>Just >William page 66, 1612 >William N. page 1005 Here are the references for William Fuller in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 66, in the section on the history of Pennsylvania: "Penn's favor at court during the reign of James II caused him to be suspected of disloyalty to the government when William and Mary had come to the throne. Accordingly on the 10th of December, 1688, while walking in the White Hall, he was summoned before the Lords of the Council, and though nothing was found against him, was compelled to give security for his appearance at the next term, to answer any charge that might be made. At the second sitting of the Council, nothing having been found against him, he was cleared in open court. In 1690, he was again brought before the Lords on the charge of having been in correspondence with the late King. He appealed to King William, who, after a hearing of two hours, was disposed to release him, but the Lords decided to hold him until the Trinity term, when he was again discharged. A third time he was arraigned, and this time with eighteen others, charged with adhering to the kingdom's enemies, but was cleared by order of the King's Bench. Being now at liberty, and these vexatious suits apparently at an end, he set about leading a large party of settlers to his cherished Pennsylvania. Proposals were published, and the Government, regarding the enterprise of so much importance, had ordered an armed convoy, when he was again met by another accusation, and now, backed by the false oath of one William FULLER, whom the Parliament subsequently declared a "cheat and an imposter." Seeing that he must prepare again for his defense, he abandoned his voyage to America, after having made expensive preparations, and convinced that his enemies were determined to prevent his attention to public or private affairs, whether in England or America, he withdrew himself during the ensuing two or three years from the public eye." On page 1005, in the Biographical Sketch section for Sparta Township: "Hiram F. FULLER, farmer, PO Spartansburg, was born in Elk Creek Township, Erie Co., Penn., April 21, 1824, son of Abiezer and Sarah (Lyons) Fuller, the latter a sister of Jasper Lyons, an early settler of Richmond Township, this county. They were natives of New York State, and settled in Sparta Township, where our subject now resides, in 1828, and began making a home in the wilderness, enduring many privations and hardships. Thought game was abundant, bread-stuff was scarce, and their only way of obtaining money was by making and selling black salt. Mr. FULLER was a hard working man, and did his share in clearing up this township. He died in October, 1837; his widow February 12, 1861, aged seventy-four years. They were the parents of ten children, nine of whom grew up and were married. Our subject, September 29, 1847, married Sophronia E., daughter of Salmon and Eliza (Eggleston) Sturdevant, natives of Litchfield County, Conn., and early settlers of Bloomfield Township. To Mr. and Mrs. FULLER were born John W. (deceased), Mariette (deceased), Aaron, Hiram H., Sarah E. (wife of Eugene Ceder, of Chautauqua County, NY.), Emma J. (deceased), William N., Clara, and Herbert E., living at home. Mr. FULLER learned and followed shoe-making for thirteen years. He has a farm of 144 acres, most of which is cleared and improved, with good substantial buildings thereon. Politically he is a Republican, but not a partisan in his views. He is among the reliable and substantial citizens of Sparta Township. He and his wife are members of the P. of H." And on page 612, in the history of Rockdale Township: "Jervis Methodist Episcopal Society was organized in December, 1881, by Rev. J.F. Perry, with about twenty-four members, among whom were: H.D. Bertram, Charles Bunce, Arthur Jervis, J.H. Jervis, Amasa F. Turner, William FULLER and Matthew Landers, and most of whom had previously been connected with neighboring classes. On a lot donated by Arthur Jervis, a neat, commodious frame church, 30x48, had been erected during the summer of 1881, at a cost of $1,786, on Tract 1593, in the southern part of Rockdale and meetings were held in this building as soon as the class was formed. The society numbers twenty-six, and is a part of Rockville Circuit." Hope this helps! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Good morning fellow Crawford County researchers! Quite awhile ago (sometime this summer) Pat Olson of Forest Lake, MN, posted a queary looking for information on Samuel and William Brooks from the Crawford County area. Unfortunately, I no longer have her e-mail address and I now have some info for her. Are you still on the list? Or, does anyone know of her and her e-mail addy?! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Don at donald.ca@sympatico.ca and other Minneley researchers in Crawford County: Here is some Crawford County Minneley births, obituaries and marriages I found: BIRTH: To George Minneley of Spring Township, a son born March 1901. - Conneautville Courier March 28, 1901, page 8, column 3 MARRIAGES: 1. Mrs. Agnes Minneley of Rundells married W.A. Proctor of Harmonsburg September 19, 1923 at Meadville by the Rev. G. Morton Walker, pastor of the First Baptist Church. - Tribune Republican Sept. 22, 1923, page 3, column 3 2. Miss Amanda Minneley of Troy Township, daughter of George Minneley, married Nevin King of Conneautville June 12, 1917 at the Baptist Parsonage, Meadville, by the Rev. J.G. Lauderbaugh. - Evening Republican June 13, 1917, page 4, columns 5&6 3. Miss Bertha E. Minneley of Meadville, daughter of John Minneley, married Clarence L. Houser of Meadville May 29, 1899, by the Rev. Donald C. McLeod. - Evening Republican May 31, 1899, page 3, column 2 4. Miss Emma Minneley of Hayfield Township married B.F. Beyers of Hayfield Township, August 14, 1875, by the Rev. D.B. Ernst. - Crawford Democrat Sept. 11, 1875, page 2, column 5 5. Miss Frankie Minneley of Springboro married W.C. Spencer of Springboro June 17, 1879 in Spring Township, by the Rev. J.G. Bishop. - Evening Republican July 5, 1879, page 4, column 7 6. George Minneley of Rundell married Mrs. Agnes McKinnon of Conneautville Jan. 20, 1898, at the Conneautville Presbyterian Parsonage, by the Rev. Francis M. Hall. - Conneautville Courier Jan. 27, 1898, page 8, column 3 7. Miss Jessie Ida Minneley, daughter of John Minneley, married Dean Taylor of Warren, Ohio, October 22, 1906, at the home of her parents by the Rev. F.M. Silsley. - Crawford Journal Oct. 25, 1906, page 8, column 3 8. Miss Lulu Minneley of Meadville married James M. Martin of Buffalo, New York Dec. 24 1910, at All Saints Episcopal Church, Buffalo, New York. - Evening Republican Dec. 30, 1910, page 8, column 3 9. Miss Mary Minneley of Linesville, daughter of C.C. Minneley, married L.F. McLaughlin of Springboro April 2, 1874, by the Rev. L.F. Porter. - Evening Republican April 10, 1874, page 4, column 4 10. W.P. Minneley of Linesville married Miss M.A. McGuire of Evansburg May 18, 1879 at Conneautville ME Parsonage by the