Would appreciate scan of above, from Blair digest of 3/6/03. Thank you. (she is my husband's grandmother) >Bertha Osborne Griffin, 1929, daughter of Prof. and Catherine Bowles Osborne, >widow of Theodore Griffin.

Searching for a date/place of death and burial for my 2nd greatgrandfather, Patrick KELLY; b. 1818 Co. Galway, Ireland>America, 1841 through port of New York>Declaration of Intent, Aug, 1844, Centre Co., PA; naturalized, Aug 1845, Centre Co., PA. Married to Mary Ann DOLAN, b. 1825, Co. Galway, Ireland; two known children -- Patrick/Patsy KELLY, b. abt. 1851, PA, county unknown, and Mary Anna KELLY, b. abt. 1854, PA, county unknown. 1.) Looking for date/place of marriage for Patrick KELLY and Mary Ann DOLAN. Mary Ann nee DOLAN KELLY married a second time to Richard HALL, presumably after Patrick's death. 2.) Where were they married and when. This couple's first child Richard HALL baptized St. Matthew's Tyrone, Blair Co. PA. Mary Ann nee DOLAN KELLY HALL, her second husband Richard HALL, Mary Anna nee KELLY RICE buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Allegheny Co., PA. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Marybeth Corrigall ACMBJC@aol.com

Its Harry William not Harry Lehman. Harry is my Grandfather. Elaine

Hi, Rebecca is buried in FairView Cemtery in Altoona. widow of William 1825-1895 In the same plot is William Heller Born 1823 interred 5/1886 Also in the same plot are: Mrs. Ella Heller interred 5/1893 age 32 Luella Heller interred 6/20/1934 age 78 Rebecca Heller daughter of Wm and Rebecca 1y 9d William Heller interrred 8/1925 68 y In 1880 census the family is in the 7th Ward Census Place: 7th Ward, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Source: FHL Film 1255102 National Archives Film T9-1102 Page 178A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace William HELLER Self M M W 56 PA Occ: Laborer Fa: PA Mo: PA Rebecca HELLER Wife F M W 50 PA Occ: Keeping House Fa: PA Mo: PA Rebecca HELLER Dau F S W 25 PA Occ: At Home Fa: PA Mo: PA William L. HELLER Son M S W 23 PA Occ: Works In Tin Shop Fa: PA Mo: PA Maybe the FairView cemetery could provide you with info about his parents. There are 5 Heller families in the 1850 census in Blair Co. Maybe you can look them up and find him there. Happy hunting. Kat

Hi Fellow Listers: Please forgive my previous posting - didn't turn out the way I thought. Are there any descendants of William Alfred and Alice Ida TAYLOR CAMPBELL on the list? Anyone with further info on their family? See descendants record below. Thanks in advance! Donna HELLER ZINN of Newville, Cumberland Co., PA. 1. William Alfred Campbell, b. 19-Aug-1871, Lack Twp., Juniata Co.,PA. He married Alice Ida Taylor, 20-Jan-1898, in Concord, Franklin Co.,PA., b. 17-Jan-1877, Juniata Co., PA., (daughter of George Andrew Taylor and Mary Jane Richardson) d. 24-Aug-1942, Reightown, Blair Co.,PA., buried: Logan Valley Cem., Bellwood, PA. William died 27-Apr-1920, buried: __-___-1920, Logan Valley Cem.,Bellwood, PA. Children: i Mary Jane Campbell, b. 15-Feb-1899, Bellwood, PA., d. (of Crib Death?), buried: Logan Valley Cem., Bellwood, PA. 2. ii Anna Ruth Campbell b. 20-Jan-1903. 3. iii Catharine Nancy Campbell b. 21-Jan-1904. 4. iv Russell Rudolph Campbell b. 30-Mar-1908. 5. v Charlotte Campbell b. 12-Aug-1911. 6. vi William Alfred "Jack" Campbell, Jr. b. 23-Feb-1916. vii George Lehman Campbell, b. Bellwood, PA. He married __________ __________. 7. viii Harry Lehman Campbell. ix Alice Campbell, b. Bellwood [Reightown], Blair Co.,PA., d. Reightown, Blair Co.,PA., buried: Logan Valley Cem., Bellwood, PA. x Josephine Campbell, b. Bellwood, PA., buried: Logan Valley Cem., Bellwood, PA. Second Generation 2. Anna Ruth Campbell, b. 20-Jan-1903, Bellwood, PA. She married Benjamin Hooke Ritter, 2-May-1922, in Hagerstown, MD., b. 5-Dec-1889, New Kingstown, Cumberland Co., PA., d. 26-Dec-1935, Carlisle Hospital after an operation, buried: __-___-1935, Mt.Zion Cem.,Monroe Twp.,Cumb.Co.,PA. Anna died 26-Mar-1964, Carlisle Hosp.,Cumberland Co.,PA., buried: __-Mar-1964, Mt.Zion Cem.,Monroe Twp.,Cumb.Co.,PA. Children: i Benjamin Wilber Ritter, b. 17-May-1923, Monroe Twp.