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ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/crawford/military/211rega01.txt Think a lot of you will find this interesting. Some Surnames are Barber, Lee, Huidekoper, Cole, Mechling among other familar Crawford County names Sandy Roche Schroeder slschroe@intrepid.net

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Isabelle is one of my brick walls. So far I have found her on census records, farm production records, and in Cole Cemetery, but have no idea who she was married to. I take it for granted the Jeptha was her son. Jepetha (?) Frazier - 32 yr old white male, farmer, value of real estate = 2500, value of personal estate = 580, born in Penna. Isabella Frazier - 62 yr old white female, keeping house, born in Penna. Sandy Schroeder slschroe@intrepid.net

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I received this from a friend who subscribes to the ALABAMA-L rootsweb and thought it might help some of those new to genealogy. Having a hard time trying to find that maiden name of your gg-grandmother? Here are some helpful hints! Research and study case studies of PROVEN ANCESTORS, they often married their first cousins. When possible, always go to the Original records/documents. Follow her males, did they stay in that county or go to another state? Who did her brothers and sisters marry? Look at those neighbors very closely. Males seldom married females that lived over 5 miles from their homes. More often it was the next house that they chose their wife from. DEEDS Always look at several pages before and after listings of deeds. Pay special attention to all those recorded the same day. Note other surnames that keep repeating often in deeds, plus "et al" which means "and others." Note males that are selling their interest in property. This just may be the father-in-law who has recently died. Note names and witnesses on wills and deeds, usually one is from the family of the female to protect her dower. This is not written in stone but very often true. Always trace your females until dead and buried. Follow son-in-laws, sons, grandsons, and nephews. Trace down all lines of a marriage. Often the husband would marry as a second marriage, a sister of his wife, if she had died shortly after the marriage. MORE RESEARCH IDEAS State Archives, which often have duplicate copies of lost county-level tax rolls. Check all surrounding counties, your ancestors may have traveled to the nearest courthouse. Census...All of the various schedules of the federal returns must be used. Above all, study the entire neighborhood for naming and migration patterns. Specialized biographical files composed by museums. Journals of the state house and senate. Superior court and federal district and supreme court files. Church Records. Don't overlook ALL denominations in that area. Newspapers. Use of newspapers of surrounding counties, even across the state lines if another state is adjustant. You may check for church newspapers as their obits are often better than those in regular newspapers. TRACK COLLATERAL LINES. Sisters are often pursued because of their name changes. Follow them through their husbands. When all else fails, backtrack neighbors and associates who have similar naming/migration patterns and let them lead you to your ancestors. Hope this helps someone whose search has been buried in the brick wall <G> Barb

For those interested in the Doughertys of Crawford County, I am working on the Adam Steffee family of Venango Co. and two of Adam's children married Doughertys. Not only did Adam Steffee Jr. marry a Dougherty, so did his sister Nancy who married James Dougherty. I would be very interested in hearing from anyone who might be connected to these lines. Kipp Melat/dkmelat@worldnet.att.net

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Hi! We're new to this list today. Searching for information on the McArdle family: PETER MC ARDLE I, of Beaver Twp., Crawford Co., Pa., married Mary ______, had children Peter II (born abt 1829), and Patrick (born abt 1835). PETER MC ARDLE II, born about 1829, lived in Beaver, Summerhill and/or Shenango Twp., Crawford Co., Pa., died before 23 Feb 1866. Married ______________, had children: Peter III (b. abt 1849), Catherine T. (b. abt 1856), Thomas (b. 16 Aug 1857), Elizabeth (b.abt 1860), and John (b. abt. 1862). THOMAS MC ARDLE, born 16 Aug 1857, Crawford Co., Pa., married Nellie Viola Harrison, 15 February 1881, probably in Waterford or McKean, Erie County, Pa. Had children: Archibald Daniel (b. 16 Mar 1882), William Peter (b. 15 Sept 1884), "Lizzie" Elizabeth (b. 1886), "Gertie" Gertrude (b. 1888), Thomas Harrison "Harry" (b. 1 Sept. 1891), and "Jack" Clifton Dean (b. 1896). We are interested in corresponding with anyone researching these lines, including siblings listed above and their spouses. For those of you interested in the details, we have found the following records in the Crawford County Courthouse: Peter #2 may have had a brother named Patrick McArdle. See Crawford County, Pa. Court Docket, April 1854: Docket D, page 246 "S. S. McDowell, guardian of the estate of Patrick McCardel, a minor ward . . . 