I would appreciate stories of shopping at the Eureka Store in Windber which was a company store...Batha May Karr Growing up in Windber and Salix I am always interested in a good map. Large scale coal mining in the Windber Field began in the 1890s. The dominant company was the Berwind White Coal Company. Coal seams mined included the Upper and Lower Freeport, Lower Kittanning, and Brookville. These low-volatile "smokeless" coals fueled the great steamships crossing the Atlantic Ocean in the early 20th Century. The original mines of the Windber Field were closed in the 1950s and 1960s, but some coal mining still occurs in the area. Here is a very good web site showing the location Windber mines. http://www.coalcampusa.com/westpa/windber/windber.htm

Just wanted to let you know I have a new email address: lynne.canterbury@verizon.net Don't know when they'll shut off my accnorwalk account, but it will probably be in the next few days. Lynne

Hi Researchers, I need a little information re: Charles 'Thomas' Byrne, b. August 25, 1834 in Loretto, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Ledoux CVR, Vol. I, p. 114, #02434 Byrne, Carolus Thomas (Barnabae/Mariae) b. 08-25 bp. 10-12-1834 Hugo McConnell/Sara Ekinroth, d. of Joannes DAG. Souvenir of Loretto Centenary, p. 102 Listed with parents, Barnabus Byrne and Mary Driskel. Is this the one that married a Rebecca? If so, Rebecca who? Thanks much, Beth

As you all know, I am always looking for interesting tombstones from Southwestern Pennsylvania. I found some rather interesting stones in Westmoreland County over the weekend. In the Old Zion Lutheran Cemetery located in East Huntingdon County, are three stones in a row, erected for Colin Tarr, Alexander H. Tarr, and Sarah Tarr Myers, three adult children of Daniel and Mary Tarr, dating from 1824 - 1844. On the upper most portion of the stones, the stones have been intentionally damaged to remove part of the carvings. Upon closer inspection, I realize that the damaged carvings were in fact skull and crossbones icons. The stones can be view at http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/westmoreland/tsimages/oldzionluth-easthuntingdon.htm These three stones would be the only surviving examples of what is refered to as a memento mori (remember death) motif in Southwestern Pennsylvania that I am aware of. At some point the church must have considered the death heads to be inappropriate, and removed the carvings, a true loss to all of us taphophiles. Memento Mori carvings were commonly found in early colonial New England graveyards, and may be rarely found in a few cemeteries in Southeastern Pennsylvania. But our ancestors attitudes toward death memorials had changed and the memento mori was not at all in style by the time our ancestors began to move into Allegheny and Westmoreland County area. Ellis Michaels Coordinator, Clearfield County PAGenWeb Project CoCoordinator, PAGenWeb Tombstone Project File Manager, Allegheny County PAGenWeb Archives File Manager, Clearfield County PAGenWeb Archives Somerset County PAGenWeb Tombstone Project Manager ellisrn@earthlink.net "If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing" (Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac)

For those wondering why there is an area in the cemetery just for babies. The baby we lost in 1965 is buried in Babyland in the cemetery where I now live. My husband and I were young and we did not have burial plots yet. Nancy

Hi, The Johnstown Obituary index was referenced in a recent post. Is this available online? Sue in Ohio

I just looked up the Johnstown Obituary Index: (code: Johnstown Tribune=JT; Johnstown Tribune-Democrat = TD) It has Bessie Torr in the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat on 1953 June 11 paper. It doesn't list a Joseph Torr, sorry. Marcellus J Blough: 1942/May/30 & June/2 JT; Catherine Blough: 1897/Nov 4&5 JT; 1901/Aug/23 JT; 1907/Jan/12 JT; 1910/Feb/3 JT; 1922/Dec/29&30 JT; 1923/July/25 JT; 1981/Mar/3 T-D; Catherine J. 1925/Oct/12 JT; Catherine L 1918/Aug/6 JT; Catherine P 1977/Dec/11, T-D; Catherine S. 1983/Jan/22 T-D. Katherine Blough: 1896/Dec/28 JT; 1928/May/19 JT; 1947/Jun/17 JT; Katie 1947/Jan/16 T-D; Katie A 1954/Feb/6 JT If you know if Catherine "Kate" died before Marcellus or after it will cross off a lot lookups for her. I hope these help. Kelly ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Black" <blacksheep100@hotmail.com> To: <PACAMBRI@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 8:05 PM Subject: [PACAMBRI] Joseph Torr Update > As an update to my earlier post, Joseph Torr disappeared in 1922. I was > able > to narrow it down a little more. He left the home of his daughter, Mrs. > Rocco Angelo in Johnstown, and just disappeared into thin air. > > Also, one more question, if I may. My ancestor Bessie Blough Torr (b.1883) > is from the long and well-known Blough Mennonite line in Pennsylvania. I > have records for that family going back to the 1600's, but I can't seem to > find the date of her death. Her parents were Marcellus Blough (1855-1942) > and Catherine "Katy" J. Helm (1859-?). I'm hoping that there are some > Blough family trees floating around out there that could fill in my > missing > blanks. And none of the usual online genealogy sites show a date of death > for her. > > Thanks so much, > Linda Black > - - - - - - - - - - > > Search for more Cambria County information on our webpage: > http://www.camgenpa.com/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PACAMBRI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

MOORE - Died, at the residence of his father in Ebensburg, on Saturday, December 13, after a protracted illness, Mr. Thomas B. Moore, eldest son of Johnston Moore, Esq., aged about 47 years. Wed. 24 Dec. 1873 issue The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. **************Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick. net/clk;211531132;33070124;e)

It's a wonder any genealogical research can be done, given all the {supposed} courthouse fires that occurred all over the United States. The Cambria County vital records for births and deaths, covering the period 1893-1905, are available on microfilm through the LDS library. The birth records also include copies of delayed birth registrations that were filed in the late 1930's-1940's by people who needed a birth certificate to apply for social security. This was mostly for people born before 1893, which was the year Pennsylvania made it a requirement to file a birth or death record. For a birth certificate, you needed affidavits signed by 3 people saying they knew you when you were born. Not all records were filed. I have a great-uncle who died in 1906, and have had no luck finding a death certificate for him, although I do have an obituary. -----Original Message----- From: pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Linda Black Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 2:48 PM To: PACAMBRI@rootsweb.com Subject: [PACAMBRI] Johnstown Courthouse Has anyone ever heard of a fire in the Johnstown Courthouse circa 1904 that destroyed the records there? I've had difficulty searching for birth and marriage records from that time period and was told that they were probably destroyed in the fire. Thanks, Linda Torr Black - - - - - - - - - - Search for more Cambria County information on our webpage: http://www.camgenpa.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACAMBRI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The courthouse for Johnstown is in Ebensburg. I have not been aware of a fire that destroyed records. Around 1904 all birth records were being kept by the state in New Castle. Have you tried there??? On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Linda Black <blacksheep100@hotmail.com>wrote: > Has anyone ever heard of a fire in the Johnstown Courthouse circa 1904 that > destroyed the records there? I've had difficulty searching for birth and > marriage records from that time period and was told that they were probably > destroyed in the fire. > > Thanks, > Linda Torr Black > - - - - - - - - - - > > Search for more Cambria County information on our webpage: > http://www.camgenpa.com/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PACAMBRI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

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Has anyone ever heard of a fire in the Johnstown Courthouse circa 1904 that destroyed the records there? I've had difficulty searching for birth and marriage records from that time period and was told that they were probably destroyed in the fire. Thanks, Linda Torr Black