(Old York Rd.), Cumb.Co., PA. He married (1) Mabel Isabell Calaman, 24-Dec-1939, in Altoona, PA., b. 17-Oct-1923. He married (2) Betty Jane Mack, 25-Jun-1965, in Hagerstown, MD., b. 24-Sep-1931, Easton, PA., d. 26-Jun-1998, Carlisle Hosp.,Cumberland Co.,PA., buried: 30-Jun-1998, Mt.Zion Cem.,Monroe Twp.,Cumberland Co. Benjamin died 22-May-1997, Carlisle Hosp.,Cumberland Co.,PA., buried: 27-May-1997, Mt.Zion Cem.,Monroe Twp.,Cumb.Co.,PA. ii Catherine Louise Ritter, b. 6-Jun-1924, Monroe Twp.(Old York Rd.), Cumb.Co., PA. She married Robert Leo Bentz, 15-Dec-1942, in Hagerstown, MD. by Rev.F.Berry Plummer, b. 11-Jul-1924, Mt.Holly Springs, Cumberland Co., PA., buried: Mt.Zion Cem., Monroe Twp., Cumb.Co., PA. Catherine buried: Mt.Zion Cem., Monroe Twp., Cumb.Co., PA. iii William Alfred Ritter, Sr., b. 20-Apr-1926, Monroe Twp.(Old York Rd.), Cumb.Co., PA. He married (1) Gladys Myers, b. ca. 1925. He married (2) Grace Hunter. He married (3) __________ __________. He married (4) __________ __________. iv Arthur Eugene Ritter, b. 22-Jan-1931, Monroe Twp.(Old York Rd.), Cumb.Co., PA. He married Rebecca Wasson. 3. Catharine Nancy Campbell, b. 21-Jan-1904, Bellwood, PA. She married Brincley Miller. Catharine buried: Logan Valley Cem., Bellwood, PA. Children: i Betty Miller. She married __________ O'Donald. ii Phyllis Elaine Miller. She married __________ Conwood. iii George Miller. buried: Logan Valley Cem.,Bellwood, PA. iv Brincley Miller, Jr.. He married Roxanne __________. Brincley buried: Logan Valley Cem., Bellwood, PA. v Nancy Catherine Miller. She married Gary Wertz. vi Lonny Jay Miller. vii Shirley Esther Miller. She married Lee Stone. 4. Russell Rudolph Campbell, b. 30-Mar-1908, Bellwood, PA. He married Ilene Ocella White, b. 2-Jun-1915, Boiling Springs, Cumberland Co., PA., d. 9-May-1952, buried: Boiling Springs Cem., Cumberland Co.,PA. Russell died 23-Sep-1992, Leader Nursing Center, Carlisle, PA., buried: 27-Sep-1992, Mt.Zion Cem., Monroe Twp., Cumb.Co., PA. Children: i Karlyn Joan Campbell, b. __-___-1933. She married Harry Mixell. Karlyn died __-___-1972, buried: Mt.Zion Cem., Monroe Twp., Cumb.Co., PA. ii Ellsworth "Robert E." Benjamin Campbell, b. 31-Jan-1935, Boiling Springs, Cumberland Co., PA. He married Rita C. James, b. 2-Dec-1933. Ellsworth died 2-Jun-1993, his home in Marysville, Perry Co., PA., buried: Chestnut Grove Cem.,Marysville,Perry Co. iii Rodney Levan Campbell, b. 7-Jul-1936. He married Ann Gragan, b. 1-Apr-1944. iv Charlotte Anna Campbell, b. 31-Jan-1939, Boiling Springs, Cumberland Co., PA. She married John Marlin Gayman, 27-Nov-1955, in Boiling Springs, Cumberland Co., PA., b. 5-Oct-1934, Grantham, PA. v Quentin Gary Campbell, b. __-___-1940, d. __-___-1941, buried: Mt.Zion Cem., Monroe Twp., Cumb.Co., PA. vi Donald Lee Campbell, b. __-___-1945, d. __-___-1989, Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA., buried: Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. vii Edward Eugene Campbell, b. __-___-1950. He married Judith Anne Miller, 15-Mar-1975, in Allison U.M.Ch.,Carlisle, Cumb.Co.,PA. 5. Charlotte Campbell, b. 12-Aug-1911, Bellwood, PA. She married Clarence Leroy Neff, 4-Apr-1931, in Bellwood, PA., b. __-___-1891, d. 12-Feb-1958, buried: __-Feb-1958, Mt.Zion Cem.,Monroe Twp.,Cumb.Co.,PA. Charlotte died __-___-1996, buried: __-___-1996, Mt.Zion Cem.,Monroe Twp.,Cumb.Co.,PA. Children: i Paul Leroy Neff, b. __-___-1932, d. __-___-1932, buried: Old Carlisle Graveyard, Cumb.Co.,PA. 6. William Alfred "Jack" Campbell, Jr., b. 23-Feb-1916, Bellwood, PA. He married Effie Jane Campbell, 3-Jun-1939, in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA., b. 24-Apr-1924, Clearfield, Clearfield Co., PA, d. 28-Jul-1987, buried: __-___-1987, Logan Valley Cem.,Bellwood, Blair Co.,PA. Children: i Jane Campbell, b. post 1939. ii William Alfred Campbell, III, b. 24-Aug-1940. 7. Harry Lehman Campbell, b. Bellwood, PA. He married (1) Ruth Stonebreaker. Children: i Alice Campbell. ii "Jack" Campbell. iii Esther Campbell.

