Hi Mary Ann, Thank you so much for this information. I will certainly e-mail them. Best Wishes, Anne in Lancashire, England. ----- Original Message ----- From: <OBRIENFM@aol.com> To: <paluzern@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [PALUZERN] COMER FAMILY, PLAINS, LUZERNE > Hi, Anne! > My husband's O'Brien ancestors were from Ireland and their baptismal > records > came from St. Mary's in Wilkes-Barre after I contacted the secretary > there. > There was a small charge for the copies but it wasn't an exorbitant > amount. > You might try contacting St. Mary's to see if they can do a search of > their > records for you for that time period. > > St. Mary's has an interesting website with information about its history. > Go to > > _St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, Wilkes-Barre, PA - Home > Page_ (http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/1029smsj/) > > _http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/1029smsj/_ > (http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/1029smsj/) > > Good luck. > Mary Ann (Calkins) O'Brien > Canoga Park, California > > > > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL > at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PALUZERN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.8/906 - Release Date: 17/07/2007 > 18:30 > >

Wish I could help but my online access doesn't start until 7/19/1877. Debby Dew-Malecki - in South Carolina surmay@sccoast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Holly Jagger" <hjagger@stny.rr.com> To: <PALUZERN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:48 AM Subject: [PALUZERN] obit. from 1869 Listers, In case anyone has access, we are looking for a death notice or obituary for William HARRIS, who d. March 5, 1869 and is buried in Lakeville Cemetery, Lakeville, Wayne PA. He had family connections to Kingston. (Birth date 13 Aug 1798) Wife, Betsey SHARP(E), was b. 24 Jul 1794 CT, and d. 28 Apr. 1864 Lakeville. They were married by or before the summer/early fall of 1820, and we have reason to believe that they were in Luzerne County at that time. Thanks, Holly ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALUZERN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Edwina, as soon as you mentioned the Catholic church in Pittston that was not responsive to your request the first that came to mind was St. John's. Sometime back someone gave me this email address for St. Johns St. John's Church (BENDIK@JUNO.COM) Perhaps if you are persistent they will respond to your request. Pat Finnegan Scala -----Original Message----- From: paluzern-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:paluzern-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Edwina Ward Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 9:58 AM To: paluzern@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PALUZERN] COMER FAMILY, PLAINS, LUZERNE Hi Ruth, If I remember correctly it was St. John the Evangelist. There were several churches, I believe one on each cornor. We were looking for information about my husband's family. In fact, we had his aunt with us because she knew where the churches were located. Edwina RBlack1070@aol.com wrote: Edwina - Was interested in your comments about the church in Pittston. You did not mention which one you contacted. I dealt with St. Casimier's several years ago and it took about 6 months for me to finally get the information I needed but it was good. Three of the catholic churches are under one priest at least they were then, so genealogy is not one of their high priority. Hang in there and have a good day. Ruth Badman Black b. Wilkes-Barre West Creek, NJ ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALUZERN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message Sincerely, Edwina Ward http://www.geocities.com/auntissa --------------------------------- Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALUZERN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Listers, In case anyone has access, we are looking for a death notice or obituary for William HARRIS, who d. March 5, 1869 and is buried in Lakeville Cemetery, Lakeville, Wayne PA.  He had family connections to Kingston.  (Birth date 13 Aug 1798)    Wife, Betsey SHARP(E), was b. 24 Jul 1794 CT, and d. 28 Apr. 1864 Lakeville.  They were married by or before the summer/early fall of 1820, and we have reason to believe that they were in Luzerne County at that time. Thanks, Holly

