To Mart (maram@phoenixat.com) and other PETERSON researchers in Crawford County: Here is the only mention of PETERSON in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 553, see the ABBOTT reference posted earlier about the history of Greenwood Township. On page 554, in the same section: "Hamilton Armour was of Irish extraction, and settled in the southern part, Graviner Bailey died about 1812, leaving a family, which soon after left this vicinity and became scattered. Arthur Dillon was an Irishman of roving proclivities, married but childless. He died in Mercer County. Robert Hood settled in the western part of the township. Daniel Harkins, brother of John, was also an early settler. Moses Logan was Justice of the Peace, in 1810, and for many years thereafter. James PETERSON, father of Uriah, was originally from New Jersey, but directly from Fayette County. He settled in the eastern part of the township, where he died in extreme old age, leaving a numerous posterity. Thomas Ross came to the township a single man, and like all other bachelors in those days paid a tax for enjoying the state of single blessedness. James Hackett was an old bachelor. Abraham Williams settled on a tract of land located near the township center. Joseph Thatcher came from Washington County in 1810 with his family and wife's sister's family, the journey from Pittsburgh being made on horseback. He died in 1862, aged seventy-two years." Hope this is of help to someone! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Here is the last of the data found on SUTTON in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." 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." That's all for SUTTON in this reference! Hope someone was able to make a connection! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Here are more SUTTON references in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On pages 869 and 870 in the Biographical Sketch section for Greenwood Township: "Jonathan D. Christ, farmer, PO Geneva, was born April 19, 1831, in Austintown, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and is a son of Daniel F. and Mary (Grove) Christ, of the Buckeye State. He settled in this township in 1840, and married, first, Emeliza, daughter of Robert and Cynthia (Brower) Williams, of this county, by whom he had nine children: Mary J., Mary Christina, Isaiah L., Robert D., Frederick A., Etta L., James C., David C. and John E. His wife died March 30, 1873, and he afterward married Elizabeth, daughter of Reuben and Lonly (Anderson) SUTTON, of this township. Mr. Christ is a thorough business man, having at one time been Justice of the Peace, and filled other offices of the township, and county. He at one time owned nearly all the land upon which the little village of Geneva now stands. He is an upright, Christian man, belonging to the United Brethren Church, and its chief supporter in this vicinity. In politics he is a stanch Prohibitionist." On pages 971 and 972, in the Bio Sketch section for Rome Township: "Stephen Carroll, farmer, PO Titusville, was born July 24, 1826, in Sandy Lake (now Worth) Township, Mercer Co., Penn. His father, Rev. William Carroll, a Presiding Elder in the Erie Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was a native of Washington County, Penn., but moved to Mercer County, same Sate, in an early day; he there married Rachel SUTTON, a native of Maryland. They spent one year (1849) in this county, but returned to Mercer County, where they ended there days. They were parents of eleven children. Our subject, the next to the youngest in this family, came to Oil Creek Township, Crawford Co., Penn., in 1847, and erected a saw-mill. In 1850 he located in Rome Township and devoted himself to farming.He was married November 28, 1849, to Esther, daughter of James Kerr, by whom he had three children: Angie, wife of Mr. Hummer, and two deceased in childhood. During the late war Mr. Carroll enlisted September 8, 1862 in Company D, Eighteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, serving in the Army of the Potomac and participated in the engagements at Hanover Court House, Gettysburg, South Mountain and many other of the memorable battles fought in Virginia and Maryland. He was a brave soldier and received an honorable discharge June 6, 1865. He acted as Company Clerk at Cumberland, Md., at the mustering out and is reliable authority for the statement that nearly every survivor of the company was present at the last muster. Since his return he has taken an active part in political affairs; was elected School Director, Supervisor, Justice of the Peace; appointed May 5, 1879, by Gov.Hoyt, Sealer of Weights and Measures for Crawford County; re-appointed June 12, 1882, and is discharging the duties of this position with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the community. Squire Carroll has a fine farm of 100 acres well-improved land, and is devoting his attention to the breeding of live stock, having some very fine pure-blooded cattle of the short-horn variety, and was one of the first to introduce this improved grade of cattle in his township." One more to follow on SUTTON! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Mart (maram@phoenixat.com) and other Sutton researchers. Here are the references to SUTTON in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." See the ABBOTT information, pages 553 and 554 in the history of Greenwood Township already transcribed. See the ABBOTT information, page 556 (History of Borough of Geneva) already transcribed, plus on the same page: "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 history of Hayfield Township: "Geneva Lodge, No. 408, K. of P., was instituted September 27, 1873, with ten members: W.W. Gelvin, D.W. Harround, 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." On pages 670 and 671, in the history of Troy Township: "From 1820 to 1830 a few more settlers were received. Stephen Atwater came from Connecticut about 1823 and settled on 500 acres, Tract 130, in the Seventh Donation District. He was a carpenter,, and well advanced in life when he arrived. His death occurred on Sugar Creek, this township, a few years later. Oliver Cowles, his son-in-law, came about the same time and afterward removed to the West. William Williams when a year old came with his father Ellis from Huntington County to Erie County, five miles from Waterford. In 1822 he came to Troy Township and settled on Sugar Creek. The next year he married Eliza Luse, and remained in the township until his death in 1859. He was a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church. Charles day about 1825 emigrated from Whitehall, N.Y., and settled on Tract 1186. He afterward removed to Sparta Township. George Kees came from near Pittsburgh about 1825 and took up an abode on Tract 1305 near Troy Center. In after life he removed to Cherry Tree Township, Venango County, where he died. Joseph Crecroft in 1826 or 1828 settled in the northern part of the township. He was killed by the fall of a tree, and his family is now scattered. Tract 1342 was undrawn and possessed successively, a number of early occupants, first of whom was James Adams, afterward George Evans and others. John S. SUTTON came about 1830 to Tract 1199. The above, with a few of their descendants, were in 1830 all the taxpaying residents of what is now Troy. About 1840 settlements were made more rapidly, thought there are yet a few tracts unsettled." More to follow on SUTTON! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Here is the last bit of data I have on ABBOTT from the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 748, in the Biographical Sketch section for Meadville: "Prof. Abiel ABBOT Livermore, Meadville, was born in Wilton, N.H., October 30, 1811, second son of Jonathan and Abigail (ABBOT) Livermore. His grandfather, Jonathan Livermore, was the first minister of the town, and his great-grandfather of the same name reached the age of one hundred years and seven months. Our subject passed his boyhood on the farm, attended the district school, and encountered the usual experiences of a country lad. At the age of fifteen he left home to attend school in Chelmsford, Mass., and afterward was prepared for college at Philipps Academy, Exeter, N.H., entered Harvard College in 1830, and graduated in 1833. In June, 1883, he celebrated with fourteen of his classmates the fiftieth anniversary of their graduation. The next three years after graduation were passed in the Cambridge Divinity School in preparation for the Christian ministry. After the usual candidating, he was ordained November 2, 1836, over the Congregational Unitarian Church in Keene, N.H. He was married May 17, 1838, to Elizabeth Dorcas ABBOT, daughter of Rev. Jacob ABBOT, of Windham, N.H., who died in South Boston, Mass., September 13, 1879. Though not blessed with children, several young persons were brought up in their family and were cherished with parental love. Prof. Livermore was invited in 1850, after a happy ministry in Keene, to settle over the Unitarian Church of Cincinnati, Ohio, and he removed to that city in May. In 1856 he was invited to New York to the editorship of the Christian Inquirer, and at the same time became pastor of the Unitarian Church in Yonkers, N.Y. These offices he filled till 1863, when he was invited to the Presidency of the theological school in Meadville, Penn., which he still holds. The works which Mr. Livermore has published are a "commentary" on the whole New Testament in six volumes, "The Courses," "A Marriage Offering," and occasional sermons, addresses and reviews. The latest publication was in 1884, called "Anti-tobacco." It looking over the changes and chances of so many years he finds one great lesson written over al his life, of gratitude to God and sympathy with mankind. On June 18, 1883, he was married to Mary A. Moore of Meadville." On page 985, in the Bio Sketch section for Sadsbury Township: "John Andrews, retired farmer, PO Evansburg, was born in Vernon Township, this county, April 6, 1816, son of