Looking for any information about Joseph BING,a cabinetmaker, the man I believe is my gg-grandfather. He was born in 1790, very possibly in Chester Co. PA and shows up in most Centre Co. censuses from 1820 to 1860 and I believe he died there before 1870. In 1860 census he lived with a Joseph Hoover and family in Unionville. His "consort" Elizabeth BING died in 1858 in Unionville. Another clue is that my g-grandfather John BING is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery near Unionville. Possibly Joseph is buried there. If I can find his date of death there is a chance to find a will or obit. Any help will be appreciated John Bing

I know there are a lot of Spangler connections in Centre and Union Countiees, so I thought this item on E-Bay might interest someone: Cardboard fan from Henkleman Pianos and player pianos. The pianos were sold at Spangler's Music House at 2112 Sixth Street in Harrisburg, Pennslyvania. Item # 1085715128 ends March 30

In a message dated 03/26/2002 5:45:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, DDuBarry@aol.com writes: > ?? > The LDS site lists the following entry: > GROSS, Cyrus--Event: Census 1858 (???)--Centre, PA--Father: William GROSS > > Is anyone researching the above line, and if so, is there anny connection > to > my > brick-wall GROSS siblings: > ---Lafayette GROSS, Civil War, Cavalry. (Regiment unknown) > ---Ed (-mond? -ward? -gar?) GROSS, Civil War, drummer. (Regiment unknown) > ---Priscilla GROSS, b. about 1836 or 37, married Isaac BIXLER b. 1830. > (Isaac > was from Clinton Co; they later lived in Watsontown which I think is > Columbia > Co.) > ---There is also an "Ellen GROSS" who may be a sibling... or spouse of Lafe > or Ed... or who knows... maybe their mother????? > > Hi Luann > > I'm not researching this surname but found this info in "Cem. of Benner & > Spring Twp" > > Myer Cem. > Row 4. > 26. GROSS, Mary d. 24 Nov. 1906 > age 78 y 9m 18 da w/o William GROSS, William d. 17 Oct. 1909 age 75 y 7m 26 da Co F 2nd Pa Vol. 27. Father The next names in the row : MARKEL, EBERHART, HOUSEL In "Centre Hall Reporter 1868 - 1890" GROSE, E. F. ~ married to Lizzie HEINEMANN, both of Lewistown on Oct. 14th by Rev. S.O. SHANNON Newspaper Date: Oct. 28, 1875 GROSE, Henry S. ~ Died 15th in Phila. of congestion of the lungs. He was b. in Union Co., age 68 yrs., married a dau of Henry DERRINGER. A widow & child living. Newsp. date: Jan. 23, 1890 GROSS, child ~ a little child of Philip GROSS was drowned at Mann ax factory. age 4 yr on Tuesday. Newsp. date: June 5, 1868 GROSS, George ~ of New Berlin formery of Rebersburg. News. Date: July 10, 1879 GROSS, William ~ wed to Ellen WAYNE, both of Potter Twp. on April 23, in Centre Hall by Rev. H.C. GALBRAITH Newsp. date: April 30, 1874 Hope this helps! Jean Corio Tampa, Fl

Fellow Listers, can you help?? The LDS site lists the following entry: GROSS, Cyrus--Event: Census 1858 (???)--Centre, PA--Father: William GROSS Is anyone researching the above line, and if so, is there anny connection to my brick-wall GROSS siblings: ---Lafayette GROSS, Civil War, Cavalry. (Regiment unknown) ---Ed (-mond? -ward? -gar?) GROSS, Civil War, drummer. (Regiment unknown) ---Priscilla GROSS, b. about 1836 or 37, married Isaac BIXLER b. 1830. (Isaac was from Clinton Co; they later lived in Watsontown which I think is Columbia Co.) ---There is also an "Ellen GROSS" who may be a sibling... or spouse of Lafe or Ed... or who knows... maybe their mother????? Any connections out there? Hopefully, Luann

