I realize Corry PA is not in Crawford Co, but it is VERY close to it......:) After searching the web for 55 minutes now & not finding anything close to a telephone number, e-mail address, or Website URL for the CORRY HISTORICAL MUSEUM, Corry, PA, would anyone be so kind as to forward the information to me if they know it. It is a wonderful (& not small) museum in a modern building, w/ a good climate-controlled Archives Room & some good research resources for Crawford Co. But when you're in Virginia, it is hard to find them on the net. URL or e-mail address, anyone? Thanks. Jan

Hi gang, I sent this message before, about my computer needing to go into the shop for a few days, and I guess one of the problems was that it had reverted to html text, so my message wasn't sent. I just corrected it and and I am sending again to tell you that the two of us,(computer and I)shall be back as soon as we can. I can already feel the usual withdrawal pains and will miss you. Billie Rood brood@tfb.com -- $ The sign of the Dollar from John Galt of Atlas Shrugged Barbara Farthing Bonham Summerville, SC The Family Snitch's Web http://www.tfsweb.net League of the South - SC Chapter http://www.palmetto.org Go forth, and take courage: "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings, as eagles . . . ." Isaiah 40:31 .

I am looking for more information on the following People. I have very limited information on the GALBREAITH's. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you Patty Rohne at rohne@rconnect.com All the poeple listed below lived in Shenango township Crawford County, PA. Jacob MASON born 1741 (location unknown) married Martha (?) and they lived in Crawford County PA (1800’s). Jacob’s family came from England. They had two sons James MASON Esq. born September 22, 1778 and Jacob MASON Jr born 1786. James married Margery BENNETT born 1773. Margery’s father was William BENNETT (1711 - 1812), mother Ann (1737 - 1819) brother Anthony BENNETT. James MASON’s daughter Martha MASON (1804 - 1845) married Jacob MARTIN born February 1799 who was the son of Robert MARTIN and Susan COWAN from Ireland. Robert came from Ireland in about 1805. ChIldren of Jacob MARTIN and Martha MASON Ross Martin 1826 Robert Martin 1828 Murray Martin 1830 McReady Martin 1832 Catherine Martin 1834 Martha Ann Martin 1837 DeWitt Clinton Martin 1839 James Amberson Martin 1842 McReady Martin married Margaret GALBREAITH daughter of William and Janett GALBREAITH. William came to this country in about 1818. William and Janett are buried in the South Shenango Cemetery.

To Sue Luhman sunalu@email.msn.com and others who might be researching the two men listed above: Here are some references I found to those two men in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 805, in the Biographical Sketch section for Cambridge Township: "William L. DOW, millwright, Drake's Mills, was born in Springfield, Mass., June 8, 1818; son of Asa and Anna (Little) DOW, all of whom located in Cambridge Township, this county, in 1838. Mr. DOW learned the trade of millwright after coming here and has followed that business ever since. He was married January 8, 1844, to Betsy, daughter of Jonathan and Lydia (Pressy) Reynolds, early settlers of Erie County. By this union there are two daughters: Lydia, wife of Alton Thompson (have three children: Clyde, William and early), and Lina, wife of William NASON (have two children: Edgar G. and Maud). Both daughters reside in Cambridge Township, and Mr. DOW has lived in the vicinity of Drake's Mills ever since he settled in the county." On page 657, in the history of Steuben Township: "As nearly as can be ascertained the Methodist Class at Townville was organized in 1845. J.A. Pond, Harvey Hull and Gamaliel Phillips were of the original class. Soon after Mr. Langworthy, Dr. William NASON and Dr. Luther Pearse were prominent members." Hope these were of some assistance! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net -----Original Message----- From: Sue Luhman <sunalu@email.msn.com> To: kbrbkr@toolcity.net <kbrbkr@toolcity.net> Date: Monday, November 02, 1998 1:22 PM Subject: Crawford County, PA >Do you do lookups in "History of Crawford County, PA 1885? I'm looking for >William L. Dow of Cambridge Township or Drakes Mill. Also William G. Nason >of the same locals. Any help would be much appreciated. > >Dow: Born 1818 >Nason: Born 1840 > > >Thankyou, Sue sunalu@msn.com > > >