Robert and Sarah (Chidester) Andrews, who had eight children, five now living. Robert Andrews was a native of County Tyrone, Ireland; came to America in 1784, locating at Harrisburg, Penn., from thence moving to Allegheny County in 1792, and finally to what is now Crawford County. Here he made a clearing on French Creek, Vernon Township, and erected a building. In the fall of 1792 he and a number of others started for Harrisburg, Penn., but got lost, their pack horse died of starvation, and they were obliged to subsist on a couple of snakes which they found and a deer-skin that was roasted after the hair had been burned off. After innumerable privations they reached their destination. On their return home they employed an Indian guide to conduct them to Franklin, but in him the party placed little confidence, being in constant dread lest he should betray them. When within a day's journey of Franklin they came to a camp fire, a little beyond which they discovered a horse. After resting a day in Franklin they met there a man named Vansickle, who informed them the horse they had seen was his; that he and two comrades, named Power and Wallace, were surprised at the camp fire by Indians firing on them from an ambuscade. Power and Wallace were killed, but Vansickle showed the savages his heels, and although chased by one of them armed with a tomahawk for a considerable distance he succeeded in outrunning the Indian, who then gave up the pursuit. Robert Andrews returned to his clearing in Vernon Township the following spring (1793) in order to hold his title, as the law was that "a settler must have smoke on his premises every day for five years." This farm is till owned by his descendants, and on it John Andrews was born and reared. Our subject learned milling as an occupation. He was married June 2, 1847, to Mary D. ABBOTT. By this union were born six children, three now living: Eva B., Sadie and Ella. The sons are all deceased. Mr. Andrews is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, in which he is also an Elder. His nephew, James M. ABBOTT, with whom he spends many leisure hours, does a hardware business at Evansburg." That's all for ABBOTT in this source! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

More from the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 577, in the history of North Shenango Township: "There are three churches within the limits of North Shenango. The Methodist Episcopal at Espyville was organized with seven members at the house of Aaron Herriott in 1831. Early services were held in the schoolhouse, and in the autumn of 1833, a house of worship was erected, which was superseded in 1870 by the present commodious two-story frame structure, 38x68 feet, erected at a cost of $6,000. A revival in the autumn of 1883 added more than 100 to the membership, which is now about 200. Espyville Circuit, formed in 1851, includes four charges, Espyville Center Chapel, North Bank, in South Shenango, and Hartstown. Its pastors have been: D.H. Jack and H.M. Chamberlain, 1851; D.H. Jack and H. Luce, 1852; W. French and H. Luce, 1853; W. French and J.B. Orwig, 1854; S.L. Wilkinson and J.B. Orwig, 1855; R. Gray, 1856; I. Scofield and J.C. Sullivan, 1857; A.H. Bowers, 1858; A.L. Miller and G.M. Eberman, 1859; John ABBOTT, 1860; A.J. Merchant, 1861; J. Flower, 1862-63; S.S. Stuntz, 1864; J.W. Hill, 1865; R. Gray, 1866-67; G.H. Brown, 1868-69-70; I.D. Darling, 1871-72; A.R. Rich, 1873-74-75; J. Eckels, 1876-77; L. Wick, 1878-79; T.P. Warner, 1880-81-82; A.W. Decker, 1883." On page 585, in the history of Oil Creek Township: "The Hydetown Methodist Episcopal class was organized in 1847 with the following members: Joseph Spaulding and wife, Oran Davenport and wife, Thomas Titus and wife, and Mrs. Baugher, by Rev. John ABBOTT, then pastor of the Oil Creek Circuit. The membership has fluctuated with the change in the population of Hydetown, and now numbers about sixteen. Among the leaders have been: Oran Davenport, Andrews, Joseph Spaulding, Beatty and Adolphus Spaulding. The society holds meetings in the school hall. Hydetown charge was organized by Rev. John Peat, P.E. in 1874, with Bethel, Hydetown, and Tryonville classes. In 1877 East Troy, of Sunville Circuit, was added. The other three were previously part of Titusville Circuit. The pastors of Hydetown Circuit have been: Rev. S. Fidler, 1874-75-76; Rev. J. F. Hill, 1877-78; Rev. J. ABBOTT, 1879; Rev. Alva Wilder, 1880-81; Rev. J. E. Roberts, 1882-83." One more to follow on ABBOTT. Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net -