Hello Fellow Listers: Searching for more information and ancestry of William HELLER who was married in 1846 to Rebecca _____ (b.14-Mar-1824 d.__-Dec-1895). >From the Altoona Tribune - dated 27-Dec-1895: Mrs. Rebecca HELLER died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. E.K. HAMILTON, 229 Willow avenue, at 11:15 yesterday morning after a prolonged illness. The deceased was born May 14, 1824, and was, therefore, somewhat past 71 years of age. She was married to William HELLER during the year 1846, and was the mother of eight children, but three of whom are yet living. these are: Robert S. and W. S. HELLER and Mrs. E. K. HAMILTON, all of this city. Mrs. HELLER was a consistent member of the Methodist church for more than thirty years, and at the time of her death was connected with the Walnut Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. No funeral arrangements have as yet been made. Thanks in advance! Donna HELLER ZINN of Newville, Cumberland Co., PA.

I was wondering if there is someone living in Altoona that could do me a very large favor. I would like to have photos of the graves of John G Hay and wife Catherine. I have the obit for Catherine and it says that she was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery. John died between 1920 and 1930 and Catherine died after 1930. I found an article from 1918 of a marreage record for Emil Maillard and Pearl L. Hay and that said "owing to the recent death of the bride's brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hay, the ceremony was very quiet". John W. was the son of John G. and Catherine Hay and they may also be buried in the same cemetery. This info was a shock to me because I never knew there was a son John W. He doesn't appear in the 1910 census with his parents. I assume he was married and lived elsewhere but can't find him. Still working on that. I would be happy to pay for any cost. Thank you, Maureen

I have the following obits, if you would like a scanned copy, please email me offlist and include the name and date sent to the list. Some roll call names on this list. Felix Tiernan, 1896, widower of Mary Mulling. Rebecca Heller, 1895, widow of William Heller. C. A. Wonderlich, 1904 Thomas Williams, 1929 (Hollidaysburg), son of Major William and Sarah J. Williams, twice married; Emma McFarland, Jennie B. Williams. Mona Jean Secrist, 1959, daughter of John and Hazel Heinbaugh Secrist. George Herbert Miller, 1959 (former Six Mile Run resident), son of David and Mary Johnson Miller, widower of Olive Black. Michael R. Bair, 1959 (Saxton), son of Gerald and Betty Hollingshead Bair. Mary B. Dixon, 1959 (Six Mile Run), daughter of Clarence and Dorothy Burke Dixon. Olive M. Ford, 1959 (Six Mile Run), daughter of Custer L. and Helen L. Neville Ford. Sheldon H. Weaver, 1959 (Saxton), son of William and Mary Booth Weaver, twice married; M. Ferne Fink, Eleanor Dallard. Josiah Weaver, 1959 (Saxton), son of Tilden and Flora M. Figard Weaver. Jennie M. Park Watkins, 1959 (Robertsdale), daughter of Simean and Sarah Black Park, wife of William M. Watkins. Ambrose M. Huber, 1959 (Cresson) Marian Rumberger Holderman, 1959 (Tyrone), daughter of George and Margaret Armagast Rumberger, widow of Francis Holderman. Blanch Heath Wright, 1959 (Dudley), daughter of Thomas and Anna Hunt Heath, wife of Charles H. Wright. Elder Jesse Veach, 1959 (Saxton), son of Mr. and Mrs. John Veach, husband of Lillian Haffly. Thomas McNamara, 1967, son of John and Ellen Bennett McNamara, husband of Eleanor Kohler. Margaret Moore, 1967 (Bellwood) *small death notice. Samuel McMonagle, 1967 (Port Matilda), son of Daniel and Emma Ewing McMonagle, husband of Anna Votarwich. Alonzo L. Martin, 1967 (formerly of Juniata) J. Gibert McNerlin, 1967 (Williamsburg), son of William and Dorothy Kurfman McNerlin, widower of Beulah B. DeArmitt. May McKallen, 1967 (NY, formerly of Coalport and Titusville) William McKnight, 1967 (Pinecroft), son of Howard and Grace Crider McKnight, widower of Mary Graffius. Kenneth McIntyre, 1967 (formerly of Altoona), son A. L. and Jennie Helsel McIntire, husband of Geraldine Tregoning. Louvina Smith Glass McIntire, 1967 (Hollidaysburg), daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Shiffler Smith, twice married; Jacob Glass, William McIntire. Clyde (Buzz) McMinn, 1967, son of George and Mary Schantz McMinn, husband of Clara Dradt. Henry Martin, 1967, son of William and Sarah Cross Martin, widower of Hattie Dripps. Lovenia Holloman, 1984 (Claysburg) *small death notice. David Whetstone, 1984 (Bedford), son of Harold and Gladys Diehl Whetstone, husband of Bernadine Foor. Margaret Allison Clemens, 1984 (New Enterprise native), daughter of James H. and Hattie Imler Allison, wife of Winfield Scott Clemens. Joseph Miller, Sr., 1984 (Hopewell), son of John and Corabell Roland Miller, widower of Allie V. Leasure. Charles Decker, 1984 (Roaring Spring), son of Preston and Mae Cessna Decker, husband of Geraldine Eshelman. Evelyn Zimmerman Teeters, 1984 (Hopewell), daughter of Kiah and Mazie Burket Zimmerman, widow of Russell Teeters. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Tribune; 1886 Hunting Trip Last week we received the following from a noted hunter and trapper of McVeytown: "I would like to remind you again of the approach of a sanguinary day amongst the cotton-tails, cannonading t open on the morning of Thanks-giving day and continue until the going down of the sun. See that your powder is dry and a plentiful supply, your shot pouches full and stomach empty. Dinner will again be served by Miss Mary Pollock, who seems to know the 'weaknesses' of lean editors so as to be able to cater to their wants most perfectly." Well, we went and were joined by sixteen other stalwarts, including Rev. E. H. Mater, of McVeytown, all bent on having a grand hunt, but the beautiful snow, which commenced falling early in the morning and continued throughout the entire day, spoiled that part of the programme. On account of the inclemency of the weather but little game was found, and it was with feelings of uncommon satisfaction that the hungry and tired party drew up at the hospitable Pollock farm house, where Miss Mary, who is noted for her skill as a cook, had already prepared a grand dinner. It is needless to say that the hunters did justice to it. ------------------------------------------ A Cambria County Constable Robbed At 2 o'clock on Saturday morning Constable Hiram Kemmerer of East Taylor township, Cambria county, was robbed of $170. The officer went from Mineral Point to Johnstown, where he informed the police. He stated that at the hour indicated three men entered the furniture works, where he is a watchman, and bound and gagged him. They then proceeded to go through him for valuables. They found $170 in a pocket-book, which they appropriated. Of this amount all but two dollars was money that Mr. Kemmerer had collected on the tax duplicate from delinquent taxpayers. After securing the money the burglars took their departure, leaving him bound and gagged and prostrate on the floor, near the boilers, where he remained, unable to help himself or call for assistance, until Joseph Reighard discovered him at 6 o'clock Saturday morning. Mr. Kemmerer says the burglars were not masked, but he cannot describe them accurately, owing to the suddenness with which they pounced upon him, and the position in which they placed him after the gag and fastenings had been applied. One of them, he says, wore a slouch hat and had dark chin whiskers. --------------------------------------------- Foot Injured On Monday of last week Mary, the interesting 12 year old daughter of Edward Bell, esq., of Antis township, sustained a severe and painful injury to one of her feet. She was riding a wagon when by some means the foot was caught in one of the wheels and so badly hurt that the young lady has since been compelled to use crutches. ---------------------------------------- His Farewell Sermon Rev. M. J. Firey, who recently resigned the pastorate of the First Lutheran church and who expects to leave for his new field of labor in Ohio on Wednesday of this week, preached hi farewell sermon Sunday evening, taking for his text Hebrews XIII: 20-21. The auditorium of the church was crowded to excess and many were unable to get in. Mr. Firey is much beloved by the Lutheran people of this city, and particularly by those of the First church, who part with him with deep regret. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Hi, Looking for info on all MAGLAUGHLINS in PA 1850 - 1920 - Blair Co and Cumberland Co Joe Martin Vacaville CA

