Broad Top Borough is in Huntingon Co., I believe it is Todd Twp. Broad Top today has about 400-600 residents, it is not a very big area. My grandmother lived in Broad Top until 1992, and I still have relatives there. Hollidaysburg is about 32 miles north west of Broad Top. http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&un=m&cl=EN&ct=NA&rsres=1&1ffi=&1l=&1g=&1pl=&1v=&1n=&2ffi=&2l=&2g=&2pl=&2v=&2n=&1pn=&1a=&1c=Broad+Top&1s=pa&1z=16621&2pn=&2a=&2c=Hollidaysburg&2s=pa&2z=&r=f Dawn Bollinger

>From: [email protected] >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [PAHUNTIN] Charles Jacob and Laura Jane(Minerd) of Mt. Union, pa >Date: 7 Aug 2006 05:21:22 -0600 > >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Surnames: Williams, Minerd >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ZdB.2ACI/3581 > >Message Board Post: > >I am looking for more information on the children of Charles Jacob and >Laura Jane(Minerd) Williams who lived in the Mt. Union area of Huntingdon >County, Pa in the early part of the 1900's. Any help would be appreciated. > > >==== PAHUNTIN Mailing List ==== >Visit the Huntingdon county PaGenWeb site at >http://www.rootsweb.com/~pahuntin for information on county resources, >cemeteries and other research information. > >============================== >Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > Douglas; Children of Charles J (1875-1959) & Laura Williams (1874-1952)were Charles J Jr, Andrew & Edward. Edward never married as far as I know, only seen Andrew a couple times and if my memory serves me right he was living in MD. Charles jr had five children, Charles (alive and living in Germany Valley) Sherman (deceased) William D. (Deceased) James (deceased) Betty (Whitsel) living in Mt Union, PA. Have a copy of the obit for James. Ed

RG-17 Records of the Land Office WARRANT REGISTERS, 1733-1957. [series #17.88] http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/dam/rg/di/r17-88WarrantRegisters/r17-88AllCountiesInterface.htm (Thanks for passing this link along, Marlene!) Judy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Megahan, Gahagan, Campbell, McCoy Classification: Will Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZdB.2ACI/3583 Message Board Post: Last Will of Jacob Megahan late of Walker Township, deceased In the name of God Amen. I Jacob Megahan of Walker Township in the County of Huntingdon and State of Pennsylvania being of sound and disposing mind and memory do hereby make and publish this as and for my last will and Testament in manner and form following to wit; In the first place I note and direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first fully paid as soon as convenient after my decease out of my estate by my Exector’s herein after named. In the second place, I give devise and bequeath one third of all the rest and residue of my estate real and personal whatsoever the same may be unto my wife Mary to have the same as long as she doth live and at her death to be equally divided among all my children. In the third place I give devise and bequeath all the rest of my estate to be equally divided with all my children except my son Bartelby (sp), I will and bequeath unto him five dollars as his portion of my estate and I also will and bequeath unto my grand daughter Mary Ann, married to Joseph Gahagan thirty dollars. This thirty dollars is to (be) paid to her out of my daughter Lydia’s portion of my estate and she the said Lydia receive thirty dollars less than the rest of my children, and my son David to receive one hundred dollars more than any of the rest of my children, and I will and bequeath unto my son Jacob five dollars and the remainder of his portion to his wife and children to be paid to them as they think proper. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my son’s Abraham and Benjamin to be sole Executor’s of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking all other wills by me heretofore made and declaring this and no other to be my last will and Testament. Jacob Megahan (seal) In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the sixteenth day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty. Signed, sealed, published, pronounced & declared by the said Testator as and for his last will and Testament in the presence of us who in the presence of each other and in presence of the Testator and at his request and at his request have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses. Wm. Campbell, Joseph McCoy Huntingdon County, P Before me the Register of the probate of wills and granting letters of administration in and for said County personally appeared William Campbell and Joseph McCoy who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that they were personally present and did see and hear the within named Testator, Jacob Megahan sign, seal , execute, publish, pronounce and declare the within instrument of writing as and for his last will and Testament, and signed their