OWEN - At Shermansville, July 30, 1893, Emin H. Owen, in the 75th year of his age. RODGERS - In South Shenango township, July 30, 1893, of consumption, Miss Nannie Rodgers, aged 26 years. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. W.A. Bowman, of this place. LISK - At Linesville, Thursday morning, July 27, at one o’clock, Louisa H. Lisk, wife of the late Dan H. Lisk, aged 84 years and 24 days. FREY - In Pine township, Pa., Sept. 9, 1893, Jacob Frey, aged 86 years, 11 months and 21 days. Jacob Frey was born Sept. 18, 1806, in Conneaut tp, of German parents, whose ancestors came from Switzerland into Germany, then to America, and settled in eastern Pennsylvania about the year 1765 and in 1800 his parents, Henry and Barbara Frey came to Crawford county and settled on the farm, part of which is now owned by Simeon Frey. Here they raised a large family whose descendants are scattered in all parts of the United States. When about 20 years of age he married Rebecca Gilliland and settled in the woods in Conneaut township where he cleared and improved a farm. Mrs. Frey died in 1848, leaving a family of five children - two sons and three daughters. In 1850 he was married again to Miss Sarah Loreta Linn of North Shenango township, who still survives him, and raised another family of five children. In 1867 he moved into Pine township, on the farm where he resided until his death. When about twenty-two years of age he united with the M.E. Church and remained an active member all his life, holding all the offices of church belonging to lay members. He took special interest in leading the singing, which he did for nearly half a century, when his voice failed him; he could always be seen beating time. Uncle Jacob was a strong active man with marked ability, and although his early education was very much neglected, yet he wielded an influence which was felt by all who knew him. It was his special delight to help the sick as well as the poor and needy ones. In 1852 he invented a machine for making wooden water pipe, and followed that business successfully for many years. In 1880 he was attacked with creeping paralysis, which, though but slight at first, yet increased slowly until 1890, when he broke down and was quite helpless. About nineteen days before his death he was attacked with the flux and despite his severe illness he lived beyond all expectation, having a strong constitution such as few men possess. Of the ten children born to Jacob Frey, but five still live: Benj. J. Frey, of Lee county, Iowa; Mrs. Louisa R. McCabe, of Conneautville, Pa. Mrs. Carlie Wildrick, of Conneaut twp.; Mrs. Nervie Shaw, of Dicksonburg, and Henry, who is on the old homestead. Two brothers, George and Simeon, still survive him, out of a family of sixteen. Many relatives and friends paid a tribute of respect to deceased at Frey Cemetery where his body was laid away Sept. 11, 1893. GRAHAM - In Pine township, Sept. 16, 1893, Park Walden, infant son of Sheldon and Minnie Graham, aged 7 months and 23 days. THOMAS - In Pine township, Sept. 17, 1893, of softening of the brain, David Thomas, aged 49 years. That's all for today, hope you found a connection! 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! Another one of the old settlers has passed away. Mrs. Charity Hunter died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. E.C. Skinner, at the age of 86. She was born in Brookfield, Orange Co., Vt., in 1786, and was the eldest daughter of T. and E. Bigelow. In 1811 she married Soloman Hunter. Her parents came to Bloomfield, Ohio, in 1815, and were 6 weeks on the way. In 1833 she moved to Orwell, and became one of the first settlers of the place, which until a short time before had been called Lithingwell. She was the mother of 8 children, 6 of whom survive her. She had been confined to her bed by reason of sickness, for nearly seven years. “Death of Rev. James Clyde” - Rev. James Clyde died at his home on Wallace street, this city, Thursday evening, May 10th, aged about 62 years. Deceased had been in poor health for some time, the nature of his disease never having been thoroughly understood. He was formerly actively engaged in the ministry and served as pastor of several M.E. churches in this vicinity. Rev. Clyde was a member of the Masonic fraternity, A.O.U.W., I.O.O.F., and R.T. of T. He leaves a wife and nine children. A post mortem examination of the remains of the late Rev. James Clyde was held last Friday. The autopsy developed the fact that the heart was about three times its normal size, the great bulk of it lying on the right chest, but extending across into the left. The dilatation was such that the proper valves could not close in either the right or left heart. The right lung was crowded into a small space, the lower lobe was barely half its natural size, another was small and collapsed and the third had disappeared entirely, or was congenitally absent. Evidently the disease process had been going on for years and was probably due as he himself contended, to an injury received to the chest wall during the war, while he was with the Army of the Potomac, in the service of the Christian Commission. It is a matter of surprise that life should have been sustained so long under the existing conditions. “Suicide of a Linesville Man” - U.G. Gilliland Kills Himself with Laudanum in an Ohio Hotel. Alliance, O., June 7 - Last night a well-dressed stranger, apparently 45 years of age, lodged at the Arlington Hotel here. As he failed to leave his room to-day and repeated knocks brought no answer, the landlord this evening forced open the door of his room and found the man had committed suicide. The body lay on the bed, partly undressed, with an empty two-ounce bottle labeled laudanum, lying close. A note was found reading as follows: “My name is U.G. Gilliland an my home is Linesville, Crawford county, Pa. Please telegraph to Anthony Garwood as I wish to have my remains sent there, and send a telegram to Prof. S.C. Thayer, of Canton.” Gilliland has a wife living in Canton, and a son, who is a student at a university in Boston. Gilliland’s friends have been advised of his fate. BROWN - In North Shenango, June 19th, Irene, daughter of L.D. and Clara Brown, of Linesville, aged 11 months. FORD - At his home near Linesville, July 10th, Samuel Ford. Deceased was a well-known and highly respected citizen. JOHNSON - At Painesville, Ohio. July 