DEATH OF F.H. FOWLER, MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1934 Funeral Conducted From His late Home Wednesday Frank H. Fowler, aged 77, passed away at his home in Linesville Monday morning at seven o'clock, June 4, 1934. He was the son of John and Adaline Fowler and was born at Madison, Ohio, October 21, 1856. He was united in marriage with Kate Wood, of Madison, February 8, 1880, and to this union were born five children, four of whom survive. A son, John Sextus Fowler, passed away at Linesville, March 11, 1911. He is survived by his wife, son, Oliver A., of Cleveland, Ohio; daughters, Grace E. Paden, Perry; Pollie E. Gillette, Erie; Fleta A. Lowing, Linesville; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Dollie Callow, Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Cora Brand, Cleveland. One grandchild, Glenn Wert Paden, passed away about twenty-five years ago. Mr. Fowler had been in the produce raising business all his life and for over fifty years of that time had specialized in raising and selling onions. He was the first to produce onions in the Pymatuning area on an extensive scale and it was through his efforts that outsiders were interested in this business and that it eventually was built up to great production. The development of this local industry which employed hundreds of men, women and children for many years was the result of his pioneering in the rich soil of Western Crawford county. After over thirty years connections with the industry and after watching the development of the Pymatuning project over a period of twenty years, Mr. Fowler was not given the opportunity to see the lake as his eyesight failed months before his death. Mr. Fowler really retired from active participation in business ten years ago when he sold his buildings and land in the lake area to the State. His interests were centered about his home and the members of his large family, an interest which increased with his declining years. It is not necessary to draw upon the imagination to realize his kindness and his constant good nature. The funeral was held from his late home, Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. George A. Gay, of the Universalist Church. Four grandsons, Dr. Carl Fowler, Richard Paden, Alvin Gillette and Roger Lowing acted as pall bearers. Another grandson, Lawrence Lowing was unable to be present, he being a patient in Spencer hospital. Interment was made in the Linesville cemetery. THE DEATH OF MRS. FRED J. SHATTUCK - Mrs. Clara Shattuck, aged 69 years, wife of Hon. Frederick J. Shattuck, of this place, passed away at her home, Wednesday afternoon at five o'clock, June 6, 1934. Mrs. Shattuck, daughter of Henry and Salina Richmond, was born at Whitesville, N.Y., November 3, 1864. In December 1882 she was united in marriage with Mr. Shattuck and to this union were born three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Backus, of Smethport, Pa., Mrs. Grace Bail, San Bernadina, Cal., who with her husband survive and Mrs. Percy Hornby of New Brighton, Pa., who passed away a short time ago. The Shattucks moved from Cherry Creek, N.Y., to Linesville over thirty years ago when Mr. Shattuck and Mr. Phillips bought the business which the former still conducts at this place. Two years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Shattuck celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mrs. Shattuck had been in poor health for several years, yet she had been a patient sufferer and her quiet soothing and pleasing manner will keep fresh in the memory of her many friends thoughts of one of Linesville's fine old ladies. She was a member of the Universalist Church, and an active member of the Cheerful Workers, a member of the Woman's Club and the Eastern Star. Beautiful floral tributes were banked about the casket and as a part of the funeral service, Mrs. Pauline Peterman, of Meadville, sang two numbers, one of them Mrs. Shattuck's favorite hymn. The pall bearers were D.L. Probst, C.L. Hayes, Dr. H.C. Sturdevant, Harry Hendrick, W.C. Farley, and Prof. J.F. Miller. Funeral services were conducted from her late home by her pastor, Rev. George A. Gay, of the Universalist Church, assisted by Rev. W. Harold Sloan, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at two o'clock, Friday afternoon. Interment was made in the Linesville Cemetery. Those from a distance attending were: Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Wells, Wellsville, N.Y.; Mrs. Oretta Richmond and Mrs. Probasco, Whitesville, N.Y.; Mrs. Robert Redfield, Mrs. Lillian Backus and Mrs. William Backus, Smethport, Pa.; Mrs. Lina Chapman, Genesse, Pa., Percy Hornby and son, Robson, New Brighton, Pa., Dr. and Mrs. Glenn S. Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Phillips and son, Meadville. One more post to follow tonight! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Funeral of M.C. Robinson - Funeral services in memory of M.C. Robinson, 86, Ashtabula civic leader and owner of the M.C. Robinson & Co., since 1901, were held at the Robinson home, 4026 Stave-Ave, Ashtabula, Tuesday, November 17, 1953, at 3 p.m. Mr. Robinson, who suffered a stroke three years ago, died at his home shortly before 11 a.m. the previous Saturday. Mr. Robinson had been a resident of Ashtabula for the past 52 years, going to that place form Linesville in 1901. Rev. C.W. Stoneburner, officiated at the rites. Mr. Robinson purchased his coal and building supply business in 1901 from J.A. Paisley. Since that time, it has expanded from a single small structure to a group of five buildings which occupy both sides of W. 48th street between Elm Avenue and Park Avenue and the west sides of Park Avenue between the NKP tracks and 49th street. He began operations there with four horse-drawn vehicles. Now the business has a fleet of trucks and concrete mixers. His was the first firm in the area to manufacture concrete blocks and was the first between Cleveland and Buffalo to inaugurate concrete mixer delivery. That practice started in 1928. Mr. Robinson acquired a coal and building concern in 1932 at Conneaut, Ohio. That firm, also a prosperous business, operates under the name of M.C. Robinson & Co. Since 1950, when Mr. Robinson suffered a stroke, a son, RK Robinson, has been managing the business of the coal and building supply firm there. M.C. Robinson was active in the Methodist Church at Ashtabula where he served as Sunday School superintendent for 33 years and chairman of the finance committee for more than 30 years. He was chairman of the building committee at the time the church was erected at its present Elm Avenue site in 1906. He was on the building committee and leader in the erection of the Methodist Church at Linesville. He was past president of the Lay Conference of the North East Conference of Methodist Churches which is the largest Methodist conference in the world. Twice Mr. Robinson was chief delegate to the general conference of the church. That is the highest honor which can be conferred upon a layman. Mr. Robinson served as treasurer for the church there for many years. He was active in temperance and law enforcement activities in the area. Mr. Robinson was a charter member of the Rotary Club, past president of the Ashtabula City Council and a trustee of Ohio Wesleyan University. He was born July 31, 1867, at Chagrin Falls and later moved to Linesville where he was a partner in a flour business. Mr. Robinson and the former Miss Winifred Gehr of Linesville were married in June, 1891. They were feted by more than 200 persons in 1941 for their 50th wedding anniversary open house. At the time of his death they had been married for over sixty-two years. Besides his wife, Mr. Robinson is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Clarence D. Mills, and a son, Russell K. Robinson, both of Ashtabula; seven grandchildren, Mrs. David S. Smith of Tacoma, Wash.; Mrs. James Reed of Chicago, Miss Mary R. Robinson of Durham, N.C.; Richard R. Mills, Greenville, Pa.; C. David Mills, Warren, Ohio; John P. Robinson and Milton C. Robinson III, both of Ashtabula; and eight great-grandchildren. A son, Milton C.Robinson Jr., and a grandson, Russell K. Robinson Jr., preceded him in death. Several years ago Mr. Robinson called on the publisher and found him in the workshop of the newspaper plant where he had in the years gone by visited with the late Samuel W. Lowing, the publisher's father. The two men had been great friends. Mr. Robinson was a man of high ideals and the world was fortunate that he had so many years to contribute so much to good things. That's all for this page! Also, page 28 no longer has any articles on it. They have all fallen off at some time and are no longer to be found. That's why transcribing these scrapbooks are so important! More to follow tonight! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Below are clippings from several scrapbooks we have at the Linesville Historical Society. Please enjoy them, and I hope you are able to make a connection! LAWRENCE HAMILTON IS DEAD (IN PENCIL -DEC. 20, 1953) Lawrence Hamilton, 553 Randolph St., local tax consultant, died suddenly of a heart condition at his home Sunday morning. He was a graduate of Erie High School in the Class of 1903 and formerly lived at Linesville. for eight years he was a deputy collector of internal revenue here. Since then he has had a private tax consultant business. His office was at 893 Park Avenue. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hazel A. Hamilton; two sisters, Miss Mary W. Hamilton of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Miss Margaret Hamilton, of Erie; two nephews, Dr. Thomas P. Hamilton, Watertown, N.Y., and Wallace P. Hamilton, of Atlanta, Ga. Friends may call from 2 to 4p.m and 7 to 9 p.m. today, at the Byham Funeral Home where services will be held Tuesday at 2pm. Death of Darrell R. Spaulding (in pencil - Jan. 7, 1954) - Darrell R. Spaulding, Linesville, died Thursday morning at Crille Veterans Administration Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, where he had been a patient since last June. He was 26. He was born in Conneaut Township, the son of Carl and Donna Duncan Spaulding. He was a life long resident of the Linesville area and a graduate of Linesville High School. Spaulding entered the U.S. Army in February of 1945 and was discharged in July, 1947. He served with the Army Medical Corps after graduating from the Brooks Medical School at Ft. Sam Houston, Tex. He had been employed at Talon, Inc., Meadville, and at the Timken Roller Bearing Co., Ashtabula, Ohio. Survivors, besides his parents, are his widow, the former Betty Clark of Linesville; a son, Michael, at home; two sisters, Mar. Marguerite Leonard, Kenmore, N.Y., and Mrs. George Nendze, Linesville, and several nieces and nephews. Removal will be made to the Marriott Funeral Home, Linesville, where friends may call after noon today. Services will be held Sunday at 2pm. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Linesville Cemetery. Death of Ira Garwood - Ira Garwood, a retired farmer and Crawford County native, died Tuesday evening at The Smith Institute, Saegertown. He was 78. (in pencil - died May 11, 1954) He was born in Summit Township. Survivors include several cousins. Friends may call at the Maryott Funeral Home, Linesville, where services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Linesville Cemetery. Death of Mrs. Blanch G. Partch (in pencil - Dec. 27, 1953): Mrs. Blanche G. Partch, 72-year-old widow of Homer Partch, died at her home on Penn Street, Linesville, Monday morning following an illness of about two years. Born March 6, 1881, near Geneva, Ohio, Mrs. Partch was a daughter of the late john and Harriet Dodge Gates. She moved from Geneva to the Linesville area in 1911. She was a member of Linesville Methodist Church and its Mary Martha Class and the Women's Society of Christian Service. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Richard Frisk, Meadville, and Mrs. Marvin Furman, Linesville, and a son, Cecil Tuttle, El Paso, Texas. Friends may call at the Maryott Funeral Home, Linesville, where services will be held Wednesday at 2p.m. Interment will be at Penn Line Cemetery. Death of Porter P. Greenfield - Porter P. Greenfield, 66, died at 8:40 o'clock Monday night at his home in Conneautville following an illness of two months. Survivors are his widow, Edna; three sons, Gerald of Meadville, Howard of Conneautville, and Robert, Beaver Falls; two step-sons, Frederick and Joseph Wing, both of Conneautville; a step-daughter, Mrs. M.J. Monroe, Harrisburg; and two sisters, Mrs. Effa Beard and Mrs. Bernice Holcomb, both of Linesville. Friends may call at the White Funeral Home, Conneautville, where services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be at Conneautville Cemetery. Death of Roy Penfield - Roy Penfield, 80, a retired farmer, died Thursday (in pencil - March 3, 1955) at his Conneautville home. He was a life long resident of the Conneautville area. Surviving are his widow, Nellie, and two sons, Sterle and Glen, both of Conneautville. Friends may call at the White Funeral Home, Conneautville, where services will be held at 2p.m. Saturday. More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net Join the LHS free web page - send an email requesting to join to the above e-mail address. Only those provided with an access code can see what we have to offer (currently!)

