Judy, In 1795 what was then Potter Township was much larger than it is now. Today that area would be the townships of Potter, Gregg, Harris, part of College, and part of Penn; it also contained the present day boroughs of Centre Hall, part of Millheim and part of State College. Not all of those areas were settled at that early date, however; thus, there are a few cemeteries that may have contained your ancestor. In present-day Potter Township the Centre Hill Cemetery may have been so old; it was associated with the Presbyterian Church. The oldest stone dates from 1801, but there are many unmarked graves, and simple fieldstones with no inscriptions. The churchyard at Emanuel's Union Church, Tusseyville, has gravestones as old as 1785 within its limits. Going down the valley, Reichard Cemetery (first associated with the family and later used by the United Brethren Church) was in existence as early as 1800, although it was destroyed in 1949 and most of the gravestones lost. There is no record of this cemetery other than what I was able to record from the two remaining markers in 1997. Many of the early burials were made at Aaronsburg, in neighboring Haines Township (which was carved from Potter in 1790); the Reformed Cemetery there dates from about 1797; the Lutheran Cemetery from 1794. Many people were buried on their farms with little trace of their graves remaining. William Sankey, the pioneer of that family, was buried on a fallow field on his Potter Township farm in 1794; the exact site remains a mystery to this day. There was a graveyard along Cedar Creek on present day Route 45, in Harris Township, which was established about the year 1790 or 1791. About ten or twelve stones remain today. There was to have been a Presbyterian church built on the site, but this never occurred. The cemetery is in poor repair, with almost all the stones knocked over by pasturing Black Angus Bulls, or leaning against trees. I recorded this cemetery in 1996 or thereabouts, and it is published in the Centre County Genealogical Society's work "The Cemeteries of Harris Township." The mother (or wife?) of General Potter is supposed to have been buried there, in 1791. There is no marker. These are the oldest graveyards I can think of that still survive in that vicinity. The Abraham Standford family, murdered by the Indians in 1778, were buried in the corner of a field on their farm. Two soldiers (Thomas Van Doran and Jacob Shadacre) defending Potter's fort were similarly killed in an engagement with the Indians that year, and were buried along present day Route 45. Their graves are marked. No other persons are buried at either location besides those above named, so far as is known to history. Justin Justin Kirk Houser Genealogist/Researcher of Central PA and Beyond Main Lines: Houser, Breon, Shawley, Ranio (and others) President, BAHS Class of 2003 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"

Our family recently traveled to Centre County and to Fairview Cemetery in Boggs Twp, and photographed several of the headstones there. Most of the pictures came out very clear and I have been able to transcribe the info easily. I would be happy to share this info with others that have ancestors in this cemetery. We took pictures of the stone for Ezekiel Confer and his wife Charity Packer, and I think all of the Confers there, which I believe to be Ezekiel's children and grandchildren. We also took pictures of the following graves: LUCAS: Morgan, Barbara, C L NYMAN: Hannah, Milton ROLAND: Julia Nyman PACKER: Ira, John W., Amelia PEACE: Harold, Bessie Packer If these are ancestors of yours and you would like this information, please contact me directly at tlconfer@yahoo.com I am in the process of putting the names and dates into a text document and will be happy to share it with others researching these lines. I could also send copies of the pictures if needed. Terry Confer __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/

My ancestor Thomas Thompson died in Potter Twp in 1795, while this was Mifflin County. Suggestions as to where he might be buried and anyone related to him appreciated! Thanks, Judy &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Judith Walter Heald jwh6@psu.edu Our roots include: Lots of Quakers from 1600's to present. . . Surnames: Barnard, Dickson, Ely, Heald, Hilaman, Hoopes, Kirk, Kline, Lippincott, Marshall, Mercer, Moore, Ogden, Paxson, Plankinton, Pownall, Pusey, Pyle, Rodgers, Sellers, Sharpless, Swayne, Taylor, Thompson, Walter, Watson, Way, Webb, Wickersham. . . PA Counties, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson, Elk, . . .

