I am looking for any information about the KIGHTLINGER family. My gggrandmother was Margaret KIGHTLINGER. However I don't have any dates for her. She married Edward NORTON. Edward had 5 brothers that we have been told were circuit preachers. Any information about these families would be greatly appreciated.

Something I ran across Rev. Josiah Bushnell Grinnell (1811-91), founder of Grinnell, la., and Grinnell Coll., mem.   38th and 39th Congresses, 1863-67; from ABRIDGED COMPENDIUM, Frederick Virkus www.genealogylibrary.com

Hi Everybody & Pat: The following Peters are listed in the Directory of 1879-80: Wayne Twp.: Peters, Reuben, farmer....Deckards Peters, Marvin, farmer...... " Titusville: Peters, John, tailor, 747 Mechanic St. Peters, Charles, machinist, 747 Mechanic St. Meadville: Peters, D.P., lessee Meadville Hotel, 171 Chestnut St. Peters, George jr.,machinist, 1113 S. Main St. Peters, George, mason, 1118 s. Main St. Peters, John, cooper, Vernon Twp. Peters, Phillip, bar tender, Garden St. Cussewago: Peters, Jacob S., farmer..Mosiertown Peters, Geo H., farmer, Venango Peters, Samuel, farmer " Peters, John G., farmer " Peters, David, farmer Mosiertown Hayfield: Peters, Warren, farmer, Meadville Peters, Levi, farmer, Saegertown Peters, John, farmer " Peters, Isaac E., farmer ' Peters, George, farmer " Peters, Preston L., laborer " Summerhill: Peters, Timothy, farmer, Dicksonburg Peters, George, farmer " Venango Boro Peters, Wm, sr. laborer, Erie St. Peters, Jacob, carpenter, Erie St. Peters, John W., laborer, Erie St. Peters, Wm Jr. Erie St. Peters, Theodore B., carpenter, Erie St. Woodcock: Peters, Jacob, farmer, Venango Vernon: Peters, John, laborer, Meadville Rockdale: Peters, John A., shoemaker, Millers Station Peters, Loren, farmer, Millers Station Peters, Simon, lumberman ' Sadsbury: Peters, Lucy Ann, widow Tamarac That's It Folks! Bev

Does anyone know if the two spellings, Saeger/Seager, are derived from the same family? I have a Joseph SEAGER (1656-1740) m. Abigail TAYLOR (1658-1739/40), probably in Hartford Co, CT area. Their daughter, Abigail SEAGER (1693/4 -1771) m. (1711) Nathaniel BACON (1689-1768) of Windsor, CT. This couple lived in Simsbury, CT. Some of their descendants--BACONs--moved to Onondaga Co, NY, then Crawford Co, specifically the Meadville area: Saegertown, Mosiertown, and Crossingville. Some later moved to Macomb & Genesee Co's in MI. Is there a SEAGER connection to Crawford Co. other than the c1815 migration? Barb Chapman Rochester Hills, Michigan bchapman@ri-exp.beaumont.edu

Since we're on the subject of Fullertons, can anyone identify the parents of Mary Fullerton "of Mead Township" who married Lawrence Messerall on 2 Feb. 1843? Children: Margaret Ellen, m. John Resinger; Sarah Ann, m. Lafayette McFadden; Mary Jane, m. Henry Stainbrook; and John. Any help would be appreciated! ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

