In a message dated 1/28/2003 5:01:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, PAERIE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > pbirch@lycos.com Hi, Not too long ago I ran across some records for the Alms House in the census. Send me the names for which you are looking, and I will see what I can find. Mary

I have read with interest the letters concerning the Home for the Friendless and the Erie County Alms House. Are there records that exist for the Erie County Alms House in the vicinity of 23rd and Pittsburgh Ave? Two of my direct ancestors were on the census and I believe one may have died there, and may even be buried in the new cemetery. I have been trying to determine if records are available, but haven't made much headway. If anyone has information on where I could find such records, it would be very appreciated. _____________________________________________________________ Get 25MB, POP3, Spam Filtering with LYCOS MAIL PLUS for $19.95/year. http://login.mail.lycos.com/brandPage.shtml?pageId=plus&ref=lmtplus

We would like to invite you to re-visit our website, The POORHOUSE STORY (a clearinghouse for information about 19th century American poorhouses) at http://www.poorhousestory.com We have just published another image of the ERIE County Home. This one is a photograph ... where the others have been illustrations of various kinds. DIRECTIONS: At the homepage (link above) click on POORHOUSES BY STATE, then on PENNSYLVANIA on the table of states, and finally on ERIE on the table of counties. If you have been to the website recently you may have to click REFRESH or RELOAD on the browser to see the new information. There are other pages on the site which may give you some interesting perspective on poorhouses. They are off the homepage and include: the HISTORY page and the LETTER TO GENEALOGISTS as well as FEATURED ARTICLES. There are great tips for researching poorhouse records for yourself on the RECORDS page; and you might want to subscribe to our (almost) monthly newsletter (which you can do in the lower right corner of the homepage). The information on our site will only grow through the submissions of generous readers. If you would like to e-mail me ... please do so off-list because I cannot maintain subscriptions to as many lists as we post messages on. (You can use an e-mail link off one of our web pages.) We hope you enjoy the site! Thanks, Linda Crannell (aka=The Poorhouse Lady)

Nola and Linda, Here's a little more info on the Bishops in New York. In 1840 there were three in Delhi, Delaware county, John, Sarah age 71 living with John, and Joshua. There were three other Bishop families in Delaware county in 1840, Joseph, Rufus N., and Edward. Sarah was most likely drawing a War of 1812 pension. In 1830 there were four Bishop families in Delaware county, but only John in Delhi. The numbers for the males in John's household match what we would expect, while the two females are shifted one column. The other three households were Rufus, Joseph, and Andrew. I leave you to wrestle with this question - Were John, Joseph, Rufus, Joshua, and Edward sons of Andrew and was Sarah his widow? Gayle

http://www.35wsee.com/history/main11.html The above link has a page that contains a really good picture of the home for the friendless. -- 2208 Sassafras St., Erie, PA -- as well as many other historical places in the city of Erie. Joyce > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Cairn619@aol.com> > To: <PAERIE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 7:30 PM > Subject: [PAERIE] Home for the friendless > > > > Hello, > > Does anyone know where the Home for the Friendless was located in Erie? I > > saw a transcription on the website. > > I found in the 1880 census a listing for an entire family there. > > Was it just for orphans, or would entire families live there? > > > > Thank you for any information you may provide. > > Mary > > > > > > ==== PAERIE Mailing List ==== > > Welcome to the PA-Erie Mailing List > > To leave PAERIE-L, send mail to PAERIE-L-request@rootsweb.com with the > single word unsubscribe in the message subject and body. To leave PAERIE-D, > do the same thing with PAERIE-D-request@rootsweb.com. > > Periodically, messages are received that various viruses are floating > around the newslists. While no viruses have yet been transmitted via this > board, all readers are strongly encouraged to keep their virus checkers up > to date in order to ensure that your computer will not be impacted should > this occur. > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > >

Hello, Does anyone know where the Home for the Friendless was located in Erie? I saw a transcription on the website. I found in the 1880 census a listing for an entire family there. Was it just for orphans, or would entire families live there? Thank you for any information you may provide. Mary

Gayle Dean Hix, In your reply to Nola recently you asked "Was the John P. Bishop in Erie County, PA 1850, age 22, carpenter, born NY, John's nephew?" John R. (not P.) BISHOP, Concord Twp., Erie Co., PA, 1850, age 22, carpenter, born NY, was my gg grandfather. I have not been able to connect him to the BISHOP family in the Waterford area. In fact, I have not been able to connect him to anyone. But, I'm trying. I have information from him to the present day, but not from him back. According to his death certificate, info given by his son, he was born in PA; 1850 census says born NY; another census says born VT. If he was related to the John BISHOP in the Waterford area, I'd love to know about it. Linda