13 acres of land in Summerhill Township - - north of land of William Holcomb, east of land of James Honaty, south of Peter McCardel and west by Herman Williams. Estate is wholly insufficient for the maintenance and education of said minor . . . June 16, 1854." Further, page 249: "Petition of Patrick McCardel, minor above age 14, has no guardian to take car of his person and estate . . . allow him to make a choice of a guardian. S. S. McDowell appointed." Appointment of Guardian, Docket H315, Crawford County, Pa: "To the judge of the Orphan's Court of the County of Crawford the petition of John, Elizabeth, Thomas and Catherine T. McArdle, minor children of Peter McArdle, late of Summerhill Township, deceased, under the age of 14 years respectfully represents that your petitioners have no person to take charge of their person and estate. They therefore pray the court to appoint a suitable person for that purpose and they will every pray . . . July 9, 1869, Peter McArdle appointed guardian by the court." Other possible connections in Crawford County, Pa: Marriages 1885 D. Archie McArdle to M. Martha DUFFER, Docket P, 12/156 Velma A. McArdle to John W. FALK, Docket P, 27/778 Land Records, Crawford County, Pa: GRANTEE INDEX: Peter McArdle buys from Lyman and Gitty Ann Clark, Book X #1, p535, 28 Jan 1844, 13 acres Summerhill Township: "Peter McArdle of Beaver Township, Crawford County, buys for $60 land in Summerhill Township bounded by David Dodge and George Lowry, 13 acres." Six months later, they sell this land to Patrick McArdle, who is probably their son. Peter McArdle (I believe this is Peter #2) of Summerhill Township buys, for $43, from William Holcomb, Book A #2, p366, written 3 Sept 1847, filed 21 Jan 1848, 5 acres 149-1/2 perches, Summerhill Township, apparently adjoining property purchased in 1844 (see above). Theory: Peter #2 can live adjoining his brother's property. Peter McArdle from S. S. McDowell, guardian of the estate of Patrick McArdle a minor son of Peter McArdle, Book L #2, p348, 23 Aug 1855, 13 acres Summerhill: "Bounded on north by William Holcomb, east by James Henratty, south by Peter McArdel and west by Herman Williams, containing 13 acres of land. And whereas at an Orphans Court held at Meadville the said McDowell was duly appointed guardian of the estate of said Patrick during his minority and it appearing to said court that said Patrick was not possessed of a personal estate adequate to his maintenance & education, the said court did then and there make an order empowering said McDowell to make public sale of said land for the purpose aforesaid, and make title to the purchaser. In pursuance whereof said McDowell . . . sold the land to Peter McArdle for $175.00." Patrick McArdle from Peter McArdle and wife, Mary, Book C #2, P259-260, Written 21 July 1844 and filed 11 Feb 1850, 13 acres Summerhill. (See below under "Grantor Index".) GRANTOR INDEX: Peter McArdle and wife, Mary, to Patrick McArdle, Book C #2, P259-260, Written 21 July 1844 and filed 11 Feb 1850, 13 acres Summerhill: This indenture made the 31st day of July, 1844 between Peter McArdle and Mary, His wife, of Beaver Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania of the first part and Patrick McArdle of the above named residence of the second part . . . .for the sum of $100 sell to Patrick land lying in Summerhill Township, bounded by David Dodge and George Lowry, containing 13 acres. They bought this land in January 1844 from Lyman Clark. Witnesses to the document were Maria and Chancelor St. John. Chancelor St. John also witnessed Gitty Ann Clark's signature when she and her husband sold the land to Peter McArdle - so there may be a connection between McArdle, St. John, and Clark. P. H. McArdel (attorney) (Thomas McArdel, et al, to Charles Frantz, Book L #6, P173, 8 Aug 1894, 6 acres Summerhill: P. H. McArdle of Wain Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, the authorized attorney of P. A. McArdle and Thomas McArdle both of Duke Center, McKean County, Pennsylvania, sell to Charles Frantz of Summerhill Township land as follows: in Township of Summerhill, bounded on the north and east by H. Greenawalt, on the south by Public Highway and on the west, Anthony Carr, containing six acres of land . . . with a small frame house thereon it being the same piece of land formerly owned by Peter McArdle, deceased. (My note: P. A. McArdle is probably Peter McArdle, brother of Thomas. OR, these could be children of Patrick, born about 1835.) P. H. McArdle to Charles Frantz, Book M #6, p577, 8 Aug 1894, 6 acres Summerhill. Look forward to learning more about Crawford County through this list!!! Thanks! Debbie & Jim McArdle

