Hello all my Crwaford County pals! I have looked at the web page for Pa. many times . Am I off base to think that there is absolutely no death certificate for someone who died in Meadville 1871? Vanda Vanda444@aol.com

(date in pencil - 1878) Linesville has lost one of her best and noblest young men. Arthur S. Bunday, aged nineteen years and five months, ceased to breathe about nine o'clock on Monday morning, the 14th instant. The deceased was the son of S.E. and Sarah J. Bunday of this Borough, and this is the fourth time these afflicted parents have been called to mourn the death of their children, and three of these deaths have occurred within the past three weeks. Theirs is indeed a great sorrow, and in the presence of the bereaved and heartstricken we feel like bowing the head in silence, for words are vain at such a time. But we owe it to the memory of our dead young friend to put it on record that he was indeed and in truth a model young man. He was manly, truthful and honorable. He had the respect and good will of all the people. We owe it to the youths, the young men of our village to say, emulate the virtues of the departed. The parents, the family and friends must feel a melancholy pleasure in remembering that Arthur never stooped to shame, he kept himself on a higher plane of action. He always seemed to act from principle. For years he has suffered from enlargement of the heart, and the physician informs us that the immediate cause of his death was paralysis of the heart. TAFT - In Linesville, Sept. 23d, '77, of chronic tonsillitis and diphtheria, Nellie, daughter of Erwin and Lina Taft, aged 6 years, 3 months and 6 days. The remains were taken to East Springfield for burial, on Monday. BROWN - In Linesville, Sept. 22, '77, of diphtheria, George, son of W.E. and Margaret Brown, aged 11 years, 2 months and 6 days. WADE - In Linesville, Sept. 25th, '77, of diphtheria, Rolley D., son of C. and Sarah C. Wade, aged 7 years, 1 month and 26 days. Little Rolley we know has gone To that brighter home above, Forever there to be an angel, Resteth now in Jesus' Love. Father, Mother, there he'll wait To open wide the golden gate. GILLILAND - In Ashtabula, O., Nov. 6th, 1881, of typhoid fever, Jennie (middle initial blurred - looks like an "I"), only daughter of Mrs. H.H. Gilliland, formerly of Linesville and Conneaut township, aged 16 years, 4 months and 2 days. The remains were interred in the burying ground at Frey Church, in Conneaut township. More to follow in a day or two! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Obituary - Mr. George Warner Irons, son of Postmaster B.O. Irons, of Linesville, died at the residence of his parents on Saturday morning last, after an illness of over three years. Deceased was for several years the Linesville correspondent of the Courier "Wig," keeping up his work even after he was confined to the house. His sickness sprang from a severe cold, which developed into consumption, and while the ravages were combated at every step by the best medical skill and the most assiduous and careful nursing, it slowly but surely wore his life away. An only child, a son who has developed business qualities (torn away in this spot) ___ worth which would have made his life a credit to himself (blurred here)______ a pleasure to his parents, his untimely death, though expected almost at any time for a year past, is yet a terrible blow to his parents and friends. He was sworn in as Deputy Postmaster at Linesville in the spring of 1874, and was retained in that position till his death. From early youth he had been an attendant and worker in the Sabbath School, and some eight years ago he united with the Baptist Church, of which he ever after remained a constant member. He was a member of Linesville Lodge, I.O. of O.F., and was buried with the honors of the order, Rev. C.T. Jack, officiating, assisted by Rev. E.M. Alden. The largely attended funeral, at which many former residents of Linesville united with the friends at home, attested the honor and respect with whom the deceased was held by all. The borough schools were closed that teachers and scholars might attend. He had anticipated his death and made all the necessary preparations for his funeral, and his wishes were faithfully carried out. Mr. and Mrs. Irons have had a heavy cross to bear in the past few years, but in their affliction they have the consolation of the sympathy of a host of friends. HALL - At his residence in Springboro, on Monday, Jan. 23, of consumption, Mr. Barney Hall, aged 69 years and 6 months. Mr. Hall was born in Schenectady, N.Y. and came from there here in the year 1819, since which time he has resided where his family now live. He was the youngest of his father's family, which consisted of four brothers and one sister. None of them are now living. He has been a member of the Christian Church about twelve years, and fellowshipped with all Christian people. The funeral services were conducted by the ministers of the place, Reverends Harris, Pearse and Foulk. He leaves a wife and six children, four sons and two daughters, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He was an affectionate husband, a kind father, and a good neighbor, a man who lived his religion full more than he talked it, and we trust that he has gone from a life of labor and toil, to a home of rest, and what seems to be our loss may prove to be his gain. In behalf of the afflicted family, I extend thanks to all who have kindly served them during this their great affliction. BUNDAY - In Linesville on Monday, Dec. 23rd, of membranous croup, George, youngest son of S.E. and Sarah J. Bunday, aged 1 year, (unreadable) months and 22 days. BUNDAY - In Linesville, Jan. 14th, 1878, of paralysis of the heart, Arthur S., son of S.E. and Sarah J. Bunday, aged 19 years, 5 months and 1 day. 