My first and last post to say I agree and am joining in signing off, after only two weeks. There are so many more important things to get worked up about. Also signing off, Amy Lexie wrote: > This discussion has probably discouraged many people from posting. That is > very sad because this list has many dedicated and knowledgeable people who > work tirelessly and who provide a wealth of information from their extensive > genealogical resources. The list should not be a forum for sardonic > diatribes or public ridicule. This is not the behaviour of those on other > lists to which I belong. > > This is from the RootsWeb Welcome page: > <ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/roots-l/roots-l.welcome1> > "- Be tolerant of newcomers. None of us were born knowing all. > - Do not abuse new users of computer networks for their lack > of knowledge. Be patient as they first learn to crawl, then walk." > This site also gives great tips on how to post a query but not everyone reads > everything, and not everyone who reads the guidelines will follow them. > Be gentle to those who are learning and try to just ignore those who are > discourteous. > > Signing off the list, Lexie > > > ==== PACHESTE Mailing List ==== > Stop by our associated website for Chester County Genealogy at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacheste/chester.htm > > > >

Sandra, Paula, The James Lewis administration record from 1758 is that of James Lewis who died in 1743/44. His estate was not settled until many years after his death. In fact, when he died, there was no Berks County. Cumru Township was then in Lancaster Co. The second one you list is his son, and the third is _his_ son. Karen Sandra Ferguson wrote: > Here is all I could find in Berks...not many, but, I think one is the one > you're looking for........ > S. > > Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 > Berks > LEWIS, JAMES, Cumru. October 6, 1758. > Adm. to Richard LEWIS, the eldest son. > > Could this be the one? > > Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 > Berks > LEWIS, JAMES, Cumru. > December 12, 1810 - April 18, 1815. > To sons James and Curtis the plantation in Cumru where I live, 140 > acres for £300. > To son Nehemiah 4 tracts in Cumru on one of which he lives, and 2 > outlying tracts in the "Flying Hills" for £1100. > All estate divided into 8 equal shares to son James, children of son > William deceased, Richard, John, Curtis, Nehemiah, Abigail wife of > Henry LUTZ, and Eleanor wife of Wm. Morris. > Exrs: Sons James, Curtis and Nehemiah. > Wits: Archibald LEWIS and Henry BETZ. > > Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 > > LEWIS, JAMES, JR., Cumru. > May 24, 1817. > Adm. Allen, Archibald and James W., sons. > > Nothing for the earlier James, in 1744.... > > -----Original Message----- > From: PPicken@aol.com <PPicken@aol.com> > To: ferg@intelos.net <ferg@intelos.net> > Date: Thursday, July 27, 2000 9:11 PM > Subject: [PACHESTE] LEWIS, James Look-UP > > Sandra, > > Thank you for your help. You are one of the best resources. My PA > lists > seem to be the most informed and helpful. > Is the James Lewis below listed in your book? Thank you in advance for your > time and efforts. > > Paula Lewis Picken > > Person Report - 27 Jul 2000 > > ———————————————————————————————————————— > Name: James LEWIS ®9 ®10 ®19 ®56 ®10 II > > Birth Date: 1728 > Birth Place: Potts Grove ®9or Poplar Neck ®19 , Berks Co., PA ®9 > > Death Date: 11 Apr 1815 > Death Place: Popular Neck,®9 Cumru or Lucerne®19 Berks Co. PA®9 > > Father: James LEWIS ®10 ®19 ®24 ®56 (1702-1744) > Mother: Sarah POTTS ®10 ®19 ®56 > > Spouse: Elizabeth IDDINGS ®9 ®56 ®108 > Marriage Date: 23 Mar 1752 ®9 > Marriage Place: Lucerne, Berks Co., PA®19 > Children: James, William, Richard, John, Abigail, Curtis, Ellen®9 ®56 or > Eleanor®19, Nehemial > > Reference Note 9 > http://www.conovergenealogy.com > > Reference Note 10 > fianna@fast.net (Karen Barth) > > Reference Note 19 > dctrmom@thegrid.net (Ann Picker) > > Reference Note 24 > Pioneer Lewis Families, by Michael L. Cook, C.G. Volume V, p354, S.L.C. > US/CAN 929.273, L585c. > > Reference Note 56 > leona simonini- leesim2psin.com email 8/25/99 > > Reference Note 108 > "The IDDINGS Family, History and Genealogy" by Dr. Lloyd A. IDDINGS, n. pub; > LDS Library Salt Lake City, UT, US/Can 929.273, Id2ij (sited in an e-mail to > PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com mail list by Candy Roth 7423.16122compuserve.com > > Name: Elizabeth IDDINGS ®9 ®56 ®108 > > Birth Date: 1730 ®108 > Birth Place: Nantmeal, PA®9 > > Death Date: 1815 ®108 > Death Place: West Nantmeal, PA®9 > > Father: William IDDINGS®9 ®11 ®13 ®16 ® (1665-1739) > Mother: Mary MOORE ®11 ®9 ®108 (1665-1765) > > Spouse: James LEWIS ®9 ®10 ®19 ®56 ®10 II > Marriage Date: 23 Mar 1752 ®9 > Marriage Place: Lucerne, Berks Co., PA®19 > > Reference Note 9 > http://www.conovergenealogy.com > > Reference Note 10 > fianna@fast.net (Karen Barth) > > Reference Note 11 > knarf57@deseretonline.com(Frank C Brooks) > > Reference Note 13 > http://www.my-ged.com owned by Barbara McCormick > > Reference Note 16 > www.spacestar.net (Kathryn and Scott Ives) > > Reference Note 19 > dctrmom@thegrid.net (Ann Picker) > > Reference Note 56 > leona simonini- leesim2psin.com email 8/25/99 > > Reference Note 108 > "The IDDINGS Family, History and Genealogy" by Dr. Lloyd A. IDDINGS, n. pub; > LDS Library Salt Lake City, UT, US/Can 929.273, Id2ij (sited in an e-mail to > PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com mail list by Candy Roth 7423.16122compuserve.com > > ==== PACHESTE Mailing List ==== > Stop by our associated website for Chester County Genealogy at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacheste/chester.htm

