Rick, Do you live in the Butler Co. area? My hope is to meet with others and discuss the pictures, possibly at the public library for those not familiar with the Butler Co., Pa. area. The originals do not belong to me, but the out of state owner may be willing to share with those connected to the family. Her first attempts to get them to me was by attachment. That didn't work well, so she sent then by mail. Sometimes pictures received are faded or dog-eared. These have been well cared for. They are wonderfully sharp and clear. Glee

I'm researching my family in Butler, I still have relative living if it is possible to scan the pictures for email it sure would be great to see Let me know what you think Thanks Rick ----- Original Message ----- From: <GrannyGlee@aol.com> To: <PABUTLER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2002 1:13 PM Subject: [PABUTLER-L] John Hall & Sidney J. (Campbell) Campbell > If there is anyone in the interested in the Robert Hall Campbell, about 1817 > to 1893, and his wife, Lavina (Campbell) Campbell, 1826-1891, lines, please > contact me. > > Wonderful copies of people in that line recently came to me to identify. A > few of the people are known, most are not. > > One is likely a four generation picture from the look of the ages of the > three older men. The fourth, a toddler, may be a boy, but am not certain of > that. The child wears the white dress that was used for both boys and girls. > > Another is fabulous. It is of one man and six women. He sports a dark beard. > The women all have black dresses with long sleeves, puffed above the elbow. > The puffs on the sleeves of the younger women look to be as wide as their > waists. They are the seven children of Robert H. and Lavina. The man is the > only son, Silas Campbell, and the woman on the left is his sister, Mrs. John > Hall (Sidney Jane Campbell) Campbell. We know the other five are Olive A., > Naomi C., Mary S., Maria F., and Elizabeth C., but just aren't sure which is > which. > > The other pictures are large groups. > > Another group picture of this family was received some time ago. All are > identified. A few of the people in it are in a couple of the other pictures, > confirming those people. Most Butler Co., Pa "Campbell" researchers use > Mariah Burns's 1923 history of the Campbells in their research at some time. > She is a tiny lady and is shown in this picture and I wonder what she'd think > of the popularity of her book eighty years after it was written. > > Any help in identifying the people in these pictures would be welcome. > > Glee > > > ==== PABUTLER Mailing List ==== > To contact Ed Book, List Maintainer, e-mail to: > edbook@alpha.clarion-net.com > >

If there is anyone in the interested in the Robert Hall Campbell, about 1817 to 1893, and his wife, Lavina (Campbell) Campbell, 1826-1891, lines, please contact me. Wonderful copies of people in that line recently came to me to identify. A few of the people are known, most are not. One is likely a four generation picture from the look of the ages of the three older men. The fourth, a toddler, may be a boy, but am not certain of that. The child wears the white dress that was used for both boys and girls. Another is fabulous. It is of one man and six women. He sports a dark beard. The women all have black dresses with long sleeves, puffed above the elbow. The puffs on the sleeves of the younger women look to be as wide as their waists. They are the seven children of Robert H. and Lavina. The man is the only son, Silas Campbell, and the woman on the left is his sister, Mrs. John Hall (Sidney Jane Campbell) Campbell. We know the other five are Olive A., Naomi C., Mary S., Maria F., and Elizabeth C., but just aren't sure which is which. The other pictures are large groups. Another group picture of this family was received some time ago. All are identified. A few of the people in it are in a couple of the other pictures, confirming those people. Most Butler Co., Pa "Campbell" researchers use Mariah Burns's 1923 history of the Campbells in their research at some time. She is a tiny lady and is shown in this picture and I wonder what she'd think of the popularity of her book eighty years after it was written. Any help in identifying the people in these pictures would be welcome. Glee

