This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Houston Shearer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UaB.2ACE/3228.1 Message Board Post: I had this stuck in my files. They Sarah Houston was living next door to Archy and Agnes Henry in 1860. Agnes' surname was reported to be Shaner. I cannot find any Shaners that she may be connected to. So I though that she may be connected to the Shearers since they were living next door. So far I can find no connection, From History of Indiana County, Penn'a. Newark, Ohio: J.A. Caldwell, 1880, p. 439 John Shearer was born in Westmoreland county in 1808, and married Sarah Morgan, now deceased. Their issue was one son, Thomas, deceased. He settled in this county, in Conemaugh township, on a farm known as the "Alexander Gettty farm." His second marriage was to Sarah J. Huston, of this county, now deceased. The issue of this union was one son and two daughters, all now living on the homestead, viz: James H., Elizabeth, and Sarah Ida. The old stone building on the farm, yet in good condition, was built by A. Getty in 1812. Sarah J., second wife of our subject, was a sister of the Huston brothers in the eastern part of the county, of whom are named to us Samuel and Harry J.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fleming Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UaB.2ACE/3229 Message Board Post: Does anyone out there know who Renee Fleming's parents were and which Indiana Co. Fleming family they fit into? Renee was born in Indiana, PA and her parents were both vocal teachers. They moved to Rochester NY when Renee was a child.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HILL, HUSTON, GRANBERRY, LOTT, GOODWIN, HARRIS, ALDRIDGE, TALBERT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UaB.2ACE/3228 Message Board Post: I am searching for information on T.J. HUSTON, photographed in Indiana, PA, and possibly the father of my ggrandfather, Harvey J. HUSTON. Harvey is listed in the 1860 census for Indiana County, PA at 26 years old, and living with his mother Sarah HUSTON (age 57), presumably a widow, and a Sarah J. Shearer (his married sister, also a widow?), and her three children, James, Elizabeth, and Sarah. Harvey J. HUSTON married Tabitha Jane GRIFFITH on 7 April 1863 in Twolick, Indiana County, PA, and they are listed in the 1870 and 1880 census for Greene Township, Indiana County, PA. The family moved to Cortland, Nebraska in the mid 1880s and Harvey died there in 1886. I would appreciate any help connecting Harvey HUSTON to his father. Thanks! Marie Goodwin Dawson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HILL, HUSTON, GRANBERRY, LOTT, GOODWIN, HARRIS, ALDRIDGE, TALBERT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UaB.2ACE/3227 Message Board Post: I am seeking information about this photography studio. I have two undated photographs of ancestors that I am trying to place in family files and dates of operation for this photographer would be helpful. One photograph states that the negative was preserved. Could there be a chance that these negatives still exist? Thank you for any help you may give. Marie Goodwin Dawson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BLACK, MCQUOWN, LOWRY, CRAWFORD, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UaB.2ACE/3226 Message Board Post: Does anyone know where I might locate the old records from the Mt Pleasant Church at Covode? My William BLACK as well as A J T CRAWFORD came from the Gilgal Church @ Marion Center mid-1800's to help establish this church. I'm hoping to find baptismal or membership records to establish his childrens names. I believe it was associated with a Presbyterian Church from Saltsburg. Later on William BLACK was contracted to build the Covode Academy in Covode.

Sorry, I did not realize attached files could not be sent through this list. To all who replied immediately with requests to see the list, let's try again. Thanks, Jan A MOTHER’ LOVE This is a transcription of a quilt made for Violet M. Guthrie, in 1858, with signature and names from several locations in PA. I have read it as a square grid with six blocks across and six blocks down. Each row is read from left to right starting at the top across to block six, then seven to twelve, thirteen to eighteen, nineteen to twenty-four, twenty-five to thirty & thirty-one to thirty-six. Because of degrading contents in the different formulas of some early inks, some signatures have migrated into ‘blobs’; literally. Some inks have ‘rusted’ words or letters away. There are some methods that can be used to decipher those problem areas. Since I have moved to Colorado, I miss the wonderful textile area that I had built into my home in Ohio.(note: Colorado itself is too wonderful to miss Ohio and I can go home to visit often.) It has been quite a while since I have had an opportunity to attempt reading the inscriptions, so I took the quilt to the Pioneers Museum, where I volunteer two days a week working with their textiles, and was able to read much more in their facility with their lights and using my own black light. What follows is the result of that attempt and my time spent studying the names of the area while working on my Westmoreland, Cambria and surrounding county Plummer family genealogy. . For your reference, the / represents a standard museum symbol to denote that the following words are listed under the above written words on an acquisition description. A question mark following a letter indicates that the reading of the previous letter(s) is in question. A question mark following an entire word and in parenthesis indicates that the reading of the entire previous word is in question. Also note that the a in Maffett could be an o because I have seen it spelled both ways. They read as follows: Row 1: La?ydia H. Miller/Youngstown/Penna; Isabella M? Miller/Latrobe/Pa; Jane Robison/Salem/Pa; Hiney(?) Brown/Latrobe/Pa; Mary or Meary Maffett/Clarion Co./Pa; Miss Hannah White/St. Clair/Pa Row 2: Sarah A. Miller/Youngstown/Pa; Nancy(?) Maffett/Clarion Co/Pa; Mary or Marg. Guthrie/Holmes Co/O; Rebecca Corbetts/Clarion Co/Pa; A Mothers Love/Sarah Guthrie/Fountain/Hill; Asenath /Maffett/Clarion Row 3: Cousin Aggia/Fountain Hill/Pa; Pl____r(?) Maffer/Clarion; May Beaty(?)/Cl____onville(?)/ __(?)14,18__*this is a date; Maggie Culbertson/New Derry/West. Co./Pa; Lydia J. Taylor/ Loyalhanna; Heziah Maffett/Clarion Row 4: Nannie or Annie Moorison/Mar. or Near New Derry/___*probably a date; Martha B. Hamilton/Somitville(?)/Co. __ 85_; Blank, No writing; Pieced for/Violet M./Gutherie/1858(written on left side of block) J.F.Hames/ManorDale/Westmoreland/Pa(written on right side of block); M or N P. Culbertson/Unity Tp/Pa.; Martha Fulton/New Derry/Pa. Row 5: Martha McIntyre/New Derry/Pa.; Nancy Nannie Barnett/Blairsville/Pa.; Jane C. Fulton/New Fulton/New Derry/Pa.; Perlina Mills/Clarion County/Pa; Martha Robison or Roberton/New Derry____(?)/Pa; H or M or N _? Gutherie/New Derry/Pa Row 6: Mary Lowry/Strattonville/Clarion Co/Pa; Maria Bell/When chance this name to see/Say, will you not remember me.; Eliza/Bell/Latrobe/Pa.; Margaret Reed/New Derry/Pa; Eliza Reed/New Derry/Penna; Violet M. Guthrie/Pleasant Retreat/Pa Further research and time will fill in some of the blanks, I'm sure. At first I thought this quilt might have been made to celebrate the upcoming marriage of Violet Guthrie and J. F. Hams (the inscription for that name is decidedly masculine, but that could be wrong). Fountain Hill is in eastern PA and I have located two references to Pleasant Retreat, both in eastern PA. One, somewhat questionable source, describes it as a retreat where many marriages took place. This is noted in a few genealogies that list marriage locations as Pleasant Retreat, Chester Co., PA. I have not been able to find a Pleasant Retreat in Chester Co. as yet. Since a 27 year old, unmarried Violet and her widowed mother show up in New Derry in the 1960 census, then a marriage appears unlikely. Is it possible that J. F. Hams received and then delivered the quilt to Violet during a trip to eastern PA? The third reference to Pleasant Retreat is as a school in eastern PA. Violet would have been about 25 in 1858. Was she a teacher? This is a more plausible explanation to me currently. As you can see, there is much to do to unravel the mystery of “A Mothers Love.” Jan Thomas, Textile Specialist and Independent Researcher June 30, 2004

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/UaB.2ACE/3211.3.1 Message Board Post: I have gone through the census records. I'm trying to tie up some loose ends though and looking for help. Thanks for your reply.