names thereto as witnesses in presence of each other and in the presence of the said Testator and at his instance and request and that at the time of such signing the said Testator was sound and disposing mind memory and understanding to the best of their knowledge and belief. Sworn and subscribed this 18th day of May AD1850 Before William Campbell Joseph McCoy M. F. Campbell Register Abraham Megahan and Benjamin Megahan, Exec’s of Jacob Megahan, late of Walker Township, deceased: Memorandum Letters Testamentary in common form were this day granted Abraham Megahan and Benjamin Megahan on the estate of Jaconb Megahan late of Walker township in the County of Huntingdon deceased. Inventory to be exhibited within thirty days from this date and a just and true account calculation and reckoning of their administration of said Estate within one year from the date hereof as when hereunto legally required. Given under seal of office this 29th day of May AD1850 M. F. Campbell Register

Samuel Hatfield Alexandria, Pa. Retired: The great-grandfather of Samuel Hatfield, the subject of this sketch, was born in 1786, in Montgomery Co., Pa. At an early age he went to Philadelphia, and was there engaged in mercantile pursuits for a number of years. In 1838, with his sons, Samuel and Benjamin R., he went to Huntingdon Co., Pa., where he established his sons in the manufacture of the famous "Juniata Charcoal Iron," under the firm name of S. and B.R. Hatfield. Samuel Hatfield, Sr., died in 1872, aged eighty-six years. His son Samuel was the father to whom this sketch is written. Was born in 1818. He engaged in the iron business in 1838, and retired from it in 1875. In 1892 he removed from his farm and iron works property to Alexandria, where he lived to the time of his decease, Nov. 16, 1894, at the age of seventy-six years. History records him as being a very quiet, unassuming man, whose real value to the community is likely to be underestimated. He was an elder in the Presbyterian chur! ch for a number of years. He married Elizabeth Neff. She died in 1898, at the age of seventy-six years. The son, Samuel Hatfield, began his preliminary education at the Aqueduct school house at Alexandria, Pa. He later attended the Pine Grove Academy, also the Pottstown Academy, and finally the Port Royal Academy. He accepted a clerkship at the Mapleton Glass Sand Co., after which he obtained control. For twenty-four years he followed up this line of business. These works are now known as the Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation. Mr. Hatfield is now retired, and lives in a beautiful home in Alexandria. He is a Republican in politics. He served on the council and school board at Mapleton Depot. He formerly was Sunday School Superintendent of the Presbyterian church, of which he is a member, and also an elder. He has one brrother, Benjamin, Huntingdon, Pa. One sister, Mary Spyker, of Alexandria, Pa.; one brother, Samuel, is deceased; also one sister, Lizzie, decea! sed. Samuel Hatfield was married to Anna Phillips, a daughter of Will iam and Susan Phillips; she is deceased. He remarried to Martha Peck. Mr. Hatfield takes an interest in all that pertains to the welfare of Alexandria, his birthplace.

Paul V. Heffner Huntingdon, Pa. State Representative: Was born in Huntingdon County, Pa., in 1878. Resident of county all his life; attended public schools of Juniata Township, Huntingdon County, Pa. Father William W.; mother Cora M. (Geissinger) Heffner, residing in Juniata Township, Huntingdon County, Pa.; are farmers. Attended Juniata College, 1898-99 and 1901. Attended Rockhill Normal School, Marklesburg Normal School and U.S. Military School. Taught school, Entriken, Juniata Township and Penn Township. In mercantile business since 1913; manufacturer and jobber in lumber since 1905. Founder and President Huntingdon Wholesale Grocery Company. Elected to House of Representatives in 1926. Re-elected in 1928. Opposed firearms bill. Personally defeated Judges Parole Bill; favored entire Highway program. Has held an elective office since 1899. Belongs to Abbey Reformed Church; fourteen years President of Council; served on Election Board. For seventeen years belonged to National Guard of Penn! sylvania, filling every position from private to commander, and retiring at his own request. Belongs to P.O.S. of A. Camp, No. 321, Huntingdon, Pa.; I.O.O.F., No. 117, Huntingdon. Is an Elk of Huntingdon; belongs to G.O. Party. A Rotarian and member of Fire Company No.2. Has four brothers: Bruce, married to Flo Gordon, Reading, Pa.; John married to Blanche Caufman, Reading, Pa.; Cloyd and Ralph, at home. Three sisters: Grace, Eva, and Esther, at home. Representative Heffner married Ida MIller, of Cottage, Huntingdon County, Pa. One son, Robert Merrill, at school, fifteen years of age; one daughter, Bernice M., thirteen years, attending school. He has favored legislation that benefits his constituents, and their interests receive his attention.