PLEASE NOTE: I have NO further information about these sites/URLs. Am only posting them from the newsletter I subscribe to. Marybeth C. ========================================== << http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/allegheny/military/revwar/pensions/pyl esj.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/beaver/military/revwar/pensions/mcgerr y-n.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/bedford/military/revwar/pensions/wertz g.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/chester/misc/road1747.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/fayette/military/revwar/pensions/hanna -r.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/fayette/military/revwar/pensions/may-c .txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/franklin/military/revwar/pensions/hock gby-h.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/lancaster/military/revwar/pensions/hed reik-w.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/mercer/military/revwar/pensions/quinby -s.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/mifflin/military/revwar/pensions/cunni ng-j.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/northumberland/cemeteries/scbrT001.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/philadelphia/misc/citydir/weatherly.tx t http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/philadelphia/vitals/foxhill-hains.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/tioga/military/revwar/pensions/roser.t xt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/warren/military/revwar/pensions/mcgee- j.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/washington/military/revwar/pensions/de france-j.txt >>

Is anyone doing the genealogy of the Jacob & Mary Miller who lived on the corner of Bonnybrook and Herman Road where the icecream stand is now? The reason why I am asking is because my great grandmother was a border or foster child to them. All I ever heard from about my great grandmother and the Miller's is that it was a shame they could not adopt her. Does anyone have any information about this family? Now they did adopt a girl who they named Dorothea. (on the 1900 Census). My great grandmother was Margaret Petty (Pettie on the 1900 Census). Any information would be great, even if anyone knows how old Margaret was when she began to live with the Millers. With the 1890 Census gone, I have a really big riddle to solve. Margaret Petty married David A. Schnur in 1902. Lori Miller lori_ann67@netzero.net or lori_ann67@hotmail.com A sheep of HIS flock, and shall never be plucked out of HIS hand. John 10:27-30 Researching families: Schnurs and Garretts of Pennsylvania, Burns and Millers of West Virginia and Virginia, Lucchesi (Lucas) and Elli of Pennsylvania orginally from Italy

Excuse the repeat to several lists. Taken from USGenWeb [Daily-Uploads] New Files, 20-21 Jul 2002. Good luck. Marybeth C. <<http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/1pa/vitals/pass2-01.txt>> =================================================== Vital Statistics: C-D Surnames: Pennsylvania Marriages Previous to 1790: PA Archives Series II: Vol. II Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Brenda Paullo. USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. An html version of this volume may be found at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/1pa/paarchivesseries/series2/vol2/pass2-0 0.html >>

Excuse the repeat to the lists. F.Y.I. from USGenWeb -- [Daily-Uploads] New Files, 14-15 Jul 2002 Good luck. PLEASE NOTE: I have nothing further on these names or the site. Marybeth Corrigall -------------- << http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/1pa/vitals/pass2-00.txt >>

Hi Dave, I should have added this to the other. Sorry. "Mrs. Susan Hindman, 85, Chicora," on page 3, 8-27-1919, and "Mrs. Susan Hindman, 85," in the Butler Eagle 1-21-1920. Glee

Hello Dave, You might want to check out "Mrs. Susan Hockenberry, Midway," p. 18, Butler Eagle, 9-20-1940. I have it written down, but haven't looked it up on microfilm at the library in Butler, yet. Glee

List, I've been away from this list for about two months or so, and was wondering if the genealogy group we discussed earlier was any closer to getting off the ground??Please keep me informed by contacting this email addy ( gene1stacy@aol.com) or stacyngene1@juno.com. Many Thanks, Stacy Researching: BARR, DUNN, RISCH surnames in Pennsylvania and : ANDERS, VAUGHAN, OSBORNE, PERKINS, MATHENA in Virginia

Hi, Does anyone out there have any Hockenberry connections? I am looking for dates, places, and especially parents for a great-great-grandmother, Susannah (nee Hockenberry) Hindman, married to Andrew Hindman. I recently sent to PA Dept Vital Records for a death certificate, with the info I had [died Jan 1934 in Chicora PA], and recently got the reply, "No such certificate exists, is your data correct?" My data came originally, with some detours, from "Hindman History" by Robert Clyde Hindman (1899-1985). It seems probable it is incorrect. Does anyone have anything else? A different date of death, perhaps a second marriage? Thanks, -- Dave "Tam multi libri, tam breve tempus!" (Et brevis pecunia.) [Et breve spatium.]