Here are more ABBOTT folks found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 552 in the history of Greenwood Township: "Greenwood Township lies on the southern border of the county, between East Fallowfield and Fairfield. It was organized in 1829, from portions of Fallowfield and Fairfield, and lost a small portion of its territory by the formation of Union. The place authorized by the Assembly in 1829, for holding elections, was the cabin of Thomas ABBOTT. Its area is 19,336 acres, valued on the tax duplicate of 1882 at $359,494. The population in 1850 was 1,127; in 1860, 1,729; in 1870, 1,782; and in 1880, 1,614." On page 553 of the same section: "Among the earliest settlers in the western and central parts of Greenwood were James ABBOTT, Abraham Martin and John McMichael, who paid tax of chattel property in 1798; and Samuel and Joseph Anderson, Abraham ABBOTT, Robert Adams, Hamilton Armour, Graviner Bailey, Alexander Clark, John Cook, Arthur Dillon, Robert Hood, John Harkins, Moses Logan, Thomas McMichael, Robert Power, Samuel Power, Uriah Peterson, Francis Porter, Thomas Ross, John Sutton, Cornelius Smock and William and Asher Williams; all of whom had settled prior to 1804. A little later John Anderson, Jonathan Culver, Isaac Hazen, Andrew Mellon and Thomas Peterson were settlers." On page 554 in the same section: "John McMichael came from the Susquehanna to Meadville in 1797, and in the following spring removed to the northwestern part of Greenwood, where he remained until his death in March 1817. James ABBOTT, hailing from New Jersey, came in 1797 or earlier, and his brothers Abraham and Thomas soon after joined him, the latter in 1802. They all remained in the township till death. John Sutton, also from New Jersey, settled on the site of Geneva in 1803, and remained until his death in old age. The entire journey was made in a wagon." On page 556, in the history of the Borough of Geneva, Greenwood Township: "Geneva, a borough of about 400 people, 346 by the census of 1880, is situated in the northern part of Greenwood Township. A petition praying for its incorporation and signed by thirty-two citizens representing that the proposed borough contained not more than forty-six free-holders, was filed August 10, 1871. It was approved by the grand jury November 9, 1871, and the report confirmed by the Court January 23, 1872. It was further directed that the first election be held at the schoolhouse on the third Friday of March, 1872, and for that purpose William W. Gelvin was appointed to give due notice of the election. DeWitt Harroun was appointed Judge, and William Billings and Alfred M. ABBOTT, inspectors. The first officers were Jonathan Smock, Burgess; J.D. Christ, Cyrus Carman, Cyrus Adsit, D.E. Smith and J.H. Tiffany, Council; J.H. Tiffany, Clerk; James Hood, constable. Subsequent Burgesses have been D.W. Harroun, 1873-74; A.B. Cushman, 1875; W.W. Gelvin, 1876; R.U. McEntire, 1877-78; J.D. Christ, 1879; W.H. Graham, 1880; R.U. McEntire, 1881-82-83; J.D. Christ, 1884. "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 church on the same locality, built about 1843. The present building in Geneva, 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 559 of the same section: "The United Brethren Church was organized in 1870, with four members: J.D. Christ, F.D. Gill and T.P. ABBOTT and wife. The first meetings were held in the schoolhouse, and in 1871-72 the meeting house, a neat brick structure, 36x48, was erected on a lot donated by John Gelvin, at a cost of about $3,000. It was dedicated October 5, 1872, Bishop J.J. Glossbrenner officiating. The membership is about forty. The pastors of the church have been Revs. P.W. Ish, Frank Reynolds, Rufus Smith, Charles Evarts, Samuel Evans, G.W. Franklin, Hiram Bedow, A. Meeker, N.C. Foulk, D.C. Starkey and T.J. Butterfield." More ABBOTT to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Mart (maram@phoenixat.com) and others researching ABBOTT. Here are more references to them I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 512, in the section on the history of Cambridge Township: "The Riceville Methodist Episcopal Church was organized by Rev. Forest, in 1849, with four members: J.W. Gray and wife, Myrom S. Staring and Mrs. Lorena Austin. Meetings were held for about five years in the old red schoolhouse, then in a hall and afterward in the Congregational Church, until the present church edifice was erected in 1874. It is a handsome frame structure and cost about $4,500. The membership of the church is about forty-five. Riceville Circuit was formed in 1851 and appointments were made up to 1872, as follows: W.R. Johnson, 1851; J. ABBOTT, 1852; J.N. Henry, 1853; C. Irons, 1854; G.M. Eberman, 1855; A. Barris and F.W. Smith, 1856; W. Hayes and W. Bush, 1860; J.K. Mendenhall, 1861; E. Hull, 1862; A.L. Miller, 1863; J. Allen and G.W. Patterson, 1864; J. Crum, 1865; A.H. Bowers and E. Chace, 1866; A.H. Bowers, 1867-68; E. Chace, 1869; G.M. Eberman, 1870-71; L.F. Merritt, 1872. Since the last named date Riceville has been attached to Centreville Circuit." On pages 539 and 540 in the history of East Fairfield Township: "The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized by Rev. William Patterson in January, 1839, with twelve members, of whom E.P. Slocum is the sole survivor. The church building located on Pine Street was built in 1843 at a cost of $900, and remodeled in 1870. Cochranton Circuit was formed in 1855, and has had the following pastors: 1855, S.S. Stuntz; 