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Welcome Ruth. I'm glad you are checking, but why not post whom your doing first. Fellow lister, Cathy Raber, central FL ----- Original Message ----- From: Hoschar, Ruth To: [email protected] Sent: 3/26/03 1:27:36 PM Subject: RE: [PABeav'r] checking I am here--- I have been checking the postings to see if there was anything to reply to. -----Original Message----- From: George Craig [mailto:[email protected] ] Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 1:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [PABeav'r] checking New member. Is there anyone there? Haven't gotten a single post from you. G G ==== 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 ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== Uh-Oh!!! ----- Missed or deleted a post that might put a crack in your wall? Remember, day night, the RootsWeb Archives are usually open to browse or search. Go to: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ . ============================== 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]

For those of you who have not 'found' the Beaver County Genealogical Society this is an excellent site; has a great deal of information on line. Carol in AZ www.rootsweb.com/~pabecgs

The country was recovering from the Civil War. There was land out west. The farm in the east were worn out and sub-divided in the family until the acreage was too small to support a family. ----- Original Message ----- From: "the Hamiltons" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 1:58 PM Subject: [PABeav'r] Hamiltons moving to Meigs Co. OH > I think everyone must be watching the war -- all of my lists are much slower > than usual. But put your info out there and maybe someone can help you! > nancy > (not me, though......I'm too new myself, unless you gotz Hamiltons in your > line? My Milton Josiah Hamilton b. 1823 was born in Beaver Co., as was his > wife Sophia Lyons. At some point, they moved to Meigs Co., as did Sophia's > parents, Katherine Eaton and Samuel Lyons, as there is mention of them also > in Meigs Co. History. > Anyone know what was going on about 1870-80 that would have enticed > people to leave PA? > > > ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== > Uh-Oh!!! <----- Missed or deleted a post that might put a crack in > your wall? Remember, day & night, the RootsWeb Archives are usually > open to browse or search. Go to: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ . > > ============================== > 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 >

Carol, in my 1888 History of Beaver are Moffat, Moffet, Moffett, Moffit. Tell me what given names you are searching. Carol in AZ., ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 12:12 PM Subject: [PABeav'r] Moffitt > Are there any Moffitt's from Beaver Co. on the list? > > Carol > > > ==== 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

Are there any Moffitt's from Beaver Co. on the list? Carol

These are my surnames in Beaver County: ROBERTSON, CUSTARD, LAUGHLIN, MURRAY, SUMMERVILLE, SMITH, MATTHEWSON/MATHESON

Hi to the new member. And I am always looking for folks interested in the Baldinger family who lived on 4th Avenue in Beaver Falls in the 1930s. Judy Russell Bogart, GA

I am here--- I have been checking the postings to see if there was anything to reply to. -----Original Message----- From: George Craig [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 1:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [PABeav'r] checking New member. Is there anyone there? Haven't gotten a single post from you. G&G ==== 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

New member. Is there anyone there? Haven't gotten a single post from you. G&G

I think everyone must be watching the war -- all of my lists are much slower than usual. But put your info out there and maybe someone can help you! nancy (not me, though......I'm too new myself, unless you gotz Hamiltons in your line? My Milton Josiah Hamilton b. 1823 was born in Beaver Co., as was his wife Sophia Lyons. At some point, they moved to Meigs Co., as did Sophia's parents, Katherine Eaton and Samuel Lyons, as there is mention of them also in Meigs Co. History. Anyone know what was going on about 1870-80 that would have enticed people to leave PA?

Looking for the Esther Curtis family of Rochester, PA. She was married to William Curtis and had daughters named Norma Zavak and Carol McCusker. Esther had a sister Mrs. Clarence (Lillian) Bowman of Kalamazoo, MI. This info is from the obit of Mrs. Elsie Marie McCreary Downs of Kalamazoo, MI dated 06-21-1968. Elsie Marie McCreary (Waters) Downs born July 15, 1893 was the d/o Miller L. and Malisa "Jane" Kelly McCreary of Hillsville, Lawrence Co, PA. Elsie was the sister of my great grandfather Joseph William McCreary, also of Hillsville, PA. I have MUCH McCreary family info to share. Shari McCreary Price

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Sorry list. Sent that to you, not to Bob like I was trying to! Apologies! amie

Hi Cuz! How's that weather there? 60 today, some places say more! Mt Carmel? sure! do send the copy! Maybe I can find some of those other pesky relations from the other side of the marriage! amie ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 9:03 PM Subject: [PABeav'r] Mt Carmel tombstone inscriptions. > Anyone who wants a copy let me know at [email protected] > > > > > ==== 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 > >

Excellent. Brian L. Cole Researching Coles from England to MD to OH

Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you've had a baby... ... somebody doesn't know that once you're a mother, normal is history. Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct... ... somebody never took a three-year-old shopping. Somebody said being a mother is boring... ... somebody never rode in a car driven by a teenager with a driver's permit. Somebody said a "good" mother never raises her voice... ... somebody never came out the back door just in time to see her child hit a golf ball through the neighbor's kitchen window. Somebody said if you're a "good" mother, your child will "turn out good"... ... somebody thinks a child comes with directions and a guarantee. Somebody said you don't need an education to be a mother... ... somebody never helped a fourth grader with his math. Somebody said a mother can find all the answers to her child-rearing questions in "the books"... ... somebody never had a child stuff beans up his nose or in his ears. Somebody said a mother can do her job with her eyes closed and one hand tied behind her back... ... somebody never organized seven giggling Brownies to sell cookies. Somebody said you can't love the fifth child as much as you love the first... ... somebody doesn't have five children. Somebody said the hardest part of being a mother is labor and delivery... ... somebody never watched her "baby" get on the bus for the first day of kindergarten-or on a plane headed for military "boot camp". Somebody said a mother can stop worrying after her child gets married... ... somebody doesn't know that marriage adds a new son- or daughter-in-law to a mother's heartstrings. Somebody said a mother's job is done when her last child leaves home... ... somebody never had grandchildren. Somebody said your mother knows you love her, so you don't need to tell her... ... somebody isn't a mother.

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

Hookstown is still a very small farming community, in Western PA. They have a Hookstown Fair every Summer in July, I think it is! There's a major write-up in the local paper every year (The Evening Review). I went when I was a kid a couple times. Its a good place to observe what the other half does during the year see how farmers are continuing to prosper in small ways, by raising livestock carrying on the family tradition of raising livestock being proud of their farming heritage! Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: To: [email protected] Sent: 3/8/03 9:05:13 PM Subject: [PABeav'r] Ramsey fruit Farm In the 1930s - Where in the Hookstown area was the Ramsey Fruit Farm located ? Thanks in advance, 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 --- Cathy Raber --- [email protected]

Bob, Pretty sure the name is Raccoon Creek Presbyterian church! There's a cemetery where my Cains are all buried. Nice place the last time I was there, but that's been at least since 1997, I think! Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: To: [email protected] Sent: 3/8/03 9:02:47 PM Subject: [PABeav'r] Raccoon Presbyterian Church now the New Lite ??? Will someone clarify the original name of the church? Raccoon or Raccoon Creek? Was in a Presbyterian, United Presbyterian, Ohio Presbyterian or what was the domination? Thanks in advance, Bob Todd ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== Visited the *NEW* RootsWeb Message Boards yet? Take a tour soon see how time-saving "Gateway" messages can be compared to finding *new* ones on your own. http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=main r=rw . ============================== 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]