I have a map dated 1951 entitled God's Country, Pennsylvania's Last Frontier, Showing places of historic interest, towns, roads, streams, mountains, and other things enjoyed by the outdoorsman. As I looked at it I realized there were lots of names and dates that might mean something to someone, so I decided to post them along with a general idea of where on the map the information was located. It is not a road map showing county borders etc., but more like a schematic drawing of the area and seems to encompass the counties of Clearfield, Elk, Cameron, eastern Jefferson, and western Clinton. For that reason, I am sending this to all those county lists. There is no more information than what I have listed, but I will be glad to answer questions if something needs clarified. Hope this helps someone. Beverly Carter bcarter2@wi.rr.com Reynoldsville; George SMITH 1827-1901 Wolf and panther hunter. Killed 500 wolves McGee's Mills; first raft. Reed KING and Josiah WOODWARD 1823 Patchinville; Underground railroad station. Geo. ATCHINSON Grampian; Underground railroad, MOORES Bridgeport; Sam ARNOLD mill Rocton; Seth NELSON killed last wolves 1888-1891 Winterburn; CRAIG and BLANCHARD Mills 1873-1874 DuBois; John DUBOIS, Big Mill 1876-1908 Brady Camp; Bill LONG 1789-1880 King Hunter of Alleghenies. Killed 2,000 wolves, 400 bear, 3500 deer, 50 panthers, 75 otters, 500 lynx, and 400 foxes! Clearfield; Ellis IRVIN and son, mill Tyler; Philip B. BLISS 1838-1876 Noted hymn writer Karthaus; WING and GOTCHELL make first log drive 1852 Karthaus; KRISE farm and nearby LIEGY farm North of Karthaus; LINCOLN farm with child's grave Emporium; RUSSELL'S mill Driftwood; At the outbreak of the Civil War, the Bucktail Volunteers rafted to Harrisburg Cherry Springs; Leroy LYMAN 1821-1886 and "Jake" HAMMERSLEY Great Hunter Renova; Big panther, 9 ft 2 in, Sam SNYDER January 5, 1837 (?57) Hick's Run; John E. DUBOIS Mill and Town 1905-1912

--- The Daily Press, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001 --- Obits: Wilfred E. YOHE, 77 of Kersey died Tuesday, Oct. 2 in St. Marys. Born Dec. 2, 1923 in Big Run, PA, son of Earl & Bertha MUTH YOHE. Married Barbara C. PIFOR on Nov. 15, 1944 in Big Run, she survives. One son and one daughter. Births: Daughter to Michelle & Chris SHAW of Ridgway on Monday, Oct. 1. Wedding: Wendy R. WIGHTMAN and David CONNOLLY were married recently in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Bride is daughter of Susan & Richard Wightman of Aurora, CO. Groom is son of Bea & Gene Connolly of Force, PA. Notes: Saturday, Oct. 6 is St. Marks of Emporium's fall parking lot festival from 10 am to 4 pm. Welcoming visitors from St. Anthony's of Tinum, Yucatan, Mexico. --- END --- Dave B.

--- The Daily Press, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001 --- Obits: Dorothy A. SMITH, 78 of St. Marys, died Monday, Oct 1, 2001. Born Feb. 17, 1923 in Frenchville, PA, daughter of Aloysius & Mary MATTMILLER AUMAN. Married Daniel E. Smith on July 10, 1948 in the St. Marys Ch., St. Marys, PA. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1997. Two sons. Wilfred E. YOHE, 77 of Kersey died Tuesday, Oct. 2. Complete obit tomorrow. Births: Son to Tara & Christian WITTER of St. Marys on Monday, Oct. 1. Notes: The Venango County Historical Society will hold its annual book fair at its headquarters at 301 South Park St. in Franklin. Fair opens Thursday, Oct 4 from 10am to 5pm and same hours on Saturday & Sunday and noon to 5pm on Oct 7. --- END --- Dave B.