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! Miss Minnie Newcomb, aged 15 years, daughter of A.J. Newcomb, Esq., of this place, met with a very serious accident on Thursday night, the 20th inst. It seems that Minnie was working a motto which she intended presenting to her mother as a Christmas gift and, to keep the matter a secret from her mother till presented, Minnie worked on the motto in her room after getting into bed at night. On Thursday, about midnight, after working for several hours, she fell asleep and the lamp, which she had placed on the bed beside her tipped over and set the bed clothes as well as her night robe on fire, which waked her, when she jumped up and ran down stairs screaming with the flames streaming from her burning night-dress. Assistance came to her relief after she was terribly burned over a large part of her body when the flames were put out and medical aid summoned. As we go to press the young lady is recovering. Dec. 26 - Miss Minnie Newcomb, a young lady and daughter of A.J. Newcomb, was frightfully burned on Thursday evening of last week. She had taken a lamp to her room and set it with herself on the bed, and engaged in preparing a Christmas present for her parents when she fell asleep and was aroused soon after to find herself and the bed enveloped in flames. She immediately ran down stairs, and gave the alarm, whereupon her father and mother hastened to her, threw quilts around her and smothered the fire. Physicians were summoned from Conneautville and this place, and all possible means were employed to alleviate her sufferings, which were intense as she was burned from head to foot. The best of care has been given her by one or more of the medical fraternity, and at this writing there are some hopes entertained of her recovering. (My note here - I looked a few pages back, haven't found Minnie's obituary yet, so maybe she did survive the fire, but I do find one for BOTH of her parents on page 5!) McKINNEY - In Linesville, March 13, 1878, of diptheria, Mina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKinney, aged 16 years, 5 months and 4 days. "Death of Albert McKinney" Albert McKinney, died on Tuesday morning, the 5th inst., between ten and eleven o'clock. This is the seventeenth death in this little town of diptheria since last Sept. The death of Albert McKinney is a very painful occurrence. He was a young man of much promise, but he is gone. What a sad and solemn sound comes from the pronunciation of the monosyllable "Gone!" But yesterday the bloom of health was upon his cheek and the beam of intelligence in his eyes, now closed forever. Sorrowful is the void occasioned by his departure. He was just and generous, conscientious and honest, and a pattern worthy of imitation. Green be the grass above him and hallowed by the spot where he lies. In regard to religious convictions we understand that Albert never signed any creed. His life was his creed and he lived it well. I do not know what Albert thought Concerning spiritual needs I am not sure that he fought at all In the battle of human creeds. But whether he did or whether he didn't, Is not his title clear? Say! Is not that one fit for heaven, Who lives his duty here? VAN WINKLE - At the residence of her son, S.M. Van Winkle, in Conneaut township; Sept. 22, Mrs. Nancy, widow of the late Thomas Van Winkle, in the 85th year of her age. TALCOTT - In Hinesville, April 6th, 189 (last year of date blurred - could be 2 or 3), of consumption, Herman Talcott, Esq. aged (unreadable) years. More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Subject: SULLIVAN - HANLEY - LYSAGHT - GUST - WATTS - SNYDER Hello! Wishing to correspond with descendants of the following: James P Sullivan b. ? -Sep-1861 Canada d. 06-Jun-1917 m. Mary Ann Hanley b. 23-May-1865 Meadville, Crawford, Pennsylvania d. 01-Sep-1950 They had 8 children ( i ) Margaret Sullivan m. William Lysaght ( ii ) Lawrence Sullivan ( iii ) Raymond J. Sullivan b. ? -?-1895 d. 24-Apr-1973 ( iv ) Carl J. Sullivan b. ? d. 17-Feb-1971 ( v ) Arthur Patrick Sullivan Sr. b. 18-Sep-1896 Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania d. 11-Jun-1923 m. 09-Aug-1920 Wellsburg, Brooks, West Virginia Pauline Catherine Gust b. 12-Dec-1900 Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania d. 18-Jun-1984 Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska ( vi ) Elliott Sullivan ( vii ) Marion Veronica Sullivan b. ? d. 17-Nov-1925 m. Watts ( viii ) Eleanor Sullivan b. ? d. 13-Sep-1948 m. Snyder I am directly related to Arthur P. Sullivan, Sr. and Pauline C. Gust (grandparents) and would like to contact other members of this Sullivan family as my grandmother lost contact with them after her husband died in 1923. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks Patty Duff Please contact me directly. nduff@inetnebr.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! MILLER - In Linesville, June 14th, 1880, Alvin Miller, aged 54 years, 9 months and 12 days. MILLER - In Linesville Feb. 27th, 1881, Mrs. Alta M., wife of S.A. Miller, in the 36th year of her age. CONOVER - In Linesville, Jan. 26th, '78, of diphtheria, Mrs. Rachiel, wife of Mr. E. Conover, aged about 39 years. SEELEY - In Linesville, Jan. 26, 1878, of consumption, Delia, daughter of Mr. E. and Emily Seeley, about 17 years of age. MOON - In Linesville, Jan. 25, '78, Lewis G., son of O. Moon, of typhoid fever, aged 20 years and 6 months. HUGHES - In Linesville, on Saturday, the 27th ult, of consumption, Mrs. E.C. Hughes, aged 26 years, 8 months and 6 days. Mrs. Hughes was predisposed to consumption, and all efforts to save her life proved unavailing. She was cut down like a rose in full bloom. Her sun is set while it was yet day, yet there is one consolation to her bereaved relatives, she lived her short life well. It is our sad task to record the death of the foreman of this office, Mr. W.E. Johnson, who was killed by falling from the cars through a tressel, two miles north of this place, on Tuesday evening about nine o'clock. Johnson in company with two others boys were out north of town on the night of the accident and were returning about the time the nine o'clock freights came in from the north. Like many other boys they though it would be a nice thing to jump on the train and get a ride to the depot. One of the boys caught hold the guards and landed safely off the platform, but Johnson (alas his cruel fate) caught the guards only to be carried a few feet and then be hurled down over the tressel-work, fracturing his skull and injuring him internally, so that death resulted in about seven and one-half hours. Mr. Johnson has been in this office about four months, was a young man of good habits and strict integrity. His parents live in Ashtabula county, Ohio. His age was 19 years. How appropriate in this connection are these lines: "The mower strides apace, Nor crops alone the ripened ear. And we may miss the merriest face Among us - 'gainst another year. Who e're survives, be kind and true As he has been, And think of him when laid Beneath the green." (Linesville Leader) We were somewhat acquainted with Mr. Johnson, and ever found him an honest upright young man. While at Linesville he made many warm friends and will be sadly missed by the people. Mr. Johnson was a graduate of the Conneaut Reporter, of Conneaut, O., where his people now live. This sad calamity should be a warning to people not to undertake to board a railroad train already under headway. GAUGH - In Linesville, on the 8th inst., of consumption, after a lingering illness, Manie A., daughter of J.G. and L.C. Gaugh, aged 17 years, and 5 months. Master Eddy Thompson, who was living in Erie, but formerly lived in this place, met his death last week by drowning. As near as we can learn he went fishing, but did not return. No searching was done and nothing was known of his whereabouts until he was brought to the surface by the wheels of a steamer. When found his hands were full of sea weeds. PARSHALL - in North Shenango, June 6th, 1880, of tumor in the stomach, Mrs. Marshall Parshall, aged about 50 years. Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

ROBERTS-CONDON - In Conneautville, May 20, 1893, by Fr. Cauley, Fred Roberts, of Linesville, and Miss Ella Condon, of Meadville. BRITTON-COREY - At Conneautville, June 1, 1893, by Rev. C.P. Nash, Mr. Charles A. Britton, of Linesville, and Miss Emma L. Corey, of Beaver tp. GEHR-McKINNEY - At this place, June 24, 1893, by Rev. Wm. McCormick, Will Gehr and Miss Cora McKinney, all of Linesville. PUTNEY-OAKES - At Conneaut, Ohio, June 29, 1893, by Rev. Osborn, Henry Putney and Miss Doratha Oakes, both of Conneaut, O. The wedding took place in the M.E. church, Miss Nellie Crockett, of this place, acting as bride's maid, Miss Harriett, sister of the bride, maid of honor, Miss Hortense Norton, flower girl. Messrs. Neal Fortune and Chas. Norton, groomsmen. A reception was tendered the newly married couple at the residence of the bride's parents. HUDSON-BUNNELL - At Linesville, July 24th, by Augustus M. Fenner, Esq., Chas. A. Hudson, of Jamestown, Pa., and Mrs. Susan A. Bunnell, of Linesville. STEWART-HEATH - In Linesville, Aug. 31, by Rev. Swearingen, Mr. W.P. Stewart and Miss Rose Heath, both of Linesville. THAYER-McCLINTON - At the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. H.D. Lowing, Sept. 21, 1893, Joseph Thayer and Miss Emma McClinton, both of Conneaut township. SUTLEY-CLUTE - At the residence of the officiating justice, Wilbur Putnam, at Harmonsburg, Sept. 23, 1893, Mr. Edgar C. Sutliff and Miss Ollie A. Clute, both of Conneaut township. HENDRICK-HUMESTON - In Meadville, at the Baptist Parsonage, Sept. 29th, 1893, by Rev. W.C. King, Mr. Carlos R. Hendrick, of Linesville, and Miss Mary L. Humeston, of Guy's Mills. LADNER-KEAN - At Meadville, Oct. 5, 1893, James B. Ladner of Pine and Mrs. Minerva Kean of Sadsbury. "A Pretty Home Wedding Celebrated at Meadville" A beautiful home wedding was that which united as husband and wife Dr. Ira J. Dunn and Miss Addie Estelle Phillips, at the residence of the bride's parents on Highland avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phillips, Saturday afternoon. The ceremony was performed at 4 o'clock, by Rev. Richard Craighead in the presence of only the immediate members of the two families. The decorations were of autumn leaves, under an arch of which the pastor met the bride and groom, who entered the parlor to the strains of Rubinstein's Kamennoi-Ostrow. The bride's costume was of white silk, with a corsage bouquet of Marachal Nieroses. Following the ceremony, and a prayer by the pastor, came the congratulations and wedding dinner, and a pleasant social evening by the friends assembled. The present were very beautiful. Well, that's all for page one - hope you all enjoyed it and found out something new! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

I am researching my JOHNSON line in Crawford co,Pa. is anyone else working on the JOHNSON family. Thank you. David in SC.

