I was wondering if SKS would look up an obit for me: Flora May Rimel June 13, 1932 I am trying to confirm her maiden name. DC says Parsoll but her son's DC has her as Flora Stanley. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Bob Young --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing

Looking for researchers of the name Wilson who may have had Virginia connections. Time period would be prior to and around 1774. I have a Jacob Wilson b. 1774 in Chester Co. PA that went to Virginia. He married Margaret King of Union Co. Va. They ended up in White Co. IL. Children were: John M. Wilson; James L. Wilson; Oliver H.P. Wilson; R. Adaline Wilson; Mary Wilson and Jane Wilson. Janean ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 10:34 AM Subject: [PACHESTE] Irish Railroad Workers Graves > > Very interesting story. I have lived in Chester County all my life and > have never heard anything about this story. It just goes to prove that Chester > County still has a wealth of history that is left behind which eventually > comes out and creates a continuous mystery. > > Even more interesting to me is that my GG grandfather was an Irish > immigrant sometime in the 1840's or 1850's and he worked for the railroad in > Philadelphia. In my case, I know where he is buried. His only son-in-law also > worked for the railroad. > > Sharon > > > ==== PACHESTE Mailing List ==== > Stop by our associated website for Chester County Genealogy at > http://www.pa-roots.com/~chester/ >

A few weeks ago there was some discussion about the old cemetary on Lapp Road in East Whiteland. Yesterday, I was wallowing in Baldwin's Book Barn and came across two issues of "Chester County Collections" - a pamphlet series put out by the "Bureau of Historical Research" in West Chester in 1939. Issue number 16 has a lengthy history of the church that used to be at that location. The article was written by Dorothy Lapp. The meeting house was known as "Union Hall" and was alleged to have been the earliest Amish Mennonite Meeting House in the U.S. The congregation also had a school. The article includes names of many members of the congregation, including marriages and childrens' names. Email me if you think you have a connection and want me to take a look. I may get around to scanning it someday if I can get the scanner to work.

Today's Daily Local News has an article about the search for a mass grave of Irish railway workers in East Whiteland Township. http://www.dailylocal.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10935925&BRD=1671&PAG=461&dept_id=17782&rfi=6

Hi JC, I don't have an answer, just a direction you may want to explore. James Stewart, about whom I know nothing except what is contained in his will, was of Goshen. His will was dated May 19, 1817 and proved May 15, 1818. His will does not name a wife, presumably she predeceased him. Children named in his will - John Stewart; Ann wife of John Grangee; Hannah wife of JOSEPH MERCER; Naomi wife of John Bale and Phebe wife of August John. Also named is grandson Riley Stewart. Phebe Stewart was born Sept 25, 1783 and is the last named child in the will, one may presume that she was the youngest, at least of the 4 daughters. This gives a good match on time period for her to possibly be the aunt of your Stewart Mercer, born 1803. Only a few other things that I know. This Joseph Mercer was a descendant of the Quaker immigrant Thomas Mercer and that Joseph was disowned for marrying out. Also, I have seen the name spelled Steward in one source. Debbie (descended from Phebe Stewart) [email protected] wrote: >Seeking ANY information on Stewart MERCER b. ca 1803 d. 6/22/1858 > >Name: STEWARD MERCER >State: PA County: Chester Township: W. Whiteland Township >Year: 1830 Record Type: Federal Population Schedule >Page: 240 Database: PA 1830 Federal Census Index > >Name: STEWART MERCER >State: PA County: Chester Township: W Whiteland Township >Year: 1840 Record Type: Federal Population Schedule >Page: 367 Database: PA 1840 Federal Census Index > >Name: STEWARD MERCER >State: PA County: Chester Township: East Bradford >Year: 1857 Record Type: State or colonial census >Page: 000 Database: PA 1857 Chester Co. Index > >*Source Information: 1840 US Census PA, Chester, West Whiteland >Mercer, Stewart 1-15/20 MALE 1-30/40 MALE 1 Under 5 FEMALE 1-30/40 FEMALE > >November 14, 1827 VILLAGE RECORD Marriage On the 1st inst. by James McFarlan, >Esq. Mr. STEWART MERCER, to Miss SARAH DAVIS, of West Whiteland. > >Grove Methodist Episcopal Graveyard, Chester County, PA >Stewart Mercer June 22, 1858, 55 years <1803> >Sarah Mercer died June 28, 1890, 87 years <1803> > >Other MERCERs buried in Grove Methodist Episcopal Graveyard >Caleb Mercer born Nov 11, 1798 died Nov 23, 1876 >Ann wife Caleb Mercer died Jany 10, 1832, 30 years, 18 days >Isabella wife Caleb Mercer born dec 25, 1817 died Aug 1, 1887 >Anna Mary dau Caleb & Isabella died Feb 18, 1851, 13 years >J. Kersey Mercer died Aug 10, 1882, 79 years >Mary M. wife J. Kersey Mercer died Jany 17, 1876, 70 years >S. Howard Mercer died May May 5, 1887, 34 years >Thomas Scattergood son Morgan & Sallie Mercer died Mar 27, 1869, 4 years > >Thanks for any insight >JC Henry > > >==== PACHESTE Mailing List ==== >Stop by our associated website for Chester County Genealogy at >http://www.pa-roots.com/~chester/ >