11, 1893, Maud, daughter of J.E. Johnson, formerly of this place, in the 15th year of her age. RUSSELL - In Conneaut township, July 15, 1893, of cancer, John Russell, aged 75 years. BISHOP - In Pine township, July 26th, 1893, of heart failure, Silas C. Bishop, aged 74 years, 3 months and 24 days. SMITH - Conneaut township, July 30, 1893, Eunice Cordelia, wife of Alonzo Smith, aged 63 years. More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Max Gehr Dead - Max Gehr, who was sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of four years, a few months since, died last Thursday. The remains were taken to his home in Linesville, where the funeral was held Saturday. (per the Linesville Cemetery records - Max was the son of Foster Gehr and was born July 4, 1864 and died June 23, 1893) OATS - In Summit township, October 28th, Solomon Oats, in the 67th year of his age. HUGHES - In Linesville, Oct. 30th, Mrs. Mary Hughes, widow of the late Wm. I. Hughes, aged nearly 74 years. The Costly Casket Occupied by the Remains of the Late W.D. Scott - The casket in which W.D. Scott will take his final sleep, says Wednesday’s Erie Dispatch, was completed last Monday night and shipped from Philadelphia, arriving here last evening. The coffin, which is from an original design, required the united efforts of the entire force of workmen of the undertaker to complete it in 12 hours. In the construction of it 76 pounds of solid silver were used, 40 yards of broadcloth, about 30 pounds of silk and 10 pounds of eider down. In all probabilities no famous soldier or beloved statesman ever went to his grave surrounded with more regal trappings. Yesterday morning a personal telegram was received from the millionaire’s widow, in which she outlined her desires, but gave no hint as to shape or general design. The casket, which is made of Florida red cedar, has straight sides, and heavy fluted columns at the corners. The entire casket, columns, molding and all, is covered with the heaviest grade of fine black broadcloth, tightly stretched. Along the entire length of each side extend heavy bars of solid oxidized silver. Each one of these bars contains 28.5 pounds pure coin silver. At each end are shorter bars of the same material, and design, each one weighing nine and one-half pounds. The plate on top, which is also of solid silver, is handsomely engraved with the inscription: Born July 2, 1828 William L. Scott Died September 18, 1891 That's all for this page! 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! OATS - In Summit Township, November 27, 1891, of inflammation of bowels, Miss Maggie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oates, in her 19th year. SHATTUCK - Linesville, Nov. 28, 1891, of consumption, Ella, wife of Eugene S. Shattuck, sister of J. Frank Allen and Mrs. Benj. Wiser, aged 36 years, 11 months, 21 days. DAVIS - Conneaut township, October 27th, 1892, of consumption, Cora, wife of Chas. W. Davis, and daughter of Samuel Van Winkle, aged 21 years, 9 months and 26 days. Parents and husband of deceased wish to extend thanks, by the medium of the Herald, to friends and neighbors for kind assistance during the six months’ illness of their dear one, and bereavement. CARNES - In Linesville, Nov. 11th, John, son of Arthilla Carnes, aged 7 years, (3 or 8) months and, 24 days. WELSH - At Ashtabula, O., Nov. 17, 1892, of diphtheria, Julia Welsh, aged 22 years. LEWIS - North Shenango township, Nov. 22, 1898, Hannah Lewis, aged 81. “One of Linesville’s Killed by a Train Near Meadville” - A Special to the Commercial Gazette from Meadville dated Nov. 18 says: A man was run down by an excursion train which left Meadville about midnight last night near Broadbord bridge, about eight miles north of here. His leg was cut off and he used his coat to bind up the wound and lay there until morning, dying soon after he was discovered by railroad men on a passing train, who carried him to Saegertown. He could not make any statement, or even tell his name. >From a letter in his pocket it was learned that he was Chauncey S. Snyder of Linesville; the letter was from a women but unsigned and postmarked Saegertown, accounting for his presence where he was killed. He was unmarried and in the 32nd year of his age. The Meadville Tribune says: He was registered at the Central hotel in this city early in the evening and engaged a room, but did not return to occupy it, and it is supposed that he got upon the excursion train from up the road and fell off while intoxicated, as he was considerably under the influence of liquor when seen in town. Some of the details of the above are no doubt in error. The injury in the back of the head would cause death in a short time, says a physician who examined the remains. The excursion train passed that point shortly after midnight. The most likely story is that he attempted to board the freight and received his injuries from the crew’s train which reported him hurt. It has been learned that he intended to come back to Meadville before going to Bradford. Mr. Snyder worked in Miller & Stratton’s cheese factory, at this place, during the past summer. He had employment awaiting him at Bradford, this state, and when he left here he was on the way to his winter’s work. His relatives, mother, two brothers and two sisters, live in Conneaut township. His remains were taken to the old home Saturday; funeral was held yesterday at 10 am, Rev. Clemmons officiating. Burial at Penn Line. March 6, 1893 - “Death of Miss Anna Giddings” - Miss Anna Giddings, granddaughter of Joshua B. Giddings, died at the home of her father, Comfort Giddings, eldest son of Joshua R. Giddings, at Jefferson, Monday morning, age about 48 years. Miss Giddings was a teacher in the Cleveland school until about two years ago, when she was stricken with paralysis, since which time she has been an invalid and confined to her chair. The funeral was held Wednesday. SHATTUCK - At Erie, March 27, 1893, after a long illness, Luther Shattuck, in the 50th year of his age. SIGLER - At Linesville, March 25, 1893, of heart disease, Silvia, wife of Theo. Sigler and sister of Mrs. Gaylord Logan, in the 42d year of her age. JACKSON - Beaver Center, April 2, 1893, of heart disease, Freemont Jackson, aged 31 years. More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