A grand and pleasing affair occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Brown, Linesville, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 4th, the event being the marriage of their daughter, Anna, to Prof. R.S. Penfield, Principal of our High School. (the date 1892 is penciled in on this clipping) SHAW-PHELPS - On Thursday evening, August 18th, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Phelps' home was brilliantly lighted and tastefully decorated in honor of their daughter Sadie's marriage to Mr. Clifton Shaw. The nearest relatives of the happy couple and a few friends were present to witness the ceremony which was made very impressive by the Rev. P.P. Pinney. FOSTER-MILLER - The wedding of Marguerite Kate Miller, of Cygnet, O., and Elmer E. Foster, of Bradford, was solemnized Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride's grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Miller, in Linesville. The ceremony was performed by R.P. Miller, Esq., who is justice of the peace in this boro, assisted by Rev. J.D. Clemmons, of the Linesville Methodist church, who offered prayer at the conclusion of the ceremony. There were about seventy-five guests present, many of them from abroad, including the father and sister of the groom and the father and mother of the bride. Refreshments were served by Mrs. R.P. Miller and Mrs. E.F. Stevens. BUTLER-GEHR - At Budd House, Meadville, Nov. 22, 1892, by A.M. Fenner, Esq., Mr. Ira C. Butler, of Conneaut township, and Miss Alta E., daughter of Hiram Gehr, of Linesville. LADNER-RUSHMORE - At the Budd House, Meadville, Nov. 22, 1892, by 'Squire Fenner, Mr. D.C. Ladner and Miss Nettie E., daughter of M. Rushmore, both of Conneaut township. DUNN-GLANCY - At the bride's home, Dec. 25, 1892, by Rev. J.D. Clemmons, Hiram L. Dunn and Miss Addie Glancy, all of Linesville. LOSSEE-SHARP - At Niagara Falls, N.Y., Jan. 12, 1893, by Rev. J.M. Simpkins of the M.E. church, W.P. Lossee, of Kinsman, Ohio, and Mrs. Lizzie Sharp, of Linesville. COLE-CARNES - At Meadville, Dec. 31, 1892, by Rev. John Graham, Henry Cole and Miss Rachel, daughter of Arthilla Carnes of Linesville. Cards are out announcing the wedding of Miss Florence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Hervey, to Mr. Charles A. Wessell, of New York City, at the residence of the bride's parents, at 12 o'clock m., on Wednesday, Jan. 11th. Miss Hervey will be the recipient of best wishes from Linesville friends. BUNNELL-GEHR - At the home of Stewart Wilson, Linesville, Feb. 16, 1893, by Rev. J.D. Clemmons, Mr. Daniel Bunnell and Miss Alta S. Gehr, both of Linesville. GROFF-LITWILER - In Conneautville, Jan. 25th, 1893, by Rev. P.P. Pinney, Mr. Emory F. Groff, of Conneaut, O., and Miss Wilma Litwiler, of Linesville. McCUNE-LINE - At the bride's home, Linesville, July 13, 1893, by Rev. J.D. Clemmons, E.R. McCune and Miss Edna, daughter of Amos Line, both of Linesville. HOWARD-STADTER - At Jamestown, N.Y., March 1, 1893, by J.T. Cease, G.A. Howard, of Meadville, and Miss Villa Stadter, of Linesville. LITTLE-NORTON - At the residence of W.G. Hays, Linesville, April 12, 1894, by Rev. H.C. Swearingen, W.A. Little, of North Shenango, and Miss Sadie S. Norton, of Linesville. RABINSHAW-YOUNG - At Clymer, N.Y., May 14th, by James King, Esq., Mr. William F. Rabinshaw, of Torpedo, Waren county, and Miss Clara M. Young, of Linesville, Crawford County, Pa. One more posting tonight will finish up page one! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Hello all Crawford County researchers! We have a few scrapbooks of obits, weddings, births, etc. here at the Linesville Historical Society and I thought I would post a few of the pages at a time here so someone might benefit from the clippings! Please note that SOME of the clippings are not dated throughout the scrapbooks - but most appear to have a date somewhere in the article. It also looks like most of the clippings were taken from The Linesville Herald. Here goes with the clippings: ALLEN-BISHOP - At this place, Feb. 25, 1892, by Rev. C.L. Shipman, Mr. A.V. Allen and Mrs. Flora Bishop, both of this place. KENDALL-THAYER - At the residence of Rev. H.D. Lowing, in Conneaut, March 16, 1892, Mr. Free J. Kendall and Miss Pearlie Thayer, all of Conneaut Township. CHURCHILL-CREGG - In the Argyle House parlor, May 27th, 1892, by Rev. J.A. Klucker, Mr. Geo. W. Churchill of Union City Pa., and Miss Meda Cregg of Linesville. SHAW-FREY - At home of the bride's parents, Mr. Jacob Frey's, June 2nd, 1892, by