I am looking for information on Charles Gregory. An obit, the name of his parents, any siblings, etc. Charles William Gregory June 19, 1927 - April 6, 1960 he was married to Viola Jane Hammond December 31, 1925 - 1981 Viola Jane remarried July 1, 1966 in Twin Rocks to Ebert Ward "Buck" Rummel Mary Conrad-Hoffherr

I am looking for information on Charles Gregory. An obit, the name of his parents, any siblings, etc. Charles William Gregory June 19, 1927 - April 6, 1960 he was married to Viola Jane Hammond December 31, 1925 - 1981 Viola Jane remarried July 1, 1966 in Twin Rocks to Ebert Ward "Buck" Rummel Mary Conrad-Hoffherr mho4@comcast.net

We're very sad to announce the death of fellow list-member, Kitty Botteicher. Her obituary can be found here: <http://www.legacy.com/tribune-democrat/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=117594133>http://www.legacy.com/tribune-democrat/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=117594133 Lynne & Diann

What Parrish Drug Store was in Cresson and which parrish ran it? James Thomas Rosenbaum 310 Melvin Street Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA 15904-1219 814-266-6855

They don't write them like this anymore - The following is found in an 1869 Cambria Freeman wedding announcement between Thomas Glass of Ebensburg and Alice Fox of Washington Township. “We congratulate Tom on the happy result of his Fox chase, and sincerely hope that the fair creature whom he has promised to love and cherish while life lasts will ever find in her own Glass the reflection of all those charms and graces which pleases the eye and gladdens the heart of all true and devoted spouses, and makes them cling more fondly and affectionately to their chosen mates.” Beth

Wednesday, January 24, 1940, Altoona Mirror, page 16, Altoona, Blair, PA GODFRED SMITHBLOWER Well known resident of Patton, died at his home there Tuesday evening at 4.15 o’clock, death following an illness of one year. He was a son of Jacob and Catherine (Steffel) Smithblower and was born in East Carroll township on Jan. 13, 1870. His wife, Mrs. Martina (Long) Smithblower, died some years ago. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs. Allen Mauer of Patton and Stephen Smithblower of Cresson and a number of grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Anna of Patton and Mrs. Anna Flick of Detroit, Mich., and two brothers, Joseph of Patton and A. W. of Loretto. He was formerly employed by the Patton Clay Manufacturing company and was a member of the United Brick and Clay Worker’s union and St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Patton. Wednesday, January 24, 1940, Daily Tribune, page 17, Johnstown, Cambria, PA Godfred Smithbower PATTON – Godfred Smithbower, 70, died yesterday at his home at 800 Beech Avenue after an extended illness. He was a son of Jacob and Catherine (Steffel) Smithbower and was born in East Carroll Township n January 13, 1870. He was a retired employee of the Patton Clay Manufacturing Company. His wife, Mrs. Martha (Long) Smithbower, preceded him in death. Surviving are two children, Catherine, wife of Allen Mauer, Patton, and Stephen Smithbower, Cresson. He was a brother of Mrs. Mary Anna, Patton; Mrs. Anna Flick, Detroit, Mich.; Joseph Smithbower, Patton, and A. W. Smithbower, Loretto. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 o’clock Friday morning in St. Mary’s Catholic Church by Rev. Father Basil Balko, O. S. B. Interment will be in the church cemetery. _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/