Nola, My approach to this problem may seem a bit complicated to some, but it seemed to work for me. I started with the listing of sex and age for each John Bishop family member in the 1850 census. Next I subtracted ten years from each persons age, leaving out those less than ten years old. Then using the column headings for the 1840 census I made the list of age ranges by sex as follows 1120001 - 111001. Next I did a search for John Bishop in ancestry.com for the state of New York 1840 census. I got thirty-seven possibilities. I clicked on ones in counties along known trails and waterways. After just a few clicks I found an exact match of the above numbers at Delhi in Delaware county, page 408. There may be another match in the list of thirty-seven possibilities, but I have my doubts. There is an additional female in this household age 70-80. Probably one of the grandmothers. Was the John P. Bishop in Erie County, PA 1850, age 22, carpenter, born NY, John's nephew? Gayle ----- Original Message ----- From: Nola L. Thompson To: gdhix@cableone.net Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 3:21 PM Subject: PA/NY census Dear Gayle Dean Hix, Hope you don't mind me writing to question you on how you found for Kim Williams in Oregon, her ancestor in Rochester NY when she only knew he was in Erie Co, Pa in 1930???? I have a similiar problem with my Bishop family, only earlier. John Bishop b. abt 1799 in NY, was in 1850 Erie Co census with Emelia b. abt 1802 in NY, and children, Gabriel, Abba (Abagail), M.B,, Sarah, John B, Adaline, Mary Jane, and Harriet, age 6 - all born NY. John is in 1860 and 1870 census again with several of his children. He died 11 July 1873 according to cemetery stones in Waterford Cemetery. His son, William Benson Bishop was my gg grandfather and he married Lydia Agnes McFarland and they had Fred Warren, Jasper O and Harriet L. Bishop. Fred Warren was my G grandfather b. 9 May 1856 in Waterford, Erie, Pa. He died there 1 Aug 1923 after spending most of his life in the west. His widow paid $32 for 1/2 lot in Waterford Cemetery, but the cemetery has no record of his burial. I think the records were destroyed and all the have is from the tombstones on the older burials. Anyway-----do you have any idea how I can find where in NY they came from? I've look at ramdom census records for near counties and Bishop seems to have been the "Smith" or "Jones" of the day--they are everywhere. I would sure appreciate your ideas??? Thank you, sincerely, Nola L. Thompson nltt@ktc.com

Does the small settlement of "Mertz Corners" (on the NY border in Wayne Twp) ring a bell with anybody on this list? If so, I'd appreciate knowing more about it. Best Regards, Sally J. (Bolster) Holcombe <holcombejr@mindspring.com>

Just thought you'd like to know................. hope everyone is staying warm... it is a blustery 12 degrees right now... we don't even wanna mention the wind-chill....... Marian Snow keeps Erie at top partial clip By Jule Gardner <<Among its accomplishments, Erie now is No. 2 for snowfall in the Northeast. For now. Only one city has had more snow heaped on it than Erie this winter. The total in Syracuse, N.Y., Thursday was 91 inches. Erie is catching up with 88.4 inches. Rochester, N.Y., is close on Erie's heels, with just one-tenth of an inch less, according to the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University. Buffalo, which averages 97 inches of snow for the season and is typically the front-runner in the snow total derby, is a distant fifth. Only 71.8 inches of the white stuff has been recorded there so far.>> <<More than 40.8 inches of snow have fallen since Jan. 1, according to the National Weather Service. More than 26 inches fell in December. Another 1 to 3 inches are in the forecast for today.>>

