I hope you all have been enjoying reading these transcriptions from kbrbkr as much as I have. I can't imagine the hours she is spending typing all this data in - and what a great idea - last year if someone asked a question, we never got to hear the answer - it went ONLY to them. Now Kathy is posting this to the whole Crawford List - what a great idea! I just wish I had a copy of the book she is typing from but since I don't, I look forward to opening my mailbox EVERY morning AND night! Nancy Ogren Anderson

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Hi Everybody: Was reading this tonight in "Trolley Car Days" written in 1959, by Attorney Charles B. Stegner of Titusville, Pa. and thought some of you would enjoy. Page 22 #37 WOODLAWN CEMETERY Woodlawn Cemetery, just one even measured mile from Titusville's four corners, was never just another cemetery. For at least the first three decades of this century it was the favorite walk and favorite park for Titusville's citizens. Even the coming of the street car in the late 90's did not lessen the number of people who made an afternoon walk to the cemetery part of their regular Sunday ritual. To begin with, the cemetery had a very beautiful natural setting. It was a virgin piece of woodland, oaks, maples and pines predominating, with a sparkling stream flowing through the center. It was the favorite avocation of the late R.D. Fletcher. He visited it almost daily and could always be seen on a Sunday afternoon sitting on one of the benches in the cemetery. Mr. Fletcher was one of the first to introduce the various kinds of flowering shrubs in Titusville and the cemetery was dotted with lilacs, hydrangeas, mock oranges, azaleas, rose of Sharon and the various spireas and other shrubs that bloomed from early spring to fall. In the fall of the year particularly there would be a parade past my front porch of people who had visited the cemetery and had received a bouquet of hydrangeas personallly from Mr. Fletcher. The bird life in the cemetery was also a great attraction, especially for the children. The natural stream was dammed and widened in several places forming pools, and Mr. Fletcher graced the stream with black and white swans. Egyptian cranes and Mandarin ducks. A glass house was provided for the birds in the wintertime. The cemetery has always been interesting from an historical standpoint. Most of the pioneer families connected with the oil excitement are buried there; Drake, Watson, Barnsdall, Abbott, McKelvey, Emerson, McKinney, Carter, Fertig, Hampton, Payne, Emery, Tarr, Tarbell, Archbold, Stegner and many others. Hope you enjoyed. Bev

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Ok folks, I need some help with the following statement here > "WILLIAM V. MORSE, farmer, P. 0. Hayfield, was born in Burlington, > N. > Y., August 7, 1816, son of >> William C. and Triphena (Bradley) Morse. His paternal grandfather was > Timothy Morse, a native of > Massachusetts, of English descent, who settled in Otsego County, N. Y., > before the Revolution. He was a soldier under Gen. Washington, serving three > years. Two years of the time he was one of Washington's bodyguard. His > maternal grandfather was Azariah Bradley, a native of New England, First a BIG thank you to Kathy for all of her retyping from the History Book for all of us! Now for some questions to anyone who can help me with the previous statement from the book....I have tried to find my Timothy Morse in the Rev. was pension records [or have had someone look for me I should say]. There are several Timothy Morse men. None of which have been this particular one. This Timothy Morse b. Mar. 31, 1754 - d.Apr 07, 1821 [Otsego Co. NY] was married to Miriam Lee....Can anyone offer any help on proving that he actually served in the Rev. war much less was a bodyguard?? Thanks. Kay[Aldrich]Cutshall

To Charles McElvey CMckel9043@aol.com and other MORSE researchers in Crawford County: Here are the references to that surname I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 944, in the Biographical Sketch section for Richmond Twp.: "George L. Bowman, farmer, PO New Richmond was born in Columbia County, Penn., August 1, 1810. He received but a limited education, and served as an apprentice to the cabinet-making, a business in which he opened out for himself, when twenty-three years of age, at Cambridge, this county, where he remained about fourteen years. He then went to Rockdale Township, this county, immediately turning his attention to farming, and here he remained twenty-three years. He next came to his present farm of 100 acres of excellent land, in Richmond Township, this county, well cultivated and stocked. Mr. Bowman was married March 15, 1840, to Caroline A. Webster, a native of Brockville, Ontario, and to this union were born six children, viz.: Susan, wife of Sam Stewart; Emma, wife of Willis MORSE; Lena, a teacher in Cleveland, Ohio; Albert and Albion (twins); and Alsaett, wife of Dr. Farley of Townville. In addition to his farm labors, our subject devotes part of his time to repairing wagons, buggies, etc., having on his place a combined wagon and blacksmith shop. Politically Mr. Bowman is a Democrat." On pages 953 through 955, in the same section: "Philander MORSE, farmer, PO New Richmond, was born January 26, 1819, in Chautauqua County, NY., and came to Richmond Township, this county, in 1840, with his parents, and there he lived for some time within 200 rods of his present place of residence. He has witnessed the development of the township until the land became nearly all under cultivation, and he can scarcely recall when the metamorphosis from a wilderness to a fertile agricultural garden took place. His education was limited, and he early entered his career in life