larry young wrote: > > Looking for information on ships arriving from > Scotland/Ireland to Maryland prior to 1800. > > I've been looking and found several ship's passenger > lists, but cannot find much prior to 1800. I'm not > sure which generation of YOUNGs came over, but do have > some names to narrow it down somewhat. > > Sincerely, > Larry Try here, LOTS of ships, 17th century through 20th century: http://istg.rootsweb.com/ -- Dave "Tam multi libri, tam breve tempus!" (Et brevis pecunia.) [Et breve spatium.]

Looking for information on ships arriving from Scotland/Ireland to Maryland prior to 1800. I've been looking and found several ship's passenger lists, but cannot find much prior to 1800. I'm not sure which generation of YOUNGs came over, but do have some names to narrow it down somewhat. Sincerely, Larry __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com

Hi, Anyone related to this couple? Susan

"Mother Cumberland-A Harvest of Memories: Reunion 2003" July 2002 Update Hello Cumberland County Cousins: Plans are well under way for our reunion next summer in 2003. We will have some VERY INTERESTING visitors joining with us at our reunion. If you listen very closely, you may even be able to hear voices from the past telling us their stories and helping us to get to know and love our ancestors even more than we already do. They are so excited to have us walking on their land, standing under the shade of their trees and enjoying their mountains. So..Hitch up the Team, Load up the Wagon and head on home to Mother Cumberland! PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ANYONE YOU THINK MIGHT BE INTERESTED. Those who have not already done so, should contact me to receive these updates and to be notified when online registration for the reunion is open. Good News----We have been given permission to use one of the dorm buildings on the campus where the reunion is being held - right next to the reunion building and the dorm bldg is air conditioned!!!!! We have also been given permission to use their computer labs for our genealogy seminar. More details to follow in next month's newsletter. Lots of Genealogy and History Displays and a GREAT vendor area. Date of Reunion: July 18, 19, & 20, 2003 Place of Reunion: Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Cumberland Co. PA For: Anyone with an ancestor who lived in Cumberland County during the 1700's. Surname Registry: Our surname registry is where you can post the surnames you are working on that have a Cumberland County 1700's connection. This is a great place to find others who are working on your same families. There is no cost to register your surnames. If you are intersted in being included in the registry, please send your surnames and your name, phone #, mailing address & e-mail address to: treeseek@zoominternet.net (Jocelyn Wilms) Please put the words: "Cumberland County Reunion 2003" in your subject line. Update on confirmed reunion activities: 1. Smith's Rangers - a 1700's Ranger encampment - Learn about the lives and times of our Ancestors. 2. Revolutionary War Military Encampment - The Pennsylvania 1st 3. Period craftspeople such as blacksmith, soapmaker, candlemaker, etc. 4. All-day Friday July 18, 2003 Genealogy Seminar - among others are the following confirmed speakers: 1. Jonathan R. Stayer, Head Reference Section, Pennsylvania State Archives 2. James M. Beidler, Executive Director;Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania 3. John T. Humphrey - the author of the Early 1700's Church Books series for Pennsylvania 4. Linda Ries, Division of Archives & Manuscripts, PA State Archives 5. Pamela Reilly, Historic Preservation Specialist, PA Historic & Museum Commission 6. Charles Bobo- Well-known speaker on Genealogy and specialist in internet research and managing a family web site. 7. Karen Walizer - Well-known speaker and specialist on early Cumberland County Research. There will be a wonderful display and discussion on Heritage Quilts and quilting. In addition, the BYU Molecular Genealogy Project will be there if we can get 200 individuals who are willing to participate in their DNA Genealogy Project. Below are details of the project. Please take the time to read the info about this project that is listed below. If we can get a tentative list of 200 people who might be willing to participate, we can guarantee their presence at our reunion. What a GREAT way to help preserve our Cumbrland County heritage. The information below is pasted from their site and is used with their permission: WHAT IS MOLECULAR GENEALOGY? Molecular Genealogy links individuals together in "family trees" based on the unique identification of genetic markers. This is accomplished by using the information encoded in the DNA of an individual and/or population to determine the relatedness of individuals, families, tribal groups, and populations. Pedigrees based on genetic markers can reveal relationships not detectable in genealogies based only on names, written records, or oral traditions. There may be a number of individuals named John Smith, but a genetic identification is unique and can even discriminate between closely related individuals or those sharing the same name. There is not another individual that has ever lived on the earth or that will ever live that has the same genetic identification. The fact that DNA is inherited and that each individual is the product of his/her progenitors means that DNA can be used to not only create unique identifications, but also to identify members of the same family, the same clan or tribal group, or the same population. How do you do Molecular Genealogy? In order to reconstruct molecular genealogies it is necessary to utilize known biological relationships and correlate this information with the transmission of genetic markers through time. As individuals trace their biological relationships into the past, lineages will begin to "coalesce" into common ancestors. All persons receive genetic material from their biological parents. This fundamental principle