Here is all I could find in Berks...not many, but, I think one is the one you're looking for........ S. Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 Berks LEWIS, JAMES, Cumru. October 6, 1758. Adm. to Richard LEWIS, the eldest son. Could this be the one? Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 Berks LEWIS, JAMES, Cumru. December 12, 1810 - April 18, 1815. To sons James and Curtis the plantation in Cumru where I live, 140 acres for £300. To son Nehemiah 4 tracts in Cumru on one of which he lives, and 2 outlying tracts in the "Flying Hills" for £1100. All estate divided into 8 equal shares to son James, children of son William deceased, Richard, John, Curtis, Nehemiah, Abigail wife of Henry LUTZ, and Eleanor wife of Wm. Morris. Exrs: Sons James, Curtis and Nehemiah. Wits: Archibald LEWIS and Henry BETZ. Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 LEWIS, JAMES, JR., Cumru. May 24, 1817. Adm. Allen, Archibald and James W., sons. Nothing for the earlier James, in 1744.... -----Original Message----- From: PPicken@aol.com <PPicken@aol.com> To: ferg@intelos.net <ferg@intelos.net> Date: Thursday, July 27, 2000 9:11 PM Subject: [PACHESTE] LEWIS, James Look-UP Sandra, Thank you for your help. You are one of the best resources. My PA lists seem to be the most informed and helpful. Is the James Lewis below listed in your book? Thank you in advance for your time and efforts. Paula Lewis Picken Person Report - 27 Jul 2000 ———————————————————————————————————————— Name: James LEWIS ®9 ®10 ®19 ®56 ®10 II Birth Date: 1728 Birth Place: Potts Grove ®9or Poplar Neck ®19 , Berks Co., PA ®9 Death Date: 11 Apr 1815 Death Place: Popular Neck,®9 Cumru or Lucerne®19 Berks Co. PA®9 Father: James LEWIS ®10 ®19 ®24 ®56 (1702-1744) Mother: Sarah POTTS ®10 ®19 ®56 Spouse: Elizabeth IDDINGS ®9 ®56 ®108 Marriage Date: 23 Mar 1752 ®9 Marriage Place: Lucerne, Berks Co., PA®19 Children: James, William, Richard, John, Abigail, Curtis, Ellen®9 ®56 or Eleanor®19, Nehemial Reference Note 9 http://www.conovergenealogy.com Reference Note 10 fianna@fast.net (Karen Barth) Reference Note 19 dctrmom@thegrid.net (Ann Picker) Reference Note 24 Pioneer Lewis Families, by Michael L. Cook, C.G. Volume V, p354, S.L.C. US/CAN 929.273, L585c. Reference Note 56 leona simonini- leesim2psin.com email 8/25/99 Reference Note 108 "The IDDINGS Family, History and Genealogy" by Dr. Lloyd A. IDDINGS, n. pub; LDS Library Salt Lake City, UT, US/Can 929.273, Id2ij (sited in an e-mail to PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com mail list by Candy Roth 7423.16122compuserve.com Name: Elizabeth IDDINGS ®9 ®56 ®108 Birth Date: 1730 ®108 Birth Place: Nantmeal, PA®9 Death Date: 1815 ®108 Death Place: West Nantmeal, PA®9 Father: William IDDINGS®9 ®11 ®13 ®16 ® (1665-1739) Mother: Mary MOORE ®11 ®9 ®108 (1665-1765) Spouse: James LEWIS ®9 ®10 ®19 ®56 ®10 II Marriage Date: 23 Mar 1752 ®9 Marriage Place: Lucerne, Berks Co., PA®19 Reference Note 9 http://www.conovergenealogy.com Reference Note 10 fianna@fast.net (Karen Barth) Reference Note 11 knarf57@deseretonline.com(Frank C Brooks) Reference Note 13 http://www.my-ged.com owned by Barbara McCormick Reference Note 16 www.spacestar.net (Kathryn and Scott Ives) Reference Note 19 dctrmom@thegrid.net (Ann Picker) Reference Note 56 leona simonini- leesim2psin.com email 8/25/99 Reference Note 108 "The IDDINGS Family, History and Genealogy" by Dr. Lloyd A. IDDINGS, n. pub; LDS Library Salt Lake City, UT, US/Can 929.273, Id2ij (sited in an e-mail to PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com mail list by Candy Roth 7423.16122compuserve.com

