In a message dated 9/19/2005 6:24:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, bjburdan@dejazzd.com writes: John F. Francis Born in Philadelphia, John Francis became a key artist in the mid-19th century revival of still life painting in America but was not recognized during his lifetime. His focus was "luncheon" or "dessert" type subjects, which he rendered in bright, radiant color, a breaking away from the stern mode taught by the Peale family of artists in Philadelphia. Kassie

Looking for information on well known American, still life artist John F. Francis (b. 1808 Philadelphia d. Nov. 1886). John married Mary (unknown surname) (b. 1815/1816 d. 1870-1880). They had two children that are known, Joseph Rafael (b. a. 1832 in Pottsville, Schuylkill Co., PA) and Mary Elizabeth (b. 1834 in New Berlin, Union Co., PA). Both children were deceased by 1856. In 1860 John F. Francis and Mary were living in Upper Providence, Montgomery Co., PA and living with them was a Charles Gunn age 9. In 1870 they were still in Upper Providence, Montgomery Co., PA and Charles Gunn is listed as 16 years of age. By 1880 John F. Francis was a widower living in Norriton Township, Montgomery Co., PA and he states his father was born in Italy and his mother in New Jersey. That's all I know about them. Other than it is suggested that in April 1842 John F. Francis purchased a house in Pottstown, PA and in March of 1858 he purchased a house in Phoenixville, PA. Would love to be able to substantiate these last two facts, but John was nowhere to be found in the 1850 census. Any additional information appreciated. Betty Burdan

I am Looking for more information on family, I'm a descendant of Elizabeth Barbara and George Adam Blank ,I have some information on Them but not much on the rest of the family ? Thanks for any help . Stanford L.Landis 1 George Michael Reiter b: 1730 in Saxony, Germany d: April 20, 1805 in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania * +Eve Elizabeth Muller b: September 17, 1732 in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania d: September 14, 1794 in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Father: Johan Jurg Muller Mother: Maria Catarine ( Muller) ??? 2 Hans Joerg Reiter b: April 13, 1755 in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 2 Catherine Elisabeth Reiter b: February 20, 1757 in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 2 Elisabeth Reiter b: November 04, 1758 in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 2 Elizabeth Barbara Reiter b: September 08, 1760 in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 2 Eva Elisabeth Reiter b: December 01, 1763 in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 2 Margaretha Reiter b: August 10, 1764 in Upper Hanover Twp. Montgomery Co.Pennsylvania d: 1844 * + George Adam Blank b: September 29, 1758 in Upper Saucon Township Northampton Co. Pennsylvania d: June 29, 1831 in Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania Father: John George Blanck Mother: Eva Elizabeth Steinmetz 2 Maria Elisabeth Reiter b: July 28, 1766 in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 2 Elizabeth Barbara Reiter b: January 07, 1768 in Upper Hanover twp.Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania d: March 31, 1809 in Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania * + George Adam Blank b: September 29, 1758 in Upper Saucon Township Northampton Co. Pennsylvania d: June 29, 1831 in Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania Father: John George Blanck Mother: Eva Elizabeth Steinmetz 2 George Michael Reiter b: February 25, 1770 in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 2 Johannes Reiter b: 1774 in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 2 Anna Maria Reiter b: Abt. 1775 in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 2 George Peter Reiter b: September 19, 1777 *2nd Wife of George Michael Reiter: * +Catherine Flenner

Does anyone know of anyone of this surname in Montgomery County in the 1880's? I have an Ellen HUGHS m. Howard McMANUS around 1886-1887. Vince Summers

I'm not certain who asked or why, but not all of Douglassville is in Amity, some of it is in Douglass Township, Berks County, PA. The Mt. Zion Cemetery in North Coventry, Chester is so close to Pottstown in Montgomery County that it was used very frequently by the residents in Pottstown and the surrounding area. Betty At 07:11 AM 9/18/2005 -0400, Corj42@cs.com wrote: >Douglassville is in Amity Township, Berks County. >Mt. Zion Cemetery is in North Coventry Township, Chester County. >Cynthia > > >==== PAMONTGO Mailing List ==== >List owner PAMONTGO-Admin@rootsweb.com

