To Penelope zibby@family-net.net and others researching DOUGHERTY in Crawford County. Here are the references I found to that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 697, in the history of Woodcock Township, in a list of Holland Land Company owners: "...(tract) 172, Charles DOUGHERTY, 100 acres, May 28, 1798, deed executed; William Gill purchased 301 acres same tract, April 15, 1805;...." On page 698 of the same section: "John Limber came from Northumberland County a single man, and at first took possession of a tract near Harmonsburg. Mr. Sterling, an old neighbor with a large family came out, and Mr. Limber relinquished the tract to him, and came to Tract 168, in what is now Woodcock, in 1796. He sold his farm in 1816, and with the intention of settling in Ohio purchased a farm near Mansfield, but his wife dying soon after he remained in Crawford County and engaged for years in teaching school. He died at Meadville in 1852. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, and attended services at Cochranton, the nearest point. James F. Randolph was a resident of Mead. David Hunnel did not remain many years, inasmuch as he was unable to pay for his farm. Dr. Thomas Murray, John Pealman, Francis Fargus and Henry Phillips were all here in early times. Charles DOUGHERTY was an Irishman and an old bachelor. He died on Tract 172, and was buried on the adjoining farm of Thomas Frew. William Gill resided in Hayfield Township. David Compton and Robert Finney were of Mead Township. Luke Hill, James and William Johnston, and John Douglass were early residents of southern Woodcock." On page 838, in the Biographical Sketch section for Conneaut Township: "Adam Steffee, farmer and Bank Director, PO Linesville, was born in Venango County, Penn., December 17, 1833, son of Adam and Sarah (Stroup) Steffee, natives of Bellefonte, Penn., parents of nine children, five now living; members of the Church of God. The name Steffee is of German extraction. Adam Steffee, who had been engaged in farming all his days was located in a rich oil region, and he finally sold his farm of 230 acres for oil purposes. He died in October, 1878; his widow, March 29, 1883. Our subject, who is the seventh in the family, received but a limited education, being kept close to work when a boy. He married, in June, 1853, Catharine DOUGHERTY, a native of Huntingdon County, Penn., and daughter of Edward DOUGHERTY, a native of Harrisburg, Penn., and a soldier of the war of 1812. The result of this union was six children, viz.: Joanna, wife of Alexander McDonald; Sarah M., Martha J., Adam E., John S. and Mary E. Our subject, wife and daughter Mary E. are members of the Baptist Church; Joanna and Sarah M. of the Catholic Church. Mr. Steffee came to this county and settled on his present farm of 120 acres improved land in Conneaut Township in 1873, and built a fine residence thereon in 1881. He keeps a high grade of cattle and sheep. He is a Director and one of the principal stockholders of the Linesville Savings Bank; in politics a Republican; a strong advocate of temperance. The father of Mrs. Steffee owned a farm of 100 acres; he was noted for honesty, and integrity; a miller by occupation, and father of a family of eight children, all now living." On page 977, in the Bio Sketch section for Rome Township: "William S. and Daniel M. Magee, farmers,, PO Centreville, are sons of Patrick and Sarah (DOUGHERTY) Magee, who were early settlers of this township. William S. Magee was born January 15, 1828, in Rome Township, this county, and remained with his aged parents till their deaths. The mother died June 27, 1875, aged seventy years; the father died August 14, 1882, aged seventy-five years. He now owns and occupies the old homestead which has always been held by one or other of the Magee family, and another tract, making in all eighty-five acres. Daniel M. Magee was born November 7, 1833, also in Rome Township, this county, and was united in marriage April 25, 1871, with Elizabeth McLaughlin. To this union have been born the following children: Joseph, Mary Cecelia, Francis P., and William R. He owns a farm, in two tracts, comprising eighty acres of well-improved land. These gentlemen are upright pioneer citizens enjoying the respect of all. They have both been life-long members of the Roman Catholic Church." On page 1159, in the Bio Sketch section for Woodcock Township: "Samuel T. Rice, farmer, PO Woodcock, was born in this township July 2, 1811; son of Thomas and Mary (Hammond) Rice, who settled here in 1810, locating on the farm now occupied by their only child, the subject of this sketch, and which he helped to clear and improve. Thomas Rice, a native of Allegheny County, Penn., was a son of James and Mary (Jones) Rice, formerly of Philadelphia. His wife, Mary, was a daughter of William and Margery (DOUGHERTY) Hamond, who came from Williamsport, Penn., and settle din Woodcock Township, this county, in 1798. Thomas Rice, Sr., was for many years a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church at Gravel Run (now called Woodcock), and was elected Superintendent of the first Sabbath-school organized in the place, in the year 1822, a position which he was chosen to occupy many years thereafter. He was also a soldier in the war of 1812. Our subject has always resided on the old homestead where he was born. He was united in marriage, July 13, 1844, with sally, daughter of Philip and Lydia (Flick) Renner, who settled in Woodcock Township, this county, in 1830. To this union were born five children: William H., Thomas, Lydia J., John F., and Anna E. (wife of Joseph B. Kelly). Mr. Rice has held various offices in the gift of this township. In politics he is a Democrat." That's all the DOUGHERTY listings in this reference! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net