Try the GNIS database at: http://www-nmd.usgs.gov/www/gnis/gnisform.html Alice Gayley Bob Cramer wrote: > Hello: Does anyone know where Hope Furnace, PA was located? I've looked on > current maps, the 1895 Atlas, and the USGS map sites. My ggrandfather was > born there in 1841 according to his Death Cert. > > Thanks for your time and any information. > > Bob Cramer > kathybob@erols.com > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > To contact Patti Caldwell, Listmistress, click below: > mailto:impattic@mediaone.net > remember, "Please practice random acts of kindness"........

Pat, That's very interesting. My Margaret ANDRUS was b. 1823 and d. 1901. She had 11 known children to Richard WILMOT. I think I found her father John (ANDRUS is not that common) in the 1830 PA census, Armstrong Co., Perry Twp. If Mr. Cecil ANDRUS lives in Oregon, somebody in his background had to have gone West at some point in time. Thanks for the input. Marybeth ACMBJC@AOL.com

Hello: Does anyone know where Hope Furnace, PA was located? I've looked on current maps, the 1895 Atlas, and the USGS map sites. My ggrandfather was born there in 1841 according to his Death Cert. Thanks for your time and any information. Bob Cramer kathybob@erols.com

This message came to me & I thought you all would find it informative. Patti Caldwell, Listmistress <impattic@mediaone.net> USGenWeb Press Release >The following is the official statement about recent changes at >USGenWeb. Please disseminate this to the public---thanks. Megan and >the Board. > >**************** > >There has been a recent change in the main internet address for The >USGenWeb Project. The project has learned that individuals associated >with >the server where our main URL was housed have formed a corporation, >USGenWeb, Inc. Since The USGenWeb Project was founded on the belief of >"free access for all," we are concerned there may be public confusion >about >the relationship between this for-profit corporation and The USGenWeb >Project. As a result we have removed our presence from that server. > >Please be sure to change your bookmarks for The USGenWeb Project. We >can >be accessed through either of the following URLs: > > http://www.usgenweb.net > http://www.usgenweb.org > >Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. > >Megan Zurawicz, National Coordinator, The USGenWeb Project >The Advisory Board, The USGenWeb Project > > >

Is there anyone out there who would be willing to do an obit lookup for me? I am trying to find out more information on Marie (JONES) PUTNEY, who died on March 13, 1918. I believe she died in either Kittanning or Swissvale. She was in Kittanning in 1910, her children were in Swissvale in 1920. Legal actions following her death appear to have taken place in Allegheny County, but it is hard to tell, since the document I have doesn't always specify locations. My request for records on her from Armstrong County came up empty. I have sent to Allegheny County for records, but haven't received a response yet. I really want to know what happened to this woman, where she was buried, how she died, more about her parents, etc. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Patti

Have the following family in my database 1 - George W. RITCHEY - 420-My G-Uncle Born - 9 Mar 1847 Richland Twp, Venango Co., PA Died - 1903 St. Petersburg, Clarion Co., PA Bur. - 1903 St. Petersburg, Clarion Co., PA sp- Mary Ellen SHOUP - 1021 ( 282) Born - 1855 Richland Twp, Venango Co., PA Mar. - Venango Co., PA Died - 3 Feb 1935 Porterville, Tulare Co., CA Bur. - 7 Feb 1935 Hillcrest Mem, Porterville, Tulare Co., CA Dau of David R. SHOUP & Lavina GOUGHLER 2 - Alfred Burton RITCHEY - 888 Born - 6 Nov 1873 Richland Twp, Venango Co., PA Died - 1 Jun 1947 Porterville, Tulare Co., CA Bur. - 4 Jun 1947 Hillcrest Mem, Porterville, Tulare Co., CA sp- Pearl - 887 ( 283) Born - 1882 Venango Co., PA Mar. - 1896 Venango Co., PA 3 - Charles RITCHEY - 5458 Born - Ford City, Armstrong Co., PA 3 - Leonard RITCHEY - 5459 Born - 20 Sep 1907 Ford City, Armstrong Co., PA Died - Oct 1975 Ford City, Armstrong Co., PA sp- Blanche M. - 5460 (1903) Born - 1883 OH Died - 5 Feb 1955 Chester Hill, Morgan Co., OH Bur. - 28 Feb 1955 Hillcrest Mem, Porterville, Tulare Co., CA 2 - Earl RITCHEY - 1045 Born - Abt 1878 Richland Twp, Clarion Co., PA Bur. - Mayport, Clarion Co., PA 2 - Maude RITCHEY - 1046 Born - 13 Mar 1880 Richland Twp, Clarion Co., PA Died - 2 Jul 1975 Bur. - Lamartine, Clarion Co., PA sp- Fred S. LAUGHNER - 1551 ( 528) Born - 1878 Richland Twp, Venango Co., PA Mar. - 6 Jul 1904 Venango Co., PA Died - 1959 Bur. - 1959 Lamartine, Clarion Co., PA Son of M. O. LAUGHNER & Arminta A. 3 - Helen LAUGHNER - 1554 Born - Abt 1905 PA sp- Warren Warner RITTS - 1555 ( 530) Born - 4 May 1908 Emlenton, Venango Co., PA Mar. - 9 Sep 1933 Venango Co., PA Died - Sep 1967 Emlenton, Venango Co., PA GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 3 - Marian L. LAUGHNER - 2632 Born - 26 Feb 1906 PA Died - 13 Sep 1993 Los Altos, San Mateo Co., CA Bur. - 18 Sep 1993 Jefferson Mem., Pleasant Hills, Allegheny Co., PA sp- Robert M. HAYES - 2633 ( 930) Born - Abt 1904 PA GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 3 - Eleanor LAUGHNER - 3265 Born - 17 Mar 1918 Mariasville, Venango Co., PA Died - 25 Dec 1973 Mariasville, Venango Co., PA Bur. - 27 Dec 1973 Lamartine, Clarion Co., PA sp- Walter HAYS - 3266 (1159) Born - Abt 1915 PA Mar. - 6 Jun 1943 PA GENERATIONS OMITTED: MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 2 - Nellie RITCHEY - 1047 Born - Abt 1882 Richland Twp, Clarion Co., PA 2 - Edward RITCHEY - 1048 Born - Abt 1884 Richland Twp, Clarion Co., PA Bur. - Mayport, Clarion Co., PA 2 - Myrtle Leora RITCHEY - 1049 Born - 10 Feb 1888 Richland Twp, Clarion Co., PA Died - 29 Mar 1984 Visalia, Tulare Co., CA Bur. - Hillcrest Mem, Porterville, Tulare Co., CA sp- LeRoy R. TALBOTT - 5461 (1904) Born - 9 Nov 1890 Died - Jan 1985 Tulare Co., CA 2 - Frederick G. RITCHEY - 1050 Born - 1890 Clarion Co., PA Died - 1902 Clarion Co., PA Bur. - St. Petersburg, Clarion Co., PA Darleen Ann Ritchey Berens Huntington Beach, CA

Is there anyone working on this line? 1 - James M. AGNEW - 825 Born - 1831 Richland Twp, Venango Co., PA Son of Jas. Agnew & Susan McKee sp- Julia PARKER - 1410 ( 481) Born - 1836 Parkers Landing, Armstrong Co., PA Mar. - 15 Jun 1854 Parkers Landing, Armstrong Co., PA Dau of Fullerton PARKER-Anyone know who Fullerton's wife is? 2 - James F. AGNEW - 1411 Born - 1855 Richland Twp, Clarion Co., PA 2 - John H. AGNEW - 1413 Born - 1858 Richland Twp, Clarion Co., PA 2 - William W. AGNEW - 1414 Born - 1860 Richland Twp, Clarion Co., PA 2 - Minnie Maud AGNEW - 3412 Born - 18 Nov 1861 Richland Twp., Venango Co., PA Died - 12 Jul 1866 Richland Twp., Venango Co., PA Bur. - Presbyterian Cem, Richland Twp., Clarion Co., PA 2 - Jennie P. AGNEW - 1415 Born - Abt 1862 Richland Twp, Clarion Co., PA 2 - Ephriam AGNEW - 1416 Born - 1864 Richland Twp, Clarion Co., PA 2 - Susannah May AGNEW - 1417 Born - 1867 Richland Twp, Clarion Co., PA Died - 11 Aug 1878 Bur. - Presbyterian Cem, Richland Twp., Clarion Co., PA 2 - Willie AGNEW - 1418 Born - 1869 Richland Twp, Clarion Co., PA Darleen Ritchey Berens, Huntington Beach, CA

Regarding the copying of documents I spent a number of years in the US Army as a "spook" and we had a handy little camera that we used called a MINOX which was a breeze to use and produced excellent copies with great clarity. The camera contained a small film cassette which was advanced by moving the body of the camera in a short in an out motion which made it ready for the next shot. The camera was housed in a leather case and had a carrying strap of braided metal which established the focal length. I have considered trying to acquire one of these at a local second hand or "hock shop" but just haven't gotten around to doing it. With the advances in autofocus and digital tech photography one of these should be an items that would be available. I copied many 8 1/2 x 11" documents very quickly with a minimum of light and had good results. I suggest going on a treasure hunt for an old MINOX. If you are fortunate enough to find one you'll bless the day. Good Hunting. Charles Henderson 5400@msn.com

Tombstone Readings: Glade Run Cem. Stewart, Mary R. 1837-1922 Stewart, C. C. No dates Stewart, M. Pearl Bowser 1825-1913 Stewart, Henry Clair, baby 1908-1911 Stewart, Charles C. 1881-1945 Stewart, Mary McCausland, wife 1800-1920 Stewart, J. F. 1854-1913 Stewart, Nancy, wife 1857-1933 Stewart, John P. 1884-1975 Stewart, Edna L. , wife 1885-1957 Stewart, Mildred O. 1906 - Stewart, Arthur L. 1905-1957 Stewart, Twila A., wife 1908 - Stewart, R. Blaine 1922-1989 Stewart, Mildred L. 1920-1985 Stewart, Paul L. 1928 Stewart, H. Fern, wife 1926-1987 Stuart...no listing (Source: Glade Run Presby Cemetery, Dayton, PA.; Tombstone Inscriptions compiled by: Lankerd-Thomas Library Staff. Housed Lankerd-Thomas Library, Kittanning, PA.)

---------- > From: C. L. Mateer <raycon@alltel.net> > To: PAARMST-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Orphan School > Date: Monday, March 23, 1998 5:03 PM > > Tom and Connie. There has been a search on for the records for the Orphan > School in Dayton and others. I can tell you that the Marshall House Hist. > Soc. in Dayton does not have them, nor does Dayton High School. Eleanor > Stull has only what I have given her from the book on the Orphan Schools > that has been published. I have checked the records at the Courthouse, > Kittanning, up above the jail before they moved the records to the > limestone mines, but nothing there. > > A number of people have come to Dayton and insisted that if those folks > would just look a little harder, they could find the records. We have had > the Civil War Posts, calling the Arms. Co. Hist. Soc. for those records. > So bottom line, if someone finds them, I would be very pleased and would > like to hear about it. Thanks, Connie Mateer >

Sorrry, I was rude and didn't introduce myself. My name is Jeff Cohen and I live in Flemington, NJ. I have no particular connection to Armstrong County yet but I plan to visit a place called Morrows Corners. It was suggested by someone close to me that I research this place and it has been quite the challenge. My posting will tell you who I have talked to and I emailed another dozen or so County people who were online. Once I can figure out where it is and where it is not, so I know when I'm there, I plan to see for myself and visit the local library and historical society for clues. Since it is a 5 hour drive, any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jeff Cohen

Folks, I am researching a place called Morrow's Corner, PA in Armstrong County. It appears on the Tiger Maps and I have maps showing it's exact location. What I need help with is the history of the location; when it was founded, by whom, is it an existing place or was it once a town, etc. I would appreciate any help you could provide. Morrow's Corner is North of Kittanning on rte T-581 and Adrian-Sherrete Rd. Thanks, Jeff Cohen 908-284-2131 jeffcohen-cableguy@worldnet.att.net

Thanks for all the info on the digital camera. We're going to return it and get a scanner. Thanks again. Bob and Sue

Could you please check the Glade Run Cemetery for any STEWARTS. Thanks in advance. Pamela

What kind of scanner do you guys recommend. I want to go into churches in May and "scan" old baptism records. Thanks. Jane

Bob & Sue, >We just bought a digital camera (Sony Digital Mavica MVC-FD7) to make >copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates. But the clarity >isn't the same as with a photocopy. Does anyone else use a digital >camera for this purpose? Some photocopies can cost as much as $3.00 >each. Is a digital camera the way to go, or should we return the >camera? I'd appreciate any advice from those of you who have been at >genealogy longer than I. This is just my opinion, but if you were seeking to do research at various librarys it might benefit you to have the digital camera, or a scanner for which you can transfer the Gif, or JPG to your PC, or Mac Home page. If you would need to copy a number of photos or printed/written material it could be a very good thing for you. I hope this helps, Bruce BRUCE SULLIVAN sullivab@pop.pitt.edu sullivab@pirrs.cbs.pitt.edu Time is the chrysalis of eternity: Richter Of what use are forms, seeing at times they are empty? Of the same use as barrels, which at times are empty to: Hare

Hi Everyone, As of Mar. 27, my E-mail address will be---> sbrunot@aol.com. The address which most of my messages are being sent (Sbrunot@pacecom.net) is my office. My office is closing this week. I am going to unsub to this list and resub. to my home E-mail. Just to let you know. Sue Brunot

I know , I know... spamming is not good . BUT I had to share this site. I happened across it quite by accident just now and HAD to share it with everyone. http://www.findagrave.com/ It is a grave finding search engine for famous and some not so famous people. Cassandra

Tombstone Records of Glade Run Cemetery No Byran/Brian Listed. McCausland, Abishai; 1829-1905 McCausland, M. A.; 1840-1927 McCausland, Anna J. (daughter) ; d. 1898, age 24 yrs. (Source: Glade Run Presbyterian Cemetery, Dayton, PA. compiled by: Lankerd-Thomas Library Staff. Housed McCain House Museum, Kittanning, PA.)

We just bought a digital camera (Sony Digital Mavica MVC-FD7) to make copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates. But the clarity isn't the same as with a photocopy. Does anyone else use a digital camera for this purpose? Some photocopies can cost as much as $3.00 each. Is a digital camera the way to go, or should we return the camera? I'd appreciate any advice from those of you who have been at genealogy longer than I. Bob and Sue Hilty