I would be interested in what names are on your quilt also. Nancy Hall Mayfield Warren, Ohio Hall/McIntire/Johnston/Frederick Mayfield/Weaver/Canfield/Messenger

Hi, Searching for an 'entity' known as Pleasant Retreat. I have seen two references to that name. One is in a genealogy that lists it as a place where couples went to be wed and included members of the family with their marriage location as Pleasant Retreat, Chester Co., PA. The other notation is Pleasant Retreat School and describes it as being in eastern PA, but nothing else about it. Are the two in the same location and are there other references to Pleasant Retreat? I own a quilt that I am researching; "Pieced for Violet M. Guthrie,1858" (listed, as 27 years of age, along with her widowed mother) in the 1860 census in New Derry, Westmoreland Co., PA. The 36 blocks were made primarily by girls and women from Clarion and Westmoreland Counties. (I have relatives in Westmoreland and surrounding counties so I recognized the locations right away) Two of the blocks, including her mother Sarah's, are signed Fountain Hill, Pa. The 36th block is signed "Violet M. Guthrie/Pleasant Retreat". My conclusion then is that she hadn't married (at least for two years after the quilt was made) but, as an unmarried woman in her 20's, she could easily have been a teacher. I have a file listing all the names and locations on the quilt for anyone interested. Also researching Clarence J. Plummer and descendents; Elmer R., Caleb, Levi, Abram or Abraham etc. Thank you in advance for any help provided. Jan Thomas, Textile Specialist & Researcher Colorado Springs

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Coy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UaB.2ACE/3211.3 Message Board Post: There are lots of Coys in Brushvalley Twp., Indiana Co., PA Go through the 1850 Census

Jan--I have family members who lived in Derry, Westmoreland, PA between 1790-1860, therefore I am curious if any of them may have been on your quilt. Elizabeth Henderson was the wife of Joseph Henderson. I am trying to identify his ancestors so any or every Henderson name would be of interest to me. I know that other names were Rankin, Laughlin, Long, Holstein, Jayner. I would greatly appreciate knowing more about your quilt names. Leona ----- Original Message ----- From: TEXTIQUE@aol.com<mailto:TEXTIQUE@aol.com> To: PAINDIAN-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PAINDIAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 9:03 AM Subject: [INDIANA] Signature Quilt + Plummer/Rager/Mears Hi, Searching for an 'entity' known as Pleasant Retreat. I have seen two references to that name. One is in a genealogy that lists it as a place where couples went to be wed and included members of the family with their marriage location as Pleasant Retreat, Chester Co., PA. The other notation is Pleasant Retreat School and describes it as being in eastern PA, but nothing else about it. Are the two in the same location and are there other references to Pleasant Retreat? I own a quilt that I am researching; "Pieced for Violet M. Guthrie,1858" (listed, as 27 years of age, along with her widowed mother) in the 1860 census in New Derry, Westmoreland Co., PA. The 36 blocks were made primarily by girls and women from Clarion and Westmoreland Counties. (I have relatives in Westmoreland and surrounding counties so I recognized the locations right away) Two of the blocks, including her mother Sarah's, are signed Fountain Hill, Pa. The 36th block is signed "Violet M. Guthrie/Pleasant Retreat". My conclusion then is that she hadn't married (at least for two years after the quilt was made) but, as an unmarried woman in her 20's, she could easily have been a teacher. I have a file listing all the names and locations on the quilt for anyone interested. Also researching Clarence J. Plummer and descendents; Elmer R., Caleb, Levi, Abram or Abraham etc. Thank you in advance for any help provided. Jan Thomas, Textile Specialist & Researcher Colorado Springs ==== PAINDIAN Mailing List ==== Indiana Co. Visitors Center <http://www.pavisnet.com/indiana/<http://www.pavisnet.com/indiana/>>

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/UaB.2ACE/729.1 Message Board Post: It's been along time since you posted, but I hope you get this message. I'm looking up Silas Templeton too. I just found out about him yesterday. He was married to my gg grandmother's sister Harriet Rickard, the daughter of John and Eunice (Harding) Rickard. We never knew who Harriet married, until I received a copy of her father's will yesterday. By the time of this will in 1890Harriet was deceased. They had a son George who was born in 1872. I also learned Silas was a Civil War vet. b. 1839 d. 1901. That's all I know for now.