To Janice A. Frank janiceaf@ix.netcom.com and others researching the LUPHER surname in Crawford County: Here are the references I found to that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 392, in the history of Meadville: "First Methodist Episcopal Church - This church was organized in 1825 in the old Presbyterian Church, by Rev. Robert C. Hatton, and then comprised but eighteen members, viz.: John LUPHER, Wesley Bowman, Griffith Bennett, Richard Hope, Robert Adrain and Jabez Goodrich with their families, and Hannah Lowry, Betty Randall (Blind Betty), Sarah Johnson, Margaret Johnson, Nancy Mattocks and Thomas Benn." On page 1125, in the Biographical 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. Those were the only two references to that surname in this source. Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Janice A. Frank janiceaf@ix.netcom.com and others researching the GILSON surname in Crawford County: Here are the references I found to that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 975, in the Biographical Sketch section for Rome Township: "Waterman Guy Goodrich, farmer and lumberman, PO Titusville, was born in Rome Township, this county, June 10, 1828; son of Chauncey and Sarah (Shepard) Goodrich, both natives of Connecticut, and who settled in this township in 1819. She departed this life in 1839, and he in 1865. They were an upright pioneer couple, highly respected by all who knew them. Our subject's grandfather and two brothers - Russell and Seymour - were also residents of this township for some years. Waterman G. Goodrich was the youngest of the family, and received his education in the limited schools of those early times. He settled on his present farm in 1850, and became established in the saw-mill on Little Oil Creek with his father. On coming of age he bought out this property. He was married, May 21, 1850, to Elizabeth S. Eldred, who was born in Addison County Vt., August 26, 1826, and came to Rome Township, this county, in 1841. To this union was born one son - William E. - married to Nettie GILSON, June 28, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich adopted Jennie Morris, she being then about eight years of age, and she is still living with them. Mr. Goodrich has added to his property till he now owns 225 acres of land in this and Oil Creek Townships. He is an industrious, enterprising citizen. In this religious views he is a Universalist, extending his good will to all." On page 978, in the same section: "John R. Magee, farmer and mechanic, PO Centreville, was born October 7, 1836, in Rome Township, this county, and is a grandson of John Magee, who came as farm as Northumberland County, Penn., and there died about 1804. His widow settle din the vicinity of Mageetown about 1806, and there departed this life in 1814. Her daughters were Mrs. Mary Brannon, Mrs. Nancy GILSON and Mrs. Catherine Coyle. Of her sons, Roger took up several tracts of land in this township; Henry returned to Northumberland County, Penn.; John, who also returned to that county, in about a year moved to New York, and there married Catherine Rafferty, of New York City, returned to this township, November, 1835, and here developed a farm and died in 1873. He was an honored pioneer. He and all his family were consistent members of the Roman Catholic Church. His widow resides on the old homestead. They were the parents of Henry, Mrs. Catherine Southworth, Rosanna and John R. Our subject was married November 11, 1862, to Loretta Magee, by whom he has the following children: Ambrose M., John J. and Martha. Mr. Magee is a skillful carpenter, wagon-maker and blacksmith, and bears the reputation of turning our first-class workmanship. He erected many of the houses and barns in this vicinity, and can make a wagon complete, including the iron work and painting. He has a comfortable home of forty-five acres of well-improved land. In politics he has ever been a Democrat." On page 983, of the same section: "James Weidner, farmer, PO Glyndon, was born August 13, 1824, in Venango County, Penn., son of John and Catherine Weidner, who were natives of eastern Pennsylvania, and very early settlers of Venango County. Our subject was united in marriage in September, 1839, with Mary Long, of the same county, who bore him the following children; Rebecca (now Mrs. Harrison), Phebe (now