Susan, That's the only Catholic Church IN Fox Twp righ now. The phone number is 1-814-885-8941 if you think calling would help. I think Joan Verbka is still the secretary. Good luck, Sherry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Zawacki" <suzu@acegroup.cc> To: <PAELK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 2:46 PM Subject: [PAELK] Catholic Records > Hello List, > > How can I find early Catholic records in Kersey for around 1860's ? I am > researching the MELROY surname. I wrote to St. Boniface Church last year > but never got a reply. Please Help. > > Susan > > > ==== PAELK Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from the Elk Co., PA mailing list, send an e-mail to paelk-l-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the e-mail. (minus the quotation marks!) > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp > >

Hello List, How can I find early Catholic records in Kersey for around 1860's ? I am researching the MELROY surname. I wrote to St. Boniface Church last year but never got a reply. Please Help. Susan

I came across these marriages in the back of the docket of Horace Little, Justice of the Peace of Brandy Camp, PA. Brandy Camp is now in Horton Twp., but at the time that he kept this docket, it was part of Fox Twp. July 25, 1859 Louis U. Zimmerman was married to Elizabeth Jane Green at the house of John Green in this township by H. Little, J.P. July 26, 1859 James R. Green married to Eliza Hancock at the above place-- both of this township by H. Little, J.P. November 8, 1859 Adelphus Kyler was married to Floretta A. Rogers at my house by Horace Little, J.P. December 24, 1859 Clark A. Wilcox was married to Sarah V. Sparks at the house of Benjamin Sparks, by H. Little, J.P. April 21, 1860 John R. Kelts of this township was married to Orphelia Cleaveland of Mansfield, Tioga Co., PA at the house of the Bridegroom by Horace Little, J.P. May 23, 1861 Married George W. Morgan of Northumberland Co., PA to Mary E. Miller of this township at my house. January 7, 1862 Married Joseph K. Whitmore of Ridgway to Mrs. Dianah Prindle of Ridgway at the house of the bride. February 1, 1862 Married Phillip Roads of this township to Betsey Wadsworth of the same place at the house of John Nolf.

--- The Daily Press, Monday, Oct. 1, 2001 --- Obits: Helen C. Meyer, 91 of St. Marys died Saturday, Sept. 29. Born Feb. 17, 1910 in Dagus Mines, the daughter of John & Lillian GREEN WILDNAUER. Married George F. MEYER on DEc. 27, 1927 in St. Boniface Ch, Kersey. He preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 1992. One daughter, four sons. Births: Son to Sandra & Devin BROCK of St. Marys on Thurs., Sept. 27, 2001. Daughter to Tracey & Eric THOMPSON of Kersey on Sunday, Sept. 30. Daughter (Chloe Elizabeth) to Mark & Nicole ECKERT of St. Marys, on Sept. 25 at the DuBois Hosp. Grandparents are Herman & Cathy GAVAZZI of Brynedale and Ken & Marilyn ECKERT of St. Marys. --- END --- Dave B.

--- The Daily Press, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001 --- Obits: Richard G. WERNER, 82 of St. Marys died Friday. Born Aug. 23, 1919 in St. Marys, son of Anthony & Josephine LECKER WERNER. Married Althea "Honey" SOBIERJSKI in the St. Marys Church. She survives. One daughter. Ethel H. MATHESON, 90 of Ridgway died Friday. Born Sept. 3, 1911 in Ridgway, daughter of Charles W. & Selma A. NELSON HOLM. Married Sherwood T. MATHESON in Morgantown, W. Virginia on June 3, 1932. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1969. One daughter and three sons. Anniv: Cliff & Catherine (SIMCHICK) SNYDER will celebrate their 40th anniversary. They were married on Sept. 30, 1961 in the Holy Rosary Church in Johnsonburg. They have five children. Notes: CHS class of 1952 will meet for luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Reservations call Agnes at 834-4137. --- END --- Dave B.