To Penelope zibby@family-net.net and others researching DOUGHERTY in Crawford County. Here are the references I found to that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 697, in the history of Woodcock Township, in a list of Holland Land Company owners: "...(tract) 172, Charles DOUGHERTY, 100 acres, May 28, 1798, deed executed; William Gill purchased 301 acres same tract, April 15, 1805;...." On page 698 of the same section: "John Limber came from Northumberland County a single man, and at first took possession of a tract near Harmonsburg. Mr. Sterling, an old neighbor with a large family came out, and Mr. Limber relinquished the tract to him, and came to Tract 168, in what is now Woodcock, in 1796. He sold his farm in 1816, and with the intention of settling in Ohio purchased a farm near Mansfield, but his wife dying soon after he remained in Crawford County and engaged for years in teaching school. He died at Meadville in 1852. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, and attended services at Cochranton, the nearest point. James F. Randolph was a resident of Mead. David Hunnel did not remain many years, inasmuch as he was unable to pay for his farm. Dr. Thomas Murray, John Pealman, Francis Fargus and Henry Phillips were all here in early times. Charles DOUGHERTY was an Irishman and an old bachelor. He died on Tract 172, and was buried on the adjoining farm of Thomas Frew. William Gill resided in Hayfield Township. David Compton and Robert Finney were of Mead Township. Luke Hill, James and William Johnston, and John Douglass were early residents of southern Woodcock." On page 838, in the Biographical Sketch section for Conneaut Township: "Adam Steffee, farmer and Bank Director, PO Linesville, was born in Venango County, Penn., December 17, 1833, son of Adam and Sarah (Stroup) Steffee, natives of Bellefonte, Penn., parents of nine children, five now living; members of the Church of God. The name Steffee is of German extraction. Adam Steffee, who had been engaged in farming all his days was located in a rich oil region, and he finally sold his farm of 230 acres for oil purposes. He died in October, 1878; his widow, March 29, 1883. Our subject, who is the seventh in the family, received but a limited education, being kept close to work when a boy. He married, in June, 1853, Catharine DOUGHERTY, a native of Huntingdon County, Penn., and daughter of Edward DOUGHERTY, a native of Harrisburg, Penn., and a soldier of the war of 1812. The result of this union was six children, viz.: Joanna, wife of Alexander McDonald; Sarah M., Martha J., Adam E., John S. and Mary E. Our subject, wife and daughter Mary E. are members of the Baptist Church; Joanna and Sarah M. of the Catholic Church. Mr. Steffee came to this county and settled on his present farm of 120 acres improved land in Conneaut Township in 1873, and built a fine residence thereon in 1881. He keeps a high grade of cattle and sheep. He is a Director and one of the principal stockholders of the Linesville Savings Bank; in politics a Republican; a strong advocate of temperance. The father of Mrs. Steffee owned a farm of 100 acres; he was noted for honesty, and integrity; a miller by occupation, and father of a family of eight children, all now living." On page 977, in the Bio Sketch section for Rome Township: "William S. and Daniel M. Magee, farmers,, PO Centreville, are sons of Patrick and Sarah (DOUGHERTY) Magee, who were early settlers of this township. William S. Magee was born January 15, 1828, in Rome Township, this county, and remained with his aged parents till their deaths. The mother died June 27, 1875, aged seventy years; the father died August 14, 1882, aged seventy-five years. He now owns and occupies the old homestead which has always been held by one or other of the Magee family, and another tract, making in all eighty-five acres. Daniel M. Magee was born November 7, 1833, also in Rome Township, this county, and was united in marriage April 25, 