We've added new photos at the McKean County Old Photos section of Western PA Old Photos -- http://www.familyoldphotos.com/pa/mckean Look for these on the main page - or just use the search box to find the photos you'd like to view. Here's what's new: >>From Norm Landis George Elmer and Flora Kouf Shatto with Harry Benfer and Ethel J Maze Shatto >>From Sharon Dore Thomas Patrick Cadden >>From Kristen Taylor Drake Ira Leroy Taylor and photos of Port Allegany High School Football Team 1915 Port Allegany High School Freshman Class 1915-16 Stop by and see us when you have a chance...... Teri familyoldphotos.com

Happy Fourth of July! I read the following on www.cnn.com yesterday (7/3/2003) and thought it should be passed on. Please take a moment to search the database (very easy!) and if your WWII family member is not listed please list them. It's a free service and any family member or friend may register the veteran. And don't forget to forward this email. Of the 16 million Americans who served only 1.3 million names have been submitted to the registry. All of the information is in the following article. * * * * * WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans who served in World War II or supported the war effort at home can now add their names to an online registry. Organized by the American Battle Monuments Commission, the Web-based list is an effort to extend recognition to as many as 16 million Americans who served in uniform during the Second World War. It is being launched almost a year before the dedication of the first national monument to World War II veterans, slated for May 29, 2004 - Memorial Day weekend - on the National Mall. The registry is open not only to veterans, but to "any American that served in the armed forces or contributed to the war effort on the home front, whether in factories and shipyards or farms and neighborhoods," the commission said in a news release. The registry is accessible on the National World War II Memorial Web site - www.wwiimemorial.com - or by calling the commission toll-free at 1-800-639-4WW2. Anyone can submit names and registration is free. Previous efforts to gather names for the registry "barely scratched the surface," collecting only 1.3 million names over the past several years, said Mike Conley, a spokesman for the commission. Of those, nearly 700,000 names were submitted by the public. The rest were culled from public records, including casualties listed by the National Archives and Recods Administration and the commission's own lists of veterans buried in its overseas cemeteries or included on its Tablets of the Missing. "We're making the registry available now, prior to the dedication, to encourage more enrollments," Conley said. President Clinton authorized the memorial in 1993. Construction on the site, opposite the Reflecting Pool from the Lincoln Memorial, began in September 2001. When complete, the memorial will consist of a plaza and a pool bordered by granite pillars and 24 bronze bas-relief panels with scenes from America during the war. Unlike the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the World War II memorial will not bear any veterans' names. More than 400,000 Americans died in World War II, more than six times the number of veterans whose names appear on the Vietnam memorial. * * * * * Maureen M. Lee Baseball: www.happeningsinthehills.com/baseball/main.html (Rockies' Babe Ruth Baseball), www.happeningsinthehills.com/allstarbaseball/index.html (Yuma Babe Ruth 14-Year-Old All Star Team) Genealogy: maureen@happeningsinthehills.com www.happeningsinthehills.com (history & genealogy for the PA counties of McKean and Potter, and the NY counties of Allegany and Cattaraugus)

Sunday, July 20, 2003 the descendants of Benjamin and Humility Coggeshall Greene will meet for our 96th reunion at Franchot Park pavilion in Olean, NY, (off 436 South Union St. Olean, NY. Behind A-1 Rent-All & Sales) at 1:00. We have reserved the small pavilion by the wading pool. There is a large playground, basketball courts & wading pool for the children, so don't forget the kids swimsuits!! Everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass, beverages, & table service. We will have a white elephant sale, so if you would like to bring a wrapped gift for that, it is greatly appreciated, (And of course any family history or photo's to share!!) If you know of anyone who doesn't have e-mail please invite them to come, all the Green(e) descendants are welcome. Any Questions you may contact: Trudie Ostrander, <A HREF="mailto:lynann@penn.com">lynann@penn.com</A> or Tammy Wojtowicz, <A HREF="triplmom1@aol.com">triplmom1@aol.com</A> Hope to see you there!!!!

