This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BROWN, HESS, FRICK, HANN Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ZdB.2ACI/3144 Message Board Post: I am researching my great grandfather, James Franklin Brown who married Annie Hess and had 5 children, Vivian, Ethel, Vera, Doris, Ester along with 4 infants who died at birth. James was born on March 12, 1890 and died in 1965 if my records are correct. His nickname was "Babe" and he was also referred to as Frank Brown. My grandmother said his fathers name as Pete, but that could be a nickname. Any help would be appreciated.

Just passing this on from another list...... a great resources to those of us who do not belong to Ancestry.Com or any other paid research sites..... Good Luck! Here is a valuable resource for some things in New Jersey (and New York City). "The New York Times" is online free until 15 Dec 2003, and then it will be gone. This isn't just the index, but EVERY PAGE, with most very readable! You might be able to find information, obituaries, etc. It has the complete New York Times, (including the classified) from 1851-2001! Clicking on "Heritage quest Online" will get you census and books to search. | It works like this: | First, go to -- http://riversideregionallibrary.org | Second, click on "ProQuest Historical New York Times" OR HeritageQuest Online | Third, use the guest password here, which is: welcome | Fourth, click on "ProQuest Historical New York Times" again. OR Census | Fifth, you are now on the search screen -- try it!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Myers Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5519/ZdB.2ACI/1193.1 Message Board Post: Seeking info about Cloyd(my Grandfather) also inquiring about cousins (children of Frank, Seymore and Dorsey) Do you know of any living cousins? Please reply

Cathy, Yes I did get a response about the spring. Thank you very much. shelly

Did I answer this or did someone else answer it? Heading north into McConnellstown on your left is a big pool or spring called Buckey's spring. Buckey was the nickname of Col Bouquet of the French and Indian War. I think I did write you for I wrote that my ancestor, Patrick Lang, built the stone house behind it in 1828. Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: <sfoster@pennwoods.net> To: <PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 9:47 PM Subject: [PAHUNTIN] McConnellstown,PA > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Weight/Waite, Vanormen, Buckwalter > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZdB.2ACI/3127 > > Message Board Post: > > Can anyone give me a history on the lot along Rt. 26 just entering McConnellstown, after you pass New Enterprise stone quarry, that has the pond in the yard. I am mostly interested in the years from about 1860 to about 1900. I know that seems to be alot to ask, but I thought there might be a McConnellstown historian out there that just might know. Also about the placque that is located in the parking lot up along the street by the house of the same lot. Thank you for your help. > > > ==== 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. > > ============================== > 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 Sharon, > >This is one of those weird things that come along and often can't be tracked >down.. when I started in the 1980s I was finding misinformation about >ancestors on the IGI and you really can't get it corrected >> It's odd also, that I have an ancestor, Thomas Wilson, also of English >>descent, born 1753, died 1798... I saw a piece done by a descendant calling >>him Thomas James Wilson. And there was never a "James" among his ancestors... >>also I can't recall Americans of English descent born about the time of these >>two (Wilson and Pheasant) who were in Pa. and Md. with middle names, and I >>don't think it was the usual custom for parents to give them at that time. >>Thomas Wilson (also) is never cited with a middle name by any contemporary >>source. > >(Steve Kemp) >==== 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. > >

Bev, This is great. Do you think that this person could find info on Elizabeth Gibson Spendall or what ever her married name is?

Ron, Found this through www.google.com Orbisonia/Rockhill Furnace Historical Society Address Orbisonia Rockhill Historical Society P.O. Box 382 Orbisonia PA 17243 Phone # (814)-447-5492 or (814)-447-5481 Organization Size and Dues Approx. 30 member; dues $7 per year Research Services Genealogical research questions can be directed to (814)-447-5492 or khouck@penn.com http://www.huntingdonheritage.org/rockhil_orb_hist.htm Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2003 20:03:02 -0500 From: "Ron Singer" To: PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PAHUNTIN] Orbisonia Historical Society Does anyone know if the Orbisonia Rockhill-Furnace Historical Society is still active? When and where do they meet? Thanks Ron "He alone deserves to be remembered by his children who treasures up and preserves the memory of his fathers." --Edmund Burke (1729-1797) --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard

Bob, All the Westons in my line are from Warriors Mark, but so far no Dorsey. Perhaps the middle name of Manning is a clue. Dorsey is an unusual name, so I'll file your inquiry and will let you know if I see it again. Ken Jones in NH ==================================== > [Original Message] > From: Bob and Karin Collins <bobkarin@cox.net> > To: <PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 11/04/2003 7:36:55 AM > Subject: [PAHUNTIN] Dorsey Weston > > Dorsey Manning Weston (my g-grandfather), b.1856 d.1931, was born in either Tyrone or Warrior's Mark. The county reports to me that they can not find any record of his birth. > Family members tell me that he was considered to be either illegimate or an orphan. > He was married to Virginia Caroline Smith, and after her death, married Mary Ann Breniser. > Can anyone shed some light on Dorsey's ancestors?? > Thanks > Bob Collins > bobkarin@cox.net

