To Kathy Cook cook_kb@compuserve.com and other SKELTON researchers. Here are some references to that surname I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 241, in the history of Crawford County: "Among other smaller breeders of fine stock may be mentioned William SKELTON, of Mead Township, a Canadian, who, for some six or eight years, bred short-horns of the celebrated New York Mills stock; J.B. Cochran, also of Mead, was a breeder of Durhams for a few years; J.W. Cutshall, of Randolph Township, has been breeding short-horns about ten years; John Bell and David Gill, of Woodcock Township, have been in the short-horn business about five years; and G.W. Watson, of Hayfield Township, has been quite a large breeder of Merino sheep for some years, and though still in the business, does not carry it on so extensively as formerly." On page 521, in the history of Cambridge Township: "Cambridge Lodge, No. 901, I.O.O.F., was granted a charter January 14, 1875. Its charter officers were: John Greene, N.G.; Bemus Buckley, V.G.; William S. SKELTON, Secretary; James H. SKELTON, Assistant Secretary; George D. Humes, Treasurer. It numbers seventy-seven members, and meets every Saturday night." On pages 676 and 677, in the history of Venango Township: "Other settlers soon arrived, and previous to 1810 all the following were domiciled within the limits of the township, most of them arriving about the opening of the century: Isaac, Henry and Christian Blystone, Jacob Gross, John Hamilton, Jacob Hogelberger, Samuel Quay, Andrew Sherred, John Stokes, James SKELTON and James Torry." On page 680 of the same section: "French Creek Lodge, No. 476, I.O.O.F., was chartered February 28, 1876, with the following officers: W.S.SKELTON, N.G.; G.D. Humes, V.G.; I.J. Delo, Secretary; Joseph Blystone, Assistant Secretary; Isaac Peiffer, Treasurer. Meetings are held every Tuesday evening, and the membership is forty-four. Sylvia Lodge, No. 122, Daughters of Rebekah, was chartered March 31, 1879, by regular meetings are no longer held." More SKELTON to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net -

>From a cousin in CA I have been very excited this week, for I have definitely proven the marriage for James "Scotch Jemmie" Dickson to Barbara Brown. My family tradition said they were married in Scotland on 22 December, 1782, by Reverend John Ewart. I wrote to Scotland, to the Ewart library near Dumfries. They told me that a Reverend John Ewart was the minister of the Church of Scotland for the Parish of Troqueer, Kirkudbrightshire. On the Scottish Church Records, I found James Dickson marrying Barbara Brown in this Parish on 12 December 1782. When you combine the right names, minister, dates and other evidence, it is almost 100 percent them !!! This means I can perhaps make a link to family in Scotland ! I looked in the Church Records, and there sure are a lot of Roderick Fraziers born near Inverness. Unless we have some other clue, such as his Regiment, I don't know how we could identify which one is ours.

Here are more SIVERLING sketches found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 1122, in the Biographical Sketch section for Venango Township: "Jacob SIVERLING, retired farmer, Venango Borough, was born in Venango Township, this county, June 17, 1817; son of Daniel and Barbara (Straw) Siverling, the former of whom, a son of Christopher SIVERLING and a native of North Hampton, Penn., settled in what is now Venango Township in 1796, though he was here two years previous and took up his land. They were parents of eight children: Betsey, Lydia, Sally, Barbara, Polly, Benjamin, Daniel and Jacob; all now deceased but Jacob. Our subject, the youngest of the family, has been twice married; on the first occasion, January 7, 1839, to Barbara, daughter of John and Roena (App) Kleckner, by whom he had eight children, four now living: Sally, Benjamin F., Daniel and Barbara. She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. This wife dying, our subject was married May 13, 1856, to Sarah C., daughter of Jacob and Anna M. (Peiffer) Kepler, by whom he has one daughter - Maggie H.L.V. Mr. SIVERLING, who has always resided in this township and borough, has been School Director, Supervisor, Judge of Elections, etc. In politics he is a Democrat. His wife is a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church." On pages 1163 and 1164, in the Bio Sketch section for Woodcock Township: "Christopher SIVERLING, farmer, PO Long's Stand, was born in Venango Township, this county, June 5, 1823; son of John and Hannah (Camp) SIVERLING, and grandson of Christopher SIVERLING, who settled in Venango Township, this county, in 1794, locating on the farm known as the Tarr Farm, which they cleared and improved. John SIVERLING was drafted in the War of 1812, serving under Gen. Harrison. He had six children: Betsy (deceased), wife of Simon Pieffer; George; Daniel; Margaret, wife of George Lasher; Christopher; and Catherine, wife of Elias Rogers. Our subject was twice married; on first occasion, May 9, 1844, to Mary, daughter of Michael and Rhoda (Brookhouser) Straw, of Hayfield Township, this county, who