Rev. W.H. Mossman. - Evening Republican May 31, 1879, page 1, column 5 11. William E. Minneley of Meadville married Miss Mina A. Walp of Meadville June 5, 1881, in Wellsville by the Rev. A. Coit. - Meadville Daily Republican June 8, 1881, page 3 OBITS: 1. Mrs. Mary Minneley of Meadville, wife of William, died Oct. 25, 1925, aged 66 years. Interred at Linesville Cemetery. - Tribune Republican Oct. 26, 1925, page 4, column 4 2. William Minneley of Harmonsburg died in an automobile accident Feb. 16, 1938, aged about 36 years. Interred at Rundletown Cemetery. - Tribune Republican 2/6/1938, page 1, column 1 3. Mrs. Amanda Skeels Minneley of Rundells, wife of George, daughter of Eliab Skeels, died July 7, 1896, aged 55 years. - Conneautville Courier July 9, 1896, page 1, column 3 4. Mrs. Ann Minneley, formerly of Meadville, widow of John Minneley, died March 10, 1903 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.L. Houser, New York City. Interred at Greendale Cemetery, Meadville. - Tribune Republican March 12, 1930, page 5, column 1 5. Mrs. Anna Minneley of Linesville, wife of John S. Minneley, died March 4, 1882 in her 73rd year. - Crawford Journal March 17, 1882, page 8, column 5 6. C.C. Minneley, formerly of Linesville, died October 5, 1874 at President, Venango County. - Home and Abroad, page 3, column 1 7. Clare E. Minneley, infant daughter of John and Anna Minneley died February 23, 1877, aged 16 months. - Crawford Democrat March 3, 1877, page 3, column 5 8. Mrs. Deborah Gleason Minneley, formerly of Conneautville, widow of Charles C. Minneley, died March 17, 1905 in Greenville, in the 76th year of her age. Interred at Conneautville Cemetery. - Conneautville Courier May 17, 1905, page 1, column 5 9. George Minneley of Spring Township, born in Ireland, husband of 1) Amanda Skeel Minneley (died 1898) and 2) Agnes McKinnon Minneley, died August 1, 1922, aged 87 years. Interred at Ross Cemetery. - Tribune Republican Aug. 4, 1922, page 5, column 2 10. John Minneley died March 4, 1882. - Linesville Herald March 9, 1882 11. John Minneley of Pine Township died October 15, 1891, aged 72 years. - Crawford Journal October 22, 1891, page 8, column 4 12. John Minneley of Meadville, husband of Ann Minneley, son of James and Margaret Minneley, died February 2, 1918, aged 70 years, 5 months. Interred at Greendale Cemetery. - Evening Republican February 7, 1918, page 4, column 1 13. John E. Minneley, formerly of Rundell, son of George Minneley, died Aug. 1, 1892, at Kane, Pa., aged circa 22 years. - Crawford Journal Aug. 4, 1892, page 4, column 4 14. Lewis Minneley of Hayfield Township, infant son of George and Amanda Minneley, died December 29, 1871, aged 11 months. - Crawford Journal Jan. 11, 1872, page 3, column 7 15. Mrs. Margaret Minneley of Meadville, died at the home of her daughter, Miss Martha Freeman, on February 3, 1896, aged 84 years, 7 months. Interred at Denny Cemetery. - Crawford Journal February 6, 1896, page 1, column 6 16. William E. Minneley, formerly of Meadville, died May 5, 1931 at Utica, New York. - Tribune Republican May 6, 1931, page 4, column 2 The only Minneley reference I could find in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" is this brief note on the history of Linesville on page 594: "The Linesville Police Company was incorporated by act of the State Legislature April 1, 1873. The following citizens are named as members in the act: R.P. Miller, J.B. Hillman, M.V. Walsh, J.H. Garner, G.T. Rankin, C.C. MINNELEY, John G. Gaugh, B.F. Wiser and L.D. Shattuck. The object of the company was the protection of its members against losses by larceny and other unlawful conduct, and the detection of criminals. The members were empowered by the act with the authority of police. The company is now connected with the State Horse Police, and has a membership of about forty. Meetings are held quarterly." Well, that's all I could find! Hope this helps you out! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

I am trying to find the parents of my Gr. grandparents William Monroe Allen, born 1845 and his wife Julia Ann Brown, born 1846 possibly in Crawford County, PA. Julia died in 1875 and William may have remarried. A relative claims that William went to Oregon, which I have not been able to substantiate. Any help will be appreciated. Also searching, AMY, DEAN, LEWIS PRESS, CHAPMAN, ROBINSON Thomas O. Press 34 Mumford Street Buffalo, New York 14220

Hi Kathy, Rob WALTON here. Had to cancel my trip to Linesville. (Work has a funny way of getting in the way of life) <G> Any mention of Walton or Gilliland in the book? ::: Rob ::: Walton, Carr, Stevens, Gilliland, Partch, Oates, Chason

Years ago I was given an handwritten account of the Helmbrecht / Hampe History - they settled in Venango Twsp. & Cussewago Twsp., Crawford Co. Well the story line went that Henry Helmbrecht Sr. came over circa 1836 from Hanover , Germany to Crawford Co., He had four sons. One died in Germany, one died in the Atlantic crossing , son Henry C. Jr. was killed in the battle of the Wilderness ...Henry C. Jr.'s fiancee Sarah A. Hickernell then married the last son- Frederick C. Helmbrecht. I just recently had someone check into the Civil War database and discovered that Henry C. Jr. did not died in the Battle and was released from service in 1865. Does anyone have an information on what happened to this son ? Did he return to Crawford and possibly died later on from injuries received in the war ? Is he even buried in Crawford Co. ? Many of the Helmbrecht's are buried in Venango Twsp. Cemetery. lucy@cet.com

To Rich Hill (RLeeHill@aol.com) and other HILL researchers >Been reading your several pieces on families listed in the "History on >Crawford County - 1885" and was hoping there might be something on the HILL >lineage. Specifically, George W. Hill, from Little Cooley and any of his >family. Still searching for his parents. Thanks There are two references to a George Hill in the "History of Crawford County, PA 1885." On page 501, in the history of Athens Township: "The United Brethren Church at Little Cooley was formed about 1860, and among its early leading members were: Joseph Barlow and wife, William Wright and wife, Horace Wright and wife, and William Bennett and wife. Early meetings were held in the schoolhouse until about 1867, when the present substantial house of worship was erected under the supervision of this society, many of the citizens in this vicinity, regardless of church affiliations, contributing to its construction. The society now numbers about thirty members, and is a part of French Creek Circuit, which includes four other appointments - Wilkin's and Maple Grove in Bloomfield Township, and Brown Hill and Kellogg's in Rockdale. Early pastors of this circuit were: Revs. H. Bedow, Joseph Hoyt, N.R. Luce, F.H. Herrick, Lansing McIntire, George HILL, D.C. Starkey and W. Robinson. Recently the following have filled this circuit: Rev. Lansing McIntire, 1876-77; R. Smith, 1878; N.C. Foulk, 1879-80; E.E. Belden, 1881-82; W.H. Chiles, 1883." And on page 865, in the Biographical Sketch