Dorsey Manning Weston (my g-grandfather), b.1856 d.1931, was born in either Tyrone or Warrior's Mark. The county reports to me that they can not find any record of his birth. Family members tell me that he was considered to be either illegimate or an orphan. He was married to Virginia Caroline Smith, and after her death, married Mary Ann Breniser. Can anyone shed some light on Dorsey's ancestors?? Thanks Bob Collins bobkarin@cox.net

Hi, Could you look up, Elliott Robley and his wife Hannah Susan Clemens? It is the Clemens branch that is our brick wall. Information on both would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Bonnie --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard

According to information at the Rootsweb WorldConnect Project pages and other web sites, the following McClain/McLains from Frederick County, Maryland, settled in Huntingdon Co PA and neighboring Bedford County around or prior to 1800: 1. JACOB McLAIN (1750-1835) married in 1771 Elizabeth Wilson, evidently the daughter of Thomas and Mary Wilson of Frederick Co MD. In the late 1770's, apparently, Jacob was living in Bedford Co PA on "Wooden Bridge Creek, a short distance above Woodcock's Mill." He was the nearest neighbor of Alexander "Double Alick" Alexander, who lived four miles away. In 1781 Jacob McClain served in Capt. Henry Rush's Company of Bedford Co militia. In 1793 one Jacob McClean of Dublin Township, Bedford County, applied for a tavern license. At that time he lived "at the foot of Sideling Hill, on the State Road, 23 miles from Bedford". The 1790 Bedford Co census shows the name "Bigard Head", who was probably Bigger Head, husband of Elizabeth (Wilson) McLain's sister Susannah. William Wilson (1755-1821), brother of Elizabeth and Susannah, was born in Frederick Co MD and reportedly came to Bedford Co in 1777, where he served in Capt. Charles Taggart's militia company. He died in Fairfield Co OH. 2. HANNAH McCLAIN (b ca 1760) married ca 1780 Jacob HOUCK Jr. Jacob Houck of Union Township, Huntingdon Co PA, left a will that was probated 1 Sep 1837. Granddaughter Emma Darlington Houck was born in 1835 in Fairfield Co OH. 3. AZARIAH McLAIN, b ca 1745, is said to have married Sophia Houck, sister of Jacob Houck, who married Hannah McClain. Azariah reportedly lived at least for a time in Dublin Twp, Bedford County, as did Jacob McLain. Presumably the Samuel McClain who was a witness to Jacob Houck's will was Azariah's son by that name. 4. COMFORT McCLAIN, born prob ca 1760-1765, died 8 Mar 1844 in Cromwell Twp, Huntingdon Co PA. She married Benjamin CHILCOTE in Frederick Co MD 1 Jul 1782. "Benjemine Chilcot" appears in the 1790 Huntingdon Co census. 5. ELIZABETH McCLAIN married Daniel HECK 1 Jul 1783 in Frederick Co MD. In the 1800 Huntingdon Co census the household of a Daniel Heck is listed near a William McLain and a Chilcote. Jacob, Hannah, Azariah, Comfort and Elizabeth may have been siblings, with other brothers and sisters who did not move up into Pennsylvania. If so, some of these may have been among the following, who married in Frederick Co MD: Joseph McClain, married Susannah Gossling; Mary McClain, married Jacob Hoffman in 1784; Susan McClain, married John Hinton in 1786; Joshua McClain, married Elizabeth Bennett in 1794; Daniel McClain (1749-1843), married Anna Elizabeth Marsteller in 1791 and died in Randolph Co, (West) Virginia. In among the microfilmed McLain/McClean Revolutionary War pension files is a 1917 request for information from a descendant of Daniel McClain (1749-1843). Her name was Cleo Lucille Daniels of North Platte NE, and she was inquiring about an Allen McLean from VA or MD. My notes indicate she stated that her grandfather's name was William McLean; his father was Daniel McLean, and his father was William, born in Scotland and driven to Ireland at the time of the persecution. Came to America and settled in Maryland, "we think near Hagerstown". Hagerstown is in Washington County, which borders Frederick County. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~quick/d0076/g0000004.html This web site gives information on the same Daniel McClain, stating that his father, William McClain, was born ca 1727 in the Scottish Highlands, immigrated to Hagerstown MD, where he died, and that he had seven sons. The "seven sons" concept appears also in the following account of the family of immigrant William McClean (b 1702) of Adams Co PA, which borders Frederick Co MD. =================================== >From the web site at: http://www.stenoien.com/mcclean.htm The McClean Family in Pennsylvania "WILLIAM McCLEAN was a seventh son; born in 1702 on the Isle of Mull, went to Ireland in 1715, married Miss Elizabeth Rule in Donegal, Ireland, February 20, 1733. They came to America after the birth of their fourth son, John, on May 11, 1740, and settled initially in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, afterwards they moved to the Marsh Creek Settlement in York County - now Adams County - near the eastern slope of South Mountain. Since he had six brothers older than himself, some of them no doubt came to America and settled in the same locality as did WILLIAM. The Marsh Creek burying ground contains numerous McCLEANs lying side by side. He was a Justice of Peace in York County 1774-1776. (See History of York County page 432). He died in York County June 13, 1785." [The account goes on to name William's children as William Jr. (b 1733), Archibald, Moses, John, James, Samuel, Alexander, Elizabeth and Joseph. One researcher claims William also had a son named Daniel (1749-1802).] ======================================================== [Please Note: In comparing elements of the Daniel McClain family tradition above with that of the Adams County family tradition, I'm not claiming that the Frederick County McClains are directly descended from William b 1702. But the two families may have been connected somehow.] Frederick Co MD records indicate a will is on file for a William McClain (Bk 3, p 526, somewhere between 1783-1794); also one for a James McLane (Bk 1, p 408, somewhere between 1744-1777). 1790 CENSUS, BEDFORD CO PA. Heads of household. Ezerah McLane John McLane John McLane Jacob McLane Mary McLane 1790 CENSUS, HUNTINGDON CO PA. Heads of household. William McLane John McLain Jacob Houk Elishea McLain Roger McLain Benjemine Chilcot Mordicia McLain 1790 CENSUS, FREDERICK CO MD. Heads of household. William McLain John McLain Joseph McLain William McClain ================================================== Would like to hear from anyone claiming descent from any of the above McLains/McClains. Andy Anderson

