ROLL CALL; SHEA/SHAY COONRADT, COONRAD, CONRAD BRIGEL/ BRIGGLE/ BREEGLE I am searching specifically for: MICHAEL SHAY - arrived circa 1846 from Ireland into Greenfield Twp, Bedford County. Married MARIA CONRAD - b. abt. 1830. Parents unknown but from the area. First Child WM. AUGUSTUS SHAY born 1849 Some of their children baptized at St. Patrick's in Newry. The rest were baptized at St. Mary's in Hollidaysburg. They lived in Gaysport. No record after the 1880 census. Seeking Marriage Record, Death Records and Cemetery Records. If any of this sounds familiar, please contact me for further information on their children. ROMAYNE SHAY MC MAHON (FORMER ALTOONAN)

Hello Fellow Listers: Not completely sure about this, but I think I recall seeing postings on the PAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com concerning the SNOWBERGER surname and a "nunnery" or religious denomination living in/around Waynesboro. So you may wish to post a query on that list. Best Wishes... Donna HELLER ZINN of Newville, Cumberland Co., PA.

Hi Numerous people have requested my DAUGHERTY/DOUGHERTYinfo - this> is is much > info that I have gathered so far! > > John L. DOUGHERTY (in the early records spelled DAUGHERTY) > b. June 6, 1817 in Ireland; d. Nov. 22, 1890 in Altoona, Pa (buried > Fairview Cem., Altoona); married Catherine LOVE (sometimes may have gone > by Elizabeth) b. Feb. 2, 1828 in Ireland; d. Oct. 14, 1886 in Altoona, Pa > - buried Fairview Cem., Altoona. (LOVE'S lived in Newry, Pa.) > > Children of John & Catherine (LOVE) DOUGHERTY > > 1. Joseph DOUGHERTY - b. Feb. 7, 1849; d. Dec. 11, 1912 - buried > Fairview Cem. Altoona, Pa; married Margaret (b. May 8, 1853 - d. July > 16, 1936 - buried Fairview Cem. > Children of Joseph & Margaret Dougherty > 1. John D. Dougherty b. July 23, 1871; d. Jan. 8, 1925; > buried Fairview Cem., Altoona, Pa 2. "Belle" M. Dougherty - b. Nov. 11, 1871; d. Jan. 8, 1925 - buried Fairview Cem., Altoona, Pa 3. Mary Dougherty b. 1890 m. Jacob McGARIGEL or MCGONIGAL, children: Arthur and Orville 2. Anna DOUGHERTY - b. 1853; d. 1926 - buried Fairview Cem., Altoona, Pa; married William Worth HESSER (1849 - 1927) Children of Anna Dougherty and William HESSER 1. "Belle" HESSER - b. Dec. 18, 1876; d. Oct. 22, 1901 - buried Fairview Cem., married George W. GROVE Feb. 17, 1898 - children: Ulmont & William 2. Cora HESSER - m. 1. Martin F. WELSH 2. Oscar WASSUM 3. Katherine HESSER - m. ____GITTINGS 3. Isabella DOUGHERTY - b. Nov. 9, 1858, d. Aug. 23, 1920 in Altoona - buried Fairview Cem., Altoona, Pa; married John Milton HUGHES Children of "Belle" Dougherty and John Milton HUGHES 1. George Roy Hughes (1882 - 1951) unmarried 2. Walter M. Hughes b. 1886 m. Esther, children Marilyn & Harold 3. Viola Hughes (1886 - c. 1960) m. Charles KUNKLE (5 children) 4. Edna Hannah Hughes (1888 - 1967) m. Homer Westbrook - children: Virginia (McGill), William Hughes Westbrook & Robert Westbrook (my line) 5. Nellie H. Hughes - (1889 - 1889) 6. Adelaide Hughes (1891 - 1981) never married 7. Naomi Ruth Hughes (1898 - 1936) never married 4. David or Daniel DOUGHERTY - b. 1865 interred April 29, 1918 in Fairview Cem. Altoona, Pa (no further info) 5. William Thomas DOUGHERTY - b. June 4, 1867 d. Oct. 26, 1892 - buried Fairview Cem., Altoona, Pa (married, wife unknown, no further info) 6. Robert DOUGHERTY - b. 1869 d. 1872 buried Dougherty Family Plot, Fairview Cem., Altoona, Pa Much of this info I gathered from the 1880 Census and Family Bible Records of Catharine Doughtery. Also my sisters & I went to the Fairview Cem. last summer and found all of the Dougherty family members and recorded the dates. Please let me know if anyone connects! Thanks! Jean (Westbrook) Corio Tampa, Fl