I hope the following might help someone and lead me to Long Stand and the Graveyard. Mainly to satisfy my curiousity. GEORGE PLUMMER, res. Longstand, Crawford Co., Pa., b. 1843. m. 1866, Sarah, dau. of Asa Gehr, of Woodcock, Pa.; served throughout the civil war with much credit in 150th Pa. Regt. (Bucktails), c aptured at Gettysburg, confined in Libby and other prisons until exchanged when he rejoined his regt.; was sheriff of Crawford Co., Pa., 1875 to 1878; served as ordnance officer and asst. adj. genl. 6th brig. Pa. N. G. 1878 to 1881; had 9 ch., Almont; Duff P.; who m. a Miss Sherrick; Minnie S., Andrew A.; Ernest B.; George; James; Norman and Adella. 27. VI. EDWARD, b. 2 Oct., 1797, d. 16 July, 1878, m. flrst, 7 June, 1824, Elizabeth C larke, of Crawford Co., Pa., b. 1806, d. 1840, m. second, Harriet --; no ch, 28. VII. ISABELLA, b. 28 Oct., 1800, d. 25 Mar., 1876, at Saegertown, Pa., m. 12 July. 1822, John McGill, of Saegertown, b. 19 Oct., 1795, d. 27 Oct., 1878; had 6 ch. I. CATHERINE. b. 1823, d. 1825. II. ANNA MARIA, res. Saegertown, b. 1824. III. SARAH C., b. 1826, d. 1875, m. 1854 Robert Hunter. IV. AUGUSTUS, Ed. of the Weekly Press, Saegertown, Pa., b. 1828, m. 1855. Sara h Peiffer, of Venango, Pa., b. 1826; their 4 ch., William R.; Isabella, m. W. B. Hough; Lilian, m. M. O. Campbell, of Smethport, Pa.; and Rebecca, dec. V. ELIZA R., res. Hydetown, Pa., b. 1830, m. 1864, James R. Fleming, an d has several ch. VI. WILLIAM R., res. Harmonsburg, Pa., b. 1833, m. 1861, Caroline A. Harkin, b. 1839; has 9 ch. 29. VIII. CATHERINE, twin. b. 28 Oct., 1800, dec., m. John Scott dec.; had 1 ch. I. WILLIAM R., who is an attorney-at-law, Meadville, Pa.

>Would you happen to have any GRINNELLS and GRINDLES mentioned? No Grindles, but three Grinnells: Maggie Aimes Mary Steadman Morris B. They are all listed in the same reference, so I'll transcribe it for you here: on page 940, in the biographical sketch section for Randolph Township: "Henry P. Steadman, farmer, P.O. Guy's Mills, was born in Rome Township, this county, December 18, 1863; son of Perry and Esther (Baldwin) Steadman, the former of whom was born in East Fallowfield Township, this county, May 31, 1829; the latter in New York State, March 2, 1831. They were married July 28, 1849, and had a family of ten children, six of whom are now living, viz: Alvah D., Catharine M., Cyrus W., Mary E., Henry P. and Effie E. Our subject received a common school education. During the winter seasons for several years he worked in a saw-mill. In the spring of 1884 he rented a farm of fifty acres and began life for himself. Mr. Steadman was married October 4, 1880, to Miss Mary GRINNELL, a native of Crawford County, Penn., born September 7, 1863, daughter of Morris B. and Maggie (Aimes) GRINNELL, early settlers of Greenwood Township, this county, both now deceased. To this union were born two children: Jeptha and Maggie. Our subject is an industrious young man, and is destined to be a successful farmer. He is a member of the Unitd Brethren Church. Politically, he is a Republican." Hope this helps! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net >Thanks and GOD BLESS!!! >Sharon >odie@pathwaynet.com >