Marie Biel has been trying to help him too, but has found nothing, and Marie is a bloodhound when it comes to finding info. An article about the people he was looking for was published in the Ridgway Record, and I believe the St. Marys Daily Press, but obviously that didn't turn anything up either. Sherry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave B." <dboben@usachoice.net> To: <PAELK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 9:43 AM Subject: [PAELK] Carl Victor Larson & John CARLSON Family > Another request from Lar Larsson from Sweden. He's still looking > for Carl Victor Larson that came here in the late 1890's. I should note > here that I checked the Court House in Ridgway and found no > naturalization papers for him. There were several Carl Larson's but not > Carl VICTOR Larson. > If anyone has any additional information I can give you his e-mail > address or you can give me the info and I'll forward it to him. > > --- his message, request follows --- > > > Many thanks for the mail. So kind of you to try helping me. Have I > told you a genealogical researcher in Texas helped me to find Carl > Victor Larson in 1910 and 1920 census? > In 1910 he was living in Jones township Elk County as a laborer working > in the wood. > He was 30 years old than and a single. Also found him in 1920 census, > hope so, now 41 years old, living in Ridgway and working at a brick yard > in Ridgway. The writer of the census has marked his address as METOXET > STREET. Do you have any idea of any records of people living on that > street in 1920?? The Carl Victor´s landlord was a Swedish > Carlson-family, I think the name is John and his wife is Augusta. Their > children is daughter Hilma and sons Harry, William and Arthur. They > owned their home, and in the census column "House number or farm etc > (see instructions)" is marked 322. > > Maybe there is a possibility to find someone of those childrens? > > Your friend > > Lars > > --- End his message ---- > > > Dave B. > > > ==== PAELK Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from the Elk Co., PA mailing list, send an e-mail to paelk-l-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the e-mail. (minus the quotation marks!) > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB > >

Another request from Lar Larsson from Sweden. He's still looking for Carl Victor Larson that came here in the late 1890's. I should note here that I checked the Court House in Ridgway and found no naturalization papers for him. There were several Carl Larson's but not Carl VICTOR Larson. If anyone has any additional information I can give you his e-mail address or you can give me the info and I'll forward it to him. --- his message, request follows --- Many thanks for the mail. So kind of you to try helping me. Have I told you a genealogical researcher in Texas helped me to find Carl Victor Larson in 1910 and 1920 census? In 1910 he was living in Jones township Elk County as a laborer working in the wood. He was 30 years old than and a single. Also found him in 1920 census, hope so, now 41 years old, living in Ridgway and working at a brick yard in Ridgway. The writer of the census has marked his address as METOXET STREET. Do you have any idea of any records of people living on that street in 1920?? The Carl Victor´s landlord was a Swedish Carlson-family, I think the name is John and his wife is Augusta. Their children is daughter Hilma and sons Harry, William and Arthur. They owned their home, and in the census column "House number or farm etc (see instructions)" is marked 322. Maybe there is a possibility to find someone of those childrens? Your friend Lars --- End his message ---- Dave B.

--- The Daily Press, Sept. 27, 2001 --- Obit: Thomas John WILSON, stillborn, son of Brian & Renee Wilson of Kersey was stillborn Tuesday, Sept. 25 in St. Marys. Maternal grandmother is Ila KRAUS of St. Marys and paternal grandmother is Mary (Mrs. Arthur) PEARSALL. Notes: Ida JOHNSON of Johnsonburg celebrated her 100th birthday recently. Born Sept. 24, 1901 in Johnsonburg, daughter of Adolf & Louise GERGENSKE, who immigrated from Germany in the late 1880's. Married Harry Johnson in 1925, he preceded her in death in 1980. One son. --- END --- Dave B.

bcarter wrote: > Just to see if it is working 10pm CT > Beverly Carter > bcarter2@wi.rr.com Seems to be ! LHY

