My thanks to mlydeb for having forwarded that poem. Made me grin (and my face red), since I'm still at the stage of dreaming about presents, instead of buying them ;-D . So, get busy, and share with others your Holiday Cheer! Marta

-----Original Message----- From: Johnson Family <tjohnson@integrityonline7.com> To: JOHNSON-L@rootsweb.com <JOHNSON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, December 12, 1998 1:59 AM Subject: [JOHNSON-L] Fw: [DAVIS-L] Christmas Story -----Original Message----- From: NightGem@aol.com <NightGem@aol.com> To: DAVIS-L@rootsweb.com <DAVIS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, December 11, 1998 8:25 PM Subject: [DAVIS-L] Christmas Story >For all of you researchers..... > > >"Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house > Not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse. > The dining room table with clutter was spread > With pedigree charts and with letters which said... > "Too bad about the data for which you wrote > Sank in a storm on an ill fated boat." > > Stacks of old copies of wills and the such > Were proof that my work had become much to much. > Our children were nestled all snug in their beds, > While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads. > And I at my table was ready to drop > From work on my album with photos to crop. > > Christmas was here, and of such was my lot > That presents and goodies and toys I forgot. > Had I not been so busy with grandparent's wills, > I'd not have forgotten to shop for such thrills. > While others had bought gifts that would bring Christmas cheer; > I'd spent time researching those birthdates and years. > > While I was thus musing about my sad plight, > A strange noise on the lawn gave me such a great fright. > Away to the window I flew in a flash, > Tore open the drapes and I yanked up the sash. > When what to my wondering eyes should appear? > But an overstuffed sleigh and eight small reindeer. > > Up to the housetop the reindeer they flew, > With a sleigh full of toys, and old Santa Claus too. > And then in a twinkle, I heard on the roof > The prancing and pawing of thirty-two hoofs. > The TV antenna was no match for their horns, > And look at our roof with hoof-prints adorned. > > As I drew in my head, and bumped it on the sash, > Down the cold chimney fell Santa - KER-RASH! > "Dear" Santa had come from the roof in a wreck, > And tracked soot on the carpet, (I could wring his short neck!) > Spotting my face, good old Santa could see > I had no Christmas spirit you'd have to agree. > > He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work > And filled all the stockings, (I felt like a jerk). > Here was Santa, who'd brought us such gladness and joy; > When I'd been too busy for even one toy. > He spied my research on the table all spread > "A genealogist!" He cried! (My face was all red!) > > "Tonight I've met many like you", Santa grinned. > As he pulled from his sack a large book he had penned. > I gazed with amazement - the cover it read > "Genealogy Lines for Which You Have Plead." > "I know what it's like as a genealogy bug," > He said as he gave me a a great Santa Hug. > > "While the elves make the sleighful of toys I now carry, > I do some research in the North Pole Library! > A special treat I am thus able to bring, > To genealogy folks who can't find a thing. > Now off you go to your bed for a rest, > I'll clean up the house from this genealogy mess." > > As I climbed up the stairs full of gladness and glee, > I looked back at Santa who'd brought much to me. > While settling in bed, I heard Santa's clear whistle, > To his team which then rose like the down of a thistle > And I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight, > "Family History is Fun! Merry Christmas! Goodnight!" > > >==== DAVIS Mailing List ==== >Do not send e-mail messages to mailing lists for which the topic is inappropriate. For more information, email the List Owner, J.J. Johnson (gnbf@gate.net). > > ==== JOHNSON Mailing List ==== The JOHNSON SURNAME DISCUSSION GROUP is sponsored by Rootsweb.com. It is owned and moderated by J.J. Johnson (gnbf@gate.net).

-----Original Message----- From: PACRAWFO-D-request@rootsweb.com <PACRAWFO-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: PACRAWFO-D@rootsweb.com <PACRAWFO-D@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, December 10, 1998 12:27 AM Subject: PACRAWFO-D Digest V98 #319

Hi, I'm new to the list. ROCKWELL, KNAPP, THOMPSON, MCMILLEN, WILLIAMS, MACFADDEN, READE and BROWN are all ancestors of mine who lived all or most all of their lives in Crawford Co from the very early to late 1800s. SURNAME GIVEN NAMES _______ ________________ ROCKWELL: Lyman, Timothy, Osmond, Harvey, Eugene and many others KNAPP: Ansel, Horace, Mary Jane THOMPSON: James, Mary, Margaret Jane MCMILLEN: James Sr, James Jr, Adelia and many others WILLIAMS: Martha BROWN: Dr. Benjamin, Marrow Reade, Grace Louise MACFADDEN: George, Kissiah READE: Keresta Would love to hear from anyone who also has any of these names in their family. I have more details than I can post here. Mark Rockwell Fairfax Station, VA rockwell@tst.tracor.com

