Heads up, I just received this from another mailing list & thought it would be of importance: Hi folks ~ I went to the PA Dept of Health website to download the form to request a copy of a death certificate and, lo and behold, the fee is increasing from $3 to $9 per copy. Copies of birth certificates are going up to $10. They will accept the $3 fee per copy if it is postmarked by Dec 31st. So if you procrastinate like I do, you might want to send for them soon! I didn't know about the increase, but then I'm probably the only one that didn't! Also, could someone tell me if they will accept one check for multiple requests? I was just wondering about that, as well if I can send more than one request per envelope? This is the first time I've sent for any, so I'm not sure of the process. Thanks for any help in advance. Wanda in NC [email protected]

Wanda, Thank you so much for the heads up. I too have been procrastinating, but I'm going to get my out and hope we could do mulitples,for us procastintors, ;-) lol Does anyone have the scoop if you can do more then one request with one check or should we do each one separately. I would imagine though it would be easier, especially if you had a man and wife or member's from the same family so while one one in there they could bang them out all at the same time. but what do I know, I'm a newbie at the request part myself. Esther ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 9:00 AM Subject: Birth & Death Cert copy increase > Heads up, > > I just received this from another mailing list & thought it would be of > importance: > > Hi folks ~ I went to the PA Dept of Health website to download the form to > request a copy of a death certificate and, lo and behold, the fee is > increasing > from $3 to $9 per copy. Copies of birth certificates are going up to $10. > They will accept the $3 fee per copy if it is postmarked by Dec 31st. So if > you > procrastinate like I do, you might want to send for them soon! I didn't know > about the increase, but then I'm probably the only one that didn't! > Also, could someone tell me if they will accept one check for multiple > requests? I was just wondering about that, as well if I can send more than > one > request per envelope? This is the first time I've sent for any, so I'm not > sure > of the process. Thanks for any help in advance. > > Wanda in NC > [email protected] > >

Hi, I'm looking for info on a Robert COHEN, b. abt. 1914 in Long Island, NY or in Newark, Essex Co., NJ. He is still living in Haverford, PA right now. We are searching for his birth certificate & to see what social services he is eligible for. Robert is supposed to be a Harvard Graduate & was a neurosurgeon at one time. His whole family was killed in an accident in the 70's, I think. After that his life took a downward spiral. He apparently has very few resources now. We hope to find some relatives that may be able to fill in some pieces of this puzzle. Please contact me if any of you have info on this Robert COHEN or his background & family. Many thanks! :) Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS)

I'm confused (as usual?) - - - - re the "first naturalization act" passed by Congress to go into effect in 1795, how did this differ from naturalizations a hundred years earlier, other than that the Colony was operating under a different type of government, either subject to England or later a free state? I am referring to a book by Carl Boyer III, "Ship Passenger Lists, Pennsylvania and Delaware 1641-1825),specifically page 15 which is headed "Naturalizations, Germantown PA 1691/92". I am assuming that to be a citizen in the colony, they took the Oath to King William and Queen Mary, but when the Revolutionary War was imminent every able bodied (or otherwise !) man had to take the Oath of Allegiance to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or another of the thirteen colonies. My 8th G-gf is listed under "Naturalizations, 5May1691", along with 60 others as having taken the Oath to the King. Or am I reading a different meaning in the word "naturalization"? Dori

In answer to the question: <<If a male served in the American Revolutionary War was he automatically naturalized or did they usually naturalize before they served? Thank your for volunteering your help. Karen>> From my friend Robert PLOWMAN, Ph.D., (retired from NARA): Helen, The first naturalization act was passed by Congress in 1790. It was to go into effect in 1795 since, like today, you had to wait 5 years to become a citizen. Therefore, anyone who was in the country prior to 1790 was considered a citizen of the United States. Merry Christmas, Bob Happy Holiday's, Helen

I'm trying to track down a John Llewellyn,a surveyor who surveyed in the area outside Phila. He worked pre-1800 to at least 1820. I have 2 possibilities one John in Treddrifren Twp.PA & one in Haverford,PA. His daughter Hannah married Thomas Sinex in 1814 in Phila. Any info helpful. Olga