Kim, The Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) lists annual directories for Erie and some surrounding areas during that time period. All appear to be available on microfilm. Is this the same James Glenny who was in Rochester, NY, age 59 in 1920 with wife, Regina, same age? This one said he was born Ireland, not PA and parents born Ireland, not Scotland I notice that the one in 1930 said he came to the US in 1860 and was naturalized, which indicates to me that he was not born in Pennsylvania. Gayle . ----- Original Message ----- From: <Obmik54@aol.com> To: <PAERIE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 12:26 PM Subject: [PAERIE] Glenny > Hi the Erie Rooters........ > I am searching for a James Glenny. There is one listed as a widower in the > 1930 Census there in Erie Co. North East township. I was wondering if there > is a Directory for that time frame. He is listed as a boarder...... > At age 70 there might be a Obit for him..... Anyone have any idea how to > obtain any of the information I am seeking? > Thanks sos much > Kim Williams > Portland Oregon > > > > ==== PAERIE Mailing List ==== > Welcome to the PA-Erie Mailing List > To leave PAERIE-L, send mail to PAERIE-L-request@rootsweb.com with the single word unsubscribe in the message subject and body. To leave PAERIE-D, do the same thing with PAERIE-D-request@rootsweb.com. > Periodically, messages are received that various viruses are floating around the newslists. While no viruses have yet been transmitted via this board, all readers are strongly encouraged to keep their virus checkers up to date in order to ensure that your computer will not be impacted should this occur. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Hi the Erie Rooters........ I am searching for a James Glenny. There is one listed as a widower in the 1930 Census there in Erie Co. North East township. I was wondering if there is a Directory for that time frame. He is listed as a boarder...... At age 70 there might be a Obit for him..... Anyone have any idea how to obtain any of the information I am seeking? Thanks sos much Kim Williams Portland Oregon

The events below are FREE and open to EVERYONE. Please Come. On Tuesday, January 21, 2003, 7 p.m. at Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, Pittsburgh, the North Hills Genealogists is pleased to present: “Using Northland Library Computers for Your Genealogy Research”, by Amy Steele, Adult Services Librarian at Northland Public Library. She will feature a live, online demonstration of HeritageQuest Online, a new subscription database soon to be available at Northland. This is a full-image gateway with access to every extant US Federal Census (for all states) and tens of thousands of books from the UMI Genealogy and Local History Collection. NORTH HILLS GENEALOGISTS PREVIEWS: FEBRUARY 18 “Using Public Library Resources” -- to find family history and genealogy information. – by Lesle Dunn, Head of Technical Services, Shaler North Hills Library. MARCH 18 “Family History and Genealogy Resources at The Sen. John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center.” BY David Grinnell, Acquisitions Archivist, in the HSWP Library Archives Dept. APRIL 15 “Even When There is No Will, There is a Way: Examining Probate Records.” by Elissa Scalise Powell, CGRS (sm). AND a discussion of “Getting The Most Out of Your Conference-Going Experience: Tips to Save You Time and Money” This is very timely for those who are considering attending the National Genealogical Society Conference in Pittsburgh May 28-31, 2003. MAY 20 “Historic Congregations of Allegheny City.” Presenter: John J. Canning. The meeting is free and open to the public. Email: pioneerbook@juno.com. Website where our latest book orders can be taken: "Pioneer Cemeteries of Pine and Richland Townships, Allegheny County, PA" is: www.NorthHillsGenealogists.org ------------------------------------------------------------- CRANBERRY GENEALOGY CLUB, Cranberry Township, Butler County, PA. All meetings on 3rd Saturday at 10 a.m. Free and open to all. http://www.nauticom.net/www/kraven/ January 18, 2003 - Mary Harmon will speak about the newly formed Prospect Preservation Society. February 15: Cranberry Twp. Municipal Center Room 6 – Elissa Powell presents "Getting The Most Out of Your Conference-Going Experience: Tips to Save You Time and Money.” (This is perfect for people who are interested in going to the NGS 2003 conference May 28-31 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.) March 15: Cranberry Twp. Municipal Center Room 6 – Elissa Powell presents "Even When There is No Will, There is a Way: Examining Probate Records." ALSO Cranberry Genealogy Club member Sheila Brown is going to present a workshop titled "Genealogy Online for Beginners" at the Cranberry Public Library on February 8, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. It will be a very basic introduction to using the web in genealogy research. Interested people should contact the library (724-776-9100) to register. It will be a hands-on workshop and computer stations are limited. ------------------------------------------------------------- BEGINNING GENEALOGY CLASSES and ON-LINE GENEALOGY CLASSES are available through Butler County Community College at the Cranberry Campus and through Community College of Allegheny County at various campuses. Check with your local campus for schedule and information. Both College classes begin soon! ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com