I have no idea. From: LITGENIE@aol.comDate: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:07:18 -0400Subject: Re: [PACAMBRI] OBIT - BILLETDEAUX, Vincent P. 1892 to 1963To: seanroconnor@hotmail.com; pacambri@rootsweb.com Is John Clement Billetdeaux, born 27 Dec 1889 and married 1919 to Caroline Melhorn, the brother of Vincent Billetdeaux? Mary Lou In a message dated 9/15/2008 9:32:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, seanroconnor@hotmail.com writes: Need sonme help on his first wife, Rose M. ??????Friday, March 29, 1963, Altoona Mirror, page 21, Altoona, Blair, PAVINCENT P. BILLETDEAUXOf Martinsburg RD 1, died Tuesday in the Altoona Veterans Administration Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1892, in Williamsburg and married Grace Glass. Surviving are his wife, seven children, Mrs. L. A. Latta in Florida, Mrs. John Balenti and Edward in Connecticut, Mrs. William Eny and Vincent of Cresson, Mrs. Ray Rummel of Belsano, and Joseph in Arizona, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a sister and two brothers, Cecelia of Detroit, John of Pittsburgh and Louis in New Jersey. A veteran of World War I, he has served as a sergeant in the 2nd Calvary, winning a Distinguished Service Cross at Chateau – Thierry and Meuse – Argonne. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today at the Lynch Funeral Home, Cresson.Friday, March 29, 1963, Altoona Mirror, page 30, Altoona, Blair, PABILLETDEAUX – The funeral of Vincent Paul Billetdeaux of Martinsburg will be held Monday with requiem mass at 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Cresson by the Rev. Father Bernard J. O’ Malley. Interment in the church cemetery with military honors by Cresson Post, American Legion. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today in the Lynch Funeral Home, Cresson, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. _________________________________________________________________ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

Who are P. H. McGuires parents ? and what does P. H. stand for? Thanks Jack PS - Frances's mother was Regina McGuire, dau.of Michael Luke and Saah Glass. Tuesday, February 27, 1940, Altoona Mirror, page 20, Altoona, Blair, PA FOUND DEAD IN BED CRESSON, Feb. 27. - Word was received in Cresson early yesterday afternoon by Henry Callan of the sudden death of his sister, Mrs. Frances (Callan) McGuire, a native of Cambria county and for many years identified as a clerk in the local post office. She was discovered dead in her bed at her home in Homestead at 5 o’clock yesterday morning by her husband, Attorney P. H. McGuire. Mrs. McGuire did not complain of any ill feeling prior to retiring on Sunday night. She was born in Loretto, a daughter of Thomas and Regina Callan. Members of her family include her husband and these brothers and sisters: James Callan of Braddock, Henry Callan of Cresson R. D., Regina, wife of James Donahue, and Miss Mary Callan, both of Loretto, Ana, wife of Thomas Tuunney of Baltimore, and Miss Margaret Callan of Washington, D. C. Tuesday, February 27, 1940, Daily Tribune, page 17, Johnstown, Cambria, PA Mrs. P. H. McGuire Mrs. Frances (Callan) McGuire, wife of Attorney P. H. McGuire of Homestead, a native of Cambria County, was found dead in bed at her home yesterday morning. Mrs. McGuire was a daughter of Thomas and Regina Callan and was born in Loretto. Surviving are her husband and these brothers and sisters: James Callan, Braddock. Regina, wife of James Donahue, Cresson; Mary [Anna], wife of Thomas Tunney, Baltimore, Md.; Margaret Callan, Washington, D. C., and Henry Callan, Loretto. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning in Homestead. Interment will be in a cemetery there. _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

Is John Clement Billetdeaux, born 27 Dec 1889 and married 1919 to Caroline Melhorn, the brother of Vincent Billetdeaux? Mary Lou In a message dated 9/15/2008 9:32:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, seanroconnor@hotmail.com writes: Need sonme help on his first wife, Rose M. ?????? Friday, March 29, 1963, Altoona Mirror, page 21, Altoona, Blair, PA VINCENT P. BILLETDEAUX Of Martinsburg RD 1, died Tuesday in the Altoona Veterans Administration Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1892, in Williamsburg and married Grace Glass. Surviving are his wife, seven children, Mrs. L. A. Latta in Florida, Mrs. John Balenti and Edward in Connecticut, Mrs. William Eny and Vincent of Cresson, Mrs. Ray Rummel of Belsano, and Joseph in Arizona, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a sister and two brothers, Cecelia of Detroit, John of Pittsburgh and Louis in New Jersey. A veteran of World War I, he has served as a sergeant in the 2nd Calvary, winning a Distinguished Service Cross at Chateau – Thierry and Meuse – Argonne. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today at the Lynch Funeral Home, Cresson. Friday, March 29, 1963, Altoona Mirror, page 30, Altoona, Blair, PA BILLETDEAUX – The funeral of Vincent Paul Billetdeaux of Martinsburg will be held Monday with requiem mass at 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Cresson by the Rev. Father Bernard J. O’ Malley. Interment in the church cemetery with military honors by Cresson Post, American Legion. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today in the Lynch Funeral Home, Cresson, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

