Please cound anyone do a lookup for me in a Beaver Co.Newspaper for the year 1884? What I am looking for is an obituary for a Patrick O'Keane who died 9-12-1884...age 45... he was a tailor by trade......I have very good reason to believe this is the man I am searching for he was buried in Daughtery Cem. I called and they said some of the records were distroyed in a fire....and could not find him.... I do not have access to the Newspapers of Beaver Co.as I live in Tx... Thank you Sharon

Hi, A while back I posted an inquiry on the SHUCKEROW family of Beaver Falls. A subscriber was kind enough to do some research and send me a copy of a newspaper article on MARY "MAIZIE" SHUCKEOW. The subscriber said that she worked at a Beaver County historical association and would be willing to do some further research. Unfortunately, I have had some computer problems and have lost her name and email address. I would be very appreciative if she would contact me again at soconbel@usaor.net. Thank you. Sheila O'Connell Bell Wexford, PA

Hi Everyone, At one time I had bookmarked a spot from a Beaver Co. newspaper I got from a search I did thru Rootsweb. It doesn't work anymore. Does anyone know of a website with a searchable place for the Beaver Co. newspaper? Still looking.... SCOTT / MCGAFFICK / WATTERSON / BLACKWOOD

Hi Stacy, I've done a lot of White family reserch in Beaver County, PA. Particularly descendants of Arthur White (1767-1853). Arthur was born in County Down, Ireland and came to Maryland about 1799. They then moved to Beaver County in 1813. He had three wives and twenty-three children! His farm was on the border of Independence and Raccoon Townships. Is this the White family you are looking for? Cheers, Denny Ardinger ---------- From: David L. White <dlwhite@flash.net> To: PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PABEAVER-L] CLARK & MCCREARY abt 1800 Date: Thursday, May 21, 1998 8:34 AM Dear Stacy, Glad to see your msg on the Beaver Co. page. Hope that it is successful in unearthing some additional information. I read this page in addition to the Washington Co. PA page and Chester Co. PA. No good info yet. In the mean time, I would appreciate it if you would return my reference books. These were: "Swedish Genealogical Dictionary," by Pladsen and Huber "Cradled in Sweden," by Carl-Erick Johansson "Especially for Swedes," by Dennis J. Hjelm "Motormannens Vagatlas over Sverige" David L. White 3957 Singleleaf Lane Fort Worth, TX 76133-6820 ---------- From: Stacy King <silkes38@dallas.net> To: PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PABEAVER-L] CLARK & MCCREARY abt 1800 Date: Thursday, May 21, 1998 3:12 AM Dear Fellow Rooters, Good Morning. I am looking for families with the surname of CLARK and McCREARY/McCREA/McCREAY. I have Charles CLARK born abt 1803 who married a Sarah McCREARY also born about 1803. These two eventually ended up in Iowa, after a stop in Mercer County, IL. I am also interested in the surname of WHITE in Beaver County. If anyone is researching these names, or knows someone who is researching them, I would be truly grateful for any help. Many thanks! Yours Truly, Stacy S. Clark-King Searching for the following surnames: Clark King Reed Cunningham Turpin Wothe Daubenspeak Boob Winne Trieglaff Quist Hair/Hare Schull Cotter In the following places: AR CA IA IN ID IL KY KS MN MO ND NE NY OR PA SC SD TN TX WA WI Ireland Wales England Scotland Sweden Germany Poland Check out my web site (undergoing major revisions) at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/4980 ==== 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)