Bart, Do you have anything further on your Samuel ROYER of Cove Forge that might link him to a John F. ROYER of Osceola Mills, who married Maggie Jane HANEY (she was born in Aug 1886). Maggie and John ROYER had 2 daughters, Sophia -- unmarried Margaret -- who married Arthur HERLT and later lived in Tyrone (no children). I am related to the HANEY line but would be interested in any additional info on Maggie HANEY's spouse John F. ROYER, or his immediate ancestors or descendants. Regards, Luann (DDuBarry@aol.com)

Annie, Thank you for the wonderful SNOWBERGER history you have sent. Several of our wedding anniverseries have been to Altoona. When we have gone I was not searching the Snowberger family, we had just gone to buy fabric at a large fabric store and to see the horseshoe curve. Last March when we made a trip up there to Altoona I did get to go and do research and a 2 day stay was not enough. I am hoping that this March I get to return for another weekend visit, and to see the SNOWBERGER cemetery.

roll call searching and looking for Jackson Allison Patton Happy New Year! abbybowman wrote: > Hi all..... > > In PA, I am currently researching: > > Nixdorf > Nicodemus > Dunmire > Herzog > Hunter > Carles > > Happy 2003! > > ==== PABLAIR Mailing List ==== > Please direct any questions or comments regarding this list to rjwnlw65@aol.com

Researching: Hezekiah MALONE, b abt 1845 Bedford Co. on 1850 census w/mother Hannah Emma WILSON, b abt 1846, dau of Ezra & Elizabeth BOYLE WILSON MALONE family on 1880 census in Gaysport Boro, transcribed as MATONE due to ink mark Barbara McGirr Arizona bsmcgirr@cybertrails.com

Tyrone Herald, 08 Dec 1904 Email me off-list for a scan. Please include the date 08 Dec 1904. - Shawn McCormick --- Obits/Death Notices --- p.1 William RHODES (Husband of Margaret ESHELMAN) p.5 Mrs. Lizzie ANDERSON (died at county home, no other info) William BROWN (Dubois) Martin CORRIGAN (Birmingham) John MCILHANY (Hill Valley) Mary ORR MEADVILLE (Sinking Valley) Webster C. LOWMAN (Johnstown) Mrs. Susan KELLY (Hollidaysburg) Philip HALTON (Altoona) --- Marriage Notices --- p.5 Harry E. FERGUSON and Dora E. HASSON (Altoona)

Hi, I'm searching for: Kemmler Kooken Schirm Zeilinger or Jerlinger Isenberg (especially in a Kooken/Isenberg connection) Myers (Rosie) The time frame is about 1850 - 1891. I have copies of some letters from Robert Eugen Kemmler, living a few months in the area with his relatives and settled in July 1890 in St. Louis, MO. He had letter contact with his relatives. So far I didn't get the whole puzzle together Kind regards Ruediger Kemmler Munich, Germany ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please check out my emigration website: http://home.nexgo.de/r.kemmler

Searching for information on Christian Schmidt, b abt 1765 in Metz, Germany, d 1835 in Williamsburg, PA, m to Kathrine ? -no information-. Also a grandson ? Sissler believed to be a doctor practicing in Williamsburg in the middle 1800's. One of Christians sons was George Washington Schmidt/Smith b 10-15-1800 who served in the PA legislature in 1854 and moved to Iowa in 1856. Other children beleived to be Phillip, Lewis, Catherine, Jacob, Sarah, and Amalia. Christian is my g g grandfather. He was Lutheran and baptismal records exist in St. Johns Lutheran church in Haggerstown of the baptisms of Geo, Phillip, Sarah, and Amalia. George married a daughter of Samuel Royer of Cove Forge. Bart Smith

Remember that Brad Benson played football and wrestled in the Mountain League or at least someplace here in central Pennsylvania when he was in high school. J Davis ----- Original Message ----- From: "john mego" <jtfleig@prodigy.net> To: <PABLAIR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 10:56 AM Subject: [PABLAIR-L] surnames Hi listers, i forgot one more name I'm trying to find: Benson. Alice or Martha married my grandfather (Chauncey Teeter) anyone know where the last name comes from? Or anything about the name? I know my mom told me she either played with or babysat a Bill Benson. I alsoknow anyone related to these names, we had a cousin play for the New York Giants his name is Brad Benson. hope to hear form someone soon John F ps thanks to everyone who responded to my last query! ==== PABLAIR Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe to this list, e-mail pablair-l-request@rootsweb.com with the single word unsubscribe --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.435 / Virus Database: 244 - Release Date: 12/30/2002

Does anyone know about the naming of the Antis area called Logan Valley? Named for whom? Back in Lancaster PA Logan family early 1700's married into Herr, Zimmerman, Carpenter, Ferree and other kin of my Lefevre. In the 1800 census (Springfield Twp.?), a Logan was a near household to a Damiel Lefever. And later my people were in Logan Valley in early 1800's in Antis Twp., Huntingdon/Blair Co. PA. Thanks, Morris

