSH, 77, formerly of Noblestown, died at 10:00 p.m., Monday, August 23, 1943, in the County Home at Woodville, following a four-day illness of pneumonia. He was a coal miner by occupation. Mr. KUSH was born in Lithuania and came to the United States 40 years ago. He had no living relatives. James Park HANCOCK, 75, died at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 1943, in the home of his son, Clyde HANCOCK, R. D. 1, McDonald, following a lingering illness. A son of the late David and Kathryn HIGHFIELD HANCOCK, he was born April 3, 1868, at Kelly Station, Armstrong county, and spent practically his entire life in the Sturgeon vicinity. He was a retired oil field worker. He and Susan Levina BANEY were married December 15, 1892 in Ford City by the Rev. W. W. HALL. She died October 30, 1937. Mr. HANCOCK is survived by two sons: Ralph HANCOCK of Butler and Clyde HANCOCK of R. D. 1, McDonald; three sisters: Mrs. Susan COOK, Mrs. Emma HEILMAN, and Miss Elizabeth HANCOCK, all of Kelly Station. There are five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. this Friday in the Clyde HANCOCK home conducted by the Rev. F. T. JAMES, pastor of the McDonald and Noblestown Methodist churches. Burial will be in Robinson's Run cemetery. Anthony MCCARTNEY, 58, of 196 South McDonald street, McDonald, a former resident of the Washington district, died at 4 a.m. Monday, August 23, 1943, in the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh. Mr. MCCARTNEY, employed as a machinist by B. D. TILLINGHAST, was born in Scotland. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bessie MCCARTNEY; seven children: Mrs. Barbara FISHER of Cleveland, Mrs. Aldo MALTONY of Westland, Mrs. Ray DONAHUE, Mrs. Earl MARTIN, and Mrs. John DE SENSI of Washington, Mrs. Robert HARR of Claysville and Anthony MCCARTNEY in the U. S. Army and stationed in Hawaii; three brothers James MCCARTNEY of Ambridge, John MCCARTNEY of R. D. 1, Washington, and Samuel MCCARTNEY of Brier Hill, Fayette county, and three sisters: Mrs. Elizabeth HAMMOND of Washington, Mrs. Jessie Walters of Granville and Mrs. Ellen HARTLEY of Ambridge. Funeral services are being held this Thursday afternoon in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Aldo MALTONY, Westland, conducted by the Rev. H. J. SINCLAIR, pastor of the Second Christian church, Washington. Burial in the Washington cemetery. J. Kerr MCCARTY, 67, died at 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 23, 1943, in his home in Fourth street, McDonald, following an illness of several years. A son of John S. and Anna LINDSAY MCCARTY, he was born April 16, 1879 at Midway. His father embarked in the lumber business in 1879 at Midway and father and son had been in the lumber business almost continuously since, coming to McDonald in 1895. John S. MCCARTY was a staunch Democrat and served as postmaster at Midway under President CLEVELAND's first administration. He died January 23, 1918, and at his death J. Kerr MCCARTY incorporated the lumber business as the J. Kerr MCCARTY Co., and was its president until his death Monday. J. Kerr MCCARTY was active in community affairs and a number of years ago served as a member of the McDonald borough council and as a director of the McDonald Savings and Trust Co. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church. He is survived by his wife, Kate CAMPBELL MCCARTY, with whom he was united in marriage February 16, 1910, at Beaver; four sons: Robert G. MCCARTY and J. Kerr, Jr., both of McDonald, Aviation Cadet David C. MCCARTY, stationed with the Army air force at Miami Beach, Fla., and Cpl. Richard B. MCCARTY, stationed at Camp Edwards, Mass.; one daughter, Elizabeth, the wife of Ensign Louis E. THOMASSY of McDonald, and a brother, Robert B. MCCARTY of McDonald. There are three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the MCCARTY home, conducted by the Rev. O. E. GARDNER, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church, assisted by the Rev. F. T. JAMES, pastor of the McDonald Methodist church. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Charles C. CHEESEBROUGH, 77, died at 6:25 p.m. Friday, August 20, 1943, in his home in Avella. Mr. CHEESEBROUGH, a resident of Avella for almost 40 years was associated with the Avella Lumber & Supply Co. for several years and later with the lumber business firm of CHEESEBROUGH & PATTERSON until his retirement in 1939. Mr. CHEESEBROUGH served as superintendent of the Avella Presbyterian Sunday school for 13 years and was an elder of that church for 25 years. He was a school director of Independence township for eight years. He was a member of Richard Vaux Lodge, No. 454, F&AM of Burgettstown, and of the IOOF No. 1190 of Avella. A son of Truman A. and Arabella CAREY CHEESEBROUGH, he was born December 5, 1866, at Brookville, N. Y. He moved to the Avella community in 1905 from McDonald. Mr. CHEESEBROUGH married Nellie Bell HULINGS on April 3, 1889, and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in the Avella Presbyterian church in 1939. Surviving are his wife; eight children: Ross CHEESEBROUGH and Mrs. Earl CROWE, both of Avella; Dell CHEESEBROUGH of Hanlin, Mrs. Frank CROWE and James L. CHESSEBROUGH, both of Monessen; Gordon CHEESEBROUGH of New Philadelphia, Ohio, Mrs. Lorrain MITCHELL of Colliers, W. Va., and Mrs. Mary JOHNS of Cochranton, Crawford county; 22 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, M. W. CHEESEBROUGH of Imperial, and two sisters: Mrs. John DESCUTNER of Sturgeon and Mrs. Mary HENSEN of Rush City, Minn. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Avella Presbyterian church, conducted by the Rev. E. Chester CRABB. Burial was in the Independence cemetery. Miss Esther, WILSON, 77, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, August 22, 1943 in the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. George C. WILSON 331 Valley street, McDonald, of a paralytic stroke. A daughter of the late Robert and Mary JARDINE WILSON, she was born July 22, 1866, in Imperial. She taught school for a number of years in Imperial and Oakdale. Miss WILSON was a member of the Valley Presbyterian church, Imperial. Besides Mrs. WILSON, a nephew Charles R. WILSON of Cleveland, survives. A brother George C. WILSON, died in 1935; a brother, William WILSON, died in 1915; a sister, Miss Idella WILSON died in 1916, and a sister, Miss Adah WILSON, died in 1942. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Weir funeral home in Imperial. Burial was in the Valley cemetery, Imperial. --- 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

GATY, LORSON, BEDNARCZYK, KENNEDY, BEHLING, SHAFFER, BOONE Mrs. Philomene GATY, 72, died at 9:115 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 1943, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman SUPLIT, Valley street, McDonald. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Prosper Ghislain DEVREUX, she was born November 14, 1870 in Jumet, Belgium, and had been a resident of McDonald the past 47 years. Besides Mrs. SUPLIT, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Sylvia JIANNINO of Wilkinsburg, and a granddaughter, Hilda Mae SUPLIT. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Irons Memorial French U. P. church, McDonald, conducted by the pastor, Dr. Alexandre MAGE. Burial was in Hilldale cemetery. Mrs. Bertha COLTERYAHN LORSON, 57, died at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 1943, in her home, 350 Valley street, McDonald, following a five-month illness. A daughter of Frederick and Katherine KRANZ COLTERYAHN, she was born in Pittsburgh and had been a resident of McDonald about 25 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sisters and one brother: the latter resides in Carrick. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Pettit's funeral home, McDonald, conducted by the Rev. O. E. GARDNER, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church, McDonald. Burial was in the Zimmerman cemetery, Carrick. Mrs. Agnes BEDNARCZYK, 52, of Bulger died at 8:00 a.m. Friday, August 13, 1943, in the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh. Her death resulted from a fall she suffered Tuesday, August 10. She was born in Poland and had been a resident of Bulger the last 20 years. Besides her husband, John BEDNARCZYK, she is survived by three daughters: Mrs. James MOWRA of Burgettstown, Mrs. John TARHALLA of Bulger, and Miss Frances BENARCZYK at home; two sons: Stanley of Bulger and Walter, serving with the army overseas; four grandchildren, and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday in St. Ann's church, Bulger. Burial was in Fairview cemetery, Burgettstown. Mrs. Estella ROGERS KENNEDY, 68, died of a stroke of apoplexy at 5:30 p.m. Friday, August 13, 1943, in her home in Mars. Mrs. KENNEDY was a member of the Mars United Presbyterian church. She was the eldest daughter of the late Henry and Sabina ROGERS, former residents of Fourth street, McDonald. She is survived by her husband, James H. KENNEDY; two daughters: Mrs. Walker SHIELDS of Pittsburgh and Mrs. S. A. GROSS of Mars; three sons: H. R. Rogers KENNEDY of Point Marion, James