This is all the information I got on an individual asking for a lookup. Need more information on the E-Mail address please. gmoon15 Name: krisitn moon -- ********************************* Patricia Butterfield Vedner Conneautville, PA 16406 http://www.toolcity.net/~vedner Conneaut Valley Area Historical Society 1925 Main Street, Conneautville, PA 16406 Open 12-2:00 on Saturdays - Come visit us. http://www.granniesworld.com

Al is researching Jacob Trace and Catherine Foust Trace, among others. Jacob Trace is a brother to my ggggrandmother Rachel Trace. Through other cousins, I have the line back to the early 1700s. If anyone else is interested in this family, let me know. Gretchen Kohl [Alameda,CA] - GKohlFamly@aol.com

THAYER-STEVENS - In Conneaut township, Nov. 13th, by Rev. H.D. Lowing, Mr. Cleon Thayer of Atlantic and Miss Nellie Stevens, of Conneaut. COLLINS-FREE - At her parent's, Mr. G.C. Campbell, North Shenango, Nov. 26, 1889, by Rev. C.T. Jack, Mr. Ed. Collins, of Espyville, and Mrs. Jessie Free. HILL-COLLINS - At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. Josiah Collins, North Shenango, Nov. 23, 1889, by Rev. W. Wilson, Mr. Will Hill of South Shenango and Miss Millie Collins. McCLINTON-STEFFEE - At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Steffee, Conneaut Township, December 26, 1889, Mr. Wm. S. McClinton and Miss Lizzie Steffee, Rev. Dewey officiating. Mr. W.G. Smith and Miss Susie Davis, both well known young people of this place, were married at the Budd house, Meadville, Thursday, May 29, 1890, by Rev. Philip Krouss. The young people have the best wishes of a large circle of friends, and the Herald joins with congratulations. CRAM-BUNDAY - At the home of the bride, Aug. 13, by Rev. T.W. Critchett, of Chicago, Mr. William Cram and Miss Ella Bunday, both of Linesville. AT THE MARRIAGE ALTAR - Linesville has been experiencing many marriages this year and the most recent we record is that of Mr. Alfred F. Gehr and Miss Cora A. Bunday. The wedding took place at Mr. S.E. Bunday's, the bride's home, Thursday evening at 8:30, Sept. 11, 1890, Rev. R.R. Prentice officiating. The usual marriage supper and presentation of elegant presents followed. The parlors were beautifully decorated and conspicuous was a ship of flowers adorning a large mirror; all present wished them bon voyage. Mr. Gehr is one of Linesville's young business men, and the bride an accomplished young lady. Both are well deserving of the attention shown them by a large circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gehr are "at home" in furnished apartments on Pymatuning street. The HERALD joins in congratulations. More to follow tomorrow night! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