Douglassville is in Amity Township, Berks County. Mt. Zion Cemetery is in North Coventry Township, Chester County. Cynthia

It's been a while since I worked on my Montgomery Co. families and I need some information on locations. 1. Is Douglassville in Montgomery County or Berks County? 2. Is Mt. Zion Cemetery in Chester Co? I know the address is Pottstown but I think I remember crossing the county line when I went to the cemetery. Thanks! Colleen

Hello Listers, Yesterday I wrote in a request for anyone having the Family names, Jarratt or Riles. I found the Riles on the 1930 Census but didn'nt tell you which Area they lived in. they lived in West Conshohocken, Montgomery, PA. thought I would make it a bit clearer. Best wishes, Beatrice in England

Hello Listers, I am new to the List. My name is Beatrice CHESTERTON I live in Manchester England. I am hoping to find with a little help from the List the following family: My Mother's family were called JARRATT they came from Cheshire. England. Azariah JARRATT emigrated to Pennsylvania with his family in 1855. He had several children, one was Eliza who married a Benjamin L RILES I found them on the Census. They had a child called Benjamin T. RILES born about 1884. Found him also on the 1930 Census he was married to Elsie G born about 1891 and they had the following children: Eliza G about 1910, Florence A about 1916, Benjamin T about 1922 and Barbara J about 1928. Does anyone know this family? If so I would love to hear from you. Best wishes to all of you on the List. Beatrice in England

I am looking for the parents of George Washington Moore, b. Jan. 1855, d. March 31, 1920 in Norristown,PA., buried in Montgomery Cemetery. His wife was Emma C. Carels, from Philadelphia, b.August 1856, died in 1937, buried in Montgomery Cemetery. Their children were: 1)Emma Mae, b.Nov. 17, 1876, died October 24, 1968, married first to James J. Dale, then after his death to Emmett Robert Benner. Emma and Robert are buried at Riverside Cemetery in Norristown. 2)Gertrude Elinora, b. Nov. 5, 1880, d. Nov. 4, 1972, married to Lester S. Baird(Beard), b. Feb. 13, 1879( in Plymouth Meeting), died 1954, both buried in Riverside Cemetery. I have reason to believe, but no proof, that his parents were Nathan T. Moore, according to census, b. abt. 1811 in Maryland. His wife was Catherine unknown. In the 1900 census, George had a brother, Elwood, living with him. If Nathan is his father, according to the 1870 census there were also two other brothers, James C. and Howard. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Deb Stanish

Cheryl, I also found the contradictions, but I found the following on the LDS site, so it would seem she was born in N.J., although I realize that just because it's on the site doesn't mean it's right. Unfortunately, Joseph and Sarah's parents aren't listed. SARAH JANE TYSON Female Event(s): Birth: 21 APR 1849 Chesterfield Twp, Burlington, New Jersey Christening: Death: Burial: Parents: Father: JOSEPH TYSON Family Mother: SARAH ANN > I found the Tysons in Norristown in the 1870 and 1860 Censuses. In both > places, Sarah J's birthplace is listed as PA. However, in 1860 Sarah Ann's > birthplace is listed as NJ, and in 1870 it says she was born in PA. > > > >From: "Deb" <DbrhStan@comcast.net> > >Reply-To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com > >To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com > >Subject: [PAMONTGO-L] Joseph TYSON - Norristown > >Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 22:23:29 -0400 > > > >I am looking for information on Joseph Tyson, born Feb. 13, 1814 in PA., > >died in Norristown July 13, 1896. His wife was Sarah Ann unknown, born in > >New Jersey September 12,1819, died in Norristown December 13, 1886, and > >buried in Norris City Cemetery. Their children were Mary Ann,born about > >1838 and married to George Zink, John Randolph ( my g-g-grandfather), born > >July 25, 1846, married to Hannah Goodwin on August 26, 1867 in > >Philadelphia, Sarah Jane, born April 21, 1849 in Chesterfield Twp, > >Burlington County, N.J., Martha, born about 1852, and Josephine, born about > >1855. > >Sarah Jane was the only one of the children born in N.J. > >Joseph is my brick wall. I am trying to find his parents and also Sarah's > >maiden name. > >Hopefully these names and dates will be familiar to someone on the list. > >Thank you, > >Deb Stanish > > > > > >==== PAMONTGO Mailing List ==== > >List topic Montgromery County PA this means anything genealogy related > >ex.surnames, locations, history. > > > > > > ==== PAMONTGO Mailing List ==== > List topic Montgromery County PA this means anything genealogy related > ex.surnames, locations, history. >