as a farmer, which occupation he has always followed. Mr. MORSE was married, July 25, 1841, to Miss Jane Fosburgh, born in New York November 25, 1820. Three children were born to this union, one now living -Willis-assisting his father on the farm. Our subject takes a lively interest in all enterprises tending to the good of the county.. He is not identified with any.religious denomination, but attends meetings. In politics he is a Democrat. William MORSE, retired farmer, P. 0. New Richmond, was born in Ripley, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., October 24, 1820, son of Artemus and Amy (Benedick) MORSE. The father was a native of Vermont, but removed to Ripley, N. Y., in 1814, and died when our subject was but nine years old. The mother was raised in Montgomery County, N. Y., and died in Richmond Township, this county, in her eighty-ninth year. She was a devoted Christian, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church seventy years. Our subject received a common school education at Ripley, and in 1837 he came to Crawford County, to learn the trade of tanner, in John Brown's tannery, where he remained six months, then returned to his home in New York. In 1839 our subject again took up his residence in this county, served three years at the tanning and currying trade, and earned the money with which he bought ten acres of land, partly in following that trade and partly in shoe-making and laboring on the farm. Mr. MORSE was married August 25, 1841, to Miss Lydia Lambertson, born in Tompkins County, N. Y., July 14, 1824. Nine children have been born to this union, four now living: Harriett F., Amy S., Frank W. and Ella. Our subject has owned his present place of residence since 1841, and now has in land 550 acres, of which 250 are under cultivation. From a certain point on his farm can be seen seven churches. He was one of the founders of the Keystone Creamery, built in 1868, the second factory in the county, and which for eight years did a very extensive business. Mr. MORSE has retired from active labor, and his grounds and factory are operated by others. During the war of the Rebellion he filled the orders for substitutes and furnished thirty men. Our subject has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church forty-nine years, and Sunday-school Superintendent almost continually for forty years. James MORSE, farmer, P. 0. Cambridgeboro, was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., April 22, 1828, and when eleven years old came with his parents to Richmond Township, this county. where his early life was spent in assisting on the farm. His education was very limited, almost his entire schooling being obtained during the winters when he was twenty and twenty-one years of age. Being the youngest in the family, and all the others having commenced life for themselves, the care of the father and mother devolved on him, and since their deaths he has remained on the old homestead, where he carries on farming in all its branches, dealing more or less extensively in stock. Mr. MORSE was married, January 28, 1857, to Miss Hannah Landon, born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., December 23, 1827. One child is the result of this union-Alice B.-wife of Fred Root, a young farmer of Richmond Township, this county. Our subject’s land interests are quite extensive, he having by energy and economy acquired some 700 acres. Mr. MORSE has held several minor township offices. Has been an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at North Richmond for over thirty-three years." That's all for this surname! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Charles McElvey CMckel9043@aol.com and other MORSE researchers in Crawford County: Here are the references to that surname I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 809, in the Biographical Sketch section for Cambridge Township: "Allen D. Hutchison, proprietor of livery, Cambridgeboro, was born in Richmond Township, this county, July 19, 1843; son of Elder and Harriet (Allen) Hutchison; the former a son of one of the first settlers of Richmond Township, this county, the latter a daughter of William and Harriet Allen, and grand-daughter of James and Elizabeth (Fuggle) Allen, who settled in this township in 1824. All were natives of England. Elder Hutchison was parent of five children: Elizabeth, Mary, Allen D., Brady and Dwight. Our subject, Allen D., was married April 15, 1866, to Mary L., daughter of James and Eunice (MORSE) Decker, of Rockdale Township. By this union were four children: Delroy and Frank, now living; Blanche and Harry, deceased. Mr. Hutchison lived in Richmond Township until after marriage, when he removed to Rockdale Township, where he resided three years. In 1874 he located in Cambridge, where he has since resided. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Cambridge. Has been Constable of the borough four terms; in politics is a Democrat." On pages 849 and 850, in the Bio Sketch section for Cussewago Twp.: "Watson W. Little, M.D. Mosiertown, was born February 18, 1849, in Townville, this county. His father, James R. Little, was born in Rutland, Vt. Our subject received his education in the schools of Townville and Springfield, Erie Co., Penn., and began the study of medicine in 1872 under Dr. D.S. Freeman, of Tidioute, Penn. He graduated with the degree of MD, in the Medical Department of the University of the Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio, March 5, 1881, and during this time he practiced his profession under the supervision of his preceptor. Immediately upon his graduation the Doctor established himself in Mosiertown, associated with Dr. W.J. Gamble. He has made thorough preparations and already takes rank as a