I am researching the descendants of John A. Jones, Sr. who was born in England in 1729, fought in the Revolutionary War and was given 100 acres of land in Franklin Co for his service. He settled in the Metal/Fort Loudon area. When he died in 1840 at the ripe old age of 110 years old, he had 10 children living, and an estimated 100 grandchildren and great grandchildren. John A. Jones, Sr. Elizabeth Unknown Samuel Jones Mary Rebald Castleton Brooks Jones Sarah McKelvey Samuel Kephart Jones Fannie Ida Keefer Dewey Monroe Jones Carrie Mae Hooper Percy Richard Jones Nina Jeanne Reid Michael Stephen Jones Tammy Ann Hornbuckle The first five generations were all in Franklin CO and as far as I know died there. Percy, my dad was born in Shamokin and moved south in the 50's. I would like to correspond with anyone interested in this family and there are a lot of them. other family names of interest are Cowan, McKelvey, Killian, Keefer, Woods, Rebald, Rosenberry, Rosenberger, Forrester, Murray, Glass, Rebald, Clendersing, McLaughlin, Higgins, and Bolen. I will share what I have with anyone who is interested. Mike Jones

Searching for parents, sibling and descendants of William RICHARDSON (b.ca.1745 in England d.Mar-1813 in Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA. bd. in "the Catholic Cemetery". He was married to Elizabeth BROCK (b.in England d.1813 bd. in "the Catholic Cemetery in the same grave as her husband"). They had the following children: William (was to have been the eldest son - as per his father's will); Joseph; Ann; Jean "Jennie"; Elizabeth; Margaretta; George; Mary (b.1785 d.19-Feb-1880 md. Samuel Parsons); Benjamin (was to have been the next to the youngest son - as per his father's will); Elezar "Elias" (b.1800 d.1880-1890 in either Lack Twp., Juniata Co., PA. or Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA. md. Agnes HORN - Elias was to have been the youngest child - as per his father's will). I know of one Catholic Cemetery and that one is located in Doylesburg, near Concord, Franklin Co., PA. - could this be the cemetery where William and Elizabeth are buried?? At one time they owned property on Round Top Mountain which is near where Horse Valley exits near Concord, Franklin Co.. Thanks in advance..... Donna Heller Zinn

Attached are the Campbells listed in the 1790 Census for Franklin Co., PA. I am interested in contacting other researchers who are interested in these Campbells or those of Cumberland County. Kevin Campbell Kevincamp@aol.com ========================================================= WM>=16 WM<16 WF Other Slaves CAMPELL, ANDREW 1790 Page:113 1 3 4 CAMPELL, DAVID 1790 Page:113 1 1 CAMPELL, DAVID 1790 Page:113 2 3 CAMPELL, ESTHER 1790 Page:113 1 2 3 CAMPELL, FRANCIS 1790 Page:114 1 2 7 CAMPELL, JAMES 1790 Page:113 1 1 3 CAMPELL, JAMES 1790 Page:114 1 2 2 CAMPELL, JAMES 1790 Page:114 2 3 1 1 5 CAMPELL, JOHN 1790 Page:113 1 3 5 CAMPELL, JOHN 1790 Page:113 1 2 6 CAMPELL, JOHN 1790 Page:114 1 2 3 CAMPELL, JOHN 1790 Page:115 1 2 3 CAMPBEL, JOHN 1790 Page:120 1 2 CAMPELL, JOHN 1790 Page:115 2 1 1 1 CAMPELL, PATRICK 1790 Page:114 1 2 CAMPBLE, PATRICK 1790 Page:119 3 1 2 1 CAMPELL, PATRICK 1790 Page:114 4 2 4 CAMPBELL, ROBERT 1790 Page:113 3 4 3 CAMPELL, SAMUEL 1790 Page:113 1 2 1 CAMPELL, THOMAS 1790 Page:114 3 1 6 CAMPELL, WILLIAM 1790 Page:114 4 1 5 1 CAMPELL, WILLIAM 1790 Page:113 5 1 4

Hi all, Does anyone have a willbook index?? I'm wondering if there might be a will for: James Wilders d. aft. 1850 (maybe before 1860) He lived in Green Twp. in 1850 and was 70 yrs old then. Thank You!!! Sharon Frank sharon@kua.net

