This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chayholmes1 Surnames: Pawnell,Bliss Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/3214/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for documented Information on Ulyssus Pawnell b. abt.1801 Pennsylvania M. Pennsylvania to Elizabeth Jane Bliss D. May 7 1885 Downsville,Dunn County,Wisconsin. I am looking for documented Vitals mostly or family histories. I have all the Federal census except 1820 & 1810. I have found no state Census on him. If you have anything that you might be willing to share, Thank you Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: michaelscaldwell Surnames: Waite, Sharp, Weight Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/3213/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Tuesday, 26 February 1946, p. 16, col. 5 MRS. SARA WAITE Of Bellefonte, died at her home on Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock. She was born on June 10, 1863, at Bellefonte, a daughter of George and Ruth A. Sharp, and married George H. Waite, now deceased. Surviving are the following children: Emma, at home; George of Williamsport, John of Johnstown, Gilbert of Jersey Shore, Merle and Joe of Bellefonte, Mrs. Ruth Fridgen of Harrisburg, and 17 grandchildren. Mrs. Waite was a member of the Methodist church at Bellefonte, American Legion auxiliary and the V.F.W. auxiliary. Friends are being received at the home. ______________________________________ Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: familyseeker22 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/3212/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am seeking any info re: Helfer families from Centre County. Especially helpful would be a marriage record for: Christopher Helfer (b. PA abt 1792), who married Lydia ___ (b. PA about 1793. They likely married about 1812-1817? They had 2 children Martha (b. in Centre PA about 1818) & George in PA, before migrating to Wayne Co., OH. Christopher may have had a brother? William Helfer who also may have married in PA. Both Christopher & William were living in Wayne County OH, for the 1820 census. Thank you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello list - Since I hadn't seen anything about this resource on the list, I thought it might help some folks that might not know that you can access all of the Centre County Recorder's documents online. The link is: http://webia.co.centre.pa.us/login.asp Previously, you could view the indexes, but there were no documents available. Now, however, you can search, view, print, and save the actual deeds and other documents. Based on the searches I've done, the database appears to be complete - from county formation through now. It's not free, but it's a pretty good value. You purchase credits that allow you a certain number of clicks. A click appears to register each time you do a search, as well as each document link you click on within those search results.They also seem to have added a $25 sign up fee, although I may have paid that before when I signed up a couple of years ago- I can't remember. Another feature of this system that might be of use to some is the GIS mapping section. Probate, Prothonotary, and Tax office documents are also available, but they only include recent information - not the "historical " stuff we are interested in. Hopefully they will continue to add documents from those offices in the future. If you want to take a look at how it works, I have a brief tutorial on my blog at http://www.staatsofohio.com/?p=451 Chris Staats

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: michaelscaldwell Surnames: Stine, McDivitt, Hoffman, Burns Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/3211/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Thursday, 5 April 1973, p. 34, col. 6 (obit) & col. 7 (funeral notice) SAMUEL R. STINE Of 4019 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, formerly of Tyrone, died at noon yesterday, April 4, 1973, in Holy Spirit Hospital, Harrisburg. He owned and operated a gas station before retirement. He was born at Buffalo Run, Centre County, on Sept. 7, 1894, a son of George G. and Mary (McDivitt) Stine, and on April 29, 1920, at Matternsville married Ruth O. Hoffman. [Burns-ed.] Surviving are his wife, three children, Raymond of Carlisle RD 1, Herman of Billsburg RD 2 and Mrs. Mary Alice Beamer of Mechanicsburg RD 3; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Crust of Milroy. Mr. Stine was a member of the Tyrone Masonic Lodge, Altoona Scottish Rite bodies, Jaffa Shrine Temple, and a trustee of the Emmanuel Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Tyrone. He was a World War I veteran, a member of the Tyrone Legion Post and past commander of the Port Matilda Legion Post. He was active in Scouting for 40 years, and was given the Silver Beaver award. Friends will be! received in the Johnson Funeral Home, Tyrone, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. -------------------- STINE--Services for Samuel R. Stine of 4019 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, formerly of Tyrone, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Johnson Funeral Home, Tyrone, by the Rev. Frederick Sowler. Interment in Bald Eagle Cemetery. Friends will be received in the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. ___________________________________________ Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

