Sue, Thanks for giving me the opportunity to ask my Grandpa something else about the Houtzdale area. He is 97 and it always amazes me how much he recollects about his younger days. The following is the response from my Aunt who I asked to ask him if he knew about Jimmy Mines: "There was a Jimmy Mines who lived (born, also?) on a farm on the road between Ramey and Ginter. He had 2 sons- Jimmy and George. The elder Jimmy owned mines in the area but Dad told me about 1 in particular. It was located at the end of Main St going out of town toward Osceola Mills. Dad said there wasn't much if any good coal taken out of it. George owned a mine in the Whiteside area which is out beyond where Skagenberg's lived (which was Franklin). (Dad worked there for a short while but the mine was flooded out and it took a year to get it back up and running. Dad got other work during this time.) He told me he walked out to Ramey to get some or all of the money owed to him- $25. This was at a time previous to the flood, and when no one was able to buy the coal because no one had any $. George told him he couldn't pay him until someone bought the coal. Mother and Dad had nothing at that point which is why he walked so far. At that time, their folks on both sides helped them out with groceries etc. I don't understand how either of those folks where able to help but that is the story. He was eventually paid. Younger Jimmy apparently owned coal mines in WVA." Shawn McCormick jnsford <jnsford@sdcoe.k12.ca.us> wrote on 02/03/2006 03:55:15 PM: > Hello Michele and List Members. > > Thank you for the wonderful response regarding what is a "jimmy mine". > > Today was a very successful day. The answer to the mystery has been solved. > Whew! it was a hum-dinger wasn't it? I think you will all agree. See for > your self: > > In 1885 J. C. Scott & Sons and James Mines withdrew from the Houtzdale Coal > Co. and formed a partnership among themselves under the name of James Mines > & Co.", with James Mines as superintendent. It was a small settlement > close to the mines, and this was a way of telling people where you were, > like an address, instead of just Houtzdale, it was reffered to as JIMMY > MINES ( not a place but the owners name James Mines a.k.a. Jimmy Mines. > Later this mine was sold to the Berwind-White Coal Mining Company, and > named by them as "Eureka N. 10." > > We need to thank Barbara- she dug this up On page 229 of the History of > Clearfield Co. Pennsylvania With Illustrations 1887 - in the middle of the > page a referance to the Houtzdale Coal Company founded in 1882, it also > states that "James Mines was the superintendent, who owned an interest in > the mine." This mine was sold to the Berwind-White Coal Mining Company, > July, 1886 and named by them "Eureka N. 10." > > Thank you all > for suggestions, leads, ideas and finally the answer. > > > > > > > > >

Hello List, I was just in Clearfield last month and found some wonderful information and now that I am home, I have lots more leads to investigate. Is there someone local who would be willing to go to the courthouse and get a listing of marriage records for a couple of surnames from the computer system there, and visit the Shaw library or the Progress and look for a handful of obituaries? I have the death dates, etc. I will certainly pay for your time as well as all the research and mailing expenses. Please contact me if you are interested. Thanks Jocelynn Knight

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I don't live in Clearfield county but I have access to some of the Clearfield Progress pre-1975 online, and census information. I hope this gets you started: 1920 PA, Clearfield Co., Decatur twp, Graham pct, page 270A, visit 236 Snyder, John 50 born Pa, parents born PA, laborer, brick yard; Mary 3X born PA, parents born Pa; Emma dau 18 all children born PA; Harry son 15; Frances dau 11; Eva 7 dau; Ralph 3 son; Dorothy 1 dau; Ardell son 1/12; 1930 PA, Clearfield Co., Lawrence twp, pages 35A-35B, visit 354/357 Snyder, John A. 57 married at 29 laborer, farm; Mary 45 married at 16; Eva dau 17; Ralph son 14; Dorothy dau 11; Robert son 10; John son 8; Marion dau 4 4/12; "The Progress", Clearfield PA, Saturday March 8, 1969, page 10, col 7 Mrs. Mary Jane Snyder Mrs. Mary Jane Snyder of 208 Clearfield St., Clearfield, widow of John A. Snyder, died Thursday at 7:23 p.m. at the age of 83. Mrs. Snyder was born May 10, 1885 at Philipsburg, a daughter of David and Nora (Bartol) Wall [this must be Walk?], both deceased. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Emma Whyte, New Florence, PA; Mrs. Eva Mullen, Ralph and Mrs. Braden (Marion) Hummell, all of Clearfield; Mrs. Anthony (Dorothy) Carfly, Curwensville; Robert, Hyde; and Jack, Woodland RD. Other survivors include 50 grandchildren, 70 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Robert (Agnes) Kimball, Jersey Shore; Arthur Walk and Mrs. Florence Quick, both of Philipsburg; Mrs. Harry (Margaret) McGonigal and Mrs. Lavena McGonigal, both of Maryland; Herschel Walk, Morrisdale; and Mrs. Earl (Rena) Wilson, Lewistown. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three sons, two daughters, four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Snyder was a member of the Hyde Wesleyan Church for 40 years. Friends will be received at the Fred B. Leavy Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today and tomorrow afternoon and evening. The remains will be taken to the church for viewing at noon Monday until time of services at 2 p.m. The Revs John A. Gangaware and Stacey Barr will officiate and interment will follow in Crown Crest Memorial Park. -----Original Message----- From: maryann czarnecki [mailto:maryannczar@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 9:33 PM To: PACLEARF-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Clearfield] Whyte/Snyder Would someone be able to look up an obituary for a death that occurred on Aug 12 1992 in Clearfield Co.? The name is Emma (Snyder) Whyte, who was born in 1902. I am hoping to find the names of any of her siblings. Thank You!! --------------------------------- Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!

Would someone be able to look up an obituary for a death that occurred on Aug 12 1992 in Clearfield Co.? The name is Emma (Snyder) Whyte, who was born in 1902. I am hoping to find the names of any of her siblings. Thank You!! --------------------------------- Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!

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I was preparing to send these links when I received your posting that Barbara had found the reference to James Mines on page 225: http://www.pa-roots.com/~clearfield/aldrich/chap14.html The following chapters 51 re Woodward Township that Houtzdale is in also refers to the coal mines there. Chapter 34 Decatur Township adjoins Woodward in this area and likewise contains coal mines information. http://www.pa-roots.com/~clearfield/aldrich/chap51.html http://www.pa-roots.com/~clearfield/aldrich/chap34.html Jan Tracey

Yes please post, anything you get on Jimmy yikes !!! I feel like he's one of my kin after all this, & I'm racking my brain & surfing to find even a hint or clue to "Jimmy Mines" I thought at one time my mom mentioned Houtzdale was also referred to as "Jimmy Mines" haven't a clue why this stuck in my mind or if it is true or not. Carol

Since we're almost at the "clutching at straws" phase in this mystery, here's an idiot question. Could Jimmy Mines have possibly been a name of a person? Other than that, I'm stumped. If you ever get to the bottom of this mystery, please post your findings--some of us are curious to see how this plays out. Michele Gibson Pierson Still seeking McKenzie's of Houtzdale btwn. 1860-1920 (especially record of Margaret (1848-1897) McK's marriage to Robert Calhoun (1837-1906) in the late 1860's in Clinton/Tioga/Centre/Clearfield/Schuylkil County) I have a photo of Margaret's grandmother taken in the late 1800's. -----Original Message----- >From: Leslie Nelson <l.a.nelson@rogers.com> >Sent: Feb 3, 2006 1:46 PM >To: PACLEARF-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [Clearfield] Houtzdale Clearfield CO PA > >I went to NewspaperArchive.com and came up with nothing, searching all >Pennsylvania newspapers (including Clearfield), all years, using search >terms "Jimmy Mines ", "Jimmie Mines", and both again using Mine instead of >Mines. > >If there was such a coal company by that name, or a Houtzdale neighborhood >known as Jimmie Mines, it's odd that I couldn't find a single mention of it. >NewspaperArchive doesn't have all papers for all dates but its collection is >vast. Names of coal companies and local communities usually warrant frequent >mentions. > >Could Jimmy Mines have been a nickname? Perhaps you can identify what coal >companies were operating in Houtzdale in those years and try to find out if >an owner or manager was named Jimmy. The "old miner" site mentioned >previously on this list is a good source - you might even email the >webmaster, since he has a keen interest in mining history. > >Good luck. > >Leslie > >> For several days now I have been working on what is a Jimmy mines. I >still >> have no clue > > ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com

I went to NewspaperArchive.com and came up with nothing, searching all Pennsylvania newspapers (including Clearfield), all years, using search terms "Jimmy Mines ", "Jimmie Mines", and both again using Mine instead of Mines. If there was such a coal company by that name, or a Houtzdale neighborhood known as Jimmie Mines, it's odd that I couldn't find a single mention of it. NewspaperArchive doesn't have all papers for all dates but its collection is vast. Names of coal companies and local communities usually warrant frequent mentions. Could Jimmy Mines have been a nickname? Perhaps you can identify what coal companies were operating in Houtzdale in those years and try to find out if an owner or manager was named Jimmy. The "old miner" site mentioned previously on this list is a good source - you might even email the webmaster, since he has a keen interest in mining history. Good luck. Leslie > For several days now I have been working on what is a Jimmy mines. I still > have no clue

