Trying to tie up some loose ends and was wondering if anyone has info on Margaret Gebhardt b. abt 1742 who married John Kreamer abt 1762. John died 1828 Centre Co. Would like to find if Margaret died in PA, when she died, and where both are buried. Thanks for any help Happy New Year Sue

Hi Does anyone have any info on a JAMES C. HUGHES or JOHN HEWES/HUGHES, probably bros. from Marion Twp., buried at Lick Run Presbyterian Cem. Centre Co., PA? Row. 22. ~ 30. HUGHES, John C. ~ s/o R. C. & M. A., d. 3 Mar. 1864, 1 m 4 d (b. 1864) 31. HUGHES, JAMES C. ~ d. 6 Aug. 1853, age 48 yr *flag on grave (b. 1805) 32. HUGHES, John ~ 20 May 1801 - 5 Jan. 1865, 63 y 7m 17d (b. 1801) 33. HUGHES, Elizabeth w/o/ John, d. 17 Apr 1873, 68 yr 5 m 3 d (b. 1805) 34. HUGHES, Isabella B. d/o J. & E.~ d. 27 Aug. 1867, 24 y 6 m 5 d (b. 1843) Buried in this row are MCKEAN'S, COOPER, (Rev.) Wife Nancy (1809 - 1857), & son Mathew (d. 1852, 6y), and a J. HENDERSON CONLEY. (D. 1875, 49 y.) I found this family ~ JOHN HEWES/HUGHES Family in the 1850 Marion Twp., Centre Co. Pa Census: HEWES, John Age 50, male, Occup: Farmer Birthplace: PA (b. 1800) " Elizabeth 40 (b. 1810) " James P. 23 (b. 1827) John N., 22 (b. 1828) " Richard C. 20 (b. 1830) m. Oct. 16, 1856 Mary A. HOLMES " Mary C. 17 (b. 1833) m. Aug. 23, 1851 William ELDER " William C. 15 (b. 1835) " Nancy I. 13 (b.1837) " Elizabeth 10 (b. 1840) " Isabella 8 (b .1842) d. 1867 Thanks for any help! Jean Corio Tampa, FL

Hi list, Found this on the clinton Co Pa Obit board, I had posted it for someone else, amazing how one can forget. This confirms "Franklin Bechdel" as father, and the step-sisters. Lock Haven Express 9/12/1952 Mrs. Catherine E Summerson 86, widow of Joseph R Summerson, for many years a resident of Leidy and Cross Forks, where the family had a farm, died yesterday at 11:30 p.m. in the Private Hospital. She had been ill fro six years, suffering from the complications of old age. Mrs. Summersons immediate survivors number more than 50. They include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Ardner, 608 East Main Street, Lock Haven, with whom she has lived with for six years, and these additional children, Mrs. Mary Summerson, Renovo; Mrs Nancy Daugherty, Newark, New York; Mrs. Alice Smith and Mrs. Daisy Henderson, both of Lock Haven; and Herbert Summerson, Niagra Falls. A sister Mrs. Annie Walters lives in Renovo, and three half sisters are Mrs. Susie Calhoun, Hammersley Fork; Mrs Margaret Miller, Sinnemahoning; and Mrs. Alice Evans, Mobile, Ala. There are 16 grandchildren, 26 great grand children and six great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Summerson was born in Centre County, a daughter of the late Franklin! and Nancy Boozer Bechdel. During the latter part of her life, before she came to Lock Haven, she lived at Cross Fork with a son Henry B., who died five years ago. She attended the E. Main St. Methodist Church in this city.

The following was found on the Lycoming County Genweb Site : Centre Co. Statement Feb. 1807- Feb. 1808 Robert ROBINSON to Miss Kitty DAVIDSON, both of Pine Creek Twp., on Tuesday the 16th inst., by Robert HAMILTON, Esq. *************************** SIGNATURE INFORMATION *********************************** George Reamer P.O. Box 101 Garden City, NY 11530-0101 reply to me at: <mailto:sum1@optonline.net> alternate address: greamer@yahoo.com

