I'm beginning to research John Beatty, who lived in Mifflin Co and whose will went through Mifflin Probate in 1823. His daughter, Eleanor Beatty married George Baxter, in the congregation of The Rev. Cathcart, who was a Seceder Presbyterian minister who had congregations in Hopewell and York, York Co, Pa. I know nothing of John's religious beliefs, but am interested if finding Seceder Presbyterian ministers or congregations in Mifflin Co to see if perhaps John was a member...is anyone familiar with any Seceder churches? Sandra

Hi, I am looking for an obituary for David Williamson. He is listed on the 1900 Lewistown, Derry Township, Mifflin Co, Pa census with his wife Rebecca and son Samuel Williamson. In 1910 only his son Samuel and Rebecca, mother is reported. He is my ggg grandfather David Williamson married to Rebecca Byers. My gg grandfather was John Barton Williamson married to Agnes Jane Magee. My g grandmother was Isabelle Williamson married to David Powell. My grandmother was Agnes Caroline Powell married to Robert Edward Kauffman, My father was David Charles Kauffman married to Margaret Louise Betts. I hope this helps. Thank you all in advance. Jan Kauffman Storey

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WayMelSH Surnames: McNeer, MacKneer, McNair, McAneer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/255.983.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I'm hoping I can still reach you through this connection. I've been looking over the messages you've posted, and I was curious if one of the children (George) you have listed for Thomas & Elizabeth. Is the same one in my husband's family. I didn't note any particulars for any of the children other than, I believe you said your Great Grandparents. Elmer & Ellie. If by chance they are one in the same. If you don't have any family information from that side, I would gladly share. Not that I have a lot. I've only recently tried to get it all together. I've also been trying to search using any formation of the surname spelling I can think of. The one most commonly used in this side of the family was MacKneer. MacKneer, McNeer, McNair, McAneer, Macaneer... 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: Elacard Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1529.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Very interesting. My grandmother met Lew Wallace when she was a child. He was introduced as her second cousin (or possibly her father's second cousin). Her father was James Armstrong, a grandson of Plunket Armstrong and great grandson of William Armstrong of Mifflin County. We've never been able to confirm a relationship with the Wallace family, although they lived near the Armstrongs in PA and Indiana. 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.

The Perry Historians is hosting its annual FREE Beginner Genealogical Workshop at the Harry Lenig Library outside of New Bloomfield, Perry Co., PA. on Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.. We're also going to be hosting a FREE Advanced Genealogical Workshop at the library on Saturday, April 4th also from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.. Both of these workshops are FREE and there will probably be plenty of time after the workshop to utilize the records and resources in our library for researching your families. Please note that on both days, we will take a lunch break - with lunch on your own. There are several restaurants in the area or you may brown-bag-it. We would just ask that you let us know if you are planning on attending so that we may make sure we have enough handout copies available - if we use them. You may contact me, if you have questions or would like to be included in the count. Donna Heller Zinn Donna@ThePerryHistorians.org

Thanks for your help. Josie ________________________________ From: Tink Miller <tmiller@pirs.org> To: pamiffli@rootsweb.com; Sandra Ferguson <ferg@ntelos.net> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 4:32:53 PM Subject: Re: [PAMIFFLI] Fw: Mifflin County PAGenWeb The Mifflin Co. Historical Society website, located at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pamchs/home.htm, has information about their collections, which are extensive, and fees for doing name searches.  There's a menu bar at the top of the home page that is barely noticeable because it is in thin white letters on a light grey background.  But it has a link to a page about their Services.  They do have some family files and published family genealogies in addition to many other records.  They also have many publications for sale.  I have purchased several and find them to be excellent resources. I visited there a couple years ago and found everyone to be extremely helpful and friendly.  They will be able to tell you where various old records live. Tink Miller At 08:19 AM 2/28/09, you wrote: >I received the following email and I need some help answering some >of the questions she has about records and research opportunities in >Mifflin County. > >The history of the county is located on the site, so that is >answered.  What type of records may be found at the Miflfin County >Courthouse, and what records may be found at the Historical >Society?  Are there any other locations that should be mentioned? > >Thank you for any help you may give in response to her request for >information. > >Josie Baughman >Mifflin County PAGenWeb County Coordinator/File Manager > > >----- Forwarded Message ---- >From: Sandra Ferguson <ferg@ntelos.net> >To: josiefb@verizon.net >Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 10:18:13 AM >Subject: Mifflin County PAGenWeb > >  I wonder if you have this on your site, and I've happened to miss > it?  A concise history of the county - when formed and from what > counties, plus a listing of what sort of records are kept at the > county level and the years these records began...and, where they > are warehoused....if they are available by mail, the address and > costs of obtaining a copy,,,,,the hours, and addresses of these > places, and when they are open to the public.  When having to > decide whether to visit an area, these are the things I need to > know, so I can decide what I can do by mail, before a long trip, so > as to maximize my visit time with things I CAN"T do by mail or via > the internet. >    If they are included on your site, would you please direct me > to where they are?  If not, I'd appreciate knowing the answers to > my questions........ Thanks. > >Sandra > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >PAMIFFLI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PAMIFFLI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: margt1959 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1529.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't know if it will help, but according to obit from Huntington, PA, my 3 great grandfather, James Madison Wallace (1810-1889), son of William Wallace was a first cousin of General Lew Wallace. 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.