Searching for parents, siblings and burial place of Agnes HORN (b.1802 d.1860-1870 in either Lack Twp., Juniata Co., PA. or Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA.). Sheh was married to Elezar "Elias" RICHARDSON (b.1800 d.1880-1890 in either Lack Twp. or Fannett Twp. s/o William and Elizabeth BROCK RICHARDSON). They had the following children: Margaret (b.1821); Samuel Horn (b.11-Aug-1821 d.9-Aug-1898 md. Catherine Angaline TAYLOR d/o Peter Barnhart and Marth Mary Catherine DELRYMPLE TAYLOR); Joseph R. (b.9-Mar-1826 d.21-Sep-1881 md. 1st - Catherine MILLER d/o David and Mary Jane REIGLE MILLER md. 2nd - Amelia MILLER d/o Jacob and Esther NEAL MILLER); and Mary A. (b.1830). I hope someone can shed some light on this family as they seem to be quite elusive... Thanks in advance... Donna Heller Zinn

Searching for parents and siblings of Anthony YINGER (b.26-Mar-1826 in PA. d.31-Oct-1881 in either North Middleton Twp. or South Middleton Twp., Cumberland Co., PA. [was found in legal documents both ways] bd. in St. Matthews Lutheran Church Cem., Plainfield, West Pennsboro Twp., Cumberland Co.. He was married to Lydia _____ (b.18-Jun-1817 in PA. d.19-Sep-1898 in West Pennsboro Twp. bd. in St. Matthews Luth.Ch.Cem.). They had the following children: Catherine (b.1850 d.18-Feb-1919 md. David Jackson HART, Sr. and Benjamin L. WAGGONER); Anthony (b.Sep-1854 d.after 1919 md. Elizabeth S. _____); Mary E. (b.23-Sep-1858 d.23-Feb-1886 md. George M. MILLER); and William Henry (b.Sep-1862 d.after 1919 md. Hannah Alice WEIGHTMAN). Thanks for reading and Thanks in advance for any help! Donna Heller Zinn

Hi again, I forgot to mention that they lived in Green Twp. in Franklin Co. in 1850! Thanks Sharon

Hi all, I'm looking for info on the following family I found in 1850 census: Edward WILDERS 30 b. Pa. Sarah 30 b. Pa. Melinda 8 Mary 6 Sarah 4 Amanda 1 I believe Melinda is my 3rd grt grandmother who mrd. Hugh Thomas Dunlap in Cumb. Co. I think the Wilders moved to Cumb. Co. btw. 1850 & 1860. Any help at all is greatly appreciated! Sharon Frank sharon@kua.net

Hello, My great-great-grandfather was William Potts Campbell born Aug 11, 1812, in Franklin Co., PA. His father was Thomas Campbell, which we know very little about. We think, in addition to William, he had children Thomas, Alexander, and James. Looking on the Franklin Co website (Great site!) I found marriage records for a Thomas Campbell and Jane Craver, April 28, 1808. Can anyone confirm that this is the Thomas Campbell that had William? I also found a biography for James Campbell who had a son Thomas. Can anyone help me fill in the gaps? Thanks in Advance, Larry Gray lgray@dragonbbs.com

The PA Archives' web page is: http://www.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Historical_Museum/DAM/psa.htm (they don't accept email or fax's, but the web page has other contact information) Curt Sanders

Does anyone have the email address for the PA Bureau of Archives and History? I'm looking for info on a William R. Moore. He is my GGF's brother and was a PA state representative. Thanks in advance for your help. Larry D. Young _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com

Hi Judy: Thanks for the reply! Someone answered me and said that they thought it may mean "State Appropriated Burial". This sounds more logical than my idea of "State Approved Burial". The man in question was quite old when he died and was or seemed to be very poor. He was married to a girl about 30 years his junior and she had several very young children to tend to - so I presume that the State "footed" the bill for his burial - but if we only knew where he was buried??!!! Thanks Again... Donna Judy Bivens wrote: > > Maybe he had no family that could afford to bury him and that would be > "State Approved Burrial". > Judy > > Donna wrote: > > > Does anyone on the list know what the initials "S.A.B." mean on a > > deathrecord found at the courthouse??? The person in question died at > > the Cumberland County Home but we have never been able to find > > documentation [not even in an obit.] of where he was buried - Could it > > mean "state approved burial"? - If there is such a thing???? > > > > Thanks... Donna Heller Zinn

Does anyone on the list know what the initials "S.A.B." mean on a deathrecord found at the courthouse??? The person in question died at the Cumberland County Home but we have never been able to find documentation [not even in an obit.] of where he was buried - Could it mean "state approved burial"? - If there is such a thing???? Thanks... Donna Heller Zinn

Who was the LATTA who married (before 1804) Sallie DICKEY, d/o James DICKEY and Isabelle HUTCHISON of Peters Township, formerly Cumberland, now Franklin County, PA? Paul Calhoun paul@latta.org

