-----Original Message----- From: Anthony Coyan <acoyan@zoomnet.net> To: PAALLEGH-l@rootsweb.com <PAALLEGH-l@rootsweb.com> Cc: PAWASHIN-l@rootsweb.com <PAWASHIN-l@rootsweb.com>; PAWESTMO-l@rootsweb.com <PAWESTMO-l@rootsweb.com>; PABEAVER@rootsweb.com <PABEAVER@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 9:07 PM Subject: Re: McKeesport Heritage Center >I've received quite a few private e-mails regarding my trip to the >Heritage Center this week, asking me to elaborate on the materials >available there. Keep in mind, I mentioned that I didn't get to >inquire or look at everything available (I ran out of time - after 3 >days searching!), but here is what they have that I found VERY >valuable: > >1) The obituary indexes for the McKeesport Daily News, indexed by >surname giving issue date and page #, from 1884 THRU the late 1970's! > >At this point I have to elaborate. There is a gentleman (looked to be >in his late 60's, early 70's) who has been going there, nearly EVERY >DAY that the Center has been open for the last 10 YEARS, looking thru >the Daily News and compiling this info. Can you imagine the work >involved..... He is to be thanked and congratulated (to say the least) >for the database he has given us and future generations. I personally >looked thru every volume (8-10 hours work), looking for quite a few >surnames. I came away with 25-30 obit's, many for folks in my ancestor >tree that I didn't even know existed!!!! > >2) The Daily Times on microfilm, every issue from 1884 to just about >the present. > >Again, I have to elaborate. Cynthia Neish, the Director of the Center, >was my "hostess" for most of the 3 days that I was there. Fortunately >(for me!) it was not very busy, so we interacted quite a bit. This >lady is simply incredible. I was told that she is in her 70's now (she >certainly doesn't look it), but she has more energy than most people >HALF her age! And all of that energy is directed towards making the >Center a better place for we researchers. > >I hope that she wouldn't mind me divulging this, but quite a number of >years ago (before there was ever a thought of a Heritage Center), when >she became concerned that the newspaper ownership might change and all >of the old copies of the Daily Times might meet the same demise as the >industrial base of McKeesport (so unfortunate to see the town in it's >present condition), she was allowed to photograph and microfilm all of >the old issues that hadn't yet been done (from 1884 thru @1945). This >lady spent a YEAR of her own time, uncompensated, and working Mon. - >Fri., in order to get it done. And she did....We now reap the benefits >of her unselfish hard work - I cannot thank her enough. > >3) McKeesport city property valuation books from @1888 and into the >early 1900's. I personally found a couple of ancestors listsed. The >books gave there exact address, described what type of dwelling they >owned, and it's value. > >4) Various church records. > >5) Readable (unlike some of those at the Carnegie Library...) copies >of the Allegheny Co. census records. > >6) Cemetary records from quite a few of the ones in and around >McKeesport. > >I could go on, but suffice it to say that if you are just a liitle bit >curious, you really need to call Cynthia at the Center and ask your >questions. Someone posted their address & number earlier today. > >The $25 membership ($20 annual renewal) gives you unlimited research >there, a monthly newsletter, and more. > > >

Looking for Units from the West. Pa. area that fought in the battle of Ft. Donelson Tenn. Feb 17, 1862. My ancestor was wounded in that battle and died of wounds during the night of Feb 18, 1862. This information is from a family Bible and I have never been able to find which unit he served in. E-mail : Jasspro@aol.com TIA Midge

To JOHN who wrote of JONATHAN (LYON) who married JANE WRIGHT Sept 17, 1849. I am a researcher of McPHERSON's from BEAVER CO, PA and HUNTERDON CO. NJ. Would like to know what further information you might have on the following listing contained in your post. Louis b. 10 Aug. 1857, d. 1943, marr. 24 Sept. 1886 in Hancock Co. Sophia McPherson. I Particularly need birth dates for her and which McPHERSON's are her parents or siblings. Is Hancock CO. near Beaver Co.? I do have one SOPHIA JANE MCPHERSON b. 1867 on my list but I record her husband as a man named OLIVER WINGETT of Wilmerding, Pa. Any help to clarify who your SOPHIA MCPHERSON is would be appreciated. Midge Haines Jasspro@aol.com

