This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lacenter Surnames: Gooden, Smith, Stitt, Rouse Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.cumberland/1151.1152.1154.1156.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mszig11, Do you think that your DAVID ZIEGLER and the DAVID ZIEGLER mentioned below is the same as yours? Franklin Co. PA is adjacent to Adams Co. PA. Charles Good died in 1823 and was late of Menallen township, Adams County, PA. On 21 April 1828, Thomas C. Miller, Robt. G. Harper, and DAVID ZIEGLER posted a bond of Twenty-five fifteen hundred dollars (yes, that's how it is written) for the administration of George Charles (aka Karl) Good's administration. Thomas C. Miller became the administrator de bonis non, taking over from the previous administrator John Arendt, who died in 1826. I have often wondered what the relationship was, if any, of Thomas C. Miller, Robert Harper, and David Ziegler to Charles Good. John Smith's 1849 Loyalhanna, Westmoreland County, PA will left to his wife Catharine (Katy) the money coming to her from her father's estate and that was being held for her by Peter Waggoner of Adams County PA. Therefore, through the Adams County Historical Society, I hired a volunteer Robert Cluck to do some research for me. He found the administrations and accounting for Charles Good. In addition to John Smith's will mentioning Adams County PA, I had seen a church record for Katar. Guten and others. These included possible variant spellings for Gooden. There were other variant spellings of interest as well. Among other records, I was hoping that Robert Cluck could find a will that mentioned my ggg-grandmother Katy Gooden or mentioned some combination of Katy, her husband John Smith, and Peter Waggoner. So I am also trying to figure out if and how those who posted administration bonds and the administrators were related to Charles Good. Lee Anne . John Smith's parents unknown at this time. . Katy Gooden's strong candidate father was George Charles Good, mentioned above. . John Smith (b. 1771 PA; d. June 1849 PA) m. Katy Gooden (b. 1777 PA; d. perhaps 1850 PA) . Benjamin Smith (b. 1818) m. Jane Stitt (daughter of James Harvey Stitt; James' grandfather William Stitt is said to have died in Franklin Co. PA, although I have not found a will or other probate records for him there) . Michael Harvey Smith (b. 1853 Armstrong Co. PA) m. Mary Eliza Rouse (daughter of John Rouse and Eliza McKee) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bevvy Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.cumberland/916.918.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Boy do I wish!! However, my gggrandmother, Elizabeth, b. 9/20/1816,d.8/30/1892 in Putnam Co., OH. She was the dau. of Henry, b 6/6/1794, d. 6/7/1868 by drowning in Putnam Co., OH and Catharine M/N/U SIGLER, b. 1/18/1791, d. 2/8/1875. All are buried in Putnam Co., OH. Henry and Catharine followed my gggrandmother to Putnam Co., Ohio from Carlisle, PA. There are LOTS of ZEIGLERS History in the historical society in Carlisle. Ask me how I know! Keep searching and good luck. Bev. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Mszig11, Do you think that your DAVID ZIEGLER and the DAVID ZIEGLER mentioned below is the same as yours? Franklin Co. PA is adjacent to Adams Co. PA. Charles Good died in 1823 and was late of Menallen township, Adams County, PA. On 21 April 1828, Thomas C. Miller, Robt. G. Harper, and DAVID ZIEGLER posted a bond of Twenty-five fifteen hundred dollars (yes, that's how it is written) for the administration of George Charles (aka Karl) Good's administration. Thomas C. Miller became the administrator de bonis non, taking over from the previous administrator John Arendt, who died in 1826. I have often wondered what the relationship was, if any, of Thomas C. Miller, Robert Harper, and David Ziegler to Charles Good. John Smith's 1849 Loyalhanna, Westmoreland County, PA will left to his wife Catharine (Katy) the money coming to her from her father's estate and that was being held for her by Peter Waggoner of Adams County PA. Therefore, through the Adams County Historical Society, I hired a volunteer Robert Cluck to do some research for me. He found the administrations and accounting for Charles Good. In addition to John Smith's will mentioning Adams County PA, I had seen a church record for Katar. Guten and others. These included possible variant spellings for Gooden. There were other variant spellings of interest as well. Among other records, I was hoping that Robert Cluck could find a will that mentioned my ggg-grandmother Katy Gooden or mentioned some combination of Katy, her husband John Smith, and Peter Waggoner. So I am also trying to figure out if and how those who posted administration bonds and the administrators were related to Charles Good. Lee Anne * John Smith's parents unknown at this time. * Katy Gooden's strong candidate father was George Charles Good, mentioned above. * John Smith (b. 1771 PA; d. June 1849 PA) m. Katy Gooden (b. 1777 PA; d. perhaps 1850 PA) * Benjamin Smith (b. 1818) m. Jane Stitt (daughter of James Harvey Stitt; James' grandfather William Stitt is said to have died in Franklin Co. PA, although I have not found a will or