Does anyone have an opinion on using on-line census imaging services vs. purchasing a census cd? I have used the former at quite an expense only to discover that in the case of certain counties the information is either incomplete or in some cases whole townships are missing. I am now thinking of purchasing census cds from Heritage Quest. I hesitate to name the on-line subscription service for legal reasons, but needless to say, data integrity is everything in genealogy research and when you are doing a surname search of an entire county -- line by line --and then find that pages or entire townships are missing, it becomes very deflating. Are there any other reputable census cd companies out there? I would like to hear from other people on this list as to what they use. Regards, George ************************************************************************************* George Reamer P.O. Box 101 Garden City NY 11530-0101 sum1@optonline.net (sum1 as in someone) formerly greamer@netmonger.net Member: Clinton County Historical Society Centre County Genealogical Society National Genealogical Society and holder of program certificate in genealogy SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETIES1 ***********************************************************************************

Hi Justin and List. That Franklin sure fits the dates. From what I gather, not having an exact birth date for him, but obit reveals be was bn ca 1839. The one I need I canot find on the 1860/1870 census of Potter Twp. although he was to have been born in Centre Hall. 1860 census Potter twp, family 496 Has John Boozer with wife Catherine(Nee Keller) and 9 children with Nancy age 18. Then 1870 Potter twp, famly 29 shows Katherine (nee Keller) Boozer age 55 no husband listed(he died in 1866) and Nancy Bechtol (no husband listed) age 29 and three children, Katherine, Anna, David. If he did go to Min. he must have had created another family there. I have not tried the 1850 census for that area (Centre Hall) as we do not have it at the Ross Lib. . Franklin should be with his family unit in 1850. Thanks Everyone! Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: <JKHouser84@aol.com> To: <PACENTRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2001 8:43 PM Subject: Re: [PACENTRE] Bechdel/Workinger names in Centre County > Stacey, > > Yes, I do have the obituary you speak of. > > His obituary in the "Centre Democrat" of Thu. 8 Dec 1904 read: "Frank > Bechdel died very suddenly of heart failure at Howard. He was aged 65 years > and is survived by seven daughters who live in Minnesota; one sister, Mrs. > Levi Rupert of Howard township, also survives. Interment was made in the > Disciple graveyard." > > This certainly seems like he had ties to Minnesota. He perhaps came back > here to die. His death record is on file in Centre County, PA. It reads: > > Centre Co., PA Death Records: F. L. Bechdel, male, 64, single, bp Liberty > Twp, farmer, d 27 Nov 1904 in Howard Boro of consumption, interment at > Blanchard. > > Now, "single" was often used in these records to denote one whose spouse had > passed away, or perhaps divorced. Thus, he probably at one point was > married, and had seven daughters. > > It is interesting that the death record says he died of consumption > (tuberculosis), which is a long-term, wasting disease of the lungs, whereas > the newspaper said he died suddenly of a heart attack. I will be back with > more info after I install my 1880 census on this computer and consult that > also. > > Justin > > Justin Kirk Houser > Genealogist/Researcher of Central PA and Beyond > Main Lines: Houser, Breon, Shawley, Ranio/Hrynio (and others) > President, BAHS Class of 2003 > Student Representative, BASD Board of Education > Listowner, PACENTRE-L@Rootsweb.com > Historian, Schürch Association of North America (specialty Central PA lines) > Member, Valley View United Methodist Church > "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature" > > > ==== PACENTRE Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to check for alternate spellings of your surnames; people 100 years ago weren't always good spellers! > >

Many years ago, my mother's cousin sent her the following information. She had been researching the Bechdel family as we are descendants of David and Christina Working Bechdel. I don't know if this will help but may be clues for Franklin. Listed among the ten children of David and Christina Working Bechdel is: "Franklin Bechdel, born in 1840. Regarding him, we have no further certain information. So far, it has been impossible to ascertain whether or not he was the same "Frank Bechdel" who lived in Belleplain, Minnesota, in the latter 1890's or early 1900's. Elderly descendants of the Working brothers recall hearing their parents speak of visiting such a person, related to them, in their youths. It's possible that this relative was Franklin, the son of Christina Working Bechdel." Judy

Hi List I am hoping that somebody can help me out with these people. I am looking for any info on these names RUBEN BARE married LEAH PYLE/ PILE abt 1850 DAVID PYLE/PILE married ELIZABETH ? early 1800s they lived in Ferguson Twp. ANNIE E. BARE/BAIR born in Gatesburg married THOMAS J PARKS 1873 Thank you in advance Donna