The Mifflin Co. Historical Society website, located at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pamchs/home.htm, has information about their collections, which are extensive, and fees for doing name searches. There's a menu bar at the top of the home page that is barely noticeable because it is in thin white letters on a light grey background. But it has a link to a page about their Services. They do have some family files and published family genealogies in addition to many other records. They also have many publications for sale. I have purchased several and find them to be excellent resources. I visited there a couple years ago and found everyone to be extremely helpful and friendly. They will be able to tell you where various old records live. Tink Miller At 08:19 AM 2/28/09, you wrote: >I received the following email and I need some help answering some >of the questions she has about records and research opportunities in >Mifflin County. > >The history of the county is located on the site, so that is >answered. What type of records may be found at the Miflfin County >Courthouse, and what records may be found at the Historical >Society? Are there any other locations that should be mentioned? > >Thank you for any help you may give in response to her request for >information. > >Josie Baughman >Mifflin County PAGenWeb County Coordinator/File Manager > > >----- Forwarded Message ---- >From: Sandra Ferguson <ferg@ntelos.net> >To: josiefb@verizon.net >Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 10:18:13 AM >Subject: Mifflin County PAGenWeb > > I wonder if you have this on your site, and I've happened to miss > it? A concise history of the county - when formed and from what > counties, plus a listing of what sort of records are kept at the > county level and the years these records began...and, where they > are warehoused....if they are available by mail, the address and > costs of obtaining a copy,,,,,the hours, and addresses of these > places, and when they are open to the public. When having to > decide whether to visit an area, these are the things I need to > know, so I can decide what I can do by mail, before a long trip, so > as to maximize my visit time with things I CAN"T do by mail or via > the internet. > If they are included on your site, would you please direct me > to where they are? If not, I'd appreciate knowing the answers to > my questions........ Thanks. > >Sandra > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >PAMIFFLI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Josie Baughman has asked the list very good questions (in reply to Sandra's query). I'd like to know the answers, too, as I live in California and would like to know where the records are and when they begin, so I can conduct my research by mail. Some Mifflin Co. records were filmed by the LDS many years ago. Certainly there are records that were not filmed. For example, family information if it was submitted to the local historical-genealogical society. Does the society (or societies) have family files? My question: if I can't obtain records by mail, is there a reliable researcher for hire in Mifflin Co. who can go to the courthouse, to libraries, to the historical society, etc to research for me and obtain copies. In particular, I am very interested in Mifflin Co. deeds and probate records. Helen in N. Calif. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Josie Baughman" <josiefb@verizon.net> To: <PAMIFFLI@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:19 AM Subject: [PAMIFFLI] Fw: Mifflin County PAGenWeb I received the following email and I need some help answering some of the questions she has about records and research opportunities in Mifflin County. The history of the county is located on the site, so that is answered. What type of records may be found at the Miflfin County Courthouse, and what records may be found at the Historical Society? Are there any other locations that should be mentioned? Thank you for any help you may give in response to her request for information. Josie Baughman Mifflin County PAGenWeb County Coordinator/File Manager ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Sandra Ferguson <ferg@ntelos.net> To: josiefb@verizon.net Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 10:18:13 AM Subject: Mifflin County PAGenWeb I wonder if you have this on your site, and I've happened to miss it? A concise history of the county - when formed and from what counties, plus a listing of what sort of records are kept at the county level and the years these records began...and, where they are warehoused....if they are available by mail, the address and costs of obtaining a copy,,,,,the hours, and addresses of these places, and when they are open to the public. When having to decide whether to visit an area, these are the things I need to know, so I can decide what I can do by mail, before a long trip, so as to maximize my visit time with things I CAN"T do by mail or via the internet. If they are included on your site, would you please direct me to where they are? If not, I'd appreciate knowing the answers to my questions........ Thanks. Sandra ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PAMIFFLI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I have invited her to join the list, but please respond directly to Christine Schultz at cschultz43@gmail.com   ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Christine Schultz <cschultz43@gmail.com> To: josiefb@verizon.net Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 9:30:55 AM Subject: Church Hill Cemetery- Reedsville, Pa Dear Josie, Hi, my name is Chris Schultz.  I have been in the cemetery industry for the past 20 years.  My mother, Kathy Schultz, contacted me to do some extensive research on relatives that we have buried in Church Hill Cemetery in Reedsville, Pa. She would like to come personally to the cemetery for a visit but would prefer to have as much info. as possible prior to her visit.  I was wondering if you could assist me in any way to do some research on the following: J. Henry Smith Dan Smith     (married to Rhoda Headings)    These are great, great grandparents Rhoda Headings William and Any McNitt    (sister of Rhoda Headings) P.M. Headings       (Brother of Rhoda Headings) Lewis or Louis Headings    Any and all information you could provide to me would be much appreciated.  I have no idea how to contact this cemetery.  I googled it but found nothing other than the name and some recent articles on obits. Please feel free to email me at cschultz43@gmail.com or contact me on my cell phone at 973-202-3295. I thank you in advance for any of your assistance. Warm regards, Chris