1871, with Elizabeth McLaughlin. To this union have been born the following children: Joseph, Mary Cecelia, Francis P., and William R. He owns a farm, in two tracts, comprising eighty acres of well-improved land. These gentlemen are upright pioneer citizens enjoying the respect of all. They have both been life-long members of the Roman Catholic Church." On page 1159, in the Bio Sketch section for Woodcock Township: "Samuel T. Rice, farmer, PO Woodcock, was born in this township July 2, 1811; son of Thomas and Mary (Hammond) Rice, who settled here in 1810, locating on the farm now occupied by their only child, the subject of this sketch, and which he helped to clear and improve. Thomas Rice, a native of Allegheny County, Penn., was a son of James and Mary (Jones) Rice, formerly of Philadelphia. His wife, Mary, was a daughter of William and Margery (DOUGHERTY) Hamond, who came from Williamsport, Penn., and settle din Woodcock Township, this county, in 1798. Thomas Rice, Sr., was for many years a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church at Gravel Run (now called Woodcock), and was elected Superintendent of the first Sabbath-school organized in the place, in the year 1822, a position which he was chosen to occupy many years thereafter. He was also a soldier in the war of 1812. Our subject has always resided on the old homestead where he was born. He was united in marriage, July 13, 1844, with sally, daughter of Philip and Lydia (Flick) Renner, who settled in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1830. To this union were born five children: William H., Thomas, Lydia J., John F., and Anna E. (wife of Joseph B. Kelly). Mr. Rice has held various offices in the gift of this township. In politics he is a Democrat." That's all the DOUGHERTY listings in this reference! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Connie Locke clocke@alltel.net and others researching James Barber. Here are the references I found to this gentleman in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 474, in the history of Titusville: "The Titusville Bedstead Works, limited, was organized in the autumn of 1883, and within several months two frame buildings, one 40x80 feet, the other 30x60 feet, both two stories in height, were erected on the corner of Caldwell and Spring Streets, in the eastern part of the city. The paid-up capital stock is $10,000, and the Board of Managers consists of David Emery, Chairman; B.F. Edwards, Treasurer; E.T. Hall, J.R. BARBER, J.H. Dingman, D.O. Wickham and W.J. Booth. W.S. Fortney is Superintendent of the works, which were started early in 1884, and employ about forty workmen. Chief attention is paid to the manufacture of bedsteads from the timber native to this locality." On page 481 of the same section: "Titusville became a separate school district by its erection into a city in 1866. The first Board of Directors, elected that year, consisted of Thomas Smith and James P. Burtis, First Ward; O.K. Howe and F.W. Ames, Second Ward; George C. Bartlett and E.H. Chase, Third Ward; J.F. Chesshire and J.J. Sutter, Fourth Ward. E.H. Chase resigned June 30, 1866, and James R. BARBER was appointed in his stead. J.F. Chesshire resigned January 4, 1877, and E.C. Bishop was appointed to the vacancy. The Board at present consists of eight members, and has as its President Frederick Bates, and for Secretary Isaac Westheimmer." On page 489, of the same section: "Shepherd Lodge, Nov. 463, A.F. & A.M. - Oil Creek Lodge becoming too large, it was resolved to organize a second Masonic lodge at Titusville. Accordingly this lodge was chartered March 2, 1870, and constituted April 7, following. Its first officers were: James R. BARBER, W.M.; Frederick A. Hall, S.W.; Charles P. Hatch, J.W. The membership is at this writing eighty-one, and regular meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month. "Rose Croix Commandery, No. 38, K.T., was chartered April 11, 1871, with the following officers: John Ferdig, E.C.; Hezekiah Dunham, Gen.; R.H. Boughton, Jr., C.G.; James R. BARBER, Prelate; A.A. Aspinwall, Treasurer; H.B. Cullom, Recorder. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, and the membership is about eighty." On page 968, in the Biographical Sketch section for Rockdale Township: "Elisha Smith, farmer, PO Brown Hill, was born in Crown Point, Essex Co., NY, November 25, 1815, son of Benjamin and Susan (Wilson) Smith, who subsequently lived in Mill Creek Township, Erie Co., Penn. Our subject settled at Brown Hill, Rockdale Township, this county, on the farm where he now resides, in 1838, and was married April 13, 1839, to Jane, daughter of James and Polly (Thompson) BARBER, by whom he has had three children: Anvilla, deceased; Mandilla, deceased; and Anne. Mandilla married James C. Leslie, of this township, and had four children: Clyde, Claude, Cassius and Max. Mr. Smith, one of the representative farmers of his township, has held several township offices; in politics he is a Republican." That's all the info on this gent! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Connie Locke clocke@alltel.net and others researching Hugh Gibson and David Allen in Crawford County. Here are some references to those two that I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 534, in the history of East Fairfield Township: "Prior to 1798, several years before, William Dean, Henry Heath, Thomas Powell, Andrew and Hugh GIBSON, John McFadden and Peter Shaw had settled along the creek. William Dean brought his family from Westmoreland County about 1795, conveying his few household effects on two pack-horses, and took possession of the land immediately below Marley. He was a Presbyterian, and remained on this farm until his death in 1846, leaving a numerous posterity, several of whom yet own and occupy the old farm. Henry Heath, from Allegheny County, settled on the adjoining farm below. He died in Wayne Township, but part of the farm is still owned by the Heaths. Below him Thomas Powell, from the same county, built his cabin and remained till his death February 26, 1828. Still further up the stream John McFadden located and maintained a claim. He had a large family, and subsequently removed to near Cooperstown, Venango County. Hugh GIBSON as the owner and possessor of the next farm. He was a brother of Andrew GIBSON, and removed to Butler County. Peter Shaw, a Scotchman, came from near Pittsburgh, and located the tract above Hugh GIBSON's land. He was a brother-in-law to William Dean, Sr., and a life-long resident of the farm he settled. Isaac Powell, brother to Thomas Powell, entered a tract on the turnpike adjoining the William Dean farm on the northeast. He was an old bachelor, and he and an unmarried sister dwelt on this farm till death overtook them in their old age." On pages 543 and 544, in the history of East Fallowfield Township: "David ALLEN, Andrew, John and James Davidson, Moses Findley, a distiller, John Kelly, Samuel Lindsey and John McDowell were pioneers who came prior to 1810. Most of the early settlers were of one of the Presbyterian schools. So generally were they of Irish nativity or extraction that Fallowfield was dubbed "Irishtown," and maintained the name for many years. There was a sprinkling of Germans in the settlements, and in later years a number of settlers arrived from New York State. Most of the earliest families are yet well represented in the township." On page 987, in the Biographical Sketch section for Sadsbury Township: "James GIBSON, farmer, PO Evansburg, was born September 12, 1840, in Vernon Township, this county, son of Hugh and Eliva GIBSON. He was united in marriage, November 25, 1879, with Sarah Barber, by whom he has two children: Sarah L. and Thomas E. Our subject and brother, Robert GIBSON, are substantial farmers and stock-raisers of this township; they possess an equal interest in the farm, which was first cleared by David ALLEN, thence descended to James ALLEN and finally to them. Their sister, Caroline, makes her home with them. Both brothers are members of the United Presbyterian Church. In politics they are Prohibitionists." That's all the information in this source on those folks! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

If anyone wants to take Steve up on his offer, I do have the index for Western PA on CD. To help Steve it will give the roll number and page number. Feel free to request lookups before sending to him. email me privately so we do not clog up the archives and the mail list. Sandy Roche Schroeder slschroe@intrepid.net

Hello, I was wondering if anyone could tell me how I could go about finding mortgage records for my 2nd great grandfather. He lived on Oil Creek Road in West Mead Township. On the 1910 census he is listed as having a home, but cant quite make out the number of years, maybe 15. He is not there in the 1870 census. I thought if I could find his mortgage records somehow I could find out more about him. Any help would be appreciated. Steve Saeger ssaeger@midohio.net

There is mention of Wm V. Morse 2nd wife Caroline McKelvey in the Index to Burials in Denny Cemetery, Hayfield Twp. I have Morse, William V. (son of Wm. C. & Triphena) b 8/7/1816 d 6/2/1893 [sec. B plot 42] Margaret H. Matthews (1st wife) b 9/2/1819 d 1/31/1855 Caroline McKelvey (2nd wife) no dates Kay[Aldrich]Cutshall

