This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MaryL_Stewart Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1282.55.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hey Thanx!! I'll check that out! Thanx again! Mary Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zulifuz Surnames: Stewart, Steward Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1282.55.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The two-volume publication entitled Biographical Encyclopedia Of Juniata Valley, Pennsylvania: J.M. Runk (1897) has the following listed in the index for that work published in a 1979 reprint of Vol. II by Historical Society of Perry County: Frank W. Stewart p. 27 George Steward p. 833 Hiram P. Stewart p. 970 James L. Steward p. 833 John Stewart p. 70 John Stewart p. 929 John P. Stewart p. 70 J. Sewell Stewart p. 27 Oliver L. Stewart pp. 70f. Robert Stewart p. 704 Thomas Stewart p. 970 William Stewart p. 929 William Stewart p. 970 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Might this rare book be, "History of that Part of the Susquehanna and Juniata Valleys Embraced in the Counties of Mifflin, Juniata, Perry, Union and Snyder.." Two volumes, published in Philadelphia in 1886? If so, can anybody identify the person or place, "Brice," mentioned on Page 785 (Vol I) , in the passage, "James Heddleston, west of Brice, was an early settler, but only warranted his one hundred and seventy-five acres May 4, 1789. This was the old George Sanderson improvement." James Heddleston was my 4g grandfather, who is listed on Page 750 of that book as an "additional name in 1772," and who sold his land in present Milford Township, Juniata County in 1796. The eventual buyer was Thomas Harris, who is listed in the Indenture as a neighbor. I'm unaware of any placename Brice in Milford Township, so I've wondered if "Brice" here might be the name of a landowner? I found that book in the Mifflin County Historical Society, but I live in North Carolina and cannot easily recheck records in Carlisle, Lewiston or Mifflintown. Any help would be appreciated. Dave

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MaryL_Stewart Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1282.55.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi! Thanx for the reply! I guess I should have provided more info! My John Steuart was born abt 1728, prob Cumberland Co PA, died 1817, will probated 8/27/1817 at Lewistown, Mifflin Co. Wife is not known. Children were, Joseph, William, John, Elizabeth, Jane, Elinor, and 1 unk daughter. Joseph (1755-1815), my ancestor, was married to Nancy, daughter of George & Margaret McConnal (McConnell). Children were Margaret, Eleanor, George, Elizabeth, Rachel, Martha, Nancy/Agnes, John, James, Joseph, and Watson (1798-1860) who married a Jane Irvine, parents not known. All these people stayed in the area of Mifflin/Juniata counties. Watson's son, Dr. Geo E Stewart (1833-abt 1908) married Louisa M Burdge, daughter of John H and Jane S (Logan) Burdge m. 1813 in Mifflin Co. Any of these Steuart/Stewart names or wives' surnames in the index? Thanx again! Mary Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: midge1249 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1282.55.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On page 595 is: "Alexander Stewart, in 1768, was in possession of 100 acres of land and James Stewart of 400 acres. In 1783 Alexander and Archibald Stewart each were assessed on 200 acres and James on 170. On the 28th of February, 1785, Alexander warranted 200 acres of land and on the 30th of January, 1787, Archibald warranted 300 acres. Alexander Stuart (Probably the one who warranted 200 acres in 1785) died in 1825, leaving 500 acres. His oldest son was John; his other children were Sarah, Susanna, Rebecca, Joseph, William and James; the latter is still living, below McVeytown. The homestead farm is now owned by Manuel Bieler." NOTE: "now" would refer to 1886, when the book was compiled and published. Hope this helps a bit. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zulifuz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1282.55.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Mary, Are you aware that when the large Mifflin Co. was created in 1789, its southern half (including the diminished present-day Mifflin Co.) had been taken off of old Cumberland Co.? That means there's a real possibility that your John Steuart never moved "from" Cumberland into Mifflin but was situated in the portion of Cumberland that became Mifflin. You only provide a hint about the dates of your search but if John Steuart was taxed before 1789 you will want to check records of Cumberland Co., where lists of taxable inhabitants go back to 1750/51. The Cumberland Co. courthouse is at 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013 Hours: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Eastern); Ph: (717) 240-6100 Toll Free: 1-888-697-0371 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MaryL_Stewart Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1282.55/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi! Just read your offer of look-ups ... how generous! My Steuart/Stewart line came from that area. John Steuart was one of the first Trustees of the new Mifflin County ... I believe he moved there from Cumberland Co. I was wondering if, in your book, there was any info on this John, or John's never-mentioned wife, or his son, Joseph (m. Nancy McConnell)or anyone else in this family? If you need more info, I do have 'some', but not much! Thanx! Mary L Stewart Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: VHottle01 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/3097.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: thank you for your response Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: VHottle01 Surnames: McManamy, Cornwell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/3097.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your response. I do believe that it probably was the Hope Furnace area being referenced. The family was much involved in iron furnaces from 1830 to 1850. I have read that "Hope Furnace Number 2" opened in 1831; that fits into John McManamy's timeline. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: solte Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/3097.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've never known of any town in Mifflin County by the name of "Hope". There was an area in Mifflin County, between Strodes Mills and Ferguson Valley, where an old furnace named "Hope Furnace" was located. It could possibly be the area you are seeking. I do not not the years of furnace operation in the 1800's, but the area was large enough to have a Presbyterian Church according to old maps. Unfortunately, no church records have ever been located for this congregation. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Good Day, Here is some interesting readings ! http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pamiffli/ellis/ellis-15.htm Start with # 646 - The Old Minehart Homestead .....Info on " HOPE FURNACE " Kindly Bea

