Hi there newbie, I have been doing this on the web for 2 years and I still feel like a newbie. I was wondering if you had been to the LDS. The Mormon genealogy site at http://www.familysearch.org Hope this helps. I have downloaded at least 2 hundred individuals for each of my 6 surnames. BEVINGTON--BUMPUS--ENGEL\ENGLE--GRUBAUGH--HISSONG--VAN WAGNER. Betty Bumpus ----- Original Message ----- From: Cathy Modarelli <elmhouse@bright.net> To: <PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 29, 1999 6:27 PM Subject: [PABEAVER-L] Newbie and name search: Davidson > Hi! > > I'm new to the list, and only a little experienced at genealogy - my father > so far has been doing most of the work, and has found lots of information on > his mother's side of our family. However, we have come to a dead end with > my grandfather's father... he seems to be a real mystery - we can't seem to > find anything about his family before him, and after he left my > grandfather's mother, we don't know what happened to him... > > I live in a small village in Ohio, and don't have the opportunity to travel > to do any research, I was certainly happy to find this list! If anyone has > any information on the people I've listed at the end of this list, or have > any ideas how I can further try to trace them myself, please contact me... > I am interested in any information, such as birth records, death records, > land holdings, wills, marriage records, or any mentions at all... any > information will be greatly appreciated...thanks! (In the case of any > records that need copied, I will pay for the cost plus mailing...) (I live > in Wayne County Ohio, and am close to Holmes County as well, within reach of > Summit, if anyone needs anything researched in those areas, please let me > know, I would be happy to see what I could find...) > > Person(s) I'm searching for: > > DAVIDSON or DAVISON, JAMES Born in PA February 1863 > married to Mary Eliza (Lyde) Shomo in Johnstown PA in 1889 > > James' parents we think are: > DAVIDSON or DAVISON, GEORGE born in PA and Nancy (no maiden name for Nancy) > > James' son, my grandfather: > DAVIDSON, JOSEPH SANFORD Born in Blacklick, Beaver County, PA Dec 18, 1891 > > (Although my grandfather spelled his name DAVIDSON, we have found references > where it was written DAVISON, and are not sure if perhaps when his father > James left the family his mother Mary may have changed the spelling... we > have copies of the divorce papers for James and Mary, and know Mary and her > son and daughter moved to Salineville OH after they were separated. Before > the move however, when they all lived in PA, we have no records or ideas of > where they lived, what they did, etc. We don't know if James stayed in PA > or moved somewhere else. My father seems to remember hearing that James > owned or managed a confectioner's shop at some time in his life...) > > Warmest Regards! > > Cathy Modarelli > elmhouse@bright.net > > > ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== > You can unsubscribe by clicking below for the regular list: > mailto:PABEAVER-L-request@rootsweb.com > Click below for the digest list: > mailto:PABEAVER-D-request@rootsweb.com > In the BODY include only one word: unsubscribe > (Please turn OFF your signature file when sending the message) > > > > > > > >

Hi! I'm new to the list, and only a little experienced at genealogy - my father so far has been doing most of the work, and has found lots of information on his mother's side of our family. However, we have come to a dead end with my grandfather's father... he seems to be a real mystery - we can't seem to find anything about his family before him, and after he left my grandfather's mother, we don't know what happened to him... I live in a small village in Ohio, and don't have the opportunity to travel to do any research, I was certainly happy to find this list! If anyone has any information on the people I've listed at the end of this list, or have any ideas how I can further try to trace them myself, please contact me... I am interested in any information, such as birth records, death records, land holdings, wills, marriage records, or any mentions at all... any information will be greatly appreciated...thanks! (In the case of any records that need copied, I will pay for the cost plus mailing...) (I live in Wayne County Ohio, and am close to Holmes County as well, within reach of Summit, if anyone needs anything researched in those areas, please let me know, I would be happy to see what I could find...) Person(s) I'm searching for: DAVIDSON or DAVISON, JAMES Born in PA February 1863 married to Mary Eliza (Lyde) Shomo in Johnstown PA in 1889 James' parents we think are: DAVIDSON or DAVISON, GEORGE born in PA and Nancy (no maiden name for Nancy) James' son, my grandfather: DAVIDSON, JOSEPH SANFORD Born in Blacklick, Beaver County, PA Dec 18, 1891 (Although my grandfather spelled his name DAVIDSON, we have found references where it was written DAVISON, and are not sure if perhaps when his father James left the family his mother Mary may have changed the spelling... we have copies of the divorce papers for James and Mary, and know Mary and her son and daughter moved to Salineville OH after they were separated. Before the move however, when they all lived in PA, we have no records or ideas of where they lived, what they did, etc. We don't know if James stayed in PA or moved somewhere else. My father seems to remember hearing that James owned or managed a confectioner's shop at some time in his life...) Warmest Regards! Cathy Modarelli elmhouse@bright.net