1856-57, R. Gray; 1858, J. Marsh; 1859, J. ABBOTT; 1860, N.C. Brown; 1861-62; J.C. Sullivan; 1862, W.A. Clark; 1863, J.W. Hill; 1864, P.B. Sherwood; 1865-66, P. Burroughs; 1867-68, B.F. Delo; 1869-70, L.D. Williams; 1871, G.H. Brown; 1872, not filled; 1873, J. ABBOTT; 1874-75-76, R.C. Smith; 1877, J.W. Wright; 1878-79, J.F. Perry; 1880-81, M.V. Stone; 1882, George W. Clark; 1883, W. Hollister. The circuit has been frequently changed, and now consists of three appointments: Cochranton, Kingsly Chapel of East Fairfield Township, and Mumford appointment of Fairfield. The membership of the Cochranton Church is about ninety." On page 545, in the history of East Fallowfield Township: "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." More to follow on ABBOTT. Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Needed to copy a couple of pages for someone and thought I'd share the names of the other Crawford County Spring Twp. citizens in case they might help someone else! Names on this page were: 1840 Spring Twp., Crawford Co., page 243 Andrew Shelden Robert Jennings George Cook Henry Cook William R. McCoy Elias Frazier Eli Thomas Timothy Sturdivant Daniel Sturdivant William A. Woodard John Woodard Charles Sergant Alfred Sargant George Terrell John Long Samuel Skeets M. Nichilsson Robert C. Johnson Jesse Church Sheldan Shelden 1850 Spring Twp., Crawford Co., PA, page 18 Joseph Kirk George Cook Elizabeth Rockwell Henry Cook Andrew Sheldon O. D. Sheldon William McCoy Eshman Wily 1830 Spring Twp., Crawford Co., PA, page 59 David Thompson Henry Nichols/Nichels James Woodard Isaac Rodgers A. Rodgers Phineas Sargent Charles Sargent John Woodard Samuel Long Joab Wells Timothy Sturdivant William McCoy Eli Thomas Jesse E. Church Parkers Wells Albert Hurd W. Hurd Daniel Christy If you would like any of the numbers from these pages (or names from 1850) let me know and I'll be glad to pass them along to you! Hope it helps someone out there! Barb

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Hello ms. Anderson, One of my MORRIS married an ANDERSON and moved to Toledo O. any information? They were originally from N.Y. Vanda444@aol.com

Hi Everyone! I asked the Crawford County Historical Society to check on the name Proctor Layton. They could find nothing. However the death cert.I have states he was born in Meadville, Crawford County in 1855. An article published in 1904 states that Dan (a brother) was born in Meadville and went to the public school there. It also states that Hiram Layton (A shoemaker) bought the tannery from the famous John Brown in Meadville. I can't seem to find them anywhere. Any clues?? Thanks for any suggestions. Donna Allman ____________________________________________________________________ More than just email--Get your FREE Netscape WebMail account today at http://home.netscape.com/netcenter/mail

Hi All, While I was reading the news lists awhile back there was a discussion, I think on soc. genealogy methods, about using shaving cream. It was considered a no-no because of the acids and oils in it. The concensus was that if you must use something to use cornstarch or flour. Just dust it on and brush off the excess using a fine brush. Some of the old headstones can't take any more chemicals than they get naturally from the pollutants in the air and rain. If you're so inclined using lighting to get a side light helps too. But never shaving cream. You might want to check the cemetery project, it's on USGenweb @ http://www.usgenweb.com. and has a list of items to take with you when doing a cemetery survey. Joyce -----Original Message----- From: Sandra Schroeder <slschroe@intrepid.net> To: PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com <PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, October 22, 1998 7:05 AM Subject: [PACRAWFO-L] Shaving Cream >I have read somewhere that the chemicals in shaving cream can be harmful to >the old stones. Anyone else know about this? > >Sandy Schroeder >

This was on another list but thought someone might be able to use this idea! Kay[Aldrich]Cutshall > From: "Julius Drone" > Hi John & all Cuzs, > I'm not certain that you are aware of taking pictures of headstones by > the usage of Shaving cream, straight edge, and camera. Assuming you > haven't, this is how it works;- > 1. don't worry about the moss on the stone. > 2. don't worry about the angle of the sun nor clouds. > ( you can't wait for traditional conditions) > 3. squirt the stone with shaving creme, use the straight stick to > sweep across the face of the stone. This fills the markings with a > white soap. > 4. back away & take your picture. This sure beat the "rubbings". > 5. results........ white lettering on a dark background. Even with a > light leaking cameras you get results. Carelessly loaded film produces > results, which may have a pink to red background. > 6. if the caretaker fusses ask for a bucket of water and splash away. > If not the next rain does the job. > Try it you might like it. The challenge is try making > another copy of a "rubbing".