Mrs. Buell), Anna (now Mrs. GILSON), William, Abigail (now Mrs. Buell), Carson, James, Elmer, Daniel and Ina. Mr. and Mrs. Weidner located in Rome Township, this county, in 1864, and by industry and good management have accumulated a fine property, having a pleasant home and 223 acres of well improved land. Mr. Weidner is an enterprising and successful farmer. In politics has been a life-long Democrat." On page 1073, in the Bio Sketch section for Steuben Township: "John P. Navy, farmer, PO Townville, was born in Steuben Township, this county, June 1, 1852, son of Christopher and Ann (GILSON) Navy, who were natives of Lancaster and Crawford Counties, Penn., respectively; they were married in this county July 13, 1848, and had a family of four children, viz.: John P. Lurania V., Henrietta E. and Martha E. The father died April 14, 1884, and is buried in Townville Cemetery. His widow still works the old home farm. Our subject was married May 14, 1872, to Miss Emma Braymer who was born in Maquoketa, Iowa, May 7, 1854, daughter of Henry and Sarah A. (Myers) Braymer, who were early settlers in this county, and now residents of Townville. Two daughters were born to this union: Louis A., born October 24, 1874, and Donna P., born July 10, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Navy are members of the First Baptist Church of Townville. He is a member of the I.O.O.F.; a Republican in politics." That's all for the GILSON surname in this reference! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Janice A. Frank janiceaf@ix.netcom.com and others researching the GILSON surname in Crawford County: Here are the references I found to that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On pages 914 and 915, in the Biographical Sketch section for Oil Creek Township: "John GILSON (deceased) was a native of Maryland, and was brought up in Bedford County, Penn. His father, William GILSON, a native of England, was an American soldier in the Revolution. He married Alice Shirley, and they and their nine children settled in Oil Creek Township, this county, where Mr. GILSON, Sr., died in 1807. His widow died in 1844 in her ninety-sixth year. Our subject started on foot from Bedford County, Penn., for the lake region in 1799. He reached Oil Creek in December, and was crippled while cutting down a tree to cross the swollen stream near Centreville. This laid him up through the winter, and determined his course in staying. Returning in the spring to Bedford County, he married Anna Bell, and they came here on foot, settling permanently in 1800. They took up six tracts of land and retained one of 400 acres for themselves. They lived the lives of upright pioneers, and left an honorable name to posterity. Of their thirteen children, six are now living, viz.: Charles B., Thomas, Richard B., Mrs. Elizabeth Early, Mrs. Ann Navy, and John B. "Thomas GILSON, farmer, PO Titusville, was born July 4, 1811. He married Miss Elizabeth C. McLaughlin, September 21, 1848. They then settled on their farm and began clearing and improving it. Their children are Mrs. Lucy Ann Reynolds, Mrs. Hannah J. Reynolds, Mrs. Marietta Goodrich, and Mrs. Delilah Wheattall. Mr. GILSON is an earnest and life-long Democrat. "Charles B. GILSON, farmer and mechanic, PO Titusville, was born March 29, 1807, in Oil Creek township, this county. While a young man he learned the trade of carpenter and joiner under T.H. Hoskins, working in Forest, Crawford, Erie, Venango and other counties adjoining. He married Miss Marietta Moore, of Venango County, December 1, 1836. After living in Titusville some years (their property being where the Oil Exchange now stands), they moved to their present place in the township, where they have ever since resided. Their children are Edward L., Mrs. Priscilla Shaw (deceased), Samuel, Mrs. Melissa Jane Stackpole, Leonard and Dr. Willis O., of Spring Creek Station, Warren Co., Penn. Mr. GILSON has done a great deal of work through this country as a millwright, being know as a first-class mechanic and always commanding the highest positions. He is a Greenbacker; formerly a Democrat; voted first for Andrew Jackson. "John B. GILSON, farmer, PO Titusville, was born September 6, 1825, on the farm where he now resides, in Oil Creek Township, this county; son of John and Anna (Bell) GILSON (see sketch of John GILSON). He married December 25, 1853, Miss Nancy Early, of Rome