Hi All, Does anyone have or know of any books that may have information on Beaver County businesses and or families from around 1900 - 1950 ? I am looking for information on the KRUT's and McGUIRE's. They had the first florist shop in Butler, were supposildy wealthy, involved in the Catholic church. Hugh McGUIRE was a pharmacist at Nixon Pharmacy so info on that would also be appreciated. Thanks for any help in the right direction. Debbie jberto@nauticom.net

John, This is what I have on Jonathan. Born 1812,Pa. died 19 Jan. 1883,Beaver Co.Pa. married 17 Sept. 1849 Jane Wright,b. 22 June 1819. D/o John & Elizabeth neely Wright. Jonathan married 1st Nancy Dawson and had: 1.Kathhryn 1829-1851 2. Patricia 1833-1850 3.Samuel 1834-1898,wife Louise 4.Hamilton 1836-1876 5. Robert 1838-wife Margaret b. April 1845 6.Shannon 1840-1922 m. Elizabeth Wright (1846-1919 (have other dates for Shannon-1844-1924) Jonathan and Jane had: 1.Jonathan 27 Mar. 1852, d. 9 Feb. 1920 Hookstown,Beaver Co. m.Margaret-- 2.Wm. A. b. 28 July 1854, d.14 May 1933. Marr. 20 June 1888 Julia A. Allison (had married first Martha--) He died in Hancock Co.WVa. 3. Louis b. 10 Aug. 1857, d. 1943, marr. 24 Sept. 1886 in Hancock Co. Sophia McPherson. 4. Margaret Ann b. 2 May 1859, d. 1938, Weirton,WVa. marr. James Cornell 5.James b. 12 Oct. 1862, d. 16 Mar. 1938,. Marr. 22 June 1893, Matilda Allison Buried at Locust Hill, Chester, WVa. 6.Abraham b. 1 April 1865, d. 23 May 1941. Marr. 23 Dec. 1885, Mary Belle Allison. (b.20 Oct. 1867 in Ind., d.24 May 1942-both buried Millcreek 7. John Dugan b. 1874 was adopted Jonathan was a son of Abraham and Margaret Shaw Lyon Samuel and his wie, buried Georgetown,Pa. had 8 children. Shannon and elizabeth had 5 children Jonathan and wife Margaret: had 13 children Wm. and Julia had 4 children Louis and Sophia had 8 Children James and Matilda had 5 children Abraham and Mary had 10 children Be sure and check all these dates out. One can never be to sure. Hope this helps. If you ever find anything on Jane's parents let me know.

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David Thanks for the information. Most of the information I have regarding the Beaver County connection I obtained from "The Family of Samuel Lyon, Bourbon County, Kentucky," Mrs. Arthur L. Mitchell and Lyon J. Hoard, National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. , pp. 17-25 and the will of Jacob Lyon. According to the article one Samuel Lyon came from England or Scotland to Philadelphia when there was but three cabins there. He had two or three children when he came. It is thought he went into Maryland and died there. All that is known of his family is that he had a son Samuel, born 1706-1707,who died 1807-08, at the age 101 years. Samuel II, referred to as the Centenarian was twice married and had eleven children by each wife. The name of his known wife was Susan. The family of Samuel Lyon the Centenarian moved to Redstone Blockhouse, Fayette County, Pa, about 1780. About 1795, Samuel, with sons Samuel, Jonathan, Jacob and Abraham moved to Georgetown, Beaver County, Pa. (located on the westward bend of the Ohio River near the Ohio state line0 where all but Jonathan remained. About 1800 Samuel Jr., (the pioneer) moved to Kentucky. Jacob died at 84, supposedly in Columbiana County, Ohio. However a will for one Jacob Lyon was proved and recorded on November 22, 1844 in the Office of the Register, Beaver County, PA. in Will Record B, pp 389, 390, 391 >From the information I have there doesn't appear to be a connection. However I'm saving the information you've provided. John Logue