I was fortunate to be able to get all my family info from my Aunt. Along with our family, she also had a few newspaper clippings. I think Donna is a relative, I don't yet know where she fits in. The second just happened to be surrounded by the first.     Hope this can help someone find an answer.   Doris These are clippings from a newspaper. I don't really know which paper, one writer is with the "Daily Times" Staff writer, Harry Maitland.     I believe the day was April 25, 1982. I have a prayer card for Donna O'Neill STEVENSON with this dod. Funeral Home.. Cavanagh- Patterson Media , Penn. =========================== No more info on either of these. =========================== Ridley Township--     An investigation is continuing into a car-motorcycle accident that claimed two lives, police reported yesterday.     A Chester man operating the motorcycle and his passenger, a Media woman, were killed when the cycle and a car collided shortly after 1:30 PM Sunday at the intersection of Milmont Ave and MacDade Boulevard, Milmont Park, said Detective <name omitted by me>.     A car driven by <name omitted by me>, 80, of the 100 block of Yale Ave, Morton, was going west on MacDade and attempting a left turn to continue south on Milmont Ave, police said.     The motorcycle, operated by Monty MACOMBER, 33, of the 200 block of West 21st Street, Chester, was moving east on MacDade when it and the auto collided, police said.     MACOMBER and his passenger, Donna STEVENSON, 28, of the 900 block of North Orange Street, were thrown to the pavement, police said.     Ms. STEVENSON was pronounced dead at Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, at 2:45 PM and MACOMBER died shortly after 3PM at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, police siad.     <omitted cause of death by me>       Paramedics of the Braircliffe Fire Co., Darby Township, assisted the injured at the scene. The victims were transported in ambulances of Milmont and Vauclain Fire Co's., police said. =========================== Swarthmore--       A former borough resident was killed in a head-on collision on Chester Road at Rutgers Ave., police reported yesterday.           Fred ANDERSON Jr., 25, of Lewes, Del. was pronounced dead at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland at 11:45 PM Saturday, police said.         ANDERSON was driving north on Chester Road when a southbound car driven by <name omitted by me> 25, of the 2100 block Madison Street, Chester, attempted to make a left turn onto Rutgers Ave., police said.       ANDERSON died of<omitted> injuries. His wife, <name omitted by me> , was treated at Taylor Hosp, Ridley Park, police said.       No charges have been filed, police said, but the investigation is continuing. Australian Milk Producers Association http://www.geocities.com/ampa_ltd/

DEFINITIONS OF SOME WORDS USED IN EARLY DOCUMENTS Von Mings Stachon has been transcribing and contributing court records, deeds and wills for several counties in Virginia. So far, she has completed 562 documents and is still going. In the process, she has collected a list of words that appear in these documents whose meanings may not be known by the average reader. These words and their definitions may be seen at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/special/earlywords.txt Feel free to pass this list on in your mail lists, or place them in your archived records.

Hi I am looking for an obituary for the following person who lived in Upper Derby Twp in Delaware Co., PA but died in Philadelphia in the Presbyterian Home.... BARTON, Debbie died April 30, 1921 Thanks Chris Smithson =========================================================================================================================== CHRISTOPHER T. SMITHSON 4219 PADDRICK ROAD DARLINGTON, MARYLAND 21034-1034 PHONE: (410) 836-3433 E-MAIL: [email protected] or [email protected] ===========================================================================================================================

Regarding using capital letters: > Example: James THOMAS or THOMAS, James -- NOT James Thomas. > Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) Actually, I got quite a few hits with that name. For example, California Death index: NOTT, JAMES THOMAS d. 29 Aug 1955 place RIVERSIDE b. 10 Jan 1870 place IOWA Oh wait, born in Iowa; never mind. Clay

Hi list, I will do a lookup in the Naturalization Index Records: 1795 - 1860 for Delaware Co., PA (only) 1860 - 1906 for Delaware Co., PA (only) FIRST: Please place on the subject line "only one" person's name. Do NOT send me a list of names! Please put the surname in capital (LARGE) letters so I can tell if it is the person's given name or surname: Example: James THOMAS or THOMAS, James -- NOT James Thomas. SECOND: Please identify which time period: 1795 -1860 or 1860 -1906 Example of subject line: Naturalization -- THOMAS, James 1860 -1906 NOTE: Women were NOT Naturalized in this time period -- they became a citizen if & when their husband did or when they married a man who had already became a citizen or was a citizen. If a person lives in Philadelphia or Berks Co., PA they would NOT have come to Delaware Co., PA to file citizenship papers but if a person lives in Delaware Co. he may go to Phila. to file! Hence, going from the county level to the state level to file. Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS)

Hello Nancy, Thank you for the address of "Kentmere Lodge," I'm wondering if it would be inappropriate to write to the current owner and query if they have information of the homes past? Albert Cook Myers, b. 12/12/1874, York Springs, Adams Co., son of John Toner Myers (1850-1937) & Sarah A. Cook, (1844-1937) mar. 12/23/1873, New Chester, Adams Co. Albert C. never married and continued to live at 'Kentmere Lodge' after his parent's deaths in 1937, until he was forced out and he ended up in the Pocopson Home, West Chester, Pa., where he died April 1, 1960. Very sad. Bob Cooke

I finally remembered where I had filed your email re Albert Cook Meyers, so am answering. His home, which is still standing, is at 230 Ridley Creek Road, Moylan, PA. I do not know how lives there now, but it is in good shape. Hope your researches prosper! Thy friend, Nancy Webster

Karen, Thanks, you are quick! That's the one. I guess I have to contact them for marriage records. I'll email them and see what they say. Thanks again. Nancee In a message dated 11/21/2003 12:18:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: See this site: http://www.oldchesterpa.com/trinitychurch.htm Karen in PA

Nancee, See this site: http://www.oldchesterpa.com/trinitychurch.htm Karen in PA

Is there a place which has church records? Or do you have to contact the individual church? I am looking for records from a Methodist church in Chester I think it is called Trinity Methodist Church, or The First Trinity Church. It may be/been located around Second and Parker in Chester. \\ Any infor would be appreciated. \\ Nancee

Thank you, Cheryl, for the PIERCE gravestone inscriptions!!!