from genealogylibrary.com Family Records or genealogies of the first settlers of Passaic Valley and Vicinity above Chatham BENJAMIN ALWARD, (3d child of Henry Alward, Jun.) and Sarah Ayers, had children: (4th Generation.) 10. Anne married Samuel CARMAN, of French Creek, Penn., and lived there. Anne was the 10th child of 13. If anyone wants the rest of the children feel free to email me. French Creek, Penn. was Crawford County way back then. Wonder how they met? Sandy Schroeder slschroe@intrepid.net

Regarding Women at Allegheny College, I thought this letter might be of interest. It was written by my Great Grand Uncle Edward S. Blair and printed in the Forreston Herald, Forreston, Illinois in February of 1881. Forreston was Edward's hometown, his parents having left Crawford County in 1837 as children. Edward later became President of his class and went on to become a doctor. He wrote several other letters about his college days at Allegheny if anyone is interested in these they can contact me. Forreston Herald: Forreston, Illinois: February 12, 1881: WINTER IN THE EAST-COLLEGE LIFE-A VIGOROUS �KICK� AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS-THE MISER�S DEATH. Meadville Penn., Feb. 6, 1881: The winter of �80 and �81 at Meadville and Allegheny College is fruitful of many interesting events. From information which I have gathered from various sources, I am led to believe that the East, particularly this locality, has enjoyed a pleasanter season then the people of the West have. An ideal winter, it seems to me, is such as we have experienced here. About the middle of November some little time before Thanksgiving, snow fell to the depth of perhaps 3 or 4 inches. The roads being in an excellent condition to receive the snow, good sleighing was at once produced. It has continued up to the present time, making almost three months of fine sleighing. As severe weather has been experienced here within a week, as has visited this locality in many years. The thermometer registered about 30 degreed below zero one day last week. Such has been our winter at Meadville. College life with its regular routine of arduous duties, is received of its monotony by occasional lectures, concerts, literary entertainments, and once in a while a small rebellion, or, to express it in College terms, a vigorous and universal �kick� among a certain class of students. During the present winter two of these interesting rebellions have engaged the attention of our faculty and students. Now society makes a great distinction between the sexes, in regard to physical carriage and habits. A gentleman, from the manner of his dress, and from his free out-door life, enjoys a far wider range of physical liberties. To say that a class of jolly college boys had �kicked� against some seemingly unreasonable and distasteful rule, would create no unusual surprise, but to secure a number of young ladies of indulging in this rude manifestation of spirit, would call forth the greatest censurs. The fact of the matter is the ladies of Allegheny College, for reasons sufficiently great to them, have �kicked.� The cause of this display of indignation among our fair students, I will explain a few words. Huling�s Hall, a beautiful edifice, constructed during the last summer was thrown open to our ladies about last November. It was furnished beautifully and appeared to be a most inviting place. It was intended that the building should be heated by hot air. The machinery for heating was not put into the building before cold weather approached. The young ladies being delicate of constitution, not accustomed to living in houses where heating apparatus was wanting, began to complain. The first measure taken was to go to the Faculty and ask permission to leave the Hall. The request was refused, and the ladies were comforted with the promise, that they soon should be supplied with the missing article. They waited long; they wandered about those cold, cheerless rooms wrapped in shawls and robes to such a thickness that you would have imagined them Artic explorers, or England peasants. Again and again they sent statements of their grievances to the Faculty, but to no afface. Finally, they could bear it no longer. They went out into the city, engaged boarding places and Huling�s Hall cold and cheerless as ever bade farewell to her discontented inmates. As they emerged from her doors she showered icicles upon them, with her icy hand, as she pushed them from the threshold. The means of heating the rooms was finally obtained. The fair seekers after knowledge, were then invited back. Some who were very comfortably situated, refused to return to their former quarters. The President instructed the Secretary to drop such names from the roll. One morning when the roll was called it was noticed that the names of two ladies in the Senior class were not called. The gallant boys of that distinguished class at once kicked against the cruel action of the President. The following morning not a Senior appeared. The forthcoming trouble was easily discerned by the Faculty, and they succombed. Also dissatisfaction has been produced among our cadets in respect to promotions in the Military department. Some who were privates vaulted with a gigantic stride from that insignificant position in the office of Lieutenant while on the other hand one highly respectable and perhaps competent Lieutenant was lowered to the rank of a private. But such are the uncertainties of life. An interesting incident which came to the notice of the people of Meadville I will relate and then tax your patience no longer. In this city, on last Wednesday evening a life was brought to close, whose history alas, if told would prove again that truthful proverb that �Money is the root of all evil.� In one of the back alleys of Meadville an old shoemaker has lived for years, apparently in the lowest condition of penury and poverty. Then Wednesday night he bade adieu to life�s cares. The spirit of avarice that took possession of his being here, has gone to another sphere. As the departed had no friends or relations to care for his remains, the city officers took carge of them. In his shanty they found money and articles of value to the amount of $5,000. Six gold and twenty silver watches were found. A half bushel measure of silver was also found. With all this money the poor miser was suffering for even the necessaries of life. He was about 80 years of age when his miserable career closed. Edward S. Blair.

