This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rnwhiting Surnames: Benn, Rote Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/441.905.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: While in SLC at LDS library, I copied a number of deeds resolving the George Rote estate. James and Rhoda were included as well as registering a deed c 1803 that gave a power of attorney to a third party...James had moved to Centre County by then. As we are in Seattle and the files are buried, I will have to post another reply in several weeks when we arrive back in Wisconsin. Please send me a note at rnwhiting@gmail.com...Thanks. 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: KentBenn Surnames: Rote Benn Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/441.905/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Were you ever able to come across more info about James and Rhoda? I have seen the reference to Rhoda marrying a James Ben upon her release from the indians and their subsequent move to Centre Co. Have not come across any reference to the Ben being a Benn. However, my 3 great grandfather is supposedly James Benn from Centre Co. and lore says that he was married at least twice and I'm beginning to think maybe three times. James is noted in 1810 census with a family, and then is enumerated in 1820 next to a Jane Benn, who I think is possibly the "Widow Murphy". She is probably Barbara Jane Curtin and the mother of a Henry, Anna, Rebecca, Catherine, and Barbara Benn, all born between 1802 and 1812. Perhaps split by divorce prior to 1820, James has another family in 1820 and eventually may have had Josiah, Mary Ann, Martha, Margaret, another Rebecca, and maybe more. I have not been able to ascertain whether Rhoda and James had any children. All this is conjecture at this point, ! but a paper trail exists to prove the existence of the first set of children, and the second set of children. What are the chances of two James Benn's living in Potter Twp., Centre Co., PA at the same time? James is generally thought to be a son of Henry Benn, Sr. The first Rebecca mentioned above also married a George Rhoads which has been another way people spelled Rote back in the early 1800's. Your thoughts? 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.

Hello Listers. Penn State has recently added La Vie yearbooks 1890 - 2000 to its digitized collection of online resources. Check out the website at http://www.libraries.psu.edu/digital/lavie/. Lisa Kerns

Does anyone have information on Isaac Gill born March 23, 1831 died Oct. 15, 1876 or Jacob Gill in Pleasant Gap, Spring Twp., Centre County? I am trying to find who their parents were and where they came from. Beverly walker0369@msn.com

>From another list but thought this would help others when posting ____________________________________ From: croatia-admin@rootsweb.com To: croatia-l@rootsweb.com Sent: 4/24/2009 3:21:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time Subj: [CROATIA] Suggestions for posting a good query The more “pertinent” information given saves time for would be volunteers and helps you gain more and better information. If your message is content rich and detailed, it will lend itself more toward attracting appropriate responses. Posting messages with subject lines such as: Help !, Looking for missing Grandpa, etc.. often times are not even opened by many people! Stories about jumping ship, illegitimate births, being related to royalty are of no help and should be avoided. As Sgt. Joe Friday said, “just the facts ma’am” Some of the information that you should include in your query are: 1) Include the surname in the Subject line of your post. This allows List members to see the surname without opening the message. It is also seen by anyone browsing the archive list. 2) Anyplace the surname appears it should be typed in all CAPS, this will highlight it, making it quickly identified. 3) Give full name, given and surname. Include any alternate or AKA spellings that are known. 4) Include names of parents, spouse, children and any other relatives known. Often time search subjects names may be misspelled or mis-transcribed and by including other names often times those “hidden” subjects may be discovered/ 5) Give Date of Birth (DOB), Date Marriage, Date of Death (DOD). And if known include the place where each of these events occurred. 6) Indicate whether or not they emigrated. If they emigrated include approximate year of emigration and the place where they settled. Keep in mind that people from around the world may post to this List so be specific about countries, etc.. Example: Joe MAGARATS (alternate spelling MAGARAC). born 1882 in Croatia, exact place unknown, parents Mathew and Martha (unknown) married Mary SHUPAK 1908 at Pittsburgh PA. They had 3 children: John, Matt and Elvis. I have found them in census records 1910, 1920 and 1930 living at McKeesport, Allegheny County PA.. I have also found Joe in the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) But little else is known. Joe also had a brother, John, who lived at Calumet Michigan. I haven't been able to find Joe’s nor Mary’s ship manifest. I would like to find their ship manifests, where they were born in Croatia as well as their marriage record in Pennsylvania. Also I would like to know how to find information about them in Croatia. Can anyone help me solve this mystery? Thank you in advance for you help. Bill Magarats Robert Jerin ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CROATIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221421330x1201417418/aol?redi r=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Ap rilAvgfooter424NO62)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Bettyjane5136 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/1590.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sunny, yes this is Aunt Betty,Rich lives in Florida with his wife. They don't have any children that I know of.I have no address for him.I can check with Uncle Ken to see if he knows more. If he knows more I'll let you know. Tell Cory I said Hi. I miss John every day he has been gone. Aunt Betty 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: melindaklitz51 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/3172.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have Hannah and Wm Rodgers in my line, but only have Hannah's info, and marriage date to Wm 10-14-1883. Have you tried the Pa Room @ Centre Co. Library? 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.