Don't know if this would be of help - Three churches in Pittston at one address are St. Casimier's, St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph's. Address is R. 33 William Street, Pittston, PA 18640 Phone 570-654-0053. The "R" stands for rear of building. I have been working on the Lithuanian families - Raulinitius, Matasavage, Zingle. Have a good day. Ruth Badman Black b. Wilkes-Barre, PA West Creek, NJ ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Edwina - Was interested in your comments about the church in Pittston. You did not mention which one you contacted. I dealt with St. Casimier's several years ago and it took about 6 months for me to finally get the information I needed but it was good. Three of the catholic churches are under one priest at least they were then, so genealogy is not one of their high priority. Hang in there and have a good day. Ruth Badman Black b. Wilkes-Barre West Creek, NJ ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Although I haven't spent much time in the area the last couple of years, I still have memories. I was born in Parsons 80 years ago. Most of my relatives have "sort of disappeared". The much younger generations do not have the "relative connections" we had. It is very nice to see people from all over the US writing to the site, and, either asking questions or providing information. Almost every time I read something, it wakes my mind a little. Hopefully I will send something that someone else can appreciate. Keep up the good work. Bill Fehlinger-Mays Landing NJ ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Debby kindly sent me information from the The Daily Times 1893-01-27 about the death of Mark Comer and also the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader 1908-04-15 about the death of Luke Comer. Please can someone tell me if there would likely to be obituaries in the newspapers from the families. The main reason for my Comer research is to try to ascertain which part of Ireland they came from. I know from the articles that they were buried at Sacred Heart Church in Plains, but I don't think this church was built in the in the 1860's when Mark Comer married Mary Cunaboy and Luke Comer married his second wife Honor Duffy. Does anyone know which Roman Catholic Church these couples were likely to have been married at? Anne in Lancashire, England. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "pneanne" <pne.anne@ntlworld.com> > To: <paluzern@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 5:19 PM > Subject: [PALUZERN] COMER FAMILY, PLAINS, LUZERNE > > >> I am a new subscriber to this list. >> >> I am trying to find out if Mark Comer, who appears on the 1880 Census in > Plains, Luzerne, is the brother of my gt. gt. grandfather Patrick Comer, > born about 1843 Ireland, who resided in England. >> >> On the 1861 Census in Staffordshire, England, Patrick had a brother Mark, > who I have been unable to find a marriage or a death for in England. I am > hoping that the Mark, below, is his brother. >> >> 1880 Census - Plains, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania >> >> Mark Comer - age 35 b. Ireland - Coal Miner - Parents born in Ireland >> Mary Comer - age 30 b. Ireland - Wife - Parents born in Ireland >> John Comer - age 7 b. Pennsylvania - at school - Parents born in Ireland >> Mary E.Comer - age 5 b. Pennsylvania - at school - Parents born in >> Ireland >> Rose A. Comer - age 4 months b. Pennsylvania - Parents born in Ireland >> Mary Cunaboy - age 69 - Mother-in-Law - Widow - b. Ireland - Parents born > in Ireland >> >> I would be glad to hear from anyone who is researching the Comer family >> in > Plains. There was also a Luke Comer living with Mark Comer in Plains in > 1870. I think he could be related to Mark and Patrick. >> >> Regards, >> >> Anne in Lancashire, England >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PALUZERN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PALUZERN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.8/904 - Release Date: 16/07/2007 > 17:42 > >

Hi Ruth, If I remember correctly it was St. John the Evangelist. There were several churches, I believe one on each cornor. We were looking for information about my husband's family. In fact, we had his aunt with us because she knew where the churches were located. Edwina RBlack1070@aol.com wrote: Edwina - Was interested in your comments about the church in Pittston. You did not mention which one you contacted. I dealt with St. Casimier's several years ago and it took about 6 months for me to finally get the information I needed but it was good. Three of the catholic churches are under one priest at least they were then, so genealogy is not one of their high priority. Hang in there and have a good day. Ruth Badman Black b. Wilkes-Barre West Creek, NJ ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALUZERN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message Sincerely, Edwina Ward http://www.geocities.com/auntissa --------------------------------- Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing.

I would also like to ditto your comments Mary Ann. We went to the rectory at St. Mary's and the secretary was so helpful. She looked up the records and told us that the records we needed were in Pittston. However, the church in Pittston was having some bazaar and said they were too busy. I left the information I was looking for, but they never even sent an e-mail to let me know if the records existed. Since we don't get out to W-B very often, I was disappointed with their treatment. Edwina OBRIENFM@aol.com wrote: Hi, Anne! My husband's O'Brien ancestors were from Ireland and their baptismal records came from St. Mary's in Wilkes-Barre after I contacted the secretary there. There was a small charge for the copies but it wasn't an exorbitant amount. You might try contacting St. Mary's to see if they can do a search of their records for you for that time period. St. Mary's has an interesting website with information about its history. Go to _St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, Wilkes-Barre, PA - Home Page_ (http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/1029smsj/) _http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/1029smsj/_ (http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/1029smsj/) Good luck. Mary Ann (Calkins) O'Brien Canoga Park, California ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALUZERN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message Sincerely, Edwina Ward http://www.geocities.com/auntissa --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta.

