Justin, Thank you ever so much for sharing these very personal letters.... What a terrible price these fine young men paid.... along with countless other men & women of the day.... so that our country would be truly "United" ......... Today, men and women of our armed forces are being asked again to perhaps make that ultimate sacrifice....... Let's not forget all those who have risked everything so we may enjoy our freedoms... Sabrina Marie Robb ( Captain, USAF Retired, 22 years active duty) Ocala, Florida

As I've exhausted all leads and have practically worn out my welcome on a couple of other lists (!), am seeking this lists' help in determining the parentage of my great grandmother, Alzada ROSENKRANS (various spellings do apply!). Here is what I've got on her, her husband and children... 1. Ralph4 MILLER, Sr. (Emory G.3, David C.2, (David?) Christian1) was born 02/09/1877 "of" Paradise, Clearfield Co., PA, and died 11/20/1940 in Clearfield, Clearfield Co., PA. He married Alzada ROSENCRANS 10/23/1895 in Clearfield, Clearfield Co., PA by Rev L.M. Brady. She was born 09/13/1877 "of" Lawrence Twp., Clearfield Co., PA, and died 02/09/1942 in on her farm on "Guinea Hill", Clearfield Co., PA. More About Ralph MILLER, SR.: Religion: Lutheran Residence: farm located on Guinea Hill, outside of Clearfield, Clearfield Co., PA More About Alzada ROSENCRANS: Burial: 02/12/1942, Crown Crest Cemetery, Clearfield Co., PA Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage Marriage Notes for Ralph MILLER and Alzada ROSENCRANS: According to the Application for Marriage License, they both were *of* Lawrence Township., Clearfield Co., PA, but does not state exactly where they were born. ============= William LeRoy Erhard (now deceased) submitted information to the LDS web site, showing Alzadea's name as "Belinda Alzadea Rosencraus", but that is incorrect as her marriage application/license shows her name was Alzadea. However, there are 2 places on this document that spell her last name "Rosencrans" and "Rosenkrans". There is another document that shows her last name was "Rosenkrans" and that is on her daughter Berva Miller's marriage license to Ernest Erhard. ============= I have reason to believe the name of the minister that performed the marriage was Lyons Mussina Brady, pastor of West Side Methodist Church, Clearfield, PA from Mar. 1893 to Mar.1898. SOURCE: Clearfield County Miscellaneous Items (http://www.geocities.com/dancenshout/clearfieldcountymisc.html) Children of Ralph MILLER and Alzada ROSENCRANS are: i. Berva Eleanor5 MILLER, b. 10/06/1896, Lawrence Township, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 11/06/1961, Trout Run, Lycoming Co., PA; m. (2) Ernest Edward Erhard, Sr.1, 07/16/1919, Portland, Chataqua Co., NY; b. 04/24/1897, New Millport, Clearfield, PA; d. 12/17/1947, Chicago, Cook, IL; m. (3) Bruce "Slim" STINESPRING, Aft. 1927; b. 05/02/1901; d. 02/1979, Lycoming, PA. More About Ernest Edward Erhard, Sr.: Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville, Clearfield Co., PA Cause of Death: black lung disease Occupation: Embalmer at the time of his marriage to Berva Miller ii. Jesse Emery MILLER, b. 03/29/1899, Clearfield, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 03/09/1941; m. Irene Poole; b. Abt. 1901. iii. Agnes Armita MILLER, b. 11/20/1901, Clearfield, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 03/1943; m. Arthur Gerold NELSON; b. 08/31/1899; d. 09/1977. iv. Blaine MILLER, b. 12/16/1902; d. 04/1981. v. Lloyd Edward MILLER, b. 04/18/1904, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 10/20/1941; m. Lena; b. Abt. 1904. vi. Elizabeth MILLER, b. Abt. 1905; m. Leonard; b. Abt. 1905. vii. Ethel Levada MILLER, b. 04/23/1907, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 02/25/1975, Morrisdale, Clearfield Co., PA; m. Fred PELTON, Abt. 1927; b. 02/19/1909, Morrisdale, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 07/19/1962. viii. Florence E. MILLER, b. 10/26/1909, Clearfield, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 06/19/1945; m. "Byke" THOMPSON; b. Abt. 1905. ix. Helen MILLER, b. Abt. 1911; m. Gary HAWKINS; b. Abt. 1910. x. (James) Ralph MILLER, Jr., b. Abt. 1913; m. Sarah LAZEAR; b. Abt. 1913. xi. Roy MILLER, b. Abt. 1915; m. Irene; b. Abt. 1915. xii. Alzada "Toots" MILLER, b. Abt. 1917; m. Robert CLARK; b. Abt. 1910. I have looked for Alzada on the 1880 census to no avail and of course, she was already married by the time the 1900 census rolled around. It is not known if she had siblings, or if "Alzada" is her 1st name or middle name. As my folks and I lived a great distance from PA, I never really knew these relatives and only met them once -- at my grandmother Berva's funeral in 1961. As I was a child at the time, I vaguely remember one of Berva's sisters -- my great Aunt Ethel -- as she and her husband had 13 children as to me, an only child, that was amazing! Anyway, if you have any information regarding Alzada, I'd appreciate it if you would share it with me. Thanks in advance for reading this rather long posting... Best regards, Jacquelyn Erhard Bean jebean@ccape.net

