I don't recall who posted these Surnames, so will just throw this out for anyone who can use it. William H. Wilson married Laura A. Snyder on Oct.9,1883.They moved to Coolspring Twsp. in 1884. They had one son, J.Clyde Wilson who never married.He died January 10,1955. Everett N. Wilson married Helen L. Crawford September 2,1920. Helen was murdered in 1943. Everett N.Wilson married Erla Coleman on June 12,1946

Diane, Are there ,by chance, any Waddell or Wadle familys in your treasure? The spellings changed from day to day! Thanks so much for shareing! Dave Waddell. dwad1939@aol.com

While everyone's on the bandwagon, I'll give my surnames: CLAYTON and TRUMP [George Clayton & Daisy Trump Clayton moved from Connellsville to Sharon around 1915. George (from McKeesport) married Daisy Trump in Connellsville) in 1906.] Hope to find a cousin! Dave Stoner dgstoner@hotmail.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Hi Diane, I would be very appreciative to know if there are any MILNERs or BERRYs in your 1926 directory. Thanks. Hal

Hello everyone: I am researching the surname Edeburn. John B. Edeburn was born in 1850 in West Middlesex, PA. I looked in the 1850 census and could not find him - therefore, no luck with his parent's names. John moved to MN and married Anna Margaretha Will. On the DAR website, I found a John Edeburn from PA(too early to be mine - but might be same family). Am waiting to do an interlibrary loan on that file (hopefully). I believe the Edeburn's came from Scotland originally. Thanks for any help/advice, Shirley Anderson P.S. Thanks also for the census lookup (I deleted the message and forgot the name of that kind person)...sorry. I really did appreciate your checking.

Do you have any idea who Margaret Crawford's parents may be? I have a Crawford Line, Robert Crawford born 1747, probably Lancaster Co. Pa. lived in Westmoreland Co. enlisted from there in 1776 & served 3 years in the Rev. War. I have children, for him, but cannot determine all of them. Robert came to Venango Co. on the Ven. Mercer co. line in 1802. His wife died after 1820 Cens. & before he applied for pension in 1826. If you have further info I would be very happy. Emma Jean Smith ---------- > From: JaneGSB@aol.com > To: PAMERCER-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [PAMERCER-L] CRAWFORD, STAMM > Date: Tuesday, February 23, 1999 4:50 PM > > Connie, I have a Margaret Crawford married 1806 to William Stevenson and an > Onora Crawford married Richard Stevenson 1738. Also noted you are looking for > STAMM family. I have STAUM or STAMM family also. Jane > > > ==== PAMERCER Mailing List ==== > > Any questions/problems regarding the Mercer County, Pennsylvania list, > contact the listowner, Michael L. Hebert mailto:mhebert@stlnet.com > > Visit the Mercer County, Pennsylvania Genealogy web site at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pamercer/ > > This list is sponsored by the RootsWeb Genealogical Data Cooperative. > Please help support Rootsweb: > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html

While the list is hopping again, I am very interested in any history of Eastbrook, PA. Originally part of Hickory Township, Mercer Co., now Lawrence Co. My Fisher family reportedly help found the town and were prominent in the area north of Newcastle for many years after.

Looking for information on a Turner reunion that used to be held in Mercer Co. Penn.around Jackson Center? in the 1920's. Have been told by relatives that a book of the history of the Turner's was being kept at that time. Also looking for a book by Alexander Turner titled "History of the Turner Family and Their Connections" pub. 1890. My line is: 1. William Turner b.Scotland 2.Alexander Turner b.1762 County Antrim, Ireland +Nancy Krickbaum m.1789 3.John Turner b.June 14,1798 in Jackson Center,Mercer PA +Elizabeth Simcox b. ? m.1819 4.Alexander Turner b.May 24,1827 in Mineral twp., Mercer, PA +Emily Loisa Powell m.1848 5.Melissa Jane Turner b.Jan 02,1856 Fairfield twp,Crawford,PA +John H.Wright 6.Clara Bell Wright b.Aug 16 1875 Greenwood,Crawford,PA +John Burton Hoover b.July 8 1872 7.Frank Albert Hoover b.July 15,1896 Clarks Mills,Mercer,PA +Florence Lystrom b.Dec 15,1898 Sprucedale,Jefferson,PA 8.Carl John Hoover (still living) +Martha Mae Eller b.Oct.31,1936 Ashtabula,OH 9. Carl John Hoover Jr.(Myself) Are there any connections out there?

Hello to the Mercer List, Talk about shaking the trees and look what falls out. I will add my two cents for my line. Looking to find information on D.J. MacDonald from Sandy Lake area, he married Rosanna Barker(1848-1888). Rosannas’ parents were J.W. Barker and Nancy M. Rosanna is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, near Sandy Lake, along with her daughter, Anna(1868-1952). D.J. may be D. John MacDonald. He and Rosanna had one son, John Wesley MacDonald, and three daughters, Anna, Bertha, and Florence. John Wesley moved to Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Anna and Bertha may have moved to New York, Florence to Pittsburgh. Any help on D.J., particularly were he is buried, would be appreciated. Buried along with Rosanna and Anna is Hattie M. MacDonald(1899-1975), I am trying to place her in the family, but, it’s another missing link. I believe Hattie may have lived in Ohio. Most of the family still lives in and around Ellwood City. Don McDonald Colorado Springs, Colorado

Hi Mercer Fans: I think Mrs. Lloyd asked about a Bird in the War of 1812, and others, and a subsequent ballad. About fifteen minutes before I opened my Mercer digest I was reading a book entitled A Signal Victory, The Lake Erie Campaign 1812-1813 by David Curtis Skaggs and Gerard T. Altoff. Pub by Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD 1997. Page 80 discusses James Bird, son of John and Rebecca of Luzerne county, PA. Bird was a gunner in a PA artillery outfit and was being held on charges theft, mutiny, and resisting arrest. Charges would be dropped if he would enlist as a marine in the Lake Erie Campaign and performed satisfactorily. "this enlistment would lead to tragic notoriety for the young gunner eventually celebrated in ballad." One of the footnotes to this was Chas. B. Galbreath, "The Battle of Lake Erie in Ballad and History," Ohio Archaeological and Historical Publications 20 (1911). Imagine the ballad may be in this book. That's all I can tell at this point. Incidentally, the first book cited that I am reading is excellent. Regards, Brent Morgan

I dont know bout the rest of you but I am enjoying today so so much! Great to see so many familiar names from the Mercer area. Brings back such fond memories! Lets keep this up! Becky Gool

Hi Listers, I have noted on several recent listings that you've mentioned that ancestors have emigrated from England to Canada to Mercer County. Can anyone offer further enlightenment on this pattern? George Mansell, Michigan

Wonderful to see all these exciting postings! Add me to the list of members - not a resident of Mercer, but a neighbor from Crawford County. Here are the names I am researching in Mercer County: VAN DUSEN - descendants of Henry who was born in Canada in 1791 and was murdered (!) in Greenville December 6, 1869 along with his third wife, Rebecca. JONES - Esp. Mary Ann Jones (daughter of William H. Jones and Salome MOORE) born 1851 in Canada and died December 30, 1909 in Greenville. She married Philip VAN DUSEN (son of Henry). GREEN - Esp. Enock Green (son of Ensign GREEN). Enock was born in New York in 1828 and died in Greenville September 3, 1909. Enock married Ann Van Dusen (daughter of Henry VAN DUSEN). McGRANAHAN - multiple names here! McADOO - too many to list! McKINNEY - also too many to list! Will look forward to hearing from anyone with ANY knowledge of these surnames! Kathy Brubaker kbrbkr@toolcity.net

Looking for descendants or information about Robert MILLS (1792-1858) of Ireland and Perry Township or Andrew McQUISTON (1762-1830). I picked up a copy of the local phone book last Fall when we were visiting the area and I noticed there are many McQuistons. Any on this list? -- Marilyn Mills Hesse mmhesse@snet.net Windsor, Connecticut, USA Researching: HAMILTON/McQUISTON/MILLS/MOORE/WILSON - in Pennsylvania (Crawford Co.& Mercer Co.);N.Ireland;Liverpool,UK CRAIGHEAD/LYNCH/MOODY/ROBINSON - in PA (Beaver Co) and N. Ireland DENNIS/WILLIAMS/LEWIS - in PA (Crawford Co and Bucks Co) and New Jersey BRENNER/GLASS/GUNTERMANN/HESSE/MUELLER - in Louisville, KY and Germany

I've got roots in Mercer Co. As a Child the word vacation meant going to Mercer to Visit my Aunt Celia Beckman Klingensmith. I still have cousins and one uncle that live in and around Mercer/Fredonia. My Maskrey Clan (William, Hannah and four children) came to Mercer co. in 1830 est from Derbyshire England. And had a Homestead in or around Fredonia. I would love to know exactly where that was (The homestead) I know Fredonia My cousin's wife Cleo Beckman is the postmaster for Fredonia. Wm. and Hannah's grandson (through their son Bartholomew) George Walter Maskrey lived near Sandy Lake. His first wife died 1879 (Elizabeth [Lizzie] McDowell) leaving him to raise 4 small children. Lizzie is buried in or around Sandy Lake. Our family rumor states that he got him self a mail order bride Sara Ellen Pringle with whom he had 5 or 6 more children the last being born in 1900. In November of 1900 GW was still in Sandy Lake. Well Sara died in 1903 one of their youngest children Harry died in 1902. After Sara's death GW moved his family to Mahoning Co. OH where a couple of his older girls married (My grandmother Icia married Ray Porter Beckman). I have no idea how long he stayed there but I don't believe it was long. GW took the rest of the Children to Minnesota. Pine Co. Willow River. Now I am trying to locate where Sara Ellen Pringle Maskrey is buried. Did she die in Mercer Co? Mahoning Co. or Pine Co. MN. I believe it is Mercer Co. But I am trying to locate where she is buried or her obituary. As far as where she is buried I believe that if we could locate the grave of his first wife in Sandy Lake or their child Harry Maskrey she should be near by. Sarah died in 6 Aug of 1903. Can any one help me? My Beckman Line is actually part of the above line Icia Maskrey met and married Ray Porter Beckman in Mahoning county but they moved back to Mercer Co. 1925 est. They are buried in Fredonia. Joy Fulgham