I received the following email and I need some help answering some of the questions she has about records and research opportunities in Mifflin County. The history of the county is located on the site, so that is answered.  What type of records may be found at the Miflfin County Courthouse, and what records may be found at the Historical Society?  Are there any other locations that should be mentioned?  Thank you for any help you may give in response to her request for information. Josie Baughman Mifflin County PAGenWeb County Coordinator/File Manager ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Sandra Ferguson <ferg@ntelos.net> To: josiefb@verizon.net Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 10:18:13 AM Subject: Mifflin County PAGenWeb   I wonder if you have this on your site, and I've happened to miss it?  A concise history of the county - when formed and from what counties, plus a listing of what sort of records are kept at the county level and the years these records began...and, where they are warehoused....if they are available by mail, the address and costs of obtaining a copy,,,,,the hours, and addresses of these places, and when they are open to the public.  When having to decide whether to visit an area, these are the things I need to know, so I can decide what I can do by mail, before a long trip, so as to maximize my visit time with things I CAN"T do by mail or via the internet.     If they are included on your site, would you please direct me to where they are?  If not, I'd appreciate knowing the answers to my questions........ Thanks.                                                                             Sandra

Hello Fellow Listers: The Perry Historians is hosting a "van tour" of the area of Perry County from Rope Ferry to Davey Ogle's Grave on Saturday, March 28, 2009. This is the first of our "On the Trail of Perry County History". We'll be meeting at the East Parking Lot (near the stage/amphitheater) at Little Buffalo State Park at 8:00 a.m.. After boarding we will be visiting various historic sites from Millerstown to the Susquenita High School.... like remnants of a few canal locks, the Caroline Furnace, just to name a few. We'll be eating lunch at the Ranch House Restaurant and that will be a buffet of sandwich makings, soups, salad, desert and beverages. Limited seating available. The price for the day's events is $30 per person - this includes the cost for the transportation and the meal. Reservations and payment needs to be to The Perry Historians by Saturday, March 8th. For more information contact Donna Heller Zinn at Donna@ThePerryHistorians.org

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AVPCATH Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/403.775.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: James Thompson McVey (although the spelling was changed to MacVeigh)is my 3rd great grandfather. Interestingly, James Thompson MacVeigh had a son Emory Forrest MacVeigh. It has to be more than a concidence. If you would like to share information, please let me know. Cathy McVeigh 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: jaham Surnames: Lepley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/91.190.629.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cindy Please email me @ hbrhts@netscape.net Thanks, John 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: cindy_wazelle Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/91.190.629.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: hi i have some info on this line send me your email and i will send you what i have thank cindy 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: BarbaraNeff34 Surnames: Potter Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1216.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found this write-up, and thought I should pass it along to you. (one time while visiting cemeteries in Perry County, the late Harry W. Lenig told us about a Potter stone,"The name was originally spelled Bauder, but they changed it to Potter to get away from the German sounding name," so watch for the spelling as Bauder too of your possible ancestors.-SCB The above is printed just as it appeared in the article. Source: Our Keystone Families Newspaper item undated Located by Source 140 Harry Lenig is who the Perry Historians Library is named after. The Perry Historians, P. O. Box 73, Newport, Pa. 17074 T. E. Potter was born in Clearfield County, Pa. s/o John H. Potter, born September 5, 1823 in Lewistown, Mifflin Co., Pa. and died September 14, 1895 and is buried in the German Cemetery at Gretna, Sarpy Co., Nebraska. He married first Julia Ann Maxwell, born May 15, 1827 at Liverpool, Perry County, Pa., and married second Julia A. Grubbe, born November 29, 1836 in Pa. and died 1895, buried in the German Cemetery with her husband. I have the names of their children, if you need them. >From Barbara Neff barbandernie@pa.net 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: BarbaraNeff34 Surnames: Potter Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1216.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found this write-up, and thought I should pass it along to you. (one time while visiting cemeteries in Perry County, the late Harry W. Lenig told us about a Potter stone,"The name was originally spelled Bauder, but they changed it to Potter to get away from the German sounding name," so watch for the spelling as Bauder too of your possible ancestors.-SCB The above is printed just as it appeared in the article. Source: Our Keystone Families Newspaper item undated Located by Source 140 Harry Lenig is who the Perry Historians Library is named after. The Perry Historians, P. O. Box 73, Newport, Pa. 17074 T. E. Potter was born in Clearfield County, Pa. s/o John H. Potter, born September 5, 1823 in Lewistown, Mifflin Co., Pa. and died September 14, 1895 and is buried in the German Cemetery at Gretna, Sarpy Co., Nebraska. He married first Julia Ann Maxwell, born May 15, 1827 at Liverpool, Perry County, Pa., and married second Julia A. Grubbe, born November 29, 1836 in Pa. and died 1895, buried in the German Cemetery with her husband. I have the names of their children, if you need them. >From Barbara Neff barbandernie@pa.net 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.

I have been researching William Strunks descendants for several years. He had a large family and most of them settled in Mifflin County, some were in Berks, and some went west. My own branch went to Ohio. Much of the information appearing on the internet about his parents appears to be erroneous. I will be happy to check my data base for information on his family for anyone working specifically on this line. Barbara Rhein's line is well documented in Berks County. She was the daughter of David Rhein and Maria Appolina Meyer. The Strunk family in Berks County is very confusing as there appears to be at least two separate lines and possibly three. I do not know much about his second wife, Rebecca Bush/Brush. I have not done any research on her line since my ancestor is Barbara. I have traced the sons of this marriage, however. Karen Strong McKellar

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tc538 Surnames: long, baker, dent Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1353.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I e'd you, but it came back. Robt Long 1844-1911 married Maria (Moriah) Baker 1846-1930. I show them as living in Thompsontown, Pa. Robert's parents were John Long abt 1800 - bef 1870, & Elizabeth Dent abt 1815-aft 1880. Maria's parents were Jesse Baker 1820, & Susannah 1825 Hope you find this helpful, Teresa 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: tc538 Surnames: strunk, satzler, potter Classification: bible Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1216.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My husband comes from Wm. Strunk by way of Eliz. Back through Wm Satzler, to Annie Satzler Potter. Do you have Wm. Strunk's Parents &, or g parents? Thx 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.