Seeking ANY information on Stewart MERCER b. ca 1803 d. 6/22/1858 Name: STEWARD MERCER State: PA County: Chester Township: W. Whiteland Township Year: 1830 Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Page: 240 Database: PA 1830 Federal Census Index Name: STEWART MERCER State: PA County: Chester Township: W Whiteland Township Year: 1840 Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Page: 367 Database: PA 1840 Federal Census Index Name: STEWARD MERCER State: PA County: Chester Township: East Bradford Year: 1857 Record Type: State or colonial census Page: 000 Database: PA 1857 Chester Co. Index *Source Information: 1840 US Census PA, Chester, West Whiteland Mercer, Stewart 1-15/20 MALE 1-30/40 MALE 1 Under 5 FEMALE 1-30/40 FEMALE November 14, 1827 VILLAGE RECORD Marriage On the 1st inst. by James McFarlan, Esq. Mr. STEWART MERCER, to Miss SARAH DAVIS, of West Whiteland. Grove Methodist Episcopal Graveyard, Chester County, PA Stewart Mercer June 22, 1858, 55 years <1803> Sarah Mercer died June 28, 1890, 87 years <1803> Other MERCERs buried in Grove Methodist Episcopal Graveyard Caleb Mercer born Nov 11, 1798 died Nov 23, 1876 Ann wife Caleb Mercer died Jany 10, 1832, 30 years, 18 days Isabella wife Caleb Mercer born dec 25, 1817 died Aug 1, 1887 Anna Mary dau Caleb & Isabella died Feb 18, 1851, 13 years J. Kersey Mercer died Aug 10, 1882, 79 years Mary M. wife J. Kersey Mercer died Jany 17, 1876, 70 years S. Howard Mercer died May May 5, 1887, 34 years Thomas Scattergood son Morgan & Sallie Mercer died Mar 27, 1869, 4 years Thanks for any insight JC Henry

Who was the one who first posted the information about the Irish Railroad Workers Grave. This afternoon I have had a thought and question to ask, but since my mailbox is so full, I deleted the email. Please contact me. Sharon

