Below are clippings from several scrapbooks we have at the Linesville Historical Society. Please enjoy them, and I hope you are able to make a connection! Have a great Holiday Season! Mrs. Sarah Robertson (in pencil - 1933) - Sarah McKean Robertson passed away at her home in Linesville, Pa., Monday afternoon, December 4, in the 87th year of her age. She was born in Coolspring, Mercer County, October 31, 1847, daughter of James and Sarah Page McKean. The family moved to Crawford county in the spring of 1865 where she resided the rest of her life. She was married on September 9, 1867, to George C. Robertson who preceded her in death on January 25, 1931. In her youth she united with the Disciple Christian Church and remained a consistent member through her life. She was a charter member of Center Road Grange and Diamond Chapter No. 120, OIS, and member of White Shrine No. 8, of Sharon, also Conneaut Center Ladies Aid which she attended as long as her health (rest of obit missing) (note -a photo appears with this obit - could scan it in for anyone interested) Mrs. Frances Graham Ferris - Mrs. Ferris, whose death occurred November 20, 1933, was one of the most active women in church life in Cleveland and vicinity for half a century. Born in Linesville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of a Civil War veteran, she was educated at a school for soldier's orphans in Mercer, Pa. She came to Cleveland soon after her marriage and for 53 years related herself to practically every type of Christian church known to the Protestant Church. Her church affiliations, changing with change of residence and merging of down town churches included Franklin Ave. Methodist, Taylor Street, Gordon Ave. People's Church, Trinity and Lake. EIGHMY - At Conneaut, Ohio, March 31st, 1917, of spinal trouble, Mrs. Clara Eighmy, widow of Augustus Eighmy, formerly of Springboro, aged 66 years. SHEAKLEY - In Linesville, March 29th, 1917, Mrs. Rachel E. Sheakley, widow of Hiram Sheakley, aged 81 years. THOMAS LIMBER (May 14, 1912 written in pencil) - Died: Tuesday morning, in the 71st year of his age, at his home at this place. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the ME church, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Calhoun. Mr. Limber was born near Sheakleyville, Pa., August 20, 1839 and died at his home in Linesville, May 14, 1912. At the call of the President, he enlisted in defense of his country and was enrolled in the 57th Reg. Pa. Vol., Co. C. He was in the service for 13 months and was twice wounded in the battle of Fair Oaks after which he was honorably discharged. About 32 years ago he came to Linesville and since that time has been numbered among its respected and trustworthy citizens and was able until last fall to discharge his duties as mail carrier on one of the R.F.D. routes. While he has been in failing health for several months, he was able to be up and about the house until a few hours before his death and his decease was a shock to all. For many years he has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and has held all of the offices to which a layman is eligible and at the time of his death was Class Leader, Steward and Sunday School Teacher. As a Christian gentleman he wont the respect of all who knew him and in his death the village has suffered a loss that will be felt most keenly. Surviving members of his family: wife Harriet (Sigler) sons, William of Pittsburgh, Charles of Conneaut, O., Clark and Vincent at home, daughter, Mrs. Dora Melat of Michigan City, Indiana. He was three times married, two former helpmates were claimed by death years ago; also two daughters deceased, Gertrude and Mrs. Benj. Bennett. He was appointed postmaster of Linesville by President Harrison, and the first rural mail carrier at this place, appointed under the McKinley administration, serving until last fall. At the time of his death, he was the Adjutant of Linesville GAR Post, and member Board of Health. He had filled various local offices - School Director, Burgess, Councilman. One more post to follow tonight! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net