Stacey, Yes, I do have the obituary you speak of. His obituary in the "Centre Democrat" of Thu. 8 Dec 1904 read: "Frank Bechdel died very suddenly of heart failure at Howard. He was aged 65 years and is survived by seven daughters who live in Minnesota; one sister, Mrs. Levi Rupert of Howard township, also survives. Interment was made in the Disciple graveyard." This certainly seems like he had ties to Minnesota. He perhaps came back here to die. His death record is on file in Centre County, PA. It reads: Centre Co., PA Death Records: F. L. Bechdel, male, 64, single, bp Liberty Twp, farmer, d 27 Nov 1904 in Howard Boro of consumption, interment at Blanchard. Now, "single" was often used in these records to denote one whose spouse had passed away, or perhaps divorced. Thus, he probably at one point was married, and had seven daughters. It is interesting that the death record says he died of consumption (tuberculosis), which is a long-term, wasting disease of the lungs, whereas the newspaper said he died suddenly of a heart attack. I will be back with more info after I install my 1880 census on this computer and consult that also. Justin Justin Kirk Houser Genealogist/Researcher of Central PA and Beyond Main Lines: Houser, Breon, Shawley, Ranio/Hrynio (and others) President, BAHS Class of 2003 Student Representative, BASD Board of Education Listowner, PACENTRE-L@Rootsweb.com Historian, Schürch Association of North America (specialty Central PA lines) Member, Valley View United Methodist Church "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature"

Hi David C. Bechdel and Christina Workinger Bechdel are my family. Justin, do you have a copy of the obit for Franklin?? I know nothing about him except what Zetty wrote. " Franklin Bechdel, born in 1840. Regarding him we have no further definite information. So far, it has been impossible to ascertain whether or not he was the same "Frank Bechdel" who lived in Belleplaine, Minnesota in the late 1890's. Elderly descendants of the Working family recall hearing their parents speak of visiting such a person, in their youths. It is possible that this relative was Franklin, son the son of Christina Working Bechdel." Zetty, page 23 in the "newer" addition featuring the original Zetty and the additions by Eleanor Delacour 1981. Happy New Year! :0) Stacey

Hello all, I wonder whether this Franklin Bechdel is the same man as Franklin L. Bechdel, born 1839 in Liberty Twp., Centre Co., PA, and died 27 Nov 1904 in Howard, Centre Co., PA? His obit stated he left a wife and seven children; it neglected to name them, however. He was a son of David C. and Christina (Workinger) Bechdel. Justin Justin Kirk Houser Genealogist/Researcher of Central PA and Beyond Main Lines: Houser, Breon, Shawley, Ranio/Hrynio (and others) President, BAHS Class of 2003 Student Representative, BASD Board of Education Listowner, PACENTRE-L@Rootsweb.com Historian, Schürch Association of North America (specialty Central PA lines) Member, Valley View United Methodist Church "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature"

Doris, Since you say he was born in Huntingdon County in 1792 have you checked the tax records of Huntingdon County for that year to see if there are any Cox living in Huntingdon County? Or perhaps the 1790 and 1800 census can help you meet that same need. The tax lists are, I believe, on file in the Huntingdon County Historical Society in Huntingdon, PA, and there are copies at the Blair County Genealogical Society in Hollidaysburg, PA. Perhaps this will give you some leads. You may then want to search the deeds and wills for any evidence that would relate Cox names in the area to your Marshall, or at least put them in the same area, and establish a link via circumstantial evidence. Hope this helps. Justin Justin Kirk Houser Genealogist/Researcher of Central PA and Beyond Main Lines: Houser, Breon, Shawley, Ranio/Hrynio (and others) President, BAHS Class of 2003 Student Representative, BASD Board of Education Listowner, PACENTRE-L@Rootsweb.com Historian, Schürch Association of North America (specialty Central PA lines) Member, Valley View United Methodist Church "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature"

