I have the will for my ancestor, Christian Study, from 1829. But does anyone know if the probate packets still exist? If so, where can I get a copy and how much does it cost? Thanks!

Hello- Is anyone researching the Cobles of Franklin Co.? Abraham COBLE born 14 Aug 1790 and died 5 Oct 1865 in Elkhart Co. IND. His wife's name is Christina UNKNOWN and he had one known sibling named Susanna. Some of Abraham's children were born in Franklin Co. before he migrated to Ashland Co. Ohio in about 1836. There is a Abraham Sr. living in Guilford Twsp. Franklin Co. in the 1830 census and I am trying to determine if this is his father. Any insight greatly appreciated. Jean

The September update of the FamilyHart online database was completed at noon today. Aproxamately 35,000 names were added since our last update bringing the online database to over 238,000 names. These are mostly Pennsylvania Dutch families and may be found at: http://midatlantic.rootsweb.com/familyhart/ Thanks! Don & Jeanine

Anyone searching the libraries around Franklin County, Pa. please keep me in mind. I am searching for any information I can obtain on my gggrandfather Israel Mayberry. He was rumored to have been sighted on the 1840 Census of Franklin County, Pa. I have located him later on the 1850 Census of Hampshire County, Virginia living in the household of John and Sarah Cooper. He shows his occupation as a Carpenter and reflected his age as 58 years old. He is knowned for his ability to work near with various Iron works such as Forges, Bloomeries, and Furnaces. His parents were George Mayberry and Rebecca Pennybacker Mayberry dau of Dirck Pennybacker of Philadelphia, Pa. (Germantown). The Pennybackers were married into the De Haven's who were also known around that area as early settlers in Germantown, Pa. The Pennybacker family were Iron Masters too. George Mayberry and brother-in-law Benjamin Pennybacker were the builders and operators of the Columbia Furnace in Shenandoah County, Virginia in the late 1700's and early 1800's (1803 they built the Columbia Furnace). Anyone who has inforamtion on these names please contact me. Since Israel was in Franklin County in 1840 and later found in 1850 at Hampshire County, I figure he might have returned to that area sometime after 1850. He did not show on the 1860 Census as far as I can tell. Any help will be highly appreciated. I am Israel's gggrandson in Muskogee, Ok

Does anyone have a death date for Hugh CARR b. 1813 Ireland? He lived in Antrim Twsp in 1860 according to census. He owned land also at that time. Where would I start a search for deeds for that period of time? Thanks for any help you can give me. I am trying to connect Hugh CARR to my Jacob CARR b. 1868 d. 1953. Pat SMITH

Nothing for John in the Franklin County Will Abstracts 1784-1826. A John did witness the will of Abraham Kneffer, 1826 in Washington County. Did find this: Will Book C, p 340. Will of Henry Miller, Washington Twp. written 29 May 1812, proven 15 May 1817. Wife Elizabeth. Son Henry. Five daughters: Elizabeth Heifner wife of Jacob (this is cross referenced in the will index as Hefner), Barbara Heifner, wife of Valentine; Elizabeth Lady(Leidig?), wife of Henry (did he have two daughters name Elizabeth?); the heirs of Mary Jacob who married Henry Jacobs; Catherine Heilman, wife of Jacob. Exec: Son Henry Miller and Henry Jacobs. Wit: William Bleakney, Jacob Purrman (Poorman?) and Henry Soudy(?) Note: Seem to be errors with this - you would need to get a copy of the original. Will Book A, p 216. Will of David Hefner, Washington Twp, written 17 Mar 1791, proven 30 Aug 1791. Wife Mary. Children Vironica, Benj., Mary, Catherine, David, Goerge, Miriam, Daniel, Ester, Sameul, and Elizabeth and 'in case my wife be delivered on the child or children she is big with at present', it or them to share. Exec: Wife Mary and Abraham Stoner Sr. Wit: Patrick Money, John Bourns, Mathias Misoner. -----Original Message----- From: RogerCubs@aol.com <RogerCubs@aol.com> To: PAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com <PAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, September 17, 2000 8:31 PM Subject: [PAFRANKL] John Hebner - Look up >The 1820 PA census shows: > >David Hefner - Franklin Co. 098 Washington Twp. >John Hefner, Sr. - Franklin Co. 098 Washington Twp. >John Hefner, Sr. - Franklin Co. 098 Washington Twp. >George Hefner - Franklin Co., 097 Washington Twp. > >Is there a death record or a Will for John Hefner, Sr. between 1820 and 1830? > He doesn't appear in my notes for the 1830 PA census. Does anyone have >further info on George, etc.? > >Thank you, > >Sue > >

Genealogy chat for Northern Illinois and those counties in PA whose citizens helped settle Northern Illinois on Monday evening at 8pm CST (9pm EST)at www.freeportillinois.com/index3.htm Please join us. Lou Cook _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.

