Hi, In the Armstrong County GenWeb archives there is a biography for Daniel R. and Robert J. Hall. One archive page says the bio was submitted by Alice Gless, but there is no email address for her. Another archive page says the bio was submitted by Candy Grubb. There is an email address for her, but she did not answer my message. Does anyone know if either or both of these ladies is a member of this list. The HALLS mentioned in the bio are part of a family that I have been researching for several years and I would like to exchange information with either or both of the ladies mentioned above. Thank you for your help. Ken T. k.tessendorff@worldnet.att.net Researching HALL & COOK in Armstrong, PA & Modoc, CA CUMMINS & MURDOCK in Calaveras, Colusa & Modoc, CA

Hi: I'm fairly new to the list and this just may be a repeat that someone has already done. I was/am going to request my grandfather's, MICHILINE, Aniballe (Joseph), Immigration records and found that I could download the needed form from the INS at http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/forms/download/g-639.pdf and print it out. You will need a laser or ink jet printer and a compatible reader. I first tried to download to Word (95 version) and got nothing but gobbledygook. I then used Adobe Acrobat and got everything fine. Hope this helps someone. Bob Cramer kathybob@erols.com

Searching for Relatives of Samuel Adams of Armstrong County. You can e-mail me at lynm@dangerous-minds.com or ronm@westol.com Linda

Anyone searching for Adams, Kingsley, or Fish? Diane in OH

I am seeking descendents of the following family: William Beckett-- born 1794 in Maryland married Rachel Bish born 1810 in Buffalo Twp., Armstrong Co., PA. Children: John Beckett Mary J. Beckett William Beckett, JR. Margaret Beckett Matthew Beckett Joseph Beckett Isabelle Beckett. In 1850 this family resided in Sugarcreek Twp. Armstrong Co., PA. Any info helpful. Thank you. Sherry Jesberger gljslj@penn.com

I received the February 11, 1998 issue of the Leader-Vindicator, New Bethlehem, Clarion Co in today's mail. Feb 4 issue is still poking along somewhere between PA and GA. Full obituaries on request. Joyce Sherry February 11, 1998 issue: Ned F. HOOVER, 76, of Tipp City, Ohio died January 22, 1998 at his home. No birth date given. Son of Scott and Pearl Hoover. Surviving spouse: Betty J. (Copas) Hoover. Cleo M. FREEDLINE, 78, of Fairmount City, RR1, died February 4, 1998 at Clarion Hospital. Born June 1, 1919 in Mahoning Township, Armstrong Co, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Criswell) Bowser. Spouse deceased: Clarence E. Freedline. Frank J. "Bud" SCHRECKENGOST, 76, of South Bethlehem died January 29, 1998 at Brookville Hospital. Born July 21, 1921, in Reynoldsville, son of Arthur and Stella (Keller) Schreckengost. Surviving spouse: Imogene M. (Nichol) Schreckengost. Mary E. DOLL, 85, of Lockport, NY, died January 25, 1998 at Old Fellows Rebekah Nursing Home in Lockport. Born September 4, 1912 in Mayport, daughter of Dio Winters and Olive Irene (Shick) Gruber. Spouse #1 deceased: Herbert R. McAninch. Spouse #2 deceased: Charles S. Doll. Infant Marissa J. SHRECKENGOST, died February 3, 1998 at DuBois Regional Medical Center East. Born February 3, 1998 at DuBois Regional Medical Center East, daughter of Michael S. And Kristin (Ortz) Shreckengost of New Bethlehem RR3.