Township, this county, a native of Vermont, born December 20, 1837, daughter of James and Hannah (Bradford) Early, early settlers of Rome Township. To this union were born three children: Mrs. Ida Victoria Kerr, Willard J. and Cyrus J. They also brought up Charles James Early, son of Thomas Early (deceased). After their married our subject and wife took care of Mr. and Mrs. John GILSON (our subject's parents) until their deaths, and they now occupy the old homestead. By industry and good management, they have added to it until they now own a farm of 175 acres of well-improved land, besides ninety acres they have recently bought. In politics Mr. GILSON is a Democrat." More to follow on the GILSON surname! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Janice A. Frank janiceaf@ix.netcom.com and others researching the GILSON surname in Crawford County: Here are the references I found to that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 311, in the section of Crawford County history, telling about attorneys: "Those residing in Titusville are: Julius Byles, G.A. Chase, W.M. Dame, Samuel Grumbine, F.B. Guthrie, M.J. Heywang, Samuel Minor, F.L. Seeley, Roger Sherman, L.W. Wilcox, J. Willis Witherop. Conneautville - A.J. Harper Linesville - R.P. Miller, James D. Bowman, M.A. GILSON Cochranton - J.W. Spear Centerville - Charles M. Wood Bloomfield Township - H.E. Rossell Randolph Township - David T. McKay Athens Township - James D. Minnis" On page 580, in the history of Oil Creek Township: "John GILSON emigrated with his father, William GILSON, from England to Maryland, and thence to Bedford County, this State. In 1799 he set out for French Creek with the intention of settling there, but while on his way, in chopping a tree, on which to cross Oil Creek, he accidentally cut his knee, and was compelled to abandon his further journey. He stopped with Daniel Titus, afterward returned to Bedford County, and in 1801 or 1802 his father and family, consisting of wife and nine children, John, William, Thomas, Richard, Peter, Benjamin, Sarah, Charity and Martha, removed to this township." On page 584, in the history of Oil Creek Township, Borough of Hydetown: "In 1797 Robert Curry and his son James had sojourned during the summer on the site of the village, then removed nearer to Titusville. In 1824 Charles Ridgway purchased 800 acres of land, and removed to within the present borough limits, where he remained until death in old age. Elijah Hyde and his son William started the first store. They purchased the Titus Mills, and for many years carried on saw-milling extensively. William Hyde was the first Postmaster. The office was originally called Oil Creek, now Hydetown, and was established about 1856. Benjamin GILSON, a lumberman, came to the place about 1845. Penile Crane opened the first hotel in 1852 or about that date." On page 614, in the history of Rome Township: Note before 1820 did the little cabin clearings begin to dot the length and breadth of the forestry of Rome, but in 1830, when the first tax duplicate was made for the township, it included about seventy-five names, including the early settlers already named and many of their descendants. The remaining resident tax-payers of Rome in 1830 were the following: Moses Blodgett; Roswell Buell, who had settle don Tract 29, two miles southeast from Centreville and died in Steuben Township; Charles Barber, who until death occupied a farm on Tract 30, a mile east of Centreville; Russel and Cyrus Bidwell; Daniel Bement, a Yankee and the first tanner in the township, working at his trade on Tract 3, south of Centreville, through life; Asa Babcock; John Blakeslee, on Tract 1666; B. Bassett, owning Tracts 1661 and 1648; Charles Bachus, in Centreville; Rev. Amos Chase, the well-known pioneer Presbyterian divine who dwelt just south of the borough; Charles Chase, his son; Cornelius Cummings, a carpenter of Centreville; Nathan Cook, on Tract 1731; John Colton, a Yankee and a life-long resident on Tract 36; William Davenport, also from New England, on Tracts 1653, 1654; Peter Fink and his sons John and Martin, three miles southeast from Centreville; Benjamin GILSON, on Tract 29; David, Aaron and Henry Gardner in the southern part; Jabez Galpin; Nancy Hall; the heirs of Andrew Hagany; Horace Humphrey, of Centreville; Samuel Kerr; Peter McKeiffer, an Irish Catholic, who settled and remained through