Evening List, Of late I have not made any postings from the various newspapers in my collection. I have been busy working on the archival digital preservation of the "Primitive Christian" of 1876 which is nearly completed. All that is remaining to be done is the creation of the 12 or so DVDs for a backup. At the same time I, and two others, have been actively looking for material which escaped the attention of various peoples while "The Brethren Encyclopedia" of 1983 was being compiled. This exercise comprises primarily the congregations, meeting-houses and ministers of the various branches of the German Baptist Brethren. Prior to the start of our endeavors a member of our party had been kind enough to prepare the ministerial list by digitizing and OCRing it for our express use which we are now utilizing, in a private, non-copyright infringement manner. We are locating on a daily basis when and where a minister may have been elected, advanced or ordained in the ministry. At the same time we make ourselves aware of articles printed in both Brethren and non-Brethren compilations on now forgotten or lost to time congregations and meeting-houses. And, of course, we are documenting each and every fact so that it is indisputable. In celebration of the completion, or nearly so, of the digital aspects of the "Primitive Christian" of 1876, I offer the following statistics pertaining to the files which it contains. There are two directories (raw & enhanced) containing in total 1,606 files and in size occupying 50.6 gigabytes of disk space. In addition there are two PDFs. One is the master file measuring 1.433 gigabytes and the other is an OCRed version measuring 1.210 gigabytes. In an effort to share my efforts I offer a small portion of this invaluable publication. You may download the 6 megabyte file at <http://brethrenarchives.com/newspapers/pc/1876/1876partial.pdf>. I shall leave it on the site for the upcoming two weeks. Cordially, A. Wayne Webb OUR VISIT TO SOUTHERN OHIO. Having felt a desire for some time to visit the churches in Southern Ohio, in Ross, Highland, Adams, and Clermont counties, as we formerly lived in that part of the state, and were somewhat acquainted with the brethren there, when at the Annual Meeting last spring we were requested to accompany the committee to the Brush Creek Church, in Adams county, to assist in settling difficulties existing in said church, the thought immediately occurred to our mind that should we be permitted to visit the Brush Creek church we would also visit the adjoining churches. We accordingly made arrangements in the summer with the committee to make our visit to the Brush Creek church in September, designing at the same time to visit other churches. But as the brethren of the Brush Creek church were building a new house for worship, and desired to have it completed before the committee would visit it, and as they could not get it finished as early in the season as we first proposed to make our visit, it was found necessary for us to defer our visit until October. This arrangement prevented us from spending as much time with our brethren in Southern Ohio as we had hoped to do, and we could not visit all the churches that we had at first designed to do, and we are very sorry that we could not. We make this explanation, that the brethren in Southern Ohio, may know that we thought of them, and desired to visit them, and at one time had made our arrangements to do so. The council meeting at Brush Creek, at which the committee was to be present to confer with the church in regard to the existing difficulties, was appointed on the 19th of October. And although we could not, because of the circumstances under which we were placed, visit as many churches as we desired to do, we visited the Paint Creek church in Ross county, and the Fall Creek church in Highland county. These churches had appointed their communion meetings to suit the time of our visit, and we were with them at those meetings, which proved to be very pleasant seasons of Christian fellowship and devotion. In the Fall Creek church reside our brother and sister Major, who are extensively known in our brotherhood. They have retired from business, and have a very pleasant home in the town of Greenfield. Sister Major still labors some in the ministry, but her health is not very good, and age is showing its effect, upon her. Having long enjoyed an acquaintance with this family, our interview was very pleasant. In the Paint Creek church is the home of Joseph Kelso, once a prominent and efficient minister in our fraternity, but at this time he is not with us. We met him, and our meeting was both pleasant and painful. We had a long and intimate acquaintance, and labored considerably together in the ministry, and hence we were pleased to meet him. But it was painful to us, to think that we could not still be together as Christian brethren. When we reached the Brush Creek church we were considerably surprised to find none of the committee there but brother R, H. Miller. Brethren Davy and Wise were not with us. Brother Wise was prevented from attending on account of sickness among some of his friends. We did not learn the cause why brother Davy did not attend. We met the Brush Creek church on the morning of the 19th of October, the day appointed for the meeting of the council, and entered upon our labors with a great weight of concern and responsibility upon our minds. But the great Head of the church was with us, according to his precious promise, and our labor in the Lord, apparently was not in vain. We had a solemn and tender council meeting. It continued two days. A very good feeling pervaded the meeting. We found the brethren generally, kind, respectful and tender, but strongly attached to their practices. We heard their statements and arguments and sympathized with them in their troubles as they seemed very sincere, but we endeavored to show them the propriety of a uniformity of practice with the general brotherhood, in regard to those things wherein a difference had obtained. Brother Mills Calvert, the oldest minister of the congregation, on account of his affliction, was not able to attend our council. We had an interview with him before the council commenced, and on the morning of the second day of the council, at our request, all the official members of the congregation met at the house of brother Calvert. Our interviews with him were very satisfactory. He is a brother of kind and tender feelings, and his labors in the ministry have been successful, and generally acceptable. His father, brother Robert Calvert, was an elder in the church, and labored extensively and successfully in the same community, that his son Mills has since labored in. Brother Robert Calvert, living at one side of our brotherhood in Ohio, and not having the frequent intercourse with the brethren through the A. M. or in any other way that some of the brethren have, and that it is desirable brethren should have, practiced some things in the congregations over which he presided a little differently to what the brethren generally do. And his son Mills, and other ministering brethren following him, have continued to practice in the same way, and hence the want of uniformity in the practice of the Brush Creek congregation and the general brotherhood in some few things. And the committee believing that the Brush Creek brethren could yield to the general order of the church without violating any gospel principles, decided in its report that they should do so. And after a free expression of their views, and a due consideration of the subject, they unanimously accepted our report and yielded to all they were asked to yield, concluding they had better do so, and thus strengthen the cords of fraternal feeling which bind them to the general church, and labor in harmony with the church to promote the cause of our Divine Master. The spirit manifested by the Brush Creek brethren, was, upon the whole, commendable. And by the course they pursued, and the desire, or rather the determination which they showed to remain in union with the general brotherhood, greatly endeared them to the committee. The council closed, apparently with an excellent feeling. And we think there was a very general feeling of thankfulness to God, that the labors of the meeting terminated as they did in removing causes which it was feared by some, might sever the Brush Creek church from the brotherhood. The churches in Southern Ohio have passed through severe trials, but we hope there is a brighter day before them. We commend them to the prayers and attention of the brethren, and hope they will receive the Sympathy and encouragement the circumstances under which they are placed, call for. [NOTE from Wayne: The author of the article would have been, in all likelihood, Elder James Quinter.] THE SPRING RUN MEETING. On Friday and Saturday of last week we had the pleasure of associating with our brethren and sisters of Spring Run, Mifflin Co., Pa., in a communion season. Public service opened on Friday at 2 o'clock, and as usual at this place, there was a large attendance. The congregation is large and there were also a number of brethren and sisters from adjoining congregations present. The following ministers besides those of their own congregation were in attendance ; Joseph Sherfy from Gettysburg, Pa. ; J. W. Brumbaugh and Jos. Snowherger of Clover Creek Pa.; Daniel Snowberger of New Enterprise, Pa.; J. L. Beaver, George Myers and a brother Landis from Buffalo congregation, Union Co. Pa.; Brother S. H. Bashor was also present during the afternoon and evening services and then went on to Cambria Co., Pa., where he intends holding a series of meetings. These brethren all made an effort, during the meeting, to impart the Bread of Life to a large and attentive congregation and we believe if any failed to receive at least a crumb it was their own fault. This congregation seems to be in a prosperous condition. Forty were added to the number during the Summer, thirty-four by baptism and six by letter and certificate. Eld. Joseph Hanawalt has the oversight, and, by his untiring zeal and good counsel, has ever been successful in keeping the church in a good, healthy condition. At present he is in delicate health and seems to think his work in the ministry is about ended. We hope however he may be restored so as to labor awhile longer with us in the Master's vineyard, but the Lord's will be done. We feel that when the Lord does call him from this world of trials and afflictions he will have, if faithful to the end, some golden sheaves to reap. The meeting throughout was a good one. The number of communicants was so large that all could not participate in the communion services, yet there was no doubt with such the spirit of communion, and hence, in a degree at least, a realization of it sweetness. The strong exhortations to faithfulness on the part of God's people, and the stirring appeals to the sinner made it a season of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. At this meeting Samuel Musser and Geo. H. Swigart were advanced to the second degree of the ministry. J. B. B. [NOTE from Wayne: The author of this article was Jacob Boyer Brumbaugh]

>From time to time people ask questions about the River Brethren on the Rootsweb Brethren Mailing List. Generally, these questions are about specifics of an ancestor or a congregation, and for those type of questions there are frequently no readily available responses. But in the generalities of the River Brethren there are articles I stumble across in the various Brethren periodicals. I share this with you freely. Wayne Webb Epistolary. Letter to Bro. Jacob Mishler, of Mogadore, Ohio: Dear Brother:-I suppose you are beginning to think that I am rather dilatory about answering your letter of inquiry. I intended to have answered it before now but did not find time, on account of being away from home. In the first place I feel myself to blame for not mentioning that it was what you term the River Brethren that I united with in church fellowship. However I hope you will pardon me for my error, for whilst reading the Primitive Christian my faith was so much strengthened in many points of doctrine that my heart was drawn out in love to you as a church, and I really felt that I could call you brethren in Christ. However, if you cannot call me brother because I do not belong to your brotherhood, I must try to have love enough to bear with it. You mentioned something of one Samuel Baker, of Markham. I would inform you that he is one of our ministers. You also mentioned J. B. Shoemaker and M. Weaver, two of your ministering brethren who visited Canada last winter, but had not the pleasure of seeing them, though I heard of them. They traveled through Waterloo county, some fifty miles south east from here. You referred to your fraternity having an Annual Council, and that, the States were divided into districts. You wished to know if our church was divided into districts. I would answer that our churches in Ontario are divided into three districts, namely: Waterloo, Black Creek, and Markham, with their branches. We belong to the Waterloo district. Our Annual Council was held in Markham this year. You wished to know if the names of our ministers were sent for insertion in the Almanac. I answer, No. Neither have we any right to do so. You stated that there was a body of Christians in the States known as River Brethren that originated from the Old Brethren. I need not correct that mistake, as Bro. C. H. Balsbaugh has already done that, for we neither originated from the Old Brethren nor from any other church, according as I have been informed. You also called the River Brethren a sect. Now I consider that you have no more authority to call us a sect than we have to call the Old Brethren a sect. We call ourselves the Brethren, but in order to make a distinction, we are satisfied for you to call us River Brethren. You stated that we observed the ordinances differently from the Old Brethren; but for my part I do not see much difference. I am perfectly satisfied that we have that faith which was once delivered to the saints. And by the grace of God I mean to contend for that faith. You said that in my letters I mentioned eight different brethren who had been at our communion and preached for us, not one of whom is named in the ministerial list in the Almanac. How do you suppose we ought to send in our ministerial list when you stated just above that you were inclined to believe we were River Brethren? Our lovefeasts have been as follows: First-Markham, six baptized and added to the church; second-Clarence Center, York State; third-Black Creek, thirty-six baptized and added to the church; fourth-Waterloo, two baptized; and tomorrow will be our lovefeast. Some are to be baptized, but do not know exactly how many. I believe the Spirit of God is at work amongst us in this part. Oh, that there may be a glorious revival of religion, that sinners may be awakened out of the sleep of sin, that Christ may give them light! Also, one week from tomorrow, lovefeast at Natawasaga; some to be baptized there. My wife and I were at Black Creek lovefeast. We left home on the 4th of June. Had some pleasant visits. Arrived at Brother Neils Holm's on the 5th of June, and held meeting in the evening in the union meeting-house. Spoke through much weakness to an attentive congregation. Arrived at my father-in-law's, 18 miles south of the city of Hamilton, and held meeting in the Baptist chapel. Spoke with freedom to an attentive congregation. Took the train next morning from Caledonia to Port Colborne; arrived amongst the brethren and enjoyed one of the best lovefeasts I ever enjoyed in my life. My heart was made to rejoice to see so many starting for the kingdom. On Monday morning was brought to Port Colborne; arrived at my father-in-law's; held another meeting in the Baptist chapel to good satisfaction. Thence proceeded homeward. Held meeting in Waterloo at Bro. Sol'n. Gingrich's. Met with brethren S. Doner and J. Baker with their wives, from Notown. From thence we proceeded to our home, and found all well, for which we have reason to thank and praise God for his tender mercies. Hoping that the time spent may prove effectual to the salvatian of sinners and the encouragement of believers is the desire of my heart. I must now bring these remarks to a close, hoping, dear brother, they may prove satisfactory to you and the readers of the Primitive Christian. Your weak brother and well-wisher in Christ Jesus. Nelson Kiteley. Fordwich, Huron Co., Ont., June 23, 1876. P. S.-One question I forgot to answer, viz.: "How long have the River Brethren existed in Ontario?" They were in Canada before 1812, as far I can learn. N. K.

you might be able to get the Altoona Mirror to send you the newspaper for that day.They could probably mail it to you or your aunt,if they have any copies left John Bauman ----- Original Message ----- From: <pablair-request@rootsweb.com> To: <pablair@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 3:00 AM Subject: PABLAIR Digest, Vol 5, Issue 139 > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Need obituary from "TODAYS" Altoona Mirror..PLEASE > (Janet L. Gray) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:12:49 -0400 > From: "Janet L. Gray" <janetgray@zoominternet.net> > Subject: [PABLAIR] Need obituary from "TODAYS" Altoona Mirror..PLEASE > To: <PABLAIR-L@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: <002c01cb4f5f$eb8c02a0$31d61748@your7008ffa13b> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" > > Good Morning List, > Would someone be willing to snail mail (regular mail) me the obituary of > my aunt? > > Virginia Miller (Feb 10, 1920 - September 6, 2010) > > I will gladly repay the postage or send you a self-addressed stamped > envelope. > > Thank You, > Janet > > P.S. > I know you can get this online but I like to have the original obituary > from the newpaper for my my family history book. > > ------------------------------ > > To contact the PABLAIR list administrator, send an email to > PABLAIR-admin@rootsweb.com. > > To post a message to the PABLAIR mailing list, send an email to > PABLAIR@rootsweb.com. > > __________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PABLAIR-request@rootsweb.com > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body > of the > email with no additional text. > > > End of PABLAIR Digest, Vol 5, Issue 139 > *************************************** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3123 - Release Date: 09/08/10 13:41:00

Good Morning List, Would someone be willing to snail mail (regular mail) me the obituary of my aunt? Virginia Miller (Feb 10, 1920 - September 6, 2010) I will gladly repay the postage or send you a self-addressed stamped envelope. Thank You, Janet P.S. I know you can get this online but I like to have the original obituary from the newpaper for my my family history book.

Is there anyone in the Huntingdon or Altoona areas who can print photos from old glass negatives? If you know of someone with the capabilities to do so, please e-mail me at dafisher@pennswoods.net Thanks, Deb

I am in search of anyone with connections to the Watson family from the Altoona area. John Smith Watson (1862-1937) married Emma Alice Irwin (1864-1924) on January 19, 1887. Their children were: Mary Katherine Watson married Ira G. CREIGHTON John Elmer Watson married Ella Katherine WHITE James Watson (died young) Charles C. Watson (died as an infant) Cloyd E. Watson (died as an infant) Bertha May Watson (died as an infant) Baby Watson (died as an infant) Esther Viola Watson married Joseph McCONNELL and then Herbert BRATZ Lillian Jane Watson (never married) Eva Gertrude Watson married Fred MOORE Theodore Bing Watson (died as an infant) Florence Martha Watson married a SCHACHTNER, David GARDNER, and Merrill WILSON Pauline Grace Watson (died as an infant) Today, I posted a lot of Watson family photos to my website at http://woodcockvalley.webs.com/ As a very young child, I remember attending a family reunion at Glendale or Prince Gallitzin. Does anyone know if this reunion still takes place? Any help appreciated. Thanks, Deb

>From the Democratic Standard, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. ENGLE - HAZLETT - Oct. 24th, by Rev. D.H. Barron, William Engle to Miss Annie Hazlett. All of Hollidaysburg. Wed. 30 Oct. 1878 issue. KUHN - THOMPSON - Oct. 24th, by Rev. J.A. DeMoyer, John G. Kuhn, of Blair township, to Miss Emma K. Thompson, of Hollidaysburg. Wed. 30 Oct. 1878 issue. SHERER - FLUKE - Nov. 5th, by Rev. J. David Miller, Daniel H. Sherer, of Clearville, to Miss Beckie M. Fluke, of near Saxton, Bedford co. Wed. 13 Nov. 1878 issue. HENGST - KLUTZ - Nov. 7, by Rev. S. McHenry, George S. Hengst to Miss Hettie J. Klutz, both of Bedford co. Wed. 13 Nov. 1878 issue. LYNN - COLLINS - Nov. 19th, by Rev. F.A. Rupley, David Lynn to Miss Kate Collins, both of Huston township. Wed. 27 Nov. 1878 issue. LANG - MAUK - Nov. 12th, by Rev. P.A. Lang, at the Reformed Parsonage, in Taneytown, Md., Rev. H.F. Lang to Miss Laura H. Mauk, both of Claysburg, Blair county. Wed. 27 Nov. 1878 issue. REED - GARDNER - Dec. 5th, 1878, at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. D.H. Barron, Almet E. Reed, of Brooklyn, N.Y., to Annie E. daughter of the late E.H. Gardner, of Hollidaysburg. No cards. Wed. 11 Dec. 1878 issue. LEIGHTY - CLAPPER - Nov. 28, at the Lutheran Parsonage, Newry, by Rev. S. McHenry, B.F. Leighty to Miss M.E. Clapper, both of Carson Valley, Blair co. Wed. 11 Dec. 1878 issue. SPEARING - MATTAS - Dec. 10th, by Rev. H.F. King, Edward Spearing and Miss Eliza Mattas, both of Hollidaysburg. Wed. 18 Dec. 1878 issue. STATLER - CLAPPER - Nov. 21st, by Rev. J.M. Rice, Alfred Statler, of Clappertown, and Maggie D. Clapper, of Clover Creek. Wed. 18 Dec. 1878 issue. HARTMAN - ROYER - At the residence of the bride's mother, Springfield Furnace, on the 18th, by Rev. Wilson, of Mifflin, Mr. E.W. Hartman to Miss A.M. Royer. Here is our hand, Ed: good luck and long life to you and your fair bride, and during your voyage through life may the eagle of success spread wide his wings and soar high above all the quicksands of life. Upon the arrival of the guests at Springfield Station. Dr. S.M. Royer, brother of the bride, was in waiting with carriages, and conveyed them to the residence, where a general good time was had, Many valuable presents were received by the happy pair, but time will not admit of our naming them. Wed. 25 Dec. 1878 issue. M.S.

Deaths from the Democratic Standard, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA ZIMMERMAN - Samuel Zimmerman, of Woodberry township, Bedford county, died very suddenly a few days ago. Heart disease, It is supposed. Wed. 11 Dec. 1878 issue. LONG - Adam Long, a Lebanon county hunter, while on the mountain hunting game, a few days ago, was killed by the accidental discharge of his gun. Wed. 11 Dec. 1878 issue. MOORE - J. Alex Moore, a prominent citizen of Ebensburg, well known in this county, is dead. He was a brother of Mrs. W.K. Piper, of Gaysport. Wed. 11 Dec. 1878 issue. HIGGINS - In Hollidaysburg, Dec. 4th, Miss Catharine Higgins, aged about 72 years. During a considerable time of her life she gave attention to the practice of Homoeopathy- was long a member of the Baptist church-and with unostentation honored the religion she professed. Wed. 11 Dec. 1878 issue. ICKES - On Wednesday forenoon last Mr. Scott Ickes, who has been in the employ of the Pennsylvania railroad company at Altoona for the past ten years, while in the act of adjusting a belt in the company's planing mill number two, was caught by the machinery and so terribly injured that he died in three hours after the occurance of the accident. His parents reside at Ore Hill, and he leaves a wife and family in Altoona to mourn their sudden bereavement. Wed. 18 Dec. 1878 issue. KEITH - On Wednesday last, a man named Keith, residing at Spruce Creek, and employed as an extra watchman at bridge number four, near Union Furnace, was struck by the fast line east and instantly killed. We are without information as to the cause of the accident. Wed. 18 Dec. 1878 issue. GARMAN - On the same day, Wednesday last, near Huntingdon, a tramp named Michael Garman, supposed to be a resident of Philadelphia, was struck by the same train and instantly killed. Two men within an hour by the same train will do. Wed. 18 Dec. 1878 issue. WATERS - Edmund J. Waters, Esq., one of Ebensburg's oldest and best known citizens, died on Wednesday last, in the 82nd year of his age. Wed. 18 Dec. 1878 issue. KANE - Miss Milburg Kane died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. T. Brophy, in Altoona, on Sunday evening of last week, aged 80 years. She was born near Loretto, in 1798 and her grand-father, Capt. Michael McGuire, of Revolutionary fame, was the first settler of Cambria county. Wed. 18 Dec. 1878 issue. BOULTON - Mrs. Catharine Boulton, formerly of Duncansville, this county, died in Oil CIty a few days ago, aged seventy-two years. Wed. 18 Dec. 1878 issue. SMITH - WILLIAMSBURG LETTER - Miss Clara B. Smith, daughter of William and Anna Smith, is no more, having died Saturday, Dec. 14th at 4 o'clock p.m., aged 16 years and 7 days. In the death of Clara, the parents and friends lost a young lady who was every way dear and lovely. Before interment the remains were taken to the M.E. church, where Rev. R.H. Wharton preached the funeral sermon from Revelations 14:13, after which the remains were followed to their resting place by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances. The public schools were closed, and the teachers, as well as scholars, were present to pay the last tribute of respect to the remains of this much admired young lady. Wed. 25 Dec. 1878 issue MCKIERNAN - Mr. John McKiernan, brother of Ed McKiernan, of this place,died at his home, in Saxton, Bedford co., on Tuesday, Dec. 17th, aged about 72 years. When the war broke out Mr. McKiernan was engaged in the iron business in Page co., Va., but being surrounded by rebels, and being a strong Union man himself, he determined to get north; and by sacrificing a good property, and after many hardships succeeded. For several years he was manager at the Glamorgan Iron Works, at Lewistown, this State, from whence he moved to Saxton. The writer was acquainted with "Uncle John" ( as he was familiarly called); for many years, and can truly say that he was a warm friend, an affectionate father, a devoted husband and a professed christian. He leaves two sons and a daughter, his wife having died about six years ago. His remains were interred along side of those of his wife at Huntingdon, on Thursday last. Peace to his ashes. Wed. 25 Dec. 1878 issue. LEGO - Near Duncansville, Dec. 13th, Humphrey Ingram, infant son of Thomas and Clara E. Lego, aged 1 year, 3 months & 27 days. Wed. 25 Dec. 1878 issue. M.S.

The Blair County Genealogical Society will have speakers Cindy Rajala and Elise Charlesworth on September 16, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. The Society is located at 431 Scotch Valley Road, Hollidaysburg, Pa. 16648 and the meeting is free and open to the public. Cindy and Elise will present a program on old script writing and how to read those old documents. The style of the old time writings and what to look for in reading those old documents. This program can help everyone in doing research in those old wills, deeds, Bible records, and etc. Writing has changed over the years, and to the younger generations, it may be impossible for them to read. There are many examples that will be displayed this night. Everyone attending Cindy and Elise's Old Script lecture will receive a packet of writing styles from the 1700's to modern times. This will include alphabets, numbers, and abbreviations in both English and German forms. Cindy will also have a basic translation key for anyone trying to read Finnish language family records. If you have any old documents that you cannot read bring them along and let us help you to determine what is written. This program will be of interest to all ages and school students to learn of the old writings. Cindy Rajala is a local resident of Hollidaysburg and has done genealogy research for 30 years. She has a B.S. in Anthropology from the University of Michigan, former director of Tioga Point Museum, Athens, Pa. She is currently a volunteer for the Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council as Secretary, and the Society as archival, transcribing, imaging and indexing documents of historic letters and account ledgers. Elise Charlesworth is a life long resident of the Duncansville area. She has been doing research since 1956 and has done a lot of work on most of the families that lived in Duncansville. She is a member of the Society since 1980 and has been a librarian and held office and volunteered in many areas of service. Please tour the library before and after the meeting.

The Blair County Genealogical Society at 431 Scotch Valley Road, Hollidaysburg, Pa. 16648 will be holding a Genealogy Course for beginners to the experience researcher. These classes will be held on three consecutive Tuesdays in February, the dates are September 14th, 21st, and the 28th at 7:00 P. M. Each class will be approximately 1 hour in length. Although registration is not required, we ask that you register so we may have sufficient material for everyone. Please email us at: _bcgslibrary@gmail.com_ (mailto:bcgslibrary@gmail.com) or call the Society at 814–696-3492. The course is free and open to the public. September 14, the Course will include Genealogy 101, which will include obituaries, church records, cemeteries, funeral home and other informative material, also organization of your information. September 21, Genealogy 102 is a class that will cover the use of County Records. These include birth and death register, delayed birth records, marriage, tax records, wills and deeds. September 28, Genealogy 103 is a class design to use immigration, military records, state land records, maps and the use of websites in your research. These classes will be helpful as to finding new areas of research and how to use the information that is available at the library. Bring a friend and get started in your research. Also on Saturday September 11, 2010 the library will be open from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. for research. David W Seidel will be at the library for a book signing, his most recent book Postcard History Series. The book signing is from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Books may be purchased at this time also. Dave is an Altoona citizen and has several books published by Accadia Publishing.

Deaths from the Democratic Standard, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. GUYER - Mrs. Frank Guyer, wife of the freight agent at Tyrone, died on the night of the 3rd after a lingering illness. She was about twenty-five years of age. Wed. 13 Nov. 1878 issue. SHILLING - John A. Shilling, a Martinsburg man, who had been on a spree for several days, wound it up on Saturday, the 2nd inst., by falling over a stove and breaking his neck. He was about sixty years of age. Wed. 13 Nov. 1878 issue. DOBBS - Mrs Mary Dobbs, mother of Mrs. John Suckling, of this borough, died in Altoona on Wednesday last, aged 84 years. She was long a resident of this town and many there be who will hear of the close of her long and useful life with feelings of regret. Wed. 13 Nov. 1878 issue. ? - A twelve year old boy, named Leonard, whose parents reside near Newton Hamilton, was kicked in the stomach by a mule, a few days ago, and was fatally injured. It was his first and last trip as a boat driver. Wed. 20 Nov. 1878 issue. MOORE - A son of Jonathan Moore, of Scotch Valley, a deaf mute aged about eighteen years, died suddenly in an unoccupied house on the farm of Joseph Robeson, Esq., on Sunday of last week. We have no particulars as to the supposed cause of his death. Wed. 20 Nov. 1878 issue. DEAN - A few days ago a five year old son of Luden Dean, of Huntingdon, fell between the wheels of a wagon loaded with cornfodder and was badly injured that death ensued in about an hour. Boys should remember this sad occurance and refrain from running after wagons. Wed. 20 Nov. 1878 issue. JACKSON - On Friday evening, 8th inst., a small frame house in the borough of Bellefonte, tenanted by a colored woman named Jackson, caught fire and burned to the ground. The horrible part of the affair was that her two little children, aged two and four years, were burned to death in the building. The woman says she had put the children to bed, telling them to stay there until she returned, promising to come back soon. She then went to the place where she was employed. It is supposed the bedclothes caught from the stove, which was quite near the bed. It is a horrible thing for mothers to leave their little children alone. Wed. 20 Nov. 1878 issue. ELWAY - Thomas Elway, one of Altoona's most prominent and respected citizens, died on Monday of last week at an advanced age. Wed. 20 Nov. 1878 issue. SPRINGER - Henry Springer, an old and well known citizen of this borough, died at his residence on Monday morning last, aged seventy-two years. He had been ill for a long time. Wed. 20 Nov. 1878 issue. BLOOM - Rev. Daniel Bloom was born in McConnellsburg, Sept. 9th, 1793, and died in Martinsburg, Pa., Nov. 14th, 1878, aged 85 years, 2 mos. and 5 days. Wed. 20 Nov. 1878 issue. RHODES - John K. Rhodes, aged 21, formerly of McVeytown, died at Johnstown, a few days ago of diptheria. It is seldom that we read of an adult dying of this disease. Wed. 27 Nov. 1878 issue. MONSELL - Mrs. Joseph Monsell, an aged lady residing at Greenwood Furnace, in Huntingdon county, hung herself a few nights ago while laboring under temporary insanity. Wed. 27 Nov. 1878 issue. MANE - Mrs. Elizabeth Mane, of Jackson township, Huntingdon county, fell dead from a chair, in her own house, a few days ago. She was in apparent good health up to the moment of her death. Wed. 27 Nov. 1878 issue. MICHAELS - The oldest resident of Newry, Miss Hannah Michaels, died at the residence of M.B. Smith, Esq., in that borough. She had been, for many years, a consistent member of the Baptist church. Wed. 27 Nov. 1878 issue. BOYER - In March last an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Boyer, of Coopersdale, swallowed a small bean. The babe was scarcely a year old at the time. The bean first lodged in the wind-pipe, but soon it descended into the lungs. The child became very sick, but after suffering intensely for a day or two it apparently recovered. The same symptoms manifested themselves frequently thereafter, however, and with increasing severity, until Thursday last, when the little sufferer was called to dwell with the angels. Several different physicians were in attendance off and on, and they coincide in the opinion that the child's sickness and death were occasioned by a bealing on the lungs, produced by the bean swallowed eight months ago. All efforts to remove the foreign substance proved unavailing. JOHNSTOWN TRIBUNE Wed. 4 Dec. 1878 issue. EVERHART - On Friday morning last Col. E.L. Everhart, a clerk in the office of Auditor General Schell, and brother of Col. J.C. Everhart, of Martinsburg, died of inflamation of the bowels. On Sunday the remains were conveyed to Martinsburg and interred in the cemetery at that place. Rev. W.J. Gibson, of Duncansville, preached the funeral sermon. Mr. Everhart was 58 years of age at the time of his death. He was a man who secured the warm friendship of all who were fortunate as to form his acquaintance, and many there are who will sincerely mourn his unexpected departure in their bereavement, but no words of ours could at this hour assuage their grief. Wed. 4 Dec. 1878 issue. RILEY - Thaddeus S. Riley, ex-chief of police of Altoona, died on Friday last, after a lingering illness. The remains were interred at Greencastle, his former home. Wed. 4 Dec. 1878 issue. HUFF - Jas. B. Huff, brother of ex-sheriff Huff, and a well known citizen of Altoona, was found dead in his bed on Saturday morning, 23d ult. Wed. 4 Dec. 1879 issue. M.S.

Good afternoon, I am again continuing my quest to locate the parents of Hugh St. Clair West, born in 1826 in Bald Eagle PA, any information is invaluable. Hugh married Lydia IDDINGS in 1849 in a Friends Ceremony, he enlisted in the service in February 1864, and by July 1864 he had died of Typhoid Fever the result of a gunshot wound. I, and a fellow researcher, have much information on the descendants of Hugh St. Clair West, however, we cannot locate any concrete link to who his parents may have been. I have been looking for this evidence on and off for 10 years, and I am hoping that someone may have recently located resources that I had not previously explored. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thanks Dawn West

Hello Beth, I don't know where Anna was born but I came across newspaper date from Altoona Mirror on October 2, 1942. So her date of death would be October 2, 1942, since she was listed died on that morning. I am sorry could find more, but this might help you try getting a death certificate which would have it. Regards, Christy Varner > Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:19:39 -0700 (Pacific Daylight Time) > From: "Beth Rykhus" <eflad@comcast.net> > Subject: [PABLAIR] Obit of Anna Trout 1872-1942 > To: <PACAMBRI@rootsweb.com>, <PABLAIR@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: <4C73566B.000007.03532@XTREME-NANA> > Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol 31, page 122 > Miss Anna Trout, Musician, Expires > Miss Anna R. Trout of 916 Seventh avenue, a prominent string music teacher > in Altoona for a number of years, died at 3:05 o'clock this morning at her > home. > She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Mitchell and Mary (McGuire) Trout, > and is survived by one sister and one brother, Mrs. Cecelia Clare of the > city and Edouard Trout, at home. > Miss Trout was an actress for twenty years on the vaudeville and musical > comedy stage prior to her return to Altoona and her teaching career. She > was a member of Mount Carmel Catholic church and sociality, the American > Federation of Musicians, the Harpists' club of New York, the Actors' guild > and the Musicians' guild of New York city. > Friends will be received at the home after 7 o'clock this evening. > > Trout - Funeral services for Miss Anna R. Trout, of 916 Seventh avenue, > will > be held with requiem high mass from Our Lady of Mount Carmel church Monday > morning at 10 o'clock. Interment in Calvary cemetery. Friends are being > received at the home, 916 Seventh avenue. > > Note: > Anna is the granddaughter of Richard McGuire and Cecelia Wharton of St. > Augustine. Does anyone have her actual date of birth and date of death? > > > Beth Campbell Rykhus > > > ------------------------------ > > To contact the PABLAIR list administrator, send an email to > PABLAIR-admin@rootsweb.com. > > To post a message to the PABLAIR mailing list, send an email to > PABLAIR@rootsweb.com. > > __________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PABLAIR-request@rootsweb.com > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body > of the > email with no additional text. > > > End of PABLAIR Digest, Vol 5, Issue 132 > *************************************** >

Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol 31, page 122 Miss Anna Trout, Musician, Expires Miss Anna R. Trout of 916 Seventh avenue, a prominent string music teacher in Altoona for a number of years, died at 3:05 o'clock this morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Mitchell and Mary (McGuire) Trout, and is survived by one sister and one brother, Mrs. Cecelia Clare of the city and Edouard Trout, at home. Miss Trout was an actress for twenty years on the vaudeville and musical comedy stage prior to her return to Altoona and her teaching career. She was a member of Mount Carmel Catholic church and sociality, the American Federation of Musicians, the Harpists' club of New York, the Actors' guild and the Musicians' guild of New York city. Friends will be received at the home after 7 o'clock this evening. Trout - Funeral services for Miss Anna R. Trout, of 916 Seventh avenue, will be held with requiem high mass from Our Lady of Mount Carmel church Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment in Calvary cemetery. Friends are being received at the home, 916 Seventh avenue. Note: Anna is the granddaughter of Richard McGuire and Cecelia Wharton of St. Augustine. Does anyone have her actual date of birth and date of death? Beth Campbell Rykhus

Two new publications from Blair County Genealogical Society - The Descendants of Joseph Snider, 1765-1824 (Bedford County) Civil War Veterans' Obits, Articles & Photos, 1906-1910 http://www.bcgslibrary.org/

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume, and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol 31, page 127 Thomas, William A., s/o Isaac and Martha (Reed) Thomas; b: 23 Oct 1873, Bellefonte; m: Pearl Copenhaver; ch: Mrs. F.E. Henderson, Mrs. Joseph Shumacker, Helen Thomas, William A. Thomas, Chester Thomas, Isabel Thomas, and Lillian Thomas; sib: Arthur Thomas, Joseph Thomas, and Mrs. Lulu Howard; d: Nov 1942, Milesburg; bur: Union Cemetery, Bellefonte. Thomas, Chester Carl, s/o Frank and Sara (Whitfield) Thomas; b: abt 1881 (calc); m: Emma Thomas; sib: Tracy Thomas and Mrs. Margaret Johnson; d: Nov 1942, Johnstown. Urban, Johana, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ofhlenic, b: abt 1857 (calc), Austria; m: Anthony Urban (dec'd); ch: Conrad Urban, Henry Urban, Michael Urban, Mrs. Emery Ringer, and Mrs. Otis Swanson; d: Jan 1942, Listic. Thompson, Joseph; b: 6 Apr 1912, Yugoslavia; m: Lucy Franchic; ch: Joseph Thompson, Stephen Thompson, Matthew Thompson, Mrs. Raphael McGough, Mrs. John C. Ekolj, and Mrs. Edward McClure; d: Dec 1942, Johnstown. Tozer, Earl, m: Effie Hancock; d: Nov 1942, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Tkach, Anna; b: abt 1889 (calc); m: John Tkach; ch: Mary (Joseph) Pawlak, Margaret (Ambrose) Pawlak, Elizabeth (Andrew) Rok, Veronica (Joseph) Mikula, Michael Tkach, Anna Tkach, John Tkach, Peter Tkach, Helen Tkach, Martha Tkach, Alex Tkach, and Stephen Tkach; sib: Mrs. Martha Fogarish; d: Nov 1942, Johnstown; bur: Grandview Cemetery. Tighe, James Donald, s/o William and Genevieve (Riley) Tighe; b: abt 1920 (calc), Johnstown; sib: William Tighe, Genevieve (Theodore) Gehlman, Bernard Tighe, Eugene Tighe, Joseph Tighe, and Clara (William) Kenney; d: Nov 1942, Johnstown; bur: St John's Cemetery.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume, and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol 31, page 126 Taylor, Annie Elizabeth, d/o Cyrus and Martha (Bollinger) Stine; b: 15 Jan 1862, Wayne Twp., Mifflin Cnty; m: James A. Taylor (dec'd); ch: Mrs. Annie R. Shore, Milton C. Taylor, Joseph P. Taylor, Allen L. Taylor, Franklin L. Taylor, Clark S. Taylor, Mrs. Delbray Seitz, Porter C. Taylor, John S. Taylor, Zelda Zimmers, Mrs. Elizabeth Snapp, and Mrs. Nora Bering; sib: Effie M. Landis; d: 3 Dec 1942, Sproul; bur: I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Mt. Union. Thomas, William A., s/o Isaac and Martha (Reed) Thomas; b: abt 1873 (calc), Bellefonte; m: Pearl Copenhaver; ch: Mrs. F.R. Henderson, Mrs. Joseph Schumacker, Helen Thomas, William A. Thomas, Chester Thomas, Isabel Thomas, and Lillian Thomas; sib: Joseph Thomas, Arthur Thomas, and Mrs. Lulu Howard; d: Nov 1942, Milesburg. Thomas, Chester Carl, s/o Frank and Sara (Whitfield) Thomas; b: 22 May 1881, Breezewood, Bedford Cnty; m: 9 Oct 1907, Emma Grace Wright; sib: Tracy Thomas and Mrs. Margaret Johnson; d: Nov 1942; bur: Grandview Cemetery. Thompson, Charles, s/o James and Serena Thompson; b: 1883, Huntingdon; m: Katherine Thompson; sib: Mrs. Mary Garland, Mrs. Julia Hamilton, Mrs. Sara Brown, Mrs. Florence Moore, Mrs. Bessie Miles, Walter Thompson, and John A. Thompson; d: 18 Nov 1942, Philadelphia. Tubbs, Charles D., s/o Charles B. and Nancy Tubbs; b: 15 May 1905; m: Grace Parrish; ch: Charles Richard Tubbs and Bernice Marie Tubbs; sib: Mrs. Walter Campbell, Mrs. Newton Landis, George Tubbs, and Theodore Tubbs; d: Nov 1942, Altoona; bur: Grandview Cemetery.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume, and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol 31, page 125 Turns, Lewis; b: 24 Feb 1864, Rockville, PA; sib: Edward Turns; d: 24 Nov 1942, Shirleysburg; bur: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg. Taylor, Robert E., s/o Emory and Sarah Jane (Wagner) Taylor; b: 12 Aug 1880, Huntingdon Cnty; m: Nettie Taylor; ch: Mary Jane Taylor; d: 26 Nov 1942, Altoona; bur: Osceola Mills. Tubbs, Charles L., s/o Charles B. and Nancy Tubbs; b: 15 May 1907; m: Grace Parrish; ch: Charles Richard Tubbs and Bernice Marie Tubbs; sib: Mrs. Walter Campbell, Mrs. Newton Landis, George Tubbs, and Theodore Tubbs; d: Nov 1942, Altoona. Takas, John, s/o Peter and Barbara (Parkansky) Takas; b: 18 Jun 1870, Hungary; m: Anna Husteg (dec'd); ch: Elizabeth (James J.) Keating; stpsib: Mrs. Stephen Gall; d: Nov 1942, Johnstown; bur: Grandview Cemetery. Thomas, Andrew G. s/o Mr. and Mrs. Peter Thomas; b: abt 1863 (calc), Somerset Cnty; m: Ruth Hanlin (dec'd); ch: Walter Thomas, Frank Thomas, Mary Thomas, and Robert Thomas; d: Dec 1942, Forwardstown; bur: Jenner Township Baptist Church Cemetery. Thomas, Mary M. d/o Wilson H. and Ora (Whitkey)Daniels; b: 14 Nov 1905, Cresson; bur: Beam Reformed Church Cemetery, Jenner Twp. Toki, Anna Louise, d/o John and Julia Hornyak; b: 16 Nov 1918, Windber; m: Andrew Toki; d: Dec 1942, Windber; bur: St Mary's Hungarian Catholic Church Cemetery, Windber.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume, and page. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol 31, page 124 Trease, Mary; b: County Cork, Ireland; m: 27 Nov 1883, Harry M. Trease (dec'd); ch: Mrs. Ray Gilligan and Mrs. Fred C. Hell; sib: Mrs. Minnie Fagan, Mrs. Catherine Snyder, and Ella Sheehan; d: Sep 1942, Hollidaysburg; bur: Greenlawn Cemetery, Hollidaysburg. Treese, Myrtle M., d/o Thomas and Eliza (Lykens) Bookhamer; b: 2 Dec 1874, Springfield Mines; m: Austin E. Treese; ch: Mrs. Vance Eichelberger and Mrs. Herbert Pritchard; sib: Mrs. Collins Green, Mrs. Harry Burket, Mrs. Abraham Green, Mrs. Alice Hanley, and Harry L. Bookhamer; d: Sep 1942, Hollidaysburg; bur: Martinsburg Methodist Church Cemetery. Trocha, Richard Paul, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trocha; b: abt 1921 (calc); d: Sep 1942, Bedford; bur: Livingston, NJ. Tarbay, Anna; b: Europe; m: Benedict Tarbay (dec'd); ch: Mrs. Anna Decosky, Mrs. Mary Birnarde, Joseph Tarbay, Mrs. Margaret Martin, John Tarbay, Mrs. Elizabeth Barber, Helen Tarbay, and Benedict Tarbay; sib: Michael Novak; d: Sep 1942; bur: St Stephen's Catholic Church Cemetery, Lower Yoder Twp. Taylor, Annie, d/o Cyrus and Martha Stine; b: 15 Jan 1862, Mifflin Cnty; m: James A. Taylor (dec'd); ch: Milton E. Taylor, Joseph P. Taylor, Allen M. Taylor, Frank L. Taylor, Clark S. Taylor, Mrs. Delray Seitz, Porter C. Taylor, John S. Taylor, Mrs. Anna Rebecca Shore, Mrs. Nona J. Bering, Mrs. Elizabeth Snapp, and Mrs. Zelda B. Zimmers; sib: Mrs. Effie M. Landis; d: Dec 1942, Sproul. Truitt, Harry W.; b: abt 1880 (calc); ch: Mrs. E.P. Daugherty; d: Dec 1942, New Kensington; bur: New Bethlehem Cemetery. Treese, Maud Mabel, d/o Alfred and Josephine (Newell) Martin; b: 22 Dec 1879, Abelene, KS; m: 27 May 1902, Frank Treese; ch: Mrs. Garfield H. Showalter, Albert Treese, Robert M. Treese, Mrs. Raymond White, Mrs. Virgil Isenberg, Mrs. Leroy Dilling, Edgar Treese, and Ralph Treese; sib: Mrs. Elmer Rhodes and Mrs. J.L. Hoover; d: Sep 1942, Altoona; bur: Royer Cemetery. Turnbull, Sarah, d/o William and Margaret (Couthrie) Lowe; b: 16 Dec 1876, Camden, PA; m: William H. Turnbull; ch: Mrs. LaRue Cochran, Mrs. Margaret Lear, William Turnbull, Mrs. Mildred Dolinsky, Boyd Turnbull, John G. Turnbull, Isabel Turnbull, Thomas Turnbull, and Irving Turnbull; d: Sep 1942; bur: Grandview Cemetery.