To Patricia H. Roberts (PATROBERTS@prodigy.net) and anyone else researching Peters in Crawford County: Yes, there are Peters in "The History of Crawford County, Pa. 1885." In fact there are SEVERAL of them! Here are the names of them (all last named Peters): Adam, Augusta Fleischer, Caroline Kleckner, Catherine Muckinhoupt, Charles H., David, Edward, Eliza Liephart, Francis, George, H. Rev., Henry, Jacob Jr., Jacob Sr., John, Kernie Armstrong, Levi, Lydia, Lydia A. Woodring, Maggie Muckinghoupt, Margaret Muckinghoupt, Margaret Stokes, Maria, Mary Barber, Mary Fullerton, Mary A. Himebaugh, May Siverling, Preston, Richard, Saloma Smith, Samuel, Sarah A. Flick, T.B., Tamzen Muckinhoupt. There was no Ephraim listed, but I did check the Adam Peters reference, didn't say much, but here is the paragraph he is in on page 688 (the history listing for Wayne Township): " St. John's Reformed, formerly German Reformed Church, at Deckardville, was organized in 1846 and held services for a number of years in the schoolhouse. The corner-stone of the present church was laid in June, 1858, and it was dedicated in 1860. The structure was reared at a cost of $1,000, as the joint property of the Lutherans and members of the German Reformed Church. The former declined in strength and in 1877 withdrew from further support of the church property. Their last pastor was Rev. Swingle. In 1883 the Reformed congregation extended and repaired the building at a cost of $800. John Lubold, Eli Moll, Jonathan Borger, Henry Hoffman, Adam PETERS, Levi PETERS and George Hollabaugh were early influential members. Rev. Leberman was pastor many years and was followed for a brief period by Rev. DB Ernst, Rev. John Kretzing then ministered nine years and after a short vacancy Rev. Josiah May for three years. Rev. John W. Pontius, the present pastor then followed in 1877. The membership is 75." Let me know if you would like the data on any of the other Peters! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net >Was interested in your reference to the "History of Crawford Co., 1885". >(and the fact that there was a mention of a PETERS (i.e. Margaret) in it. >Sometime when you have time, wondered if you'd be able to see if any other >PETERS may be mentioned. I'm descended from Ephraim PETERS (Randolph Twp., >Crawford Co. - 1828-1857. He apparently is a son of Adam PETERS - Canal >Twp., Venango Co. > >They seem to have "straddled" the Venango Co./Crawford Co. line. Mentioned >in the 1890 Hist of Venango Co. is "Adam Peters, an early settler". (Big >help!) > >Anyhow, would be interested to know 1) if there are any PETERS in the book >and 2) who they are.

Hi! >From the Directory of Crawf. Co 1879-80 Saegertown: Meacham, Henry, manufacturer...Commercial St. Mead Twp.: Mechan, Myron, farmer....Meadville Pine Twp: Meachem, Levi, Laborer.....Linesville Blooming Valley: Contains one Methodist Church, Rev. J. Mechlin, pastor. Woodcockboro: Mechlin, Joseph L, minister Meadville: Mechling, W.H. lessee Commercial hotel, corner Water & Chestnut St. Enjoy! Bev

>From the Directory of Crawford County 1879-80 Here are the Grinnells that are listed: Greenwood Twp: Grinnell, John, laborer, Geneva Grinnell, Benj, farmer, Geneva Grinnell, Gideon, farmer, Geneva Grinnell, Maurice B., farmer, Geneva Grinnell, Mark, farmer, Geneva Grinnell, Samuel, farmer, Geneva Grinnell, Squire, farmer, Geneva Boro of Geneva (formerly called Sutton Corners): Grinnels, nancy, widow Grinnels, Jno. E., trapper Grinnels, Perry F., laborer Grinnels, Gideon, laborer Grinnels, Samuel, laborer Grinnels, Malinda, widow Notice the difference in Spelling of the Name! Enjoy! Bev ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ADSIT - GIBSON - MATTOCKS - MOOK - PUTNAM - WHITING - FETTERMAN- FISHER - CROZIER - MUSHRUSH - HOOD - WILLIAMS - REED - STALEY - TAYLOR - GASKILL - BIRCH - GRINNELL - WESTCOAT/WESCOTE - DAVIS - HARPER - GARWOOD - McGUIRE - HILL - JOHNSON -HUTCHESON - MCFADDEN - All direct lines from Crawford Co., Pennsylvania+++++++++++++++

