The Library is in Beaver Falls. The history and genealogical resources on the second floor are extensive. There are surname files and obituary files with index. The newspapers are on microfilm if your information does not appear in the files or index. There are history books and other The resources are very comprehensive and the staff helpful. The name of this is the Research center for Beaver County and local history if I remember correctly. My husband and I visited this summer and found a lot of information. here is the web site. http://www.rootsweb.com/~pabecgs/research-fac.htm -----Original Message----- From: Cathy Raber [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 1:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [PABEAVER-L] Where to find Beaver Falls obituaries? Scott, Hi Yes, as far as I know you can go to the BCGS in Beaver falls or Beaver go to Carnegie Library there look thoru all kinds of things! The big place of the area. They do have webpages also if you put it in the search box for the internet! Goo dluck, cathy Raber Alice Kern is part if it! Perhaps she'll post a note too! Cathy Raber ----- Original Message ----- From: Scott Orlowski To: [email protected] Sent: 9/9/02 7:51:54 PM Subject: [PABEAVER-L] Where to find Beaver Falls obituaries? Hello listers, I'm new to this list. Could SKS please tell me where to look for obituaries from Beaver Falls in the early to mid 1900s? Are there any archived newspaper listings, online or in an historical society in Beaver County? Thanks for your consideration! -- Scott ORLOWSKI -- Elizabeth, PA Genealogy research and historical photography [email protected] -- http://scotto.home.attbi.com ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== To contact Mark Roberts, Listowner, click below: mailto:[email protected] --- Cathy Raber --- [email protected] --- EarthLink: It's your Internet. ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== You can unsubscribe by clicking below for the regular list: mailto:[email protected] Click below for the digest list: mailto:[email protected] In the BODY include only one word: unsubscribe (Please turn OFF your signature file when sending the message)

What is this about ? I have Eckley ancestors. Bob Wallace In a message dated 9/4/2002 11:02:25 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > ECKLEY MINERS' VILLAGE > > Weatherly, Luzerne County > > (570) 636-2070

Hi Steve, I don't have any specific info for you but want to check if there is something you can tell me. My Grandmother on my fathers side was Thelma Funkhouser born PA Aug 2, 1902 She married James Emory Hahn born in PA Nov 2, 1896. They lived in Freedom, PA the had three sons Dean Clayton Hahn born Oct 13, 1923, Niel Hahn born Jun 26, 1926 and Barry Hahn born Jan 13, 1933. My father Dean and his two brothers graduated from Freedom Hi. After WW II Dean Married my mother Donna Hughes from Beaver they together with my fathers parents and brothers moved to FL in the early 1950's. I don't know anything at all about my Grandmothers family (Funkhouser) anything you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Bloomquist Sent: Monday, August 05, 2002 12:45 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [PABEAVER-L] Marriage FUNKHOUSER/KERR 1910-1914 Can someone with access to a Beaver Co. marriage index locate the following marriage for me? Groom: surname FUNKHOUSER Bride: Eliza Jane KERR Married: Between 10 Jun 1910 and 15 Mar 1914. Thanks! ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== To contact Mark Roberts, Listowner, click below: mailto:[email protected]

Scott, Hi Yes, as far as I know you can go to the BCGS in Beaver falls or Beaver go to Carnegie Library there look thoru all kinds of things! The big place of the area. They do have webpages also if you put it in the search box for the internet! Goo dluck, cathy Raber Alice Kern is part if it! Perhaps she'll post a note too! Cathy Raber ----- Original Message ----- From: Scott Orlowski To: [email protected] Sent: 9/9/02 7:51:54 PM Subject: [PABEAVER-L] Where to find Beaver Falls obituaries? Hello listers, I'm new to this list. Could SKS please tell me where to look for obituaries from Beaver Falls in the early to mid 1900s? Are there any archived newspaper listings, online or in an historical society in Beaver County? Thanks for your consideration! -- Scott ORLOWSKI -- Elizabeth, PA Genealogy research and historical photography [email protected] -- http://scotto.home.attbi.com ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== To contact Mark Roberts, Listowner, click below: mailto:[email protected] --- Cathy Raber --- [email protected] --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.