Phil I have been trying to call you without success. Have you changed nos. or gotten rid of your land line? My reason for calling is to request you to return my FTM software disk. I've had some trouble with my machine and must reload my software so would appreciate if you could return it. Make sure you have loaded it into your machine. All is well here but could use a little warmer weather. Love Dad ____________________________________________________________ Click to find information on your credit score and your credit report. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTIkRsJgUk9I0rFGYPpHc9wzucqaJUsitq2B8b9bCCRsOZwGMN4eGE/

Hi Everyone Anyone that is in Blair County on April 25, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. will be interested in the Blair County Genealogical Society's Genealogy Expo. This day they will have vendors throughout the County and surrounding area. Such groups as local libraries, Genealogy and Historical Society's. Other area of interest will be the LDS Library, DAR, and the Recorder office of the Blair Courthouse. These are some of the vendors that will be there that day. Each one will have something to offer that may be new to each one and also that no one else has for research. Come out and join other genealogy researchers for a fun day. Don Feathers

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sankring Surnames: SWANK, ORRIS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/3181.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you Fred. Would you mind if I added your credit to Dr. Swank to my information on him in my database? Do you know if there are other cemeteries in the area of Boalsburg were they could be buried? I remember traveling through Boalsburg in the late 1960s as I was traveling back and forth to Lock Haven to college, but I never stopped in the town. Sandra 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: fhouts Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/3181.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As I live 1,000 mi. away from Boalsburg (Minn.), I am unable to help you except that I own copy of book of Boalsburg cem. inscriptions and they are not in it. I wanted to share with you that Dr. Swank is credited (by my late parents) for having saved my life when I was 6 mos. old, making a correct diagnosis of intussusception and need for immediate surgery. Other doctors consulted apparently did not know what was wrong with me or incorrectly diagnosed. So I guess I owe Dr. Swank for saving my life. I turned 70 last week. Fred Houts, Brooklyn Ctr MN 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: sankring Surnames: SWANK, ORRIS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/3181/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would anyone be willing to check the graves of Dr. Peter Swank and his wife Emma Orris Swank? Dr. Swank b.11 Aug 1862 d.?/?/1952 Emma C. b. ?/?/1868 d. ?/?/1957 Would anyone be willing to look for obituaries for them please? Thank you 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.

Hello everyone, I just found out yesterday that Gatesburg, a community in Ferguson Township in the southwestern part of Centre County, is planning a large bicentennial celebration for August 7-8, 2009. Anyone whose family came from this area may have an interest in this event, and it appears that a history book is being prepared in conjunction with the celebration. Here is a website with helpful information: http://www.gatesburg-1809-2009.cyberwalt.com/ Justin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Sunspear29 Surnames: Kautchick Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/1590.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi. My name is Sunshine Kautchick-Spear. I am the adopted daughter of John Paul Kautchick. My brother, Cory Kautchick has two children and my son just turned 10. We reside in North Carolina. (Charlotte and Raleigh) Our sons are named after our Dad in his honor My brother has been desperate to contact dads biological son, Rich. I am hoping this is who you are as I see posts from our Aunt Betty. Please contact me at Sunspear29@hotmail.com as I too know what it is like to wonder about ones biological father. Thank you. 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.

I will be more than happy to help wiith the transcribing if someone gets it set up. Leah -----Original Message----- From: Janet <watsonje@comcast.net> To: Nancy Neuman <neuman@mapatan.com>; HoutsRFred@aol.com; PACENTRE@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 2:10 pm Subject: Re: [PACENTRE] Requests This sounds like a good project for transcribing into a data base that can be alphabetized as was done with the Centre County marriages. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy Neuman" <neuman@mapatan.com> To: <HoutsRFred@aol.com>; <PACENTRE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [PACENTRE] Requests > Before everyone gets too excited I have found nothing about a single PA > ancestor in this book--and as Fred says it is hard to navigate. The > library > idea is good--I would suggest calling or emailing a library and asking for > a > lookup. It will take time for a librarian to check--the book is small but > disorganized. I don't know the sources Mr. Fisher used but I found the > Spangler books at the Centre County library to be more useful. > > Nancy > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.59/2064 - Release Date: 04/17/09 > 07:08:00 > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 ------------------------------- 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

I just checked the book on google books. Going to "find a library" for this book, there are over 300 library locations for various editions of the book all over the United States. You might find one near you. Gloria Ishida

This sounds like a good project for transcribing into a data base that can be alphabetized as was done with the Centre County marriages. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy Neuman" <neuman@mapatan.com> To: <HoutsRFred@aol.com>; <PACENTRE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [PACENTRE] Requests > Before everyone gets too excited I have found nothing about a single PA > ancestor in this book--and as Fred says it is hard to navigate. The > library > idea is good--I would suggest calling or emailing a library and asking for > a > lookup. It will take time for a librarian to check--the book is small but > disorganized. I don't know the sources Mr. Fisher used but I found the > Spangler books at the Centre County library to be more useful. > > Nancy > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.59/2064 - Release Date: 04/17/09 > 07:08:00 > > > > ------------------------------- > 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