Hi Everybody! To those of the Steadman heritage, enjoy! History of Western Pennsylvania 1915 STEADMAN Burke speaks of the ancient and illustrious family of Stedmans (Steadmans) known in England since 1191. A Scotch family of Stedmans is descended from Patricius Steadman, 1369. A once strong Welsh family of this name is said now to have no male representatives. Of the Scotch family are several distinguished writers and soliders. The first Stedman in New England was Isaac, who came in the "Elizabeth," in 1636, and settled in Scituate. From him is descended Edmund C. Stedman, the poet. John and Robert Stedman came over in 1638. Robert Stedman's descendants married into the Quincy and Ellery families, and Wm Stedman was a member of congress. The names of Robert and Thomas Stedman are found on Windsor (Connecticut) records, in 1647, and that of Thomas in New London, in 1649. From Thomas and Isaac are descended most of the Stedmans of New England, and from that section they have migrated to other portions of the United States. The destruction of early records, owing to various agencies, make it often a matter of difficulty to establish uninterrupted descent. 1. James Steadman was probably born in the state of Connecticut, and after his early marriage came to New York state. He was a farmer. Finally he located at Conneaut Lake, Crawford county, Pa., and died at the home of his son in Fallowfield township. He married -------- also born in Connecticut, and of his fourteen children, thirteen attained maturity; six children were by a first marriage, and eight by a second: 1. William, a farmer and oil operator, lived near Union City, Pa. 2. John Garner, of further mention. 3. Earl, a wagon maker, lived at Beaver Dam, Pa. 4. Daniel, a farmer, lived in Corey, (Corry) Pa. 5. Polly, married Jesse Carrier, lived in Randolph township, later went west. 6. Miranda, married Charles Windsor, who operated a saw mill, and lived in Clarion. Children by second marriage: 7. Samuel, was a farmer in Corey, (Corry), Pa. 8. Perry, a farmer in Tenn, where his death occurred. 9. Nathan, a retired blacksmith of Corey (Corry). 10. Jerry, a farmer, who lived in Crawford County, Pa. 11. Thomas, left home in boyhood. 12. Nancy. 13. Rena 14. Isabella. I sent the 2nd part of this to Merle Kuhn last evening....he will forward to the list... Bev

Barb: Here is some info on James Markham family. It was great to find a Fullerton connection. DESCENDANTS OF RASTUS MARKHAM 1-Rastus Markham *Elizabeth Fullerton 2--James B.Markham b.1857 Pa.d.1940 Rockdale Twp,Pa. *Mary Bunting b.Nov 7,1867 Blooming Valley,Pa. d.1947 Sapulpa,Ok. 3---Ray Eugene Markham b.Pa. d. Ca. *Grace 4----Ray Eugene Markham,Jr. 4----J.D.Markham 3---Clara Markham b.Jan 11,1888 d.Sept.21, 1923 Sapulpa,Ok. *Ruben Clyde Stokes m.1906 Pleasantville,Pa. 4----Ernest Edward Stokes b.March 2,1912 Poland,Ohio *Wilda Mayoma Green b.1924 Canton,Oh. m. Sept.4,1947 4----Isabel Stokes 4----Hazel Stokes 3----Isabel Markham b.june 22,1890 d.Mar.17,1945 Cambridge Sps,Pa *Ernest Decker d.Oct,22 Rockdale twp,Crawford Co,Pa. 4-----Russell Decker b. 1913 Cambridge Springs,Pa. d.1988 *Viola Eaton b. 1918 4-----Ruth Decker 4-----Ernestine Decker *Hale 3-----Arla Adella Markham[Our Line] b.Aug 27, 1893 Pleasantville,Pa. died Unknown. *David Clyde Holeman b.May 24,1888 Pleasantville,Pa. d.July 4,1923 Sapulpa,OK. m. August 29,1911 Pleasantville,Pa. 4------David James Holeman b.April 30, 1913 Dewey Ok. died November 27,Demotte,Indiana. *Lola Mae Wall b. 1916 Tower Hill,Illinois.d.1983 Trenton,Il. m.August 5,1932 Irving,Il. 3------Ruby Estelle Markham b. May 7, 1898 Cambridge Springs,Pa. d. Nov 3, 1955 Sapulpa,Ok. *William Sullivan Sidebottom b.1902 d.1979 Sapulpa,Ok. 4------Maxine Sidebottom b.1921 Sapulpa,Ok.d.1987 Sapulpa,Ok. *Kenneth Carl Carter 4-------William Lewis Sidebottom b.1925 d.1995 Miami,Ok. 4-------Nell Louise Sidebottom b. Oct 4,1928 Sapulpa,Ok. * Willard L. Russell b.1925 d.1995 m.1947 Independance,Ks. 4-------Ray Allen Sidebottom b.1936 Sapulpa,Ok. d. 1978 Sapulpa,Ok/ 3-------Claude Schellous Markham b. Aug,1900 Pleasantville,Pa. died June 13,1960 Alton,Illinois * Eva L. Rickey b.Jan 4, 1900 Cambridge,Ohio d.1985 Alton,Il. married July 12, 1919 Sapulpa,Ok. 4-------Twila Markham b. Dec 7,1929 Charleston,West Virginia *Charles Slimmick 4-------John Edgar Markham b.August 10,1921 3-------Edith Markham b. 1905 d.1905 3-------Irene Markham *Young 4-------Betty Young *Jack Coulson Although Mary Bunting Markhams tombstone is by her husband James Markham in Jervis cemetery,she is actually buried in South Heights Cemetery in Sapulpa,Ok. It seems that there wasn't money at the time to send her back to Pa. Any info you can send me on the Fullertons would be greatly appreciated.----Joyce Holeman