I have read somewhere that the chemicals in shaving cream can be harmful to the old stones. Anyone else know about this? Sandy Schroeder

Kathy, I bet you are learning a lot about Crawford County, PA! I have early ancestors in Crawford County by the last name of FISHER and BONNEY. One of my FISHER (actually my Great Great Grandmother married a GEHR or GEAR then my Great Great Grandfather by the last name of BONNEY (who was previously married to a HUGHES). Could you check on what information is avaiable on any of these names? I would really appreciate it. Thank-you, Carolyn

Hi! I would like to know if there is any mention of NORTON or KIGHTLINGER in the book that you have been doing lookups in. Thank you for your time. Helene

Here are more ABBOTT references found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 624, in the section of the history of South Shenango Township: "A small Methodist Episcopal class existed at Evansburg in very early times. Meetings were held in the old log Seceder Church and in the school-house until 1840, when the present frame meeting house was erected on Line Street, opposite Third. Michael Miller, James Birch and John Vickers were leading early members. Evansburg Circuit was formed in 1842 with J. Prosser pastor that year, and R. Parker in 1843. The circuit was then changed, but Evansburg Circuit was reformed in 1851, and its pastors have seen been: I.C.T. McClelland and T. Benn, 1851; I.C.T. McClelland, 1852; J. ABBOTT and A.L. Miller, 1853; J. ABBOTT and F. Vernon, 1854; I. Lane, 1855-56; S. Hollen, 1862-63; J.W. Hill, 1864; J. Shields, 1865; J. Crum, 1866; J.F. Perry, 1867-68; G.M. Eberman, 1869; J. Eckels, 1870-71; F. Fair, 1872-73; W.H. Hoover, 1874; J.A. Hume, 1875; L. Wick, 1876-7; D.W. Wampler, 1878-79; L.G. Merril, 1880-81; A.J. Lindsey, 1882-83. The membership is about seventy." On page 651 in the history of Spring Township: "Springboro Methodist Episcopal Class was organized in 1828 by Rev. Daniel Ritchie, of Albion Circuit, with five members - Joel Jones and his wife Patty, Mary Cook, Maria Cook and George R. Cook - on the upper floor of Butler's tannery. In 1829 the class was attached to Conneautville Circuit, with which it remained independently by the society. Spring Circuit was organized in 1868, and has had the following pastors: S.L. Wilkinson, 1868; C.W. Foulke, 1869-71; J.B. Wright, 1872-73; J. ABBOTT, 1874; L.L. Luse, 1875; C.M. Coburn, 1876-78; C.W. Foulke, 1879-81; S. Fidler, 1882-83. The circuit now includes four appointments - Keepville (in Erie County), Beaver Center, Steamburg and Springboro. The meetings of the Springboro Class were held for a year or two in Butler's tannery, then in the schoolhouse for five or six years. Mr. Butler then erected a store room at the northeast corner of Main and Cussewago Streets, and meetings were held on its second floor until 1864, when the present frame structure, 36x48, was erected on the north side of Cussewago Street, at a cost of $1,200. The membership is now about ninety." On pages 702 and 703, in the history of Woodcock Township: "The Methodist Episcopal class was organized in 1839 or shortly before. Its earliest members included: John McGill and wife, Andrew Ryan and wife, Harvey Sackett and wife, Jacob Brookhouser and wife, Joseph Housel, John Flaugh and wife, and Isaac Blystone. many of these members had formerly belonged to Seavy class, which met on the opposite side of French Creek. For several years Saegertown society met in the Lutheran Church. In 1841 a church was built on the northwest corner of Commercial and North Streets, and occupied until 1875, when the present edifice, 40x60 was erected on the same lot at a cost of about $6,000. The society numbers about 125 members. Saegertown Circuit was formed in 1839, and its pastors have been: J.J. Steadman and J.M. Plant, 1839; A. Fouts and W.W. Maltby, 1840; C.D. Rockwell and C. Kingsley, 1841; A. Keller and J. Mortimer, 1842; I.C.T. McClelland and T.B. Tait, 1843; ;J. Crum, 1844; D.H. Jack, 1845; J. Graham, 1846; J. Graham and M. Hill, 1847; M. Hill and M.D. Stever, 1848; W. Mouks and T. Benn, 1849; H. Luce and S.K. Paden, 1850-51; J. Flower and J.S. Graves, 1852; J. Flower, 1853; I.Lane and W.R. Johnson, 1854; W.R. Johnson, 1855; J. ABBOTT and W.C. Henderson, 1856; A.H. Bowers, 1857; G.W. Maltby and J.B. Orwig, 1858-59; E.B. Lane, 1860; P.W. Sherwood, 1861-62; N. Norton and L.D. Williams, 1863; G.M. Eberman, 1864-65; J.K. Hallock, 1866-67; N. Norton, 1868-69-70; J. Flower, 1871; G.H. Brown, 1872-73; J.F. Perry, 1874-75; D.W. Wampler, 1876-77; I.D. Darling, 1878-79-80; D.S. Steadman, 1881-82; James Clyde, 1883. The circuit now comprises besides Saegertown Church, Blooming Valley and Hamlin's of Hayfield Township." More ABBOTT to follow