Hi >From "Wills and Admin. of NorthUmberland Co. PA 1772 - 1813" by Charles A. FISHER Date of will: 3/09/1803 and 3/25/1803 Deceased: WERTZ, DIETRICH Town or Township: White Deer Heirs: Wife Mary, Children: Jacob, Adam Elizabeth GOODLANDER (who had Paul, Catherine, Benjamin and Christian GOODLANDER) and four others, not named. Jean

In a message dated 07/23/2001 11:45:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time, SSShipMack@aol.com writes: << No that's not my Henry. My Henry was born April 16, 1801 and married Elizabeth. His father's full name was John R Rauch. The Charles Henry Rauch you speak of is much too young to be mine. Thanks anyway....Sue >> Hi >From "Brush Valley Names , The Matricul, or Birth and Baptism Register, Brush Valley Union Church, Rebersburg, PA 1792 - 1855" by Centre Co. Gen Soc.1992 reprint RAUSCH, Andreas and wife Catharina Johannes, b. March 8, 1802, bap. April 11, 1802 Sponsors: Christian GAST and wife Maria Margaretha RAUSCH, John. and wife Maria Anna, b. Dec. 17, 1802, bap. April 11, 1803 Spronsor: Barbara WEBER, John WEBER'S wife RAUSCH, Andreas and wife, Catharina Andreas, born Nov. 27, 1803, bap. March 11, 1804 Sponsors: Thomas BICKEL and wife Barbara RAUSCH, John and wife Maria Margaretha, born March 6, 1804, bap. April 21, 1805 Sponsors: Christoph SPENGLER and wife Margaretha RAUSCH, Johannes and Anna Maria Sarah, born Jan. 7, 1816, bap. April 7, 1816 (Ilgen) Sponsors: Daniel SCHMIDT and wife Elisabeth RAUSCH, John and wife Polly Andreas, born June 20, 1822, bap. Oct. 13, 1822 Sponsors: Jacob KLEIN and wife Rebecca Jean

Hi In "Brush Valley Names The Matricul, or Birth and Baptism Register, Brush Valley Union Church Rebersburg, PA 1792 - 1855" by Centre Co. Gen Soc. reprint 1992 BATTORF/BATDORF/BOTDORF/BUTTORFF/BOTTORF BATTORF, Jacob and wife Catharina JOHANNES, b. July 31, 1803, bap. Aug. 14, 1803 Sponsors: Michael BATTORF and wife Catharina BATTORF, John Jacob and wife Catharina DAVID, b. June 30, 1805, bap. aug. 11, 1805 Sponsors: John REBER and wife Christina BATTORF, Jacob and wife Catharina JOHN GEORGE, b. Aug. 30, 1807, bap. Oct. 4, 1807 Sponsors: Georg BAER and wife Elisabetha Jean

I have the pension & military records of CPL Andrew P. GROVE & Capt. William P. Grove. They were brothers, both sons of Henry and Margaret (Row) Grove. Both served in the 45th Regt. Co. A enrolled at Centre Co. PA. William died 21 Sept 1862 at Middletown MD. of wounds rec'd at South Mountain, & Andrew died in Andersonville Prison 1 Nov 1864. Their mother applied for pension because her husband Henry, was disabled and unable to earn a living. In order for her to prove this, she sent letters which the boys had written her concerning money matters. There are copies of the letters with the pension records. On the 1860 census for Howard township, Centre Co are listed: Henry Grove age 32 Black Smith born PA Margaret Grove 33 " " Lydia Grove 19 " " Sarah Grove 16 " " Anna Grove 15 " " Rebecca Grove 13 " " Andrew Grove 18 " " William Grove 23 " " There was another brother, Henry B. Grove, who was obviously out of the household at the time. Some of the letters were addressed to him. According to Andrew's record, he was born in Clinton Co, but residing in Centre Co. If anyone has any further knowledge about this family, please let me know. I'm wondering if there is a connection to my Grove family of Huntingdon. Many of the names are the same. TIA Nance

Hi I am looking for information on John and Barbara Lehr Hubler Also any Hublers out there would love to hear from you Any help will be greatly appreciated Thank you Tonya

