I am also looking for info on the Grays of Armstrong Co Specifically Elizabeth Gray b 1840 m William Johns d/o Sam Gray. John Joseph -----Original Message----- From: RHayden100 <RHayden100@aol.com> To: PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, May 09, 1998 7:12 PM Subject: [PAARMSTR-L] Meredith and Craig > > > Recently Sher asked for info about Merediths and Craigs. I have some info on > the Craig families around Widnoon although they aren't a direct line. One of > my Oliver Gray descendants married a Craig. Also I've been to the > Tidal/Widnoon area several times and am familiar with the TTMeredith name. I > don't have any info in my lines about that line but I have seen the store >that > they owned for years and have seen the Meredith name on some documents, like > my ggreat grandmother Gray's death certificate! If any of this might be of > help, email me back. Kathy Hayden > > Researching Madison Twp., Armstrong Co. families: Gray, French, Hooks, > Sackett. > > > >> > > >==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== >To contact Patti Caldwell, Listmistress, click below: > mailto:impattic@mediaone.net >remember, "Please practice random acts of kindness"........ > > > > > > > > > >

Would really appreciate a lookup for a Nancy Jane 'Jennie' nee WILMOT STANIEK/STANICK wife of Joseph STANIEK/STANICK. She was born 1852, Armstrong Co., and died Jun 1897. Have no idea where buried, but was living in Pittsburgh proper at time of death. I do have a copy of her obit. She is not buried with her husband (he in Calvary Cemetery) as she was not a Catholic. Many thanks for your time. Marybeth Corrigall, in Ohio ACMBJC@AOL.com

In a message dated 5/9/98 7:11:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, RHayden100@aol.com writes: << Recently Sher asked for info about Merediths and Craigs. I have some info on the Craig families around Widnoon although they aren't a direct line. One of my Oliver Gray descendants married a Craig. >> I am seeking information about the CRAIG family also.... could you please tell me more about your CRAIG line? My lineal descent comes from WILLIAM AND MARY (GAMBLE) CRAIG, originally from County Antrim, North Ireland and who emigrated first to Armstrong County, Indiana County, PA. (sorry, but I am not sure how close that is to Widnoon) Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you! Lynnette

Recently Sher asked for info about Merediths and Craigs. I have some info on the Craig families around Widnoon although they aren't a direct line. One of my Oliver Gray descendants married a Craig. Also I've been to the Tidal/Widnoon area several times and am familiar with the TTMeredith name. I don't have any info in my lines about that line but I have seen the store that they owned for years and have seen the Meredith name on some documents, like my ggreat grandmother Gray's death certificate! If any of this might be of help, email me back. Kathy Hayden Researching Madison Twp., Armstrong Co. families: Gray, French, Hooks, Sackett. >>

A new feature has been added to the Armstrong County page: A Discussion Forum that will allow us to share information with everyone on the list. Easy to follow instructions are shown next to the discussion form. Check it out! - Alice J. Gayley Co-Coordinator, Armstrong County US Gen Web Project http://www.pa-roots.com/armstrong Co-Coordinator, Jefferson County US Gen Web Project http://www.pa-roots.com/Jefferson

The following is a message from Linda Russell Lewis requesting volunteers to transcribe Census Data for Pennsylvania. As you can see, in addition to helping the US Gen Web project, the transcriber will "own" the transcription and can publish it elsewhere on the web. This would be an easy way to get Census data on the Armstrong County page. If you are interested in being a transcriber, please let me know. Thanks in advance to your contribute to the Armstrong County web site. Alice From: Linda Russell Lewis [SMTP:cityslic@ix.netcom.com] > Sent: Thursday, May 07, 1998 4:16 PM > To: PAGEN-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: PA Census > > For those of you not aware, the USGenWeb Archives Census Project is > progressing very nicely. > > http://www.usgenweb.org/census > > SK Publications has offered to send books to volunteer transcribers for > the Project. There aren't too many for PA, but they are easy to use for > transcribing - actual photocopies of the census microfilm. The quality > is as good as the microfilm. > > A few days ago, I sent a message to the VAGenWeb cc's, announcing the SK > offer, and have signed up over a dozen new volunteers already. > > The census transcriptions will be uploaded to the USGenWeb Archives, but > the transcriber can also publish it if they wish. The transcription will > belong to the volunteer. They just have to agree before beginning that > the file will go in the Archives. > > These transcriptions will be tied in with actual census images through a > search engine (eventually). > > Visit the Census pages and see how empty PA looks. <g> Very few > volunteers. If you are are interested in participating, please contact > Dorothy at dorothy@mailme.com > > Thanks, > Linda -- Alice J. Gayley Co-Coordinator, Armstrong County US Gen Web Project http://www.pa-roots.com/armstrong Co-Coordinator, Jefferson County US Gen Web Project http://www.pa-roots.com/Jefferson

Hi Connie, The records that I'm looking for are prior to 1886. Do you have any idea where I might find them? Walter A. Fair wafair@metrolink.net