physician of first-class scientific attainments and is rapidly building up a large and profitable practice. Dr Little is descended on his father's side from the well known sturdy and upright race of the Scotch-Irish, and on his mother's side from a long line of practicing physicians. Personally he is a man of compact build and strong physique, evidently well adapted to endure the fatigue and exposure of a busy practitioner. November 5, 1874, the Doctor married Miss Helen M. MORSE, of Girard, Erie Co., Penn., and to this union have been born one son and one daughter: Winifred M. and Harold H. (deceased). Mrs. Little is a consistent member of the Christian Church." On page 880, in the Bio Sketch section for Hayfield Township: "Henry Lankton, farmer, PO Hayfield, was born in Cattaraugus County, NY, May 12, 1832; son of Amasa and Lydia (Little) Lankton. Amasa was a native of Hartford, Conn., and settled in Hayfield Township, this county, in 1842; afterward moved to Illinois and died there. Lydia, his wife, was a daughter of Henry Little, an early settler of Hayfield Township, this county, and after whom Little's Corners derives its name. He was a soldier of the Revolution. The children of Amasa and Lydia Lankton were three in number: Lucy (Mrs. Farnsworth), Arba, died at Vicksburg during the war, and Henry. Out subject was married March 29, 1854, to Mary, daughter of Abram and Rebecca (Huber) LeFever, of Hayfield Township, this county, and by whom he has three children: Anna (Mrs. Philo MORSE), Tinnie (Mrs. Andrew DeArment) and Cora. Mr. Lankton has lived on his present farm since 1871. Both he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. He has served four years as School Director of his township; in politics is a Republican." On pages 894 and 895, in the Bio Sketch section for Mead Township: "E.A. Doane, civil engineer, PO Meadville, was born in Columbia County, NY, May, 1846, and is a son of Isaac S. and Elizabeth (MORSE) Doane, natives of Massachusetts. The father, who is a civil engineer, and has resided in this county since 1854, raised a family of five children, of whom E.A. is the eldest, and who learned his profession at Oswego, NY. Our subject's first work was on the Oswego & Rome Railroad, where he remained three years; he was then employed one year for the Chicago & North Western Railroad; then on the Sioux City Railroad, in Iowa, where he remained until 1871. He next accepted a position as principal assistant engineer on the Lake Ontario Shore Railroad, where he continued two years. His health failing, he purchased the farm in this township where he now resides. Mr. Doane was several years chief engineer of the Lake Ontario Shore Railroad, and Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad; also of the Meadville & Linesville Railroad, and of several other lines, during their construction. He has now a fine farm of 120 acres. In his political views he is Republican. He was married, in 1873, to Flora, daughter of Hubbard Betts, a native of New York, and of English descent. They have one son - Alonzo Betts - and one daughter - Jessie. Mr. and Mrs. Doane are Episcopalians in their church relations." More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Charles McElvey CMckel9043@aol.com and other MORSE researchers in Crawford County: Here are the references to that surname I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 564, in the history of Hayfield Township: "James Jones owns a water saw-mill on Cussewago Creek, in the southern part of the township. William V. MORSE owns one near Hayfield Postoffice, and close by is a jelly factory." On pages 603 and 604, in the history of Richmond Township: "The tannery of John Brown was the first in the township. After his removal it was operated for awhile by Rev. Butt, a Methodist minister, then by Ira Clark. After a lengthy period of repose it was converted into a cheese-factory, and in the autumn of 1883 it was occupied as a jelly factory and corn-grinding mill, which later uses it at present subserves. About a half mile below Lyona, on Woodcock Creek, Jasper Lyons constructed an early saw-mill. Before getting it ready for operation he sold it to Anthony Phillips. It was little used. A second mill was built on the same site about 1850 by Alonson Lyon. It has repeatedly changed hands, and is now owned by Mr. Sybrant. A small corn-cracker is attached to it. Capt. Miles in early times erected a saw-mill on a branch of Muddy Creek, about two miles north from New Richmond. W.W. Green owns a steam saw-mill in the east part of the township, and William Morse one in the north part. Three cheese factories are in operation: Stewart's in the southeast part; MORSE's in the northern, and Pinney & Nodine's, in the western. Dairying and lumbering are both actively engaged in." On page 671, in the history of Troy Township: "The earliest saw-mills, those of Charles Ridgway and William Sheffield, have already been mentioned. Barnhart Proper about 1840 erected on Tract 1164 a saw-mill which has been in operation most of the time since. Near it is a steam-mill erected in 1883 by Joseph MORSE. Isaac Arter about 1850 built a mill on the old Jonathan Benn farm, soon after disposing of it to William Sterling. Other saw mills have since been built and operated, and lumbering is still carried on." On page 694, in the history of West Shenango township: "State Line Methodist Episcopal society was organized with fourteen members by Rev. E. MORSE, the first pastor, about 1819. The society first worshipped in a schoolhouse, and in 1851 the church edifice, situated near the southwest corner of the township and county, in the western part of Tract 830, was erected at a cost of $1,100. William Yoke, Peter Royal, Henry Royal, John Betts and Mr. Edwards and