Hello out there, listers! Can some kind individual email me the text of the obituary for Marie Podgurski from Hollidaysburg which appeared in the Altoona Mirror of Thurs, Mar. 20? Thanks so much!! I checked the online edition which mentioned her name but it doesn't actually give the obituary. I appeciate any help anyone can provide. Justin Justin Kirk Houser Genealogist and Historian of Central PA and Beyond View my homepage: <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/JKHouser84/index.htm">http://members.aol.com/JKHouser84/index.htm</A> Proud supporter of the Rogers campaign, <A HREF="www.richrogers.net">www.richrogers.net</A> Main Lines: Houser, Breon, Shawley, Ranio/Hrynio (and others) President, Bellefonte Area HS Class of 2003 Student Representative, Bellefonte Area School District Board of Education Listowner, PACENTRE-L@Rootsweb.com Historian, Schürch Association of North America (specialty Central PA lines) Member, Valley View United Methodist Church (near Bellefonte, PA) "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature"

I have the following obits, if you would like a scanned copy, please email me offlist and include the name and date sent to the list. Some roll call names on this list. T. Paul Ritchey, 1990 (Clearville), son of George and Martha Nycum Ritchey, widower of Lucy M. O'Neal. Marjorie Falk, 1990 (UT), sister of the late Leon Falk, Jr., of Schellsburg. Dorothy Shipley McCourt, 1990 (Phila., formerly of Artemas), daughter of Walter and Thelma Crawford Shipley, wife of Raymond McCourt. Millard M. Truax, 1990 (Warfordsburg), son of Sherman and Mary Deshong Truax, husband of Grace Van Horn. Kenneth Vaughn, 1999 (Blair Co. native), son of Conrad S. and Hilda Yanson Vaugh, husband of Marjorie Laughlin. Nancy Brown Cummings, 1999 (Blair Co. native), daughter of Leonard and Nancy Mulhern Brown. Louis Plack, 1908, husband of Elizabeth Wehn. J. Horace Smith, 1900 (Hollidaysburg), son of Thomas and Matilda Smith, husband of Laura Daniels. Anna Stone, 1900 (Juniata), daughter of Thomas and Jennie Stone. Aggie Shuck, 1900, widow of John Shuck. Thomas McGibney, 1900 (Barnesboro) Catharine Messinger, 1900 (Cumberland Co.), Mother of Mrs. G. M. Landis of Altoona. Lewis Craver, 1900 (Ebensburg) John Barnhart, 1900 (Ohio), Uncle of J. W. Barnhart of Altoona. R. G. Bailey, 1900 (Pine Grove Mills, formerly of Altoona), son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey. A. S. Brown, 1900 (Kansas, formerly of Altoona) Herman Speakers, 1900 (Antis Twp) Clementine Gibboney Smith, 1901, daughter of John and Margaret Gibboney, wife of John Smith. David Hagey, 1901 (Martinsburg), widower of Margaret Kissinger. Estella D. Dell Corbin, 1987, daughter of James and Ella Querry Dell, widow of William M. Corbin. Olive Hardy Brumbaugh, 1987 (NY, formerly of Mt. Union), twice married; Charles Hardy, William Brumbaugh. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

News From Penna. Counties The ladies of the Curwensville Presbyterian Church have organized a Ladies' Home Missionary Society, also a Foreign Missionary Society. Addison Barber, of Millville, Cambria county, had the index finger of his right hand crushed while engaged at the Cambria Works on Monday. Mr. Daniel Selfridges, of Chest township, Cambria county, recently came across two young panthers. One of them he shot but the other one got away. The Trough Creek correspondent of the Huntingdon News informs us that Empraim Greenland, for many years a resident of Altoona, is almost blind. Robert Stewart, a resident of Houtzdale, celebrated his one hundredth birthday on Friday. He is in the apparent enjoyment of good health. Two of the children of H. S. Davis and wife, of Jackson township, Huntingdon county, a girl aged 8 and a boy of 4, have recently died of scarlet fever. A 2 year old child of James Patterson, of Duncannon, pulled a pot of boiling coffee from the stove and was so badly scalded that death ensued in a day or two. "Dens of iniquity" disgrace Bedford, and "brazen faced street walkers" ply their vocation in defiance of all the rules of common decency, which is sad indeed. The Directors of the Poor of Cambria county are considering the propriety of heating their almshouse by steam. The cost, it is said, will not exceed $2,800. The members of the First Presbyterian Church, Williamsport, have resolved to erect a new church edifice, the location being on the corner of Third and Mulberry streets. A dwelling house at Woodland, Clearfield county, occupied by a man named Ward, was recently destroyed by fire with most of its contents. The loss is put at $900. The wash house of David Hostetler, near Allenville, Mifflin county, occupied by a man named Ward, was destroyed by fire a few days ago, together with Mr. William Hostetler's entire winter supply of meat. Mrs. K. L. Green, of Clay township, Huntingdon county, while superintending her household affairs on Tuesday morning, sat down to rest and expired almost instantly. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Death of William Beamer William Beamer, notice of whose serious illness with tetanus has already appeared in the Tribune, died on Saturday night at the residence of his father, Solomon Beamer, Esq., in Millville. Mr. Beamer's affliction dated from an accident which occurred at Gallitzin more than a month since in which one of his fingers was mashed while he was coupling two cars of a freight train. Recently he caught cold in the wound and tetanus ensued, causing death, as stated, preceded by terrible suffering, that night. Deceased was a brother of the County Treasurer, I. F. Beamer, and leaves a wife and three children. The funeral took place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Hutchinson's graveyard. Mr. Beamer was aged 31 years and 10 months all but four days. A particularly sad circumstance in connection with the death of Mr. Beamer is the infirm condition of his aged mother, which precludes a last look from her loving eyes into the face of her departed son. Friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Hi there, I am in Canada and would appreciate any help finding family in this area. I am researching the following names: John, Jack, James, Jacob, Mary Flick or Fleck. Any help would be most appreciated. If you need more info, please advise. Warm regards, Joanne

Some of you may find this article interesting; <A HREF="http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/5429846.htm">Click here: Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/19/2003 | Missing Bill of Rights is found</A> http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/5429846.htm Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

I have the following obits, if you would like a scanned copy, please email me offlist, and include the name and date sent to the list. Some roll call names on this list. Charles Ensminger, 1959, son of Jacob and Cecelia Pffenberger Ensminger. Judy A. Williamson, 1959 (McConnellsburg) , daughter of Clair and Clara Leab Williamson. Thomas Thompson, Jr., 1959 (Brady Township), son of Thomas, Sr., and Mildred Sausman Thompson. Maude Hann Booher, 1959 (Three Springs), daughter of William and Margaret Kauffman Hann Booher, widow of Frank Booher. Mary E. Hinkle, 1959 (Aitch) *funeral notice. John D. Knott, 1899 William W. Breth, 1918 (Indiana Co. native), son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Breth, of Cresson, husband of Linda Parks. Charles Amrhein, 1918, son of William and Minnie Amrhein. Robert H. Clark, 1918 (Cresson San.), son of Anna Clark. John Bartley, Sr., 1886, widower of Lydia Russell, Lancaster Co. native, residing with his son Robert, of Altoona. Thomas Cherry, 1886 (formerly of Bells Mills), husband of Mary Ann Nale. D. Blair Raffensparger, 1886, husband of Belle