bore him five children: Anna, wife of Henry Jones, of Bradford, Penn.; Emma, wife of J.W. McFadden, of Rockdale Township, this county; Elizabeth; Margaret, wife of Fred Davis, of Bradford, Penn.; and Alice. Of these, Anna and Emma are twins. He was remarried, November 15, 1866, to Sarah, daughter of Christian and Sarah (Strauss) Houser, of Hayfield Township, this county. By this union there are two children: Homer and Mary. Mr. SIVERLING resided in Venango Township until 1845, when he located in Saegertown, built in Venango Township until 1845, when he located in Saegertown, built a pottery and embarked in the manufacture of earthen-ware, which he followed for eighteen years. In 1870 he purchased his present farm and has followed agricultural pursuits ever since. He has held various township offices. In politics he is a Democrat." That's all for the SIVERLING references! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Here are more references to the SIVERLING surname found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On pages 887 and 888, in the Biographical Sketch section for Hayfield Township: Amasa J. Straw, farmer, etc., PO Saegertown, was born in Hayfield Township, this county, on the farm where he now resides, November 4, 1835; son of Michael and Rhoda (Brookhouser) Straw. Michael was born on the farm now owned by our subject, and was a son of Jacob Straw who settled on the same farm in 1796, which he cleared and improved. Jacob had five children: John, Michael, Philip, Betsy and Mary, all now deceased. Michael had eight children: Mary E. (Mrs. Chris. SIVERLING, deceased), Azariah, Hazro, Amasa, Delilah (Mrs. George Mason), Ellen, Sarah (deceased), and Simon (deceased). Rhoda, the wife of Michael, was a daughter of Jacob Brookhouser, one of the first settlers of Hayfield Township. Our subject was married December 14, 1869, to Louisa, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Smith) Peiffer, and grand-daughter of John Peiffer, an early settler of Bloomfield Township and later of Woodcock Township, this county. By this union there are two children: Simon and Elizabeth. Mr. Straw has always resided on the old homestead. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church, Saegertown. He is a member of the I.O.O.F. In politics he is a Democrat." On pages 966 and 967, in the Bio Sketch section for Rockdale Township: "Joseph B. McFadden, farmer, PO Miller's Station, was born in Cambridge, t his county, January 23, 1835, son of John W. and Lodiska S. (Rockwell) McFadden, who settled in Cambridge, this county, about 1820. They were parents of nine children: Rebecca (deceased), Catherine (deceased), George, E.W. (deceased), Rebecca N. (wife of John N. Shannce), Joseph B., Hannah F. (wife of A.D. Birchard), John W., and Catherine (wife of Charles Buck). The father, a hatter by trade, during his residence in Cambridge, engaged in farming, lumbering, blacksmithing and mercantile pursuits. Our subject lived in Cambridge until 1857, when he came to this township, where he has since resided. He has been twice married; on first occasion, May 10, 1857, to Mary, daughter of John Saeger, one of the first settlers of Saegertown, this county. By this union there were four children: Haida (deceased), Charles A., Catherine (wife of Roland Ford), and Minnie. Our subject's present wife, to whom he was married August, 1869, is Emily SIVERLING, daughter of Christopher SIVERLING, of Saegertown. They have six children: Mary, Mattie, Emma, Joseph, George and Fred. Mr. McFadden is a Republican in politics; a member of the Cambridge Grange and with his wife an ardent adherent of Zion Church." On page 1116, in the Bio Sketch section for Venango Township: "Paul Hills, farmer, PO Edinboro, Erie County, was born in Cussewago Township, this county, December 12, 1833; son of Cirrel and Rebecca (Harned) Hills, the former of whom, a native of New England, settled in Cussewago township, this county, about 1816, and there married a daughter of David Harned, formerly of New Jersey, of Quaker parentage, and one of the first settlers of Cussewago Township. They were parents of thirteen children, only four now living: Laurin L., of Titusville; Isaiah, in McKean County; Paul and Franklin. Cirrel Hills first settled in Cussewago Township on a part of the farm now owned by James Nash; he afterward bought the farm now owned by Calvin Waldo, and in 1839 came to Venango Township and located the farm now occupied by our subject, where he remained one year. He then sold his place and went to Michigan, but after an absence of nearly a year returned to this township and repurchased the property he had sold the year previous; this he cleared, improved and lived on till his death, which occurred in February, 1877, in his eighty-third year. Our subject, who has always resided on the old homestead, was married April 12, 1860, to Susan E., daughter of Christian and Rebecca (SIVERLING) Blystone. Christian Blystone was a son of Isaac Blystone, who settled in Venango Township, this county, in 1798; his wife was a daughter of Christopher Sterling, who settled in the same township in 1796. Mr. and Mrs. Hills