Carol, Before 1853 Spring Township included all of Benner Township and part of what is now College Township. The burial sites around in 1841 were: Union Cemetery in Bellefonte (most folks from the region were buried here) St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Bellefonte Purdue Family Cemetery (now in Benner Twp.) Larimer Family Cemetery (believed to have been destroyed) Rearick Family Cemetery (believed to have been destroyed) An old cemetery in Hunters Park (no longer extant) Axemann Cemetery (no longer extant) In the case of the above cemeteries I know the locations of all of them. Gravestone inscriptions and limited records for Union and St. John's exist. Purdue has gravestone inscriptions recorded. I have no record of the others, save from an article in 1893 which listed the burials in the cemetery at Hunters Park. 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"

I am looking for the any cemeteries that are located in Spring/Spring Twp. Specifically looking for the burial of John Woodard (1760-1841) and Lucy Washburn Woodard (1768-1841). Their children were John, Jr., Lucy (m. Wilbur Baldwin); and Polly (m. Charles Sergeant). Carol

A correction to my earlier post. Iva Mae SMITH died in Jan 1972 (not 1970). Christy Williams

If you're looking for a town named Centre, Mohrville PA (I believe it's in the Reading area) was apparently known as Centre at some point in time. Cornelia Warner wrote: >I cannot find these towns in a modern atlas. do they no longer exist? were >they renamed? >I have my ancestors in a tax record (1834) for Spring twp and a census >(1850) for White twp. now if I could find stuff for them in between that >time... > >

FYI I used tax records in Bellefonte at the public library for Bald Eagle Twp. Their tax records for the areas of Clinton Co. that were once in Centre end in 1839 when Clinton founded. Nancy Neuman Lewisburg ----- Original Message ----- From: <JKHouser84@aol.com> To: <PACENTRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 5:10 PM Subject: Re: [PACENTRE] Spring, Centre and White, Cambria > Cornelia, > > Spring Township, Centre Co., still exists, although it is smaller now than it > was in 1834. I am not aware of very many tax records that survive for Spring > Twp. for that period, most having been "borrowed" by an attorney many years > ago and never returned. Where were you able to locate this valuable resource? > > In 1834 Spring Township included what is now Benner and portions of College > Township. If you can find Bellefonte on a map, Spring Township is a > near-rectangle that surrounds it. When it included those other townships, it > extended westward double the length it now has. > > White Twp., Cambria Co. still exists as far as I know, but I'm not familiar > enough with the geography of that reason to give specifics. > > 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 ==== > Commercial Advertising on this List, or E-mails expressly directing subscribers thereto, must be cleared with the listowner (JKHouser84@aol.com) >

Loretta: I have a John A. MCDIVITT (b 11/09/1829 d 03/31/1917). He was married to Elizabeth MCCRACKEN (b 01/10/1834 d 02/25/1918). Am not directly related to either one, but would like to fill in some gaps in this line. Any connection? Best regards, Jacquelyn jebean@ccape.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "loretta myrter" <lorettam@adelphia.net> To: <PACENTRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 5:22 PM Subject: [PACENTRE] Newton McDivitt (McDevitt?) > I am seeking information and /or the descendants of NEWTON McDIVITT, buried in HalfMoon Township, Centre. Co. > > NEWTON was the son of AUGUSTINE, b. 3-19-1834, d. 7-27-1903 and the brother of FRANK McDEVITT; the grandson of JAMES MCDIVITT, b. 1804, three days after emigrating to New York City, d. 1879, and the great-grandson of JAMES McDIVITT, b. 1780 in Newtonstewart, County Tyrone, Ireland, d. 1850. >