other probate records for him there) * Michael Harvey Smith (b. 1853 Armstrong Co. PA) m. Mary Eliza Rouse (daughter of John Rouse and Eliza McKee)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mszig11 Surnames: David Zeigler Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.cumberland/916.918/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Your information may help me find my husbands family. in 1814 his gggrandfather David Zeigler (b 6 Dec 1790) enlisted for the War of 1812 and marched to Chippewa, Canada and was injured. Then we don't know anything about him until his second marriage in 1838 to Hannah E Ross. They had Joseph, David, John, Sarah. His second son David was born in Craighead, Pennsylvania near Carlisle. David Sr, died in 1875 and is buried in Idaville, Pennsylvania. David J died of consumption in 1881 and is also buried in Idaville. Does any of this match your information about the Zeiglers? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mszig11 Surnames: Ziegler, Zeigler, Zigler Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.cumberland/1151.1152.1154.1156/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did any of your Zeiglers have a David Zeigler b. 1790 d 1875 who lived in Cumberland and Adams County and married SECOND wife Hannah E Ross. They had the following children: Joseph, David, John, Sarah. David enlisted in 1814 for the War of 1812 and was wounded at the Battle of Chippewa. He is buried in the Idaville Cemetary next to his sons David Zeigler and John Zeigler. Any information greatly appreciated Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mszig11 Surnames: Zeigler, Ross, Heller Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.cumberland/2315.2323.2335/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We have Zeiglers in Cumberland. David Zeigler (b1790 d 1875) married to second wife Hannah E Ross. Was a Blacksmith possibly in Craighead about 1812. David Zeigler JR. b 1843 in Craighead, PA d 1881 private in Civil War. m Joanna Heller from Adams County, PA. Siblings: John, Sarah, Betsey interested in communicating with anyone with information about this family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ShirleyRighi Surnames: Beistline Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.cumberland/5459/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information on the Briar Motel located in or around White Hill, Mechanicsburg or Carlisle areas. I believe that a Margaret Beistline owned it at one time. It is/was near a reform school.. Would like information on the reform school. The time span after 1942. I hope that some one could help me with this., it would be greatly appreciated. Please email me at arighi433@aol.com. Thank you. Shirley Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I am looking for a James Hill born in 1763 (or thereabout) in Pennsylvania. I don't know anything beyond this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Aaron J. Hill _________________________________________________________________ Quick access to your favorite MSN content and Windows Live with Internet Explorer 8. http://ie8.msn.com/microsoft/internet-explorer-8/en-us/ie8.aspx?ocid=B037MSN55C0701A

Can anyone lookup a marriage record on George Sharp and Mary Taylor ca. 1750?? Parents unknown.? I believe all the children were born in Cumberland Co.? Not sure what church they belonged too. Thanks, Carolyn CHSGW69@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: v_raifsnider Surnames: Raifsnider, Reiffschneider, Reifsnyder, Raifsnyder, Reifsnider, Lynn, Linn Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.cumberland/5458/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I recently pulled a marriage record in Berks county and found where some ancestors were born. I am wondering if someone from that area can lookup their birth and /or marriage record for me and take photos or make a scan image of the document and email it to me. The family memebers I am looking for are as follows: Samuel Mellinger Raifsnider Born: Nov. 28 1874 in Carlisle (per son's marriage license) Margaret Elizbeth Linn (aka Lynn) Born abt 1881 in Carlisle (per son's marriage license) Per information I from from the Latter Day Saints online database - Samuel and Maragaret where supposedly married in Chambersburg PA on July 29, 1897. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jpatter65 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.cumberland/5457.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A visit to the USGenWeb page for Cumberland County should answer your question. [See Boros/Twps] http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pacumber/ Technically NO, Newville was not established until 1817 from Newton Twp. However, the town was "laid out" in 1790. The area was in Cumberland since the founding of the county in 1750. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Peggy_McClanahan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.cumberland/5457/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Was Newville in Cumberland County in 1790? If so, what township? If it wasn't Cumberland, does anyone know what county it was in 1790? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: trischhall Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.cumberland/5456/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is there a list of burials in East Pennsboro township? Looking for burials of Philip Boyer, b. 1826, d. after 1910 census, and wife Susan Boyer, b. 1841, died between 1900 and 1910. Gloria, Tuscola County, Michigan TrischHall@centurytel.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Gloria, I have always found this site to be very helpful http://www.usgwarchives.org/pa/cumberland/cemet.htm Thanks Frank Bobak -----Original Message----- From: pacumber-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:pacumber-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 11:30 AM To: PACUMBER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PACUMBER] Philip and Susan Boyer, E Pennsboro, burials This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: trischhall Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counti es.cumberland/5456/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is there a list of burials in East Pennsboro township? Looking for burials of Philip Boyer, b. 1826, d. after 1910 census, and wife Susan Boyer, b. 1841, died between 1900 and 1910. Gloria, Tuscola County, Michigan TrischHall@centurytel.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACUMBER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: robertnjane Surnames: SPAHR, BLADES Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.cumberland/5455/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information on William Francis Spahr, born to Mary and John Spahr 11 Sep. 1873 in Cumberland Co., PA. He married Charlotte H. Blades about 1903 (I don't know where). They are found in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 census records in Hagerstown, MD; he worked for the railroad. According to the familysearch website, he was christened 17 Jan 1874 in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carlisle, Cumberland. William Francis is also found listed as "Frank", "W.Frank" and "William F.". I would appreciate any help in finding out more about this SPAHR family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: heuer14 Surnames: Fox-Myers of Pennsylvania and Ohio Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.cumberland/1414.1720.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am descended from Peter and Susannah Myers Fox. Could you contact me, I know this post is years old but hoping you still might get this message. Do you have any info on the Fox family in Richland Ohio? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mmmmikkimac Surnames: SPROAT, KITTREDGE, POWELL Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.cumberland/1056.417/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for any SPROAT connections to David C. SPROAT b ca 1788 Albany NY d Oct 1, 1869 WI married Sarah Kittredge ca 1801 Hinsdale, MA d 02/14/1874 WI Sarah b ca 1801 Dalton, MA They married and moved to Fair Haven VT There are 6 known children there. They moved to Waterford, Racine Co., WI ca 1840-1845. 1) Mary Ann SPROAT b ca 1831 Fair Haven, VT. She died 1906 in Iowa. 2) Elizabeth SPROAT b ca 1840 d 03/23/1914 WI she md Alonzo Pierce b 1834 3) Sarah SPROAT b 1835 VT 4) William C. SPROAT b ca 1828 VT d ca 1924 WI md Phebe A. b ca 1833 NY they had three children, Charles H., b 1855 WI, Jessie V b 1857 WI Sarah b 1860 WI d 5) George W. SPROAT b ca 1834 d 04/07/1882 WI wife Emily Hoover b ca 1836 d ca 1902 her parents born NY children: Emma b 1854 WI d Warren G. b 1860 WI d 05/25/1908 WI md Julia A. Redfield of Burlington VT 6) Edward SPROAT b ca 1829, d. 09/19/1846 WI age 17 yrs Do you have an Isabelle SPROAT B 04 JAN 1894 WI Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello Fellow Listers: This just came through the Bedford Co. [PA] List from Carol Eddleman. Since it mentions some of the Ritchey family that lived in Cumberland and Dauphin Counties, I'm forwarding the posting to these lists. Donna Heller Zinn of Newville, Cumberland Co., PA. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David & Carol Eddleman" <deddle@ix.netcom.com> To: <pabedfor@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 10:35 AM Subject: [PABEDFOR] Dauphin Co. bio of interst > JOSIAH RITCHEY, of Harrisburg, who has been for more than half a century of > his long and useful life an active promoter of civil and religious interests > was born February 20, 1827, in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, son of John S. > Ritchey, and grandson of Jacob Ritchey, a Virginian, who came to > Pennsylvania with two brothers, one of whom settled in Blair county, and the > other, with himself, in Bedford county. Jacob Ritchey was one of the > pioneers of that county, where he became a prosperous farmer. He was a > member of the Reformed church, while his wife held the faith of the > Dunkards. Their children were: Jacob, Abraham, John S., of whom later; > Michael, Susan, Henry, Sophia and Elizabeth. Jacob Ritchey and his wife are > both buried in Bedford county. > > John S. Ritchey, third son and child of Jacob Ritchey, was born May 12, > 1801, in Bedford county, and was educated in the common schools, receiving > there a