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)

Shelley If you want I will put up on www.orphanphotos.info for you Thanks Jerry Hetrick ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shelley Cardiel" <familia@sprintmail.com> To: <PAMERCER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 8:24 AM Subject: [PAMERCER] ADAMS and HOOVER Marriage Certificate and Photographs > I've "rescued" an old marriage certificate including photograph of the > bride > and groom which originally belonged to Wilson ADAMS of Heath, Pennsylvania > and Olive HOOVER of Millstone, Pennsylvania. The couple was married in > Springcreek, PA on the 22nd of August 1875. Olive's photograph was taken > in > 1872 at the Frank Robbins Studio in Oil City, PA with Olive appearing to > be > in her teens at the time. > > The photograph of Wilson is a tin type photograph probably taken in the > 1860's or 1870's with Wilson looking to be in his 20's or 30's at the > time. > Based on limited research I find Olive HOOVER b. in Mercer Co., PA to > parents Isiah HOOVER and Mary SCRIBNER. I also find J.W. & Olive ADAMS > living in Allegheny, PA during the 1880 census. > > In 1880 the ADAMS household included, J.W. (wondering if he is actually > John > Wilson ADAMS) age 24, Olive age 22, sons John age 4, and George age 1, and > Matilda ADAMS age 54, J.W.'s Mother. All were born in PA to parents born > in > PA. I'm hoping to locate someone from this family so that this wonderful > old treasure can be returned to the care of family. > > If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please > contact me. > > Thanks, > Shelley > > > > ==== 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 >

I've "rescued" an old marriage certificate including photograph of the bride and groom which originally belonged to Wilson ADAMS of Heath, Pennsylvania and Olive HOOVER of Millstone, Pennsylvania. The couple was married in Springcreek, PA on the 22nd of August 1875. Olive's photograph was taken in 1872 at the Frank Robbins Studio in Oil City, PA with Olive appearing to be in her teens at the time. The photograph of Wilson is a tin type photograph probably taken in the 1860's or 1870's with Wilson looking to be in his 20's or 30's at the time. Based on limited research I find Olive HOOVER b. in Mercer Co., PA to parents Isiah HOOVER and Mary SCRIBNER. I also find J.W. & Olive ADAMS living in Allegheny, PA during the 1880 census. In 1880 the ADAMS household included, J.W. (wondering if he is actually John Wilson ADAMS) age 24, Olive age 22, sons John age 4, and George age 1, and Matilda ADAMS age 54, J.W.'s Mother. All were born in PA to parents born in PA. I'm hoping to locate someone from this family so that this wonderful old treasure can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

Shirley, somewhere I have pictures of the Deeter School. My father attended there in the mid '30s, having grown up on Mercer Avenue, and my great-grandmother lived around the corner on School Street. The school still stood when I was a very small child. I'll try to dig up the pictures. Mary Lynne Nelson Owings Mills, MD -----Original Message----- From: Jim & Shirley Daugherty [mailto:jdoc@iquest.net] Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 1:05 AM To: PAMERCER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PAMERCER] Deeter Elementary School, Sharpsville, PA Perhaps someone on the list is familiar with Deeter Elementary School, Mercer Avenue, Sharpsville. I do not know the original name of this school but at some date the school was renamed Deeter Elementary in honor of Emma Deeter who perhaps taught or was principal of the school. I would be very interested in pictures of the school and class pictures from 1918 - 1925 approximately the years that my mother Ruth (Bilkey) Johnston . My mother lived next door to the school at then 62 Mercer Avenue. She told me of the winter mornings that her brother Charles would go early to start the stoves that kept the school warm. The school no longer stands..replaced by high rise apartments. Thanks to anyone who can offer help or information. Shirley Daugherty Fort Wayne, Indiana jdoc@iquest.net Researching...BILKEY, SAUL, JOHNSTON, HANSON ==== PAMERCER Mailing List ==== Find your relatives in Mercer County..... visit our website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~pamercer.

Teri, Thanks, can't wait to see them. Esther -----Original Message----- From: teri <sanchoinc@houston.rr.com> To: PAMERCER-L@rootsweb.com <PAMERCER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, March 14, 2005 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [PAMERCER] POLLEY AND REEGER \ REEHER Photo >Yes. Received the photos sent March 1. > >Teri >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Esther McDermott" <emamcd@erols.com> >To: <PAMERCER-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 8:32 AM >Subject: [PAMERCER] POLLEY AND REEGER \ REEHER Photo > > >> Teri, >> Did you recieve the pictures, I sent for the Mercer Co. Web Page on the >> Reeger\Reeher and Polley family, that I sent in Feb. >> Thanks, >> Esther >> >> >> ==== PAMERCER Mailing List ==== >> Did your great - great grandfather serve in the Civil War? Add him to our >> Ancestral Heroes - soldiers from Mercer County who served during the >> Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish American War, World War >> I, World War II, Korea and the Vietnam War. >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~pamercer >> > > >==== PAMERCER Mailing List ==== >Did your great - great grandfather serve in the Civil War? Add him to our Ancestral Heroes - soldiers from Mercer County who served during the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, Korea and the Vietnam War. http://www.rootsweb.com/~pamercer >

Yes. Received the photos sent March 1. Teri ----- Original Message ----- From: "Esther McDermott" <emamcd@erols.com> To: <PAMERCER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 8:32 AM Subject: [PAMERCER] POLLEY AND REEGER \ REEHER Photo > Teri, > Did you recieve the pictures, I sent for the Mercer Co. Web Page on the > Reeger\Reeher and Polley family, that I sent in Feb. > Thanks, > Esther > > > ==== PAMERCER Mailing List ==== > Did your great - great grandfather serve in the Civil War? Add him to our > Ancestral Heroes - soldiers from Mercer County who served during the > Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish American War, World War > I, World War II, Korea and the Vietnam War. > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pamercer >

Teri, Did you recieve the pictures, I sent for the Mercer Co. Web Page on the Reeger\Reeher and Polley family, that I sent in Feb. Thanks, Esther

I believe the Mercer County Historical Society did some research regarding the Mercer area school. I would call or email them...Seems I might recall they were working on some type of book. Hope this helps. Beverly Tucson

I tried to send a message to Russ D Lentzs on the Sporey Gilliland and Lentz please write me at gamma@world-net.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <RussDLentz@aol.com> To: <PAMERCER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 11, 2005 7:12 PM Subject: [PAMERCER] SPOREY, GILLILAND, LENTZ > Hi! > > I am looking for my Sporey/Gilliland cousins from Mercer County. My name > is > Russell Lentz. I am the great-grandson of Marshall Steven Lentz, who was > the > brother of Alice Virginia Lentz. Alice married Henry Sporey, and they > lived in > Hickory at one time. Their daughter Louise married Ed Gilliland. I think > they lived in Sharon. If anybody knows their whereabouts, the whereabouts > of > their children or anything else about them, I would sure appreciate you > dropping > me a line. You are welcome to pass on this e-mail to them, if you know > them. > I have quite a lenghty family tree that I would like to share with them, > and > I would like to update their information. Plus it would be nice to meet > my > long lost cousins. > My e-mail address is _RussDLentz@aol.com_ (mailto:RussDLentz@aol.com) . > > Take care, > Russ Lentz > Tallahassee, Florida > > > ==== PAMERCER Mailing List ==== > Did your great - great grandfather serve in the Civil War? Add him to our > Ancestral Heroes - soldiers from Mercer County who served during the > Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish American War, World War > I, World War II, Korea and the Vietnam War. > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pamercer > >

Perhaps someone on the list is familiar with Deeter Elementary School, Mercer Avenue, Sharpsville. I do not know the original name of this school but at some date the school was renamed Deeter Elementary in honor of Emma Deeter who perhaps taught or was principal of the school. I would be very interested in pictures of the school and class pictures from 1918 - 1925 approximately the years that my mother Ruth (Bilkey) Johnston . My mother lived next door to the school at then 62 Mercer Avenue. She told me of the winter mornings that her brother Charles would go early to start the stoves that kept the school warm. The school no longer stands..replaced by high rise apartments. Thanks to anyone who can offer help or information. Shirley Daugherty Fort Wayne, Indiana jdoc@iquest.net Researching...BILKEY, SAUL, JOHNSTON, HANSON

Hi! I am looking for my Sporey/Gilliland cousins from Mercer County. My name is Russell Lentz. I am the great-grandson of Marshall Steven Lentz, who was the brother of Alice Virginia Lentz. Alice married Henry Sporey, and they lived in Hickory at one time. Their daughter Louise married Ed Gilliland. I think they lived in Sharon. If anybody knows their whereabouts, the whereabouts of their children or anything else about them, I would sure appreciate you dropping me a line. You are welcome to pass on this e-mail to them, if you know them. I have quite a lenghty family tree that I would like to share with them, and I would like to update their information. Plus it would be nice to meet my long lost cousins. My e-mail address is _RussDLentz@aol.com_ (mailto:RussDLentz@aol.com) . Take care, Russ Lentz Tallahassee, Florida

Wow......... Thanks for the website whoever you are. I will have to take some time to study it and see if they will answer my questions. Karen

Check out: www.Sharon-Herald.com/local for information about the Herald.

Hi Kim, I noticed with interest your having an 1888 Mercer County Atlas. My great grandfather, Daniel Bruner, was a business owner (woolen mill) and early settler of New Lebanon, Mill Creek Township. I have read information of earlier publications, but was wondering if he is in the 1888 Atlas. He died in 1892. Would appreciate it if you could look up his name. I do have some pages from the 1909 version which has information on some of his children and grandchildren. Thank you. Jane

Hi Karen: Yes there is still a Sharon Herald. I will look in my CD of 1888 Mercer Co History for these men. If I find anything I will let you know. Kim Txflythndr@aol.com wrote: In the Combination 1873 Atlas and History of Mercer County, Pa., it states that an R. C. and J. H. Frey owned The Sharon Herald in 1864. Does anyone know how I would find out more about these Frey's???? And if anyone would know what the initials stood for???? .......and is there still a Sharon Herald???? Thanks Karen ==== 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 Kim Travel your way to financial freedom. Imvite - Instant Messenger that Pays Search Estate - Own a piece of Web Real Estate

In the Combination 1873 Atlas and History of Mercer County, Pa., it states that an R. C. and J. H. Frey owned The Sharon Herald in 1864. Does anyone know how I would find out more about these Frey's???? And if anyone would know what the initials stood for???? .......and is there still a Sharon Herald???? Thanks Karen

Forwarded from the message boards. If you can help, please respond back to the board through the link listed 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/TdB.2ACI/1921 Message Board Post: alexander pope mills an annie elizabeth doughty were [m] in lincolnville pa.21st aug 1868 by j.p. lafayette eddision. would appreciate any info on this couple. corky wheeler

Forwarded from the message boards. Please respond back to the board through the link listed below: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BLACK, WHITE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ldB.2ACI/2591 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 board through the link listed below: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BLACK ALLEGAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ldB.2ACI/761.787 Message Board Post: I believe I am related to this family through Joseph Black. I have very sketchy information on him. He apparently fought in the war of 1812. I would be interested in anything else people may know. Thanks.

Forwarded from the message boards. If you can help, please respond back to the board through the link listed 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/2592 Message Board Post: Anyone have him in their line? Had a studio in 1800's in Greenville.