Forwarded from the message boards. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Black Classification: Will Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ldB.2ACI/2600 Message Board Post: Mercer Pa. July 16th 1895. I J.T. Black do hereby will and bequeath to my wife Jennie S. Black all and singular all the property both personal and real. of which I may be [siezed?] at my death Signed and sealed by my own hand the day above written J. T. Black [seal] Witness Joseph B [White?] EST #2097 Will Book 13, page 196

Forwarded from the message boards. If you can help, please respond back to the message boards through the link below: *****response to a previous post**** This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Black, Coulter, Allegan, Robinson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ldB.2ACI/761.787.1 Message Board Post: I think you are referring to the Joseph Black that is the son of Adam Black Sr. b. 31 Jan 1763 in Adams Co., Penn. and Polly Allegan b. abt 1769 of Springfield, Mercer Co.. Penn. This is what I have on that Joseph Black: Born abt. 1791 of Springfield, Mercer Co., Penn.; died 1843; married Nancy Robinson? I do not have a source quoted for this marriage so it is unverified. In a letter dated 13 Mar 1969 to Miss Ruth Hazel Black (now deceased) from Steven Coulter it states: Dear Miss Black, In going over my records I found some notes on Blacks that my cousin Genie Coulter gathered for the General Hugh Mercer D.A.R. you may already have this information, (Steven says) but here it is: ---Center Church Cemetery--- Henry Black, 1789-1860, soldier of War of 1812 Alexander Black, 1794-1853, soldier of War of 1812 JOSEPH BLACK, another brother, also served in the War of 1812; grave not located. Adam Black, another brother, served in the militia some time later, but we do not find his record in the war of 1812; grave not located. Robert Black, another brother, 1800-1848, died while serving as a member of the state legislature at Harrisburg, also served in the militia after the War of 1812. Sincerely, Steven Coulter [My guess would be that Steven Coulter is also deceased.] The following information is from an internet site found in Oct 2004 at: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~pamercer/PA/Military/1812/1812listb.htm> Site entitled: "MERCER COUNTY ANCESTRAL HEROES IN WAR OF 1812 B" [I think this means Company B] "BLACK, Joseph; Private, under Capt. Junkin, Col. Christy's Battalion, Harrison's army; born 1791; recruited from Mercer County; brother to Adam, Henry and Robert Black". "The Black Family" biography also posted at this site says Joseph Black was still alive in 1888. That's all I know about Joseph. I hope it helps. Gail

Forwarded from the message boards. If you can help, please respond back to the board through the link below: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gordon, Proud, Robinson, Anderson, McClearn, Fisher Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ldB.2ACI/2599 Message Board Post: Seeking any info on descendents of Alexander & Isabella Forrester Gordon from Scotland to Stoneboro, Mercer County, Pennsylvania in 1867. Children: Margaret married James Proud and Mr. North, Robert married Ellen Proud, Joseph married Kezia Robinson, Mary Ann, Elizabeth married John T. Anderson and Sam Wilson, Wm John married Anna Longshaw,Caroline married Wm McClearn, and Annabell married Arthur Fisher

Forwarded from the message boards. If you can help, please respond back to the board through the link below: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ldB.2ACI/2590 Message Board Post: Does anyone know the maiden name of the wife of Joseph Covert, b. 1817 who resided in Liberty twp., Mercer Co., PA in 1880? Her Christian name was Elizabeth, b. abt. 1832. This couple were the parents of William, John H., James D., Sherman, Forney, Louis, and Louetta. James D., married Agnes Breckenridge; Forney aka Thomas E., married Jennie M. Uber; and Louetta, married George Uber. Jennie M. Uber and George Uber were sister and brother.

Forwarded from the message boards. If you can help, please respond back to the board through the link below: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ldB.2ACI/2608 Message Board Post: I am searching for obits for Arlene (Boyer Bushor) WALLACE and her son, Jack Leroy BUSHOR, Jr. who perished in the Alaskan earthquake in March 1964. They came from Greenville, PA (I'm not sure if it was Armstrong, Clearfield or Mercer County since all three counties have a town by the same name). I am also not sure if they would have been brought back to PA for burial or were buried in Alaska. Jack, Jr. would have been about 7 years old at the time of his death. Any help appreciated.

Forwarded from the message boards. If you can help, please respond back to the board through the link below: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: VANDERSLICE FUSSELMAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ldB.2ACI/2610 Message Board Post: List, Would someone please do a lookup and give me the deathdate of Nancy Jane Vanderslice? She died in Jamestown, Mercer Co., PA in 1917 and is buried in the Park Lawn Cemetery. The state will not send me a death certificate without the exact date. TIA, Valerie

There is a Shannon connection in my family. Mary Ann Shannon married George Haggertie in county Cork in 1819. Their 4 eldest children were baptised in Kilmeen parish, roughly half way between Dunmanway and Clonakilty, county Cork. In 1827 they came to Mercer County PA, and they are buried in the Boyd cemetery there. Three of George's brothers settled in Canada, a bit north of what is today Belleville, Ontario, near Lake Ontario. He also had 3 sisters who settled near him in Mercer County. I have wondered if the Shannons in Mercer might be related to Mary Ann as many of these early immigrants definitely settled in family groups. More info on this family, see: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=sharonmh&id=I1802 Sharon M. Haggerty London, ON Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: <BClayShannon@aol.com> To: <PAMERCER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 8:15 AM Subject: Re: [PAMERCER] B Clay Shannon - any chance you are related to the Jamestown, ... > In a message dated 03/24/2005 5:58:13 am Central Standard Time, > OLeoghain@aol > .com writes: > > Any Shannon relatives in Jamestown, PA? > I don't think so. My Shannons came to Canada in the mid 1820s, and then > some > of them to California in 1889 and 1891. James was in PA for the battle of > Gettysburg, though. > > > Gobnait Ní Leocháin > Goodnight, my leprachaun? Sorry, don't know Gaelic. > > > Genealogy: Confusing the dead & irritating the living. > <g> > > > > Clay Shannon > > Download Blackbird Crow Raven's book "STILL CASTING SHADOWS: Two American > Families 1620-2006" here: _http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712_ > (http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712) > > > > ==== PAMERCER Mailing List ==== > Researching a reverend? Check out our Men of the Cloth section ... > preachers, pastors, priests and other clergy in Western Pennsylvania... > http://www.rootsweb.com/~papastor >

In a message dated 03/24/2005 7:27:58 pm Central Standard Time, JaneGSB@aol.com writes: Any family in Mercer County, PA. I have a Samuel Shannon II who married Martha Bruner. Have descendants of this union. Jane I don't think so. I have a Samuel James Shannon, 1835-1920, Civil War vet, but he never married. Clay Shannon Download Blackbird Crow Raven's book "STILL CASTING SHADOWS: Two American Families 1620-2006" here: _http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712_ (http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712)

William Shannon married Margaret Frew in 1846. Two of their children were Mary J.Shannon and Samuel Frew Shannon. The Shannons and Frews came to the U.S. in the 1830s from around the Larne area in N.Ireland.

Any family in Mercer County, PA. I have a Samuel Shannon II who married Martha Bruner. Have descendants of this union. Jane

In a message dated 03/24/2005 5:58:13 am Central Standard Time, OLeoghain@aol .com writes: Any Shannon relatives in Jamestown, PA? I don't think so. My Shannons came to Canada in the mid 1820s, and then some of them to California in 1889 and 1891. James was in PA for the battle of Gettysburg, though. Gobnait Ní Leocháin Goodnight, my leprachaun? Sorry, don't know Gaelic. Genealogy: Confusing the dead & irritating the living. <g> Clay Shannon Download Blackbird Crow Raven's book "STILL CASTING SHADOWS: Two American Families 1620-2006" here: _http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712_ (http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712)

Any Shannon relatives in Jamestown, PA? Gobnait Ní Leocháin Genealogy: Confusing the dead & irritating the living.