Hi Wendy, Yes, maybe you can help me. In my search form my Irish, railroad workers, lol In my search over the years I have found some clues that my Daniel Baker's brother might be the Washington R. Baker postmaster of GlenLoch from 1885-1889. It was run in his store for those years but then later moved to Glen Loch station.(now torn down) Which Idon't think is in the Whiteland area you mentioned but what's interesting is that both of the brother's Washington R. Baker and Daniel Baker married two Sharp sister's. Washington married a Phebe and Daniel married Tamar. The sister's father Samuel Sharp who worked for the railroad was killed in 1873 by a frieght train in Parksburg, Chester Co. Susanna Sharp then went to live with her daughter Phebe and son inlaw Washington Baker until she died in 1887 and was buried at the Malvern cemetery I would love to confirm my hypothesis joining these two families. Do you have any of these names though in your book of Irish RR.workers? Thanks in advance, Esther Daniel Baker, b.abt:1834,d.abt:1883(sibs.:Washington Baker, Glenloch postmaster 1885-1889) m.1857,Tamar Sharp,b.1837,d.?(par:Samuel and Suanna Sharp)(sibs:Abigail Yarnell,Anna Essicks,Phebe Baker) chld:John Baker, b.1858,d.1936(sibs:Henery,Sarah Broomall,Samuel,William, Mary, Margaret)W.Chester C.Co.1860c-1880c,Middletown,Del.Co. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wendy Mclean" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 9:09 PM Subject: [PACHESTE] Irish railway workers graves > Today's Daily Local News has an article about the search for a mass grave of Irish railway workers in East Whiteland Township. > > http://www.dailylocal.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10935925&BRD=1671&PAG=461&dep t_id=17782&rfi=6 > > > ==== PACHESTE Mailing List ==== > Visit the PA GenWeb Archives at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/pafiles.htm >

Very interesting story. I have lived in Chester County all my life and have never heard anything about this story. It just goes to prove that Chester County still has a wealth of history that is left behind which eventually comes out and creates a continuous mystery. Even more interesting to me is that my GG grandfather was an Irish immigrant sometime in the 1840's or 1850's and he worked for the railroad in Philadelphia. In my case, I know where he is buried. His only son-in-law also worked for the railroad. Sharon

I might add that this is a soft bound book that is a new reprint...not an original. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David E. Cann" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [PACHESTE] West Chester book > Are we supposed to be advertising for money on the list? Last I heard, things like e-Bay ads or anything else costing money was not allowed, no matter HOW related it might be to the list topic. > > David > > -----Original Message----- > From: SJ Krewatch <[email protected]> > Sent: Feb 6, 2004 12:30 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [PACHESTE] West Chester book > > There is some good county info in the description- hereâ?Ts the link â?" SJK > <snip> > > David E. Cann > [email protected] > > > ==== PACHESTE Mailing List ==== > Visit the PA GenWeb Archives at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/pafiles.htm >

I looked up your fellow in the 1880 census - he was 9. Here is his family. I will send you part of the image privately. This is the index entry: Name: Manalkes L. RIMEL Age: 9 Estimated birth year: <1871> Birthplace: West Virginia Relation: Son Home in 1880: Opequon, Berkeley, West Virginia Marital status: Single Race: White Gender: Male Head of household: Philip RIMEL Father's birthplace: VA Mother's birthplace: VA Cannot read/write: View image Blind: View image Deaf and dumb: View image Otherwise disabled: View image Idiotic or insane: View image Image Source: Year: 1880; Census Place: Opequon, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: T9_1400; Family History Film: 1255400; Page: 143A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: . Image shows: Philip Rimel, head, age 34, brick mason, he and parents born VA Susan, 29, born WV, father born MD, mother born WV George, 15, works in brickyard, all children born WV Charles F, 11 Manalkes L, 9 Alice E, 4 Laura 2 V????, an infant daughter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Young" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 8:35 AM Subject: [PACHESTE] RIMEL > Looking for anyone researching the RIMEL surname. I have an extensive collection of data on this family and would love to share it. Thank you. Bob Young > > 1 Mannalcus L. Rimel b: September 14, 1871 in Virginia d: November 18, 1957 > +Flora May (?) Stanley b: April 8, 1873 d: June 13, 1932 > 2 Edward Evins Rimel b: November 10, 1916 d: January 10, 1973 > +Dorothea Alice Lenard b: January 20, 1918 in Thorndale, Chester County, PA > 2 Franklin L. Rimel b: 1898 d: 1960 > +Emma L. Spangler b: 1892 d: 1980 > 2 George Wm. Rimel b: April 2, 1903 d: July 13, 1974 > +Alice Violet b: November 1, 1904 d: April 23, 1969 > 2 Ruth Ann Rimel b: November 23, 1907 d: July 18, 1979 > +Gilbert Walter Cox b: June 3, 1902 d: November 19, 1994 > 2 Charles M. Rimel b: ABT 1904 > +Henrietta C. > 2 Guy Rimel b: ABT 1893 > +Anne b: ABT 1897 > 2 Clarence L. Rimel b: ABT 1914 > +Ola > 2 Claude R. Rimel b: ABT 1900 > 2 Alvernan Rimel b: ABT 1912 > 2 F. Virginia Rimel b: ABT 1909 > *2nd Wife of Mannalcus L. Rimel: > +Alice A. > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing > > > ==== PACHESTE Mailing List ==== > Stop by our associated website for Chester County Genealogy at > http://www.pa-roots.com/~chester/ > > >