Can anyone tell me where I can get a copy of a marriage license from 1857 in the Pottstown area? Thank, Colleen

Colleen --- You will have to try and find Church Records or newspaper articles. Marriage licenses were only issued in Montgomery County ro 1852-1855 and 1885 to present. Mike Ziegler http://www.mikeznv.com -----Original Message----- From: Caitiesgranny@cs.com [mailto:Caitiesgranny@cs.com] Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 5:54 PM To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PAMONTGO-L] Montgomery County Marriage License Can anyone tell me where I can get a copy of a marriage license from 1857 in the Pottstown area? Thank, Colleen ==== PAMONTGO Mailing List ==== Surnames always in capital letters.

Deb, I have a Joseph TYSON in Norristown but it's not the same man as all my information is different. Mine was born 1809 and died 1874 and married Anna BOOZ. Actually most of my information refers to him as a resident of Gwynnedd Twp (1850 Census), then Norriton Twp (1860 Census) and finally Worcester Twp (1870 Census). But his son, my gg-grandfather was born 1840 in Norristown. If you have run across my man in your search, I'd appreciate any info. Thanks. Mike More mikemore@rogers.com -----Original Message----- From: DbrhStan@comcast.net [mailto:DbrhStan@comcast.net] Sent: September 15, 2005 6:06 PM To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [PAMONTGO-L] Joseph TYSON - Norristown Cheryl, I also found the contradictions, but I found the following on the LDS site, so it would seem she was born in N.J., although I realize that just because it's on the site doesn't mean it's right. Unfortunately, Joseph and Sarah's parents aren't listed. SARAH JANE TYSON Female Event(s): Birth: 21 APR 1849 Chesterfield Twp, Burlington, New Jersey Christening: Death: Burial: Parents: Father: JOSEPH TYSON Family Mother: SARAH ANN > I found the Tysons in Norristown in the 1870 and 1860 Censuses. In both > places, Sarah J's birthplace is listed as PA. However, in 1860 Sarah Ann's > birthplace is listed as NJ, and in 1870 it says she was born in PA. > > > >From: "Deb" <DbrhStan@comcast.net> > >Reply-To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com > >To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com > >Subject: [PAMONTGO-L] Joseph TYSON - Norristown > >Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 22:23:29 -0400 > > > >I am looking for information on Joseph Tyson, born Feb. 13, 1814 in PA., > >died in Norristown July 13, 1896. His wife was Sarah Ann unknown, born in > >New Jersey September 12,1819, died in Norristown December 13, 1886, and > >buried in Norris City Cemetery. Their children were Mary Ann,born about > >1838 and married to George Zink, John Randolph ( my g-g-grandfather), born > >July 25, 1846, married to Hannah Goodwin on August 26, 1867 in > >Philadelphia, Sarah Jane, born April 21, 1849 in Chesterfield Twp, > >Burlington County, N.J., Martha, born about 1852, and Josephine, born about > >1855. > >Sarah Jane was the only one of the children born in N.J. > >Joseph is my brick wall. I am trying to find his parents and also Sarah's > >maiden name. > >Hopefully these names and dates will be familiar to someone on the list. > >Thank you, > >Deb Stanish > > > > > >==== PAMONTGO Mailing List ==== > >List topic Montgromery County PA this means anything genealogy related > >ex.surnames, locations, history. > > > > > > ==== PAMONTGO Mailing List ==== > List topic Montgromery County PA this means anything genealogy related > ex.surnames, locations, history. > ==== PAMONTGO Mailing List ==== You flame – you’re GONE.