JOHNSON - SUTLIFF - At the residence of the bride's parents, in Conneaut, Crawford county, Pa., by Rev. H.D. Lowing, Feb. 26, 1889, Mr. Reuben S. Johnson and Miss Esther B. Sutliff, all of Conneaut. LINE-CAMPBELL; Wedding Bells Ring in North Shenango At 7:30 Thursday evening, March 14, 1889, Mr. Harry H. Line and Miss Nellie Campbell presented themselves at the marriage altar and were made husband and wife by words of Rev. J.K. Mendenhall, in the presence of about forty near relatives and friends of the bride and groom. After the ceremony the bridal party partook of the wedding banquet, which followed immediately after congratulations. Mr. Charles Hollister, of Meadville, acted as groomsman, and Miss Chloe, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid. Mr. Line is associated in the clothing business here, in the firm of Jack & Line, and has a large circle of friends, whose well wishes will be shared by his pretty wife, who is well-known and liked by Linesville people. Miss Campbell is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Campbell, of North Shenango, her father is vice president of the Linesville Savings Bank. Many useful and nice presents were bestowed on the happy couple, who will soon settle down in married life in Mrs. G.C. McCabe's fine residence, this place. We join in with the host of friends with congratulations, and may each day grow brighter and happier as the years roll by and the sweetness of married life vie with the flowers of the tropics. GIBSON-STEVENS - March 20, 1889, by Rev. J.K. Mendenhall, Mr. Homer H. Gibson, of Summit, and Miss Tina L., daughter of Mr. E. Stevens, of Conneaut. LAWRENCE-THOMPSON - At Kasson, Minnesota, April 18, 1889, Mr. A.M. Lawrence of Faulkton, Dak., and Mrs. Mattie Thompson, of Linesville, Pa. Mr. Lawrence is one of our most esteemed citizens and was Faulkton's first mayors. Mrs. Thompson is a lady of culture and refinement and highly esteemed by a large circle of friends, and withal, is an old acquaintance of Mr. Lawrence. Faulkton, Dakota Times. BUNDAY-SAMPLE - At the residence of Mr. Charles Wilkes, Meadville, May 1, 1889, by Rev. W.H. Marshall, Mr. S.E. Bunday, of Linesville, and Mrs. Lizzie Sample, of Meadville. JACKSON-BEAL - In Linesville, June 9, by Rev. R.R. Prentice, Mr. Fremont Jackson and Miss Kittie Bell. McDONALD-ESPY - At the residence of the bride's father, June 13th, 1889, by Rev. T.J. Hamilton, Mr. J.H. McDonald of Erie, and Miss Georgia, daughter of Mr. A.O. Espy, of Espyville. GLEASON-McLENAHAN - Will be solemnized at 8 p.m., July 31, 1889, at the home of the bride, East Fallowfield tp., Mr. Charles F. Gleason, of South Shenango, and Miss Jennie M. McLenahan. WALSH - RUSSELL: married at Conneautville R.C. Church Yesterday - Mr. Thomas Walsh and Miss Nellie Russell, both of Conneaut township, were married at the Conneautville R.C. Church, yesterday, Oct. 22, 1889, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 12 m., Rev. Father Cauley officiating. Only relatives and intimate friends were present. Mr. John Russell, brother of the bride, was groom's man, and Miss Theresa Walsh, sister of the groom, brides' maid. The party were elegantly attired. BROWN-SHELLITO - At Jamestown, N.Y., Nov. 8, 1889, by Rev. D.L. McCra, Mr. L.D. Brown, of this place, and Miss Clara, daughter of Mr. G.W. Shellito, of North Shenango. The Herald extends congratulations and (rest missing here) SPARGO-CAMP - At Custard's Nov. 13th, Mr. Elmer Spargo, of Meadville, to Miss Fannie Camp, of Jamestown, Pa., W.P. Biles, J.P., officiating. More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net Join the LHS free web page - send an email requesting to join to the above e-mail address. Only those provided with an access code can see what we have to offer (currently!)