"African American Genealogy" In February we will look at African American Genealogy in general, starting in Jamestown and looking at groups of documented individuals set free before 1800 in Virginia. We will identify differences and similarities between states when looking for records. Finally, we will apply what demographic information we know to the population in Centre County Pennsylvania connecting some of our Central Pennsylvania Families to some of the most prominent figures in African American History. African American Genealogy gives us a stereogram (Magic Eye(r)) view of our traditional history. If we relax our focus and slowly distance ourselves from the traditional knowledge a new image is visible which incorporates the original image as background making what appeared as flat now 3 dimensional. Nothing we see changes but the view is very different. Any new view of history holds clues for all of us to apply in our individual searches in genealogy. The more we know about whom we are searching for the easier it may be to break through barriers. We hope you can join us! Thursday, February 4, 2010 7:00 p.m. Foxdale Village Auditorium 500 E. Marylyn Avenue State College, PA Cindy Lorenzo Centre County Genealogical Society Outreach Chair Outreach@centrecountygenealogy.org<mailto:Outreach@centrecountygenealogy.org> http://centrecountygenealogy.org<http://centrecountygenealogy.org/>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vonnida Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/3184.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: this John Emenhiser was my 4Gr grandfather. and the Jacob of an earlier post was his brother. I thought he died in Ohio but I dont have documentation either just hearsay. have you found documentation yet? I would like to have a copy or where to find it, for my files. John's son, Adam, went to Indiana as did Adam's son,Joseph and they, along with my grandfather,William,are buried in Allen Co. Indiana. I have been there and taken pictures of their tombstones.Adam married Catherine Reese and Joseph married Adeline Clark they are also buried there. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This came to my e-mail and thought it might help someone. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jim <goquebec@free.fr> Date: Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 6:05 PM Subject: Circa 1850 envelope to Balser WEBER of Howard, Pennsylvania from Burgwindheim, Bavaria To: JKHouser84@comcast.net Hi JKHouser84-I recently found a photo of an old envelope that Balser WEBER of Howard, Pennsylvania received from Burgwindheim, Bavaria in about 1850. You can see the envelope on http://philgen.org (search on Balser, click on View, and scroll to the bottom of the page) or click on the link below. I found your posting on RootsWeb that includes Balser WEBER. Is he one of your ancestors? If he is, the envelope may give you a clue as to where in Bavaria your ancestors are from. Here is a direct link to the photo of the envelope: http://philgen.org/index.php?option=com_fabrik&c=form&view=details&Itemid=10&fabrik=5&rowid=772&fabrik_cursor=0&fabrik_total=1&tableid=5&lang=us The reason I have a photo of the envelope is because of my interest in using old envelopes and postcards in genealogical research. I have an article in the spring 2009 issue of New England Ancestors entitled Philatelic Genealogy (viewable on the philgen website) and have started the philgen website. I do not know if the letter that was in the envelope still exists. Please let me know what you think. Thanks, Jim Miller

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BonnieWhite335 Surnames: Ewing, Fleming, Pacini, Hampton Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/3210/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just read the old message boards. My family is from Pa: Huntingdon, Jackson Township, Shavers Creek, Bellefonte family surnames Ewings, Fleming, Pacini, Hampton and have been in these areas of Pa from 1700's to 1960's. my grandfather, James Pacina 1879-1966 was married to Ellen Ann Hampton (1883 Jackson Township died 1946 Pa) John Martin Pacini immigrated from Tuscany born 1832 died in Bellefonte Pa 1902 was married to Sarah Fleming 1847- 1886 Bellefonte, her mother was Sarah Ewing born Shavers Creek 1805 died 1882 Bellefonte, pa her father James Ewing 1763 Pa died in 1845 Huntindon Pa. Having trouble verifying his mother and father Thomas Ewing? It seems Thomas Ewing had many wives, Sarah McClus,Sarah Robinson? and more. Do not know which one was James' (1763-1845)mother. There were sooo many James Ewings and Sarah Ewings and Flemings. Cannot go back further until we find James' correct mother. Any shared info we have in common would be greatly appreciated. Bonnie Pacina White Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NancyElderPetersen Surnames: ELDER BROWN BURGE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/3209/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My records show that Elizabeth ELDER, daughter of Rev. War Soldier, Abraham ELDER of Stormstown, married Michael BROWN. Does anyone have a complete WILL or other info to show the BROWN connection with Elizabeth? Another possible marriage was Robert BURGE. I'd be grateful for any help you can give me. My notes for Abraham ELDER posted on webpages at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nancyelder/ed/AbrahamElder.htm See Also: WorldConnect http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jenn222&id=I81188 # ID: I81188 # Name: Elizabeth ELDER 1 2 # Sex: F Father: Abraham ELDER b: 1754 Mother: Susanna b: 1759 Marriage 1 Michael BROWN Children 1. John BROWN 2. Abraham BROWN 3. Robert BROWN 4. Michael BROWN Sources: 1. Type: Book Title: Wills of Centre County, PA Author: Col. Ira F. Fravel Date: 19 Jan 1939 2. Type: E-Mail Message Author: Gula Raley Location: Ladybug0725@aol.com Happy New Year! --Nancy Elder Petersen Host, ELDER DNA project http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Elder Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: melindaklitz51 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/314.4.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There are two different Lucas lines. Benedict came from Ireland and Nicholas and his brother John came from Maryland with a slave if you have the book History of Centre & Clinton Co by John Blair Linn on pg 279 it talks about these brothers.Also have you tried the Pa Room @ Centre Co library in Bellefonte? I have been able to find lots of info on the Lucas families from Centre Co.You can email me direct if you would like, my line is Lucas also. mklitz06@yahoo.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