have two children: Perry A. and Burt I. Mr. Hills has held the office of Supervisor of his township; in politics, he was always a Republican until 1882, since which time he has been an advocate of Prohibition." More SIVERLING info to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Here are more SIVERLING references found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 817, in the Biographical Sketch section for Cambridge Township: "Benjamin F. SIVERLING, stock dealer, Cambridgeboro, was born in Venango Township, this county, May 1, 1844; son of Jacob and Barbara (Kleckner) SIVERLING, and grandson of Daniel SIVERLING, who was one of the first settlers in what is now Venango Township. Our subject was married November, 1872, to Fannie, daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Parker) Stillwell, of New York City, and by whom he had one child - Sarah A. Mrs. SIVERLING died August 28, 1879, and in the same year he located in Cambridgeboro, this township. He is a member of the K. of H. and the E.A.U. In politics Mr. SIVERLING is a Republican." On page 850, in the Bio Sketch section for Cussewago Township: "Nathan Mosier, farmer, PO Mosiertown, was born in Lehigh County, Penn., June 6, 1819. His parents, Abraham and Elizabeth (Hottenstein) Mosier, settled in Cussewago Township, this county, in 1832. Five of their seven children are now living, viz.: Nathan, Mrs. Abigail Deichman, Mrs. Sarah SIVERLING, Mrs. Harriet Croop, Mrs. Mary Moyer. For his second wife, Mr. Mosier married Sarah Hower, by whom he had one son - Abram (deceased). Our subject married Eliza Love, and their children are: Archibald, William, Marcellus, Robert, Mrs. Ellen Woodring and Bertha. Mr. Mosier has lived on his present farm over forty years. He is a member of the Lutheran Church. In politics is a Republican." On page 852 of the same section: "Elias Rogers, farmer, PO Venango, was born December 25, 1823, in Chautauqua County, NY. His parents, Aretus and Elois Rogers, left that county, and after living some years near Albion, Erie Co., Penn., finally settled in Cussewago Township, this county, in 1837. They lived the lives of upright pioneers, and died here leaving four children: Mrs. Eliza Cole, Mrs. Jane Wing, Elias, and Mrs. Mahala Hotchkiss (deceased). Our subject married Miss Catherine SIVERLING March 23, 1844. She is a daughter of the pioneer John SIVERLING, a native of Venango Township, with the exception of two years spent in Cambridge Township, this county. Here they have a comfortable home of fifty acres. Their children are Mrs. Rosetta Blystone, Mrs. Eliza S. Mead, Mrs. Hannah Steele, Alfred, Mrs. Mary Terrill, Mrs. Kerny Dilley and Allie. Mrs. Rogers belongs to the United Brethren Church. Our subject was in politics formerly a Whig, but is now a Greenbacker." On page 883, in the Bio Sketch section for Hayfield Township: "Levi Peters, farmer, PO Saegertown, was born in what is now Hayfield Township, this county, January 16, 1821; son of Jacob Jr. and May (SIVERLING) Peters. His paternal grandfather was Jacob Peters Sr., who settled in Venango Township, this county, in 1804; afterward located in Hayfield Township, where he died. His maternal grandfather was Christopher SIVERLING, who settled in Venango Township in 1796. Jacob Jr. had ten children: Samuel, in Erie County; George (deceased), Lydia (deceased), Saloma (Mrs. Peter Smith); Levi; John; David, in Oregon; Caroline (Mrs. George Kleckner); Jacob; and Edward (deceased). Our subject was married January 16, 1842, to Eliza, daughter of John and Sarah (Graft) Liephart, of Hayfield Township, this county.Mr. Peters has seven children, seventeen grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and there has never been a death among his descendants up to May, 1884. His children are: Lydia A. (Mrs. Stephen Woodring), Sarah A. (Mrs. John Flick), Francis, Charles H., Augusta (Mrs. Jacob Fleischer), Tamzen (Mrs. Morgan Muckenhoupt), and Preston. Mr. Peters has been Supervisor and School Director of his township; in politics is a Democrat." More to follow on SIVERLING! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Ken Gartzke gartzke@prairie.NoDak.edu: Here are some ROBINAULT references I found today at the Crawford County Historical Society: 1. John C. Robinault of Meadville, husband of Marion Robinault, died March 20, 1926, at his home. Interred at Greenlawn Cemetery, (Kingsley), Townville. - Tribune Republican March 22, 1926, page 4, columns 2 & 3 2. Mrs. L.E. Robinault (Agnes) died Oct. 3, 1944. - Tribune Republican October 4, 1944 3. Leslie E. Robinault died December 31, 1946. - Tribune Republican January 2, 1947 4. Mrs. Marian Higby Robinault of Meadville, widow of J.C. Robinault who died in 1926, died March 14, 1929, aged 71 years. Interred at Greenlawn Cemetery, Townville. - Tribune Republican March 15, 1929, page 5, column 3 5. Ella Robinault of Iowa, granddaughter of Frederic Smith of Toy, married Henry Nichols of Troy December 22, 1878, by J.C. Prather, Esq. - Meadville Republican December 27, 1878, page 1, column 6 6. Barney Robinolt married Julia Ann Kimmey October 31, 1841. - Crawford Democrat November 9, 1841 7. Agnes G. Robinault (Timmons) was born March 13, 1861 at Forest Ville, New York. Parents were Frank Timmons and Helen McChilton. (no reference listed in the card file) 8. Leslie Robinault was born June 14, 1875 at Troy Center, Pa. Parents were Laffiett Robinault and Amanda Stearns. (no reference listed in the card file) Hope these were of some assistance! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