<< I am looking for information re: my g grandfather, ALBERT S. MYERS & g grandmother, NANCY JANE STEELE ALBERT S. MYERS, b. abt 1867, Altoona, Blair, PA; m. NANCY JANE STEELE b. 14 Nov 1870, Rochester, Beaver, PA. d. 26 Jul 1903, Upland, S.B., CA Had 9 children: GRACE MYERS, b. 17 Nov 1887; Rochester HUGH THORNTON MYERS, b 23 Oct 1889; Rochester SAMUEL MYERS, b. 16 Jan 1893; Rochester LOTTIE FRANCES MYERS, b. 14 Dec 1895 (mygrandmother) b. Rochester ?MYERS, b. ABT 1897, b. Rochester ?MYERS, b. abt. 1898. b. Rochester FRANK MYERS, B. 23 Mar 1990; b. Rochester ALBERT PAUL MYERS, b. 11 Nov 1902, Upland, San Bernardino, CA HOMER MYERS, b. 1 Jul 1908, Rochester, Beaver, PA (I know this child was born after my g grandfather died) I found on a PA record showing Albert S Myers father as being WILLIAM MYERS, b. abt 1831 in Prussia, m to a REBECA Another old record showing Nancy J. Steeles father as being SAMUEL STEELE, b. abt. 1843, Rochester, Beaver, PA; m. to a Margaret, b. abt 1853 (nothing else) I hope I have not asked for too much. Tried to give you all the information in my possession in hopes it would be helpful rather than harmful. Eternally grateful for any information you might be able to locate in your "lookups" . You truly exemplify the "practice of random acts of kindness". Sincerely, Charles Olive Would appreciate any information you might have regarding this family. Thank you in advance for your help/consideration. >>

Dear Sharon, and everyone who sent me their money for this book, I have received envlopes from some of you that have asked for my address but not everyones. This is why you haven't received your copies as of yet. I haven't cashed your checks yet either. I didn't want to have to make 3 or 4 special trips to do this coping as I don't make it to town very often. I have contacted everyone who hasn't sent me their coping fees asking them to do so ASAP. If there are any other questions my address is borts@gte.net Nora -----Original Message----- From: Sharon <sharon@kua.net> To: PADUTCHgenONLY-L@rootsweb.com <PADUTCHgenONLY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, May 27, 1999 1:40 PM Subject: [PADUTCHgenONLY-L] Book I sent for????? >Hello all, >I need help with something! PLEASE! >I need to find the person who was supposed to send me a copy of a book about >some people. I can't find the e-mail or name!! HA! >They offered to do lookups on a list of surnames out of a book of a valley. >I was having trouble with my computer and lost it all! HA! >I had it printed out and don't seem to be able to find that either! It was >off of one of these two lists I'm sure. >I sent this person $11 to make a copy of it for me and postage and I haven't >heard from them since! I would like this person to contact me please or if >anyone else remembers who it was, would you please let me know!? I think it >was Olley Valley or something. > >Thank you!! >Sharon >sharon@kua.net > > > >==== PADUTCHgenONLY Mailing List ==== >Be tolerant of others people's views and shortcomings. >Remember no flaming. >Thanks! >