Is there anything in that wonderful old rare book that would help me prove the parentage of my Barbara Pannebacker b. October 1829 and married to Samuel I. Fuller b. May 1931? His parents were Jacob Fuller and Hannah Delancy. Barbara and Samuel both died in Juniata Cty,, in 1877, and 1877. I ha e notes that one or both of them might have been born in or came from Mifflin County. HELP. My Gr. Gr. grandparents and I can not get over this roadblock. I have other info if needed. Thank you. Judy fr. Ohio **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020)

I believe he is looking for information on JOHNSTON and ISENBERG families from Belleville.  Please respond to ronaldrsell@atlanticbb.net. Thanks, Josie Baughman Mifflin PAGenWeb County Coordinator ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: ronaldrsell <ronaldrsell@atlanticbb.net> To: josiefb@verizon.net Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 11:09:31 AM Subject: Mifflin County PAGenWeb Surname Registry JOHNSTON,  DAVID    Resided;   Belleville in the 1880's   WIFE'S FIRST NAME;  NANNIE , THEY  HAD A SON;     ISAAC  CLAIR  JOHNSTON   b.  4-18- 1883  at;   belleville.  Died;  3-31- 1926  at; Sproul, B lair  Co.,  Pa.   marrried;  NANNIE P. ISENBERG  in;  1908   ANY HELP APPRECIATED ON BOTH LINES?   RON   SELL

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: midge1249 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1282.54.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is only one mention of a Beers in the Mifflin county section (no Biers). A Robert Beers preached at the Laurel Run Methodist Church (in Armagh township, near Milroy) in 1836. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: debrarobinsondowell Surnames: beers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1282.54/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the parents of Joseph B. Beers once lived in McVeytown, at least until 1880. Born 1815 Died 1889 Spouse Anna Kelly I am fairly certain his father came from Ireland. It is possible Beers may be spelled differently, i.e., Biers. Any help is greatly appreciated. Deb Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: midge1249 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1282.53.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You're very welcome. I see I made a mistake and put 1890 Derry, Mifflin census when it should read "1900" Derry, Mifflin census. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rfarrell17084 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1282.53.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WOW! What you did in a couple of hours is far more than I in ten years! I was searching in the wrong geographical area. The premise Iwas working from was Thomas was a confederate soldier from New orleans. Thank you ever so much! I am very grateful. Rod Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: midge1249 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1282.53.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: He is in the 1870 Venango, Pa census, aged 25, oil miner and living in a boardinghouse. 1880 Derry, Mifflin, married, aged 36 with wife Elizabeth (30, born Pa) and daughter Zelda, aged 3, born Pa 1890 Derry, Mifflin (new wife) Thomas born March 1845, wife now is Mary A.E., born July 1873. They say they have been married 6 years, but this is wrong as we find in the 1910 census. She has had 2 children, both surviving (one from a previous marriage and one with Thomas) Thomas, March 1845, born New York and parents born in Ireland Mary A.E., bonr July 1873 in Pa Walter C, born Oct 1881 in Pa Admiral S(Sylvester), born 12 June 1884/85 (record in WW I draft reg) Moris (Maurice) R., born Jun 1899 (son of Thomas and Mary) Hanos (?), Albert B., stepson, born April 1896 (son of Mary and her first husband) 1910 Derry, Mifflin census Thomas, married 3 times Mary, married 2 times, married 13 years (abt 1897 which makes sense given Albert's birthyear) and has had 4 children, 3 still surviving. The child born between 1900 and 1910 who survived (one obviously was born and died) was named Thomas also. So, Thomas Farrell was married 3 times, 1st or 2nd wife being Elizabeth (born abt 1850 in Pa) and had Zelda and probably Walter and Admiral with her. No children appear to have been born between 1885 and Morris/Maurice's birth in 1899. Last wife, whom he married abt 1897 was (presumably a widow) Mary A. E. (born July 1873 in Pa). the name of the unknown wife of his 3 wives is unknown. His parents "could" be James and Margaret (in 1860 Plymouth, Luzerne Pa census) but once back into the 1850 New Yrk censuses, there are a couple of families whose Farrel(l) parents were born in Ireland and who have a son named Thomas, born mid 1840's. Hope this helps, Sue Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rfarrell17084 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1282.53.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you. That clears up a mystery for me. I was looking for T. Farrell in New Orleans when he actually was from New York. Your work is greatly appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: midge1249 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1282.53.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nothng in any of my books under Farrell, O'Farrell, Ferral, etc. I also checked the 1860, 1870, and 1880 censuses for Mifflin county as well and searched all names beginning with Far, Fer, O'Far, and O'Fer. Nothing in all 3 censuses until the 1880 census when a Thomas and Elizabeth Farrell turn up in the 1880 Derry, Mifflin census. He was born in New York and she was born in Pa. That's all there was. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.