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Just got back from our trip. Centre County is Beautiful. Spent our time in Gregg, Miles, Marion, Walker and Howard Twps. Bellefonte (pronounced Bellfont, I was corrected) is a wonderfull small town that hasn't been commercialized. Many beautiful old homes and churches. We stayed at a B&B called the Garrett. The Library is a Gem amongst all this beauty. I had seen the "Spangler Collection" mentioned and used as a source on several occassions. The Spanglers must have spent a life time on this work. It is several collections of research. Not your typical family histories full of faulty rememberances. There are 175 books of Cemetery listings, Church Records, Civil proceedings etc. There are another set of books containing Newspaper clippings and a basement full of thier notes. A card file at the library provides a reference to all the surnames. The library is full of other research material too, and staffed by knowledgeable and helpfull people. (Joyce Adgate) Fred Clarke fclarke@juno.com 10885 W 69th Ave Arvada CO 80004 303 424 2560 ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Marybeth, First off, I urge you to go to our Centre Co. GenWeb site (www.rootsweb.com/~pacentre/centre.htm) and go to Naturalizations. Follow the links to the naturalization imaging project. There you may find Martin Dolan's naturalization paperwork which may state when and where he came to America. As far as churches go, try St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, PA 16823. They are very helpful and have records going back to the 1830s. The early records have all been published in the volumes Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania (a 5 volume set) which is probably available through Interlibrary loan. There is a copy in the Centre County Library if you wish to contact them. The email is: Paroom@naccess.net I know of no oil drilling in our county. The first oil well was in 1859 in the northwestern part of Pennsylvania and it is today a historic site. There are many Dolans buried in St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery. 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"

Hello, I am a new subscriber and am searching for information about my second greatgrandmother, Mary DOLAN, b. 1825 County Galway, Ireland; md. Patrick KELLY (no dates known); d. 1890 Allegheny City, Allegheny Co., PA; buried St. Mary's cemetery, Lawrenceville, Allegheny Co., PA. Mary had two brothers, Martin DOLAN (1822, Ireland--1872, Fayette Co., PA) md. to Ida UNKNOWN. Martin served as a Captain of Co. F, 148th PA Infantry in the Civil War. I have recently been supplied information that indicates Martin lived in Centre Co., before migrating west to Fayette Co., PA. Mary's second brother was Thomas DOLAN md. to Julia KANE. I have the following questions. 1.) If Mary and her brothers, Martin and Thomas left Ireland, either before or after the "Famine", and settled in Centre Co., would they have debarked at the Port of Philadelphia, or could they possibly have come through New York, or even Canada? 2.) What are the names of Catholic churches, ca. 1850 in Centre Co., that would have marriage or baptism records for this time period? Specifically searching for a baptism for my greatgrandmother, Mary Ann KELLY, dau of Mary DOLAN and Patrick KELLY. 3.) Reportedly the DOLAN brothers were involved in oil drilling in the Centre Co., area. Does anyone have any information or sources that might list their names? Thank you very much for your time. Baking in the heat, and praying for rain in northeast Ohio! Marybeth Corrigall ACMBJC@aol.com

I'm looking for information on John Neill, died 1830 in Centre Co., and John Neill Jr., died 1859 in Centre County. I'm trying to locate the cemeteries where they are buried, and what Neill names are listed on tombstones nearby. These two are my 3G and 4G grandfathers. Terry

Hi all: 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. Mary is one of my stone walls and any hint might help! Marge Wilcox, Brighton, MI Rootsweb Sponsor Plus