Jean Butler It is possible there is a connection. My information regarding the Lyon family of Beaver County was obtained from "The Family of Samuel Lyon, Bourbon County, Kentucky," by Mrs. Arthur L. Mitchell and Lyon J. Hoard which appeared in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. , pp. 17-25, the will of Jacob Lyon located in Beaver County, and the census records for Beaver County 1830 to 1850. According to the National Genralogical Society article, Samuel Lyon came from England or Scotland to Philadelphia when there was but three cabins there. He had two or three children when he came. It is thought he went into Maryland and died there. All that is known of his family is that he had a son Samuel, born 1706-1707,who died 1807-08, at the age 101 years. Samuel II, referred to as the Centenarian was twice married and had eleven children by each wife. The name of his known wife was Susan. The family of Samuel Lyon the Centenarian moved to Redstone Blockhouse, Fayette County, Pa, about 1780. About 1795, Samuel, with sons Samuel, Jonathan, Jacob and Abraham moved to Georgetown, Beaver County, Pa. (located on the westward bend of the Ohio River near the Ohio state line0 where all but Jonathan remained. About 1800 Samuel Jr., (the pioneer) moved to Kentucky. Jacob died at 84, supposedly in Columbiana County, Ohio. ["The Family of Samuel Lyon, Bourbon County, Kentucky, However a will for one Jacob Lyon was proved and recorded on November 22, 1844 in the Office of the Register, Beaver County, PA. in Will Record B, pp 389, 390, 391. It may be the Jonathan, the son of Samuel could be an ancestor of yours. Do you have any dates for your Jonathan? Hope this information may be of use, I was informed that Ohio Township where my ancestors lived was a part of Allegheny County. I may have to research there also. John E. Logue

John Logue, Are your Lyons related to the Wrights of Beaver Co.? I have a JaneWright that married Jonathan Lyon(s).I am trying to find info on Jane's parents, john and Elizabeth Neely Wright. Jean E. Butler