Bob, I have not traced the Bowser family beyond Delilah. I was working on the Toy family when I come across this info. Sorry. Jeff _____________________________________________________________________ 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]

James, According to the 'History of the Bowser Family', pg 155, Peter Toys' wife was Delilah Bowser. I found a photo copy of this book at the Butler County Public Library, Butler, PA. According to this book, Peter & Delilah had 14 children. It shows that Benjamin Lee was born May 10, 1847, m. Rachel Hollobaugh, lived in Walk Chalk, PA and their children were: Rosie, Hamilton, Belle, Hannah, Mollie, Bert, & Curtis. This book has a lot of information on the BOWSER family, but is very hard to follow. (Benjamin's brother, Valentine was my g-g-grandfather.) Jeff _____________________________________________________________________ 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 January, 1998 obituary extracts from the Leader-Vindicator, New Bethlehem, Clarion County are posted below. This project is not going as smoothly as I had hoped. I live in Albany, GA and the weekly Leader-Vindicators are not arriving in a timely manner. In fact, the Jan 7 issue never arrived and the two obituaries from that issue were provided by Jim Hindman, a former resident of New Bethlehem and subscriber to the Leader Vindicator. He received all of his January issues....in England!! I have received no February issues to date...but surely the pony express coming down the trail. I would like to contact any of the family members of Henry C. "Todd" McAninch, obituary listed below. If you would like a complete copy of any of the following obituaries, please contact me. Joyce (Copenhaver) Sherry >>JSGA@aol.com<< January 7, 1998 issue: Elizabeth J. "Betty Jo" PLAUNY, 74, of New Bethlehem, died Friday, January 2, 1998 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born December 28, 1923, in Hawthorn, daughter of Foster Leroy and Oleva (Haggerty) Witherup. Surviving spouse: Leonard P. Plauny. Margaret E. SPENCER, 74, of New Bethlehem, RR1, formerly of Meadville, died on Saturday, January 3, 1998 at Clarview Nursing and Rehabiliation Center in Sligo, RR1. Born September 21, 1923 in McWilliams, daughter of Frank C. And Mary B. (Hallman) Boozer. Spouse deceased: William Grant Spencer. January 14, 1998 issue: Henry C. "Todd" McAninch, Jr, 74, of New Bethlehem, died January 9, 1998 at Clarion Hospital. Born March 19, 1923 in Brookville, son of Henry Claude and Inez Jeanette (Neill) McAninch, Sr. Surviving spouse: Kathryn L. (Beham) McAninch. Thelma Mae GRAY, 71, of Rimersburg, died January 7, 1998 at the home of her daughter, Tracy Whitmer, in Emlenton, RR3. Born November 2, 1926, daughter of Alvin and Pearl (Allen) Conner. Spouse deceased: Gerrold R. Gray. Ralph CARPINO, 75, of Knoxdale died January 8, 1998 at Brookville Hospital. Born August 3, 1922, in Knoxdale, son of Joseph and Amelia (Grecco) Carpino. Spouse deceased: Alice Mary (Ishman) Carpino. Larry H. SHAFFER, 63, of Porter Township, died