With all the correspondence about MILLER connections, let me throw my 2cents worth in. I'm looking for a Robert MILLER who had a daughter by the name of Phoebe/Phebe MILLER (1829-1909) who married a John CAIN in 1855. Her mother's name may have been Elizabeth CALDWELL/CALLWELL. I'm not aware that this family came from or ever was in Butler Co. (more likely Allegheny or Beaver) but who knows. Ring a bell with anyone? Would love to connect with descendants. Nan in MO NanKnepp@aol.com Subj: Re: [PABUTLER-L] MILLER relationships Date: 5/26/99 6:22:36 AM EST From: EMonnie@aol.com Reply-to: PABUTLER-L@rootsweb.com To: PABUTLER-L@rootsweb.com Since we are on the Miller connections, can anyone help me? I am looking for the MILLER that married my Elizabeth NEYMAN. All I have is the mention in her father's will as to his daughter Elizabeth Miller. I have several possible dates for her birth, but nothing for sure at the moment. She is listed as a land owner on 1803 tax list but also a female under age 10 is on 1810 census??? She should have been born much earlier to be a land owner?? Ed In a message dated 5/26/99 8:50:27 AM EST, mbrook@extremezone.com writes: << Subj: Re: [PABUTLER-L] MILLER relationships Date: 5/26/99 8:50:27 AM EST From: mbrook@extremezone.com (Clayton and Maureen Brook) Reply-to: PABUTLER-L@rootsweb.com To: PABUTLER-L@rootsweb.com I have some MILLER connections too. Recently, I found another Miller in the family tree too. Looks like a good time to ask about the Miller group. >> Maureen Brook

>Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 04:41:19 -0700 (PDT) >From: Gail Mahler <gaelps@msn.com> >Subject: {not a subscriber} Re-Surname DUNLAP >To: "Beaver Co. Geneology" <PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com> >X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 4.71.1712.3 >Old-Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 07:44:10 -0400 >X-From_: gaelps@msn.com Wed May 26 04:41:18 1999 >X-Diagnostic: Not on the accept list > >My ggg-grandmother was Rosanna DUNLAP b. in 1847. She was married in >Bedford Co., PA. Her father may have been Joel DUNLAP. That's all the >farther I am so far. > >Gail >gaelps@msn.com > > >

Dana, Don't know where those"20's" came from. Ignore them. Jean.

Dana, Here’s the information you wanted: Conn.Ave. Rochester Pa. 1910/ pg1023B(had this marked out as page # 922b) House # 431/207/220 Sup. Dist.#21/Enum.Dist.#51/Ward #2 Enumerator-Ores R. Bonzo MAJORS, Charles C. age 35 married 1time marr.14yrs. Pa-Pa-Pa(Cutter in a glasshouse) Mary E. 31 marr. Once 5 children/5 living. Pa.Pa.Pa. Howard B. 13 Wilford C. 11 Lavada 9 Hazel J(T?) 8 Paul K. 4 HARLAS, William 38 Boards Germany/Germ/Ger. Moulder in stove works All the chidlren born in Pa. (Pa-Pa-Pa=Born Pa. Father born Pa. Mother born Pa.)

Dana, Will look these names up for you today and get back to you. Jean

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Hello everyone, I was hoping someone would be so kind as to do a lookup for me on the 1910 census. The name is Charles and Mary Emma MAJORS of 431 Connecticut Ave, Rochester. Charles and Mary Majors' children were: Lovada (unsure of spelling) Majors- searching for any information about her. Wilford C. Majors b. 1908 , Howard E. Majors b. abt. 1909, Hazel Majors-Chewning and Paul Kenneth Majors b. Aug 4, 1905 ( This is my grandfather, 1920 census had his name as Rudel or Ruddy ?) I would appreciate any assistance provided !!!!! Dana Majors - Lewis

Hi Jack, I don't know what time frame you are into, but I haven't really done much with my husband's family genealogy. Lowell's grandfather was Clement Larid Dunlap and he was married to Alnora Barr. I do not know where they were born, but probably OHIO. We are in Huron Co., OH and they probably lived in this general area their whole live. I have not done anything further back. Linda -----Original Message----- From: JACK LUND <kaygolf@ac.net> To: PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com <PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, May 24, 1999 8:52 AM Subject: [PABEAVER-L] Surname DUNLAP >If there are any DUNLAP researchers out there, I would like to >communicate with you. Am searching for clues to my gggm, Catherine >DUNLAP, believed to have been born in the Chippewa Twp. area. @1811. >She >married my gggf, Samuel McEntire/McIntire and they raised their family >in Venango Co. >MK (McEntire) Lund >kaygolf@ac.net > > > >==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== >To contact Patti Caldwell, Listmistress, click below: > mailto:impattic@mediaone.net >remember, "Please practice random acts of kindness"........ > > > > > > > > > >

Hello, Is there anybody researching the EVANS surname in Beaver Co? I am looking for information a Sophia EVANS born sometime in the 1780's. Also looking for any EVANS & RENO marriages. Thank you, Kelly