Dear Stacy, Glad to see your msg on the Beaver Co. page. Hope that it is successful in unearthing some additional information. I read this page in addition to the Washington Co. PA page and Chester Co. PA. No good info yet. In the mean time, I would appreciate it if you would return my reference books. These were: "Swedish Genealogical Dictionary," by Pladsen and Huber "Cradled in Sweden," by Carl-Erick Johansson "Especially for Swedes," by Dennis J. Hjelm "Motormannens Vagatlas over Sverige" David L. White 3957 Singleleaf Lane Fort Worth, TX 76133-6820 ---------- From: Stacy King <silkes38@dallas.net> To: PABEAVER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PABEAVER-L] CLARK & MCCREARY abt 1800 Date: Thursday, May 21, 1998 3:12 AM Dear Fellow Rooters, Good Morning. I am looking for families with the surname of CLARK and McCREARY/McCREA/McCREAY. I have Charles CLARK born abt 1803 who married a Sarah McCREARY also born about 1803. These two eventually ended up in Iowa, after a stop in Mercer County, IL. I am also interested in the surname of WHITE in Beaver County. If anyone is researching these names, or knows someone who is researching them, I would be truly grateful for any help. Many thanks! Yours Truly, Stacy S. Clark-King Searching for the following surnames: Clark King Reed Cunningham Turpin Wothe Daubenspeak Boob Winne Trieglaff Quist Hair/Hare Schull Cotter In the following places: AR CA IA IN ID IL KY KS MN MO ND NE NY OR PA SC SD TN TX WA WI Ireland Wales England Scotland Sweden Germany Poland Check out my web site (undergoing major revisions) at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/4980

Dear Fellow Rooters, Good Morning. I am looking for families with the surname of CLARK and McCREARY/McCREA/McCREAY. I have Charles CLARK born abt 1803 who married a Sarah McCREARY also born about 1803. These two eventually ended up in Iowa, after a stop in Mercer County, IL. I am also interested in the surname of WHITE in Beaver County. If anyone is researching these names, or knows someone who is researching them, I would be truly grateful for any help. Many thanks! Yours Truly, Stacy S. Clark-King Searching for the following surnames: Clark King Reed Cunningham Turpin Wothe Daubenspeak Boob Winne Trieglaff Quist Hair/Hare Schull Cotter In the following places: AR CA IA IN ID IL KY KS MN MO ND NE NY OR PA SC SD TN TX WA WI Ireland Wales England Scotland Sweden Germany Poland Check out my web site (undergoing major revisions) at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/4980

This post requesting Campbell info. led me to take a shot in the dark with a dead end for me. I only have names and sketchy info to go on and wonder if these lines could be related... I have a Joseph McMAKEN, Sr., b. Cumberland Co. PA. Married in PA to Elizabeth CAMPBELL, daughter of Andrew CAMPBELL and Jane GETTYS (the county biography book I have mentions Jane's brother William founded Gettysburg). Joseph and Elizabeth (Campbell) McMaken moved to Hamilton Co. Ohio where they had Joseph Jr. and John McMaken, my ancestor, John being born 11 May 1791. Any connections? Jerry Carden, Urbana, IL DMarTaylor wrote: > Looking for information about my Campbell ancestors who lived near Frankfort > Springs until about 1861 when they moved to Hanover Twp., Washington County. > Josiah and Rosanna Campbell were two of the original members of the Frankfort > Springs Presbyterian Church and are buried in the churchyard along with their > daughters Nancy and Catherine and son Samuel. > > 1 Josiah CAMPBELL b. Apr 16, 1806 d. Dec 10, 1858 > + Rosanna TEEL b. Jan 20, 1804 d. May 17, 1879 > 2 Catherine CAMPBELL b 1829 d. 1905 > + Joseph Welsh BUTZ > 2 Elizabeth CAMPBELL > 2 James T. CAMPBELL > 2 John J. CAMPBELL > 2 Stephen M. S. CAMPBELL > 2 Thomas F. CAMPBELL > 2 Nancy A. CAMPBELL b. Bef. 1858 d Nov. 10, 1863 > 2 Mary A. CAMPBELL > 2 Margaret CAMPBELL > 2 Samuel CAMPBELL, Capt. 140th Reg. Co. H PA Volunteers > b. Feb 24, 1831 in Beaver Co. d. Mar 8, 1887 > + Jane VANCE b. Mar 14, 1834 d. Sep 1, 1916 > 3 William J. CAMPBELL > 3 Thomas Fletcher CAMPBELL > 3 Joseph Vance CAMPBELL > 3 Anna Mary CAMPBELL > + James HANLIN > 3 Samuel Fred CAMPBELL b. Apr 27, 1860 d. Dec 26, 1934 > + Anna Katherine RALSTON b May 28, 1866 d. Feb 18, > 1942 > 4 James Clark CAMPBELL b. Sep 7, 1887 d. Jul 19, > 1966 > > ==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== > To contact Patti Caldwell, Listmistress, click below: > mailto:impattic@mediaone.net > remember, "Please practice random acts of kindness"........