tomorrow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Mart (mararm@phoenixat.com) and others researching Abbott in Crawford County: Here is the info I garnered on ABBOTT from the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On pages 465 and 466, on the section about the history of Titusville: "The value of farms within the limits of the supposed oil district rose to fabulous sums, and fortunes were made in a day. William Barnsdall sold one-half of his one-third interest in the first Crawford County well to William H. ABBOTT a few days before oil was struck for $10,000. The success of these first wells led to the sinking of many others within the borough and surrounding country." On page 471, in the same section: "It was not long after the discovery of oil that its refinement became the leading industry of Titusville. The first refining of petroleum is said to have been done by James McKeown and Samuel Kier, of Pittsburgh. The first refinery at Titusville was built by Parker, ABBOTT & Barnsdall about 1862. It was situated on the north bank of Oil Creek. Two grades of illuminating oil, the white and the common yellow, were produced. Benzine, tar and other products which are now held valuable and utilized, were emptied into Oil Creek. This refinery was operated for several years." On page 484 of the same section: "St. James Memorial Church, Protestant Episcopal, was organized as a mission in June, 1863, by Rev. Henry Purdon, the first and present rector, with a small membership, composed exclusively of women. Rev. Purdon held his first service here June 8, 1862, but a year elapsed before the congregation was organized. Through the efforts of W.H. ABBOTT, George M. Mowbray, Col. E.N. Drake, and other early friends of the church, a handsome building was erected soon after. Its corner-stone was laid in September, 1863, by Bishop Stevens, of Philadelphia, and it was consecrated in October, 1864, by Bishop Alonzo Porter. The edifice is a fine, gothic, stone structure which, with improvements since made, cost about $20,000. It is located on the northeast corner of Franklin and Main Streets. In 1865 a brick chapel was erected on the same lot, at a cost of $8,000, and in 1868 a rectory, at a cost of $5,000. Dr. Purdon has now been pastor for twenty-one years, and has in his care a congregation which numbers about 100 members." On page 559, in the history of Hayfield Township: "The United Brethren Church was organized in 1870, with four members: J.D. Christ, F.D. Gill and T.P. ABBOTT and wife. The first meetings were held in the schoolhouse, and in 1871-72, the meeting house, a neat brick structure, 36x48, was erected on a lot donated by John Gelvin, at a cost of about $3,000. It was dedicated October 5, 1872, Bishop J.J. Glossbrenner officiating. The membership is about forty. The pastors of the church have been: Revs. P.W. Ish, Frank Reynolds, Rufus Smith, Charles Evarts, Samuel Evans, G.W. Franklin, Hiram Bedow, A. Meeker, N.C. Foulk, D.C. Starkey and T.J. Butterfield." On page 585, in the history of Oil Creek Township: "The Hydetown Methodist Episcopal class was organized in 1847 with the following members: Joseph Spaulding and wife, Oran Davenport and wife, Thomas Titus and wife, and Mrs. Baugher, by Rev. John ABBOTT, then pastor of the Oil Creek Circuit. The membership has fluctuated with the change in the population of Hydetown, and now numbers about sixteen. Among the leaders have been: Oran Davenport, Andrews, Joseph Spaulding, Beatty and Adolphus Spaulding. The society holds meetings in the school hall. Hydetown charge was organized by Rev. John Peat, P.E. in 1874, with Bethel, Hydetown and Tryonville classes. In 1877 East Troy, of Sunville Circuit, was added. The other three were previously part of Titusville Circuit. The pastors of Hydetown Circuit have been: Rev. S. Fidler, 1874-75-76; Rev. J. F. Hill, 187-78; Rev. J. ABBOTT, 1879; Rev. Alva Wilder, 1880-81; Rev. J.E. Roberts, 1882-83." More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Here are the last of the GILLILAND references in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On pages 920 and 921 in the Biographical Sketch section for Pine Township: "Myron Hendrick, farmer, PO Linesville, was born in New Hampshire, February 12, 1841, and is a son of Otis M. and Lucy (Alden) Hendrick, who settled in Pine Township, this county, in 1852, locating on the farm now owned by E. Seelye, Esq., which was one of the oldest settled in the township, though, at the time they located on it, it was all over-run with underbrush, which they had to clear off, and in the course of time had to make all necessary improvements, such as fencing, putting up new buildings, etc. They resided there until 1864, when they purchased another farm in the neighborhood. Otis M. Hendrick died