Thanks, Jim, for bringing this to my attention. I had no idea there where about 400 obits to check out. Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: <JJenolan@aol.com> To: <PACLEARF-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 9:06 PM Subject: [Clearfield] Clearfield Obits > Like others on the list, I'm disappointed that The Progress does not have > complete obituaries on their web site. I did recently learn of one source > for > obituaries. The Beardsley Funeral Home provides complete obituaries for > those people with whom they are working. Currently I believe there are > about > nine people listed. If other Clearfield County Funeral Homes provide > such a > wonderful service perhaps someone can share such information. > > _http://obit.beardsleyfuneralhome.com/obit_list.cgi_ > (http://obit.beardsleyfuneralhome.com/obit_list.cgi) > > Jim Nolan > Boise, ID > _JJenolan@aol.com_ (mailto:JJenolan@aol.com) >

Like others on the list, I'm disappointed that The Progress does not have complete obituaries on their web site. I did recently learn of one source for obituaries. The Beardsley Funeral Home provides complete obituaries for those people with whom they are working. Currently I believe there are about nine people listed. If other Clearfield County Funeral Homes provide such a wonderful service perhaps someone can share such information. _http://obit.beardsleyfuneralhome.com/obit_list.cgi_ (http://obit.beardsleyfuneralhome.com/obit_list.cgi) Jim Nolan Boise, ID _JJenolan@aol.com_ (mailto:JJenolan@aol.com)

Hello Fellow researchers, Is there anyone receiving THE PROGRESS that could scan, or copy the obit of my husband's Aunt Pearl REEDER of Clearfield? Thanks, Shirley Reeder, Pearl M. Published 11/29/2005 From Clearfield Died Sunday, November 27, 2005 at the age of 91

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Hello, Could someone help me please. I have my Gr Grandparents George age 32 born Canada & Susann Derouin age 21 born PA, grandfather Joseph L Derouin age 2 brother George W Derouin age 4/12 living in 1880 Woodward Twp. Clearfield Co. Joseph L my paternal Grandfather. Along with George Sr's. Brother Joseph & Wife Elen < no children listed. At 2 and 4 years of age, where whould the children have gone ? After 1880 George Susann, Joseph & Elen disappear. Family tale is that George & Susann died a sudden death when the children Joseph L & George W were 2 & 4 ??? What could that have been , and epidemic, a building fire, this would have been about 1882-1883 going by the tale. Where would I go to find out, newspapers, death records, articles . I am at a total loss here, even to find them in 1880 on Ancestry was a challenge the names were spelled Derrouin, Derwin, Drouin ! Not sure that either of the boys were born in Clearfield. Its said that my grandpa Joe was born in Tipton Pa. He passed away at a very young age in 1924, in Pittsburgh Pa. Any ideas, hints, or help would be greatly appreciated Thank you Carol Derouin Michigan

Hi Everyone. I went through some old photo's with my Mother this holiday weekend and I would like to share them and would be happy to send out any you may be interested in. Lots unidentifield, all related by marriage or blood to the Waring family of Clearfield. What we have identified: Ralph Waring Franklin Bowman Waring's family Alexander Waring Col. Waring Carmen Waring Trotter? - son of Franklin Bowman Waring Miriam Waring Franklin Bowman Waring Thomas Waring (father of Franklin Bowman Waring) Thomas Waring and his three sons John Harvey Shaw Edmund Shaw Mrs. Middleton of Nova Scocia Bea Hustler Bertha Curley, wife of Semore Curley John E. P?higer, Jr., 8 months old Martha Waring McLarren Grace Eliza Fuger Louise Waring Edmund Waring (killed by lighting while visiting from New York) Rev. Adam Breth B. T. Hunter Mrs. B. T. Hunter Dale Children Edmund Dale Edmund Shaw Edmund Waring and family Eliza Waring Elmira Waring Freddie Waring Grandmother Hunter Harry Phillips James Goss Jerry McLarren John Barkley Mrs. Barkley John Dale John Harvey Shaw Lizzie Dale Martha D. Hunter Mary Ann Goss Mary, Ernest, and William Dale Mary Waring Mrs. Edmund Dale Mrs. Ellen Hunter Mrs. James Goss Mrs. John Dale Mrs. Secor Mrs. William Edmund Waring of NY Nancy (Mrs. John Barkley) Robert Waring Roland Dale Samuel Waring Wallace Hunter

My Grandfather was a coal miner for some time in Houtzdale and he says that there was a "Sterling" mine about a mile outside of Houtzdale, somewhere in the valley near the Sterling Grade School. The Sterling mine that he remembers was already shutdown when he started mining in the late 1920's. What is your Grandfather's name? Shawn McCormick Kristine <moms2angels@gmail.com> 11/12/2005 03:01 PM To PACLEARF-L@rootsweb.com cc Subject [Clearfield] Re: Sterling No. 2 Coal Mines Ok after doing some more research I've answered one of my own questions....I found this website after doing a search for Sterling No. 2 http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.com/camindex1.html Sterling No. 2 coal mine was not in Sterling near Houtzdale as I thought it might be....it was in Bakerton, Cambria County near Hastings. I didn't see any other information on this coal mine but it does say that Most Coal Company employee records have been lost or destroyed after the mines were closed. On 11/12/05, Kristine <moms2angels@gmail.com> wrote: > > I just found my grandfathers WWI draft card online at ancestry.com< http://ancestry.com>and it says he was a coal miner and says where he was employed but I can not > make it out...looks like it begins with an N. It also asks where the the > place of employment is located and my grandfather answered Sterling No. 2. > > My grandfather lived in the Houtzdale area which I know Sterling is it's > neighbor. Does anyone know of a Coal Mining company that was in this area of > Sterling in the early 1900's? I'm interested in the name of the company and > maybe learning a little more about it and if possible any records on my > grandfathers employment would be nice. :) > > Thanks! >

Hello I am attempting to find info for a friend of mine about some of her lines coming out of Clearfield County, PA. This is the info I have on these individuals: Ephraim Emery Ellsworth BENNETT b. 1860/1870? in PA? possibly Clearfield? married: Letitia (Lettie/Letty G.?) McCULLY b. 1860/1870? in PA? possibly Clearfield? child: Georgiana Mary BENNETT b. 31 Aug 1891, Sydney, Clearfield CO. PA Samuel Curtin LERCH b. 1860/1870? PA possibly Clearfield? married: Margaret Jane (also known as Maggie J.) JOHNS b. 1860/1870? PA possibly Clearfield? child: Ralph Curtin LERCH b. 22 Jan 1893 Pennfield, Clearfield; IF anyone has any info on these lines please contact me. And thank you for your help. God bless, Melissa __________________________________ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com

Ok after doing some more research I've answered one of my own questions....I found this website after doing a search for Sterling No. 2 http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.com/camindex1.html Sterling No. 2 coal mine was not in Sterling near Houtzdale as I thought it might be....it was in Bakerton, Cambria County near Hastings. I didn't see any other information on this coal mine but it does say that Most Coal Company employee records have been lost or destroyed after the mines were closed. On 11/12/05, Kristine <moms2angels@gmail.com> wrote: > > I just found my grandfathers WWI draft card online at ancestry.com<http://ancestry.com>and it says he was a coal miner and says where he was employed but I can not > make it out...looks like it begins with an N. It also asks where the the > place of employment is located and my grandfather answered Sterling No. 2. > > My grandfather lived in the Houtzdale area which I know Sterling is it's > neighbor. Does anyone know of a Coal Mining company that was in this area of > Sterling in the early 1900's? I'm interested in the name of the company and > maybe learning a little more about it and if possible any records on my > grandfathers employment would be nice. :) > > Thanks! >

I just found my grandfathers WWI draft card online at ancestry.com<http://ancestry.com>and it says he was a coal miner and says where he was employed but I can not make it out...looks like it begins with an N. It also asks where the the place of employment is located and my grandfather answered Sterling No. 2. My grandfather lived in the Houtzdale area which I know Sterling is it's neighbor. Does anyone know of a Coal Mining company that was in this area of Sterling in the early 1900's? I'm interested in the name of the company and maybe learning a little more about it and if possible any records on my grandfathers employment would be nice. :) Thanks!