"Centre County Death Records" (pub 1997 by The Centre Co. Gen. Soc., pg 75) has record of death for Robert McNeal who died Sept. 22, 1896 of dropsy at Ray Island, according to the record. He is bur. in Bellefonte's Union Cemetery. This record shows that he was born at Lewistown. Where is/was Ray Island?? I presume it is in Pennsylvania . . . probably central PA. FYI - Robert McNeal m. Mary Ammerman abt 1873. Fred Houts, Brooklyn Center MN

Dear Saganfan- If you get an answer as to why Benedict Lucas was born in Ireland & his father was born & died in Maryland, I would be grateful to know it. There are many Lucas' married into my family tree. I don't have any primary sources on the life/death of either Benedict or his father. So I have assumed that either Benedict was not born in Ireland or his father was not born in Maryland. It would be nice to know which (if either) is correct. Thanks, Heather Bush hbush4@neo.rr.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dlhayball Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/18.113.514.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Where is Plow Church? I can't find it on a map. Do you know John 's wife's name? Do you have any more info about Samuel and Anna Maria Moore? Parents? When did they immigrate? Thanks! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have a Lucas in my database. Do you have a Tracie Lucas Married to a James M. Bathurst in your database? Craig ________________________________ From: "pacentre-request@rootsweb.com" <pacentre-request@rootsweb.com> To: pacentre@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, December 27, 2009 3:00:57 AM Subject: PACENTRE Digest, Vol 4, Issue 193 PACENTRE Mailing List Digest Today's Topics: 1. Re: James Lucas of Snowshoe, Pennsylvania (gc-gateway@rootsweb.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:41:27 -0000 From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [PACENTRE] James Lucas of Snowshoe, Pennsylvania To: <PACENTRE@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <1261878088.60274@rootsweb.com> Content-Type: text/plain; This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: saganfan Surnames: Lucas Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/314.4.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I too am researching the Lucas Line. I have run into a constant problem that I am not sure if anyone has an answer. How is it possible that Benedict Lucas was born in Ireland and his father (Thomas) was born and died in Maryland. If anyone has any answers to this I would appreciate it. Also, if anyone has any reference for Benedict Lucas' birth in Ireland I would very much appreciate it. Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------ To contact the PACENTRE list administrator, send an email to PACENTRE-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the PACENTRE mailing list, send an email to PACENTRE@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACENTRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of PACENTRE Digest, Vol 4, Issue 193 ****************************************

It's possible he moved to Ireland for employment purposes had a son and moved back to the U.S. Craig ________________________________ From: "pacentre-request@rootsweb.com" <pacentre-request@rootsweb.com> To: pacentre@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, December 27, 2009 3:00:57 AM Subject: PACENTRE Digest, Vol 4, Issue 193 PACENTRE Mailing List Digest Today's Topics: 1. Re: James Lucas of Snowshoe, Pennsylvania (gc-gateway@rootsweb.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:41:27 -0000 From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [PACENTRE] James Lucas of Snowshoe, Pennsylvania To: <PACENTRE@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <1261878088.60274@rootsweb.com> Content-Type: text/plain; This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: saganfan Surnames: Lucas Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/314.4.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I too am researching the Lucas Line. I have run into a constant problem that I am not sure if anyone has an answer. How is it possible that Benedict Lucas was born in Ireland and his father (Thomas) was born and died in Maryland. If anyone has any answers to this I would appreciate it. Also, if anyone has any reference for Benedict Lucas' birth in Ireland I would very much appreciate it. Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------ To contact the PACENTRE list administrator, send an email to PACENTRE-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the PACENTRE mailing list, send an email to PACENTRE@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACENTRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of PACENTRE Digest, Vol 4, Issue 193 ****************************************

Suggest you contact Bill Hall at the Lions David House in Snow Shoe. The house is a family history museum with lots of data, photos, etc of Snow Shoe families. pacentre-request@rootsweb.com wrote: >PACENTRE Mailing List Digest > >Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: James Lucas of Snowshoe, Pennsylvania > (gc-gateway@rootsweb.com) > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Message: 1 >Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:41:27 -0000 >From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> >Subject: Re: [PACENTRE] James Lucas of Snowshoe, Pennsylvania >To: <PACENTRE@rootsweb.com> >Message-ID: <1261878088.60274@rootsweb.com> >Content-Type: text/plain; > >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Author: saganfan >Surnames: Lucas >Classification: queries > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/314.4.2/mb.ashx > >Message Board Post: > >I too am researching the Lucas Line. I have run into a constant problem that I am not sure if anyone has an answer. How is it possible that Benedict Lucas was born in Ireland and his father (Thomas) was born and died in Maryland. If anyone has any answers to this I would appreciate it. Also, if anyone has any reference for Benedict Lucas' birth in Ireland I would very much appreciate it. > >Thanks > >Important Note: >The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. > > > > > >------------------------------ > >To contact the PACENTRE list administrator, send an email to >PACENTRE-admin@rootsweb.com. > >To post a message to the PACENTRE mailing list, send an email to PACENTRE@rootsweb.com. > >__________________________________________________________ >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACENTRE-request@rootsweb.com >with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the >email with no additional text. > > >End of PACENTRE Digest, Vol 4, Issue 193 >**************************************** > > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: saganfan Surnames: Lucas Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/314.4.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I too am researching the Lucas Line. I have run into a constant problem that I am not sure if anyone has an answer. How is it possible that Benedict Lucas was born in Ireland and his father (Thomas) was born and died in Maryland. If anyone has any answers to this I would appreciate it. Also, if anyone has any reference for Benedict Lucas' birth in Ireland I would very much appreciate it. Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: carolynclark334 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/18.113.513.521.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, My GGrandmother is Mary C Ellen Freeze b.1867 d.1927 m. TO Andrew Jackson Walker B.1840 D.1928 Children are John,George,Jannie, Leah, Bertha, Virginnia, Samuel & Annie. Please let me know if this is relaited to you ? Contact me at gino4937@verizon.net Thank You Sandy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This whole thing is unbelievable! Bellefonte is losing its history faster than it can rebuild it. I love the place and am deeply saddened by all the fires. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: Justin Houser To: PACENTRE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 4:56 PM Subject: [PACENTRE] Another Devastating Fire in Downtown Bellefonte Good afternoon, listmembers, Yesterday morning at about 1:30 a.m., the Cadillac Building, on the corner of South Allegheny and Bishop Streets in Bellefonte, caught fire. The papers today report that it may have been caused by the overturning of a candle onto an artificial Christmas tree in one of the apartments there. About 30 people have been left homeless -- the third floor was destroyed by fire, the roof collapsed, and the lower floors were heavily damaged by smoke and water. More can be read at www.centredaily.com. The building itself was built in 1916, designed by Anna Wagner Keichline, that eminent Bellefonte architect. It replaced a block of buildings owned by the late Edward Brown, a prominent Bellefonte figure of the 19th century. I have some old snapshots of those buildings being torn down to make way for the Cadillac Building. In a talk about Anna Keichline given last year, I commented, "She had to sue John P. Kelly in 1920 to recover some of the fees for the Cadillac Garage which she had built for him. Mr. Kelly went so far as to hire a team of Pittsburgh architects to inspect the work, anticipating using them as expert witnesses in the trial. Anna’s amiable and determined nature prevailed, however, and the parties settled out of court for $3300." At one time, my great-great-uncle, Willis Wion, sold Nash automobiles in this building. We have an old photograph of it when it was just built, which the Centre Daily Times used in today's article. My notes show, from the BELLEFONTE REPUBLICAN of 30 Oct 1924: "Wion's Garage Moved. -- Willis E. Wion, local Nash dealer, has leased the garage formerly occupied by R. N. VanIngen, in Cherry Alley, and will move in immediately. Since Deitrick & Dunlap purchased the building formerly occupied by Mr. Wion, at the corner of Bishop & Allegheny streets, the latter has had difficulty securing quarters large enough to handle his business, but the new home for Nash cars should prove amply large." We suspect that because it was built as a garage, the heavy concrete floors and durable brick structure prevented the fire from spreading too quickly. The buildings down the block are all limestone Georgian structures, nearly -- it not more than -- 200 years old, and if the fire spread to them it would likely have been very difficult to contain. Justin ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACENTRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message