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! IN MEMORY - MOSES BISHOP - Much as has been said about the panoramic scenes that present themselves in the life of man, we are again summoned to record the sad fact that one of Nature's noblemen, a genuine (part of word missing)end of man, is numbered as a link in the chain of eternal order. Dec. 10, 1899, Moses Bishop was unexpectedly summoned to the other shore. An immortal poet has truly and wonderfully said that "life is a short and narrow vale between the cold and barren peaks of two eternities." So (word missing), like autumn leaves touched by southern gales, falls only to enrich our mother earth. His death, at the age of 86, of dyspepsia, seems to have won the bound of man's appointed years, life's blessings all enjoyed, life's labors done. He was born in Beaver township, Pa., in early life presented no varied or stirring events. In 1832 he married Susan Ladner, to them were born seven children, of which five are still living. He worked in carpenter's and gunsmith's trades, and also served as justice of the peace for 16 years. In politics he was always a reformer. In earlier days he was a strong abolitionist. He was one of the pioneers of the Underground Railroad, his house being one of the stations; and many a former slave owned his freedom to his efforts. After the war he cast his lot with the Republican party until the Populist party was organized with which he was in sympathy. For over half a century he has been a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge of this place, of which he was a charter member. The most praiseworthy trait in the character of this splendid man was his benevolence. He was an apostle of Nature, and always with a willing hand gave alms, with a firm hand. He held to the sublime principle that equity is the support of the human race and that bounty attaches every heart. He was a faithful husband, a tender father, an equitable master, a zealous citizen, and above all, he labored to serve his country by his industries, virtues, courage and examples. He was always a strong advocate of temperance, both in his examples and his advice to others, being a total abstainer from alcohol and tobacco. He had the grandeur and moral courage to speak his honest thoughts, and although not a member of any church, the world is better for his having lived. Well and truthfully it can be said of him that he loved the "yellow autumn fields, the orchard's bending boughs, the happy homes of men," the love of wife and child, and the welfare of the human race. His example is now a part of Nature's wealth. (my note - Moses is buried in Linesville Cemetery and I do have a photo of his tombstone if anyone would like a copy) BRIGHT - In Pine township, Dec. 23d, 1899, of inflammation of the stomach, Dillon P. Bright, in the 54th year of his age. THAYER - At Chautauqua, N.Y., Dec. 21, 1899, Garrison Thayer, brother of Mrs. Geo. P. White, of this place, aged 52 years, 7 months, one day. C. W. DAVID, formerly of this place, died March 14 (in pencil - 1931). Funeral services were held at Saegertown Monday. He married Mary Bolles, of Linesville. His wife died several years ago. He is survived by a son, Bruce David, of Cleveland. Deceased was charter member of Linesville I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 895. OBITUARY - Flora Hawley, only daughter of Luman and Jane Hawley, was born in Garrettsville, March 20th, 1860, and died in Chicago Dec. 16, 1899, aged 39 years and nine months. The news of her death here was a great shock to her relatives and many friends, as nothing was known of her serious illness which was very brief. A particularly sad feature in her death was the fact of her mother being on the Pacific coast, at the time and wholly unable to reach her daughter's bedside before death claimed her. The body was brought here from interment by her brother and funeral services were conducted by Rev. I.J. Harris at the home of the grandmother, Mrs. Cutts, on the afternoon of the 19th, being largely attended by sympathetic neighbors and friends. On a Sunday evening early in the fall of 1883, after the close of the regular service held in the Methodist church, Miss Hawley said to her unday school teacher, "Tonight I have decided to give my heart to God, pray for me." On the following Sunday she united with the church and was a consistent member up to the time of her leaving for Chicago to join her mother and brother, who had preceded her bout one year. The first Sunday spent in the great city found her in her place in one of the Methodist churches with which she united, remaining an earnest active member of the same church to the time of her death is safe to say a better Bible scholar or more practical, thorough, everyday Christian is rarely found. Miss Hawley cared nothing for society in a general way, but she did love her home & friends to a degree seldom known her delight being in ministering to the comforts and happiness of her mother and only brother, her father and younger brother having passed over to the other shore many years ago, the brother dying Aug. 9, 1871, and her father Dec. 13, 1871. The sorrow stricken mother reached this place on the 21st that she might at least look on the dead form of her daughter before the body was consigned to mother earth. The mother and brother have the sympathy of their many friends in this, their deepest sorrow. John T. Van Winkle - John Van Winkle was born February 27, 1849, in Crawford County, and died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1931, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blair, in Linesville, where he spent the last eight years of his life. He was 81 years, 11 months and seven days old. Mr. Van Winkle is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Geo. Thayer of Conneaut township, and Mrs. J.K. Perley, of Enosburg Falls, Vermont. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Universalist church. George C. Robertson was born at Center Road, April 9, 1840, on the farm on which he lived until thirteen years ago. He passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Florence Martin, in this place, January 25, 1931. Next April he would have reached the age of 91 years. He was the son of Phillip and Sarah Robertson. With the exception of three years spent on the Pacific coast and the past thirteen years in which he has been a resident of Linesville. Mr. Robertson made his home on the old homestead at Center Road. He was one of the prominent farmers of Conneaut township and had a great many friends. On September 9, 1867, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah McKean, who survives him. To this union were born five children: Roy, deceased, Mott and Ross Robertson, of Sharon; Mrs. Florence Martin, Linesville; Mrs. Frank Shatuck, Youngstown. Eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive him. Mr. Robertson was a charter member of Center Road Grange and the last surviving charter member of Pine Lodge, F&AM, and both orders were well represented at the funeral at two o'clock, Tuesday afternoon. Members of the Masonic Lodge acted as pall bearers and conducted services at the grave. The services at the home were conducted by Rev. Mathew J. Munn, of Browns Avenue, UP Church, of Erie, and the large attendance spoke of the high esteem in which the deceased was held by the many whom had become his friends over a long span of years. Rev. Munn is a nephew of Mrs. Robertson. That's all for page 20! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

