July 31, 1863 DELAWARE COUNTY REPUBLICAN A MEETING OF THE PATRIARCHS - A friend informs us that while at the Black Horse, in Middletown, a few days since, he met seven of the old residents of that township who had assembled to pay their taxes, whose united ages amounted to five hundred and thirty six years. The names of these patriarchs are as follows: John F. Hill aged 82; Caleb Yarnall 80; Joseph Hardcastle 83; George Hill 74; Joshua Sharpless 78; John Williamson 79; and James Howarth 68. It is not so often so many aged persons are found together.

June 1, 1864 DELAWARE COUNTY AMERICAN THE FATAL CHARGE ON MAY 20TH. - The following is a list of casualties to the three Delaware County Companies of the 97th Regiment, during a charge made against the advance line of the enemy, in front of Gen. Butler, at FosterPlantation, near Bermuda Landing, Va., on the 20th of May, 1864. The list is official, as furnished the RECORD by the acting Adjutant of the Regiment. The whole number of killed, wounded and missing in the Regiment, is about five hundred. COMPANY D. KILLED. - Lieut. Isaac Fawks. WOUNDED. - Capt. S. Mendenhall, body slightly; Sergt. Samuel McBride, (color bearer) severely; Corp. Daniel H. Freas, leg, severely; Corp. David Morrow, in left breast, slightly; John Goodwin, thigh, severely; John H. Stuckey, in foot slightly; James Brierly, leg, amputated; Jas. Crosson, in hand severely; Robt. Babe, in foot, severely; Jacob Pritell, in head, severely. COMPANY G. KILLED. - Sergt. Albin Edwards, Corp. Patrick Hughes, Private, Frederick Heitze. WOUNDED. - 1st Lieut. G. Yarnall, breast, slightly; Corporal Hillary Fox, leg, slightly; Corp. Franklin Clopp, hand, slightly; Private Isaac Hoopes, stomach, mortally; Private, Thomas McIntosh, thigh, severely; Private, Wm. H. Snyder, thigh and shoulder, severely; Private, Ezekiel T. Ritchie, hand, slightly; Private, Henry Hards, head, slightly; Private, Thomas P. Waddell, hand, slightly; Private, Herman Meiser, leg, slightly; Private John Laughlin, breast, slightly; Private, Merriott C. Reeves, breast, slightly; Private, Terrence O'Brien, thigh, slightly; Private Joseph Brensinger, wounded in leg. COMPANY I. KILLED. - Privates, James Donnelly, David Gaul, and Wm. S. Gutterson. WOUNDED. - Sergt. Wm. H.H. Gibson, leg, severely'Sergt. Wm. R. Wood, head, slightly; Cor. Wm. P. Hayman, shoulder, severely; Cor. Geo. M. Middleton, side, slightly; CorThomas Creigan, arm slightly; Cor. Wm. F. Green, leg, arm and body, severely; CorJames F. Engle, face, arm and body, severely; Private Morton Broutman, leg, severely; Private, Elias Cole, hand, severely; Private, James Donnovan, body severely; Private, Wm. Davis, leg, slightly; Private James Lewis, hand, slightly; Private, James McKeivan, hip, badly; Private, Herbert Rodgers, leg, severely; Private, John Shutt, breast, severely, Private, Charles Stewart, face, severely; Private, Samuel Topkins, breast, slightly; Private, Richard Walraven, both legs, severely; Private, Philip Henn, hand, slightly. [CW]