> McKelvey's. My g-grandmother, Margaret Triphena Morse McKelvey Rogers > (married John McKelvey 1860, Gilbert Rogers 1894) was the daughter of William > V. Morse of Crawford County and died in Meadville 12/25/1930. I have no idea > where either are buried. Any assistance would be appreciated. Sorry Chuck, thought you had this. Notice in Even. Daily Repub 6/5/1893 p3 c2 William V. Morse of Meadville died at resedense of his daughter, Mrs. McKelvey, Meadville, on June 2, 1893, aged "over 76 years". Interred at Denny Cemetery. Dunn Cemetery, Hayfield Twp has several McKelvey names ====Caroline (wife of Wm.V.Morse) d. 1/11/1892 79y26d===John McKelvy (spelling) d 4/11/1880 72y3d also McKelvey, Wm. d 5/1/1837 65y wife, Elizabeth d 1/25/1854 70y dtr.Elizabeth d 6/8/1822 7y2m dtr.Barbara d 8/7; 1859 15 y 10m Kay[Aldrich]Cutshall

To Dorothy grosz@cybertime.net and others researching the PALMER surname in Crawford County. Here are some references I found to that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 719, in the Biographical Sketch section for Meadville: "Hon Gaylord Church (deceased), late President Judge, was among the most prominent citizens of Crawford County, Penn. He was born in Otsego, NY, in 1811, son of William and Wealthy (PALMER) Church. His parents, who were natives of Connecticut and of English descent, came to Pennsylvania in 1816, settled in Mercer County and there followed farming. Our subject, who was the second son in a family of six children, was reared on the farm and attended the Mercer Academy; studied law with Hon. John J. Pearson, who was afterward President Judge of the Twelfth Judicial District of Pennsylvania. He was admitted to the bar in 1834, and the same year came to Meadville, w here he spent the remaining portion of his life, dying here in 1869, loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a Democrat in politics. In 1837 he was appointed Deputy Attorney-General of the district, and in 1840 was elected to the Legislature, serving two terms. In 1843 he was appointed President Judge by Gov. Porter of the Sixth Judicial District, consisting of Erie, Crawford and Venango Counties, and served till 1851, when the office became elective. He then resumed his law practice till 1858, when he was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court by Gov. Packer, to fill a vacancy. He was married in 1837 to Anna B. Pearson, of Mercer, Penn., a daughter of Bevan and Ann Pearson, who were members of the Society of Friends. This union was blessed with eight children, six of whom at present survive. Judge Church and wife were members of the Episcopal Church, of which he was a Vestryman many years. His widow still survives him and resides in Meadville, while the family are among the leading ones of northwestern Pennsylvania." On page 895, in the Bio Sketch section for Mead Township: "S.E. Ellis, farmer and dairyman, PO Meadville, was born in Mead Township, this county, November 16, 1825, and is a son of John and Betsy (Sackett) Ellis, natives of Massachusetts, of English ancestry, who came to this county at an early day. The father, who was a farmer, raised a family of six children, S.E. being the third. Our subject received a common school training, and has chosen farming as his life vocation, taking dairying into connection, usually keeping thirty cows, and since he started for himself has been successful. He now owns a fine farm of 240 acres near the City of Meadville limits. He is Democratic in politics; has been seven years a School Director, but is no office seeker. He was married first to Frances A. Fry, a native of Massachusetts, by whom he had seven children, four now living, viz.: Albert F., Henry W., Nellie M. and Cora. His first wife dying in 1874, he again married, his second wife being Amelia, daughter of Dr. Palmer, of New York. Mr. Ellis is a member of the Episcopal Church." On page 974, in the Bio Sketch section for Rome Township: "T.S. Eichbaum, lumberman and manufacturer, PO Centreville, was born June 22, 1843, in Allegheny City, Penn., son of William P. and Mary (Sample) Eichbaum. When he was nine years of age he moved to Nashville, Tenn., with his father's family, and when fourteen returned with them to Pittsburgh, Penn., his father being a native of that place, and carrying on an establishment for manufacturing steam engines there. He died in this township in December, 1881, at the residence of his son. His widow and son, William W., now reside at Newcastle, Penn., and another son, George