Looking for decentants of Washington Witherow who married Mary Crooks in 1861 and propably lived in Fairfield area of Adams County Gordon Crooks

Lloyd G. Sanders12/9/03 10:18 [email protected] > I wonder if any of you on this list are descendants of the SANDERS > family who in the mid to late 1700s lived in the area of York Co., Pa. > (now Adams Co.) where Conewago Chapel (Catholic) is located. I believe > they moved to this area from Berks Co and/or Lancaster Co., Pa. > > My greatgrandmother was Joanna (MARSHALL) WISE, born in1823 in Conewago > Twp., Adams Co., Pa. Her father was John MARSHALL, Jr. and her mother > was Margaret McCLAIN. I'm trying to determine if there is any truth to a > note I found in the John T Reily journals . Joanna was reported as > saying that her greatgrandmother SANDERS traveled to York Co.(now Adams > Co.) from Lancaster Co.with Father Pelentz when he went to Conewago > Chapel. So far I haven't been able to find a SANDERS family that fits. > > Has anyone heard of a SANDERS connection to the MARSHALLS or McCLAINS? > > If I could get an answer to this it would be the best Christmas gift > ever! Thanks for any help! > > Helen I couldn't find anything in my database (which is reflected at my personal website: http://www.curtsanders.com/genealogy ), but I do descend from Peter Sander(s) and family that migrated from Goshoppen, Bucks Co., PA, to York/Adams County in the late 1780s/early 1790s. Curt

I wonder if any of you on this list are descendants of the SANDERS family who in the mid to late 1700s lived in the area of York Co., Pa. (now Adams Co.) where Conewago Chapel (Catholic) is located. I believe they moved to this area from Berks Co and/or Lancaster Co., Pa. My greatgrandmother was Joanna (MARSHALL) WISE, born in1823 in Conewago Twp., Adams Co., Pa. Her father was John MARSHALL, Jr. and her mother was Margaret McCLAIN. I'm trying to determine if there is any truth to a note I found in the John T Reily journals . Joanna was reported as saying that her greatgrandmother SANDERS traveled to York Co.(now Adams Co.) from Lancaster Co.with Father Pelentz when he went to Conewago Chapel. So far I haven't been able to find a SANDERS family that fits. Has anyone heard of a SANDERS connection to the MARSHALLS or McCLAINS? If I could get an answer to this it would be the best Christmas gift ever! Thanks for any help! Helen

I am looking for the burial sites for John and Margaret (McClure) Crooks said to be buried at Marsh Creek Cemetery in early 1800's. The church records do not show them as being buried there. Gordon Crooks

I wonder if anyone on the list would be able to lookup the following: Thomas Wright married Elizabeth Hall in Gettysburg sometime between 1801 and 1808. I would like to know date, which Church and any other details possible. Thanks for any help. Pete Apple

I am seeking information on John Carpenter and Mary Gift who married in Chambersburg in 1899. She was the daughter of Theodore Gift and Mary Hauser. She had two sisters, Josephine who married Mason Parker Herron and Nellie. Any help with this search will be greatly appreciated. Janet in Baton Rouge, LA [email protected]

Hello Fellow LIsters: Back a few years ago while researching the MORRISON and ZINN Families at the Cumberland Co. Historical Society I came upon an index of burials in the Old Carlisle Graveyard, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.. This index also included the number of the plot where these folks are to be buried. This index corresponds with a map of the cemetery which was done by FRALISH many years ago. I'm hoping that this may help someone! Best Wishes... Donna HELLER ZINN name: plot # on map MORRISON Annie S. 3332 " " Charles A. 3332 " " Charles R. 3332 " " Charles W. 1166 " " Emma C. KANAGA, Mrs. 1166 " " Hannah C. HARLAN, Mrs. 3698 " " J. Charles 3701 " " John F. 1166 " " Lewis K. 3332 " " Mamie G. NOEL, Mrs. 3701 " " Mary J., Mrs. 3332 " " Phoebe Ann, Mrs. 1166 " " Sarah M., Mrs. 1166 " " Susanah, Mrs. 1521 " " William 1166 " " Z. Taylor 3698 ZINN Annie M. MILLER 3406 " Elcetta 149 " George 1079 " George 1726 " George A. G. 1075 " Jennie 1080 " Lucetta A. 1726 " McClellan 3406 " Mary RING, Mrs. 3599 " Mildred RING 3599 " William Newton 3599