Charles E. Hower, Ph.D Mount Union, Pa. Attorney-at-Law: Born in Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pa., January 21, 1875. Ancestry dates back 201 years; first located in Lehigh County, Pa. A great-grandfather was an officer under Washington in the Revolution. They tilled the soil and helped to open up civilization, so that posterity might benefit by their toil. Parentage is William H. Hower, deceased. Mother was Savilla (Eshback) Hower, deceased at the age of eighty-five years. Charles E. Hower laid the foundation for his educational career at the Warrior Run School, Lewis Township, Northumberland County, Pa.; Franklin and Marshall College in 1897,. Graduated and received the degree of Ph.D. from Illinois Wesleyan College in 1908. Graduated Dickinson Law School, class of 1910. He taught school one year at Pioneer School, in Delaware Township Northumberland County, Pa.; was for two years principal of Boalsburg Schools, Centre County, Pa.; one year Assistant Principal, Lewistown High School, Lewist! own, Pa.; seven years principal, Mahanoy City, Pa., High School; Principal, Mount Union School. On June 1, 1913, began the practice of law at Mt. Union, Pa., specializing in civil and municipal law. He has been road viewer for ten years. Borough Solicitor for Mount Union, Pa., since 1913; School Director since 1913; served on election board at various times. President and Treasurer of Rockwood Coal Company for eleven years. Adviser Mount Union Building and Loan Association. A member of the Presbyterian Church. A Republican as regards politics. Belongs to the Masonic Fraternity, No. 688, Mount Union, Pa.; Mount Union Country Club; Chariman, Civil Legion, a war time organization. He has one brother, E.A. Hower, South Mont, Cambria County, Pa. Two sisters, Getha E., Milton, Pa., and Mable M., Swissvale, Pa. He was married to Jessie M. Savage, of Turbotville, Pa. To this union there were three sons: Robert, graduate Mount Union High, a senior at Juniata College, Hu! ntingdon, Pa.; Joseph, graduate of Mount Union High; Edgar, Mount Unio n HIgh School, with Bell Telephone Co. Three daughters, Marion, graduate Mount Union High, attended Juniata College; graduated Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. She was married to Earl Cronigan, Carlisle, Pa. Helen, graduate Mount Union High, attended Juniata College; graduate Bucknell University; married to J. Ernest Hartz, San Francisco, California. Alice, also a graduate of Mount Union High, a Junior, Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pa.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lewis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZdB.2ACI/3582 Message Board Post: I found this "Board Top City Borough" Huntingdon Co on the 1870 US Census. Where is that? What is the proximity of Broad Top to Bloom Twp. Columbia Co? What is the proximity of Broad Top to Hollidaysburg, Blair co? Thanks for the geography lesson! Tomi in NY

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams, Minerd Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ZdB.2ACI/3581 Message Board Post: I am looking for more information on the children of Charles Jacob and Laura Jane(Minerd) Williams who lived in the Mt. Union area of Huntingdon County, Pa in the early part of the 1900's. Any help would be appreciated.