In Jefferson, April 30, 1891, by Marion Brown, J.P., Mr. William Main, of Trumbull, to Mrs. Mary D. Rich, of Cherry Valley. SMOCK-HARVEY - At the home of the bride, in Conneaut township, May 4, 1891, by Rev. J.A. Klucker, Mr. Theodore Smock, of Meadville, and Miss Alta Harvey. McKINNEY-McLEOD - At Meadville, July 9, 1891, by Rev. T.H. Delamater, Charles McKinney, of this place, and Mrs. Silas McLeod, of Conneautville. AKENS-McCLINTON - At the bride's home, Conneaut township, Sept. 16, 1891, by Rev. H.D. Lowing, Mr. Bradley D. Akens, of North Shenango township, and Miss Elma H., daughter of Robert McClinton. BROWN-ROBINSON - At the home of the bride, this place, Oct. 8, 1891, by Rev. Pinney, Mr. Lell Brown, of Conneautville, and Miss Adah F. Robinson. DUDLEY-DART - By 'Squire E. Allen, at his residence in Conneaut township, Oct. 13, 1891, Harvey W. Dudley of Linesville, and Mrs. Edith M. Dart, of Conneaut tp. DONALDSON-CAMPBELL - In Conneaut township, Oct. 28th, by Rev. H.D. Lowing, Mr. M.T. Donaldson and Miss Inez, daughter of Mr. C.B. Campbell, all of Conneaut township. SHAW-LINN - In North Shenango, Nov. 26th, by Rev. D.S. Steadman, Mr. Ross F. Shaw, of Dicksonburg, and Miss Kittie, daughter of Mr. N.S. Linn, of North Shenango. GEORGE-BALDWIN - In this city, Dec. 17th, by Rev. Dr. J.C. Carnachan, Mr. M.A. George and Miss Grace Baldwin, both of Summit township. MACKEY-CREGG - Dec. 16, 1890, by A.M. Fenner, Esq. Mr. Will T. Mackey, and Miss Mattie Cregg, all of Linesville. CRAWFORD-BUNDAY, A Brilliant Wedding at Residence of Mr. S.E. Bunday, To-Day: The residence of Mr. S.E. Bunday was filled at noon to-day with the friends of Miss Almira J. Bunday and Mr. Clark M. Crawford, who were married by the Rev. R.R. Prentice, formerly pastor of the Baptist church of this place. The house was beautifully decorated with plants and lace drapery. The bride was attended by Miss Linnie Hughes, the groom's bestman being Mr. D.L. Bunnell, both of this place. The bride is one of the most accomplished and best known young ladies of Linesville, and the groom is a resident of Lakin, Kansas. The bride's costume was of dove colored silk en train, with ostrich trimming; the gown was fastened with pink carnations and smylax, her bouquet of hyacinths. After the words were pronounced and congratulations were received the guests were invited to a lovely dinner served by the bride's people, after which they went to the home of the bride's brother, Mr. F.E. Bunday, and were entertained by vocal and instrumental music, consisting of solos, duets, quartettes and choruses. The wedding gifts were a beautiful array of silver and china. The guests from abroad were: Mr. and Mrs. Birch and Mrs. Lewis, of Meadville; Miss Lucy Wilson, of Washington State; Miss Bertha McCoy, of Sheakleyville. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford will depart in a few days for an extended wedding tour. They will stop at Cleveland, Chicago and other places. Then will stop at Talona, Ill., for a short stay, the residence of the groom's parents, after which they will go to their future home, Lakin, Kansas. (in pencil, January 12, 1892) GLANCEY-DUDLEY - At Meadville, Jan. 28, 1892, by Rev. Valentine, Mr. John Glancy and Mrs. Rachel Dudley, of this place. CREGG-LITWILER - By Rev. J.A. Klucker, in the Baptist parsonage, Jan. 28, 1892, William H. Cregg and Miss Melva Litwiler, both of Linesville. POLLOCK-HATHAWAY - At the M.E. parsonage, Espyville, Jan. 27, by Rev. Steadman, Robert Pollock, of Meadville, and Miss Elgie, only daughter of Dick Hathaway, of Espyville. BENNETT-LOUDAN - At the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. G.R. Hume, Woodcock, by Rev. H.D. Todd, Mr. Alfred B. Bennett and Miss Jennie Loudan, both of Linesville. To Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Gehr, this place, July 22, 1894, a girl. To Prof. F.H. Shaw and wife, at North East, July 21, 1894, a boy. BORN - In St. Mary's, Pa., Oct. 11, a ten-pound daughter to Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Warren. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Lowing, Linesville, Dec. 21, 1894, a daughter. To Rev. and Mrs. M.L. Hewitt, Linesville, Dec. 22, a son. That's all for page 19! 