life in the southwest part; James R. Maginnis; Alfred McCarley; Joseph Norris; John Odell, still living in the township; William T. McCray, in Tract 1666; Joseph Patten, Gad and Charles Peck and Samuel Rice, of Centreville; Daniel Rogers, an Irish Catholic and one of the earliest settlers; Stephen Sloan; Patrick Shirley; David Tryon, who operated a fulling and carding-mill south of Centerville, on Oil Creek; Thomas Tubb, a life-long resident of Tract 1648; David Winton, who operated a saw-mill just south of the borough; Samuel and Bradley Winton, of Centreville; Myron Whipple, a shoe-maker of the village; Alexander Wood; Converse White, who settled south of Centreville and soon after moved away; Barnabas Ward, of Centreville, and Adam and Martin Zely." More to follow on the GILSON surname! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Janice A. Frank janiceaf@ix.netcom.com and others researching the CROUCH surname in Crawford County: Here are the references I found to that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 604, in the history of Richmond Township: "The first religious organization in the township was a Methodist class formed about 1822 by Rev. Hatton, in the cabin of Daniel Hunt. Jasper Lyon, David Hunt and wife, Ananias Phillips, John Davidson, Luther Wilder and Delos CROUCH were among its earliest members. For a little while the class worshiped in the cabin of Mr. Hunt, then a schoolhouse was built in the western part of Tract 1466, wherein services were held until about 1848. A meeting-house was then erected at Hickory Corners, Randolph Township, and the home of the society passed without the limits of Richmond." On page 632, in the history of Sparta Township: "Hugh Coil, an Irishman, son of Roger Coil, of Rome Township, settled about 1815 on Tract 1644 in the southern part of the township, and remained there till death. He was a Baptist minister, and a successful hunter and farmer. Walter CROUCH some time prior to 1820 located a home on Tract 1612 in the southern part of the township. He first erected a little shanty, hanging a blanket over the door-way. This protection did not prove adequate against the wild denizens of the forest, for the wolves came in one day during his absence and devoured a young porker domiciled within. Mr. CROUCH soon after departed for other regions. Henry Graves settled on the same tract, also, anterior to 1820. He was a farmer and a cooper, and died in Rome Township. Alonson Spaulding was here equally early. He settled in the southwest part but soon after moved away. Stephen Curtis settled early on Tract 1664 in the southwest part of the township. He died in consequence of a kick from a horse, and his family soon afterward sought a home elsewhere." On pages 864 and 865, in the Biographical Sketch section for Fairfield Twp.: "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) Brich. 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 page 930, in the Biographical Sketch section for Randolph Township: "William P. CROUCH, farmer, PO Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, this county, March 28, 1849; son of Delos and Susannah (Byham) CROUCH, former of whom was born March 4, 1816, and died June 5, 1875; the latter was born January 18, 1821, and died May 17, 1863. Delos CROUCH came to Randolph Township, this county, in 1826, and followed farming all his days. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he was Steward several years. They were parents of six girls and four boys: Mary E. (Wife of C. Loveless), Emma J. (wife of S. Fitch), Ella S., Adelia (deceased, wife of T. Wilder), Eudora, Inez, Lesley (died in the army), William P., Roscoe (deceased) and Horace E. The latter was born July 27, 1858, and graduated at the Cambridge Conservatory of Music, June 25, 1884. Our subject's paternal grandfather, Jonathan CROUCH, was born April 2, 1773, and died November 20, 1826. His wife, Elizabeth Perkins, was born May 17, 1891, and died August 21, 1873. The subject of this sketch was regularly brought up to farming, and has followed that occupation all his life. He was married December 17, 1876, to Miss Amelia Smith, born in Randolph Township, this county, September 22, 1856, daughter of Joel and Mary (Blanchard) Smith, of Randolph Township." On pages 941 and 942, in the same section: "Thomas J. Wilder, farmer, PO Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, this county, February 1, 1841; son of Luther and Sarah (Byham) Wilder, former of whom was born in Oneida County, NY, January 25, 1805; latter born in Worcester County, Mass., December 4, 1818. Luther Wilder came to Randolph Township, this county, in 1834, settling on the farm where he now lives. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church about sixty- seven years and class-leader thirty-six years. Has been twice married; on first occasion, March 2, 1829, to Lucy Ward, who died May 20, 1836, leaving one child, Sylvester W. His second marriage occurred March 28, 1837, with Sarah Byham, who bore him nine children, viz.: Martin L., Thomas J., Chancy G., Maria L. (deceased), Sarah J. (deceased), Elisha R., Mary E., Martha S., and Jonas B. (deceased). The paternal grandfather of our subject is supposed to have been of German descent; he was a farmer by occupation; a teamster in the War of 1812. Of his family of five children, Dr. Wilder and Luther are the only ones now living. Our subject was raised on a farm, and has been a farmer all his life. During the war of the Rebellion, he enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and during the sixteen months he was in the service he took part in seventeen engagements and received one wound. He participated in the battles of the Wilderness, Weldon Railroad and Hatcher's Run. Mr. Wilder was married December 25, 1880, to Miss Adelia CROUCH, who died a few months later. Our subject is a member of Gleason Post, G.A.R., at Townville, and of the K. of H. at Guy's Mills. He is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church." That's all on that surname in this reference! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Janice A. Frank janiceaf@ix.netcom.com and others researching the CROUCH surname in Crawford County: Here are the references I found to that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 500, in the history of Athens Township: "The first school in the township was taught in 1826 by Chelous Edson, in a cabin which stood in the ravine on Tract 1692 in the northeast part of the township. Mr. Edson as teacher was followed by his wife, Miss Elvira Sizer, Joseph Langworthy, Darwin Taylor and Lydia Taylor. Six or eight years later Aaron Ellis, Columbus Edson and Charlotte CROUCH were instructors. Daboll's Arithmetic, the English Reader, Webster's Spelling Book, with a little writing, embraced the course then taught. The next school was held in a log ashery on the Felton farm in 1831. Miss Wooster was the first teacher here; then Miss A. Curtis, and in 1834 Delos CROUCH, a very noted teacher, gave instruction. The next school was held in the Langworthy settlement, then one was taught on Post Ridge, and afterward one at Hutchinson's, on Muddy Creek. The first good school building was erected in 1840, in the Taylor Subdistrict, through private contributions. It was clapboarded on plank, ceiled within, and was well lighted and seated. Among the teachers of this school were: Prof. Bunham, of Rochester, NY, Chauncey B. Sellers, of Meadville, and James D. Minnis." On pages 535 and 536, in the history of East Fairfield Township, Borough of Cochranton: "Cochranton Borough was created by order of the Court of Quarter Sessions April 5, 1855, in response to a petition presented by C. Cochran and twenty-nine other residents of the village. The first election was held April 14, 1855, when James Greer was elected Burgess and Charles Cochran, D.M. DeVore, Samuel Markle, William T. Dunn and Hugh Smith, Council. The Burgesses subsequently elected have been: 1856, Hugh Smith; 1857, John CROUCH; 1858, William E. Byers; 1859, D.M. DeVore; 1860, Henry Sweetwood; 1861, W.E. Byers; 1862, James Martin; 1863, Joseph Evans; 1864, Henry Sweetwood; 1865, James Greer; 1866-67, Henry Sweetwood; 1868, Andrew G. Apple; 1869, D.M. Devore; 1870, James Greer; 1871-72, James B. Fleming, who died while in office in 1872; the vacancy was filled in July, 1872, by the election of Truman Beeman; 1873, Truman Beeman; 1874, Thomas Shafer; 1875-76, Henry Sweetwood; 1877, James Coley; 1878, Gilbert Doubet, who resigned in September, 1878, to accept the office of Postmaster; the vacancy was filled by the election of David Adams; in 1879 a tie occurred in the election, and the office was filled by appointments of the council; 1880, D.H. McFate; 1881-82, James G. Fleming; 1883-84, Samuel H. Nelson." On