Christy, Could this be Bruce Henry Smith's second wife? Her obituary in the CENTRE DAILY TIMES of 21 Sep 2001 reads: "Eleanor S. Smith, 94, of Bellefonte died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, at Centre Crest nursing home in Bellefonte. Born March 26, 1907, in Bellefonte, she was a daughter of the late James and Catherine Rohrbaugh Mitchell. She married Percy B. Spicer, who preceded her in death. She then married Bruce Henry Smith, who died April 23, 1972. She attended St. John's Catholic Church School in Bellefonte. She was a former member of the auxiliary of the Bellefonte Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1600. She retired from Penn State and for several years following her retirement, worked at Centre Crest nursing home in Bellefonte. She belonged to Good Shepherd Catholic Church in State College. She is survived by by two daughters, Patricia Z. Gearhart and Violet M. Smith, both of State College; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Johann J. Meek; a son, Gerald J. Spicer, five sisters and three brothers. She was the last of her generation. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Wetzler Funeral Home, 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Philip M. Bender officiating. Burial will be in Centre Hall Reformed and Lutheran Cemetery in Centre Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 867 Gray's Woods Boulevard, State College, PA 16801." Info I have indicates that Bruce Henry Smith, her husband, was a son of Bruce H. SMITH and a Miss MEYERS. Eleanor is kin to me through her mother and her first husband, Percy Boyd SPICER (1907-1980), whom she divorced before marrying Bruce Smith in 1963. Could he have been previously married with children of his own? You may well want to contact Patricia Z. (Mrs. Harry) Gephart, and Violet M. (Mrs. Clayton) Smith, the daughters of Percy and Eleanor. They may know something of this. 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"

Cornelia, Spring Township, Centre Co., still exists, although it is smaller now than it was in 1834. I am not aware of very many tax records that survive for Spring Twp. for that period, most having been "borrowed" by an attorney many years ago and never returned. Where were you able to locate this valuable resource? In 1834 Spring Township included what is now Benner and portions of College Township. If you can find Bellefonte on a map, Spring Township is a near-rectangle that surrounds it. When it included those other townships, it extended westward double the length it now has. White Twp., Cambria Co. still exists as far as I know, but I'm not familiar enough with the geography of that reason to give specifics. 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 everyone! I'm new to this list, so I thought I'd introduce myself. (Some on this list may have already seen queries from me). My name is Christy. My husband, Van, was raised in Bellefonte, PA (Centre Co.). His mother died when he was 5 years old, so he never knew her family. That's why I've started my geneology research with his mom. His mom's name was Iva Mae SMITH (b 10 Aug 1937, d Jan 1970). From Iva's SS-5, I know that her address at that time was 112 E Logan in Bellefonte Her parents were Evelyn E. BOTTORF (or spelled BUTTORFF) and Bruce Henry SMITH. My first goal is to find out if Iva has any living siblings, because they would be my husband's aunt/uncle. I've been contacted by a couple of people regarding an Evelyn BUTTORFF married to a Bruce SMITH, with 3 children named Sissy, Sonny, and Ann. I'm in the process of trying to confirm if this is the family I'm looking for - I think "Sissy" is Iva. If so, I'd really like to contact Sonny or Ann. I'd appreciate any inf! ormation, hints, and/or tips from anyone. And if anyone else is researching the BOTTORF/BUTTORFF family, please let me know. Lastly, I live near Oklahoma City, and I have family all over Oklahoma, so if anyone needs any research done in Oklahoma, please let me know. Thanks so much! Christy Williams taxability@home.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .

I cannot find these towns in a modern atlas. do they no longer exist? were they renamed? I have my ancestors in a tax record (1834) for Spring twp and a census (1850) for White twp. now if I could find stuff for them in between that time... Cornelia Fenenga Warner searching for Weyrauch, Weihrauch, Wyrough, Wyrouck, Wyruck and all variants in Centre and Cambria Co.'s, PA