The Fair Cemetery is located in Washington Twp. It is 1 1/2 miles out on Pense Road off Rt. 268. IT is west of Kittanning and Cowansville. Deeds, Marriages beginning 1886, and some death (1902-06) records all can be found at the Courthouse in Kittanning. Census Records can be found at the Lankerd-Thomas Library in the McCain House Museum several blocks from the courthouse. Address: 300 N. McKean St. Connie M>

I am planning a trip to research the surname FAIR. Is anyone familiar with the "Fair Cemetery" which I understand is located north of Kittanning off Rt 268 on Penske Rd? My great grandfather, John Fair 1828-1907 lived in West Monterey which was in the county before they spun off Clarion county. Where can I find land records, birth and census records, marriage certificates and wills? I would greatly appreciate any information, past or present, that you may have and would be willing to inform me on. Walter A. Fair wafair@metrolink.net

I have several Henry Crissman's in my file although none as recent as you mention. According to the book, Central PA History: Three Crissman brothers emigrated to the US in 1799 at Philadelphia: John, Jacob and Frederick. They reached Western PA and settled at Lawsonham, Armstrong County. Jacob remained at Lawsonham. John and Frederick moved to East Franklin Twp. Then Frederick moved to Sugarcreek Twp, now Washington Twp. I am descended from Frederick, his son John Walter, his son Philip, his son John Ira, his daughter Mary Catherine who married William John Kerr, and so on. I have alot of info on John Walter and forward. I don't know Frederick was married to or much more info on him.

I was wondering if anyone has anything on this Crissman Family? 1 Henry J. Crissman . +Ellen McKee 2 William R. Crissman 1876 - 1933 .... +Sadie E. Little *2nd Wife of William R. Crissman: .... +Bessie Snyder 1878 - 1913 Father: Adam J. Snyder Mother: Rosanna Livingston m: March 15, 1899 ... 3 Carlisle Crissman 1902 - ... 3 Dorothy R. Crissman 1904 - Aft. 1977 ....... +J. Moody McGuire 1900 - 1977 Father: John H. Mother: Hanna Rowe m: September 1922 ... 3 Clair William Crissman ... 3 Ruth Crissman ....... +J. Clyde Little 1917 - 1996 m: 1943 Linda branan@alltel.net

I have one Unger in my family tree of Crissman's. I have Carolina Clenoma Unger who married Philip Crissman Jan 9, 1867. Philip had 7 children with his first wife, Mary Catherine Yager who died 9/11/1866. He and Carolina had 10 more children of their own. According to Carolina's stone at Tidal Union Cemetery she was born in 1848 and died in 1936. I have lots of info on the Crissman family if anyone would like to compare notes.

Hi, Just a quick note to update you on a few things about changes at the Armstrong County Website. 1 - The website has been totally reformatted. I hope you find it easier to use. For those of you with JAVA enable browsers, I have included a navigation menu on each page. 2 - I just installed on Friday a new search engine. This one is much more powerful than the previous one. Stop by and give it a try. 3 - We added a Volunteers Page which lists some projects that you could be a part of. If your interested in helping with one of them, please let Alice or I know. 4 - As you may be aware, it costs money to run and maintain a website. If you'd be interested, we've added a section on the Volunteer Page with information about sponsoring the website for a month. The Westmoreland County USGenWeb Project is committed to providing FREE access to on-line research material. We will never charge for access to anything on this website. 5 - We'll be starting a major project associated with the Armstrong County page in the next few days. Alice will be sending an e-mail announcing it, so please stay tuned! Nate Nathan Zipfel Pa Roots Webmaster http://www.pa-roots.com/ Armstrong County USGenWeb Project Co-Coordinator http://www.pa-roots.com/armstrong Jefferson County USGenWeb Project Co-Coordinator http://www.pa-roots.com/jefferson Westmoreland County USGenWeb Project Co-Coordinator http://www.pa-roots.com/westmoreland

At 08:22 AM 5/4/98 -0700, you wrote: >Looking for information on Nancy Duncan daughter of Wilbert and Roseann >Craig Duncan. She was married to Delwyan E. Collingwood. Thanks Sher > > > >==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== >To contact Patti Caldwell, Listmistress, click below: > mailto:impattic@mediaone.net >remember, "Please practice random acts of kindness"........ > Was Nancy Duncan from Vandergrift. Pa.?

Do you have any info on the Unger family and the Merediths? I have a few of each in my tree. Also the George family and Craig Families. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Sher

Does anyone have access to the 1850 census index for Kittanning? I'm looking for Edward R. Runyan whose son, Calvin, was born there in 1854. Any help would be much appreciated. Susan

Does anyone have a cemetery directory for the Slate Lick, Freeport or any other cemeteries in So. Buffalo Twp.. My Clark and Best kin were located south of Slate Lick near Ginger Cake hill. They were early settlers from around 1800. Thanks Roger Rankin

In a message dated 5/4/98 7:00:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Charleyd@iquest.net writes: << Charleyd@iquest.net (Sher Dantzer) >>

Researching Greens in North Buffalo Township, Washington Township,etc. I am back on the list after three months off. Have the Greens in North Buffalo back to Fayette County and then norhtwest New Jersey plus connections to kin in Ontario. Have in process a compilation of extracts on the family from Smith's History of Armstrong and other sources. Brian Green sangreen@tmn.com