I would also be interested in the answer to this question. My g grandmother was a Grimes, (Cordelia)........ Thanking you in advance................. > > X-Message: #5 > Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:23:08 -0400 > From: "Jones" <wjeagles@northnet.org> > To: PAMCKEAN-L@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: <001301c32abd$f7cb7ec0$ec8f6b0c@computer> > Subject: Re: [PAMCKEAN] Grimes Cemetery-is there a complete listing-Mary E > Bryant Pres. > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > > Thank you so much!!!! This is wonderful :o) >

There is a book in the Hamlin Library that has cemetery listings. Individual names and plot numbers are listed. I was fortunate to find a few of my relatives there on a visit last year. The book is titled: Cemeteries in McKean County. Laurie is quite helpful. Hope this helps. Good luck in your search. bev

Thank you so much!!!! This is wonderful :o)

Is there a Port Cemetery in Port Allegany? Am also wondering if any one knows of a complete listing of cemeteries in Port Allegany? Thank you again :o) Donna

Does anyone know of a complete listing of the Grimes Cemetery and if so where can I obtain this? I know there is a list on the site but I have about 10 people that are apparently not listed. Could this be because it is an old withered away cemetery? Thank you, Donna

hello list, Would anyone have any relation to Edmund Cummings & Seloma Eastwood family of McKean Co., PA? I look forward to hearing from any relation :o) Thank you, Donna

Fairview Cemetery is the larger of the cemeteries in Port Allegany. Alvin Anderson is the caretaker (814/642.9249) and he probably has the best list. There is also a Catholic cemetery just north of town. Maureen M. Lee maureen@happeningsinthehills.com www.happeningsinthehills.com (history & genealogy for the PA counties of McKean and Potter, and the NY counties of Allegany and Cattaraugus) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jones" <wjeagles@northnet.org> To: <PAMCKEAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, 04 June, 2003 7:23 AM Subject: [PAMCKEAN] Is there a Port Cemtery in Port Allegany? > Is there a Port Cemetery in Port Allegany? > > Am also wondering if any one knows of a complete listing of cemeteries in Port Allegany? > > > > Thank you again :o) > > > > Donna > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

I am interested in finding the sale of property in Ceres in 1819/20 by John or Abram George SIVERLY. Both had property to sell in July 1819 when A. G.'s son, John, stayed there to sell both properties. They moved on to Venango Co., PA. I have searched the records for Allegany Co., NY, but have come up with nothing. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks. Connie Siverly Ferguson

Lookimg for info on him he wrote a letter 3/09/1911 stating about the family tree his parents and so on back he was supossedly from Bradford or near there anyone know any Burlingames from this area ? Any Help appreciated thanks Steve.

Can anyone on the list do a 1910 Census look-up for my grandmother: Rose Michaelis Ward (may be listed as Rose M. Ward or R.M. Ward) Residence: (Possibly: 63 Kennedy) Bradford, PA Profession: Manager of Postal Telegraph Cable Co. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Harry in Mississippi

McKean County Court of C Aliens dockets, 1842-1906 Common Pleas Have been filmed by the LDS starting film number is 131556, Index to PEtitions are also filmed and the starting number is 1292728 The original records are at the McKean County Courthouse in Smethport. AR > I was wondering if any one could tell me How I might get my great > grandfather's naturalization papers. He immigrated from Liverpool England > in 1872 and lived in McKean. Michael Lavelle about age 18 in 1872 > immigrated with his brother. > > I know nothing other than those facts. Is it possible to send for his > naturalization papers with this little bit of info? If so, where do I send > my request? > > Pam Moffat > pamoffat@qwest.net > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

I was wondering if anyone has any information about William Elmer McCamman who I believe was born in Oil City, PA in 1862and married Mary Violetta Smith who was born in Ormsby, PA. They settled in Smethport where they had six children.

I was wondering if any one could tell me How I might get my great grandfather's naturalization papers. He immigrated from Liverpool England in 1872 and lived in McKean. Michael Lavelle about age 18 in 1872 immigrated with his brother. I know nothing other than those facts. Is it possible to send for his naturalization papers with this little bit of info? If so, where do I send my request? Pam Moffat pamoffat@qwest.net