H. C. KENNEDY of Zelienople, and Preston B. KENNEDY of Warrendale; two sisters: Mrs. C. P. SCHAUGHENCY of Beaver and Mrs. T. W. SHUPE of McDonald. There are eleven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Walters funeral home, Mars, Pa. Mrs. Emma C. GARBE BEHLING, 72, died suddenly of a heart attack at 10:00 p.m. Friday, August 13, 1943, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward BRABSON, 233 East Lincoln avenue, McDonald. She was born September 8, 1870, in Germany and came to the United States 59 years ago, locating in McDonald and had resided here since. She was a member f the First United Presbyterian church, McDonald, the Dames of Maltas, and the Rebekah lodge. She is survived by two daughters: Mrs. J. P. BERRY of Mather, Greene county, and Mrs. Edward BRABSON of McDonald. There are seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Ella Frederick JOHNSTON, died eight years ago. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the BRABSON home, conducted by the Rev. S. A. MCCOLLAM, D. D., pastor of the First United Presbyterian church, McDonald. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Professor James McAllister SHAFFER, 87, former mathematics teacher at Westminster college and former school principal at McDonald and Canonsburg, died Monday, August 16, 1943, in the home of his daughter,, Mrs. Lawrence KERR, 159 Roosevelt avenue, Sunset hills, Aliquippa. Professor SHAFFER was born in Independence township, Beaver county, son of the late Samuel and Agnes MCALLISTER SHAFFER. He attended Ingleside academy, McDonald, Edinboro State Normal school, and Cornell university. He taught at Ingleside and Slippery Rock State normal and after retiring as a college professor, taught in the Hopewell and Center township schools. He retired from teaching seven years ago. Besides his daughter, he leaves a sister, Mrs. Nancy SWENSON; a brother, D. P. SHAFFER, and two grandchildren. He was a son-in-law of the late S. H. COOK of McDonald. Funeral services were held Tuesday night in an Aliquippa funeral home. Burial was Wednesday in Robinson's Run cemetery, McDonald. Charles William BOONE, known to friends and relatives as Bill BOONE, died suddenly Thursday, August 12, 1943, in the Naval hospital at Norfolk, Va. He was a second-class seaman at Camp Perry, Va. He was a son of Charles and Cora TWYFORD BOONE and when very young resided with his parents in Clinton, where his mother was reared. Later the family moved to McKees Rocks. Mrs. Kathleen MCLAUGHLIN of Clinton is a sister and Mrs. Samuel LITTLE of Clinton is an aunt of the deceased. Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon in the Cl**** STOVER home. --- 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

RANKIN, DONALDSON, THOMASSY, CHIFF, DONNELLY, HERRIOTT, PAGE Mrs. Martha FISHER RANKIN, 82, died at 1: 20 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 1943, in her home in Elizabeth township, near McKeesport. Mrs. RANKIN was born on the FISHER farm in North Fayette township, R. D. 1, McDonald, now occupied by the Frank O. GAMBLES. Her husband, Samuel Wakefield RANKIN died about five years ago. She is survived by one son and five daughters: Russell R. RANKIN of Elizabeth township, Anna Mary, wife of Ray MCCANDLESS of R. D. 1, Oakdale; Emma, the wife of Frank O. GAMBLE of R. D. 1, McDonald; Alva, the wife of W. T. ABLE of Library; Olive, the wife of Harper CAMPBELL, with whom she make her home, and Mrs. Grace ROEMER of Elizabeth township. There are fourteen grandchildren. A daughter Martha, the wife of William RHOADES of Elizabeth township died about eighteen years ago. Funeral services are being held this Thursday afternoon. Burial in Mt. Vernon cemetery. Miss Sarah Campbell DONALDSON, 82, died suddenly at 3:10 p.m. Friday, July 30, 1943, in her home in Midway. She was born April 16, 1861, in the DONALDSON homestead, Robinson township, the daughter of John M. and Martha BIGGER DONALDSON. Miss DONALDSON was an active member of the Center United Presbyterian church at Midway and belonged to the Rei Bible class and the Women's Missionary society. She is survived by her brother, Dr. H. H. DONALDSON of Pittsburgh, and two sisters, Mrs. T. A. MILLER of Bellevue and Mrs. Robert BAMFORD of Midway. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the DONALDSON home, conducted by the Rev. S. A. MCCOLLAM, D. D., pastor of the First United Presbyterian church, McDonald, assisted by the Rev. Walter RALSTON, pastor of the Tabernacle United Presbyterian church, Youngstown, Ohio. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. George E. THOMASSY, 61, died at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 1943, in his home, 20 Elm street, Burgettstown, after an illness of several months. Mr. THOMASSY, a son of the late Thomas and Julia WATHIER THOMASSY, was born March 5, 1882 at McDonald. For the last 32 years he was a business man in Burgettstown. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian church and the Masonic lodge. On October 17, 1910, he married Olive L. LIGGETT, at Independence. She survives, with the following children: Major George E. THOMASSY, Jr., in the Army medical corps, and now stationed in Australia; Mrs. Lois SCOTT and Miss Helen THOMASSY of Burgettstown, and Mrs. Jean MURPHY of Avalon. There are four grandchildren, George E. THOMASSY III, Philip SCOTT and Barbara and James MURPHY. Mrs. Seal BAGUET of Hays, Mrs. George GILLESPIE of Swissvale, Mrs. E. T. ROBERT of McDonald, and Mrs. George YOUNG of Wilkinsburg are sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the THOMASSY home, conducted by the Rev. R. C. SUTTON, pastor of the First United Presbyterian church, Burgettstown. Burial was in the Independence cemetery. Mrs. Laura CANONGE CHIFF, 49, of R. D. 4, McDonald, died at 6:05 p.m., Friday, July 30, 1943, in St. Francis hospital, Pittsburgh, following a two0week illness. A daughter of Clovis and Madeline PLATON CANONGE, she was born May 19, 1894, in McDonald, and had spent her entire life in this locality. She is survived by two sons: Willis CHIFF of Barr street, McDonald, and Earl CHIFF, stationed with the navy at Norfolk, Va.: a daughter, Miss Betty CHIFF, at home. Her husband, Gustave CHIFF, was killed in an automobile accident in May, 1924. Other survivors are her mother, Mrs. Clovis CANONGE; four sisters: Alice, the wife of Joseph SALMON, Margaret, the wife of Arthur DAVIS, Ezra, the wife of Joseph BOULANGER, all of Midway, and Clemmie, the wife of William JACKSON of Burgettstown, and four brothers: Marshall CANONGE of Sewickley, Roger CANONGE of Ambridge, Danton CANONGE of Raccoon, Edmond CANONGE of Houston, and George CANONGE of Dearborn, Mich. There are three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the CHOFF home, conducted by the Rev. Philip HORNE, pastor of the Midway Baptist church. Burial was in Center cemetery, Midway. Pvt. Leo F. DONNELLY, 23 of 205 East Lincoln avenue, McDonald, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 1943, in the Veterans hospital, Aspinwall, following a nine-month illness of septicemia. A son of John J. and Grace MCCAFFREY SONNELLY, he was born October 18, 1919, in McDonald and attended school here. Five years ago he moved to Weirton, W. Va., and graduated from St. Paul's Catholic school He was employed at the Weirton still mill until his induction into the army about two years ago. He served for nineteen months in the medical detachment of the army at Sheppard field, Amarilla (sic), Texas. Private DONNELLY was a member of the Altar society of St. Alphonsus church, McDonald. Besides his parents, he is survived by five brothers: Hugh A DONNELLY, John P. DONNELLY, and Edward G. DONELLY, all three of Weirton, W. Va., Joseph A. DONNELLY of Cleveland, Ohio, and Thomas R. DONNELLY of Jewett, Ohio; four sisters: Mrs. Cecil RAINEY of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Floyd MOORE of Martins Ferry, Ohio, Mrs. Wilson BOVE of Weirton, W. Va., and Miss Mary Elizabeth DONNELLY at home. The funeral was held this Thursday morning with requiem high mass at St. Alphonsus church, McDonald, by the Rev. Fr. J. A. BURGOON. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. James Morgan HERRIOTT, 80, died suddenly Thursday morning, July 29, 1943, in his home, 29, Fayette street, Oakdale. A son of William and Sarah MORGAN HERRIOTT, he was born September 23, 1862, in Washington county and had been a resident of Oakdale since 1887. Mr. HERRIOTT had been a farmer until his retirement several years ago. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church, Oakdale. He is survived by two daughters: Mrs. J. G. STURGEON of Oakdale and Mrs. William F. WILLIAMS of Meadville; two brothers: Howard HERRIOTT and Samuel HERRIOTT, both of Hickory. There are three grandchildren. His wife, the former Mary MCCLOY, died September 3, 1924. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the First Presbyterian church, Oakdale, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Carlyle CARSON. Burial was in the Oakdale cemetery. Mrs. Laurine COUCH PAGE, 47, of Cheswick up the Allegheny river, died suddenly at 12:30 a.m. Friday, July 30, 1943, in the West Penn hospital, Pittsburgh. A daughter of the late George Mack and Mary Ann CARSON COUCH, she was born in June of 1896 in McDonald. The family resided here for a number of years and then moved to Cherry Valley, where they resided until 26 years ago, when they moved to Cheswick. She is survived by her husband, Joseph PAGE of Cheswick; three sons: Joseph PAGE, Jr., of Newark, N. J., and Robert and Hultz PAGE, both at home; four daughters: Georgeann, Loraine, Elinor, and Ann PAGE, all four at home; three brothers: Hultz COUCH of Cheswick and Robert COUCH, the latter an Allegheny county detective, of Oakmont; two sisters: Mrs. Joseph MIDDLEMAS and Miss Ruby COUCH, both of Oakmont, Mrs. A. B. COCHRAN of McDonald is an aunt. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the CLOWEL funeral home at Springdale conducted ...... remainder of page crumbled away. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). 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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/1534.1537.1.2 Message Board Post: Hi Janeen, I went to school with your dad as I remember. I lived in West Irwin and my maiden name is Neal. I went to North Huntingdon and then Norwin when we merged with Irwin. I graduated in 1960. Little did I know then that my Neals were related to the Painter family of Paintertown. I am searching for information for James Howard m. Harriett Poundstone Painter. Their daughter Margaret (Peg) was married to my dad's cousin, Wilbert Neal. I have James' father as being James Howard Painter Sr.but nothing before that...does any of this sound familiar to you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Drachsel/Troxel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2dB.2ACI/1555.1947 Message Board Post: Hi, Is the book Troxel Family, Descendants of Abraham Drachsel by Irene Baker a good Drachsel resource? My wife is Sara Gibson, mother Deloris Morgan, mother Vesta Ditto, mother Vanetta Truxel, father Michael S Truxel, Jr father Michael Troxel ,father John Truxel. father Aabraham Drachsel, father Abraham I. I hope this is correct. I have this from a xerox of a small booklet published in 1914. It has no dates listed. Is the Troxel book good or do you have info? Thank you Joe

WRIGHT, AUSTIN, MOORHEAD, GROCHOWSKI Mrs. Elizabeth HERDMAN WRIGHT, 72, died at 8:10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 1943, in her home North hill, Akron, Ohio. She was a former resident of McDonald. She is survived by her husband, W. A. WRIGHT, and two sons, Fred WRIGHT and Harry WRIGHT, both of Akron. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon. Mrs. Mary A. MCNERNEY AUSTIN, 84, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 1943 in her home 220 Barr street, McDonald, following a six month illness. A daughter of Martin and Ellen MCNERNEY, she was born March 26, 1859, in Batavia, N. Y. The family moved to Erie county then to Washington, Pa., and 52 years ago to McDonald. She and Michael J. AUSTIN were married June 3, 1885, in St. Theresa's church, Union City, Erie county, by the Rev. J. J. DUNN. Mr. AUSTIN died seven years ago. Mrs. AUSTIN is survived by a son, Major William J. AUSTIN, stationed at Milford, Conn.; a daughter, Mrs. Karl V. MCCAUSLAND of Buffalo, N. Y.' a brother, John J. MCNERNEY, an a sister, Miss Ella G. MCNERNEY., the latter two of 220 Barr street, McDonald. There are eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday morning with requiem high mass in St. Alphonsus church, McDonald. Burial was at Union City. Mel S. MOORHEAD, 69, died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 1943, in the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. S. CUNNINGHAM, West Lincoln avenue, McDonald. He had been ailing for several months and was confined to his room the past three weeks. Mel MOORHEAD was born May 9, 1874, o the MOORHEAD farm in Cecil township, now owned by his nephew, William A. LAROSS. His father, William Buchanan MOORHEAD was a leading citizen of this locality, serving as a justice of the peace. He was vice-president and director of the First National bank until his death, which occurred November 21, 1902-several years after he had retired from farming ad had built the homestead at 520 West Lincoln avenue. His wife, Mel MOORHEAD's mother, died in 1905. She was Margaret JOHNSTON and the more populous part of McDonald is built on what was once the farm of her father, Thomas JOHNSTON. Mel MOORHEAD was educated in the public schools and Ingleside academy which under the late Dr. W. IRONS was a somewhat