In a message dated 12/10/2001 1:45:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, cupdegraff@cvinternet.net writes: > There is a George P. Heverly in the reconstructed 1890 Centre County > census listed in Boggs Twp. as a 29 year old laborer living in > Milesburg, Mittie (presumably his wife) Clarence, 10 yrs old, Laura > B, Bessie, and Stella (apparently the ages of females were > irrelevant!!) Hi Carol I am interested in the "Polly" HUGHES b. abt. 1804. I think that she is related to my HUGHS/HUGHES family in Spring Twp. Jeremiah is listed as marrying a Polly and then a Mary but this could be the same person! Thank you for the info. I think these Heverly's are related to Jeremiah Heverly who died Dec. 4, 1864 in Boggs Twp. (This info was listed on the LDS website.) He was the son of Christopher and Hannah (COLBURN) HEVERLY. Christopher HEVERLY b. Feb. 17, 1769 in Oxford Twp., Phila. Pa Died. Oct. 24, 1848 at Howard Twp., Centre Co. Pa Married 1798 in Warwick Twp. to Hannah COLBURN b. 1781 in Pa, died April 12, 1856 in Howard Twp. Children: Samuel ? b. 1795/96 Hetty b. 1799 Jeremiah b. 1800 ~ d. Dec. 4, 1864 Boggs Twp., Centre Co, PA Ellen b. 1803 Tamzine b. 1804 George Washinton b. 1806 ~ d. Oct. 11, 1854 Beach Creek, Clinton, Pa Henry Adams b. 1808 d. March 23, 1885 in Clearfield Co., Pa Christopher b. 1810 d. Sept. 5, 1854 in Centre Co. Pa Charles M. b. 1811 d. 1876 Antis, Huntingdon, Pa Lavina b. 1812 Nancy b. 1813 James M. b. Oct. 14, d. Aug. 14, 1879 in Howard Twp., buried at Schenck Cem. Howard Twp., Centre co. Pa Thanks for any help! Jean Corio Tampa, Fl

I am seeking information and /or the descendants of NEWTON McDIVITT, buried in HalfMoon Township, Centre. Co. NEWTON was the son of AUGUSTINE, b. 3-19-1834, d. 7-27-1903 and the brother of FRANK McDEVITT; the grandson of JAMES MCDIVITT, b. 1804, three days after emigrating to New York City, d. 1879, and the great-grandson of JAMES McDIVITT, b. 1780 in Newtonstewart, County Tyrone, Ireland, d. 1850. Many thanks for any help. Loretta Myrter

In a message dated 12/08/2001 3:55:44 PM Central Standard Time, Twojcjc@aol.com writes: << Samuel WEAVER (1800-1902)--who did he marry? He married Christina Vonada > and/or Christina Grove. I think his children were Henry (no date), John > Adam 1824, Jacob 1828, William 1830, David Edward 1832, Christina 1833, > and Samuel 1836. Who is the mother of these children? ******Samuel WEAVER m. 1. Christina VONADA 2. CHRISTINA GROVE >> =========================== I show this one as married to Christina Vonada, d/o Nicholas and Mary Vonada. I find them on page 95 of "Von Nuett / Von Neida / Von Nida / Vonada - From Germany to America" (1995) by Nora Taylor, Evelyn McMillion and Sandra Tremain (3 sisters). I further show that Christina Vonada was born 10 Mar 1803 and baptized at Aaronsburg 28 Aug 1803. I only show one child born to Samuel and Christina (though there may have been others). The one that I show is John Adam Weaver/Weber (1824-1900) who m. Maria Shoemaker. I, further, show just one child for John Adam and Maria as well (though, again, there may have been others): Jacob Franklin Weaver, born 27 Jun 1847 Penn Twp, Centre Co., died 4 Aug 1923 Walker Twp., Centre Co., PA, who m. Catharine Minnich (1843-1904). These people appear to NOT be my blood relatives. Their presence in my database seems to be only coincidental (probably through entering Vonada data as I have a lot of Vonada kin -- though, again, no blood-line Vonada ancestry either). FRED HOUTS, Brooklyn Center MN

In a message dated 12/09/2001 7:53:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, ljones8@starband.net writes: > Can you clairfy the birth date of (Eva) Margaret Braun? You have her birth > date as 1779, and her marriage date as 1779. > Hi Oops ~ Sorry Liz! (EVA ) MARGARET BRAUN Born: Sept. 9, 1759, Lebanon Twp. Married: March 25, 1779 at Hanover, Lebanon Co. to JOHN WEAVER (Johannes WEBER) Died: Aug. 21, 1804 Buried Wolf's Chapel/Stover Third row of graves from road along side of cem. Happy Holidays to all! Jean Corio Tampa, Fl

The information I supplied for Jean about the Glenn family was taken from an article by John A Dale, and published in an old newspaper call "The Public Spirit" and later in a book called "Clearfield County History by Local Historians." Jim in Clearfield County

Hi Is anyone researching HEVERLY/EVERLY in Boggs Twp., Centre Co., Pa? I found a Jeremiah HEVERLY/EVERLY b. 1800 in Warwick Twp, Lancaster, Pa m. Polly HUGHES . (LDS Website) He died Dec. 4, 1864 in Boggs Twp.Centre Co., PA. ~ 2nd marriage to Mary (Unknown) Thanks! Jean Corio Tampa, Fl

----- Original Message ----- From: "James Curry" <jimcurry@pennswoods.net> To: <PACLEARF-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 3:19 PM Subject: Fw: The Glenn History > Jean In May 1790, Brothers James Andrew, and George Glenn left > Londonderry, Ireland on the "Happy Return" and came to Philadelphia. They > went to Chester County. Here they separated Andrew and George went > somewhere on the western frontier I have no knowledge of where.James > remained in Chester County and married Catherine Curry in 1795. They later > removed to Centre County near Julian where they had a farm and a hotal. > Children were Andrew, Mary, James,George, John Wesley, Charles, William, and > Eliza. James Glenn Sr. died between 1814 and 1825. Catherine moved to > Jordan Township Clearfield County and lived with her daughter Mary(Mrs David > Williams) where she died in 1858. Jim in Clearfield County > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <JeanShar40@aol.com> > To: <PACLEARF-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 8:49 PM > Subject: Re: The Glenn History > > > > Justin > > I also loved the Glenn saga. So few are into the history their ancestors > were > > living, not just names and dates. > > I have an unk Greatgrandma named Carrie Glenn. She married William Jackson > > Cramer b 1863 Brush Valley , Indiana co. He was also a lumberman in > > Clearfield co. I am now going to find out more on these Glenns. > > Jean Sharbaugh > > > > > > ============================== > > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp > > > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237 >

I'm a new member to the list. Looking for information or connections to the OLDHAM family who came from England and settled in Osceola Mills, PA after 1883. Children included Samuel, George, John, Herbert, and Albert. Related surnames: SIMMS, STINE, APEL, LOVE, SEABOLT, LEARD, WILSON, and GREEN. Pennsylvania locations: Altoona, Colver, Confluence, Cresson, Ebensburg, Ernest, Osceola Mills, New Kensington, and Pittsburgh vicinity. I cannot prove it, but believe this family may be connected to the following (all born in England) who came to America on the ship RMS City of Rome to New York 26 June 1882: George Oldham, 41; Hester Oldham, 10; Sam Oldham, 8; Herbert Oldham, 7; and Albert Oldham, 60. Maggie Oldham journlst@radiks.net

Would like to contact or hear from descendants of Martin DOLAN, b. 1822, Co. Galway, Ireland>US/Centre Co., PA, and his wife Ida Marie REEDER. Martin was an older brother of my 2nd Gr-grm, Mary Ann (nee) DOLAN KELLY HALL, b. 1825, Co. Galway, Ireland>US/Allegheny Co., PA d. 1890, Allegheny Co., PA. A safe and happy Holiday season to all. Marybeth Corrigall ACMBJC@aol.com