Subj: Re: [PACENTRE] RAUCH : <A HREF="mailto:SSShipMack">SSShipMack</A> Hi, I'm new to the list.  Is anyone researching the surname RAUCH ?  My family came from Pennsylvania in 1849 to Michigan.  In my research I've discovered that the Rauch's lived in seven different counties in Pennsylvania:  Centre, Juniata, Perry, Dauphin, Snyder, Union and Northumberland.  I suspect I'll add to this list.   The story goes that John Rauch (the father) died in 1848 in Junianta County.  His wife and 4 of his 5 adult sons moved to Michigan.  Upon moving to Michigan they changed the spelling of their name to ROUGH.  I'm trying to find information about the Rauch's prior to their moving to Michigan.  I'm also trying to find information about the one son who remained in Pennsylvania, Henry Rauch.>>>>>>>>> Hi Sue In "wills and Admin. on Northumberland Co. 1772 - 1813" Date: 9/22/1792 Deceased: ROUSH, John Letters Granted To: George ROUGH Sureties for the Admin: Tobias BICKE and Nicholas MERTZ INDIANA CO, PA (at this time it was a part of Nothumberland Co. 1818 - 1849) 1/26/1847 ROUSH, Henry. Sr. Town or Township: w. Mahoning Heirs: Wife Ann, Children: Henry, John, Andrew, George, Samuel, Ellen, Ann, Catherine (Had Henry & Catherine STEER) I included this spelling because it is so similiar to what you are searching for. ALSO INDIANA CO., PA Date: 3/6/1835 Deceased: RUGH, Christopher Letters Granted To: Michael RUGH Sureties for Admin.: James ALLISON and Robert HAMILTON Date: 11/10/1841 RUGH, Elizabeth Letters Granted To: James MIKESEL Sureties for Admin: Adam MIKESEL and William HENDRICKSON Date: 11/28/1834 and 2/3/1835 Deceased: RUGH, Michael Town or Township: Blacklick Heirs: Children: Jacob, Henry, Daniel, Sibillia, Saul, Paul, Jesse, Elizabeth, Sarah, Pamelia, 2nd wife, Kissiah (who had Mary ann and Susan SPIRES by a former marriage) "Centre Co. Marriages 1800 - 1851" ROUSH/RAUSCH/RAUSH/ROSH/ROUSCH 1833 April 4, 1833 ~ Samuel RUNKEL, of Potter Twp. and Elizabeth ROSH of Gregg Twp., married by Rev. P. S. FISHER Ref. source: Records of Peter S. FISHER and Spangler Coll: 175:61 1834 Oct. 12, 1834 ~ John RAUSCH of Walker Twp. and Maria HEY of Brush Valley, married vy Rev. P. S. FISHER Ref. Source: Records of Peter S. FISHER and Spangler Coll: 175:63 Feb. 5, 1835 ~ John WILLIAMS of Millheim and Sarah RAUSCH, of Union Co, married by Rev. P. S. FISHER Ref. Source: Peter S. FISHER Records and Spangler Coll: 175:64 1839 March 14, 1839 ~ Henry KOONS and Julian RAUSH, both of Boalsburg, married by Rev. E. KEIFER Ref. Source: Centre Democrat 3/26 1843 March 7, 1843 ~ John SMITH and Mary RAUSH, both of Miles Twp., married by Rev. P. S. FISHER Ref. source: Records of Peter S. FISHER and Spangler Coll: 175:77 1849 March 8, 1849 ~ Benjamin ROUSH and Margaret HOY, both of Gregg Twp. Ref. Source: Commerative Biographical Record of Centre Co. In "Centre Co. Death Records 1852 - 1854 and 1893 - 1905" RACHAU, John ~ male age 74 y 5m 6d, married, born in schuylkill Co., Occup: Carpenter, died May 6, 1895 in Gregg Twp of Eysipelas Interred at Madisonburg ROUSH, Daniel, male, age 79, Parents: Fred & Dolly, married born in Freeburg,m Snyder Co., Occup: Shoemaker, d. Nov. 1, 1902 at Madisonburg of Lung Fever, Interred at Madisonburg ROUSH, Amanda, female, age 70, married, born Clarion Co., d. april 26, 1904 at Howard of Dropsy, Interred at Curtin Cem. In "Cemeteries of Marion and Walker Twps." SNYDERTOWN CEM. Row 18 (starting at the road) 5. RACHAU, Jeremiah L. Dec. 31, 1866 - April 15, 1953 " Bertha V. Nov. 11, 1869 - Feb. 9, 1948 (In this row there is a Edward Love, Charles and Nettie and Elmer and Effie WILLIAMS, and Alvin & Lucille BECK.) ZION UNION CEM. Row 6 6. RACHAU, Boyd J. 1899 - 1973 H " Mabel C. 1896 1969 W (names in this row: James ALLEN, William & Lida HOOVER, Victor and Elizabeth LUTZ, Augustus & Mary HEVERLY, Paul and Mary HOLT Hope this helps! Jean Corio

