To Mary Belizemcb@aol.com and other NEWTON researchers in Crawford County. Here are the references to this surname I found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 1036, in the Biographical Sketch section for Spring Township: "George W. NEWTON, farmer and dealer in phosphates, Springboro, was born September 7, 1830, at Stephentown, Rensselaer Co., NY, and is a son of George and Martha NEWTON, the former a native of Connecticut, the latter of the State of New York. They were citizens of Erie County, Penn., for many years. They had a family of four children, two of whom are now living. George NEWTON Sr. was a soldier in the war of 1812. He died in 1850. His widow is still living. The subject of our sketch came to this county in 1854, settling on the farm he now lives on. In November, 1852, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Greenlee, a native of this township and daughter of Robert Greenlee, an early settler of this county. This union has resulted in five children: Eva A., wife of Charles P. Rose, Martha E., James H.; Mary E, wife of George M. Stoddard; and Robert G., who died at the age of four years. Mr. and Mrs. NEWTON and their first and second daughters are members of the Baptist Church. He is a member of the I.O.O.F. and R.T. of T. His wife is a member of the E.A.U. He has held some of the township offices; is a Republican in politics. He dealt very extensively in L.L. Crocker's Buffalo Phosphates for stimulating the soil. He handles agricultural implements, making a specialty of mowers and reapers. Mr. NEWTON is owner of 115 acres of land, and is a breeder of short horn cattle and standard-bred horses." On page 1107, in the Bio Sketch section for Troy Township: "Samuel B. Vrooman, farmer, PO Hydetown, is a native of Wyoming County, NY, born June 27, 1839, son of Simon and Lina (Burroughs) Vrooman, natives of New York State, and early settlers of Wyoming County, that State, where Mr. Vrooman died in 1842, aged forty-four. Our subject moved to this county in 1852, purchased land in Oil Creek Township, where he remained about fourteen years, and in 1866, went to Erie County, Penn., remaining there a few years. In 1868 he returned to this county and purchased land in Troy Township, where he now resides, following the occupation of general farmer. He has also given some time to mercantile trade. Mr. Vrooman was twice married, on first occasion in 1861, to Miss Margaret NEWTON, of this county, a native of New York State. She dying a few years later, our subject married January, 1869 to Miss Sarah A. NEWTON, of this county, a native of Chautauqua County, NY, born March 16, 1846, daughter of Edmond C. and Eliza (Smith) NEWTON, who were early settlers in this county. By this union are one son and one daughter: Martin B., and Bertha A. Mr. Vrooman in politics is a Democrat." On page 1181, in the Bio Sketch section for Woodcock Township: "Daniel Weikal, farmer, PO Meadville, was born in Columbia County, Penn., December 7, 1822, son of Daniel and Mary M. (Savage) Weikal. When he was two years old his parents moved to Venango County, Penn., where they lived and died. They had nine children, six now living: Elizabeth (wife of Seth T. NEWTON, of Hayfield Township, this county); William, John, Daniel, Martha (wife of James Curtis, of Oakland Township, Venango Co., Penn.); and Joseph. The subject of this sketch lived in Venango County, Penn., until 1844, when he came to this county, and in 1845 purchased the farm on which he resides in this township, which he has partly cleared and improved himself. He has been twice married. On first occasion, January 16, 1845, to Mary, daughter of Asa and Mary (Dorrel) Dunn, by whom he had two children: Mary J. and an infant, both deceased. His second marriage, July 3, 1860, was with Priscilla, daughter of Adam and Nancy (Dunn) Yocom, early settlers of this county. Mr. Weikal has filled several of the minor township offices. In politics he is a Democrat. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church." That's all the listings for NEWTON in this source! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net