Deaths from The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. NAGLE - John Nagle, died in Cambria county on the 6th inst., in the 99th year of his age. The Freeman says, he was one of the five oldest citizens of the northern portion of the county, the other four, still living, being Patrick McVey and Peter Kerrigan, of Allegheny township, each about one hundred years old, Patrick Maloy, of this place, aged about 97 and Christopher Luther, of Carroll township, aged 96 years. Wed. 22 March 1871 issue. ENFIELD - A man named Enfield, of middle age and having a family, was instantly killed in Adams township,Cambria county, by a tree falling on him. He was cutting down a tree against which another had lodged, when the lodged tree came down upn him with the shocking result stated. Wed. 3 May 1871 issue. WILLIAMS - A little girl named Williams, whose parents reside in Johnstown, was so shockingly burned on Monday week, in consequence of her clothes taking fire from a cook stove, while her mother was upstairs, that she died in a few hours. Wed. 3 May 1871 issue. M.S. **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

FlagsUniforms & Insignia Havelocks "Cap Covers To Coffee Strainers" At the beginning of the Civil War many Union soldiers in particular found themselves burdened with excess equipment and accoutrements. One soldier from New Hampshire gave the following description of his regiment upon its arrival in Washington, DC: "We are warriors now in full feathers and trappings: ten pounds of gun: eighty rounds per man of ball cartridge, one pound of powder, five pounds of lead, heavy equipment, knapsack, haversack, three-pint canteen, all full, three days' rations, rubber blanket, woolen blanket, shelter tent, full winter clothing, tin cup, tin plate, knife, fork spoon, spider, et cetera too numerous to mention, and too many to carry, and a pound of mud on each shoe." One additional item given to Civil War soldiers on both sides was the havelock, a cap cover made popular by Sir Henry Havelock of the British army in the Sepoy Rebellion in India in 1857. Made of white linen or cotton, the havelock was to be worn over the soldier's cap with its long tail covering the man's neck. The havelock was supposed to protect men who were fighting in hot climates from sunstroke. But the soldiers found the havelock actually made them hotter by not allowing air to circulate around their head and neck. Many Civil War soldiers used their havelocks not as cap covers, but as coffee strainers, dishcloths, or gun patches. Some havelocks were provided to the men by well-meaning ladies back home. One soldier from Pennsylvania reported his whole regiment received havelocks made by ladies in their home county. "We sent home thanks and threw the head bags away." Indeed, the path of new armies was commonly strewn with gear the soldiers found dispensable and not worth adding to the weight they carried for so many miles. Havelocks were quickly stricken from the list of items needed by the Civil War soldier. Fascinating Fact: In July 1861 John F. Whipple patented a hat that was a cross between a forage cap and a havelock. It had a brim that could be worn up or down and a flap to keep the sun off the neck. -------Original Message------- From: lbraund@verizon.net Date: 9/15/2008 7:53:56 PM To: Patty Millich Cc: pacambri-l@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PACAMBRI] News Alleghanian June 20 1861 What does this mean? Havelocks: Miss Dix writes that if the ladies desire to do the soldiers a real service they should make Havelocks. She says, “I never can have too many. Should any one ask what they shall do for the soldiers at a cheap rate, say, make Havelocks.” The ladies should respond to this request. - - - - - - - - - - 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

