From: Gail Hallesy <ghallesy@montana.com> To: PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com <PACRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com> Subject: Chillson, Merritt, Gilbert Seeking info on Chilson, Merritt, and Gilbert lines. According to CW pension papers, Amanda Chilson was born Crawford Co, PA 1837 to Thomas Ensign Chilson and Eliza Merritt Chilson. Alpheus Merritt and Mary Jane Gilbert were wed in 1840 in Greenwood twp, Crawford Co., PA. Thomas Ensigns Chilson's father was Samuel. Thomas has one known brother Geo. Washington Chilson born cira 1801 and a sister Jane. Jane Chilson was married to Obediah Gilbert and their daughter married Alpheus Merritt. Alpheus Merritt and Eliza Merrit were cousins. Samuel and Thomas Ensign Chilson and Obediah Gilbert are listed on the 1840 census as residing in Greenwood twp. The 1830 census has a Samuel in Beaver twp and John and Yocman Merritt in Spring twp. Any and all help will greatly appreicated. Thank you. Gail ghallesy@montana.com