November 29, 1865 DELAWARE COUNTY AMERICAN FIRES. - We have still to chronicle additional fires, and the fact that there seems to be little abatement in the crime of arson in our county. On Friday afternoon last about quarter past four o, the barn of Thomas MINSHALL, of Middletown, was set on fire, destroying the barn, a store house and wagon house, and all their contents. Over thirty tons of hay, a large quantity of straw and cornfodder, and wheat, corn and oats were consumed. The amount of insurance was $1900, which will not cover over half the loss. Also, on Sunday afternoon last about two o'clock, the barn of Israel YARNALL, occupied by his son, Chas. R. YARNALL, of Middletown, about one mile from the Black Horse tavern, was burned with all its contents, comprising over forty tons of hay, a lot of straw, and a horse valued at $175. The amount of insurance was $1086. No one was discovered near either of the these fires likely to be the incendiary, and suspicion points to no known individual. The question is generally discussed throughout the county, each man having his own peculiar opinion. The excitement is great and everywhere efforts are being made to capture to capture the incendiaries. One plan is to arrest all stragglers and suspicious looking persons, in the hope of finding the guilty. As a consequence several have been arrested during the week, and examined before Justice RIGBY, of this Borough.... Last week, in noticing the burning of Abel GREEN'S barn, in Nether Providence, we stated that some attributed the fire to friction from a threshing machine, which had been in operation in it throughout the day. We have since learned that there was no threshing done during the afternoon. There is no longer any doubt but that the fire was the act of an incendiary. The threshing machine belonged to Mr. BALDWIN, of Edgmont, who has replaced it with another.

I am looking for copies of the following books/files (to buy). They all pertain to my family and are held at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. I am hoping that a family member might have a copy since I believe the majority of them were privately printed. Thank you for your help. 1.Bible records of the Conard family of Pennsylvania and Maryland. Subject Title: Conard Bible records (1742-1893) 2.History of the Supplee-DeHaven family. Notes: Not indexed. Local Note: Acc. 1974. Subject: Supplee family. Subject: DeHaven family. Additional Name: Conard, Irene D. S.I 3.Bitting family, 1723-1996. Bitting, Frederick E. [Fair Haven, VT : F. E. Bitting, 1996.] Fa 929.2 B626b 1996 4.Bitting burying ground, Berks County, Pa. Subject: Bitting Burying Ground (Berks County, Pa.) 5.Family records of Daniel L. Bitting, born 1783, of Berks County, Pennsylvania. Subject: Bitting family. 6.James, De Haven, Pawling families, et al. / [By] Mrs. Erma J. Martindale [and] Jesse L. Fletcher. Martindale, Erma James, Mrs., 1879- [n.p.] 1955. Fa 929.2 J28m 1955 7.Letters and notes relating to DeHaven families of Philadelphia and Montgomery counties, Pa. : also chart outlining descendants of Evert Indenhoff. Local Note: C.M. Steinmetz collection. Subject: DeHaven family. Subject: Indenhoff family. 8.Notes on DeHaven families in Pennsylvania. Local Note: Helen Davis collection. Local Note: Acc. 1979. Subject: DeHaven family. 9.Notes and pedegree charts on the DeHaven family of Montgomery County, Pa. : descendants of Evert Indenhoff and his wife Elisabeth Shipbower. Local Note: Warren S. and Josephine I. Ely collection. Subject: DeHaven family. Subject: Indenhoff family. 10.Notes on the DeHaven family of Delaware County, Pa. Subject: DeHaven family. 11.DeHaven family of Pennsylvania, descendants of Evert DeHaven and his wife Elizabeth Shipbower. Local Note: B. Hoff Knight collection. Subject: DeHaven family. 12.DeHaven families of Pennsylvania. Local Note: Heber G. Gearhart Collection. Subject: DeHaven family. 13.Herman DeHaven of Whitpain Twp., Philadelphia, Pa. : miscellaneous notes. Local Note: Helen Noble Worst collection. Subject: DeHaven family. 14.Allied Lukens families, surnames D-K, alphabetically arranged [microform] : includes such names as Darrah, Davis, DeHaven, Dungan, Evans, Eves, Farra, Hallowell, Hoover, Iredell, Jarrett, Jenkins, Jones and others. Physical Description: microfilm reel(s) ; mm. Reproduction Note: Microfilm. Local Note: LDS 540692. 15. Title: Genealogical data. Physical Description: p. 51 ; cm. Local Note: Albert R. Justice collection, p. 51. Subject: Margerum family --Wiltshire. Subject: Margerum family --Bucks County. 16. Title: Bible records. Physical Description: p. 117 ; cm. Local Note: Sophie Selden Rogers collection, p. 117. Subject: Margerum family --Montgomery County (Pa.) 17.Bible records. Local Note: Ph 42:4A. Subject: Margerum family. 18.Bible records. Local Note: Ph 42:20A. Subject: Margerum family. 19.Bible records. Local Note: Ph 42:25A. Subject: Margerum family. Dee Thompson Atlanta

Tina, I received an Email a few months ago from a close friend which said "Congratulations". Only thing at the time here computer was down and it was a BAD virus which caused me a lot of problems. It came from her Email address, only she didn't send it. Someone always has to mess things up for those of us who take our querys seriously. Thanks for sending the message. Ethel ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 8:22 AM Subject: unwanted emails > I know this is off the topic of the message board but..... > > I have received an email from someone I recognize to be > a regular poster on this board and the attachment was > an advertisement for a game or something > > AND I received an email from another poster asking me > why I sent HER an email. I didn't send anyone an email, > I almost exclusively answer people through this address > on the message board. > > Just thought I'd let folks know about this. > > Tina >

I know this is off the topic of the message board but..... I have received an email from someone I recognize to be a regular poster on this board and the attachment was an advertisement for a game or something AND I received an email from another poster asking me why I sent HER an email. I didn't send anyone an email, I almost exclusively answer people through this address on the message board. Just thought I'd let folks know about this. Tina

Lori, As a relation to David Trainer mentioned below in Karen's response, I'd be interested in knowing if your Jordan has any relation to Jane TRAINER, dau. of David TRAINER. If so, please let me know. Thanks John Trainer [email protected] wrote:In a message dated 3/1/03 8:49:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > I am searching the Jordan/Jordon family. James William is my husbands gr gr > grandfather born in Delaware Co. PA around 1799. Is anyone else searching > this family, and can anyone give me information on how to get birth > certificates in Delaware County. Hi, Lori, I have no idea if this will be helpful, but here goes: David Trainor (or Trenor) of Ridley Twp. had, among his children, a daughter Jane, b.c. 1773, d. September 1849 in Ridley Twp., who married George Jordan. I don't have a date for their marriage, and I have found thus far only three children (they may have had had only three): 1. George, b.c. 1803, m. Mary Ann ______ who d. February 17, 1865 in Darby. 2. Anthony Ireton (named after an uncle), b.c. 1807, d. July 25, 1857 in Delaware Co., m. December 26, 1850 Eliza Lincoln, b.c. 1798, d. February 04, 1863 in Darby. 3. David, b.c. 1821, d. January 1842 in Ridley Twp. Good luck! Karen Greim Mullian [email protected]

Hi Lori and Karen, Don't know if you can help me but I'm trying to forward trace a Jordan family that I know some of the members were in Delaware County until at least 1979. They are: Margaret F JORDAN (nee QUINLAN, born 1914, died 1979 Broomall Widowed around 1955 (I think). No details so far of Mr JORDAN. Her four daughters are: Margaret R JORDAN (married name LYNCH and believed to have moved to California) Dorothy JORDAN (married name GLOWACKI and last address in Ardmore) Theresa JORDAN (married name HERTZOG, last address Broomall) Nancy JORDAN (believed moved to California The information has come from the will of Margaret F JORDAN who is one of 3 daughters of our Great Grandmother Mary QUINLAN (nee DOYLE). Long story and it is rather personal so I would only really like to relate it to the relations (when found!) in the first instance. I'm in England so finding the research a nice slow process! Any information would be most gratefully received. Good luck with your own searches Regards, Sally >From: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: Jordan >Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2003 09:42:57 EST > >In a message dated 3/1/03 8:49:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, >[email protected] writes: > > > I am searching the Jordan/Jordon family. James William is my husbands >gr gr > > grandfather born in Delaware Co. PA around 1799. Is anyone else >searching > > this family, and can anyone give me information on how to get birth > > certificates in Delaware County. > >Hi, Lori, > >I have no idea if this will be helpful, but here goes: > >David Trainor (or Trenor) of Ridley Twp. had, among his children, a >daughter >Jane, b.c. 1773, d. September 1849 in Ridley Twp., who married George >Jordan. >I don't have a date for their marriage, and I have found thus far only >three >children (they may have had had only three): > > 1. George, b.c. 1803, m. Mary Ann ______ who d. February 17, 1865 in >Darby. > 2. Anthony Ireton (named after an uncle), b.c. 1807, d. July 25, >1857 >in Delaware > Co., m. December 26, 1850 Eliza Lincoln, b.c. 1798, d. February >04, >1863 in > Darby. > 3. David, b.c. 1821, d. January 1842 in Ridley Twp. > >Good luck! > >Karen Greim Mullian >[email protected] > _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch with absent friends - get MSN Messenger http://messenger.msn.co.uk