R., resides in Sanborn, Dak. At the breaking-out of the war of the Rebellion, our subject was engaged in the machine shop with his father at Memphis, Tenn. He returned to Pittsburgh, and enlisted in the Fifth Regiment, West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry, and served n the Virginia campaign. Was early promoted to the position of Quartermaster Sergeant, serving as such till the close of his services, in February, 1865, proving himself a brace soldier and an efficient officer. After his return he engaged in the oil business in Virginia and Kentucky. In 1866 he came to the oil region of Pennsylvania. The following year engaged in lumbering in the eastern part of Rome Township, transferring his establishment in 1879 to Oil Creek, near Centreville, where he has a saw-mill, and manufactures lumber for shipment abroad. Mr. Eichbaum was married May 25, 1869, to Harriet PALMER, of Newcastle, Penn. To this union were born Mary, Carrie, Emily, Jeanette and Hermann. Our subject has first-class business principles, and enjoys the respect and confidence of a large circle of friends. In politics he is a Republican." That's all for this surname in this reference, hope it helped! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Dorothy grosz@cybertime.net and others researching the PALMER surname in Crawford County. Here are some references I found to that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 393, in the history of Meadville: "The African Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1850, with five members, by Rev. Jacob PALMER, the first pastor of the congregation. They held services for a time in a small brick building in the rear of the Lutheran Church, but in 1853 purchased from the Baptists for $500 their present property on the northeast corner of Liberty and Arch streets. The building was repaired in 1867, partially destroyed by fire in 1876, and rebuilt the same year. The church record only goes back to 1861, since which time the following preachers have had charge: Revs. John Franklin, Hanfield, John Gibbons, W.H. Brown, Benjamin Wheeler, J.M. Morris, Benjamin Wheeler, W.J. Phillips, W.P. Ross, E.C. Herbet, J.M. Griffin, John Russell, J.M. PALMER and R.H. Jackson. The membership is now about seventy, and the attendance at Sunday-school averages about forty children." On page 486, in the same section: "The African Methodist Episcopal Congregation meets in Trinity Chapel, which stands on the southeast corner of Elm and Myrtle Streets. It is a frame structure, 32x62 feet, and was reared in 1870 at an expense of $3,500. The class had been organized the year previous by Re.v Benjamin Wheeler, with ten members. The first male members were: John Neal, Robert Jackson, Theodore A. Thompson, Benjamin Gaylord and Willis Marion. Rev. J.A. Hemsley and others soon after united. The membership now comprises thirty-two. The pastors have been: Rev. B. Wheeler, 1869-72; J.M. Morris, 1872-75; B. Wheeler, 1875-77; W.A. J. Phillips, 1877-79; J.M. Morris, 1879-80; A.R. PALMER, 1880-83; S.T. Jones, 1883-84." On pages 619 and 620, in the history of Rome Township: "An early Methodist society flourished at Centreville prior to 1831, meeting at the schoolhouse, at the cabin of Samuel Winton and elsewhere. Among its members were Samuel Winton and wife, James Coyle, William Haskins and Roswell Buell. The class possessed only a few members and did not continue for many years. Centreville Circuit was organized in 1831 and has had the following ministers: T. Thompson and J. Sumerville, 1831; J. Scott and J. Robinson, 1832; D. Richey and S.W. Ingraham, 1833; W. Carroll, 1834; J.W. Davis and A. Keller, 1835; R. Peck and W.B. Lloyd, 1836; C.C. Best and H.S Hitchcock, 1837; J.A. Hallock and I. Scofield, 1838. The class probably did not long survive this latter date. The present class was organized in 1863. Johnson Merrill and wife, Samuel Post, John Buell and Samuel Winton and wife were early members of it. Meetings were held in the Presbyterian and afterward in the Congregational Church until the present commodious frame edifice, about 36x60, was reared in 1875 at a cost of $2,500. The class was a part of Riceville Circuit until 1873, when Centreville Circuit was formed. It embraces but two appointments, Riceville and Centreville, and has had the following pastors: J.W. Wilson, 1873-74; M. V. Stone, 1875-76; J.L. Mechlin, 1877; D.R. PALMER, 1878-79; G.W. Clark, 1881; L. Beers, 1882; Frederick Fair, 1883. The membership of the society is about seventy-five." More to follow on this surname! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net