Hi Can anyone help with a Joseph Kramer b. abt 1794, Married Mary Brown. Had a son Jacob b. 1822 in Centre Co, who married Maria Kent. The family came to Union Co Ohio. Some of the family married into the Davis family line in Union Co. Would like to find parents for Joseph. Any help very much appreciated. Thanks Sue

In a message dated 08/07/2001 3:31:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mwilcox@ismi.net writes: << Is there anyone on the list who is researching the above. I know there was a Michael Friel, wife Margaret and family in Boggs Twp in 1880. My ancestor, Mary Elizabeth Friel (Polly) married Jacob Shaner and they lived in Boggs Twp in 1840-1870. Although this Michael was born ca 1827 and my Mary E. was born ca 1804, could they be related?? Michael's oldest son was Cornelius, and Jacob and Mary named their first son Cornelius. It appears that Michael was born in PA, as were his parents so a relationship is possible. Michael and Margaret are buried in Askey Cem., Snowshoe Twp >> Hi Marge From "Centre Co., PA Newspaper Death Notices 1821 - 1869" 1830 FRIEL, susan (Mrs) In Kishacoquillas Valley (Miffin Co.) Thursday last (May 20), consort of Cornelius FRIEL, age about 25 yr. Ref. Source: Centre Democrat May 22, 1830 still checking....... Jean

The American Local History Network has finally completed the 1840 census of Pensioners. The url is: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/colonial/census/index.html The new states that have been added are: AR, FL Terr., IA Terr., IN, IL, KY, MI, MO, OH, WI Terr., and the Dist. of Columbia - Many other states listed. William TAYLOR - Age: 74 - Town: Haines - County: Centre Adam SUNDY - Age: 77 - Town: Gregg - County: Centre Regards, Paul

I am researching the Corman line. In the roll call listed as: Corman;Gregg;Mary1620@aol.com. AOL informs me that this is not an AOL user. Please help. Bonnie

Please note my new email address for anyone trying to connect with me on my Centre County surnames: jjreichman@peakpeak.com Thanks. Surnames: BOALICH;BOGGS;BOLICH;BROWN;FUREY;HABERRACKER;HARRIS;JEFFERIES; JONES;MALABY;ROTE;SELLARS;SPANOGLE;THOMPSON;YOUNG Jim Reichman Black Forest, Colorado

In a message dated 08/12/2001 9:51:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, CJSHIBER@aol.com writes: << Parents name William and Mary Casher (Kelly). >> This info on KELLEY from "Centre Co. American Revolution Soldiers & Patriots" by Nancy Lee Stover 1999 WILLIAM KELLEY b. Feb. 28, 1755, Cumberland Co., PA d. Oct. 15, 1837 Married JANE MOORE b. c. 1759 d. c. 1849 married: May 8. 1783, Path Valley, Franklin Co. Rev. War Service: Private, Capt. Thomas ASKEY, Col. James DUNLAP, 1st Battalion, Cumberland Coi 1776 Comments: Enlisted at Shippensburg, Cumberland Co. In 1803, involved in a land dispute in Halfmoon Twp. He settled near Martha Furnace, coming from Path Valley, Franklin Co. Children: sarah "Polly" m. Job WILLIAMS Catharine m. Ebenezer RECORD Robert m. 1. _____ OSBORN 2. Ann WHIPPO William M. (unmarried) James Jane (died young) References:P Pa Archives 3rd Series, Vol. 23, pg 525 ibid. 5th series, Vol 6 pgs. 62, 132, 407, 409, 412, 424, 442 Genealogical Abstracts of Rev. War Pension Files. Vol. II Virgil D. White 1992 pg. 1916. Patriot Index DAR 1994 Spangler Collection Notebook #110 pg. 65 Last pension paid Oct. 1, 1838. History of Centre and Clinton Co. Pa by John Blair LINN 1883 pgs. 44, 74, 308, 312, 459, 460 THE STORY OF JAMES KELLY, FRANKLIN CO. AND HIS SONS by Raymond Martin BELL 1988 Marriages of Centre Co. Pa Compiled by Harold O. Thomen. American Rev. Soldiers of Franklin Co., Pa compiled by Virginia Shannon Fendrick 1969 pg. 142 Now and Then second ed. of Vol I, J.M. M. GERNERD pg. 74 Centre Co. Heritage. Centre Co. Historical soc. Vol I to Vol XI 1975 pg. 80 Jean