Hi Lori, You do not get birth certificates from Delaware Co., PA. You have to send to the state of PA for a copy of a birth certificates for anyone born in the state of PA. If the person was born before 1906 a certificates does not exist but If the person was born in Delaware Co. there are birth records for the years 1893-1906 at the Dela. Co. Court House: Register of Wills: Births 1893-1906 Docket (610) 891-4405 Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) In a message dated 3/1/03 5:49:50 AM, [email protected] writes: << I am searching the Jordan/Jordon family. James William is my husbands gr gr grandfather born in Delaware Co. PA around 1799. Is anyone else searching this family, and can anyone give me information on how to get birth certificates in Delaware County. Thanks Lori Jordan >>

In a message dated 3/1/03 8:49:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > I am searching the Jordan/Jordon family. James William is my husbands gr gr > grandfather born in Delaware Co. PA around 1799. Is anyone else searching > this family, and can anyone give me information on how to get birth > certificates in Delaware County. Hi, Lori, I have no idea if this will be helpful, but here goes: David Trainor (or Trenor) of Ridley Twp. had, among his children, a daughter Jane, b.c. 1773, d. September 1849 in Ridley Twp., who married George Jordan. I don't have a date for their marriage, and I have found thus far only three children (they may have had had only three): 1. George, b.c. 1803, m. Mary Ann ______ who d. February 17, 1865 in Darby. 2. Anthony Ireton (named after an uncle), b.c. 1807, d. July 25, 1857 in Delaware Co., m. December 26, 1850 Eliza Lincoln, b.c. 1798, d. February 04, 1863 in Darby. 3. David, b.c. 1821, d. January 1842 in Ridley Twp. Good luck! Karen Greim Mullian [email protected]

I am searching the Jordan/Jordon family. James William is my husbands gr gr grandfather born in Delaware Co. PA around 1799. Is anyone else searching this family, and can anyone give me information on how to get birth certificates in Delaware County. Thanks Lori Jordan

Not sure what information you already have but have found this: From: Anonymous. Spencer's Chester city directory for 1895-96 : including the boroughs of South Chester, Upland, and Eddystone : containing a general directory of the citizens, a business directory, a street directory, a record of the city and borough governments, their institutions, corporations, societies, etc. Chester, Pa.: John Spencer, 1895, 504 pgs. page 402 lists Charles P. Van Riper, grocer, Upland Avenue abv Kerlin, Upland, and Harmon J. Van Riper, 9th e of Main, Upland From McDonough, John E.. Idyls of the Old South Ward unknown: unknown, 1932, 377 pgs. Page 231, tells of a Miss Van Riper of Upland who was tragically killed by an errant pyrotechnic, July 4, ca 1887 Also, the following from the 1880 census, Upland, Delaware County (courtesy LDS): Harmon VanRiper, age 61, b New Jersey, occ carpenter, parents both born New Jersey Catherine VanRiper, age 48, born Michigan Helen J. VanRiper, daughter, age 31, born New Jersey, works in cotton mill Charles VanRiper, son, age 26, born Pennsylvania, works in cotton mill Valria C. VanRiper, daughter, age 24, born Pennsylvania, works in cotton mill Amanda R. VanRiper, daughter, age 22, born Pennsylvania, works in cotton mill Harman VanRiper, son, age 16, born New Jersey, apprentice jeweler Maggie VanRiper, daughter, age 11, born Pennsylvania Annie VanRiper, daughter, age 8, born Pennsylvania Will see what else I can find as I have a chance... Culbertson, Tina wrote: >Mary Elizabeth Van Riper died 1864 and William Van Riper died 1870 I'm looking for information about the Van Riper family and have a brick wall on Harmon and Catharine Van Riper. In trying to find anything on those two individuals, three cousins ( I am one of them) have been examining their childrens' information in hopes of clues. If anyone could look for these two children who both died at 4 years of age, perhaps something would be written about their parents, Catharine & Harmon. Star Ostgard Rochester, MN I have my own little world, but it's okay� they know me there. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more