Rev. H.D. Lowing, assisted by Rev. Clemmons, Mr. Wm. M. Shaw of Summerhill, and Miss Nerva Frey of Pine Township. (This is one that does not have the year listed) George J. Phillips and Miss Sophia Brown, daughter of Mrs. M.A. Gilson, will be married at the bride's home, Harvey, Ill., Wednesday evening, June 8th. The couple will come East, and reception will be given them at the residence of Mrs. Rebecca Phillips, Miles Grove, Pa., Friday. Mr. Phillips and wife will reside at the latter place. Both young people were formerly residents of Linesville, and their many friends and acquaintances will join those of Harvey and Miles Grove in bestowing congratulations. BAIRD-SHELLITO - At the home of the bride's parents, in North Shenango, on Tuesday, June 21st, by H.H. Hervey, D.D. Mr. J. Free Baird of Greenville, Pa., and Miss Flora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Shellito. (Note - this one has two different spellings for the bride's maiden name) WYATT-NEWHARD - In Meadville, June 25, 1892, by Rev. J. Craighead, Mr. Myron E. Wyatt, of Conneaut township, and Miss Maggie Newheart, of Beaver township. DAVIS-Bullis - At Espyville, July 2, 1892, by Rev. Steadman, Leon Davis and Miss Minnie Bullis, both of Linesville. LITWILER-WALLACE - In Meadville, July 5, 1892, by Alderman William Pentz, Mr. Perry E. Litwiler of Ashtabula Harbor. O., and Miss Flora E. Wallace, of Linesville. "Editor Bell Captures a Linesville Belle" At the residence of Mrs. Rebecca Lowry, this place, at 3 o'clock this afternoon, March 22, relatives and immediate friends of Mr. C.A. Bell and Miss Nannie M. Lowry, witnessed their marriage, Rev. W.R. Wilson, pastor of the U.P. church, Espyville, officiating. It was a quite home wedding. The bride is an estimable young lady and will take with her to her new home the best wishes of many friends. Bro. Bell, editor and proprietor of the Cochranton Times, is well known to the profession as an upright and enterprising journalist. Here's our ___(a picture of a finger pointing to the right appears next in this line) and may you and yours live long and prosper. Mr. and Mrs. Bell left this evening for their Cochranton home. More to follow - I'll try to transcribe a full page of the scrapbook every other day! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Janet Williams Jkw5935@aol.com and others researching BAUGHMAN and FLICKENGER in Crawford County. Here are the references to these surnames I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On pages 864 and 865 in the Biographical Sketch section for Fairfield Township: "Joseph H. Dickson, farmer, PO Cochranton, was born August 10, 1832, in this township, and is a son of George and Rachel (McQuiston) Dickson. The father was a native of Fairfield Township, this county, where he lived all his life, dying March 1, 1845; the mother, after the decease of Mr. Dickson, married John Crouch, with whom she now resides on the old homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Dickson had a family of eleven children, of whom five are now living. Our subject was married, December 23, 1858, to Mary E., daughter of Johnson and Eliza A. (Larimer) Birch. They have one daughter - Nettie, who was married, May 30, 1883, to Andrew J. BAUGHMAN, and one son, George, deceased aged fourteen months. Mrs. Dickson is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Dickson is a Democrat, and has held the offices of Collector, Constable, and Judge of Elections." On pages 897 and 898, in the Bio Sketch section for Mead Township: "O.G. Lake, farmer, PO Meadville, was born in Chautauqua County, N.Y., December 2, 1833, and is a son of Calvin and Elizabeth (Goodsell) Lake, natives of New York and of French, German and English descent. Calvin Lake was a farmer; came to this county in 1833, and raised a family of three sons and three daughters, of whom our subject is the eldest. He was early set to learn carpentering and has also worked in saw-mills. He is a natural mechanic and has traveled considerably, thereby improving his skill in that line. He settled on a farm in 1862, and the same year he was married to Catharine, daughter of John Cole, a farmer of Cussewago Township. Their children were - Mary Ellen (Mrs. John FLICKINGER), John (deceased), Mark Parker (at home on the farm), George L., Luke J., Mina E., Emma C., Matthew H. and James K. During the late war our subject enlisted and served three months in the first three requisitions under John W. McLane, Colonel in the Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He