Trees. Joseph A. Darr, 1886, husband of Margaret Storm. John A. Walls, 1886 Ella Stevens, 1886, wife of John Stevens. Sophia A. Pimlot, 1886 (Phila.) mother of Charles N. Pimlott of Altoona. Anna Stewart Allison, 1886, daughter of James and Rosanna Stewart, wife of T. Scott Allison. Alverta Long Miller, 1970 (formerly of Baker's Summitt), daughter of Harry and Ida Keagy Long, wife of Wilfred T. Miller. Alvina Hixon Miller, 1960 (Clearville), daughter of Timothy and Judy Boor Hixon, widow of Abram Miller. Andy Thomas Miller, (Bedford Valley), son of Jacob and Harriet Dicken Miller. Allie V. Leasure Miller, 1975 (Hopewell), daughter of Peter and Mary E. Leasure, wife of Joseph Miller. Alvie E. Miller, 1960 (Bedford), son of Philip and Carolina Wilson Miller, husband of Minnie Lelaney. Amanda Mullen Miller, 1975 (Hyndman), daughter of William and Susan Swarner Mullen, widow of Robert B. Miller. Margaret E. Wallett, 1990 (IL, formerly of Bedford), widow of Wilbur Wallett. Ruth P. Zembower Elliott, 1990 (Centerville), daughter of Irvin and Elizabeth Hite Zembower, widow of William R. Elliott. Fredrick Groves, 1990 (OH, formerly of Bedford), son of Fredrick and Ethel Goodrich Groves Miller. Matthew Templon, 1927, brother of Belle Bayle, of Altoona. Rev. Andrew Hauser, 1927 Joseph Hiner, 1927 (Bedford) Abraham Claar, 1927 (Roaring Spring) Loretto Walter, 1927 (Klahr), wife of Irwin Walter. Fred M. Lane, 1927 (Newton Hamilton), son of George and Fannie Postlewaite Lane. John Strunk, 1927 (Warrior's Mark) Allison Hegarty, 1927 Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Disposal of Property of Delinquent Debtors Properties at Hollidaysburg Featured by Only One Spirited Contest Sheriff Harry S. Holland this morning disposed of a number of properties of delinquent debtors at the courthouse at Hollidaysburg, the sale attracting quite a large crowd of buyers. Only one case, however, attracted any spirited bidding, this being the disposal of the interest of R. H. Colburn, administrator of Helen H. Colburn, in properties situated on Sixth avenue between Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh streets, Altoona. There was a large number of bidders for this property. The bidding starting off spiritedly, but later going for a long time while bidders raised a dollar at a time until Sheriff Holland finally neglected to hear any but $10 bids. It was finally knocked down to W. L. Woodcock for $6,000. Proceedings were stayed in two cases, while fifteen were held over for next week. The other properties sold were: Interest of Oscar Meyer in piece of ground on southwest side of Twenty-eighth avenue, Altoona; sold to E. L. Dively for $100. Interest of Elizabeth and Robert Welch in a piece of ground in Snyder township; sold to A. H. McCamant for $100. Interest of Charles E. Hughes in a plot of ground in Logan township, fronting on the southwestern side of Tenth street; sold to H. T. Heinsling for $?50. Interest of Olive Piper and Charles A. Piper in a plot of ground in Logan township, touching the lands of the Baker estate and of Frank Miller; sold to H. A. Davis for $1, 425. Interest of John Digirolomo in three lots of ground in the borough of Tyrone; sold to W. L. Hicks for $160. Interest of George C. Johnson in a piece of ground and buildings, in Llyswen, Logan township; sold to A. H. McCamant for $100. Interest of Mrs. Alice Mary Hart and Frank O. Hart in two plots of ground in Allegheny township; sold to J. Foster Meck. Interest of Lucy C. Dechant and C. M. Dechant in two lots in Juniata park, with a bungalow thereon; sold to Stevens & Pascoe for $75. Interest of Nora M. Eby and Alfred S. Eby in a half lot of ground and house on Seventh avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, Altoona; sold to W. L. Woodcock for $1,220. Interest of M. Alexander, Guarantee Trust company, Lancaster, in two half lots on Crawford avenue, between First and Second streets, Altoona; sold to Frank Vaughn for $280. Interest of M. Alexander in a half lot on Crawford avenue, between Lloyd and First streets, Altoona; sold to Frank Vaughn for $280. Interest of Everett B. Gulick in two plots of land in Snyder township; sold to P. M. Swanger for $100. Interest of Kenneth McLeod in a property on Twelfth avenue, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets, and in a plot of ground and dwelling at South Altoona, sold to D. E. North for $5,110. Interest of H. B. Dunn, executor of Samuel J. Koffman in a lot and a half of ground, with dwelling, in Juniata borough; sold to Mr. Koffman for $1,525. Interest of Joseph Heim, jr., in a plot in Logan township, a portion of the G. T. Bell estate, sold to Dively & Dively for $100. Interest of David Brown in a property, with dwelling house in Logan township, in the Gabriel Hamilton extension; sold to T. C. Hare for $100. Interest of Jacob S. Streighteif, in a piece of ground on Harrison avenue, Logan township, with dwelling; sold to Frank Vaughn for $100. Interest of William H. Howell in a half-lot, with dwelling house, in Juniata borough; sold to H. A. Davis for $110. Interest of F. C. Harnish in a piece of ground in Logan township, fronting on Crawford avenue; sold to H. A. Davis for $2,300. Interest of Martha A. Hamman in a half lot on Walnut avenue, between Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth streets, Altoona, with a dwelling house on it; sold to S. I. Stoner for $1,525. Interest of E. F. Thompson in two pieces of ground in Frankstown township; sold to M. D. Patterson for $100. Also interest of same in another property in Frankstown township; sold to J. C. Calvert for $5. ---------------------------------- Enjoyable Party Held Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stolz of 1026 Second avenue enjoyably entertained a number of friends and relatives on Wednesday evening in their home, in honor of Mr. Stolz's birthday. A fine sauer kraut supper was served. Mr. Stolz received many beautiful gifts. The color scheme was red and green. The evening was spent in cards and games. Mr. Kane and Mrs. James took first prize in card playing. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cain, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stolz, Mrs. Frank Hileman, Mrs. Annie Stroymeyer, Mrs. William James, Mrs. Thomas Hughes, Mrs. Charles Lang, Mrs. Vance Dunlap and Dennis Stolz and Misses Virgina Miller, Blanche Stolz, Mary James, Bertha Hughes, Marie Stolz and Master George Stolz. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Hello Abby - I have family from there and visit every year. The library does have a small genealogical area. I've not spent much time there but do plan to do so myself this summer. I was just there this weekend (in Bellwood, not the library). My grandmother actually worked there for years and a second cousin works there now! Hopefully you'll get an answer soon regarding their hours. I'm sure you're also planning to stop at the large genealogy library in Hollidaysburg... it's not to be missed! Best wishes! Linda Jones (Houser, Cramer, Patton, Rarick, Rearick, Lindemuth, Catherman) Augusta, Michigan

Hi list.... I will be visiting the Bellwood-Antis area this week-end hopefully. Is there anyone that has been to the public library there that knows if they have genealogy-related materials? I sent an email to the library but have not heard anything back from them. Are there any other places in Bellwood that would be worth a stop? Just thought I would try to make use of my time while I am there. Thanks, Abby

Hello Fellow Listers: Am searching for information on the REDKAY family - not sure where the family originated or lived. The family in question: Charles Redkay GABLER s/o John GABLER (s/o Joseph & Lydia GABLER - all bd. Orrstown Cem., Franklin Co.,PA.) and Elizabeth (maiden name to be REDKAY - also found as SWEIGERT - bd.Spring Hill Cem.,Shippensburg, PA.). Charles worked on the railroad and was living in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA. on the 1920 Census with his mother. The family also lived around the Chambersburg / Orrstown / Shippensburg area. Anyone familiar with this surname or know where they were from??? Donna HELLER ZINN of Newville, Cumberland Co., PA.