I found the Tysons in Norristown in the 1870 and 1860 Censuses. In both places, Sarah J's birthplace is listed as PA. However, in 1860 Sarah Ann's birthplace is listed as NJ, and in 1870 it says she was born in PA. >From: "Deb" <DbrhStan@comcast.net> >Reply-To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com >To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [PAMONTGO-L] Joseph TYSON - Norristown >Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 22:23:29 -0400 > >I am looking for information on Joseph Tyson, born Feb. 13, 1814 in PA., >died in Norristown July 13, 1896. His wife was Sarah Ann unknown, born in >New Jersey September 12,1819, died in Norristown December 13, 1886, and >buried in Norris City Cemetery. Their children were Mary Ann,born about >1838 and married to George Zink, John Randolph ( my g-g-grandfather), born >July 25, 1846, married to Hannah Goodwin on August 26, 1867 in >Philadelphia, Sarah Jane, born April 21, 1849 in Chesterfield Twp, >Burlington County, N.J., Martha, born about 1852, and Josephine, born about >1855. >Sarah Jane was the only one of the children born in N.J. >Joseph is my brick wall. I am trying to find his parents and also Sarah's >maiden name. >Hopefully these names and dates will be familiar to someone on the list. >Thank you, >Deb Stanish > > >==== PAMONTGO Mailing List ==== >List topic Montgromery County PA this means anything genealogy related >ex.surnames, locations, history. >

I am looking for information on Joseph Tyson, born Feb. 13, 1814 in PA., died in Norristown July 13, 1896. His wife was Sarah Ann unknown, born in New Jersey September 12,1819, died in Norristown December 13, 1886, and buried in Norris City Cemetery. Their children were Mary Ann,born about 1838 and married to George Zink, John Randolph ( my g-g-grandfather), born July 25, 1846, married to Hannah Goodwin on August 26, 1867 in Philadelphia, Sarah Jane, born April 21, 1849 in Chesterfield Twp, Burlington County, N.J., Martha, born about 1852, and Josephine, born about 1855. Sarah Jane was the only one of the children born in N.J. Joseph is my brick wall. I am trying to find his parents and also Sarah's maiden name. Hopefully these names and dates will be familiar to someone on the list. Thank you, Deb Stanish

Hi! I list this group. Can anyone recognize any of them? Do you have info or a database that would point to them? They are not to be confused with the family of James & Mary WOLFENDEN, who had a number of children, but none named Ida. Sadly, those two families were not far apart, and it leads to confusion. Here are the ones I seek: In 1870, Mary and family (including mother) are listed in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania: Davis Susanna 65 F W Keep[s] House Penna Wolfenden Mary 32 F W W. W. Mill Penna Clara 12 F W Penna Ida 9 F W Penna John 4 M W Penna In 1880, Mary was with Ida and John, only. I do not know her husband's first name, nor her father's: Mary WOLFENDEN Self W Female W 41 PA Keeping House SCO PA Ida WOLFENDEN Dau S Female W 18 PA Cotton Mill ENG PA John WOLFENDEN Son S Male W 14 PA Print Works PA PA North Ward, Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania 1255126 T9-1126 423A Thanks for any help! Vince Summers

In a message dated 9/12/2005 6:06:08 AM Pacific Standard Time, schumar@ptd.net writes: Chichester Chichester is in Delaware County. Kassie

I am looking for information on Johnston’s listed as Chichester in 1930’s. Is this Montgomery County? Or what list would have this information? Many thanks, Jane -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.21/96 - Release Date: 9/10/2005

Hello. Is anyone searching the following surnames from the Cheltenham area? BOWERS FARIS (FERRIS) FVENIMORE (FENNIMORE) MBH