Justin, Thank you so much for this little bit of history with such a personal touch! I still have tears in my eyes after reading this last letter to Mrs. Glenn. Most of us have ancestors who fought and died in that terrible war. Mine were on both sides, as my father's family is Pennsylvanian and my mother's is Virginian. On my mother's side, three sons from one family also served together. Two fell (one at Chancellorsville and the other near Harrisburg just after Gettysburg). The third spent thirteen months in Elmyra Prison Camp, and lived to return to Virginia to raise his family. The Glenn letters gave me some insight into what those three young men must have been thinking. I keep thinking what a waste, what a horrible waste! Thank you again! Diana Mason

Oops. I am getting old. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marge Wilcox" <mwilcox@ismi.net> To: <PABLAIR-L@rootsweb.com>; <PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com>; <PACENTRE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 9:20 AM Subject: Penn. Land Records > My apologies to all for my goof and thank you to those who corrected my > error. Old age does catch you too many times! > > Must have been for habit that I inserted "www" which caused the problem. > Just in case, the correct site is: > http://AncestorsLand.com/al.htm > > Marge Wilcox, Brighton, MI > Rootsweb Sponsor Plus >

I have just discovered an ancestor on the California Death Records stating his place of birth as PENNSYLVANIA. His name is William Bryer NATION and he was born on 29 October 1867. He died in Los Angeles in 1958 aged 90 years old. He gives his mother's maiden name as DUNN. How can I find his birth, not knowing what part of Pennsylvania he was born. Perhaps his mother ..... DUNN married Mr NATION in Pennsylvania - where can I find a marriage, again not having a place name, perhaps about 1865/66? Is there a central index for these records in Pennsylvania. Does anyone have access to births/marriages who can see if there are any NATIONs in the area? Any help would be gratefully received as I am researching from England and it is very difficult. Thank you. Rosemary Nation (Essex, UK) rose@nation7.freeserve.co.uk

Justin, Thank you for taking the time to share all these! They really touched my heart and what a great piece of history told. Gloria http://hardincogenealogycenter.homestead.com/index.html

Thank you Justin for sharing these letters and this story with the list and for doing so much good work. Nancy Neuman Lewisburg ----- Original Message ----- From: <JKHouser84@aol.com> To: <PACENTRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 8:54 PM Subject: [PACENTRE] Epilogue to the Glenn Saga > Good evening, list, > > Perhaps the best way to sum up Martin Glenn's military career would be to > include parts of a letter from one of his comrades: > > Unionville, Centre Co., Penna. > March 27th, 1865. > > Mrs. Glenn: - > > Dear Madam, > > For some time I have been deprived the opportunity of communicating with you > concerning the death of your son Martin, but I will embrace with pleasure the > opportunity I now have of giving you the desired information. Your son was > killed at the Battle of the Wilderness on the 6th day of May while nobly > doing his duty. He was posted behind a large tree, a little in advance of > the main line, watching a Rebel Sharp Shooter. He had been firing very > rapidly for some time, but while he was in the act of putting a cartridge in > the muzzle of his gun, a bullet pierced his breast, and he fell forward with > a low groan and expired. The next morning, I took care of his effects, which > was a Pocket book containing $25 twenty five dollars and a photography. We > wrapped his blanket around him and buried him nicely by the side of his > comrads who had fallen with him in the battle. We placed a headboard at his > grave with his name written on it plainly, so that there will be no trouble > in finding it. When I was taken prisoner I had the pocket book in the side > pocket of my coat. The Rebels took the pocket book, but I managed to keep > the money and the Photograph. I was so tortured by hunger, that I was > induced to spend the money for something to eat. I herewith send you the > amount, also the photograph. It is a picture of Corporal Lucas of Co. A 45th > P.V. Martin was a good boy, and one of the best of Soldiers. He was amiably > kind hearted and brave, never fearing to do his duty under the most dangerous > and trying circumstances. Many times have I talked with him about his > brother James who fell at the battle of South Mountain. He felt very lonely > after the death of his brother, but he bore it with many courage, counseling > himself with the thought that he gave his life in a good cause. Alas! he too > has gone! He has followed his dear brother, and I hope they are in a better > land where they will never again be separated. Do not sorrow. Do not weep > for them. They are better off. Their names will never be forgotten, but > will ever live fresh in the memory of their living comrades as noble martyrs > for their Country. > > I am going to return to my Regiment in a few days, and I will fix up his > accounts. It will all be attended to in due season when you will be duly > notified. > > I remain, > Yours in sympathy, > Waldo C. Vanvalin > Lieut. 45th Pa. Vol. Infty. > > To Mrs. Glenn." > ==== > Jane Glenn later applied for a pension on behalf of her son Martin's service. > She died on May 27, 1873, at the age of 67, and was buried in Shiloh > Cemetery, College Township, Centre Co., PA, with her sister and > brother-in-law, Margaret and David Etters. > > The other remaining son, John Wesley, ultimately did move with his wife and > son to Kansas (his Kansas land was mentioned in one of the letters). In > addition, he and his wife had a daughter, Myra Candace, born in 1866, after > the close of the war. Sadly, he was killed in an accident while working on > his well on December 30, 1879, at the age of 43. His widow survived until > 1918. They are buried in Scottsville, Mitchell Co., KS. > > This is the conclusion to a little mini-series of history in our county. It > is a profound story; a family so full of hope and anticipation for a happy > future was completely wiped out in a period of a few years. There are still > descendants surviving from John Wesley's children, but naturally, the other > branches left no survivors to perpetuate their memory. > > It is my hope that Waldo C. Vanvalin's quote will ring true even today: > "Their names will never be forgotten, but will ever live fresh in the > memories of their living comrades as noble martyrs for their Country." > > 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 ==== > Centre County was formed in 1800 from parts of Northumberland, Mifflin, Huntingdon and Lycoming Counties. In 1839 part of Centre County was formed into Clinton County. >

