I am researching the LEONARD family of Beaver/Lawrence Co.. Thomas and Esther moved there about 1803 from NJ Children were Priscilla, Mary, Abner, Clarissa, Lucretia, Absalom, Hiel*, Eli, Alvah Hiel Leonard married Rebecca Copper Children were Amos*, Robert, Alvi, Thomas, John, Abner, Rebecca, and Hiel Jr. Amos Leonard married Elizabeth Iddings Children were James, Hiel, Rebecca and William b.1859 If anyone has any information on this family I would love to share..am still looking for "Cousins" of these Leonards. Donna in VA

Hi. I am beginning to research the background of my wife's father Karl R. Frye, born in 1892, in Beaver, Pa. Married Emma Titus, early 1930s, moved to Cleveland. No other info is available except we know he passed away in Florida. Any assistance would be most appreciated/ Thanks/ED

Your postings about boatmen and boat builders has prompted me to ask if anyone is researching a Civil War veteran, Isaiah Murray. He was 41 years of age when he enlisted and was employed prior to enlistment as a boatman (riverboat pilot). I also found a Josiah Murray on the 1850 census listed as a boatman, who could possibly be a brother. Isaiah Murray is buried in a Rochester, PA cemetery. He was married to Sarah S. Smith in 1838 in Beaver County. Joyce Wilson jwilson@cybertrails.com Searching for: ADAMS, BRADY, DRUMMOND, DUGGINS, FINLEY, FOOTE, HUGHES, HUNT, LONDON, McCOY, McQUILLIN, MORTENSON, PERRY, ROMINE. SELLERS, STEVENSON, WATT, WAUGH. COURTNEY, DEHOFF, KEISTER, KNIGHT, McKINNEY, PURVIANCE, SHORTS, TURNIPSEED (REIBSAMEN), WILKINSON, WILSON.

In a message dated 98-11-11 12:56:41 EST, you write: << Subj: [PABEAVER-L] Joseph CAMPBELL, boatman Civil War Date: 98-11-11 12:56:41 EST From: gtafini@tir.com (G. R. Tafini) Reply-to: PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com To: PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com My Uncle Joseph CAMPBELL was an Ohio River boatman before the Civil War. >From the papers in his National Archives Pension File #119379 I found this information about him:..... >> I hope we all learn more about boat building and navigating on the Allegeheny, Monanagehela & Ohio Rivers in Western PA. I enjoyed your post. It has given me some ideas on possible search strategies. Craig Heberton

In a message dated 98-11-11 12:16:04 EST, you write: << Subj: [PABEAVER-L] Riverboats, BEAVER CO. Date: 98-11-11 12:16:04 EST From: stirdly@email.msn.com (Terri Gordon) Reply-to: PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com To: PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com My ancestors, the WHISLER's were also boat builders (1800 - 1900's). They lived in Rochester and New Sewickley and New Brighton. Unfortunately, I don't know much about them so I am enjoying reading your contributions. Leander WHISLER (born abt. 1833 moved to Sioux City, Iowa by 1899 - does anyone know if this would be a typical relocation? (he remained a "boat builder" there). Terri > Thank you > I am interested in any information about this area and it's people. > Georgetown is supposed to be the second oldest town in Beaver Co. > Many riverboat captains, owners and builders lived in Georgetown. > The villege supplied workers for many of the boats that plied the > Ohio River and further downsteam. > I would like to collect information on those families who lived in > Georgetown, Smithsferry, Glassgow, Shippingport, etc. Of special > interest to me is the time of the Civil War. Were these boats used > by the Union for war efforts? Carol/Pa > >> > The sister of my ancestor McKinley married a Capt. Matthew Day of >Allegheny City who purchased riverboats before the outbreak of the Civil War >and he apparently made out quite well financially by reason of his speculative >investments (per notes of my great-grandfather...I am trying to learn of the >identity of his mother, a McKinley, who died before 1865). > >Craig Heberton >> Terri -- doesn't sound typical. I hope we all learn more about boat building and navigating on the Allegeheny, Monanagehela & Ohio Rivers in Western PA. I enjoyed your post. Craig Heberton