In a message dated 08/03/2001 10:31:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, dmadams@skyenet.net writes: << Looking for proof of parents of Nicholas ROW (RAU) B. c. 1772; married Mary Magdalene (Molly) GONSER (dau. Henry & Elizabeth) Daughter Elizabeth baptized Aaronsburg Lutheran Church 1800 (sponsor Johannes Rau) & son Lewis 1802 >> Hi From "Wills and Administrations of Northumberland Co., (Pa" 1772 - 1813) No RAU or GONSER listings. Date of Will: 8/24/1780 The deceased: ROW, George Sr. Letters Granted to: George ROW, Jr. Sureties for Admin: Andrew MORR and George CONRAD Date of Will: 10/20/1793 Deceased: ROW, Jacob Letters Granted to: Jacob PREISINGER Sureties for Admin: Daniel BOGAR and John HAAS Date of Will: 3/5/1806 Deceased: ROW, Lewis Letters Granted to: John RUSSELL and Stephen BREARLY Sureties for Admin: Andrew CATHCART and Charles CLARK "Centre Co Amer. Rev. Soldiers and Patriots: no Rau or GONSER listings but these on ROW Peggy GUNSALUS/GUNSAULIS (dtr. of Richard D. and Eusttia "Stachee" Ann LUCAS m. Abraham ROW Ann PACKER (dtr. of Job PACKER and Hannah LAMBORN of Chester Co.) m. John ROWE (moved to LaGrange Co., IN) Daniel WAGNER/WAGGONER b. 1756 Lebanon, then Lacaster Co., d. 1838, married Mary ROWE 1780 Lebanon Co . b. 1758 d. c. 1832, buried Egg Hill. Mary Margareth (dtr. of Michael WEAVER and Anna Barbara MOYER ) m. George ROW, Jr. ROW, John Served in Northumberland Co. Militia. Haines Twp working as a wever in 1801; believed he made a pension application from Hart Co., Kentucky. Ref. Snyder Co. Pioneers by Drl. Charles A. Fisher 1938 and Spangler Coll. Notebook #107 pg. 64, and Death notice from Centre Democrat Still searching.. Jean

Hi Jean, In you "Wills and Administraion of Northumberland Co., PA" by Charles A. FISHER does it mention a will by Philip Mertz by any change? I would be extremely interested to know what the book says about this will if at all possible. Would appreciate any help you might be. Diane in Michigan

Sue, I do not know of any such listing compiled for Centre County. We do have the Spangler listing, taken at that time. Mrs. Spangler went around from 1927 to 1948, more or less, and recorded the gravestone inscriptions in many of our county's cemeteries. Her records are very helpful today. 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"

The following appeared recently in Rootsweb Review: WPA CEMETERY LISTINGS AND INDEXES QUESTION: I believe I heard sometime back that a federal agency (WPA) did a census to cemeteries during the 1930s but I have had no luck finding where these records may be filed or if they can be accessed on line. Do you have any information? Duane Peterson ANSWER: During the Depression, the U.S. government funded the creation of cemetery listings and indexes by the Historical Records Survey division of the Work Projects Administration (WPA). Many of these were later published by others, including local genealogical and historical societies, while other results of this effort remain as card indexes, which are deposited at state and local archives and libraries. Does anyone know whether such index cards exist for Centre County? If so, where would they be located, and which cemeteries were transcribed? Thanks, Sue Renkert