Good evening, list, Perhaps the best way to sum up Martin Glenn's military career would be to include parts of a letter from one of his comrades: Unionville, Centre Co., Penna. March 27th, 1865. Mrs. Glenn: - Dear Madam, For some time I have been deprived the opportunity of communicating with you concerning the death of your son Martin, but I will embrace with pleasure the opportunity I now have of giving you the desired information. Your son was killed at the Battle of the Wilderness on the 6th day of May while nobly doing his duty. He was posted behind a large tree, a little in advance of the main line, watching a Rebel Sharp Shooter. He had been firing very rapidly for some time, but while he was in the act of putting a cartridge in the muzzle of his gun, a bullet pierced his breast, and he fell forward with a low groan and expired. The next morning, I took care of his effects, which was a Pocket book containing $25 twenty five dollars and a photography. We wrapped his blanket around him and buried him nicely by the side of his comrads who had fallen with him in the battle. We placed a headboard at his grave with his name written on it plainly, so that there will be no trouble in finding it. When I was taken prisoner I had the pocket book in the side pocket of my coat. The Rebels took the pocket book, but I managed to keep the money and the Photograph. I was so tortured by hunger, that I was induced to spend the money for something to eat. I herewith send you the amount, also the photograph. It is a picture of Corporal Lucas of Co. A 45th P.V. Martin was a good boy, and one of the best of Soldiers. He was amiably kind hearted and brave, never fearing to do his duty under the most dangerous and trying circumstances. Many times have I talked with him about his brother James who fell at the battle of South Mountain. He felt very lonely after the death of his brother, but he bore it with many courage, counseling himself with the thought that he gave his life in a good cause. Alas! he too has gone! He has followed his dear brother, and I hope they are in a better land where they will never again be separated. Do not sorrow. Do not weep for them. They are better off. Their names will never be forgotten, but will ever live fresh in the memory of their living comrades as noble martyrs for their Country. I am going to return to my Regiment in a few days, and I will fix up his accounts. It will all be attended to in due season when you will be duly notified. I remain, Yours in sympathy, Waldo C. Vanvalin Lieut. 45th Pa. Vol. Infty. To Mrs. Glenn." ==== Jane Glenn later applied for a pension on behalf of her son Martin's service. She died on May 27, 1873, at the age of 67, and was buried in Shiloh Cemetery, College Township, Centre Co., PA, with her sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and David Etters. The other remaining son, John Wesley, ultimately did move with his wife and son to Kansas (his Kansas land was mentioned in one of the letters). In addition, he and his wife had a daughter, Myra Candace, born in 1866, after the close of the war. Sadly, he was killed in an accident while working on his well on December 30, 1879, at the age of 43. His widow survived until 1918. They are buried in Scottsville, Mitchell Co., KS. This is the conclusion to a little mini-series of history in our county. It is a profound story; a family so full of hope and anticipation for a happy future was completely wiped out in a period of a few years. There are still descendants surviving from John Wesley's children, but naturally, the other branches left no survivors to perpetuate their memory. It is my hope that Waldo C. Vanvalin's quote will ring true even today: "Their names will never be forgotten, but will ever live fresh in the memories of their living comrades as noble martyrs for their Country." 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"