I have been out searching the internet and now need some info. Can someone please tell me where Long Stand, Crawford Co., PA is located and the Long Stand Graveyard? It is unbelievable what the web has done for my education of my Home County. Sandy Roche Schroeder slschroe@intrepid.net

I noticed the discussion about the Alsace settlers of the Seager family. The Saegertown history (or maybe it's the Saeger Family History?) says that Daniel Saeger brought settlers with him from the Lehigh area to Crawford Co. and that these settlers were the descendents of Hessian soldiers brought over from Germany to help the English fight during the Revolutionary War. Many of these Hessian soldiers were kept in prisoner of war camps in the Lancaster area and other parts of PA. After the war, many stayed on and settled in the area. So....... Some of you may be looking for people who came over on the ships with the Palatines, when actually they came over as soldiers! A good book on the subject is "The German Allied Troops in the North American War of Independence, 1776-1783" by J. G. Rosengarten translated by Max van Eelking. I found it in the war history section of a local library's genealogy room. I got onto the subject from a reference in "Notes and Queries" Series 4, vol. 2 which had a long discussion of the Lancaster barracks. Interesting, I thought, that we assume all of our descendents were settlers or immigrants who came here for a better life. These men were sent here under orders and just decided to stay! I don't know if there are lists somewhere of who these soldiers were. Since I don't think it applies to my family lines, I didn't check that out. Marilyn

Have some data on the following: James, son of Thomas & Hannah (Kennedy) Fullerton, had a daughter BETSY (ELIZABETH). She married (1) Hugh PETERS. She married (2) Erastus MARKHAM (probably same as Raslus). Her son, James Markham was mostly raised by his Aunt and Uncle, Charles & Martha (Fullerton) McGill. He is buried with his wife, Mary, in Jervis Cemetery, Crawford Co. James' sister, Hannah (1880-1938) married George Brookhouser. Please let me know what type of information you would like and if we have it, will be glad to share data. The information on James & Mary's family would be welcome since we have very little info on them; however, we do have lots of information on James Fullerton line as well as Hannah and George Brookhouser's family. Barb Seyler PS - David, grandson of Thomas & Hannah (Kennedy) Fullerton married Elizabeth STOKES.