No, but is this part of the same family? Cambria County Application for Marriage License, #4720 FISHER, Augustine C., age 28, son of John and D.; Patton BISHOP, Mary, age 23, daughter of Thomas and Matilda; Allegheny Township married: 19 SEP 1893, St. Michael Church, Loretto, PA, by Rev. Ferdinand Kittell The Daily Tribune, Johnstown, PA, Saturday Evening 13 FEB 1915, page 8 A. C. FISHER IS DEAD AT PATTON Special to the Tribune Patton, Feb. 13 - A. C. Fisher, one of the best-known men in Patton, died at 9 o'clock this morning following a stroke of paralysis, which came over him yesterday afternoon. He was only 49 years old. For some time he had suffered with stomach trouble and had been under treatment several times in Pittsburg hospitals. Mr. Fisher managed a Ford agency in this section for some time and previous to his experience in the auto business he was engaged in painting. He was the owner of considerable property in Patton. Mr. Fisher was connected with the Y.M.I. and the F.O.E. Besides his mother, who lives with the Gauntner family here, Mr. Fisher is survived by the following children: Mrs. Mark Kline, of Latrobe; and Cyril, Marie, Esther, Gerald, and Marguerite, all at home. He was a brother of Mrs. Ruth Gaunter, of Patton; Mrs. James Cauley, of Ashville, and Joseph Fisher, of Patton. Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Patton, at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning and interment will be in the church cemetery. The Johnstown Tribune, Johnstown, PA, Saturday Evening, 14 FEB 1942, pg15 Mrs. Mary Fisher CRESSON--Mrs. Mary (Bishop) Fisher, 72, of Patton died last evening at the home of her brother E. C. Bishop of Cresson, where she had been visiting for some time. She was the widow of Augustine C. Fisher, whose death occurred in 1915. Mrs. Fisher leaves these children: Mrs. Mary Cline, Mrs. R. E. Woomer, and Esther Fisher, all of Detroit, Mich; Cyril and Gerald Fisher and Mrs. Telford Gill, all of Patton. She also leaves 13 grandchildren. The remains have been removed to Patton. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Father Bertrand McFadyen, O.S.B. will be officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery. -----Original Message----- From: pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Patricia Hamill Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 9:19 AM To: PACAMBRI@rootsweb.com Subject: [PACAMBRI] Veronica Fischer Anyone ever heard of Veronica Fischer. She died in 1899 at age 80 in Philadelphia, PA. She is the sponsor to Mary Fischer Baptism in Philadelphia, PA in 2 Mar 1873. I have Mary Fischer b. 21 Dec 1872, Philadlelphia, PA Parents: John Fischer and Barbara Fischer Married 30 Oct 1894, Ashville, Cambria Co., PA Spouse: John James Cawley Died: 31 Mar 1931, Ashville, Cambria Co., PA I have had contact with a Fischer/Fisher family from Baltimore, MD who are related to Veronica Fischer but don't know her relationship to our Fisher family. They have also kindly sent me a photo of Veronica Fischer made in Philadelphia, PA They did not understand why she was there and photographed there. Veronica Fischer actually died and was buried in Philadelphia, PA. That was also a surprise for them. I will be happy to share and would love to compare notes with anyone out there who has an interest in this family or those connected. Thank you, Pattie Patricia Fisher Hamill - - - - - - - - - - Search for more Cambria County information on our webpage: http://www.camgenpa.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACAMBRI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi to all, being on the list I enjoy reading the mail. Could use some help in trying to locate a grave. Was in Barnesboro and talked to a man who seems to think our little Harry is in what they call Grass Flat Cemetery. My grandfather Harry was a miner and I was told a lot of the miners were buried there. My grand parents lived in Moss Creek where my mother was born. I guess they call it Marstellar now. Little Harry was born Oct 1922 and died in 1924 when so many were sick. he was buried by Longs Contras. In going there we discovered the early records were no longer there. He was Harry Noland Died May 25, 1924...1yr. 8mo. 14days old. My mother, my grandfather Harry Noland and my ggrandparents David P. Noland lived in Cambria. I do believe my gggrandparents Thomas and Mary(McHenry)Noland had lived there too. Any help is appreciated and willing to share all I have. Sincerely Shirl....jo246a@verizon.net

I've been in contact with the great-great-granddaughter of James and she can't confirm his parents. She has the same information we've all discussed during the last week. Back to the drawing board. Jack _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_explore_012009

Hello Cambria Researchers, Here are the February 2009 additions to the Cambria Schools Pages at: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pacambr2/ Comments, suggestions or questions? Just Email me directly. Please let me know of any errors you may find - I can use the help! HS Yearbooks & Seniors Photos: Bishop McCort HS Yearbook - 1981 Cambria Heights HS Yearbook - 1983 Central Cambria HS Yearbook - 1975 Dale Boro HS Yearbook - 1944 Ferndale Area HS Yearbook - 1985 Gallitzin HS Yearbook - 1922 Hastings Elder HS - Class of 1953 Greater Johnstown HS Yearbook - 1959 Greater Johnstown Vo-Tech HS Yearbook - 1987 Johnstown Catholic HS Yearbook - 1942 Penn Cambria HS Yearbook - 1991 Westmont Hilltop HS Yearbook - 1989 Westmont Upper Yoder HS Yearbook - 1931 HS Reunion Pictures: Ferndale HS Class of 1953 - 2008 reunion South Fork Croyle HS Class of 1953 - 2008 reunion Primary, Middle & Junior HS Photos: Church Grove 4th grade - circa 1946-48? Try using the search engine ( Just a last name or check the "TIPS" for ways to refine your search). Don Varner ( <mailto:Camcopa@comcast.net> Camcopa@comcast.net) Host of the following Web Pages: Cambria Schools Pages - <http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pacambr2/> http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pacambr2/ Richland Twp Pages - <http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~camcopa/> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~camcopa/ Adams Twp Pages - <http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~camcopa/Adams/> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~camcopa/Adams/

I have a genealogy report if the person wants to contact me off line. jtr ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy Huber" <nhube@msn.com> To: <slbearer@comcast.net>; <pacambri@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 12:08 PM Subject: Re: [PACAMBRI] Lantzy Research > > > I have a copy of a spiral bound paper cover book called "The Lenzi-Lantzy > Geneology" by Charles A. Lantzy of Mechanicsburg PA done in August 1998, > 360 pages including the name list in the back. > > It was given to me by a Lantzy relative a few years ago. I can do "look > ups" if you want. > > Nancy > >> From: slbearer@comcast.net> To: pacambri@rootsweb.com> Date: Thu, 29 Jan >> 2009 18:57:48 -0500> Subject: [PACAMBRI] Lantzy Research> > Who has a >> copy of the Lantzy research that has traveled around that might be able >> to answer a few questions. > > Susan> - - - - - - - - - -> > Search for >> more Cambria County information on our webpage:> >> http://www.camgenpa.com/> -------------------------------> To unsubscribe >> from the list, please send an email to PACAMBRI-request@rootsweb.com with >> the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of >> the message > - - - - - - - - - - > > Search for more Cambria County information on our webpage: > http://www.camgenpa.com/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PACAMBRI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I have a John H. Derr? 1860-1911 m. Anna (Annie) Elizabeth Wian 1863-1926 Does John fit in your family tree ???? They had 2 daughters that I know of....Nell 1886-1946 and Emma 1887.? -----Original Message----- From: slbearer <slbearer@comcast.net> To: pacentre@rootsweb.com; pacambri@rootsweb.com Sent: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:00 pm Subject: [PACENTRE] Derr, Winslow, Munn, Ok, I am found back in Cenre County on another line. Does anyone have Ellen Derr. B. 12/02/1845 in Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA in their records? I am looking for her sister Bridget. Are there any Campbell-Chandler Families out there that might have her. How about Fries Derr, (William)? Susan ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACENTRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message