The 1820 PA census shows: David Hefner - Franklin Co. 098 Washington Twp. John Hefner, Sr. - Franklin Co. 098 Washington Twp. John Hefner, Sr. - Franklin Co. 098 Washington Twp. George Hefner - Franklin Co., 097 Washington Twp. Is there a death record or a Will for John Hefner, Sr. between 1820 and 1830? He doesn't appear in my notes for the 1830 PA census. Does anyone have further info on George, etc.? Thank you, Sue

Pat (and anyone else searching in Franklin County- The 1860 Franklin County census is online at http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/vshadow2/govdoc/fr.census1860adv.html You can search on any combination of names, households etc, just remember that the site is case sensitive. You must enter 'Jones' not 'jones' Other Franklin County records on this site: Many church records not found on genweb, military records for Civil War soldiers and some marriages and deaths from Franklin newspapers. To search the newspapers just enter your surname under 'Newspapers-All" It will give you the full name, the paper and the date of the article. Happy Hunting!

>Hi to Franklin Co., People, >I received this message and was wondering if anyone had access to 1860 census for these same people. They probably lived near or on Clay Hill Road, Antrim Twsp, Franklin Co., PA. >I am hoping the the 9 year old James is my g-grandfather. >My grandfather was Jacob Sherman CARR b. 18 Apr 1868 Brown's Mill, d. 5 Mar 1953 Waynesboro. >Thanks for any help, >Pat (NEWELL) Smith >**************************************************** > >>Return-Path: <Shotsy58@aol.com> >>From: Shotsy58@aol.com >>Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 05:37:46 EDT >>Subject: Re: [PAMONTGO-L] will do lookups 1850 pa. census >>To: RMSPAS@nni.com >> >> Hi Pat, we found him! Hugh Carr 37 Sarah 35, James 9, Sarah 7, >>Elizabeth 5, Jillian 2, William 2 months, George 34, Elizabeth McNelly 62, >>Antrim Twsp., Franklin Co. a laborer, Hugh and Sarah and their 1st 3 children >>were born in Ireland, Jillian and William born in Pa. George Carr and >>elizabeth McNelly were also born in Ireland. >> hope >>that helps, Sandy >>

"Charles R. McCrae" wrote: > Can someone tell me where Pleasant Hall Cemetery is located and how to > get there from I 81?.... Charles, According to Jim Haupt's Franklin County Cemetery locator, the cemetery in the village of Pleasant Hall is thhe Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery. It is located at the intersection of routes 533 and 997. Travelling south, If you go off 81 and into the center of Shippensburg, make a left on King St. and then right in 533 which is Orrstown Rd. Pleasant Hall is about 8 or 9 miles. If you are going north, get off 81 at 997 which is exit 8, and go north on 997 about 8 or 9 miles to Pleasant Hall. There are two cemeteries named Pleasant Hill, one Mennonite and one Brethren in Christ which are inside the boundary of the Letterkenny Army Depot. These are no longer being expanded, but are well maintained. Hope this helps, Bill Hawk -- Bill Hawk whsaxman@philly.infi.net "It is indeed desirable to be well descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors"-Plutarch HAUCK,STUMP,HAWK,REGES,SPAHR,SENSENY,HUBER,MUSSELMAN,MELL,WOLF,STUTENROTH,WELLIVER,(PA 1751- now); KILLOUGH,MCCAUGHAN,RANKIN,CHESTNUTT,MCALLISTER (NIR>PA USA 1794-now)

Can someone tell me where Pleasant Hall Cemetery is located and how to get there from I 81? Thanks Charles R. McCrae

I am researching Catharine (Hoffman) Hepfer (b. 14 Aug 1782, d. 29 June 1863). She was the wife of Stephen Hepfer/Hoepffer who resided in Franklin County. Catharine's known son is David H. Hepfer. She is buried at Pleasant Hall Cemetery. Could someone please check thru the 1860 census for a Catharine Hepfer. She would have been living with a son or daughter. The only child known at this time is David H. Hepfer (b. 1801). His wife's name was also Catharine. Thank you, Sue Cramer Peoria, AZ

David H. Hepfer d. 20 Aug. 1884 abt. 80 yrs old. Catharine E. Hepfer died 17 Nov. 1879 67 years 7 mos. 7 days buried Upper Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery

Franklin County resident - David H. Hepfer Born March 30, 1801 in Dauphin County, PA Died August 30, 1884 in Guilford Twp., Franklin Co., PA Married Catherine E. Born ca 1812 in PA Died November 17, 1879 in Guilford Twp., Franklin Co., PA Believe they were buried in the Upper Strasburg Mennonite Church Cemetery (along Tennessee Ave.?) Any information you might have about David and Catherine, info about children or parents, wills or land contracts, etc. would be very much appreciated. Sue Cramer Peoria, AZ

would someone orphaned around 1849 and raised by family, have appeared in orphan's court? I am looking for info on Dr. Peter McCauley Cook, bro, John C. and sister, Martha. Parents were Solomon Cook and Susan Stoner, but don't know who the uncle who raised him was. Lou Cook _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.

