Hi Listers: The following was forwarded to me by the Coordinator of the Cambria Co. List. This is quite informative and I felt it should be passed on to other lists. Enjoy... Donna Heller Zinn ============================================================ Here is a lengthy message submitted on another list by Linda Hass Davenport. I am repeating it here as it contains useful information for those searching for information on WW I ancestors. LINDA"S MESSAGE FOLLOWS: Good Morning everyone: I played hooky from work yesterday and spent the day at the NARA Branch in Atlanta and it jogged my memory to pass on some information to everyone. Prior to the US's entry into WW1 (approx. 1917-1918) every male between the age of 18 and 40 was required to register for the draft. The information found on the card was provided by the individual himself. The registration cards vary in information depending on the individual draft board. But by and large the cards include: The full name of the person (this means first, full middle name, any additional middle names and last name); the current address of the man; his age; his birthdate (some include his place of birth); whether he is a US citizen or a naturalized citizen (some ask if his father was a naturalized citizen and his father's race); his race; his occupation; where he is employed (name of employer); address or location of employment; name and address of his next of kin; some cards ask if the man is married or single and how many people he supports. The card is signed by the draftee. On the back of the card his physical description is noted: Height is broken down by short, medium, tall although some cards give the actual height in feet and inches; Build by slim, medium, stout although some cards list actual weight along with the build; color of eyes and hair; any deformities or injuries are listed (such as one arm missing, blind in one eye, etc); the name and address of the draft board and the date. When these original cards were transferred to the East Pointe NARA branch the LDS spent about 3 years microfilming these cards. There are hundreds and hundreds of boxes and the LDS opened one box at a time and filmed them - in state order. However, within each state the cards were filed by draft board, not by county or by draftee. This makes the searching of the microfilm difficult to say the least. The good news is that the Friends of the National Archives took each box after it was filmed (and checked) and sorted all of these thousands and thousands of cards into - state and then COUNTY order and then in alphabetical order by surname and put then in new boxes. The Friends deserve all the kudos we can give them for this monstrous task. So ... rather than spending hours and hours searching the LDS microfilm you can order copies of the original cards from NARA. if you know the county your ancestor lived in between 1917-1918. And by the way - Ancestry.com > http://www.ancestry.com/ < lists WW1 Draft cards in their searchable data bases, however I know for a fact that there are 22 cards for the surname WHITE found in McIntosh Co, OK and Ancestry only gave me 4 of them so don't depend on that site. I was told yesterday that some reps from Ancestry had visited the archives a couple of weeks ago to talk about filming the cards, took one look at the hundreds and hundreds of boxes and simply left. For copies: Send a letter requesting copy(s) to: NARA Southeast Region 1557 St. Joseph Ave East Point, GA 30344 In your letter be sure to say you want copy(s) of the WWI Draft application Cards Include the name of your ancestor and his race, the state and the county. If you want copies of ALL of the cards with a given surname, ask them the cost of the copies and send a SASE for them to let you know the copying cost. In your letter be sure and say you want a copy of the FRONT and BACK of the card. Be sure to send a SASE for the return of you copies. The cost for the copy is 50 cents - 25 cents for the back and 25 cents for the front. If you only want one copy send a buck and say the difference is to be given to the Friends of the Archives, because after all they did all this wonderful hard work for you <VBG> If you have any other questions about the cards please write to me and I'll try to help. I've been "delving" into these cards for the past few years. But PLEASE don't ask me to get the copies for you. It is difficult for me to take the time off from work to visit the archive to do my own research <g>. And feel free to pass this on to any of the lists you are on. Linda Home Page: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~haas/ Marion Co AR: http://www.rootsweb.com/~armarion/ Washington Co NC, Haas & Hass e-mail list manager Forwarded for you information by: Don Varner Coordinator, USGenWeb Project, Cambria County PA > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacambri/ < Coordinator, Rootsweb Mailing list, Cambria County, PA

Hello. Can someone do a obituary look-up for me on a past family member? I am looking for the obituary on Joseph B. Doyle who passed away on August 10, 1942. He is buried in McCulloghs Mills Cemetery in Tuscarora Township. Willing to pay for copies and postage. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!! Lon Doyle

I am interested in finding out the names and birth years of the children of Jacob YOHN (1810-1877) and his first wife Elizabeth NOEL (born abt 1809). They both lived in Juniata County, possibly in Beale Twp. Jacob YOHN is the son of Isaac YOHN who married Elizabeth HARTMAN. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. June wjyohn@gateway.net

Searching for parents, sibling and descendants of William RICHARDSON (b.ca.1745 in England d.Mar-1813 in Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA. bd. in "the Catholic Cemetery". He was married to Elizabeth BROCK (b.in England d.1813 bd. in "the Catholic Cemetery in the same grave as her husband"). They had the following children: William (was to have been the eldest son - as per his father's will); Joseph; Ann; Jean "Jennie"; Elizabeth; Margaretta; George; Mary (b.1785 d.19-Feb-1880 md. Samuel Parsons); Benjamin (was to have been the next to the youngest son - as per his father's will); Elezar "Elias" (b.1800 d.1880-1890 in either Lack Twp., Juniata Co., PA. or Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA. md. Agnes HORN - Elias was to have been the youngest child - as per his father's will). I know of one Catholic Cemetery and that one is located in Doylesburg, near Concord, Franklin Co., PA. - could this be the cemetery where William and Elizabeth are buried?? At one time they owned property on Round Top Mountain which is near where Horse Valley exits near Concord, Franklin Co.. Thanks in advance..... Donna Heller Zinn

Searching for parents, siblings and burial place of Agnes HORN (b.1802 d.1860-1870 in either Lack Twp., Juniata Co., PA. or Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA.). Sheh was married to Elezar "Elias" RICHARDSON (b.1800 d.1880-1890 in either Lack Twp. or Fannett Twp. s/o William and Elizabeth BROCK RICHARDSON). They had the following children: Margaret (b.1821); Samuel Horn (b.11-Aug-1821 d.9-Aug-1898 md. Catherine Angaline TAYLOR d/o Peter Barnhart and Marth Mary Catherine DELRYMPLE TAYLOR); Joseph R. (b.9-Mar-1826 d.21-Sep-1881 md. 1st - Catherine MILLER d/o David and Mary Jane REIGLE MILLER md. 2nd - Amelia MILLER d/o Jacob and Esther NEAL MILLER); and Mary A. (b.1830). I hope someone can shed some light on this family as they seem to be quite elusive... Thanks in advance... Donna Heller Zinn

Searching for parents and siblings of Anthony YINGER (b.26-Mar-1826 in PA. d.31-Oct-1881 in either North Middleton Twp. or South Middleton Twp., Cumberland Co., PA. [was found in legal documents both ways] bd. in St. Matthews Lutheran Church Cem., Plainfield, West Pennsboro Twp., Cumberland Co.. He was married to Lydia _____ (b.18-Jun-1817 in PA. d.19-Sep-1898 in West Pennsboro Twp. bd. in St. Matthews Luth.Ch.Cem.). They had the following children: Catherine (b.1850 d.18-Feb-1919 md. David Jackson HART, Sr. and Benjamin L. WAGGONER); Anthony (b.Sep-1854 d.after 1919 md. Elizabeth S. _____); Mary E. (b.23-Sep-1858 d.23-Feb-1886 md. George M. MILLER); and William Henry (b.Sep-1862 d.after 1919 md. Hannah Alice WEIGHTMAN). Thanks for reading and Thanks in advance for any help! Donna Heller Zinn

