Friends, A Private Howard I. FISHER (U. S. Army) of Erie, PA lost his life on December 24, 1944 in the sinking of the S. S. Leopoldville by a Nazi submarine in the English channel. The sad details of that sinking apparently came to light only in recent years, according to information found at the following URL: www.historychannel.com/exhibits/leopoldville/states/pa.html I believe this Howard Fisher to be my first cousin, born in Monroe County, NY on Dec. 4, 1911 and orphaned soon after upon the death of his father, Isaac H. Fisher and mother, Sylvia Wambach Fisher. In the 1930 census, Howard was found to be living with the Homer BROWN family in Erie, PA. Also in the household were Homer's wife, Mary Brown and adopted son Richard Brown. Further research leads me to believe that Mary Brown was Howard's aunt and that she may have been married previously to a VAN LARE, also from the upstate New York area and that Richard might have been the child born of that marriage. If the Howard I. Fisher who died on Christmas Eve, 1944 is in fact my first cousin, I would be very interested in knowing if he left any surviving family. Those family members may not have ever learned that Howard was born in Monroe County, New York, where his parents, grandparents and other relatives are buried. I have that information and would like to share it with those family members, should they be interested in the information. Does anyone know of this family? If yes, please write me directly at: BobWambach@aol.com Thank you for reading this message, Robert F. Wambach Ontario, Wayne County, NY

Stacy, Instead of checking social security for his death records you could check the railroad retirement board. I don't know when railroad retirement started but perhaps you could find him that way. Jill

Anyone know which railroads were being built in Erie Co in 1930? I have a gggrandfather, Daniel Caughlin, who worked as a section-hand for many years in Erie Co, but by 1930 his wife--Lena was living with their oldest son--Roy Caughlin and I can't locate Daniel on the 1930 c.r. (Aside: Lena stated that she was still married on the 1930 c.r.) Daniel disappeared at some point b/w 1930 and 1950. No one in our family knows what happened to him. However, Lena's obit (Oct. 1950) stated that Daniel had already died. He's not in the SSDI and the state of PA has no record of his death. Erie Co Courthouse and library have no record of his death either. I'm hoping that someone may know of a railroad that was being built at that time that lead from Erie Co to somewhere?, so I can check that state for a death record/obit or perhaps locate a pension record. Thank you for any info/suggestions! Sincerely, Stacey Rego

I am researching Sophia Whaley, b. Erie Co, Pa Feb 18, 1816 to Calvin Clark. I believe the marriage was also in Erie Co. Would like to exchange information on these names. Earl

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Fellow PAERIE List Members: I hope I am not repeating someone else's announcement, but I just discovered the long-awaited Erie County Historical Society Web site is online! Check it out at--<A HREF="http://www.eriecountyhistory.org/"> http://www.eriecountyhistory.org/</A> Chuck Bliley Rochester, NY

Bill, I am currently transcribing an Iowa census, but that shouldn't last forever. Let me know what you need transcribed, I am willing to do a small project. Nancy

In a message dated 3/7/03 6:01:11 PM, PAERIE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: [PAERIE] Some transcription work may be needed. - Erie Co Genealogy Website << The transcribing could include reading images posted to a web site, or from .jpg images that I would send via email. I may also have some partially transcribed (via OCR) material, along with the scanned image in .jpg format. >> Bill, Can you make an estimate of how many photos need to be done? Can you point us to a sample or two on the site? The requirement is a bit too vague to determine if I can help out in any way. Chuck Bliley

Hello List, In anticipation of some possible transcribing of words from pictures, I would like to rebuild my list of those of you who could and would want to do some transcribing. The transcribing could include reading images posted to a web site, or from .jpg images that I would send via email. I may also have some partially transcribed (via OCR) material, along with the scanned image in .jpg format. Please respond to me privately and not to the list if you would be interested in helping out. Bill Klauk Volunteer County Coordiantor, Erie Co (PA) Genealogy, USGenWeb/PAGenWeb project http://www.rootsweb.com/~paerie mailto:ErieCoGenie@att.net .

Thank you to all of you who have commented on today's Times-News article. For those who might have trouble navigating the GoErie site, here is a URL that should take you directly to the article: http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?Site=GE&Date=20030303&Category=N EWS02&ArtNo=103030283&Ref=AR For any of you who might have seen the article directly in the newspaper, the article immediately above is also significant. 917 French St is one of the buildings to be torn down to make a grassy park next to the Jerry Uht Baseball Park. I spent the first four years of my life in that building. Two major features posted earlier today on the Website - A photo feature on Arthur Schaub, a 1913 Corry High School graduate, and a transcribed journal done in 1980 by Agnes Markham who was 89 at the time concerning her recollection of the families around her parent's land in the Little Hope area of Greenfield Twp. Again, special thanks go to anyone who has submitted material to me in the past for including on the Erie Co (PA) Genealogy website. While the news article concerning my efforts is appreciated, it is really YOUR effort that has made the web site. I just kind of glue it all together. Bill Klauk Volunteer County Coordinator, Erie Co (PA) Genealogy USGenWeb/PAGenWeb project http://www.rootsweb.com/~paerie