Hi, Anne! My husband's O'Brien ancestors were from Ireland and their baptismal records came from St. Mary's in Wilkes-Barre after I contacted the secretary there. There was a small charge for the copies but it wasn't an exorbitant amount. You might try contacting St. Mary's to see if they can do a search of their records for you for that time period. St. Mary's has an interesting website with information about its history. Go to _St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, Wilkes-Barre, PA - Home Page_ (http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/1029smsj/) _http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/1029smsj/_ (http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/1029smsj/) Good luck. Mary Ann (Calkins) O'Brien Canoga Park, California ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Hello Debby, Thank you very much for finding this wonderful information about Mark and Luke Comer. I appreciate it very much. There is just one query. In the information for Luke Comer, it states that he was survived by two daughters, Mr. Luke Corcoran and Miss Polly. Do you think this should be Mrs. Luke Corcoran? Thanks again, Anne in Lancashire, England. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Debra Dew-Malecki" <surmay@sccoast.net> To: <paluzern@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 6:50 PM Subject: Re: [PALUZERN] COMER FAMILY, PLAINS, LUZERNE > Date: 1893-01-25; Paper: The Daily Times > > Mark Comer, one of the oldest and most repected citizens of Plains died > yesterday. > > -------------------------------- > Date: 1893-01-27; Paper: The Daily Times > > The remains of Mark Comer, recently deceased were interred in the > Plains > Catholic cemetery yesterday. The services were held at the Sacred Heart > Church. > > ---------------------------------------------------- > Date: 1908-04-15; Paper: Wilkes Barre Times Leader > > PLAINS > > After four days o suffering, Luke Comer, who was injured in the Henry > colliery Saturday, died at his home on Swoyer Hill late yesterday > afternoon. > Mr. Comer, who was one of the oldest miners in this part of the anthracite > region, came to this country from Ireland fifty-five years ago. > > Soon after his arrival he came to Plains, where he took up his > residence > and began work in sinking the mine in which he met the accident which > resulted in his death. > > When the mine was in full operation Mr. Comer secured a position as a > miner and ever since that time until Saturday worked in that same mine. > > All during these long years of toll he never met with an accident until > Saturday. The announcement of his death came as a great shock to the mine > workers of Plains and the officals of the Lehigh Valley Coal Co., who held > him the highest esteem. > > He is survived by two daughters, Mr. Luke Corcoran and Miss Polly. The > funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with services in > Sacred heart church. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart cemetery. > > --------------------------------------------------- > Date: 1908-04-13; Paper: Wilkes Barre Times Leader > > Luke Comer, one of the oldest miners in this section of the anthracite > district, was seriously if not fatally injured while at work in the Henry > colliery Saturday afternoon. > > Mr. Comer, who is looked upon as one of the most responsible miners in > the anthracite region, was in the act of prying loose a piece of coal when > it fell catching him. > > Fellow workman rushed his assistance and soon had him from underneath > the coal, which was slowly but surely crushing out his life. > > ---------------------------------------- > > > Debby Dew-Malecki - in South Carolina > > surmay@sccoast.net > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "pneanne" <pne.anne@ntlworld.com> > To: <paluzern@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 5:19 PM > Subject: [PALUZERN] COMER FAMILY, PLAINS, LUZERNE > > >> I am a new subscriber to this list. >> >> I am trying to find out if Mark Comer, who appears on the 1880 Census in > Plains, Luzerne, is the brother of my gt. gt. grandfather Patrick Comer, > born about 1843 Ireland, who resided in England. >> >> On the 1861 Census in Staffordshire, England, Patrick had a brother Mark, > who I have been unable to find a marriage or a death for in England. I am > hoping that the Mark, below, is his brother. >> >> 1880 Census - Plains, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania >> >> Mark Comer - age 35 b. Ireland - Coal Miner - Parents born in Ireland >> Mary Comer - age 30 b. Ireland - Wife - Parents born in Ireland >> John Comer - age 7 b. Pennsylvania - at school - Parents born in Ireland >> Mary E.Comer - age 5 b. Pennsylvania - at school - Parents born in >> Ireland >> Rose A. Comer - age 4 months b. Pennsylvania - Parents born in Ireland >> Mary Cunaboy - age 69 - Mother-in-Law - Widow - b. Ireland - Parents born > in Ireland >> >> I would be glad to hear from anyone who is researching the Comer family >> in > Plains. There was also a Luke Comer living with Mark Comer in Plains in > 1870. I think he could be related to Mark and Patrick. >> >> Regards, >> >> Anne in Lancashire, England >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PALUZERN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PALUZERN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.8/904 - Release Date: 16/07/2007 > 17:42 > >

Date: 1893-01-25; Paper: The Daily Times Mark Comer, one of the oldest and most repected citizens of Plains died yesterday. -------------------------------- Date: 1893-01-27; Paper: The Daily Times The remains of Mark Comer, recently deceased were interred in the Plains Catholic cemetery yesterday. The services were held at the Sacred Heart Church. ---------------------------------------------------- Date: 1908-04-15; Paper: Wilkes Barre Times Leader PLAINS After four days o suffering, Luke Comer, who was injured in the Henry colliery Saturday, died at his home on Swoyer Hill late yesterday afternoon. Mr. Comer, who was one of the oldest miners in this part of the anthracite region, came to this country from Ireland fifty-five years ago. Soon after his arrival he came to Plains, where he took up his residence and began work in sinking the mine in which he met the accident which resulted in his death. When the mine was in full operation Mr. Comer secured a position as a miner and ever since that time until Saturday worked in that same mine. All during these long years of toll he never met with an accident until Saturday. The announcement of his death came as a great shock to the mine workers of Plains and the officals of the Lehigh Valley Coal Co., who held him the highest esteem. He is survived by two daughters, Mr. Luke Corcoran and Miss Polly. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with services in Sacred heart church. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart cemetery. --------------------------------------------------- Date: 1908-04-13; Paper: Wilkes Barre Times Leader Luke Comer, one of the oldest miners in this section of the anthracite district, was seriously if not fatally injured while at work in the Henry colliery Saturday afternoon. Mr. Comer, who is looked upon as one of the most responsible miners in the anthracite region, was in the act of prying loose a piece of coal when it fell catching him. Fellow workman rushed his assistance and soon had him from underneath the coal, which was slowly but surely crushing out his life. ---------------------------------------- Debby Dew-Malecki - in South Carolina surmay@sccoast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "pneanne" <pne.anne@ntlworld.com> To: <paluzern@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 5:19 PM Subject: [PALUZERN] COMER FAMILY, PLAINS, LUZERNE > I am a new subscriber to this list. > > I am trying to find out if Mark Comer, who appears on the 1880 Census in Plains, Luzerne, is the brother of my gt. gt. grandfather Patrick Comer, born about 1843 Ireland, who resided in England. > > On the 1861 Census in Staffordshire, England, Patrick had a brother Mark, who I have been unable to find a marriage or a death for in England. I am hoping that the Mark, below, is his brother. > > 1880 Census - Plains, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania > > Mark Comer - age 35 b. Ireland - Coal Miner - Parents born in Ireland > Mary Comer - age 30 b. Ireland - Wife - Parents born in Ireland > John Comer - age 7 b. Pennsylvania - at school - Parents born in Ireland > Mary E.Comer - age 5 b. Pennsylvania - at school - Parents born in Ireland > Rose A. Comer - age 4 months b. Pennsylvania - Parents born in Ireland > Mary Cunaboy - age 69 - Mother-in-Law - Widow - b. Ireland - Parents born in Ireland > > I would be glad to hear from anyone who is researching the Comer family in Plains. There was also a Luke Comer living with Mark Comer in Plains in 1870. I think he could be related to Mark and Patrick. > > Regards, > > Anne in Lancashire, England > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALUZERN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