I have two pictures which I can send out. They are: John Donelson Grove-page 86 Rev. John Adrile Herritt-page 87 Edward Hellyer-page 90 Hellyer's bio will be typed out within the next few days. Send an email to [email protected] with the surname of the person in whom you are interested in the subject line. Dave

Rev. John Adrile Herritt Three Springs, Pa. Methodist Episcopal Minister: Born on January 25, 1895, at Jersey Shore, Pa. Early schooling in public schools of Jersey Shore, Pa. Son of Judson Herritt, who died in 1912, aged sixty-two years, and of Sarah Elizabeth (Hoffman) Herritt, who died in 1913, fifty-two years of age. A Williamsport, Dickinson Seminary man, 1923. First charge at Trout Run; second charge at Harveyville, Luzerne County, Pa. Was manager of campmeeting at Patterson's Grove, Harveyville, Luzerne County, Pa. During the World War was civilian clerk in the Quartermaster General's office, Washington, D.C., from 1917 to 1920. Belongs to I.O.O.F., No. 788, Harveysville, Luzerne County, Pa. A Republican. Sisters are: Miss Cora Herrit, Jersey Shore, Pa., and Mrs. Clara Freace, deceased. He was married to Louise Mengee, Jersey Shore, Pa. Children are Kenneth La Rue, thirteen years; Doris Edith, eight years; Richard Judson, six years; Dale Adrile, aged four; John Roman, aged two. The three former na! med are attending school. Rev. Herritt expounds the gospel in its true light , and is a good citizen, beneficial to any community. Has the respect of all. A quiet, unassuming man, has the confidence of his congregation, and has in a great measure tended to elevate the morals of mankind.

C.E. Houck Warriorsmark, Pa. Postmaster: C.E. Houck was born at Dungarvin, August 6, 1888, and was raised on a farm. He was six years old when his mother died. John Houck was his father; he dropped dead one evening between five and six o"clock; was fifty-eight years of age. He was married to Margaret Minemier. She also is deceased. C.E. Houck received his education at the Dungarvin schools and also the Marengo grade schools. He has been Secretary of the Huntingdon and Centre County Telephone Company since 1921; was a contractor in clay mines; also has lumber interests; is Postmaster; has been since 1924; was appointed under the Coolidge administration. At present he is a contractor to build a rural electric line for the Penn Central Light & Power Co. He is a Methodist, a steward, on official board, a Sunday school teacher, class of young men between sixteen and twenty years. Was farming duiring the World War. An Odd Fellow, No. 152, Tyrone, Pa. A Republican. Has two brothers: Harrry, marri! ed to Carrie Trimble, with Penna. R.R., Tyrone, Pa.; Blair, a millwright, with McClintoch & Marshall, Swissvale, Pa. Sisters are: Sue, married to Grant Ellenberger, Dungarvin, Pa.; Virginia, married to Walter Igou, with Penna. R.R., Tyrone, Pa., Annie, Tyrone, Pa. C.E. Houck was married to Nettie Saxon, a daughter of Elijah and Julia Saxon. Both deceased, of Dungarvin, Pa. They have two daughters: Charlotte, a clerk at F.K. Mattern store, Warriorsmark, Pa.; Minerva, a graduate of the Warriorsmark High School, a Sophomore at Juniata College. Charlotte was also a graduate of the Warriorsmark High School and also the Zeth Business School at Altoona, Pa.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZdB.2ACI/690.710.860.1 Message Board Post: Mrs. Della May Booher, 78, of Three Springs R.D. 1 died Wednesday, March 4, 1970, at 4:15 p.m. in the J.C.Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. She had been a patient of the hospital for the past two weeks. Born May 25, 1891, at Three Springs, she was a daughter of Henry and Louise (Johns) Bollinger. She was united in marriage to Frank F. Booher of Pogue, the ceremony being performed in Pittsburgh June 19, 1912. He preceded her in death December 22, 1943. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Freda L. Smyers, McConnellstown; Alfred G. Booher, Pitcairn, Henry F. Booher, Three Springs; Mrs. Lewis (Phyllis) Ellis, Bonifay, Fla.; Chester R. Booher, Three Springs; Dallas H. Booher, Lakewood, Ohio; Mrs. Peter (Eva Louise) Holobinko, Hinckley, Ohio; Mrs. Domenico M. (Janet) Centi, Jr., Three Springs R.D.1 and Bernard D. Booher, Saltillo. One daughter, Mrs. Sarah Benson, preceded her in death May 11, 1939. There are 35 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Barlett of Trafford surviving. Five brothers and sisters preceded her in death. The deceased was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Three Springs. Interment will be made in Three Springs Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bollinger/Rauser Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZdB.2ACI/690.710.860 Message Board Post: In an old message, 1998, you listed having a obit mentioning a Della May Bollinger. Would like to purchase a copy from you. She was a sister to my GGrandmother. Thank you in advance.