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/rw/UaB.2ACE/3225 Message Board Post: Looking for an 1850 census record for Peter Myers and his wife Margaret. I have census records for them for 1860-1880, but I do not have an 1850 census index. In 1860-1880 they are found in Cherryhill twp. Cherryhill was formed in 1854, thus Peter may be found in Green or Brushvalley townships in 1850. If anyone finds this record please include the page number.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Keller Gilhuyser Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UaB.2ACE/3224.6 Message Board Post: 26 Nov 1945 - IEG - MRS. NETTIE KELLER, a resident of Center -Township for the past 25 years, very suddenly in her iate home, Sunday morning. Born in Buffington Township, July 8. 1872, she was the dauhgter of Benjamin and Isabel (McCurdy) Gilhuyser and had lived her entire life in Indiana County. She was the widow of Luther Keller. 27 Nov 1945 - IEG - NETTIE (GILHUYSER) KELLER, widow of Luther Keller of Homer City, R. D. 2, died at her late home Nov. 25th, at a. m. Friends are being received at the funeral home where serbe held Wed. Nov. 28th at p. m., in in charge of Rev. Harold L. Loveless. Interment in Oakland Cemetery.

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/UaB.2ACE/3224.5.1 Message Board Post: Wow. You have gone to a considerable amount of work on my behalf. Thank you so very much. This family does not appear to be that of any of the Benjamins I have in my files... and I have a slough of them. My family has a confounding habit of naming many people in the same generation with the same name, often living in close proximity with each other. Hence, a number of them used their middle names further confusing matters. Anyway, I'm sure the answer is now in the materials I have already assembled... I just need to dig through them. I wish I had your especially keen eye for detail. J-M +

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GILHOUSEN, ISENBERG Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UaB.2ACE/3224.1.2 Message Board Post: My, my... this gets "interestinger and interestinger." I'm not on the Indiana County mailing list, and mistakenly thought the two message bases were the same. I'll subscribe, since it is probably one I should watch. Several Indiana Co. families in my line. Thanks for all the help... my "island" is definitely growing. I don't yet have a definitive connection to the specific Gilhousen household, but now that I see that she was residing in Buffington twp before marriage, I should be able to narrow it down to one or two. Thanks again. J-M + www.gilhousens.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Isenberg Lance Classification: Census Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UaB.2ACE/3224.4 Message Board Post: 1900 Census, White Twp., Indiana Co., PA, p.212 Family #5/5 Jno. Lance, Dec 1830, 69, m. 12 yrs, PA, PA, PA, farmer Sarah, Aug 1859, 40, 5 of 5 children living, PA, PA, PA Wm., Jun 1878, 21, PA, PA, PA, Day Laborer Margaret, Jul 1880, 19, PA, PA, PA Janie, Apr 1884, 16, PA, PA, PA Cassie, Aug 1887, 12, PA, PA, PA Chars., Apr, 1896, 4, PA, PA, PA Family #8/8 Jno. Isenberg, Jun 1846, 53, m. 29 years, PA, PA, PA, Farmer Rose A. Jan 1850, 50, 10 of 10 children, PA, PA, PA Harrison, May 1876, 24, PA, PA, PA Magg M., Jul 1882, ?, PA, PA, PA Adam, Jun 1880, 19, PA, PA, PA Geo. M., Sep 1884, 15, PA, PA, PA Wm. T., Nov 1890, 9, PA, PA, PA Carrie E., Aug 1887, 12, PA, PA, PA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Isenberg Lance Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UaB.2ACE/3224.3 Message Board Post: 9 Jul 1902 - Indiana Democrat - ISENBERG -LANCE. Mr. Harry Isenberg and Miss Margaret Lance, both of White township were married by J. A. Crossman. 9 Jul 1902 - Indiana Weekly Messenger - Harry S. Isenberg and Miss Margaret Lance, both of White township, were married July 3,1902, at Indiana, by Justice J. A. Crossman.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Isenberg Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UaB.2ACE/3224.1.1 Message Board Post: 22 Apr 1918 - Indiana Evening Gazette - AN INFANT Budd, the four-months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. HARRY ISENBERG of White township, died yesterday from pneumonia. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery.

This may shed some light on the situation: Abstracted from the Indiana Messenger: Publication date 08 Jun 1898 Harry Isenberg who lives on Gawin Adams farm in White "arrested on breech of promise and the usual frills by a young lady named Gilhouser who resides in Buffington twp. from which locality Isenberg recently removed...." I saved the page to a jpeg file. But dont know how large it will be when you download or if it will be readable. Let me know if you want me to send to your email. Kindest Regards, Michelle