Below is an account sent to me from Kent BENN: Can anyone here shed any light on this dilemma?:   "It's a given that George RHOADES (however it's spelled) married Rebecca BENN. There's a reference to a George ROTE in 1781 being captured by the indians and subsequently being released. Captured along with him was an older sister named Rody or Rhoda.I am finding that this George ROTE can also be known as RHOADES.    You may have come across this before. Rhoda ends up in Centre County, Pennsylvania and marries a James BEN. After Rhoda dies, James suposedly marries a widow MURPHY. Is it a big stretch of the imagination to think that this James BEN or BENN may be Rebecca's father? I cannot locate any dates for the marriage or Rhoda's death. She was born about 1767 which fits with James BENN's birthdate. And Centre County seems to be the area that gives us the husbands of Rebecca's sisters Barbara and Catherine, namely John ALLISON and George LONBERGER.   As far as I know Barbara Jane CURTIN is Rebecca's mother, as well as the other 4 siblings. She can be found living with daughter Barbara and son in Gregg Twp., Centre Co., PA in the 1850 census enumerated as "Barbara". 10 years later she's still with Barbara and listed as "Jane". So I'm listing her as Barbara Jane CURTIN until...   The article about Rhoda ROTE marrying a James BEN in Centre Co. piques my interest. Our James BENN is in Centre Co. in the 1810, 1820, and 1830 census listings. Whether he's there 20 to 30 years earlier is a question. I'm just wondering if perhaps Rhoda had married James prior to him marrying Barbara Jane CURTIN, and whether Barbara Jane was married previously to a Mr. Murphy. The abduction story of George and Rody ROTE mentions that when Rody dies, James BEN marries "the widow MURPHY." Could Barbara Jane have been "The Widow MURPHY"?   The CURTIN name is from a famous Curtin family of early Pennsylvania and a researcher at the Centre Co. library told me that it wasn't unheard of for unwed mothers to give their child the Curtin surname. I have not been able to trace a Barbara Jane CURTIN among the famous CURTIN family.   So I'm just free associating this whole idea that perhaps James BEN and our James BENN may be one and the same. Now if I can connect George RHOADS to George ROTE..." Kent. Now, there was a ROTE's Store in "Irish Hollow" in Pleasant Gap. My ancestor James Harry HUGHES  b. 1831, married Mary Jane RHOADS and they lived in a house behind the store. Mary Jane was a daughter of George & Rebecca BENN_RHOADS.   Thanks, Paul

Before everyone gets too excited I have found nothing about a single PA ancestor in this book--and as Fred says it is hard to navigate. The library idea is good--I would suggest calling or emailing a library and asking for a lookup. It will take time for a librarian to check--the book is small but disorganized. I don't know the sources Mr. Fisher used but I found the Spangler books at the Centre County library to be more useful. Nancy No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.59/2064 - Release Date: 04/17/09 07:08:00

Dear Fred, I apologize, I had no idea asking about the book was going to be such a hassle. I'm very sorry to have stirred things up. Thank you again for checking the Conines for me. I've never seen the book, just seen it referenced multiple times and did not realize it is not indexed and such a pain to look things up in. Thank you also to everyone who had information about libraries that own the book. Also if anyone is interested, I remembered a genealogy book publishing company called Higginson that specializes in out of print books, they are at http://www.higginsonbooks.com/. I have ordered a copy - if those who would like a look up want to write to me, I will check them out when the book comes in. I think they may publish on demand so it may be a couple of weeks before the book gets here, but I will keep your request and check it when I can. Thank you again everyone for your help. I'm a "challenged researcher" right now with six kidlets age 3-13 so it is hard to travel to do research. Thank goodness for the internet and wonderful resources like this list and everyone here! Gabrielle ----- Original Message ----- From: <HoutsRFred@aol.com> To: <PACENTRE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 10:13 PM Subject: [PACENTRE] Requests >O my! What have I done??? > > One person requested something from Charles A. Fisher's book on "Early > Pennsylvania Births 1675-1875" and I took the time and effort (yes, there > was > some!) to attempt to respond to his query re: a Conine relative. > > I've received no less than 8 more requests from you (some of you) for > information from said work. > > You've all probably heard the expression before: The spirit is willing, > but the flesh is weak. Maybe that's not quite the way it goes. > > Anyhow, I'm willing to check this book (and others) for you guys, but > HEY! > This particular book has no index and is 107 pages long. Some sections > of the book, he does present the material alphabetically, but not all. > Consequently, it is time consuming . . . and right now, I simply don't > have > the time to respond to your requests. I wish to be kind and I wish to > be > accommodating, but unfortunately, this is the reality in spite of my > willingness to help. > > Please forgive my humanity. > > Fred Houts, Brooklyn Center MN > **************Great deals on Dell’s most popular laptops – Starting at > $479 > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220029082x1201385915/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B213969145%3B35701480%3Bh) > > ------------------------------- > 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