--- The Daily Press, Sep. 26, 2001 --- Obits: Twila A. COYLE, 86 of St. Marys died Monday, Sept. 24 in St. Marys. Born March 28, 1915 in St. Marys, the daughter of Audley & Lena YETZER KIFER. Married John F. "Spud" COYLE on Nov. 27, 1943 in the Sacred Heart Ch., St. Marys. He preceded her in death on Nov. 25, 1994. No children. Anna "Louise" PANIGHETTI, 71 of Coudersport died Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2001 in Coudersport. Born May 20, 1930 in Brynedale, the daughter of Vincent & Anna PARZIOLE PANIGHETTI. Not married. John F. SETTE, 78 of DuBois died at his residence on Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2001. Born June 24, 1923 in Renovo, son of Frank & Concettina CURATO SETTE. Not married. Wedding: Alexandra LANDEROS of Los Angeles, CA wed Richard YAVORSKY, Jr. of St. Marys recently in Austin, TX. Alexandra is daughter of Arnoldo & Martha LANDEROS of Los Angeles and Richard is son of Richard & Connie YAVORSKY of St. Marys. Births: Daughter (Kayla Jean) was born Sept. 22, 2001 at DuBois to Rick & Diana CHAUMPI BURNS of St. Marys. Grandparents are Evelyn Chaumpi of St. Marys and Janice & Gordon Burns of Ridgway. --- END --- Dave B.

--- The Daily Press, Sept. 25, 2001 --- Obits: Evelyn M. VALDURA, 85 died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001 at her daughter's home in New York. Born May 18, 1916 in St. Marys, daughter of Aurelio & Lorenzina MARCONI. Married James VALDURA in New York City, he preceded her in death. One daughter. Mary E. ZURANIK, 82 of Benezette died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001 in St. Marys Hosp. Born Oct. 11, 1918 in Benezette, daughter of John ZURANIK & Julia BATCHO. Not married. Catherine C. "Tina" PHILLIPS, 75 of DuBois died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001 in DuBois. Born April 17, 1926 in Weedville, daughter of Joseph & Flora CASTIGLONE CROCCO. Married Robert "Bunzie" PHILLIPS in the St. Joseph Ch., in Force, who survives. No children. Louise A. GIGLIOTTI, 76 of Kersey, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001 in St. Marys. Born April 4, 1925 in Kersey, daughter of Joseph & Mary ANTONIOLI CAPUCCINI. Married Oreste V. "Gig" GIGLIOTTI on June 28, 1952 in Holy Cross Ch., in Brandy Camp. He preceded her in death on Aug. 25, 1987. Three daughters. Twila A. COYLE, 86 of St. Marys died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001. Complete Obit tomorrow. Births: Son to Mary Jo & Daniel FLORIO of St. Marys on Monday, Sept 24, 2001. Daughter to Dave & Jennifer LAIRD GROTINGER of St. Marys on Monday, Sept. 24, 2001. Daughter to John & Kathleen POLLICK BAUER at the DuBois Hosp. on Sept. 17. Grandparents are Edna POLLICK and Mr. & Mrs . William BAUER. Daughter (Lindsay Marie) to Jon & Michele WERNER at Clearfield Hosp. on Sept. 17. Grandparents are Sherry & Jon WERNER of St. Marys and Llewellyn HUFF of Caledonia. Notes: CHS class of '60 will meet Friday, Sept. 28 for lunch at the Towne House. Call Connie at 834-6561 or Liz at 834-2309. CHS class of '57 reunion meeting at ECCHS on Weds., Sept. 26 at 7pm. St. Marys High School class of 1946 had reunion recently. Shows picture and lists those that attended. The Carbide Graphite Group in St. Marys has filed for bankruptcy. This is probably the biggest employer in St. Marys. According to the 2000 Census, Elk County has increased it's population since 1990 from 34,887 to 35,112 residents. Those that increased are... St. Marys from 14,020 to 14,502 Fox Twp. from 3,392 to 3,734 Jay Twp. from 2,087 to 2,094 Ridgway Twp. from 2617 to 2802 Spring Creek Twp. from 215 to 260 Millstone from 85 to 95 Those that lost are... Horton Twp. 1655 to 1574 Highland Twp. 551 to 509 Benezette Twp. 243 to 227 Jones Twp. 1879 to 1721 Ridgway Borough 4793 to 4591 Johnsonburg Borough 3359 to 3003 --- END --- Dave B.