section for Fairfield Township: "Samuel HILL, farmer, PO Cochranton, was born in November, 1807, and is a son of Archibald and Mary (Fulton) Hill, natives of Ireland. His father came to America in 1797, located on a tract of 400 acres, of which Samuel still owns 150 acres, where he resides. His mother came to America in 1792, and with her husband located, immediately after marriage, on a farm in the woods, which they, as soon as possible, set to work to improve. Mr. HILL, in order to get the necessaries of life, worked in a saw-mill for a Dr. Kennedy. He died May 3, 1817, aged fifty-two years. Mrs. HILL died April 7, 1845, aged sixty-five years. They had a family of eight children, of whom three survive. Samuel, the fourth in the family, was married December 24, 1840, to Margaret, daughter of James and Sarah (Fulton) Montgomery, and by this union were born seven children: Archibald, who volunteered August, 1862, to in company H, One Hundred and Fiftieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, serving till his death September 5, 1863, after participating in the battle of Gettysburg; James, who enlisted in same corps, at same time, serving till the close of the war, and receiving a flesh would at Gettysburg; Thomas, George, Milton and Eliza J. The family is Republican in politics. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are members of the United Presbyterian Church." I DO find a George W. Hill buried in Hill Cemetery, Oil Creek Township. Per the "Crawford County PA. Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume IV," page 73: "Hill Cemetery is another small, family cemetery, located on the west side of Township Road 918, on a curve, about .2 miles north of its intersection with Road 816. Eugene Throop prepared the following index of it in 1971: Andrews, H. Sophia died 1/10/1899, aged 70y18d Benedict, Anna M., wife of M.L. died 0/10/1890 aged 25y7m24d Brown, F.M. born 2/10/1850, died 6/1916 Brown, Thomas E. born 1817, died 19008 Brown, Harriet M., wife of Thomas E. born 1831, died 1906 Gilbert, Mrs. H.M. born 1840 died 1928 HILL, Daniel (no dates) 37th US Inf., 1812 Veteran HILL, Almira M., wife of Daniel born 10/18/1803, died 1/12/1877 HILL, George Washington, son of Hiram and Mary died 5/24/1862, aged 7y9m7d HILL, Henry A. born 1825 died 1898 Kerr, John B. died 10/3/1893, aged 65y2m6d (footstone - JB) Kerr, Helen H., wife of John B. born 9/5/1833, died 11/11/1909 (HK) Kerr, Willis E., son of John B. and Helen H. born 4/29/1855 died 1/7/1926 Kerr, Harriet L., daughter of John B. and Helen H. died 7/15/1865 aged 4y11m26D" Hope this information helps! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

In the Biographical Sketch section for Woodcock Township in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" I found the following PEIFFER references: On pages 1163 and 1164: "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 PEIFFER; 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 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 if for the Peiffers! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

On page 1121 of the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" I found the following PEIFFERS: "Isaac Peiffer, farmer, PO Venango, was born in Woodcock Township, this county, February 23, 1818, son of Michael and Rebecca (Berlin) PEIFFER, the former of whom, a native of Northumberland County, Penn., was a son of John G. PEIFFER, of German descent, who located in Bloomfield Township, this county, in 1802, and in 1810 moved to Woodcock Township, where he passed the remainder of his days. He had nine children: George, Barbara, Eve, John, Michael, Mary M., Elizabeth, Samuel and Margaret. Michael PEIFFER was married in Woodcock Township in 1816, came to Venango Township in 1819 and died here. He was parent of nine children, six growing to manhood and womanhood: Isaac, Mary, Susan and Rebecca (twins), Michael and Sarah, and three who died in infancy. Michael was in the late Rebellion, and participated in twelve minor engagements and the important battles of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and the Wilderness. He enlisted in Company F., Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; was wounded at Laurel Hill, taken prisoner, and sent to Libby Prison. After four months' incarceration he was exchanged and sent to Annapolis, where he died in October, 1864. Our subject was married January 1, 1845, to Sophia, daughter of John and Susannah (Hetrick) PEIFFER, by whom he has had the following-named children: Sarepta (wife of John W. Floyd, residing in Bradford, Penn.), Philip, and Rebecca (latter deceased). Mr. PEIFFER has served one term as Justice of the Peace of his township; two terms as Burgess of Venango Borough, and has been School Director of the borough and township for thirty-two years. In politics he is a Republican. He is a member of the I.O.O.F., and of the E.A.U. His wife is a member of Sylva Lodge of the Daughters of Rebekah. They have been adherents of the Methodist Episcopal Church thirty-nine years. John M. PEIFFER, PO Venango, was born July 25, 1824, in Venango Borough, this county, son of John and Susanah (Hetrick) PEIFFER. The former's father, George PEIFFER, located in Bloomfield Township, this county, in 1802, and in 1810 removed to Woodcock Township, this county. John PEIFFER afterward settled in Venango Township, and lived and died here. He was parent of fifteen children: Henry, Simon (deceased) Mary M. (deceased), Hannah (wife of Henry Minium), George W., Margaret A. (wife of John Kleckner), Elizabeth (deceased), Nicholas, Susanna (deceased), John M., Sophia (wife of Isaac PEIFFER), Delilah (wife of A.W. Mumford), Edward, William and Asa. John M. PEIFFER, the subject of this sketch, was married February 22, 1849, to Judith C., daughter of Eli and Elizabeth (Minium) Knerr, of Cambridge Township, by whom he has had two children: Cynthia E., wife of James S. Sherred (have one child - Henry G.), and Susanna (deceased). Mr. Peiffer was in the war of the Rebellion, enlisting August 29, 1864, in Company A, Two Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He lost his right arm at the battle of Petersburg, and was honorably discharged July 4, 1865. He is a member of the K. of P., and of the A.O.U.W. In politics a Republican. Both he and his wife are members of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church." And on page 1122 of the same section: "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." Two more biographical sketches to follow on PEIFFER! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Here are even more PEIFFERS found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 1115, in the Biographical Sketch section for Venango Township: "Morgan L. Faulkner, physician, Venango Borough, was born in Wellsburg, Tioga Co., Penn., July 23, 1817, son of Dr. Peter and Rebecca (Merrich) Faulkner, late of Erie, Penn. Our subject received his early education in the public school, and in 1846 began the study of medicine with his brother, Dr. William Faulkner, now of Erie, Penn. He is a graduate of Starling Medical College of Columbus, Ohio (class of 1849). He began to practice his profession the same year, in company with his brother, at Rockville, now known as Woodcock Borough, this county, where he remained two years. In 1852 he located in Venango Borough and has continued in active practice ever since. Dr. Faulkner was married November 14, 1854, to Mary E., daughter of John and Mary M. (PEIFFER) Lasher, the former being one of the first to locate where the borough of Venango now stands. By this union there are three children: Charles P., Frank V. and Anna M. Dr. Faulkner and wife are adherents of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. He is a member of the I.O.O.F., and of the A.O.U.W. He is now one of the School Directors of Venango Borough. In politics he is a Democrat." On pages 1119 and 1120 of the same section: "Theodore D. Kleckner, proprietor of the Kleckner House, PO Venango, was born in Venango Township, this county, February 16, 1847, and is the only child of George and Caroline (Peters) Kleckner, who always resided in this township. His paternal grandfather was John Kleckner, a native of eastern Pennsylvania, and an early settler of Venango Township, this county. From 1838 to 1853 Venango Borough was known as Klecknerville, John Kleckner having bought a portion of the property in 1832 and a mill that had been erected thereon and caused an official survey to be made of the town plot. This gave the place his name, but at the time of its incorporation, in 1853, it received its present title. John Kleckner had eleven children: Daniel, Matthias, George, Joseph, Anthony, Philip, John, Barbara, Sally, Anna and Elizabeth. The maternal grandfather of our subject was Jacob Peters, (see sketch of Levi Peters, Hayfield Township) who settled in this county in 1804. George Kleckner, in early life, was proprietor of the grist-mill, saw-mill and woolen factory, which he conducted for many years. Since 1861 he has been principally engaged in farming. Our subject was reared in Venango Township, where he always resided, and was educated in the common schools. In 1874 he embarked in the livery business, in which he was engaged up to 1878. He then engaged in the sale of agricultural implements, buggies, etc., and in the spring of 1882 embarked in his present business. He was married April 23, 1875, to Almira, daughter of Oliver and Rebecca (PEIFFER) Barrett, of Venango Township, this county, by whom he has two children: Cora B. and Walter C. Mr. Kleckner is proprietor of the leading hotel in Venango, and is a representative citizen, a genial, jovial gentleman, widely known as a model landlord, and well adapted to his present occupation. He is a member of the K. of P. In politics he is a Republican." More to come! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

In the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" I found the following references to PEIFFERS. On pages 885 and 886 of the Biographical Sketch section for Hayfield Township: "Jacob Smith, farmer, PO, Saegertown, was born in Bavaria, Germany, March 15, 1819; son of Peter and Elizabeth (Speise) Smith, who settled in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1832, and in 1833 removed to Hayfield, where they lived and died. They located on the farm adjoining that of our subject, a part of which they improved. They had four children: Elizabeth (Mrs. Henry PEIFFER), Peter (deceased), Simon and Jacob. The subject of this sketch was married March 29, 1846, to Sarah C., daughter of Philip and Leah (Gehr) Straw, and grand-daughter of Jacob Straw, who settled in Hayfield Township, this county, in 1796. The issue of this union is six children: Abigail, Emma, Henry, Wallace, Alice and Maggie. Mr. Smith has been a resident of Hayfield Township since his father's settlement in 1833; he has always followed farming as an occupation, and is a representative, enterprising citizen. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church of Saegertown. In politics he is a Democrat." On pages 887 and 888 of the same section: "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 889 and 890 of the same section: "Robert Watson, farmer, PO Hayfield, was born in Hayfield Township, this county, October 28, 1839, and is a son of William and Magdalene (Cole) Watson. William was a native of Ireland, son of George Watson, and settled in Hayfield Township, this county, in 1818. Magdalene, his wife, was a daughter of Conrad Cole, said to be the first man to accomplish the feat of coming over the Alleghenies with a team and wagon, and who settled in Hayfield Township in 1802. The subject of this sketch was raised in his native township; has been a resident of Woodcock Township one year, Summerhill Township, two years, and Vernon Township, nine years, and has lived in Hayfield Township the balance of this time. He was married August 22, 1861 to Henrietta, daughter of Henry and Susan (PEIFFER) Forham, early settlers of Hayfield Township, this county, and by this union there are four children: Eva (Mrs. Augustus Hanks), George, Anna and William. Mr. Watson has resided on his present farm since 1882. He is a member of the State Police. In politics a Republican." More to come! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Here are more PEIFFERS I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 702, in the Woodcock Township history section: "The first Lutherans in the vicinity of Saegertown were members of the Venango congregation, organized in 1816. For the convenience of the members in Woodcock Township, services were held sometimes in PEIFFER'S Schoolhouse, two miles below Saegertown. About 1828, a separate congregation was formed and in 1829 a frame church was erected in Saegertown, on the site of the present German Reformed Church. Its cost was defrayed by the settlers in this region and the Lutherans, German Reformed and Methodist Societies all worshipped in it. Among the earliest Lutheran members were: George PEIFFER, Samuel PEIFFER, Jacob Flaugh and Daniel Saeger. Rev. Shultz and his son Augustus Shultz were the first pastors, the former preaching in German and the latter conducting services in English; Rev. Elihu Rathbun followed, and served many years. His successors have been: J.D. Nunemacher, Rev. Keil, Rev. Bierdemann, D.M. Kamerer, A.H. Bartholomew and H. Peters. The last has officiated since 1880. The membership is now about 125. Services were held in the old church, in which the congregation had an interest until 1868, when the present spacious edifice was reared on the southwest corner of Erie and Commercial Streets, at a cost of $7,000." On pages 746 and 747 in the Biographical Sketch section for Meadville: "Samuel W. Kepler, proprietor of the Kepler House, Meadville, was born in this county, June 19, 1821, son of Jacob and Margaret A. (PEIFFER) Kepler, the former a native of Maryland, and eldest son of Peter Kepler, who located in LeBoeuf Township, Erie Co., Penn., in 1798, the latter a native of Pennsylvania. Jacob began his business career in 1817, in