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! GARNETT-SNEDEKER - in Cleveland, September 16, Harry B. Garnett, of Cleveland, to Mrs. Lena W. Snedeker of Rio Vista, Va. Henry M. George and Miss Jennie J., daughter of G.L. Bullis, were married at the apartments of the groom, Monday evening, Oct. 27, 1890, by Rev. Graham. The groom is engaged on the mason work of the new brick block. The marriage of Robert Fred Glenn and Miss Lizzie Mace Stevens, of Linesville, is announced to be celebrated at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Stevens, on Thursday, Dec. 18, 1890. "Railroad Crossing Accident" - Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKay, two residents of Espyville, well up in years, started from home early in drive to friends for the holiday. When crossing the E&P Railroad, just below Thomas Glenn's, a Lake Shore train struck the rear wheels of the buggy, throwing the aged people quite a distance, rendering Mr. McKay insensible and hurting his wife more. At last accounts, they were doing well, although the lady is very badly injured. The engineer says that on seeing the buggy close to the track he gave sharp, warning whistles and the man seemed to whip up the horse when it would have been possible to have stopped. HOLCOMB-ROOD - In Linesville, Jan. 14th, by Rev. Graham, Mr. Geo. M. Holcomb and Miss Lida Rood, both of Conneaut township. HILL-TEMPLETON - In Pittsburgh, Feb. 19th, Mr. Hill of Pittsburgh, and Miss Eva Templeton, of Linesville, Crawford county. GREENAWALT-RICE - In Linesville, Feb. (date unreadable), Mr. Greenawalt of Shermansville and Miss Florence Rice of Linesville. DICKEY-PALMANTEER - In West Fallowfield, March 10th, by G.W. Congdon, , J.R., Mr. Orin Dickey of South Shenango, and Miss Jennie E. Palmanteer, of West Fallowfield. SHERRETS-GEORGE - At Linesville, March 11, by Rev. J. Graham, Mr. Henry Sherrets and Miss Maggie George, both of Conneaut twp. DeWITT-HARVEY - At the bride's home, Conneaut township, March 17, 1891, by Rev. C.P. Nash, Frank DeWitt, of Andover, Ohio, and Miss Della Harvey, daughter of B.F. Harvey. SPACKMAN-FREEMAN WEDDING - Thursday evening at 8:30 a quite wedding, at the bride's home, this place, joined in wedlock Miss Dora C., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Freeman, and Mr. E.W. Spackman, of the firm of Brown & Spackman, also of this place. Rev. John Graham, of the M.E. Church, pronounced the words of union in presence of the assembled relatives and intimate friends. The usual feast and bestowing of presents took an allotted portion of the evening festivities. Mr. and Mrs. Spackman are well known, sensible people, and will this month settle down to house-keeping in one of the suit of second-story rooms in Bunday brick, where their many friends will find them cozily housed. A guest furnishes the following: Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Amzi Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gehr, Rev. and Mrs. Graham, Miss Linnie Hughes, of this place, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore and daughter Gladys, Miss Gertie Bennett, Miss Sadie Norton and Mr. Ralph Wolverton, of Espyville. The event throughout was one to be remembered by those present as an impressive and pleasant occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Spackman start out in their new life bearing with them the hearty congratulations and well wishes of a host of friends. (in pencil - Dec. 8, 1891) "Wedding This Evening" - Mr. Wm. B. Hart, of Roanoke, Va., grandson of D.C. Thayer, and Miss Clora M., adopted daughter of Geo. P. White, will constitute the contracting parties of a quite wedding at the bride's home, this place, this evening, April 14, 1891. Rev. C.P. Nash will officiate. The bride and groom will start for their Southern home in a day or two. They will carry with them the best wishes and congratulations of a large number of friends. More to follow on page 19. Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Yes there is. I have part of it. It was published in Crawford County Genealogy, but guess what, I didn't write the volume number down! What are the names you are looking for and I will see if it is on the pages that I have. My ancestor Lyman Richards was buried there in 1863. Tim Walker -----Original Message----- From: wdt <wdt@hermes.spitfire.net> To: PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com <PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, December 09, 1998 11:02 AM Subject: [PACRAWFO-L] Pioneer Park >Would anyone have a list of those buried at Pioneer Park, Titusville, >Crawford Co., PA? Or know of a website that would have this info? > >Dianne Titus >wdt@spitfire.net > > >==== PACRAWFO Mailing List ==== >NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political >announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, >etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal >and exclusion from this mailing list. Spam crashes our servers and we have >to take a stand. For comments or list administration questions,please >Barbara Farthing Bonham msb@myfamily.org > >