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Just to see if it is working 10pm CT Beverly Carter bcarter2@wi.rr.com

I recently had the pleasure of paging through one of the dockets of Peter Thompson, Justice of the Peace for Fox Township in Elk County, PA from at least 1849- 1873. I came across some rather interesting entries (quite a bit of fighting way back then!), but the entries that I found most intriguing were the bastardy bonds sworn out by those young women of Fox Twp who found themselves pregnant and unmarried against the fathers of the babies that they carried. Realizing that this could change the entire complexion of someone's Fox Township family tree, I thought it might be a good idea to make this information available to those who were researching these families. But due to the sensitive nature of these entries, I am asking that you ~~e-mail me privately~~ for the info, and ONLY if you have a genuine interest in and are researching the families involved. Those involved are (in no particular order): MALES Patrick Malone David Pontious Adam Miller of St. Marys, PA FEMALES Catherine Dollinger Anna Kemmerer Emma Keller

--- The Daily Press, Monday, Sep. 24, 2001 --- Obits: Arlene H. "Beans" OLIVER, 69, of Weedville died Friday, Sep. 21 at Pittsburgh Hosp. Born June 26, 1932 in Ridgway, daughter of Cloyd & Helen MILLER HOOVEN. Preceded in death by first husband, Robert A. LOVE, second husband John R. OLIVER. Four children. Bonita Jean WONDERLING, 62 of Holiday, FL. died Friday, at her residence. Born May 18, 1939 in St. Marys, daughter of Patrick & Marie HEIGEL McMACKIN. Married Allen R. WONDERLING on April 15, 1961 in St. Boniface Church, Kersey, he survives. Two children. David John UBERTI, 42, of Baltimore, MD, died Saturday, Sept 22, in Timonium, MD. Born Jan. 27, 1959 in St. Marys, son of E.E. "Mert" & Joan PUNCHEON UBERTI, they survive. Not married. Births: Son to Nancy & Mark HOFFMAN of St. Marys on Sep. 23. Son to Dawn & Christopher ERICK of Ridgway on Sep. 23. Anniver: Dick & Kitty STRAUB celebrated 40th wedding anniversary on Sept. 9. They have 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Notes: CHS class of '55 will meet for lunch on Wed., Sept. 26 at 12:30 at the Bavarian. Call 781-1992 for reservations. ---END --- Dave B.

Several of you had asked a month or so ago about a new book to be published about St. Marys. On the front page of the Daily Press tonight is some info about this book, so I will pass it on in case someone wants to order a copy. You need to get in touch with The Daily Press to order the book-- 245 Brusselles Street, St. Marys, PA 15857. 814-781-1539. The advance price of the book, called Reflections of St. Marys, is $31.75, tax included. After October 26, the price will be $42.35 tax included. It is explained in the article that if you want a book, it is best to pre-order as very few copies will be available for those who neglected to reserve a copy. It is apparently a pictorial history of St. Marys and some of it's people, not a written history. The books will be available in time for Christmas. If you have any other questions, you would be best off to contact The Daily Press at the number given above. Thanks! Sherry

"Dave B." wrote: > --- The Daily Press, Friday, Sep. 21, 2001 --- > > >From Fox Township: Birthdays. > > Kacie YOST > Anybody know how Kacie YOST relates to other Elk Co. Yosts? Lloyd Yost (from Johnsonburg)