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John, I have looked at your listing and I didn't find any exact matches, but I have some Lyons in my database that lived in or near Harrison Co., Ohio, which is not that far from PA so I thought it might be worth taking a look. Here it is: Descendants of Samuel R. Lyons 1 Samuel R. Lyons 1775 - .. +Lydia ? Stone ......... 2 Verlinda ? Lyons 1834 - ......... 2 Mary ? Lyons 1835 - ......... 2 Eleanor Jane Lyons 1839 - ......... 2 Benjamin S. Lyons 1841 - ......... 2 Isaac Holmes Lyons 1844 - ............. +Nancy ? ??? *2nd Wife of Samuel R. Lyons: .. +Belinda ? Davis ......... 2 William ? Lyons 1798 - ......... 2 Jane ? Lyons 1799 - ............. +Alexander ? Smith ......... 2 Cassander ? Lyons 1813 - 1872 ............. +John ? Fife, Jr. 1806 - 1868 .................... 3 Rachael ? Fife 1829 - 1909 ........................ +Tipton B. Hall - 1899 .................... 3 James A... Fife 1831 - ........................ +Catherine ? West .................... *2nd Wife of James A... Fife: ........................ +Catherine ? Penee .................... 3 Easter 1833 - 1908 ........................ +Slemmon ? Mattern 1834 - 1908 .................... 3 Jacob ? Fife 1835 - 1916 ........................ +Avy ? Carnes 1839 - 1890 .................... 3 Sarah ? Fife 1838 - ........................ +John C... Kinman .................... 3 Orrey 1840 - 1929 ........................ +Clarissa Ann Mattern 1839 - 1870 .................... *2nd Wife of Robert Orr Fife: ........................ +Catherine Elizabeth Ackerman 1839 - 1925 .................... 3 Martha ? Fife 1843 - 1925 ........................ +Segesman W... Ervin 1843 - 1920 .................... 3 Elizabeth ? Fife 1845 - 1896 ........................ +Abraham ? Baker 1841 - 1921 .................... 3 Rebecca ? Fife 1847 - ........................ +John ? Sigsworth 1825 - 1912 .................... *2nd Husband of Rebecca ? Fife: ........................ +William Andrew Gleckler - 1888 .................... 3 Cassie 1850 - 1921 ........................ +Samuel ? Plummer 1832 - 1919 .................... *2nd Husband of Cassander Jane Fife: ........................ +Marcellus ? Tedrow 1846 - 1871 .................... 3 Samuel Grove Fife 1853 - 1938 ........................ +Ealor Virginia Harper 1852 - 1936 .................... 3 John Wesley Fife 1855 - ........................ +Mary ? ??? 1856 - 1877 .................... *2nd Wife of John Wesley Fife: ........................ +Laura A... McNutt 1852 - 1917 .................... *3rd Wife of John Wesley Fife: ........................ +Lizzie 1858 - 1938 ......... 2 Charles ? Lyons 1801 - 1851 ............. +Sarah ? Tweedy ......... *2nd Wife of Charles ? Lyons: ............. +Mary ? Salmon 1820 - 1904 ......... 2 Elizabeth ? Lyons 1804 - ............. +John ? Selby ......... 2 Rebecca ? Lyons 1805 - 1881 ............. +Jacob ? Dennis 1804 - 1880 .................... 3 Aaron ? Dennis 1828 - 1866 .................... 3 Rachel ? Dennis 1830 - 1919 ........................ +James ? Millhorn .................... 3 Virlinda ? Dennis 1831 - 1912 ........................ +John ? Campbell 1831 - 1897 .................... 3 Samuel ? Dennis 1834 - .................... 3 John ? Dennis 1836 - .................... 3 William ? Dennis 1838 - .................... 3 Elizabeth ? Dennis 1840 - .................... 3 Abraham ? Dennis 1843 - .................... 3 Rebecca ? Dennis 1845 - .................... 3 Jacob ? Dennis 1847 - 1890 ........................ +Susanna ? West ......... 2 Griffith ? Lyons 1806 - ............. +Hannnah ? Lysle ......... 2 Samuel ? Lyons 1817 - 1871 ............. +Catherine ? Hedges 1811 - 1884 .................... 3 Harriett ? Lyons 1839 - ........................ +Leander ? Cramblett .................... 3 Aaron ? Lyons 1840 - 1896 ........................ +Amanda Jane Meek .................... 3 John H... Lyons 1843 - 1912 ........................ +Amanda E... Scott .................... *2nd Wife of John H... Lyons: ........................ +Nancy ? Moore .................... 3 Elizabeth ? Lyons 1844 - .................... 3 Reuben P... Lyons 1847 - 1927 ........................ +Eliza Jane Wiley .................... 3 Jemima ? Lyons 1850 - ........................ +David H... Meeks .................... 3 Robert Park Lyons 1852 - 1872 ......... 2 Reuben ? Lyons 1819 - 1895 ............. +Eliza ? Fogle Let me know if you want more information. This is a summary report. David Campbell -----Original Message----- From: John E. Logue <JELogue@compuserve.com> To: PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com <PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 12:37 PM Subject: [PABEAVER-L] Samuel Lyon >Hi > >I am researching the Samuel Lyon family of Ohio Township, Beeaver County. >Samuel was in the 1850 census. The census indicates he was born in >Pennsylvania in about 1800. As there was no record of him in the 1860 >census, I believe he died some time between 1850 and 1860. The census shows >Samuel and wife Catherine (b. 1805) with the following children: Mary b. >1825; Sarah b. 1828; John (my ancestor) b. 1832; Susan b. 1833; Austin b. >1835; Samuel b. 1837; Isaac b. 1841; Elizabeth b. 1843; and Matilda b. >1848. I believe that he may be buried in a cemetery in Ohio Township. Does >any one have any information regarding Ohio Township cemeteries? Or better >yet any information about Samuel Lyon? > >Thanks for any assistance. > >John Logue > > >==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== >To contact Patti Caldwell, Listmistress, click below: > mailto:impattic@mediaone.net >remember, "Please practice random acts of kindness"........ > > > > > > > > >

I just returned from a 3-day trip to Allegheny Co. to do yet more research in that area on my ancestors. My previous 5 trips these last few months were confined to the courthouses and libraries in Allegheny, Washington, and Beaver Counties. However, this time, since I have an ancestor who lived and raised a family in McKeesport in the 1850-1890 era, I thought that I should "check out" the McKeesport Heritage Center first and then go on to the courthouses from there. Well I NEVER MADE IT to the courthouses! At first I grumbled to myself over the $25 yearly membership, wondering if someone is just trying to get rich.....I'm now ashamed of myself for having those thoughts. I spent all 3 days there, from 9 til 5, just trying to go through the material that I felt may give me some good leads. I still didn't get thru all of what they have available. I came away with so much material, it will take me a WEEK just to digest it all. So if you have ancestors from not just McKeesport, but Allegheny Co. in general, you need to seriously consider them. The ladies there are extremely helpful and PASSIONATE about the service they are providing for us! The membership fee merely helps to allow them to keep the doors open, since they aren't subsidized with grants, endowments, or state funds. Anthony Coyan Jackson, Ohio