In the book, "IN FRENCH CREEK VALLEY" by John Earl Reynolds, on page 239 it says: A request was sent to the Erie Presbytery in 1802 from Oil Creek for "supplies" to preach to them. Again the next year the request was repeated by Johnathan Titus , the first man to settle in the eastern part of Crawford County. It was in his barn that Joseph Stockton and Samuel Tait held religious services. Good luck! Dolores

Would anyone have a list of those buried at Pioneer Park, Titusville, Crawford Co., PA? Or know of a website that would have this info? Dianne Titus wdt@spitfire.net

I am new to this list and am in need of lots of help. I am researching the Titus family. The farthest I have gotten back is to a Tetus (Tetis, Titus) Titus born about 1750 possibly in PA. I have been stuck on this man for over a year now. I can't find his parents or siblings. This is what I know. Tetus Titus b. abt 1750 d 1829 in Scioto Co., Ohio married Polly Johnson b. ? d probably in Scioto Co., Ohio Their children: Lydia b. 1792 d 1888 Anna b abt 1794 Samuel b 1796 Northumberland Co., PA d. 1859 in Scioto Co., Ohio John b abt 1798 Susan b abt 1800 James b 1802 in New York d. 1873 in Grant Co., Indiana Hannah b 1804 Stephen b 1808 d 1848 in Scioto Co., Ohio Arthur b 1808 in New York d 1875 in Scioto Co., Ohio Rebecca b abt 1810 Sally (Sarah) b abt 1817 Elizabeth (Betsey) b abt 1818 Tetus remarried after the death of Polly to Rhoda Taylor in 1822 in Scioto Co., Ohio. There has been mention of a Titus Titus from the Crawford Co., PA area. I wonder if there is any connection to my Tetus Titus??? There is also Titusville, PA. I wonder if our family has anything to do with this city??? Any help with this family or any possible Titus connection or info on the Titus's of Crawford Co., PA would be appreciated. Dianne Titus in Indiana wdt@spitfire.net

Thought this was interesting > FYI - Reference made to an individual born in VA as early as 1728 through 1863 > could mean that he was born in any part of: > > Illinois from 1781 to Statehood 1818 > Indiana from 1787 to Statehood 1816 > Kentucky from 1775 to Statehood 1792 > North Carolina from 1728 to Statehood 1779 > Ohio from 1778 to Statehood 1803 > Pennsylvania from 1752 to Statehood 1786 > Tennessee from 1760 to Statehood 1803 > West Virginia from 1769 to Statehood 1863

I am Newbie to this list and I think it is great. I want to thank Kathy Brubaker for all the wonderful information she provides.I also want to thank Barb Seyler for the help she has given me. Here is my wish list: Looking for information on SHOLAS BUNTING b.1842 Pa. married JANE FOLWELL b.1843 Pa. 2 children that we know of: #1--MARY BUNTING b. Nov 7,1867 Blooming Valley,Crawford Co,Pa. d.October 14,1948 Sapulpa,OK.married JAMES MARKHAM. #2--RAYMOND B.BUNTING. We are searching for the parents of SHOLAS BUNTING and JANE FOLWELL.Also searching for any other children that SHOLAS and JANE might have had. Joyce from Indiana