Today I was looking through a coin collectors weekly pulication (Numismatic News) and I saw this ad by a COIN dealer that makes me wish the RIGHTFUL owners knew about.... "Revolutionary War military payment receipts, state of Connecticut, signed and dated 1789. Preserved in flawless condition. These are 200+ year old receipts of interest paid to Minutemen on wages still due from the Revolutionary War. What a fantastic piece of early Americana at an incredibly low price! " These receipts were priced at $39.95 but to the living descendants of these soldiers, they would be PRICELESS.So sad to see a coin dealer peddling items such as this. The coin dealer probably thinks that a GENEOLOGIST is someone who works for some bio-tech company... Anthony in Ohio

Hello, My ancestor Sampson Piersol claimed a Revolutionary War pension because of his service "under Captain Joseph Sipeney in a Company of Indian Spies" during 1781 and 1782. (He also served in Col. Crawford's ill-fated expendition against the Indians in Sandusky but I'm very familiar with that.) Does anyone know exactly what an Indian spy was and they did? Brian Bowers ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

If anyone wants an obit I would strongly recomend that you write to RESEARCH CENTER FOR BEAVER CO AND LOCAL HISTORY 1301 7TH AVENUE 2ND FLOOR BEAVER FALLS PA, 15010-4217 They are the ones who sent me my family obits....the ones that I posted were on the copies with my family names...they have oddles of info on alot of Beaver things....the cost is great..Send them your names and what you want done in the search and they will send you a nice envelope of goddies [if they find them] and the bill...I got alot of info and it was only $10.00 for the whole thing...it was well worth the cost... Sharon TX

Hi, I am looking for the obit of John E. Johnston, born May 22 1862, married Mary "Molly" Davidson in November 1887, died 1939 in Beaver county, Pa. He is burried in the Mt. Carmel cemetery, Beaver county Pa. Can you send me the copy of the obit. What paper was it in? Thanks for your help. Donnajean

My Uncle Joseph CAMPBELL was an Ohio River boatman before the Civil War. >From the papers in his National Archives Pension File #119379 I found this information about him: 29 April 1862 Deckhand on U.S.S. Steamer Mingo on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Ram Mingo Boat, M.M.B. U.S. Vols. was part of a fleet of boats at Pittsburg,,PA. 31 July 1862 Discharged at Vicksburg, MS on account of physical diabilities. He later joined the Union Army. This is the rest of his service record: 10 July 1863 He enrolled as Private at New Brighton,,PA in Co. B 62nd Reg. PA Infantry Vols. Dec. 1863 Near Mine Run, VA incurred deafness being near to a battery of artillery. 6 May 1864 He was wounded by gunshot of the enemy while on the skirmish line at the Battle of the Wilderness. The ball entered the bone of the elbow joint of his left arm and was never removed for fear of losing his arm entirely. Treated in Field Hospital. 11 May 1864 He was treated at Findley General Hospital in Washington D.C. 12 July 1864 Transferred to Co. B 155th PA Vols. Temporary duty at Cliffbun? Barracks. June 1865 Transferred to Co. E 191th PA Vols. 28 June 1865 Honorably discharged at Harrisburg,,PA He suffered disability from the gunshot wound and deafness and received a pension of $8.00 per month. Some personal information: Joseph CAMPBELL Born 17 May 1835 in Greene Twp., Beaver Co., PA. He lived all of his life in Greene Twp. Married Lucinda JEWELL on 26th Aug. 1858 at Georgetown,,PA. They had 12 children. He died 22 Mar. 1917 Last pension payment to Joseph CAMPBELL of p.o. Hookstown, PA was $30.00 note- Lucinda (JEWELL) CAMPBELL was the daughter of William and Sina (GREEN) JEWELL and sister to my gr gr grandmother Elizabeth (JEWELL) BRYAN. Regards, Gary R. Tafini gtafini@tir.com Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA

My ancestors, the WHISLER's were also boat builders (1800 - 1900's). They lived in Rochester and New Sewickley and New Brighton. Unfortunately, I don't know much about them so I am enjoying reading your contributions. Leander WHISLER (born abt. 1833 moved to Sioux City, Iowa by 1899 - does anyone know if this would be a typical relocation? (he remained a "boat builder" there). Terri > Thank you > I am interested in any information about this area and it's people. > Georgetown is supposed to be the second oldest town in Beaver Co. > Many riverboat captains, owners and builders lived in Georgetown. > The villege supplied workers for many of the boats that plied the > Ohio River and further downsteam. > I would like to collect information on those families who lived in > Georgetown, Smithsferry, Glassgow, Shippingport, etc. Of special > interest to me is the time of the Civil War. Were these boats used > by the Union for war efforts? Carol/Pa > >> > The sister of my ancestor McKinley married a Capt. Matthew Day of >Allegheny City who purchased riverboats before the outbreak of the Civil War >and he apparently made out quite well financially by reason of his speculative >investments (per notes of my great-grandfather...I am trying to learn of the >identity of his mother, a McKinley, who died before 1865). > >Craig Heberton > > >==== 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) > > > > > > > > >

BEAVER FALLS REVIEW 11-30-1939 JACKSON INFANT FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE THREE DAY OLD INFANT OF MR AND MRS WILLIAM JACKSON OF MARION HILL, WHO DIED ON WEDNESDAY IN BEAVER VALLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL WERE HELD FRIDAY AFTERNOON IN NEW BRIGHTON They did not give a sex for the infant nor a name...this is all that was in the paper... Sharon Tx

Thank you Sharon, I would be interested in the JACKSON obit. Very thoughtful of you. Terri -----Original Message----- From: Sharon Crowley <usnavy@stic.net> To: PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com <PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, November 10, 1998 9:07 PM Subject: [PABEAVER-L] RE OBITS FROM THE BEAVER FALLS REVIEW >I found 3 more obit for the following names > >John E Johnson wife Amy br 1862 d 9-21-1939 > >Zella Johnston [Miss] parents James E and Ella Hayes Johnson >4-13-1939 > >Jackson Infant 11 30 1939 parents Mr. and Mrs William Jackson > >Will send complete obit if anyone wants it > >Sharon TX > > >==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== >To contact Patti Caldwell, Listmistress, click below: > mailto:impattic@mediaone.net >remember, "Please practice random acts of kindness"........ > > > > > > > > > > >

Carol, Yes, the riverboats were used by/for the Union. My g-g-grandfather was a boat builder and riverboat captain .. he was written about in the History of Allegheny County, if you'd like to read it, it's on my webpage at http://www.geocities.com/~jdanker/Anderson3.html ... #7, William B Anderson. Jamie At 11:39 PM 11/10/98 -0500, you wrote: >Thank you > I am interested in any information about this area and it's people. > Georgetown is supposed to be the second oldest town in Beaver Co. >Many riverboat captains, owners and builders lived in Georgetown. >The villege supplied workers for many of the boats that plied the >Ohio River and further downsteam. >I would like to collect information on those families who lived in >Georgetown, Smithsferry, Glassgow, Shippingport, etc. Of special >interest to me is the time of the Civil War. Were these boats used >by the Union for war efforts? Carol/Pa > > >==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== >To contact Patti Caldwell, Listmistress, click below: > mailto:impattic@mediaone.net >remember, "Please practice random acts of kindness"........ >

I found 3 more obit for the following names John E Johnson wife Amy br 1862 d 9-21-1939 Zella Johnston [Miss] parents James E and Ella Hayes Johnson 4-13-1939 Jackson Infant 11 30 1939 parents Mr. and Mrs William Jackson Will send complete obit if anyone wants it Sharon TX