owns the farm of fifty-three and a half acres on which he resides, and has made what he has by his own exertions. He went into the oil business when it was booming, and, to use his own expression, he came out "busted," but he was not the man to give up the battle of life. For several years he was a resident of Erie County, Penn., living on the farm which he exchanged for the one he now owns. In politics Mr. Lake has been a Greenbacker since 1876." On page 1125, in the Bio Sketch section for Vernon Township: "John Brown, farmer, PO Evansburg, was born December 19, 1812, in that portion of Vernon Township which was then included in that of Sadsbury Township. His parents, Peter and Catherine (Trace) Brown, natives of Berks County, Penn., came in 1802 to what is now Vernon Township, and reared a family of eleven children, three of whom survive: Gabriel, Gideon and John. Our subject was married April 8, 1851, to Catherine, daughter of Jacob FLICKINGER, by whom he has four children, three surviving: Mary A. (Mrs. H. Lupher, has three children: Alice K., George B. and Ella A.), Samantha A. (Mrs. Oliver Brayton, has two children: Jessie K. and William John), and Rebecca A. Our subject is one of the oldest settlers in the township. He is in comfortable circumstances, owning a well-improved farm of ninety-six acres. He is a member of the German Reformed Church." On page 1128, in the same section: "William E. FLICKINGER, farmer, PO Meadville, was born May 15, 1860, in this township, and is son of Mathias and Christiann (BAUGHMAN) FLICKINGER, natives of this county. Matthias FLICKINGER, who is deceased, was a prominent early settler and careful farmer of Vernon Township, located near the center of the southern portion. He had five children: Alice, Cyrus (deceased when young), Katie (who married a Mr. Zimmer and died, leaving one child, Willie), William E. (our subject) and Ella. Our subject is a promising young man, and has charge of the finely-improved farm of seventy-five acres, belonging to his mother. He is a Republican in politics." That's all on those two surnames - hope it helped! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Janet Williams Jkw5935@aol.com and others researching BAUGHMAN and FLICKENGER in Crawford County. Here are the references to these surnames I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 540, in the history of East Fairfield Township: "Cochranton Lodge, No. 168, A.O.U.W., was chartered with nineteen members January 12, 1880. Its first officers were: John W. Kaster, P.M.W.; William First, M.W.; John H.W. Glazier, G.F.; C. BAUGHMAN, O.; Andrew Regan, Recorder; John D. Dunbar, Financier; Hugh Patton, Receiver; W. Pegan, G.; John Pressler, I.W.; Edward Best, O.W. The membership is thirty-two, and meetings are held Thursday evenings." On page 663, in the history of Summit Township: "The early settlement of Population tracts (my note - Pennsylvania Population Company) were more permanent. The records of the company in 1812 made the following exhibit: 200 acres of Tract 744, purchased by Jacob Gehr, under contract of September 23, 1797, settled and deed granted; 100 acres of Tract 745, purchased by Jacob Gehr. Jr., September 23, 1797, deed granted Jacob Gehr; 100 acres same tract, purchased by Charles FLICKINGER, April 25, 1804, settled and improved under contract; 200 acres of 747, Joseph Gehr, October 23, 1797, deed delivered to Gehr; 100 acres, same tract, Samuel Gehr, October 6, 1804; and 100 acres John Gehr, Jr., settled and improved under contract; 200 acres, Tract 748, John Gehr, October 23, 1797, deed delivered October 13, 1802; 100 acres, same tract, Adam Slump, October 14, 1804, deed delivered; 101.88 acres, same tract, Chris Kauffman, February 10, 1803, settled and improved under contract; 200 acres, Tract 753, Samuel Gehr, under contract of September 1, 1797, deed granted; 100 acres, same tract, Samuel Yorty, May 17, 1803, deed delivered to David Yorty, February 1, 1812; 101.88 acres, same tract, Balser Gehr, August 13, 1804, settled and improved under contract; 200 acres, Tract 754, Adam Gehr, October 23, 1797, deed delivered September 20, 1802; 100 acres, same tract, Jacob Gehr, Jr., improved under contract. Adam Slump and Christopher Kauffman are not remembered. The Gehrs were not only among the first settlers, their contracts bearing date of 1797, but their descendants still possess the soil; indeed, one of the early family, Balser Gehr, at this writing, yet remains at the advanced age of one hundred and two