Does anyone subscribe to the Accessible Archives that would do a lookup on a newspaper from the Upland or Chester area? Mary Elizabeth Van Riper died 1864 and William Van Riper died 1870 I'm looking for information about the Van Riper family and have a brick wall on Harmon and Catharine Van Riper. In trying to find anything on those two individuals, three cousins ( I am one of them) have been examining their childrens' information in hopes of clues. If anyone could look for these two children who both died at 4 years of age, perhaps something would be written about their parents, Catharine & Harmon. I would be very happy to pay you for your time if you can help me out. Thanks! Tina in Florida

Can some-one tell me if the 1930 census for Tinicum township in Darby is available now? Also where do I send for a birth certificate for Harriet Robbie who was born in Darby? Any help appreciated. Aileen in Australia

Aileen, If you don't get an answer from this list regarding the person you are searching for, post a request for a lookup here. [email protected] Mary Ann Barrow Villanova, Pa. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Aileen Furness" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 10:17 PM Subject: ROBBIE birth cert. and census 1930 > Can some-one tell me if the 1930 census for Tinicum township in Darby is > available now?

Mary, I can't resist when I see your name. I am working hard on the Joseph Findlay family of New Castle Co. His wedding 1820 to Adelia Reece states that they were both of Christiana Hundred. I have searched census records so sure I would immediately spot their parents - but no luck. Their son David C m Rebecca Moore of Chester, and they are in the 1850 census in Wilmington. Lewis Findlay, a blacksmith, a brother, is also there. Does your Finley have anything to do with Findlay? I know there were Finleys in Cecil Co. I'd appreciate any help you can give me. Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Finley" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 11:30 PM Subject: Re: ROBBIE birth cert. and census 1930 > The entire 1930 Census is available. Post the name you are searching. Mary > McCanney Finley > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Aileen Furness" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 10:17 PM > Subject: ROBBIE birth cert. and census 1930 > > > > Can some-one tell me if the 1930 census for Tinicum township in Darby > is > > available now? > > > > Also where do I send for a birth certificate for Harriet Robbie who was > born > > in Darby? > > > > Any help appreciated. > > > > Aileen in Australia > > > >

The entire 1930 Census is available. Post the name you are searching. Mary McCanney Finley ----- Original Message ----- From: "Aileen Furness" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 10:17 PM Subject: ROBBIE birth cert. and census 1930 > Can some-one tell me if the 1930 census for Tinicum township in Darby is > available now? > > Also where do I send for a birth certificate for Harriet Robbie who was born > in Darby? > > Any help appreciated. > > Aileen in Australia >

Good morning all. Yesterday I asked if anyone could help me find an obituary for Charles COBB. First, thank you to all the nice people who wrote me back and gave me info on the Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill. I REALLY appreciate it!!!!! Secondly, I now have the exact date of death for Mr. COBB and was hoping, if anyone is going to the DCHS..... could you look for his obituary for me and I'd reimburse you with money or Chick Filet coupons or something?! Here is what I know - CHARLES COBB died on May 27, 1878 and was buried at South Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philly. He was married in Philly to Catharine VAN RIPER on 20 December 1873 - then he moved, alone...for health reasons, to Atlantic City, NJ in 1878 and died there. His wife Kate used Asher & Sons Funeral Director and he was buried in S. Laurel Hill, then moved to Arlington Cemetery in 1931. Again, thanks for the help, suggestions etc. Tina in Florida

What is the starting date when the marriages at the courthouse are held in the large ledgers, rather than on film? 1928 sticks in my mind from the one time I was there but that was a long time ago. What about death records... do they have any that are easy to access for the early 1900's or must you try to get them out of the state? Thanks, Jo

Is anyone familiar with the Conard or Bookmyer family who are buried in Arlington Cemetery? Walter Conard (1876-1939), wife Bertha Bitting Conard (1881-1969), daughter Dorothy V. Conard (1904-1934) who married Edwin Bookmyer, Jr. There were also two sons, Elwood Brill Conard (no idea what happened to him since seen at my father's funeral), and William Walter Conard (don't need anything on him). I'm hoping to find someone who know the Conards? Thank you for any help you might be able to give. Dee (Anne DeHaven Conard Thompson - Atlanta) For details on the reference sources used for lookups, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm