For all who are asking, I've included more of the original article. This really a nice magazine. I've learned a lot from it. >From Ancestry Magazine, Nov/Dec '96 pg. 7, HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHY: Identification and Preservation,by Diane VanSkiver Gagle "The daguerreotype image produced on a highly polished, silvered copperplate. The image will be difficult to see in certain positions. While holding the cased photograph, move the case around at different angles. If the image seems to disappear in certain positions, difficult to discern, or has a mirror-like quality, then it probably a daguerreotype. The daguerreotype has a very detailed image when compared to other cased photographs. If you have determined that a cased photograph a daguerreotype, then it was taken between 1840 and 1860." The tintype or ferrotype 1854-1930A tintype easy to identify since it metal, a thin sheet of black jappaned iron, coated with a collodion wet plate emulsion. The resulting image was a reversed positive one. If incased, use a magnet to identify the tintype. If image has a chocolate-brown tone, it dates after 1870, also check props and clothing for approximate date. The ambrotype 1851-1880The beginning of the end for the daguerreotype becauseambrotypes were cheaper. The image was formed on a treated sheet of glass and then backed with a dark, usually black, material. Sometimes this was black paper, varnish, or velvet. Later in this period coral glass, a deep red, backed the ambrotypes which gave them a rose-colored appearance. Sometimes they were hand painted. Copies could not be made. Therefore each was an original. _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Barb, I am looking for Sarah Miller b. Dec 11, 1795 d. Oct 28, 1850 in Kiskiminetas Twp, Armstrong Co, m. May 20, 1813, Phillip Albert Deemer I. Sarah and Phillip had 10 children. Can you help with her parents? My notes say she was the daughter of a Rev War soldier who served from Westmoreland Co. Judy Lear Douglas jald@aol.com RESEARCHING: Lear/Tantlinger/Deemer/Roddy/Lape/Johnston/Donahue/Riffle/Shunk/ Miller/Decker/Harmon/Eberhart/Diffendal/Danner. On Sat, 14 Mar 1998 12:36:11 EST Aparkplace <Aparkplace@aol.com> writes: >In a message dated 98-03-14 05:47:08 EST, you write: > ><< Judy Lear Douglas > jald@aol.com > > RESEARCHING: > Lear/Tantlinger/Deemer/Roddy/Lape/Johnston/Donahue/Riffle/Shunk/ > Miller/Decker/Harmon/Eberhart/Diffendal/Danner. > >Judy, > >I see you are researching Miller. Which Miller are you looking for? > >Barb > > _____________________________________________________________________ > You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. > Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com > Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > You can unsubscribe by clicking below for the regular list: > mailto:PAARMSTR-L-request@rootsweb.com > Click below for the digest list: > mailto:PAARMSTR-D-request@rootsweb.com > In the BODY include only one word: uns >> > > >==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== >To reach archived messages, go to: >http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/PAARMSTR-L/ > > > > > > _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

You might want to try the Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Apollo, PA 15613. 724-478-4214. I am sure they would know Mrs. Nelson. Good Luck, Mary On Fri, 13 Mar 98 09:57:08 PST "howard snyder" <how2@ptd.net> writes: >hello ..name here is Howard Snyder ..looking for the impossible ... >my 4th greatgrandfarher ,Valentine Fasold , is buried in >Northumberland Co. >..on his gravesite is A war 1812 marker ..so how do I get here??? >the marker says "placed by Mrs J.N.Nelson ,Apollo,Pa. member Lt.Col. >Crochan chapter" >wonder if antone can telll me if this chapter is still around ???? >I would like to find out which outfit he was in ..so I can get his >records >from the archives .. >thanks for any help >Howard Snyder >Gordon, Pa. > > >==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== >To reach archived messages, go to: >http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/PAARMSTR-L/ > > > > > _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

The following was taken from Armstrong County History, published by The Armstrong County Historical and Museum Society, Inc. 1980 I am not doing the Smith line but thought someone might be interested since there were not too many copies of this book. Previously copied it for someone else. Sorry if it is too long. Hans Jurig Schmidt, (1717-1775). left the Rhine River area of Germany and immigrated with five brothers to the colonies in September 1738, aboard the ship "Winter Galley." They landed in Philadelphia, where the name "Schmidt" was changed to the English version "Smith." Hans Jurig, now John George in English, married C. Barbara Schaeffer and settled in North Hampton County. where they had six children. They were Phillip, Jacob. John George II, Leonard, Catherine and Margaret. John George was killed by Indians and his wife remarried John Dorn, and with all the Smith children, moved to Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, by foot and horseback across the mountains. John George II (1756-1826) married Elizebeth McAfoose (1759- 1845) and had children , one of which was John George III (1785-1877). It is family legend that several of the Smith children were killed or captured by the Indians in raids at Brush Creek, and one brother was killed at Fort Pitt. John George III was a woodsman, gunsmith and surveyor. employed by the Holland Land Company. He is reported to have surveyed property previously owned by George Washington at Perryopolis. He also surveyed in Armstrong County to which he later moved, to the area of Distant. John George later known as J. George Smith, married Catherine Nolf and settled in Eddyville. They raised eight children. one of which, was John Smith (1816-1875). John married Catherine Potts in 1839, and they had nine children, one of which was Samuel Smith (1842- 1919). Samuel served with the 78th Regiment. Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. He was decorated during Shamans march through Georgia. Samuel married Rachel S. Bittinger (1851-1921) and they had five sons. They were Joseph, Charles, James C., Miles and Samuel M. Samuel owned a large farm near Eddyville and divided it with his sons. James C. (1874-1936), at an early age left the farm to be a woodsman and lumberman. and sold his share to Charles. Jim lived and worked in the virgin forest's of Armstrong, Clarion, Jefferson and Clearfield Counties, hunted and fished. He met Cora Belle Lattimer one time and married her Christmas Day 1913. They had four children, Roy L.,Wilbur J., Florence (Connor) and Violet May (Delancy). Roy L. (1-15-16, became a lumberman, and finally a water Well Driller. and resides near Leechburg on a small farm. Roy married Jean Lenore McCready (3-28-18) in 1937, a daughter of LeRoy and Mary Melissa (Elliot) McCready. of Logans Ferry. Pa. The McCready family dates back prior to the Revolutionary War. Roy L. and Jean have three children, James K. (2-l8-38), Marjorie A. (Iseman(6-l9-4l), and Wayne E (1-27-56). James R.. a woodsman by genetic characteristic, is a Conservation Officer, with the Pennsylvania Fish Commission, stationed in Armstrong County. He served with the US Marine Corps as a Corporal in the 2nd Division, from 1957-1959 and traveled in the Middle East. Wayne E. is a 1979 graduate of Clarion State College, with a degree in Communications. Marjorie lives in Monongehela, PA. James R. married Sylvia A. (Karpinski) (3-31-40) of Lower Burell, Pa. in 1958 and they have four children. They are Laura J. (Rupert) (7-21-59), James R. II (9-4-60), Robert J. (10- 23-61) and David J. (1-5-70). James R. II is aboard the USS Pensacola in the Mediterranean Sea, with the US Marine Corps. serving as a Corporal in the Second Division, as a communications officer. It is his second tour of sea duty. David J. is the last of the Smith family. Each year since 1949, a family reunion is held the second Saturday of July in Armstrong County for the descendants of John George Smith. Submitted by James R. Smith. Senior _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Irene, Thanks for the info on lists. Mary >==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== >You can unsubscribe by clicking below for the regular list: > mailto:PAARMSTR-L-request@rootsweb.com >Click below for the digest list: > mailto:PAARMSTR-D-request@rootsweb.com >In the BODY include only one word: unsubscribe >(Please turn OFF your signature file when sending the message) > > > > > > > > > > _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Sherry, I am looking for Nulph ak Nolf and more. You sent me the Lorenzi Nolph descendants. I am also looking for Potts. Thanks, Mary On Fri, 13 Mar 1998 18:18:59 -0500 "Gordon & Sherry Jesberger" <gljslj@penn.com> writes: > >Who was looking for Nolf and Reesman? > >SherryJ > > >==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== >To reach archived messages, go to: >http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/PAARMSTR-L/ > > > > > _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Carol, Don't know if we are talking about the same Steele farm. I'm sending on a copy about Joseph Steele. So far haven't connected him to our Isaac Steele. As far as I know we had no Letitia's. This one did. Our Steele farm was in Perry Twp. Armstrong Co. What about your's? Keep in touch, Mary Joseph H. Steele, the first member of this family of whom there is definite information.was born in Ireland. He emigrated to America and was a soldier in the Mexican war, and at the outbreak of the civil war enlisted in the Federal army. He served throughout the entire war, receiving successive promotions and becoming colonel of the Fifty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. After the close if hostilities he settled at Stewartson Furnace, Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, where he died. He was a Democrat in politics, and a Presbyterian in religion. His wife's name is unknown. Children : Joseph A., referred to below ; Letitia, twin with Joseph A..married George Myers; Belle, married John Hull. now living in Bartlettsville, Oklahoma; Martha, married Matthew Steele, of Bradford, Pennsylvania ; William J., now living in McDonald, Pennsylvania. Joseph A., son of Joseph H. Steele, was born in Dayton, Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, September 5, 1843. died in Washington. Pennsylvania, November 20, 1893. At the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted in Company M, Fifty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, and fought throughout the war, receiving four wounds and attaining the rank of captain, his father being the Colonel in command of the same regiment. At the close of the war he entered the oil business at Pithole, Pennsylvania, and from there followed the development of the oil fields to Parker, thence to Bradford, Pennsylvania, removing from there to Warren, Pennsylvania, and later to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he died suddenly in I893 from the effects of the wounds he had received during the war. He also conducted a large livery business in the oil country, at one time owning stables in eight different towns. He was a Republican in politics, and a Baptist in religion. He married Eveline, daughter of Samuel P. and _____ ( Meredith)Wallace, born near Curllsville, Clarion county, Pennsylvania, September, 1847, still living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Children : Ralph Wallace, referred to below.; Joseph A., married Grace Eaton, now living in Pittsburgh ; Thomas M., now living in Pittsburgh, unmarried ; Harry E., now living in Pittsburgh, unmarried; Paul M., now living in Pittsburgh, , unmarried; Rea, now living in Pittsburgh. >From Genealogical and Personal History of the Allegheny Valley Pa. 1913. There was more about Ralph Wallace in this article, but I didn't keep it since it didn't apply. On Fri, 13 Mar 1998 00:09:47 EST CarJFraser <CarJFraser@aol.com> writes: >Mary, > My great grandmother was Letitia Steele Kesner, born on the >Steele farm. >I am interested in any info. or stories that you have! Please let me >know! > >Carol Fraser >carjfraser@aol.com > > > > > > > > > > > _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

In a message dated 98-03-14 14:19:30 EST, you write: << am looking for Sarah Miller b. Dec 11, 1795 d. Oct 28, 1850 in Kiskiminetas Twp, Armstrong Co, m. May 20, 1813, Phillip Albert Deemer I. Sarah and Phillip had 10 children. Can you help with her parents? My notes say she was the daughter of a Rev War soldier who served from Westmoreland Co. Judy Lear Douglas jald@aol.com >> Judy; I have just begun to research the Millers. I just spent a week over there and have some leads. My Millers were in that area. My gggrandfather was James Miller who was born in 1822. In his obituary, it says that his parent were Henry and Mary Miller and that they had a farm near South Bend. I met with Rev. Paul Miller Ruff while in Pa and he gave me some leads to follow. I looked for your Sarah in Ruffs books but don't find her listed. I'll look some more through some of my Westmoreland co. history books, etc. and will look for Deemer too. I'll get back to you later with or without more info. Barb

> > For those of you with family in Elk County, PA there is now an Elk Co. > mailing list. > > To subscribe, send a mail to PAELK-L-request@rootsweb.com that contains > the word "subscribe" and nothing else. > > I have sent Michele Nissell, Elk Co.Genweb caretaker, this info, and she > should have it up on the page shortly. > > If there are any questions, please feel free to E-mail me gljslj@penn.com > > Sherry Jesberger > > >

Hello Jane, I have a Walter Shields Leard, b. 10 Sep 1873 m. (1 Frances R. unknown surname, 1879-1922, (2 Laura Belle Hindman, b. 3 Oct 1878, E. Franklin Twp. I don't know how Leards connect with Shields, but wonder if it shows in the genealogy of the Shields family you mentioned. Any help would be appreciated. James Hindman Peterborough, England

In a message dated 98-03-14 05:47:08 EST, you write: << Judy Lear Douglas jald@aol.com RESEARCHING: Lear/Tantlinger/Deemer/Roddy/Lape/Johnston/Donahue/Riffle/Shunk/ Miller/Decker/Harmon/Eberhart/Diffendal/Danner. Judy, I see you are researching Miller. Which Miller are you looking for? Barb _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== You can unsubscribe by clicking below for the regular list: mailto:PAARMSTR-L-request@rootsweb.com Click below for the digest list: mailto:PAARMSTR-D-request@rootsweb.com In the BODY include only one word: uns >>

I am still looking for my Smiths who lived in Armstrong Co., PA. They were in Redbank Township in 1850 and in Wayne Township in 1860. Here is what I have gleaned from the census: Philip SMITH (b:abt 1800, PA) m:Mary McFARLAND (b:abt 1810, PA), resided in Armstrong Co., PA (1850 and 1860 census). Possible children (from census) Caroline, b:abt 1828, PA Peggy A., b:abt 1830, PA Elizabeth, b:abt 1835, PA Samuel, b:abt 1836, PA James, b:abt 1837, PA Sarah G., b:1840, PA, m:1864, Armstrong Co., PA, Absalom Solomon DOUTT Philip, b:abt 1841, PA George, b:1846, PA Thompson P., b:1849, PA Children I am sure of are Sarah (my g.grandmother) and Samuel. Thanks for ANY help. Frances Doutt Smith

Have Hannah DUNMIRE b. abt 1819 d. aft 1886 who married George W. DEEMER b. 11 May 1818 Kiskiminetas Twp, Armstrong Co, d. 02 May 1893 Kiskisminetas Twp, Armstrong Co, PA. Although I am not researching the DUNMIRE line, I would like to get actual dates and parents of this Hannah. Judy Lear Douglas jald@aol.com RESEARCHING: Lear/Tantlinger/Deemer/Roddy/Lape/Johnston/Donahue/Riffle/Shunk/ Miller/Decker/Harmon/Eberhart/Diffendal/Danner. _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Spring is just around the corner (may not feel it depending on where you live) and it is time to begin planning for your upcoming Family Reunions. Is your Armstrong County Family planning a reunion this year? If so, please send the following information so that I can post it to the Family Reunion Page. Family Name: Place: Date: Time: What to bring: Thanks! Nate Nathan Zipfel Armstrong County USGenWeb Project Co-Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~paarmstr

Who was looking for Nolf and Reesman? SherryJ

Dave Thank you for your reply. I will certainly check out the source you have suggested. I appreciate your help. Fred Brient

Hi I have in my possession "The John George SMITH, Sr. Geneology 1770-1980" compiled by Roy L Smith. In it are mention of the above surnames and many others. These SMITH's migrated from Germany in 1738 and have been from Philadelphia, Elk Co, Westmoreland Co., Armstrong Co. A Samuel SMITH 1842-1919 is listed md. Rachel Sophiah BITTINGER. Don't know if this is the one you are searching for. If anyone is looking for someone who is connected with this SMITH family maybe I can help. I just found the book. This side of my family has been done so I forgot about it. I am now searching for SWANK, NELSON, DUNMIRE. Happy Hunting Jackie

Looking for information on the Nathaniel Foster, and any other Individual contained within. 1. NATHANIEL1 FOSTER was born Abt. 1800 in Pennsylvania, and died July 26, 1887 in Parks Twp., Armstrong Co., Pa.. He married JANE SHIELDS, daughter of JAMES SHIELDS and MARGARET DOUGLES. Children of NATHANIEL FOSTER and JANE SHIELDS are: i. CATHERINE2 FOSTER, m. CONRAD SNOUSE. ii. CHRISTIANA FOSTER, m. JAMES PAINTER. iii. MARY ANN FOSTER, m. PETER ALTMAN. iv. MARGARET DOUGLAS FOSTER, b. November 1833; d. February 23, 1925, Tarantem, Pa; m. ADAM CARNAHAN. v. JAMES S. FOSTER, b. February 17, 1840; d. August 24, 1862. vi. SUSANNA FOSTER, b. 1844. vii. SARAH A. FOSTER, b. 1849; m. DAVID MCMEANS. -- Primary Surnames - BORING (WORLDWIDE), Pennsylvania - BECK, ROSS, SHANNON, MCDOWELL, SHUMAKER/SHOEMAKER, FRAIN Please visit my Home pages at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/2952/index.html The Boring message/query Forum at http://www.genforum.com/boring/ the SURNAME forum at http://www.genforum.com/

The Armstrong County Will Index gives the cite to give to the Clerk at the Court so he/she can go put out that particular will/probate file. The Index gives the name, year, township of residence, volume, page, and estate no.

Interested in the Adams family who lived in Mahoning Twp., Armstrong County, PA. I believe they had a daughter, Abigail. This family had land on Red Bank Creek where "the Great Bend" is. Samuel was a blacksmith and owned land at "Springfield" until he moved from there in 1834. Does any one have any more information on this family? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Linda Mockenhaupt lynm@dangerous-minds.com ronm@westol.com