Please send me email if you are interested in joining the Orlowski Family Association. We are planning an ORLOWSKI Family Reunion for July, 2003. -- Scott ORLOWSKI -- Elizabeth, PA Genealogy research and historical photography [email protected] -- http://scotto.home.attbi.com

Hello listers, I'm new to this list. Could SKS please tell me where to look for obituaries from Beaver Falls in the early to mid 1900s? Are there any archived newspaper listings, online or in an historical society in Beaver County? Thanks for your consideration! -- Scott ORLOWSKI -- Elizabeth, PA Genealogy research and historical photography [email protected] -- http://scotto.home.attbi.com

Hello, I am looking for any information on the family of William C. Allen. He was born in Ireland. William married Maria Small in Beaver County, in May 1886. His parents were William and Ellen Allen. I am interested in any siblings, or other information on him. Thank you, Tricia

I am wondering whether anyone has information on Mary Dickerson Stephens who was living in Beaver County on 27 May 1835. Her husband's name is thought to have been either Robert or Thomas Stephens, but that is unproven, so far as I know. Mary was a daughter of Joshua Dickerson and Susanna Witten of Fayette County (the eighth of their fourteen children). She was born c. 1778 and probably married c. 1800. I recently found a Harrison County, Ohio deed in which Mary appeared in court on 17 May 1835 in connection with the settlement of the estate of one of her brothers. That document refers to her as being a resident of Beaver County and she was sworn by a justice of the peace there. It also lists Mary's other siblings and their spouses, but mentions no husband for Mary, so I believe she was probably a widow by that date. I would like to learn where in Beaver County she was living and what contemporary cemeteries are in that area. I do not know whether she was still living at the time of the 1840 census, or whether she had children. [She probably did - her father's will specifically singles out his one child who did not have children, so I presume the others all did.] If anyone knows anything of Mary or her family, I would be most interested in finding out about her. Larry Dickerson

Seeking information on the Vanderslice family of Rochester, PA. Emma Ewing Vanderslice was born 3 April 1874, daughter of Charles Augustus Vanderslice and Emma St. Clair. Any information on the Vanderslice (or St. Clair) family appreciated. JHurst [email protected]

Obituary for Johanna C. BROOKS from Beaver Falls Review May 15, 1924. Mrs. Johanna C. BROOKS, 58 years, died in Providence hospital at 11:00 o'clock Monday night. She is survived by two sons, Jerry and John; two daughters, Nora and Mrs. H. E. BERRIGAN; her mother and the following brothers and sisters: William and Joseph FLANNERY, Mrs. Frank W. WARDLE and Mrs. James BOWERS, all of Mercer County; Mrs.A. L. HAWK of Glassport, and Luke Flannery of Beaver Falls. I have found Johanna in 3 census with names of Josephine, Josie and in the 1920 census Johanna. She was the daughter of William and Hanora "Nora" HANNAN FLANNERY, and the wife of John A. Brooks. In the 1910 census for Beaver Falls her husband is listed as John Brook 36 yr. b. PA, Josie 36 yr. b. PA, children Estella 8 yr., Nora 5 yr., William 3 yr., and John A.Jr.,. In 1920 census for 2nd ward Beaver Falls, husband John is not listed, but Johanna is 44 yr., Stella A. 17 yr., Nora T. 15 yr., William J. 12 yr., and John A. 10 yr. In the S.S.death index I found a Harry BERRIGAN b. 1923 d. 1981 living in B.F. this could be Estella's son. Is anyone researching these names? Marilyn

