I read about the cemetery volumes of Butler County on this list-serve. I have been looking for the death or burial of a Johnston White and his second wife Susan White. Susan died in March 1880 and Johnston, age 82 is still listed on the 1880 census of Baldwin twnshp., Allegheny County. Previously, they were on the 1850, 1860, and 1870 census of Middlesex twnshp, Butler Co. Johnston (Johnson) was a Justice of Peace in Middlesex. He might be listed as William. Could any one check these volumes of cemetery listing for a Johnston or Susan White, or William White. I can't find them in Allegheny Co., so maybe they were returned to Butler. Any help you can suggest would be appreciated. Thank you!! Helen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Diana A" <DiAllaman@zoominternet.net> To: <pabutler@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [PABUTLER] Early Butler County, PA > Mike, > My books are from Butler County. There is an Oakland Twp. in Butler > County > & I checked for Ellen but did not find her. If you mean the Oakland that > is > in Pittsburgh, my books would not cover that. > Diana > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PABUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: orville605 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.butler/4355.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am still interested in the Nixon family. I do have some information but would like to have more, possibly something new. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Mike, My books are from Butler County. There is an Oakland Twp. in Butler County & I checked for Ellen but did not find her. If you mean the Oakland that is in Pittsburgh, my books would not cover that. Diana

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ElaineOswald75 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.butler/4355.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have duplicated pages taken from the Brownsdale Methodist Church School [the rest not clearly legible] regarding this particular NIXON family: Marriages, Births, Deaths. Please reply if interested.... Elaine Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Diane, Is there any chance your book lists cemeteries by the Oakland area? If I remember correctly Ellen Rebecca Sowash was living in that area when she passed in 1880. Thanks for the listings of the Slipper Rock area though, I'll have to take a look at my records to see who matches up. Mike ----- Original Message ---- From: Diana A <DiAllaman@zoominternet.net> To: pabutler@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, March 12, 2010 4:51:05 PM Subject: Re: [PABUTLER] Early Butler County, PA Mike, Centerville is now Slippery Rock. I have a Butler County Cemetery Inventory for the Slippery Rock Cemetery. It was recorded back in 1979. Here is what it lists for the Sowash's: Sowash, Peter H. 1852-1934 Mary J. 1852-1913 Henry 1824-1908 Father Ray O. 1891-1946 Son Samuel J. 1858-1952 Harriet E. 1961-1898 Margaret S. 1854-1927 That's all for the Sowash's. Hope it helps. Diana ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PABUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Bella, Thanks, I didn't know of the site to order CD's from. Noticed a couple CD's that would be interesting to read. Mike ----- Original Message ---- From: "lapiu.bella1@verizon.net" <lapiu.bella1@verizon.net> To: pabutler@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, March 12, 2010 7:15:16 PM Subject: Re: [PABUTLER] Early Butler County, PA Mike, If you didn't know about these 2 resources, give them a try. Both have some early Sowash's. The pages have explanations of the sources. http://www.butlerlibrary.info/obituaryindex.aspx or google Butler County Public Library. and http://www.butlerhistory.com/nod.htm (Butler County News of the Day CDs) You can get to the Butler Co Historical Society by googling Butler County News of the Day. Bella Mar 12, 2010 05:09:05 PM, pabutler@rootsweb.com wrote: Mike, Centerville is now Slippery Rock. I have a Butler County Cemetery Inventory for the Slippery Rock Cemetery. It was recorded back in 1979. Here is what it lists for the Sowash's: Sowash, Peter H. 1852-1934 Mary J. 1852-1913 Henry 1824-1908 Father Ray O. 1891-1946 Son Samuel J. 1858-1952 Harriet E. 1961-1898 Margaret S. 1854-1927 That's all for the Sowash's. Hope it helps. Diana ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PABUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PABUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Mike, If you didn't know about these 2 resources, give them a try. Both have some early Sowash's. The pages have explanations of the sources. http://www.butlerlibrary.info/obituaryindex.aspx or google Butler County Public Library. and http://www.butlerhistory.com/nod.htm (Butler County News of the Day CDs) You can get to the Butler Co Historical Society by googling Butler County News of the Day. Bella Mar 12, 2010 05:09:05 PM, pabutler@rootsweb.com wrote: Mike, Centerville is now Slippery Rock. I have a Butler County Cemetery Inventory for the Slippery Rock Cemetery. It was recorded back in 1979. Here is what it lists for the Sowash's: Sowash, Peter H. 1852-1934 Mary J. 1852-1913 Henry 1824-1908 Father Ray O. 1891-1946 Son Samuel J. 1858-1952 Harriet E. 1961-1898 Margaret S. 1854-1927 That's all for the Sowash's. Hope it helps. Diana ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PABUTLER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Mike, Centerville is now Slippery Rock. I have a Butler County Cemetery Inventory for the Slippery Rock Cemetery. It was recorded back in 1979. Here is what it lists for the Sowash's: Sowash, Peter H. 1852-1934 Mary J. 1852-1913 Henry 1824-1908 Father Ray O. 1891-1946 Son Samuel J. 1858-1952 Harriet E. 1961-1898 Margaret S. 1854-1927 That's all for the Sowash's. Hope it helps. Diana

Hey folks, With having smaller children I've been away from researching my wife's family for a while.  However; the other day I received an email that has started getting me back into it. While playing around with Microsoft's search engine I put in the name Peter Sowash and expected to see a couple things about Peter Flemming Sowash, who was an older brother to my wife's so great grandmother Zula Sowah and the first of 3 children to Henry and Ellen Rebecca Sowash.  However; for the first time I had a search engine direct me to the online version of the Butler County, Pa book. While I was excited to see something new (to me at least) about the Sowash family I noticed that the date 1826 seemed to be way way to early for Peter Flemming Sowash.  However; it stated that Peter worked his trade as a blacksmith until his death but that his children Henry and Fleming took over the business.  In the census records that I've used to track down Zula to her family, they have been listing Henry with a trade of blacksmith. Please undertand I live in Michigan so a quick trip to the Butler County Courthouse for me is a bit of a longer drive.  So before I start making phone calls or sending letters I'm hoping maybe someone here might be able to help give me a little direction. First; I'm wondering if there's anyone out there researching the Sowash family that moved to that area or possibly a connection from the Westmoreland (?) area. Secondly: Would there be any chance that there could be any Church records or such from that time frame (marriage, death, christaning, etc.) still in existance? Third: Is there anyone possibly around the Centerville area that ever walks the cemeteries? Thanks, Mike McDonald Michigan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: grimm149 Surnames: Dahm, Dittmer, Schlicker Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.butler/519.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The children of Mathias DAHM & Elizabeth DITTMER are: Anna, John, Joseph, Rose, Celia, Mary, Frank, Andrew & Martha. I am interested in Frank Conrad DAHM who married Nellie C Haze. They lived in Natrona, Harrison Twp., Allegheny Co.,PA. I have a family member that has the family tree information on the DAHM family and she lives in Natrona Hgts, PA. Her father was Frank Conrad Dahm, son of Mathias & Elizabeth Dahm. She is looking for more information on her mother, Nellie C. Haze Dahm born Dec 25, 1906 and died Jan 12, 1975. Nellie may have been raised in St. Paul's Catholic Orphanage in Pittsburgh and came to Natrona about 1925 to work for the family of Schlicker. She met Frank C. Dahm and they married at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Natrona, PA. They raised a family in Natrona. Frank & Nellie Dahm are both deceased. Appreciate a reply. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: andy4539 Surnames: Brooks Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.butler/2984.3184/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Anything on John Brooks? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Looking for information on the children taken in and raised by Andrew and Susan Becker who appear in the 1880 census of Butler County in Jefferson Township. Thank You!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Annunziata2 Surnames: WINNEAL, WINNEL, WINNAIL, WINNIAL, WIMALE, wallace Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.butler/2984.3183/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I'm researching the Winnel(Winnail,Winnial,Winneal,etc) family and the Wallace (William C. Wallace) families of Harrisville, Butler PA. I'm really stumped on the Winnel's. If there is any information regarding them I would love see it. If there is too much to share, I would be happy to order a copy if that is possible. Thanks so much. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: catherinemccormick72 Surnames: Stewart and Brandon Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.butler/6034.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Mr. Stewart, My relative Thomas Brandon bought land from Robert Stewart in an area of Butler called Muddy Creek. Do you know anything about Muddy Creek Tom's parents or where he came from? Also Muddy Creek Tom's son James married an Elizabeth Stewart? Was she Robert's daughter? If not who were her parents? thanks cathy brandon mccormick Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kurtalbert Surnames: MCCANDLESS,HOCKENBERRY,KELLY,KENNEDY,SHAFFER,GROSSMAN Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.butler/235.1405/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Shanon, I may have connected with you before, your name looks familiar. I definately have info on the people you mentioned... Email me with the information you are looking for and I will send you what I have and we can compare. Thanks, Kurt Albert truk58@aol.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Annunziata2 Surnames: WINNEAL, WINNEL, WINNAIL, WINNIAL, WIMALE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.butler/5852.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello. Are you still researching the Winneal family? I have a relation Christ Winnel b. 1843 that I believe is the Christian son of Christian and Mary in Butler county. In 1870 he is living next to Lewis Winnel in Sharon, Mercer, PA. I am still trying to figure out this family. The name variations are crazy. I have not been able to find Christian and Mary in 1840. Their children are born in the 1830's in PA and unless they are living with someone or were missed they aren't there. Also, they are such a large family I'm suprised that there aren't more of them. I read the two Butler Co. history books with no mention of the family; except for, in the History of Butler County, 1895 War of Rebellion/134th Reg Co K, Lewis WINNEAL was listed as a musician. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: walnutridgeangora Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.butler/235.1404.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wow! Now that's really informative! Thank you so much, I will make a check of the cemetery as soon as the snow melts. And thanks so much for the photo, huge help. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kurtalbert Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.butler/235.1404.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Judy, The info below may help some, also William Strain and his son John William Strain are both buried (from records) in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Prospect, PA. Sarah Roth Strain is also buried there, a photo of the tombstone is attached. Good luck in your search. Kurt Albert, Butler, PA. 1912 THE OLD HOME WEEK BOOK History of the Village of Prospect, PA Authors: Andrew White McCullough and David Luther Roth Excerpt from Chapter XXIII, The Roth Family "Of the two daughters of Colonel Roth who resided in Butler county, Susannah was married to Jacob Young. She died in the 85th year of her age, October 22nd, 1886, and was widely and affectionately known as "Aunt Susie.' The other, Salome, though more frequently called Sarah, became the wife of William Strain of Brady township. She departed this life, April 4th, 1888, in her 84th year. Their only son, John William, laid down his life upon his country's altar in the terrible War of the Rebellion." 