Hi, I am want thank everyone who reply to my question. I know very little on my grandmother parents other then her father was Joseph Pagenta/Pagent was born probably near Sicly, Italy and came to America in 1900 (Year of Immigration) and he died somewhere down in Florida. As for her mother, Anna Marie Knee (As I know her as), she was born October 22, 1888 and died February 8, 1945 in Hollidaysburg, Blair County that on her death certificate state her father was a John Tremmel and mother is list as don't know, but death notice in the Altoona Mirror it state John and Frances Tremmel. I know that she was listed as Anna M. Knee in 1910 census. That why I wish my great aunt and uncles were still living, so I could ask them. That all I know. It's still mystery to me and relatives. Now on the side of note I happen to be related to Clifton Shetrom who right name was Christopher "Chris" Sheterom/Shetrom who was my great great great uncle via his brother Frederick "Fred" Shetrom, my great great grandfather. Fred was my grandmother's Violet (Shetrom) Dick (previously Haney) grandfather. On a sad note, Charles Ambrose Shetrom (my great uncle) owner of CA Shetrom trucking in Huntingdon died on July 25, 2010 at his home in Huntingdon, PA. He was born July 12, 1917 in Hesston, PA. He sadly miss by his family. Regards, Christy Varner Huntingdon County, PA On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 3:01 AM, <pablair-request@rootsweb.com> wrote: > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Mystery on my hand about Grandmother (Christy Varner) > 2. Re: Mystery on my hand about Grandmother (Judy Banja) > 3. Re: Mystery on my hand about Grandmother (Judy Banja) > 4. Re: Mystery on my hand about Grandmother > (shawnm92@insight.rr.com) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:36:55 -0400 > From: Christy Varner <cavarner21@pennswoods.net> > Subject: [PABLAIR] Mystery on my hand about Grandmother > To: PABLAIR@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: > <AANLkTikdCtGH4ZkE9Oz5STv172VyvtO9ZLSZeZx++7ZF@mail.gmail.com<AANLkTikdCtGH4ZkE9Oz5STv172VyvtO9ZLSZeZx%2B%2B7ZF@mail.gmail.com> > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hi, > > I have a mystery on my hands regard my grandmother Mary Elizabeth (Pagenta) > Varner (1914-2004). This mystery is regards a short news article in the > Altoona Mirror on December 12, 1926. In it state "Miss Mary Pagenta is > spending the winter with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. AI McHenry in > Altoona." The mystery is who are Mr. and Mrs. AI McHenry and how are they > related her. Mary's parents were Anna Marie (Knee?) and Joseph "Joe" > Pagenta (or sometimes spell Pagent). > > Can some one help me, all her siblings are deceased (Regina "Jean" M., > Melvin Francis, Matthew Joseph, Vincent DePaul). She was last to pass away. > All my great uncles died in California. My great Regina was married twice, > first to Chester Vaughn and then to David Cassidy (1900-1973). I only know > that my great uncle Vincent married Virginia Marie Callan, also from Blair > County. > > Regards, > > Christy Varner > Huntingdon County, PA > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:37:19 -0400 > From: "Judy Banja" <jbanja@comcast.net> > Subject: Re: [PABLAIR] Mystery on my hand about Grandmother > To: "Christy Varner" <cavarner21@pennswoods.net>, > <PABLAIR@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: <87B20BC531AE4DFCAB8F08CE8C71392D@2fde449c31d64ff> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > HUNTINGDON > > Funeral services for Mrs. Matilda Shetrom, widow of Clifton Shetrom who > died > Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Varner, were conducted > this afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Dick Mortuary by Rev. A. C. Shoe of > the > First Methodist church. Burial was made at Hummel. Mrs. Shetrom was aged > 76 years and is survived by four sons and five daughters, Samuel, Charles, > Jesse and Mrs. Margaret Varner, all of Huntingdon, John Shetrum of > Bridgeport, Mrs. Elizabeth Isenberg, Monessen, Mrs. Albert McHenry and Miss > Annie Shetrom of Cassville and Mrs. Nellie Mountain of Johnstown. She is > also survived by 40 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. > > Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday, June 2, 1926 > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Christy Varner" <cavarner21@pennswoods.net> > To: <PABLAIR@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 11:36 AM > Subject: [PABLAIR] Mystery on my hand about Grandmother > > > Hi, > > I have a mystery on my hands regard my grandmother Mary Elizabeth (Pagenta) > Varner (1914-2004). This mystery is regards a short news article in the > Altoona Mirror on December 12, 1926. In it state "Miss Mary Pagenta is > spending the winter with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. AI McHenry in > Altoona." The mystery is who are Mr. and Mrs. AI McHenry and how are they > related her. Mary's parents were Anna Marie (Knee?) and Joseph "Joe" > Pagenta (or sometimes spell Pagent). > > Can some one help me, all her siblings are deceased (Regina "Jean" M., > Melvin Francis, Matthew Joseph, Vincent DePaul). She was last to pass away. > All my great uncles died in California. My great Regina was married twice, > first to Chester Vaughn and then to David Cassidy (1900-1973). I only know > that my great uncle Vincent married Virginia Marie Callan, also from Blair > County. > > Regards, > > Christy Varner > Huntingdon County, PA > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3071 - Release Date: 08/14/10 > 04:48:00 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:40:20 -0400 > From: "Judy Banja" <jbanja@comcast.net> > Subject: Re: [PABLAIR] Mystery on my hand about Grandmother > To: "Christy Varner" <cavarner21@pennswoods.net>, > <PABLAIR@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: <0EE87FF518F14EE28377D59FA5BC661D@2fde449c31d64ff> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I hit Send too soon. > > 1920 Cass Township, Huntingdon County census - > Albert McHenry, 44 > Alice R. McHenry, 42 > Harper L. McHenry, 12 > Howard C. McHenry, 4 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Christy Varner" <cavarner21@pennswoods.net> > To: <PABLAIR@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 11:36 AM > Subject: [PABLAIR] Mystery on my hand about Grandmother > > > Hi, > > I have a mystery on my hands regard my grandmother Mary Elizabeth (Pagenta) > Varner (1914-2004). This mystery is regards a short news article in the > Altoona Mirror on December 12, 1926. In it state "Miss Mary Pagenta is > spending the winter with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. AI McHenry in > Altoona." The mystery is who are Mr. and Mrs. AI McHenry and how are they > related her. Mary's parents were Anna Marie (Knee?) and Joseph "Joe" > Pagenta (or sometimes spell Pagent). > > Can some one help me, all her siblings are deceased (Regina "Jean" M., > Melvin Francis, Matthew Joseph, Vincent DePaul). She was last to pass away. > All my great uncles died in California. My great Regina was married twice, > first to Chester Vaughn and then to David Cassidy (1900-1973). I only know > that my great uncle Vincent married Virginia Marie Callan, also from Blair > County. > > Regards, > > Christy Varner > Huntingdon County, PA > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:09:02 -0400 > From: <shawnm92@insight.rr.com> > Subject: Re: [PABLAIR] Mystery on my hand about Grandmother > To: PABLAIR@rootsweb.com, Judy Banja <jbanja@comcast.net>, Christy > Varner <cavarner21@pennswoods.net> > Message-ID: <20100814220902.QOP4A.118133.root@hrndva-web19-z02> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > > In the 1930 census (Cass Township, Huntingdon County) Alice R. is listed as > Ruth A. > > Hopefully this helps. > > ---- Judy Banja <jbanja@comcast.net> wrote: > > I hit Send too soon. > > > > 1920 Cass Township, Huntingdon County census - > > Albert McHenry, 44 > > Alice R. McHenry, 42 > > Harper L. McHenry, 12 > > Howard C. McHenry, 4 > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Christy Varner" <cavarner21@pennswoods.net> > > To: <PABLAIR@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 11:36 AM > > Subject: [PABLAIR] Mystery on my hand about Grandmother > > > > > > Hi, > > > > I have a mystery on my hands regard my grandmother Mary Elizabeth > (Pagenta) > > Varner (1914-2004). This mystery is regards a short news article in the > > Altoona Mirror on December 12, 1926. In it state "Miss Mary Pagenta is > > spending the winter with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. AI McHenry in > > Altoona." The mystery is who are Mr. and Mrs. AI McHenry and how are they > > related her. Mary's parents were Anna Marie (Knee?) and Joseph "Joe" > > Pagenta (or sometimes spell Pagent). > > > > Can some one help me, all her siblings are deceased (Regina "Jean" M., > > Melvin Francis, Matthew Joseph, Vincent DePaul). She was last to pass > away. > > All my great uncles died in California. My great Regina was married > twice, > > first to Chester Vaughn and then to David Cassidy (1900-1973). I only > know > > that my great uncle Vincent married Virginia Marie Callan, also from > Blair > > County. > > > > Regards, > > > > Christy Varner > > Huntingdon County, PA > > > > To subscribe, unsubscribe or visit the PABLAIR mailing list archives, go > to http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/PA/blair.html > > To sign up for the Daily Uploads mailing list of PA USGenWeb Archives, go > to http://www.usgwarchives.net/mailman/listinfo/padailyuploads > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PABLAIR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------ > > > To contact the PABLAIR list administrator, send an email to > PABLAIR-admin@rootsweb.com. > > To post a message to the PABLAIR mailing list, send an email to > PABLAIR@rootsweb.com. > > __________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PABLAIR-request@rootsweb.com > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body > of the > email with no additional text. > > > > >