In a message dated 08/12/2001 9:51:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, CJSHIBER@aol.com writes: << I am beginning a research looking for information on a Joseph H. Casher...born Dec 20, 1892 Snowshoe, Pa..died 1976 Sharon Hill, Pa. There were two known sisters Regina, Kathryn and a brother Norman P. who was born in Snowshoe March 28, 1890, died Nov 27, 1970 at Cresson, Pa. Parents name William and Mary Casher (Kelly). Not much information so any help will really be appreciated.....Carl >> Hi From "Centre Co., Pa Marriages 1800 - 1850" CASHER/CASHIAR/CASHIER 1838 Oct. 28, 1838 ~ David SHADLE and Mary CASHIAR, both of Walker Twp., married by Rev. E. KIEFER Ref. source: Centre Democrat of 10/30 and Spangler Coll: 174:14 *date of 10/30 on last page of the 10/27 issue 1840 Jan. 16, 1840 ~ George RIDER and Ann CASHIER, both of Spring Twp. married by Rev. E. KEIFFER Ref. Source: Centre Democrat 1/15 1844 Sept. 26, 1844 ~ Emanuel CASHER and Susanna WELLS, both of Spring Twp., married by William MARSHALL Ref. Source: Democratic Whig 9/28, 30 "Centre Co. Marriages 1851 - 1873" 1858 Sept. 21, 1858 ~ James DIVINE and Hannah CASHIER, both of Snowshoe Twp., married by D.H. YEAGER, JP, Ref. Source: Democratic Watchman 10/7, Spangler Coll. 131:40, and Daniel H. YEAGER, Justice of the Peace, Snowshoe 1866 Feb. 25, 1866 ~ Jacob CASHER and Rachel HOUSER, both of Benner Twp., married by G. W. RUMBARGER, ESQ. Ref. source: Democratic Watchman 3/2 1868 Sept. 17, 1868 ~ Thomas STARK and Mary CASHER, both of Snow Shoe, married by D.H. YEAGER Ref. Source: Daniel H. YEAGER, Justice of the Peace, Snowshoe 1871 Jan. 1, 1871 ~ John CASHER of Snowshoe, and Mary TAYLOR of Boggs Twp., married by Rev. J. M. PERRY at Baptist Church at Milesburg Ref. Source: Democratic Watchman 1/27, Bellefonte Republican 1/25 1873 Feb. 28, 1873 ~ Thomas FORSYTHE and Rachel CASHER, both of Snow Shoe, married by D. H. YEAGER, J. P Ref. Source: Daniel H. YEAGER, Justice of the Peace, Snowshoe "Centre Co. Death Records 1852 - 54 and 1893 - 1905" CASHER, William W., male, age 48, married, Place of birth: Snow Shoe, Occup: Miner, date of death: Nov. 1, 1903 at Snow Shoe, Cause of death: Heart Failure, Interred at Snow Shoe. Hope this helps! Jean

Good evening, listers, I regret to give notice that I have just been informed of the passing of Frank S. Sharp II, aged 89 years, in late May. He leaves to survive him a family, including his daughter, Meryl Sharp Vaughan of Texas. Mr. Sharp had moved away from our area, but was born here in Centre County, in the historic village of Curtin in Boggs Township, on the 30th of August, 1910. The late Mr. Sharp was a son of Frank V. and Ella Harriet (Garthoff) Sharp. His maternal grandparents were James David and Frances (Leathers) Garthoff. Frances is none other than the "Fanny Garthoff" made so famous by the writings of Mr. Sharp's sister, Mary Frances Ward, in her book "Over the Hills." Other titles of Mrs. Ward were "Fast as the Wind," and "Durable People." These books endure in the Historical Foundation at Curtin, and I treasure my copy of "Over the Hills." All persons related to the deceased Mr. Sharp, in connection with the Leathers, Gingher, Shirk, Malone, and Garthoff families, among others, are respectfully invited to attend the memorial services, which will be held on Sunday, the 19th of August, at 1 o'clock p.m. in the beautifully ornamented sanctuary of the Curtin United Methodist Church, the seat of Methodism in Centre County and home of its first congregation (Antes, in 1787). In accordance with the wishes of the late Mr. Sharp his remains have been conveyed to Curtin for this purpose, and will repose among those of his ancestors, mentioned above. Justin Justin Kirk Houser Genealogist/Researcher of Central PA and Beyond Main Lines: Houser, Breon, Shawley, Ranio (and others) President, BAHS Class of 2003 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"

Sue, Do you know what township William and Barbara lived in? There are many cemetery books published but they are done by township. I also have many unpublished cem. records which I will check if you have the township. Justin Justin Kirk Houser Genealogist/Researcher of Central PA and Beyond Main Lines: Houser, Breon, Shawley, Ranio (and others) President, BAHS Class of 2003 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"

Sue, Could not find an Esplin There's an Espy in Columbia Co. Espy Ferry in Columbia Co.   Espy Run in Luzerne Co.   Espyville in Crawford Co.   Espyville Station in Crawford Co. Essen in Allegheny Co.  