In a message dated 08/03/2001 10:52:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, harbachg@suscom.net writes: << Does anyone recognize any of these people? I could use some input on this family. I have some unconfirmed info that I would like to confirm or deny it. > 1 Jacob WERTZ > . +Anna HOUSER b: Bet. 1787 - 1800 in Pennsylvania d: 1844 > ..... 2 Abraham WERTZ > +Margaret Gray (my line, I have more info if anyone would like) >> Hi From Centre Co. Marriages 1800 - 1850 WERNTZ (They may not be related but the spelling is close!) 1840 Oct. 1, 1840 ~ Daniel WERNTZ and Cath. WEISER, both of Haines Twp. married by Rev. P. S. FISHER Ref. source: Peter S. FISHER Records and Spangler Coll: 175:73 Centre Co. Marriages 1851 - 1874 WERTZ/WORTS/WERTS 1858 Dec. *23, 1858 ~ P. M TEATS and amelia WERTZ, residence: Vic. Freeburg, Snyder Co., Pa married by Rev. w. H GROH *Jan. 23 in spangler Coll. 131: 45 Ref. source: Democratic Watchman 1/27 and spangler Coll: 131:45 1859 July 7, 1859 ~ William BARGER and Elizabeth WERTS, both of Boggs Twp. married by Rev. C. G. RYMAN Ref. Source: Democratic Watchman 7/14 and Spangler Coll: 131:51 1861 (No Dates listed) ~ Robert BEERLY S/O Peter and Sarah (KERSTETTER) BEERLY, and Hannah J. WORTS D/O Jacob and Annie (HANSER) WORTS, both of Centre Co., Ref. Source: Comm. Biographical Record 313 1870 Dec. 29, 1870 ~ William H. RIPKA of Centre Co. and Sarah WERTZ, of Snyder Co., married by Rev. J. W. WALKEY at Pars., flat Rock, Ohio Ref. Source: Democratic Watchman 1/6 Hope this helps! Jean Corio Tampa, Fl

In a message dated 08/03/2001 10:52:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, harbachg@suscom.net writes: << Does anyone recognize any of these people? I could use some input on this family. I have some unconfirmed info that I would like to confirm or deny it. > 1 Jacob WERTZ > . +Anna HOUSER b: Bet. 1787 - 1800 in Pennsylvania d: 1844 > ..... 2 Abraham WERTZ > +Margaret Gray (my line, I have more info if anyone would like) Judy - can you tell me who Margaret Grays parents are? When did she die and where is she buried? >> Hi I'm not related but found this info in Centre Co. PA American Rev. soldiers and Patriots compiled by Nancy Lee Stover JACOB HOUSER b. 1760, Lancaster Co. d. Feb. 11, 1832 Married: Barbara SHIRK b. c. 1766 Married: about 1787 d. June 18, 1811 Cem: Houserville, Location: Off the back left corner of the church Rev. War Service: Private, 4th Battalion, 3rd Class Co., Cpt. John Rutherford, Lancaster Co. Mil. ~ 1778 10th Battalion, 4th Co. Cp. Hugh Robinson, 6th Class Comments In 1749 Martin HOUSER was a German speaking Swiss immigrant thru the port of Philadelphia. He settled in Lancaster Co, where he married and raised a family. Martin and his eldest son, Jacob became members of Captain Rutherford's co. of the Lancaster Co. Militia. at least part of his service was in defense against Indians in the southern tier counties of PA. Martin died in Dauphin Co and Jacob migrated to Centre Co. He settled in 1788 in Houserville. J. Marvin Lee Children: Jacob Jr. m. Mary Ellen RAY Elizabeth m. acob LEATHERS, JR Anna m. Jacob WERTZ/WIRTHZ Martha m. George CRONEMILLER Martin m. 1. Elizabeth GROVE 2. Catharine RUMBARGER Catharine m. AbrahmHALDEMAN Barbara m. Daniel BROUGHT Daniel m. Mary SCHENCK Ref. Pa Archives, 5th Series Vol 7, pgs 376 - 1003 Patriots Index Daughter of Amer. Rev. 1994 Patriots Index Members and Ancestors 1893 - 1993. Pa State Soc. Sons of the Am. Rev. 1995 Centre Co. Estate File # 1969 Will signed Aug. 14, 1830 probated Feb. 17, 1832 History oc Centre and Clinton Co, PA, by John Blair Linn, 1883 pgs. 24, 27, 37, 38, 46, 201, 255, 271, 275, 276 Marriages 1800 - 1850, Centre Co. Pa. compiled by Harold O. Thoman. 1989 The Cem. of College Twp, centre Co. PA by Centre Co. Gen. soc. 1995 pg. 20 Centre Co. Heritage, Centre Co. Historical soc. Vol. I (1956) to Vol. XI (1975) 1975. pg. 80 Jean

Hi. In "Wills and Administrations of Northumberland Co., Pa" by Charles A. FISHER 1807 8/15/1807 BODDORF, Henry Letter of Admin: Adam BODDORF Sureties for the Admin: Christian THOMAS and Michael REBUCK 1804 2/15/1804 BOTTORF, Michael Residence: White Deer Heirs: Wife Catherine, mentions 9 children, none named That's all I could find on your surname. Jean.