I am searching for descendents of two families: The first: Alexander Binnie (b 1828, Scotland)and his wife Susanna McConnell(b 1823, Ireland) Their children: Susanna, b. 1846. Married J.W. WISE Jane, b. 1848. Married Rev. James GODWARD Christine, b 1850. Married John Gilbert HUFF Alexander, b 1853 John James, b 1857. Married Elizabeth FRY Elizabeth b 1860 Amanda E. b 1862. Married William CARPENTER William Henry, b 1864. The Binnie name is spelled Baney,Bainey, Benny and Binney , etc. They lived in both Mercer and Lawrence Counties. The second family: Arthur McConnell (b 1820, Ireland) and his wife Martha (b 1819) Their children: Elizabeth J, b 1851 Martha, b 1852 Anne, b 1854 William J, b 1856 James, b 1849 Liggett William, b 1848 Arthur, b 1846 There is also an Arthur McConnell b 1862 who married Nancy.They are in Mercer and Butler Co. I have gleaned this information from the Census and the helpful Mercer Co H.S.But I have a lot of questions left to answer. I hope someone connected to these two lines is on line! Any suggestion would be appreciated! Beverly

I would like to welcome those of you new to this site and tell you there are some really great folks who are willing to help just for the asking. I, myself do Volunteer research at Andersonville Civil War Prison in Andersonville Georgia. Any research I do is absolutely at NO cost and I am willing to do what I can. My sources are the following....... There are 2 online databases to do lookups.....One by name...one by Company and Regiment. I also have a copy of the Dorence Atwater Death list which has the names and grave numbers of some 13000 graves with only 460 marked as " UNKNOWN " This along with a CD I have which contains 34,000 names of the 45,000 who were imprisoned there which helps me find prisoner records because of misspellings of the names or alternate names. I visit the prison site every couple of weeks and have access to the onsite databases as well as the physical files. I would like to let you know of another service I offer which is to take photos of graves for a small fee. Please see my website which is dedicated to those who passed through the gates of Andersonville. Kevin Please visit my website at http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/Andersonvilleprison/index.html

Lawrence County Poorhouse taken from the 1880 Census page 265A - Shenango Township Wayne Presly A. W M 37 married Keeper of Poor House PA PA PA Wayne Clara W F 31 Wife married Keeps house PA PA PA Wayne Minnie W F 11 Daughter single At school PA PA PA Wayne Maude W F 9 Daughter single At school PA PA PA Wayne Maggie W F 3 Daughter single PA PA PA Wayne David W M 9/12 Sept. Son single PA PA PA Sprowl Robert W M 80 Boarder single (can't read occupation) Ireland Ireland Ireland Mosely Charles W M 74 Boarder single Mill roller Eng. Eng. Eng. Roberts Sarah W F 71 Boarder widowed PA PA PA Roberts Mary W F 41 Boarder single PA PA PA Roberts Samuel W M 38 Boarder single Idiotic PA PA PA Saunderson Mary W F 53 Boarder single PA PA PA Miller Harriet W F 77 Boarder widowed Insane PA PA PA McKnight Mary W F 80 Boarder widowed Ireland Ireland Ireland Stein/Stiev Jane W F 19 Boarder single PA PA PA Knowles Nancy W F 80 or 88 widowed Ireland Ireland Ireland Headly Sarah W F 72 married PA PA PA Notation on Census "New Castle City Paupers" "The buildings were erected in the Summer of 1867, at a cost of between four and five thousand dollars. They are substantial frame structures. The entire cost of improvements made on the farm is in the neighborhood of ten thousand dollars. The average number of inmates since the poor-farm was established has been about twelve. Many staid but a short time and went away. The present number of inmates (February 12, 1877) is ten. The buildings are located near the old Pittsburgh road, in Shenango township, about three miles southeast of the city of New Castle. The location is healthy and pleasant. The institution is sustained by a tax raised by the people of the city." - Taken from the History of Lawrence County, 1877

