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    1. Brisbin Fire- DOn;t you all just love my mysteries ( smile ) Thanks everyone for helping it is appreciated
    2. jnsford
    3. this is what I came across in teh history of Clearfield and its fire. I don;t think it would have effected the cemtery at the IOOF in Brisbin in 1905. The town may have rebuilt, please correct me if I am wrong... August 17, 1883, John Maurice successfully opened a colliery in the abandoned territory of the old Eureka No. 1, which he called "Mount Vernon." This colliery was situated on the Goss Run No. 2 Branch, about one-fourth of a mile above its junction. Mr. Maurice soon sold an interest to the Elizabeth Coal Company, and by them the mine was renamed "Elizabeth." Its schutes were burned down in May, 1884, on the occasion of the Brisbin fire, but they were soon rebuilt, and the mine is still working, but will not last much longer, as its territory is limited. I am hoping that I can prove that Henrietta Shrock is indeed buried in IOOF cemetery Brisbin Clearfield Co PA she died Feb 24 1905.

    02/14/2006 11:32:10