Looking for the grave site of John Crooks Jr. and his wife Margaret (nee McClure) said to be buried in Marsh Creek Cemetery, we do not believe they are buried there, D.A.R. records say they are, but not listed in cemetery records or else where. Gordon Crooks

Thomas Wright married Elizabeth Hall in Gettysburg sometime between 1801 and 1808. Does anyone on the list know these families? Pete Apple

Is anyone doing research on the farms along/near Muddy Run in the 1700's? Is there a map available of the early farms along Muddy Run? If so, where might I purchase one? I am looking for the farm of Nathaniel Hart. Any clues would be helpful. Thank you. Sue

Try contacting the Adams County Historical Society Mailing Address: PO Box 4325 Gettysburg, PA 17325 Telephone: (717) 334-4723 or Fax: (717) 334-0722 Email: [email protected] Their website: http://www.emmitsburg.net/achs/contact_us.htm This might interest you too. http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/Deeds/manorofmaske.htm Teresa Delikat Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 20:34:10 -0800 From: "JC Tripp" To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PAADAMS] FW: McClelland Cemetery Hi Ed, A few months ago (March or April) I typed up a little piece on The Manor of Maske. Curt placed it on the Adams Co website. Look under "What's New" I think the cemetery list is there & some more McClellen info. Old Marsh Creek Cemetery is the other name. Good Hunting, Jane Tripp researching Platt in Germany, Mt Pleasant Twp (a far piece from Manor of Maske) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curt Sanders" Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 5:57 PM Subject: [PAADAMS] FW: McClelland Cemetery > Can anyone help him? ---------- > From: "Sharon McClelland" > Reply-To: [email protected] > Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 16:04:36 -0600 > To: [email protected] > Subject: McClelland Cemetery > > I am a descendent of William McClelland who was born in 1745 in the Marsh > Creek Society, Cumberland Township, Adams County, PA. My request is how > to obtain a list of the persons buried in the McClelland Cemetery in > Gettysburg. A prompt response would be helpful. > > Thank you, > Edward L. McClelland "He alone deserves to be remembered by his children who treasures up and preserves the memory of his fathers." --Edmund Burke (1729-1797) --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now

Can anyone help him? ---------- From: "Sharon McClelland" <[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 16:04:36 -0600 To: [email protected] Subject: McClelland Cemetery I am a descendent of William McClelland who was born in 1745 in the Marsh Creek Society, Cumberland Township, Adams County, PA. My request is how to obtain a list of the persons buried in the McClelland Cemetery in Gettysburg. A prompt response would be helpful. Thank you, Edward L. McClelland Sharon McClelland [email protected] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.

Hi Ed, A few months ago (March or April) I typed up a little piece on The Manor of Maske. Curt placed it on the Adams Co website. Look under "What's New" I think the cemetery list is there & some more McClellen info. Old Marsh Creek Cemetery is the other name. Good Hunting, Jane Tripp researching Platt in Germany, Mt Pleasant Twp (a far piece from Manor of Maske) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curt Sanders" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 5:57 PM Subject: [PAADAMS] FW: McClelland Cemetery > Can anyone help him? > > ---------- > From: "Sharon McClelland" <[email protected]> > Reply-To: [email protected] > Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 16:04:36 -0600 > To: [email protected] > Subject: McClelland Cemetery > > I am a descendent of William McClelland who was born in 1745 in the Marsh > Creek Society, Cumberland Township, Adams County, PA. My request is how to > obtain a list of the persons buried in the McClelland Cemetery in > Gettysburg. A prompt response would be helpful. > > Thank you, > > Edward L. McClelland > > > Sharon McClelland > [email protected] > Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. > > > ==== PAADAMS Mailing List ==== > Adams Co. PA GenWeb URL: http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/adams.htm > > ============================== > 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 > >

Hello Fellow Listers and Happy Thanksgiving: For those searching for Death Certificates [and Vital Statistics] - here's a link to the US Vital Statistics. Once there, click on the state where your person had died and see if you can obtain a Death Certificate for that person. Please remember that all states are a little different and proceedures may also be a little different. http://www.vitalrec.com/death.html Hope this will help someone! Donna HELLER ZINN of Newville, Cumberland Co., PA.