SIGLER-JACK - Light Hearts, Impressive Ceremony, Fine Presents: The social event of the season occurred at the residence of Rec. C.T. Jack, Thursday evening, Sept. 20th, it being the date of the marriage of his daughter, Miss Almedia May, to Mr. Frank D. Sigler, of this place. Shortly after four o'clock, the guests, to the number of seventy-five, began to assemble in the spacious parlors, and hat half-past five the solemn vows were pledge that "bind two loving hearts with but a single thought, two souls that beat as one." Rev. W.W. Dewey, of the Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Prentice, officiated, and sealed the contract that is to last for all time with those most deeply interested. Following the ceremony, were the earnest congratulations of all present and afterward all sat down to the marriage supper. Later in the evening the Band played several fine selections in front of the house. The bride and groom departed Friday morning for a visit to the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sigler, of Williamsfield, Ohio, and we are pleased to learn that Linesville will be their future home. To both Mr. and Mrs. Sigler we extend congratulations and wish them all of the happiness that the world affords. Those from a distance attending: Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sigler - parents of the groom, and their son Arch, of Williamsfield, Ohio; Mr. J. Milton Jack and Mrs. Maude Anthony, brother and sister of Rev. Jack, of Bradford; Dr. A.D. Howser and wife, of Pittsfield; Miss Sarah Howser, of Kittanning; Miss Gertrude Phillips, of Meadville; Mr. Edis, of Hartstown, and Miss Maude Gehr. Following is a list of the presents: Silver butter dish - S.H. Wilson and wife; silver creamer, lined with gold - J.N. Hampe and wife; silver toothpick holder - W.H. Stockton and lady; silver pickle castor - Chas. Gehr and lady; silver butter dish - Jas. Lowry and Sadie Stewart; silver cake basket - Gaylord Logan and wife and Mrs. Anderson; water st - W.H. Cram and lady; dozen silver spoons - Alfred Gehr and Cora Bunday; silver cake basket - Edward Ellis and Maude Gehr; silver sugar bowl - John J. Jack, Lulu Jack and Sarah Bowser; linen table cloth - Mrs. E.J. Sigler, S.S. Frey and wife; linen table cloth - A.J. Smith and wife; linen table cloth - S.A. Miller and wife; linen table cloth - B.H. Wasser and wife; silver napkin rings - O.H. Cram and wife; napkins - Thomas. Limber and wife; Bible - Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sigler; Bible stand - Rev. Prentice and wife and R.P. Reidenbach and wife; steel engraving - S.W. Lowing; rocking chair - F.E. Bunday and wife and S.E. Bunday and Myra Bunday; rocking chair - Will Smith, Alfred Bennett and ladies; napkins - B.O. Irons and wife; napkins - Lillie Allen; towels - J.G. Thomas and wife; dinner and chamber set - Theo. Sigler and wife; carving knife and fork and sugar spoon - L.O. McLane and wife; half dozen knives and forks - L. P. Brown and lady; painted panel - Gertrude Phillips; silver salt and pepper castor - Fred Glenn and lady. LOGAN-CRANE - At the residence of the bride's parents, Jan. 20th, Mr. A.F. Logan, formerly of Linesville, and Miss Fannie, daughter of Rev. Dr. R.F. Crane, all of Franklin. STOCKTON-GEHR - In Linesville, Jan. 23d, by Rev. r. Prentice, Mr. W.H. Stockton and Misses Margaret E., daughter of Mr. S.S. Gehr, all of Linesville. JACKSON-ELLSWORTH - In Girard, Feb. 25th, by Rev. C.L. Shipman, Mr. Cyrus A. Jackson of Linesville and Miss Anna R., daughter of Mr. E. Ellsworth, of Conneaut Township. More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Below are clippings from several scrapbooks we have at the Linesville Historical Society. Please enjoy them, and I hope you are able to make a connection! Earle Madigan - becomes the first Democrat to hold the office of Burgess in Linesville since the late Harry Hendricks. He was named by voters at the general election Tuesday. Mr. Madigan is associated with A.H. Bittner in the operation of Bittner's Pharmacy here. He is married to the former Faye White. They have a daughter, Jill Marie, 2. Mr. Madigan, a graduate of Edinboro State Teachers College and Ohio Northern University, was a bomber pilot during the bombing of Berlin in World War II. (photo appears with this article - let me know if you want a scanned copy) BURCH - To Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Burch, South Mercer St., Linesville, Pa., at City Hospital, Meadville, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1954, a daughter. Mrs. Burch is the former Barbara Whitney. BORTLES - To Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Bortles, Box 551, Linesville, Pa., at Spencer Hospital, Meadville, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 18, 1954, a daughter. Mrs. Bortles is the former Pauline Kuban. MARSH - To Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Marsh, Linesville, Pa., at City Hospital, Meadville, Pa., Sunday, Sept. 1954, a son. Mrs. Marsh is the former Freda Brooks. GEE - To Mr. and Mrs. Roland Gee, RD 2, Linesville, Pa., at City Hospital, Meadville, Pa., Friday, Oct. 8, 1954, a son. Mrs. Gee is the former Hazel Garwood. MARSH - To Mr. and Mrs. Richard Marsh, Linesville, Pa., at Spencer Hospital, Meadville, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 15, 1954, a daughter. Mrs. Marsh is the former Patricia Campbell. More clippings to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net Join the LHS free web page - send an email requesting to join to the above e-mail address. Only those provided with an access code can see what we have to offer (currently!)

