To Charles McElvey CMckel9043@aol.com and other MORSE researchers in Crawford County: Here are the references to that surname I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 809, in the Biographical Sketch section for Cambridge Township: "Allen D. Hutchison, proprietor of livery, Cambridgeboro, was born in Richmond Township, this county, July 19, 1843; son of Elder and Harriet (Allen) Hutchison; the former a son of one of the first settlers of Richmond Township, this county, the latter a daughter of William and Harriet Allen, and grand-daughter of James and Elizabeth (Fuggle) Allen, who settled in this township in 1824. All were natives of England. Elder Hutchison was parent of five children: Elizabeth, Mary, Allen D., Brady and Dwight. Our subject, Allen D., was married April 15, 1866, to Mary L., daughter of James and Eunice (MORSE) Decker, of Rockdale Township. By this union were four children: Delroy and Frank, now living; Blanche and Harry, deceased. Mr. Hutchison lived in Richmond Township until after marriage, when he removed to Rockdale Township, where he resided three years. In 1874 he located in Cambridge, where he has since resided. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Cambridge. Has been Constable of the borough four terms; in politics is a Democrat." On pages 849 and 850, in the Bio Sketch section for Cussewago Twp.: "Watson W. Little, M.D. Mosiertown, was born February 18, 1849, in Townville, this county. His father, James R. Little, was born in Rutland, Vt. Our subject received his education in the schools of Townville and Springfield, Erie Co., Penn., and began the study of medicine in 1872 under Dr. D.S. Freeman, of Tidioute, Penn. He graduated with the degree of MD, in the Medical Department of the University of the Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio, March 5, 1881, and during this time he practiced his profession under the supervision of his preceptor. Immediately upon his graduation the Doctor established himself in Mosiertown, associated with Dr. W.J. Gamble. He has made thorough preparations and already takes rank as a physician of first-class scientific attainments and is rapidly building up a large and profitable practice. Dr Little is descended on his father's side from the well known sturdy and upright race of the Scotch-Irish, and on his mother's side from a long line of practicing physicians. Personally he is a man of compact build and strong physique, evidently well adapted to endure the fatigue and exposure of a busy practitioner. November 5, 1874, the Doctor married Miss Helen M. MORSE, of Girard, Erie Co., Penn., and to this union have been born one son and one daughter: Winifred M. and Harold H. (deceased). Mrs. Little is a consistent member of the Christian Church." On page 880, in the Bio Sketch section for Hayfield Township: "Henry Lankton, farmer, PO Hayfield, was born in Cattaraugus County, NY, May 12, 1832; son of Amasa and Lydia (Little) Lankton. Amasa was a native of Hartford, Conn., and settled in Hayfield Township, this county, in 1842; afterward moved to Illinois and died there. Lydia, his wife, was a daughter of Henry Little, an early settler of Hayfield Township, this county, and after whom Little's Corners derives its name. He was a soldier of the Revolution. The children of Amasa and Lydia Lankton were three in number: Lucy (Mrs. Farnsworth), Arba, died at Vicksburg during the war, and Henry. Out subject was married March 29, 1854, to Mary, daughter of Abram and Rebecca (Huber) LeFever, of Hayfield Township, this county, and by whom he has three children: Anna (Mrs. Philo MORSE), Tinnie (Mrs. Andrew DeArment) and Cora. Mr. Lankton has lived on his present farm since 1871. Both he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. He has served four years as School Director of his township; in politics is a Republican." On pages 894 and 895, in the Bio Sketch section for Mead Township: "E.A. Doane, civil engineer, PO Meadville, was born in Columbia County, NY, May, 1846, and is a son of Isaac S. and Elizabeth (MORSE) Doane, natives of Massachusetts. The father, who is a civil engineer, and has resided in this county since 1854, raised a family of five children, of whom E.A. is the eldest, and who learned his profession at Oswego, NY. Our subject's first work was on the Oswego & Rome Railroad, where he remained three years; he was then employed one year for the Chicago & North Western Railroad; then on the Sioux City Railroad, in Iowa, where he remained until 1871. He next accepted a position as principal assistant engineer on the Lake Ontario Shore Railroad, where he continued two years. His health failing, he purchased the farm in this township where he now resides. Mr. Doane was several years chief engineer of the Lake Ontario Shore Railroad, and Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad; also of the Meadville & Linesville Railroad, and of several other lines, during their construction. He has now a fine farm of 120 acres. In his political views he is Republican. He was married, in 1873, to Flora, daughter of Hubbard Betts, a native of New York, and of English descent. They have one son - Alonzo Betts - and one daughter - Jessie. Mr. and Mrs. Doane are Episcopalians in their church relations." More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net