In a message dated 12/28/2001 1:21:53 PM Central Standard Time, Augwedann50@aol.com writes: << Seeking any information about Marshall Cox, who was born in Huntingdon County in 1792. Married to Malinda. Children were William Cox, married to Mary Gunsaulis, and Martha, married to Jesse Fulton. Marshall paid taxes in Barree Twp. in 1820 and 1830. Lived with daughter Martha, and is buried in Centre County, in Spring Creek Cemetery, College Twp. He died in 1871. I cannot find anything about his ancestry. Thank you for ANY info you might have. Justin, do YOU have any ideas where else I might look? Thanks. >> ========================= Also buried in the same cemetery we find my cousin, Geo. Henry Kline (1853-1928) and his wife, the former Anna Mary Fulton (1860-1925). I do not show any details on her nor do I know her parents. She seems likely to be related to your Jesse Fulton. Fred Houts, Brooklyn Center MN

I am sorry that I don't have anything new to add to your enlightenment on these people except to tell you that I am working on the SHUEY family (I have double Shuey ancestry). I can tell you that Emanuel Shuey was born 28 Sep 1863 in Centre County, PA, a son of John C. and Ellen C. (Wise) Shuey. I also had in my notes (as do you) that Emanuel and Jane (Zettle) Shuey resided at Dalton, Illinois. I have nothing further. Noting that you reside at Boalsburg, I might add that Ellen (Wise) Shuey is buried there with grave marker apparently only indicating 1842-1919. I have been stymied in all efforts to obtain a death certificate or an obituary for her. Her husband is buried at Shiloh in College Township. If you can add anything for me on this branch of the family, I'd be ever so appreciative. I am a Centre County native, having been born at Lemont and reared (for the most part) at Houserville. Have lived here in the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis since Dec. 1966. Thanks for anything further that you can add. Fred Houts, Brooklyn Center MN

Hi Dave I just looked up a marriage reference for BARE and found this info: 1858 May 20, 1858 ~ FREDERICK HIRAM KELLER and Ellen C. BEAR (no residences listed) Ref. Source: KELLER FAMILY BIBLE Jean

In a message dated 12/28/2001 11:30:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, dwallace@cub.kcnet.org writes: > John Boozer c 1811-3/15/1866 Centre Hall Cem M/ Catherine Keller > 12/28/1818-7/3/1902, Centre Hall Cem. > Children; > #1Nancy Boozer c1841 m/ Franklin Bechdel > #2William K " c1840-1861 > #3Eliza " c1845-1866 > #4James A " c1848-1866 > Hi From "Centre Co. American Revolution Soldiers and Patriots" Jacob KELLER b. Feb. 15, 1753 in PA d. March 6, 1828 Married: 1778 in Lebanon Co., Pa - Eve Elizabeth DOSTER/DOXTER (d/o Peter & Barbara DOSTER) b.March 14, 1756 d. July 9, 1839 Cemetery: Tusseyville Location: Third row from church, near the corner Rev. War Service: Soldier in Capt. Daniel Ooldenbruch's Co. Lebanon Co. Militia Comments: a native of Lebanon Co., he came to Potter Twp. in 1806 from Bethel Twp., Dauphin Co Children: Barbara Elizabeth Philip Margaret Christian m. Catherine HENNEY Peter m. Maria Barbara MINNICH Jacob m. Elizabeth CORMAN d/o George CORMAN John m. Elizabeth BATTAFT (d/o George BOTTORF) Ref: Patriot Index Early Church Records of Lebanon Co. by F. Edward Wright 1995 pgs. 76, 78 Pa Births, Lebanon Co. Pa 1714 - 1899 by John T. HUMPHREY 1996 pgs 47, 115 History of Centre and Clinto Co.'s by John Blair Linn 1883 pgs. 156, 402, 406, 415 Comm. Biographical Record of Central Pa 1898 pgs. 56, 103, 251 Centre Co. Heritage, Centre Co. Hist. Soc. p 80 From "Centre Co. Newspaper Death Notices 1821 - 1869" KELLER 1831 KELLER, Christian A few days since his death at residence in Potter Twp age abt. 44 yr. Resident for many years in this co. Democrat Aug. 20, 1831 1858 KELLER, David C. In Potter Twp. April 17, Age 29 y 2 m 10 d Democratic Watchman April 22, 1858 1865 KELLER, John Jr. Wed. Oct. 11 at his residence in Linden Hall, age abt. 63 yr. Central Press Oct. 20, 1865 Democratic Watchman Oct. 27, 1865 In Jacksonville Cem. Row 5 are families of HOY, CAIN, VONAD and YEARICK 3. VONADA, Edwin Earl 1909 - 1994 h/0 KELLER, Kathryn 1935 - 1962 h/o SWISHER, Amy Mees 1964 - 1994 4. Vonada, Kathryn KELLER 1908 - 1962 M (ten spaces) Hope this info has helped, and others on the list group may be related or have some info to help you. Happy New Year! Jean Corio Tampa, Fl