This discussion has probably discouraged many people from posting. That is very sad because this list has many dedicated and knowledgeable people who work tirelessly and who provide a wealth of information from their extensive genealogical resources. The list should not be a forum for sardonic diatribes or public ridicule. This is not the behaviour of those on other lists to which I belong. This is from the RootsWeb Welcome page: <ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/roots-l/roots-l.welcome1> "- Be tolerant of newcomers. None of us were born knowing all. - Do not abuse new users of computer networks for their lack of knowledge. Be patient as they first learn to crawl, then walk." This site also gives great tips on how to post a query but not everyone reads everything, and not everyone who reads the guidelines will follow them. Be gentle to those who are learning and try to just ignore those who are discourteous. Signing off the list, Lexie

Gordon, Just a thought -- have you checked Delaware? I know there were Lynchs in New Castle Co. at that time. Karen Barth Gordon Lynch wrote: > Would someone please do a census lookup? > > WHO: James Lynch > > WHAT: Would like family information from 1830 census, East Nottingham > Township, page 260 > > WHY: Hope to determine if he had a male child under the age of 5 to > determine if he may have been the father of William Lynch, born 1829. > > Always appreciate any help. > Sincerely, > Gordon Lynch > > ==== PACHESTE Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from regular mail mode on this list, send a message to: > PACHESTE-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com > Put only the word unsubscribe in the body of your message. For digest > mode, send the message to PACHESTE-D-REQUEST@rootsweb.com

