Hello to all ! I made a trip to my safety deposit box today....I found my great grand fathers state police pin and E.E. Smth's State Police pin. I doubt they were really police as we know today. In the Historical societies information abt. John Benson Morris they started a Methodist Episcopal Church in Fairfield, Crawford Co. which I believe is part of Meadville? There is an old gold coin that says First Centenary. At any rate the only time E.E. Smith and John Benson Morris were together in the same locale it was in Meadville. What were the State Police circa 1870? And I suppose this shows I should go to church more but what is the First Centenary? Thank you for thinking about it or sharing what you know. Is there an organization I can write to? Vanda Greenwood Vanda444@aol.com

Please contact me if you have the index of Evergreen Cemetery in Hammonsburg. Pete Wilson

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 Surnames in Crawford Co-- BOLSTER, WELLS, ABBOT,BARDWELL,HURLEY/HARRY,HARKINS,NEWTON,SMOCK,SUTTON

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

Could anyone here check this show time for me? I am in the mid-west, central time zone. I would LOVE to see this show, but my computer can't view this site. It gives me a script error. I can't reach any information about it at all ! THANKS, charlene ---------- > From: mlydeb <mlydeb@axs2k.net> > To: PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [PACRAWFO-L] Fw: [PHILLY-ROOTS-L] Online Genealogy on TV show 11/6/98 > Date: Thursday, November 05, 1998 6:30 AM > > > -----Original Message----- > From: LaniMacA@aol.com <LaniMacA@aol.com> > To: PHILLY-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com <PHILLY-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: Thursday, November 05, 1998 3:04 AM > Subject: [PHILLY-ROOTS-L] Online Genealogy on TV show 11/6/98 > > > The Lifetime Channel's "New > Attitudes" program which was to include a segment about Online > Genealogy with Cyndi Howells, Karen Isaacson, and Brian Leverich of > RootsWeb > was not shown at its previously announced date of October 30th. > It appears that the segment about Online Genealogy has been > rescheduled to this Friday, 6 November. For a program description > visit: <http://www.lifetimetv.com/onair/shows/na/friday.html>. > Please consult your local TV guide for information about what > channel number Lifetime appears on in your area and also for air > times for the "New Attitudes" program on November 6th. > > > > > ==== PACRAWFO Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political > announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, > etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal > and exclusion from this mailing list. Spam crashes our servers and we have > to take a stand. For comments or list administration questions,please > Barbara Farthing Bonham msb@myfamily.org

Searching for Harry SHERWOOD b. 1887, his father Charles SHERWOOD b. 1865 (?) and possible grandfather Asa or Asaph SHERWOOD b. 1835 (?). Also: Edward ALLEN, b. 1858 originally from Buffalo, N.Y. and George STEPHENS, b. 1828 originally from England Harry Sherwood, Charles Sherwood, Edward Allen and George Stephens all lived in Titusville before or at the turn of the century. IF you have information on any of these individuals or their families, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Thanks! ____ 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 mdsf87b@prodigy.com

I add my greetings and my agreement to Nancy's message. One never know when one will find a surname that fits into the puzzle. Many thanks to the sender of the Chapin postings. It's wonderful how some people are willing to and take the time to share information. Nancy Whipple Erbland

The Meadville Historical Soc. has Microfilm of many of there Newspapers. Merle W. Kuhn RetBrenham@aol.com wrote: > > Hello, > Someone was asking if the Meadville Tribune had archives. I don't know for > sure but they should as their owner at one time Samuel P. Bates, was the Pa. > State Historian. Their web address is the usual plus metromead.com > A nice little town, lots of history there. I was born and raised there. Good > luck! > Jean > > ==== PACRAWFO Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political > announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, > etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal > and exclusion from this mailing list. Spam crashes our servers and we have > to take a stand. For comments or list administration questions,please > Barbara Farthing Bonham msb@myfamily.org -- "Of All The Things I've Lost, I Miss My Mind The Most" KUHNIE the COON hunter mkuhn@enter.net