January 11, 1998 at Clarion Hospital. Born April 20, 1934 in Oak Ridge, son of Leo C. And Luella (Wise) Shaffer. Surviving spouse: Connie L. (Bish) Shaffer. John Miller LAWRENCE, 78, of New Bethlehem, died January 8, 1998 at his residence. Born April 6, 1919, in Shannondale, son of James A. And Blanche (Hamler) Lawrence. Surviving spouse: Alta (Darr) Lawrence. John Mylotte KAST, 53, of South Bethlehem, died January 6, 1998 at Clarion Hospital. Born June 19, 1944 in Granville, NY, son of Harold and Norma (Mylotte) Kast. Surviving spouse: Catherine (Hayes) Kast. Esther A. KING, 75, of Butler, formerly of Karns City, died January 8, 1998 at her residence. Born December 24, 1922 in Licking Township, Clarion County, daughter of Samuel J. and Nannie (Wilson) Whitmer. Spouse deceased: Wallace J. King. John TARANTO, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, died January 2, 1998 at a Columbus Hospital. Born February 20, 1916 in Clarion, son of Frank and Myrtle (Crosson) Taranto. Surviving spouse: Wilda Taranto. Sarah Caroline GOURLEY, 92, of Fairmount City, RR1, died January 13, 1998 at Pennsylvania Memorial Home in Brookville. Born December 8, 1905 in Porter Township, daughter of Miles and Ellnora (Barlett) Wells. Spouse deceased: James E. Gourley. Floyd B. McELROY, 73, of Karns City, RR2, died January 12, 1998 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Norman Faett of Mt. Lebanon. Born February 4, 1924 in Bradys Bend Township, son of James H. And Mary M. (Bishop) McElroy. Surviving spouse: Shirley L. (Minns) McElroy. Sara HARRIS, 95, of Johnstown, died January 13, 1998 at Lee Hospital in Johnstown. Born December 20, 1902 in New York City, NY, daughter of Philip and Jennie (Finkelstein) Wein. Spouse deceased: Morris L. Harris. January 21, 1998 issue: Mary Annabel McLAUGHLIN, 77, of Brookville, died January 20, 1998 at Monteflore Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born February 29, 1920 in Richardsville, daughter of Daniel and Della (Lyle) McFadden. Surviving spouse: Joseph McLaughlin, Sr. Paddy E. BOYER, 58, of Natrona Heights died January 14, 1998 at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights. Born June 5, 1959 in Climax, son of Walter and Lottie (Hull) Boyer. Surviving spouse: Sandra L. (Slee) Boyer. Chester C. JOHNSON, 57, of Hawthorn, formerly of Indiana County, died January 16, 1998 at Clarion Hospital. Born November 3, 1940 in Forest Hills, son of Chester L. And Marie (Schmeitz) Johnson. Surviving spouse: Peggy L. (Haines) Johnson. January 28, 1998 issue: Leroy C. "Lee" WALLS, 69, of Lebanon, Ind., died January 26, 1998. Born July 28, 1928 in New Bethlehem, son of Clyde and Minnie Walls. Anna C. SLOAN, 94, of Albany, NY, died January 12, 1998 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Oak Ridge, daughter of Emil and Mary Elizabeth Johnson and stepdaughter of Frank Williams. Spouse deceased: Hardee H. Sloan. (Note: there was no birthdate given for Mrs. Sloan. Mr. Sloan was former owner of Sloan's Funeral Home in Hawthorn..now Alcorn Funeral Home)

Seeking any information on SOPHIA STITT, born about 1833 in Pa. Married DAVID ALTMAN. Known children are Martha Elizabeth, born 1 Jan. 1863, Eliza, Susan, James, Louis and ?. Daughter Martha married ISRAEL REICHENBACH OR REICHENBAUGH in 1881. Reply to Adrienne Kusch kuschru@telusplanet.net

I have been trying to get info on these families. Can anyone help? They lived around Widnoon and Tidal for sure. Thanks Sharon

A web page for my Armstrong and Indiana Co. relatives can be found at: http://home1.gte.net/tlgegen/ge02002.htm Thanks, Pat _____________________________________________________________________ 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]

Hi. My name is Patrick Beltz and am living down south just outside of New Orleans. I am researching the BELTZ family name. My g-g-grandfather, Adam BELTZ, moved to Armstrong Co. about 1836 from Allegheny Co. Where he came from before is not known other than his being born in PA. The 1880 census stated his birthplace as PA. Also it stated his father was from Germany and his mother was from PA. He married a Susanna Wagner of PA. They are buried in Barrecca Cemetery in Plumville, Indiana Co. PA. The family lived in Plumcreek Twp and Cowashannock Twp. They moved to Plumville in the late 1870's. They had the following children: 1. Elizabeth BELTZ - b. abt. 1830 2. Mary Ann BELTZ - b. abt. 1832 3. Daniel BELTZ - b. 9 Mar 1834 in Pittsburgh d. 13 Feb 1912 in Scioto Co, OH - Daniel married first a Caroline OILER. They divorced and he married Mary HARKLEROAD, daughter of George Adam HARKLEROAD and Susan MARTIN. 4. Rachel BELTZ - b. 10 Aug 1836 d. 24 Oct 1920. She is buried in the Methodist Church cemetery in Whitesburg, PA. She was married to John Cook CRAFT. 5. Sarah BELTZ - b. 10 Aug 1836. She is a twin to Rachel. 6. Margaret Jane BELTZ - b. 17 Jan 1839 d. 14 Dec 1908 in Adams Co, OH. She was married to Isaac L. REARICK in 1861. 7. Andrew Jackson BELTZ - b. 1 Apr 1841 in Whitesburgh, PA d. 18 Nov 1915 in Plumville, PA. He was married to a Charlotte CESSNA. 8. Rebecca BELTZ - b. abt. 1843 9. Malinda BELTZ - b. 1846 d. 1873 10. Susanna BELTZ - b. abt. 1850 I am trying to find info on the birthplace and the parents names of Adam. Also, any info on the daughters that I don't have any info on. I would appreciate any info about who they married. I would be glad to share what info I have. Thanks, Patrick Beltz P.O. Box 98 Ama, LA 70031-0098 _____________________________________________________________________ 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]

I am researching the family of Lydia Peppler from Armstrong co Pa. Lydia married John Glotzbach. Lydia's parents, Christian Peppler and Barbara Spang. Also, researching the Spang and Smale families.Will share info. Linda

I am just beginning to work on my Morrison Line in Armstrong Co. Nancy Isabel Morrison married William Penberthy in Bradys Bend in 1865. William was in the 103rd Pennsylvania Volunteers and an Andersonville Survivor. In obtaining her widows pension after the civil war in 1899 she state that her parents were James Morrison and Maryann Schrader. The James Morrison family, with Nancy, appears in the 1840, 50 and 60 census of Armstrong Co. I have done no research on this line yet but am ready to start. Is anyone related to this line. John

I am trying to find out what my ancestor, David PUTNEY, did in Freeport, prior to purchasing the property that would eventually become Putneyville. He married Lavinia STEVENSON in 1818, in Pittsburgh, according to the biographies I have seen. They then moved to Freeport, where they lived together until 1833. Then he moved to the Putneyville property with his older sons, while she remained in Freeport until there was a proper house to move into in Putneyville. This represents about a 15 year time span where I don't know his occupation. I do know that most, if not all, of his kids were born in Freeport. If anyone knows of any sources where I can find this information out, I would appreciate the help. Also, since he was a state legislator, I would think that there would be obituaries or biographical sketches in the local papers. Does anyone know what paper would have covered the Putneyville area in 1854 (the year he was elected) through 1879 (the year of his death), and if it would be available through ILL? Patti

Thanks, I'll try there too! Kimberly

>I am searching for the Young family. My grandfather Ralph William Young >was born in Milton 8 March 1906. His father was William Clemons Young, of >whom I have no information. Have you tried joining the Young family board? Send subscribe to YOUNG-D-request@rootsweb.com. Fred Held

At 10:57 PM 2/14/98 -0500, you wrote: >Hello, > >My name is Jeff Groves and this is my first post. Most of my ancestors >came from Armstrong Co. My father's side from the Brady's >Bend/Cowansville area and my mother's from the >Watersonville/Worthington/Kittanning/Ford City area. The families I am >interested in are the GROVES, STEELE, FORINGER, WILES, SNYDER, STROTT, [snip] Hi Jeff, I am descended from Joseph (Jost) WILES who came from Germany to Sugarcreek Twp., Armstrong Co., PA. He was born 1744 and died 5 Aug 1826 in Sugarcreek Twp. His children were Catharine, Frederick, John, Henry, Jacob, Mary, George, Margaret and Johan Peter. Might this be your WILES family also? Jim

Hello, I am searching for the Young family. My grandfather Ralph William Young was born in Milton 8 March 1906. His father was William Clemons Young, of whom I have no information. Thanks, Kimberly Hart