Have you checked to see if Thomas served in the Rev. War? I find a Thomas Henry, along with William Henry, who are listed as 1st Lieut.. in a group, the Chester County Flying Camp (isn't that a great name!) that was formed July 1, 1776, at a meeting of the Chester County committee, held at Richard Cheyney's house, in Downingtown. Check to see if anyone has use him as their Veteran relative to join the DAR. If so, request a copy of the paperwork of the woman who joined with him, through whichever of his children is your line of descent. William Preston and wife Jane, who arrived in Pa in 1718, from Huthersfield, England, seem to have been the progenitors of a huge family of Prestons in Chester......this may be your family, for there were many, many children and grandchildren.......the name, Levi, appears, but not until 1811, the son of Amos and Margaret Smith Preston......the above Prestons were, indeed, Quakers, and I see them in the Octorara Meeting, Buckingham, and some moving on to Lynchburg, VA and others who were living in Ohio in the 1830s...there are a slew (no Dorothy) listed in the New Garden MM in the late 1700s....The site of the original Preston farm was later called Prestonville. I've looked through the will CD, trying combinations of Henrys, Preston, and Henry with Levi....and looked for Thomas Henry and Dorothy Preston, to no avail. The only marriage I could find for a Thomas Henry, wasn't yours, but was new to me...it said Thomas Henry of Goshen married Elonor Haskins of East Bradford (blacks) in 1811. I've not seen that before and I though it interesting. Sorry I couldn't find the "smoking gun!" S. http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/data/pa+index+138836814611+ F this is the site of 1790 Census HOH , that "says" it includes a Thomas Henry...I didn't bother checking, but thought you might want to. ---Original Message----- From: Gen Rowand <sapphire@whidbey.net> To: Sandra Ferguson <ferg@intelos.net> Date: Thursday, July 27, 2000 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [PACHESTE] Re:Re: How to write a query or ask for a lookup.. >Hi Sandra, I've never asked for info. before although I've been >following all the goings-on. My "brick wall" is Thomas Henry, b. >about l755 supposedly in Chester Co, d. Mifflin Co. l820. He married >Dorothy Preston , b. about l756 in Chester Co. died Clarion Co. l829. >They were married about l778. I've had no luck in finding their >parents. Their first son was named Levi (a clue?) Also Dorothy's >parents were said to be Quakers. Hope you can help me although I know >you must be very busy, Oh yes, Thomas was supposedly a shoemaker. >Gen Rowand sapphire@whidbey.net One clue for Dorothy is that >one of their daughters, Elizabeth, who was my third gr. grandmother >(married George Elliott l806, Mifflin Co.) named a son Joseph Preston Elliott.

Yes, Ray, I have seen the Titlow name in the census records as Ditlow, Titloe and even picked up as Tislow. Have you seen any land records for George in either Chester or Berks or even Philly county? Montgomery would not have been formed yet. I would not be surprised to see George be the brother of Henry Titlow who was born 1719. Next time I make a run to the Salt Lake FHL, which should be next month, I'll look to see what kind of land records I can dig up. Maybe this will help the both of us with this line. Chris Lehr Diana Quinones said: Ray: I think I saw a DITLOW on the PAChester archives of some old tax Lists. This could also be a possible. DITLOW/TITLOW.

Ray: I think I saw a DITLOW on the PAChester archives of some old tax Lists. This could also be a possible. DITLOW/TITLOW. Any volunteer: Can anyone help me with information on a Peter LANDIS of Pikeland in early 1800's. I believe he was married to an Elizabeth SPRINGER and they had two children Barbara and Daniel. My gr4grandfather, Daniel LANDIS born 10/27/1803 and died 1878 in N Coventry. He and his wife ELizabeth JONES are buried in St Peter's UCC Church Cemetery in Knauertown. I don't know if Peter LANDIS could be his father or not. In Alabama, Diana

The point of acknowledging the receipt of our lookup has always been to let the volunteer know that it arrived...sure, thanks is great, but the only way I know that my info got there is if I am told it did. And, when I don't hear, I wonder if it got lost.....these thing happen, to be sure. The reason I do lookups is to try to help others, as I was helped, early on , in my own genealogical " travels"- If I didn't care if the person received their information I wouldn't be doing lookups in the first place,so I always try to check back to see if things arrived .......it's not about being thanked, that's nice, but secondary; it's about trying to see that the information gets to the person who wanted it. I've sat and waited for answers to my own queries, and hate the thought that someone is waiting and waiting for something from me, that's already been sent and was lost somewhere along the way. -----Original Message----- From: Derick S. Hartshorn <derick@twave.net> To: PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com <PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, July 27, 2000 9:27 AM Subject: [PACHESTE] Re:Re: How to write a query or ask for a lookup.. >Hi list, > >I think I know what everyone's saying. Sure, its nice to receive a pat on >the back for expended efforts. I don't worry about it too much, though. I >do keep a reminder in the back on my mind (or what's left of it) whom I >have helped and who has been appreciative. I think its in the searchers >best interests to make a friendly informational exchange. If someone milks >me for stuff and I never receive a kind word, my human nature, being what >it is), seems to find less time to provide more help. > >Derick S. Hartshorn >Asst. State Coordinator, NCGenWeb >Page owner - Catawba Co. NCGenWeb page > - Burke Co. NCGenWeb page > - Hartshorn Family home page >List owner - Catawba-West-L > - NCBURKE-L > - NCLINCOL-L > - NCTRYON-L > - HARTSHORN-L > - WHITE-PA-NC-L > > > > > > >Cheska, I don't really think most people mean that they will ONLY thank you > >in advance and not after the fact. Maybe I'm naive, but I believe many want > >you to know that they even thank you if you don't find anything and > >therefore don't reply. I don't say "thanks in advance" because I know the > >researchers don't appreciate that, but wouldn't it be nice if there was a > >short "something" you could say in advance that shows your appreciation for > >even reading the question? I'll bet there are many people posting questions > >who have never asked a favor of a stranger before--at least in writing. > >Most of us do really appreciate both your knowledge and your willingness to > >share it and we'll thank you many times for any help we can get. "Thanks!" > > >==== PACHESTE Mailing List ==== >Visit the PA GenWeb Archives at >http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/pafiles.htm > > > > >