Thank you for the info. Can the "Literary Era" be found anywhere? I have some notes from the 1899 publication and would love to find the July 1897 publication and Nov. 1898 publication. I wasn't even sure the "Literary Era" was the full name of the publication. I have a photo of ACM in his garb when he was presented to King George V. The family of Jesse Cook & Ruth McMillan (ACM's grandparents) 1. Mary Cook, b. 12/24/1833, Warrington, York Co.; mar. 10/1/1866, Menallen, Adams Co., Benjamin Barr Hardy, b. 10/10/1835; d. 12/23/1903. Mary died 10/4/1906, Aspers Station, Adams Co. 2. George M. Cook, b. 2/8/1836, Warrington, York Co.; mar. 9/7/1859, Gettysburg, Amanda Jane McGrail, b. 1837; d. aft 1926. George M. Cook was a pvt., Co. D, 49th Pennsylvania and he disappeared (was never seen again) on June 17, 1871, in Fulton Co., Pa. He was thought to have been robbed and murdered. 3. Jesse Kersey Cook, b. 10/14/1837, Warrington, York Co.; Jesse K. was drafted into the Army in May 1865 and died in a army hospital in Alexandria, Va., July 16, 1865. 4. Elmira Jane Cook, b. 10/9/1839, 'Cook's Mill,' Bendersville, Adams Co.; mar. 11/21/1867, Adams Co., her cousin, Charles D. Cook, b. 12/9/1838, York or Adams Co.; d. 9/28/1911. Elmira died 9/12/1914, both bur. Menallen Friends Mtg. Elmira accompanied her sister Sarah A. Cook to Gettysburg, Nov. 19, 1863. 5. Lewis Henry Cook, b. 6/8/1842, 'Cook's Mill,' Bendersville, Adams Co.; d. 12/8/1861, 'Cook's Mill,' Bendersville, Adams Co., never married. 6. Sarah A. Cook (1844-1937) Mother of Albert Cook Myers, went to Gettysburg, Nov. 19, 1863, sat on the platform with Pres. Herbert Hoover, Memorial Day 1932 at Valley Forge, Pa. ACM was with her at Valley Forge. 7. Ellis William Cook, b. 7/22/1846, 'Cook's Mill,' Bendersville, Adams Co.; mar. 9/14/1875, Martha Harris, b. 8/27/1853; d. 3/1/1895, both bur. Menallen Friends Mtg. 8. Rev. Albert Jacob Cook, b. 1/30/1849, 'Cook's Mill,' Bendersville, Adams Co.; d. 1930, mar. Milicent Bensoff. (1854-1947) Rev. Cook asked to be released from Menallen Friends Meeting in 1874 and is thought to have moved to Johnstown about this time. He and his wife survived the great Johnstown flood of 1889. Bob Cooke