"Met Death While on Duty; Funeral of Fred Shattuck" - The remains of Fred Shattuck arrived from Kansas, yesterday, in care of Mr. Bocken, a fellow railroad man. The funeral was held this afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ida Stratton, the only surviving member of his family circle. Rev. G.A. king conducted the services at the house. in funeral cortege were Linesville lodges of Masons, Knights of Pythias, and Maccabees, of which orders, together with Brotherhood of Trainmen, he was a beneficiary member. Deceased was single, and 39 years of age; of genial disposition and respected by all. His taking away in the prime of life the more rends the hearts of his relatives and friends. The intelligence of his death which was a shock to the community came by wire, Saturday, merely stating that he met death that day. On arrival of Mr. Bocken it was learned that he was on his trip as brakeman on his train which had an excursion party. A freight car having a cupola had been added. He was aiding conductor in collecting tickets and had gone on top of the car where two boys were, who state that he appeared to reach for his hat as it fell off, but as his remains were found below a bridge it is believed that his head came in contact with the overhead work of the bridge -the car being larger and higher than ordinary. A bruise sufficient to cause instant death marked the injury in back of head, while falling to the creek bed, quite a distance; one leg was broken. The accident happened about 35 miles from Parsons, Kansas. Deceased grew to manhood in this place; learned the printer's art, clerked in Miller & Stratton's store, and while on a tour of states among the printers' fraternity, branched off to railroading some 15 years ago. Last year he made a trip to the Alaska gold regions, returning early last spring. He suffered a severe illness and on convalescing sufficiently came here and recuperated during the summer, returning to his vocation in September. How insignificant may seem the duty he was performing which if left undone would have saved his life and not materially affected the great railroad army of systems. In performing that duty honestly and manfully he died, none the less a hero than he who falls in the army of battles of his country. RAYMOND LINE - For several months past Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Line, has been ill at Warren, Pa., with no hope of recovery. The information of his death broken to his parents to-day was not unlooked for, however, sorrowfully endured. He was in the 17th year of his age, a son to be proud of and a bright student in school from which he went to his sick bed, last April, suffering from nervous prostration, from which, in his case, there proved to be no recovery. Remains will be brought home tomorrow and funeral at the house Thursday at 10:30. Rev. King will conduct the service. (my note here - from the Linesville Cemetery Index, he was born July 16, 1883 and died October 29, 1899). In Memory of James Hernon - James Hernon was born November 20, 1824, in Craghan county, Tipperary, Ireland. At the age of 11 years he expoused the cause of temperance by joining Father Matthew's Temperance Society and during his long and useful life, adhered strictly to the principles of sobriety. When a young man he came to this country and engaged in the railroad business on maintenance-of-way and his many anecdotes concerning his experience, from the time of strap iron and wooden rails to the present were truly interesting. He married Miss Mary King of Linesville, Crawford county, Pa., in 1855, to whom were born nine sons and two daughters, and is survived by his wife, four sons and two daughters - James, of Sharpsville, Pa.; Frank, of Petrolia, Pa.; Thomas and Gustin, of Elulalia; Mrs. James Mills, of Warren and Sister Eulalia of St. Joseph's Convent, Erie. He moved from Linesville to Sheffield Junction in 1884 to take charge of work on the P&W which was then being built through the vast forests of Forest and Erie counties and continued in their employ until age required him to put work in younger hands. He was postmaster at Elulalia (Sheffield Junction) for several years. Mr. Hernon was a man pleasant to meet, a kind father, an obliging neighbor, honest citizen, true Christian, and the bereaved family may surely feel while they sorrow here, he peacefully rests over there. OBITUARY- Mrs. N.S. Thayer, or "Aunt Nan" as she was called by her many friends, died at Ashtabula, Ohio, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1899, of pneumonia, in the 68th year of her age. She was widow of the late E.S. Thayer, of Conneaut township. She was stricken down with the disease Thanksgiving, and lived six days; although everything was done by loving friends to alleviate her suffering, it was of no avail. Funeral services were held at the residence of her brother, Amzi Brown, of this place, her pastor, Rev. H.H. Clare, officiating. Deceased, born at Warren, Pa., Aug. 1, 1831, was a member of the M.E. Church (rest of obit missing) That's all for tonight, hope you are enjoying the posts and making connections! 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! Alfred C. Rea was born in Pine township, October 8, 1841, and died near the spot where he was born, Wednesday evening, July 5, 1899. While returning from his work, and driving his team afoot, almost within sight of his home he was struck by lightning and instantly killed. His team was evidently dazed by the shock, for marks in the road showed where they had been down; they, however, made their way to the barn of his son, Frank Rea, and stood near it until they were found Thursday morning. Mr. Rea was married on May 15, 1873, to Miss Caroline Bishop, who with four sons and two daughters, live to mourn his loss. He became a member of the M.E. Church when 17 years of age, and has remained faithful to his vows ever since. He was honored by that body by being elected to the various offices it had to confer, being Sunday school superintendent and trustee for many years. At the time of his death he was recording Stewart and held that office for thirty consecutive years, so true was he to the church of his choice that he was its choice for Lay Delegate to the Electoral Conference which met in Mercer, Pa., in 1879. Mr. Rea responded to the call of Gov. Curtin for troops to repel the invasion of Lee, and remained in service a short time until honorably discharged. He taught school several terms, but devoted the greater part of his life to farming. He was a splendid citizen and had the confidence of his fellow citizens. He was justice of the peace for fifteen years, and held almost every township office at various times. The universal sentiment is that the community has lost an exemplary citizen and his family has lost a splendid husband and kind father. His kindness was manifested 25 years ago, when upon his brother Dempster's death, he took under his care his widow and her three children, and proved a father to them. The funeral service conducted by his pastor, Rev. Herbert H. Clare, on Saturday afternoon, in Frey Chapel. OBITUARY - Mrs. Eliza F. (Lawrence) Stevens, wife of the late Cornelius P. Stevens, passed away at 7 a.m. Oct. 13, 1899, at Huron Street Hospital, Cleveland, where she had undergone two surgical operations. She was attended by her daughter, Mrs. Fred Glenn. The remains were brought home at nine o'clock Friday night and were interred in family lot in Linesville cemetery, after funeral services at the home at 3pm Sunday. The sermon was preached by Rev. H.H. Clare. The funeral was a very large one, the house being entirely inadequate to accommodate the gathered friends. Mrs. Stevens was one of a family of ten children of Obed and Katherine Lawrence and was born in Summerhill township, this county, September 7, 1840, being 59 years, 1 month and 6 days of age at the time of her death. Three brothers and three sisters remain. She was married to Cornelius P. Stevens May 24, 1862, by Rev. Thos. S. Bennett and resided in Linesville and vicinity since that time. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church. Alfred Barackman died at his home in North Shenango township, Friday, after a two-year's illness of Bright's disease, aged 39 years, 3 months. Deceased was incapacitated from work during past few months. He is survived by a wife and two daughters - Lena May, and Jessie Alie, and many relatives. Until the fatal malady came upon him, deceased was a very strong, healthy and robust man. Funeral was held Sunday, Rev. Brown conducting the services. interment at Espyville. One more part to follow for page 18! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

