Olive McConaughey, 83, of Apt. 129, Green Street Village, Mount Union, died at 10:23 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. She had been in Failing health. Funeral services were held Jan. 22 at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union. Pastor David Carroll of Calvary Independent ;Baptist Church, McConnellstown, officiated. Interment was in the Monroe Valley Cemetery. Born Aug. 13, 1918, in Orbisonia, she was a daughter of :Van and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Varner. She married Walter D. McConaughey who preceded her in death on June 2, 1964. She is survived by the following children: Joanne Grove, Earl McConaughey, Janice Huntsman and Walter McConaughey Jr., all of Mount Union; Patsy Glunt and Marie McQuade, both of McConnellsburg; Eleanor McKimof Three Springs; Ronald McConaughey of Huntingdon; Carl McConaughey of Shirleysburg; Duane McConaughey of Rockhill Furnace and Harold McConaughey of Fernandine Beach, Fla. Mrs. McConaughey is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and one brother, Theodore Varner of Mount Union. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Whitney Jay McConaughey, and the following brothers and sisters: Mary Stake, Margaret Rider, Pearl Hammon, Eva Worthy, Michael Varner and Christopher Varner. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. McConaughey was a homemaker. She enjoyed flowers and gardening. Memorial contributions may be made to help defray the cost of funeral expenses to: Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, PA 17066. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 23 Jan 2002 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Hello Fellow Listers: Since the Huntingdon Co. List has been "hot" lately with discussion about the RICHARDSON families... I thought I'd add my family info to the list also. I am a descendant through William and Elizabeth's youngest son, Elias - who moved into Lack Twp., Juniata Co., PA.. Anyone else related to this crew? Donna Heller Zinn of Newville, Cumberland Co., PA. ****************************** William Richardson, born ca.1745 in England, occupation Farmer. He married[i] Elizabeth Brock, married 13-Oct-1768 in Cumberland Co.,PA.,[ii] born ca.1745, died __-___-1813,2 buried: __-___-1813 in Catholic Cem. (Franklin Co.,PA.). William died __-Mar-1813 in Fannett Twp.,Franklin Co.,PA.,1 buried: __-Mar-1813 in Catholic Cem. (Franklin Co.,PA.). He was to have "came from his native country, England, to America in his youth." He was to have lived at one time in Huntingdon Co., PA.. He was living in Fannet Twp., Franklin Co., PA. on 18-Sep-1806. He and his wife were members of the Catholic church. Both he and Elizabeth died during the same year and are buried in one grave. He owned ground by and adjoining the land of Patrick Hughs and the Round Top Mountain in Fannett Twp. in Franklin Co.. In 1796 he was taxed for 100 acres, 1 horse and 1 cow in Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA. He made his will on 18-Sep-1806. His son, Elias reported on the census' that his [meaning Elias] parents were foreign born. Elizabeth: She was still alive when William (husband) wrote his will...Mar-1813. She and William were to have lived in Huntingdon Co., PA.. I. William Richardson, born ca.1770. He is the oldest son. He was to receive $1.00 from his father's will. On the November 1828 Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA. Tax Lists he was listed as 28 years of age and a Cooper. II. Joseph Richardson, born ca.1770. He was taxed as a single Freeman living in Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA. in 1796. He was to receive $1.00 from his father's will. He was not listed on the November 1828 Fannett Twp. Tax List. III. Ann Richardson, born ca.1775. IV. Jean "Jennie" Richardson, born ca.1775. V. Elizabeth Richardson, born ca.1780. I believe she may be the Elizabeth Richeson listed on pg. 389 of the 1850 Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA. Census. VI. Margaretta Richardson, born ca.1780. I believe she may be the Margaret Richeson found on page 388 of the 1850 Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA. Census. VII. George Richardson, born ca.1780. He was not listed on the November 1828 Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA. Tax List. VIII. Mary Richardson, born __-___-1785 in Franklin Co.,PA. 2 She married Samuel Parsons, married __-___-1822,2 born __-___-1785 in Chester Co.,PA.,2 occupation Farmer,2 died 8-Feb-1871,2 buried: __-Feb-1871 in cemetery near Black Log Tannery, Lack Twp., Juniata Co., PA. [iii] Mary died 19-Feb-1880.2 She was a member of the Catholic Church. Samuel: His parents: Samuel and Hannah Brown Parsons. Both of his parents were to have been born in Chester Co., PA.. His father was to have been a farmer all of his life. He was member of the Methodist Church. IX. Benjamin Richardson, born ca. 1790. He was the next to the youngest son. At the time of his father's death, both he and his brother Elias were to "hold" the farm. He was not listed on the 1828 Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA. Tax List. X. Elias Richardson, also known as Elezar Richardson, born __-___-1796.[iv] He married Agnes Horn, nickname Nancy Richardson, married pre 1821, born __-___-1802,[v] died 1860-70.5 Elias died 1880-1890.[vi] He was the youngest child and was under age in Mar-1813. At the time of his father's death in 1813 he and his brother, Benjamin were to "hold" the farm. He was listed as 32 years of age and a laborer and living in Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA. in November 1828. He lived in Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA. in 1843 and was taxed for 0 acres; 1 cow and 1 horse. He and his wife and children were found residing in Fannett Twp. on 15-Sep- 1850 - where he was listed with no Real Estate Property value. In 1880 he was living with a John and Sarah (36 yrs.) Andrews in Lack Twp., Juniata Co. and he could not read or write. He was listed as being 86 yrs. of age in 1880 and widowed. He died after June 1880 when the Census was taken. Agnes: I am presuming that her maiden name is Horn(e) because the name is given to several children and grandchildren. She was listed as 56 yrs. of age on the 1860 Census in Lack Twp., Juniata Co., PA. beside David & Mary Miller on one side and Joseph and Catherine Richardson on the other. Her father may have been an Edward Horn who was taxed in Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA. in 1796 with no acreage only 1 cow. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [i] William Richardson's Will - Franklin Co., PA. Court House. [ii] Biographical Encyclopedia of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry Counties, pg.391-392. [iii] Donna Jo Heller Zinn. [iv] Franklin County, Pennsylvania Tax Lists, Fannett Twp. - 1828. [v] 1860 Juniata County, Pennsylvania Census. [vi] 1880 Juniata County, Pennsylvania Census.

II have a John Pheasant the father of my James Pheasant who was married to Rebecca M. Hazzard/Hazard. June 26, 1826. These folks were married in Huntingdon County Pa. Email me at ancestry@gte.net. Sharon Causer, Huntington Beach, Ca This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: saranell711 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.huntingdon/5740/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am related to the Hazzards in our line we have a John Pheasant. If we are related I would like any information you might have and I would share what I have. Sara Nell Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. For information about subscribing, unsubscribing, and to search or browse the PAHUNTIN mailing list archived messages, visit http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/PA/huntingdon.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PAHUNTIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Cheryl Elaine Applegate, 56, of Glendale, Arizona, was surrounded by her loving family when she unexpectedly returned home to be with her Lord on February 21. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 28th and interment was in Glendale, Arizona. She was born in Chambersburg, on March 20, 1951 and was the daughter of John C. and Delores M. (Shoop) Corbin. She was married to Paul and they are the parents of two sons and two daughters and 13 grandchildren. Mrs. Applegate was the granddaughter of the late Fred and Goldie Shoop, formerly of Burnt Cabins and Fannettsburg. She was reared in the home of the late Warren and Mildred Murphy of Burnt Cabins, early in her life. Mrs. Applegate loved Pennsylvania and spent a lot of the fall seasons with her cousin Sharon Querry and husband Fred of Orbisonia. She is survived by her mother's sister, Genevieve Houck and husband, Glenn of Orbisonia and Devona Black and husband, William of RD Three Springs and many cousins here in Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, donation's with Mrs. Applegate's name may be made to operation smile, http:// www.operationsmile.org. or 1-888- opsmile. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 12 Mar 2008 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Thanks very much. I had one other response with the same info. I appreciate you sharing the info with me. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: Carolyn Shearer<mailto:cks@pa.net> To: pahuntin@rootsweb.com<mailto:pahuntin@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [PAHUNTIN] Cowan-Traxler I have Melissa as the daughter of James Dorris Traxler and the wife of H. A. Cowan from her father's obit. "James Dorris TRAXLER, a resident near Dry Run, [Fannett Twp, Franklin Co] died at his home in that place, Friday evening, October 31, 1924, after an illness of two weeks of pneumonia. He was aged 68 years, 7 months and 27 days. Mr. TRAXLER was a son of Wm and Mary A. TRAXLER, deceased. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary J. WISER of Shade Gap, who survives with the following children: Pearl of Dry Run; Melissa, Mrs. H.A. COWAN, of Decorum; Frank, at home; Samuel of Neelyton; Charles of Fannettsburg; Olive, Mrs. Earl APPLEBY of Concord; Martha, Mrs. Frank KELLER of Chambersburg; Sadie, Mrs. Don MCALLEN of Willow Hill; Bruce deceased, and Harvey of Fannettsburg. The following sisters also survive namely: Mrs. Retta SMELKER, of Terrell, Texas; Mrs. Mary LOCKE, of Shade Gap; Mrs. Ella GOSHORN, Shade Valley; Mrs. Katherine MORGAN of Mount Union; Mrs. Arminta WISER of Mount Union; Mrs. La-----STAINER of Newton Hamilton and brother Bruce of Juniata, Pa. He is also survived by 31 grandchldren Short services were held at the late home on Monday at 9:30 a.m. in charge of Rev. STAUMBAUGH after which the body was taken to the Pleasant Hill church where further services were conducted. Interment was made in the Pleasant Hill cemetery. F.W. WINEMAN directed the funeral. The family desires to express their thanks to all those who so kindly assisted during the illness and death of their loved one." Does anyone have the parents of William Traxler, father of James Dorris? William was born c1824, and was living in Tell Twp, Huntingdon Co, in the 1880 census. He married Mary Bollinger (1830-1921) I am guessing that William was the son of Michael Traxler (c1755-a 1818 Dublin twp, Huntingdon County) and wife Elizabeth. Michael and Elizabeth had 6 children baptized Shippensburg Reformed, Cumberland Co, bet 1782 and 1793. There were at least 5 sons born before 1782, so lots of choices for the father of William. For information about subscribing, unsubscribing, and to search or browse the PAHUNTIN mailing list archived messages, visit http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/PA/huntingdon.html<http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/PA/huntingdon.html> ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PAHUNTIN-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:PAHUNTIN-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I have Melissa as the daughter of James Dorris Traxler and the wife of H. A. Cowan from her father's obit. "James Dorris TRAXLER, a resident near Dry Run, [Fannett Twp, Franklin Co] died at his home in that place, Friday evening, October 31, 1924, after an illness of two weeks of pneumonia. He was aged 68 years, 7 months and 27 days. Mr. TRAXLER was a son of Wm and Mary A. TRAXLER, deceased. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary J. WISER of Shade Gap, who survives with the following children: Pearl of Dry Run; Melissa, Mrs. H.A. COWAN, of Decorum; Frank, at home; Samuel of Neelyton; Charles of Fannettsburg; Olive, Mrs. Earl APPLEBY of Concord; Martha, Mrs. Frank KELLER of Chambersburg; Sadie, Mrs. Don MCALLEN of Willow Hill; Bruce deceased, and Harvey of Fannettsburg. The following sisters also survive namely: Mrs. Retta SMELKER, of Terrell, Texas; Mrs. Mary LOCKE, of Shade Gap; Mrs. Ella GOSHORN, Shade Valley; Mrs. Katherine MORGAN of Mount Union; Mrs. Arminta WISER of Mount Union; Mrs. La-----STAINER of Newton Hamilton and brother Bruce of Juniata, Pa. He is also survived by 31 grandchldren Short services were held at the late home on Monday at 9:30 a.m. in charge of Rev. STAUMBAUGH after which the body was taken to the Pleasant Hill church where further services were conducted. Interment was made in the Pleasant Hill cemetery. F.W. WINEMAN directed the funeral. The family desires to express their thanks to all those who so kindly assisted during the illness and death of their loved one." Does anyone have the parents of William Traxler, father of James Dorris? William was born c1824, and was living in Tell Twp, Huntingdon Co, in the 1880 census. He married Mary Bollinger (1830-1921) I am guessing that William was the son of Michael Traxler (c1755-a 1818 Dublin twp, Huntingdon County) and wife Elizabeth. Michael and Elizabeth had 6 children baptized Shippensburg Reformed, Cumberland Co, bet 1782 and 1793. There were at least 5 sons born before 1782, so lots of choices for the father of William.

Recently Mike Gifford listed an obit for a Harry Cowan, son of Harry and Melissa Traxler. Was this Melissa the daughter of James Dorris and Mary J. Traxler? I have a Melissa listed in my files as a daughter of these two but no dates or anything else except her siblings. Thanks. Dave

I Found a paperback entitled "The Booher Name in History". Any of you have that book and know if it references the Pennsylvania group of the family? The article says its printed upon ordering so apparently there's no shortage. The info is from Ancestry.com Let me know offline and I'll send the source info. Dave eyespy51@msn.com<mailto:eyespy51@msn.com>

Hello George, Welcome to PAHuntin! You can find this information on our webpage at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pahuntin/resources.htm Post your Barr names and dates to the list, you may find someone else is researching your same line :o) Teresa Delikat List Co-Admin Message: 10 Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:02:30 EDT From: GWGEHoyt@aol.com Subject: [PAHUNTIN] County Information To: PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com Friends-- Can some kind soul please advise the addresses and phone numbers for: Huntingdon County Courthouse Huntingdon County Genealogy Society Huntingdon County Historical Society I'm just beginning my research on the Barr line in Huntingdon County and will appreciate anyone who can provide the above information to me. Sincerely, George in CA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeoffswbellnet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.huntingdon/5743/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Trying to find out about the emigration of our Richardson family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeoffswbellnet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.huntingdon/5742/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Let's start this thread with old legends, ok.? The only one I have is that they were from Ireland and were blacksmiths. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeoffswbellnet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.huntingdon/5741/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would like to hear any Richardson or related legends or stories anyone has. My father left home at age 9, and the only stories I have are that the family was from Ireland and came over as blacksmiths of some sort. Thanks, Jackie jeoff@swbell.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeoffswbellnet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.huntingdon/5738.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, is there a transcription of the will somewhere that I can access online? I'm in TX, but would love to see it, and get any more info from other descendants that I can. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeoffswbellnet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.huntingdon/5739.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Miscellaneous affidavits within the pension file include the following: 15 July 1912: William Richardson, who says he was born 12 Sept 1836 in the part of Huntington County that became Blair County. Richardson indicates he has known Jacob Kifer since he was 15 and his wife, Elizabeth Loy since she was about 20 years old, that she came to Blair County before her marriage to live with a family named Pectel. 20 July 1912: Martin Royer, who says that he was born 16 Feb 1846, has known Jacob Kifer for fifty years, and that he was at their "serenading" when they were married. http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/blair/military/civilwar/pensions/kifer-jacob.txt I assume this is the William we are talking about. Yes, his birthdate is all over the place! But I think this must be him. I would like to correspond with you. I am already corresponding with a "Deb", could you be one and the same? My email is jeoff@swbell.net Thanks Jackie Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeoffswbellnet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.huntingdon/5739.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I do have a George Richardson born March 1873, other than that I don't know of another George. My email is jeoff@swbell.net Thanks Jackie Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeoffswbellnet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.huntingdon/5738.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Actually, all I have is info on the William born 1836, brother of Judge Harris. I would like to see the census if I could. Also, you can email me at jeoff@swbell.net. Thanks Jackie Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeoffswbellnet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.huntingdon/5738.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Actually, all I have is info on the William born 1836, brother of Judge Harris. I would like to see the census if I could. Also, you can email me at jeoff@swbell.net. Thanks Jackie Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Friends-- Can some kind soul please advise the addresses and phone numbers for: Huntingdon County Courthouse Huntingdon County Genealogy Society Huntingdon County Historical Society I'm just beginning my research on the Barr line in Huntingdon County and will appreciate anyone who can provide the above information to me. Sincerely, George in CA **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeoffswbellnet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.huntingdon/5739.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks! I have that William was born in 1836. His father died in 1837 according to what I have been told by other researchers. Are you related to this family? I have some other info, too. Email me at jeoff@swbell.net Jackie Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeoffswbellnet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.huntingdon/5739.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks! I have that William was born in 1836. His father died in 1837 according to what I have been told by other researchers. Are you related to this family? I have some other info, too. Email me at jeoff@swbell.net Jackie Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.