Pearl and List: I am researching the James IRWIN family of Forest (originally was Jefferson)Co., Pennsylvania. Some of the descendants of this family settled in Jefferson Co., Venango and Clarion Cos. as well as McKean and Erie Cos. Research indicates that James IRWIN was born about 1800 in Pennsylvania and died between 1870 and 1880 in Barnett Twp., Forest Co., Pennsylvania. He married Mary (last name unknown) before 1829 and they had at least 12 children. Children of James and Mary IRWIN were: 1. John M. IRWIN, b. about 1829; died after 1880 bef. 1900; married about 1851, Martha (last name unknown), b. about January 1832; had at least 8 children. 2. James M. IRWIN, b. about 1830; married bef. 1857 Naomi N. (last name unknown), b. abt. 1838; had at least 4 children. 3. Hannah IRWIN, b. about 1833 4. Perry IRWIN, b. Dec. 1835; died 1913; married about 1867 Ellen (last name unknown), b. about June 1850; died 1900-1910; had at least 7 children (possibly 8 children) 5. Hezekiah IRWIN, b. abt. 1836; died June 3, 1862 at Savage Station, VA.; married October 31, 1860 Sarah Jane Hulings, b. July 20, 1839; died December 24, 1873; had 2 children. 6. Samuel IRWIN, b. abt. 1838; died 1910-1920. 7. Silas IRWIN, b. abt 1936; died June 25, 1862 at Seven Pines, VA 8. Benjamin IRWIN, b. abt. 1841; died March 2 1864 at Beaufor, North Carolina. 9. Hiram "Hile" IRWIN, b. February 26, 1845; died July 16, 1934; married 1st Rachel LACKEY, b. abt. 1849; died bef. 1871; had one son; married 2nd Sept. 25, 1871 Lucinda MAZE, b. November 1842; died 1919; had 7 children; married 3rd. Mrs. Emma BUSH 10. Reuben G. IRWIN, b. September 18, 1844 in Clarington, Forest Co., Pennsylvania; died January 10, 1916; married 1st Sarah Jane CROW, b. abt. 1852; died July 1881; had 4 children; married 2nd August 20, 1882 Nina Maria ANDREWS, b. March 1862; died 1902; had 7 children. 11. Ezra IRWIN, b. November 1848; married abt. 1873 Marian (last name unknown), b. about August 1856; had at least 6 children. 12. William IRWIN, b. May 1854; married abt. 1878 Lovica (last name unknown), b. June 1856; died 1910-1920; had at least 4 children. At least 6 of the sons of James and Mary IRWIN served in the Civil War: Perry, Hezekiah, Silas, Benjamin, Reuben and Hiram. Will share further information with sources upon request. Eileen Irwin Mesa, AZ Pearl Ramirez wrote: > > Eileen: Have been reading your replies with much > interest and now have a question for you about my > family....are you related to the Irwin family of > Petrolia area, Butler County, Pa. We have a letter > written in 1970's for the Reep Family Association by > Betty Irwin Parker, about the Walley Family and how > they were related. She was an excellent researcher, > back long before computors. I research the Walley > Family. Pearl NetZero Platinum No Banner Ads and Unlimited Access Sign Up Today - Only $9.95 per month! http://www.netzero.net