1895 History of Butler County Pennsylvania, R.C. Brown Co. Publishers Page 329 Andrew MCGOWEN settled within the present limits of Prospect in 1798. He was born in Maryland, but came here from Westmoreland County, bringing with him a wife and three children. Andrew MCGOWEN died in 1835, aged seventy-seven. Mrs. Catharine MCGOWEN (nee CRANER) died about the year 1820. Their children--Mary (STRAIN), Nancy, George, Eliza (NEVIL), Rebecca (WALTON), Catharine (GROSSMAN), Dorcas (SULLIVAN), James and Cynthia (BROWN)--all lived to have families except George, who died at the age of thirty-three. Four daughters are still living, viz., Rebecca, Catharine, Dorcas and Cynthia. Mrs. SULLIVAN, born in 1807, still resides upon the land which her own labor helped to convert into a home. 1895 History of Butler County Pennsylvania, R.C. Brown Co. Publishers Page 916 WILLIAM S. WIBLE was born April 13, 1824, in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, grew to manhood in that county, and in 1846 married Sarah A. STEWART, a daughter of William STEWART, of Allegheny county, and subsequently located in Penn township, Butler county, where he yet resides. Mr. WIBLE is the father of five children, as follows: Almira; Mary J., wife of James STRAIN; George A.; William S., and Charles H. George A. was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, April 8, 1854, received a common school education, and adopted farming as his vocation. He married Jennie MARTIN, of Penn township, in 1884, and is the father of three children, viz.: Frank; Walter, and Imogene. He is a member of the Presbyterian church, and in politics, a Republican. William S. was born upon the homestead farm, in Penn township, Butler county, September 5, 1858, received a common school education and has been a farmer since boyhood. He married Maggie N. BURTON, a daughter of William J. BURTON, of Penn ! township, and has three children, viz.: Olive Myrtle; Bessie J., and Clara M. Politically, he is a Republican, and has filled the offices of township auditor and inspector for several terms. Charles H. was born on the homestead in Penn township, May 8, 1866. He received a common school education, is a farmer, a member of the Reformed church, and in politics, a Republican. He married Elizabeth C. THOMAS, of Connoquenessing township, May 8, 1888, and is the father of two children: Sarah H., and Harry H. For more than forty years Mr. WIBLE has been a trustee and elder in the Presbyterian church. Politically, he is a Republican, was a school director for one term in Allegheny county, and three terms in Butler county, and has always manifested a deep interest in educational matters. 1883 History of Butler County Pennsylvania, Waterman, Watkins & Co. Publishers Page 116 . 134th Regiment.. Privates STRAIN, John W., e. August 13, 1862; died at Falmouth, Va.,January 7, 1863. 1895 History of Butler County Pennsylvania, R.C. Brown Co. Publishers Page 661 John WATT, Samuel CULBERTSON, Alexander STRAIN, Ephraim TURK, Andrew MAITLAND, Levi WILLIAMS and John DONALDSON moved into Venango county prior to the War of 1812. John STEWART, who settled here in 1810, moved to Ohio in 1820. His son, William B., remained here and is said to have erected the first frame dwelling house in this county. John JAMISON located here in 1818. The STALKERS, WILLIAMS, James PORTER, William PARKER, Robert CUNNINGHAM and others came before the close of the War of 1812, thus completing the pioneer circle. 1883 History of Butler County Pennsylvania, Waterman, Watkins & Co. Publishers Page 364 Conrad SNYDER, a settler of 1800, was born in Philadelphia County, from which he moved to Bedford County, thence removing to Allegheny County, where he resided two years. In 1800, he came to Butler County, selected land, and the following year brought his family. His father, Conrad SNYDER, a native of Switzerland, and his mother, Nancy, and a sister, Nancy (CARTER), came here with him. Conrad SNYDER married Ann Mary BRYAN, in Allegheny County. He died in 1865, aged ninety years. His wife died two years later. Of their children -- John, born in 1801, married Elizabeth RALSTON, in 1826. Both are still living, in the fifty- seventy year of their wedded life. They have had twelve children. Mary (deceased), was the wife of Thomas STRAIN; Elizabeth, married Zephaniah DOUBLE; she is a widow and resides at Millerstown; Nancy, widow of Isaac DOUBLE, resides in Worth Township; Effie, Conrad (first) and Joseph, died young; Zephaniah, married Rachel KENNEDY and resides in Brady Township! ; Prudence, is the wife of John WEBB, of Clay Township; Effie Jane, widow of Humes THOMPSON, resides in Brady; Jane, is dead; Conrad, married Nancy McCANDLESS; he resides in Brady; Catherine, is the wife of John J. CROLL, of this township. 1895 History of Butler County Pennsylvania, R.C. Brown Co. Publishers Page 247 Company F was recruited in Butler county and mustered into the service August 13, 1862. Its roster is as follows: Captains: W. O. BRECKENRIDGE? and Winfield M. CLARKE. Lieutenants: John J. KELLY, Samuel HILLIARD, and James TIMBLIN. Sergeants: James M. BOOK*, Francis M. WIMER, Zarah C. QUILLEN*, Levi STEWART, and James MCKNIGHT. Corporals: Henry A. BLACK?, John WADE, Thomas ARMSTRONG, James CLARKE, Peter P. HILLIARD?, Joseph B. GREER, A. E. CARNAHAN, Stephen HILLIARD and George C. STINETORF*. Musicians: James M. BRANT and W. P. SHULL. Privates: John H. ADAMS, Jefferson ALLEN, John W. ALEXANDER?, John G. BOOK ?, Joshua D. BELL, William H. BROWN, Joseph BULLMAN, Charles M. BROWN, Matthew BROWN, Henderson J. BROWN, James BOYD, Ephraim BLACK, Andrew R. BROWN?, W. E. BOYD?, John B. BARNES?, Joseph A. BELL*, Moore CARUTHERS, Josiah CHRISTY, Thomas M. CHRISTIE, Andrew C. CHRISTIE, Harvey CHRISTIE, O. C. CAMPBELL?, George CURRY, Garvin M. CHRISTIE?, Garrett CAMPBELL*, John C. CORNELIUS?, Joseph J. CUMMINS, James W. DOUGLASS, Joshua DUNLAP, John DUFFY, D. P. FITHIAN, John F. FITHIAN, Michael FRANTZ, John FRAZIER?, J. G. GROSSMAN, George H. GIBSON, Oliver HILLIARD ?, Amos HALL, Adam HILLIARD?, Eli M. HILLIARD, David HOOVER, Israel HILLIARD, Isaiah HOCKENBERRY*, Jonathan HOCKENBERRY?, J. T. JAMISON, Jonathan H. KELLY, Thomas C. KELLY, Jonathan LONG, John A. LEWIS, Levi MILHISON, W. MORROW, James M. MAXWELL, George E. MILLER, Lewis B. MCCOY?, William MCCONNELL, James A. MCNEES, John MCQUISTION, J. W. MCCLYMONDS?, Jam! es B. MCQUISTION, Isaiah PATTERSON?, H. C. RIDDLE, William S. REICHERT?, Ebenezer RUSSELL, John M. STUDEBAKER?, Joseph SHULL, Henry SHULL?, Charles C. STEWART, Zalotus J. STEWART?, Joseph M. SEATON, John W. STRAIN?, Thomas STEWART?, William J. THOMPSON, George W. D. VOGAN, John C. WASSON, Robert WALLACE?, Milton WOLFORD, James M. WICK, Lewis WICK, and Daniel WASSON?. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: walnutridgeangora Surnames: Strain Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.butler/235.1404.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry, I forgot to post the names on the last reply, which means it will get lost in netherland. Let's try again: I am working on a photo family tree for my mother's upcoming 100th birthday. I am trying to document as much of the family tree as I can. I appreciate the information on Mary Strain. Here's my questions: 1. Are there any descendants of William Strain out there? Especially of his son, John Strain? I have a Civil War letter John wrote while in the battlefield, and a school 'certificate of merit' for him. I can send scans of them to interested family members. 2. Is anything known of the William Strain's parents or his immigration dates? 3. I appreciate the information on Mary Strain in this thread. Does anyone have information on her siblings? I am missing a death date and place for John Strain, as well as a spouse and any offspring. Can anyone help? 4. I am trying to put photos to the tree. Does anyone have Strain photos or scans of portraits? Does anyone know where the cemeteries are for their burials? Thanks for your help, Judy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: walnutridgeangora Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.butler/235.1404.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a descendant of William Strain. I have a letter that his son John wrote during the Civil War, it is lightly written in pencil, with only a backpack for a table; and a school 'certificate of merit' for John. However, I do not have a spouse name, marriage date, or death place or date for him. Nor do I know of any offspring. I appreciate the information on Mary Strain, do you know anything of her siblings, or William's parents? Or anything about his immigration? Judy walnutridgeangora@yahoo.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.