Hello Fellow Listers: Am trying to find the parentage of Anna Maria HAGERSON/HABERMAN/HAGERMAN. Please see her genealogy below. She may have had a brother Abraham HAGERSON/HAGERMAN who had at one time [ca.early-mid 1800] owned ground adjacent to the Pine Grove Furnace, Cumberland Co., PA. Thanks in advance for any help. Donna HELLER ZINN of Newville, Cumberland Co., PA. Anna Maria "Mary" Hagerson, also known as Ann M. Haberman, also known as Ann M. Hagerman, b. __-___-1805,[1] d. 13-Jul-1878 in Alms House, Adams Co.,PA.,[2] buried: __-Jul-1878 in Wenksville Cem.,Menallen Twp.,Adams Co. [3] Her name from Frederick Heller's death certificate was Ann M. Haberman. Her maiden name also found as Hagerman. Lena E. Heller Smith has that she died 13-Jul-1878 at the age of 68-1-17. She may be the Ann Maria wife of John Heller buried with the Warrens. She was admitted to the Alms House on 17-Apr-1878, at 70 years of age, widow, could write her name, not able bodied, she was labeled as a hospital case, and diagnosed as Insane (Alms House Register). I also found a marriage date of 2-Sep-1830 for she and John. She married John "John W." Heller, Sr., also known as Frederick F. Heller, married 26-Aug-1830 in Menallen Twp.,Adams Co.,PA.,[4] b. __-___-1783,[5] d. 11-Dec-1857 in Menallen Twp.,Adams Co.,PA.,[6] buried: __-Dec-1857. John: His name was Frederick F. Hellar on Frederick Heller's death certificate. It was passed down thru the family that he was killed in a flooding accident at Pine Grove Furnace and is to be buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery but there are no stones left on the graves. The cemetery was to have been started in 1790. He was living in Menallen Twp., Adams Co., PA. at the time of his marriage to Mary. The newspaper listed that he was about 74 years of age at the time of his death. I. Frederick Heller, also known as Jacob Heller, b. 22-May-1834 in Pennsylvania,[7] occupation Coalier/Farmer,[8] d. 29-Apr-1909 in Menallen Twp.,Adams Co.,PA.,[9] buried: __-May-1909 in Wenksville Cem.,Menallen Twp.,Adams Co. [10] His name was Jacob Heller on his son, Hiram L.'s baptism record. He died at the age of 74-11-7 (from tombstone) of Dropsy. His middle initial was also found as E. on his son, Adam F.'s tombstone. On the 1900 Census it listed that he owned his farm free of mortgage and also that he could not read/write. He married Elizabeth Fehl, married 26-Jul-1857 in Adams Co.,PA.,[11] b. 5-Mar-1834 in Pennsylvania,[12] (daughter of Valentine Fehl and Elisabeth Keckler) baptized 17-Aug-1834 in Arendtsville Luth.& Ref.,Adams Co.,PA.,[13] d. 24-Aug-1907 in Adams Co.,PA.,[14] buried: __-Aug-1907 in Wenksville Cem.,Menallen Twp.,Adams Co. Elizabeth: She died at the age of 73-5-20 (from tombstone) or 73-5-17 (from death cert.). On the 1900 Census it listed that she and Frederick were married for 45 years and that she had bore 8 children in all with 7 surviving. She was survived by 7 children, 23 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. In her death notice in the Compiler (Adams Co. Newspaper) dated 4-Sep-1907 stated that she was 75 years old. Deathdate found also as 25th. Their house burnt on Friday, January 6, 1871 and only a few articles were saved. II. Martha Heller, b. __-___-1837 in Pennsylvania.[15] I presume that she is the daughter of John and Anna Maria Heller because she is residing next door to them with the family of John M. Kline (age 26 yrs.) and his wife Eliza (age 25 yrs.) [no children listed]. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1] 1850 Adams County, Pennsylvania Census, pg.48;Menallen. [2] Compiler (Adams County Newspaper), dated Jul-1878. [3] . [4] Compiler (Adams County Newspaper), dated 26-Aug-1830. [5] 1850 Adams County, Pennsylvania Census, Menallen; pg.48. [6] Compiler (Adams County Newspaper), dated 21-Dec-1857. [7] . [8] 1900 Adams County Census, pg.30A; Menallen. [9] . [10] . [11] Sentinel (Adams County Newspaper), dated 3-Aug-1857. [12] Death Certificate. [13] Mormon's Church Records. [14] Death Certificate. [15] 1850 Adams County, Pennsylvania Census, Menallen; pg.48.

Found some newspaper items on Albert Cook Myers and some of his family. Hope they are helpful. Star Sentinel February 7, 1899 A history of the Wierman family in Adams county, written by Albert Cook Myers, has been running through several numbers of the Literary Era. January 5, 1910 After an illness covering a period of more than five years, Ellis W. Cook died at his home near Aspers Sunday night at 11 o'clock, aged 63 years, 5 months, and 11 days. For nearly six years Mr. Cook's left side has been paralyzed and during the past few weeks he suffered greatly. Few men or women in Adams county have followed the noble calling of teaching school longer than Mr. Cook. He taught for 33 consecutive terms in Adams county, retiring from the noble calling only when health would no longer permit him to teach. He was well and favorably known as a teacher and for many years was a prominent figure in the institutes. Surviving are four children--Melvin J. and Arthur, of Aspers; Miss Lola Cook, who is teaching in the western part of the county, and Miss Eva Cook, who is attending normal school at West Chester. Two sisters and a brother also survive: Miss Elmira Cook, of Flora Dale; Mrs. Sarah A. Myers, of Moylan, and Rev. Albert J. Cook, of Johnstown. His wife, who was Miss Martha Harris, died in 1859. He was a kind husband and affectionate father. Funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment at Friends' Meeting House, Flora Dale. May 29, 1912 A Quaker Wedding UNDERHILL--MYERS Miss Georgia Cook Myers, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Myers, of Moylan, Delaware county, formerly of York Springs, this county, was married to Dr. Benjamin Mott Underhill, of Media, at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening, May 21st. The wedding occurred at "Kentmore Lodge," the beautiful country seat of the bride's parents. The ceremony was that of the Society of Friends, under the care of Chester Monthly Meeting, four overseers of the Meeting being present. It was to this Meeting just two centuries ago that the bride's immigrant ancestors brought certificates of removal from Cheshire, England. The event was a very quiet one, only the immediate relatives and a few friends attending. Mrs. Elizabeth Powell Bond, Dean of Swarthmore College, spoke a few fitting words and John Russell Hayes, the poet, read the marriage certificate. Mrs. Underhill is a graduate of Swarthmore College and a descendent of the Gilpin and other well known families of Colonial Pennsylvania. She is a sister of the historian, Albert Cook Myers, who is now editing the Complete Works of William Penn and who was presented to King George V. in England last summer. The groom was educated at Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania. He is an instructor in the latter institution and is also secretary of the Delaware County Institute of Science. He is a direct descendent of Captain John Underhill, who coming over with Governor Winthrop to Boston in 1630, was the successful leader of the New England forces against the Pequot Indians in 1637, and later located as a Quaker settler at Oyster Bay, Long Island. The bride was gowned in white charmense over white satin. Carrickmacross lace and pearl passementerie were used as trimming. The veil was caught with orange blossoms and the bouquet was of white roses. The buckles of the slippers had been worn by the bride's brother on his presentation at court. Dr. and Mrs. Underhill will reside on South Orange street in Media. Adams County News August 16, 1913 Albert Cook Myers, of Kenneth Square, recently visited Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Detter. News Comet, East Berlin, PA June 16, 1944 Underhill--Vilovet Lieut. J. Truman Underhill, of the Army Air Corps, and Miss Marion Vilovet were married Wednesday at the bride's home in Chicago. Lieut. Underhill is the only son of the late Dr. Benjamin Mott Underhill, of Media. His mother was Georgia Cook Myers, a native of York Springs and sister of Dr. Albert Cook Myers, Moylan historian. The wedding trip will include a visit to Kentmere lodge, the Myers homestead in Moylan. The bridegroom is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He is now stationed at Kelly Field, Texas. Abby Bowman Data Entry Manager Pa-Roots Data Boards http://www.pa-roots.com/data.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 12:08 AM Subject: [PAADAMS] re: Albert Cook Myers 1874-1960 > Thank you for the address of "Kentmere Lodge." I'm wondering if it would be > inappropriate to write to the current owner and query if they have information > of the homes past? > > Albert Cook Myers, b. 12/12/1874, York Springs, Adams Co., son of John Toner > Myers (1850-1937) & Sarah A. Cook, (1844-1937) mar. 12/23/1873, New Chester, > Adams Co. Albert C. never married and continued to live at 'Kentmere Lodge' > after his parent's deaths in 1937, until he was forced out and he ended up in the > Pocopson Home, West Chester, Pa., where he died April 1, 1960. Very sad. > > Bob Cooke > > I sent the above to the return email address of Nancy Webster and this post, > but her email address failed and it was kicked back to me. Thanks again Nancy. > > > ==== PAADAMS Mailing List ==== > Adams Co. PA GenWeb URL: http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/adams.htm > > ============================== > 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 >

Thank you for the address of "Kentmere Lodge." I'm wondering if it would be inappropriate to write to the current owner and query if they have information of the homes past? Albert Cook Myers, b. 12/12/1874, York Springs, Adams Co., son of John Toner Myers (1850-1937) & Sarah A. Cook, (1844-1937) mar. 12/23/1873, New Chester, Adams Co. Albert C. never married and continued to live at 'Kentmere Lodge' after his parent's deaths in 1937, until he was forced out and he ended up in the Pocopson Home, West Chester, Pa., where he died April 1, 1960. Very sad. Bob Cooke I sent the above to the return email address of Nancy Webster and this post, but her email address failed and it was kicked back to me. Thanks again Nancy.