Here's something those of you in the local area may be interested in: > > "Internet Resources for Genealogists," a free presentation and discussion > given by the Genealogical Computing Association of Pennsylvania (GenCAP), > will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, August 12th, in the Winsor Room of the Me > morial Library of Radnor Township, 114 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne (Delaware Co.), > PA, and is open to the public. GenCAP board members will identify and > describe a selection of websites that aid in researching one's family > history. Among these will be the LDS (Mormon) Church's FamilySearch Internet > Genealogy Service, the Pennsylvania GenWeb network of county websites and the > Ancestry.com/RootsWeb collection of databases. The meeting will be informal, > allowing attendees time to share ideas and ask questions. > Public parking is available and the meeting room is handicap accessible. > For directions to the library, see > http://www.delco.lib.pa.us/radnor/gen_directions.html > The Genealogical Computing Association of Pennsylvania (GenCAP), founded > in 1986, is a not-for-profit educational association of genealogists who use > computers in their work. GenCAP is open to all who have an interest in the > application of computers to genealogical research or the organization and > reporting of that research. The association publishes a quarterly newsletter > containing instructive and informative articles of interest to beginners as > well as to very experienced computer users. Many of the examples used in the > newsletter focus on Pennsylvania families, but there is no geographic > boundary for membership. >

Would someone please do a census lookup? WHO: James Lynch WHAT: Would like family information from 1830 census, East Nottingham Township, page 260 WHY: Hope to determine if he had a male child under the age of 5 to determine if he may have been the father of William Lynch, born 1829. Always appreciate any help. Sincerely, Gordon Lynch

Are there any researchers (besides Sandra, who helped alot) who know anything of the TITLOW family of Chester County. Especially need information on GEORGE TITLOW born 1720-1735. But, any information would be helpful. Thanks for your help on this difficult family. Ray

Hi list, I think I know what everyone's saying. Sure, its nice to receive a pat on the back for expended efforts. I don't worry about it too much, though. I do keep a reminder in the back on my mind (or what's left of it) whom I have helped and who has been appreciative. I think its in the searchers best interests to make a friendly informational exchange. If someone milks me for stuff and I never receive a kind word, my human nature, being what it is), seems to find less time to provide more help. Derick S. Hartshorn Asst. State Coordinator, NCGenWeb Page owner - Catawba Co. NCGenWeb page - Burke Co. NCGenWeb page - Hartshorn Family home page List owner - Catawba-West-L - NCBURKE-L - NCLINCOL-L - NCTRYON-L - HARTSHORN-L - WHITE-PA-NC-L > >Cheska, I don't really think most people mean that they will ONLY thank you >in advance and not after the fact. Maybe I'm naive, but I believe many want >you to know that they even thank you if you don't find anything and >therefore don't reply. I don't say "thanks in advance" because I know the >researchers don't appreciate that, but wouldn't it be nice if there was a >short "something" you could say in advance that shows your appreciation for >even reading the question? I'll bet there are many people posting questions >who have never asked a favor of a stranger before--at least in writing. >Most of us do really appreciate both your knowledge and your willingness to >share it and we'll thank you many times for any help we can get. "Thanks!"