noted education institution of the period. After completing school attendance Mr. MOORHEAD worked for two years in the late S. H. COOK's furniture store and then formed a partnership with Justus F. GIFFIN, now a resident of Hickory. Later he bought Mr. GIFFIN's interest, built a three-story brick building in Barr street, and about 30 years ago he acquired the property of S. D. JONES adjoining the First National bank and build t bigger. This building was destroyed by fire twelve years ago on a cold December night. About six years ago he rebuilt on this site which is now occupied by the Murphy store. He continued the furniture and household appliance business in the old S. H. COOK storeroom, where he gained his first knowledge and experience of the business under Mr. COOK. On July 15, 1908, Mr. MOORHEAD and Miss BESSE DOUGLASS were united in marriage by the late Dr. W. D. IRONS. Mrs. MOORHEAD died May 31, 1942. Mr. MOORHEAD has been identified with the First National bank for forty years-serving as a vice president and a director. In politics he was Republican but in 1937 was elected a member of the McDonald school board on the Democratic ticket. He was vice president of the board at the time of his death. A life-long member of the First United Presbyterian church, he had served as treasurer the last 20 years, and had held the offices of Bible school superintendent and trustee for many years, besides being in the choir for forty-five years. He was a charter member of the McDonald Lions club and served as its secretary and a member of the board of directors during the club year just closed. He is survived by two sons and two daughters: William B. MOORHEAD with the Allison airplane division of the General Motors Corp at Indianapolis, Ind. Aviation Cadet Mel MOORHEAD, Jr., stationed at Cuero, Texas, Julia, the wife of Dr. G. S. CUNNINGHAM, and Virginia, the wife of Ensign William J. BAILLIE, Jr., of of Jacksonville, Fla. A daughter, Rosina, died June 3, 1940. He is also survived by a brother, Dr. T. B. MOORHEAD of Whittier, Calif. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. this Friday in the First United Presbyterian church, McDonald, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. S. A. MCOLLAM, D. D. D. Burial will be in Robinson's Run cemetery. Marcelli GROCHOWSKI, 62, died Friday, July 16, 1943, in his home in Seminary avenue, Oakdale. He was a native of Poland and had been a resident of Oakdale for many years. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Marshall funeral home, conducted by the Rev. Carlyle CAR___, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Oakdale. Burial was in Oakdale cemetery. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. 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>From the McDonald Outlook of 21 Aug 1897 DEATH OF JAMES BRUCE Last Sunday at 3:30 a. m., a freight train was nearing Midway when the fireman on the train, W. Price, saw a man lying on the track. He called the attention of the engineer, F. L. Scott, to the matter. The train was stopped, and going back the train men found a young man dead, with his skull broken in. They took him to Midway, and it was found that he was James Bruce, a laborer who had been employed by the Wheeling Gas. Co. Coroner Fitzpatrick being notified came to McDonald Sunday evening, and on Monday investigated the case, with W. M. Jones, G. W. Davidson, Wm. J. Rigg, George Palm, C. H. Zeigler and Thos. Stark as jurymen. Nineteen witnesses were examined. Dr. Russell made a post-mortem examination. The evidence showed that Bruce had wandered onto the railroad track, and the jury rendered this verdict: "We find that James Bruce came to his death by accident while on the tracks of the P. C. C. & St. L. R. R." Deceased was 26 years old, and his home was at Monaca,! Beaver Co., where the remains were taken Monday for interment.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pheobe Jane Sible(maiden name)& Benjamin S. Warren-(married) Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2584 Message Board Post: i am looking for info. on phoebe jane sible who was born in Latrobe,Westmoreland Co. on May 27,1848 or Benjamin S Warren who was born on april 9th 1872 near Boston,Pa.he died on Oct.7th 1947 in Kewanee,Ill.I think edward may have been born in Allegheny,Co. or maybe Westmoreland Co.I had posted a prior message saying they were brother and sister but that was an error.Thay were husband and wife.What I would love to find is their parents names but any info.at all would be great.Sible is the maiden name of pheobe.

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/369.375.392.2 Message Board Post: LaVonn, Just wondering if your Frick family had any more children once they got into OHIO. I am researching a Henry Frick who was born about 1850-1860. He married Mary Cottier/Cotter. They were poosibly in Lorain Co. He had a son named Emmanuel who married Mary Abraham. The family eventually moved into Defiance Co., OH. Thanks, KImberly

Please remove me from the list. Thank you. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 6:43 PM Subject: [PA-SW-OBITS] GREER > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: GREER > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2569 > > Message Board Post: > > I am looking for any information on John Horton Greer who was supposedly born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in 1822. He had a brother Josiah, and I have heard his father was Elisha Greer, but I don't know this for sure. > > ANY information would be greatly appreciated. > > Thank you, > Keli > > > > ============================== > 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 >

FRESHWATER, GERTZEL, BARTNICKI, COATES Alfred F. FRESHWATER, 66, died at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 1943, in his home in Burgettstown. He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian church of Burgettstown. He is survived by his wife, Lulu May SNYDER FRESHWATER, a daughter, Mrs. Wilma THORMBURG of Midway, and a sister, Mrs. Sara GORDON of Morgantown, W. Va. Funeral services were held July 15 in the late home in charge of the Rev. William H. FLURKEY. Burial was in the Paris cemetery. Arthur F. GERTZEL, 46, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 1943, in his home in Hightstown, N. J. following several months' illness. A son of August W. and Mary HAND GERTZEL, he was born August 31, 1896, in Birmingham, Ala., and came to McDonald with his parents 35 years ago, locating in Valley street. The following year they moved to Hightstown, N. J., where they engaged in farming. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Belle GERTZEL; a son, August, and a daughter, Mary, both at home and a sister, Mrs. Clara MOUNT of Hightstown, Mrs. Fred GERTZEL of Liberty street, McDonald, is a sister-in-law. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the GERTZEL home. Burial was in Hightstown. Mrs. Anna BARTNICKI, 53, who has been a resident of the Venice locality, R. D. 4, McDonald, for about 10 years, died at 1:25 P.M. Monday, July 19, 1943, in the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh. Death followed an illness of seven months. She was a member of St. Genevieve's church. Surviving are two sons and two daughters: Joseph BARTNICKI and Mrs. Ann SCHROEDER of Venice, Stanley of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Stella FOSTER of Pittsburgh. She also leaves six grandchildren and three brothers: Stanley KACZMARCZYK of Rices Landing, Joseph of Pittsburgh, and William of Etna. The funeral was held this Thursday morning with requiem high mass in St. Genevieve's church, Canonsburg. Burial was in the St. Patrick's cemetery. Joseph COATES, a ________ died Friday, July 23, 1943, in his home in Imperial following a brief illness. Besides his wife he leaves ___ children and grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were in Dravosburg. --- 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

OREL, WEINMAN, LUGAILA, COOPER Joseph OREL, 6*, died about 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 9, 1943, at his home in California hollow, Imperial. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary OREL; two sons: Tony OREL of Imperial, and Frank OREL at home, three daughters: Mrs. Angeline ZIPANE or ZIPANC of Cleveland, and Mrs. Anna HAMILTON and Miss Bertha OREL at home. There are six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the OREL home, conducted by the Rev. Fr. L. *. KOLAKOWASKI, pastor of St. Columbille's church, Imperial. Burial was in St. Columbkille's cemetery. Mrs. Katherine Roberta WEINMAN, 50, died suddenly at 3:45 a.m. Friday, July 9, 1943, in her home in Seminary avenue, Oakdale. She is survived by her husband, Louis WEINMAN; two daughters: Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth GRAHAM and Mrs. Louis SPANGLER of Oakdale; one son, Woodrow WEINMAN of Federal; three brothers, two sisters, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Marshall Funeral home, Oakdale, conducted by the Rev. Carlyle CARSON, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Oakdale. Burial was in the Oakdale cemetery. Mrs. Anna DOBROWSKI LUGAILA, 65, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 1943, in her home in R. D. 3, McDonald, following a lingering illness. A daughter of Joseph and Anna DOMROWSKI, she was born January 6, 1878, in Lithuania. She and Michael LUGAILA were married 38 years ago and had resided in Primrose about 28 years. He died February 15, 1942. Mrs. LUGAILA is survived by four sons: Joseph LUGAILA of Primrose, Pvt. Michael LUGAILA, stationed in Mississippi, Alex. LUGAILA at home, and S/Sgt. John LUGAILA, stationed at Walla Walla, Wash.; three daughters: Bertha, the wife of Plinio TRUZZI of Detroit, Mich.; Mamie, the wife of the late John KEREKES of Primrose, and Agnes, the wife of John KRAMER at home: one sister, Mrs. Nellie POCIOUS of New Kensington. There are ten grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in St. Alphonsus church, McDonald, by the Rev. Fr. J. A. BURGOON. Requiem high mass was sung Monday morning by Father BURGOON. Burial was in Holy Souls cemetery, Carnegie. Mrs. Louise C. LANGER COOPER, 69, died at 3:40 p.m. Friday, July 9, 1943, in her home in R. D. 1, Oakdale, following a three-week illness of complications. A daughter of the late August and Caroline DANZINGER LANGER, she was born October 5, 1873, I Germany and came to the United States with her parents 64 years ago. She had been a resident of Carnegie before moving to the Steubenville pike. Mrs. COOPER was a member of Montours Presbyterian church She is survived by her husband, William H. COOPER, Sr.; four daughters: Mrs. James GARLAND of East Liverpool, Ohio, Mrs. J. T. CHEESEBROUGH of Imperial, Mrs. A. H. MCFARLAND of R D. 1, Oakdale, and Mrs. Robert GOWER of Oakdale; three sons: Walter E. COOPER of Sturgeon, Robert COOPER of Etna, and William H. COOPER, Jr., of McDonald; two brothers: William LANGER of Carnegie and Herman LANGER of R. D. 1, Oakdale. There are 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the COOPER home, conducted by the Rev. W. C. THOMPSON, pastor of the Montours Presbyterian church, assisted by the Rev. L. O. BURRY, pastor of the Carnegie Lutheran church, and the Rev. A H. HAIL of Donora. Burial was in the Montours 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

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Akin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2dB.2ACI/2581 Message Board Post: John Akin, a Westmoreland county farmer, seventy-one years of age, Sunday afternoon shot and killed his wife, aged seventy-three, and then blew the top of his own head off with the same weapon, an old Springfield rifle. After shooting his wife he called to a neighbor who was passing by, "I've shot the old woman, you'll find her in the house." He then retired some distance from the house, placed the muzzle of the gun under his chin, pulled the trigger and commenced the ascent of the golden stair. Somerset Herald July 16, 1879 Page 3

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Boyd, Hawkins, Black, Long, Mansperger, Elrick Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2dB.2ACI/2580 Message Board Post: I am interested in any and all information on the family of John and Rachel Boyd of North Huntingdon Twp, Westmoreland Co Pa. I do not have a great deal. So far I know there are wills/estate info on John and Rachel. John Boyd's will seems to have been proved in 1840. Lists widow as Rachael Boyd. Surities Matthew Hawkins and Archabald McGrew. Rachel Boyds will proved 3 Aug 1848. Lists Children as Andrew w. Martha William Boyd John Nancy Hawkins Charlotte Hawkins Jane Hawkins Gradson James s.o Stephen James Eliza Laughrey Andrew trustee to care fo Eliza's share John Fleming ? listed as exec This info is from a summary found in Boyd surname file of the Westmoreland His. Soc. Any and all information is welcome on this family. Please relpy to nancy. [email protected] Thank you! Nancy R. Evans