Researching the following: Weber, Henchey, Herr and Pooler. A. Richardson New Jersey

Researching the following name in Blair/Huntingdon Areas: BARTOW Thanks and a special thanks to Annie for the fantastic job she does on a daily basis. Suzanna

One of my many ongoing unfinished projects is the typing of the Historical Sketches of Morrisons Cove. I have read the Snowberger name quite often on the roll call list, so I am sending the Snowberger family sketch to the list. SNOWBERGER FAMILY Theodore Snowberger was in the cove opening up farms and erecting buildings soon after the Revolution. He lived on "The Big Spring Farm" where Warren Bechtel now lives. He erected the house and barn, still standing and in use on that farm. He bought the land from the Loys. He also built the barn where Harry Gephart now lives. These two barns are identical in construction and are splendid structures. He had three sons, two of whom remained in the cove. His son, John E. Snowberger, was a teacher for a number of years. David Snowberger was a farmer, owning a large tract of land west of New Enterprise. He married a daughter of David Brumbaugh. We are showing a picture of Mrs. Snowberger. David Snowberger's farm is now owned by Jacob H. Snowberger and the Horner farm he sold to Jacob Horner, his son-in-law. Andrew B. Snowberger, father of Jacob H. Snowberger, died comparatively young. His son, Jacob H., married Miss Ella Werking, daughter of Samuel Werking. They have one son, Horace, who lives near and is in business with his father, who owns a fine farm. This is one of the best farms in the cove and is most pleasantly situated. Jacob H. Snowberger is now justice of the peace, a position he has filled for many years. He taught school for several terms quite successfully. He is a very useful citizen in aiding his neighbors in the preparation of important papers. He has always been interested in education. In his delightful home he and his good wife gracefully grow old. They both seem too young to be grandparents. The years have dealt kindly with them. Joseph Snowberger was an intelligent young man. He was one of the first public school teachers in the cove. He served in the army during the Civil war. He owned the farm where George W. Hall now lives. His son, Lincoln Snowberger, was one of most brilliant young man. He taught school a number of terms in our township and then went west to Nebraska. Daniel Snowberger, a son of Theodore, had four sons, Christ, Peter, Theodore and Daniel. Christ Snowberger lived on the farm known as the Werking farm. I well remember him. He was a successful farmer. He decided to go west and sold his farm to Samuel Werking. Peter and Theodore also moved away early in life. Daniel was for many years a blacksmith, successfully prosecuting his trade in New Enterprise. He was active in school and church interests. He was also interested in the New Enterprise bank which he helped to organize. His second wife was Miss Harriet Bayer of Loysburg. Since her husband's death she continues to live in the old home at New Enterprise and delights to greet her many friend who call. When I was a small boy I frequently saw John Snowberger who lived on a farm near New Enterprise. He moved to that place in 1854. He was a member of the church of the Brethren and a consistent Christian gentleman. He was the father of thirteen children, the following sons still living, Andrew, who makes his home with a daughter in Juniata. He was a successful teacher in South Woodbury for a number of years, later moving to Hopewell where he conducted a butchering business. As occasion offers he is glad to visit his many friends at the old home and talks of days gone by. Samuel Snowberger lives in New Enterprise, a retired farmer. It was a real pleasure to spend an hour in their comfortable home and converse with this brother and his good wife. Their son, Harry Snowberger, also lives in New Enterprise and manages his two large farms. His children are a joy to the grandparents. Harry has been a successful lumberman and interested in other business enterprises. He is known as one of our most substantial citizens. John Snowberger, who bears his father's name, has been a successful farmer and for several years superintendent of the Morrison's Cove Home for Aged at Martinsburg, an institution of the Church of the Brethren. When New Enterprise octet is announced to sing anywhere they are sure of an audience. John Snowberger is an excellent bass singer. When he was a farmer, he had a picture taken. When I called at his pleasant home in New Enterprise I was invited to stay for dinner and was glad to have the privilege of eating with them, the dinner was delicious, the company was delightful. Herewith is presented a picture of his pretty wife. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