Dear Jan, In responce to your query about St. Peter's Church--are you talking about a Catholic Church? I have a book, "The Birth and Growth of Catholicism in Beaver County" published in 1974. S.S. Peter and Paul was the first Catholic Church in Beaver County. FYI It was built in the 1830's on land donated by a non Catholic. Contributions were solicited for several years for the building of the Church and it is believed the construction may have finally begun in 1836 with the dedication in 1837. There were sporadic visits of priests from Pittsburgh from about 1825 to 1831 and before that anyone from the Catholic community of Beaver County had to go to St. Patrick's in Pittsburgh to be married or baptised. Actually this book is pretty informative about the close surrounding areas during the time period of the building of the church. It mentions many names although I did not see your Stephens/Stevens surname. The book also lists a small handful of marriages (5 from 1849-1852) baptisms (5 from 1847-1848). There are about 24 names of people buried in Daugherty's cemetery from 1847-1868 as well as information about the beginnings of the cemetery itself. If anyone is interested I will list surnames listed in this book and the names of places at the time that have changed. I have lived here most of my life and I just learned some interesting things from a quick look at this book that I have had on my shelf for many years. Judee

I am looking for any information on James Vanatti of Beaver County, PA. He is found there in the 1830 census. Could anyone find out for me if he was married to a Delilah Thultz (sp?)? I would appreciate any help at all! Many thanks, Matthew Shaw mshaw@teleplex.bsu.edu

If there are any DUNLAP researchers out there, I would like to communicate with you. Am searching for clues to my gggm, Catherine DUNLAP, believed to have been born in the Chippewa Twp. area. @1811. She married my gggf, Samuel McEntire/McIntire and they raised their family in Venango Co. MK (McEntire) Lund kaygolf@ac.net

I am looking for info on Benjamin Stephens/Stevens and his wife, Mariah/Maria. He was born abt 1795 somewhere in PA and is listed as a resident of Beaver Co in 1843. He may also has been a founding member of the St. Peter's Church. Marriage date for him and his wife may have been 1820, place unknown, but probably PA. They had at least one son, Isaac, born 12/25/1821 in PA. I have been unable to find anything on these people- family may have originated in MD. Does St. Peter's Church still exist and would records be available? Thanks Jan Stephens

Hi, Thanks for the offer to do lookups. My ggrandmother, Jennie Wiseman died in Beaver Co. on Feb. 14, 1923. Her maiden name was Bercaw. She is buried in the Beaver Cemetery. Would love to know anything about her, perhaps her parents' names? Would you look that up for me in the Beaver Valley Times. Reply to me at 1stfbc@gte.net Thanks so much. Gloria -----Original Message----- From: jdynbttn@sgi.net <jdynbttn@sgi.net> To: PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com <PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, May 22, 1999 9:56 AM Subject: Re: [PABEAVER-L] Will do lookups for the Beaver Times >>Would you please look-up anything on the surname. > >the original poster kindly offered: >>Jul. 1, 1904 - Dec. 31, 1904 >>Oct. 30, 1912 - Apr. 7, 1913 >>Aug. 14, 1922 - Jan. 8, 1923 >>Nov. 16, 1928 - Mar. 6, 1929 >> >> I am willing to look up >>information for anyone with specific dates. > >people have to realize that newspapers do not, as a rule, come with an INDEX >attached. now think about it- this poster has daily papers covering a >25-year tiome span, and you ask her to flip thru it, looking for your surname?!? >this is one reason why people who have research material may not offer to do >look-ups. because of people who ignore their requests for a SPECIFIC NAME >OR DATE. > >think about it. > >JoAnn. > > >==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== >You can unsubscribe by clicking below for the regular list: > mailto:PABEAVER-L-request@rootsweb.com >Click below for the digest list: > mailto:PABEAVER-D-request@rootsweb.com >In the BODY include only one word: unsubscribe >(Please turn OFF your signature file when sending the message) > > > > > > > > >

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Hello everyone, I am starting to research my wife's ancestors and, in the case of her dad, I am at a loss as to where to start. Her Dad's name was Karl Frye. He was born in Beaver, Pa - 12 May 1892. I have sent away for his SS-5 but have not received it yet. That is all the info we have to date. I would like to obtain a copy of his Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, etc, plus some way of looking at the Census Records for the years surrounding his birth. We know he passed away in Florida - Sep 1958. Any help, guidance, suggestions would be most appreciated. I am presently working in Hawaii and do not have access to any official records. Thanks/Aloha/ED