-----Original Message----- From: shel.leah@juno.com [mailto:shel.leah@juno.com] Elizabeth Wilsey b 13 apr 1816 Tunkhannock, Wyo. Co. d 20 jan 1898 Wilkes-Barre, Luz. Co. marr Nathan Bomboy b 1 jan 1810 Center Twp., Col. Co. Can anyone supply source of dates or any information on family? What town would be in Center Twp., Col. Co.? ________________________________________________________________ Descendants of Nathan Bomboy 1 Nathan Bomboy (s/o Henry Bomboy and Sarah Bieber) b: January 1, 1810 in Center twp., Columbia co., PA d: August 11, 1881 in Bloomsburg, Columbia co., PA ..+Elizabeth Willsey b: April 13, 1816 in Tunkhannock, Wyoming co., PA d: January 20, 1898 in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne co., PA

Elizabeth Wilsey b 13 apr 1816 Tunkhannock, Wyo. Co. d 20 jan 1898 Wilkes-Barre, Luz. Co. marr Nathan Bomboy b 1 jan 1810 Center Twp., Col. Co. Can anyone supply source of dates or any information on family? What town would be in Center Twp., Col. Co.? ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Looking for parents of both Thomas PADEN (Padden) b @1798 and his wife Elizabeth MARR b @1802. Thomas probably had brothers John & Simon. Also possibly William was a brother or father. Thomas supposedly was born in Lancaster Co. and was in Columbia Co. early 1800's. Settled in Luzerne Co. ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

I'm looking for information on an old red deteriating house located on the right side of the road from Mt.Grove through Scotch Valley towards Mifflin-X,traveling west. The possibility exists that one of my Grandparents may have lived there at one time. Paul

Looking for info on William Hartman born around 1790. I believe possibly that my grandfather, Obediah Hartman could be his son. Obediah was born 1815 around Catawissa. He may have had a sister Rachal and bros. Daniel and Nicholas. Any suggestions for search most appreciated. AliceMackert@msn.com

I am looking for information on my Grandmother and Grandfather's family bible that was sold by an undesirable person to ,as far as I heard, an antique dealer in or around Berwick, Penna. somewhere around 1970 to 1972. their names was Sylvester Franklin and Anna Mowery. The Last place my Grandmother lived was on Grant St.in Berwick, Pa. I would really appriciate any information anyone has. Sincerly, Paul

Hi everyone, Does anyone have any information on the Samuel?? KOCHER family living in Madison Twp. for the 1850 census? The family is listed as (to the best of my ability): Samuel KOCHER Lucretia Alvinia Wm. H. John F. Minerva Sarah Martha Colley I believe that this family may be related to my KOCHER ancestor Hannah KOCHER wife of Daniel HENRY. They are found living on Dauphin Co. for the 1850 census. If anyone has any information on the family I would really appreciate it. Thank you, Kristin

Greetings, The Historic Pittsburgh site has just added 103 more books. So far my site is linked to the following portions of this huge resource: Life sketches of leading citizens of Pittsburgh and the vicinity, Pennsylvania.(over 80) Social directory for Greater Pittsburgh / comp. & published by Margaret A. Winans. - 1904 includes list of maiden names, debutantes, engagements, weddings, deaths, etc. Classified Business Directory of Homestead, Pa - 1890 Six Mile Ferry, Hope Church, Pa., Postoffice. (Approx. 1,000 residents lived in that area). Located near Homestead, Pa. Pittsburgh street directory : as revised since the consolidation of the cities of Pittsburgh and Allegheny, 1916. Pittsburgh, Pa. Ward Boundaries If your research happens to be in McKeesport, Pa, look in the "Detailed History of McKeesport, Pa". More will be added daily as I sift through the site!! Jenkins-Jeffries-Lee Family Page http://www.geocities.com/geojenk/ Located in my "All Things McKeesport" section Happy Hunting George Jenkins

We have a knife stamped Columbia Works. It also says William Harmar & Co and Sheffield on the blade. I think I got this from my mother whose family was from Columbia County. Has anyone heard of this company? Pete Hubicki formerly from Danville now of Charlotte