Peggy _____ From: DeHoog [mailto:wletto@charter.net] Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 11:05 PM To: 'Rick Stuby'; 'PACLEARF-L@rootsweb.com' Subject: RE: [Clearfield] John Smith and Nancy Jordan Mark & Eva Bloom Jordan Nancy Jordan (07 Mar 1799 - 12 Sep 1871) -----> John Smith (13 Jul 1796 - 20 Aug 1878) Lovina Smith (1842-PA) -----> Truman Scott (1842-NY) (2 Children: 1-May L. (1864-PA), 2-James B. (1879-PA) Harvey Troxel Smith (1845-PA) -----> Annie E. Gensler (1855-PA) (4 Children: 1- Percy (1873-PA), 2-Clarence (1875-PA), 3- Oliver (1877-PA), 4-Harry (1879-PA) Elizabeth Smith (1834-PA) Nancy Smith (1835-PA) James B. Smith (1827-PA) John L. Smith Jr. (1825-PA) -----> Martha ??? (1824-PA) (Children: Ida Smith (1849-PA)) Peggy -----Original Message----- From: Rick Stuby [mailto:rstuby@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 7:18 PM To: PACLEARF-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Clearfield] John Smith and Nancy Jordan Hello all, I'm looking for information on John Smith (b. abt. 1797) and Nancy Jordan (b. abt. 1809), parents of Nancy Smith Diehl (and Harvey, James, Elizabeth, Livinia and John). I have no information on the parents of either John or Nancy, except that Nancy's father may be Mark Jordan. I've seen some basic requests for information in some archived posts to this mailing list, but all of the email addresses seem to be stale. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Rick Stuby

Mark & Eva Wagner Jordan Nancy Jordan (07 Mar 1799 - 12 Sep 1871) -----> John Smith (13 Jul 1796 - 20 Aug 1878) Lovina Smith (1842-PA) -----> Truman Scott (1842-NY) (2 Children: 1-May L. (1864-PA), 2-James B. (1879-PA) Harvey Troxel Smith (1845-PA) -----> Annie E. Gensler (1855-PA) (4 Children: 1- Percy (1873-PA), 2-Clarence (1875-PA), 3- Oliver (1877-PA), 4-Harry (1879-PA) Elizabeth Smith (1834-PA) Nancy Smith (1835-PA) James B. Smith (1827-PA) John L. Smith Jr. (1825-PA) -----> Martha ??? (1824-PA) (Children: Ida Smith (1849-PA)) Peggy -----Original Message----- From: Rick Stuby [mailto:rstuby@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 7:18 PM To: PACLEARF-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Clearfield] John Smith and Nancy Jordan Hello all, I'm looking for information on John Smith (b. abt. 1797) and Nancy Jordan (b. abt. 1809), parents of Nancy Smith Diehl (and Harvey, James, Elizabeth, Livinia and John). I have no information on the parents of either John or Nancy, except that Nancy's father may be Mark Jordan. I've seen some basic requests for information in some archived posts to this mailing list, but all of the email addresses seem to be stale. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Rick Stuby

The following is copied from my grandfather's notes. He, Blaine ROSS, a kept a record of deaths in his area. He lived in Cherry Tree, Indiana County, PA. The counties of Cambria, Clearfield, and Indiana meet at Cherry Tree. There seem to be errors is some spellings. The following is the 1955 page. I can e mail a photo (jpeg file) copy to any one who requests. " AGE Mrs. Margaret EARLEY 1-22-55 77 Miss Ann PITTS 2-6-55 85 Mrs. Earl BUTERBAUGH 2-8-55 68 Charlie GEARHEART 2-12-55 74 Mrs. Jess BUTERBAUGH 3-4-55 87 Roscoe HARRIGER 3-11-55 48 Miss Laura SHAW 3-31-55 65 Blair FLEMING 3-22-55 38 Samuel EARLEY, Jr.(Killed) 7-23-55 19 Roy CONFER 7-27-55 70 Sam. WASSAM 8-20-55 72 Boyd KEITH 8-28-55 45 Mrs. Lewis STRAW 10-22-55 64 Al. DUNLAP 11-9-55 70 Mrs. Sam FORNEY 11-25-55 67 Lewis GREEN, Sr. 11-27-55 77 Keise. RUMMEL(Killed) 12-11-55 62" Caps were added in keeping with genealogical practice. Spelling, punctuation, and format are as on document. Best wishes, Jean Masco JMasco@babayaga.org

