Dear Friends, I've just learned the date and one and only witness to my ggrandparents wedding at St. Peter's Cathedral on October 16,1856. Names: Michael HICKS and Ann MC DONALD Witness: Michael MILES If anyone has information on Michael MILES, if he was from Ireland and where, etc., or my great grandparents, I would greatly appreciate knowing. Mary L. Casey

Hi! Would some kind soul have access to the 1860 Census for Monroe County. I am looking for the Steinbrecher, Stonebreaker or Steinbraker family. Parents names are Bartly and Catherine. I am also looking for Mathias and Mary Wagner. Thank you donna

Dear Friends, In case someone is looking for these MC DONALD's / MC DONNELL's and their godparents in 1850's, '61, I'm sending this info. Baptisms at St. Peter's Cathedral in Scranton: Miles McDonald, son of: John McDonald and Anna Dougherty Baptism: September 24, 1853, Birth: September 20, 1853 Sponsors: John McNally & Mary McNally Rev. J. W. Cullen, Vol. 1, Page 72 James McDonnell, son of: James McDonnell and Anna McDonnell Baptism: March 2, 1856, Birth February 27, 1856 Sponsors: David Walsh and Mary Tory Rev. Moses Whitty, Volume II, Page 5 John McDonald, son of: James McDonald and Anna McDonald Baptism: February 20, 1859, Birth February 20, 1859 Sponsors: Thomas Kelly and Winifred McDonald Rev. Francis P. Mulgrew, Vol. II, Page 94 David McDonnell, son of: James McDonnell and Anna Walsh Baptism: February 17, 1861, Birth: February 15, 1861 Sponsors: John Mahon and Mary McDonnell Rev. Hugo Fitzsimmons, Volume II, Page 160 If anyone can add info to the above, please contact me. Mary L. Casey

Wilkes-Barre Evening Leader, Fri, Jan 24, 1890 MARRIAGES At the residence of Mr J A MONTZ, South Street, on Wed evening Jan 22 by Rev A Griffin, Mr L R C SHEAR, of Pittston, and Miss L A LEE, of Utica NY In Pittston Jan 23 by Rev Father Finnan, CORMAC BOHAN and Miss MARY KEARNEY In Miner's Mills Jan 22 by Rev E J Morris, FRANK ARGUST, of Wilkes-Barre, and Miss MARTHA MORGAN In Nanticoke Jan 23 by Rev J P Harris, HENRY J WILLIAMS and SARAH A MILLS MARRIAGE LICENSES GRANTED: JOSEP HAZSUSKI to E STRAKE, of Wilkes-Barre GEORGE WILLIAMS to EMMA BELLAS, both of Harrington JAMES GOLDEN to LIZZIE LANGAN, both of Pleasant Valley MORGAN BOYLE to NORA DORAN,both of Hanover township DEATHS: Mrs HENRIETTA NEY, widow of Mr ALBERT NEY, died at the home of her cousin, Mrs M H BELL, 62 South River Street, yesterday, aged 72 years. Mrs NEY was a native of Charleston, SC, and was for some years an inmate of the household Mrs OLIVER BURR HILLARD, of that city, by whom at that time Mr NEY was employed as a clerk, subsequently going into business for himself at Charleston, and later at New Orleans, and Cincinnati. He died in May last at Falmouth, Mass., where he was in the habit of spending his summers, and soon after his death, Mrs NEY came to this city and took up residence with Mrs BELL. She leaves no near relatives. The funeral will take place on Saturday. (condensed) In Honeybrook Jan 23, CHARLES RODGERS, aged 35 years At Coleraine Jan 23, MARY, daughter of CORNELIUS and CELIA DUGAN, aged 3 years and 8 months In Brooklyn NY Jan 6, of consumption, Lieut HARRY T MONAHON, U S Navy, in his 42d year In Ashley Jan 23, Mrs PHILIP SYMONS In Plymouth Jan 23, of pneumonia, Mrs DAVID DAVIS, aged 34 years In Easton Jan 21, MARGARET H, wife of DIXON LEWERS, aged 60 years In Kane, Bradford County, on the 21st inst, of pneumonia, GEORGE M, only son of GEORGE and ELLA ORR, formerly of this city, aged 4 months. HENRY STINE, of Mauch Chunk, a brakeman on the cannonball freight train on the Jersey Central RR, was killed at White House NJ yesterday morning by his head coming in contact with a water pipe that had beenleft projecting over the track from a tank. The train was moving rapidly when the accident occurred and Stine's head was crushed in a horrible manner. Stine's remains were sent home. >From Ashley: The funeral of Mrs PHILIP SIMOND,whose death occurred on Thursday, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house of the deceased on Newport street A WILL FILED: The will of AMANDA M BRIGGS, late of this city, was probated today. After directing that all her just debts be paid she orders that her property be converted into cash and that it be divided into nine shares, one share to be given to each of the following persons: LORETTA GREEN, her daughter; FREEMAN BRIGGS, a son; HANNAH THOMAS, a daughter; SARAH WEISS, a daughter; JESSE BRIGGS, a son; MARY A MACE, a daughter; MILES F BRIGGS, a son; ISAAC J BRIGGS, a son. The will was made and signed August 10, 1888, and LORETTA GREEN is made the sole executrix. The witnesses are E D NICHOLS, and C J RINEHIMER Ed, Phoenix

Can anyone give me a website that will give the townships that are located within the counties. I have lots of map sites bookmarked, but none of them gives that info. June Nessler in Fortuna, CA 6610bj@humboldt1.com

Does anyone have the street address for Scott Cemetery in Shickshinny. Thanks! Peggy

Hi- I am hoping someone can answer my question. I suspect that my ancestor may have gotten divorces in Luzerne Co. sometime between 1870 and 1880. Which court would I search for these records in? Thanks for your help- Lee Ann

Hi Does anyone have a Rilla Gregory born 1870 died 1932 husband Albert Cragle died 1944 Thank you Mark Cragle

Hi Does anyone have a Ray Krrapf woh died May 5, 1990 Wilkes Barre, Pa. wife Alma? Thank you Mark Cragle

Hi I have a Dorthy Davis born aug. 11, 1890 in Plymouth married in aug. 12, 1912 to a George Edgar Cragle born may 22, 1888 They were living in the Hanover Green area Thank you Mark Cragle

Hi I have a Katherine Lee born june 19, 1877 Ashley, Pa. married nov. 23, 1904 to a William Cragle born nov. 9, 1869 Thank you Mark Cragle

Listers: Tis will be going to appropriate counties so if you're on those lists , you'll be getting a re-repeat message. I guess many of you have this URL which has been interesting as well as entertaining to me. You can search its archives etc. It pertains to our coal region. http://www.coalregion.com/home.htm June Nessler in Fortuna, CA 6610bj@humboldt1.com

Wilkes-Barre Evening Leader, Thu, Jan 23, 1890 MARRIAGES: The wedding of Mr GEORGE W KROPP, foreman of the Leader job rooms, and Miss MAGGIE SANDYS took place at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs JANE SANDYS, 132 Lincoln St, last evening. Miss SOPHIE GASS, of Albany NY, acted as bridesmaid. Mr FRED KROPP, the groom's brother, was groomsman. The ceremony was performed by Rev Henry L Jones. In Ashley Jan 21, by Rev Father Hoban, A F MCGUIRE and MARY HOGAN In Pittston Jan 21 by Rev W J Hill, THOMAS F TRACY, of Brooklyn NY, and Miss EVA W CULVER, of Orange, Pa. DEATHS: In Pittston Jan 22, Mrs ANNIE A, wife of ISAAC LOVELL, aged 25 At Mountain Valley Jan 18, DANIEL DAVIS, aged 63 years At Beaver Meadow Jan 21, CATHARINE CURTIS, aged 56 years On South Laurel Street, Hazleton, Jan 22, CATHERINE R, daughter of Mr and Mrs WILLIAM H FLOYD, aged 5 years, 9 months, and 12 days. At Lattimer Jan 22, DANIEL HEINBACH, aged 63 years DAVID FAIRCHILD, of Kingston, of which place he had been a resident for upward of seventy years, died yesterday of pneumonia, following influenza, aged 83 years. He had also suffered for a long time from partial paralysis. His wife died in 1873, but five sons and a daughter, all grown, survive. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment at Forty Fort. >From Dallas: THOMAS CASTERLINE died Tue after a long illness JOHN KELLEY, an old and esteemed resident of Parsons, died this afternoon at 1 o'clock. The deceased was the father of Dr JOHN KELLEY, WILLIAM KELLEY,and Mrs WILLIAM GOLDEN. Notice of the funeral will be given hereafter JOSEPH CASSIDY, a son of JOHN CASSIDY, formerly superintendant of the Wyoming Division of the Jersey Central road, died today of typhoid pneumonia, aged 20 years. The funeral will take place on Sat from the paternal residence on Northampton Street BRIEFS: >From Plymouth: JOHN CURRAN, of Avondale, took the train for Scranton last evening. His most intimate friends say he has a matrimonial bee in his bonnett >From Plymouth: Miss MAMIE LIVINGSTONE, of Wilkes-Barre, was the guest of her sister, Mrs A REESE, last Tues >From Plymouth: JOHN DERBYSHIRE was injured by cars in the Parish mines last Tue >From Dallas: ELLIS HONEYWELL has moved to Shawnee Mountain >From Ashley: Mrs A SAFFORD, of Kingston, is visiting her sister, Mrs J WHITE ELSEWHERE: Walt Whitman is the most picturesque character in American literature today. His splendid wealth of white hair is a sitting frame for a face of majestic beauty. His magnificient frame is not yet bowed by the weight of seventy winters. Mark Twain is said to be growing indolent in his advancing years. He retires early to bed and never breakfasts before 10 o'clock Buffalo Bill recently climbed Mt Vesuvius. He was pleased with the crater. Ed. Phoenix

A posting from Ed, Phoenix stated: Jan 21, 1890 >From Pittston: The funeral of JAMES O'DONNELL occurred this morning at eleven o'clock. Interment was in Market Street Cemetery Where is Pittston? How far is it from Hazelton or McAdoo? Are there any records of this cemetery on line? Anyone have info on how I can contact the cemetery? Thanks for the help. Donna

Does anybody know what community in Luzerne County would be covered in ED0035 as in the 1910 census? Is there a site where all ED's are listed? Thanks. Sandy

Church Register of St.Stephens Protestant Episcopal Church Wilkes-Barre, PA 1824 Entries 01/17: Maurice Bywater died January 15 03/19: Mrs. Oakley died March 18, Buried in Kingston Yard 03/23: Joseph McCoy, Esq; died March 21, age 33 04/06: infant child of A.Beaumont died April 5, age 3 months child of _____Edwards, aged 2 years child of Pat'k Gormand 1827 Entries 02/28: Dominique Germain died February 27, age 72 years Mrs. Harriet Wilson Mrs. _______ McGuiggan Mr. Isaac Haines 03/13: Peleg Tracy, one of the Vestry, age 57 years 04/03______ Gormand, age 23 1829 Entry Ebenezer Bowman, Esq.,died March 1, 1829 Ron & Tammy Ohnmacht Concord, North Carolina Email: yankee@iocnet.net Visit Our Family & Genealogy Website at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4507/index.html Visit Ron's Vestal Little League History Website at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4507/VLL1.html

Sorry I posted my query about Junedale to this list. It's in Carbon Co. June Nessler in Fortuna, CA 6610bj@humboldt1.com

Can someone tell me in what township Junedale is. June Nessler in Fortuna, CA 6610bj@humboldt1.com

Can anyone tell me in which Ward 368 Miller St, Luzerne might be? I am searching the 1920 Census and if I knew the Ward it would save me hours. Also, can you tell me where to find such information for future reference? Thank you, Mary Jane

Wilkes-Barre Evening Leader, Wed, Jan 22, 1890 MARRIAGES: Mr FRANK M KELLEY and Miss AUGUSTA L "GUSSIE" WALTER, both of Wilkes-Barre, were married at 8 o'clock last evening at the home of the bride's parents, No. 65 Lincoln Street. Rev A Griffin performed the ceremony. Miss MINNIE KELLEY, sister of the groom, officiated as bridesmaid. The groomsman was JAMES TRETHAWAY. Among the attendants were: J WALTER, father of the bride; Misses EMMA and LILLIE WALTER, sisters of the bride; JAMES KELLEY and wife, father and mother of the groom; S R KELLEY, brother of the groom, and wife; VINCENT KELLEY, cousin of the groom; CHRISTIAN WALTER, uncle of the bride, and wife; J C HILBERT, grandfather of the bride; HERMAN WAGNER, uncle of the bride, and wife. Mr KELLEY is a valued employee in the Leader counting room. (condensed) In this city Jan 18, MICHAEL SCOTT and Miss MAGGIE BENNETT, both of Wilkes-Barre MARRIAGES LICENSES GRANTED: H J WILLIAMS, to SARAH MILLS, both of Nanticoke FRANK AUGUST of Wilkes-Barre, to MARTH MORGAN, of Miners Mills G W KROPP to M E SANDYS, both of Wilkes-Barre DEATHS: Mr JOSEPH MARKS, who was prostrated by the rupture of a blood vessel on Friday, the 10th inst, and who had lain in a comatose condition, died at the home of his niece, Mrs N SPRINGER, at 53 North Washington, aged 64 years. Mr Marks was born in Prussia in 1816 and came to this country forty five years ago. He located in New York City, in the clothing business, where he remained until 1870, when he removed to Scranton. He was a prominent clothing merchant in that city for fifteen years, then removing to Pittston, and continuing in the business there for five years, when he retired and removed to this city. Here he kept house until his wife died two years ago and since that bereavement he had boarded with his niece, Mrs SPRINGER. He leaves three children, Mr Louis Marks of Scranton, and Messrs MOSES and ABRAM MARKS, who constitute the firm of MARKS BROTHERS of this city. The funeral will take place from Mr SPRINGER's residence at 2 pm on Friday, under Masonic auspices. In West Pittston Jan 21, of pneumonia, RICHARD CALLICOTT, aged 41 years In Wilkes-Barre Jan 21, of pneumonia, ADAM GIRE, of 144 Kidder Street, aged 26 years At Red Rock Jan 17, NELLIE COLE, aged 6 years and 7 months In Wilkes-Barre Jan 21, CLARA IRENE, daughter of JOSEPH MCREYNOLDS, aged 4 years In Nanticoke Jan 19, of pneumonia, CHARLES HARRY MCCARTY, aged 21 years In Parsons Jan 20, of heart disease, ANNIE GANNON, aged 13 years In Pittston Jan 20, Mrs SARAH KIRKHAM, aged 79 years In Pittston Jan 21, of diphtheria, ANNIE M, daughter of M J KISHPAUGH, aged 8 years Dr N J COGSWELL, father of Mrs S S JAMES, of this city, and Prof H E COGSWELL,of Scranton, died at his home at Silvara, Bradford County, on Sunday, of pneumonia resulting from influenza, aged 66 years. Mr JOHN A WERLINE died at Scranton yesterday of typhoid pneumonia aged 23 years, 7 months, and 9 days. The funeral BRIEFS: VICTOR GREEN, of Tamaqua, is visiting her sister on Lincoln Street HEADLINES ELSEWHERE: San Francisco, Jan 22: TO BREAK FOGG'S RECORD; Miss Nellie Bly has reached San Francisco; a race across the continent. She has already traveled over 21,000 miles in 68 days, and will undoubtedly break the record made in fiction by Jules Verne's hero. Catlettsburg, Ky Jan 22: The Hatfield - McCoy feud again Tulare, Ca Jan 22: Daring Train Robbers Berlin Jan 22: Baron Von Frankenstein, one of the leaders of the Clerical party in the Reichstag, died today. Ed, Phoenix