Are we supposed to be advertising for money on the list? Last I heard, things like e-Bay ads or anything else costing money was not allowed, no matter HOW related it might be to the list topic. David -----Original Message----- From: SJ Krewatch <[email protected]> Sent: Feb 6, 2004 12:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [PACHESTE] West Chester book There is some good county info in the description- here’s the link – SJK <snip> David E. Cann [email protected]

There is some good county info in the description- here’s the link – SJK Title of item: History of WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA - mint! Seller: gailsk Starts: Feb-03-04 12:46:44 PST Ends: Feb-10-04 12:46:44 PST Price: Starts at $9.89 To bid on the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?RedirectEnter&partner=888801&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi%2Eebay%2Ecom%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI%2Edll%3FViewItem%26item%3D3585330881%26category%3D41893%26ssPageName%3DADME%3AB%3AEF%3AUS%3A1

Looking for anyone researching the RIMEL surname. I have an extensive collection of data on this family and would love to share it. Thank you. Bob Young 1 Mannalcus L. Rimel b: September 14, 1871 in Virginia d: November 18, 1957 +Flora May (?) Stanley b: April 8, 1873 d: June 13, 1932 2 Edward Evins Rimel b: November 10, 1916 d: January 10, 1973 +Dorothea Alice Lenard b: January 20, 1918 in Thorndale, Chester County, PA 2 Franklin L. Rimel b: 1898 d: 1960 +Emma L. Spangler b: 1892 d: 1980 2 George Wm. Rimel b: April 2, 1903 d: July 13, 1974 +Alice Violet b: November 1, 1904 d: April 23, 1969 2 Ruth Ann Rimel b: November 23, 1907 d: July 18, 1979 +Gilbert Walter Cox b: June 3, 1902 d: November 19, 1994 2 Charles M. Rimel b: ABT 1904 +Henrietta C. 2 Guy Rimel b: ABT 1893 +Anne b: ABT 1897 2 Clarence L. Rimel b: ABT 1914 +Ola 2 Claude R. Rimel b: ABT 1900 2 Alvernan Rimel b: ABT 1912 2 F. Virginia Rimel b: ABT 1909 *2nd Wife of Mannalcus L. Rimel: +Alice A. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing

Ray, Was Leah Essick/Essex the sister to a Rev. H. Essick that performed the marriage of two of my relatives. Joseph H Gordon, to Joanna Marther/Mathers on March 20, 1849.? The Essick name was in the family for two or three generations as a middle name. Maryn ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [PACHESTE] Essigs of Chester County > Mike, my data does not show the first names you indicate, but you might > hard copy this info in case you ever find a connection. > > Leah Essick was b. about 1826 in Uwchlan Twp., Chester county, PA. She > was the daughter of Samuel Essick and Elisabeth Barford. Married 30 Mar 1847 > to John Rogers Gordon, he born 25 Jun 1817 in Uwchlan Twp., died 23 Oct 1877. > Leah died 13 Aug 1852 also in Uwchlan Twp. There were three children of the > marriage, two dying young. She would be a distant cuz in my Downing line. > Regards, Ray Downing in w a r m Las Vegas > > > >

Mike, my data does not show the first names you indicate, but you might hard copy this info in case you ever find a connection. Leah Essick was b. about 1826 in Uwchlan Twp., Chester county, PA. She was the daughter of Samuel Essick and Elisabeth Barford. Married 30 Mar 1847 to John Rogers Gordon, he born 25 Jun 1817 in Uwchlan Twp., died 23 Oct 1877. Leah died 13 Aug 1852 also in Uwchlan Twp. There were three children of the marriage, two dying young. She would be a distant cuz in my Downing line. Regards, Ray Downing in w a r m Las Vegas