For Bob Van Hees rvanhees@foxberry.net: >Could you look up Frederick Bealer. He emigrated from >Germany to PA about 1833. Settled in Mercer county and married there in >1838. He comes into Crawford county about 1850. He purchased 62+ >acres in West Fallowfield twnshp in that year and lived there in Adamsville >until he died in 1895. I found the following information for you at the Crawford County Historical Society today: Mrs. E. Jane Garwood, formerly of East Fallowfield Township, widow of Frederick BEALER, died May 1, 1907, near Warren, aged 66 years. Interred at Rocky Glen Cemetery. - Crawford Journal May 9, 1907, page 8, column 5 Frederick BEALER of Adamsville, a native of Germany, died September 24, 1895, aged 83 years. Interred at Rocky Glen Cemetery. - Crawford Journal October 3, 1895, page 1, column 5 Here is the BEALER listing in Rocky Glen Cemetery, Adamsville, West Fallowfield Township: Sumner Bealer - born 1856, died 5/25/1948 Sarah McMaster Bealer (wife of Sumner) - born 1868, died 2/13/1937 Frank Malcolm Bealer - born 1903, died 1943 Frederick Bealer - born 1812, died 9/24/1895 Sylvina Bealer, (1st wife of Frederick) - born 1822, died 1862 Jane Bealer (2nd wife of Frederick) - born 1841, died 5/1/1907 Amanda E. Bealer (dtr of Frederick and Jane) - born 1868, died 1881 Hope this provides some new information! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Tom Press: >I am searching for information on my Gr. grandparents, William Monroe Allen, born 1845 married Julia >Ann Brown, born 1846. Julia died 1875. I have been told that they may have been in Rockdale Twp., >Crawford Co., PA. Their daughter Rosa Adele Allen married my grandfather, Abraham Meletus Amy, >son of George Palmer and Phebe (Lewis) Amy. Any information would be appreciated. I found the following ALLEN and AMY obits at the Crawford County Historical Society today that I thought you might be interested in. 1. William Allen, formerly of Sadsbury Township, died April 29, 1922, aged 71 years. Interred at Stevenson Cemetery, Mercer County. - Tribune Republican 5/1/1922, page 5, column 6 2. Mrs. Abigail Amy of Rockdale Township, widow of Abram Amy, died February 17, 1921, aged 83 years. - Evening Republican 2/19/1921, page 4, column 1 3. Abram Amy of Brown Hill, Rockdale Township, died November 30, 1903. - Morning Star, December 5, 1903, page 6, column 7 4. Mrs. Phoebe O. Amy of Brown Hill, Rockdale Township, widow of 1) Elijah Fisk and 2) George P. Amy, died June 8, 1914, at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 12 days. Interred at Chapinville Cemetery, Rockdale Township. - Evening Republican June 12, 1914, page 6, column 5 I checked the Chapinville Cemetery, Rockdale Township, and found the following buried there: Phebe L. Amy - born 10/12/1873, died 12/15/1875 James M. Amy - born 2/23/1863, died 2/10/1864 John W. Amy - born 3/23/1887, died 5/19/1888 May L. Amy - born 8/2/1887, died 7/28/1889 George P. Amy - born 3/20/1835, died 3/2/1884 Phebe O. Amy, wife of George P. - born 12/20/1833 died 6/8/1914 (notation - stone missing) Hope this info helps! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

>I am looking for any information about the KIGHTLINGER family. My >gggrandmother was Margaret KIGHTLINGER. However I don't have any dates for >her. She married Edward NORTON. Edward had 5 brothers that we have been told >were circuit preachers. Any information about these families would be greatly >appreciated. Hello! I found 2 obituaries today at the Crawford County Historical Society that may be of interest to you: 1. Mrs. Margaret Norton of Meadville, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Marsh, October 5, 1901, aged 59 years. Interred at Kiser Hill Cemetery. - Crawford Journal October 10, 1901, page 8, column 4 2. Edward Norton, formerly of Crawford County, died March 3, 1899, at Trunkeyville, Venango County, aged 70 years. - Crawford Journal March 23, 1899, page 8, column 5 I found one marriage record for a Norton and Kightlinger, not the one you mentioned, but perhaps a connection somehow? Seth Norton married Miss Ivy Kightlinger March 1891, in South Troy by Rev. O.C. Sherman. - Crawford Journal Mach 19, 1891, page 8, column 6 Since the one obit mentioned Kiser Hill Cemetery (East Mead Township), I copied down all the Nortons and Kightlingers buried there: Kightlinger, Abraham - born 8/25/?, died 9/28/1899 Nancy Ann (w) - born 8/?/?, died 10/25/1889 Charlotte (dtr) born 7/13/1849, died 8/29/1877 John N. born 5/13/1852, died 10/4/1877 Kightlinger, Alex born 1849, died 7/12/1930 Dora (w) born 5/19/1850, died 12/31/1898 Dick (son) born 9/17/1889, died 10/6/1889 Birdie born 12/6/1892, died 1/3/1893 Kightlinger, Andrew born 1823, died 6/17/1893 Hannah (w) born 1825, died 3/4/1903 Malvina (dtr) died ?/30/1852 Charles (son) died 8/4/1854 Alice (dtr) died 12/24/1872 Nettie (dtr) died 4/12/1884 Infant Son died 3/12/1883 Kightlinger, E. Augustus born 1851 died 2/22/1940 Esther A. (w) born 1/11/1861 died 3/21/1922 Curtis N. (son) born 12/6/1889 died 7/20/1920 Lawson D. (son) born 7/27/1900 died 12/7/1903 Myrtle (dtr) born 3/18/1887 died 1/18/1891 Roy (son) born 12/18/1881 died 12/26/1890 Kightlinger, Bryan born ? died 5/18/1951 Kightlinger, Dick (son of A.D. Kightlinger) born 9/17/1889 died 10/6/1889 Kightlinger, Emory born 1854 died 9/17/1940 Kightlinger, Frank D. born 10/13/1868 died 5/25/1938 Ona Lavella (w) born 1878 died 3/16/1919 Charles C. born 1894 died 7/7/1945 Archie W. born 5/20/1898 died 9/9/1922 Kightlinger, George born ? died ? Catherine (w) born ? died 1/22/1869 Kightlinger, George A. born 4/?/1846 died 12/16/1938 Bertha Gertrude (dtr) born 7/30/1875 died 1/14/1881 Kightlinger, G. Jackson born 1816 died 3/20/1882 Jane (w) born 2/20/1832 died 3/23/1911 Lucina J. (dtr) born 1852 died ?/9/1876 Kightlinger, Harriet Hamilton born 1833 died 1865 Kightlinger, Harry born 10/26/1898 died 4/30/1960 Kightlinger, Henry born 9/8/1813 died 5/25/1892 Rebecca (w) born 11/11/1821 died 2/4/1896 Adeline Sutton born ? died 8/25/1883 Kightlinger, Jacob born 9/25/1812 died 9/5/1901 Emaline Adams (1st w) born 6/8/1819 died 2/3/1853 Sarah M. (dtr) born 4/28/1833 died 8/4/1844 Emeline (dtr) born 2/3/1853 died 10/1/1855 Infant Son born 2/10/1837 died 2/12/1837 Mary Ann Fee (2nd w) born 7/15/1832 died 12/30/1900 Adella (dtr) born 3/2/1857 died 8/28/1858 Francis E. (son) born 4/20/1864 died 11/11/1865 Edwin (son) born 1/14/1873 died 11/17/1873 Infant born 4/22/1892 died 4/24/1892 Elmer W. born 7/11/1862 died 4/24/1887 Kightlinger, Jackson born ? died 8/30/1886 Kightlinger, D. Jefferson born 6/11/1863 died 11/5/1948 Elizabeth B. (w) born 1871 died 5/21/1928 Kightlinger, S.A. born ? died 1908 Kightlinger, John born 10/2/1819 died 2/4/1899 Louisa (w) born 1829 died 5/7/1917 Kightlinger, Joseph born 1816 died 8/20/1891 Kightlinger, Michael born 5/27/1811 died 3/6/1889 Eliza Adams (w) Kightlinger, Roy born 8/23/1895 died 9/20/1957 Norton, Edward born 1823 died 3/15/1899 Margaret (w) born 3/15/1843 died 10/5/1901 Norton, G.R. Norton, Nicholas F.W.S. born 1861 died 1/6/1952 Norton, Robert Eliza (w) born 8/?/1813 died 1/30/1881 Hope these helped! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Alice and other LORD researchers: I found some LORD obituaries and marriages today at the Crawford County Historical Society that I thought you might be interested in: 1. Freedom Lord Jr. married Elizabeth Beatty February 16, 1842. - Crawford Democrat March 1, 1842 2. George Lord of Greenville married Miss Della Small September 9, 1908, at the First ME Church parsonage, Meadville, by the Rev. Wm. S. Mitchell. - Crawford Journal September 10, 1908, page 4, column 7 3. George Lord of Conneautville married Miss Ida Whittaker of Elk Creek, Erie County, on October 5, 1882, at Springboro Baptist parsonage, by the Rev. R. Pearse. - Crawford Journal October 20, 1882, page 5, column 5 4. Freedom Lord of Summerhill Township, died at the home of his son, F.L. Lord in Conneautville, on April 3, 1901, in the 86th year of his age. - Conneautville Courier April 4, 1901, page 1, column 2 5. George B. Lord, formerly of Summerhill Township, son of Freedom Lord, died May 23, 1906, at Independence, Kansas, in his 62nd year. - Conneautville Courier May 30, 1906, page 1, column 5 6. Miss Ida M. Lord of Summerhill Township, daughter of Freedom Lord, died March 8, 1895, aged 39 years. - Crawford Journal March 21, 1895, page 8, column 5 7. Mrs. Permelia Lord of Mead Township, wife of George W. Lord, daughter of Dr. Axtell, died January 27, 1881, in the 67th year of her age. - Crawford Journal February 11, 1881, page 8, column 1 8. Miss Zella Lord, formerly of Springboro, daughter of George and Ida Whittaker Lord, died at Cleveland, Ohio, March 15, 1924, aged 38 years. - Tribune Republican March 21, 1924, page 3, column 3 Hope this was of some help! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Paula: PAULA1941@aol.com I paid a visit to the Crawford County Historical Society today and found some interesting information in their files! Here are some obituaries and marriages you may be interested in: 1. Dr. James A. Sterling of Summerhill Township died November 14, 1882, aged 60 years. - Crawford Journal Nov. 17, 1882, page 5, column 5 2. Mrs. Betsy Rider Sterling, of Summerhill Township, widow of Dr. James Sterling, died July 23, 1896, aged 70 years. Interred at Conneautville Cemetery. - Crawford Journal Aug. 6, 1896, page 8, column 6 3. Floyd Sterling of Troy Center, son of James Sterling, died August 11, 1901, aged 12 years. - Crawford Journal Aug. 15, 1901, page 2, column 1 4. Mrs. Jane Sterling, widow of John Sterling (deceased), daughter of John McDowell of Summerhill Township, died May 26, 1875 at the residence of her daughter, in Eau Claire, Wisc., aged 74 years, 10 months. - Crawford Journal June 17, 1875, page 3, column 6 5. John Sterling, formerly of Conneautville, died May 15, 1897, at Lyndon, Ill., aged circa 69 years. - Conneautville Courier June 3, 1897, page 1, column 3 6. Mrs. Serena Sterling of Summerhill Township, wife of James A. Sterling, daughter of Samuel P. and Louisa Newbury, died April 22, 1881, aged 18 years, 10 months. - Meadville Daily Republican May 6, 1881, page 3, column 5 7. James A. Sterling of Summerhill Township, married Miss Ella F. Davenport of Summerhill Township, daughter of A.D. Davenport, on September 7, 1882, at the residence of the bride's parents by the Rev. W.W. Painter. - Crawford Journal October 20, 1882, page 5, column 5 8. James A. Sterling of Summerhill, married Miss Irene Newbury of Summerhill, daughter of S.P. Newbury, on March 12, 1879, at the Conneautville ME parsonage, by the Rev. W.H. Mossman. - Evening Republican March 29, 1879, page 1, column 5 9. Miss Josie Sterling of Conneautville, daughter of Dr. James Sterling, married John F. Lord of Conneautville, on February 25, 1881, at the Conneautville ME parsonage, by the Rev. W.W. Painter. - Meadville Daily Republican March 18, 1881, page 3, column 4 Hope these helped! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

I am looking for information on Jonathan Cook and his wife Sarah Campbell Cook who were born in NJ then moved to Crawford county in the late 1820's / early 1830. My gggrandfather was born in North Shenango Township. His name was Washington Irving Cook. Would appreciate any information from anyone on the list. Bill Brungardt wbrungardt@prodigy.net

At a DAR meeting today we were told that local LDS Libraries now carry Census Records and Death Records on CD-ROM. Census CD runs $10.00 and Death CD is $20.00. I have not checked this information out but thought I'd pass it on. As a new kid on the block, I want to say thanks. The information received from everyone regarding the History of Crawford County 1885 - Beers was greatly appreciated. If I can help anyone with California research let me know. I'm about 35 miles from Sacramento. I am in that area every couple of months and can check out Vital Records on fische. Birth, Death, and Marriage. Thanks again, Carol Theuriet

Would anyone happen to have a directory for Woodcock twp. Crawford Co., Pa. for any of the years 1880-1886? Thank- You, Sharon

(Please forgive me if this is a repeat. I couldn't tell if I sent this to this list last night.) Hi Crawford searchers: On a recent trip to Pennsylvania, I found my grandmother Hilda Crawford's parents and grandparents. Then, I found them and their children on the 1900 Census for Petroleum Center, Cornplanter Twp, Venango County, PA. Some of my Crawfords lived in Titusville, Crawford Co., PA and I believe some descendants are still there. Here is what I have. Does anyone have any connections? Would love to connect with some cousins. Kathy Ghering Goodman McKinney, Texas ----------------------------------------- Generation No. 1 1. ROBERT CRAWFORD was born 1820, and died 1894. He married CATHERINE ?. (Buried in Petroleum Center Cemetery, Venango Co., PA) (They had 9 children total.) Children of ROBERT CRAWFORD and CATHERINE ? are: i. ROBERT W. CRAWFORD, b. December 1849; d. 1922. ii. CURTIS CRAWFORD, b. June 1860. iii. LEWIS NEWTON CRAWFORD, b. Abt. 1866; m. MARY CATHERINE BANEY, April 24, 1897 iv. FIELDY HARRY CRAWFORD, b. March 1870; d. 1932 v. WILLIAM D. CRAWFORD, b. Abt. 1875. Generation No. 2 2. ROBERT W. CRAWFORD (ROBERT1) was born December 1849, and died 1922. He married ERIE A. ? 1880. (Buried in Jamison Corners Cemetery, Venango County, PA) Children of ROBERT CRAWFORD and ERIE ? are: i. LOTTIE CRAWFORD, b. December 1881. ii. VERNON D. CRAWFORD, b. July 1883. iii. NETTIE CRAWFORD, b. August 1885. iv. LEONARD CRAWFORD, b. March 1887. v. CAIN? CRAWFORD, b. August 1889. vi. GRACE CRAWFORD, b. November 1891. vii. MYRTLE CRAWFORD, b. April 1895. viii. MINNIE CRAWFORD, b. January 1898. 3. CURTIS CRAWFORD (ROBERT1) was born June 1860. He married MARY ?. Children of CURTIS CRAWFORD and MARY ? are: i. LULA CRAWFORD, b. March 1884. ii. ROBERT CRAWFORD, b. May 1886. iii. RALLYA CRAWFORD, b. February 1888. iv. LENA CRAWFORD, b. February 1890. v. LIZZIE CRAWFORD, b. February 1891. vi.FLORENCE CRAWFORD, b. November 1894. vii. WALTER CRAWFORD, b. November 1897. viii. FLOYD CRAWFORD, b. December 1898. d. 1963 4. FIELDY HARRY CRAWFORD (ROBERT1) was born March 1870 and died 1932. He married ARKANZA JENNIE BANEY (1876 - 1926) November 13, 1895, daughter of JOHN BANEY and ELIZABETH ?. (Both buried Jamison Corners Cemetery, Cherrytree Township, Venango Co, Pennsylvania) Children of FIELDY CRAWFORD and ARKANZA BANEY are: i. HARRY L.3 CRAWFORD, b. July 13, 1896, Petroleum Center, PA; d. November 21, 1945, Titusville, Crawford Co, Pennsylvania. m. Lucy ? b. Aug. 2, 1908 d. Oct. 23, 1978 (Buried Jamison Corners Cemetery, Venango Co., PA) ii.HAZEL CRAWFORD, b. August 15, 1897, Petroleum Center, PA. iii.ERNEST CRAWFORD, b. June 05, 1899, Petroleum Center, PA. iv.HILDA HAZEL CRAWFORD, b. February 18, 1900, Rynd Farm, Oil City, Pennsylvania; d. December 30, 1957. (Buried Jamison Corners Cemetery) (My grandmother) v.EUGENE CRAWFORD, b. Abt. 1902. (Not sure about this one. Ernest may have been his first name???) vi.CURTIS CRAWFORD, b. Abt. 1910. d. Abt. 1955

Barbara, I can't help but get excited. LOL. Kathy Brubaker and Barb Seyler have done so much. My adrenalin has really been flowing lately. Those two persons are just GREAT!! Just try not to get so darn excited...I can't find a thing for me. :( > > Barbara Bonham, Listowner

I have the "Our County and Its People" a Historical and Memorial Record of Crawford County Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates, published in 1899 by W.A. Fergusson & Company, reprinted in 1986 for the Cochranton Heritage Society. Does anyone know if there is much difference between the book published in 1885 and the above book? SDASCH3488@aol.com

Here are more SIVERLING references found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 782, in the Biographical Sketch section for Athens Township: "John A. Himebaugh, merchant, Centreville, was born June 11, 1829, in Saegertown, this county; son of the pioneer, Jacob Himebaugh. He was married May 10, 1859, to Barbara Jane Campbell, born in Venango Township, this county, July 22, 1832, daughter of Thomas and Lydia (SIVERLING) Campbell, the former of whom, also a native of Venango Township, was a son of Thomas Campbell, Sr., who came from Westmoreland County, Penn., and settled in that township in very early times. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell had two children - John H. and Barbara Jane. Mr. Campbell died in 1835, his widow February 24, 1882. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Himebaugh lived in Venango Township until 1869, when they came to this township. They are now residing on the third farm they have owned here (on which they settled March, 1867), comprising 200 acres of well-improved land. They have reared an intelligent family of six children: Thomas C., who studied law in the office of Curtis & Norton, in Erie, Penn., and was admitted to the bar at that place in 1880; William C., who graduated from Bellevue College with degree of M.D.; Jacob C., proprietor of lumber mill at Centreville, married to Mary Moran; Jennie; Anna; and Fred. For several years, Mr. Himebaugh has been engaged in merchandising in Coleville and Aiken, in McKean County, Penn., leaving the family to carry on the farm. He is a member of the K. of H. Mrs. Himebaugh is an adherent of the Congregational Church." On page 813, in the Bio Sketch section for Cambridge Township: "Amasa F. Moses, editor and proprietor of the "Cambridge News," Cambridgeboro, was born October 6, 1855, in Potsdam, NY, son of A.B. and Mary A. (Foster) Moses, the former born in 1815, in Vermont, and the latter in 1829, in the State of New York. They were the parents of six children. Our subject was educated in an academy at Canton, NY, and has always been an extensive reader on general subjects. His education has not only been literary, but musical, and in 1873, he learned telegraphing. In 1874 he began the printer's trade at Union City, Penn., and rapidly advanced to the foremanship and subsequently to the position of publisher and editor. He was married in 1877 at Cambridgeboro, Penn., to Anna b. Hanson, born in Venango, Penn., in 1857, daughter of S.W. and Mary (SIVERLING) Hanson, the former born in 1835, in Canada, the latter in 1840 in Venango, Penn. To this union have been four children, of whom two are now living, viz.: Roy and Ernest. Our subject resided in St. Lawrence County, NY, until 1870 when he removed wit his parents to Erie County, Penn., and came to Cambridgeboro in 1876. In 1878 he bought the "Leader" a newspaper at where he gives his personal attention to the editing and publishing of the "Cambridge News." He is a member of the Presbyterian Church; a Republican in politics. He is a member of the I.O.O.F. and E.A.U. societies." More to follow tomorrow night (fingers getting a little tired!)! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Kathy Cook at cook_kb@compuserve.com and other SIVERLING researchers in Crawford County. Here, and in the next few posts, are references to the above surname found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 543, in the history of East Fallowfield Township: "Hunter John Mason, so called to distinguish him from John Mason, of Greenwood Township, as his title indicates, was an expert with the rifle and rod. Michael Mushrush settled on Tract 3, on the northern confines. He early built a brick residence, the first in the township, making the brick on his farm. He was of German descent, came from Cold Hill, near Pittsburgh, and was one of the most active and liberal citizens of Fallowfield. John McQueen, from the Susquehanna, settled in the north part, on Tract 5, prior to 1800. James Roe possessed no realty, and soon departed from this region. John and Samuel Sisely were brothers. The latter was a cooper by trade, and settled on Tract 33. During his last sickness the nearest physician resided at Meadville, and Mr. Sisely expired before medical aid could reach him. Thomas Smith came in 1798, and remained a life-long settler on Tract 21. He was of Irish nationality, and of the Covenanter faith. John Unger was a Hessian miner of some learning. He came to this county a single man, married Susan SIVERLING, and settled on Tract 8. So zealous was he for the education of his children, that he dispatched them to the school-room at daybreak. He possessed great mechanical ability, and remained a life-long settler of the township." 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. "Thomas Coulter, who was born in Philadelphia in 1765, settled about a mile northwest from Venango Borough in 1796, and remained there till his death many years later. His son, Robert, was born there in March, 1797, probably the first birth of a while child in the township. Thomas and Robert Logue, who were of Irish nativity, came about the same time, and settled in the southwest part of the township. Philip Straw occupied the site of Venango Borough. Christopher SIVERLING, a German, moved his family from Westmoreland County, and settled in 1796 on the tract immediately south of Venango Village. His sons were Christopher, John and Daniel, all well-known pioneers. Two bushels of corn, a small quantity of beef and a few turnips constituted the entire stock of provisions the first winter, except such as the forest and streams afforded. Pittsburgh was then the nearest trading point, roads were not yet cut, and the dense forests abounded with wild animals. Bears preyed upon he few pigs brought to the pioneer settlements, and for years the howling wolves were the deadly enemies of sheep. The bounty on wolf scalps diminished the number of this latter pest, and organized wolf hunts afforded sport to the pioneers and rid the settlements of a dangerous enemy." More to follow on SIVERLING. Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net -----Original Message----- From: Brian & Kathy Cook <> To: PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com <PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, October 21, 1998 2:58 PM Subject: [PACRAWFO-L] Arneman/Siverling/Blystone >Kathy Brubaker, you have been sent to us from heaven! How wonderful of you >to send out so much information. > >I don't want to get greedy, but what can you find on these families, >please- > >Arneman/Arnaman > >Siverling (I've already seen the piece on Chris. with the Peiffer info) > >Blystone > >Skelton > >William Mitchell (then son, Sylvester) > >I've been eating up the Peiffer, Straw and Sherred info. These families >are all >connected in so many ways! > >Kathy Cook >Rochester, MN >cook_kb@compuserve.com > > >==== 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 >

To Ken Coolidge (KCooli4087@aol.com) and other COOLIDGE, COOLEDGE researchers in Crawford County. Here are two references I found to those surnames in the "History of Crawford County PA, 1885." On page 667 in the section on the history of Summit Township: "Enterprise Lodge, No. 72, A.O.U.W., was chartered March 25, 1874, with fifteen members. Its first officers were: J.C. Weston, P.M.W.; Dr. J.J. McMillen, M.W.; W.A. Keen, G.F.; G.L. Kelley, O.; J.A. McMurtry, Recorder; D.G. Harper, Fin.; B.A. Gehr, Receiver; A.W. Smith, G.; B.C. COOLIDGE, I.W.; Aaron Lynce, O.W. The membership is now twenty-six, and meetings are held every Saturday night." On pages 1081 and 1082, in the Biographical Sketch section for Summit Township: "Philip Brown, farmer, PO Harmonsburg, was born in Summerhill Township, this county, April 16, 1820, and is a son of John and Hannah (Gehr) Brown, who came with their parents some time in 1802 from the East, over the mountains. Our subject's grandfather was John Brown, who had nine children, of whom three are now living: Betsy (now Mrs. Michael Foust), Annie (now Mrs. John Trace), and Lydia (now Mrs. Philip Foust). John Brown, the father of our subject, a soldier in the war of 1812, had eight children, six now living: Samuel, Eli, Jacob, Philip, William and Joseph. Philip Brown was married to Elizabeth Garner, who bore him three children: Henry, Catharine, and Hattie, now Mrs. Joseph McGuire. On the death of his first wife, our subject married Rachel COOLEDGE, and by her had no family. Mr. Brown has been School Director, and ha taken a deep and intelligent interest in this work, so that the school under his care has prospered to an extraordinary degree. He has been brought up in the Reformed Church; in his political views, is a Republican. His family, whose history is fully portrayed in that of Vernon Township, is one of the most numerous and prosperous in this vicinity." Those were the only two references found. Hope they helped somewhat. Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net -----Original Message----- From: KCooli4087@aol.com <KCooli4087@aol.com> To: kbrbkr@toolcity.net <kbrbkr@toolcity.net> Date: Wednesday, October 21, 1998 2:53 PM Subject: Re: [PACRAWFO-L] PEIFFER & development of Venango Borough >Kathy, I have been reading your Crawford Co. bios. with interest. The one >about the Venango township was interesting. > >I have Coolidge's that lived in Venango Co. Cherrytree township, which is just >to the south of Titusville. Was wondering if the source you are quoting from >is indexed? Have you came acorss any Coolidge's? > >Thanks. > >Ken Coolidge >