page 600, in the history of Randolph Township: "The Methodist society at Guy's Mills had its origin in a small class organized about 1822, at the house of Daniel Hunt, in Richmond Township. Worship was continued in that township until about 1848, when a frame structure, called Pisgah Church, was built at "Hickory Corners," in the northern part of Randolph. Delos CROUCH, Daniel and Luther Hunt were at that time leading members. Services were conducted here until 1871, when a society was formed at Guy's Mills from the membership of Pisgah Church and a few members from Mount Hope. In 1871 the handsome frame edifice was reared at a cost of $3,500. Since then this congregation has been a part of Townville Circuit, except from 1881 to 1883, when it was attached to Meadville Circuit. The membership is about seventy." More to follow on the CROUCH surname! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Belizemcb@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 11/6/98 1:24:27 AM, PACRAWFO-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > > << > My 2nd great grandfather, Newton R. Taylor, was born 9 July 1832, in > Crawford Co. (township unknown), d. 28 March 1915, Pittsburgh, buried > Pisgah Cem., Jefferson Co., Pa. Newton R. Taylor's father was Edward > Taylor (b. ca. 1805-1810, Crawford Co., and d. ca. 1847, Crawford Co. > Edward Taylor (son of Jonathan Taylor/Tailor) m. a Miss _______ Newton. > In the 1880 Census for Jefferson Co., there is a Nancy Taylor, age 69, > living with Newton Taylor and his wife, Sarah Elizabeth (Moore) Taylor. > Could this Nancy Taylor (b. ca. 1810-1811) be Nan cy Newton Taylor? I > have been advised that a Charles Newton, of Crawford Co., had a daughter > named Nancy. This Charles Newton was the son of one Roswell Newton who > d. in Crawford co., Pa. > > I believe Nancy (Newton) Taylor was the daughter of Charles Newton and > granddaughter of Roswell Newton as my great grandmother's name was > Rosella Myrtle Taylor. Rosella seems to be the feminization of the name > Roswell. > > Does anyone have any info. on these families? As there were six > separate Taylor families, I have been informed that my Taylor family > lived on the other side of a swamp in Crawford Co. Allegedly, the 1850 > Census taker didn't want to cross the swamp to record the inhabitants > and left them out of the census! > > Thank you for your help! > > Sincerely, > > Connie Sloan Ruffley > sarawick@juno.com OR > ruffley@earthlink.net > > >>I have a Crawford Co Newton. Celinda Newton, b. abt. 1820, daughter of Wyram > Newton. Celinda married James Nelson Bolster in 1843 and had two children. Do > you any of these names? Could be Nancy Newton's sister? > Mary > belize mcb@ aol.com There is a possibility that Celinda Newton is the sister of Nancy Newton (b. 1810-1811); however, I believe my Nancy Newton was the daughter of Charles Newton and granddaughter of Roswell Newton. I am waiting for info. from the County Recorder of Deeds in Crawford which may give me some additional info. I will report my findings here. Connie Sloan Ruffley sarawick@juno.com or ruffley@earthlink.net

BETTIE, NO NEED TO YELL! ;-) -mike

I am also wondering about the State Police in the good old days. Sandy Schroeder

SEEKING INFO ON SIBLINGS OF ADELIA HARRIS, BORN 12-15-1864 IN CRAWFORD CO, PA. SISTERS WERE HATTIE, ELIZABETH, AND EMMA. BROTHER FRED. EMMA MARRIED A (SHEPHERD OR SHEPPARD). ALSO SEEKING INFORMATION ON THEIR FATHER HIREM HARRIS ORIGINALY FROM NY. MARRIED CHARITY BOLARD. Bettie in TN PRUDENCE - PATIENCE-,PERSISTENCE

Hi All, My G Grandfa. was Constable and Tax Collector at the time of his disappearance from a train in 1872. His name was Warren CARY and he was m to Sarah Jane (BOLARD) CARY. They were living in Conneautville. As he or his body were never found, Sarah Jane had to raise her dau, Lizzy and her son, Fred LeGrande without remarrying. Are there any records of the Constables of that time? I made a presumption that these were "County", but I guess they could have been City. I sure don't know and the Government Records from the search for him do not specifiy. Thanks for any help. Betty in Calif researching CARY + BOLARD + HART + HOGUE/HOGE + HOLLY + McCray + McWHORTER + NELSON + SAWYER + SCHOFIELD/SCOFIELD + SPOFFORD/SPAFFORD + WAKEFIELD