We are interested in the ELIZABETH FULLERTON that was mentioned by K.Brubaker. Our information comes from the death certificate of JAMES MARKHAM b.Jan 13,1857 and died October 29,1940.JAMES MARKHAM was married to MARY BUNTING. The Death Certificate states that JAMES MARKHAM was the son of RASLUS MARKHAM and ELIZABETH FULLERTON.The informant on the Death Certificate was signed by Mrs. ERNEST DECKER. We also have in our files a RUBEN CLYDE STOKES b.1883 that married in 1906 a CLARA MARKHAM b.1888. MARY BUNTING was the daughter of SHOLAS BUNTING and JANE FALWELL. Do any of these names sound familiar to anyone. Thanks--Joyce Holeman

Kathy, You must be a Saint ! The information is wonderful...and Very surprising about the Clark's of Lineville...It definitely was New news regarding the fact the other Whelpley daughter married a Clark- probably brothers don't you think ? Stokes data is also newsworthy..looks like my Frederick Stokes b. 1820 must be from either Jacob or George Stokes's side...I would bet that they are either brothers of John Stokes and / or brother and father . I have seen how many times you have responded to inquerys on the newslist.....I just really want to say a BIG THANKS. If anything does turnup on the obits of the Clark's in Linesville..please let me know--but only do this on your spare time or rainy days that are to come! Enjoy the nice fall weather while we have it. Sincerely, Kathleen Whelpley in Spokane lucy@cet.com

Sharon: I found Ruth D. Culver and Sylvanus Dennis buried in the Linesville Cemetery, Linesville Borough, Crawford County, Pa. Here is the cemetery data available on them. Ruth Delilah Culver Dennis, wife of Sylvanus P. Dennis born 1843, died 1921 Sylvanus P. Dennis born January 8, 1843, son of Aaron and Betsy Meeker Dennis; died April 21, 1911 Walter A. Dennis, son of Ruth and Sylvanus P. Dennis, born January 29, 1873; died 1946. Another person by the name of Sylvanus is buried here also: Sylvanus H. Dennis (1894-1971) - unknown parentage at this time B. Josephine Dennis (wife of Sylvanus H.) 1895-1951 Here is what I found in the "History of Crawford County, 1885" on page 920: "William E. Dennis, farmer, PO Linesville, was born in Pine Township, this county, December 31, 1844; son of Aaron and Betsy (Meeker) Dennis. His father came from the eastern part of the State and located in Pine Township in 1819, and with three brothers - Moses, John and Joseph - located on the farm a part of which is now owned by John Gaffney, where they manufactured brick for several years. William Meeker later settled on the farm now occupied by the widow of his son, Smith Meeker, and lived there until his death. Aaron Dennis, the father of our subject, was twice married. His first wife was Betsy Meeker, by whom he had 11 children: William E., S.P., Polly J (Mrs. James Culver), Almira (Mrs. Andrew Jackson), C.C., A.T., Emily (Mrs. George Adsit), Mary (Mrs. S.E. Clark), Harriet (Mrs. D.A. Herring), John and Carrie. His second wife was Mrs. Lucy (Flick) Wrightnour, by whom he had four children: Nancy (Mrs. Charles D. Brown), Jonah, Charlie and Maggie. The subject of this sketch was reared in Pine Township and received a limited education in the common schools. He served in the late war of the Rebellion, being drafted for nine months, and went with Company K, One Hundred and Sixty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; was on guard duty most of the time, and was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term. He was married September 30, 1873, to Lucy, daughter of John and Amanda (Smith) Rea, of Pine Township, this county. He located on the farm where he now resides in 1870, most of which he cleared and stumped himself and made all improvements in buildings, etc., and has now one of the best producing farms in the township. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of the GAR; has always been a Republican in politics and a strong advocate of prohibition." If you're interested, on page 922 of the "History of Crawford County" is a biographical sketch of Nathan Knapp, husband of Anna Meeker, daughter of William and Barbara (Frey) Meeker. Let me know! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

