My family of MAJORS go back over 200 yrs in Beaver Co. with the settlement of Samuel and Abigail Majors in 1801. I have a family tree which lists many members and I have not come across a Lida E. Majors. I would be very interested in any information you might find on this family line. Thank you, Dana Majors-Lewis ----- Original Message ----- From: "oscar r stone" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 10:50 PM Subject: [PABeav'r] George Sarsfield/Lida Majors > Hi List, > > George Sarsfield was born in PA in May 1874, the son of Thomas & Anna > McDonald Sarsfield. On 04 Sep 1899 at Freedom the Rev Alber H Davis > officiated at the marriage of George to Lida E Majors. She was born in PA > in Feb 1872, the dau of William & Ella ? Majors. This couple was listed > in the 1900 PA Census for Rochester, PA living on Pennsylvania Ave. > Haven't found them after this. Does anyone know what happened to them or > where they moved to? > > Thanks, Carolyn > > > ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== > This List is dedicated to BEAVER County, Pennsylvania. If you have a problem, question, need direction or to report a virus, please contact Kathleen off-list at [email protected] Thanks. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Lydia E. Majors: Irwin Cemetery, Rochester, Beaver Co. 1876-1911, Mother Carol in AZ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dana Majors-Lewis" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [PABeav'r] George Sarsfield/Lida Majors > My family of MAJORS go back over 200 yrs in Beaver Co. with the settlement > of Samuel and Abigail Majors in 1801. > I have a family tree which lists many members and I have not come across a > Lida E. Majors. > I would be very interested in any information you might find on this family > line. > > Thank you, > Dana Majors-Lewis > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "oscar r stone" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 10:50 PM > Subject: [PABeav'r] George Sarsfield/Lida Majors > > > > Hi List, > > > > George Sarsfield was born in PA in May 1874, the son of Thomas & Anna > > McDonald Sarsfield. On 04 Sep 1899 at Freedom the Rev Alber H Davis > > officiated at the marriage of George to Lida E Majors. She was born in PA > > in Feb 1872, the dau of William & Ella ? Majors. This couple was listed > > in the 1900 PA Census for Rochester, PA living on Pennsylvania Ave. > > Haven't found them after this. Does anyone know what happened to them or > > where they moved to? > > > > Thanks, Carolyn > > > > > > ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== > > This List is dedicated to BEAVER County, Pennsylvania. If you have a > problem, question, need direction or to report a virus, please contact > Kathleen off-list at [email protected] Thanks. > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== > ~~ The List's GOLDEN RULE ~~ > Keep to genealogy, history, anything ancestors! Keep it clean & cool. > Treat others as you want them to treat you...Positively *NO* selling! > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hi, We will be visiting in Beaver Co sometime this coming summer. I will be doing research on our Bruce, Sarsfield & Shrodes families. Would like to receive some insights as to the best way to do research in Beaver Co. Is the Cthouse construction completed? Where would be the best place to begin? Where is the Beaver Co Genealogical Soc Library located? Any thoughts and help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Carolyn

Hi, Joseph ? Sarsfield was born in PA about 1877, the son of Thomas & Anna McDonald Sarsfield. He was listed in the 1900 PA Census in Rochester, PA living on Virginia St as a single man. His occupations was listed as a presser at the glass works. Haven't found him after 1900. Does anyone know what happened to him? Thanks, Carolyn

Hi List, Mary (Mary Anna) Sarsfield was born in Scotland about 1866, the dau of Thomas & Anna McDonald Sarsfield. Sometime before 06 May 1897 she was married to ? Lewis. Who was he and when/where were they married? Thanks, Carolyn

Hi List, George Sarsfield was born in PA in May 1874, the son of Thomas & Anna McDonald Sarsfield. On 04 Sep 1899 at Freedom the Rev Alber H Davis officiated at the marriage of George to Lida E Majors. She was born in PA in Feb 1872, the dau of William & Ella ? Majors. This couple was listed in the 1900 PA Census for Rochester, PA living on Pennsylvania Ave. Haven't found them after this. Does anyone know what happened to them or where they moved to? Thanks, Carolyn

Hi, Thanks to everyone who responded to my query. I appreciate your help. Carolyn

