Excuse me, sent this to the wrong address...meant to send it to Gary....

My William SCOTT family goes back to Reeder KING deb In a message dated 10/25/2009 11:59:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, WmGGibson@aol.com writes: Funny you said that about the Army Air Corps, we just had a big discussion about that. Watched a show on the History Channel and they explained the Army Air Force was in effect during WWII....it was a whole history of the Air Corps, Air Force, etc...my neighbor and a old WWII pilot I know never knew it was the Army Air Force...my dad did not either. He died thinking he was in the Army Air Corps..... I was at Blairsville to visit the Ft. Barr cemetery that the Lloyds had restored. He took me around to see different places where the Barr's had settled and the Barr Cemetery. You would never find it without a local's help, it is in the middle of nowhere. Did find Reeder Kings grave in Cherry Tree, he would be my great, great, great grandfather on mom's side. First to take a raft down the Susquehana river....gravestone says River Pilot... Lineage of the United States Air Force * _Aeronautical Division, U.S. Signal Corps_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeronautical_Division,_U.S._Signal_Corps) 1 August 1907–July 18, 1914 * _Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviation_Section,_U.S._Signal_Corps) 18 July 1914–May 20, 1918 * _Division of Military Aeronautics_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Division_of_Military_Aeronautics) 20 May 1918–May 24, 1918 * _U.S. Army Air Service_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Air_Service) 24 May 1918– July 2, 1926 * U.S. Army Air Corps 2 July 1926–June 20, 1941** * _U.S. Army Air Forces_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Air_Forces) 20 June 1941– September 18, 1947** * _United States Air Force_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force) 18 September 1947– Present This was a shock to all that have served, my neighbor and my friend, both served in the Army Air Corps according to them.....one even has that on his License Plate. Great to hear from you, sorry you had the flu, hope all is well now. Take care and God Bless, Bill ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PAINDIAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Funny you said that about the Army Air Corps, we just had a big discussion about that. Watched a show on the History Channel and they explained the Army Air Force was in effect during WWII....it was a whole history of the Air Corps, Air Force, etc...my neighbor and a old WWII pilot I know never knew it was the Army Air Force...my dad did not either. He died thinking he was in the Army Air Corps..... I was at Blairsville to visit the Ft. Barr cemetery that the Lloyds had restored. He took me around to see different places where the Barr's had settled and the Barr Cemetery. You would never find it without a local's help, it is in the middle of nowhere. Did find Reeder Kings grave in Cherry Tree, he would be my great, great, great grandfather on mom's side. First to take a raft down the Susquehana river....gravestone says River Pilot... Lineage of the United States Air Force * _Aeronautical Division, U.S. Signal Corps_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeronautical_Division,_U.S._Signal_Corps) 1 August 1907–July 18, 1914 * _Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviation_Section,_U.S._Signal_Corps) 18 July 1914–May 20, 1918 * _Division of Military Aeronautics_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Division_of_Military_Aeronautics) 20 May 1918–May 24, 1918 * _U.S. Army Air Service_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Air_Service) 24 May 1918–July 2, 1926 * U.S. Army Air Corps 2 July 1926–June 20, 1941** * _U.S. Army Air Forces_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Air_Forces) 20 June 1941–September 18, 1947** * _United States Air Force_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force) 18 September 1947–Present This was a shock to all that have served, my neighbor and my friend, both served in the Army Air Corps according to them.....one even has that on his License Plate. Great to hear from you, sorry you had the flu, hope all is well now. Take care and God Bless, Bill

Sorry, everyone, that last message I sent was just suppose to go to William Gibson. I forgot to check where the email was going when I hit "reply". -Gary T. Gibson

Sorry 'bout not replying sooner . . . Kathy and I have been under the weather last couple of weeks, we think she had the swine flu. I really have had much genealogy going on. Seems like the last few years there has been nothing. Kathy is still plugging away at her family's history, and is still compiling data for book about Frank Gonner. We spent two weeks in Colorado, visiting her father in Denver, and research in Durango. We were able to view bank records that went back to 1882! We also spent a lot of time at the Center of SouthWest Studies too. Kathy was also a guest speaker at a little gathering in Marvel. The locals sure do love their histories. With having 40 years with GM, I really wasn't concerned about losing my job, but I was laid off for part of the summer. That was great! Almost hated going back. It was a little taste of retirement. But now I guess GM is better, and I'm sure my job and retirement will be secure in the future. We interred my parents last year. My dad was cremated in 2002, and my mom in 2007, but it wasn't until the fall of 2008, that my sister found a place to lay them to rest. It was a very nice ceremony. The VFW sent out seven veterans, who did a 21 gun salute for my father. He was a Captain in the Army Air Corps during WWII. We also had a bagpiper play. At the end we had him play a fitting tune at the end, and then we would start to walk away while still playing. Then he changed into a little livelier tune and he played on as his pipes slowly faded away in the distance. Aye, it brought a tear to my eye. adios, -Gary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RKing3258 Surnames: Bortnyik Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.indiana/1769.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much for the obit for Gabor. It will be a great addition to my Bortnyik family file. The obit has caused me to review my files as it does not list my great grandfather, Andrew, as a surviving brother. Grampa did not pass away until 1954. I have not been working on my family files for quite a while, but your message has me curious as to why there may be missing or incorrect info in my files. Thank you again. 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: RMurray99 Surnames: Bortnyik Szilegyi Meehan Braughler Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.indiana/1769.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obit - 11 Mar 1948 - GABOR BOKTNYIK, 70, of Rossiter, died yesterday morning at his home after an illness of two weeks. The deceased was born in Hungary, Feb. 9, 1878, the son of Paul and Mary Bortnyik and was married to Miss Mary Szilegyi, in 1909. He was a member of the Rossiter Evangelical United Brethren Church Surviving are the following: his widow, sons and daughters, Mrs. Ernest C. Braughler, Punxsutawney; Gabor, Jr., Philadelphia; Mrs. James Meehan and Miss Martha Bortnyik, New York City, and William, at home. Also surviving are two grandchildren and one brother, Paul Bortnyik,in Europe. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock in the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Rev. Norman Pearce will officiate. Interment will take place in the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Interment will take place officiate. Interment will take place in Union Cemetery, Rossiter. 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: RMurray99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.indiana/6475.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does Ancil have any connection to Indiana Co., PA? 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.

Gary, while in PA last summer I went to the Blairsville Cemetery looking for some of my mom's Barr Family...did note one lady name Kuhn the wife of a C.A.Gibson....may be a piece of your puzzle...

brief recap: Charles Gibson was born abt 1755 in Eastern PA, and moved to Westmoreland Co., PA. He may be a son of a William Gibson, who died in Cumberland Co. in 1771. He is listed in the D. A. R. as serving in the Revolutionary War. He married Esther Graham and they had 9 children. Charles Gibson died about 1803.(even though he lived in Westmoreland Co., there has been an interest in some people in Indiana Co.) Only three of Charles Gibson's nine children have been named: Charles Jr., Rebecca, and Ann. Recently, I had been corresponding with a guy named Artemis. He had some questions about a Charles Gibson, who lived in Mercer Co., PA, and died there in 1828. He really doesn't have much information on the Mercer Co. Charles Gibson, but he did send me a very interestioning snippet from a church record in Nashannock Twp., Mercer Co., PA. It says: Abner Gibson "came to Neshannock (Mercer Co., PA) from Westmoreland Co., PA in 1811. His brothers, William, Isaac, and Francis preceded him by at least eight years. He was married to Mrs. Martha Dickey." >From Artemis, the church record also states that Abner was a son of Charles Gibson. It had been believed that this was the Charles Gibson who was living in Mercer Co., PA, until now. There is no paper work that proves or shows the children of the Mercer Co. Charles Gibson, so in a way these sons "are up for grabs". That's not the way to do genealogy, but it helps us to find new paths or eliminate others. The clincher is that these sons were from Westmoreland Co.! The census records place some of the sons in Westmoreland Co., while the Mercer Co., Charles Gibson is in . . . Mercer Co. (at the same time, in Westmoreland Co., there is Charles Gibson Sr. and Charles Gibson Jr. I could go on and say more, but this is enough for now. So, this is not actually proven, but it sure leaves the door open for more investigation. Four more children of Charles Gibson and Esther Graham may have been found. adios for now, Gary T. Gibson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathykirsch69 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.indiana/6475/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on a Marriage of Ancil E. Switzer b. 1888 in Iowa d.1940 in Illinois. This marriage would be around 1916 thereabout and ended in divorce before 1920. I am looking for the name of his wife or any other info thank you. 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: RMurray99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.indiana/6474.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I suspect that the David Fleming in the news item is the son of Robert (1818-1896) and Eliza Fleming (1818-1861), born May 1845, died 28 Mar 1928. He was married to Jemima Henry (1860-1924), d/o Johannes Daniel Henrich (1813-1883) & Sarah Byers (1815-1908). David and Jemima are found in the 1900 census in Allegheny Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA near Vandergrift. They are found back in Cherryhill Twp. in the 1919-1920 census. OBIT - 30 Mar 1928, Indiana Evening Gazette, David Fleming, aged 83, prominent citizen and farmer of Cherryhill township, passed away at his home near Clymer Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Death was due to infirmaties incident to advanced years, He leaves two children, Harry Blair Fleming of Clymer and a daughter, Mrs. Hays Long of Clymer. Mrs. Fleming died about four years ago. Funeral services will be conducted at his late residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, by the pastor * Christian Church. Clymer. Interment will be in Sample Run Cemetery. 7 Feb 1894 - Indiana County Gazette - A THREE-YEAR-OLD child of Mr. and Mrs. DAVID FLEMING, of Railroad avenue, is seriously ill with diphtheretic croup. 21 Feb 1894 - Indiana County Gazette - Flodie Fleming. Flodie Mary, a little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Fleming, of Railroad avenue, died on.Saturday of membraneous croup, aged two years and six months. The remains were taken to Bence's burying ground on Monday and interred there. 20 May 1896 - Indiana Progress - Rescued by the Fireman. A little child of David Fleming, who lives along the railroad, narrowly escaped death Tuesday afternoon. As the local freight was leaving, the little one was discovered on the track, just a little ahead of the engine. Fireman Benjamin Marshall rushed out on the cowcatcher and caught the little tot just as the train reached it. 29 Sep 1897 - Indiana Democrat - An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. David Fleming, of Railroad avenue, died last night. 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: BobbyTroup88 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.indiana/6474.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone know any additional information on the David FLEMING mentioned, who his parents were, date born, who married??? 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: RMurray99 Surnames: Fleming McCoy Kline Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.indiana/6474/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No Truth in the Report A report has been published in many papers during the past week to the effect that David Fleming, of Cherryhill township, and Milton McCoy, formerly of town, had both mysteriously disappeared from Vandergrift, where they have been employed. A rumor was also circulated that both men were supposed to have been killed in a drunken fight, near Vandergrift, and that their bodies had been thrown into the Kiskiminetas river to hide the crime. There is no truth in either report as Mr. Fleming is now at his home in Cherryhill township and McCoy is living and well. An Ill Practice Must Be Stopped Hitching horses to shade trees is a violation of the borough ordinance, and those who persist in the practice are liable to a fine of five dollars for each offense. Many complaints have been made this summer to Burgess M. B. Kline, who is going to punish the offenders hereafter in every case. 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: StephenReed63 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.indiana/181.225.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WOW~! Thank you for posting the obituaries! Ada Belle (Bennett)Trimble was the daughter of Lucy Jane (Reed) Dye/Bennett, who is a Reed ancestor of mine. Many thanks for posting this vital information! 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: RMurray99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.indiana/3058.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obit - 1 Nov 1941 - Indiana Evening Gazette - MICHELE TOPIK, one of the best-known mining men of the Smicksburg-Sagamore area, died unexpectedly at 12:05 a. m. today in his home, Smicksburg, R, D. 1. Deputy Coroner D. S. Bowser attributed death to a coronary occlusion. A son of Andrew and Sophia Topik, he was born in Poland and had lived in the community where death occurred for 35 years. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Sagamore and Sagamore Union No. 473, United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Helen (Yankuski) Topik and these children: Frank Topik of Marstellar, Andrew Topik of Detroit, Mrs. Ros Kobak of Adrian, Mrs. Sarah Cristoff of Rural Valley, Walter Topik. in the U.S. Services in Honolulu, John Topik, in the U.S. Service in Fort Belvoir, Va., and Helen, Edward, Betty and Thomas, all at home. Nine grandchildren also survive. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Note that Walter Topik was stationed in Honolulu in November 1941. December 7th, 1941 was a little over a month away. I wonder how he fared in that excitement. Perhaps he came come for the funeral and thus missed it all. Anyone know? 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: RMurray99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.indiana/6473.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is a team picture of 1939 Cherry Tree football team. 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: RMurray99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.indiana/6473.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is picture of the 1939 Indiana County High School football county champions, Cherry Tree. 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: Not_A_Relative Surnames: Shane, Leech, Bath, Fulton, Starry, Stuchell, Tomb, Wine, Zbur, Heckman, Jones, Moorhead, Reed, Senich, Sheehe Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.indiana/6473/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Indiana, PA High School 1939 Football Team http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/pennsylvania/16052/indiana-pa-high-school-1939-football-team Probably in the photograph: Coach Joseph Shane and Asst. Coach Russell Leech, Joseph King Bath, Ronald E. Fulton, William T. Starry, Carl Porter Stuchell, Richard John Tomb, Robert Clyde Wine, Michael Zbur, Harold Heckman, Claudie Jones, Donald W. Moorhead, John Cameron Reed, Robert John Senick, John Charles Sheehe. The names of the rest of the players are unknown. Perhaps you might recognize some of them. More Pennsylvania Old Photos http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/pennsylvania/16052/indiana-pa-high-school-1939-football-team 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: jway155 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.indiana/1769.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In my tree I have a William Bortnik m. Margaret Bishop June 4, 1950 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.