SWANEY-CRUM - At Meadville, Sept. 21, 1893, by Rev. Luccock, Geo. B. Swaney, of Meadville, and Miss Caroline Crum of Erie, both formerly of Springboro. Mrs. Swaney is the leading soprano of the First Methodist Church in Erie and is known in Meadville, her former home, as well, as a fine vocalist. The pair left for Chicago on their wedding trip. GARWOOD-BISHOP - At the residence of her mother, Mrs.A.V. Allen, this place, Sept. 27, 1894, by Rev. M.L. Hewett, Mr. Amos Garwood, of Conneaut township, and Miss Grace Bishop of Linesville. CARPENTER-BRADT - At the residence of the bride's parents, in Conneaut, on Monday evening, Oct. 15th, 1894, Mr. M.E. Carpenter, of Guys' Mills, Pa., and Miss Grace Bradt, of Linesville, Pa. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C.S. Tinker, pastor of the First Baptist church of Sharon, Pa., in the presence of the immediate family. Miss Bradt is one of our most highly respected young ladies and we much regret her departure from our midst. Mr. Carpenter is a medical student in the Western Pennsylvania University, this being the last year of his course. He returns to his school work this week, taking his esteemed wife with him there to reside until his course is finished. The best wishes of many friends and admirers go with them. LISK-CAMPBELL - At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. A. Brown, this place, by Rev. Ginader, Oct. 17, 1894, Mr. Wilber Lisk and Miss Everetta Campbell, both of this place. COLLINS-WEST - At the bride's home, Oct. 16, 1894, by Rev. M.L. Hewett, John P. Collins and Mrs. W.E. West, both of this place. HENRY-WALKER - At the residence of the bride's parents, Conneaut township, Nov. 7, 1894, Mr. Autie Henry and Miss Tillie Walker, Rev. J.D. Clemmons of this place officiating. BUTLER-BURCH - In this city, Nov. 14th, Mr. B.E. Butler, of Steamburg, and Miss Effie Burch, of Linesville Rev. Mr. Barber officiating. McCURDY-HUGHES - At the residence of C.A. Bell, Cochranton, Nov. 28, 1894, by Rev. Hutchinson, S.J. McCurdy and Miss Linnie Hughes, both of Linesville. Mr. McCurdy is connected with the firm of J.D. Bowman & Co., clothiers, of this place, and the bride is well known to many of our readers who will wish them a long life of happiness. Mr. and Mrs. McCurdy have taken up their abode in the Hughes residence. A pleasant incident occurred at the session of Erie conference just closed at Warren. Rev. John Graham, who has been actively engaged in the ministry for 52 years, asked to be placed on the superannuated list, and after his request was granted, he arose and invited the members of the conference to attend the golden wedding of Mrs. Graham and himself on the 15th of this month. The conference then raised $104 and converted it into gold, which was presented to Mrs. Graham by Bishop Newman. Mr. and Mrs. Graham walked to the alter arm in arm and received the money, while the congregation sang Ben (rest unreadable) Rev. John Graham, formerly pastor of the M.E. Church at this place, and for the past year on the Albion charge was tendered a present of $100 in gold at his golden wedding at that place, last week. He has retired from the ministry on account of old age, and will live in Meadville. To Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Brown, this place, Dec. 23, 1896, a daughter. Linesville, Oct. 1, 1896, to Mr. and Mrs. E.R. McCune, a son. That's all for page 17! 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! FENTON-GEHR - Mr. E.A. Fenton, station agent of the Erie & Pittsburgh railroad at Summit Station, and Miss Priscilla A., daughter of Mr. P.C. Gehr, of this place, were married at the bride's home, at 7:30, Saturday evening, Oct. 21, 1893, by Rev. Burger, pastor of the Linesville Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Fenton repaired to their newly furnished home, near his office, the evening of their marriage. Mr. Fenton is fortunate in his selection of one of Linesville's fairest, and the young gentleman, in whom an extensive corporation trusts with a place of responsibility, bears a reputation worthy of his handsome helpmeet. Both begin life with the best wishes of friends and bright prospects for the future. MARTIN-BROWN - In Linesville, Oct. 26th, by Rev. J.D. Clemmons, Mr. J. Addison Martin and Miss May Brown, both of Linesville. BROCKWAY-MARSHALL - At the residence of Mrs. Marshall's Dec. 27, 1893, by Rev. Clemmons, Mr. James B. Brockway, and Miss Zella Marshall, both of Linesville, Penn. BOWEN-VAN WINKLE - At the residence of Samuel Van Winkle, March 15, 1894, Mr. Herbert Bowen, of Townville, and Miss Hattie Van Winkle, of Pine township. FRARY-REA - At the bride's home, Ligonier, Ind., March 15, 1894, by Rev. Shrontz, Geo. Frary of Ashtabula, O., and Miss Sarah Rea. SHATTUCK-POTTER - At the Universalist parsonage, Linesville, March 17, by Rev. M.L. Hewitt, Eugene S. Shattuck and Ocalia M. Potter, both of Linesville. No cards. Mr. and Mrs. Shattuck are prominent tradespeople of Linesville, the bride having successfully managed her millinery store since she embarked in business here a year ago. Mr. Shattuck, of the firm of Line & Shattuck, grocers and butchers, are one of the oldest, as well as successful, partnerships our town affords. The Herald joins in bestowing congratulations and best wishes. Wilbur Abell and Miss Fannie J. Blackstock were married Wednesday, March 28, 1894, at the home of the bride, Brockport, N.Y. Mr. Abell, a former Linesville business man, is now residing at Allegan, Mich., and engaged in the hardware business. The Herald voices the wishes of its readers, in extending congratulations and best wishes. WALTON-RUSHMORE - At the bride's parents', March 29, 1894, by Rev. Yoder, Mr. Wayne Walton and Miss Mable Rushmore, both of Conneaut township. HUGHES-McGUIRE - E.C. Hughes and Hattie Z. McGuire, both of Linesville, were married Thursday, March 30, 1893, by Rev. H.H. Hervey, at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Hartstown. SHEAKLEY-COTTON - At the bride's home, Linesville, May 8, 1894, by Rev. C.L. Shipman, Lee R. Sheakley and Miss Vida Cotton, both of this place. GEHR-ROUNDY - At Meadville, July 3, 1894, by Rev. Craighead, Perry C. Gehr and Mrs. M.T. Roundy, of Linesville. WYATT-BENEDICT - At Meadville, June 13, 1894, by Rev. Ginader, W.G. Wyatt, of South Shenango, and Miss A.M. Benedict, of Espyville Station. WOLVERTON-STEELE - At the home of the bride, North Shenango, June 14, 1894, by Rev. Swearingen, Ralph Wolverton and Miss Belle Steele. SIGLER-MILLER - At the home of the bride's mother, Linesville, June 21, 1894, by Rev. M.L. Hewett, Theo. Sigler and M. Arvilla Miller. HILLMAN-BONAM - In Linesville, July 21, 1894, by Rev. J.D. Clemmons, Mr. Ezra B. Hillman and Miss Ella Bonam, both of this place. JOHNSON-BATENHOUSE - At Jamestown, N.Y.,, August 18, 1894, L. (second initial unreadable) Johnson, of Girard, and Miss Louise Batenhouse, of Erie county. More to follow on page 17! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