Hello Mercer County people! I'm writing from Youngstown, Ohio and I'm looking for info on one of my husband's lines who came to this area from Greenville, PA in the late 1800's. I'm hoping someone can point me the way to either some info or sources of info in that area. I haven't worked in PA at all yet, so I'd appreciate all the help I can get. The people I'm looking for are: Henry R. Kirkner, born August 23, 1867 in Greenville. He died June 13, 1928 in Youngtown. His death cert for parents names and places of birth says unknown. His wife was Mary A. Smith born August 23, 1873 in Wales, d/o Bryan Smith and Ellen Dowd, she died in Youngstown February 5, 1918. Now, I suspect Henry's parents *may* have been a Reuben B. Kirkner and Margaret Rubert, both born in Germany. I suspect this because there was a William Kirkner who died here, also born in Greenville, who lived and is buried near my Henry, and I suspect they are brothers, and those are the parents named on William's death cert. (Not proof, to be sure, I know, but at least it gives me a lead). Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Happy hunting! Laura Goist Youngstown, Ohio nomdenette@cisnet.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * ASDELL - BOUGHMAN - BOWMAN - BUTT - CRAWFORD - DANFORTH DAVIES - DAVIS - DILLEY - DUNLAP - ELSASSER - FINK - FLICKINGER GOIST/GEIST - HASKINS - HEALY - HEINTZELMAN - HERBERT - HESS KECK - KERN - KIRKNER - LYNN - MANN - McDONALD - McMULLEN MOFF - MUMMA - MUSSER - NEVILLE - PAULIN - PERRIN/PERREN - PLOTT RAUB - SMITH - SNIDER/SNYDER/SCHNEIDER - SOUDERS - SWARTZ - WOLF Mitekuye Oyasin. (We are all related.) - Lakota Sioux -----Original Message----- From: PAMERCER-D-request@rootsweb.com <PAMERCER-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: PAMERCER-D@rootsweb.com <PAMERCER-D@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, February 23, 1999 9:57 PM Subject: PAMERCER-D Digest V99 #29

Everyone is making this interesting I keep watching but never see my lines. Est 1840-1873 the Dean, Posten, and maybe Crocker families are of interest to me. William Parkinson Dean born abt 1809 wife Sarah (poss Crocker) b abt 1807 Children: Eliza Dean b abt 1835 (husband unknown) William Crocker Dean Oct 10, 1836 Mary Ellen Dean b Sept 21, 1838 husband Benjamin Avery Posten b 1839 Huntington Co PA Henry Dean b abt 1841 died Feb 27, 1849 buried Mercer Co Sarah Dean b abt 1844 James Henderson Dean b Nov 24, 1846 Sandy Lake Mercer Co Jacob Dean (questionable that he existed) Susan Dean b abt 1849 died Apr 22, 1858 buried Mercer Co Benjamin Avery Posten and James Henderson Dean both in 140 PA Company B during Civil War Any Posten information would be appreciated Don Southard donsouth@ipa.net

Sandra, How about going over to Mill Creek Cemetery and dig up one of those McCutcheons. Get some DNA, clone he/she and ask them where they came from and all about their family. Mac ps: I hope that when you shake your tree you get more than nuts.

Hi Everyone! My name is Janet Rainey Stanko and I live in Mercer County, PA. I have access to the Mercer County cemetery inscription books if anyone would like me to do a look up for them. I also do obituary look ups at the Buhl Henderson library for a small fee. I do these lookups in my spare time so it might take a few days for a reply. Also if anyone has sent a request to me in the past and I did not answer please resend it again. I had some major computer problems and lost alot of my requests and e-mail messages. If I can help anyone in any way please e-mail me at janets@infonline.net. Glad to see that this list has awakened! My names are RAINEY, DELONG, UREY, and STANKO. -- Janet Stanko janets@infonline.net Look up person for all Mercer County, PA cemetery information. Also do obituary look ups for Mercer County, PA. Please e-mail me for more information. Moderator for The Obituary Daily Times the email newspaper of obituaries from around the world! To subscribe: send a message to: GEN-OBIT-Request@apple.rootsweb.com with the message: subscribe

Hello everybody, Glad to see all of the activity. I have a Winter 1926 phone book of Mercer(Butler) county. It includes Blacktown, Farrell, Fredonia, Greenville, Grove City, Harrisville, Jamestown, Kennard, Mercer, Millbrook, Sandy Lake, Sharon, Sharpsville, Sheakleyville, Slippery Rock, Stoneboro, Transfer, Wesley, Westford and nearby places. Only 104 pages! Anyone interesting in knowing what granddad's phone number was (or if he had a phone)? I'll need a place and a name. Diana Burns