Cheska, I don't really think most people mean that they will ONLY thank you in advance and not after the fact. Maybe I'm naive, but I believe many want you to know that they even thank you if you don't find anything and therefore don't reply. I don't say "thanks in advance" because I know the researchers don't appreciate that, but wouldn't it be nice if there was a short "something" you could say in advance that shows your appreciation for even reading the question? I'll bet there are many people posting questions who have never asked a favor of a stranger before--at least in writing. Most of us do really appreciate both your knowledge and your willingness to share it and we'll thank you many times for any help we can get. "Thanks!" Barbara -----Original Message----- From: Cheska Wheatley <cheska@ix.netcom.com> To: PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com <PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 12:38 PM Subject: [PACHESTE] How to write a query or ask for a lookup... >I also do look-ups for several counties and am also a >list manager for a number of lists. I can certainly >share Sandra's frustration in receiving requests for >lookups as well as viewing many inadequate queries >that are posted to lists. > >I think there are basic elements that should be >included in almost every query and before anyone >hits the send button, they should read their query >to make sure each element is included: > >WHO: a specific given name and surname. > (Not, "I'm looking for all Smiths") > >WHAT: what information do you hope to find, e.g., > birth, marriage, death, will record, etc. > (Not: "anything you have on..." > >WHEN: give specific dates when known or at least > a time frame. > >WHERE: specify where the individual last lived > or in the case of Quakers the monthly meeting > they last belonged to. > >WHY: describe what you hope the information will > lead to, e.g. trying to establish parents of > the specified individual. I just might have > other references that will provide the > information you need but I won't check them > if you can't tell me what your research > objective is. > >When you reread your query and cannot find at least >three of the five elements, you are probably wasting >your time by asking the wrong question not to mention >wasting the time of the people who you hope will >respond to your query. > >My personal pet peeve: people who request lookups and >sign their messages with "Thanks in advance!" How >did this phrase originate??? I've only seen it in >emails. What happened to common courtesy? > >If I spend an hour of my time digging out information >and references for someone, I would like to know if >it was received and whether or not it was helpful. >Are we that busy that we cannot spend a few minutes >dashing off an email with a word of thanks and perhaps >some indication if the data helped them in some way. > >-- > -=CHESKA=- > E-mail address: cheska@ix.netcom.com > Web site: <http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6630/> > Sponsor: ANDIS, BADGLEY, CLAYTON, COOPER, & MILLS surname lists > List Manager: QUAKER-ROOTS discussion list > RootsWeb: Dedicated to Keeping Access to Online Genealogy Free > >______________________________

Hi again, I am going to repost my original query because I have found new info since then and am hoping someone might recognize it. I am searching for info on my ggggrandfather Thomas Robert DeLong, according to his obit. he was originally from Chester County but lived most of his life in Berks County. He was born in March of 1827. He had a sister named Mary Ann (DeLong) Weber. He also had a step brother John of Philadelphia. Does anybody know who his parents were? I am hoping someone may be related to this John DeLong, I know there are alot of them too!. Thanks again! Michelle

Dear All, This ongoing conversation about requests is certainly helpful to those of us including me who have been asking for help from willing volunteers. We now know exactly what and how to ask for information and should abided by the guidelines set down for us! In that light, I am looking for help regarding my SQUIBB ancestors prior to the marriage of Robert Squibb of Chester Township, and Mary Coebourn dau of Thomas of same place, Spinster. This marriage, I believe took place at Chester Meeting, but I may be wrong. The date: 8-19-1721. Any help in any way will be greatly appreciated. Jane Pinkerton Burbank, CA

Back in April the marriage records from The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 2nd & Norris Sts., Chester, PA, from 1908-1933 were missing from The Delaware Co. Hist. Society (DCHS). Just recently a copy of the original copies were found in storage. DCHS Records: The following records were copied &/or acquired by Helen M. Imburgia Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Catholic Church Records 2nd & Norris Streets, Chester, PA Book I Marriages 1873-1909 Book II Baptisms 1873-1884 Book III Marriages * 1908-1933 Book IV Cemetery c1887-c1974 Copied 1984 * (missing 12 Apr 2000--have been found) Saint Michael’s Catholic Church Records 7th & Avenue of the States, Chester, PA Book I Baptisms 1841-1845 & 1845-1867 Marriages 1846-1866 Confirmations 1845-1860 Book II Baptisms 1865-1883 Marriages 1867-1883 Confirmations 1873-1879 & 1893-1920 Book III Baptisms 1884-1906 Marriages 1884-1906 Copied 1986-87 E. F. White Funeral & Coroner Records 3rd & Norris Streets, Chester, PA Book I 1887-1890 Book VI -B 1913-1916 Book II 1903 Book VII 1913-1919 Book III 1903-1905 Book VIII 1918-1923 Book IV 1908-1910 Book IX 1923-1925 Book V 1908-1913 Book X 1926-1929 Book VI -A 1913-1918 Book XI 1930 Copied 1988 Chester School Records Book I 1873-1883 Book V 1898-1899 Book II 1878-1888 Book VI 1898-1907 Book III 1889-1899 Book VII 1908-1916 Book IV 1897-1898 * Book VIII 1920-1931 * (missing 1991-Pupils promoted to Chester High School). Acquired 1988 Note: Over 1, 000 proof of Birth Documents, used in compliance with the Child Labor Law of 1915, births between 1930-1940. Acquired 1988