Hi Bea, My George Wm Mitchell was married to Florence B. Shipton born in 1878, and died in 1942.George was the son of Josiah B Mitchell and Elizabeth Wilson. George and Florence has several children, but several of them died very young. The store that he owned is at the intersection of Rt 26 and 305 in McAlevy's Fort. I think they are the correct #'s. It is still there and is owned by Denson Groenendaal. I was there last summer and met with him. He was very helpful and knew some of the Mitchell family. I think he lives in Huntingdon, PA. Another person who may be able to help you is Paul Fagley, who works at Greenwood Furnace. His wife is related to my Mitchells, through the Traxler family. I have more info, if this is your family.If you have the books by James O. Smith, there is info in them . There are 3 books that he wrote,but I've been told there are mistakes in them. I don't have anything about a Stine family. I have been searching for Samuel S Mitchell's parents for quite awhile. Samuel was Josiah's father, and also the father of my great grandfather, James A. Mitchell, who was also born in McAlevy's Fort. There were 8 children in the family. James left there and ended up in Cheltenham, PA., near Philadelphia, after the Civil war. Samuel died in McAlevy's Fort, but nobody knows exactly where he was born. The census says he was born in PA., so I'm checking the counties around Huntingdon Co. I have a George Mitchell on the other side of my family, but he was from Indiana Co. and later moved to Blair Co. He first moved to Carson Valley, and then to Altoona, where he died. He fathered 25 children !!!! There were 2 wives. The first one had 5. She died having the 5th child.The child died also. Bye, Dolores ----- Original Message ----- From: "STANLEY RUTHERFORD" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [PAHUNTIN] Mitchells > Hi Dolores, > Do you know by any chance who your George Wm. Mitchell was married to ? I > am in search of George Mitchell who married into the Stine family here in > Mifflin County. > Kindly > Bea > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dolores Nedimyer" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:17 PM > Subject: [PAHUNTIN] Mitchells > > >> Hi Judy, >> >> I saw where you were doing work in Mifflin Co also. My great >> great grandfather was Samuel S Mitchell born 3 June 1810 in PA. and was >> married to Lydia Ball born 24 Oct. 1817 in Huntingdon Co ., PA. and died >> in McAlevy's Fort, PA 5 Sept. 1863. They are both buried in Greenlea >> Cemetery, in Huntingdon Co., along with many other family members.I am >> not sure where in PA. Samuel was born. I'm looking for his parents, and >> I'm wondering if he could have been born in Mifflin Co. I know that there >> were Mitchells from Mifflin Co., who moved to Huntingdon Co. My Samuel >> was a shoemaker and farmer. There was another Samuel Mitchell married to >> a Jane. It seems they lived next door to each other, but some things say >> they were not related, but others have believed that they were related. I >> don't know. I am looking for Samuel S. Mitchell's parents, and where he >> was born. Could you check on that for me? I would sure appreciate it. My >> Samuel had 7 children. My great grandfather was Ja! >> mes A. Mitchell and he was Samuel's 2nd child. Another brother was Josiah >> B Mitchell and he stayed in McAlevy's Fort, PA., along with many of his >> children who had businesses there. George Wm Mitchell had a general store >> and Clippinger Mitchell had a barber shop for many years. >> Any help would really be appreciated. >> Sincerely, >> Dolores Nedimyer e-mail: [email protected] >> >> >> ==== PAHUNTIN Mailing List ==== >> Visit Huntingdon County PAGenWeb Archives at >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/huntingdon/ - >> it's our digital library. >> >> ============================== >> Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >> ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >> >> > > > > ==== PAHUNTIN Mailing List ==== > Visit Huntingdon County PAGenWeb Archives at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/huntingdon/ - it's our digital > library. > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >

Hi Judy, I'm also from Altoona, PA. Small world. My sister Kay Little lives in Acworth, GA., also a suburb of Atlanta. She is also from Altoona and has lived in Acworth for more that 20 years. She has 5 grown children, and they all live in the area. Her on son is a detective with the Cobb Co. Police Dept. My husband was from Altoona also. He died of cancer 3 years ago, so I don't get up there much. I want so much to go again, but I just don't want to drive all that way by myself. Last June I got up there for a week. My next door neighbor went with me as far as Charlestown, MD, and the I drove the rest by myself and picked her up on my way back. I think I'm related to all the Mitchells in PA., because I have Mitchells on both sides of my family and even my husband's father's brother was married to a Mitchell. One of my Mitchel families was from Huntingdon Co., and the other one was from Indiana Co. Both were very large families. You asked if I was related to Ken. I have son Ken Nedimyer,who lives in the FL Keys, but I am related to all the Nedimyers in Altoona, and all that have the name spelled like mine. It was a huge family also, and the original family came from Germany about 1850. The name was spelled a little differently then, but was changed shortly after that. A lot of them lived in Cambria Co., PA. If you knew Dick Nedimyer in Altoona, he is my husband's brother. He still lives there. He was a mailman and played baseball. Everyone in Altoona knew him at one time, I think.There is a Vince Nedimyer that is a teacher and he is a relative also.I think his father was a brother of my husband's father, but I'm not sure. There were 17 children in that family. My great grandfather, George Mitchell fathered 25 children !!!! They lived in Altoona also.Some of my cousins are still there. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judy Banja" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 2:01 PM Subject: Re: [PAHUNTIN] Mitchells > Hi Dolores, > > Bad news! I'm from Altoona, PA, but I've lived in the suburbs of > Atlanta, GA, > for 20+ years, and get up to central PA about once a year if I'm lucky. > I'm > just the volunteer Mifflin county coordinator, and maintain that site and > the > Mifflin Archives pages for those who wish to add files. Why not submit a > query > on the Mifflin RootsWeb board or the PAMIFFLI mailing list? You may find > a > cousin, or at least a couple of good leads. The Mifflin county > researchers are > a really good group of folks, and very helpful. I like working with them! > > Judy > > P.S. Related to Ken? > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dolores Nedimyer" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:17 PM > Subject: [PAHUNTIN] Mitchells > > > Hi Judy, > > I saw where you were doing work in Mifflin Co also. My great great > grandfather was Samuel S Mitchell born 3 June 1810 in PA. and was married > to > Lydia Ball born 24 Oct. 1817 in Huntingdon Co ., PA. and died in McAlevy's > Fort, > PA 5 Sept. 1863. They are both buried in Greenlea Cemetery, in Huntingdon > Co., > along with many other family members.I am not sure where in PA. Samuel was > born. > I'm looking for his parents, and I'm wondering if he could have been born > in > Mifflin Co. I know that there were Mitchells from Mifflin Co., who moved > to > Huntingdon Co. My Samuel was a shoemaker and farmer. There was another > Samuel > Mitchell married to a Jane. It seems they lived next door to each other, > but > some things say they were not related, but others have believed that they > were > related. I don't know. I am looking for Samuel S. Mitchell's parents, and > where > he was born. Could you check on that for me? I would sure appreciate it. > My > Samuel had 7 children. My great grandfather was Ja! > mes A. Mitchell and he was Samuel's 2nd child. Another brother was Josiah > B > Mitchell and he stayed in McAlevy's Fort, PA., along with many of his > children > who had businesses there. George Wm Mitchell had a general store and > Clippinger > Mitchell had a barber shop for many years. > Any help would really be appreciated. > Sincerely, > Dolores Nedimyer e-mail: [email protected] > > > ==== PAHUNTIN Mailing List ==== > Visit Huntingdon County PAGenWeb Archives at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/huntingdon/ - > it's our digital library. > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > > > ==== PAHUNTIN Mailing List ==== > Visit the Huntingdon county PaGenWeb site at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pahuntin for information on county resources, > cemeteries and other research information. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Hi Dolores, Do you know by any chance who your George Wm. Mitchell was married to ? I am in search of George Mitchell who married into the Stine family here in Mifflin County. Kindly Bea ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dolores Nedimyer" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:17 PM Subject: [PAHUNTIN] Mitchells > Hi Judy, > > I saw where you were doing work in Mifflin Co also. My great great > grandfather was Samuel S Mitchell born 3 June 1810 in PA. and was married > to Lydia Ball born 24 Oct. 1817 in Huntingdon Co ., PA. and died in > McAlevy's Fort, PA 5 Sept. 1863. They are both buried in Greenlea > Cemetery, in Huntingdon Co., along with many other family members.I am not > sure where in PA. Samuel was born. I'm looking for his parents, and I'm > wondering if he could have been born in Mifflin Co. I know that there were > Mitchells from Mifflin Co., who moved to Huntingdon Co. My Samuel was a > shoemaker and farmer. There was another Samuel Mitchell married to a > Jane. It seems they lived next door to each other, but some things say > they were not related, but others have believed that they were related. I > don't know. I am looking for Samuel S. Mitchell's parents, and where he > was born. Could you check on that for me? I would sure appreciate it. My > Samuel had 7 children. My great grandfather was Ja! > mes A. Mitchell and he was Samuel's 2nd child. Another brother was Josiah > B Mitchell and he stayed in McAlevy's Fort, PA., along with many of his > children who had businesses there. George Wm Mitchell had a general store > and Clippinger Mitchell had a barber shop for many years. > Any help would really be appreciated. > Sincerely, > Dolores Nedimyer e-mail: [email protected] > > > ==== PAHUNTIN Mailing List ==== > Visit Huntingdon County PAGenWeb Archives at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/huntingdon/ - > it's our digital library. > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > >

Hi Dolores, Bad news! I'm from Altoona, PA, but I've lived in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA, for 20+ years, and get up to central PA about once a year if I'm lucky. I'm just the volunteer Mifflin county coordinator, and maintain that site and the Mifflin Archives pages for those who wish to add files. Why not submit a query on the Mifflin RootsWeb board or the PAMIFFLI mailing list? You may find a cousin, or at least a couple of good leads. The Mifflin county researchers are a really good group of folks, and very helpful. I like working with them! Judy P.S. Related to Ken? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dolores Nedimyer" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:17 PM Subject: [PAHUNTIN] Mitchells Hi Judy, I saw where you were doing work in Mifflin Co also. My great great grandfather was Samuel S Mitchell born 3 June 1810 in PA. and was married to Lydia Ball born 24 Oct. 1817 in Huntingdon Co ., PA. and died in McAlevy's Fort, PA 5 Sept. 1863. They are both buried in Greenlea Cemetery, in Huntingdon Co., along with many other family members.I am not sure where in PA. Samuel was born. I'm looking for his parents, and I'm wondering if he could have been born in Mifflin Co. I know that there were Mitchells from Mifflin Co., who moved to Huntingdon Co. My Samuel was a shoemaker and farmer. There was another Samuel Mitchell married to a Jane. It seems they lived next door to each other, but some things say they were not related, but others have believed that they were related. I don't know. I am looking for Samuel S. Mitchell's parents, and where he was born. Could you check on that for me? I would sure appreciate it. My Samuel had 7 children. My great grandfather was Ja! mes A. Mitchell and he was Samuel's 2nd child. Another brother was Josiah B Mitchell and he stayed in McAlevy's Fort, PA., along with many of his children who had businesses there. George Wm Mitchell had a general store and Clippinger Mitchell had a barber shop for many years. Any help would really be appreciated. Sincerely, Dolores Nedimyer e-mail: [email protected] ==== PAHUNTIN Mailing List ==== Visit Huntingdon County PAGenWeb Archives at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/huntingdon/ - it's our digital library. ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