Great stuff! I was reading the complete entry in W.B. Wilson's diary (1829-1871) dated, Dec. 16, 1859, as two seperate events. They are clearly connected. It reads: "Cook & 2 colored men hanged today. Harper Ferry rioters in Charlestown, Va." And just as clearly this "Cook" is not connected to my family. William B. was entering relevant information of the time, as he did with the Gold Rush of 1848, the Civil War, the assassination of Pres. Lincoln...&c. Thanks for making the connection, sometimes long shots do pay off. Bob Cooke

I think it's a reference to the execution of some of John Brown's Harper's Ferry men. The 12/19/1859 Compiler writes on page 2: The Execution Four of the Harper's Ferry insurrectionists were hung at Charlestown on Friday last---Green and Copeland (both colored)at half past 10 o'clock and Cook and Coppie at 1 o'clock. They freely admitted their guilt, and acknowledged their doom a just one. The remains of Cook were sent by Express to New York and those of Coppie to Iowa. A strong force of military was present at the execution and no disturbance occurred. (It's something of a coincidence of timing in your question. Early this month, I posted the following on the Franklin County list. It never fails to amaze just how much history has been played out in "our" little section of southcentral Pa.) From: Stewart, Harriet Wylie. History of the Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania unknown: unknown, 1918?, 160 pgs. CAPTAIN COOK On Wednesday, Oct. 26. 1859. Cook was arrested near Quincy, in Franklin County, Penna.; by Daniel Logan and Clagett Fitzhugh, former citizens of Washington County, Maryland. Cook with three other of Brown's gang bad been left to guard the Kennedy house and its contents while Brown was away at Harpers Ferry. Leaving his charge, he also went to Harpers Ferry and there found Brown besieged in the engine house. He then returned to the Maryland side, and after firing a few shots across the river took to the mountains following them until he came to the Mt. Alto Iron Works. He had traveled by night and remained in hiding all day, suffering greatly from exposure and want of food. When he arrived in the vicinity of Mt. Alto he had been fasting for 61 hours. He went to the furnace for something to eat. There he met Mr. Fitzhugh and asked him to sell him some bacon for himself and some companions who were camping in the mountains. A reward of fifteen hundred dollars had been offered for the capture of Cook. He was accurately described, and Fitzhugh at once suspected that the fugitive was in his presence. He thereupon told him bacon could be had at Mr. Logan's house, and they all went there together. Fitzhugh whispered his suspicion to Logan who was a powerful man, and the latter seized Cook and after a short and fierce struggle in which the captors only saved themselves by pinning Cook's arms so he could not draw his revolver with which be was armed. Cook was carried to Chambersburg jail, and there detained until the arrival of the requisition from the Governor of Virginia. On tbe way from Chambersburg to Charlestown, a stop was made at the Washington House in Hagerstown and there the wretched man, a mere boy in appearance and stature, real light hair and delicate features, dirty, ragged, swearing and trembling, was exhibited to a largo crowd of people who had assembled, and who were astonished at his miserable appearance, especially as he was supposed to be a man of great courage. Cook was a native of Connecticut, the son of respectab1e parents who had educated him for the law. Having no taste for the study, he abandoned it and took to roaming over the country. We hear of him as a book agent in the autumn of 1859, announcing himself as I. Steames; inviting all the negroes to join an insurection against their masters. Collecting supplies in a school house near Harpers Ferry, etc. He was one of the chief assistants to John Brown. His family had lost all trace of him until his connection with the dreadful outbreak at Harpers Ferry was announced. Governor Willard of Indiana. was his brother-in-law and loyally supported him in his distress, procuring as his counsel, to defend him at his trial, Mr. Daniel. Voorhees, whose eloquent appeal to the jury for mercy brought tears to the eyes of everyone in the audience which fil1ed the court house. He was however convicted and hanged. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 9:50 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [PAADAMS] Cook Hanged in Adams Co. This is a long, long, loooong...shot. I'm wondering if anyone has access to local newspapers of the late 1850's? I have a copy of a diary that was kept by William B. Wilson, of possibly Wilsonville, but in the area of Bendersville, between 1829 and 1871. William B. was a family friend and recorded many "cousins" of mine. The entry dated Dec. 16, 1859 reads: "Cook and 2 colored men hanged today." I know it's brief, probably intentionally, but I'm sure it's a related Cook. Any suggestions where to find such papers? Or criminal records? Or.... This is late, but it is the anniversary of Pres. Lincoln's address at Gettysburg. See the story of two Cook sisters who met and heard Lincoln at Gettysburg. <A HREF="http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln/news/recollect.htm">ht tp://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln/news/recollect.htm</A> Bob Cooke ==== PAADAMS Mailing List ==== Adams Co. PA GenWeb URL: http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/adams.htm ============================== 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