Hello, I'm still looking for the right Jacob HUBER who married Maria Magdalena HINKEL (also known as Motelina or Matlena). Matlena died in 1819, Mifflin Twp, Columbia, and Jacob HUBER was the administrator of her estate. Was this Jacob her son or her husband? Who were the parents of her husband, Jacob HUBER? I'm looking at Montgomery County families, because Johan Lenhart HINKEL and Maria Elizabeth ZIEGENFUSS are the likely parents of Maria Magdalena HINKEL. Also in Montgomery Co John Michael HUBER and Barbara LAHR had a son Jacob (b. 1761). Did he marry Maria Magdalena HINKEL? Is anyone researching this line? Any leads will be appreciated! Judith Huber Halseth Michigan

Hi everyone, Here's a big THANK YOU! for all the advice and suggestions I received about my research trip to Columbia County. You all have certainly lessened my stress and anxiety--I feel like I know the place now! Sincerely, Linda Allen dallen3@isd.net

Greetings, This will be the last post that I will make for a long time, as I am drained from doing this project. On my site I have compiled the following information in my "All Things Section" of my site located at: http://www.geocities.com/geojenk Be patient as I have a lot of great stuff packed on the pages till I can tweak them for faster loading. Detailed History of McKeesport, Pa Genealogy and Biographies of Early McKeesporters (These are very detailed genealogical biographies on close to 400 individuals that immigrated to McKeesport from other countries/states.) Pictures and Biographies of Prominent Early McKeesporters (Part of above) Western Pennsylvania Family Group Genealogies (Genealogical Biographies on close to 400 family groups that lived in Western Pa. Includes families country of origin where applicable) Biographies of Service Men (WWI) (Men and women who served in WWI from the W. Pa. Area. Detailed info concerning their service record and also a lot of their pictures.) Pictures of Life in 1900s - Western Pa. (Close to 60 pictures showing how life was in W. Pa. during the beginning of the 1900s. There are some people on these pics that may be reconizable. Some immigrant group pics.) Please remember these sources of info are not related to my family research efforts. I have done this project with the intention of sharing the info. I get no financial gain from this effort as my site sells absolutely nothing. Good Luck!!! Blessings, George "DaPicMoocher" Jenkins Jenkins-Jeffries-Lee Family Page - http://www.geocities.com/geojenk Jenkins-Jeffries-Lee Family Picture Page - http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~geojenk/index.html

I am looking for any information on the family of Jonathan and Catharine Stroup who show up as being from Mt Pleasant Twp, Columbia County in the Census of 1840, 1850 and 1870. Thanks for any help. Darryl Stroup

Hi! My name is Sue Herbine and I am new to geneology search. My Dad's family all come from Columbia County Berwick, Bloomsburg area. I am looking for any info on the Herbine/Herbein side trying to track down Peter fater of Albert who was in the Civil war. Looking forward to learning more about the county that is my root. Sue

Hi Doug and Linda; I, too am researching the STROUP/STRAUB line AND the BOMBOY's. I am specifically trying to connect Leah STROUP/STRAUB b.@1805 m. George WERTMAN b.@1800. They lived and died in Cooper Mtn., Montour co., PA. They had; Abbey, Enos, William, Caroline, John, Joseph, Daniel, Barbara. Their son, Daniel WERTMAN was orphaned at age 9 when his father, George WERTMAN died and he went to MI. As near as I can 'guess' at this time, he must have gone with the STROUP/STRAUB migration to MI. I find him there in 1868 when his son, my g-grandfather was born, George William WERTMAN. George William WERTMAN m. Bertha Rilla WELLIVER whose aunt was Susan Jane BETZ who m. Leonard BOMBOY, s/o Benjamin and Sarah Ann "Sallie" (WAGNER) BOMBOY. (Whew! they sure intermarried a lot back then!) Anyway, I would appreciate ANY information on the above...they are 'recent' finds for me and I don't know very much more than what I have here. Doneva Shepard in OR -----Original Message----- From: Doug and Linda [mailto:dallen3@isd.net] Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2000 11:25 AM To: PACOLUMB-L@rootsweb.com Subject: STROUP, WEISER, BOMBOY, BAUER, ANDES, WEISE

There is a 1910 postcard of Bloomsburg on E-bay http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=426380888 I see there is a monument in the town square. Can someone tell me what that monument is for? I am not bidding on the postcard in case someone else wants to...but, don't bid against each other. Doneva Shepard (Way out here in OR)