wife were early members. The congregation is now large and includes many members residing in Mercer County and in Ohio. It is a part of Jamestown Circuit." On pages 704 and 705, in the history of Woodcock Township: "Rockville Methodist Episcopal Church was organized as the Gravel Run Church in 1810, by Rev. Joshua Monroe, at the dwelling-house of John Shearer, situated in the southwest corner of Cambridge Township. In 1817 a log meeting house was built in Cambridge Township, immediately northwest of the Woodcock Borough limits, and services held therein until 1839 when a brick edifice was erected within the borough at a cost of $1,800. It has ever since been the house of worship. In 1879 a parsonage was erected at Woodcock at a cost of $700. An old parsonage stood in the village but has not been occupied since 1870. In numbers the society exceeds 100. Rockville Circuit was organized in 1844, and its pastors have since been: J. Graham and F. MORSE, 1844; J. Graham and I. Blackford, 1845; D.H. J ack, 1846-47; A. Callender and J. Hildebrand, 1848; M.H. Bettes, 1849; O.P. Brown, 1850; J. McLean, 1851; S.K. Paden, 1852; B. Marsteller and S.K. Paden, 1853; C.R. Chapman, 1854-55; A.H. Bowers, 1856; I. Lane, 1857-58; P.W. Sherwood and J.M. DeWoody, 1859; W.A. Clark, 1860; J. Wrigglesworth, 1861-62; E. Wade, 1863; S. Holden, 1864; J.W. Hill, 1865-66; G.M. Eberman, 1867-68; J.F. Perry, 1869-70; R.C. Smith, 1871-73; H.M. Chamberlain, 1874-76; J. H. Vance, 1877; J.L. Mechlin, 1878-80; J.F. Perry, 1881-83. Besides Woodcock the circuit now embraces the following appointments: New Richmond, Old Richmond, Van Scoders, Jarvis and Pinneys." More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Charles McElvey CMckel9043@aol.com and other MORSE researchers in Crawford County: Here are the references to that surname I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 203, in the history of Crawford County: "Oil Creek drains the whole eastern part of Crawford County. Its headwaters are located in Bloomfield and Sparta Townships, whence it takes a southward course. Oil Creek Lake in Bloomfield Township may be regarded as its principal source of supply, though the East Branch, which rises in Sparta Township and joins the main stream near Centerville, adds much to its size and volume. Soon after passing Tryonville, the stream bears off to the southeast, and upon reaching the county line at Titusville, takes a southern course, soon verging a little to the west, and unites with the Allegheny at Oil City. Its name was derived from the oil springs which exist along its banks, the product of which was gathered at the surface in small quantities and sold at an early day under the name of Seneca Oil, which was supposed to possess valuable curative properties. Oil Creek is thus described in 1789, under the head of "Mineral Water," by Jedediah MORSE, of Charlestown, Mass., in the 'American Universal Geography: 'Oil Creek, in Allegheny County, one hundred miles above Pittsburgh, issues from a remarkable spring, which boils like the waters of Hell Gate, near New York. On the top of the water floats an oil similar to that called Barbadoes tar. Several gallons may be gathered in a day. It is found very serviceable in rheumatism, in restoring weakness in the stomach, and in curing bruises and sore breasts. When drank, the water of the spring operates as a gentle cathartic. It is gathered by the country people and Indians, boiled and brought to market in bottles, and is deemed a most valuable family medicine." It's principal tributaries are Little Oil Creek, which, rising in Rome Township, flows south and empties into the main stream south of Hydetown; and Pine Creek, which crosses the southeast corner from Venango County, and joins Oil Creek in the southeastern limits of Titusville." On pages 245 and 246, in the same section: "One of the leading factors in building up the present flourishing dairy industries of northwestern Pennsylvania was the Dairyman's Association. On the 15th of April, 1871, the dairymen of Crawford and Erie Counties met at Venango and organized the "Crawford County Dairyman's Association," with the following officers: Joseph Blystone, President; H.C. Green, J.H. Blystone and Thomas Van Horne, Vice Presidents; D.H. Gibson, Secretary; J.H. March, Treasurer. The gentleman present who organized the association were: Joseph Blystone, Thomas Van Horne, Cornelius Van Horne, William MORSE, D.C. Root, D.H. Gibson, E. Chamberlain, George Thomas, J.H. Blystone, William Nash, D.M. Croush, G.W. Cutshall, J.T. Cook, J.H. Marcy, G.N. Kleckner, H.C. Greene, Darius Coulter, G.W. Brown, Adam Sherred, L.E. Townley, J.M. Bigger and S.F. Harned...." On pages 479 and 480, in the history of Titusville: "The place was beginning to assume the appearance of a little village, and the necessity of a public school building was felt. Accordingly Jonathan Titus donated a lot near the southeast corner of Pine and Perry Streets, Joseph L. Chase and others contributed materials, and a large frame building containing one apartment was erected in 1837. This school was supported partly by tax and partly by subscription. Its teacher in 1839 was William Sweatland, who was an excellent teacher and an indefatigable worker. The number of scholars were from 100 to 120. Besides two lengthy sessions during the day he held a night school for the benefit of the older pupils. Each evening would be devoted exclusively to one branch. School was also held Saturdays, and on each alternate Saturday a half holiday was given. Aspinwall Cornwall was the teacher in 1841. He was a skillful instructor, a resident of Venango County, where he died recently. Moses Porter, who settled at Pleasantville, Venango County, taught in 1842 and in 1843. During the next