Belle, Look at the quote below. Cedar Grove is the name of a cemetery in Chambersburg PA where Andrew J. MILLER was born. I saw this on the Franklin County, PA List. I wonder if that is where Andrew and Samuel's parents are. After all, Samuel's estate was named Cedar Grove in Chatham County. I'll have to find a way to check it out. Was Cedar Grove famous enough to have any "book" references to it in Savannah? Susan In a message dated 8/10/1999 6:49:47 AM, PAFRANKL-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Now, I know they are NOT in Cedar Grove in Chambersburg. But they did live in Chambersburg. I think his first name could have been William??? Is anyone researching WOLFs?? >>

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone out there that lives in Franklin Co. might be able to help me with something?! I have been trying very hard to find out when and where my grt grt grandparents died and are buried!! I've tried the Kitt. Hist. Soc. but they keep sending me the wrong guy! HA! This is the info I have on them: W. Jacob WOLF (b. ca. 1836??) Elizabeth (Harmony) WOLF b. 1829 Now, I know they are NOT in Cedar Grove in Chambersburg. But they did live in Chambersburg. I think his first name could have been William??? Is anyone researching WOLFs?? I would love to find out any info on their deaths and burial place! Maybe even a Picture! HA! I'd gladly reimburse someone! Any help is greatly appreciated!! I'm desperate!! HELP PLEASE!! HA! THANK YOU!! Sharon Frank sharon@kua.net

More LAYMAN descendents sought in Waynesboro, PA: Harry K Layman born 1875 married Maud JOHNSON. Herbert J, Pauline and Richard were the children. Ella LAYMAN,born 1871, married Ernest BAKER. Children: Daniel Bruce LAYMAN , born 1879 married Mabel SHANK, had daughter Caroline. John W. LAYMAN, born 1881, married Bertha STONER, had Frances, a dtr. These Laymans are in the Benjamin F. Layman tree, and lived in Waynesboro, PA. Any descendents? I will share information. Jacqueline Lehman Davidson

Seeking descendents of John H. LAYMAN, son of William LAYMAN. Born 11 June 1850 and married Amelia ZEIGLER Children: Norman B, EmmaF, Katheryn E., Andrew J, SusanA, Helen V., Alma B. and Leslie. All lived in Waynesboro. seeking descendents of George W. LAYMAN, son of William LAYMAN. Born 29 March, 1955. Married Lydia BITTNER and had these sons: Frank B., J. Walter, and Charles. All lived in Waynesboro Seeking descendents of FRancis LAYMAN, dtr. of William LAYMAN, born 25 March 1847. Married Calvin DETRICH and had Effie, Bert, Harvey, Shannon, Joseph, John, Frank, and Ward. All lived in Waynesboro Seeking descendents of Benjamin F. LAYMAN, son of Willian LAYMAN, born 8 Feb. 1852. Married Mary DETRICH , had Harry K, Ella B., Charles D., Bruce C, John W., Ruth A, Hazel M., and Ralph B. All lived in Waynesboro. I can share info. Jacqueline Lehman DAvidson

Hello, My efforts over the last 25 years have been researching the DeGarmo family, and I have come across 43 different spellings of the name. Census takers, town clerks, etc. have butchered the spelling of the name. Recently I ran across a Garmoe family which I now think is related, since my GG grandfather John DeGarmo was referred to by Garmoe by a county clerk recording his marriage application. I'm wondering if anyone on this list has information about the Garmoe family who lived in Franklin County, PA up until about 1850. As far as I can tell the eldest of this Garmoe family was Isaac Garmoe, born in 1790. I would appreciate any help. Bill DeGarmo

I'm researching the family of my g-g-grandfather, Frederick Jones (27 Feb 1837 - 10 Sep 1914) of Franklin Co, PA. He married twice, first to Mary C. Brookens (1839 - 15 Mar 1882, my gggrandmother) and second to Elizabeth Mull (13 Feb 1855 - 26 Aug 1935). The 1880 federal census for Green Twp, Franklin Co, PA lists: Fred Jones 44 Farm Laborer; Mary 41 Keeps home; Jacob 18; John 16; Annie 14; Carrie 11; David 9; Fred 3; Suzzie 5/12. All born in PA. The 1900 Green Twp Franklin Co, PA federal census lists: Frederick 63 (Feb 1837); Elizabeth W. 45 (Feb 1855); Harry E. 12 (July 1887); William T. 10 (Sept 1889); George H. 8 (Feb 1892) and Clarence A. 4 (Aug 1895) In Frederick's obituary (of 11 Sept 1914) he is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs Alonzo McClure and Mrs Alice Brown of Cold Spring; Mrs William Perry and Fred of Fayetteville; Mrs Lizzie Baker of Scotland; Mrs Bert Heikes of Shippensburg; David and Reuben of Chambersburg; Clarence and Harvey at home and George of Pontiac, MI. Happy to exchange info, eager to hear from cousins of any of the above lines. Sincerely, Jack Templeton