I tried sending this before, but it didn't seem to go through. Forgive me, if it's a duplicate. Nance This is not my line, but I came across this obituary while looking for something else, and thought someone with Centre Co. connections might be interested. HEARD--In Blooming Valley, December 4, James A Heard, aged 74 years. (Blooming Valley is in Crawford Co. PA) Mr. Heard was born in Bellefonte, PA in 1809. He removed to Crawford Co. in 1832 and settled on the farm upon which he died. He was married in 1833 to Hannah Floyd, of Blooming Valley, who had come into this county the previous year from York County. Mrs. Heard and five children survive the father. Mr. Heard was a man of independent mind. He always took a deep interest in Public Affairs. In politics he was a Whig---one of the earliest in the county. He was an early abolitionist and a staunch Republican from the time the party was formed. He filled the office of Justice of the Peace for fifteen years and was for many years postmaster of Blooming Valley. He was universally respected for his intelligence, high character and public spirit, and will be sincerely mourned by his neighbors and friends. >From the CRAWFORD JOURNAL DEC. 7, 1883. (MEADVILLE, CRAWFORD CO., PA)

Hi I am forwarding this info from the Blair co. List Group. Please contact Annie at RJWNLW65@aol.com for a scanned copy of the obit. Jean Subj: [PABLAIR-L] Obits~Blair and surrounding areas Date: 03/26/2002 7:37:40 AM Eastern Standard Time From: RJWNLW65@aol.com To: PABLAIR-L@rootsweb.com I have the following obits, if you would like a scanned copy, please email me offlist and include the date and name. Kenneth C. Strong, 1941 (Clearfield Co.), son of Charles and Nannie Bell Strong, husband of Martha. Richard Scott, 1941 (Emeigh), husband of Virginia. Robert Paul Sechrengost, 1941 (Cambria Co), son of Pauline Sechrengost. Elvie Yoder Smay, 1941 (Croyle Twp.) daughter of Hiram and Izora Kauffman, wife of Orville. Abraham Saltsman, 1941 (Huntingdon Co.), husband of Libby Greenberg. Bertram S. Silkman, 1941 (Yeagerstown) Phyllis Marie Stuck, 1941 Frank S. Shields, 1941, son of Harry and Lucy Kimberling Shields, widower of Anna Ault. Jeannette Aiken Sweet, 1941, daughter of John and Aurelia Best Aiken. Harry Lomire, 1966 (Gallitzin), son of George and Mary Drass Lomire, widower of Margaret M. Bush. Elmer E. Leach, 1966, son of Oran and Shawley Leach, twice married; Annie L. Rice, Sarah Grace Hagerty. Jacob A. Loncher, 1966, son of Jacob and Rose Marcovich Loncher. Mary Newman Lewis, 1966, daughter of William and Virginia Green Newman, wife of William Lewis. William L. Leonard, 1966, son of William and Elizabeth Baker Leonard, widower of Lida McAfee. Peter Little, 1966 (Bald Eagle), son of Samuel and Sarah Cowher Little. Tammy Lee Leedy, 1966 (West Palm Beach, FL), daughter of Dale and Sondra K. Fornwalt Leedy. Louise Shrall Leginze, 1966 (Portage), daughter of Jacob and Anna Shrall, widow of Jacob Leginze. Homer U. Loose, 1966 (Martinsburg), son of William and Caroline Wike Loose, widower of Lydia Greaser. Mary Toner LeTampa, 1966, daughter of George and Sarah Philips Toner, widow of Frank LeTampa. Samuel W. Lee, 1966 (Cresson), son of Samuel and Apelone Noel Lee, widower of Millie Good. Fannie Brechbill Metz, 1914 (Woodbury) Catharine Metz, 1914 (Martinsburg) Susan Stull, 1914 Annie Whiteman http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair September 11, 2001

Hi Does anyone have in their Cemetery records a Jeremiah Heverly b. 1800 Lancaster Co. Pa d. Dec. 4, 1864 in Boggs twp. Records lists his first wife "Polly" Hughes b. 1804 d. July 4, 1881 and second wife as Mary _____ (unknown) I think these are the same person ~ "Polly" is a nickname for Mary but I need to prove this. Does anyone have Cem. listing for Boggs Twp. that can check this Heverly info? Thanks! Jean Corio Tampa, Fl

Hi Seeking info on Thomas HUGHES and Jane BODLE, both of Howard, Centre Co. Pa, who were married May 14, 1835 by Rev. James Linn. Ref Source: Historical Journal and James V. Brown Mem. Library, Williamsport, Pa. Thanks! Jean Corio Tampa, Fl

Clugh died August 10, 1966. Grandview cemetery, Altoona, PA. Jennie Rebecca Butts - married J. E. Metzger. No children. Now living in Martinsburg, PA. (This was written in 1948.) Above are some Blair Co. names in these Bibles. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/3955/bibles.htm Pennsylvania Family Bibles Ron rzweaver@tqci.net --- [This E-mail was scanned for viruses at tqci.net]

Hello List, The news story below is long, but the subject , surnames (and writing style!) may be of interest to some of you. Headline is typed, punctuated & capitalized per original. Note: Centre Death Records say victim Robert Roach is son of Wilson Roach, who died in Clearfield Co. Does anyone have an obit for this Robert Roach that lists his parents/spouse? If so please contact Luann <DduBarry@aol.com> -------------------------------------------------------------------- Source: Bellefonte Republican, Page 1, Col. 1., Thursday Morning, July 24, 1902 A SAD TRAGEDY! ----------- David Miller, a Civil War Veteran Kills His Son-in-Law Robert Roach ----------- ON PUBLIC HIGHWAY NEAR OSCEOLA ----------- A Family Quarrel Was the Cause — Shooting Occurred Monday Evening, Victim Died Tuesday Morning at 2:30 ----------- THE MURDERER LODGED IN JAIL ----------- A few hot words between husband and wife and the calling in of a son-in-law to settle the dispute ended in a terrible murder at Retort Monday evening and now a young husband lies cold in the embrace of death while a gray haired veteran of the civil war fills a felon's cell in our county jail charged with the horrible crime of murder. The particulars in this sad affair are about as follows: David MILLER, who lives with his wife along the public highway between Retort and Osceola came home Monday evening a little before six o'clock in a bad frame of mind, said to be due to whiskey. He immediately started a quarrel with his wife regarding family affairs. He became very abusive and Mrs. Miller called to her son-in-law Robert ROACH, who lives next door, to come to her assistance. He entered the house and separated them and then started to leave. Miller then turned on Roach and started for his rifle threatening to kill him. Roach when he saw the gun in the old man's hands started out of the house and ran up the road with Miller after him. Miller fired at a distance of 75 or 100 yards the ball striking Roach above the right thigh and lodging there. Miller claims that he only fired once but the bystanders say he fired twice. The wounded man was taken to his home and medical attendance in the persons of Doctors HENDERSON of Phillipsburg, and REED of Osceola were summoned. Everything possible was done for the unfortunate man but to no purpose as death ensued at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. Miller at once gave himself up and he was taken before Justice-of-the-Peace J. J. COLLINS at Sandy Ridge. The murderer admitted the shooting but said that he only fired to scare Roach having no idea that he would hit him. The Squire committed him to jail and gave him in charge of merchant J.W. COFFEY of Retort to bring him to Bellefonte. Coffey took his man to Tyrone and kept him there over night and Tuesday brought him to Bellefonte where he was safely placed behind the bars at Ft. Brongart. David Miller, the culprit is 60 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches tall and rather heavy set, with gray hair and moustache. He is a veteran of the civil war having served in a Pennsylvania regiment. Roach, the victim of this tragedy, is about 28 years of age. He has always borne an excellent reputation. Both men are coal miners. Miller expressed regret at the terrible deed and said he wished he could take the dead man's place. He denied that he was under the influence of liquor saying that he had only two drinks of whiskey during the afternoon. # # #

My Email overflowith! Lot of ideas and questions I can't answer. I'll ride herd on things as they develop and post what I find out on this list. Jim

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -----Original Message----- From: Susanne Schuster Blair [mailto:blairss@attbi.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 4:54 PM To: PACENTRE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PACENTRE] 1880 census CD Would someone please be so kind as to repeat the source for the CD of the 1880 census that you are all talking about? Thank you in advance. ==== PACENTRE Mailing List ==== Commercial Advertising on this List, or E-mails expressly directing subscribers thereto, must be cleared with the listowner (JKHouser84@aol.com)

In a message dated 03/05/2002 5:58:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, > : > > Agnes Watson, born about 1828 > Emily Watson, born about 1830 > Isabella Watson, born about 1839 > Elizabeth Watson, born about 1839 > Anna Watson, born about 1846 > > All are children of Robert and Matilda Watson.The family lived in Potter > Township and Ferguson Township. Isabella appears on the 1860 census > unmarried, but the other girls have left home. Hi This info listed in Centre Co. Marriages 1851 - 1873: June 21, 1859 ~ John W. RAKERD* (*k in the Democratic Whig 6/30 and Spangler Coll 131:51) and Emily H. WATSON, both of Potter Twp., married by Rev. Robert HAMMILL Ref. source: Central Press 6/30 Aug. 13, 1862 ~ Edward H. POORMAN and Elizabeth WATSON, both of Snow Shoe, married by D. H. YEAGER, J of P., Ref. Source: Daniel H. YEAGER, Justice . of Peace Records May 17, 1870 ~ William HARPSTER and Elizabeth J. WATSON, both of Centre Co., married by D. H. YEAGER, JP Ref. Source: Daniel H. YEAGER, J P Records Dec. 19, 1866 ~ Samuel RIDDLE, of Scotch Valley, Blair Co. Pa and BELL M. WATSON, of Harris Twp.. Married by Rev. Robert HAMILL at BROCKERHOFF HOUSE In Bellefonte. Ref. Source: Democratic Whig 1/14; Central Press 1/14; Spangler Coll. 132:17 Hope this helps! Jean

In a message dated 02/26/2002 2:45:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, mary.deter@gte.net writes: > This is my first attempt to locate ancestors on the net and I need lots of > help! > I am trying to find information on William Deter, B.1841 in Union Co., > married Elizabeth Billet in 1861 in Hublersburg, Centre Co., died in 1906 in > Curwensville, Clearfield Co. Had 1 known brother, John, B.1842 in > Mifflinburg, Union Co. Father's name was John married to Catherine > Everhart. > > Hi Mary > > This info from "Centre Co. Pa Newspaper Death Notices 1821 - 1869" > > 1854 > EVERHART, E. V. (Col.) > At the residence of John W. ALLISON, Esq., Menno Twp, Mifflin co., aug. 4, > 1854, late of Philadelphia and formerly one of the Centre Democrat > editors, in his 40th yr. > Ref. Source: Democratic Whig sep. 6, 1854 > > This is all that I could find in my Centre Co. Records on your surnames. Hope this helps! Jean

Hi I am forwarding this info from another list. Please contact Annie at RJWLW65@aol.com if you would like a scanned copy of the obit. Thanks! Jean Subj: [PABLAIR-L] Obits~Blair and surrounding areas Date: 03/16/2002 6:56:14 AM Eastern Standard Time From: RJWNLW65@aol.com To: PABLAIR-L@rootsweb.com I have the following obits, if you would like a scanned copy, please email me offlist and include the date and name. (some roll call names on this list) Oliver Berkhimer, 1968 (Claysburg), son of Samuel and Elizabeth Mobley Berkhimer, husband of Emma Dively Harber. Max A. Bodak, Sr., 1968 (Pittsburgh), survived by sister Mary Roney of Altoona. Ida Cilia Bidoli, 1968, daughter of John and Domenica Cilia, widow of Thomas Bidoli. Rita F. Parker Bimesderfer, 1968, daughter of William J. and Mary Gigl Parker, husband of Truman Bimesderfer. Nellie Zeppo Budock, 1968 (Cresson), daughter of Michael and Antonia Tanzombek Zeppo, wife of Michael Budock. Blanch A. Woodring Bingham, 1968 (Norfolk VA, formerly of Tyrone), daughter of William and Nancy Woodring, survived by son Melvin Emerick. Simpson A. Bell, 1968 (Bellwood), son of J. Pierce and Agnes Greenland Bell. Laurentia Bradley Barry, 1968, daughter of John and Catherine Quinn Bradley, widow of Samuel B. Barry. Victor B. Burket, 1968, son of Irvin and Grace Hochard Burket. Tony Bambocci, 1968 (Gallitzin), son of Santo and Maria Columbia Bambocci, husband of Mary Joseph. C. Elsie Bowersox, 1968, daughter of George W. and Mary Rebecca Sunderland Bowersox. John J. Spade, 1940 (Gallitzin), son of William and Sarah Dougherty Spade, husband of Rachel M. Burkhart. Charles C. Stewart, 1940 (Mundy's Corner) Margaret McCleary Shleigh, 1940, daughter of David and Elizabeth McCleary, widow of Harry Shleigh. Nannie Edith Shearer, 1940 (Brush Valley Twp.), daughter of C. Davis and Helen Wakefield Shearer. Joseph Alexander Stover, 1940 (Tyrone), son of John and Catherine Alexander Stover, husband of Julia A. Keatley. Anna Jane Slack, 1940, daughter of J. Frank and Hazel Davison Slack. Minnie Grace Shoup, 1940, daughter of Samuel and Emmeline Hall Shoup. John Skibo, 1940 (Central City), son of John and Maria Crampay Skibo. Annie Whiteman http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair September 11, 2001