Another returned mail from someone looking for information from the Coburn Scrapbooks: To: opticalreflec@mindspring.com ONLY ONE CARD: Conner, Mary A. of Linesville married Thomas J. Clancy of Hayfield on 12 February 1896 by Rev. T. Graham at the R. C. Church in Linesville. -- -- ********************************* Pat Butterfield Vedner Conneautville, PA 16406 http://www.toolcity.net/~vedner Conneaut Valley Historical Society Main Street, Conneautville (across from the beer distributor) Open 12-2:00 on Saturdays - Come visit us. http://www.granniesworld.com

Hi! Am looking for further information about a Jonathan BORGER, a Catherine BORGER, Caroline McDANIEL, and David NELSON. (1869) My ancestor Adam PETERS lived in both Crawford and Venango Cos - on a grantor deed from his estate to David NELSON, the BORGER(s) and Caroline McDANIEL are listed as his (Adam's) heirs. I am interested to learn what information may be available about any of these individuals. It is mentioned that David NELSON was (in 1869) living in Vennon/Vernon (?) Twp., Crawford Co. Another grantor paper for the same estate refers to a Solomon BLYSTONE (then of Iowa), Louisa BLYSTONE (seems to say she might have been Adam's daughter--?? )--the papers were filed by Isaac BLYSTONE, their attorney. If anyone recognizes any of these names, I'd like to hear from you. Thanks! PATROBERTS@prodigy.net

McKINNEY - In Pine township, April 25, 1892, of pneumonia, Miss Betsy McKinney, aged 74 years. McKINNEY - In Pine township, April 20th, 1892, of pneumonia, Miss Rebecca McKinney, aged 59 years. "The Town in Mourning - Over the Death of Mrs. W. Abell, Funeral Wednesday Forenoon at 10:30" Edith, wife of Mr. W. Abell, died at her home in this place, Sunday evening, July 10, of hemorrhage of the bowels induced by typhoid fever. Up to within two days of her death she was considered convalescent, the fever having been broken, and until a few hours before the end the noble lady thought that she was soon to be well again and be a comfort and helpmeet to her family; but when the call came for her to go she was reconciled, and with that readiness with which she met the duties of this life she entered upon the threshold of the other world, confident in the promises of her Savior. About a month ago her youngest brother went to his home, from Cleveland, sick with typhoid fever. She remained at his bedside until he began to mend. Being a person of delicate health she came home worn out, and soon after took to her bed. Friends had no apprehension of so sad a termination until the last few days of her illness. No woman will be missed more by the people of this community than Mrs. Abell. She was a most estimable lady. Her death was a shock to the residents of Linesville, and one that the bereft family will not recover from. Edith Phillips was born in Girard township, Erie county, this state, April 10th, 1854 - being, therefore, in her 39th year; married to Wilbur Abell November 23, 1875. February 22nd of the following year they moved to this (Crawford) county and since that time they have resided in the county. In early life Mrs. A. united with the M.E. church and was always a steadfast and devoted member, employing herself in the Master's work to her full strength. 'Through the pathway of life she never complained Though hard were the duties to bear She trusted in Him who never forsakes His children in sorrow and care. For years she did labor for those that she loved As a mother in frailness and pain; But Jesus has called her, and bid her come home The treasure of Heaven to gain. Yet sad were our hearts when we bid her fairwell; Not to lay her beneath the green sod But happy to know she departed in peace And her spirit went home to its God. Let us follow the Master she trusted in life, And note her example of love; That the angels will one day welcome us home To meet our dear mother above." Funeral will take place at the house, Wednesday, July 13, at 10:30 am at Springfield, Erie county, cemetery. A husband, son Lawrence, aged 13, and daughter, Rebecca, aged 11, and a large family circle and friends are called to mourn for her who was summoned in the prime of life. DUNN - At Linesville, July 26, 1892, Charles A. Dunn, aged 80 years, 3 months and 17 days. Deceased was born in Genessee county, NY., April 9, 1812; married to Jane A. Knickerbocker, Iroquois, Ill., November 11, 1841. In 1843 he became a resident of this state, being an inhabitant of Linesville for about forty years. Funeral Wednesday at 1:30 pm. GARWOOD - Conneaut township, Sept. 14, 1892, Nora, wife of Amos O. Garwood, in the 34th year of her age. RICE - At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Moran, Burg Hill, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1892, Mrs. Eliza Rice, in the 69th year of her age. Remains were brought here, the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Robinson, and funeral held in the Universalist church, Saturday afternoon, Rev. Nash conducting services; interment in Linesville cemetery. Happy Thanksgiving, folks - hope you've enjoyed the posts and have made a connection! More posts will follow tomorrow night! 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! Mrs. James Welsh, one of north Shenango's most highly respected ladies, died at her home on Friday afternoon, the 6th inst., of typhoid fever, aged about 80 years. Mrs. Welsh was one of the first to arrive at the scene of the terrible accident which befell Mr. and Mrs. R.S. McKay on Christmas morning at the Cunningham crossing and to her home the wounded persons were carried. The shock was a severe one for her, and she never fully recovered, La grippe set in, resulting in typhoid fever, causing her death. Her sudden demise is a terrible blow to her husband and relatives, all of whom have the sympathy of the community. The funeral, which was held at her late home on Sunday afternoon, was one of the largest ever held in North Shenango, and was conducted (clipping is cut here and no more appears).... "Funeral of Mrs. Susan W. Bishop" Susan W., wife of Moses Bishop, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. Butler, Feb. 1st, 1892, after a lingering illness of nearly fourteen years, aged 77 years. The record of a generous life runs like a vine around the memory of our dead, and every sweet, unselfish act is now a perfumed flower. Her funeral services were held on Feb. 3d, at the house, conducted by Mr. Geo. P. White, who, after a few remarks, read these selections: 'As we come to this service of reverent remembrance and farewell, I think our first thought and, indeed, our prevailing thought is of thankfulness. All our love for our venerated friend makes us grateful that the end, if it must come, has come so gently and almost painlessly. The mystery of death loses its darkness when it comes so quietly and sweetly to the one whose years are full and whose work is done. We rejoice that she was spared the lingering decay she dreaded and the pain that would have been hard, also to sympathy and affection. As we sit together in the memory of this completed life, our thankfulness deepens as we go back from this gentle release to include the whole course of her years, and the whole quality and spirit of her character and work. Why weep ye then for her, who having won the bound of man's appointed years, at last life's blessings all enjoyed, life's labors done, Serenely to her final rest has passed; While the soft memory of her virtues yet linger, like twilight hues when the bright sun is set. Her youth was innocent; her riper age marked with some act of goodness every day And watched by eyes that loved her, clam and sage Faded her late declining years away Meekly she gave her being up and went to share the holy rest that waits a life well spent And I am glad that she has lived thus long, And glad that she has gone to her reward; Nor can I deem that nature did her wrong, softly to disengage the vital cord; For when her hand grew palsied, and her eye Dark with the mists of age, it was her time to die. MacKAY - In Linesville, April 6th, 1892, Wyley Lloyd MacKay, in the 63d year of his age. FENNER - At Linesville, April 11, 1892, of general debility, Delany, wife of M.L. Fenner, aged 75 years. Funeral Wednesday at 10 am at the house. SABIN - In Conneaut township, April 13 1892, Joel Sabin, in the 46th year of his age. Three months ago, Mr. Sabin underwent an operation for removal of six glandular tumors, on neck and face. His recovery soon after was looked for, but as time went on the chances for regaining health lessened and for a month previous to his death his friends realized that he could not last but a few weeks. He was a member of the Royal Templars of Temperance of this place, and for several years was their financial secretary. His widow gets $2,000 from that organization- the amount of insurance he carried on his life. More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

ALLEN - At Buffalo, P.O. Wyoming Territory, June 8th, 1885, G. Jay Allen, son of Mrs. Sarah A. Allen of this place, in the 26th year of his age. News was received at this place yesterday of the death of G. Jay Allen, formerly of this place. He was working in a sawmill at Buffalo, Wyoming Territory, so writes Mr. C. Clelland, his companion, and had by accident one of his arms severed by the saw. As there was no doctor within twenty miles, his fellow workmen started in a wagon with him to get medicine and a hail storm overtook them delaying the party four hours. The delay resulted fatally. The bereaved friends have the sympathy of the community. The case is shrouded with some mystery at the present time as his mother only learned through friends in this section of his death. His funeral was Monday June 8th. WHEELER - At Cleveland, O., June 23, 1887, of consumption, Mrs. W. V. Wheeler, aged 27 years. DEITER - In Andover, O., August 15th, 1886, of cholera infantum, Bessie, twin daughter of Isaac A. and Carlie Deiter of Penn Line, formerly of this place, aged 1 year and 4 months. BURWELL - At Salem, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1886, of throat disease, Mrs. M.A. Burwell, aged 41 years, 2 months and 12 days. Remains were interred in the cemetery at Espyville. CRAWFORD - In Cherry Valley tp., O., Jan. 7, 1887, of tumor, Wm. Crawford, formerly of Conneaut twp., aged about 57 years. MINNELEY - Pine tp., Jan. 4, 1887, Bertha, daughter of W.P. and Mary Minneley, in her second year. DENNIS - In Pine township, Sept. 4, 1886, Ina,a only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Dennis, in the 6th year of her age. MILLER - At her home in Summit township, Sept. 6, 1886, of cancer,Miss Almina Miller, aged 45 years and 7 months. The deceased had been a member of the Methodist church from youth and lived a consistent Christian life. She had been an invalid for the past three years. GEHR - At the home of her mother, Mrs. Louisa M. Gehr, in Pine twp., Feb. 17, 1887, of consumption, Miss Ella, aged 21 years, 5 months and 3 days. Funeral was at the Baptist church Sunday. McKINNEY - In Pine township, Crawford county, Pa., May 28, 1886, of dropsy, James McKinney, aged 40 (or 49 - difficult to read) years. YOUNG - Linesville, Sept. 8, 1887, Harry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Young, aged 1 year and 10 months. MERRITT - In Girard, Sept. 7, 1887, Ned Smith Merritt, infant son of T.P. and O.J. Merritt, aged 3 months and 4 days. BROOKS - In Conneaut township, Dec. 3, 1887, of brain fever, Frankie, only child of G.S. and Dillia M. Brooks, aged 11 months and 3 days. DENNIS - In Pine tp., Dec. 2, 18887, Clydia Earl, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Dennis, aged 3 months and 1 day. DIETER - Killed by the cars at Canaseraga, N.Y., July 28th, 1887, Reuben Dieter, father of Mrs. M.B. Naramore, of Conneautville, in his 76th year. That's all for this page! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

CUNNINGHAM - At his home in North Shenango township, Feb. 2, (1885 penciled in) of general debility, Robert Cunningham, aged 84 years. ARNOLD - In Linesville, February 4 (1885 penciled in), of consumption, Mrs. Clara, wife of M.A. Arnold, aged 37 years, 4 months and 13 days. TURNER - In Conneaut township, Dec. 29, 1885, of apoplexy, Mrs. Olive Turner, wife of John B. Turner, aged 61 years. GAUGH - In Linesville, Aug. 31st, 1882, of consumption, Bradley Trace Gaugh, in the thirty first year of his age. MICKLE - At his residence in Conneaut township, Pa., Feb. 17, 1886, of typhoid pneumonia, Perry L. Mickle, aged 25 years, 11 months and 18 days. BIGALOW - At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. L.A. Johnson, 26 Bridge Street, Cleveland, O., Zebulon C. Bigalow, aged 63 years. TYLER - At his father's residence, in Linesville, Jan. 27th, 1885, Mr. Byron D. Tyler, aged 24 years, 6 months and 6 days. REED - At the residence of Dr. G.T. Rankin, Linesville, Pa., May 15, 1885, of general debility, Catherine Reed, aunt of Mrs. G.T. Rankin, aged 80 years. WADE - At the residence of his son, Mr. Cleveland Wade, Tuesday, May 12, 1885, Mr. O.D. Wade, in the 75th year of his age. GRAHAM - Conneaut township, Pa., Jan. 23, 1886, affection of heart, Edward Graham, aged 75 years in November last. Funeral at late residence Monday. WATERS - At the home of her sister's in Conneaut township, Mrs. John Bollard, August 23, 1885, of consumption, Martha A. Waters, aged 26 years and 5 months. SAEGER - At his home in Conneaut tp., August 25, 1885, cancer on the neck, Thomas Saeger, aged 76 years. PLATT - At his home Conneaut township, July 2, 1885, of general debility, Eli Platt, aged 72 years, 5 months and 9 days. WEST - In Beaver Center, at the residence of her father, July 1st, 1885, of consumption, Mrs. Mary, wife of Adelbert West, and daughter of John McFeeters, aged about 22 years. HOSKINS - At Pierpont, Ohio, July 4th, 1885, Mrs. A.O. Hoskins of consumption. McEWEN - In Sheakleyville, Pa., Aug. 17, 1887, Miss Ida McEwen, aged 32 years. HENRY - At Ashtabula, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1886, of inflammatory rheumatism, Fred, son of S.M. and Silvia S. Henry, aged 17 years. Remains were interred in the cemetery at this place Monday. CAMPBELL - In Winfield, Scott county, Tenn., August 23, 1886, of dysentery, Mattie Floy, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Campbell, formerly of Linesville, Pa., aged 4 years, 8 months and 25 days. 