My sister-in-law sent this to me. I thought that it could be shared by all. Carolyn ANCESTORS.... What's in a name? The talented poet asked. Look deep -- listen: The pulse of our ancestors. The heartbeat of nations past Land, Language, Faith. Look into a name. What do you see? Letters only? Look deeper. See the people Who lived that name. Not letters -- but flesh and blood. Flesh to our flesh. Blood to our blood. Faith to our faith. Ancestors. You who bore my name, Were your thoughts passed to me? Do I dream your dreams? The sun you saw I see. The moon plays for us both. Days are days. Years are years. But centuries separate us. You who lived centuries ago With my name. Did you see me then? You have not left this earth! You live in my name. You live in me. I give you earthly immortality. My eyes see a different land. My ears hear different sounds. But we worship in unison. The God of your youth. My faith you have given me. The God who watched over you Watches over me. Centuries collapse as Faith unites. Leave you, my ancestor? I could never leave you Without leaving myself. I take pride in you. The soil of your homeland Rests in my heart. Your native language Is the melody of your dreams. I look into your name And see myself. -- written by W.H. Zoschak (a Slovak) >>

I am wondering if someone has any further information on Jacob PETERS, Jr. (1792-1875), spouse of May SIVERLING. I am primarily interested in Jacob, his father Jacob PETERS Sr. (who 'settled in Crawford Co. in 1804' and 'died in Hayfield Twp') and any knowledge of their ancestors. (' ' info from 1885 Hist of Crawford Co. book) I note that a "Jacob PETERS and a William PETERS" owned land in the boro of Venango, Venango Co., Crawford Co. (1876 map) Does anyone know who William PETERS' parents were? Also, I have some information about my ancestor, Adam PETER(S) (1788-1861) who originally moved to Crawford Co. (when?); first showed up (as far as I know now) on the 1830 census there in Mead Twp. From 1840 thru 1860 he was listed on the Canal Twp., Venango Co., PA census lists. I may have a lead on Adam's parentage - and am also wondering if there may be a connection between Adam and Jacob----and William, etc.!! Thanks for any help! PATROBERTS@prodigy.net

Hi Genealogy Pals! Am sending this to the list in case anyone else has an interest in these names. I found them interchanged between Venango and Crawford. Here is the data for the McMillen and Collingwood Surnames: 1840 - Rockland Twp., Venango Charles Collingwood 3 males 5 - 10 2 males 10 - 15 3 males 15 - 20 3 males 20 - 30 1 male 50 - 60 1 female 5 - 10 1 female 20 - 30 1 female 40 - 50 1830 - Rockland Twp., Venango Charles Collingwood 3 males - 5 3 males 5 - 10 2 males 10 -15 1 male 15 - 20 1 male 20 - 30 1 male 40 - 50 1 female 10 - 15 2 females 15 - 20 1 female 30 - 40 1830 - Rockland Twp., Venango Daniel McMullen 1 male 10 - 15 2 males 15 - 20 1 male 20 - 30 1 male 50 - 60 1 female 15 - 20 2 females 20 - 30 1 female 50 - 60 next entry John McMullen 1 male 30 - 40 2 females - 4 1 female 20 - 30 next entry James McMullen 1 male 20 - 30 1 female 15 - 20 1820 - Rockland Twp., Venango Co. Daniel McMullen 3 males - 10 1 male 10 -16 1 male 16-18 3 males 18 - 26 1 male 45 and over 1 female - 10 1 female 10 - 16 2 females 16-26 1 female 45 and over 1810 - Scrubgrass Twp., Venango Co. John McMillen 3 males under 10 1 male 26-45 1 female under 10 1 female 16 - 26 1840 - Fairfield Twp., Crawford Co. John McMillen 1 male 20 - 30 1 male 30 - 40 1 male 60 -70 1 female 60 -70 Hayfield Twp., Crawford Co. John McMillen 1 male 20 - 30 1 female 15 - 20 Same page: Thomas & Janes Spring Twp., Crawford Co. John McMillen 1 male 40 - 50 2 females 5 - 10 1 female 30 - 40 Conneaut Twp., Crawford Co. John McMillen 1 male - 5 1 male 30 - 40 1 female - 5 2 females 5 - 10 1 females 10 - 15 1 female 30 - 40 1 female 60 -70 Summerhill Twp. Daniel McMillen 1 male - 5 2 males 5 - 10 1 male 10 - 15 1 male 40 - 50 1 female 15 - 20 1 female 30 - 40 1 female 50 - 60 Hope this helps, and if I can help you futher, let me know! Barb Seyler

Hi all, Another source of PA books; Meechling Associates Inc. 203 Pine Tract road Butler, PA. 16001-8412 members.aol.com/armechling/mechweb.html TP

Anyone have more info. on the John CHAPIN mentioned earlier, from Smyrna, NY? I have a Joshua CHAPIN (b. 1728) who died in Camden, NY 14 May, 1801. Just curious about the possibility of a longshot. Please let me know if anyone is aware of a possible connection. Thanks! Mike, IBSSG