Hi You asked where the Dilworth Cem is. Must be fairly near Mt. Pleasant in Darlington Twp. It is listed in Beaver Co. Cem Book, Vol. II as DILLWORTH CEMETERY, DARLINGTON TWP., BEAVER CO, PA. RT. 51 ON DILLWORTH FARM This was transcribed in 1936, but maybe some "old timers" in the area would know where Dilworth farm is or was. Only two Dillworths there: James P., b 1805 - d. 1888 and Joseph, b March 21 1768 - d Aug. 13 1836. Might be the old "family homestead", if urban development hasn't taken over! There are also several Dillworths in in Mt. Pleasant Cem., as well as your three Spaldings, Adam, Carrie and Clem A., as someone else told you about. In "Excerpts from PA Argus, 1830-1858": (#2280)Quay, Rev. Mr, to be installed at Beaver Congr. Fri. next by Rev. Messrs. DILWORTH, Bushnell and Crichlow. 10 Nov. 1841 (Wed.) (#1926) Dr. Hugh, Little Beaver Twp., dec'd, estate notice, property to be sold. JAMES P. DILWORTH, Admr. 3 Oct. 1838 (#347)Briiton, Thomas, Dec'd., Darlington, estate notice. ROBERT DILWORTH, Admr. 21 Feb. 1885 (#2479) Scott, Rev George, Darlington, married Miss Louisa Appauline, dau of Robert Forbes, Esq. of Petersburgh, Ohio, 28th ult. by REV. ROBERT DILWORTH. 6 Dec. 1843 (#3059) Wright, Rev. James, died 7th inst. of North Beaver Twp. aged about 60 yrs, 38 years the minister of Westfield Presby. Cong. 19 Apr 1843 (Long obit) 3 May 1843. Estate notice, Samuel D. Clarke, John P. Wright, ROBERT DILWORTH, Exrs. 3 May 1843. (#736) DILLWORTH, MISS ELIZABETH, Instructor of Female Dept. of Concord and Freedom Academy in Freedom 16 March 1853. (#737) DILWORTH, JOSEPH, Broke jail in Beaver, 12 inst. Charge of petty larceny, aged about 35. 9 July 1830 (dated June 17). ( Among all those "Reverends, there HAD to be at least one "unsavory Character"!) There are two Spaldings in Beaver Co.Wilbook, 1800-1900. Spalding, John 1846 wb C- pg 26 Spalding, William, 1864 wb D - pg 355 No Dilworths In Beaver Co. Marriage Book 1830-1873: (From Beaver Argus..Carnegie Libraries) (#1480) Rankin, J.W. (Mercersburg, PA) and MOLLIE DILWORTH, Darlington,, sister of and by REV. A. DILWORTH 3 July/12 June 1867 ("/" means date of newspaper/date of marriage.) This is all I have, besides what others have told you.! Good Luck! Mary....in sunny California (Descended from Beaver Countians!) The microfilms of these items are at Carnegie Library, Beaver Falls, Carnegie Library, Pittsburgh, PA State U., Monaca Campus .

I am trying to connect Orrin Johnson to the Mason family. Orrin died in Feb. of 1945. He is buried in the Beaver cemetery. His father was Thomas J. and his mother was Maggie. He had sisters, Lula and Nannie and a brother Hussey. The given name of Hussey is also in the Mason line. The girls married men by the names of Mark Dickey and W. B. Couch but I do not know which sister married which man. Is there any one on the list that could give me information on this family and how they connect to the Mason family. Thank you very much .Dolores from Western Pa.