Hi Judy, I saw where you were doing work in Mifflin Co also. My great great grandfather was Samuel S Mitchell born 3 June 1810 in PA. and was married to Lydia Ball born 24 Oct. 1817 in Huntingdon Co ., PA. and died in McAlevy's Fort, PA 5 Sept. 1863. They are both buried in Greenlea Cemetery, in Huntingdon Co., along with many other family members.I am not sure where in PA. Samuel was born. I'm looking for his parents, and I'm wondering if he could have been born in Mifflin Co. I know that there were Mitchells from Mifflin Co., who moved to Huntingdon Co. My Samuel was a shoemaker and farmer. There was another Samuel Mitchell married to a Jane. It seems they lived next door to each other, but some things say they were not related, but others have believed that they were related. I don't know. I am looking for Samuel S. Mitchell's parents, and where he was born. Could you check on that for me? I would sure appreciate it. My Samuel had 7 children. My great grandfather was Ja! mes A. Mitchell and he was Samuel's 2nd child. Another brother was Josiah B Mitchell and he stayed in McAlevy's Fort, PA., along with many of his children who had businesses there. George Wm Mitchell had a general store and Clippinger Mitchell had a barber shop for many years. Any help would really be appreciated. Sincerely, Dolores Nedimyer e-mail: [email protected]

Lana, I think that this happens much more than is realized. With the prevalence of naming patterns among many ethnic groups and the large size of families in earlier times, it would be quite common for several first cousins to bear the same name. Unfortunately, now with the easy exchange of information the mistakes are copied and become "truth." Kathryn Doyle Piedmont, CA Original message: Date: 5 Aug 2006 01:38:16 -0600 From: [email protected] Subject: Sarah Ann Houck, a grossly overused name! This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Houck, Corbin, Clark, Cassady, Hatt, Devor, Peterson, Baker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZdB.2ACI/3579 Message Board Post: Hi, I am posting this in case anyone has grabbed my gedcom off of rootsweb, because I found a major error in the last day. I will try to make this as simple as I can. (But it won't be easy!) William Houck and Eleanor Ellen Hall, married 1792, had your typical dozen children. I am descended from their son Elijah, who married Delia Corbin. Among their children was a Sarah Ann, who "I" blissfully married off to John Heeter, based upon his biography. I just got letters written by one of Sarah Ann's brothers to his nieces and nephews that lists his sister Sarah Ann as beng married twice, once to a Mierly and once to a Benson. Obviously, I think a brother is a pretty good source, so I started digging. Till I finished I found that the Sarah Ann Houck married to John Heeter was the daughter of Adams Houck, Elijah's brother. Yes, these two Sarah Ann Houcks were 1st cousins, born within about 4 years of each other, in the same area. Elijah's daughter Sarah Ann was married to John A. Benson. Well, if that wasn't enough to confuse me, this John A. Benson's brother was ALSO married to ANOTHER Sarah A. Houck (listed as the daughter of Solomon Houck), a slightly more distant cousin! Do you think Thanksgivings at their home were confusing???? Anyway, if anyone has pulled gedcom information from me, you will want to correct this. I have it our there correctly now. Also, if you are a Houck researcher, I just got a booklet written about the Civil War and the involvement of he and his two brothers written by Elijah Corbin Houck that I am willing to share. Sooner or later it will get to my website. Lana