I must admit I have been a passive participant of this group. I'm not even sure I know how to do this- I am still somewhat challenged by both the technology as well as the research. I am visiting Shippensburg area about Oct 4. I plan on visiting Springhill Cemetary and the historical society. Can anyone suggest a plan of attack so to speak- I am really overwhelmed by it all and am not sure where to start. So much to do and so little time! and I don't want to get lost spinning my wheels. I am looking for information on Hancock, Ingram, McGuire, Shannon,Warren, Coffey, Mooney Thanks Pam Bailey BAILEY-7856@msn.com - --------------------------------------------------- Click here for Free Video!! http://www.gohip.com/free_video/

Many of the founding families of Westmoreland County, Indiana County & Franklin Counties in Pennsylvania originated in Cumberland County, Pa. If your ancestor is one of those who originally lived in Cumberland County, this announcement is for you. The Brady Family heritage Association is hosting: "Home Again - Celebrating the Harvest Together" a reunion for any and all families who lived in Cumberland County, PA during the 1700's. The reunion is being held in Shippensburg, PA, July 4-5-6, 2003. All descendants of all early familes are invited to attend. Time and locations will be provided for individual families who want to hold their own meetings/activities in conjunction with the weekend. Our ancestors were neighbors, so let us all gather Home together and celebrate our proud heritage together. The Theme is Thanksgiving/Harvest Time & activities will coincide with this theme. A tentative schedule of events is as follows: Friday - genealogy seminar 9:00am - 3:30 - a variety of classes on genealogy + classes on the various families. Friday evening - dinner together, historical re-enactments, etc, genealogy & historical displays, etc. Revolutionary War re-enactors will teach us. Saturday - all day at the Old Brady Homestead (an original log homestead built abt 1745 by Hugh & Hannah Brady, a place where many of the community gathered. You may be walking on the land where your ancestors actually walked, located on the Conodoquinet Creek.) Revolutionary War re-enactors, bagpiper, lots & lots of genealogy & history, covered wagon rides, pony rides, lots of games & activities for the children, recording of family histories, individual family & group photos for posterity, sharing of heirlooms, etc. Saturday evening - dinner & re-enactments & campfire program at the Homestead. Sunday - each family is welcome to attend the Church service and hold a memorial service at their ancestor's graves. BBQ lunch back at the Homestead for all, farewells, final sharing of genealogy, etc. We would like to get info out to all the descendants of these early families. Thanks again, Donna Cuillard Brady Family Heritage Association Director: Genealogy & Reunions

please join me for genealogy chat for Northern Illinois and those Pennysylvania counties whose inhabitants helped settle northern Illinois on Monday eve at 8:00pm CST (or 7pm EST) at www.freeportillinois.com/index3.htm (chat button is on right side of front page and put surnames in profile area.) Lou Cook _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.

Greetings, This will be the last post that I will make for a long time, as I am drained from doing this project. On my site I have compiled the following information in my "All ThingsMcKeesport" Section" of my site located at: http://www.geocities.com/geojenk Be patient as I have a lot of great stuff packed on the pages till I can tweak them for faster loading. Detailed History of McKeesport, Pa Genealogy and Biographies of Early McKeesporters (These are very detailed genealogical biographies on close to 400 individuals that immigrated to McKeesport from other countries/states.) Pictures and Biographies of Prominent Early McKeesporters (Part of above) Western Pennsylvania Family Group Genealogies (Genealogical Biographies on close to 400 family groups that lived in Western Pa. Includes families country of origin where applicable) Biographies of Service Men (WWI) (Men and women who served in WWI from the W. Pa. Area. Detailed info concerning their service record and also a lot of their pictures.) Pictures of Life in 1900s - Western Pa. (Close to 60 pictures showing how life was in W. Pa. during the beginning of the 1900s. There are some people on these pics that may be reconizable. Some immigrant group pics.) Please remember these sources of info are not related to my family research efforts. I have done this project with the intention of sharing the info. I get no financial gain from this effort as my site sells absolutely nothing. Good Luck!!! Blessings, George "DaPicMoocher" Jenkins Jenkins-Jeffries-Lee Family Page - http://www.geocities.com/geojenk Jenkins-Jeffries-Lee Family Picture Page - http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~geojenk/index.html