In a message dated 11/13/2001 5:43:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, pstoverfair@juno.com writes: > Subj:[PACENTRE] WEAVER > Date:11/13/2001 5:43:50 PM Eastern Standard Time > From:<A HREF="mailto:pstoverfair@juno.com">pstoverfair@juno.com</A> > To:<A HREF="mailto:PACENTRE-L@rootsweb.com">PACENTRE-L@rootsweb.com</A> > Sent from the Internet > > Seeking to identify these stray WEAVER individuals in my database. Will > share info. > > Pat Stover Fair > pstoverfair@juno.com > > Stover Genealogy Page http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/8220 > > > Adam WEAVER, born about 1770--who were his parents? He married before > June 1800 to Anna Maria STOVER (1771-1846) of Haines Twp. > > Catherine WEAVER, born about 1822--who were her parents? She was living > in Rebersburg on 23 Aug 1842 when she married Andrew FRANK (born 1817) of > Gregg Twp. > > Eve WEAVER, born May 1821--who were her parents? She was living in > Haines Twp on 10 Oct 1839, when she married John STOVER (1815-1870s) of > Potter Twp. > > Franklin J WEAVER--who were his parents? He was a farmer in Gregg Twp. > He married on 31 Dec 1869 Elizabeth FIEDLER (born c 1847). > > George J WEAVER, born 1859, died 1927, buried Aaronsburg Reformed > Cemetery --who were his parents? He married Katherine I STOVER (born > c1867). > > James M WEAVER, born 29 Jul 1850, died 25 Jan 1923, buried Woodward--who > were his parents? He married Clara HOSTERMAN (1849-1916). > > John WEAVER of Miles Twp--who were his parents? He married before 1835 > to Susanna BRUNGART (born 1814). > > John WEAVER, born 25 Mar 1779, died 30 Dec 1867, buried Rebersburg--who > were his parents? He married Polly BRUNGART (no dates). > > Mary Elizabeth WEAVER, born Feb 1854, died 4 Apr 1934--who were her > parents? She married George Washington STOVER (1845-1919). > > Samuel WEAVER (1800-1902)--who did he marry? He married Christina Vonada > and/or Christina Grove. I think his children were Henry (no date), John > Adam 1824, Jacob 1828, William 1830, David Edward 1832, Christina 1833, > and Samuel 1836. Who is the mother of these children? ******Samuel WEAVER m. 1. Christina VONADA 2. CHRISTINA GROVE > > Sarah WEAVER, born 25 Mar 1825, died 10 Nov 1890--who were her parents? > She married Michael WISE (1820-1901). > > Susannah WEAVER, born c1790?--who were her parents? She married before > 1814 to Jacob BRUNGART (1786-1862). > > William WEAVER, born c1820?, died after 20 Oct 1881--who were his > parents? He married Julianna STOVER (1820-bef 20 Oct 1881). > > Hi > > This info listed in Centre Co., PA American Rev. Soldiers & Patfriots > > JOHN WEAVER (JOHANNES WEBER) (son of Michael WEAVER, SR.) > B. Sept. 21, 1751 at Shaefferstown, Lanacaster Co., Pa D. 1823 M. (Eva) Margaret BRAUN on March 25, 1779 at Hanover, Lebanon Co., PA B. Sept. 9, 1779 in Lebanon Twp. D. August 21, 1804 Cemetery: Wolf's Chapel/Stover Third row of graves from road along side of Cemetery. Rev. War Service: Private, Capt. John CLARK, 1st Co, 4th Battalion. Northumerland Co., PA Children: Anna Christina m. John STOVER (also see Adam STOVER John (Ohio) Catharine m. Adam STOVER George Michael David Elizabeth m. John HELTMAN (ohio) Henry Daniel m. Elizabeth KIPLINGER ? Thomas m. Lydia MOYER Adam m. Elizabeth______ Jacob m. 1. Elizabeth ____ 2. Amelia BOTDORF Samuel m. 1. Christina VONADA 2. Christina GROVE Frederick m. 1. Catharine MARKS 2. Mrs. Elizabeth LUCKENBACK KRULL Andrew m. Catherine SCHREFLER (Venango Co., PA) Ref: PA Archives 5th Series Vol 8 pg. 659 Patriot Index Centre Co. Estate File #4946 Will signed Feb. 24, 1823, probated april 14, 1823 History of Centre and Clinton Co., Pa by John Blair Linn 1883 pg. 29, 33, 41, 304, 355, 365 History of Schaeffertown by a. S. Brendle 1901 Notes and Queries Egle 1896 pg 114 Weaver: A History of Ten Weaver Generations by Kathryn Bell and Edward B. Reighard 1988 pgs. 22 - 23 Snyder Co. Pioneers by Dr. Charles A. Fisher pg. 96 Rev. War Soldiers Shikelimo Chapeter Dar Compiled by Mrs. W. C. Bartol 1926 pg. 21 Pioneer settlers of Centre Co., Pa by Vashti Seaman 1973 pg. 397 Centre Co. Heritage Vol 1 to Vol XI pg. 83 There is also a page on a David WEAVER m. Eve Wolf, also son of Michael We aver and a page on Michael WEAVER b. 1722 in Germany, m. to Anna Barbara (MOYER?) (Looks like they are all related!) If you'd like, I could copy and mail the pages to you ~ a lot of info. Happy Holidays! Jean Corio Tampa, Fl