Abby: You are a wonder! Thank you for those many newspaper items. They really have helped clear up portions of my puzzle. What is your source for those? Are you able to cut and paste them into email, or do you have to type each one? By the way, the following has to be way wrong. I think Sally Walker died in 1909. > > Indiana Messenger, October 8, 1931 > > MARRIAGES > > Wherry-Walker--On the 20th of September, John N. Wherry, of South Bend, > to Sallie Walker, of Shelocta.

Hi -- I've been searching Pennsylvania Townsends for awhile and came across your "Silvus/Silvius" and "Wherry" surnames. I've got those in my listings, but not as current as your dates. Does someone have a better listing that I can connect with? Sorry to bother the list with this -- you can contact me privately at mr.t@integrity.com I have (John) Nicholas Silvius - Silvis from Salem Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA in the late 1700's as well as others. Jemima D. Wherry , daughter of a John Wherry Thanks -- happy hunting! Paul Townsend Quoting abbybowman <abbybowman@comcast.net>: > Some items on John Wherry. Note that there must be multiple ones, as > middle > initials vary in the items below. > > Indiana County Gazette > > July 12, 1905 > > In the death of Mrs. Sarah Wherry which occurred at the home of > her son, John Wherry, at South Bend on the evening of July 4, > this vicinity lost a citizen whose influence for good has literally > been spread around the world. A son, the Rev. E. M. Wherry, and a > daughter, Sarah, have for years been engaged in missionary work in > India and through their labors the gospel has been taken to thousands > of persons who in turn have proclaimed it to other thousands. She is > survived by these and the following children: John, of South Bend; > T. M., of Sabetha, Kas.; James, of New Florence, and Mrs. William > St. Clair, of Indiana. The deceased was 93 years of age. The funeral > was held Thursday. > > Indiana Messenger, October 8, 1931 > > MARRIAGES > > Wherry-Walker--On the 20th of September, John N. Wherry, of South Bend, > to Sallie Walker, of Shelocta. > > May 28, 1936 > > Ernest L. Wherry to John V. Wherry, 1-2 interest in lot in Indiana, > third > ward, $1.00. > > Indiana Progress > > July 4, 1900 > > Mr. T. M. Wherry, of Sabetha, Kan., is the guest of his brother, John > N. > Wherry. He is accompanied by his wife and son. Mr. Wherry has been in > Kansas for 14 years and this is his first visit to his old home. > > May 19, 1937 > > Mrs. Elizabeth Wherry > > Services were held on Monday afternoon in the Robinson Funeral Home on > North Seventh street, followed by interment in the South Bend cemetery, > for Mrs. Elizabeth Wherry, a resident of Indiana for the past 12 years, > who died on Friday in her home on West Church street from > complications. > > The deceased, who was the widow of James Wherry, was born April 8, > 1859, > in the South Bend community in Armstrong county, where she resided > during > the greater part of her life. Before locating in Indiana she resided > for > a short period in New Florence. She was one of the esteemed residents > of > the community and held membership with the Presbyterian church. The > funeral rites were conducted by Dr. R. M. Offutt of town. > > Surviving are these seven sons: Clark Wherry, of Bolivar; Chauncey > Wherry, > of Derry; Dwight Wherry, of Johnstown; John Wherry, of Grove City, > Ernest > Wherry, at home; Alfred Wherry, of Baltimore, and Thomas Wherry, of > Elizabeth, > N. J. She also leaves 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren and > these > brothers and sisters: Clay King and Mrs. Margaret Iseman, of Indiana; > Elder > King, of West Lebanon, and Mrs. Anna Cavanaugh and Wallace King. > > July 11, 1937 > > Mrs. Hattie Stewart and daughter, Sara, called to see John Wherry at > South > Bend recently. > > > Indiana Evening Gazette > > October 9, 1909 > > MISS WHERRY'S MOTHER IS DEAD > > She Was at a Son's Residence > in Vandergrift When > Summons Came. > > MOURNED BY A LARGE FAMILY > > Mrs. Sarah Walker Wherry, wife of John N. Wherry, of South Bend, died > at the home of her son, Byron Wherry, in Vandergrift, on Friday > evening, > Oct. 8, at 4 o'clock, after a lingering illness. She was 67 years old. > The deceased is survived by her husband and these children: Ellwood, > of > Coraopolis; Clara, of Indiana; Byron, of Vandergrift; Roy, of > Leechburg; > Bessie, Oscar and Helen, all at home. Two sisters, Mrs. John O'Neal > and > Mrs. Harrison McCreight, and two brothers, John and Robert Walker, of > Apollo, also survive. The remains will be taken to her home in South > Bend this evening, where the funeral services will be held on Monday > afternoon. > > April 25, 1911 > > Mr. and Mrs. John O'Niel are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary > at their home on Water street today. Fifty years ago they were married > at Shelocta, where Mr. O'Niel was engaged in the lumber business at > that > time. They have always made their home in Indiana county, coming to > Indiana from Saltsburg in 1902. Mr. O'Niel is in his 75th year and > Mrs. > O'Niel in her 72d. They both enjoy excellent health and while > receiving > their friends today declared they felt just as young as they did 50 > years > ago. > > Mr. O'Niel's brother, Edward O'Niel, of Diamondville, and his sister, > Mrs. > Eliza Fleming, of town, and Mrs. O'Niels brother, Robert Walker, of > Brackenridge, and her brother-in-law, John Wherry, of South Bend, are > the > guests of honor. > > A sumptuous family dinner was partaken of at noon, Rev. J. Day Brownlee > making a very eloquent address. > > The children of Mr. and Mrs. O'Niel: Ambrose, of Wilmington, N.C.; > Edward > and family, of Chambersville; Margaret, of Pittsburg; J. W. of Martins > Ferry, O., and Belle, of town were all here for the celebration. > > The other out of town guests attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed. O'Niel, > of > Diamondville; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker and their daughter, Ada, of > Brackenridge; John Wherry and his daughter, Clara, of South Bend, Mr. > and > Mrs. John Keely and their children, of Saltsburg. > > Mrs. Eliza Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Stephens, Mrs. A. T. Moorhaed, > Mrs. > S. F. Warner, Miss Kate McLaughlin and Rev. J. Day Brownlee, of > Indiana, > were also guests. > > June 14, 1922 > > J. E. Wherry is spending the summer with his grandfather, John Wherry. > > Abby Bowman > Data Entry Manager > Pa-Roots Data Boards > http://www.pa-roots.com/data.html > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tom" <tomchapman@adelphia.net> > To: <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 1:08 AM > Subject: Re: [PAARMSTR-L] Silvis Bonanza - South Bend, PA > > > > > > > > > At last a big mystery may be solved--This Indiana Paper--Where was > it > > published--Indiana or Armstrong County. > > > > Hi: It was published in Indiana PA, but it covered parts of > Armstrong > news. > > The stuff Abby posted was mostly about South Bend. > > > > ..... > > > > Abby - thanks mucho for that! I had a few of those items, but not > the > news > > of my great great grandmother's death - AND not that Alvie Hanna was > her > > son. That makes the situation even more strange. I now have 4 men > > connected to her - Mr. Hanna, Michael Silvis, Mr. Wherry, and Josiah > George. > > > > (I suspect John N. Wherry and William Hanna!!) > > > > If anybody out there is a South bend expert, I'd appreciate hearing > from > > you. > > > > Harvey Hanna ran the general store in South Bend in 1930. > > > > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > > > > > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > > >

Some items on John Wherry. Note that there must be multiple ones, as middle initials vary in the items below. Indiana County Gazette July 12, 1905 In the death of Mrs. Sarah Wherry which occurred at the home of her son, John Wherry, at South Bend on the evening of July 4, this vicinity lost a citizen whose influence for good has literally been spread around the world. A son, the Rev. E. M. Wherry, and a daughter, Sarah, have for years been engaged in missionary work in India and through their labors the gospel has been taken to thousands of persons who in turn have proclaimed it to other thousands. She is survived by these and the following children: John, of South Bend; T. M., of Sabetha, Kas.; James, of New Florence, and Mrs. William St. Clair, of Indiana. The deceased was 93 years of age. The funeral was held Thursday. Indiana Messenger, October 8, 1931 MARRIAGES Wherry-Walker--On the 20th of September, John N. Wherry, of South Bend, to Sallie Walker, of Shelocta. May 28, 1936 Ernest L. Wherry to John V. Wherry, 1-2 interest in lot in Indiana, third ward, $1.00. Indiana Progress July 4, 1900 Mr. T. M. Wherry, of Sabetha, Kan., is the guest of his brother, John N. Wherry. He is accompanied by his wife and son. Mr. Wherry has been in Kansas for 14 years and this is his first visit to his old home. May 19, 1937 Mrs. Elizabeth Wherry Services were held on Monday afternoon in the Robinson Funeral Home on North Seventh street, followed by interment in the South Bend cemetery, for Mrs. Elizabeth Wherry, a resident of Indiana for the past 12 years, who died on Friday in her home on West Church street from complications. The deceased, who was the widow of James Wherry, was born April 8, 1859, in the South Bend community in Armstrong county, where she resided during the greater part of her life. Before locating in Indiana she resided for a short period in New Florence. She was one of the esteemed residents of the community and held membership with the Presbyterian church. The funeral rites were conducted by Dr. R. M. Offutt of town. Surviving are these seven sons: Clark Wherry, of Bolivar; Chauncey Wherry, of Derry; Dwight Wherry, of Johnstown; John Wherry, of Grove City, Ernest Wherry, at home; Alfred Wherry, of Baltimore, and Thomas Wherry, of Elizabeth, N. J. She also leaves 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Clay King and Mrs. Margaret Iseman, of Indiana; Elder King, of West Lebanon, and Mrs. Anna Cavanaugh and Wallace King. July 11, 1937 Mrs. Hattie Stewart and daughter, Sara, called to see John Wherry at South Bend recently. Indiana Evening Gazette October 9, 1909 MISS WHERRY'S MOTHER IS DEAD She Was at a Son's Residence in Vandergrift When Summons Came. MOURNED BY A LARGE FAMILY Mrs. Sarah Walker Wherry, wife of John N. Wherry, of South Bend, died at the home of her son, Byron Wherry, in Vandergrift, on Friday evening, Oct. 8, at 4 o'clock, after a lingering illness. She was 67 years old. The deceased is survived by her husband and these children: Ellwood, of Coraopolis; Clara, of Indiana; Byron, of Vandergrift; Roy, of Leechburg; Bessie, Oscar and Helen, all at home. Two sisters, Mrs. John O'Neal and Mrs. Harrison McCreight, and two brothers, John and Robert Walker, of Apollo, also survive. The remains will be taken to her home in South Bend this evening, where the funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon. April 25, 1911 Mr. and Mrs. John O'Niel are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary at their home on Water street today. Fifty years ago they were married at Shelocta, where Mr. O'Niel was engaged in the lumber business at that time. They have always made their home in Indiana county, coming to Indiana from Saltsburg in 1902. Mr. O'Niel is in his 75th year and Mrs. O'Niel in her 72d. They both enjoy excellent health and while receiving their friends today declared they felt just as young as they did 50 years ago. Mr. O'Niel's brother, Edward O'Niel, of Diamondville, and his sister, Mrs. Eliza Fleming, of town, and Mrs. O'Niels brother, Robert Walker, of Brackenridge, and her brother-in-law, John Wherry, of South Bend, are the guests of honor. A sumptuous family dinner was partaken of at noon, Rev. J. Day Brownlee making a very eloquent address. The children of Mr. and Mrs. O'Niel: Ambrose, of Wilmington, N.C.; Edward and family, of Chambersville; Margaret, of Pittsburg; J. W. of Martins Ferry, O., and Belle, of town were all here for the celebration. The other out of town guests attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed. O'Niel, of Diamondville; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker and their daughter, Ada, of Brackenridge; John Wherry and his daughter, Clara, of South Bend, Mr. and Mrs. John Keely and their children, of Saltsburg. Mrs. Eliza Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Stephens, Mrs. A. T. Moorhaed, Mrs. S. F. Warner, Miss Kate McLaughlin and Rev. J. Day Brownlee, of Indiana, were also guests. June 14, 1922 J. E. Wherry is spending the summer with his grandfather, John Wherry. Abby Bowman Data Entry Manager Pa-Roots Data Boards http://www.pa-roots.com/data.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom" <tomchapman@adelphia.net> To: <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 1:08 AM Subject: Re: [PAARMSTR-L] Silvis Bonanza - South Bend, PA > > > > At last a big mystery may be solved--This Indiana Paper--Where was it > published--Indiana or Armstrong County. > > Hi: It was published in Indiana PA, but it covered parts of Armstrong news. > The stuff Abby posted was mostly about South Bend. > > ..... > > Abby - thanks mucho for that! I had a few of those items, but not the news > of my great great grandmother's death - AND not that Alvie Hanna was her > son. That makes the situation even more strange. I now have 4 men > connected to her - Mr. Hanna, Michael Silvis, Mr. Wherry, and Josiah George. > > (I suspect John N. Wherry and William Hanna!!) > > If anybody out there is a South bend expert, I'd appreciate hearing from > you. > > Harvey Hanna ran the general store in South Bend in 1930. > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > >

Indiana Evening Gazette, April 9, 1955 Mrs. Fanny C. Silvis died at the home of her son, Eric Silvis of Shelocta RD 1, South Bend Township, at 12:10 a.m. today. Born in South Bend May 19, 1859, a daughter of Samuel and Rachel Yockey Allshouse, she had lived all her life in that area and all her married life on the same farm. Friends will be received at the home of her son, Eric, Shelocta, RD 1, until 10 a.m. Monday and from 12 noon to 1 p.m. the hour of service. Monday, April 11, friends may pay their respect at the St. Jacob Lutheran Church, South Bend. The Rev. Howard Amick will conduct services and interment will follow in the South Bend cemetery. A daughter, Mrs. Steele (Edna) Kerr of Indiana, Pa., a son Eric; 15 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren survive; also two brothers, Emerson E. Allshouse of Wilkinsburg and a sister, Mrs. J. P. Noah, of Wilkinsburg. Abby Bowman Data Entry Manager Pa-Roots Data Boards http://www.pa-roots.com/data.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom" <tomchapman@adelphia.net> To: <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 1:10 AM Subject: Re: [PAARMSTR-L] Silvis Bonanza - South Bend, PA > <<I HAVE A MICHAEL K. SILVIS (1846-1925) THAT IS MARRIED TO A FANNY > CATHERINE ALLSHOUSE (1859-1955.) THEY ARE BOTH BURIED IN THE SOUTH BEND > CEMETERY.>> > > Yep, that's him - the rat. > > Tom > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > >

Pardon me for jumping in here but I have a great grandmother Catherine Sara Frantz. She died in 1895 at age 35 years. She and my g grandfather Samuel Kelichner lived in Henderson Twp. Jefferson Co. I know this is Armstrong county list but perhaps someone has relatives of my Catherine (Katie) Frantz. I have very little info on her and would welcome any help or suggestions from anyone. They are both buried in Paradise Cemetery, along with a son, with no markers. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: "ANDY ROWE" <andyrowe@foothill.net> To: <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 1:51 AM Subject: Re: [PAARMSTR-L] Silvis Bonanza - South Bend, PA > QUESTION: ARE SISTERS FRANNY FRANTZ KING AND HANNAH FRANTZ RUPERT THE > DAUGHTERS OF JACOB FRANTZ (ABT JULY 1763-APRIL 18, 1832) AND ANNA ELIZABETH > OTTERMAN (APRIL 15, 1766-1853?) IF SO, THIS IS AMAZING HOW THE WORLD ALL > COMES TOGETHER. HAD BEEN DOING RESEARCH EARLIER ON THE FRANTZ/FRANCE TIE INS > TO MY ROWES BASED ON THE REVELATIONS ON THE LIST. I HAVE JOHN HENRY (JACOB) > ROW {DOB JULY 7, 1824}MARRIED TO ANNA CATHERINE FRANTZ {APRIL 7, > 1822-JANUARY 8, 1896.} SHE IS THE DAUGHTER OF JOHANNES B. FRANTZ AND ANNA > MARIA KLINGENSMITH. HE IS THE SON OF PETER ROW AND HANNAH RUGH. > ANDY > ROWE > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tom" <tomchapman@adelphia.net> > To: <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 10:10 PM > Subject: Re: [PAARMSTR-L] Silvis Bonanza - South Bend, PA > > > > <<I HAVE A MICHAEL K. SILVIS (1846-1925) THAT IS MARRIED TO A FANNY > > CATHERINE ALLSHOUSE (1859-1955.) THEY ARE BOTH BURIED IN THE SOUTH BEND > > CEMETERY.>> > > > > Yep, that's him - the rat. > > > > Tom > > > > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > > > > > > > > > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > > >

A few more tidbits........ Indiana Democrat May 29, 1873 Wm. Hanna listed as a Grand Juror for Blacklick. April 5, 1894 INDIANA COUNTY'S LIST OF PENSIONERS Pensions granted under the act of June 27, 1890 Syliabus of the act of 1890--All persons who served 90 days or more in the military or naval service of the United States during the late war of the rebellion, and who having been honorable discharged there- from, and who are now or who may hereafter be suffering from a mental or physical disability of a permanent character, not the result of their own vicious habits, which incapacitates them from the performance of manual labor in such a degree as so render them unable to earn a support, shall be entitled to a pension not exceeding $12 per month and not less than $6 per month, proportioned to the degree of inability to earn support. Hanna, William A., Indiana, $8 George, Josiah, West Lebanon, $6 February 22, 1895 Wm. A. Hanna--Voted in White, and paid taxes to Nick Hoffman in '93. Indiana Evening Gazette October 12, 1922 SOUTH BEND Alvie Hanna has moved from the Shutt farm to our village. Indiana Messenger April 26, 1899 Pensions Granted Josiah George, West Lebanon, $10 November 13, 1901 MARRIAGE LICENSES Alvie Hanna...........Armstrong Edna Black............Armstrong October 8, 1913 Josiah George, of Young township, passed through town yesterday on his way to Pittsburg, where he will attend a reunion of his regiment, the Fifth Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery. He will be absent about two weeks, having decided to visit a number of his children, who live in and near Pittsburg. January 24, 1924 The South Bend Fire Insurance Co. has elected the following managers: S. C. George, West Lebanon; Richard George, of Girty; William Knepshield, Brick Church; Harvey Kepple, William Coleman, J. M. Wherry, Harvey Hanna, Austin Say and L. E. Deemer, all of South Bend. Indiana Progress April 18, 1900 An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William Hanna, of Fairview, west of town, died on Wednesday evening, of scarlet fever, aged 2 years. Interment was made in Oakland cemetery on Thursday. May 21, 1913 Eliza Silvis is spending a few weeks with Josiah George and wife, of near Olivet. March 18, 1914 Mrs. Alvie Hanna and little son Arthur, spent Friday with Mrs. H. H. Hanna. May 5, 1920 Bernice Shutt has returned to the Alvie Hanna home after spending the winter with Vandergrift relatives. September 22, 1920 Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hanna, Alvie Hanna, and their mother, Mrs. Malena George, spent Sunday afternoon with Apollo friends. November 10, 1920 Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Hanna, daughter, Margaret, and Mrs. H. H. Hanna were Indiana shoppers on Friday. December 15, 1920 ELDERS RIDGE Harvey Hanna, of South Bend, attended the funeral of Mrs. T. B. Elder last Tuesday. July 20, 1921 Lewis Menk and family of Colorado, spent the week with Mrs. Menk's uncle, William Frantz, and the H. H. Hanna family. September 21, 1921 Mr. and Mrs. William Hanna and son, Earl; Mr. and Mrs. George Hanna and daughter, Louise, and Earl Hanna, of Boswell, visited Mr. and Mrs. James Hanna on Sunday. October 26, 1921 FIFTY YEARS OF WEDDED LIFE FITTINGLY CELEBRATED All of Ten Children Present to Greet Parents on Occasion Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hanna celebrated their golden wedding at their home at Ben Avon, south of town, in White township, on Saturday when they were greeted by all their ten children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a company of friends. The home was attractively decorated with fall flowers in honor of the occasion which proved a delightful reunion. Following the dinner served at noon a sketch of the couple was given and the bride and groom of fifty years ago were showered with a number of gifts including a purse of gold. Mr. Hanna's bride was Susan Linsenbigler, and the couple were married at Elderton October 22, 1871. For many years they resided at Indiana, locating in Ben Avon recently. Their union was blessed with 11 children, one having died several years ago. The names of the surviving children and their families present were J. T. Hanna and family, of Canton, O.; Herman Beatty and wife, Kelly Station; J. W. Hefflefinger and family and Harry Beck and family, of Indiana; Lloyd Whitlinger and family, of Apollo; B. O. Baker and family, Vandergrift; J. V. Waugaman and family, Braeburn; J. B. Cummins and family, Indiana; Daisy Hanna at home, and Claude Lentz and family, Harrisburg. March 22, 1922 Mr. and Mrs. George Hanna and little daughter, Louise, and William Hanna, of Boswell, visited at the home of Clyde Tyger over Sunday. September 27, 1922 Among those attending the Apollo fair on Saturday were Mr. Davenport, Alvie Hanna and family, Harry Devers and family, Lawrence Dunmire and family, Ruth and Margaret Dunmire, Mrs. Alshouse and daughter, Virgie. October 11, 1922 Alvie Hanna and family have moved from the Shutt farm to our village. May 30, 1923 Austin Say, H. H. Hanna, John and William Frantz attended the funeral of the latter's brother, Dr. L. H. Frantz, at Valley Camp on Thursday. July 18, 1923 Mr. and Mrs. William Hanna, of town, had as their guests last week Mr. and Mrs. Henry Alberts and son, and Mrs. Mina Shaw, of Cleveland. Mr. Alberts, who is aged 84 years, is a brother of Mrs. Hanna. August 15, 1923 Alvie Hanna and son, Arthur, and Will Waterson were callers at Elderton Saturday evening. Indiana County Gazette September 7, 1898 NOTE: There is from a rather lengthy article concerning Members of Post 28, G. A. R. and their trip to the National G. A. R. encampment at Cincinnati. It makes reference to one of the members being William Hanna. March 9, 1904 Josiah George to Caroline George, 57 acres in Young, $1000. March 16, 1904 Josiah George to B., R. & P. R. R. 5 acres in Young, $1000. May 4, 1904 Miss Vinnie Hanna, of Freeport, returned home on Saturday from a two-weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hanna, of White township. January 18, 1905 George C. Dickie, of town, has filed leases for the coal rights to the following farms in Armstrong and Young townships: Mary Avey, Mattie Barron, John Cunningham, W. W. Couch, Josiah George, J. W. and William Henderson, A. M. Harbison, John King, A. N. Lewis, Jane Lytle, W. H. Myers, A. B. McAdoo, and Thomas J. Watt. June 22. 1929 (Note that the following refers to a William "E" Hanna. HANNA FREED ON $500 BAIL William E. Hanna of Indiana is at liberty on $500 bail, as a result of an automobile wreck last evening, here, in which the car he was driving was damaged. About 7 o'clock the Hanna car and the car of Merle Walker, driven by his daughter Lois, came together at the corner of Eleventh and Philadelphia streets. The cars were not badly damaged. Allen, of the local police force, took Hanna to a local doctor's office for examination. He was then taken to the office of 'Squire Walter H. Jackson, where he waived a hearing for court and posted the $500 bail. April 15, 1930 DEATHS Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hanna of White township. May 24, 1930 First and Final Account of Susan Hanna, Executrix of the Estate of William A. Hanna, late of White Township, Deceased. Abby Bowman Data Entry Manager Pa-Roots Data Boards http://www.pa-roots.com/data.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom" <tomchapman@adelphia.net> To: <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 1:08 AM Subject: Re: [PAARMSTR-L] Silvis Bonanza - South Bend, PA > > > > At last a big mystery may be solved--This Indiana Paper--Where was it > published--Indiana or Armstrong County. > > Hi: It was published in Indiana PA, but it covered parts of Armstrong news. > The stuff Abby posted was mostly about South Bend. > > ..... > > Abby - thanks mucho for that! I had a few of those items, but not the news > of my great great grandmother's death - AND not that Alvie Hanna was her > son. That makes the situation even more strange. I now have 4 men > connected to her - Mr. Hanna, Michael Silvis, Mr. Wherry, and Josiah George. > > (I suspect John N. Wherry and William Hanna!!) > > If anybody out there is a South bend expert, I'd appreciate hearing from > you. > > Harvey Hanna ran the general store in South Bend in 1930. > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > >

Hannah and Franny are granddaughters of Jacob Frantz and Elizabeth Otterman. Their father was Abraham, and their mother was Susanna Davis. Three of their daughters married Kings, 1 Rupert, and 1 George. I think everybody in South Bend was somehow related to the Frantz family. > QUESTION: ARE SISTERS FRANNY FRANTZ KING AND HANNAH FRANTZ RUPERT THE > DAUGHTERS OF JACOB FRANTZ (ABT JULY 1763-APRIL 18, 1832) AND ANNA ELIZABETH > OTTERMAN (APRIL 15, 1766-1853?)

DON--I would appreciate that very much--------------- 1870---Census Is there an Isaac T. Massey in 1870 listed as a printer ? Is thare a James or Joseph Massey listed as a printer ? Mark Massey ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don L." <dogl@arm-tek.net> To: <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 1:25 PM Subject: [PAARMSTR-L] RE: Massey > Found the following on the U.S. Census for PA. I can e-mail you copies of > the original images if you want them. > > Don L. > == > > > 1870 - West Goshen Township, Chester Co., PA. > > Massey, John P. - 38 - Farmer > Rachel J. - 34 > Ida V. - 15 > Eugene A. - 13 > Benjamin F. - 9 > John P. - 6 > Harry R. - 3 > > === > > 1880 - Lancaster Street, Philadelphia, PA. > > Massey, John P. - 48 - R.R. Engineer > Rachel J. - 44 > Ida V. - 24 - School Teacher > Eugene A. - 22 - Moulder in Factory > Frank - 18 - R.R. Car Painter > John - 16 - Clerk in Store > Harry - 13 > Morris - 8 > Isabella - 30 - Daughter-in-law > Willimena - 1 - Grand daughter > > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > > >

Found the following on the U.S. Census for PA. I can e-mail you copies of the original images if you want them. Don L. == 1870 - West Goshen Township, Chester Co., PA. Massey, John P. - 38 - Farmer Rachel J. - 34 Ida V. - 15 Eugene A. - 13 Benjamin F. - 9 John P. - 6 Harry R. - 3 === 1880 - Lancaster Street, Philadelphia, PA. Massey, John P. - 48 - R.R. Engineer Rachel J. - 44 Ida V. - 24 - School Teacher Eugene A. - 22 - Moulder in Factory Frank - 18 - R.R. Car Painter John - 16 - Clerk in Store Harry - 13 Morris - 8 Isabella - 30 - Daughter-in-law Willimena - 1 - Grand daughter

I'm trying to determine the birthdates of my relatives who left Berks County, PA and were in Armstrong County in 1840 and 1850. John and Lydia Welder were in Red Bank in these census years and had at least six children--- Peter(born about 1834), William(born about 1836), Benjamin(born about 1838), Maria(born about 1840), John(born about 1842), and Adam(born about 1847). I'm also interested in exchanging information on this family with anyone out there. Thanx so much for your time and interest. Kerm in Berks County

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Massey" <markf@psknet.com> To: <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 12:56 AM Subject: Re: [PAARMSTR-L] Silvis Bonanza - South Bend, PA DOES ANY ONE ON THE LIST HAVE ANY IDEAS ABOUT HOW TO OBTAIN A BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION ON THE PLEOPLE LISTED BELOW--I belive they were in Indiana from abbout 1855 to about 1870-- John Massey was a printer and than maybe a farmer------- > I have been searching for Ida Virginia Massey B-Jan 29 1855 > Father--John Patterson Massey > Mother-Rachel Jane Kirkpatrick > > I spent years looking in the state of Indiana-- > > Mark > > >

At last a big mystery may be solved--This Indiana Paper--Where was it published--Indiana or Armstrong County I have been searching for Ida Virginia Massey B-Jan 29 1855 Father--John Patterson Massey Mother-Rachel Jane Kirkpatrick I spent years looking in the state of Indiana-- Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "abbybowman" <abbybowman@comcast.net> To: <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 9:53 PM Subject: Re: [PAARMSTR-L] Silvis Bonanza - South Bend, PA > Hope some of the following are helpful..... > > Indiana Evening Gazette > > January 29, 1907 > > A very pretty wedding took place at the Lutheran parsonage, > Elderton, Pa., on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 25, when Miss > Mertie L. McGaughey, and Eric I. Silvis, both of Shelocta, > were united in marriage by Rev. Wm. L. Price. The bride > is one of the accomplished and highly respected young ladies > of that place, the daughter of Mr. James M. McGaughey. The > bridegroom is a very promising young man, the only son of > Mr. and Mrs. Michael Silvis, one of the successful farmers > of Armstrong county. After the ceremony they returned to > the bride's home where a sumptuous wedding supper awaited > them. On Friday noon they enjoyed another reception > tendered them at the bridegroom's home with a few invited > guests. The happy couple left on their honeymoon Saturday > morning to visit Sykesville, Dubois, and other places. > > April 6, 1917 > > Mr. and Mrs. Steele Kerr and children Eric and Fanny Ellen were > the guests of Mrs. Kerr's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Silvis, > of near South Bend, on Sabbath. > > May 7, 1917 > > Mr. and Mrs. Michael Silvis and grand-daughter, Nancy Silvis of > near South Bend were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Steele Kerr on Sabbath. > > August 25, 1917 > > Mrs. Emerson Allshouse, of Wilkinsburg, and Mrs. Michael Silvis, of near > South Bend, visited with the latter's daughter, Mrs. Steele Kerr, on Monday. > > September 17, 1918 > > Mr. and Mrs. Michael Silvis of near South Bend were the guests of their > son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Steele Kerr, on Sabbath. > > June 5, 1924 > > Gas has been struck on the Thompson farm. The Peoples Gas Company have > located two more wells on the Michael Silvis farm. They have already > drilled in two good wells. > > December 7, 1928 > > Mr. and Mrs. Milton Silvis spent last week-end with their daughter at > Vandergrift. > > January 12, 1929 > > Mr. and Mrs. Milton Silvis attended the double funeral of Miss Mary Frants > and > brother John, held at the Hill Church, Wednesday morning. > > April 5, 1929 > > Mrs. Milton Silvis has returned home after having spent some time with her > daughter at Apollo. > > April 15, 1929 > > Mrs. Milton Silvis spent a day last week with Susan Silvis. > > March 11, 1932 > > Mr. and Mrs. Milton Silvis attended the funeral of Mrs. Harry Silvis at > South Bend Wednesday. > > Indiana Messenger > > July 9, 1902 > > Marriage Licenses Issued > > Milton A. Silvis.....South Bend > > November 15, 1923 > > The Peoples Gas Co. had two good gas wells come in last week. One on > the Michael Silvis farm, and one on the Crawford farm at Idaho. > > January 4, 1923 > > Miss May Silvis, of Saltsburg, and Milton Young, of Avonmore, were > united in marriage December 20. The bride is the daughter of Robert > Silvis and the groom is a telegraph operator. > > December 4, 1924 > > Marriage Licenses > > Milton A. Silvis, Armstrong, Ida M. Newbreast, Armstrong > > June 8, 1922 > > Mrs. Malena George, aged 78 years, a well known resident of South Bend, > died suddenly on Wednesday morning while doing her household duties. > She had been in her usual health and her death was a shock to the > community. Funeral services were held in the Lutheran church at that > place on Friday by her pastor, Rev. Woods, assisted by Rev. Kresge, and > burial was made in the church cemetery. > > Indiana Progress > > May 21, 1913 > > Mr. and Mrs. Milton Silvis and children were the guests of Mrs. Mary > Williams, of Elderton, on Friday. > > June 11, 1913 > > Clara Silvis spent Sabbath with her uncle, Milton Silvis, and family. > > March 23, 1921 > > Mr. and Mrs. Milton Silvis and son, Milton, Jr., who have resided in > Niles, O., for the past year, and who will soon leave for Colorado, > spent a few days of the past week with the former's parents, Mr. and > Mrs. W. J. Silvis. > > August 15, 1923 > > Mr. and Mrs. Milton Silvis and three children were recent guests of > Mr. and Mrs. Ward Devers. > > May 12, 1920 > > Mrs. Malena George spent a few days with relatives in Apollo. > > December 15, 1920 > > Misses Venie Townsend and Elizabeth Painter were the guests of Mrs. > Malena George on Friday. > > March 30, 1921 > > Mrs. Malena George has been visiting for a few days with her daughter, > Mrs. Alvie Hanna, who has been on the sick list. > > August 10, 1921 > > Arthur Hanna spent a night recently with his grandmother, Mrs. Malena > George. > > Elwood Wherry and family, of Aspinwall, were the guests of his father, J. N. > Wherry, the past week. > > August 17, 1921 > > Postmaster Charles Wherry, of Brackenridge, spent several days recently with > his mother, Mrs. Malena George. > > October 5, 1921 > > Mrs. Malena George was a Friday visitor in the home of her son, Alvie Hanna. > > November 30, 1921 > > Mrs. Beighley had as her guests on Thanksgiving her sisters, Sarah and Maria > Smith and Mrs. Malena George. > > Abby Bowman > Data Entry Manager > Pa-Roots Data Boards > http://www.pa-roots.com/data.html > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tom" <tomchapman@adelphia.net> > To: <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 8:15 PM > Subject: [PAARMSTR-L] Silvis Bonanza - South Bend, PA > > > > Hello List: > > > > Last year I discovered that my great grandmother, Laura Silvis (1873), was > the daughter of Michael K. Silvis - either from an earlier marriage of > Michael or an unwed situtation. Whatever - he sired Laura with Malena > Rupert, who much later wed Josiah George and lived in South Bend until death > in 1922. > > > > In 1880, Laura was living with her aunt, Franny Frantz King. That's where > I discovered her name was Silvis. Her mother, Malena, was living nearby > with Laura's grandmother, Hannah Frantz Rupert. > > > > There are also 4 boys labeled grandsons in that household in the 1880 > census, and I don't know why I never thought of researching them, but I just > did. (Oh now I remember - there are 3 other adult sisters in the household, > so I figured these boys must be theirs because I didn't know of any brothers > of Laura) > > > > The boys are, in 1880 age: > > > > Milton - 12 > > Harry - 9 > > Newton - 7 > > Charlie - 4 > > > > Forget Charlie. He's a Wherry. (Migawd!) > > > > However, I'm able to find Silvi in the 1910 census that might be our lost > boys: > > > > Milton Silvis, age 31, Butler County > > Harriet, 27 > > Cecil, 7 > > > > Newton H. Silvis. age 31, Armstrong County > > Orpha, 32 > > > > Harry M.F. Silvis, Armstrong County > > Clara, 35 > > Lena P., 12 > > Joseph W., 11 > > Thompson J., 9 > > Mary C., 4 > > > > Does anybody know those individuals? Could they be more children of > Michael K.? > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > > > > > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > >

QUESTION: ARE SISTERS FRANNY FRANTZ KING AND HANNAH FRANTZ RUPERT THE DAUGHTERS OF JACOB FRANTZ (ABT JULY 1763-APRIL 18, 1832) AND ANNA ELIZABETH OTTERMAN (APRIL 15, 1766-1853?) IF SO, THIS IS AMAZING HOW THE WORLD ALL COMES TOGETHER. HAD BEEN DOING RESEARCH EARLIER ON THE FRANTZ/FRANCE TIE INS TO MY ROWES BASED ON THE REVELATIONS ON THE LIST. I HAVE JOHN HENRY (JACOB) ROW {DOB JULY 7, 1824}MARRIED TO ANNA CATHERINE FRANTZ {APRIL 7, 1822-JANUARY 8, 1896.} SHE IS THE DAUGHTER OF JOHANNES B. FRANTZ AND ANNA MARIA KLINGENSMITH. HE IS THE SON OF PETER ROW AND HANNAH RUGH. ANDY ROWE ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom" <tomchapman@adelphia.net> To: <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 10:10 PM Subject: Re: [PAARMSTR-L] Silvis Bonanza - South Bend, PA > <<I HAVE A MICHAEL K. SILVIS (1846-1925) THAT IS MARRIED TO A FANNY > CATHERINE ALLSHOUSE (1859-1955.) THEY ARE BOTH BURIED IN THE SOUTH BEND > CEMETERY.>> > > Yep, that's him - the rat. > > Tom > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > > > >

<<I HAVE A MICHAEL K. SILVIS (1846-1925) THAT IS MARRIED TO A FANNY CATHERINE ALLSHOUSE (1859-1955.) THEY ARE BOTH BURIED IN THE SOUTH BEND CEMETERY.>> Yep, that's him - the rat. Tom

> At last a big mystery may be solved--This Indiana Paper--Where was it published--Indiana or Armstrong County. Hi: It was published in Indiana PA, but it covered parts of Armstrong news. The stuff Abby posted was mostly about South Bend. ..... Abby - thanks mucho for that! I had a few of those items, but not the news of my great great grandmother's death - AND not that Alvie Hanna was her son. That makes the situation even more strange. I now have 4 men connected to her - Mr. Hanna, Michael Silvis, Mr. Wherry, and Josiah George. (I suspect John N. Wherry and William Hanna!!) If anybody out there is a South bend expert, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Harvey Hanna ran the general store in South Bend in 1930.

I HAVE A MICHAEL K. SILVIS (1846-1925) THAT IS MARRIED TO A FANNY CATHERINE ALLSHOUSE (1859-1955.) THEY ARE BOTH BURIED IN THE SOUTH BEND CEMETERY. SHE IS THE DAUGHTER OF SAMUEL ABRAHAM ALLSHOUSE (NOVEMBER 8, 1816-1875) AND RACHEL YOCKEY (AUGUST 12, 1829-NOVEMBER 24, 1925.) BOTH OF HER PARENTS ARE BURIED AT SOUTH BEND. ANDY ROWE ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom" <tomchapman@adelphia.net> To: <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 5:15 PM Subject: [PAARMSTR-L] Silvis Bonanza - South Bend, PA > Hello List: > > Last year I discovered that my great grandmother, Laura Silvis (1873), was the daughter of Michael K. Silvis - either from an earlier marriage of Michael or an unwed situtation. Whatever - he sired Laura with Malena Rupert, who much later wed Josiah George and lived in South Bend until death in 1922. > > In 1880, Laura was living with her aunt, Franny Frantz King. That's where I discovered her name was Silvis. Her mother, Malena, was living nearby with Laura's grandmother, Hannah Frantz Rupert. > > There are also 4 boys labeled grandsons in that household in the 1880 census, and I don't know why I never thought of researching them, but I just did. (Oh now I remember - there are 3 other adult sisters in the household, so I figured these boys must be theirs because I didn't know of any brothers of Laura) > > The boys are, in 1880 age: > > Milton - 12 > Harry - 9 > Newton - 7 > Charlie - 4 > > Forget Charlie. He's a Wherry. (Migawd!) > > However, I'm able to find Silvi in the 1910 census that might be our lost boys: > > Milton Silvis, age 31, Butler County > Harriet, 27 > Cecil, 7 > > Newton H. Silvis. age 31, Armstrong County > Orpha, 32 > > Harry M.F. Silvis, Armstrong County > Clara, 35 > Lena P., 12 > Joseph W., 11 > Thompson J., 9 > Mary C., 4 > > Does anybody know those individuals? Could they be more children of Michael K.? > > Tom > > > > > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > > > >

Hope some of the following are helpful..... Indiana Evening Gazette January 29, 1907 A very pretty wedding took place at the Lutheran parsonage, Elderton, Pa., on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 25, when Miss Mertie L. McGaughey, and Eric I. Silvis, both of Shelocta, were united in marriage by Rev. Wm. L. Price. The bride is one of the accomplished and highly respected young ladies of that place, the daughter of Mr. James M. McGaughey. The bridegroom is a very promising young man, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Silvis, one of the successful farmers of Armstrong county. After the ceremony they returned to the bride's home where a sumptuous wedding supper awaited them. On Friday noon they enjoyed another reception tendered them at the bridegroom's home with a few invited guests. The happy couple left on their honeymoon Saturday morning to visit Sykesville, Dubois, and other places. April 6, 1917 Mr. and Mrs. Steele Kerr and children Eric and Fanny Ellen were the guests of Mrs. Kerr's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Silvis, of near South Bend, on Sabbath. May 7, 1917 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Silvis and grand-daughter, Nancy Silvis of near South Bend were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Steele Kerr on Sabbath. August 25, 1917 Mrs. Emerson Allshouse, of Wilkinsburg, and Mrs. Michael Silvis, of near South Bend, visited with the latter's daughter, Mrs. Steele Kerr, on Monday. September 17, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Silvis of near South Bend were the guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Steele Kerr, on Sabbath. June 5, 1924 Gas has been struck on the Thompson farm. The Peoples Gas Company have located two more wells on the Michael Silvis farm. They have already drilled in two good wells. December 7, 1928 Mr. and Mrs. Milton Silvis spent last week-end with their daughter at Vandergrift. January 12, 1929 Mr. and Mrs. Milton Silvis attended the double funeral of Miss Mary Frants and brother John, held at the Hill Church, Wednesday morning. April 5, 1929 Mrs. Milton Silvis has returned home after having spent some time with her daughter at Apollo. April 15, 1929 Mrs. Milton Silvis spent a day last week with Susan Silvis. March 11, 1932 Mr. and Mrs. Milton Silvis attended the funeral of Mrs. Harry Silvis at South Bend Wednesday. Indiana Messenger July 9, 1902 Marriage Licenses Issued Milton A. Silvis.....South Bend November 15, 1923 The Peoples Gas Co. had two good gas wells come in last week. One on the Michael Silvis farm, and one on the Crawford farm at Idaho. January 4, 1923 Miss May Silvis, of Saltsburg, and Milton Young, of Avonmore, were united in marriage December 20. The bride is the daughter of Robert Silvis and the groom is a telegraph operator. December 4, 1924 Marriage Licenses Milton A. Silvis, Armstrong, Ida M. Newbreast, Armstrong June 8, 1922 Mrs. Malena George, aged 78 years, a well known resident of South Bend, died suddenly on Wednesday morning while doing her household duties. She had been in her usual health and her death was a shock to the community. Funeral services were held in the Lutheran church at that place on Friday by her pastor, Rev. Woods, assisted by Rev. Kresge, and burial was made in the church cemetery. Indiana Progress May 21, 1913 Mr. and Mrs. Milton Silvis and children were the guests of Mrs. Mary Williams, of Elderton, on Friday. June 11, 1913 Clara Silvis spent Sabbath with her uncle, Milton Silvis, and family. March 23, 1921 Mr. and Mrs. Milton Silvis and son, Milton, Jr., who have resided in Niles, O., for the past year, and who will soon leave for Colorado, spent a few days of the past week with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Silvis. August 15, 1923 Mr. and Mrs. Milton Silvis and three children were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Devers. May 12, 1920 Mrs. Malena George spent a few days with relatives in Apollo. December 15, 1920 Misses Venie Townsend and Elizabeth Painter were the guests of Mrs. Malena George on Friday. March 30, 1921 Mrs. Malena George has been visiting for a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Alvie Hanna, who has been on the sick list. August 10, 1921 Arthur Hanna spent a night recently with his grandmother, Mrs. Malena George. Elwood Wherry and family, of Aspinwall, were the guests of his father, J. N. Wherry, the past week. August 17, 1921 Postmaster Charles Wherry, of Brackenridge, spent several days recently with his mother, Mrs. Malena George. October 5, 1921 Mrs. Malena George was a Friday visitor in the home of her son, Alvie Hanna. November 30, 1921 Mrs. Beighley had as her guests on Thanksgiving her sisters, Sarah and Maria Smith and Mrs. Malena George. Abby Bowman Data Entry Manager Pa-Roots Data Boards http://www.pa-roots.com/data.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom" <tomchapman@adelphia.net> To: <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 8:15 PM Subject: [PAARMSTR-L] Silvis Bonanza - South Bend, PA > Hello List: > > Last year I discovered that my great grandmother, Laura Silvis (1873), was the daughter of Michael K. Silvis - either from an earlier marriage of Michael or an unwed situtation. Whatever - he sired Laura with Malena Rupert, who much later wed Josiah George and lived in South Bend until death in 1922. > > In 1880, Laura was living with her aunt, Franny Frantz King. That's where I discovered her name was Silvis. Her mother, Malena, was living nearby with Laura's grandmother, Hannah Frantz Rupert. > > There are also 4 boys labeled grandsons in that household in the 1880 census, and I don't know why I never thought of researching them, but I just did. (Oh now I remember - there are 3 other adult sisters in the household, so I figured these boys must be theirs because I didn't know of any brothers of Laura) > > The boys are, in 1880 age: > > Milton - 12 > Harry - 9 > Newton - 7 > Charlie - 4 > > Forget Charlie. He's a Wherry. (Migawd!) > > However, I'm able to find Silvi in the 1910 census that might be our lost boys: > > Milton Silvis, age 31, Butler County > Harriet, 27 > Cecil, 7 > > Newton H. Silvis. age 31, Armstrong County > Orpha, 32 > > Harry M.F. Silvis, Armstrong County > Clara, 35 > Lena P., 12 > Joseph W., 11 > Thompson J., 9 > Mary C., 4 > > Does anybody know those individuals? Could they be more children of Michael K.? > > Tom > > > > > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > >

Hi! Sorry to bother you all, but can someone tell me the unsubscribe address for this list? I apologize for posting this to the whole list. JP ----- Original Message ----- From: Georgia Halloran To: PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 4:07 PM Subject: [SPAM] - Re: [PAARMSTR-L] France/Frantz South Bend, South Buffalo, PA - Bayesian Filter detected spam Tom I had this site in my FRANTZ file. http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/a/William-R-Frantz-PA/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0070.html Georgia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom" <tomchapman@adelphia.net> To: <PAARMSTR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 5:35 AM Subject: [PAARMSTR-L] France/Frantz South Bend, South Buffalo, PA > Anybody here familiar with the Frantz/France family of South Bend? > > I'm trying to track down the son of John Frantz and Maria Klingensmith - Jacob Frantz/Franz/France. I've got him tentatively married to either a cousin Catherine Frantz, also known as Catherine Kiehner/Keener Frantz. She is in the 1850 South Buffalo Census, but no sign of Jacob. I've also got information that places his death in Missouri. > > Best Regrads, > > Tom > > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== > > ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ====

Does anyone know where/why/how this church got the Highfield in its name? Am trying to help a lady workin on this puzzle. Thanks for any info. Beth

Hello List: Last year I discovered that my great grandmother, Laura Silvis (1873), was the daughter of Michael K. Silvis - either from an earlier marriage of Michael or an unwed situtation. Whatever - he sired Laura with Malena Rupert, who much later wed Josiah George and lived in South Bend until death in 1922. In 1880, Laura was living with her aunt, Franny Frantz King. That's where I discovered her name was Silvis. Her mother, Malena, was living nearby with Laura's grandmother, Hannah Frantz Rupert. There are also 4 boys labeled grandsons in that household in the 1880 census, and I don't know why I never thought of researching them, but I just did. (Oh now I remember - there are 3 other adult sisters in the household, so I figured these boys must be theirs because I didn't know of any brothers of Laura) The boys are, in 1880 age: Milton - 12 Harry - 9 Newton - 7 Charlie - 4 Forget Charlie. He's a Wherry. (Migawd!) However, I'm able to find Silvi in the 1910 census that might be our lost boys: Milton Silvis, age 31, Butler County Harriet, 27 Cecil, 7 Newton H. Silvis. age 31, Armstrong County Orpha, 32 Harry M.F. Silvis, Armstrong County Clara, 35 Lena P., 12 Joseph W., 11 Thompson J., 9 Mary C., 4 Does anybody know those individuals? Could they be more children of Michael K.? Tom