No papers were printed for Sept. 5th, Sept. 12 or Sept. 19 1861. The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, September 26, 1861 Volume 3, Number 1 It is currently reported that Maj. Richard White, of this county, has been commissioned to raise a regiment of infantry for the war. Appointed Capt. G. Nelson Smith, of Johnstown, has been appointed an Assistant Quartermaster of Volunteers. Capt. S. was formerly editor of the ECHO and is an inveterate Democrat. Surgeon Dr. R. M. S. Jackson of Cresson, this county, has been appointed Surgeon to one of the Pennsylvania regiments now organizing under the late requisition. He is abundantly competent for the duties of the post. The New Crotchet: “Silver Greys” There has been some considerable talk latterly on the question as to whether the Government would or would not be obliged to resort to a draft to secure a sufficient number of soldiers to prosecute the great struggle we are now engaged in to a successful termination. Judging from the alacrity with which the late requisitions are being met throughout the loyal States, however, we inline to the opinion that the Government can command an almost unlimited number of men, the entire male population of the North capable of bearing arms should it become necessary. To show the spirit that animates our people, read the annexed card issued by three well known patriotic citizens of this county: The undersigned have hereby been authorized by Governor Curtin to raise a volunteer company of Infantry, for service in the present war, to be composed of men at least forty-five years of age. No person under that age will be accepted as a member of said company. All who wish to join this company will please apply to the undersigned. The crisis demands that every man should do his duty. Turn out then, Silver Grays! Let us not let the boys do all the fighting. William Palmer James Murray Gideon Marlett We understand that the above company is being filled up and that it will soon have its full compliment of “Silver Greys.” Good! _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/

oops...there was a august 15 1861 edition. sorry. The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, August 15, 1861 Volume 2, Number 52 Dragoon Company Col. Freadman, who has been commissioned by the Secretary of War to raise a regiment of dragoons, has authorized Col. Wm. K. Piper, of this place, to enlist one hundred men to compose one company of said regiment. We understand that Col. P. is succeeding famously in recruiting and that he will soon have secured his full complement. Those wishing to enlist will report themselves at Ebensburg, at the Foster House in Johnstown, or at the Exchange Hotel in Hollidaysburg. Col. Freadman’s regiment is now encamped near Philadelphia. Cambria County Regiment An effort is now being made to organize a regiment in this county, to be composed entirely of Cambria County men and commanded by Cambria county officers. Six companies that we know of are already being recruited for it. We think this idea is a good one and have not the least doubt of the ultimate success of the experiment. Col. J. M. Campbell of Johnstown (formerly Quartermaster of the 3d regiment) has been empowered to raise the regiment and will be Colonel; Capt. B. McDermitt will be Lieutenant Colonel; and Capt. John Linton, Major. Register’s Notice Notice is hereby given that the following Accounts have been passed and filed in the Register’s office in Ebensburg and will be presented to the Orphans’ Court of Cambria county for confirmation and allowance on Wednesday, the 5th day of September next, to wit: The final account of Henry Buck, surviving executor of Adam Stoltz, deceased. The account of Moses Yoder, administrator of the estate of Samuel Ream, deceased. The first and final account of Soloman Benshoof, executor of Lewis Benshoof, deceased. The final account of Charles B. Ellis, executor of William H. Hamilton, deceased. The second partial account of Enos M. Mullin, executor of John Glass, deceased. The final account of John Dunmeyer, administrator of Susan Paul, deceased. The account of A. C. Mullin, trustee for the sale of the real estate of John Paul, deceased. E. F. Lytle, Register Register’s Office, August 8, 1861 _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/