Beautiful work, Justin, and beautiful legacy! Thanks so much for sharing your treasures! Best regards, Jacquelyn Erhard Bean jebean@ccape.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy Neuman" <neuman@jdweb.com> To: <PACENTRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 8:09 PM Subject: Re: [PACENTRE] Epilogue to the Glenn Saga > Thank you Justin for sharing these letters and this story with the list and > for doing so much good work. > > Nancy Neuman > Lewisburg

[This was penned to his brother, John W. Glenn.] Brooks Station, August 10th / 62 Dear Bro I seat myself to pen you a few lines to let you know that I am in good health and spirits. I rec yours of recent date while at Newport News. I was truly glad to here that you were all well, also for the intelligence of affairs at home. It rather surprised me when I herd of Friend Ways misfortune "dern the thing" but he will hate that. i wish John all success yet it will take him a long time to recruit. But what of Bill Mogle? he is putting things right through. I suppose you herd of the late battle that was fought at Culpepper court house about forty miles from this place. It is reported that nealy 3000 men were killed on each side. This evening brings us reports that Jackson is retreating, Pope close in the rear But we here so many reports that we do not know when to rely upon them. The general opinion is that the war will soon close one way or the other. Our country exhibits rather a gloomy aspect at present, but perhaps things will soon take a marked change for the better. The weather is uncomfortable warm here we have been at this place two week guarding the Rail Road. Our Regt. is guarding six miles of the R R commencing at the mouth of Aquia Creek (or where it empties in the Potomac). We have considerable duty to perform here, in addition to drilling. We rec a letter from Mother when we landed here she was well and intended to go home after harvest. The friends in Baldeagle are all well I belive I am going out into the country after supper where I expect to have right smart of sport with some of the Va. gals. At the time we left Newport News I enclosed $45 in a letter and directed to you. Haveing nothing further of importence to communicate to you at present, will therefore come to a close hoping to hear from you soo. give Our best respects to all inquiring friends and reserve dito for yourself. Good by John. Address, M. S. Glenn, Aquia Creek, Virginia, Co. A &c. Address Co A, 45 Regt., P.V. 1st division, 3rd Brigade 9th A. C. 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"

NOTE: I apologize, these got a little bit out of order. [This was penned from Martin Glenn to his mother, Jane. On the top of the letter is a picture of George Washington with the caption, "A Southern Man! with Union Principles."] NOTE: "Wes" referred to in the letter is his brother John, whose full name was John Wesley Glenn. Acquicreek Aug. 5th 1862 Dear Mother I seat myself in haste to pen a few lines to let you know where we are and how we are getting along. We're both in very good health at present. James got your letter yesterdaay we were glad to here tat you were all well. I also received one from Wes & they were well. We left S. Carolina on the 18th of July and arrived at Newport News on the 21st where we remained until day before yesterday when we embarked on the steamer Elm City came to this place last night (Acquia Creek) in a few minutes we are going to march to fredericksburg 12 miles from this place. Our Regt. is going to guard this railroad the left wing will be stationed here and the remainder strung along the road to fredericksburg. it is a healthy country here and we have good water. I have not time to write any more atn present. West told me he got the letter I direct to you at Bellefonte. tell him to send it to you ther was a small bill in it of $5.00. James directed you a letter to portmatilda a bout one week ago you can make inquirty about it. My Best regards to all inquiring friends. Your son M S Glen Acquia Creek, Va. Co A 45th Regt P.V. care Cal Welsh 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 the 12/6 "What's New on Cyndi's List" ezine is the following new site: http://www/AncestorsLand.com/al.htm about early purchases of land in PA and includes an index to surnames in index for a new book. Marge Wilcox, Brighton, MI Rootsweb Sponsor Plus

May 15th 1863 Camp Heustonville Dear Bro I seat myself to pen you a few lines to let you know that I am with my regt. and am well. We came through in first class cars, had a fine time our regt. is with the old General doing provost duty. This is a fine country and not much to do. I arrived here on last eve. I have not time to write much at present, suffice it say that I am in fully good health. The boys and Captain were all glad to see me. I had a long talk with Col. Curtin. I did not answer your letter at Balt. expecting I should go sooner than I did. Give my love to mother tell hur that I have written to letters to hur, one with a seal in for Col. Ell., a second one with $10.00. I think there is a Jane Glenn living on cheap side (Bellefonte) who makes it her business to get those letters. as mother did not get those letters you will please give her ten dollars or as much more as she wants. I learn that the 148th Regt. P.V. has suffered a mdoerate loss in the engagement at Fredericksburg I understand that Wm Bible was killed. Fairlamb and Col. Beaver wounded. Hoping to hear from you soon I close with my best wishes to you all. Your Bro M S Glenn 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"