Searching for parents and siblings of David Jackson HART, Sr. (b.4-May-1843 d.7-Feb-1891 in North Middleton Twp., Cumberland Co., PA. bd. St. Matthew Lutheran Church Cemetery, Plainfield, West Pennsboro Twp., Cumberland Co.) md. on 15-Jun-1869 in Adams Co., PA. to Catherine YINGER (b.1850 d.18-Feb-1919 in Carlisle, Cumberland Co. bd. St. Matthew Luth.Ch.Cem. d/o Anthony and Lydia _____ YINGER [also bd. in St. Matthew Luth.Ch.Cem.]). They had the following children: Mary Jane Elizabeth "Mollie" (b.30-Oct-1870 d.18-Apr-1924 md. William J.E. WERT and Benjamin Franklin BROWNAWELL); William Edward (b.28-May-1872); Carrie Alice (b.6-May-1875); Henrietta Alta "Effie A." (b.14-Feb-1977 md. Samuel RAILING); Lydia Ann (b.13-Jun-1879 md. _____ ALTHOFF); and David Jackson, Jr. (b.8-Aug-1881). NOTE: David Jackson Hart, Sr.'s mother was found as Susan HART (b.ca.1817 in PA) on the 1850 Census. At that time she was listed as head of the household and was residing in Mifflin Twp., Cumberland Co., PA. with a Catharine DARR (b.ca.1813) living with she and David. Does any of this look familiar to anyone out there?????? Donna

-----Original Message----- From: Barbara <sayona@telepath.com> To: PAJUNIAT-L@rootsweb.com <PAJUNIAT-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, August 12, 1999 7:23 PM Subject: Oh for a court record! >This was sent to the Choate list from another list. (making the rounds) >*smile* > >No footprints on the sands of time > OR >Oh,for a court record on gggggggrandpa > > It's nice to come from gentle folk > Who wouldn't stoop to brawl >Who never took a lusty poke > At anyone at all. >Who never raised a raucous shout > At any country inn >Or calmed an ugly fellow lout > With a belaying pin. >Who never shot a revenuer > Hunting for the still >Who never rustled cattle,who're > Pleased with uncle's will. >Who lived their lives out as they ought, > With no uncouth distractions, >And shunned like leprosy the thought > Of taking legal action. >It's nice to come from gentle folk > Who've never known disgrace, >But oh,though scandal is no joke > It's easier to trace! > > By Virginia Scott Miner,Saturday Evening Post November 22,1941 >

Hello Fellow Listers Just thought I would post to see if anyone is doing any research on the following families that lived in the Port Royal,McCulloch's Mills area as well as Turbett Twp... the surnames I have are MCCULLOCH,KOONS,HART and their collateral lines... I am specifically looking for : The parents of Stephen J. McCulloch b. unk d. unk m. abt 1872, Sarah Emma Koons, b. 1851 d.April 25, 1927,she died in Honey Grove, Juniata County PA( She is the daughter of John Koons, and Elizabeth Jane Kepner) known child of this union are: Ruth Priscilla McCulloch, b 9-1891d.9-1984, she is buried in Port Royal area. Any information on this family and ancestry. Thank you in advance for any assistance that can be provided. Tracilyn Miller Brown GGdaughter to Sarah Emma Koons

I am searching for Eliza HAAS b. 08 Jan 1823 d. 27 March 1897 some information indicates her first husband was a PONTIUS. Second husband was Daniel KNOUSE of Greenwood Twp. Daniel and Eliza produced 5 children: Eli KNOUSE b. 01 Apr 1852, d. 1889, m. Mary HENDRICKS. Fianna KNOUSE b. 17 Feb 1854, d. 1937, m. George E. LONG. Amelia J. KNOUSE b. 16 Mar 1856, d.1929 m. Abraham LONG. Amanda KNOUSE b. 18 Jul 1858. D. 21 Sep 1865. David Nelson KNOUSE b. 13 Jun 1861 Research indicates she may have been born in what is now Snyder, Perry, Dauphin, or Juniata Counties, PA. She and Daniel are Buried in Barners Cemetery in Liverpool Twp. Perry County, and lived in and near Oriental, Juniata County, PA. Any information regarding Parents and Siblings or the first husband's (Pontius) family would be appreciated.

This was sent to the Choate list from another list. (making the rounds) *smile* No footprints on the sands of time OR Oh,for a court record on gggggggrandpa It's nice to come from gentle folk Who wouldn't stoop to brawl Who never took a lusty poke At anyone at all. Who never raised a raucous shout At any country inn Or calmed an ugly fellow lout With a belaying pin. Who never shot a revenuer Hunting for the still Who never rustled cattle,who're Pleased with uncle's will. Who lived their lives out as they ought, With no uncouth distractions, And shunned like leprosy the thought Of taking legal action. It's nice to come from gentle folk Who've never known disgrace, But oh,though scandal is no joke It's easier to trace! By Virginia Scott Miner,Saturday Evening Post November 22,1941

Hi Folks: The 1999 RICHARDSON / MILLER Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, August 22, 1999 at the Big Spring State Park in Toboyne Twp., Perry Co., PA.. Each family or person attending should bring a covered dish, drink, placesetting and lawn chairs. For more info. contact me at djzinn@pa.net. Hope to see you there... Donna Heller Zinn

ISO William Elias KNOUSE baptized and received into membership in Lost Creek Presbyterian Church, (McAlisterville, Juniata Co. PA 17049)19 Dec 1915. Dismissed to Port Royal Presbyterian Church (Juniata Co.PA)31 Jan 1923. I found this listing in the Lost Creek Presbyterian Church records. I am looking for any information. William Elias' family roots are probably in Juniata, Snyder and Perry Counties. at this time he is a single entity that I cannot fit into the family tree> Researching the KNAUSS/KNOUSE, RANNELS/REYNOLDS, ALLEMONG/ALLIMANG/ALLEMAN, KNERR/KNORR, ZELLERS, HAAS, Families.

Can someone tell me where Cross Keys, Pa., is located. My gg-grandparents are buried there along with other family members. Also is Nossville located in Huntington or Huntingdon County, Pa. What is the rootsweb address for Huntington and Huntingdon County. Researching family of Samuel Campbell, John H. Campbell (m) Nancy Jane Love, Alfred William aka William Alfred Campbell (m) Alice Ida Taylor Thanks in advance Elaine Dearborn Heights, Mi

REIGLE Family Surname: REIGLE, MILLER, RICHARDSON, DALRYMPLE, TAYLOR, FULTON Searching for the parents and siblings or further information on George REIGLE (aka RIEGEL, REIGLES, etc.). George was b.ca.1787. He was md. to a Margaret _____ (b.ca.1797) and had at least one son, George (b.1814)[info from 1860 Juniata Co., Lack Twp. Pennsylvania Census]. George purchased ground on 19-Dec-1855 in Lack Twp., Juniata Co., PA. from James Lauthers (of Lack Twp.). At that time George was listed as "of" West Beaver Twp., Union Co., PA. [I presume that it should say "Snyder Co." as Snyder was formed from Union in March 1855??.] I feel that George had a sister, Mary Jane who was married to David Miller and resided near him in 1860 in Lack Twp., Juniata Co.. I also think that he had a brother, Samuel who bought ground in Juniata Co. together with George from Joseph and Catherine (Miller) Richardson. [note: Catherine is a daughter of David and Mary Jane (Reigle) Miller.] George and wife, Margaret later sold the above mentioned ground to a Jacob Felmlee of Tell Twp., Huntingdon Co., PA. on 1-Apr-1865. Can someone provide information or point me in the right direction?! Thank you in advance... Donna Heller Zinn

Seeking others interested in: Isaac S. Dunn, born ca. 1828, PA Married Margaret Wood, probably before 1848 1850 - Brown Twp., Mifflin Co., PA 1860 - Fayette Twp., Juniata Co., PA 1870 - Fayette Twp., Juniata Co., PA Children: William, born ca. 1862 Joseph Wood, born Nov. 19, 1864 Robert M., born ca. 1867, Would like to find birth, marriage, and death information. Irvin J. Naylor, born May, 1853, PA; died March 27, 1923, Thompsontown, Juniata Co., PA Married Arrabella Melreha Stahl, Aug. 17, 1874 1880 - Delaware Twp., Juniata Co., PA 1900 - Delaware Twp., Juniata Co., PA 1910 - Delaware Twp., Juniata Co., PA 1920 - Thompsontown, Juniata Co., PA Arrabelle died Apr. 11, 1897 Married Belld ? about 1902 Belle died 1965 Would like to find birth, marriage, and death information. Joseph Anthony Feehrer, born Oct. 10, 1822/23?; died Oct. 29, 1901, Thompsontown, PA Probably married Mary ? before 1850 Possible 2nd marriag, Mary Ellen Yoder, before 1858 1850 - Delaware Twp., Juniata Co., PA (with wife Mary) 1860 - Delaware Twp., Juniata Co., PA (with wife Ellen) 1870 - Thompsontown Borough, Juniata Co., PA 1880 - Thompsontown Borough, Juniata Co., PA 1900 - Thompsontown Borough, Juniata Co., PA Joseph died Oct. 29, 1901, Thompsontown Mary Ellen died Oct. 5, 1919, Thompsontown Would like to confirm marriage information. Richard

Hello. Donna, this may be no relationship to your query, but one of my family's names is Miller. From Lack Twp, Juniata Co. However, I don't know of your Reigle name. I have just started working on the geneology of this side of my family, so the information I have is sketchy. The earliest Miller I have is Benjamin Franklin Miller married to Amelia Baker (daughter of Peter and Polly Baker). I don't know the dates of their birth, death, or marriage, but their first child (Susan/Suzanne) was born circa 1834. They also had Daniel, twins Lewis and Samuel (my ancestor) b. 1842, Mary Jane and Dervin. After Amelia Baker died, B. F. Miller married again - to Sarah Bruner (1850ish) and had 5 more children: Jacob, Benjamin Franklin, Delilah 'Elizabeth', Annie and Rebecca. Do you think that this could be part of the same family that you are researching? -Darlene Darlene Guyer Corrigan corrigan@redrose.net

I am searching for information on Mary Jane REIGLE [RIEGEL, etc]. She was born about 1799 in Pennsylvania [from census info and Civil War Pension Records]. She died 26-Jan-1877 in Peru Mills, Lack Twp., Juniata Co., PA. [from Civil War Pension Records]. She was married on 24-May-1818 in Union Co., PA. [from Civil War Pension Records] to David Miller. David was born in 1797 and died of "Angina Pectoral at the age of 71 years" on 21-Feb-1868 in Juniata Co., PA. [from Civil War Pension Records]. I have never been able to find any documentation as to where these are buried??!!! Or have I ever found any documentation as to who their parents/siblings are??!!! Between the years 1850 and 1860 David and Mary Reigle Miller and their family moved from Fannet Twp., Franklin Co., PA. to Lack Twp., Juniata Co., PA.. I found two possible brothers for Mary Jane Reigle. Their names were found on a deed for ground in Lack Twp., Juniata Co., PA. owned by Joseph and Catherine Miller [d/o David and Mary Jane Reigle Miller] Richardson and sold to George and Samuel M. Reigle "of Snyder Co., PA." in 1856. I found a George Reigles age 73 yrs., farmer RE$3000 PE$1500 and born in PA. with his wife, Margaret age 63 yrs. and a son, George age 46 yrs. on the 1860 Juniata Co., PA. Census in Lack Twp., pg. 630 taken on 17-July (Post Office - Pleasant View). There was also several other Reigles listed as separate households and they are probably children of George: Jacob L. age 23 yrs. and family - and - Daniel age 30 yrs. and family. These Reigles were living in the same area as David and Mary Jane Reigle Miller. I hope someone can help me with this quest?!!! Thanks in advance... Donna

Donna, I have some information on surname Riegel/Reigle...families of Dauphin, Northumberland, Snyder, Perry, and Juniata County. Who are you looking for? Jonathan Wert at: www.mdi-wert.com

Dear Donna, This is not very much help, but it is all I've got! My grandmother was born in 1900 in New Bloomfield, Perry Co PA. I have photographs of her and her pals in the early teens. One of her friends was named Henry Riegel. He may have been a few years older than her, I just don't know. Maybe you should check Perry County, as it is right next to Juniata, for the Reigel family. Good Luck, Anne