No newspapers were published on August 15 1861, August 22, 1861 or August 29, 1861 The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, August 8, 1861 Volume 2, Number 51 Returned Soldiers On Saturday, Lieut. Wm. Linton, George W. Brown, Samuel Goodwin, Joseph Wherry, Thomas Jones, Robert Marlett and John C. Murray, all of whom belonged to various companies of the three months’ volunteers and who were discharged and paid off at Harrisburg last week, arrived at their homes in this place. They all look hale and hearty and give it as their unanimous opinion that “sojering’ is decidedly the thing for these degenerate times. Their only regret is that being in General Patterson’s division they were not enabled to measure strength with the Traitors. Adjutant J. C. Noon, of the 3d regiment also arrived home on Thursday. Since his return we are sorry to say, he has been prostrated by an attack of sickness from which we hope he may soon recover. We forgot to notice last week that our friend, Peter L. Linton, who was also connected with Gen. Patterson’s division, had returned. He looks well as ever. Welcome back, all. Burglary On Thursday night the store of Mr. William Davis in the eastern part of town was burglariously [as typed in the paper] entered by some person or persons unknown and loose specie [as typed in the paper] to the amount of about four dollars abstracted there from. The entrance was effected by prying open the doors. Local and Personal Hemlock, August 5, 1861 The Washington Rifles (Co. G, 10th Regiment) arrived home safely on Saturday. They were received at the station by a large concourse of friends who had met to welcome them back. Capt. Behen’s Home Guards were to have acted as escorts, but through some misunderstanding this part of the programme was omitted. The volunteers all look exceedingly well and say they never experienced better health in their lives. To judge from appearances, camp life suits them exactly; and a large number express their determination of re-enlisting “for the war.” They are determined to have a brush with the enemy and to use their own expression, would have had one before now only “the cowardly miscreants wouldn’t stand fire.” They had many stirring stores to tell concerning events that transpired during their sojourn in the enemy’s country, none of which surprised me more than the report that the ladies in that section are all opposed to Union! Our quiet little town, as you may well imagine, was in a high state of excitement until about 10 o’clock in the evening when the crowd dispersed, our citizens to dream of friends and relatives returned and the soldiers to enjoy the luxury of a feather bed once more. By the way, our friend, “the clerk,” is on hand again, looking well as usual. He will enter upon the duties of his arduous and responsible office immediately, I believe. I understand that Major White arrived home on Saturday morning, but I have not yet seen him. He has not enjoyed very good health for some time. Signed: XX _________________________________________________________________ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, August 1, 1861 Volume 2, Number 50 Returning Soldiers The 3d regiment to which three and the 10th regiment, to which two Cambria county companies belong, are now at Harrisburg being paid off. They will be home this week. The Cambria Guards at Washington The Cambria Guards, after leaving Camp Wright on Tuesday of last week, were taken through to Harrisburg the same evening, where they stayed over night. On Wednesday they got as far as Baltimore where they also encamped for the night; and on Thursday they arrived at Washington. They are all well and in excellent spirits and feel quite gratified at being called upon to assist in defending the National Capital. Owing to the hurry and confusion incident to changing quarters, our regular correspondents have failed to come to time this week but in lieu of their jottings we subjoin a couple of extracts from private letter that may not be altogether uninteresting to our readers. Speaking of some incidents of the trip, one of the Guards writes: “I must put in a word here for the ladies of Huntingdon. They met us at the cars with a bountiful supper, more than sufficient to feed the twelve hundred men who were in the train, consisting of hot coffee and tea, bread and butter, warm biscuit, boiled eggs, pickles, and in fact everything else good to eat. Their kindness will never be forgotten.” Long may the ladies of Huntingdon wave! Another speaks in terms of highest praise of the liberality of the good people of Gallitzin, this county. And still another, writing under the date of Washington, July 28th, says: “Last night when the majority of us were in bed, our picket guard was heard firing the alarm and almost at the same instant the drums were heard to beat the call, “to arms!” The cry “the enemy is advancing on Washington!” was heard on all sides and all encamped in and about the glorious old capital were soon at their posts, ready and willing to spill their hearts best blood in defense of it. It was remarkable to see in what a short space of time the 11th (our regiment) was formed, and how eager they were for the fray. At first we thought the enemy were in our very midst, but more scouts were thrown out and it was ascertained they were ten miles distant. Our picket guard was fired at several times, but not injured. Our officers express the whispered opinion that an attack will be made at this point very soon. So the “bloody 11th,” as we are called will soon have a chance to be “in” and this is just what we desire.” The Journey “through Baltimore,” thanks to Gen. Banks and the rest of the “live” Unionists in that unenviable nest of traitors was made in perfect safety. Letters or other documents to the soldiers to insure prompt delivery should be addressed thus: Co. A., Capt. Litzinger 11th Regt., P. R. C., Col. Gallagher, Washington, D. C. _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, July 25, 1861 Volume 2, Number 49 Appointed: We are glad to announce that Col. Wm. K. Piper of this place has been tendered the appointment of Major in a cavalry regiment recently organized in Philadelphia. He has accepted the position and departed last week to enter upon its duties. The Colonel, we mean to say, Major, will make an excellent officer and we expect to hear a good account of his exploits in the tented field. Lt. McCoy of the Cambria Guards who was in town two or three days last week as recruiting officer succeeded in obtaining six or eight men who departed eastward with the company on Tuesday. We are unable to give their names. Capt. Litzinger, Lieut. McCoy, Lieut. Lewis, J. E. Scanlan and T. D. Litzinger of the Cambria Guards were in town on a brief visit on Monday. The Cambria county companies belonging to the old regiment have not yet returned. They are expected this week. Departure of the Cambria Guards from Camp Wright On Tuesday the Eleventh Regiment of the Pennsylvania Reserves, which had been stationed at Camp Wright and to which the Cambria Guards belong, passed over the Pennsylvania Railroad eastward. Their ultimate destination was not known, but it was supposed that they were to be led into actual service immediately. A large number of our citizens were at Wilmore to welcome the Guards and to bid them God speed. The train stopped but a few minutes, scarce long enough to allow any interchange of greetings, and again sped on its way with its precious burden of noble souls going to do or die for their country. We had the pleasure of accompanying “our boys” on a portion of their journey and were afforded the opportunity of seeing and conversing with a majority of them. They were all in the very best health and appeared delighted with the prospect of having a small brush with Jeff Davis’ cohorts of traitors. We feel entirely satisfied, from an inspection of the troops composing it, that, should the Eleventh Regiment ever be brought face to face with the enemies of our country they will not be found wanting. And the Cambria Guards will do nothing unworthy of the Eleventh Regiment. The entire regiment had been fully armed and uniformed prior to leaving Camp Wright. The following are the different companies composing the Eleventh: Colonel: T. R. Gallagher Lieut. Colonel: J. R. Porter Major: S. M. Jackson Co. A. Cambria Guards, Capt. Litzinger Co. B. Indiana National Guards, Capt. Porter Co. C. Dickson Guards, Capt. Louden Co. D. Conoquenessing Rangers, Capt. Stewart Co. E. Washington Blues (of Blairsville), Capt. Nesbit Co. F. Independent Blues, Capt. Speer Co. G. Union Volunteers, Capt. Birer Co. H. Westmoreland Guards, Capt. Kisler Co. I. Washington Blues, Capt. Spires Co. K. Brady Guards, Capt. Brady. Local and Personal Cresson Springs Company Those interested will take notice that an election for seven managers for the above company will be held at Cresson, this county, on Monday, 5th proximo. Havelocks are said to be a failure, from the fact that the white material of which they are manufactured renders them conspicuous marks for the enemy to fire at. Therefore ladies, use muslin of a darker shade in your labor or love. Camp Wright Since the departure eastward of the 9th and 11th regiments, on Tuesday last, this camp has ceased to be the centre of attraction. There are now no soldiers there whatever, and the once busy “quarters” present pretty much the appearance of a “banquet hall deserted.” _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, July 18, 1861 Volume 2, Number 48 Accident to a Cambria Volunteer George Sweigart, a member of Company G., Capt. Lapsley, Third Regiment Pa. Vols., had his arm dreadfully shattered by the accidental discharge of a musket, while on the march to Martinsburg, Va., on the 2d, inst. The AMERICAN UNION, a paper published at the above named place by the division of the American army under Major Gen. Patterson, gives the following particulars concerning the accident: Dr. Jackson, the Surgeon of the Regiment, without out a moment’s delay had the wounded man carried off the road and, under the shade of a tree, amputated the limb. The soldier stood the operation without wincing and after it was concluded was asked how he felt. “Bully,” answered, “but very hungry. Can’t somebody give me something to eat?” Such is the metal which composes the Union army, when can it be conquered? Promoted: It gives us great pleasure to state that our young friend, John Roberts, who went with the Cambria Guards as a musician, has been appointed Drum Major of the 11th Regiment, P.R.C. John is a good fellow and in this instance is emphatically the right man in the right place. Letters from Our Volunteers Camp Wright, July 8, 1861: Another regiment was organized here on Tuesday out of the remaining unattached companies in camp. It is called the 11th Regiment, P.R.C. The following are the companies composing it: Cambria Guards, Ebensburg, Capt. Litzinger; Independent Blues, Armstrong, Capt. Jackson; Indiana National Guard, Indiana, Capt. Porter; Dickson Guards, Butler, Capt. Louden; Washington Blues, Westmoreland, Capt. Spires; Brady Guards, Jefferson, Capt. Brady; Union Volunteers, Fayette, Capt. Bierer; Westmoreland Blues, Westmoreland, Capt. Kistler; Washington Blues, Blairsville, Capt. Nesbit; Conoquenessing Rangers, Butler, Capt. Stewart. The election for field officers resulted as follows: Colonel: Thomas F. Gallagher, Westmoreland; Lieut. Colonel: J. R. Porter, Indiana; Major: S. M. Jackson, Armstrong. Lieut. P. A. Johns, Fayette, is appointed Adjutant. The Cambria Guards are designated as Co. A., the post of honor in the Regiment. That they will prove themselves worthy of the trust reposed in them is, I think, altogether certain. A large delegation of friends from home visited us on the 4th. It is estimated that, including soldiers, there were seven thousand persons in camp that day. The occasion will be long remembered. Signed: K Local and Personal Chaplain: Rev. J. B. Pyatt formerly of this place has been appointed Chaplain of the 8th Regiment. Camp Meeting: The United Brethren in Christ will hold a camp meeting on the premises of Mr. Hileman, near Mechanicsburg, Indiana county, commencing on Friday, August 16, 1861. Third Regiment: The term of enlistment of the three months’ volunteers is about expiring and it is expected that the Third regiment, to which are attached three of the companies from this county, will disband on the 20th, inst. Camp Wright: We see by the Pittsburg DISPATCH that the guns for Camp Wright were distributed on Monday. They are the old style flint lock muskets altered to percussion and the same authority says that considerable dissatisfaction existed among the men on ascertaining their quality. _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

