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NEWS AND NOTES FROM ROOTSWEB SPAM ATTACK. On 10/26/98, Dr. Brian Leverich wrote: Tim Pierce and a Spammer and I Attack the Web Server. Just a bit ago I checked out the main Web server and found it operating at load factor 26, which is way high for peak hours and extremely weird for this time of the evening. Turns out that Tim Pierce and a spammer and I were cooperating to attack the server. Here's what happened. The spammer flashflooded our 4,000 mailing lists with massively cross-posted garbage. Because it was massively cross-posted and because Tim's filters prevented it from going out to the lists, the posts all made it onto the listservers without the load climbing on the listservers enough to slow the flow. Because Tim CCs all the "Spam Detective" catches to himself on the Web server (that's where he reads his mail), the listservers cheerfully tried to force 4,000 pieces of spam onto the Web server simultaneously with 4,000 SMTP connections. Ordinarily this wouldn't be a problem, because the sendmail on the Web server would have started choking off incoming as the load factor skyrocketed. But I had the load choke-off set *very* high because, before I upgraded the server in June, I'd had to do that so rootsweb-help would keep working. So the Web server just sat there and got pounded. I've rationalized the sendmail settings now so the Spam Detective can no longer dangerously mailbomb the Web server. RootsWeb continues to improve our facilities for surviving spam attacks and preventing spam from reaching our mailing lists. On Monday of this week, RootsWeb brought a new mailhub server online. The new mailhub server, which is one of RootsWeb's fastest and most expensive servers to date, has the speed and capacity to support the more sophisticated spam filters that we will be implementing in the future. -- $ Barbara Farthing Bonham Summerville, SC The Family Snitch's Web http://www.tfsweb.net League of the South - SC Chapter http://www.palmetto.org

Kathy, this just in from my cusin in Oh, she does not have e-mail yet. I am searching for Vincent DECKER family, Uriah John DECKER, aka, John U. Decker m.Emma BIDWELL, we think they lived in the Oil creek Twp. Crawford co,Pa. Thanks. Mary Lou.

To David mlydeb@axs2k.net and other BALDWIN researchers in Crawford County. Here are the references to that surname I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 303, in the history of Crawford County: "Hon. Henry BALDWIN was a native of New Haven, Conn., and graduated at Yale College in 1797. He read law with Alexander Dallas, of Philadelphia, and was there admitted to practice. Early in the year 1800 he came to Meadville, and assisted in organizing the first court held in the county. Judge BALDWIN was twice married, his first wife bearing him one son - Henry - who subsequently located for a brief period at Meadville. On the 11th of June, 1805, our subject was married to Miss Sally Ellicott, a daughter of Andrew Ellicott, Secretary of the Land Office, who at that time was residing with her brother-in-law, Dr. Thomas R. Kennedy, of Meadville, whose widow married John Reynolds, Esq., in 1814. About 1804, Judge BALDWIN removed to Pittsburgh and in 1816 was elected to Congress, serving continuously in that body until 1828, where he signalized himself as the champion of domestic manufactures, being conspicuous as the chairman of that committee. In 1830 he was appointed a Supreme Judge of the United States by President Jackson, with whom he was on the closest terms of friendship, which position he occupied up to the time of his death. In 1842 he returned to Meadville, and the following year erected the residence on the Terrace now the home of Hon. William Reynolds, and died while at court in Philadelphia in April, 1844. Judge BALDWIN was a poor financier, accumulating little of this world's goods; but he was a jovial, generous and high-minded gentleman, an eminent lawyer, a rough but powerful and acute speaker, and was recognized as one of the greatest legal lights of his day." On page 309, in the same section: "Henry BALDWIN Jr., read law in his father's office in Pittsburgh, and came to Meadville about 1826. He was very gentlemanly in character and possessed the ability to become a fine lawyer, but after a couple of years at this bar he removed to Tennessee, thence accepted a position in the Patent Office at Washington, D.C., where he died, leaving two sons." On page 592, in the history of Linesville Borough, Pine Township: "The first newspaper venture was made at Linesville in April, 1875, by Britton & McCoy, under the appellation of the 'Leader.' It maintained a flickering existence with brief suspensions under the subsequent management of George W. BALDWIN and of R.H. Montgomery, until with a subscription of 149, it passed into the hands, in September, 1881, of H.D. and F.C. Lowing, the present publishers. Under their charge, the 'Leader,' re-christened the 'Linesville Herald,' has met with a large circulation, and proved a valuable property; since September, 1883, it has been issued seni-weekly Wednesdays and Saturdays. In politics it is Republican. Subsequent to the founding of the 'Leader' the 'Linesville Gazette' was launched into being by Frank McCoy. After a brief existence it was continued by L.L. Luce, under the name of the 'American Citizen.' A few months later its final issue was published." More to follow tomorrow night! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To David mlydeb@axs2k.net and other BALDWIN researchers in Crawford County. Here are the references to that surname I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 265, in the history of Crawford County: "An act had been passed by the Legislature in 1791 to open a road from Presque Isle to French Creek; and the Susquehanna & Waterford Turnpike was located by Andrew Ellicott in 1796, from Fort LeBoeuf, through Meadville and Franklin, to Curwensville in Clearfield County, with the object of giving a continuous road from Erie to Philadelphia, but nothing further was done toward their construction for several years. On the 13th of December, 1804, a circular, signed by John Watkins Jr., Henry BALDWIN, and William Gazzam, was issued from Pittsburgh "To the Inhabitants of the Western Country," setting forth in glowing terms the great advantages of the contemplated turnpike from Waterford to Erie." On page 296, in the same section: "The record of this session (my note - the first session of the Crawford County Court system) reads as follows: "At a Court of Common Pleas held and kept at Meadville, for the county of Crawford, the seventh day of July, Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred, before David Mead, and John Kelso, Judges present, and from thence continued by adjournment until the ninth day of the same month inclusive." The jurisdiction of this court extended over the newly erected counties of Crawford, Erie, Mercer, Venango and Warren, all of which were organized for judicial purposes under the name of Crawford County. This session was principally devoted to the admission of five attorneys: Edward Work, Henry BALDWIN, Steel Semple, George Armstrong and Thomas Collins; to the erection of townships, and issuing of licenses, and the appointing of Justices of the Peace, Constables, Supervisors and Overseers of the Poor." On page 300 of the same section: "Among the most prominent of those who attended the courts of Crawford County during the pioneer days were Henry BALDWIN, Patrick Farrelly, Ralph Marlin, Alexander W. Foster, George Selden, John B. Wallace, John Stuart Riddle and David Derickson, of Meadville; Steel Semple, William Wilkins, John Woods, Parker Campbell, George Armstrong, Thomas Collins and James Ross, of Pittsburgh; Samuel B. Foster, John Banks and John J. Pearson, of Mercer; Thomas H. Sill, of Erie, and John Galbraith, of Franklin (afterward of Erie), several of whom rose to high official distinction." On page 302 of the same section (dealing with local attorneys): "Deputy Attorney-Generals and District Attorneys - From 1800 to 1850 this official was known by the title of Deputy Attorney-General, and the incumbents were appointed by the Attorney-General of the State. In 1850 the office was made elective, and the name changed to District Attorney. The following attorneys have filled the office since the organization of the county: Henry BALDWIN, 1800 to 1804 Edward Work, 1805 to 1806 William Wallace of Erie, 1807 to 1808 Patrick Farrelly, 1809 to 1820 Ralph Marlin, 1821 to 1829 George Selden, 1822 to November, 1823 David Derickson, November 1823 to 1829 John W. Farrelly, 1830 to 1836 Gaylord Church, 1837 to 1840 William H. Davis, 1841 to 1843 Edward Shippen, 1844 to 1846 J. Porter Brawley, 1847 to 1858 Darwin A. Finney, 1849 to October, 1850 A.B. Richmond, October, 1850 to October, 1853 George W. Hecker, October, 1853 to October, 1856 Henry C. Johnson, October 1856 to October, 1859 D.C. McCoy, October, 1859 to October, 1862 C.R. Marsh, October, 1862 to October, 1865 Harvey Henderson, October, 1865 to October, 1868 Samuel M. Davis, October, 1868, resigned early in 1869 and Frank P. Ray, was appointed to serve until the ensuing October election J.W. Smith, October, 1869 to October, 1872 John J. Henderson, October 1872 to December, 1875 L.C. Beatty, January, 1876 to December, 1878 George F. Davenport, January 1879 to December, 1881 John B. Compton, January, 1882 to December, 1884." More to follow on BALDWIN! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Selma jbonew@setnet.net and other ALEXANDER researchers in Crawford County. I found the following references to that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On pages 986 and 987, in the Biographical Sketch section for Sadsbury Township: "Tobias Gehr, farmer, PO Tamarac, was born in Crawford County, Penn., February 13, 1818, son of Joseph and Sarah (Wright) Gehr; the former was a soldier in the war of 1812, serving under Com. Perry on Lake Erie. Our subject was married in 1850 to Sarah Letwiler. By this union are the following-named children: Filmore, Eli T., Frederick and Freemont. Eli T. married Mary ALEXANDER, and has one child." On page 993, in the Bio Sketch section for Sadsbury Township: "Henry W. Young, Mr., carpenter, PO Evansburg, was born in 1848 in Millbrook, Mercer Co., Penn., son of Henry and Polly (Alcorn) Young. He was united in marriage in 1869, with Eliza Milner, born 1849, in Coolspring Township, Mercer County, daughter of Charles and Jane (ALEXANDER) Milner. By this union were three children: Charles M., born September 16, 1870, died February 3, 1883; Jennie M., born June 12, 1872; and Holmes, born March 19, 1874. Mr. Young is a member of the I.O.O.F., of Evansburg. Is a Republican in politics." That's all for ALEXANDER in this reference! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Selma jbonew@setnet.net and other ALEXANDER researchers in Crawford County. I found the following references to that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 579, in the history of North Shenango Township: "Other pioneers were William Shelitto, a native of Ireland, who became a settler for life on Tract 765; Hugh Wilson from Redstone, who came about 1800, and with his sons Hugh and Andrew settled on Tract 48; James Robinson, who died unmarried about 1812 while in service at Erie; Patrick Davis, who emigrated from Ireland; Henry Blair, son of Hugh Blair of West Fallowfield, on Tract 759; John ALEXANDER, who settled in the southwest part; Samuel Glenn and Mr. Patterson." On page 791, in the Biographical Sketch section for Bloomfield Township: Henry M. Batchelder, lumberman and proprietor of saw-mill, PO, Lincolnville, is a native of Vermont, born February 16, 1835; son of Sylvester C. and Sarah Batchedler, who came to this county in 1847, and are now residing in Richmond Township. Our subject was married September 26, 1858, to Sallie Jane ALEXANDER, by whom he has two children: Mrs. Emma Buchannon and Emmett. Mr. Batchelder is a successful business man; has been engaged in the lumber trade seventeen years this fall (1884) and now owns a saw-mill at Lincolnville and one in Troy Township, this county." On page 888, in the Bio Sketch section for Hayfield Township: "David A. Torry, farmer, PO Venango, was born in Venango Township, this county, September 1, 1833; son of Archibald and Margaret (Adams) Torry. His paternal grandparents were James and Margaret (ALEXANDER) Torry, natives of Ireland, who were married in Virginia, and came from there to this county in 1802, locating in what is now Venango Township, on the farm now owned by George Cole, which, with the assistance of his sons, he cleared and improved. Margaret, the wife of Archibald, was a daughter of David and Barbara (Wilson) Adams, who were among the early settlers of what is now Cambridge Township, this county. James and Margaret Torry had ten children: Hamilton, Archibald, Martha, Mary, David, James, John, Susan, William, and Jane. Archibald Torry had ten children: David A., James M., William M. (deceased), John E., Archibald A., Martha J. (Mrs. C. Byham), Rebecca L. (Mrs. Robert Quay), Elijah, Mary (Mrs. Mark Shields), and Margaret L. Mr. and Mrs. A. Torry are still living, and occupy a part of the farm where his parents first settled. The subject of this sketch was a resident of Venango Township up to 1866; from that time until 1868 he lived in Woodcock Township, and then located in Hayfield Township, where he now resides. He was married January 9, 1866, to Rebecca, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Smith) Peiffer, of Hayfield Township, this county. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a F. & A. M., a member of the I.O.O.F and A.O.U.W. In politics he is a Democrat." On page 917, in the Bio Sketch section for Oil Creek Township: "Benjamin Mars, farmer, PO Gresham, was born June 5, 1822, in Lawrence County, Penn. His father, William Mars, a native of Ireland, immigrated to America while a young man, and after living some time in Frankstown, Penn., finally settled in Lawrence County with his brothers and sisters, in about 1802, and there he married Miss Nancy ALEXANDER. They developed a fine farm, now owned by their son John J. Mr. Mars was a soldier in the war of 1812. Our subject, who is the third of their four sons, came to this township in 1844 and followed his trade as carpenter and developed his farm. Here he married, March 10, 1846, Miss Isabel McGinnett, who died February 17, 1852, leaving two sons: William, deceased January 4, 1882, and John Alexander, deceased November 28, 1855. Mr. Mars afterward married, October 19, 1854, Miss Rebecca Breed, daughter of John Breed, a native of Connecticut, and settler of Venango County. Their children were - John Andrew, Mary Edith (deceased January 22, 1866), and Adelaide. Mr. and Mrs. Mars are consistent members of the United Presbyterian Church. By industry and good management he has acquired a comfortable and pleasant home. Mr. Mars is one of the leading and representative farmers of Oil Creek Township. In politics he is a life-long Republican." More to follow on ALEXANDER! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Henry/Hendrick VAN WORMER was living in Randolph TWP, Crawford Co. PA in the 1830 Census. There was also a John VAN WORMER in the same Census - probably a son of Henry. Both of these men were living in Monroe Co. NY sometime prior to their arrival in Crawford Co. Henry VAN WORMER Jr. was convicted of larceny in 1834 in Crawford Co. and sentenced to 2 years in the Federal Penitentary in Pittsburgh. Henry VAN WORMER Sr. was in Williams Co. OH for the 1840 Census. There were several land transactions by Henry and his wife, Mary while still in Crawford Co. PA. Mary does not appear in the 1840 Census although her name was still on some land transactions after that time. I suspect she actually died while the family was still in Crawford Co. PA although I have been unable to locate any kind of death or burial record of any kind for her. I have no idea what her maiden name might have been. Names of sons either known definitely or strongly suspected were John, Henry Jr., Joab, and Mark Luce VW. Possibly there was an Andrew also. Daughters were Julie Ann MANSFIELD, Welthy CHURCHMAN, Margaret LUCE, and Mary PHILIPS. Does anyone have more information about this family and its rather short stay in Crawford Co. PA? I have information to share on the VAN WORMER surname from any time and place but am specifically interested in this particular time period in Crawford Co. The sons, at least, of this family were consistently in trouble with the law and courts so left some very definite footprints. However, the one sentence for larceny is all I've managed to uncover in this area. Thank you for any help or suggestions. Iris Grimmett 41178 Port Drive Sweet Home, Oregon 97386 irisg@proaxis.com

Does anyone know this family: Horace Nichols and wife Sarah age 56 with children Albert, Peter, Amanda, Henry living in Crawford Co., PA Thanks for your help, Beth Sumpter Beth_Sumpter@Emory.org

Mary Belle and all - I have a lot of LUPHERs and I notice several of them are in here; (also I wonder about the Looper and Loper). Some of the Luphers lived in Blooming Valley I know. I will be glad to provide more Lupher information for anyone that needs it. Jan MARY BELLE A KIMMY wrote: > > Edward SMITH/Martha HAMMOND: > The Crawford County History (page 871) says "James Smith settled in this > County about 1796... > >From Minnie Trapani's papers and from Francis Waid's Souvenire, both to > be found in the Historical Society of the Meadville Public Library, is > the following information: > James was forn in 1750, died in 1836 at Blooming Valley. He came from > England from wealthy parents. He was disowned and left home at age 14. He > married Ruth Ann ?? around 1777-1780. Ruth was also born in England and > had been married previously. Tommy Morgan moved to Pennsylvania with her. > Perhpas he was a brother? or a son from the first marriage? > James and Ruth Smith raised a large family, including two sets of twins, > 16 children total. The older children were born in New Jersey; Edward > somewhere in Pennsylvania (probably Susquehanna County.), Mary in Vernon > Township, Crawford County. They moved to Crawford County in 1800 from > Susquehanna, PA and settled permanently in Blooming Valley about 1802/03. > All of the children were married after moving to Crawford County. Nothing > is known of Ruth's brothers or sisters (according to the Trapani papers > and Crawford County History. James is buried in the Smith Cemetery just > west of Blooming Valley to the south of State Route 77. > James brought his family to western PA in 1800. For at least one year > they remained with friends or relatives in or near Vernon Township. this > family operated a mill. In the fall, Ruth took William and Robert to > Blooming Valley. In the spring all moved there. Tommy Morgan lived with > one and then another of his brothers and sisters until an advanced age. > He worked among the early settlers making the clothes once a year for > whole families of men and boys. > Following is a list of names of the children of James and Ruth Smith's > children: > 1. Elizabeth (Betsy), b 1774/1777, d 1878/1808or09, married Hugh Fitz > Randolph > 2. Sarah (Sally) m Seth Nicholls > 3. Andrew, died 5-12-1882 m Martha Loper who was b 7-11-1804; d 9-8-1893 > m 4-15-1824 > 4. William, b 1785; d 1-12-1858 > m Rebecca (Betsy) Lupher, b 1789; d 5-1-1854 > 5. Robert, b 1787; d 10-26-1853; m 9-24-1818 (see Waid's Souvenirs) > m Mary (Polly ) Lupher, b 1797; d 4-30-1886 > 6. George, b 2-14-1791; d 12-17-1886 > m 1. Charlotte Fredabaugh, b 1791; Oct. 1843 > m 2. Sally Ann Sutton on 10-2-1844 > m 3. Mary Yarrington, b 1804; d 1-19-1887 > 7. Jeremiah, b 1794; d 12-28-1878 > m Catherine (Kate) Ritenour > 8. Edward > m 1. Martha Hammond, b 1819; d 1871 m about 1833 > m 2. Mrs. Susan ________ > 9. James, b 1789; d 3-10-1875 > m 1. Catharine Looper, b 1797; d 5-1-1849 > m 2. Eleanor Robinson Lord > m 3. Mrs. Almena Boyles, b 1807; d 10-7-1871 > 10. Joseph, b about 1798 > m 1. Bashi Anthony (?) > m 2. Mrs. Sally Warner Buck > m 3. Mrs. Katheryn Weidner Norris > 11. Mary (Polly), b 1801; d 9-8-1891 (bur. Blooming Valley Cemetery) > m 1. Joseph Smith on 12-29-1821; d 8-1-1843 bur. in Blooming Valley > Cemetery. > m 2. Isaac Kiser, b 1782; d 12-16-1870 > P.S. Charlotte Fredebaugh (sometimes spelled Friedebaugh) was the > daughter of John Fredebaugh, one of Meadville's earliest settlers. > (Atlas, p 241.) All of George's children were born to Charlotte. > > Now, to answer the inquiry re Edward and Martha Hammond Smith. They had > the following children: > 1. Sally Ann, b about 1834 in Blooming Valley; d 185_; m David Willis, b > 7-25-1818; d t-26-1894 > 2. Isaac, b 6- -1835 at Brown Hill, Rockdale Tp, PA. m 4-5-1854 Sophia > Naomi Bresee, b 6-2-1843; d 10-1-1915 > 3. Harriet, b about 1836/7 > 4. Harrison, b about 1836/37 > 5. Nancy, b 7-28-1839 m 9-4-1856 Leonard Dine, b 11-10-1831;d 6-27-1915 > 6. Mary Jane m ________Willis > 7. Emmeline m Henry Beers > 8. Martha Rebecca, b 1847; d 1925 m Newell Bunting, who died about 1938 > 9. Jaspar, b 9-18-1849; d 12-30-1921; m 7-3-1870 Willie Ann Still, b > 5-27-1851; d 1-10-1922-bur at Brown Hill. > 10. Edward Robert, b 9-1-1851; d 10-18-1923, bur at Blooming Valley; > m Eva Dexter, b 2-17-1864; d 2-1-1881 > 11. Flora Sylvana, b 1855; d 1919; > m about 1871 John Kuhns, b 1839; d 1915 > 12. Roseanna, b 1-22-1859 in Blooming Valley; d 4-4-1948 m 7-4-1885 > Frank Charles Greenleaf, b 9-18-1855 in New York; > d,4-19-1931, bur Lyona,Richmond Tp, PA. > > If more information is required after the above, please let me know. > Mary Belle Kimmy > > ___________________________________________________________________ > You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. > Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html > or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] > > ==== 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. 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Edward SMITH/Martha HAMMOND: The Crawford County History (page 871) says "James Smith settled in this County about 1796... >From Minnie Trapani's papers and from Francis Waid's Souvenire, both to be found in the Historical Society of the Meadville Public Library, is the following information: James was forn in 1750, died in 1836 at Blooming Valley. He came from England from wealthy parents. He was disowned and left home at age 14. He married Ruth Ann ?? around 1777-1780. Ruth was also born in England and had been married previously. Tommy Morgan moved to Pennsylvania with her. Perhpas he was a brother? or a son from the first marriage? James and Ruth Smith raised a large family, including two sets of twins, 16 children total. The older children were born in New Jersey; Edward somewhere in Pennsylvania (probably Susquehanna County.), Mary in Vernon Township, Crawford County. They moved to Crawford County in 1800 from Susquehanna, PA and settled permanently in Blooming Valley about 1802/03. All of the children were married after moving to Crawford County. Nothing is known of Ruth's brothers or sisters (according to the Trapani papers and Crawford County History. James is buried in the Smith Cemetery just west of Blooming Valley to the south of State Route 77. James brought his family to western PA in 1800. For at least one year they remained with friends or relatives in or near Vernon Township. this family operated a mill. In the fall, Ruth took William and Robert to Blooming Valley. In the spring all moved there. Tommy Morgan lived with one and then another of his brothers and sisters until an advanced age. He worked among the early settlers making the clothes once a year for whole families of men and boys. Following is a list of names of the children of James and Ruth Smith's children: 1. Elizabeth (Betsy), b 1774/1777, d 1878/1808or09, married Hugh Fitz Randolph 2. Sarah (Sally) m Seth Nicholls 3. Andrew, died 5-12-1882 m Martha Loper who was b 7-11-1804; d 9-8-1893 m 4-15-1824 4. William, b 1785; d 1-12-1858 m Rebecca (Betsy) Lupher, b 1789; d 5-1-1854 5. Robert, b 1787; d 10-26-1853; m 9-24-1818 (see Waid's Souvenirs) m Mary (Polly ) Lupher, b 1797; d 4-30-1886 6. George, b 2-14-1791; d 12-17-1886 m 1. Charlotte Fredabaugh, b 1791; Oct. 1843 m 2. Sally Ann Sutton on 10-2-1844 m 3. Mary Yarrington, b 1804; d 1-19-1887 7. Jeremiah, b 1794; d 12-28-1878 m Catherine (Kate) Ritenour 8. Edward m 1. Martha Hammond, b 1819; d 1871 m about 1833 m 2. Mrs. Susan ________ 9. James, b 1789; d 3-10-1875 m 1. Catharine Looper, b 1797; d 5-1-1849 m 2. Eleanor Robinson Lord m 3. Mrs. Almena Boyles, b 1807; d 10-7-1871 10. Joseph, b about 1798 m 1. Bashi Anthony (?) m 2. Mrs. Sally Warner Buck m 3. Mrs. Katheryn Weidner Norris 11. Mary (Polly), b 1801; d 9-8-1891 (bur. Blooming Valley Cemetery) m 1. Joseph Smith on 12-29-1821; d 8-1-1843 bur. in Blooming Valley Cemetery. m 2. Isaac Kiser, b 1782; d 12-16-1870 P.S. Charlotte Fredebaugh (sometimes spelled Friedebaugh) was the daughter of John Fredebaugh, one of Meadville's earliest settlers. (Atlas, p 241.) All of George's children were born to Charlotte. Now, to answer the inquiry re Edward and Martha Hammond Smith. They had the following children: 1. Sally Ann, b about 1834 in Blooming Valley; d 185_; m David Willis, b 7-25-1818; d t-26-1894 2. Isaac, b 6- -1835 at Brown Hill, Rockdale Tp, PA. m 4-5-1854 Sophia Naomi Bresee, b 6-2-1843; d 10-1-1915 3. Harriet, b about 1836/7 4. Harrison, b about 1836/37 5. Nancy, b 7-28-1839 m 9-4-1856 Leonard Dine, b 11-10-1831;d 6-27-1915 6. Mary Jane m ________Willis 7. Emmeline m Henry Beers 8. Martha Rebecca, b 1847; d 1925 m Newell Bunting, who died about 1938 9. Jaspar, b 9-18-1849; d 12-30-1921; m 7-3-1870 Willie Ann Still, b 5-27-1851; d 1-10-1922-bur at Brown Hill. 10. Edward Robert, b 9-1-1851; d 10-18-1923, bur at Blooming Valley; m Eva Dexter, b 2-17-1864; d 2-1-1881 11. Flora Sylvana, b 1855; d 1919; m about 1871 John Kuhns, b 1839; d 1915 12. Roseanna, b 1-22-1859 in Blooming Valley; d 4-4-1948 m 7-4-1885 Frank Charles Greenleaf, b 9-18-1855 in New York; d,4-19-1931, bur Lyona,Richmond Tp, PA. If more information is required after the above, please let me know. Mary Belle Kimmy ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Kathy--Thanks for your help with BOLSTER and NEWTON surnames in Crawford co. Appreciate anything I can get. The BOLSTER surname is pesky, the info on them scanty. Mary Catherine Bolster

Being new at this I'm not sure how to proceed - send to you or to the inquirer, but I do have information on Edward SMITH/Martha HAMMOND, Richmond Tp. Please let me know if this is the right way to proceed. Thank you. #8 V98 Mary Belle Kimmy ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

To Mary Belizemcb@aol.com and other NEWTON researchers in Crawford County. Here are the references to this surname I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 1036, in the Biographical Sketch section for Spring Township: "George W. NEWTON, farmer and dealer in phosphates, Springboro, was born September 7, 1830, at Stephentown, Rensselaer Co., NY, and is a son of George and Martha NEWTON, the former a native of Connecticut, the latter of the State of New York. They were citizens of Erie County, Penn., for many years. They had a family of four children, two of whom are now living. George NEWTON Sr. was a soldier in the war of 1812. He died in 1850. His widow is still living. The subject of our sketch came to this county in 1854, settling on the farm he now lives on. In November, 1852, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Greenlee, a native of this township and daughter of Robert Greenlee, an early settler of this county. This union has resulted in five children: Eva A., wife of Charles P. Rose, Martha E., James H.; Mary E, wife of George M. Stoddard; and Robert G., who died at the age of four years. Mr. and Mrs. NEWTON and their first and second daughters are members of the Baptist Church. He is a member of the I.O.O.F. and R.T. of T. His wife is a member of the E.A.U. He has held some of the township offices; is a Republican in politics. He dealt very extensively in L.L. Crocker's Buffalo Phosphates for stimulating the soil. He handles agricultural implements, making a specialty of mowers and reapers. Mr. NEWTON is owner of 115 acres of land, and is a breeder of short horn cattle and standard-bred horses." On page 1107, in the Bio Sketch section for Troy Township: "Samuel B. Vrooman, farmer, PO Hydetown, is a native of Wyoming County, NY, born June 27, 1839, son of Simon and Lina (Burroughs) Vrooman, natives of New York State, and early settlers of Wyoming County, that State, where Mr. Vrooman died in 1842, aged forty-four. Our subject moved to this county in 1852, purchased land in Oil Creek Township, where he remained about fourteen years, and in 1866, went to Erie County, Penn., remaining there a few years. In 1868 he returned to this county and purchased land in Troy Township, where he now resides, following the occupation of general farmer. He has also given some time to mercantile trade. Mr. Vrooman was twice married, on first occasion in 1861, to Miss Margaret NEWTON, of this county, a native of New York State. She dying a few years later, our subject married January, 1869 to Miss Sarah A. NEWTON, of this county, a native of Chautauqua County, NY, born March 16, 1846, daughter of Edmond C. and Eliza (Smith) NEWTON, who were early settlers in this county. By this union are one son and one daughter: Martin B., and Bertha A. Mr. Vrooman in politics is a Democrat." On page 1181, in the Bio Sketch section for Woodcock Township: "Daniel Weikal, farmer, PO Meadville, was born in Columbia County, Penn., December 7, 1822, son of Daniel and Mary M. (Savage) Weikal. When he was two years old his parents moved to Venango County, Penn., where they lived and died. They had nine children, six now living: Elizabeth (wife of Seth T. NEWTON, of Hayfield Township, this county); William, John, Daniel, Martha (wife of James Curtis, of Oakland Township, Venango Co., Penn.); and Joseph. The subject of this sketch lived in Venango County, Penn., until 1844, when he came to this county, and in 1845 purchased the farm on which he resides in this township, which he has partly cleared and improved himself. He has been twice married. On first occasion, January 16, 1845, to Mary, daughter of Asa and Mary (Dorrel) Dunn, by whom he had two children: Mary J. and an infant, both deceased. His second marriage, July 3, 1860, was with Priscilla, daughter of Adam and Nancy (Dunn) Yocom, early settlers of this county. Mr. Weikal has filled several of the minor township offices. In politics he is a Democrat. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church." That's all the listings for NEWTON in this source! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Mary Belizemcb@aol.com and other NEWTON researchers in Crawford County. Here are the references to that surname I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 556, in the history of Greenwood Township, Geneva Borough: "The Methodist Episcopal Church of Geneva is the succession of a class which met and worshipped, as early as 1820, in a schoolhouse located about a mile east of Geneva. A log church was afterward built just east of the borough, succeeded by a frame 40x50, was completed in 1858, at a cost of $1,200. It was commenced a year or two earlier, during the ministry of Rev. Isaiah Lane. Thomas Abbott, Wyram NEWTON and John Sutton were early members. In its earliest history this appointment was connected with Salem, Mercer County, Circuit. It is now a part of Evansburg Circuit." On page 671, in the history of Troy Township: "Newtontown is a hamlet of similar size, situated on Oil Creek, in the northeast part. Edmond C. NEWTON, from whom it received its name, located here in 1847, remaining till his death in 1872. He purchased from Samuel Sinclair a farm and the saw-mill on the site of the one erected by William Sheffield, and operated it for many years." On page 915, in the Biographical Sketch section for Oil Creek Township: "William Kelly (deceased) was a native of County Derry, Ireland, and came to American in 1819, settling in Oil Creek Township, this county, in 1823. He married Miss Mary McIntyre in 1822. She was born in this township in December, 1802. Her parents, John and Hannah McIntyre, were natives of Ireland, and came here from Mifflin County, Penn., in 1798. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Kelly settled on the farm near Titusville, Penn. Their children are - John, in Erie, Penn.; James, in Rome Township, this county; Hannah; Oliver; Mary; Mrs. Susan NEWTON, in Fredonia, NY; ;and Mrs. Isabel Gee. This family has contributed quite largely to the ranks of the profession of teaching, as all except Oliver have been engaged in that occupation. Mr. Kelly died February 4, 1861. His widow now resides on the family homestead with her daughters, Hannah and Mary, and son, Oliver." On page 991, in the Biographical Sketch section for Sadsbury Township: "James Ralya, farmer, PO Evansburg, was born in 1853, in Sadsbury Township, this county; son of Henry and Harriet (NEWTON) Ralya, the latter of whom is a daughter of Russel and Phebe (Sutton) Newton, natives of New Jersey and New York, respectively. Henry and Harriet Ralya were married January 12, 1839, and were parents of seven children: Charles W., George W., Rachel H., James M., William C., Howard N. and Emma. Our subject lives on a farm of fifty acres with his mother. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He and his brother William C. own the farm through which runs the Meadville and Linesville Railroad. William C. Ralya was born January 7, 1857, and was married March 13, 1880, to Isadora Smead, whose parents reside in Michigan. By this union there is one child, Alvie, born November 6, 1881. Mr. Ralya is in the employ of the Meadville and Linesville Railroad. In politics both our subject and his brother are Democrats." One more NEWTON post to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Mary Belizemcb@aol.com and other BOLSTER researchers in Crawford County. I only find two references to this surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 556, in the history of Greenwood Township, Borough of Geneva: "In 1863, when the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad was constructed, Sutton's Corners, as the place was then called, contained seven or eight families. Peter and Sylvester, in the spring of 1860, had started the first little store, teaming the goods from Meadville; the establishment changed ownership several times in as many years. Miller Sutton was blacksmithing in a little shop on the site of Armour's Hotel, the southwest corner of Main and Center Streets, and several farmers and laborers were living on the site of the village. John Sutton and John Gelvin were the proprietors of farms comprising what is now the south part of the village, Sutton west and Gelvin east of Main Street, while the north part was owned by C.G. BOLSTER and J.D. Christ. Since the railroad was completed the progress of the village has been steady, and it now contains six general stores, a drug store, a furniture store, three hotels, a harness shop, two shoe shops, four blacksmith shops, three wagon shops, a stave factory, a planing-mill and manufactory of horse rakes, washing-machines, picket fences, etc., started by Alfred and Daniel Hafer about 1873 (now owned by D.E. Smith), two physicians, a graded school, two churches and two societies." On page 559, in the same section: "Geneva Lodge, No. 408, K. of P., was instituted September 27, 1873, with ten members: W.W. Gelvin, D.W. Harroun, C. McMichael, L.D. Strayer, B. Sutton, H.W. Sutton, W.A. McKay, W.K. BOLSTER, A.B. Cushman and J. Carman. One hundred and thirty-one members have been initiated, and the membership is now seventy. Meetings are held every Saturday evening." Hope this helps somewhat. Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Joyce Westmyer robertw1@ix.netcom.com and others researching MATTOCKS/MATTOX. In the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" I found the following references that surname. On page 542, in 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." On page 545, of the same section: "Hanna's Corners Methodist Episcopal Church, the only other religious edifice in the township, is located in the southern part of Tract 22. It is a frame, built in 1872, at a cost of about $1,700. The former meeting house of this society stood about one and a half miles southeast, and was known as Keen Church. It was built about 1830. Prior to its erection the class worshipped in a hall built over John Keen's wood house and fitted up by him for this purpose. The class was organized prior to 1815, and numbered among its early members: Adam and Dinah Keen, Joseph MATTOCKS and wife, the Siselys, Polly Henry and John McEntire. Early meetings were held on week days and occurred only once in four weeks. The society now numbers 112 members and is connected with Salem Circuit, the recent pastors of which have been: J. Abbott, 1870-71; J.A. Hume, 1872-73-74; J.L. Mechlin, 1875-76; A.R. Rich, 1877-78-79; J.F. Perry, 1880; James Foster, 1881-82-83." On page 863, in the Biographical Sketch section for East Fallowfield Township: "Obadiah H. Lackey, farmer, PO Atlantic, was born in Salem Township, Mercer Co., Penn., February 7, 1818, son of William and Mary (Hazen) Lackey, natives of this State, of English and Irish descent respectively, and whose parents came to this country in 1798, settling in Mercer County, Penn. William Lackey came from Allegheny County, Penn., to this county, where he lived until he married; then moved to Salem Township, Mercer Co., Penn. He raised his family in Salem Township, which township adjoins East Fallowfield, this county. He died in May, 1871, aged seventy-five; his widow died April 14, 1873, aged seventy-three. Our subject followed carpentering for about thirty years, and in 1842 purchased land in this township upon which he now resides. This he cleared and improved and here he carries on general farming. Mr. Lackey was married March 13, 1845, to Miss Mary Minnis, a native of this township, born February 14, 1827, and a daughter of William and Sarah (MATTOCKS) Minnis. To this union were born one son and four daughters: Emily C., Sarah M., Mary, Annabella and William M., all now living except Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Lackey are members of the Baptist Church. In politics he is a Democrat." That's all for MATTOCKS/MATTOX in this reference! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Joyce Westmyer robertw1@ix.netcom.com and others researching MATTOCKS/MATTOX. In the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" I found the following references that surname. On page 344, in the history of Crawford County: "When the news of the firing on Fort Sumter flashed over the wires, a deep feeling of patriotic indignation filled the hearts of the loyal millions of the North, and in nearly every city, town and hamlet, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, meetings were held for the purpose of giving public expression to that feeling. Crawford County was not behind the balance of the nation in this respect, for the news had scarcely grown cold, before its citizens assembled in its several towns and passed resolutions of fealty to the Union. Meadville being the seat of justice, the action taken by her citizens will be a fair illustration of the sentiment which prevailed throughout the county during that momentous period in the history of the nation. Everyone seemed to realize that a struggle for national existence was at hand, and in response to President Lincoln's call for 75,000 volunteers, men of all parties, irrespective of political ties, assembled at the court house on the evenings of Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 18, 19 and 20, 1861, and evinced a firm determination to stand by our time-honored flag. The meeting on Friday evening was addressed by James E. McFarland, Esq., John P. Davis, William Reynolds, Esq., D.V. Derickson, Esq., and many others. On motion James E. McFarland, john W. Howe, C.A. Derickson, William Davis Jr. and James R. Dick were appointed a committee to procure subscriptions to equip the Meadville company of volunteers, and aid their families if necessary. On Saturday evening the meeting was organized by electing John H. MATTOCKS, President; T.J. Limber and William Thorp, Vice-Presidents, and J.H. Lenhart, Secretary. David M. Farrelly was called upon to address the meeting, and in an able, eloquent and patriotic speech, aroused the enthusiasm of the audience to the highest pitch. On motion of D.V. Derickson, the following resolution was adopted amidst great cheering: "Resolved, That for the purpose of showing the loyalty and patriotism of our entire people, the occupants of every house in this place and community be requested to display the Stars and Stripes." 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 444 of the same section: Burgesses (my note - of Meadville) - Thomas Atkinson, 1823 to May, 1824 Arthur Cullum, May 1824 to December 1824 John B. Wallace, 1825 William Foster, 1826 John Dick, 1830 Joseph Patterson, 1831 George Davis, 1832 John Reynolds, 1833 John Dick, 1834 Jesse Rupp, 1835 James Cochran, 1836 John W. Farrelly, 1837 Andrew Smith, 1838 John W. Farrelly, 1839-41 Gaylord church, 1842 Alfred Huidekoper, 1843 Norman Callender, 1844 William Davis, 1845-46 David M. Farrelly, 1847 John Carr and Darwin A. Finney, 1848 Arthur Cullum, 1849 John Dick, 1850-51 Norman Callender, 1852 William H. Davis, 1853 A.b. Richmond, 1854 Jonathan Hamnett, 1855 John McFarland, 1856 John M. MATTOCKS, 1857-58 Arthur Culllum, 1859 John Mahoney, 1860 William Hope, 1861 John H. MATTOCKS, 1862 William Davis Jr., 1863 Arthur Cullum, 1864 William Reynolds, 1865 More to follow on MATTOCKS/MATTOX! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Joyce Westmyer robertw1@ix.netcom.com and others researching MATTOCKS/MATTOX. In the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" I found the following references that surname. On page 272, in the history of Crawford County: "As an evidence of the enterprise often exhibited by the pioneer fathers in navigable matters, we copy the following item from the "Crawford Weekly Messenger" of December 4, 1828: "Cleared from the port of Meadville, the fast floating boat 'Ann Eliza:' all the materials of which this boat was built were growing on the banks of French Creek on the 27th ult. On the 28th she was launched and piloted to this place before sunset by her expert buildings, Messrs. MATTOX & Towne. Her cargo consisted among other things of 300 reams of crown, medium and royal patent straw paper, with patent books and pasteboards. She left Meadville early on the 30th ult. for Pittsburgh, with about twenty passengers on board." Truly this was quick work, to build and launch a boat in two days, while on the third day she was loaded, and started on her trip early on the fourth. It must not be supposed that very much labor was expended in fancy work, though, doubtless, her passengers were as well contented with their accommodations as the average traveler of to-day is with those furnished by the palatial steamers that navigate our western rivers." On page 275 of the same section: "The completion of the first letting of the French Creek Feeder was celebrated by the citizens of the county on the 28th of November, 1829. A boat of large size was procured b Messrs. R.L. Potter, Nathan Fitz Randolph and John Masters, and launched upon the water of the canal at Lord's basin, just above Meadville. it was fitted up with great dispatch for the accommodation of passengers, but not proving sufficiently capacious for all who desired to take the first ride on the canal, J.H. MATTOCKS, assisted by Messrs. Patch, Sexton and others, built and launched a fine boat, fifty feet in length, at the Chestnut Street, Meadville basin, within less than two days from the time the timber was growing in the forest, thus providing for a large number who wished to go. " On page 314 of the same section: Sheriffs (my note - County Sheriffs) - Alexander Stewart July 1800 to October 1803 Chambers Foster, October 19, 1803 to November, 1803 James Quigley, November 15, 1803 to October, 1806 Henry Hurst, October 20, 1806 to November 1809 James Burchfield, November 14, 1809 to November, 1812 Henry Hurst, November 10, 1812 to November, 1815 Samuel Torbett, November 24, 1815 to November, 1818 Hugh Brawley, November 26, 1818 to October, 1821 Samuel Withrow, November, 1821 - died in summer of 1824 Coroner David McFadden served out the term Hugh Brawley, November 1824 to October, 1827 David McFadden, November, 1827 to October, 1830 Andrew Smith, November 1830 to October 1833 David McFadden, November, 1833 to October, 1836 George Henry, November, 1836 to October, 1839 James Porter, October, 1839 to October, 1842 John H. MATTOCKS, October, 1842 to October, 1845 Samuel B. Long, October 1845 to October, 1848 Charles F. Adams, October 1848 to October, 1851 John C.C. Brooks, October 1851 to October, 1854 Andrew L. Smith, October 1854, to October, 1848 William Hurst, October, 1857 to October, 1860 F. Shattuck, October 1860 to October, 1863 S.J. Krick, October, 1863 to October, 1866 Fred C. Peck, October 1866, to October, 1869 F.W. Ellsworth, October 1869 to October, 172 Orlondo Reed, October, 1872 to December, 1875 George P. Ryan, January 1876 to December, 1878 Andrew G. Apple, January 1879 to December, 1881 David R. Herron, January 1882 to December, 1884." More to follow on MATTOCKS/MATTOX! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Joyce Westmyer robertw1@ix.netcom.com and others researching Jackson Howard. In the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" I found the following references for him. On pages 1059 and 1060, in the Biographical Sketch section for Summerhill Township: "Freedom Lord, farmer, PO Conneautville, was born in Saratoga County, NY, March 2, 1816, son of Freedom and Eunice (Prichard) Lord, natives of Connecticut, who came to Crawford County in 1830. They were parents of eight children, two only now living. Freedom Lord, Sr., was an invalid, and during the war of 1812 enlisted in an invalid company, performing home duty. He was a blacksmith by trade, and had a shop on his farm. He took up 100 acres of land which he and his sons cleared and improved. He held some township offices; was Master of a Masonic Lodge many years. He died in October, 1862. His father was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Mrs. Lord died in March, 1864. Our subject, who is the youngest in the family, received a good common school education, all through his own efforts, and taught school four terms. He married, in 1842, Miss Elizabeth Beatty, a native of Perry County, Penn., and daughter of James Beatty, who came to Crawford County in the fall of 1826. He was a soldier in the war of 1812; represented his county in the Legislature one term, and was a very prominent man. To this union were born seven children, five now living: Eleanor L., wife of Miron Ransom; George B., who taught school eleven years; Francis L., a clerk in Conneautville; S. Grace, wife of Jackson D. HOWARD; and Ida M. Mr. Lord is a member of the Universalist Church, his wife of the Presbyterian. Our subject is owner of fifty-five acres improved land, his father's old homestead. Has held several township offices. In politics is a Democrat." That is the only mention of Jackson HOWARD in this reference! I will check into him further for you the next time I get to the Historical Society! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net -----Original Message----- From: Joyce Westmyer <robertw1@ix.netcom.com> To: K. Brubaker <kbrbkr@toolcity.net> Date: Thursday, October 22, 1998 10:55 AM Subject: Re: [PACRAWFO-L] Waltons in Crawford County >Hi Kathy, > >I've been lurking out here for awhile. I'm interested in any information on >Jackson Howard, he d. 1881 and lived in Springboro. Also anything on a >Weldon family, I have no idea of a given name. The Mattocks family is mine >too. > >Thanks for any help. > >Joyce Westmyer >Santa Ana, CA > > >