My Colemans are rather sketchy in PA. Here is what I have. Jonathan Coleman b. VA [no date], however he was 83 on 1850 census Raccoon Tsp., Beaver Cty, PA. His wife's name is listed as Keziah [no maiden name] b. PA. These are the two I am really concentrating on. There son John Buchanan Coleman [my g-grandfather] b. 6-7-1825 d. 6-10-1902 married Martha Jane Snodgrass b. 1835 d. 1917 They lived in Monaca, Beaver Cty. before going to Ohio. Both died in East Liverpool, OH. John B Coleman was probably born in Beaver County, PA, but I can't confirm that. Not sure about Martha Jane, but her family lived in Trumbull Cty, OH. This couple had 5 children before he left for the Civil War and returned to 2 living. Went on to have many others. All children named and spouses are buried in East Liverpool, OH. Don't know the names of the 3 previous children. At least 5 of these children were born in PA. Aaron b 1853 d. 1925 m. Laura Merriam Samuel Curtis b. 1857 [my grandfather] d. 1931 m. Lizzie Lane Urcelia Lucretia b. 1866 d. 1934 m. Matthew Edgar Sarah Keziah b. 1869 d. 1939 m. Wm. Werdner Mary Catherine b. 1872 d.. 1947 m. George Moon Martha Jane b. 1876 d. 1970 Never Married Anyone have a connection. I'm interested also in finding where the 3 children that died during the Civil War are buried. Probably in Monaca, PA. If anyone is ever cemetery walking could you keep your eyes peeled for COLEMAN. Also, is there a way of finding who is buried in a particular cemetery in Monaca, PA.

I have a Mary Ann Campbell who married James Cameron. She was born Feb 19,1819 Near New Cumberland,Hancock County, West Virginia. She died on Jan 30, 1888 and is buried in that same cemetary you spoke about.Could she be related to your Campbells. Please let me know.Her grave reads Mary Ann Campbell Cameron. Laurie McGee desaire@infowest.com At 10:46 PM 5/19/98 EDT, DMarTaylor wrote: >Looking for information about my Campbell ancestors who lived near Frankfort >Springs until about 1861 when they moved to Hanover Twp., Washington County. >Josiah and Rosanna Campbell were two of the original members of the Frankfort >Springs Presbyterian Church and are buried in the churchyard along with their >daughters Nancy and Catherine and son Samuel. > >1 Josiah CAMPBELL b. Apr 16, 1806 d. Dec 10, 1858 > + Rosanna TEEL b. Jan 20, 1804 d. May 17, 1879 > 2 Catherine CAMPBELL b 1829 d. 1905 > + Joseph Welsh BUTZ > 2 Elizabeth CAMPBELL > 2 James T. CAMPBELL > 2 John J. CAMPBELL > 2 Stephen M. S. CAMPBELL > 2 Thomas F. CAMPBELL > 2 Nancy A. CAMPBELL b. Bef. 1858 d Nov. 10, 1863 > 2 Mary A. CAMPBELL > 2 Margaret CAMPBELL > 2 Samuel CAMPBELL, Capt. 140th Reg. Co. H PA Volunteers > b. Feb 24, 1831 in Beaver Co. d. Mar 8, 1887 > + Jane VANCE b. Mar 14, 1834 d. Sep 1, 1916 > 3 William J. CAMPBELL > 3 Thomas Fletcher CAMPBELL > 3 Joseph Vance CAMPBELL > 3 Anna Mary CAMPBELL > + James HANLIN > 3 Samuel Fred CAMPBELL b. Apr 27, 1860 d. Dec 26, 1934 > + Anna Katherine RALSTON b May 28, 1866 d. Feb 18, >1942 > 4 James Clark CAMPBELL b. Sep 7, 1887 d. Jul 19, >1966 > > >==== PABEAVER Mailing List ==== >To contact Patti Caldwell, Listmistress, click below: > mailto:impattic@mediaone.net >remember, "Please practice random acts of kindness"........ > > > > > > > > > > >

I am interested in tracking down burial grounds for my family. They lived in New Brighton since the early 1800's. Many of them should be buried around the area. What cemeteries are in the area? Is it possible to track down where they were buried and perhaps get someone to take photographs of graves????? I would gladly reimburse. Thanks. Terri -