Hi - I am also researching the line Seewald/Seywald living in Crawford Co abt 1900. Related names are Brown, Burr. I'm looking for a birth record for Joseph George Brown/e born in Titusville abt 1895. I checked the mircrofilm vital statistics birth records for Titusville (including the doctor's record book) and can not find him. Does anyone know where else I might look? I'm begining to wonder if he did not have a different surname at the time of birth. Thanks, Lee

I am searching for ancestors of several families who lived in the Crawford County area during the time period 1850 to 1920. Any help would be appreciated. I have information to share with anyone interested. Barnard and Catharine (Leonard) ABEL William George and Dora (PAULMANN) ABEL Frederick and Louise (HEINEMANN) PAULMANN Johanna (DEALEY) PURTILL Hugh Augustus and Nancy Ann (PURTILL) O'HARE Anne Searer asearer@pptnlx.pptn.org or 866 Sand Hill Road, Hershey PA 17033-2517

Here is another poem by Lillian McFadden, this one concerns an old covered bridge over French Creek. THE OLD COVERED BRIDGE That old covered bridge of wood, Which for many years stood Just at the edge of town Was finally torn down. Within its cooling shade, As a child I had played, Running helter-skelter Beneath its friendly shelter. Weather-beaten and gray, The bridge's shadow lay On the water below in the burning sun's glow. >From one side of the bridge, You could see a far-off ridge, Its towering peak looked high Against an azure sky. As far as the eye could reach, Old French Creek seemed to stretch, It was both wide and deep Where the current seemed to sweep. A clump of trees ran back Away from the railroad track Whose rails shone bright and sleek, As they followed close the creek. The bridge was a mere stone's throw >From the railway depot, Where young folks would congregate Each day, early and late. They met each passenger train, In sunshine or in rain, It was some place to go, To the railroad depot. The gas lamp post at each end Of the bridge, managed to send Forth its beacon of light To those that crossed the bridge at night. The bridge was a rendezvous For tramps and roughnecks too, So it gave me quite a fright To go through the bridge at night. The bridge was spooky and wierd, Every little noise I feared, Each shadow made me jump, And my heart began to thump. I can laugh at these things now And I often wonder how I could have ever been So silly when I was ten. Through all kinds of weather The old bridge held together Withstanding wind and rain And ice jams again and again. The old bridge, grim and dark, Was truly an old landmark; It served its purpose well For rather a lengthy spell. The new bridge painted red With no cover overhead Will not be the same to me As the old bridge used to be. transcribed by Linda Kellbach (researching McFadden, Balliet, Swartz and Rogers in Crawford County, PA)

I'm resending this to correct the place "Oil City" with "Oil Creek". I made an error when typing the origional post. I'm researching the family of William and Catherine Austin. They moved from Canada to PA around 1867-1868 and first settled in Warren County and later moved to Crawford County. They're on the Oil Creek Boro 1880 census for Crawford County. Their children Ada born in Canada 1866? possibly married an Edwards Albert John born in PA Warren County 1868 I have most of his descendents. Maude born in PA 1871?? Vinnie born in PA 1876?? Married Lewis Hasbrook. Lived in Glasgow MT. Roy born in PA 1879?? Any help is appreciated, will share what info. I have. R. Barry Austin

I am searching for descendants of six families in Crawford County from the time period 1800 to 1850. Any help would be appreciated and I have information to share with anyone interested. Adam Foust and Catherine Brown Foust Peter Buck and Sarah Foust Buck Daniel Buck and Mary Foust Buck Jacob Trace and Catherine Foust Trace John Weller and Hester Buck Weller Daniel Weller and Mary Buck Weller Al Fischer amf@gorge.net 60 Rio Vista, White Salmon WA 98672