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! NEWCOMB - In Linesville, Pa.,Oct. 26th, 2884, Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Mr. A.J. Newcomb, aged 48 years. HOLCOMB - At Fremont, Ohio, October 15, of typhoid fever, Walter S. Holcomb, formerly of Conneautville, son of Augustus Holcomb, of Conneaut township, aged 28 years and 8 months. ROCKWELL - At her home in Linesville, Pa., April 17, 1885, of spinal meningitis, Miss Estella B. Rockwell, aged 27 years, 4 months and 29 days. Died April 17th, 1885, in Linesville, Estella B. Rockwell, daughter of Almarin and Martha Rockwell. She was born in Pierpont, Ohio. She was twenty seven years of age the 27th of last November. Her father and two of his children preceded her to the other world. Her mother and a brother are left to mourn the loss. Stella was frail in body, yet she tenderly cared for her mother who was suffering from shocks of paralysis. Under the labors of Rev. C.W. Foulk, she made a profession of the Christian religion and joined the M.E. church in which she remained steadfast to the end. She, when she could, worked in the Sabbath school and was found at the prayer meeting. She will be missed, but she has left and passed on before. Her funeral sermon was preached Sunday morning at her home by the Rev. H.M. Chamberlain. Test: first John, fifth chapter and nineteenth verse. A large number of the friends and citizens were present to pay their tribute of respect. May God bless the mother in her failty and sustain the brother in his loss. HARVEY - In Conneaut township, July 22d, of dropsy, Mrs. B.F. Harvey, aged 52 years. HARVEY - In Conneaut township, Aug. 16th,1885, of consumption, Addie May, daughter of B.F. Harvey, aged 17 years, 8 months and 15 days. GEHR - In Conneaut township, Aug. 18, 1885, of gangrene, Mrs. Katie, wife of John B. Gehr, aged 56 years. "Death of Crawford's Centenarian." Mr. Baltzer Gehr, the oldest citizen of Crawford county, died at the residence of his son, Augustus Gehr, at Gehrton, Dec. 24th, 1884, aged 102 years and 9 months. He was born April 3d, 1782, in Lancaster county, Pa. Eighty-four years ago, he, then a hardy robust youth of 18 years, with his then aged mother, came to Crawford county, into the wilderness world, the home of the wild beast and the wily red man, with now and then a white settler. At the age of 28 years he married Margaret Galbraith and they began life in the wilderness. To them were borne nine children, seven of them are yet living. Mr. Gehr was a good father and a kind neighbor. His family of children have grown to a large number of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom are respected and are law-abiding citizens and a credit to the county. GILLAND - In Conneaut township, Sept. 23, 1885, of Paralysis of the Heart, John Gilland, aged 58 years. CARNES - In Linesville, December 8 of paralysis, Mrs. Sally, wife of Gabriel Carnes, aged 73 years. JOHNSON - Linesville, Dec. 27, 1885, Paskel Elias, son of J. E. and Maggie Johnson, aged 11 months and 2 days. MILLER - At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lotta Elder, in this place, Jan. 12, 1886, after a long illness, Mrs. Almyra Miller, 76 years and 5 days. Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Hi Everybody & Billie Rood & Marilyn Hesse: I thought some of you would enjoy this article published in the Meadville Tribune, April 20th, 1991 on Allegheny College. WELCOMING WOMEN Allegheny first admitted women in 1870, but as President Daniel Sullivan reported in a recent commencement address, the college charged tham an extra $6.00 each term because "the complexity of women's nervous systems caused the college additional cost." According to Adelle Williams --who, with Mary Darrow (sister of famous U.S. Attorney and former Allegheny student Clarence Darrow) and Almira Marsteller, were the first female matriculants in September 1870-- the women found the "special privilege" of paying an additional fee an imposition, and Miss Darrow, who was always ready to shoulder arms at any infringement of our rights, was in favor of refusing to pay it." Williams recalls that "the decision to admit ladies to Allegheny was an innovation not universally applauded. Probably three fourths of the friends of the college viewed it with disapproval, and many with strong opposition. Some were sure that it marked the beginning of the downfall of the institution." Although she enrolled one year later, Ella Nash passed advanced examination and was admitted to the junior class. According to Allegheny historian Ernest Ashton Smith, she became in 1873, Allegheny's first female graduate. Three years later, Titusville native Ida Tarbell enrolled at Allegheny. A noted muckraker and biographer of Lincoln, she went on to become one of Allegheny's most famous alumni -- male or female. Although reluctant to receive women at first, acceptance came quickly. Tarbell became one of the first editors of The Campus, and in 1886 both seniors and juniors elected a woman president. Today, there are slightly more women than men at the college. Enjoy- Bev

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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! BELL - In Foxburg, Pa., July 10th, 1883, of injuries Geo. W. Bell of Linesville, aged 49 years, and ___ (blurred here) months. Our town was startled on Monday morning by a telegram from Foxburg to Mrs. G.W. Bell, announcing the death of her husband, a carpenter who had been for some time working on a new narrow gauge road being built form Foxburg into Forest county. No particulars were known until the arrival of the body, on Tuesday, in charge of James Hernon, Jr., of this place, now employed on a railroad in Clarion county. It seems that on Saturday afternoon, Mr. Bell, with others, was engaged in unloading a car of lumber, his position being on the ground. The stakes were removed from the side of the car, when the lumber suddenly slid off, catching the unfortunate man and injuring him internally. He lingered until Monday morning. Everything possible was done for him and the Railroad Company paid all expenses there, including coffin, etc., and friends, led by the Masonic fraternity, collected and forwarded a sum of money to his family. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, at Pierpont, where he formerly resided, and was buried with the honors of the order by the fraternity of this place and his old lodge. McEWEN - In Linesville, March 20th, 1883, of dropsy, Mrs. Elvira, wife of John McEwen, aged 62 years. JENCKS - In Jamestown, Pa., Oct. 7, 1883, of consumption, Mrs. E.M. Jencks, wife of L.W. Jencks, aged 49 years. BOWMAN - In Linesville. Oct. 8th, 1883, of a complication of diseases, Mrs. Nancy Bowman, wife of W.A. Bowman, in the 43d year of her age. THOMAS - Accidentally drowned at Jamestown, Pa., Oct. 15th, 1881, Miss Della J., daughter of Mrs. Lottie Thomas, of Springboro, aged 23 years and 7 months. FARRINGTON - In Cambridgeboro, Pa., Feb. 15, 1884, of pneumonia, S.A. Farrington, aged 51 years. JOHNSON - At his father's residence, in Pine township, Nov. 19th, 1883, Seldon E. Johnson, aged 18 years. More to follow in a day or two! 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! TALCOTT - In Linesville Aug. 29th, 1882, of consumption, Miss Nina Talcott, aged 20 years, 7 months and 24 days. OBITUARY - The funeral of Miss Nina Talcott took place at the residence of her mother yesterday afternoon. It seems hard that one so young, scarcely out of her teens, should be taken from our midst, and yet we believe that our Creator knows what is best for us all. Miss Nina has been a sufferer for some time, and yet, thought all the time much was being done for her, it has been known that death must come ere long. Her early death will be mourned by her many associates. BARRACKMAN - In Linesville, Jan. 14th, 1883, of consumption, Dr. J.M. Barrackman, aged 45 years and 9 months. OBITUARY - We are again called upon to chronicle the death of another respected citizen, this time the late Dr. Barackman. Dr. Barackman has been sick for a long time, and has been very low for several weeks back. The last three or four days that he lived, he was partially unconscious, some times not knowing his own relatives. He passed away very easily last Sunday evening. He was respected and loved by all who knew him, and had a house of friends in this vicinity. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. As there was some doubt as to what disease caused his death, his friends decided to have him examined. Drs. J.O. Morrow of Evansburg, and Miss Phoebe Brooks, of Sharon, took charge of the examination, with Drs. Tyler, Walker and Wilson present. All were agreed that his death was caused by a complication of diseases, enlargement of the liver and consumption being the main causes. The opinion was expressed by those present that it was a wonder he lived as long as he did. BOWMAN - In Linesville, Jan. 8th, 1883, very suddenly of apoplexy, Miss Mary Bowman, aged 56 years and 3 months. PAGE - At Columbus, Warren county, Dec. 25th, 1882, of consumption, Will L. Page, a member of the late firm of Page & Walton, of Linesville, aged 27 years. Mr. H.B. Rice died at his home in Conneaut township, about one and one-half miles north of Linesville, Sunday, aged 59 years. He was a faithful soldier, serving nearly through the war. He recently applied for a pension and his claims were such that with little effort, he succeeded in obtaining one and also back pay to the amount of $1700. He was a member of the Royal Templars, from which society his family will receive $2000. SUTLIFF - In Conneaut township, September 24th, 1883, of malarial fever, Herman A., son of C.R. and Hannah Sutliff, aged 22 years and 4 months. JACKSON - At Stony Point, Pa., June 11, Mrs. Ida Jackson, daughter of J.W. Kellogg, of Linesville, aged 24 years, 5 months and 11 days. SHATTUCK - In Linesville, July 10th, 1880, of consumption, Miss Jessie Rosella, youngest daughter of L.D. Shattuck, aged 23 years. DIED - In Jefferson, August 9, 1882, Mrs. Julia B. Jackson, youngest daughter of Judge Chaffee, of consumption, aged 25 years, __ (blurred) months, and 19 days. The funeral took place from the residence of her father at 2 o'clock on Friday. TUCKER - In Linesville, Jan. 24th, 1878, Minnie, infant daughter of Charles E. and Morava Tucker, aged 5 weeks and 6 days old. 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! OBITUARY - One more in her youth has gone before us through the silent dwellings of the dead. The form once so active and beautiful now lies cold in death. The eyes that sparkled with animation of the future, are closed. The voice that sang out in the school room, is hushed and there is a vacant seat in the family circle. The death of Miss Nina Talcott was an event that came upon us not without warning. For seven months she struggled with disease, when consumption claimed her for a victim. We are as human beings too unwilling to believe that those we love must die. Hope tells us flattering tales and it is only when the form is tenantless and worthless clay, that we wake from our dream to realize our fallacies. Hope in this instance deceived us awhile and fled, leaving us to bow before our Maker in grief and humility, to mourn the departed. Nina was a great sufferer most of the time. When spoken to in regard to the future she said she was trusting in the Savior. Her friends did all they could to relive her sufferings, attending to all her calls. Sadly we fell that her footsteps can never again be heard on the streets or in our houses. A firm friend, a dutiful and loving daughter and affectionate sister has been lost to her friends and the community generally. She will be missed by all, and we can but say in the language of the poet: 'Tis very hard to give her up And leave her neath the sod; But, well we know she has a friend Whose constant care will never end, Her Father and her God The above was sent to us for publication the week before last, too late for the issue of that week, and thinking perhaps it would be a little old a week later, we laid it aside, but as the friends of the deceased, Miss Nina Talcott very much desire to have it appear in print, we gladly gave it a place in the Independent this week. - Ed. IRONS - In Linesville, Dec. 11th, 1883, of cancer, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Amanda, wife of B.O. Irons, aged 52 years, 1 month and 12 days. OBITUARY - Mrs. B.O. Irons, wife of our postmaster, died at her home on Tuesday, as before stated in these columns. She has been a sufferer from cancer for eight years and has looked anxiously forward to the time when she would leave this "vale of tears." Though she suffered everything, still there was no relief that could be found. Mrs. Amanda Irons was a daughter of Lewis and Lorinda Ward. She was born in Summit township, Oct. 30th, 1831. When a young girl her parents removed to Cussewago township, where she lived until her marriage, since which Linesville has been her home the greater portion of the time. When yet a young woman she united with the old Carmel Baptist Church near Mosiertown, and on coming to Linesville, united with the Church in this place, of which she was a worthy member at her death. Her funeral was attended by a large circle of friends, some being present from Kingsville, Greenville and other places. "Found Dead in Bed" About nine o'clock Thursday morning Mr. John McEwen was found dead in bed. He was staying at home alone for a few days, taking his meals at R.A. McEwen's, his son, and went to bed in as good health as usual, so far as known, the night before. As he did not come to breakfast the next morning his son went to his house to see what was the matter. He found the doors locked and had to force an entrance when he found his father dead in bed. What was the cause of his death we are unable to say, or when and how he died will always remain a mystery. He had been in his usual health and in good spirits the evening before. He was around on the streets the day before and no one thought of death coming to him so sudden. It is thought he had a stroke of something similar to apoplexy, but this is only surmised. He was seventy years of age the second day of February past. Mr. McEwen was one of our old residents. He has lived in Linesville nearly forty years. He was the oldest Mason in the place. He was always a good citizen, and well thought of by his neighbors. He will be buried from h is late residence at 2:00 PM today, according to the Masonic and Odd Fellow rites. McEWEN - At his residence in this place, June 12th, 1884, Mr. John McEwen, aged 70 years, 4 months and 10 days. That's all for this page! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

(Note - page 3, part 1 went out accidentally a few days ago) 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! "A Very Sad Accident, Causing the Death of a Well Known Farmer." The residents of Linesville were fairly shocked by the announcement Monday evening of the death of D.A. Bennett, of North Shenango, and the supposition as to how he died. In fact it could hardly be believed that a man was so careful as he could meet with an accident so shocking in its nature. But it was not long until the rumor was confirmed beyond a doubt. The accident itself will ever be shrouded in mystery, and all that can be said on that head will be merely supposition. He took his gun about 2:00 pm and started for the woods back of his house for the purpose of marking some trees he wished cut down. He had been gone but a short time when his son Manly noticed a smoke in the direction in which he went. It was then thought that he had set fire to a brush heap and for some reason or other nothing done in the matter. But it was noticed that there was little or no blaze and that aroused some suspicion that all was not right. Accordingly Manly started out to see what the fire was and learn the whereabouts of his father. Imagine his surprise on coming to the fire, to find his father lying across a large log which was burning, fairly burned to a crisp and almost beyond recognition. The boy was completely stunned for a instant, but soon gathered presence of mind and securing assistance proceed to convey his father to the house. Upon examination it was found that a charge from his gun had entered his body in the region of his heart, which probably caused his instant death. One barrel of the gun was empty and it is supposed that it was discharged accidentally in such close proximity as to set fire to his clothing and be conveyed from that to the log and brush which surrounded it. The supposition is entertained by some that he had been sitting on the log and being ready to go drew the gun towards him and in that manner discharged it. Mr. Bennett was a well-to-do farmer and had lived in this section for a number of years. He was respected by all who knew him and had a host of friends and admirers. He was always known as a leading man in his section and was looked up to as possessed of good judgement. His loss will be severely felt by the whole community. At the time of his death he was about forty-five years of age. He was a member in good standing of Meadville Commandery of Knight's Templars, and also of Pine Lodge, No. 49, A.T.M., of this place, under whose auspices he was buried yesterday at 1:00 pm from his late residence. His family have the whole community for sympathy in their hour of bereavement. LIMBER - In Linesville, Nov. 28th, 1883, of pneumonia, Mrs. S. J. Limber, wife of Thomas Limber, in the 43d year of her age. TERRILL - In Pine township, of diphtheria, Dec. 10, (year unreadable), Simeon, son of Levi and Adelia Terrill, aged 9 years and (unreadable) months. NEVILLE - At the residence of her brother, Mr. H.L. Miller, in Erie, Nov. 20th, 1883, very suddenly of heart disease, Mrs. Martha A., wife of G.T. Neville, of Conneautville, aged 41 years, 10 months and 4 days. GILLILAND - In Conneaut township, Pa., April 22, 1884, of measles, Boyd Gilliland, aged about 20 years. REYNOLDS - In Sadsbury tp., March 20th, 1884, of pneumonia, Delbert Reynolds, aged 17 years. Mrs. Susan Marshall, of Kingsville, a former Linesville lady, died at her home in that place Sunday morning. Her many friends in this section will mourn her loss. VAN LIEW - In Linesville, Pa., July 5th, 1884, Mr. H. Wykoff Van Liew, aged (75 or 76 - slightly smudged) years. His remains were taken to East Gainesville, N.Y., his former home, for burial. ROUNDS - In Stewartsville, Pa., March 24th, 1884, Mr. John Rounds, aged about 60 years. BEARDSLEY - In Pine tp., April 14th, 1884, of paralysis, Mr. Albert Beardsley, aged 18 years, 8 months and 6 days. RICE - In Linesville, Pa., July 3d, 1884, Mrs. Clara Rice, aged about 55 years. BARBER - At her home, in Linesville, May 3d, 1884, Mrs. Harriet A. Barber, aged about 63 years. BARBER - In Linesville, Pa., March 2nd, 1884, of consumption, Mrs. Nellie C. Barber, in the 22d year of her age. POLLOCK - In Linesville, Pa., Feb . 29th, 1884, of old age and general debility, Robert Pollock, aged 90 years. Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

From: Gail Hallesy <ghallesy@montana.com> To: PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com <PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com> Subject: Chillson, Merritt, Gilbert Seeking info on Chilson, Merritt, and Gilbert lines. According to CW pension papers, Amanda Chilson was born Crawford Co, PA 1837 to Thomas Ensign Chilson and Eliza Merritt Chilson. Alpheus Merritt and Mary Jane Gilbert were wed in 1840 in Greenwood twp, Crawford Co., PA. Thomas Ensigns Chilson's father was Samuel. Thomas has one known brother Geo. Washington Chilson born cira 1801 and a sister Jane. Jane Chilson was married to Obediah Gilbert and their daughter married Alpheus Merritt. Alpheus Merritt and Eliza Merrit were cousins. Samuel and Thomas Ensign Chilson and Obediah Gilbert are listed on the 1840 census as residing in Greenwood twp. The 1830 census has a Samuel in Beaver twp and John and Yocman Merritt in Spring twp. Any and all help will greatly appreicated. Thank you. Gail ghallesy@montana.com