Saw this on ebay and thouht all the surnames would help someone. I emailed the seller for first name info on the BUCK in the book, but it turned out not to be one of mine. (I'm still trying to date when they were in McKean Co and when they were in Warren Co.) Maybe it will help someone else. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3520499169&rd=1 Port Allegany High School, Port Allegheny, McKean County, PA ~ Tiger Lily yearbook for 1916 Dedicated to F. A. Berkenstock, principal and teacher (photo). Group photo of the Board of Editors: Miller, Funcheon, Meachem, Schoonover, McCarney, Larrabee, Thompson, Phalin, Fulmer, Snyder, Reznor and Thoren. Individual photographs of the faculty: Kennedy, Berkenstock, Woodcock, Miller, Lawler (and hand written note that she died in 1918). Individual photographs of each member of the senior class and a short writeup: McCarney, McKenney, Reznor, Thoren, Meacham, Funcheon, Finn. Baby photograph of each of the seven seniors. Group photo of the Junior Class with each member identified: Fulmer, O'Connor, McCarney, Larson, Springer, Calhoun, Gehring, Anderson, Snyder, Boland, Sanberg, Thompson, Schoonover, Weimer. Group photo of the Sophomore Class with each member identified: Meeker, Johnson, Fortner, Hazen, Larrabee, Phalin, Wennerstom, Burt, Brefogle, Upthegrove, Huggler, Naegely, Hermanson, Johnson, Cady, Greer, Dolaway, Cauley, Romanio. Group photo of the Freshman Class and a class roll: Anderson, Asselto, Botsford, Burdick, Buck, Beebe, Blakely, Bishop, Cantwell, Burt, H. Catlin, Colegrove, Connolly, F. Case, R. Case, R. Catlin, Caussain, G. Cook, M. Cook, M. Edgar, R. Edgar, Farner, Franzen, Grimes, Hazen, Johnson, Jacklin, Jones, Knell, Lovell, Laymon, Miller, A. McNally, H. McNally, Moore, McKenney, Ostrander, Powers, Pearson, Reynolds, Reznor, Seyler, Smith, Strang, Thompson, Taylor, Twaddle, Welch. Some notations in pencil next to the names " U.S.N", married, died 1918, etc.) Group photo of the Football Team: Kennedy (coach), Johnson, Miller, Breifogle, W. Buck, Larrabee, Reznor, Calhoun, McCarney, O'Connor, Billingsley, Lauer, Farner, and J. Buck. Group photo of the Basketball Team: Calhoun, M. McCarney, Kennedy (coach), Larson, O'Connor, J. McCarney. Page of autographs and a hand written listing of four students who died in 1918 in the back of the book. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.

Are you thinking of www.familyoldphotos.com? Maureen M. Lee PAMCKEAN List Administrator maureen@happeningsinthehills.com www.happeningsinthehills.com (history & genealogy for the PA counties of McKean and Potter, and the NY counties of Allegany and Cattaraugus) ----- Original Message ----- From: <Tadzma@aol.com> To: <PAMCKEAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, 07 May, 2003 5:16 PM Subject: [PAMCKEAN] Photos to upload > Hi: > > I have two photos of my McKean Co. ancestors I'd like to upload to the site. > I recall there was a link to a site with old photos but I can't find it. > > The photos are of Ira L. Taylor, Grandson of Willard H. Taylor, pioneer and > early settler of the area, and Ira's first 3 children by his first wife, > Myrtle Holcomb. > > I'm hoping someone might recognize the photos and help me identify Myrtle > Holcomb and her family. Thanks. > > Kristen Taylor Drake > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hi: I have two photos of my McKean Co. ancestors I'd like to upload to the site. I recall there was a link to a site with old photos but I can't find it. The photos are of Ira L. Taylor, Grandson of Willard H. Taylor, pioneer and early settler of the area, and Ira's first 3 children by his first wife, Myrtle Holcomb. I'm hoping someone might recognize the photos and help me identify Myrtle Holcomb and her family. Thanks. Kristen Taylor Drake

We have been researching our gg-grandparents and need some help. Grantier Family: gg-grandma Alice Grantier was born January 1849 in Roaring Branch, Pa. Her father was John Grantier. She had two brothers that we know of; Charles Grantier and T.B. Grantier. She married John/Henry Keltz. They had 3 children; Minnie (my grandmother), Celia & Henry. There are a few John Grantier, so I am searching for her mother's name. Plus any information on my ggg-grandparents. Keltz Family: gg-grandpa Henry Keltz I have little information. His first name could also be John Keltz. I was told he had brothers; George, Samuel & Eli but at this point we are at a dead end. I think he also had a couple sisters. I know that he died Dec. 1901 probably in McKean County, Norwich township. Complete dead end without more information. I think Grandma was 2nd wife. Chandler Family: Grandma Minnie married Berton Chandler (son of Charles & Elizabeth Willoboughy Chandler). His 1st wife was Melinda Munn, they had a large family. Grandma & Grandpa had Claude, Clifton, and my Mom Captolia Chandler in Norwich Township in the late 1800's the last being born in 1904. Any information on these three families would be greatly appreciated. Pat Heitner path@haics.com Florida