My great grandmother, Jane Elizabeth Essig, was born in Chester County August 2, 1841. She had two siblings, Anna C., born in Chester County August 16, 1824 and John. I have no information about her parents or about her brother John. Alternative spellings include Essick and Esag. She was also known as Jennie. Any information would be greatly appreciated. -Mike Amidon

Here are all of the references to Arters found at Accessible Archives: ITEM #24405 April 23, 1870 VILLAGE RECORD Death Notice ARTERS - In East Brandywine, on the morning of 31st of March, LINNIE, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Arters, aged 21 years. ITEM #22260 March 10, 1868 VILLAGE RECORD Death Notice ARTERS - On the 17th of February, in Uwchlan township, of Influenza, CHARLES B., son of Joseph A. and Susanna Arters, aged 7 months and 12 days. ... ITEM #19923 December 9, 1865 VILLAGE RECORD Marriage On Thursday, the 30th ult., at the residence of the bridefather, by the Rev. Daniel Myers, Mr. JOSEPH DAVIS, of Philadelphia, to Miss MARY JANE ARTERS, daughter of James Arters, Esq., of Wallace township, Chester county. ITEM #15727 October 9, 1860 VILLAGE RECORD Death Notice In Downingtown, at the residence of her son-in-law, Andrew Fries, on the 13th ult., of dysentery, MARGARET ARTERS, in the 64th year of her age. ITEM #13739 April 6, 1858 VILLAGE RECORD Death Notice In East Brandywine township, on the 25th ult., WILLIAM ARTERS, aged 78 years. ITEM #8871 December 16, 1851 VILLAGE RECORD Marriage At the house of Mr. William Rogers, East Bradford, on the 11th inst., by Rev. A.G. Compton, Mr. AMOS ARTERS to Mrs. SARAH DOWLIN, all of Chester county. ITEM #4081 April 26, 1837 VILLAGE RECORD Marriage At Downingtown, on Thursday evening, the 20th inst. by the Rev. Daniel Myers, Mr. WILLIAM ARTERS, jr. to Miss MINERVA TURNER, both of the above place. ROSTER OF THE CHESTER COUNTY SOLDIERS IN THE WAR OF THE REBELLION, 1861-65. As far as accessible from the State records, the following list embraces the names of all who went from Chester County to battle for the defense of America's free institutions........ Privates. Reese Arters, must. in Sept. 11, 1861; disch. on surg. cert. July 26, 1863. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kiley, Kathy" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 6:36 AM Subject: Re: [PACHESTE] Fw: Arters/John Arters > Jill wrote: I am looking for information on John Arters of East > Brandywine (b.1783- d.1852 )md to Ann Miller ???? . Could John be a > brother to William ? Wish I could be of some help with the Powell > family ,but I've hit a brick wall with John Arters. I'd be happy to > share the info I have on the Arters of Chester County. > > I will look threw my Arters misc. info and see what I have on a John for > the dates you give. It does sound good for some relation since my > Arters are also in East Brandywine. > > Kathy Kiley > > > ==== PACHESTE Mailing List ==== > Check out the searchable US GenWeb Project Archives! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/usgwarch.html > > >

I could not access HeritageQuest information thru the Godfrey Memorial Library with my Netscape so I updated to Netscape 7.1 and I still can't access the HeritageQuest files. I have no problem accessing the accessable archives thru Godfrey. Just the HeritageQuest files. I encounter a message saying that my computer has timed out. I don't know how to find where to adjust this. My computer guru's father is terminal and I've not had the heart to push him to come over and help me out. Is anyone on the list familiar with this timing out problem and able to tell me how to remedy the situation? Thanks

Jill wrote: I am looking for information on John Arters of East Brandywine (b.1783- d.1852 )md to Ann Miller ???? . Could John be a brother to William ? Wish I could be of some help with the Powell family ,but I've hit a brick wall with John Arters. I'd be happy to share the info I have on the Arters of Chester County. I will look threw my Arters misc. info and see what I have on a John for the dates you give. It does sound good for some relation since my Arters are also in East Brandywine. Kathy Kiley