To Kathleen Whelpley (lucy@cet.com) : Checked my references real quick for your post on the "Stokes" queary. I did find the Elizabeth Stokes who married David Fullerton. On page 965 of the "History of Crawford County, 1885": David L. Fullerton, farmer, PO Miller's Station, was born in what is now Cambridgeboro, this county, April 2, 1820, son of Bailey and Mary (Humes) Fullerton, and grandson of Thomas Fullerton, who settled in that township in 1797. The father of our subject was married in 1803, and the same year located where Cambridgeboro now stands, and here he resided until his death. He died February 25, 1854, at the age of 74. He was parent of 10 children: James, deceased; Bailey K.; Lettie, deceased; John H., deceased; Andrew J.; Polly, deceased; David L.; Joshua, deceased; Samuel, deceased; and Elizabeth. Our subject was married March 18, 1847, to Elizabeth Stokes, of Venango Township, this county. By this union were 12 children: Sarepta, wife of George France; Oscar, now in Iowa; Samuel; Harriet, wife of Alfred Shelhamer; Peirce, in Iowa; Mary, wife of John Peters; Wheeler, deceased; Edie, deceased; Loren K., in Iowa; Jennie, wife of Almer Parker; Kerney and Kate. Mrs. DL Fullerton was a daughter of John and Margaret (Peters) Stokes, who settled in Venango Township, this county, in 1804, coming from Union County, Penn. John Stokes, a son of George Stokes, had 12 children: George, Jacob, deceased; John; Polly, deceased; Katherine, deceased; Margaret, Samuel, Susan, William, Catherine E., David H. and Augustus W. (deceased). Mr. Stokes died June 10, 1861, aged 81 years; his widow died January 27, 1876, in her 96th year. Our subject has resided in this township since his marriage, with the exception of one year that he lived in Cambridge. He has held various offices in his township. In politics is a Democrat. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church." >Hello fellow Stoke/Stokes researchers. Enclosed is a census index >breakdown for the family in PA. I would like to know if anyone has >answers to the following: >2. Somewhere along the line I had the information that a John ( son >of George ) and Margaret nee Peters Stokes settled in Venango Twsp. >in 1804 from Union County , Pa. It was stated that they had 12 >children. John was b. 1780 d. 10 June 1861 at age 81. Margaret b. >1780 d. 27 January 1876 at age 96. Does anyone have the obits - from >the newspaper and /or other sources on these people. I would like to >know the name of their children. >I also had listed a Elizabeth Stokes who married a David Fullerton in >1847. Hope this information helps! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Hi Bev, I remember your handle but can't remember why we connected. Yes I was originally from Erie and am a brother of Ernie Kuhn and his wife PrudyL@aol.com. We are the sons of Clinton W. Kuhn who removed wallpaper in Erie for 30 years til 1963. Our name until about 1909 was COON. I currently live in Boyertown, PA Near Phila. This Steadman/Grinnell info is terrific. I'm ecstatic. BJHErie@aol.com wrote: > > Hi Sharon and Merle: > > Well I guess that will teach me to post something on PACRAWF and then take off > to visit cemeteries. Sorry that I missed you both..... > Sharon, thanks for the info but, I also have the three Grinnell books and as I > am sure you know it is not 100% correct. I have found quite a few of the > dates and some names incorrect. Especially on Benjamins family. I guess the > only way to solve that problem is to research each and every name. That is my > project for the next two months plus trying to find out who Lucinda Staley or > Stealy's parents were.....Even the different census's have the dates all > screwed up! You would think that people would know when they were born! It > must have been the census takers............right? > > And Merle, thank you for your information. I haven't had time to check & see > if I had it. I did notice a couple of things that looked new to me.....again > thanks to both of you. Give me a few hours to compare and I will let you know > how were all doing! > > Sharon you don't have anything on Lucinda Staley (Stealy) do you???? I have > been finding quite a few of them at the various cemeteries but nothing on the > Staley's. > > Would love to chat with you both so keep those e-mails coming....... > Merle, don't you live in Erie..? Seems like I've seen that somewhere....Are > you any relation to Chris Kuhn or Linda Coon????? Bye- > > Bev -- "Of All The Things I've Lost, I Miss My Mind The Most" KUHNIE the COON hunter mkuhn@enter.net