In a message dated 11/20/03 12:18:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > The following Pierce grave markers are in Shiloam United Methodist Church > (formerly ME), Route 261 (Faulk Rd) Bethel Township, Delaware County, PA FYI, I believe it's "Siloam." Mark

The following Pierce grave markers are in Shiloam United Methodist Church (formerly ME), Route 261 (Faulk Rd) Bethel Township, Delaware County, PA Elwood Pierce 1850-1936 His wife Mary E. Petit DeMarge 1852-1920 Mabel F. their daughter 1881-1887 J. Leslie Pierce 1885-1956 Walter Pierce 1856-1941 M. Ella Pierce 1859-1933 Ethel Pierce 1883-1883 Ruthanna Pierce 1886-1908 Elias Pierce 1807-1871 Sarah Ann wife of Elias Pierce 1809-1905 George K. Pierce Co. D 97th Regt. PA Vol. Who honorably fell in defence [sic] of his country July 26th 1865 Age 25 years 11 Mo 14 Da Sarah M. Pierce 1848-1872 ‘SAFE WHERE STORMS ARE O’ER’ William A. Pierce 1877-1904 Samuel H. Pierce 1886-1890 Samuel H. Pierce 1854-1934 Annie M. Pierce 1855-1934 A. Atwood Pierce 1854-1923 His wife Prudence Ella 1858-1940 Carrie Ella 1887-1937 S. Annie Pierce March 15, 1865-December 1, 1941 Arabel Pierce January 9,1859-April 2, 1928 Charity R. wife of Walter Pierce Mar 3,1825-Aug 6,1909 My Husband Walter Pierce Apr 19, 1818-Aug 18, 1894 Franklin Pierce (illegible) Amanda Pierce (illegible) Adam Pierce Apr 17, 1791-July 28, 1868 In memory of Parker G. son of Adam & Tizruh Pierce Who departed this life Sept 7, 1855 Aged 30 years & 14 days Tizrah wife of Adam Pierce Aug 26, 1798-Sept 15, 1871 Sarah Ann daughter of Adam & Tizrah Pierce March 16,1820-May 24, 1876 Cemetery of Chester Bethel United Methodist Church (formerly ME), Bethel Township, Delaware County, PA Mother Susanna T. Pierce Mar 25,1841-Feb 21,1913 Father Joseph M. Pierce Jan 27,1836-Dec 8,1911 Wife Mary Pyle Pierce Oct 5,1820-Nov 20,1900 Husband Alexis D. Pierce Aug 21,1840-July 24,1879 My husband Joseph Pierce Died July 10 AD 1868 Aged 76 years 28 days Our mother Lenah Pierce Apr 16, 1787-Apr 10,1870 Uriel Pierce July 19,1808-Mar 3,1874 Brandling C. his wife Dec 12,1828-June 22,1900 U. Taylor Pierce 1849-1910 His wife Margaret D. 1848-1928 Clarence T. son of Taylor & Maggie Pierce Jan 22,1888-Apr 9,1896 A. Alexis Pierce June 19,1862-March 4,1903 Mary M. Ateer wife of A. Alexis Pierce died June 18, 1910 aged 38 years Stephen Pierce Sept 15,1830-July 27,1908 Phebe A. wife of Stephen Pierce Apr 16,1833-June 23, 1899 M. Etta Pierce Dec 1, 1878-May 3,1916 Caroline S. Pierce Feb 17,1863-July 14, 1918 Robert C. Pierce April 1, 1851-Oct 20,1835 Annie M. Kirk wife of Robert C. Pierce Aug 21,1851-Oct 14,1917 Robert P. Talley Aug 27,1872-Apr 19,1948 His wife Nellie K. June 12, 1878-June 21, 1966 _________________________________________________________________ online games and music with a high-speed Internet connection! Prices start at less than $1 a day average. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.)

Hi! I would like to make contact with: James and Evelyn Louise PETRIE, lived Media, PA, in 2001 This information was found in Evelyn's mother's obit. Evelyn's mother is Hilma "Pauline" MERMILLION; died 10 Aug 2001 in Rushville, Schuyler Co., IL. She married first Frank PAINTER (Evelyn's father); 2nd Max MERMILLION. I'm helping my step-sister. Max (Charles Frances) MERMILLION is her grandfather that she only saw a couple of times. She is hoping Evelyn would have a photo of him. Max died 1959 in Florida. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. - Bev in Calif.