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Listers, In case anyone has access, we are looking for a death notice or obituary for William HARRIS, who d. March 5, 1869 and is buried in Lakeville Cemetery, Lakeville, Wayne PA. He had family connections to Kingston. (Birth date 13 Aug 1798) Wife, Betsey SHARP(E), was b. 24 Jul 1794 CT, and d. 28 Apr. 1864 Lakeville. They were married by or before the summer/early fall of 1820, and we have reason to believe that they were in Luzerne County at that time. Thanks, Holly

It wasn't very common but it happened.? Sometimes it was used (outside the family) to differentiate between older and younger men of the same name, not necessarily related. It's hard to say if he was named for a grandpa or uncle.? Generally, the first son was named for the paternal grandpa, the second for the maternal grandpa and the 3rd for the dad. I have a similar situation with the use of "2nd."? My ancestor named his name-son Junior, then named his other sons after his brothers, including the "2nd."? Susan -----Original Message----- From: Michelle <Birdsong@nyc.rr.com> To: Luzerne Group <PALUZERN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sun, 15 Jul 2007 1:23 pm Subject: [PALUZERN] Use of "Junior" According to a will, my relative, William MOORE (d. 1839), had a son Stephen MOORE, Junior. Was Stephen most likely named for William's father? Why do they use "Junior" when its not father and son? Michelle ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALUZERN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.

Michelle wrote: > According to a will, my relative, William MOORE (d. 1839), had a son Stephen > MOORE, Junior. Was Stephen most likely named for William's father? Why do > they use "Junior" when its not father and son? The term Junior was often used to indicate the younger of two men named Stephen Moore at the time the will was written. bob gillis

According to a will, my relative, William MOORE (d. 1839), had a son Stephen MOORE, Junior. Was Stephen most likely named for William's father? Why do they use "Junior" when its not father and son? Michelle

Good Morning Listers, Family Legend states that John ARMSTRONG, the father of Catherine Armstrong and her brother, John Armstrong, was also a survivor of the Wyoming Massacre. I have not been able to document anything for Catherine Armstrong prior to her marriage to Zephaniah SPACE in Wyoming Valley on 5 May 1811 so cannot prove the vality of this statement. Catherine Armstrong, according to census records, was born about 1793. There is a printed Space Family Genealogy that states Catherine and John Armstrong were raised by a family named HART in Clarion county, PA. This doesn't make sense to me as Zephaniah was living in Luzerne County until aroudn 1818/19 when land records show he purchased land in Clarion county at that time. Then there is the marriage of Zephaniah and Catherine in Luzerne county in 1811. Another Space family researcher states that Catherine's father died and her mother remarried Jacob NOLF/NULF/NULPH. The wife of Jacob NOLF was Barbara ? This family line is one I would love to document and get past the brick wall that is Catherine. Any assistance, leads or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Cindy in WI

I am a new subscriber to this list. I am trying to find out if Mark Comer, who appears on the 1880 Census in Plains, Luzerne, is the brother of my gt. gt. grandfather Patrick Comer, born about 1843 Ireland, who resided in England. On the 1861 Census in Staffordshire, England, Patrick had a brother Mark, who I have been unable to find a marriage or a death for in England. I am hoping that the Mark, below, is his brother. 1880 Census - Plains, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Mark Comer - age 35 b. Ireland - Coal Miner - Parents born in Ireland Mary Comer - age 30 b. Ireland - Wife - Parents born in Ireland John Comer - age 7 b. Pennsylvania - at school - Parents born in Ireland Mary E.Comer - age 5 b. Pennsylvania - at school - Parents born in Ireland Rose A. Comer - age 4 months b. Pennsylvania - Parents born in Ireland Mary Cunaboy - age 69 - Mother-in-Law - Widow - b. Ireland - Parents born in Ireland I would be glad to hear from anyone who is researching the Comer family in Plains. There was also a Luke Comer living with Mark Comer in Plains in 1870. I think he could be related to Mark and Patrick. Regards, Anne in Lancashire, England