Looking for information about my Campbell ancestors who lived near Frankfort Springs until about 1861 when they moved to Hanover Twp., Washington County. Josiah and Rosanna Campbell were two of the original members of the Frankfort Springs Presbyterian Church and are buried in the churchyard along with their daughters Nancy and Catherine and son Samuel. 1 Josiah CAMPBELL b. Apr 16, 1806 d. Dec 10, 1858 + Rosanna TEEL b. Jan 20, 1804 d. May 17, 1879 2 Catherine CAMPBELL b 1829 d. 1905 + Joseph Welsh BUTZ 2 Elizabeth CAMPBELL 2 James T. CAMPBELL 2 John J. CAMPBELL 2 Stephen M. S. CAMPBELL 2 Thomas F. CAMPBELL 2 Nancy A. CAMPBELL b. Bef. 1858 d Nov. 10, 1863 2 Mary A. CAMPBELL 2 Margaret CAMPBELL 2 Samuel CAMPBELL, Capt. 140th Reg. Co. H PA Volunteers b. Feb 24, 1831 in Beaver Co. d. Mar 8, 1887 + Jane VANCE b. Mar 14, 1834 d. Sep 1, 1916 3 William J. CAMPBELL 3 Thomas Fletcher CAMPBELL 3 Joseph Vance CAMPBELL 3 Anna Mary CAMPBELL + James HANLIN 3 Samuel Fred CAMPBELL b. Apr 27, 1860 d. Dec 26, 1934 + Anna Katherine RALSTON b May 28, 1866 d. Feb 18, 1942 4 James Clark CAMPBELL b. Sep 7, 1887 d. Jul 19, 1966

My great-great-grandmother, Deborah WHITEHILL (who married William M. RAMSEY) is buried in Mill Creek Hill Cemetery in Hookstown with their son, James Mitchell Ervin "Ervie" Ramsey, born January 19, 1861. They also had a daughter, Anna, who married a DOAK. According to her gravestone, Deborah was born June 1, 1835 and died January 7, 1901. So far this is all I know about her. I'm trying to find out who Deborah's parents were. I suspect she may have been the daughter of James and Deborah (Stephens) Whitehill. Are there any Whitehill's out there who can help?

Looking for information re the Thomas Joyce family ...Lived in Rodchester, Pa. Thomas was married to Catharine Shannahan and had the following children John Henry br 1856,Wilson br 1858, Christopher br 1860, Mary br 1864, Margaret br 1869, Mildred br after 1870 and Thomas br after 1870...Thomas was a maker of glass..Does anyone know what glass factories were in the area at the time? Thomas's father was Patrick Joyce and mother was Ellen both lived in Pa...Thomas was born in 1827 in Pittsburgh Co. as stated on his death certificate...Catharine was born in Baltimore Maryland in 1837....Anyone have any info re the family? Thank you SLC searching also for O'Kanes/O'Keanes

Boy I never expected such a response about New Castle and death certificates- THANKS TO ALL.

<< << The people in New Castle at the vital statistics DO NOT WANT GENEALOGISTS!!!!! We even went there and the girl would not look it up. You can send to Pittsburgh somewhere. After 8 weeks or more all she got was a little certificate of the date he was born and died, no other information. Don't waste your time with them. >> >> They have been helpful to me but seem a little careless. I have received 2 death certs. that were illegible but when they copied one of them again, it turned out fairly well. And about the "little certificates," yes, I have received several of those with almost no information on them. The person who copies them just doesn't bother always to fill in all the information. That certainly doesn't help us get the info we need. Of course sometimes there isn't anymore info to copy. I would rather get a xerox copy of the original, rather than one that has been copied onto a form by a clerk there. If anyone knows how to get a better copy, please let us all know. You said "somewhere" in Pittsburgh. Thanks, Judie

At 11:28 AM 5/14/98 EDT, you wrote: >The people in New Castle at the vital statistics DO NOT WANT >GENEALOGISTS!!!!! We even went there and the girl would not look it up. You >can send to Pittsburgh somewhere. After 8 weeks or more all she got was a >little certificate of the date he was born and died, no other information. >Don't waste your time with them. > > Bev I beg to differ. I have even had the ladies at the Vital Records office call me when there was two or more certificates with the same or similar name. They have always been polite and very professional. Yes, it is a pain that they won't do a look up for you right in the office, but that is not their fault--blame the lawmakers in Harrisburg. And as for a list of everyone who has died in Beaver County since 1906, do you realize what you are asking for?!? The Beaver County Research Center has books of obituaries but not every year has been done. This takes countless volunteer hours, I know because I am one. Alice Kern