<< PHMC BULLETIN - SEPTEMBER 11 EVENTS September 4, 2002 News from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission www.phmc.state.pa.us Check for events on the Pennsylvania Trail of History® at www.state.pa.us/PAPower/ical/calendar_v3.asp?calendar_ID=1193 A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: FREE ADMISSION TO THE PENNSYLVANIA TRAIL OF HISTORY INCLUDES SPEAKERS, MUSIC, CONTEMPLATION In cooperation with the American Association of Museums, the historic sites and museums on the Pennsylvania Trail of History® will join countless others in observing the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Each historic site or museum will be open free of charge from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., next Wednesday, September 11. "Celebrate America's Freedoms: A Day of Remembrance" underscores museums' roles as stewards of the nation's stories and special places where communities can reaffirm and examine our: freedom to assemble freedom to create freedom to worship freedom to inquire freedom to express ideas freedom from fear Museums are centers of community life with programs and services for families, lifelong learners, schools, and others. Their responses to the September 11 attacks were as diverse as the communities they serve and underscored the central role these institutions play in people's lives. Now museums seek to unite with their communities once again, this time to mark the anniversary of the attacks and celebrate the freedom's that sustain the nation's strength. While all of the historic sites and museums will be open for free visitation, some will offer speine Battlefield; reading of "Spirit of Brandywine," a sermon and prayer read just before the Battle on September 11, 1777. BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD Harrison City Showing of the HBO presentation "In Memoriam: New York City, 9/11/01" upon request in the Visitor Center. DRAKE WELL MUSEUM Titusville Magic lantern show on a patriotic theme; outdoor illumination as a visible expression of hope for the nation and community. ECKLEY MINERS' VILLAGE Weatherly 7:00 p.m. Showing of the HBO presentation "In Memoriam: New York City, 9/11/01" in the Visitor Center. EPHRATA CLOISTER Ephrata 7:30 p.m. "Reluctant Heroes: Ephrata's Role in America's First September 11," a look at those who served at the Revolutionary War hospital at Ephrata following the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777. HOPE LODGE AND MATHER MILL Fort Washington 6:45 p.m. Flag lowering and memorial wreath laying ceremony, with music and poetry. JOSEPH PRIESTLEY HOUSE Northumberland 6:30 p.m. Annual meeting of Friends of the Joseph Priestley House and guest speaker Dr. Michael Payne on "Priestley and Jefferson: Traces of the Their Correspondence." LANDIS VALLEY MUSEUM Lancaster 7:00 p.m. "Religious Intolerance: The Pennsylvania Dutch Experience Prior to 9/11,' a lecture on the historical pacifism of the Anabaptists, by Stephen Miller, a member of the Plain Anabaptist Sect. MUSEUM OF ANTHRACITE MINING Ashland 7:00 p.m. Showing of the HBO presentation "In Memoriam: New York City, 9/11/01." OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE Ambridge After dusk The glow of lanterns in the village garden will provide a peaceful atmosphere for contemplation and reflection. 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ANTHRACITE HERITAGE MUSEUM Scranton, Lackawanna County (570) 963-4804 BRANDYWINE BATTLEFIELD PARK Chadds Ford, Delaware County (610) 459-3342 BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD Harrison City, Westmoreland County (724) 527-5584 CONRAD WEISER HOMESTEAD Womelsdorf, Berks County (610) 589-2934 CORNWALL IRON FURNACE Cornwall, Lebanon County (717) 272-9711 DANIEL BOONE HOMESTEAD Birdsboro, Berks County (610) 582-4900 DRAKE WELL MUSEUM Titusville, Venango County (814) 827-2797 ECKLEY MINERS' VILLAGE Weatherly, Luzerne County (570) 636-2070 EPHRATA CLOISTER Ephrata, Lancaster County (717) 733-6600 ERIE MARITIME MUSEUM AND U.S. BRIG NIAGARA Erie, Erie County (814) 452-2744 FORT PITT MUSEUM Pittsburgh, Allegheny County (412) 281-9285 GRAEME PARK Horsham, Montgomery County (215) 343-0965 HOPE LODGE AND MATHER MILL Fort Washington, Montgomery County (215) 646-1595 LANDIS VALLEY MUSEUM Lancaster, Lancaster County (717) 569-0401 MORTON HOMESTEAD AND GOVERNOR PRINTZ PARK Prospect Park, Delaware County (610) 583-7221 MUSEUM OF ANTHRACITE MINING Ashland, Schuylkill County (570) 875-4708 OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE Ambridge, Beaver County (724) 266-4500 PENNSBURY MANOR Morrisville, Bucks County (215) 946-0400 PENNSYLVANIA LUMBER MUSEUM Galeton, Potter County (814) 435-2652 PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM Boalsburg, Centre County (814) 466-6263 JOSEPH PRIESTLEY HOUSE Northumberland, Northumberland County (570) 473-9474 RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA Strasburg, Lancaster County (717) 687-8628 SOMERSET HISTORICAL CENTER Somerset, Somerset County (814) 445-6077 WASHINGTON CROSSING HISTORIC PARK Washington Crossing, Bucks County (215) 493-4076 Share your PHMC Bulletin! 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Cathy- At least one of the CRAIGHEADs lived on Craighead Lane. The 1931-32 Beaver Valley Directory lists Mrs. Sara E. CRAIGHEAD, widow of Garrett M., res. Craighead Lane, B F. Marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 11:09 AM Subject: Re: [PABEAVER-L] Craighead | Walked Craighead Lane almost every day as a child living on Clayton Road. Where did the Craighead's live? Any idea? In White Twp.? Cathy | | | ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== | You can unsubscribe by clicking below for the regular list: | mailto:[email protected] | Click below for the digest list: | mailto:[email protected] | In the BODY include only one word: unsubscribe | (Please turn OFF your signature file when sending the message) | |