I'm researching the family of William and Catherine Austin. They moved from Canada to PA around 1867-1868 and first settled in Warren County and later moved to Crawford County. They're on the Oil City Boro 1880 census for Crawford County. Their children Ada born in Canada 1866? possibly married an Edwards Albert John born in PA Warren County 1868 I have most of his descendents. Maude born in PA 1871?? Vinnie born in PA 1876?? Married Lewis Hasbrook. Lived in Glasgow MT. Roy born in PA 1879?? Any help is appreciated, will share what info. I have. R. Barry Austin

I'm searching for information on Ella WOLFE, born somewhere in Pa. June 30, 1861. The names of Ella's parent's are unknown, but her father may have been George. Ella married Francis N. GIBBENS (date unknown) and they had nine surviving children; I am decended from their daughter Nellie Alena, born Nov. 20, 1886 in Sugar Creek, Crawford County. Records dated November of 1897 show Ella and Francis buying and selling land in Randolph Township. By the 1900 census, Ella and Francis are divorced and Ella is working as a servant with her daughter, Maude, in Meadville, Pa. Ella's two youngest sons were Claude (born 1893 and died 1983) and Harry (born 1880 and died 1970); both sons lived in Greenville, Pa. Any information on Ella's parents, siblings or other children would be much appreciated! Elizabeth

QUERY :WELCH/BALWIN Seek information/ ancestry on Martin and Anna (BALDWIN??) WELCH residing in Spring, Crawford Co in 1850. Martin b. ca 1801 NY and Anna b. ca 1801 VT. They had the following children (Census):Truman b ca 1825, Lydia b ca 1828, Charles b ca 1830, Isaac b ca 1832, James b 18 Mar 1834, Berien??[perhaps the name was Francis as per 1860 census when living with Charles] b ca 1836, Maria b ca 1839, Esther b ca 1841 (Children b NY except Maria and Esther b PA). James [AKA James Henry in bible record] married 1864 Martha Phebe SCOTT d/o Oliver Barns and Elizabeth Lodema (SAUNDERS) SCOTT. He died 1869 and Martha m/2 Erastus Root BLOOD and soon moved to Portland Oregon. Dan Burrows dburrows1@juno.com ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

QUERY: SAUNDERS/SMEDLEY Seek information / ancestry Charles J. SAUNDERS b ca 1793 CT m before 1815 Litchfield?,CT Diana SMEDLEY b ca 1795 CT, d Apr 1870 Crawford Co. PA. Children included Elizabeth Lodema SAUNDERS b. 9 Mar 1815 Litchfield,CT, Warren SAUNDERS who removed to Warsaw, NY. Extensive Smedley writings have come up empty. Dan Burrows Otisville, NY dburrows1@juno.com ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Hi - Is there anyone out there with back copies of Keystone Kuzzins who would be willing to do a look-up for me? I am looking for Vol 21, Issue 3, Feb. 1993 - an article about the Harmon-Norton Family from Connecticut to PA. I'm hoping this is the same Harmon family from Cambridge Springs. I know the Waterford History Center has copies, but I don't know if they do look-ups or exactly how to contact them. Thanks! Marilyn

Hi! I have recently come across some info in a book named "Pioneers of Crawford County Pennsylvania" and was wondering if someone could help me find out if this is a connection with my James MOORE (God knows there are quite a few of them out there). Here's what I found: Moore, George appears on the Ft. Franklin Ledgers: Store Records of Wm. Wilson (1792-1797) James appears on the 1800 Federal Census, 1800 Tax Assessments, Crawford County, Holland Land Company Provision Books (1795-1800), Samuel Torbett Accounts Book(1800), Joseph Hackney Accounts Book (1799-1800), Fred Haymaker Accounts Book (1798), and Dr. Thomas Kennedy Day Book ( 1800). I also found James listed on the 1800 Fed. Census in Crawford County MOORE, James 3 males between 16 and 26 years 1 female under 10 years 1 female between 16 and 26 years. I'm trying to determine if this is my James so if anyone can help me, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks in advance! Stephanie