Hello, List, I have located TWO relatives for these photos (see below)in about 24 hours! One in PA and one in TX. The photos were found in WI! I also found a person who may have add'l info for the family, so they will all be put in touch. Meanwhile, I am unsubbing from this list, as I really have no other info for PA. If you need to reach me about these photos, please email me privately at cowpost@msn.com. Thanks! Mona ----- Original Message ----- From: "mona everett" <cowpost@msn.com> To: <PACLEARF-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 6:23 PM Subject: [Clearfield] Found: John & Merl MILLER family photos > Hello, > > I was at an antique store today and happened upon 2 old family photos that > were actually identified! I couldn't leave them there, so I bought them > and am now hoping to find their rightful homes. > > Both are old postcard-type photos. Here is the info: > > One, postmarked Nov. 1911, shows three sisters and a friend. The sisters > are identified as children of John R. Miller. Two are named--Zella Miller > and Mary Miller or, it could be Mary Miller Hambley or Mary Miller and > Hambley Miller--hard to tell the way it is written, if there are 2 or 3 > girls identified. The youngest girl has "mother" written over her dress in > the picture--obviously added later. This card was mailed by John R. Miller > of Raney, Clearfield Co., PA, to his brother, Merl Miller, Glasgow, > Cambria Co., PA, and includes a note asking Merl (sic) to check out cow > prices. > > The second card was not mailed, but is of two infants who are identified > as Billy and Bobby Miller, twin children of Merle (sic) Miller, brother of > John R. Miller. > > John R. Miller is identified as the photographer on both of these. > > Please email me if you are related to these people. I paid $2 for both of > these, so I would be happy to part with them for that +postage. > > I don't understand how old family photos end up in antique stores, but at > least these were identified! > > Mona > >

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Hello, I was at an antique store today and happened upon 2 old family photos that were actually identified! I couldn't leave them there, so I bought them and am now hoping to find their rightful homes. Both are old postcard-type photos. Here is the info: One, postmarked Nov. 1911, shows three sisters and a friend. The sisters are identified as children of John R. Miller. Two are named--Zella Miller and Mary Miller or, it could be Mary Miller Hambley or Mary Miller and Hambley Miller--hard to tell the way it is written, if there are 2 or 3 girls identified. The youngest girl has "mother" written over her dress in the picture--obviously added later. This card was mailed by John R. Miller of Raney, Clearfield Co., PA, to his brother, Merl Miller, Glasgow, Cambria Co., PA, and includes a note asking Merl (sic) to check out cow prices. The second card was not mailed, but is of two infants who are identified as Billy and Bobby Miller, twin children of Merle (sic) Miller, brother of John R. Miller. John R. Miller is identified as the photographer on both of these. Please email me if you are related to these people. I paid $2 for both of these, so I would be happy to part with them for that +postage. I don't understand how old family photos end up in antique stores, but at least these were identified! Mona

I agree with you Leah. Dee ----- Original Message ----- From: <Ljwaring@aol.com> To: <PACLEARF-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 4:28 AM Subject: Re: [Clearfield] Clearfield Home records >I just ask that they be put on the Clearfield list and not on some web site > that you can't search them unless you to pay to join. There are far to > many > such web sites. Those of us that are on fixed income can't possibly pay > the > fees to do research. This is one hobby that shut in's can do but it is > getting > far too expensive. Public records should be kept public and available to > all. > > Leah > >

I just ask that they be put on the Clearfield list and not on some web site that you can't search them unless you to pay to join. There are far to many such web sites. Those of us that are on fixed income can't possibly pay the fees to do research. This is one hobby that shut in's can do but it is getting far too expensive. Public records should be kept public and available to all. Leah

Hello List, Thanks to Luann for submitting that URL concerning the 1839 Statutes at Large. The one item that really stands out is this Resolution to allow a name change. This bit of information may help to crumble someone's brick wall. _http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/1pa/xmisc/1839laws.txt_ (http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/1pa/xmisc/1839laws.txt) Resolution to allow a name change. RESOLUTIONS R 5. Resolution authorizing MARY DONALD to change her name to MARY CONNELLY. That Mary Donald of the county of Westmoreland, is authorized to change her name to Mary Connelly. 9 Feb 1839. Don Wilt

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