John E. Logue wrote: > > Hi > > I am researching the Samuel Lyon family of Ohio Township, Beeaver County. > Samuel was in the 1850 census. The census indicates he was born in > Pennsylvania in about 1800. As there was no record of him in the 1860 > census, I believe he died some time between 1850 and 1860. [Snip] John and Listmembers, The curious thing here is that Ohio Township, in a current day atlas, is in Allegheny County. I sometime ago noted that Ohio and Moon Townships (maybe others) were listed with Beaver county in the 1850 census. I don't know the answer to this curiosity. Maybe someone can shed some light on this. Phil Holm

My gg-grandfather, Captain Samuel Campbell, and ggg-grandparents, Josiah and Rosanna (Teel) Campbell are buried in this cemetery. It's right along Rt. 18 in Frankfort Springs. I have a listing of the inscriptions and would be glad to do look-ups. Diane

Hi I am researching the Samuel Lyon family of Ohio Township, Beeaver County. Samuel was in the 1850 census. The census indicates he was born in Pennsylvania in about 1800. As there was no record of him in the 1860 census, I believe he died some time between 1850 and 1860. The census shows Samuel and wife Catherine (b. 1805) with the following children: Mary b. 1825; Sarah b. 1828; John (my ancestor) b. 1832; Susan b. 1833; Austin b. 1835; Samuel b. 1837; Isaac b. 1841; Elizabeth b. 1843; and Matilda b. 1848. I believe that he may be buried in a cemetery in Ohio Township. Does any one have any information regarding Ohio Township cemeteries? Or better yet any information about Samuel Lyon? Thanks for any assistance. John Logue

We appreciate any help with finding the grave of Barbara Ann Brenneman Jones who was born l935 in Cumberland, Md and was killed in a Pittsburgh Hotel fire in l958. She was living in Aliquippi with husband and children so was probably buried in this area. Are the Obits indexed for this date or the cemeteries? I am posting this for her brother,Bob, who lives in Fla, but has been very anxious to find out any details. Also would like to contact her children. Thank you

Hi all, I am in search of the following families. they lived in the New Brighton area for many generations yet I can find Very little about them: WHISLER's, McDONALD and JACKSON. from early 1800's thru 1850's. Thanks if you know anything. Terri

Susan: I have been researching McFarland, but I do not think MY McFarlands are the same as yours, because mine moved from West Virginia to Beaver County sometime around 1900. Specifically, I am researching the family of Robert L. McFarland (b.1857). If you think there might be some connection, let me know. Sandy Weston Smileymann@aol.com wrote: > I have the following Lowrys buried in Beaver Cemetery, and I am looking for > more information about them. > > Joseph F. Lowry 1849-1919 GAR marker #1510 [also known as J. Frazier > Lowry] > Jennie L. (or C.) 1866-1947 [wife of Joseph Frazier, maiden name was > McFarland] > Frank 1887-1889 [son] > Carl 1891-1891 [son] > Elsie B. Hollingbery 1889-1947 [daughter] > > Joseph was the son of William B. Lowry and Sarah Cochoran. He served with the > 101st PA Vol Inf during the Civil War, and remained in PA after his father > moved to Youngstown, OH with his step-mother, Cassandra Hennon Bowers. > Eventually, Joseph Frazier also moved to Youngstown, OH. He died there in > 1919 and his body was shipped back to Beaver Cemetery. > > Is anyone familiar with the families of LOWRY, McFARLAND, COCHORAN, and > HOLLINGBERY in the Beaver County area? > > Susan Mann > > ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== > To contact Patti Caldwell, Listmistress, click below: > mailto:impattic@mediaone.net > remember, "Please practice random acts of kindness"........

>These are two separate cemeteries. Bethel Cemetery is in Hanover Twp., and >there are two other cemeteries in Frankfort Springs. One is Frankfort >Springs Cemetery, and the other is Frankfort United Presbyterian Cemetery. Pat, can you give me directions to these cemeteries, please? i'd like to go check them out, as i have never seen listings for them, and am still missing several ancestors in this area. THANKS!!!! JoAnn.

I am trying to locate sources for cemetery look-ups for the White Township area in Beaver County during the time frame of 1890 to 1910. Does anyone have any knowledge of sources available for this? My family was Roman Catholic and some of the children married at St. Joseph's RC Church in Beaver Falls???? I have called the area churches, but have not had much success or encouragement on availability of sexton records. I am searching for a grave of my 2nd great grandfather, Sylvester Thomas CONNOLLY who died 10 Nov 1892. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Sherri Dysart