three years Edwin P. Byles, also from Allegheny Township, Venango County, taught the schools. In 1847 Hon. M.C. Beebe, of Pleasantville, was the teacher. The schoolhouse continued to be used until 1859. During the summer months the school was taught by women, prominent among whom were Misses Eliza MORSE, Mary Miller and Elizabeth Watson. Among the earliest School Directors after Titusville became a borough in 1847 were: E.P. Banning and S.S. Bates, Joseph L. and Edward H. Chase, John and Robert L. Robinson, William Barnsdall, F.B. Bruer, Charles Kellogg, R.C. Secton, Col. James K. Kerr and William Robinson." More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Charles McElvey CMckel9043@aol.com and other McELVEY researchers in Crawford County: Here is a reference to that surname I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On pages 882 and 883, in the Biographical Sketch section for Hayfield Township: "WILLIAM V. MORSE, farmer, P. 0. Hayfield, was born in Burlington, N. Y., August 7, 1816, son of William C. and Triphena (Bradley) Morse. His paternal grandfather was Timothy Morse, a native of Massachusetts, of English descent, who settled in Otsego County, N. Y., before the Revolution. He was a soldier under Gen. Washington, serving three years. Two years of the time he was one of Washington's bodyguard. His maternal grandfather was Azariah Bradley, a native of New England, and an early settler of Otsego County, N. Y., where he lived and died. William C. Morse had six children, viz.: William V.; Sally M. (Mrs. Nelson Cornwell), in Lawrence, Mich.; Erastus W., in Brushville, Wis.; Arminda, deceased; Milo, deceased; and Triphena (Mrs. Lorenza McKee), in Dakota. William C. lived in.Hayfield Township for a time with our subject, and while on a journey was killed by the cars at Cambridge, Penn. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1837, and settled in Summerhill Township, where he lived five years; then went to Woodcock Township, where he remained one year, working at the trade of carding and cloth dressing. In 1844 he located at Little's Corners working at his trade until 1853, in which year he settled on the farm where he now resides, and continued at his trade there for three years; then selling his machinery, in 1858, he built a saw-mill, and has since manufactured a great quantity of lumber and shingles. Mr. Morse has been twice married. His first wife was Margaret, daughter of William and Margaret (Brown) Matthews, to whom he was married May 17, 1888. By this union there were nine children: Margaret T. (Mrs. John McKELVEY), Mary (Mrs. H. Coon), John, Sarah (Mrs. Sylvester McMillen), Martha (Mrs. David Jenkins), William, Harriet (Mrs. Amos McMillen), James and George. His present wife is Caroline, daughter of William McKELVEY, of Hayfield Township, this county, to whom he was married June 16, 1854, and by whom he has one child - Emma M. Mr. Morse has a fine farm of ninety-five acres, on which he resides, all of which he has cleared and improved. He is one of the enterprising, pushing farmers of the township, and a worthy citizen. In politics he is independent." That's all for this surname in this reference! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Sharon odie@pathwaynet.com and other TERRELL/TERRILL researchers in Crawford County. Here is the info I found on that particular surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA 1885." On page 1071, in the Biographical Sketch section for Steuben Township: "Isaac D. Gillet, farmer, PO Townville, was born in Onondaga County, NY, August 24, 1834, son of Samuel B. and Chloe (Winston) Gillet, natives of New York, and early settlers of Steuben Township, both deceased. They were the parents of ten children, of whom Isaac D. was the third. He received only a limited education, and served as an apprentice to the trade of wagon-making. He also followed coopering about fifteen years. In 1866 he turned his attention to farming, and has been very successful. He has been twice married; his first wife (nee Elizabeth TERRILL), died May 18, 1871, leaving to his care seven children, viz.: Leroy T., Elmer, Aden L., Mandana, Charles, Henrietta and Albert. Our subject was again married June 4, 1874, on this occasion to Rhoda Toms, who has borne him two children: Josephine and Joseph. Mr. and Mrs. Gillet are members of the Baptist Church. He is a member of the State Police. In politics he is a Greenbacker." That's all for this source! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Sharon odie@pathwaynet.com and other TERRELL/TERRILL researchers in Crawford County. Here is the info I found on that particular surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA 1885." On page 679, in the history of Venango Township: ""Venango Methodist Episcopal Church was organized about 1842, by Rev. Ahab Keller, of Cambridge Circuit. The original class scarcely numbered a dozen, and included Joseph L. Perkins and wife, Jacob Wood and wife, Mrs. John Peiffer, Miss Delilah Mumford, John TERRELL, Nicholas Peiffer and Benjamin Hays and wife. The first meetings were held in the old schoolhouse, situated about a mile west of the village, afterward in the Lutheran Church until the winter of 1846-47, when the present frame church, located on the west side of Church Street, opposite South, was erected at a cost of $12,200. The society now numbers forty-eight members. It is connected with Cambridge Circuit." On page 810, in the Biographical Sketch section for Cambridge Township: "Aaron T. Long, butcher, Cambridgeboro, was born in Cambridge Township, this county, July 13, 1834; son of Jacob and Ann (Wolf) Long, who came from Lebanan County, Penn., and settled in this township about 1828. Jacob Long had eight children, three of whom are living, viz.: Harriet, wife of Frank Maxwell; Margaret M., wife of John TERRILL; and Aaron T. Our subject was married November 26, 1863, to Lucretia, widow of Henry C. Long, by whom she had three children, two now living: Edward D., now in Wisconsin, and George C., of East Saginaw, Mich. (George C. was married September 24, 1884, at East Saginaw, Mich., by Rev. W. Spencer, to Miss Leona Zeron, of Port Dover, Ontario. She is a daughter of Zera and Phebe (Carter) Rockwell, who settled in Cambridge Township in 1817) By this union there are two children: Clara E. and Flora A. Mr. Long had always followed agricultural pursuits until 1877, when he sold his farm and located in Cambridgeboro, and has since been engaged in butchering. He has been Supervisor of his township, Judge and Inspector of Election. In politics he is a Democrat. Mr. Long, wife and eldest daughter are members of the Presbyterian Church." On page 854, in the Bio Sketch section for Cussewago Township: "Erastus J. TERRILL, farmer, PO Mosiertown, was born in Cambridge Township, this county, August 22, 1829. His father, Daniel TERRILL, married Miss Harriet Payne, daughter of James Payne, and settled in Cambridge Township in 1825. The following of their eight children are now living, viz.: Mrs. Elizabeth Spencer, Erastus J., Miriam, Mrs. Huldah Clough, Mrs. Sophia Evans and Isaac. They settled in Cussewago Township in 1854, where Mr. TERRILL died in 1865. His widow survives him at the age of seventy-nine. Our subject married Sarah, daughter of Aaron and Sarah Ellis, of Cambridge Township, this county, October 30, 1851. Their children are Mrs. Harriet Riddle, Mrs. Elizabeth Cole, Mrs. Tabitha Miles, Mrs. Marieta Rogers, Alma M., Alfred J., Albert G., Daniel L., Andrew O., and Clayton E. Mr. TERRILL is a Republican in politics." On pages 927 and 928, in the Bio Sketch section for Randolph Township: "Allen T. Britton (deceased) was born in Greene County, Va., January 15, 1823, third child of William and Nancy (Baremore) Britton, natives of Greene County, Va., and of German descent; they reared a family of thirteen children. Our subject received a common school education and early in life began to work at the carpenter's and joiner's trade, at which he continued until he earned the money to make a payment on a farm, when he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits and eventually became one of the substantial as well as practical farmers of Randolph Township and also became quite an extensive stock grower. He was but two years of age when his parents moved to this county and located in South Shenango Township, where his early life was employed in assisting on the home farm, and in attending the common schools of the neighborhood. Our subject was united in marriage September 30, 1847, with Miss Hannah Mullen, who was born in South Shenango Township, this county, March 18, 1830, daughter of William and Matilda (Driggs) Mullen, natives of Pennsylvania and New York respectively, and early settlers of South Shenango Township, this county. They were parents of twelve children, of whom Mrs. Britton is the fifth. To this union following children were born, viz.: William A. (deceased), married to Angeline Davison (they had two children: William B. and Emma E.); Charles P., married to Emma E. Bannister (have four children: Alice F., Earnest D., Harry and Charles); Orlando H., married to Rilla Pierce (have two children: Myrtia B. and Nellie A.); John A., married to Helen Hall (have three children: James R., Allen H., and Leo M.); Luther E., married to Elatha Oaks (have one child, Lina E.); Ianthia E., married to Duane TERRELL (have one child, Benton C.); George W.; James E.; Jane A.; Earnest G.; Estella P.; Mary E.; Fred E.; and Henry W. Mr. Britton moved with his family to Randolph Township, this county, in 1859, and his farm soon became one of the best regulated in the country.He enlisted in Company A, Two Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and during service contracted a disease which eventually ended his career, March 19, 1875, and his loss fell heavily upon the neighborhood as well as his family. Since the death of her husband the farm has been successfully carried on by Mrs. Britton with the assistance of her children. In this volume will be found a portrait of A.T. Britton, deceased." More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Sharon odie@pathwaynet.com and other TERRELL/TERRILL researchers in Crawford County. Here is the info I found on that particular surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA 1885." On page 500, in the section on the history of Athens Township: "James Drake was born in Seneca County, NY, December 14, 1795; served as a private in the War of 1812; married Sallie Marvin in 1818, and in 1831 purchased 100 acres in Tract 1360, this township. He did not at once occupy it, but by contract with Ebenezer Felton, of Boston, who owned several hundred acres in the southern part of the township, he built for him a saw and grist-mill on Muddy Creek, in Tract 1357. A carding-machine and blacksmith shop were also added. Mr. Drake remained in charge of Felton's Mills about twelve years, then moved to his farm on Tract 1360, where he remained engaged in farming until his death, January 25 1876. Felton's Mills was an important place for a time. A flourishing business was transacted, and employment was given to about fifteen persons, among who were: Levi Burdsley, Warren TERRILL, Joseph Sair, Warren Fairbanks and Carlton Eaton. The mills suspended soon after Mr. Drake left them. Ebenezer Felton, the proprietor was a resident of Boston, and spent a portion of his time in Athens Township managing his affairs." On page 515, in the history of Cambridge Township: "Early schools were rare. Occasionally