In a message dated 02/20/2002 2:33:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, skippyg@raex.com writes: > This may be an odd request. Would anyone with THOMPSONs in the 1790s to say > 1820s in Centre Co., please send information on their lines ? > > Particularly with possible connections to Potter Twp and Tusseyville. > Trying to "flesh out" the following > Hi "Centre Co. American Rev. War Soldiers & Sailors" WILLIAM THOMPSON, JR. b. 1746, Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co. now Franklin Co. d. abt. 1836 Married Elizabeth TURNER abt. 1784 Cumberland Co. Cem. Tadpole Farm, Ferguson Twp. Comments: Moved to Huntingdon Co., now Centre Co. in 1784. Named his home "Tadpole Farm" Son of William THOMPSON, SR. Rev. war service: Signed Pet. for Arms. and ammun. Sept. 20, 1776. Private, 5th Battalion, 8th Class, Cumberland co. Militia Pvt. 6th Batt. Captian HODGE, Cumberland Co. Militia Children: william III m. Jane BORLAND Elijah Criswell m. Jane WRAY Mary "Polly" m. Joseph GLENN (s/o John GLENN) James Lawrence m. Catherine GEARHART Ref. Pa archives 5th Series, Vol 6, pgs. 330, 437, 650 ibid 5th series Vol 4, pg. 640 History of Centre and Clinton Co. pgs. 18, 40, 57 Our William Thompson by May THOMPSON WILLIAMSON, 1941 pgs. 13 - 14 Jean

In a message dated 02/20/2002 2:33:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, skippyg@raex.com writes: > This may be an odd request. Would anyone with THOMPSONs in the 1790s to say > 1820s in Centre Co., please send information on their lines ? > > Particularly with possible connections to Potter Twp and Tusseyville. > Trying to "flesh out" the following Hi I'm not related or researching this family but in "Centre Co. American Rev. Soldiers & Sailors" WILLIAM THOMPSON, SR. b. c. 1723 Ireland d. abt. 1812, Nittany Valley near Snydertown, Walker Twp. Rev. war service: Signed Petition for Arms and Ammuniation, Sept. 20, 1776. Comments: He was in Chester Co. abt. 1745 and in 1746 moved to Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co. (now Franklin Co.) He was living in Cumberland co. during the time of the Revolution. In 1776 he was in Potter Twp. He and his son, William Jr. were among the first to petition the Comm. of Pa for Arms and Ammuniation. Pet. dated Sept. 20, 1776 is on file with the Sec. of the Commonwealth. In 1793 he sold his farm to son John, but made his home with him and died there. Children: William, Jr. m. Elizabeth TURNER Martha m. ___GALAWAY (GALLOWAY) James Elizabeth "Betsy/Polly" m. George MITCHELL Jane m. ______MCVEY (MCVEIGH) Moses m. Nancy CULBERTSON John Anna m. James COOPER Ref. Pa Archives, 5th Series Vol 1 pgs. 44, 48, 62. Patriot Index. DAR History of Centre and Clinton Co. by John Blair LINN 1883 pgs. 7 -8, 15, 18, 20, 479, 480. Our William THOMPSON by "May" Thompson Williamson 1941 pg. 13 This may be an earlier generation living in Potter Twp., Centre Co. Hope this helps! Jean

Just wanted to thank the many wonderful folks on the List who so generously responded to my "John ROACH" queries with census data and all sorts of helpful info! This man has been a brick wall for so long... thank you all for helping to shed some light and help me move forward! Regards to all, Luann

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--part1_152.a74cbdb.29c2c045_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit --part1_152.a74cbdb.29c2c045_boundary Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Return-path: <DDuBarry@aol.com> From: DDuBarry@aol.com Full-name: DDuBarry Message-ID: <a0.237277dc.29bff759@aol.com> Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 19:29:13 EST Subject: Harrington & Kelly 23 Dec 1922 To: PABLAIR-L@rootsweb.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: AOL 4.0 for Mac - Post-GM sub 147 >From the same issue of the Altoona Mirror which had my Edw. Updike obit, here is a marriage record if anyone is researching these lines. (I have no further info on this couple). Regards, Luann Date: Saturday Dec 23, 1922 Source: Altoona Mirror MARRIAGE RECORD HARRINTGON-KELLY (Groom's name misspelled in the headline?) Mr. Thomas HARRINGTON (spelled this way in the text of the article) and Miss Katherine J. Kelly were married at St. John's church on Monday of this week by Rev. Father McAllister. They will reside in this city. # # # --part1_152.a74cbdb.29c2c045_boundary--