In a message dated 12/28/2001 11:30:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, dwallace@cub.kcnet.org writes: > John Boozer c 1811-3/15/1866 Centre Hall Cem M/ Catherine Keller > 12/28/1818-7/3/1902, Centre Hall Cem. > Children; > #1Nancy Boozer c1841 m/ Franklin Bechdel > #2William K " c1840-1861 > #3Eliza " c1845-1866 > #4James A " c1848-1866 > Hi Dave From "Centre Co. Marriages 1800 - 1850" 1822 April 4, 1822 ~ Henry BOOZER of Penns Valley and Sarah MCEWEN of Walker Twp. married by Rev. James LINN Ref. source: Historical Journal and James V. Brown Memorial Library, Williamsport, Pa 1840 March 10, 1840 ~ John BUSER (BOOSER) and Catharina KELLER, both of Potter Twp. married by Rev. P.S. FISHER Ref. Source: Peter S. FISHER records and Spangler Coll: 175:72 1848 Dec. 27, 1848 ~ James A. BOOZER and Mary Ann GUTHRIE, both of Centre Hill, married by Rev. R. HAMILL Ref. Source: Democratic Whig 1/3 BECHTEL 1833 Jan. 2, 1833 ~ Thomas BEIGHTOL and Molly YARGER (no residences listed), married by Joseph MONTGOMERY Ref. Source: Centre Co. Heritage Vol I to Vol. XI 1834 Oct. 7, 1834 ~ Samuel BECHTOLL and Catharina FEY, both of Potter Twp., married by Rev. P.S. FISHER Ref. Source: Peter S. FISHER records and Spangler Coll:175:63 1839 April 23, 1839 ~ David BECHTEL of Howard Twp. and Christiana WORKINGER of Ferguson Twp., married by Rev. E. KEIFER Ref. Source: Centre Democrat 5/28 1842 March 17, 1842 ~ Mathaus BECHTOL of Snow Shoe and Sara BRESSLER of Haines Twp., married by Rev. P. S. FISHER Ref. Source: Records of Peter S. FISHER and Spangler Coll: 175:75 Centre Co. Marriages 1851 - 1873 lists: 1864 Jan 21, 1864 ~ Franklin BECHDOL of Howardsville and Nancy a. BOOZER (D/O JOHN BOOZER) of Centre Hall, married by Rev. Robert HAMILL at Oak HALL Ref. Source: Democratic Watchman 2/12 and Central Press 2/12 1866 Feb. 15, 1866 ~ Samuel DRESHER and Catherine BOOZER, D/O John BOOZER, both of Patton Twp. married by Rev. Robert Hamill Ref. source: Democratic Watchman 4/6 and Central Press 4/5 and Spangler Coll: 132:11 More to come. Jean

Hello Liz, I am not researaching Zettle but in my SWEETWOOD file I have a JEREMIAH ZETTLE b. 11-22-1864 He married Sarah Elizabeth Sweetwood in 1884. She was from Spring Mills, PA I have some children listed if you think this Zettle is related to yours. Arline

I'm not related or researching the Kephart's, but....my family came from PA and moved to Berrien County, Michigan. There are some Kephart's there. You might want to check it out. Alot of people who settled in Berrien County, Michigan came from Centre County, PA and surrounding counties. Just thought this might help someone. Sue

Seeking any information about Marshall Cox, who was born in Huntingdon County in 1792. Married to Malinda. Children were William Cox, married to Mary Gunsaulis, and Martha, married to Jesse Fulton. Marshall paid taxes in Barree Twp. in 1820 and 1830. Lived with daughter Martha, and is buried in Centre County, in Spring Creek Cemetery, College Twp. He died in 1871. I cannot find anything about his ancestry. Thank you for ANY info you might have. Justin, do YOU have any ideas where else I might look? Thanks. Doris Scheidemantle Augwedann50@AOL.com