of genetic transmission means it is possible to determine the origin of genes based on common ancestry and known modes of inheritance. Because this process is repeated every generation all individuals carry within their DNA a record of who they are and how they are related to all of the other people on the earth. Additionally, different regions of DNA have the ability to identify individuals, link them to immediate family groups, extended family, tribal or clan affiliations and larger populations. The DNA analyzed in this process is isolated from individuals using very simple methods, screened for specific genetic markers (referred to as genotyping) in the laboratory, and stored in electronic databases. In order to determine the degree of relationship between individuals it is necessary to identify those genes, or markers, that are identical due to shared ancestry. There are several ways that this might be accomplished. Commonly employed genetic systems used to test relatedness are autosomal genes or markers contained on the non-sex chromosomes, the Y-chromosome (Y-cs) and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). While chromosomes exist in pairs in the nucleus of every cell, mtDNA is more numerous and is located outside the nucleus in the mitochondria. Chromosomes are subject to recombination or shuffling every generation and are not necessarily inherited intact from generation to generation. This characteristic property of genetics introduces the diversity found among peoples and is responsible for the unique genetic identity that defines an individual. Y-cs and mtDNA are novel in that they experience limited or no recombination. Y-cs DNA is inherited from father to son and it has been noted to follow the transmission of surnames. mtDNA is inherited by all children from their biological mother but only passed on through daughters. Each of these systems can be differentially used to answer various questions of genealogical interest. The process of molecular, or genetic, genealogy is able to reconstruct certain genealogies and determine relationships between individuals through the identification of absolutely unique combinations of genetic markers. A genetic marker represents a specific location on a chromosome where the basic genetic units exist in a variable number of repeated copies. Variant copies at any chromosomal location are termed alleles. While any two individuals may share alleles at one or a few locations, examination of several dozen or hundreds of locations will uncover differences even among closely related persons. The compilation of multiple genetic markers is referred to as a genotype and serves as the unique genetic identifier for any given individual. How is the DNA obtained and who is able to participate? It is possible to obtain DNA from any biological specimen. Commonly used sources include blood, saliva, and hair. For the construction of the genealogical database we are collecting blood because the quality and quantity of the DNA is greater than that which is retrieved from hair or saliva. Any individual 18 years or older can participate in this study. All of the genealogical reconstruction proposed in this project is done using DNA from living individuals. This work does not require information from people that are deceased. Why do Molecular Genealogy? For some genealogy is a hobby, while for others it is part of finding out who they are. Nevertheless, throughout the world there is intense interest in the origins and histories of people. Some of this information is transmitted through oral or written histories. Civic and religious records have also documented the history of families and communities. Unfortunately, the history of some peoples and communities has been lost or destroyed through time. In such instances the written documents are uninformative or simply don't exist. This can present a significant obstacle for individuals trying to trace their "roots." By utilizing the genetic record that each individual retains of his/her past, it is possible to reveal important clues as to their origin and relationship of any individual to other persons or populations. What are the major objectives of this program? 1. Determine the genetic composition of major populations throughout the world. This database can be used to identify the origins and affinities of an individual and/or family with unknown ancestry. This study will include at least 500 populations from all over the world. Individuals in each population will be identified, genealogical information for at least four generations (where possible) will be compiled, and genetic information will be determined. The identification of groups of DNA markers, or haplotypes, that are unique to a population will be used to determine specific origins and affinities for individuals. 2. Reconstruct genealogies using genetic information. This information can be used to resolve "blocked" genealogies where information is incomplete or missing due to lack of records, illegitimacy, or adoption, and which has prevented the linking of families. This also allows for the molecular identification of missing relatives. New genealogical links will be established between living individuals by identifying or confirming suspected lineages that are currently impossible to resolve using traditional methods. 3. Establish genotypic links in each population and between each of the populations. Furthermore, it will be possible to establish ancient immigration and migration patterns. Individual families will be linked to their ancestral homelands and the contemporary populations that share a common genetic heritage. 4. Produce unique identifications for peoples that do not have traditional name-based genealogies. This would allow the reconstruction of DNA based genealogies and extend an understanding of human relationships worldwide. 5. Preserve the genetic heritage of an individual and family for future generations. This would have multiple implications for genealogical and medical progress in the future.

"Mother Cumberland-A Harvest of Memories: Reunion 2003" July 2002 Update Hello Cumberland County Cousins: Plans are well under way for our reunion next summer in 2003. We will have some VERY INTERESTING visitors joining with us at our reunion. If you listen very closely, you may even be able to hear voices from the past telling us their stories and helping us to get to know and love our ancestors even more than we already do. They are so excited to have us walking on their land, standing under the shade of their trees and enjoying their mountains. So..Hitch up the Team, Load up the Wagon and head on home to Mother Cumberland! PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ANYONE YOU THINK MIGHT BE INTERESTED. Those who have not already done so, should contact me to receive these updates and to be notified when online registration for the reunion is open. Good News----We have been given permission to use one of the dorm buildings on the campus where the reunion is being held - right next to the reunion building and the dorm bldg is air conditioned!!!!! We have also been given permission to use their computer labs for our genealogy seminar. More details to follow in next month's newsletter. Lots of Genealogy and History Displays and a GREAT vendor area. Date of Reunion: July 18, 19, 2003 Place of Reunion: Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Cumberland Co. PA For: Anyone with an ancestor who lived in Cumberland County during the 1700's. Surname Registry: Our surname registry is where you can post the surnames you are working on that have a Cumberland County 1700's connection. This is a great place to find others who are working on your same families. There is no cost to register your surnames. If you are intersted in being included in the registry, please send your surnames and your name, phone #, mailing address & e-mail address to: treeseek@zoominternet.net (Jocelyn Wilms) Please put the words: "Cumberland County Reunion 2003" in your subject line. Update on confirmed reunion activities: 1. Smith's Rangers - a 1700's Ranger encampment - Learn about the lives and times of our Ancestors. 2. Revolutionary Way Military Encampment - The Pennsylvania 1st 3. Period craftspeople such as blacksmith, soapmaker, candlemaker, etc. 4. All-day Friday July 18, 2003 Genealogy Seminar - among others are the following confirmed speakers: 1. Jonathan R. Stayer, Head Reference Section, Pennsylvania State Archives 2. James M. Beidler, Executive Director;Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania 3. John T. Humphrey - the author of the Early 1700's Church Books series for Pennsylvania 4. Linda Ries, Division of Archives & Manuscripts, PA State Archives 5. Pamela Reilly, Historic Preservation Specialist, PA Historic & Museum Commission 6. Charles Bobo- Well-known speaker on Genealogy and specialist in internet research and managing a family web site. 7. Karen Walizer - Well-known speaker and specialist on early Cumberland County Research. There will be a wonderful display and discussion on Heritage Quilts and quilting. In addition, the BYU Molecular Genealogy Project will be there if we can get 200 individuals who are willing to participate in their DNA Genealogy Project. Below are details of the project. Please take the time to read the info about this project that is listed below. If we can get a tentative list of 200 people who might be willing to participate, we can guarantee their presence at our reunion. What a GREAT way to help preserve our Cumbrland County heritage. The information below is pasted from their site and is used with their permission: WHAT IS MOLECULAR GENEALOGY? Molecular Genealogy links individuals together in "family trees" based on the unique identification of genetic markers. This is accomplished by using the information encoded in the DNA of an individual and/or population to determine the relatedness of individuals, families, tribal groups, and populations. Pedigrees based on genetic markers can reveal relationships not detectable in genealogies based only on names, written records, or oral traditions. There may be a number of individuals named John Smith, but a genetic identification is unique and can even discriminate between closely related individuals or those sharing the same name. There is not another individual that has ever lived on the earth or that will ever live that has the same genetic identification. The fact that DNA is inherited and that each individual is the product of his/her progenitors means that DNA can be used to not only create unique identifications, but also to identify members of the same family, the same clan or tribal group, or the same population. How do you do Molecular Genealogy? In order to reconstruct molecular genealogies it is necessary to utilize known biological relationships and correlate this information with the transmission of genetic markers through time. As individuals trace their biological relationships into the past, lineages will begin to "coalesce" into common ancestors. All persons receive genetic material from their biological parents. This fundamental principle of genetic transmission means it is possible to determine the origin of genes based on common ancestry and known modes of inheritance. Because this process is repeated every generation all individuals carry within their DNA a record of who they are and how they are related to all of the other people on the earth. Additionally, different regions of DNA have the ability to identify individuals, link them to immediate family groups, extended family, tribal or clan