years. Jacob, Joseph, Samuel, Adam, John and Balser were brothers, and all settled on farms in one locality. The came from the eastern part of the State, and were of German extraction; with their families they soon formed a large settlement. John Gehr was Captain in the war of 1812. Jacob FLICKINGER was a German and a Dunkard. He raised a large family, who subsequently removed from the township. One of his sons, John, was a noted racer. He distinguished himself by his fleetness of foot, once, by pursuing a wild turkey and catching it just as the fowl had given up the contest and taken flight on its pinions. The Yortys were also early settlers on Tract 753." On page 702, in the history of Woodcock Township: "The German Reformed Congregation has a handsome frame meeting-house on the northwest corner of Main and North Streets; it is 40x60 feet in size, and was erected in 1872, at a cost of $4,000. Previously services had been held, since, 1829, in the old church on the same site. This congregation originally owned a part of this building, and afterward by purchase obtained sole control. The membership is now about seventy. Dr. Joseph A. Apple, the present pastor, has had charge since 1872, succeeding Rev. D.B. Ernst, who preached here about a score of years. The early history of the society is obscure, as the records are lost and no early members remain. The society held early meetings in Peiffer's Schoolhouse. Conrad BAUGHMAN, Philip and Henry Renner and Solomon Graff were among the earliest members. Rev. Zeiser and Daniel Rauhouser were early pastors." More to follow on these surnames! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Errors Corrected: In my posting to this site yesterday re Bloomfield apparently I had a couple errors. First of all, in the subject line it should have been Lincolnville instead of Lincolntown (I did get it right in the body of the message); and the STEVENSON who was a minister there was Maurice Delano STEVENSON, not Willard, he was a Baptist preacher and the church was diagonally across a street intersection from the 'parsonage'. Thanks for your patience. (My cousin, also a list subscriber, pointed out the "errors"!) Pat

Eleventh Census of the United States, 1890. Most of the 1890 population schedules were badly damaged by fire in the Commerce Dept. Building in January 1921. The extant schedules are numbered and noted at the end of rolls 1-3. THESE SURVIVED: 1. ALABAMA, Perry Co. (Perryville Beat No. 11 & Severe Beat No. 8) 2. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Q, 13th, 14th R., Q, Corcoran, 15th S., R, and Riggs Streets, Johnson Ave., and S Street only. 3. GEORGIA, Muscogee Co. (Columbus) 4. ILLINOIS, McDonogh Co. (Mound Twp.) 5. MINNESOTA, Wright Co. (Rockford) 6. NEW JERSEY, Hudson Co. (Jersey City) 7. NEW YORK, Westchester Co. (Eastchester); Suffolk Co. (Brookhaven Twp.) 8. NORTH CAROLINA, Gaston Co., (South Point Twp. and River Bend Twp.); Cleveland Co. (Twp. No. 2) 9. OHIO, Hamilton Co. (Cincinnati) and Clinton Co. (Wayne Twp.) 10. SOUTH DAKOTA, Union Co. (Jefferson Twp.) 11. TEXAS, Ellis Co. (J.P. No. 6, Mountain Peak, and Ovilla Precinct); Hood Co. (Precinct No. 5); Rusk Co. (No. 6 and J.P. No. 7); Trinity Co. (Trinity Town and Precinct No.2); Kaufman Co. (Kaufman). Only the States, Counties within those States and Townships listed above are available. The Special Schedule of the 11th Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War had some damage. The ONLY States that survived are: KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WVA, WS, WY and D.C. If the state(s) you are looking for aren't on the list...sorry :( I do have access to this data; feel free to email me privately if you think I can help. Barb

Hi! Was looking through a scrapbook of my dad's last night and found a picture (graduation?) of the Bloomfield Twp class of 1930-1931, Lincolnville. Another photo was definitely graduation! None of the subjects is identified, but I definitely recognized my father, Harry N. HAYS, who was either a teacher there or principal there during those years. My mother was Rosemary Verna MYERS, who had her first teaching job in Lincolnville and then was married to my dad. Mom's sister was Esther Eleanor Myers, who was married to Williard Maurice STEVENSON, who at that time (1930 or so) was a minister in the Lincolnville area. Right after their marriage, my mother and father lived right next door to the STEVENSONs in Lincolnville. Was just wondering if anyone remembers any of the folks mentioned above. PATROBERTS@prodigy.net