I want to take a minute to publically say thank you to Kathy Brubaker and Barb Seyler for their valuable contributions to Crawford County researchers. Remembering that all messages are archived on Rootsweb; there is always hope future newbies will stumble across the postings and find news to add a limb to their tree. I will be travelling to MA next Saturday to spend the holidays with friends and as usual, I will be logging on. I want to wish each of you the best of holiday season, and for the New Year more cousins than you have a place at the table to feed! Sincerely, Barbara Bonham --- Barbara Farthing Bonham msb@myfamily.org The Family Snitch's Web http://www.tfsweb.net

Hi! This is my first time posting to this list. I hope I will be more successful with this than I have been with others! I am researching the following lines: 1) James MOORE m. 1) Sarah GIBSON. They had the following children: 1. William MOORE 2. Hugh MOORE 3. Mary MOORE 4. David MOORE 5. Andrew MOORE James then m. 2) Betsy KINKADE. They had the following children: 1. Samuel Kinkade MOORE b. 7 Apr 1815 in Greenfield, Erie Co., PA m. Louisa ELDERKIN on 25 Sep 1848 in Union, Erie Co., PA. d. 25 Jul 1900. 2. Sarah MOORE 3. George MOORE 4. Ezra MOORE 2) Louisa ELDERKIN, b. 25 Feb 1830 in Sugar Creek, Crawford Co.,PA d. 1 Sep 1895. Father: Nathan ELDERKIN b.3 Nov. 1807 and m. Mary Ann KNAPP on 3 Jul 1828. Nathan ELDERKIN was found on the 1830 Census for Oil Creek Twp., Crawford Co., PA #022. If anyone has any info on these people, I would really appreciate hearing from you, as I seem to have hit a brick wall. Thanks in advance!

Researching, ELDERKIN, KNAPP, DECKER.