affiliations and larger populations. The DNA analyzed in this process is isolated from individuals using very simple methods, screened for specific genetic markers (referred to as genotyping) in the laboratory, and stored in electronic databases. In order to determine the degree of relationship between individuals it is necessary to identify those genes, or markers, that are identical due to shared ancestry. There are several ways that this might be accomplished. Commonly employed genetic systems used to test relatedness are autosomal genes or markers contained on the non-sex chromosomes, the Y-chromosome (Y-cs) and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). While chromosomes exist in pairs in the nucleus of every cell, mtDNA is more numerous and is located outside the nucleus in the mitochondria. Chromosomes are subject to recombination or shuffling every generation and are not necessarily inherited intact from generation to generation. This characteristic property of genetics introduces the diversity found among peoples and is responsible for the unique genetic identity that defines an individual. Y-cs and mtDNA are novel in that they experience limited or no recombination. Y-cs DNA is inherited from father to son and it has been noted to follow the transmission of surnames. mtDNA is inherited by all children from their biological mother but only passed on through daughters. Each of these systems can be differentially used to answer various questions of genealogical interest. The process of molecular, or genetic, genealogy is able to reconstruct certain genealogies and determine relationships between individuals through the identification of absolutely unique combinations of genetic markers. A genetic marker represents a specific location on a chromosome where the basic genetic units exist in a variable number of repeated copies. Variant copies at any chromosomal location are termed alleles. While any two individuals may share alleles at one or a few locations, examination of several dozen or hundreds of locations will uncover differences even among closely related persons. The compilation of multiple genetic markers is referred to as a genotype and serves as the unique genetic identifier for any given individual. How is the DNA obtained and who is able to participate? It is possible to obtain DNA from any biological specimen. Commonly used sources include blood, saliva, and hair. For the construction of the genealogical database we are collecting blood because the quality and quantity of the DNA is greater than that which is retrieved from hair or saliva. Any individual 18 years or older can participate in this study. All of the genealogical reconstruction proposed in this project is done using DNA from living individuals. This work does not require information from people that are deceased. Why do Molecular Genealogy? For some genealogy is a hobby, while for others it is part of finding out who they are. Nevertheless, throughout the world there is intense interest in the origins and histories of people. Some of this information is transmitted through oral or written histories. Civic and religious records have also documented the history of families and communities. Unfortunately, the history of some peoples and communities has been lost or destroyed through time. In such instances the written documents are uninformative or simply don't exist. This can present a significant obstacle for individuals trying to trace their "roots." By utilizing the genetic record that each individual retains of his/her past, it is possible to reveal important clues as to their origin and relationship of any individual to other persons or populations. What are the major objectives of this program? 1. Determine the genetic composition of major populations throughout the world. This database can be used to identify the origins and affinities of an individual and/or family with unknown ancestry. This study will include at least 500 populations from all over the world. Individuals in each population will be identified, genealogical information for at least four generations (where possible) will be compiled, and genetic information will be determined. The identification of groups of DNA markers, or haplotypes, that are unique to a population will be used to determine specific origins and affinities for individuals. 2. Reconstruct genealogies using genetic information. This information can be used to resolve "blocked" genealogies where information is incomplete or missing due to lack of records, illegitimacy, or adoption, and which has prevented the linking of families. This also allows for the molecular identification of missing relatives. New genealogical links will be established between living individuals by identifying or confirming suspected lineages that are currently impossible to resolve using traditional methods. 3. Establish genotypic links in each population and between each of the populations. Furthermore, it will be possible to establish ancient immigration and migration patterns. Individual families will be linked to their ancestral homelands and the contemporary populations that share a common genetic heritage. 4. Produce unique identifications for peoples that do not have traditional name-based genealogies. This would allow the reconstruction of DNA based genealogies and extend an understanding of human relationships worldwide. 5. Preserve the genetic heritage of an individual and family for future generations. This would have multiple implications for genealogical and medical progress in the future.