remarkably thorough mental equipment, as is shown by the fact that > for some years he taught in school both English and German branches. He > owned a fertile farm which was chiefly cultivated by tenants, and in 1840 > purchased a farm in Bedford township, Bedford county, upon which he resided > during the remainder of his life. He was extremely active in both church and > civil affairs, serving as justice of the peace for three terms of six years > each, and also holding the offices of supervisor and school director. He was > a member of the Reformed church and one of its principal supporters, holding > the office of elder for a number of years. He was the prime mover in the > project of building a church edifice in Bedford township, notwithstanding > the fact that the ministers of two congregations were sturdily opposed to > it. It is a noteworthy fact that his judgment found ample vindication, the > congregation with which he was identified becoming the largest in the > township. > > John S. Ritchey married Sophia Nickum, and their children were: i. William > V., born March 13, 1824., learned the carpenter's trade and engaged in > contracting and building. In 1863 he entered the army and served until the > close of the war, holding the rank of first lieutenant and subsequently > being promoted to that of captain. He married Angeline Licinger, died in > Pittsburg and is buried in Altoona. 2. Josiah, of whom later. 3. Mary Jane, > born December 25, 1831, of Altoona, widow of James Reed. 4. Rebecca, born > November 2, 1833, widow of Richard Sill, a farmer of Bedford, who died in > that county. 5. Margaret, born August 9, 1836, wife of John Yont, who lives > on the homestead in Bedford county. 6. Eliza, wife of John Forney, > millwright of Bedford county, now living in retirement at Altoona. 7. > Susanna, born July 10, 1841, died aged thirteen years. The mother of these > children died in 1855, and the father survived until 1870, passing away > universally respected and esteemed. > > Josiah Ritchey, second child and son of John S. and Sophia (Nickum) Ritchey, > was educated in the common schools of his native township, and in early > manhood learned tailoring, a trade which he followed industriously for the > space of fifteen years. In 1867 he purchased a farm in Bedford county, which > he successfully operated for twenty-eight years, selling it in 1893 and > removing to Harrisburg, where he has since resided in the enjoyment of a > pleasant and well-earned retirement. Like his father, Mr. Ritchey has ever > been closely and conspicuously identified with all movements having for > their object the welfare and advancement of the community. He has served > efficiently, at various times, as school director, assessor and judge of > election, his ability and popularity receiving their most striking tribute > in the fact that, although a pronounced Democrat, living in a strong > Republican township, whenever presented as a candidate, he was elected. He > has been for many years a zealous member of the Reformed church, in which he > long held the offices of deacon and elder, also serving as treasurer of the > parsonage building fund. > > Mr. Ritchey married, March 15, 1849, Emily Jane, born January 1, 1829, in > Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, daughter of George and Mary (Bushman) > Severs, and they became the parents of the following children: Melanton M., > born January 5, 1850, practising physician of Harrisburg, married Margaret > Gilbaugh. Vinton Henry, born October 26, 1851, druggist of Carlisle, married > Ellen Lehman. John S., born April 4?, 1853, of Altoona, married (first) a > Miss McCleary, (second) Sadie Shade. Mary C., born April ii, 1853, of > Harrisburg, married John Green, of Cumberland county. James W., born January > 1, 1859, real estate and insurance dealer of Harrisburg. Josie E., born > September 1, 1860, died young. Ida Belle, born February 21, 1862, of > Harrisburg. Thomas Grant, born November 23, 1863, deceased. George Franklin, > born January 13, 1865, practising physician of New Kingston, married Bertha > Herman, of that place. Harry W., born May 8, 1867, deceased. Charles H., > born January 22, 1869, of Altoona, married Carrie Hergeser. Daniel, born > April 21, 1871, jeweller and optician of Royersford, married Helen Gertrude > Gossard. Herman A., born February 22, 1874, dentist of Harrisburg, married > Annie Ward. > > History of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, Luther Reily Kelker; Lewis Pub. > Co., 1907, pp. 354-5. > > Carol C. Eddleman > Director, Data Acquisition > PA-Roots, Inc. > http://www.pa-roots.com/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LoniRickert Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.cumberland/2213.2235/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am doing research on the Cornman's which is my husbands family. I also have the book that was written back in the early 1900's. His family starts at Nicholas, Johann Ludwig, Henry, David, Samuel, Wilmer, Evelyn and then my husband Robert. I have pictures of grave stones, obits and death certificates. Loni Rickert lonirickert@stny.rr.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi Joe, Thanks for your help. Lee Anne