Thank you I am interested in any information about this area and it's people. Georgetown is supposed to be the second oldest town in Beaver Co. Many riverboat captains, owners and builders lived in Georgetown. The villege supplied workers for many of the boats that plied the Ohio River and further downsteam. I would like to collect information on those families who lived in Georgetown, Smithsferry, Glassgow, Shippingport, etc. Of special interest to me is the time of the Civil War. Were these boats used by the Union for war efforts? Carol/Pa

In a message dated 11/10/98 10:40:47 PM Central Standard Time, JAYW99A@prodigy.com writes: << Subj: [PABEAVER-L] Internet Message Date: 11/10/98 10:40:47 PM Central Standard Time From: JAYW99A@prodigy.com (MRS CAROL A MCGEEHAN) Reply-to: PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com To: PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com Thank you I am interested in any information about this area and it's people. Georgetown is supposed to be the second oldest town in Beaver Co. Many riverboat captains, owners and builders lived in Georgetown. The villege supplied workers for many of the boats that plied the Ohio River and further downsteam. I would like to collect information on those families who lived in Georgetown, Smithsferry, Glassgow, Shippingport, etc. Of special interest to me is the time of the Civil War. Were these boats used by the Union for war efforts? Carol/Pa >> The sister of my ancestor McKinley married a Capt. Matthew Day of Allegheny City who purchased riverboats before the outbreak of the Civil War and he apparently made out quite well financially by reason of his speculative investments (per notes of my great-grandfather...I am trying to learn of the identity of his mother, a McKinley, who died before 1865). Craig Heberton

Am looking for anyone knowing any information on Andrew Keesecker who lived in Big Beaver Twp and is on the tax list 1804-1830. I found him on the 1810 census. The name can be spelled many ways(ie: Keysacker, Kiesecker, Ksecker, Kesecker, Kisacker, Ceesecker). I believe he married Catherine Houck in WV. And the last name Poole is also connected w/Keesecker. I have been unable to find anyone to help me find land records--(wrote court house 8 months ago w/SASE & no answer)..Looking for names of churches in Big Beaver Twp as a daughter Delila was born there in 1819. Hoping someone on this list can help as I have been looking for 6 years for some written connection w/Andrew and Delila. Thank you. Carol ladyjane@pcpros.net

Goodmorning If the print is small please excuse me as the gremlins are at work again I received some info from the Research center for Beaver Co and Local History a while ago....It just dawn on me that some of the photo copys of obits that were sent to me have a few others with them....these obits are of William McKeinley Jones age 70 of east Liverpool Ohio wife Majorie William J Jordan age 74 of Chippewa Township wife Blanche Coleman Alex B Juhasz age 57 of Chippewa Township wife Lillian Martincek Nick Joy age 91 of Ambridge wife Antoinette Valentine Stepehen Juhasz age 90 of Ambridge son of the late Gabriel and Antonia Sidlauer Juhasz If anyone wants the rest of the obit please contact me and I will send it to them.. Thanks Sharon Tx

Found some info on Georgetown in "A Guidebook to Historic Western Pennsylvania" Beaver County p. 73 Georgetown - a very old river town. Georgetown Blockhouse (weatherboard log) was built in 1796 by Benoni Dawson and until 1900 had 2 stories. John Bever, an immigrant from Ireland who built the first papermill in Ohio, purchased and enlarged this house about 1800 and had a tavern and store there. George Henry Loskiel, an early Moravian traveler, visited there in 1803. On Water Street, overlooking Ohio River, near Old River Hotel. Also listed are the Old River Hotel with mention of Thomas Foster and Samuel Lyon, the Poe House with mention of Thomas Poe, a raftsman and st. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church, founded in 1800. Glasgow is mentioned in connection with the Sandy and Beaver Canal Lock No. 54. If you want any further information, just contact me at cvsmith1@aol.com.