Possibly my information may be of use. I have Robert and John Wilson in my files but the birth dates would be different. In the Shannon family James Shannon married Jane Smith Wilson who was the widow of Robert Wilson. Listed as Wilson children are Robert, John, Mary, Elizabeth and Martha. John had a son Hill P. Wilson. Martha married a Mr. Bell and moved to Iowa in 1850. I have no ages for the Wilson children but I am getting ready to pursue this area next time I go to Huntingdon County. Jane and James started a family with James II who was born on Jan 26, 1800. Please let me know if this information is of any help to you.

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/3141.4.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you!!!! You have helped me so much, these are my 1st and 2nd great grandparents, I am so grateful. God Bless You, Bev.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ZdB.2ACI/3141.4.1 Message Board Post: from page 46 of Volume I (genealogical excerpts only). It is a biography on Orlando Gibson. Orlando Gibson, foreman of Pennsylvania Railroad car shops, Huntingdon, Pa., was born in Duncansville, Blair county, July 18, 1852. He is a son of Abraham and Sarah (Hamor) Gibson, natives of Blair county. Abraham Gibson was born in 1827; he now (1896) resides in Altoona. His wife was born in 1839, and died February 2, 1874. (Abraham and Sarah) had 6 children: Mary, wife of Charles C. Allen in Altoona; George in Sacramento, Calif; Orpha, wife of George Shoemaker of Sacramento; and Elizabeth, wife of George Clark, also of Sacramento (my note: maybe the 6th died? he only mentions the 4 above plus Orlando). Orlando Gibson was married in Altoona, July 18, 1872, to Annie C., daughter of Joseph and Charity Marshall, both deceased. Mrs. Gibson was born in Bloomfield, Perry county, Pa, July 8, 1854. They have 6 children: Hattie Flora Belle (Mrs. John Kaylor of Pittsburg); William A., born December 24, 1874; James Marshall, born October 21, 1879; Mary H., born February 16, 1883; Blanche C., born February 2, 1887; and Oliver Elder, born June 25, 1889. Mr. Gibson and his family attend the M.E. church.

Does anyone know if the Orbisonia Rockhill-Furnace Historical Society is still active? When and where do they meet? Thanks Ron

Hi Steve, That is my concern. It has been posted to many family web sites such as on ancestry.com , family treemaker and rootsweb and others are adding the information to their material and it is spreading as others come upon it. I have never found a source saying that Samuel Pheasant who arrived to Maryland from England ,husband of Elizabeth Eastep/Estep, had the middle name of James. Even what material was sent from Maryland, on his service in the Rev War, does not mention Samuels name being Samuel James Pheasant. I do not know who started this and that is why the posting in hopes who ever started the adding of James to the name, to make it Samuel James Pheasant , might see the query and be able to clear this up. Passangers to America, Emigrants from England page 251 Samuel Pheasant age 22, Occupation Taylor from London on ship Letitia to Maryland as a Indentered Servant Passanger and Imigrants from England 1773-1776 (1913) pg 32 Samuel Pheasant , aged 22, tailor, from London to Maryland on the ship, LETITIA, in February ,1774. 2128-page 32 Fothergill-Emigrants from England 1773-1776 Pheasant Samuel 22; Maryland 1774 "2128" pg 32 9154 Pg 251 Tepper Passangers to America Pheasant Samuel 22, Maryland 1774 "9151" pg 251 (Passanger and Immigration Index). Record Passenger to America , by M. Tepper, ed publ in 1977: Under Emigrants from England, Port of London, 7-13 February 1774, page 251: Samuel Pheasant, age 22, Taylor, from London Sharon Causer Huntington Beach, Ca ancestry@gte.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "kemp" <ayeh@pennswoods.net> To: <PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [PAHUNTIN] Samuel James Pheasants name and 1815 Pheasant bible > >to > >Sharon Causer > >Huntington Beach, Ca > >ancestry@gte.net > > > Personally, I don't recall ever seeing a middle name of Samuel Pheasant in > published sources or legal documents... do you have a reference to a > source??? > > > ==== 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. > > ============================== > 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 > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GIBSON/HAMMER/MARSHALL/KAYLOR Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZdB.2ACI/3141.4 Message Board Post: It is so generous of you to do this. Could you please look up Abraham Gibson who married Susan Hammer and Orlando Gibson who married Clara Marshall. Also Harriet Gibson who married John Kaylor. I am hoping they are mentioned in your book. Thank you so much for your help.

Descendants of Samuel RUPERT - 3 NOV 2003 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- First Generation 1. Samuel RUPERT.1 Samuel RUPERT and Elizabeth QUARRY were married. Samuel RUPERT and Elizabeth QUARRY had the following children: +2 i. George Washington RUPERT (born on 22 FEB 1864). Second Generation 2. George Washington RUPERT1,2 (Samuel-1) was born on 22 FEB 1864. He was from Henderson Twp., Huntingdon Co., PA George Washington RUPERT and Anna (Annie) DAVIS obtained a marriage license on 27 SEP 1887 in Huntingdon, Huntingdon Co., PA. License #471. Certificate by W. J. Swigart. They were married on 29 SEP 1887 in Huntingdon, Huntingdon Co., PA. Anna (Annie) DAVIS1,2 (daughter of William DAVIS and Mary P. GROVE) was born on 3 DEC 1866. She lived in Huntingdon, Huntingdon Co., PA. Prepared by: Jesse Davis Lewistown, PA jespat@bowlbyfamily.org Sources 1. Marriage certificate. G. W. RUPERT & Annie DAVIS License #471, 27 SEP 1887, Huntingdon, PA. 2. History of The Juniata Valley, Page 1036. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Obmik54@aol.com> To: <PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 12:09 AM Subject: [PAHUNTIN] Obituary information Howdy fellow rooters.... I am searching for the obituary of Annie (Davis) Rupert of Huntingdon Co. she died May 20th , 1935. Was hoping someoen there would be kind and find this obit and snail mail it to me if possible. I will gladly pay for your time, and cost. Thanks in advance, Kim Williams Portland, Oregon ______________________________ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.532 / Virus Database: 326 - Release Date: 10/28/2003

Hello fellow rooters...... Was hoping maybe someone on the list may have these surnames that they are researching...... SILKNITTER--SECHRIST--DICKISON I have just acquired them from a will of my GGGGrandfather, Samuel Rupert.... and now the search is on!!!! ******** Part of the will transcribed: And when the whole of my said residuary estate shall be converted into money as foresaid, then I will and direct the same shall be divided into seven equal parts or shares between my sons, John H. Rupert, David Rupert, George Rupert and my daughters, Arabella Sechrist, Mollie McElwain, and Magie Dickison, and Catherine Silknitter (deceased) share to be divided between her two children Harry Silknitter and Gertie Silknitter. Share and share alike, ******* as always I have the information needed on the sons but the daughters are always the hardest to link and find... Any bit of information would be helpful... I did also come across a Deed naming the father of B.L. Silknitter to be John Silknitter of Huntingdon... Any assistance or direction to search would be most apreciated.... Thanks so much Kim Williams from a very Chilly (brrrrr) Portland Oregon