Jan, At the www.goerie.com site, click on News, then Local News, the article about Bill Klauk is about halfway-down the page. Anne Lurie Raleigh, NC I enjoyed the poll about cabin fever, BTW -- it's sunny & warm here in NC today! ----- Original Message ----- From: " Jan Leavitt" <janleavitt@attbi.com> To: <PAERIE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 2:43 PM Subject: Re: [PAERIE] Today's newspaper > I can't find it..can someone provide a direct link?? > Thanks, > Jan > > > ==== 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 > >

There is a very nice article about our very own Bill Klauk in today's Erie Times-News. You can read it on the web at www.goerie.com Thanks for all you do Bill!

Someone on another list just brought this website to my attention. It's a free 10 minute movie about the settlement of the US. I learned a lot and thought some of you might be interested. www.animatedatlas.com/movie.html

I can't find it..can someone provide a direct link?? Thanks, Jan

If someone has time, I'd be interested in the newspaper obituaries of the following. Corry PA is in Erie County so I'm not sure what Erie papers (if any) they would follow under. Irene M. Mullen died May 6, 1968. She is buried in St. Thomas Cemetary, Corry PA> Mary A. Mullen Died Feb. 24, 1956 . She is also buried in St. Thomas Cemetary, Corry, PA. Thank you very much for your time! GINNY

I thought I'd pass this on to you all. This scam pops up in so many different forms, but this is an "oldie but a goodie". Don't fall for this! Linda in Utah Hi Everyone: The old genealogy scam is back. www.genseekers.com Behind the password protection are links to the free genealogy on-line. There is no content of their own. In order to get the "5-day free trial" you have to surrender a credit card or bank account number. You have to cancel within 5 days or you get dinged. Guess what? The cancellation e-mail bounces. Does this surprise you? One person who recently fell for the come-on had his/her account dinged not once, but twice. It is time to remind folks on your state and county mailing lists about these scoundrels. It has been a couple of years since we have mentioned this. Permission is granted to pass this on. Barbara from Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Ella: I don't mind a bit as long as there are people like you who appreciate the effort :-) Sorry it wasn't a "keeper", but every person eliminated is one closer to the one we look for. Happy searching!!! Joyce ----- Original Message ----- From: "twigs" <twigs@gcctv.com> To: <PAERIE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 3:47 PM Subject: Re: [PAERIE] Erie Times News -- 23 February 2003 > Thanks, Joyce for the Snyder Obituary. > Even though it was not the one I was looking for, it was useful because > it does eliminate several Snyders mentioned in the obit. > > Sometimes I think we take these listings for granted but I know it takes > a good deal of your time to do these and I want ALL of you who do this > type of "LOOKUPS" to know it is appreciated very much. > > Again, thanks > Ella in Michigan >

Thanks, Joyce for the Snyder Obituary. Even though it was not the one I was looking for, it was useful because it does eliminate several Snyders mentioned in the obit. Sometimes I think we take these listings for granted but I know it takes a good deal of your time to do these and I want ALL of you who do this type of "LOOKUPS" to know it is appreciated very much. Again, thanks Ella in Michigan

You're welcome Mary Jane ----- Original Message ----- From: Slwmjc@aol.com To: rainbow@velocity.net Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 9:18 AM Subject: Re: [PAERIE] Erie Times News -- 23 February 2003 Joyce, This is a nice service. Thanks Mary Jane Lewis Cook

OBITUARIES Ackerman, Jane G. Bizzaro, Joseph Bagdon, Helene Capozzielo, Vincent Cornwell, Jean Marie Curry, Richard F, Golombiewski, Leonard Helffrich, Charles King, Violet E. Bengtson Moore Lombardozzi, William D. MacLeod, Jeanne Mattis, Ann Luchin Rastetter, Richard E. Struchen, Raymond S. Swabb, Jane Marilyn Swaap, Hazel I. Wright Vigorito, Rep. Joseph Woznicki, Helen T. Stuczynski WEDDINGS Erika Wagner/Marc Emling Susanne Sechrist/William Zimmerman Adinna Subotnik/Willie Pullins Cynthia Winans/John A. Munch Jessica Greenman/Jeffrey Collins Jennifer Kennedy/Jesse Cozad Erin Miller/Andrew Dibert Julie Bartnicki/Jeffery Nicola Christie McChesney/Marc Schrumpf Renea Mitchell/Christopher Korski Theresa Surovik Mastrostefano Laura Braggins/James Hellman ENGAGEMENTS Leach/Divecchio Graham/McKelvey Gorman/Salvia Bower/Shunk Nichols/Wilson Donolo/Ohan Wagoner/Dunn Gustin/Norrby Feru/Vogel Quadri/Fleming Macmillan/Lipphardt Ball/Ghere