in 1873 at the age of sixty-nine, on the farm now owned by C. R. Hendrick. He was a native of Wilbraham, Mass. His wife is a native of Connecticut, and still survives him. He had five children: Orlando B. (deceased), Myron, Otis N. (killed near Richmond in the late war of the Rebellion), Lucy (now Mrs. Frank H. Potter), and Carlos R. The subject of this sketch was married July 2, 1868, to Eliza, daughter of Obed and Margaret (GILLILAND) Garwood, of Conneaut Township, this county, by whom he has three children: Harry H., Blanche and M. Park. Mr. Hendrick has lived on the farm where he now resides since 1868; is one of the thorough-going farmers of Pine Township; he has held nearly all the offices in the gift of his township, and is now serving his second term as Justice of the Peace. The last time he was elected, he received every vote cast in the township, and had more votes than any other officer that was voted for. In politics he was a Democrat, but now is a Prohibitionist." On pages 936 and 937 of the Bio Sketch section for Randolph Township: "Neal McKay, retired farmer, PO Black Ash, was born near Conneautville, Penn., October 3, 1816, and when eighteen months old his parents, Joseph and Mary (GILLILAND) McKay, removed to Randolph Township, and located on a portion of the present farm of our subject. They came to Pennsylvania in 1817, and were blessed with seven children: Nancy, James, Eliza, Angeline, Hugh, Robert and Neal. The father died when Neal was ten years old and the latter suffered severely by his demise, being compelled to labor hard to maintain his mother and himself.He early engaged on the construction of the canal from Meadville to Franklin at $13 per month, and after two years of such toil his salary was advanced to $18 per month, which amount was given to his mother, and on that and what she made by weaving, the family was sustained. In 1838 our subject's mother was married to Jacob Trace, and soon after died. Neal had but little school advantages, and they were experienced with arduous trips three miles through the woods, where wild animals abounded, and in the log-cabin with its puncheon floors, slab seats and writing desks. At the age of twenty-one there was a debt of $700 hanging over the old homestead which was contracted after his father's death, and our subject assumed the responsibility of eradicating the same with the understanding that the property should be his. This he paid out principally by labor at 50 cents per day. He was married, May 7, 1839, to Lydia Smith, daughter of Philip and Hettie Smith, who came to Penn- sylvania in 1839, one year subsequent to her arrival with her brother, Benojah Smith. At the time of their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. McKay possessed property valued at about $100, and by their united efforts they have secured 175 acres of finely improved land, and possess an estate valued at over $10,000, of which they can truly claim to be the artificers. They have no children, save one by adoption - David T. - whom they have reared and educated, together with three other children of their relatives. Mr. and Mrs. McKay joined the Methodist Episcopal Church over thirty years ago, under the exhortation of Rev. E. Hull, at East Randolph, and have been consistent members since, he having been Steward, Class-leader and Trustee. He votes the Democratic ticket. The family are of Irish descent, the original Neal and Nancy (Montgomery) McKay having come to America at an early date, settling in Crawford County, Penn. One, Joseph McKay, was in the war of 1812, and stationed at Erie at the time of Perry's great naval victory. His father was a Revolutionary soldier." On page 990, in the Bio Sketch section for Sadsbury Township: Hugh G. McKay, boot and shoe-maker, Evansburg, is a son of Joseph and Mary (GILLELAND) McKay, who were the parents of seven children, three now living, viz.: Neal, Robert S. and Hugh G. Our subject has been twice married; on second occasion, July 4, 1839, to Elizabeth Walker. To this union have been born Joseph, married to Maggie Foust; Jennie; Uriah, married to Rosannah Wiser (he served during the late war in the Twelfth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry); Frederick, married to Hattie Brush; Josiah N.; Hugh O., married to Eva Brown; Peter H. married to Mary McMichael; David M.C. and Henry L. Mr. McKay is a tanner by trade, an occupation he followed for several years. Since 1829, with the exception of eight years, he has resided in Evansburg. He is now serving his second term as Justice of the Peace, being first elected in 1878. He is an adherent of the Methodist Episcopal Church. A member of the I.O.O.F; in politics a Republican." Hope this helped someone! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net