Cleaning out the PILES of papers again.... Anyone researching the WALTERS family? I have obits here for Williams Walters, 1929; Mrs. Rose Walters, 1942; Robert Walters; Mrs. Minerva Walters, 1912. Also have obits for the FORSYTHE family: Maude Forsythe, 1912; Susanna Sample Forsythe, 1923; Miss Anna Forsythe, 1900. And obits for Mrs. Christian SELIGMAN, 1904; Donald Seligman, 1908. Please contact me at: sweeze@zoominternet.net for these photocopies. Thanks, Pat "Volunteer of Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness at http://www.raogk.org/"

Most likely your search for Ann Stillwagon will lead you to William and Mary Stillwagon as her parents...in Connelsville, PA.

Etta, Are there any Ann's or Annie's in your great-grandmother's family? Carol

Carol, Don't know if this will help but JIC I have : George Washington Stillwagon m. (prob in 1850's) Nancy McCandless >> Macreth Stillwagon m. Margaret Ramsey >>>> Chester M. Stillwagon m. Ida Wimer >>>>>> Ida May Stillwagon m. Abraham Langdeau -Mary maryliz1@attbi.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <Charris721@aol.com> To: <PABUTLER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 12:51 PM Subject: [PABUTLER-L] Stillwagon > Hello, > Looking for people with Stillwagon surname. My great-grandmother was Ann > Stillwagon (probably born about 1867 and married Florence Gould/Gold. When > they died in the early 1900s, they lived either Shaler or Reserve Twp. > > Any help appreciated. > Carol > > > ==== PABUTLER Mailing List ==== > To contact Ed Book, List Maintainer, e-mail to: > edbook@alpha.clarion-net.com > > > > >