<< PHMC BULLETIN CORRECTION September 3, 2002 News from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission www.phmc.state.pa.us Check for events on the Pennsylvania Trail of History® at www.state.pa.us/PAPower/ical/calendar_v3.asp?calendar_ID=1193 CORRECTION AUTUMN SPLENDOR BUS TOUR IS OCTOBER 12 In last week's PHMC Bulletin, we failed to state the date of the autumn bus tour sponsored by the Friends of the State Museum. The date is Saturday, October 12, leaving Harrisburg at 6:30 a.m. "This promises to be one of our best bus trips yet," says Friends manager Louis Hauser. "Register early to be sure you have a seat!" The cost is $75.00 for Friends members and $80.00 for non-members. For more information and to register, phone the Friends office at (717) 787-6590. The registration deadline is October 9. Look for tomorrow's PHMC Bulletin to learn about all of the events planned for our historic sites and museums in commemoration of the anniversary of September 11. Share your PHMC Bulletin! Forward this to all your friends and family who love Pennsylvania's history. Ask them to subscribe - free of charge, of course - at www.phmc.state.pa.us. We're especially interested in reaching small and fledgling historical societies and community groups. Your help is appreciated. Please send comments and suggestions to [email protected] Note: If at any time you want to change or remove your address from our PHMC BULLETIN mailing list, go to www.phmc.state.pa.us and use the e-mail manage feature. Your address will never be sold or traded. - >>

Here are several URLs/sites for very early, c. mid 1600's passenger lists, Chester Co., PA, from the "[Daily-Uploads] New Files, 2-3 Sep 2002" USGenWeb files. Marybeth Corrigall ================= << http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/chester/immig/ships-indx.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/chester/immig/ships1683.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/chester/immig/ships1684.txt >>

Walked Craighead Lane almost every day as a child living on Clayton Road. Where did the Craighead's live? Any idea? In White Twp.? Cathy

Thanks Marilyn Hesse ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 1:31 AM Subject: Re: [PABEAVER-L] Re: PABEAVER-D Digest V02 #195 | I noticed that one of the Lytle's was at the battle of Chicamonga, my | ancestor MAJ GENERAL WILLIAM B HAZEN was at that battle too . Linda | | |

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I noticed that one of the Lytle's was at the battle of Chicamonga, my ancestor MAJ GENERAL WILLIAM B HAZEN was at that battle too . Linda