Hello Michele and List Members. Thank you for the wonderful response regarding what is a "jimmy mine". Today was a very successful day. The answer to the mystery has been solved. Whew! it was a hum-dinger wasn't it? I think you will all agree. See for your self: In 1885 J. C. Scott & Sons and James Mines withdrew from the Houtzdale Coal Co. and formed a partnership among themselves under the name of James Mines & Co.", with James Mines as superintendent. It was a small settlement close to the mines, and this was a way of telling people where you were, like an address, instead of just Houtzdale, it was reffered to as JIMMY MINES ( not a place but the owners name James Mines a.k.a. Jimmy Mines. Later this mine was sold to the Berwind-White Coal Mining Company, and named by them as "Eureka N. 10." We need to thank Barbara- she dug this up On page 229 of the History of Clearfield Co. Pennsylvania With Illustrations 1887 - in the middle of the page a referance to the Houtzdale Coal Company founded in 1882, it also states that "James Mines was the superintendent, who owned an interest in the mine." This mine was sold to the Berwind-White Coal Mining Company, July, 1886 and named by them "Eureka N. 10." Thank you all for suggestions, leads, ideas and finally the answer.

Hi List members, Good morning For several days now I have been working on what is a Jimmy mines. I still have no clue ( smile ) The child was born in Houtzdale ( Jimmy mines ) Clearfield Co Pa- that is all I know. I thought for sure, someone in the area must know what this is, or maybe someone has a history book with this information...Now, I am wondering and so have some of you if it was just a small mining company in the area. But there is nothing suggestion this fact that indeed a jimmy mines, was a small or cluster of small mines in the area. I took one suggestion and went on to www.google.com there are 169 hits and it seems many if not most of all of the hits are regarding a game called jimmy mines. I have tried the Encyclopedia Britannica and the Merriam - Webster dictionary and nothing at all. Which takes me back to my first point, that this may just be a small mining companies name. I think someone form the list had this idea as well. In fact , if you sent a lead, a suggestion, I want you all to know I followed up on each and everyone of your ideas and suggestions. Keep those thoughts coming... I want to thank you all for working on this question for me and I am still open to any suggestions and leads. I am not one to let go of something until I find the answer, but this may be the first time I throw my hands in the air and say I give... it just has be completely stumped. So I leave this query in your hands, if any one ever discovers what it is, PLEASE, let me know,won't you Have a great day everyone.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "jnsford" <jnsford@sdcoe.k12.ca.us> To: <PACLEARF-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 9:58 AM Subject: [Clearfield] Can anyone tell me - "what is a jimmy mine"? > I came across that a child was born > > Houtzdale (Jimmy Mines), Clearfield Co, PA > > Can't wait to hear this one ( smile ) > Thanks everyone > > > > >

WWCBEACH@aol.com wrote: > Hello Listers, > > While we are on the subject of mines and/or mining I am wondering if anyone > on the list knows of the history of the mines in North Philipsburg along One > Mile Run? I am also interested in the mines and mining history of Coal Run and > the Scotch Hollow area circa 1880 to 1900. > > Kim Thompson A very good source for coal mining info is www.tccweb.org/penncoal.htm it explains mining terms and other data. My g-grandfather Patrick Donnelly of N. Houtzdale was killed in the "Cooks Run Mine Disaster" in 1988 in Clinton County. The story is at the bottom of the last page. Denis L Boland

Hi all, A great resource that you might want to check into concerning Coal Mining history in Pennsylvania is http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.com/ Nathan

Seeking any information on the family of Thomas and Agnes Fraser Blake. They lived in Scotch Hollow until Agnes' death in 1894.

Hello Listers, Does anyone have any info on what was the Cromwell Farm in the Drane area of Osceola Mills? Any info would be helpful. TIA Kim Thompson

Hello Listers, While we are on the subject of mines and/or mining I am wondering if anyone on the list knows of the history of the mines in North Philipsburg along One Mile Run? I am also interested in the mines and mining history of Coal Run and the Scotch Hollow area circa 1880 to 1900. Kim Thompson

Hello everyone, Not sure what happened to the rest of my message, so please allow me to try this one again.. Thanks everyone. I am hoping to find out about a place a child was born. It said she was born in Houtzdale (Jimmy Mines), Clearfield Co, PA I am hoping that someone can tell me what a Jimmy mine is- and if there are records for this someplace. I appreciate any help here... will enjoy hearing from everyone one of you out there ( smile ) Have a great day Sue

I came across that a child was born > Houtzdale (Jimmy Mines), Clearfield Co, PA Can't wait to hear this one ( smile ) Thanks everyone >

Hello List members something has just surfaced and I need your help please. Charles (Karl) Schrock, Emma's brother died August 13, 1917 - Beulah|mining accident. Beulah is in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Can anyone locate the article on this accident. His young brother in law may have died here too. Appreciate all your help.... Sue