Woodcock, this county, conducting a hotel there for twenty-one years, at same time keeping the postoffice. He was the father of thirteen children. In 1843, he abandoned the hotel business and removed on a farm in Hayfield Township, this county, where he remained about twenty-six years, and then came to Venango and opened a tavern. Much of his time was occupied in the manufacture of domestic wines. He served through the War of 1812. He died in 1877, in his eighty-fourth year. His widow still draws a pension from the government. Our subject married, in 1843, Christine, daughter of Michael Sherred, of this county, and to this union were born seven children, five now living: Pharus D., Peter S., E. Cassius, Frank P., and Thomas. In 1860 Mr. Kepler married (for second time), Martha C., daughter of Maj. Reuben Strouss, of Saegertown, this county, and seven children were the result of this union, five now living - Edgar, Tracy, Anna, Mattie and Frederick. Our subject commenced business in 1853 by opening a hotel at McKean Corners, Erie County, where he remained two years; then moved to Venango, this county, and there kept hotel until 1860. Following five years he spent in Titusville, Penn., in same line of business, and then for three years operated a farm in Woodcock Township, this county. In 1868 Mr. Kepler took charge of the Eagle Hotel, Meadville, and at different intervals kept two other hotels, till 1879, in which year he opened the Kepler House. Our subject and family are members of the Unitarian Church; he is a member of the A.O.U.W., E.A.U., and I.O.O.F., Encampment D.D.G.P." On page 816, in the Bio Sketch section for Cambridge Township: "Adam Sherred, farmer, PO Venango, was born in Venango Township, this county, November 22, 1810; son of Michael and Elizabeth (Zerns) Sherred, who came from Susquehanna County, Penn., and settled in Venango Township, this county, in 1797. Michael was a son of Jacob Sherred, an early settler of Washington Township, Erie Co., Penn. He was parent of twelve children: John, Adam, George, Henry, Polly, Peggy, Sally, Christena, Leah, Solomon, Jonathan and Maria. Our subject was married October 1, 1835, to Susan, daughter of John and Susan (Lytle) Shearer, who settled in what is now Cambridge Township in 1797. To this union were born seven children, viz.: Mary A., wife of James L. Doctor; Andrew J., married to Emily Hardman, of Ohio; John O., married to Tabitha Johnston; Michael M., married to Mary J. Bole; Lucian S., married to Clara Campbell; Josiah D., married to Julia Brookhouser; James S., married to Ella PEIFFER. Mr. Sherred has lived on his farm since 1837. He has been Judge of Election. In politics is a Democrat. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church." More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Looking for those Baldwin / Johnson Family 's in crawford co, history of the 1800's. anyone have one of them in your family tree? thank you. David

>From the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" are the following PEIFFER references. On page 684, in the history of Wayne Township, Borough of Vallonia: "The only industry is a distillery at present operated by H.E. Wilson, started in 1870 by PEIFFER & Richards, and owned successively by quite a number of firms." On page 696, in the history of Woodcock Township section: "George PEIFFER, about 1797, emigrated from Northumberland County and settled with his family in what is now Bloomfield Township. In 1810 he removed with his son, George, two miles below Saegertown and there remained till his death, which occurred about 1818. He built a large house soon after his arrival and kept tavern in it during he War of 1812 and for years afterward. A log schoolhouse stood nearby and religious services were held therein by various denominations. This locality in early times was dubbed PEIFFERTOWN, thought it contained no public buildings save what are mentioned above. "Henry Minium came with the PEIFFERS and remained a short time in Bloomfield. He was a miller by trade and was placed in charge of Alden's Mills at the site of Saegertown. When Daniel Saeger purchased them Mr. Minium settled where the borough of Woodcock now is, remaining there until his death." On pages 698 and 699 of the same section: "Schools in early times were rare, and accomplished little more than imparting the merest rudiments of an education. To learn to read, write and cipher was to attain the greatest possible results. Betsy PEIFFER taught a German school in the old log-cabin of George PEIFFER about 1812, soon after he moved into the new hewed-log building, which he occupied as a tavern. About 1816 a schoolhouse was erected near the cemetery, about two miles south of Saegertown, and school was held in it for many years. Miss Manda Dewey, Sarah Dewey (her sister) and Mr. Alden, brother to Maj. Roger Alden, were among the first teachers. School was taught within the present limits of Saegertown Borough as early as 1815. A Mr. Daniels taught about 1816 in a deserted cabin on Tract 170, and about the same time John Johnston held a school in the southwest corn of Tract 166, now owned by William Long. This school was also held in an abandoned log-cabin, situated in the wilderness, and surrounded by a small clearing, which was overgrown with business. "The tavern of George PEIFFER was probably the earliest kept in the township. Daniel Grubb was proprietor of a country inn on Tract 158, about two miles east of Saegertown, and later Daniel Wise was host at a public house on the same road, the Meadville and Woodcock pike, but farther south, on the southeast corner of Tract 161, also on the pike. He used it as a store-room for awhile, when it was sold and converted into a hotel." More on the PEIFFER families to follow tomorrow night! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

In the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" there are several more PEIFFER families: On page 678, in the section dealing with the history of Venango Borough, Venango Township: "The first settlement on the site of Venango Borough was made by Philip Straw as early as 1897. John Lasher and Solomon Walters purchased his improvement in 1817, and anticipating the location of a turnpike through the place, laid out a village plot. Their expectations however, were not realized. In 1819 Mr. Walters sold his interest to Michael PEIFFER, who in company with Jacob Sherritz soon after built a saw-mill. This, together with the mill privilege and eighteen acres of land, was bought in 1829 by Asa Freeman, and in 1832 John Kleckner, who had removed from Lycoming County the year previous, purchased the mill property and a farm near by. He built a new saw-mill in 1832, and repaired the old one. In 1838 he had the village plot surveyed, and named it Klecknerville; it was changed to Venango when the borough was incorporated. The earliest residents of the village were John Bender, a blacksmith; John Lasher, farmer; George Thomas, a shoemaker; Isaac F. Clark and Josephus Herriott, cabinet-makers, all of whom had settled here