U.S. General Hospital April 5th 1863 Dear Brother I seat myself to pen you a few lines to let you know that I am in good health, and hope you are enjoying the providential blessing. I do not see why it is I cannot get a letter from home. However I shall try again. I have written two to Mother and three to you but got no reply. I stated in my last letter to Mother that she should not answer until I would write again as I inteded going to my Regt. but there were no squad sent to the ninth army Corps I would not go. I do not know when I shall get there. As our kind benefactor has favored me with return of good health I feel fine being in active service again. I now enjoy myself better with the Co. than any where else always plenty of friends. This is Ester Sunday and I have never saw as rough weather at this season of the year. The snow fell last night to the deth of ten inches. It is disagreeably and cold. Nothing new from the army today. For two weeks past the deserters have been returning to their regts by hundreds affraid of the proclamation you see: The people at last are becoming more determined for a more vigorous prosecution of the war, this we have long wished for as it is the only way rebellion will be crushed, the military is getting much more strict than they have been with deserters. This union Legue association knockes the "coppe-heads" all wrong. There are one of those assocations here. This City which has been such a treasonable den, is today a more loyal one than Cincinatti. Having nothing worthy of note to state will come to a close trusting to hear from you soon. Surely if friends at home knew how much satisfaction their letters afford, they would much oftener write. Tehy would rejoice to impart such a benefit at so little expense. I will enclose ten dollars in this letter. I put ten dollars in Mothers letter and forty (40) in one to you. I suppose they have got home by this time. I wll address a part of your name as tre may be another J. W. give my love to Mother and tell her to write. With a brothers wishes I come to a close. Your Brother M. S. Glenn address U. S. General Hospital Patterson Park, Ward 5 Baltimore Md. ==== 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"

Patterson Park Hospital March 27th 1863. Dear Brother I seat myself to write you a few lines to let you know that I am well and hope these few lines will find you on good health. I came to this Hospital a few days a go in order to get to the Regt. from here as all of the 9th H. C. Boys [asse webel?] at this point. But we have no transportation yet. Perhaps we may be here for wee heard again we may leave today it is very uncertain. I am very anxious to get to the Regt to see the boys again. I could get my discharge or I could stay here as long as I wish to (it is all in knowing how to do it. I have always been fortunate in getting along well in the army.) But you see I have been so long in the hospital that I do not like to go home now. In fact I am now as fit for the service as ever I was yet I could get my papers if I wanted to. all I wish for is good health in the future. I shall keep far enough from the Rebs gun I tated in my last letter to mother that my speech was comeing all righ again. The surgeons here noticed that the tubes were severely coated and by the use of nitred de silver and clorid of pot ash succeeded in eating it out my voice is rough yet but will soon wear smoothe they tell me. I feel like a new man. I mothers letter which I sent a few days ago I enclosed ten dollars for her use. tell mother if she wants any more not to be backward in telling me. Mother can have all the money she desires. I am going to enclose you $40.00. I have a little more to send but I do not like to risk it all at once. I am very anxious to hear from you all. I do not know whether I shall be here long enough to hear from you however please addrs at once to U. S. General Hospital Pattersons Parke Ward 5 Baltimore, MD Give my love to Mother and all the friends Your brother MS Glenn === 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"