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Hi: You are right, the microfilm of the church records is very, very hard to read. It is also available through the LDS under either Salem Lutheran Church or Antis Lutheran Church. I think I found it by searching for films about Blair County or Antis Township??? My great grandmother, Margaret (Craine/Crane) McGlinsey was the first child whose baptism is recorded there. As I recall, this was a German-speaking church. Up until I read this film, I had assumed my Crane/Craine ancestors were Scotch-Irish, not German! Or did father Abraham Crane attend the church because his wife, Margaret Emigh, insisted??? She was born in Germany. Marge Wilcox, Brighton, MI ----- Original Message ----- From: "Morris LeFever" <habitat@eoni.com> To: <PABLAIR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 8:29 PM Subject: [PABLAIR-L] Logan Valley Lutheran church > To roll call people: Many of the surnames being posted are duplicated in the 1811 tax roll for Antis township (then in Huntingdon Co.). It seems that a third or more are surnames of families from Frederick Co. Maryland. > It is confusing because some families went back and forth between MD and say, Lancaster Co. PA. And some siblings went fro other PA areas to Antis Twp. Anyway, a very large number of related families left Frederick's Evangelical Reformed (German Lutheran) church between 1800 & 1810 and settled in the (then) Huntingdon Co., PA Allegheny Twp. (most of that area became Antis Twp. and in 1846/8 the area was included in Blair Co.). > Please do not ask me for the information below regarding the relatives of my Lefever - post your query here or after joining, on the Frederick MD rootsweb site! > About 1806 some families from Frederick formed in Antis Twp. what was originally called the Logan Valley Salem Lutheran church. It was located in the Logan Valley - Juanita River area, Antis Twp. the congregation was very small. > My group included nine (9) Smith sons & daughters with consorts. They were the offspring of a Matthias Smith (Schmit) & wife Anna Maria (Mary Ann) Buchman or Hugman) of Frederick County, MD. > Some were: John Mitthias Smith (wife Mary Magdalena Main / Maen and Jacob Smith (wife Catherine Lefever) & my john Lefever (wife Catherine Martz). This related bunch included: Daniel Creager / Kriger, Lemel Root (wife Magdalena Smith). Wm. Bottenburger / Buttenburger (wife Christena Smith), Peter Kesler (wife Ann Smith). George Regan (wife Sussana Smith), and Conrad Bower / Bauer (wife Elizabeth Smith. Relatives that went there also were: George Adam Domer, (son of Darthea Miller - wife Catarina Bauer). Catarina's parents were Detrich & barbara Muhlhouser Bauer. Relatives were Streafer. > All of these surnames are recorded in this church. It seem most were members, some were not, but in the records of this church.. The microfilm of the old church ledger is difficult to read, so some names I did not attempt to decipher. > Some of the earliest baptisms of children were sponsored by Abraham Mathiews (sp?), George Domer & John & Jacob Smith; Ale? / Ake?; Swartz. . Early baptisms included: Craine; Beamer; Harger; Domer; 6 Ryeans /Ryans; Smith, Swartz, Law or Low, Crain?; Hesler?; Lots; Robinson. Son John Troxel was sponsored by John Troxel & wife Catherine -parents were John Troxel & wife Polly. > Early members or "Communicants" included some other surnames: Riggle; Fetter; Turnbaugh / Furnbaugh; Hammer?; Noggle / Naggle; Nabour; Wimer; Lefever; Bower; Brithers; Manley; Yingling; Lots; Hart / Mart?; Heuston; Nelson; McCartmey; Hoover; Hartzell; Nelson; Volentine; Laferty; Coleman; Lego; Hull; Young; Black. > Please do not request additional information regarding this church from me. Blair County Gen. / Historical Society has the microfilm of the original church ledger. Good hunting, Morris LeFever > > > ==== PABLAIR Mailing List ==== > State maps: > http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/printmaps.html >

Researching including the following: RHODES BRUBAKER BURKET BASSLER STONEROOK SELWITZ SHRIVER LANTZ STOM CAHILL MOWERY HOLLINGER ZOOK HOOVER METZKER Barbara (Rhodes) Vaughan Wooster, Ohio --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.431 / Virus Database: 242 - Release Date: 12/17/2002

I was wondering if someone could help get an obit, or tell me how I might obtain one? Looking for a obituary that ran in the Tyrone Herald Newspaper July 29, 1897 for a Nancy (Rumberger) Bratton. She died July 24, 1897 in Snyder Twp., Blair County, PA. I would appreciate any information I might recieve on how to go about getting a copy, or a transcription, of this obituaty. I would be more than willing to pay someone to look up this clipping. Diane in Michigan

Hi: Are you on the Centre Co. mailing list? I think you will have responses on the surname Bathhurst through that list. Give it a try. Marge Wilcox, Brighton, MI ----- Original Message ----- From: "john mego" <jtfleig@prodigy.net> To: <PABLAIR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 10:23 PM Subject: [PABLAIR-L] surnames > > hi listers, > > i'm looking for the following names: > > teeter > > fleig > > helsel > > stom > > clapper > > bathurst > > feathers > > hope to hear from someone soon! > > > > John F > > > ==== PABLAIR Mailing List ==== > Access all PA Data boards here: > http://www.pa-roots.com/data.html >