a subscription paper would be circulated, and if a sufficient number of names were obtained a term would be held in some deserted cabin. Cornelius Campbell is said to have taught the first school in 1808 on the bank of French Creek. The second was taught by Owen David, who was succeeded by David TERRELL." On page 676, in the history of Venango Township: "The earliest settlers of Venango were: William Bole, Henry Bole, Thomas Coulter, Thomas Logue, Philip Straw, Daniel and Christopher Siverling and Jehiel TERRELL, all of whom had settled here in 1797. William Bole was a bachelor, and after a residence of some years, removed to Sandusky, Ohio, and later further west. His brother, Henry Bole, came to the township in 1797. He was a native of Ireland, but immigrated to America, when a boy. In 1793 he came to this county and remained about Meadville for four years. He then settled in the western part of what is now Venango, on a tract immediately north of Holland Land Tract 94. Erecting a cabin and making a little clearing, he procured a tenant, Michael Hare, for the place, and removed to the east part of the township on the tract adjoining French Creek, just south of the mouth of Conneaut Creek. This tract a few years later he traded to Christian Blystone for a distillery and land about one mile farther down French Creek, where he removed and remained till his death in April, 1848, at the age of seventy years. Charles Stewart had made the first improvement on this tract at the mouth of the run, which still bears his name. He remained here only a few years. On page 677, of the same section: "Jehiel TERRELL came to the township in 1797, or earlier. He hailed from New Jersey, and settled in the southwest portion of Tract 98, about three and a half miles north of Venango. Mr. Terrell was one of the first teachers in Venango Township, beginning as early as 1810. His schoolroom was of the primitive type, a round log-cabin, with fireplace extending alone one end and with chimney constructed of clay and sticks, the furniture being of the rudest workmanship. Mr. TERRELL, after a residence of some years, returned to New Jersey. William Gross and others succeeded him in swaying the ferule over the youth of Venango. William Reynolds, who dwelt on Cussewago Creek, taught two summer terms about the years 1818 and 1819 in a cabin on the southeast part of Tract 97." More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

It's the SAME problem all over the www... List Habits.. .. Hope this helps some of us... I have many great friends out there and "new family members" Most of us don't want to MISS a single message... but, just like Sharon... we have to eliminate those messages that aren't clear, specific or pertain to our needs... could we miss critical info ? ..YES Are we willing ? In order to keep up with managing 100's of messages per day, YES ... some of us are not retired and manage families, homes, careers and our genealogy obsession ...I promise that I will also Think before I write a query or reply to one.. Jill Jessen Hernandez -----Original Message----- From: Skzingery@aol.com <Skzingery@aol.com> To: MI-GENEALOGY-L@rootsweb.com <MI-GENEALOGY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, October 25, 1998 8:25 AM Subject: (MI-Gen) Confused by Subject Lines Dear Michigan Group: Please excuse this inquiry, but I am relatively new to the list and do not know if this has been discussed before. I receive over 100 emails each day due to my obsession and sometimes must make FAST decisions about skipping posts. This is, I believe, the only genealogy list I belong to that does not automatically include a note in the subject line to indicate the source of the message: i.e., (MI-Gen) Confused by Subject Lines. Is it possible to have them automatically included because I do not want to miss the relevant subjects from Michigan? Thanks for considering my request. Sincerely, Sharon Zingery

Hello Fellow Rooters! After having my 386 computer's hard drive crash, not once, but twice, while using a Genealogy software program, I've decided to look for a different program. Can you tell me what program you use and why? There are new one's coming out every few months, and when I think I've made up my mind what to buy, another one comes out. Also, it seems that the packages each show different features, and it's hard to compare one with another. Sort of the apples and oranges adage. SO, I'm looking for price, ease of use, features, capabilities for notetaking, etc. I now have a laptop with Win95 which I think will help me tremendously, as I'll not have to transcribe information twice, just enter it into my computer as I come across it in microfilm, microfiche or books (some books I cannot photocopy from). I'd really appreciate your input as to your likes and dislikes about the particular program you use. Is spending more money truly worth it in additional features? Do you use all the features in your software? Is there a place on the web or a magazine that has the different genalogy software packages compared side by side? Thanks to all! ____ 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