I'll second what Patti stated. In addition last week I had sent for my grandmothers death certificate which I did not have the exact date so I just said 1937. I included my phone number with the request. They had trouble reading my writing and took the time to call my home to make sure what I had written. I think that is a pretty good service for $3.00. -- Larry Thompson http://www.epix.net/~lt0168/index.html

I need help locating an obituary for Walter Prosser who died Aug. 1974 and his wife Sara Agnes who died May 1979, and their son Walter Robert Prosser who died in 1983. I believe they all died and are buried in the Aliquippa area. Please Help!! I'd sincerely appreciate anything you can do. Sincerely, Becky M Dahl

In a message dated 98-05-14 11:30:26 EDT, Pod50@aol.com writes: << The people in New Castle at the vital statistics DO NOT WANT GENEALOGISTS!!!!! We even went there and the girl would not look it up. You can send to Pittsburgh somewhere. After 8 weeks or more all she got was a little certificate of the date he was born and died, no other information. Don't waste your time with them. >> Just because you had a bad experience doesn't mean everyone will. I have had very little difficulty obtaining numerous death certificates. The longest I waited was about 6 weeks, and the only problem I had was on one for which I didn't have the full death date (just the year). Once I was able to get the full date, I had no problems getting the death certificate. Birth certificates, on the other hand, may be a bit more difficult. I have heard that many states are making it more and more difficult to get birth certificates due to the fact that some folks are using them for the purpose of obtaining phony identification. Irene Crawford JTJTJ5@aol.com

Hi y'all, Numerous times I've sent for both birth & death certificates in New Castle, PA. For each one that I wanted, I enclosed a fully filled out form with genealogical research as the reason that I wanted them and enclosed a self stamped envelope. Birth records are $4.00 each; death records $3.00 each. I write a separate check for each. I've never waited longer that 3 or 4 weeks for complete copies. Here's who handles the records: Register of Wills City County Building Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Births occurring in Pittsburgh from July 1870-1905 Deaths occurring in Pittsburgh from June 1870-1905 Births occurring in Allegheny City (Old North Side) from July 1882-1905 Deaths occurring in Allegheny City (Old North Side) from 1876-1905 Births occurring in Allegheny County from 1893-1905 Deaths occurring in Allegheny County from July 1874-1903 Births occurring in Wilkinsburg from 1899-1905 Births occurring in McKeesport from June 1892-1905 Deaths occurring in McKeesport from April 1887-1905 Births occurring in Sewickley from 1896-0905 Deaths occurring in Swewickley from 1894-1905 PA Department of Health Division of Vital Records PO Box 1528 New Castle, PA 16103-1528 Deaths occurring in the city of Pittsburgh 1906-1969 Deaths occurring outside Pittsburgh 1906 to date Births for the entire commonwealth of PA 1906 to date Division of Vital Records 300 Liberty Avenue, Room 512 Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1210 Deaths occurring in the city of Pittsburgh 1970 to date Hope this helps some. Patti Caldwell, Listmistress <color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>mailto:impattic@mediaone.net </color>Remember, "please practice random acts of kindness".......... To join any of my RootsWeb Mailing lists, please click on the appropriate one and then in the BODY of the message, type the word SUBSCRIBE and nothing else. You can subscribe by clicking here: <color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>mailto:PAARMSTR-L-request@rootsweb.com </color>- Armstrong County, PA <color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>mailto:PABEAVER-L-request@rootsweb.com </color>- Beaver County, PA <color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>mailto:PABUTLER-L-request@rootsweb.com</color> - Butler County, PA <color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>mailto:PAMONTGO-L-request@rootsweb.com </color>- Montgomery County, PA <color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>mailto:PAWESTMO-L-request@rootsweb.com </color>- Westmoreland County, PA <color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>mailto:CALDWELL-L-request@rootsweb.com </color>- surname Caldwell <color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>mailto:FLICK-L-request@rootsweb.com </color>- surname Flick <color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>mailto:KENNEDY-L-request@rootsweb.com </color>- surname Kennedy