As a new member of any list, I am always hesitant in posting something of this nature without clearing it first with the List Moderator, to which Justin has graciously consented. Am sure that you all have probably heard by now about the latest threat to PCs -- the W32.Goner.A@ mm. ABC News states: Like other so-called computer worms, Goner spreads through Microsoft's popular Outlook e-mail program. The file arrives as an attachment to an e-mail with the subject line of "Hi." The e-mail message reads: "How are you? When I saw this screen saver, I immediately thought about you I am in a harry [sic], I promise you will love it." Exactly what does this worm do? All sources I've read state that this particular one is a bit more nastier than most and will attempt to delete files of common anti-virus and personal firewall products.When the attached document - Gone.scr - is executed, the worm modifies the registry, attempting to delete files of common anti-virus and personal firewall products. If the files are in use and cannot be deleted, the worm will create the file %SYSTEM%\Wininit.ini, which causes the files to be deleted when the computer restarts. It is not known if this affects Outlook EXPRESS or not, but to be on the safe side, I'd assume it does. For you folks who use Macs... there are new virus definitions available at Symantec's site which were released yesterday (the same day as this new worm). So, Mac machines that run a Windows-type environment can be just as vulnerable as PCs with this particular worm. FYI for Mac Users... there are 4 major worms/viruses that DO affect Macs: 1. Mac.Simpsons @mm 2. SevenDust 3. CODE 9811 4. MBDF So, what does all this mean? Keep your anti-virus programs updated at all times, and during times of heightened virus activity, check for updates several times during the day as virus writers are constantly "at it". Run a complete virus scan at least once or twice a week, and never open an attachment from someone you don't know. You might even want to suggest to those you correspond with to notify you ahead of time if they're going to be sending you any attachments so that you'll be ready for it. One last point and I'll close... Even if you know the person that's sending the attachments, it's always a good idea to scan attachments even if you have your anti-virus program set to filter your email. It's better to be safe than sorry (and a lot cheaper in the long run!). Hope this helps someone in keeping their files and documents a bit safer! Best regards, Jacquelyn E. Bean jebean@ccape.net Bean Technical Services www.beantech.net beantech@ccape.net ("When I'm Not Doing Genealogy")

[Letter from Martin S. Glenn to his Mother, Jane, concerning the fall of James, his twin brother, among other things.] Baltimore, Md. March 25th 1863 Dear Mother I have written to you more than three weeks since but have received no answer. I am in prime health at present and hope that you are enjoying the same good blessing. I have been here nearly three weeks. The Hospital at Knoxvill being broken up at that time. I shall well be thankful that I came here from the fact that the Doctors here have been successful in bringing back my speech. The doctors here have been more attentive to me than they have to all the rest of the patients in this ward. They at once discovered that the tubes were coated and by the use of acids or nitret de silver soon eat it out. I am now stouter in every respect than ever I was but my voice is a little rough yet, the Dr said it will all soon wear smooth. We have splendid fare here and also a capital Building. I have entirely survived the shock caused by our brothers fall. As the troubles of youth do not last so long as that of old age I suppose you have not become altogether reconciled yet. I hope and believe that his death will be the cause of us putting forth all efforts to meet him in heaven who we so much loved on earth. See how nice poetry explains Dear brother thou hast left us And thy loss we deeply feel Yet tis God that has bereft us He all our sorrows can heal. I know O Lord that thy Judgments are right, and thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. PS. CXIX. 75. I was paid yesterday by the Paymaster. It is the first pay that have got for 8 months. I will send you ten dollars in this letter, if you want any more I have plenty of it is at your service. What ever gives you pleasure will be comfort to me. I must come to a Ever your son, M S Glen direct to U.S. General Hospital West Buildings Ward E Baltimore, Md. [A postscript on the letter is addressed to Martin's brother, John Wesley Glenn.] Dear Brother, I stated a former letter that I want you to send me some money, as I have been paid off I do not need, but will send some to you soon. The 1st and 2nd divisions of the g army core are passing here now going to reinforce Rosencrans 3rd division gone by Suffolk. Your bro, M S Glen I will send Elmer a pictur. [Elmer was the little son of John Wesley Glenn, born in 1861, and thus a nephew of Martin S. Glenn.] 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"

Newport News [Va] July 29th / 62 Dear Brother I seat myself to drop you a few lines to inform you that we are all well at present and hope you are enjoying the same blessing. We arrived here from P Royal one week ago and find this clime more pleasant than that of S. C. We are encamped on the James River in General Burnsides Division. The old General has a large force here - about forty thousand. I do not know how long we shall remain here perhaps a month. The health of the trouops here is very good and weather pleasant. I am glad we left S. C. on account of the hot weather. But I cant help expressing a little regret for the good fruit we had to leave behind such as figs, O & L Mellons, corn and vegitables. Every thing we get here we have to pay starvation prices for. I do not have any war news at all at present nor anything ils of importance concequently I have none to communicate. Martin wrote to you a few days ago and sends you $45.00. I enclose you $35.00. Perhaps you may neede such things please keep an account of the same. I sent mother three dollars last week to Port Matilda. We have sent her a little money from time to time eighteen dollars in all. But I never heare whether she receives it or not. We heare from home but seldom. Excuse bad writing fro the chance is poor. When it is convenient to write give all the particulars and Your Brother Jim Give my best respects to all the friends and most especially to all the women. In hast[e] from Yours. Bro. H. J. Glenn Direct, Newport News, Virginia. ==== 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"