Can someone please tell me where Sand Hill Cemetery is to be found? Thanks, Carol in AZ

I'm glad that was helpful. For your records, it came from a book History of Beaver County 1888 published by A. Warner & Company. Taking some liberty considering frequent mis-spellings, James Blashford was named as guardian for Sarah Reading, dau. of deceased William Reading in Orphans Court, 1789-1820. There are a number of Bradford in the book named above. WARRICK, Beaver County Wills 1800-1900 James, 1871, book E, p. 307 Jesse, 1874, book F, p. 54 Isaac , 1880, book F, p. 436 WARRICK, Mrs. Died 3d inst., consort of Mr. Isaac Warrick, South Beaver Twp., aged about 65 years. 11 Nov. 1831 (date of publication in Beaver "Argus" Genealogical Gleanings) J. Moore Warrick, grandson of Isaac Warrick who (Isaac) came from England to New Jersey where he married Mary Thatcher...had seven sons and three daughters... Unfortunately the children are not named. Robert Harbison, ...b. South Beaver Twp. abt. 1795... his daughter Mary m. Isaac Warrick...lived in Ohio twp....dau Ann m. Eziriah Inman* (and continues on with names of other children and their spouses, this is a quite long entry). This Mary Harbison and Isaac Warrick may be parents of Mary Warrick who you are looking for. If you would like complete Harbison information let me know and I'll copy it. *Ann Harbison: this should be Marcha Ann Harbison and Azariah Inman. They are my g-grandparents. You can find much more in the Inman Compendium. Just another note, please forgive if I'm preaching to the choir...I found a treasure of information from my grandfather's Civil War pension application, names, dates, etc. that I'd never have found elsewhere. If Daniel Blackford applied for pension you might "strike it rich". Pensions provide much more than info. than simple service records. I'm happy to help, get just as excited and the searcher!! Carol in AZ ---- Original Message ----- From: debbie rousseau To: Carol. S Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 8:32 AM Subject: Re: Achor Ohio cemetery Carol, Thank you! We had indications that Daniel W.'s father was Joseph. Now I will search for William Joseph! Do you have anything on a Mary Warrick? That is one suggestion for Daniel's wife. Thanks again, Debbie "Carol. S" <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Debby, I looked through some of my Beaver county books and saw the following, you may already have it...not much help but may be of interest. Ohio Township: T. J. Hamilton Post, No 338, G.A.R., was organized on the 23d of October, 1883, at Ohioville. Included in the names of charter members is Daniel Blackford. Don't know if he is appropriate age, apparently served in Civil War. Also, there is Wm. J. Blackford, b. 1848 - d. 1915, buried Dillworth Cemetery, Darlington, Darlinging twp. Carol in AZ ----- Original Message ----- From: debbie rousseau To: Carol. S Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 6:51 AM Subject: Re: Achor Ohio cemetery Thank you for responding! I was born and raised until fourth grade in Darlington - Darlington Lake - a group of "summer cottages" that became homes after WW II. I went to Achor (Negley, Cannelton, East Palestine area) and I saw (and was able to read) many of my ancestors headstones. The Achor Baptist Church was boarded up and delapidated. I tried and tried to find someone who had the records. My gggrandfather Daniel W. Blackford seems to have fallen from the sky as far as records go. Can't find parents or siblings. His wife Mary's headstone is in Achor too, but can't find her maiden name. Thank you for your help, Debbie Snyder Rousseau "Carol. S" <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Debbie, I've never been able to find any index of Achor burials. I suspect my g-grandparents [Edwards] are buried there. HOWEVER - a request to Beaver County Genealogical Society (http://www.rootsweb.com/~pabecgs) produced copies of their son, John Edwards, Date of Record burial May 1894. These Beaver County records include a wide variety of cemeteries in numerous counties. My Edwards ancestors lived in Darlington Twp. PA, adjacent to Achor Cemetery Oh. If you are a member of BCGS these searches require only a SASE, for non-members there is a small fee. The only alternative I can think of is requesting a researcher in the area to physically going there and search, for a small fee. I also did that, the result was "no Edwards" but she explained that many grave stones are unreadable or damaged. Good luck, Carol in AZ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more