No newspaper was printed for July 4 1861 The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, July 11, 1861 Volume 2, Number 46 Local and Personal Send a Stamp: We take this occasion of impressing upon those of our readers who correspond with any of the soldiers in camp the entire propriety of enclosing a stamp when you require an answer. The boys have not yet been granted the privilege of “franking,” and Uncle Sam pays but once a month, a state of affairs that may occasion some slight inconvenience now and then. Yours &c.: We return our thanks to County Supt. James M. Swank for a copy of the Pennsylvania School Report for 1860. At Last: On the 20th inst., the Third Pennsylvania Regiment received their supply of new clothing. It is said to be of good material. P. M. Appointed and Name of P.O. Changed: By order of the Post Master General, the name of the Post Office heretofore known as “Pershing,” in this county, has been changed to “Conemaugh,” and A. G. Crooks appointed Post Master. Honorable Discharge: The following document speaks for itself: Camp Wright, June 16, 1861 I hereby certify that Benjamin Rodgers, George Williams, John Longenecker and Milton Hoffman have been honorably discharged from the Cambria Guards, in consequence of excess in the ranks of the company. Signed: Robt. Litzinger, Captain, Per R. A. McCoy, Lieut. More Butter: Another firkin of butter was shipped to the soldiers at Camp Wright last week. By the way, the credit of those donations should be laid at the door of the patriotic farmers of the neighborhood instead of to the “good citizens of Ebensburg” as we stated last week. Honor to whom honor is due! Loretto Exhibition: The public exhibition of the students in attendance at St. Francis’ Academy, Loretto, came off on Thursday of last week. The performances are highly spoken of by those who had the pleasure of being lookers on. Col. Anderson, who did the occasion the honor of being present, distributed the premiums at the close of the exercise. The Planing Mill: Mr. B. F. Williams, with commendable energy, is making rapid headway toward the completion of his planing mill. He expects to have it in running order in a few days. The engine, which has been steamed up several times, is graced with a veritable whistle, the melodious toot! Toot! Too-o-o-o! of which sounds amazingly like business on the high pressure principle. Ice Cream Saloon: Mr. George W. Wisegarver has opened out a saloon of the above description it the basement of Blair’s Union House where he is preparing to serve up the warm weather luxury to an unlimited number of customers. That he manufactures a No. 1 article is certain for we and a friend, by special request, tested a dish the other evening and found that it was what it should be. Give George a Call. Military: Capt. Humphrey’s company, the Chess Springs Highlanders, has been disbanded. Capt. Mills’ (Gallitzin) company has been accepted and ordered to report at Philadelphia this week. Northern Items: A friend in Carrolltown sends us the following items: Last week a man name John Baum, of Susquehanna township, had his dwelling house burned to the ground. It took fire from the stovepipe. A portion of the furniture on the first floor was saved. A man named Augustin Rohe, of Carroll township, was severely injured by the fall of a tree the other day. His lower extremities were completely paralyzed and it is thought he will not recover. Blair County: A fireman on the Penna. Railroad, named Cryder, was severely injured on the 24th inst. Some portion of the machinery of his engine giving way, he became frightened and jumped off, breaking one of his arms in two or three places, and otherwise hurting himself. The store of Mr. Carney, in Hollidaysburg, was broken into and robbed of a quantity of valuables on Monday night of last week. The grand “Union” celebration to come off at Altoona today has fizzled out. _________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/

I googled it and got this information: http://civilwar.bluegrass.net/FlagsUniformsAndInsignia/havelocks.html . Very interesting. Apparently "Miss Dix" thought that providing Havelocks to the soldiers was a real service. Sounds as if they weren't as useful as the ladies thought. Katie ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please click daily to enable needy women to have free mammograms: http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/ . -----Original Message----- From: pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of lbraund@verizon.net Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 11:01 AM To: Patty Millich Cc: pacambri-l@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PACAMBRI] News Alleghanian June 20 1861 What does this mean? Havelocks: Miss Dix writes that if the ladies desire to do the soldiers a real service they should make Havelocks. She says, "I never can have too many. Should any one ask what they shall do for the soldiers at a cheap rate, say, make Havelocks." The ladies should respond to this request. - - - - - - - - - - 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

This information from:http://civilwar.bluegrass.net/FlagsUniformsAndInsignia/havelocks.html One additional item given to Civil War soldiers on both sides was the havelock, a cap cover made popular by Sir Henry Havelock of the British army in the Sepoy Rebellion in India in 1857. Made of white linen or cotton, the havelock wa to be worn over the soldier's cap with its long tail covering the man's neck. The havelock was supposed to protect men who were fighting in hot climates from sunstroke. But the soldiers found the havelock actually made them hotter by not allowing air to circulate around their head and neck. Many Civil War soldiers used their havelocks not as cap covers, but as coffee strainers, dishcloths, or gun patches. Some havelocks were provided to the men by well-meaning ladies back home. One soldier from Pennsylvania reported his whole regiment received havelocks made by ladies in their home county. "We sent home thanks and threw the head bags away." Indeed, the path of new armies was commonly strewn with gear the soldiers found dispensable and not worth adding to the weight they carried for so many miles. Havelocks were quickly stricken from the list of items needed by the Civil War soldier. _________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/