prior to 1840. Reynolds and May, of Erie, were the first merchants, and Philip Kleckner in 1840 opened the first tavern, where now stands the Venango House. From 1840 to 1860 the village grew steadily. Its development has since been slower. "Venango was incorporated in the spring of 1852. Its first officers were Isaac PEIFFER, Burgess; Jacob Kepler, John Kleckner, Anthony W. Mumford and Charles P. Penoyer, Council; John PEIFFER, Treasurer; John W. Coulter, Collector; George Lasher, High Constable. Isaac PEIFFER was re-elected Burgess in 1853, and his successors have been: Joseph Blystone, 1854; George Kleckner, 1855-56; S.W. Kepler, 1857; John Bender, 1858; H.J. Logan, 1859; William L. Apple, 1860; William P. Floyd, 1861; A.W. Mumford, 1862; Isaac F. Clark, 1863; William P. Floyd, 1864; W.D. Dibble, 1865-66; J.C. Giddings, 1867; Adam L. Braden, 1868; J.C. Giddings, 1869; A.L. Braden, 1870; Joseph Blystone, 1871; George C. Straw, 1872; C. Bender, 1873; Samuel Clark, 1874; J.J. Whipple, 1875; J.C. Harris, 1876; George C. Straw, 1877; H.J. Brookhouser, 1878; Joseph Blystone, 1879; Robert Clark, 1880; W..I. Blystone, 1881-82; Jonathan Sherred, 1883" On page 679 of the same section: "The oldest religious society of Venango Borough is Zion Evangelical Lutheran, General Council, Church. It was organized by Rev. Colson with fourteen members in 1816. Revs. Frederick Hoyer, Muckenhoupt, Moyerhoffer, Shultz and Straw were early pastors. Among the earliest members were: Peter Saeger, Frederick Zerns, Andrew and Michael Sherred, John Stokes and John and Michael PEIFFER." "Venango Methodist Episcopal Church was organized about 1842, by Rev. Ahab Keller, of Cambridge Circuit. The original class scarcely numbered a dozen, and included Joseph L. Perkins and wife, Jacob Wood and wife, Mrs. John PEIFFER, Miss Delilah Mumford, John Terrell, Nicholas PEIFFER and Benjamin Hays and wife. The first meetings were held in the old schoolhouse, situated about a mile west of the village, afterward in the Lutheran Church until the winter of 1846-47, when the present frame church, located on the west side of Church Street, opposite South, was erected at a cost of $12,200. The society now numbers forty-eight members. It is connected with Cambridge Circuit." On page 680 of the same section: "Venango Valley Lodge, No. 45, A.O.U.W., was instituted February 7, 1873. Its charter officers were: M.L. Faulkner, P.M.W.; N.F. PEIFFER, M.W.; G.C. Straw, G.F.; A.L. Lasher, O.; J. Blystone, Recorder; William H. Dibble, Financier; G.W. Kleckner, Receiver; A.Torry, G.; M.P. Barrett, I.W.; Frank N. Kleckner, O.W. The membership is now thirty, and the regular meetings are held every Friday evening. "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." On to more PEIFFERS! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

>Is there any mention in "History of Crawford County" of the WAELDE or >PFEIFFER families??? Virginia, there is no WAELDE listed in that particular reference, but I do find one notation in "Meadville...It's Past and Present, Sesqui-Centennial Edition of The Tribune-Republican 1788-1938." In Section D, page 15, I find: "Dr. Frank F. WAELDE was born September 16, 1884, at Western Star, O., and was educated in the Meadville Public Schools and the University of Pittsburgh. For two years he practice in Pittsburgh, coming to Meadville in 1912. He is secretary of the Crawford County Dental Society and a charter member of the Lions Club. His offices are at 286 Chestnut Street." In the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" there are multiple listings for PEIFFER. There transcriptions will appear starting with this post and will proceed over the next several! On page 443, in the section on the history of Meadville: "In 1870 PEIFFER & Richards started a distillery in Vallonia, which has since been operated at irregular intervals. After passing through the hands of several parties, it was purchased by Henry E. Wilson, of Meadville, the present proprietor, but has not been running for about a year." On page 509, in the section on the history of Bloomfield Township: "Between 1798 and 1800, Joshua Negus, Joseph Kirk, John PEIFFER, John Taylor and James Winders moved in. A few years later came Dennis Carrol, Nathan Price, a Quaker; John Strickle, William Smith and probably others, but many of them remained for only a brief period." On page 609, in the section of the history of Rockdale Township: "William Carnahan about 1799 came from Northumberland County and settled on a tract on Muddy Creek, within the Eighth Donation District, but which was held as waste land, and not numbered on account of its marshiness. He obtained it at a nominal price, and made a small improvementon a small portion which was dry and fertile. A few years later he sold it to John Hayes and removed to Allegheny County. Mr. Hayes was a native of Delaware. Robert Hutchinson about 1812 removed from Woodcock Township to this - Hayes - tract and remained there till his death, many years later. Henry Minium, George PEIFFER, Peter Stone and Jacob and William Kepler settled early in the east part of the township on Holland land, but in view of impending litigation they removed to Woodcock Township and elsewhere." More to follow on the PEIFFER families! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Jan (WildBillHk@aol.com) and other Eldred researchers: >From "Meadville...It's Past and Present, Sesqui-Centennial Edition of The Tribune-Republican 1788-1938" I found the following info on ELDRED: In Section F, page 22: "A.I. Eldred, a graduate of Allegheny College, started in business by opening a leather goods store at 253 Chestnut Street in partnership with E.L. Grove. In 1908 he bought out his partner and since that time has been sole head. He added a full line of shoes to his stock of leather goods and today has a gift and notions department." In Section F, page 23: "Albert I. Eldred, son of George E. and Ella L. Eldred, was born in Spartansburg, Pa., July 19, 1885. He attended the public schools of that city, the Meadville Commercial College and Allegheny College, ex-'08. "He has been in the leather goods business in Meadville for 30 years, being with the firm of Grove & Eldred for six years, then opening his own store at 253 Chestnut. He later added to the leather goods, various novelty lines, as well as china, and erected the Eldred building at 245 Chestnut Street, where he is now located. "On September 9, 1908, he married Ruby Marsh of Townville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Marsh. Mr. Marsh was in the hardware business in Townville for many years. "Mr. Eldred is a Republican." (note - if anyone is interested - the above reference includes a photo of Mr. Eldred - I would be glad to scan it and send to anyone who wants it - just let me know) In the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" I found the following ELDRED data: On page 633, in the section for the history of Sparta Township, Borough of Spartansburg: "The first clearing was made by Abraham Blakeslee, on land east of the creek. Soon after 1830 Andrew and Aaron Akin, two brothers from Erie County, erected a grist and saw-mill on the creek in the woods, and thus gave origin to the village. The mill property has passed through many hands and is now owned by ELDRED & Thompson." On page 975, in the Biographical Sketch section for Rome Township: "Waterman Guy Goodrich, farmer and lumberman, PO, Titusville, was born in Rome Township, this county, June 10, 1828; son of Chauncey and Sarah (Shepard) Goodrich, both nataives of Connecticut, and who settled in this township in 1819. She departed this life in 1839, and he in 1865. They were an upright pioneer couple, highly respected by all who knew them. Our subject's grandfather and two brothers - Russell and Seymour - were also residents of this township for some years. Waterman G. Goodrich was the youngest of the family, and received his education in the limited schools of those early times. He settled on his present farm in 1850, and became established in the saw-mill on Little Oil Creek with his father. On coming of age he bought out this property. He was married May 21, 1850, to Elizabeth S. ELDRED, who was born in Addison County, Vt., August 26, 1826, and came to Rome Township, this county, in 1841. To this union was born one son - William E. - married to Nettie Gilson, June 28, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich adopted Jennie Morris, she being then about eight years of age, and she is still living with them. Mr. Goodrich has added to his property till he now owns 225 acres of landin this and Oil Creek Townships. He is an industrious, enterprising citizen. In his religious views he is a Universalist, extending his good will to all." On pages 978 and 979, also in Rome Township Bio Sketches: "John S. Matteson, farmer, PO Titusville, was born April 17, 1814, in Kent County, R.I. When ten years of age he moved to Hherkimer County, NY, with his parents, Asa and Elizabeth (Richmond) Matteson, and when sixteen years old came to Otsego County, same state, where he was married February 23, 1837 to Emeline Bailey, who bore him the following children: Joel, Albert, Harriet (wife of Mr. ELDRED) and George. In April, 1852, our subject and family came, via the Erie Canal, to this county, arriving in May. They settled in this township, Mr. Matteson buying 300 acres of land, which he at once began to clear and improve, and by his industry ha not only acquired a comfortable home, but provided liberally for his children. He prefers to lead a quite life on his farm; is a man of strict integrity, and exerts a good influence in the community. In politics he is a Republican." That's it for Eldred! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Adrianne (Kee46@email.msn.com) and anyone else researching SARGENT in Crawford County: Here is the information I found on them in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 652, in the section dealing with the history of Spring Township: "Aetna Lodge, No. 93, A.O.U.W., was instituted November 8, 1875, with twenty-four members and the following officers: M.W. Oliver, Jr., P.M.W.; O.F. McLaughlin, M.W.; M.E. Hall, G.F.; Hiram Morrell, O.; H.B. Burnside, Recorder; L.E. Phelps, Financier; E.E. Eighmy, Receiver; C.M. SARGENT, G.; P.W. Reed, I.W.; C.D. Marlow, O.W. Monday evening is the time of the meeting. Membership is forty." On page 808, in the Biographical Sketch section for Cambridge Township: "Alonzo Herrick, farmer, P.O. Cambridgeboro, was born in Berkshire County, Mass., June 2, 1818, son of Ezra and Nancy (Ward) Herrick, who in 1836 settled on the farm in Cambridge Township now owned by O.E. Kinglsey, which they cleared and improved. They subsequently moved to Cranesville, Erie Co., Penn., and there died. They were parents of eight children, viz.: Almira (deceased), wife of James SARGENT, of Massachusetts; William, residing in Erie County, Penn., was married twice, his first wife being Betsy Robbins, his second Angeline Durham; Alonzo, our subject; Eunice, wife of Darius Rockwell, in Cambridge Township, this county; Nathan, married to Julia Goodenough, in Cranesville; Olive, wife of Harvey Hilliger, in Wisconsin; Nancy; Phineas, married to Martha Hotchkiss, in Michigan. Our subject was married April 23, 1845, to Eliza A., daughter of Ira and Amret (Cass) Nichols, formerly of Massachusetts, who located in Waterford Township, Erie Co., Penn., in 1831, and in 1835 removed to Rockdale, now Cambridge Township, this county, settling on the farm now occupied by our subject, with whom Mr. Nichols, now in her ninety-fourth year, is living. To Mr. and Mrs. Herrick were born eight children: Nancy A.; Sarah M., wife of John Anderson, of Topeka, Kan.; George C., married to Lizzie Culbertson, Edinboro, Penn.; Norton J., married to Flora Culbertson, Cambridgeboro; Alice E.; Joseph M., married to Blanche Burchfield, in Edinboro, Penn.; Myra; and Willie C. Mr. Herrick and wife are adherents of the Methodist Church. He is a member of the G.A.R. In politics he is a Republican." Those were the only mentions of SARGENT in the book! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net -----Original Message----- From: Adrianne Hopkins <Kee46@email.msn.com> To: K. Brubaker <kbrbkr@toolcity.net> Date: Saturday, October 17, 1998 11:07 AM Subject: Re: [PACRAWFO-L] Meadville Postmasters >I loved this post. I hope you continue with more. If there are any goodies >on my SARGENTS, please advise! > >Adrianne > >-----Original Message----- >From: K. Brubaker <kbrbkr@toolcity.net> >To: PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com <PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Friday, October 16, 1998 11:03 PM >Subject: [PACRAWFO-L] Meadville Postmasters > > >>>From the "History of Crawford County, Pa, 1885" I find >>the following Postmasters from Meadville on page 444: >> >>"A Postoffice was established at Meadville in 1801, and >>the Postmasters up to the present time has been as follows: >> Frederick Haymaker - April 1, 1801 to December 31, 1802 >> Edward Work - January 1, 1803 to September 30, 1807 >> James Gibson - October 1, 1807 to May 31, 1812 >> Henry Hurst - April 1, 1812 to April 10, 1814 >> Daniel Andrews - April 11, 1814 to May 7, 1841 >> Joseph C. Hays - May 8, 1841 to September 22, 1844 >> Charles L. Rowland - September 23, 1844 to December 28, 1845 >> John J. Douglas - December 29, 1845 to May 8, 1849 >> Archibald F. Stewart - May 9, 1849 to May 12, 1853 >> James E. McFarland - May 13, 1853 to May 5, 1861 >> Joseph C. Hays - May 6, 1869 to September 24, 1862 >> Clinton Cullum - September 25, 1862 to July 6, 1869 >> David V. Derickson - July 7, 1869 to December 18, 1873 >> L.D. Williams - December 19, 1873 to February 1, 1878 >> John F. Morris - February 2, 1878 to March 28, 1882 >> J.W.H. Reisinger - March 29, 1882 and is the present incumbent" >> >> >>More to follow! >> >>Kathy Brubaker >>Volunteer Genealogist >>Linesville Historical Society >>kbrbkr@toolcity.net >> >> >> >>______________________________ > > >