Re: Carman Query about Stephen -- William Carman, b. 1796 in NY state; d. 20 Sep, 1865 in Crawford Co, Geneva, Pa --buried in New Methodist Cemetery, Geneva, Pa. He married Anna (Esther Ann ) Bolster, b. Feb 11, 1808 in Cataraugus Co, NY; married Carman abt. 1827 in NY state; died 1868 in Crawford Co, Pa. Mary

In a message dated 11/20/98 10:46:43 PM, PACRAWFO-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << This is for Bryan D. Bechler who evidentally has changed addresses: Stephen Carman d. 3 Aug 1867, 28 Aug 1867 3/73 Hayfield, unnamed widow. L. D. Stebbins, Excr. $1500 bond Stout Wiard and R. L. Stebbens. Administration of estate Louise Ann Wiard Carman d. 26 Dec 1880 of cancer, age 56. See Crawford County Journal 14 Jan 1881, p3, col 3. and Meadville Daily Republican. Granddaughter, Anna Belle Turner got estate. Her kids were Wm. Keyting and Minnie Keyting. Anna Eliz d. 21 Jan 1899 at 6:30 p.m. She was born in Meadville. See Crawford Journal 2 Feb 1899 p8 col 5; Evening Republican 30 Jan 1899 p3, col 2. Will I 309, administration 7/440. Buried Greendale Cemetery. Nancy Adelia m. Cal L. Lefever. She died 15 Mar 1878 at 2:00 p.m., Lois A. Carmen (mother), Hayfield, Administration 4/162. $200 BOND for Sam R. Kaler and Nathan Carman. Sara Frey Carman d. 24 Oct 1899 at 79 years. Buried Greendale; See Evening Republican 25 October 1899 p2 col 7 and Crawford County Jounal 26 Oct 1899 p8 col 5 John Diehl d. 6 Dec 1895 age 72 at 7:00 p.m. and buried Long Cemetery. See Crawford Jounral 12 Dec 1895 page 8, col 3; Meadville Messenger p4 col 4. $600 bond for F. J. Thomas and C. Siverling. Henry Diehl exec. -- >>> >>>Is this Carman family related to William Carman, b. 1796 in NY state; d. Sep 20, 1865 in Geneva, Crawford Co, Pa? Does anyone know who the parents were of this Carman? Or Stephen? Perhaps this is Stephen's brother. Mary

This is for Bryan D. Bechler who evidentally has changed addresses: Stephen Carman d. 3 Aug 1867, 28 Aug 1867 3/73 Hayfield, unnamed widow. L. D. Stebbins, Excr. $1500 bond Stout Wiard and R. L. Stebbens. Administration of estate Louise Ann Wiard Carman d. 26 Dec 1880 of cancer, age 56. See Crawford County Journal 14 Jan 1881, p3, col 3. and Meadville Daily Republican. Granddaughter, Anna Belle Turner got estate. Her kids were Wm. Keyting and Minnie Keyting. Anna Eliz d. 21 Jan 1899 at 6:30 p.m. She was born in Meadville. See Crawford Journal 2 Feb 1899 p8 col 5; Evening Republican 30 Jan 1899 p3, col 2. Will I 309, administration 7/440. Buried Greendale Cemetery. Nancy Adelia m. Cal L. Lefever. She died 15 Mar 1878 at 2:00 p.m., Lois A. Carmen (mother), Hayfield, Administration 4/162. $200 BOND for Sam R. Kaler and Nathan Carman. Sara Frey Carman d. 24 Oct 1899 at 79 years. Buried Greendale; See Evening Republican 25 October 1899 p2 col 7 and Crawford County Jounal 26 Oct 1899 p8 col 5 John Diehl d. 6 Dec 1895 age 72 at 7:00 p.m. and buried Long Cemetery. See Crawford Jounral 12 Dec 1895 page 8, col 3; Meadville Messenger p4 col 4. $600 bond for F. J. Thomas and C. Siverling. Henry Diehl exec. -- -- ********************************* 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

Hello fellow rooters: I'm searching for George Stephens. Born in 1828 in Worcestershire England (according to a genealogist who never responded to my inquiries about original documents), he married ANN DRAPER (b.1832) of Lancastershire, England and moved to the U.S. in the late 1850's. George and Ann had a daughter, CLARA ELIZA STEPHENS b. 09 Jan 1860 in Vienna, N.Y. or Seneca Falls, NY and moved to Titusville in the early 1860's. Other children of George and Ann include a daughter , MRS R.W.PLAYFORD first of TOLEDO,OHIO and later of LOS ANGELES, CA, and a son, WILLIAM J. STEPHENS of Titusville, PA. I have found three (3) George Stephens listed in church records in Worcestershire, England in 1828. OF course, I am doubtful as to the original information, so if anyone is decended from George via WILLIAM J. STEPHENS or MRS R.W. PLAYFORD or even through CLARA ELIZA(BETH) STEPHENS ALLEN, I'd really appreciate any light you can shed upon dear old George. Thanks! Marta ____ Marta Sherwood Diggin' in the Past for Sherwood/Allen/McLelland/PA/NY Stephens/PA/ NY/ENG Barbachano/Hernandez/Ramirez/MEX/SPA Colon/Davila/PR/SPA

Lucy: Will try this again. Please see Unidentified Subject. Don't have any idea what happen to my message but it sure did get messed up. Anyhow if you have any problem understanding the information just e-mail me. Carol