1900 Census Lawrence County - Shenango Township 2nd & 3rd Precincts taken June 5, 1900 Page 241B Showalter Jos (head) age 53 Foreman PA PA PA Showalter Jennie (wife) age 47 Scotland Scotland Scotland Lawrence Jennie (niece) age 14 PA PA PA Lawrence Sadie B (niece) age 12 PA PA PA Hardy Samuel (inmate) age 86 (WD) VA VA VA Stewart John (inmate) age 62 (WD) PA PA PA Whan James (inmate) age 73 (WD) Ireland Ireland Ireland Carroll Patrick (inmate) age 75 (WD) Ireland Ireland Ireland Moon Charles (inmate) age 38 (M) PA PA PA Garland James (inmate) age 73 (WD) Ireland Ireland Ireland Hart Peter (inmate) age 62 (WD) Ireland Ireland Ireland Bascovin Jefferson (inmate) age 45 (S) PA unknown unknown Brady John (inmate) age 47 (S) Ireland Ireland Ireland Davis John (inmate) age 47 (M) Austria Austria Austria Bailey Margaret (inmate) age 71 (WD) 0 children PA PA PA Willet Annie (inmate) age 53 (WD) 0 children PA PA PA page 242A is very light Pryor Mary (inmate) age 70 (WD) PA PA PA Williams Annie? (inmate) age 40 (S) PA PA PA Foley? John (inmate) age 41 (WD) Ireland Ireland Ireland *There are 5 other names that are too light to read The New Castle Poorhouse was built in 1867. In October of 1897, the Poorhouse was destroyed by fire and the 16 inmates escaped without injury. "The average number of inmates since the poor farm was established has been about twenty. Many stayed but a short time and went away. The buildings are located near the old Pittsburg Road, in Shenango Township, about three miles southeast of the city of New Castle. The institution is sustained by a tax raised by the people of the city." - History of Lawrence County, 1908 by Aaron L. Hazen

1900 Lawrence County Census page 276A Pittsburg Street taken June 11, 1900 Almira Home for Aged Women Lowery Martha (inmate) age 46 (S) PA OH PA Jurst Martha (inmate) age 86 (WD) 0 children PA PA PA Wilson Elizabeth (inmate) age 67 (M) 4 children 3 living PA PA PA King Anna (inmate) age 66 (S) PA PA PA Sharsbury Sara W (inmate) age 76 NJ NJ NJ McGary Rebecca (inmate) age 52 (S) PA PA PA Morton Hannah (inmate) age 72 (S) PA Ireland PA McMurray Esther (inmate) age 66 (S) PA PA PA Border (Borden?) Eliza (inmate) age 60 (S) PA PA PA Shoaf Mary (inmate) age 60 (S) PA PA PA McElhaney Mary (inmate) age 87 (WD) 3 children 2 living PA PA PA Michael Elenor (inmate) age 84 (WD) 4 children 2 living NJ NJ NJ Clawson Olive A. (inmate) age 50 (WD) 3 children 3 living PA PA Ireland Welsh Elizabeth (inmate) age 53 (S) PA PA PA Timblin Sara J. (inmate) age 73 (S) PA PA PA McCaslin Nancy (inmate) age 75 (S) PA X X Van Eman Elizabeth (housekeeper) age 50 (WD) 4 children 1 living PA X X Gaston Ella C. (Matron) age 39 (WD) 3 children 0 living PA PA PA * The Almira Home was organized in 1893. "Persons admitted to the home as permanent inmates must be of good character, above sixty years of age, of sound mind, and free from contagious or aggravated, incurable diseases. The management of the home was composed of nine members elected annually from the following counties - Lawrence, Mercer, Butler, Beaver and Venango. Memberships and supplies are solicited from each of these counties, from which also inmates are received into the home." Taken from the History of Lawrence County, 1908 by Aaron L. Hazen

Looking for info on Christopher MATTHEWS m Harriet ROGERS, both b England, parents of William J. MATTHEWS b 1851 New Castle, Pa. William moved to Blair, then Lebanon Co., Pa. Can't find where & when his parents died. Thanks, Sue

I have Mathias Shaffer/Schaeffer b abt. 1813 m Mary Merchant, lived in Mercer Co.,Pa. I am wondering if he is the son of Jacob Shaffer b 1775 Germany d 1825 Lawrence, Pa. other children were James Paden Shaffer b 1802 & Abraham b 1812. Jacob's parents were Frederick & Sabina Shaffer b Germany, came to America 1785 on Brig-Lydia from Amsterdam, had 8 children. Mary Merchant is possibly the daughter of John Merchant/Marchand and Phoebe Mellon of Westmoreland Co., Pa. Anyone have info on her? Thanks, Sue Bowman

Could someone please tell me the fee for getting a copy of a marriage license from the Lawrence Co. Courthouse. Marilyn

Hello! I am new to this list and thought I'd post what I am working on. My mother was born and raised in Ellwood City, daughter of Charles Atwood Adams (1895-1935) and Hazel Ethel Currie (1895-1975). Charles was born and raised in Ellwood City as well, son of Oscar Thomas Adams (1859-1908) and Olive Frances Stewart (1868-1949). Anyone else out there working on any of these family surnames? Please let me know!! Thanks - Janis Worley worleybird98@hotmail.com ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

Christi - The Lawrence Co. Historical Society might be able to help you. Their address is P.O. Box 1745, New Castle, PA 16103-1745. I found the Curator, Beverly Zona very helpful. Sandra Finch -----Original Message----- From: PALAWREN-D-request@rootsweb.com <PALAWREN-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: PALAWREN-D@rootsweb.com <PALAWREN-D@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, April 20, 2000 1:51 PM Subject: PALAWREN-D Digest V00 #50

Please forgive the double posting- sure hope you find someone you know- I did. Ford and Nagle has the following for sale at this page: http://users.erinet.com/31363/fordand.htm I have no interest in this company but have purchased from them and been very satisfied with the service. WITHERSPOON, W.H., reverse "Wampum, Lawrence Co., Penna."; taken by A.W. Phipps, New Castle, Pa.; found New Philadelphia, Ohio 28 Apr 1996. BRANT, George S.; a young man aged abt. 15 of Derry Station, Westmoreland Co., Pa.; taken by H.H. Yingling, Latrobe, Pa.; found Morgantown, Pa. 15 May 1998. BRANT, Mary; of Millwood, Westermoreland Co., Pa.; taken by H.H. Yingling, Latrobe, Pa.; found Morgantown, Pa. 15 May 1998BROWNLEE, J.P. of Wylandsville, Pa.; reverse "Washington and Jefferson Class of '91"; taken by Lon M. Porter, Washington, Pa.; found Powell, Ohio 09 Mar 1996. CARL, Mamie; taken by J.R. Peterson, Allegheny City, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 COULTER, Wealthie Grove, 1847-1937; dau of Joseph B. and Martha Foster Grove; res. bet. Diamond and Wallaceville, Pa.; taken by Hallam's Studio, Washington, Pa.; found in album at Ripley, Ohio 20 Jul 1997. CRAIGHEAD, John B. of Washington, Pa.; taken by Lon M. Poret, Washington, Pa.; found Powell, Ohio 09 Mar 1996. GROVE, Hattie and dau Florence Grove Haskell, wife of Frank Grove; 1847-1937; taken by Hawkins Studio, Washington, Pa.; found in album at Ripley, Ohio 20 Jul 1997. GUMP, Elizabeth; taken by H.E. Rimer, Jeannette, Pa.; found Bedford, Pa. 26 Dec 1998 GUMP, John; taken by H.E. Rimer, Jeannette, Pa.; found Bedford, Pa. 26 Dec 1998 HUNTER, Jesse A.; of Prospect, Ohio; taken 1885 by Warren H. Dille's Photographic Studio, Prospect, Ohio; found Columbus, Ohio 25 Oct 1998 KURTZ, Kate; taken by Stewart & Co., Allegheny, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 LEITH, Hugh, of Dunsmore, Pa.; taken by Lon S. Porter, Washington, Pa.; found Powell, Ohio 09 Mar 1996. LEITHOLF, Charles; taken by Charles G. Link, Pittsburg, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 LEWIS, W.J.; of Pittsburgh, Pa.; CDV taken by Hausold, Pittsburgh, Pa.; found LaSalle, Mi. 07 Feb 1999 McADAM, Dunlap J., of Washington, Pa.; studio unknown; found Powel, Ohio 09 Mar 1996. McCLURG, Elizabeth (Lizzie); taken by J.M. Rosser, Pittsburg, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 McDONALD, J.N., of McDonald, Pa.; taken by Lon M. Porter, Washington, Pa.; found Powell, Ohio 09 Mar 1996. McNEELY, Frank; taken by Rogers Photographer, Waynesburg, Pa.; found Morgantown, WV 16 May1998 MERGE, J.B.; dated 21 Oct 1884, Beaver Falls, Pa.; studio unknown; found Zanesville, Ohio 27 Mar 1999 METLER, Harry, of Sidney, Ohio; small image photo; studio unknown; found Leo, Ind. 25 Nov 1995 METTLER, Amelia, taken by J.L. Kelman, city not given; found Pittsburgh, Pa. 27 Apr 1996 METTLER, Bert and Charley, taken by J.L. Kelman, city not given; taken "about 1889 when 10 & 14 yrs old"; found Pitssburgh, Pa. 27 Apr 1996 METTLER, Loungs McKendree, taken by Stevens Art Studio, Chicago; found Pitssburgh, Pa. 27 Apr 1996 METTLER, Mary Jane, taken by J.K. Stevens Studio, Chicago, Ill; found Pitssburgh, Pa. 27 Apr 1996 MILLER, Sadie; taken by Howard Studio, Connellsville, Pa.; found Duncansville, Pa. 26 Dec 1998 RAINEY, Ross; taken by Jarrett Bros., Pittsburg, Pa.; found Duncansville, Pa. 26 Dec 1998 RUPP, Ed; taken by Stewart Studio, Allegheny, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 RUPP, Ed (Mrs.); taken by Hendricks & Co., Allegheny, Pa.;in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 SCHIRMER, Tillie; taken by Stockton Avenue Gallery, Allegheny, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998; also her funeral card, died 30 Jan 1892 aged 19y 1m 22d. SCHOENTHAL, Lionel, of 203 E. Beaux, Washington, Pa.; studio unknown; found Powell, Ohio 09 Mar 1996. SCHWARZ, Clara Clemens; taken by George Lies, Pittsburg, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 (the album was hers); also another group photo of her in her 8th Ward School class in Allegheny City, Pa. SCHWARZ, Kate; a small photo taken by The Penny Photo Co., Allegheny, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 SHARP, Robert; taken by Weller Studio, Canonsburg, Pa.; found Zanesville, Ohio 27 Mar 1999 SIMPKINS, Stewart, son of Elizabeth, grandson of George Arnold, great grandson of George Arnold, Sr., gt grandson of Philip Steele, gt gt grandson of George Steele, b 1855, Elk Lick, Pa.; taken by Wm. H. Welfley, Somerset, Pa.; found Findlay, Ohio 03 Nov 1996. SPOHN, Franklin; a baby; taken by J.R. Pearson, Allegheny City, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 SPOHN, Joseph; taken by J.R. Pearson, Allegheny City, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 SPOHN, Joseph and wife; taken by H. Sonnenberg, Allegheny City, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 STEWART, Gilbert W., of Dunbar, Pa.; studio unknown; found Powell, Ohio 09 Mar 1996. STREIB, Christiana Menzemer; CDV taken by Graham Studio, Pittsburgh, Pa.; found New Carlisle, Ohio 13 Mar 1999; another CDV found with it gives all indications to be her husband, but the CDV is unmarked. STURGEON, Bess, taken by H. Sonenberg's Gallery, Pittsburgh, Pa.; found at Clifton, Ohio 11 Dec 1995 WEAVER, Harvey and wife; taken by Hendricks & Co., Allegheny City, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 WEBSTER, J. William; taken by Rogers Photographer, Waynesburg, Pa.; found Morgantown, WV 16 May 1998 WEBSTER, J. William; and wife Mary Clutter Webster, children Nelle, Grace, Hal, and Stewart; taken by Frank M. Sellers Home Gallery, Waynesburg, Pa.; found Morgantown, WV 16 May 1998 WOLFRAM, Andrew; taken by Hudson Studio, Pitssburg, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 WOLFRAM, Elizabeth (Lizzie); studio unknown, but prob. in Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 WOODS, F.H., of Washington, Pa.; studio unknown; found Powell, Ohio 09 Mar 1996. Nov 1996. YEAGER, E.S.; of Conemaugh, Pa.; taken by Boston Art Gallery, Johnstown, Pa.; found Windber, Pa. 26 Dec 1998 YEAGER, Elizabeth (Lizzie); taken by H. Sonnenberg, Allegheny City, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998; also another photo taken by Lies' Studio, Pittsburg, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 YEAGER, Henry; taken by J.E. Sonnenberg, Allegheny, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 YEAGER, Michael; taken by Stansold Studio, Allegheny, Pa.; in an album found Saegerstown, Pa. 27 Dec 1998 GRAHAM Family; Catholic Holy Bible; no date of printing, but printed by John E. Potter and Co., Philadelphia, probably in 1880s; 1200+ pp.; a truly unique piece: a large Bible in a fancy veneered wooden box with an oval viewing window; contains family data for George Graham and his marriage to Kate Shirden (1863), to Bridget E. Waldron (1886); also marriage of Thomas McKenna to Adelia A. Graham (1887) and George M. Graham to Katheryne L. Monihan (1899); births of following Grahams: Maggie (1863), Adelia (1865), Maggie R. (1868), Mary F. (1870), Kate (1872), George (1873), William T. (1876), Genevieve (1879), and Katherine A. (1884) amongst other family births.; found Canonsburg, Pa. 27 Apr 1996. AHRENS, Maria Catharina, Birth and baptism certificate (in German); dau of Friedrich Ahrens; b 05 May 1857, ba 10 May 1857 in McKeesport, Pa. BARRON, Clarence G., Marriage Certificate; m 17 May 1916 at Ligonier, Pa. to Alice E. Koontz; both from Ligonier, Pa.; found East Liverpool, Ohio 28 Apr 1996. HILL, Roy, Marriage certificate; he was from Glassburg, Pa.; his wife was Bertie Durr of McKeesport, Pa.; married at McKeesport, Pa. on 24 Feb 1909. ELDER, Sanford, Marriage Certificate; m 07 Apr 1915 to Clara Falck of Pittsburgh, Pa.; groom from Murdocksville, Pa.; found Claysville, Pa. 27 Apr 1996 KLAESE, John Jacob, Marriage Certificate; m. 05 Jun 1902 at Allegheny, Pa. to Emilie M. Grater; both from Allegheny, Pa.; smaller certificate, unframed; found Claysville, Pa. 27 Apr 1996.

I am looking for a copy of an article that came out around 1962 in a Lawrence County Newspaper. The article was about a CIVIL WAR REUNION that took place in the late 1870's, involving the 101st PA Co. "C", and possibly others. The article listed some names that served from the Lawrence County Area and also gave details on the "reunion" that took place after the civil war. Does any of this sound familiar to anyone? I'm sorry I don't have more information but I have been told that this article existed and I'm interested in finding a copy, if possible. Christi in Texas

The Vindicator, Youngstown, OH newspaper, printed the obituary of Pearl Jean RIPPLE today. Address PO Box 161 Lowellvile-New Bedford Rd. Pulaski, PA. If the writer who posted the Lowellville Road - RIPPLE query is interested in details of this please email me. Sandra

Jan, If you go to the 1872 map index page and click on Mahoning Twp and look right above Edenburg, you will see a "Mrs. Ripple" listed on the map. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/maps/pa/county/lawren/1872/ Ed McClelland, Alexandria, Virginia.

The 1872 Atlas of Lawrence County,Mahoning Twp has Ripples listed on the map. Have you seen this on line?. Bless Ed McClelland and others for putting this info on line it is great! Carole in Az

Jan, My Dickson Relatives had a summer cottage in Lowellville,they resided in Youngstown.. I don't know about the Rd,. but do know it was in Mahoning County. My ? is, was it always in Mahoning or what prior county was it in? I have alot of relatives in this area. I have a plot map from the old United Presbyterian Church Cemetary there with Ripples on it. If interested let me know Carole in Arizona.

Searching for the KLINK family descendants of Lawrence/Mercer County. John and Barbara Klink were my gr. gr. grandparents. John and his brother Adam served in the 101st PA Co. C regiment during the Civil War. Any and all information I have on the KLINKs will be gladly shared. Christi Klink Watkins

Hi Jan, My grandparents were from the New Castle area. Grandma grew up in Moravia and in later years they moved to Lowellville where my dad was born and attended school. Lowellville High School (We called them the Lowellville Rats) were the archrivals of my high school sports teams (Springfield Local). Used to have fights at nearly every game. Anyway, there was also an Irish Ripple in the New Castle area - some of the McConahy clan lived there. Anyway, the public library at Youngstown, Mahoning County has an excellent research library and there are several good Mahoning County histories (can't recall exact titles.) Good luck, Donna ----- Original Message ----- From: jan johnston <jjohnsto@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu> To: <PALAWREN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2000 6:09 PM Subject: [PALAWREN] Clarification of Lowellville info > I guess I need to clarify just a bit. > > I know Lowellville is near Youngtown, OH, and is in Poland twp, Mahoning > Co., OH. I re-looked at my New Castle newspaper source, (an Obit) which > states the individual (a James Ripple, age 45) died at his residence on > Lowell Road near Edenburg. I guess since I also have located ancestors > living *in* Lowellville, *and* Edenburg, I was assuming the Lowell Road was > the road taken to go to Lowellville. > > I also check some of the Internet map sites, and the road numbers look like > US 224 might be this road - it does go to New Castle - 12 mile jaunt. When > I looked at the map and zoomed closer (driving directions), I also found > one of the roads named Ripple Road in Lowellville - this is one of the > surnames I am looking for with this information, and could be named from > the family that lived along here. > > Again, any information anyone would have on resources, history, etc. would > be greatly appreciated - Thanks to those of you who have e-mailed me > privately. > > Jan >

I guess I need to clarify just a bit. I know Lowellville is near Youngtown, OH, and is in Poland twp, Mahoning Co., OH. I re-looked at my New Castle newspaper source, (an Obit) which states the individual (a James Ripple, age 45) died at his residence on Lowell Road near Edenburg. I guess since I also have located ancestors living *in* Lowellville, *and* Edenburg, I was assuming the Lowell Road was the road taken to go to Lowellville. I also check some of the Internet map sites, and the road numbers look like US 224 might be this road - it does go to New Castle - 12 mile jaunt. When I looked at the map and zoomed closer (driving directions), I also found one of the roads named Ripple Road in Lowellville - this is one of the surnames I am looking for with this information, and could be named from the family that lived along here. Again, any information anyone would have on resources, history, etc. would be greatly appreciated - Thanks to those of you who have e-mailed me privately. Jan

Seeking information pertaining to the above individual. Married Melissa MOFFATT about same date. > Montcalm, Michigan. Emery could have been maiden of mother. Robert and Melissa are found in the 1860 Fed. Census for the time and location. Richard Jacobs ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com