Cathy, I am told that my ancestor, Jeremiah Troutner b. ca 1765, married Elizabeth Fips ca 1792. I pretty quickly figured that Fips is Phipps. I am also told that she was the daughter of Samuel - but I have no proof of that. I estimate that she was born ca 1765-1772, which would make her about the right age to have been a sibling of your David. Elizabeth Fips Troutner married second Frederick Hetzler in 1811 and moved to Scottsville, NY. I have searched Centre County records for Phippses and about all I can find out is that in 1787 Samuel Phips was a resident of Lower Bald Eagle Township, and in 1793 he was a resident of Bald Eagle Twp. In 1793 David Phips was a resident of Haines Twp. There is a lot of information out there on the Phippses - the problem is proving it. Samuel is said to be the son of Aaron Phipps. Aaron was b. 7/28/1716 (Quaker date 28 5mo 1716) in Uwchlan, Chester Co. Aaron, who died 8/20/1791, is said to be the son of Joseph Phipps and Mary Woodyer. And Joseph who m. Mary Woodyer is said to be the son of Joseph and Sarah Brimfield. Joseph, the immigrant and friend of William Penn, and Sarah are said to have immigrated in 1681 with William Penn. Now wouldn't it be nice to prove connections to this line? I have no evidence that Samuel was the son of Aaron. But there is record of an Aaron b. 7/28/1716 (5/28/1716) to Joseph and Mary Phips. The trouble is that this Joseph's will does not mention a son Aaron. Another researcher has copied deeds in which Joseph deeded property to his sons. And there is not a deed for Aaron. Was he excluded because he moved or for some other reason? I don't know. Back to your David - a pedigree chart on Rootsweb says Davis was married to Martha LENA, b. 1/22/1770 Bald Eagle, Centre Co., PA and that she died in Marion, Ohio. It also says that David and Martha had a daughter Elizabeth who was b. 12/13/1790 Haines Twp., Centre Co. This Elizabeth would have been too young to have been mine. Any information that can help me out with this family would be greatly appreciated. Is there additional information in the Bible beyond what you have cited here? If there is any mention of Elizabeth in the Bible, it might be the only evidence that exists of her parentage. So you can see why the presence of a Bible record about this family is an intriguing find. I can tell you that there is very little information about this family in Centre Co. records. Perhaps that's because the Phippses left the area. But Samuel is said to have died in Centre Co. I haven't yet found a burial for him. If this family's ancestry can be verified, this line can be taken back to the 1400's! Regards, Joyce Cathy Pierce wrote: > Hello everyone, > I have just joined this list. I have recently been given some information that was located in an old family Bible on the Phipps family. > > Jacob Phipps b Jan 14, 1795 Bald Eagle, Centre Cty, PA. > d Feb 1, 1848 (place unknown) married Betsy Wyatt in 1814 in Franklin Cty Ohio. Betsy was b1792 possibly in NY. > > Jacob's father was named David Phipps. B 1761 in Uwchland, Chester Cty, PA. D 1830 in Delaware Cty, Ohio. Do not know his wife's name. > > David's father was Samuel Phipps (Jacob's grandfather) Born about 1740 in Uwchland, Chester Cty PA. died 1810 in Bald Eagle, Centre Cty, PA. wife unknown > > I am trying to find out the wife of Samuel and David Phipps, where Jacob died and any interesting tidbits about the Phipps family in this area. > > I am new at researching PA. Most of my contacts have been in the south. > Would like to communicate with anyone who is also working on this family or any one who has some suggestions on where else to look. > Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you. > Cathy Pierce > Researching Phipps, Roberts,Pierce, Stavely, Worsham. > > ==== PACENTRE Mailing List ==== > Commercial Advertising on this List, or E-mails expressly directing subscribers thereto, must be cleared with the listowner (JKHouser84@aol.com)

