Steve, Yes, there is mention of James McConnells in the 1873 History of Mercer Co., pp. 107, 109, 91. and also mention of Alexander, p. 74, Arthur p 99, Hugh p. 109, J. W. p41. p. 91 "In 1862, James McConnell and Thompson Hyde built a steam saw-mill, opposite where the store now stands, and from that date the surrounding woods rapidly disappeared. The large steam saw-mill, now is operation in the western part of the place, was erected in the spring of 1871, by S. S. Semple, and a heavy business was performed there during the years immediately following. The little frame-building was moved, and Jacob Wise occipied it for a time, and boarded teh mill-hands, and was thus the second settler in the place. " p. 107 "The Presbyterian and Associate Reformed were among the pioneer churches of this north-western portion of the State.............The members of the Presbytery, at this time, were .........James McConnells, at Puckety....". p 109 "....The flour-mill was, probably, built in 1831, by James McConnell, but there are conflicting statements regarding it, the most reliable authorities in Middlesex adopting the above date, and Mr. McConnell himself affirming that the date should be 1837; the advanced age of the latter, however, would render his recollection less accurate than that of our younger informants. It stood on the west side of the Shenango, just below the log-mill, upon which it was a vast improvement; burrs were used instead of native stone, and after it commenced operations, the old mill was removed and used as a stable until it rotted away." "THE FIRST STORE was opened about 1831, by D. Foreman, in McConnell's old house, the latter having built a more substantial residence." Well, hope this helps. Always glad to help. Later Karen In Texas