Trinity and Calvary are both ran from the same office. They are very helpful over the phone for short requests. They will even run a surname search of all the Catholic Diocese Cemeteries (including Gate of Heaven) for a reasonable fee. Their number information is as follows: Calvary/Trinity Cemetery Office 3325 West Lake Rd Erie, PA 16505 (814) 838-7724 Good Luck in your search! Marian Matha-Fromknecht from snowy-blowy Erie! > -----Original Message----- > From: KJBUDELL@aol.com [SMTP:KJBUDELL@aol.com] > Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 1:57 PM > To: PAERIE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [PAERIE] Mrs. Valetine Seiphert > > Hello Listers..... > > My gggrandfather was Conrad Schneider of Erie, PA. He died in 1911 and > his > death notice lists a surviving sister, MRS. VALETINE SEIPHERT. Does > anyone > recognize this person or the SEIPHERT family? > > Also, anyone from the offices at TRINITY CEMETERY belong to the list? > Most > of the Schneiders are buried there, and I'd like to know if the Seiphert > name > appears in the records. > > Many thanks ...... > > Jackie Budell > Researching in Erie, PA: Schneider, Wolf(e), Seiphert, Ford, Schnee, > King, > Forness > > ______________________________

In a message dated 1/16/2003 6:00:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, PAERIE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > KJBUDELL@aol.com The library has a book of burials published by the Erie Co Genealogical Society. It lists all the names with stones. I would be glad to look your name up the next time I go to the library. Therese

In a message dated 12/12/2002 6:12:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, PAERIE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > jperry33@sbcglobal.net Here is the obit for which you asked in December. Sorry it took so long. Erie Daily Times Saturday, Feb 18, 1922 "BINGHAM--At St. Vincent's Hospital, on Thursday, Feb. 16, 1922, Alexander Bingham, husband of Mary A. Bingham, age 82 years. Funeral from the residence of his son, Richard Bingham, 819 Perry St., Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock. High Mass of Requiem at St. Ann's Church at 9 o'clock. Friends invited." Therese

Hello Listers..... My gggrandfather was Conrad Schneider of Erie, PA. He died in 1911 and his death notice lists a surviving sister, MRS. VALETINE SEIPHERT. Does anyone recognize this person or the SEIPHERT family? Also, anyone from the offices at TRINITY CEMETERY belong to the list? Most of the Schneiders are buried there, and I'd like to know if the Seiphert name appears in the records. Many thanks ...... Jackie Budell Researching in Erie, PA: Schneider, Wolf(e), Seiphert, Ford, Schnee, King, Forness

Anyone know Roy, Thomas, David, Elsie (married name: MacAloney), or James (aka Jimmy) Caughlin? Their parents were Daniel and Lena. Daniel disappeared b/w mid-1920s and 1950. Relatives say he worked as a section-hand on the railroads. Trying to find out what happened to him. Can't locate an obit or death record. I'd really appreciate any assistance!! Thank you!! Sincerely, Stacey Rego

There are several Daniel COUGHLINs in the SSDI. You might want to check them out (birth date, etc. if you know that much.) --- StaceyRego@aol.com wrote: > Anyone know Roy, Thomas, David, Elsie (married > name: MacAloney), or James > (aka Jimmy) Caughlin? Their parents were > Daniel and Lena. Daniel > disappeared b/w mid-1920s and 1950. Relatives > say he worked as a > section-hand on the railroads. Trying to find > out what happened to him. > Can't locate an obit or death record. I'd > really appreciate any assistance!! __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

The Pennsylvania State Archives has some Pennsylvania Railroad records, as do others, but I can't recall them at the moment. I located them by doing a search using the railroad name. You might also try the US Government's Railroad Retirement Board. They have records for certain time periods. Genie Flahie On Wed, 15 Jan 2003 11:08:43 EST StaceyRego@aol.com wrote: > Anyone know Roy, Thomas, David, Elsie (married > name: MacAloney), or James > (aka Jimmy) Caughlin? Their parents were > Daniel and Lena. Daniel > disappeared b/w mid-1920s and 1950. Relatives > say he worked as a > section-hand on the railroads. Trying to find > out what happened to him. > Can't locate an obit or death record. I'd > really appreciate any assistance!! > Thank you!! Sincerely, Stacey Rego > > > ==== PAERIE Mailing List ==== > Welcome to the PA-Erie Mailing List > To leave PAERIE-L, send mail to > PAERIE-L-request@rootsweb.com with the single > word unsubscribe in the message subject and > body. To leave PAERIE-D, do the same thing with > PAERIE-D-request@rootsweb.com. > Periodically, messages are received that > various viruses are floating around the > newslists. While no viruses have yet been > transmitted via this board, all readers are > strongly encouraged to keep their virus > checkers up to date in order to ensure that > your computer will not be impacted should this > occur. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion > online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >