Could someone please let me know if there are Hemphill and a Hempfield Townships in Pa. or just one or the other? Thank you, Doris

Can someone tell me what year Mercer Co was formed and from what counties. My Shannon Co.. Mahans came from Mercer Co according to one of original brothers obit. James Mahan Jr's obit stated he was born in Mercer Co Pa Aug 10, 1811. He had one older bro William born in Pa in 1810. Parents believed to be James(SR) and Jane Mahan but the census is not consistent with this, unless they were living with one of their sets of parents. Have not found a marriage record for them either. James Sr father believed to be William. Legend states William Mahan came thru Shannon Co in 1779 and 1799 (Believe it was 1799) with a hunting party of Delaware Indians then returned home and persuaded his family to come back to MO with him. After the above children were born there was Wallace b. Ohio 1816, John b. Ohio 1817 Grace and Jane born 1822 and 1823 Ind and Samuel born 1826 Ind. They were in Mo in 1830 named spelled Mchan. 2 more children born after 1830 and Jane listed separately in 1840. Have joined Mercer Co Gen Society in the past and was given info re: William Mahan being there but need to find marriage and census for James and Jane. thanks in advance gkile@semo.net

Dear Mike, I am researching my ancestor, Patience Mercer, who married George Smedley (d. 1783). I believe these families were from Chester County PA before 1783, but I would be very interested in knowing where the "Mercer" in Mercer County came from. Bill Blackburn Mt. Shasta, CA

I am researching among others LYNCH/KIRKLAND families from Allegheny Co, Mercer and Armstrong early 1800's to now. If anyone has any connections please email me at one of the addresses below. Thanks, ld dunn22@earthlink.net bm591@yfn.ysu.edu carson11@juno.com

Helen Williams wrote: > Can someone tell me if Big Ben, PA was in Mercer County. I am looking > for the family of HARVEY MAHANNA and MARGARET MOORE, who were married in > Mercer County, and their first born was supposedly born in Big Ben in > 1860. Trying to pin point just where they were. > > Thanks for any info. > > Helen Williams Hi Helen, I think you are looking for Big Bend, which is an area along the Shenago River in Mercer Co. -- Tom Darby,

Helen Williams wrote: Can someone tell me if Big Ben, PA was in Mercer County. I am looking for the family of HARVEY MAHANNA and MARGARET MOORE, who were married in Mercer County, and their first born was supposedly born in Big Ben in 1860. Trying to pin point just where they were. Thanks for any info. Helen Williams Helen- I know of an area called Big Bend --- could this be what you're looking for? They have a hiking trail down in the area along the river -- used to be a canal I guess. Ronda

Hi all, Looking for information on Adam LOCKE/LOCK b.1813 d.1880 m. date? to Barbara GILLBERT. My info says he is buried in Pearson Cem. Jefferson Twp. Is this in Mercer Co.? Also, Barbara is buried in Millbank Cem. Fredonia unmarked grave to the left of son Andrew Jackson LOCKE is this common ? Andrew Jackson LOCKE b. 1865 d.1940 m 6 NOV 1895 to Jenny HULL b.1 AUG 1873 They lived for some time at a farm in "Big Bend" area and later operated a "Tea Room" possibly in Greenville. Does anyone know what this could have been ? _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Can someone tell me if Big Ben, PA was in Mercer County. I am looking for the family of HARVEY MAHANNA and MARGARET MOORE, who were married in Mercer County, and their first born was supposedly born in Big Ben in 1860. Trying to pin point just where they were. Thanks for any info. Helen Williams

Hi, Is anyone familar with Rebecca Rice? She wed George Everhart and they had daughter Margaret who wed Joseph Weaver. Rebecca was born in 1810 and died in 1850. George was born in 1808 and died in 1898.George's Father was Frederick and his father was Paul. Paul was married to a Emma Steile. I am also looking for a Josiah Weaver. I am also looking for John G. Stanyard married to Ellen Crutchley from England. Her father was Thomas born abt. 1827. Thank you, Doris

Could someone look-up the names and dates of some people at the Shenango Valley Cemetery in Greenville ? section K lot 23 should be Almira G. CRAWFORD GIBSON b. 13 NOV 1893 d. 28 SEP 1972 this area should also have her husband, Thomas E. GIBSON and possibly their young daughter Elenor Grace GIBSON Thank You, Connie _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Francis Eugene Urey son of Daniel and Sarah Ann Grumm Urey born October 31,1901 Grove City died November 23, 1971 - buried in Union Home Cemetery, Scrubgrass Road, Mercer County married November 16, 1921 Vera Blanche Norcott born 1899 Worth Twp., Mercer County, died Nov. 12, 1954 buried in Union Home Cemetery Children are A. Richard D. - born 1932 died 1938 buried Union Home Cemetery B. Thomas E. - born 1923 died 1949 buried Union Home Cemetery C. Bernice born Grove City Dec. 4, 1926 - died Feb. 11, 1996 buried in Crestview Cemetery, Grove City D. Donald L. - lives in Sanford North Carolina Francis married Mae Young born March 13, 1914 - Died July 6, 1964 buried in Prairie Cemetery , Harrisville, PA Frances married Rozella (Rose) Campbell Brown born June 29, 1902 in Mercer, PA died July 15, 1984 buried in Crestview Cemetery. This information came from my mom, Virginia Rainey. My mom has done a lot of research on the Urey's as my Grandmother was Elizabeth Urey Barrett Winner. If you need more information please e-mail me at janets@infonline.net and I will give the message to my mom. WJankow477 wrote: > Seeking information -- UREY -- GROVE CITY -- FINDLEY TWP > > Francis Eugene Urey b. Oct 31.1901 d. 1970? Bashline Memorial > Hospital > > Surviving Widow former Rose Campbell Brown > > Daughter Bernice (Stiles) Mrs. > > Son Donald Urey > > First wife Vera Blanch Northcote Died 1954 she was the sister of my wife's > mother. > > Date of death and any other information > > Appreciatively > > Walter > Golden, Colorado > > ==== PAMERCER Mailing List ==== > > Any questions/problems regarding the Mercer County, Pennsylvania list, > contact the listowner, Michael L. Hebert mailto:mhebert@geocities.com > > Visit the Mercer County, Pennsylvania Genealogy web site at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pamercer/ -- 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

Thanks to all of you that sent the information I asked for on doing research in Mercer! At least I won't get down there and find everything closed! Thanks again, you are all great! Dee

Hello, I am looking for ANY information on Hugh McCLYMONDS and family from West Salem Township, Mercer County, PA. According to the 1840 census, there was a Hugh McCLYMONDS living there with a wife between 60 - 70 years old, a son 15 - 20 years old, 2 daughters 20 - 30 years old, and 1 daughter 30 - 40 years old. My husband has a gg-grandfather by the name of Hugh P. McCLYMONDS, born in Mercer County in 1820. I'm hoping this is the correct family. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Lyn

Dear Dee, The best day to go to Mercer is on a Tuesday. The Mercer County Genealogical Society is at the Shenango Valley Community Library in Sharon every Tuesday. Library opens at 10a.m. There are some useful tools there, such as a multi-volume cemetery inscription set, census records, etc. The county court house is in Mercer, a short drive from Sharon; it is open M-F. The Mercer County Historical Society is across the street from the court house. It too is open M-F. They are very helpful and knowledgable. I was surprised at what I found there. If you decide to begin in Mercer instead of Sharon, go to the Society first. It could save you some time. The court house has lots of info on mariages, deaths, births, taxes, etc. Problem is that there isn't much for the earlier part of last century and you had a population that didn't always register births, marriages and the like. Happy hunting. . . Jeffrey Alan Franks Great Great Great Great Grandson of Samuel and Nancy KOONCE of Clarksville DEE353 wrote: > Want to come down to Mercer Pa to do some "hands-on" research. Does anyone > know if they (Library, Historical Society, Courthouse) are open 5 days a week > or more and what the hours might be? > TIA > Dee > > ==== PAMERCER Mailing List ==== > > Any questions/problems regarding the Mercer County, Pennsylvania list, > contact the listowner, Michael L. Hebert mailto:mhebert@geocities.com > > Visit the Mercer County, Pennsylvania Genealogy web site at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pamercer/

At 11:29 PM 3/16/98 EST, you wrote: >Want to come down to Mercer Pa to do some "hands-on" research. Does anyone >know if they (Library, Historical Society, Courthouse) are open 5 days a week >or more and what the hours might be? >TIA >Dee Dee, The Mercer County Historical Society is a nice place to do Mercer Co. research. The courthouse is just across the street, too. I got this information about the historical society from the Mercer Co. GenWeb page which is at the following URL: http://www.rootsweb.com/~pamercer/ Mercer County Historical Society Library Resources The Mercer County Historical Society's Research Library is located in the Anderson House Building, 119 South Pitt Street, Mercer, PA, 16137. It is open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 10 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM. It is closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays. The Research Library's resources include numerous collections, guides, abstractions and records gathered together for those interested in Mercer County history. Many resources have genealogical applications and other collections relate to the Civil War, Dr. John Goodsell's North Pole experiences and other areas related to local history research. Listed below is a sampling of some of the materials in the library: •Federal Census microfilms for Mercer and many surrounding counties •Compiled Family Histories and correspondent's research files •Published histories of Mercer and surrounding counties •Regimental histories for several Pennsylvania units as well as other secondary and primary Civil War materials •City and county directories •Extensive collection of Mercer County newspapers, 1811-1976 (many gaps in pre-1900 print runs) •Mercer County wall map and 1873 Mercer County Atlas as well as more modern plat books, aerial photos and Sanborn Insurance Maps •Municipal and County records (Mechanics Leins, Commissioners' Minutes, etc.) •Manuscript and iconographic collections of original documents, records and photos. To access materials from the Research Library, simply visit the Mercer County Historical Society during regular business hours or send letters of inquiry to the following address: Mercer County Historical Society 119 South Pitt Street Mercer, PA 16137 There is no fee for on-site research. Paid photocopy services are available. Mailed Inquires: Mail inquiries are $10.00 per surname, per inquiry. No E-mail requests for research will be accepted. Please indicate what information you seek and provide adequate background information for our staff. Research inquiries are served on a first-come-first-served basis.

Want to come down to Mercer Pa to do some "hands-on" research. Does anyone know if they (Library, Historical Society, Courthouse) are open 5 days a week or more and what the hours might be? TIA Dee

Anyone have info on Judson Douglass CAMPBELL Born 1861 Parents: Robert CAMPBELL and Rachel STOUGHTON Siblings: John A., Matthew L., Nancy Euphemia, Everett W. Thank You. Gayle

Seeking information -- UREY -- GROVE CITY -- FINDLEY TWP Francis Eugene Urey b. Oct 31.1901 d. 1970? Bashline Memorial Hospital Surviving Widow former Rose Campbell Brown Daughter Bernice (Stiles) Mrs. Son Donald Urey First wife Vera Blanch Northcote Died 1954 she was the sister of my wife's mother. Date of death and any other information Appreciatively Walter Golden, Colorado

Thank you so much for the info on Mary Ann Cornelius as related to Jacob COVERT. It filled in many dates. My daughter tells me I can receive attachments and would be interested in Jacob COVERT's ancestry in common with Theodore ROOSEVELT. For your records: Isaac M. COVERT was the son of Jacob and Mary Ann CORNELIUS COVERT. He was married to Juliana. Juliana died between 1851 and 1855. He then married Nancy. Children of Isaac M. and Juliana were: James I. COVERT b. 1848 Brady Twp. Butler Co. Jacob COVERT b. 1851 Brady Twp. Butler Co. (my great-grandf) d. 1889 Butler, Butler Co. Children of Isaac M. and Nancy were: Isaac VANZANDT COVERT b. 1855 d. 1933 Brady Twp., Butler Co. Martha A. COVERT b. 1857 d. 1942 Martin T. COVERT b. 1860 d. 5/28/1933 New Castle, Lawrence Co., Pa. Mary Jane COVERT b. 1862 d. 1944 I also have spouses and children for these if you are interested. Gayle