To Roberta and John millrd@cncnet.com and other Cooper/Hammon researchers in Crawford County: I found a reference to Silas COOPER on page 651 of the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" in the section on the history of Spring Township: "The First Baptist Church of Spring was organized May 25, 1833, by Rev. O.L. Dunfee, of North Shenango, with the following constituent members: Nathaniel Pond, Henry Wait, John Gillett, Liba Woodard, Silas COOPER, Hiram Sheldon, Mary Pond, Polly Wait, Tryphosia Conover, Sybil Woodard, Polly Gleason, Mary Cutler, Ruth Gillett, Jerusha Mann and Sylvia HAMMON. Nathaniel Pond was the first Deacon; Silas COOPER, the first Clerk. " I found one reference to a Daniel HAMMAN, on pages 1109 and 1110 in the Biographical Sketch section for Union Township: "H.F. HAMMAN, farmer, PO Meadville, was born in Union Township, this county, June 8, 1852, and is a son of Philip and Susan (Myers) HAMMAN, both of German descent. His father was a farmer and settled here in 1829, dying in 1866. His grandfather, Daniel HAMMAN, cleared the farm on which H.F. now resides, purchasing it from the Holland Lane Company, and settling in this township in 1812. He died in 1870 aged eighty-one years; his widow lived to be eighty-four years old. H.F. is the eldest of six children: H.F., John, Emma (Mrs. Oscar Kelsey), Daniel (now in South America), Charles (deceased), and Marion, at home. Our subject has made farming his life pursuit, and owns the fine farm on which he resides. He was married in 1879 to Barbara, daughter of the late Peter Armburger, who was a prominent farmer of this county. This union has been blessed with one child - Susan. Mr. and Mrs. HAMMAN are members of the Reformed Church. Politically he is a Republican." On page 1024, in the Bio Sketch section for Spring township: "William A. HAMMON, postmaster, Conneautville, was born in this borough, March 20, 1836; son of Hiram and Maria (Power) HAMMON, the latter a daughter of Alexander Power, and a native of Crawford County. Hiram HAMMON was born near Ithaca, NY., and came to this county in 1830. He was a Captain in a military company, and one of the firm of HAMMON & King, contractors on the Erie Extension Canal. He died in 1840 from exposure, leaving two sons: Charles and William A. Our subject acquired his literary education at Conneautville, and also received a good commercial training. From 1856 to 1858 he was connected with a wholesale house in New York City. He was married in 1861 to Fidelia Wood, a native of this borough and daughter of Dr. Robert B. Wood, the first physician to locate in this county. Her mother, a daughter of Jacob Lefevre, one of the first settlers here, was educated in Philadelphia and was a society belle in her younger days. This union has been blessed with three children, only one now living - Mary, wife of W.G. Power. Mr. HAMMON belongs to the Presbyterian Church; his wife to the Baptist denomination. From 1860 to 1876, Mr. HAMMON was engaged in mercantile business, retiring in the latter year on account of failing health." -----Original Message----- From: Roberta & John <millrd@cncnet.com> To: PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com <PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, October 24, 1998 11:16 PM Subject: [PACRAWFO-L] Hammon In Crawford County, Conneautvile > > >Kathy, > I am doing research from California on the HAMMON family of Conneautville, >Crawford County. I was wondering if there is any info on this family in the >History of Crawford County, 1885? Our direct descendant is Marshall Miron >HAMMON (1813-1881) married to Harriet Sophia COOPER. They arrived in >Conneautville approximately 1845. Harriet's father Silas and her brother >William Page COOPER came at the same time. Marshall and Harriet had 4 >children who lived to adulthood. France Emiline(1851), Ellen(1848), Wendell >P(1855). and Edwin W. (1849). The last three came to California in the 1870s. >Ellen married a Daniel Derby of Conneautville. Marshall's brother Daniel and >his family were also in the County. One the brothers, Hiram married into the >Power family. Any information will be greatly appreciated. > >> > >>From the tranquility of Fanstamagloriana >Roberta & John Hammon >----------------------------------------------- > > > >==== 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 >

There have been a number of our genealogy pen-pals who have asked why their ancestor is not on the Federal List of Pensioners. There are several possible reasons, other than not serving. 1. Name you are looking for could be spelled incorrectly. Be sure to exhaust every possible spelling. 2. You could be looking in the wrong place. The Federal List is set up according to the State the service was in not where he lived later in life. So remember your ancestor was somewhere in the 13 original colonies during this period. 3. Many persons who served in the Revolutionary War were not included in Federal Records. This is particularly true of soldiers who served in the militia. State records pertain largely to their own participants in the Rev. War. Many of the types of original records may be found in the State Archives of the enlisted veteran. Once you have discovered the state under which your ancestor served, you should write the State Archives asking about available records and enclosing a SASE for reply. Be certain to ask about bounty land records since many veterans received bounty lands from the states rather than the federal government. Also, don't forget to ask about information on the military unit to which your ancestor belonged. The State Archives will not undertake research for you, but might be able to provide you with a list of researchers living in the area of the State Archives for you to enlist help. For the State of PA: PA State Archives, Third & Forster Sts., Harrisburg, PA 17108. They are indexes, militia, line troops, navy, accounts, payrolls, muster lists, claims, commissions, passes, forfeited estates, donation land and land patents. If you are looking for a State Archive in another state, feel free to email me privately and I'll give you the appropriate address. Good Luck! Barb Seyler

I convinced the program to cooperate with me, and I updated a little. Please send additions corrections and questions to me at liz@velocity.net http://www.uftree.com/UFT/WebPages/lizbrown/FAMILY/index.htm Thanks, Liz