Carl. This information from the reconstructed 1890 census: Snow Shoe Township CASHER, William, 32, miner, Snow Shoe Mary, William 4, Catharine, Norman 3 months Hope this helps. Linda

I recently received a Social Security application for Clarence Brilhart, whose parents lived in Union County. His place of birth is given as "Esplin, PA." Does anyone know where this is/was? I suppose it could be misspelled. He was born in 1903. Thanks, Sue Renkert

----- Original Message ----- From: Colleen Lucas To: JKHouser84@aol.com Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 2:14 PM Subject: Fw: Roll call My roll call list was missed somehow. Hope this is accepted as an addition! Colleen ----- Original Message ----- From: Colleen Lucas To: JKHouser84@aol.com Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 4:30 PM Subject: Roll call ADDLEMAN;mid 1850's; ColleenMLucas@prodigy.net BAUM; 1800's; ColleenMLucas@prodigy.net DETERS/DEATERS; ColleenMLucas@prodigy.net GLASGOW; Potter Twp.; ColleenMLucas@prodigy.net HENNEIGH/HENNY; ColleenMLucas@prodigy.net LUCAS; James J.; ca 1826; ColleenMLucas@prodigy.net RICHARDS;1800's; ColleenMLucas@prodigy.net SNYDER; Jonathan; 1804; ColleenMLucas@prodigy.net TROY; John ca 1818; ColleenMLucas@prodigy.net VANPHUHL/VANPOOLE; ColleenMLucas@prodigy.net WOLESLAGEL.WOLLESLAGLE;Nancy; 1830; ColleenMLucas@prodigy.net YOUNG; John; early 1800's; ColleenMLucas@prodigy.net

Hello all, Would someone who has a cemetery transcription book please look for me to see whether William and Barbara KLECKNER are listed? Thank you very much!!! Sue Renkert Fairbanks, Alaska

Justin, The deceased was Lydia Ann Wheeler Hoover, died 2 April 1874. The article stated that her remains were interred at the Messiah's Church Burying Grounds near Unionville. We also want to go back to the Advent Cemetery near Runville as my McClincys are buried the there. We'll be going to the Askey Cemetery to visit Israel Hoover's grave again as well. I think we can find that one. Thanks for your help. Nance ----- Original Message ----- From: <JKHouser84@aol.com> To: <PACENTRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2001 7:33 AM Subject: Re: [PACENTRE] MESSIAH CHURCH CEMETERY > Nance, > > There were several that went by that name in our area. More commonly they > are known by the name of Advent Cemetery. You see, the Messiah's Church (a > religious denomination) was also called the Advent Church. > > The largest is on Moose Run in Boggs Township. It dates from 1850 and has > about 3000 graves. > > There is also one in Union Township on Dix Run. This may be the one you > refer to. There are about 25 headstones standing. Many had fallen over but > I understand a neighbor has gone about the work of cleaning the cemetery up > and restoring the fallen stones. > > Let me know which of these is the one you have an interest in and I will be > more specific with directions. Or, if you give me the name of the deceased > we can figure out which one that way. > > Justin > > Justin Kirk Houser > Genealogist/Researcher of Central PA and Beyond > Main Lines: Houser, Breon, Shawley, Ranio (and others) > President, BAHS Class of 2003 > 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 List.... I am beginning a research looking for information on a Joseph H. Casher...born Dec 20, 1892 Snowshoe, Pa..died 1976 Sharon Hill, Pa. There were two known sisters Regina, Kathryn and a brother Norman P. who was born in Snowshoe March 28, 1890, died Nov 27, 1970 at Cresson, Pa. Parents name William and Mary Casher (Kelly). Not much information so any help will really be appreciated.....Carl

Hi In "Cemeteries of Marion and Walker Twp." In Zion Union Cem. Row 12 18. HUBLER, Jacob d. 1 Jan. 1852, 53 y 8m 20d six spaces Row 16 8. HUBLER, Sarah E. d/o D. & M. 23 March 1862 - 25 Jan 1863 9. HUBLER, Andy L. s/o D. & M. 27 Oct. 1860 - 21 Jan 1863 Row 14 1. HUBLER, James W. 1920 - ______ F " M. Helen 1923 -_______ M " James P. 1943 - 1965 Son " Susan E. 1949 ______ Daughter HUBLERSBURG Cemetery Inscriptions Row 11 5. HUBLER, Phebe d. 22 Feb. 1869, 31 y 11m 20 d S (eight spaces) >From "Centre Co. Death Records 1852 - 54 and 1893 - 1905" HUBLER, Margaret N., female, age 5m 8 d, Parents: Franklin HUBLER, born at Rebersburg, died Aug., 10, 1895 at Rebersburg of Pneumonia, Interred at Rebersburg, Pa HUBLER, Maggie E., female age 49y 9 m, married, born at Rebersburg, died Sept., 1, 1895 at Rebersburg of General Debility, Interred at Rebersburg HUBLER, Maria, female, age 78, single, born at Haines Twp, Occup: Inn Keeper, died Jan. 21, 1905 at Hublersburg, of Comp of Disease, Interred at Hublersburg Hope this helps and did you see the HUBLER researchers on the Roll Call? Jean