Information for local genealogists The BERWICK ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints (ie the Mormons) have opened a Family History center. Non members are welcome Location: off rt 80 at the lime ridge exit -- turn off rt 11 at the light (at Orloski's) stay on that road for abt 3 miles to the stop sign -- turn right and go about a quarter mile (the chapel is on the right) Hours Wednesday 9am to 2pm and 6pm to 9pm Thursday 9am to 5pm and 6pm to 9pm additional hours may be added later The center is small but currently has available family search IGI Luzerne County wills on Microfilm 1787-1894 Luzerne County orphan court index 1787-1874 dockets 1787-1821 and 1864-66 other microfilms from the family history catalog may be requested on loan to the center for a small shipping fee.

Is anyone else researching the FUNSTON's? Does anyone know who the 10 children John and Mary (ATEN)FUNSTON had? I only have 5; Thomas, Jesse, Henry, Mary, Sarah. John and Mary are my 5th gr-grandparents. "John FUNSTON settled on and purchased a tract of land soon after the Revolutionary war, near where Jerseytown has since been built, and there opened one of the first stores in the county, beginning with a limited stock of goods and a limited trade in a very sparsely settled region. By dint of energy, however, the business was successfully continued there and in Jerseytown by himself and sons for many years. John FUNSTON died December 6, 1844, on one of his farms near Jerseytown at the advanced age of ninety-two years, closely identified with the church and after having lived a respected and useful life, having held the office of justice of the peace and many positions of trust and honor in his locality. His wife, formerly Mary ATEN, died November 22, 1838, aged seventy-five years, the mother of ten children" (the above from Battle) Doneva Shepard in OR

Greetings, I have the following detailed Genealogical Biographies transcribed on my site: http://www.geocities.com/geojenk/ Western Pennsylvania Family Groups. These are groups of families that settled in the W. Pa. area from other parts of the world and the US. The info provided is very detailed. Some of them have photos plus there are more than these in that section as I am still woring on it. Gorham Family Rose Family Densmore Family Wigman Family Mayer Family Lovett Family Dorleman Family Burkman Family Diehl Family Sherwin Family Brennan Family Wagner Family Butler Family Holosnyay Family Ball Family Lippert Family Herbel Family Adams Family Boyle Family Kennedy Family Walker Family Speer Family Spillman Family Augustin Family Englehardt Family Morgan Family Rothrauff Family McGreevy Family Hissrich Family Koughan Family Knox Family Wagner Family White Family McWilliams Family Longmore Family Flanagan Family McCombs Family Porter Family Maurhoff Family Edgar Family Leard Family Dunbar Family Morris Family King Family Gephardt Family Jones Family There is also a very large collection of old pics of McKeesport circa 1930s My site is not commercial. This is info I have come across while doing research on my hometown that I want to share. These are located in my "All Things McKeesport" Section Good Luck!! George Jenkins

--WebTV-Mail-26339-277 Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit --WebTV-Mail-26339-277 Content-Disposition: Inline Content-Type: Message/RFC822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit X-WebTV-Signature: 1 ETAsAhQuRPepvGsoE5/OiGgkLRhDTtpyaQIUPeyS4Yl5wnOCA7S+X30g8BIbiCs= From: barbblossom@webtv.net (Barbara Blossom) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 13:41:04 -0400 (EDT) To: PALYCOMI-L@rootsweb.com Subject: ANYONE familiar? Message-ID: <18071-39A952B0-4726@storefull-146.iap.bryant.webtv.net> Content-Disposition: Inline Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit MIME-Version: 1.0 (WebTV) I'm trying a different approach to what so far has been unsolvable. I'm posting this query to several PA counties so if you run into it more than once, please accept my apologies. THE QUERY Here are the names of people who married my g-g-aunts and uncles (whose surname was CARTER). If anyone has any info on any of these people, please contact me. Roughly, the marriages occurred between 1830 and 1855. Nancy BLACK Samuel BLACK These are brother and sister who married brother and sister. Jane WILSON Ann Elizabeth MILLER Elizabeth Ann SNYDER Henry REPPINGER Samuel KYLE John MOON Maria FORESMAN The possible counties are Berks, Schuylkill, Columbia, Northumberland, Union, Montour, Clinton and Lycoming. Thanks for any help. BarbCB --WebTV-Mail-26339-277--