-----Original Message----- From: LaniMacA@aol.com <LaniMacA@aol.com> To: PHILLY-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com <PHILLY-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, November 05, 1998 3:04 AM Subject: [PHILLY-ROOTS-L] Online Genealogy on TV show 11/6/98 The Lifetime Channel's "New Attitudes" program which was to include a segment about Online Genealogy with Cyndi Howells, Karen Isaacson, and Brian Leverich of RootsWeb was not shown at its previously announced date of October 30th. It appears that the segment about Online Genealogy has been rescheduled to this Friday, 6 November. For a program description visit: <http://www.lifetimetv.com/onair/shows/na/friday.html>. Please consult your local TV guide for information about what channel number Lifetime appears on in your area and also for air times for the "New Attitudes" program on November 6th.

Hi to all I hope you all glance at these postings even if the SURNAME doesn't fit your family. This Chapin posting had a listing of about 5 different churches in as many townships. Recently I had discovered some of my relatives belonged to a couple of them! Now I have information about those churches. I call that kind of Serindipitous! Thanks Kathy for posting to the list!

To Nancy Crain ncrain1@aol.com and other CHAPIN researchers in Crawford County. Here is the information I found on that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 800, in the Biographical Sketch section for Bloomfield Township: "W.B. Taylor, farmer, PO Lincolnville, was born in Otsego County, NY, October 6, 1830; son of Charles and Polly (Thornton) Taylor, who came to Erie County, Penn., in 1845. They were parents of the following named children: Charles W., of Michigan, was a soldier in the Union Army during the late war; Washington D., who died in his country's service at City Point, Va., August 28, 1864; Mrs. Jane Young (deceased); Daniel A., of Galena, Ill.; William B.; John H., shot by guerrillas in Missouri, July 28, 1862; and Oliver J., who died in his country's service after the battle of Chancellorsville, January 2, 1863. Mrs. Taylor departed this life May 19, 1854. Mr. Taylor subsequently married again and now lives in Oceana County, Mich. Our subject obtained his education mainly by private study while farming and lumbering, and early engaged in teaching. In 1847 he ran, on the Clarion River, the first engine used for manufacturing lumber in Pennsylvania. He was married July 3, 1853, to Exana G. CHAPIN, born in Smyrna,NY, September 16, 1834, daughter of John CHAPIN, of this township, and has the following named children: Jared T., Mrs. Delana G. Sill, Clement C., Oliver H. and Alma J. Mr. Taylor, besides managing his large farm, has also extensively engaged in settling decedents' estates. He is a Republican in politics and has always held firm temperance principles." On pages 805 and 806, in the Bio Sketch section for Cambridge Township: "James R. Durham, farmer, PO Cambridgeboro, was born in Rockdale Township, Crawford Co., Penn., July 24, 1816, son of James and Moor (Fullerton) Durham, who settled in Crawford County in 1797, the former a native of Delaware, the latter a daughter of Thomas Fullerton, an early settler of this county. They were parents of nine children: Hannah, Sally, Polly, Betsey, James R., Mary Ann, Jane, Hazard P. and Angeline. James Durham, Sr., was one of the first settlers on French Creek, Rockdale Township, this county, where he cleared a farm; he also cleared eleven acres on what is now known as Water Street, in the city of Meadville, Penn. He died in 1865, aged eighty-six. Our subject has always resided in Rockdale and Cambridge Townships, and has been principally engaged in farming. He was married April 17, 1838, to Lavina, daughter of Pilgrim and Rebecca (Alford) Isherwood, who were early settlers of Rockdale Township, this county. By this union were born Rebecca J. (deceased); Amy L., wife of Truman Hendryx, of Elkhart, Ind.; Polly E. (deceased); Rose E., wife of Dr. Robbins, Erie, Penn; Francenie E. (deceased); Lena E., wife of Andrew McElheney, Franklin, Penn.; Fayette M. (deceased); Addie H., wife of Henry Dowler, residing with her parents; Phebe E., wife of Sherod CHAPIN, Cambridge Township; Kate M., wife of Fredric CHAPIN, Clarendon, Penn.; Sylvia A., wife of Charles Quilliam, Clarendon, Penn.; Wilson S., Rockdale Township; Hattie A.; John C. Mr. Durham and wife are members of the Baptist Church. He has been Supervisor and Treasurer of his township for several terms. In politics is a Democrat." On pages 1134 and 1135, in the Bio Sketch section for Vernon Township: "Samuel Trace, car builder and carpenter, PO Vallonia, was born April 12, 1814, in this township, and is son of George and Dorothy (Sherria) Trace, who were born near Philadelphia, Penn., and settled in Vernon Township in 1797, being among the first settlers. They had sixteen children, of whom seven survive: Jacob, George, Michael, Daniel, Rachel (Mrs. Cole), Sophia (Mrs. Bailey), and Samuel. Our subject was married June 3, 1847, to Mary Ann Peelman, who was born December 8, 1822, and has borne him eleven children, all of whom are living except Margaret: Emma E. (Mrs. A.T. Terry), Margaret (Mrs. Swartout, deceased), George H. (married Florence Shorts), Edward E. (married Adelia CHAPIN), Rachel M. (Mrs. Chester Terry), Martha B., Cordell, William and Hattie, Francis L. (now in Dakota) and Samuel F. Our subject has been Councilman, Street Commissioner and Treasurer of Vallonia, and is the twenty-seventy member of the A.O.U.W. He helped build the first canal boat that floated on the branch canal of Erie; also, in connection with Mr. Potter, the first boat that went to what is now LaSalle, Ill; also helped to build the deep cut in Warren, Ohio, and was one of the leading carpenters of his day. In connection also with Mr. Potter, he took three frame buildings on those canal boats to what was then called Peru, LaSalle Co., Ill., in 1836, and put them up, they being the third, fourth and fifth erected in the place. He is now a resident of Vallonia." That's all for CHAPIN in this reference! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Nancy Crain ncrain1@aol.com and other CHAPIN researchers in Crawford County. Here is the information I found on that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 552, in the history of Fairfield Township: "Near the west line of the township, in the western part of Tract 30, stands a frame United Brethren Church, erected in 1873, at a cost of $1,200. The class that worships here was organized with fourteen members in the winter of 1855, by Rev. J.L. Weaver. Z.R. Powell was chosen class-leader and L. Smock, Steward. Other early members were J.L. CHAPIN and Hiram Powell. The class numbers about twenty-five members, and is attached to Geneva Mission. It was formerly a part of New Lebanon Circuit. The ministers who have traveled this field of labor as nearly as can be ascertained were Revs. T. Foster, J.L. CHAPIN, B. Haak, P.W. Ish, Bradick, S. Hubler, C. Wheeler, A. Crowell, r. Smith, S. Casterline, F. Reynolds, D.B. Hodgkiss, C. Everetts, G.W. Franklin, S. Evans, H. Bedow, A. Meeker, N.C. Foulk, D.C. Starkey and T.J. Butterfield." On page 564, in the history of Hayfield Township: "The Norrisville, formerly Summerhill United Brethren Church was organized about 1853, by Rev. Rittenhouse. William CHAPIN and wife, Hiram Spencer and Edward Vredinburg and wife, were the first five members. Meetings were held in a schoolhouse in Summerhill Township, until about 1860, when the church structure was erected in Hayfield, near its western line. The society numbers about forty, and is a part of Cussewago Circuit." On page 604, in the history of Richmond Township: "The only other postoffice in the township is Lyona, situated in the southern part. Here may be found a store, a church, schoolhouse, shoe-shop, blacksmith-shop and several families. The office was established in 1868, and has had the following Postmasters: T.A. Stewart, John Fross, B.L. Lyon, D.B. CHAPIN and G.L. Sybrant. During its brief term of life it has rejoiced in three names: first Lyon's Hollow, then Lines, now Lyona. A postoffice was formerly kept a short time at Teepletown, in the north part of the township." On page 634, in the history of Sparta Township: "The Presbyterian Church of Sparta was organized May 21, 1844, by Revs. George W. Hampson and Amos Chase. Its first members were Eli D. Catlin and Mabel his wife, Wolcutt Bennett and Sally his wife, Mrs. Lua Smith, Joseph Culver, Mrs. Mary Culver, Eli D. Catlin Jr., Mrs. Sarah Catlin, Isaac Farndon and Nancy his wife, William McLay, Nathan Southwick, Josiah Brown, Charles Day and wife, and John Day and Sarah his wife. The first Elders were Josiah Brown, Eli D. Catlin and Horace Day. Eli D. Catlin Jr., Henry J. Smith, Charles Huntley and Isaac Farndon since served in that capacity. Meetings were held in the old schoolhouse until a large frame church was erected on the south side of Main Street. It was dedicated in October, 1849, by Rev. George W. Hampson. The church never had an installed pastor. Rev. William Johns commenced his labors as supply in 1844. Rev. O.M. CHAPIN followed him in 1851, remaining until 1866. Rev. Daniel M. Rankin succeeded and remained eighteen months and since then there have been no regular services and the congregation is no longer active." On page 779, in the Biographical Sketch section for Athens Township: "Levant J. Drake, bridge-builder and Postmaster, Little Cooley, was born in Allegany county,NY, March 23, 1823; son of James and Sallie (Marvin) Drake, natives respectively of Seneca and Otsego Counties, NY, and who moved to this county from Genesee County, settling in Athens Township in 1831. They were parents of the following children: Alonzo; Melissa, afterward Mrs. CHAPIN and now deceased; Levant J.; Dorluskie, now Mrs. Archibald; Loduskie, now Mrs. Minniss; Legrand M.; Jerome; Amanda, now Mrs. Graham; and Philo. Mr. Drake took an active interest in public affairs, filling many of the township offices; he died in February, 1876, his widow following him in October of the same year. They were upright pioneer people and rendered valuable service in the development of Athens Township. Our subject married October 19, 1854, Adelia Fuller, born in 1835, in Lorain County, Ohio, daughter of Josiah E. (deceased) and Mary Fuller. By this union were born Alta, now Mrs. Harer; Alton P.; Amanda E., died February, 1882, aged twenty-one; Willie H.; Lyle L., deceased; Jessie, deceased; Birnez, deceased; Inez; and Ethel. Mr. Drake built the first permanent hotel at Little Cooley, opening it in 1857. It has been one of the most popular houses in western Pennsylvania. In 1883 he leased the hotel and retired from business. In 1861 Mr. Drake was appointed Postmaster at Little Cooley, which position he has filled almost ever since. He is a man of strict integrity, upright in his dealings and has filled nearly all the township offices. In politics is a Republican." More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

>Is there any information on the name CHAPIN in the Crawford County book? To Nancy Crain ncrain1@aol.com and other CHAPIN researchers in Crawford County. Here is the information I found on that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 392, in the history of Meadville: (telling about the First Methodist Episcopal Church) - "Since the organization of the church by Rev. Robert C. Hatton in 1825, the congregation has been attended by the following ministers: 1826, Revs. J.W. Hill and I.H. Tackitt; 1827, Revs. C. Brown, J. Leach and I.H. Tackitt; 1828, Revs. Job Wilson and W.R. Babcock; 1829, Revs. N. Callender and A. Callender; 1830, Revs. A. Callender and A. Plimpton; 1831, Rev. J.S. Barris; 1832, Rev. D. Preston; 1833, Rev. H.J. Clarke; 1834, Rev. J. Robinson; 1835, Rev. R. Clapp; 1836-37, Rev. E. Birkett; 1838, Rev. J.J. Steadman; 1839, Rev. Solomon Gregg; 1840, Rev. J.H. Whallon; 1841-42, Rev. B.S. Hill; 1842, Rev. C. Kingsley; 1843, Rev. J.R. Locke; 1844, Rev. Alfred G. Sturgiss; 1845, Rev. C. Kingsley; 1846, Rev. M. Hill; 1847, Rev. T. Graham; 1848, Rev. M.H. Bettes; 1849-50, Rev. John Bain; 1851-52, Rev. E.J. Kenney; 1853-54, Rev. N. Norton; 1855, Rev. G.B. Hawkins; 1856-57, Rev. G.W. Maltby; 1858-59, Rev. E.A. Johnson; 1860-61, Rev. T. Stubbs; 1862, Rev. J.E. CHAPIN; 1863-65, Rev. W.F. Day; 1866-67, Rev. B. Excell; 1867, Rev. L.D. Williams (supplied); 1868, Rev. J. Peate; ;1868, Rev. L.D. Williams (supplied); 1869-71, Rev. Alfred Wheeler; 1871, Rev. L.D. Williams (supplied); 1872, Rev. W.W. Wythe;; 1872, Rev. L.D. Williams (supplied); 1873, Rev. W.W. Wythe; 1874-76, Rev. W.F. Day; 1877-79, Rev. T.L. Flood; 1880-82, Rev. J.G. Townsend; 1883-84, Rev. E.D. McCreary. The present membership is 450, and connected with the church is a Sunday-school organized in 1830, and now possessing a scholarship of about 400." On page 509, in the history of Bloomfield Township: "When John CHAPIN came to the western part of the township from Smyrna, NY, in 1839, the country was yet thinly settled. The roads were few and in bad condition. Linas Cummings, son of Nathan Cummings, of Cambridge Township, settled near the central part in 1829. John Willy was one of the first settlers in the western part. He afterward moved to Erie County, where he died." On page 510, of the same section: "A Methodist Society was organized as early as 1840, near the western line. John CHAPIN, Hiram Drake, Lewis Larkin, Abraham Bennett and Asahel Hamilton were among the earliest members. The first meetings were held in a log schoolhouse, in Rockdale Township, close to the line; then in John CHAPIN's house, this township, until 1858, when meetings were commenced and continued in a schoolhouse until 1868. In that year a frame church, 28x43, was built at a cost of $1,500 on Tract 113, in the northwest part of the township. The lot, the donation of mark Wilkins, was deeded, in 1868, to John CHAPIN, Lewis Larkin and W.B. Taylor, Trustees. The society was known as CHAPIN's, was attached to Mill Village Circuit, and ceased holding services in 1876." On pages 510 and 511 of the same section: "Wilkin's United Brethren Society has held services in CHAPIN's Methodist Episcopal Church since its erection, and for a few years previous had meetings in the adjoining schoolhouse. C.C. Marsh, Dr. J.S. Wilson, Rev. O. A. CHAPIN and Henry Wilkins were prominent early members. The class now numbers about twenty, and forms a part of French Creek Circuit." On page 521, in the history of Cambridge Township: "Cambridge Grange, 168, P. of H., was organized July 1, 1874, with the following members: George D. Humes, J.R. Kingsley, M.R. Smith, A.O. Rockwell, W.C. Gillett, N.L. Snow, D.P. Robbins, Elizabeth Humes, M.L. Rockwell, Lucia CHAPIN, F.C. CHAPIN, Mrs. Nancy Gillett, Mrs. S.A. Snow, Lewis Knapp, S.B. Root, Clarissa Knapp, Tempie Smith, Mrs. M.M. Kingsley and Mrs. E.A. Humes. In 1882 the Grange erected a handsome brick hall and store building, at a cost of $3,500. Its membership is seventy, with meetings each alternate Saturday morning."

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Hello, Someone was asking if the Meadville Tribune had archives. I don't know for sure but they should as their owner at one time Samuel P. Bates, was the Pa. State Historian. Their web address is the usual plus metromead.com A nice little town, lots of history there. I was born and raised there. Good luck! Jean

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Hi Rooters! Does anyone know the name of the only church located in Enterprise? There is a lovely little cemetery behind the church where I took snapshots of various ALLISON's last summer. I neglected, however, to note the name of the church ! Thank you very much. Penelope in Illinois

Hi Nancy, I agree, she has done a great job with the History of Crawford Co., I not only have received a lot of information on my family lines but have enjoyed reading the other parts that she sends. I too have been unable to get the book and have relied on Kathy to help me out. Good job Kathy, Paula

To Paula PAULA1941@aol.com : Here is the info I found on these people in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On pages 875 and 876, in the Biographical Sketch section for Hayfield Township: "Jeremiah CUTSHALL, farmer, PO Saegertown, was born in Summit Township, this county, August 20, 1826, son of George and Jane (STERLING) CUTSHALL. George, with his brother, Jacob, came from Cumberland County, Penn., to Randolph Township, this county, in 1814, and settled in the northern part of that township, both clearing large farms, which are now owned and occupied by their descendants. They made the journey through the woods with a six-horse team, crossing the streams that were too deep to ford by using their wagon box as a boat, in which to convey their goods, a few at a time. On the way one of their horses died, and a bull which they drove was placed in harness in its stead, the rest of their journey. George had to go to Meadville to work out his taxes, as there were no roads in his vicinity. He resided in Randolph Township up to 1880, when he removed to Lorain County, Ohio, and died there in 1881, at the age of seventy-six years. He had the following children: Nancy A. (Mrs. John Seaman), in Dakota; Jeremiah; Eliza (Mrs. E. Tinker), in Ohio; Anna M. (Mrs. David Keep), deceased; Mary J. (Mrs. S. Seaman); Sarah E. (Mrs. V. STERLING), in Dakota; George W., Philip, Jacob, Joseph (deceased); Lydia (deceased); and Lysander (deceased). Our subject was married, December 7, 1850, to Mary E., daughter of Marshall and Almina (Brown) Cain, formerly of Stockbridge, Mass., and who settled in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1833. By this union were eleven children: Leroy (deceased), Rosa (Mrs. William Cole), Laroky (Mrs. Samuel Humel), Zenobia (Mrs. Thomas Shoup), Flora P. (Mrs. Bion Faunce), Elma (Mrs. Walter Dunn), Darwin, Bertie, Maud, Grace, and Leon (deceased). Mr. CUTSHALL was a resident of Randolph Township, this county, up to 1864, when he purchased his farm in Hayfield Township, where he now resides. He has been Supervisor and School Director of his township; in politics is independent. Both he and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church." On pages 930 and 931, in the Bio Sketch section for Randolph Township: "George W. CUTSHALL, farmer, PO Guy's Mills. The grandfather of our subject, Philip CUTSHALL, was born in Pennsylvania in 1767; and his wife, Elizabeth, was born in 1760. In 1803 they came from Cumberland County to Venango County, settling about six miles west of Franklin. They had three sons: John, Jacob and George, and one daughter - Nancy. The sons, on arriving at maturity, were among the early settlers of this township, locating in 1814, their parents coming subsequently. Their father died in 1829, their mother in 1836. Their youngest son, George, the father of our subject, was born in Cumberland County, Penn., April 29, 1799, and was four years old when brought to Venango County, where he grew to maturity, undergoing the privations of pioneer life. In 1823 he married Jane STERLING, and by this union had thirteen children: Jeremiah, Nancy, Eliza, Maria, Mary Jane, Gorge W., Warren, Sarah E., Philip M., Jacob A., Joseph R., LaFayette and Lydia A. Mr. CUTSHALL settled on the place where his son George now resides, and was the owner of 400 or 500 acres, which now constitute several farms. Here Mr. CUTSHALL remained the greater portion of his life and here he raised his family. A short time prior to his death, in company with his wife, he visited his daughter in Lorain County, Ohio, and eventually purchased property and removed there, where he died in March, 1876, his widow in April, 1883. The subject of our sketch was born on the homestead on which he now lives, December 30, 1832. Owing to lack of school privileges in his youth, his education is somewhat limited, but his mind has been broadened by the extended experiences of a life which, although mainly devoted to the farm, has also reached out to numerous business enterprises. Among other things, he assisted in building the first railroad that ran into Cleveland, Ohio. He has held nearly all the official honors it is in the power of the township to bestow. During the war he went out with the State militia, but did not see active service. He is a member of the State Police, also of the Grange at Guy's Mills. In 1853 he was married to Matilda I. Masiker, who was born September 12, 1830. The result of this union has been three children: A. Frank, Sarah Eliza (wife of W.E. Russell, of Randolph Township), Lafayette (born April 19, 1860, died October 10, 1864). Mr. CUTSHALL is one of the most extensive breeders of short horn cattle in the county, having several head purchased in Kentucky and Ohio, and about twenty head of registered stock of his own raising." He also appears in the Biographical Sketch I posted recently on Francis C. Waid. I could not find a connect to Jane Sterling being the daughter of Andrus Sterling - but I will check into this further and get back to you whenever I find anything out! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Bill Gelvin : >I am trying to identify the parents of Martha (Jackson) Gelvin, b.1802 probably in E. Fallowfield Twp., >d. 1865 in Venango Co. and married James T. Gelvin of E. Fallowfield. They had at least 7 children. >Suspect she was related to early Crawford Co. settler, Abraham Jackson, maybe a daughter. Any >help and all info on Jackson family much appreciated. Bill Gelvin > I have found some references to the Jackson/Gelvin queary you posted. Not the info you were looking for, but maybe something that will help you out. In the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" I found the following: On page 542, in the section on the history of East Fallowfield Township: "The land in the central and eastern portions of the township belonged mostly to Field's claim. Of its earliest settlers Jeremiah GELVIN and Joseph Mattocks were here in 1797. The former was an Irishman and settled on Tract 16, in the east central part of the township. His brother, James GELVIN, was also one of the earliest settlers, locating on Tract 6, in the northeast part. Peter and Richard Mattocks, brothers of Joseph, settled as he did in the southeast part." "Prior to 1804, the following were residents of the township: John and Jacob Cline, John Findley, Daniel Dipple, Jacob Hafer, Patrick Francis, John and William Hanna, Robert and Samuel Henry, James Henderson, John and Abraham JACKSON, Adam Keen, Jacob and Henry Mattocks, James and Joseph McMichan, John Mason, Michael Mushrush, John McQueen, James Roe, Thomas Swan, John and Samuel Sisely, Thomas Smith, John Unger and Robert Brownfield." On page 543 of the same section: "John and Abraham JACKSON, brothers, came in 1798 from Susquehanna County. They were seceders. John settled on Tract 7; Abraham, on Tract 9. The latter was a hunter of note, and helped repel the Indians in western Pennsylvania." On page 544 of the same section: "About 1817 a little daughter of Jerry GELVIN was lost. She made a visit to her uncle James GELVIN, and was there given some peaches, which she wished to present to her mother, who was then ill. If she returned by the usual path, she must pass a neighbor's cabin, and the children there would probably ask her for some of the fruit. So she left the beaten path and never found it again. The alarm was spread in the neighborhood, and hundreds of men from near and afar joined in the search, but no trace was found. A year or two later, Abraham JACKSON discovered her remains, lying at the edge of a large log. They were identified by the garments she had worn. Before her fate was known her mother had perished from the intense cold one winter night while making her way from the cabin of one neighbor to that of another. An infant, which she carried in her arms, was also frozen to death." On page 987, in the Biographical Sketch section for Sadsbury Township: "William W. JACKSON, farmer, PO Tamarac, was born in 1819, in East Fallowfield Township, this county, son of Abraham and Elizabeth (GELVIN) JACKSON; the former a native of Susquehanna County, Penn., died in 1853; the latter a native of Maryland, died in 1876. Our subject remained on the farm till May 16, 1834, when he went to Meadville, and there learned blacksmithing, which he followed for some time. In July, 1840, he opened a shop at Shermansville for custom work, and sharpened tools used in digging the canal then in process of construction. In 1852 he moved to Summit Township, this county, where he carried on farming and blacksmithing till October 13, 1864, when he moved on his present farm. He does his own blacksmithing. April 22, 1841, he married Miss Jane Stewart, and to this union were born ten children, viz.: Lovilla, married in 1866 to Isaac B. Gehr, who was a soldier in Company E., One Hundred and Eleventh Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, and died in 1882, leaving two children: Aggie, and Ray; Davis S., married to Eugenia Boon, September 8, 1867 (have two children: Flavel S., and Orvie); walker, married to Esther Gehr, in 1871 (have the following children: Ida M., J. Park and Stewart W.); Cyrus A.; Albert C., married to Lucy Burch, in 1877; Emma L., married to William M. Hull, in 1872; Homer E., Alta M., Ella M. and Martin W. Mr. JACKSON was elected in 1881, and is now serving as Justice of the Peace; is a member of the I.O.O.F; in politics he is a Greenbacker." That's all the info with a GELVIN-JACKSON connection in this reference! Hope this helped some! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net