Here are some Biographical Sketches from the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" for anyone searching for PALMER and related families: On page 719 in the sketch section for Meadville: "Hon. Gaylord Church (deceased), late President Judge, was among the most prominent citizens of Crawford County, Penn. He was born in Otsego, NY, in 1811, son of William and Wealthy (PALMER) Church. His parents, who were natives of Connecticut and of English descent, came to Pennsylvania in 1816, settled in Mercer County and there followed farming. our subject, who was the second son in a family of six children, was reared on the farm and attended the Mercer Academy; studied law with Hon. John J. Pearson, who was afterward President Judge of the Twelfth Judicial District of Pennsylvania. He was admitted to the bar in 1834, and the same year came to Meadville, where he spent the remaining portion of his life, dying here in 1869, loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a Democrat in politics. In 1837 he was appointed Deputy Attorney-General of the district, and in 1840 was elected to the Legislature, serving two terms. In 1843 he was appointed President Judge by Gov. Porter of the Sixty Judicial District, consisting of Erie, Crawford and Venango Counties, and served till 1851, when the office became elective. He then resumed his law practice till 1858, when he was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court by Gov. Packer, to fill a vacancy. He was married in 1837 to Anna B. Pearson, of Mercer, Penn., a daughter of Bevan and Ann Pearson, who were members of the Society of Friends. This union was blessed with eight children, six of whom at present survive. Judge Church and wife were members of the Episcopal Church, of which he was a Vestryman many years. His widow still survives him and resides in Meadville, while the family are among the leading ones of northwestern Pennsylvania." On page 895, in the Bio Sketch section for Mead Township: "S.E. Ellis, farmer and dairyman, PO, Meadville, was born in Mead Township, t his county, November 16, 1825, and is a son of John and Betsy (Sackett) Ellis, natives of Massachusetts, of English ancestry, who came to this county at an early day. The father, who was a farmer, raised a family of six children, S.E. being the third. Our subject received a common school training, and has chosen farming as his life vocation, taking dairying into connection, usually keeping thirty cows, and since he started for himself has been successful. He now owns a fine farm of 240 acres near the City of Meadville limits. He is Democratic in politics; has been seven years a School Director, but is no office seeker. He was married first to Frances A. Fry, a native of Massachusetts, by whom he had seven children, four now living, viz.: Albert F., Henry W., Nellie M. and Cora. His first wife dying in 1874, he again married, his second wife being Amelia, daughter of Dr. PALMER, of New York. Mr. Ellis is a member of the Episcopal Church." On page 974, in the Bio Sketch section for Rome Township: "T.S. Eichbaum, lumberman and manufacturer, PO Centreville, was born June 22, 1843, in Allegheny City, Penn., son of William P. and Mary (Sample) Eichbaum. When he was nine years of age he moved to Nashville, Tenn., with his father's family, and when fourteen returned with them to Pittsburgh, Penn., his father being a native of that place, and carrying on an establishment for manufacturing steam engines there. He died in this township in December, 1881, at the residence of his son. His widow and son, William W., now reside at New Castle, Penn., and another son, George R., resides in Sanborn, Dak. At the breaking-out of the war of the Rebellion, our subject was engaged in the machine shop with his father at Memphis, Tenn. He returned to Pittsburgh, and enlisted in the Fifth Regiment, West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry, and served in the Virginia campaign. Was early promoted to the position of Quartermaster Sergeant, serving as such till the close of his services, in February, 1865, proving himself a brave soldier and an efficient officer. After his return he engaged in the oil business in Virginia and Kentucky. In 1866 he came to the oil regions of Pennsylvania. The following year engaged in lumbering in the eastern part of Rome Township, transferring his establishment in 1879 to Oil Creek, near Centreville, where he has a saw-mill, and manufactures lumber for shipment abroad. Mr. Eichbaum was married May 25, 1869, to Harriet PALMER, of New Castle, Penn. To this union were born Mary, Carrie, Emily, Jeanette and Hermann. Our subject has first-class business principles, and enjoys the respect and confidence of a large circle of friends. In politics he is a Republican." That's all for the PALMERs in this book! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net -----Original Message----- From: Patty Rohne <rohne@rconnect.com> To: kbrbkr@toolcity.net <kbrbkr@toolcity.net> Date: Saturday, October 17, 1998 10:07 AM Subject: PALMER >Dear Kathy, > >I saw one of your very helpful posts on the SEAGERS which mentioned a Rev. >PALMER conducted the funeral. I've been looking for a Jabez PALMER in Erie >PA area which I know is just a county away. I hate to ask because you are >already looking up some information on the GALBREAITH's for me, but I >couldn't pass up the mention of a PALMER( My thorn in the side dead end). I >have included what information I have on these people below. If and when >you have time could you see if there is any connection. It would be >greatly appreciated. It has been suggested to me that My Jabez could be the >son of Greshom PALMER born 1808 which would be about the right age but how >do I know. Any help would be so apreciated you can imagine. Contact me >at rohne@rconnect.com Patty Palmer Rohne > >PALMER - DAVIS - KIRKLAND > >Jabez PALMER married Sarah DAVIS. Their son Paul Decatur PALMER was born >February 14, 1827 in Erie PA according to his third marriage license >application in Iowa. Jabez supposedly died young and Sarah remarried a man >named WITHIES/WYTHIE?? from Astabula, Ohio. Paul Decatur moved to Iowa >ending up in Britt Hancock County, Iowa where he is buried. Paul was >married three times No information on the first Marriage.. Second wife was >Anna (Anne) Marie (Maria) KIRKLAND born September 15, 1826/27. She was a >widow with a daughter Helen MCKNIGHT. McKnight was killed in the Mexican >War. Paul’s third wife was Emma S. BAILEY born in 1845 in Licking Ohio was >married to a L. E. SKINNER. Emma’s father was John A. BAILEY and her mother >Nancy WASHBURN. >The Children of Paul Decatur PALMER and Anna KIRKLAND: >Charles L. Palmer 1855 Erie, PA >Albert Deed Palmer 1857 Erie, PA >Robert William Palmer 1861 Freeport, IA >James K Palmer 1865 >

Am searching for information on the family of Ebenezer SLOCUM of Fairfield Twp. Parents were Jonathan SLOCUM and Martha UNDERWOOD Believe he had two wives, Catherine ______________ and Eleanor BRINK, daughter of Abraham and Sarah BRINK. Any information on this family greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Fran Richards frr620@mwweb.com