----- Original Message ----- From: Cathy Raber Sent: 3/9/03 8:27:14 PM Shelley, What was the Coleman name? Jonathan, Rutherford, Joshua Coleman? How much? Is on ebay or where? Are you from there or where? Is there a possibility Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Shelley Cardiel To: [email protected] Sent: 3/9/03 7:21:34 PM Subject: [PABeav'r] Beaver County Autograph Album I've "rescued" an old autograph album belonging to Jessie MCCONNEL of Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The album is dated from 1883-1884 and includes mostly poems, autographs, victorian stickers, etc. from friends. With help from a wonderful researcher I believe this is album belonged to Jessie MCCONNEL(L) b. 1871 daughter of William P. MCCONNEL(L) and Ellen MCMILLIN living in Bridgewater, Beaver Co., PA during the 1880 census. Jessie was one of four children the oldest being William H. MCCONNEL(L) b. 1855 in South Beaver, PA. William P. MCCONNEL(L) was one of 10 children, the son of John MCCONNEL(L) and Dortha WRIGHT. Jessie's brother William married Alice DEVER. Only two pages appear to contain entries from family members, they are: Mame of West Bridgewater, PA "cousin" Sibbie S. MCCONNEL "no relation specified" Other surnames mentioned in the album include: HERRON MITCHELL of Beaver Co., PA ANDREWS of Rochester, PA BOWERS of Beaver Co., PA COLEMAN of West Bridgewater, PA CAUGHY of Beaver, PA BELTZ of Beaver, PA DAUGHERTY BRUCE BROWN of West Bridgewater, PA STONE of Beaver, PA MCCABE of West Bridgewater, PA HAMILTON DOUTT of Bridgewater, PA WICKHAM PFUSCH ALEXANDER of Beaver, PA TAYLOR of Beaver, PA ANDERSON of Beaver, PA HOUSTON of Beaver, PA I'm hoping to locate someone from Jessie's family so that this wonderful old family heirloom can be returned to its rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== ~~ SUBJECT LINES ~~ Think about it!! A picture's worth 1000 words; a Subject Line more! The 4 W's: Who? What? When? and Where? Don't leave home without 'em! ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571 sourceid=1237 --- Cathy Raber --- [email protected] --- Cathy Raber --- [email protected]

----- Original Message ----- From: Cathy Raber To: [email protected] Sent: 3/30/03 1:15:42 PM Subject: RE: [PABeav'r] SPALDING, DILWORTH, MAKEPEACE Penny are your Spaulding from Beaver county or NJ? I've got a entry very sketchy , but states "N.W. Spaulding took over an interest in the circular saw business of Dad of the Family! ----- Original Message ----- From: To: [email protected] Sent: 3/27/03 2:29:02 PM Subject: [PABeav'r] SPALDING, DILWORTH, MAKEPEACE The subject line lists my Beaver County surnames; any takers? Penny ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== ?? ROLL CALLS ?? Not permitted unless called for by List Admin. But please post your interests search areas often. Remember! New members join every day. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571 sourceid=1237 --- Cathy Raber --- [email protected] --- Cathy Raber --- [email protected]

In a message dated 4/3/03 1:00:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Jack, if you go to the Beaver County Genealogical Society you can find > answers to most of your questions; when records started, where to write, > etc. > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pagecgs/ > > Thanks, I've been on that site quite a bit back in history but didn't remember the vital records dates being specified. The vast majority of my Beaver County research has been pre-1850. My direct ancestors from Beaver County were in Portage County, Ohio by 1860 By the way, there's a typo in that link. It should be: http://www.rootsweb.com/~pabecgs/index.htm Jack