Hello to all! I am new to this list, but am a "regular" on the Clearfield Co list. Am hoping to find more information on my late father's family and look forward to sharing information with you all. Will start with my 4th great grandfather... 1. PETER1 ERHARD1 was born Abt. 1750 of Centre Co., PA or Montgomery Co., PA, and died 1827 in Susquehanna River, Clearfield, PA by drowning. He married EVA CHRISTINA DALE Abt. 1799, daughter of CHRISTIAN DALE and RACHEL KREBS. She was born 05/08/1765 in Upper Saucon, Northhampton Co., PA, and died in PA. According to Straw, Peter drowned in 1827. There is little or no evidence that Peter is the son of Daniel Erhard, who arrived in Philadelphia on September 24, 1751. More About PETER ERHARD: Land Acquisition1: 1803, Purchased several hundred acres south of Curwensville, Clearfield Co., PA Land Acquisition2: 1816, Purchased several hundred acres where New Millport, Clearfield Co., PA now is Religion: Lutheran Residence: Bef. 1803, Lived in Centre Co., PA More About EVA CHRISTINA DALE: Christening: 05/27/1765, Upper Saucon, Lehigh, PA Children of PETER ERHARD and EVA DALE are: i. CHRISTIAN2 ERHARD2, b. 01/15/1801, Centre Co., PA; d. 05/15/1857, New Millport, Clearfield Co., PA; m. JANE PATTERSON3, Abt. 1829, PA; b. 10/25/1807; d. 1882, New Millport, Clearfield Co., PA. More About CHRISTIAN ERHARD: Census: 1850, Shown as Christian Earhart, age 49, 1850 Clearfield Co., PA Census Religion: Lutheran Marriage Notes for CHRISTIAN ERHARD and JANE PATTERSON: The children listed on the 1850 census were: Lewis - 18 John - 14 Rachel - 13 Enoch - 9 Mary J - 7 Philip - 3 Martha E - 1 All the children's last names were spelled "Earhard" ii. MARGARET ERHARD, b. 06/11/1802, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 04/15/1887; m. JOSEPH PATTERSON4, 06/01/1830; b. 1805, PA5; d. 1883. More About JOSEPH PATTERSON: Occupation: 1850, Farmer iii. GEORGE ERHARD6, b. 01/02/1804, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 09/25/1888, Knox Township, Clearfield Co., PA; m. SUSANNAH PEOPLES, 06/10/1830, Centre Co., PA; b. 1810, Washington Furnace, Nittany Vallery, Centre Co., PA. More About GEORGE ERHARD: Elected: Bet. 1856 - 1861, County Commissioner Misc Info1: Democrat iv. DAVID ERHARD7, b. 1807, Pike, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 01/25/1855. Notes for DAVID ERHARD: "New Millport -- The only village in the township (Knox Township, PA) is situated on the banks of Little Clearfield Creek. The first dwelling-house in the village was built by David Erhard, sr., about 1834, near the mill-race on the lot now occupied by D. W. Cathcart's stable. It has been a town of slow growth, but the building of the Beech Creek Railroad through it in 1885, gave it a new impetus; the old houses were repaired, and new ones built, until its appearance has so changed, that a resident of former years would not know the place. Quite a number of houses have been built on the Ferguson township side of the creek. The bituminous coal in the township is not yet developed, except by a few banks for home consumption, by John Fox, David Erhard, William Joy, William McDonald, R. D. Fink, S. C. Snyder and Peter Mays." SOURCE: Aldrich History Project by Lewis Cass Aldrich More About DAVID ERHARD: Census: 1850, Shows him as head of house, no spouse, but other family living with him Marital Status: Never married Occupation: 1850, Lumberman v. PHILLIP ERHARD, b. 09/09/1809, Knox Twp., Clearfield Co., PA; d. 05/10/1868; m. MARY ANN CURRY, Abt. 1840; b. 11/13/1817, New Millport, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 06/15/1872. Notes for PHILLIP ERHARD: "New Millport -- The first industries being mills, suggested the name C Millport, and the word New, was added when the post-office was established here, to distinguish it from Millport, in Potter county, Pa. The first postmaster was D. E. Mokel, appointed in 1855 or 1856, and succeeded in 1861, by Martin O. Stirk. H. J. Sloppy was appointed in May, 1867, and held the office until 1876, when John Fox was appointed. He resigned in 1879, and was succeeded by M. R. Lewis, who kept the office about one year, when he recommended George C. Arnold for the place, and he was appointed. A short time before his death he resigned, and Elmer E. Fink was appointed and took charge of the office July 1, 1883, and in April, 1886, Philip Erhard, the present incumbent was appointed. In January, 1887, the office was burned with all its equipments." SOURCE: Aldrich History Project; Chapter XLIV; History of Knox Township ============= His children's names were spelled "Earhart" on the 1850 census, with the exception of Eliza--her last name was spelled "Earhard". The only children listed were: Eliza, age 9; Hosea, age 5; Eli, age 7; Sarah, age 3; and Ezra, age 1. This family "lived next door" to William and Jane Caldwell Wise according to the 1850 census. More About PHILLIP ERHARD: Census: 1850, Shown as Phillip Earhard, age 40, living in Ferguson Twp, Cleafield Co., PA Occupation: Lumberman, farmer, and carpenter and "noted hunter" Marriage Notes for PHILLIP ERHARD and MARY CURRY: The children that are shown in the 1850 census are: Eliza - 9 Eli - 7 Hosea - 5 Sarah - 3 Ezra - 1 I am trying to find the names of Peter ERHARD's parents. It is not known if he was born in Centre Co or perhaps aboard ship during his parents' immigration. I'd appreciate any little tidbit you may have! Also, if this is too much information to be posted, please let me know, and next time I'll do better! Best regards, Jacquelyn Erhard Bean