Thanks, Barbara...boy, what nasty emails.....some people must recognize themselves in our comments of givers Vs. takers. I think I've illustrated many times over, my willingness to help people out, and I certainly "stand on my record" , as the politicians say.....I doubt others can say the same. I will admit that the discussion should not, perhaps, have taken place on the list. My problem is that I always feel as though I'm talking with friends, and can say what I feel........but, I've obviously been very wrong....you're not all my friends, as has just been made abundantly clear to all. A valuable truth for me to learn....thanks Roni and Terry, for the lesson...it's one I'll remember. The important thing is that the rest of you not let this interfer with your own research, or generate any more emails, which will do no one any good....enough is enough. S. ........From: BARBARA GALLAS <beejay@crosslink.net> To: Sandra Ferguson <ferg@intelos.net>; PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com <PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [PACHESTE] Re: Will lookup Chester Co., Pa. >Sandra, Applaud!! That's the best thing to do when someone threatens to >take their business elsewhere. Barbara >------

I'm sorry, Vickie - you misunderstood me! Remember, we've ALL been newbies at one time or another and so we sympathize and understand! Perhaps my reference was wrong - I simply meant for Sandra to shrug it off and not let it bother her anymore. (P.S. I never did learn how to do those smiley faces! Hmm, I think it's :) - but then where's the nose?!) LOL!! P.P.S. I remember having to ask what LOL meant, too! -----Original Message----- From: VLB2709@aol.com <VLB2709@aol.com> To: PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com <PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 11:33 AM Subject: [PACHESTE] Newbee >Speaking as a newbee in the world of genealogy, I would like to say how very >much I appreciate the help and patience of more experienced researchers. >Sandra and others on this list are a wealth of information and I am >constantly amazed at what they manage to find and post on this list. Sandra I >would love to visit your library, you wouldn't happen to live close to >Colorado would you? :) >Gail, not all newbees are rude, the last thing I would want to do is insult >someone I am trying to learn from. My inexperience might seem silly to some >but I hope that I never seem rude. Email is so wonderful but I know the tone >of the words are in the readers head so smileys come in handy. ;) >Again a very grateful THANKS to all for your help and patience with my less >experienced queries! > >Vickie Beaver >VLB2709@aol.com >Looking for DAVIS and GRAY in Chester County. > > >==== PACHESTE Mailing List ==== >Check out the searchable US GenWeb Project Archives! >http://searches.rootsweb.com/usgwarch.html > > > >

Sandra, Applaud!! That's the best thing to do when someone threatens to take their business elsewhere. Barbara -----Original Message----- From: Sandra Ferguson <ferg@intelos.net> To: PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com <PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 8:45 PM Subject: [PACHESTE] Re: Will lookup Chester Co., Pa. > Did you all hear that noise?......it was me, pulling my hair out! Here >is yet another query I received this afternoon.....her second email >indicated that she felt this was sufficient, that I was nasty and she'd fix >me and take her query elsewhere.........rats, right? > I can't tell you how many emails I have had from other volunteers, >indicating that the same things happen to them, all the time, and how >maddening it is! Too bad there isn't a query form that people could print >out, and follow, when asking for help....I just don't know what makes it so >tough? I suppose if everyone always included, full name, occurrence >interested in(birth, death, marriage, will), geographic location and DATES, >all would be "right with the world"....or at least the world of >volunteering! > S. >, >>I'm ........ from Tn. and could you be so nice as to see if there is a >Round,Rownd, or Rowen-Rowan will listed in early Chester Co. or a Maroe >Will." >>> >> > >______________________________