A free family history / social history / cultural history of the United States from 1620-2006 is available at _http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712_ (http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712) . The download is a software program that I created that allows you to read the book "STILL CASTING SHADOWS: Two American Families 1620-2006" written by Blackbird Crow Raven (Spartacus O'Clare). The acknowledgment section may include the names of one or more people from this mailing list who have contributed in some way to the book. You can print the manuscripts, but beware in that case that the main document is almost 500 pages. You can send feedback, suggestions, comments, questions to either the programmer (me) or the author (Blackbird Crow Raven) from within the software program. Clay Shannon

A good debate and letssee if we can do something about it. ----- Original Message ----- From: <AGarvin224@aol.com> To: <PAMERCER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 8:45 AM Subject: Re: [PAMERCER] releasing the census earlier > In a message dated 3/23/05 11:25:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, > gamma@world-net.net writes: > > >> I for 50 >> years. >> > > well good luck and have fun. > > > ==== PAMERCER Mailing List ==== > Find your relatives in Mercer County..... visit our website: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pamercer. > >

Will all the identity theft going on and people living longer, we don't need freer access to personal information. I'm for 75 years. S. J. Boyd

In a message dated 3/23/05 11:25:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, gamma@world-net.net writes: > I for 50 > years. > well good luck and have fun.

Am seeking more information about the family of John Chambers and Elizabeth (Betsey) Black. Elizabeth Black was born 1787 in Adam Co., Penn. and died 1818 in Mercer Co., Penn. She was the dau. of Adam Black Sr. and Polly Allegan. John Chambers and Elizabeth Black were married about 1805 probably in Mercer Co., Penn. They were the parents of Adam Black Chambers a.k.a. "A.B. Chambers" b. 9 Jan 1808 in Mercer Co., Penn. and died 22 May 1854 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri (buried Bellefontaine Cem., St. Louis, Missouri). He was the editor of the "Missouri Republican" newspaper in St. Louis. Adam Black Chambers mar. Elizabeth Mary Graves date unknown. I would like to know more about John Chambers, his parents and vitals. Where were John Chambers and Elizabeth Black Chambers buried in Mercer Co.? Any help appreciated.

I agree. 50 years is long enough to wait. I can understand privacy, but some people doing genealogy and wanting records on their family and other's won't be alive if they have to wait 72 years. It might help break through alot of brick walls too. Genealogy is a wonderful hobby and is growing larger everyday in the U. S. Let us see what's out there. ----- Original Message ----- From: <RussDLentz@aol.com> To: <PAMERCER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 7:30 PM Subject: [PAMERCER] releasing the census earlier > Hi everybody! > > There are all kinds of petitions out there to do all kinds of things. Why > don´t we start a petition to try to get the 72 year wait for U.S. census > releases changed to 50 years? I have seen several times as of late that genealogy > is the biggest hobby in the United States now. If we pulled all of our > resources together and got a massive petition together, maybe the government would > consider rolling back the long wait. I think it is certainly worth the try. > Isn't half a century a long enough wait? If anybody has any experience in > creating an online census, please drop me a line. > > Hope to hear from you! > > Take care, > Russ Lentz > _RussDLentz@aol.com_ (mailto:RussDLentz@aol.com) > > > > > ==== PAMERCER Mailing List ==== > Researching a reverend? Check out our Men of the Cloth section ... preachers, pastors, priests and other clergy in Western Pennsylvania... http://www.rootsweb.com/~papastor > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.0 - Release Date: 3/21/05 > >

I think only genealogist will care about fifty year old facts I know cemeteries are not regulated and if some one is buried and 50 years later you can't find the records no one seems to care. this privacy act is a joke Do you know you can get a social security no from the death list.? I for 50 years. ----- Original Message ----- From: <AGarvin224@aol.com> To: <PAMERCER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 5:46 PM Subject: Re: [PAMERCER] releasing the census earlier > In a message dated 3/22/05 8:32:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, > RussDLentz@aol.com writes: > > >> There are all kinds of petitions out there to do all kinds of things. Why >> don´t we start a petition to try to get the 72 year wait for U.S. census >> releases changed to 50 years? > > There are privacy issues in the census and people are living longer. They > may not tell the truth (do you have indoor plumbing?) if they think it > will be > read by those who know them in 50 years. > > > ==== PAMERCER Mailing List ==== > Any questions or problems regarding the PAMERCER-L list, e-mail Teri at > sanchoinc@houston.rr.com... For more Mercer County info, visit our web > site at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~pamercer > >

In a message dated 3/22/05 8:32:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, RussDLentz@aol.com writes: > There are all kinds of petitions out there to do all kinds of things. Why > don´t we start a petition to try to get the 72 year wait for U.S. census > releases changed to 50 years? There are privacy issues in the census and people are living longer. They may not tell the truth (do you have indoor plumbing?) if they think it will be read by those who know them in 50 years.