Jack, if you go to the Beaver County Genealogical Society you can find answers to most of your questions; when records started, where to write, etc. http://www.rootsweb.com/~pagecgs/ ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 8:48 AM Subject: Re: [PABeav'r] Sarsfield Burials & Obits > In a message dated 4/3/03 7:46:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > > > When Anna died in 1897, death records were supposed to have been filed at > > > > When did Beaver County start keeping these records? > > How about birth and marriage records? > > Jack Brode > > > ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== > NO Virus warnings, seasonal greetings or private 'chit-chat' on this > list! Other than that, anything pertaining to the lives and times of > those we seek goes, but MUST be kept within the List's *Golden Rule*. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hello Listers, I just discovered another surname for my search... 1930 Census shows a George Paxton and wife Vida living on Darlington Road in Patterson Twp. George's mother-in-law Jennette Peters is living with the family. I am anxious to talk to anyone with knowledge of this Jennette PETERS. She is shown as widowed. I believe her late husband was Emile Herman D. PETER(S), who went by Herman Peter(s). The family lived in Wampum (Lawrence county) PA from at least 1880 to 1900, then moved to Beaver Falls by 1920. If anyone has a connection to this family, please respond, as I have some info to share. -=Steve Bloomquist

Jack, PA mandated that marriage records be kept, starting in 1885. Each county courthouse still holds these records through the present day. Births and deaths were kept at the county level from 1893 through 1905, then the State Office of Vital Records has the births and deaths from 1906 to the present. www.vitalrec.com There was a short time period from 1852-54 that the state mandated the keeping of these records. The originals all seem to be in Harrisburg now, but the LDS has them on microfilm also. You can find Mercer County's and Butler County's, 1852-54 births, deaths, and marriages that were recorded, as well as Lawrence County 1852-54 deaths, online at www.rootsweb.com/~pabutle2. Haven't gotten back out there to get any others yet. Not all people registered these things, there apparently was a lot of opposition to it. We've noticed in Butler County in particular, that only a couple of Drs. came to the courthouse and recorded them. Pat "Volunteer of Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness at http://www.raogk.org/"

Sorry, I didn't mean that you'd find Thomas's death record, but that you would find out what cemetery they are buried in. Death records were mandated in 1893 and through 1905, they were recorded in the county courthouses in PA. Starting in 1906 the state kept those records. Each county still holds their own birth and death records from 1893-1905 Pat www.rootsweb.com/~pabutle2

In a message dated 4/3/03 7:46:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > When Anna died in 1897, death records were supposed to have been filed at > When did Beaver County start keeping these records? How about birth and marriage records? Jack Brode

Carolyn, When Anna died in 1897, death records were supposed to have been filed at the county courthouse. The death record contains the person's name, marital status, age, sometimes the deceased's parents' names, the place of death, the cause of death, the place of interment, the date of death, and the date of interment. Try to get a death record from the Beaver County courthouse for Anna and you will most likely find Thomas too. Of course, they may not have headstones. Good Luck! Pat "Volunteer of Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness at http://www.raogk.org/"

From the 1880 census c.d's, Thomas and his wife Anna are still alive. Both born in Ireland....Sewickly, Westmoreland county, PA, pg 381D. Thomas Anna Patrick Mary Margaret Thomas Christopher Elizabeth Nora Brenda ----- Original Message ----- From: "oscar r stone" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 12:21 PM Subject: [PABeav'r] Sarsfield Burials & Obits > Hi List, > Thomas SARSFIELD died 07 Mar 1876 in Rochester and his wife, Anna > McDONALD SARSFIELD, died 06 May 1897 in Rochester. Does SKP have any idea > in which cemetery they may be buried? Their son, Patrick, and most of his > family are buried at St Cecelia's but apparently not Thomas and Anna. > Also need any obits that may have been printed for Thomas and Anna. > Thanks for your help. > Carolyn > > > ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== > ----------> ALL CAPS or UPPER CASE Letters Permissible Use <---------- > When typing a surname? YES! Absolutely! A must! For general text? NO! > It's shouting, bad manners (Netiquette) and hard to find surnames. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Dear Bob...My message was returned...Would you please send me a list of the Mt Carmel Cemetery? Thanks....Marilynn at [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 2:06 PM Subject: [PABeav'r] Mt Carmel Cemetery 1935 vintage tombstone inscriptions > This is a copy of the list made by the DAR in the 1930s. Many of these tombstones no longer exist. Also many relationships are stated that have been omitted from the recently published list. If you desire a copy, please let me know a [email protected] . Jim and Denny your already on the list. > > Bob Todd > > > ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== > Your List Admin is here to help with List problems but not research. Aid with that is better put to the List. Chances are someone has "Been there! Done that!" before. So why are you waiting? Send a message now. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >