Anyone searching Cavitt/Cavet? They were early settlers at Fort Pit. Does this list go that far north? Keith/Connie Street [email protected]

there is a note in the fayette county biographies book that Daniel Burgan was a Revolutionary soldier who was wounded at the Battle of Brandywine...... ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.

Ann, In response to your post on 9 Nov: > Looking for info on CARMICHAEL'S of Carmichaels Town, Green Co..I have a > Daniel CARMICHAEL who came with brothers Douglas and James from Ireland in > late 1700's. > I assume you are aware of the references to James Carmichaels in "The Tenmile Country and Its Pioneer Familes," which mentions that James Carmichaels bought a tract of land from Thomas Hughes in 1780. There are a few other references to James, but none that I could find for Daniel or Douglas. I have the original Pennsylvania land patent for John Swan (my 5th great grandfather) who also settled in the same area (near Muddy Creek in present-day Greene County). In that document, which describes the boundaries of his tract, it mentions those who owned adjoining land. James Carmichaels is one of them, although in the patent it is spelled "Karmikals." (I mention this because having a variant spelling may help in your search of old records.) Also, you should keep in mind that many of those who settled in that area did so during the time that jurisdiction was under dispute between Virginia and Pennsylvania. John Swan, for example, actually settled in the area in the late 1760's, and considered it then to be part of Virginia. The Pennsylvania patent, which was dated in 1786, basically formalized his ownership under Pennsylvania law. There was also an earlier document with the Virginia land office. In case anyone is interested, the other names mentioned in the patent document as owning land bordering John Swan's tract are: John Rice, Thomas Adam, Benjamin Lemmers, Thomas Roach, Quiller Martin and Richard Swan. John

With deep respect. Honor Roll of Veterans, W.W. I ALEXANDER, FOSTER R. Monessen, B. Sept. 9, 1896, son of William and Elizabeth Alexander of 645 Reed Ave. Monessen, Pa. BIGI, JOHN 1200 Meadow Ave. Charleroi, Pa. b. Sept. 2, 1892, son of Emelia Bigi, Charleroi. BLACK, MILTON MCGARY 600 Eighth St. Charleroi, Pa. b. May 15, 1894 s/o Samuel C. and Amelia Black 435 E. Seventh St. Tarentum, Pa. BROWN, LOUIS Charleroi, Pa. b. Sept. 18, 1891 s/o Samuel and Hannah Brown, 421 Front St. Brownsville, Pa. CURL, JAMES W. 526 Fallowfield Ave. Charleroi, Pa. b. Jan. 27, 1887 s/o George W. and Hattie Curl. DAVIS, ENOCH E. 700 Wahington Ave. Charleroi, Pa. b. April 15, 1890 s/o William and Jennie Davis, Charleroi, Pa. DAVIS, HARRY, Charleroi, Pa. b. Aurg. 14, 1893 s/o William and Jennie Davis, 700 Washington Ave. Charleroi, Pa. DAVIS, M. HARRY, Charleroi, Pa. b. June 27, 1890 s/o Fred and Ella davis, Charleroi, Pa. FRYE, SMITH S. Charleroi, Pa. b. June 1, 1892. s/o Harvey and May Frye, Charleroi, Pa. HEWITT, ROBERT B. 835 Prospect Ave. Charleroi, Pa. b. Dec. 7, 1890. s/of Thomas and Elizabeth Hewitt, Southern Pine N.C. JOBES, MYRON, Charleroi, Pa. b. Dec. 5, 1890 s/o Louis and Delia Jobes, Charleroi, Pa. JOHNS, DAVID W. 216 Fallowfield Ave. Charleroi, Pa. b. Oct. 6, 1917 s/o Cora Johns, Charleroi, Pa. MCCANN, MILFORD J. Charleroi, Pa. b. Nov. 21, 1893 s/o John and Myrtle McCann, 411 McKean Ave. Charleroi, Pa. NUTT, PAUL EDWIN, Charleroi, Pa. b. Nov. 3, 1894 s/o Paul and Kathryn Nutt, 527 Washington Ave. Charleroi, Pa. ODBERT, IVAN H. Monessen, Pa. b. Oct. 5, 1892, s/o Hartford and Emma Odbert 21 Knox Ave. Monessen, Pa. PETERS, WESLEY J. Charleroi, 505 First St. b. Apr. 2, 1894 s/o Wesley and Sarah Peters. ROBERTS, J.B.G. 701 Crest Ave. Charleroi, Pa. b. Dec. 23, 1893 s/o Richard A. and Lelia C. Roberts, Charleroi, Pa. STRAUSER, CLYDE, 535 Lincoln Ave. Charleroi, Pa. b. April 14, 1896 s/o Lillie Strauser, Charleroi WILLIAMSON, RALPH W. Charleroi, Pa. b. April 6, 1898 s/o Thomas D. and Jackqueline Williamson 511 Washington Ave. Charleori, Pa. WOODWARD, GUY, Charleroi, Pa. b. Mar.28, 1889 s/o D.D. and Eliza Woodward, Wooster, Ohio. WORTHINGTON, HARRY BUCHEPILE 215 Lookout Ave. Charleroi, Pa. b/ Jan. 30, 1891 s/o David and Ella Worthington, Charleroi, Pa. MONONGAHELA VALLEY TOWNS IN WORLD WAR I Rosalie

I'm searching for info on John OWENS and wife Susannah ______. John was killed by Indians in the spring of 1781 in Washington Co., PA (now Greene Co.) The story of John OWENS death as well as some family information is in the "Ten-Mile Country" by Howard Leckey. His will and orphans court records are in Washington Co. He lived in Morgan Twp. and owned plantations on Ten-Mile Creek (per will). John OWENS had a number of children John, David, Vincent, George, Mary, James, Sarah who m. Richard GRAGSTON, moved to Bracken Co., KY, and Hannah who m. Thomas BRASHEAR, moved to Bracken Co., KY. Sometime after John's death, Susannah m. Mr. MCMULLIN. In January 1790, when Susannah OWENS MCMULLIN died in childbirth, her short will gave the child to Mary OWENS daughter of John and Susannah. I am interested in Susannah's maiden name, date of marriage to John OWENS, Mr. MCMULLIN's name, any info on daughter Mary OWENS and the child b. in January 1790. Also, any proof of John OWENS supporting the Revolutionary War--soldier or patriot. Carole

In a message dated 11/11/1999 10:16:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << Would you be kind enough to look in the index of the tenmile book for the surnames Burrell, Means, Henry and Cavitt and let me know if there are any? Thank you. Connie Street [email protected] >> There are Burrows not Burrel, on page 19, 152 & 593 there are Means, on page 136, 250, 304, 358, 501, 521, 582 there are Henry's, No. Cavitt names.....................Laura Nelle

This is sent in honor of my uncles, Jimmy HAMILTON, who served in a tank division during WWII and was killed in the Battle of France, August 17, 1944; and Cpl. Dale HAMILTON, who was one of the men who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. This letter was published in the Friday, October 20, 1944, edition of the Roscoe Ledger. "Somewhere in Germany October 3, 1944 Dear Pop: Now I can pour out the pain and sorrow that I've held back for so long; the pain that will never leave until I am with Jim again. When Mom went to Heaven something inside of me nearly died. Now since Jim has gone to join her, that something inside of me has gone with them. Nobody will ever know what Jim meant to me; he was my mom, my pop, my brother and my pal ever since we have been away. Oh Pop, I loved Jim; he was so good. I've been waiting for your letter telling me that you knew that Jim was killed in action. It was terrible waiting and wishing you didn't have to know. But I couldn't tell you, the Army doesn't allow that. All I could do was wait. I tried to write but each letter seemed an awful lie. I tried to be cheerful but I couldn't. Now I don't have to hide it any more; I don't have to conceal how my heart is hurt. I couldn't hold back much longer. Oh why did it have to be Jim, Pop? I wish it could have been me. Jim, poor old steady Jim, so good, so much a man. Yes Pop, Jim was killed in action, but more than that Pop, Jim was killed saving my life and God knows how many more. There was a counter attack and we would have been cut off, but Jim was there with his buddies and I know he was fighting and saying, "They won't get Dale." That was Jim, Pop, always helping someone else, even to the end. The Chaplain took me to the cemetery. It is a quiet place in Normandy, far from the war now. But Jim is not alone, his buddies, many of them, are resting beside him. The Chaplain held services over Jim's grave; it was a simple but beautiful service. He mentioned that Jim would be with Mom, and Pop, as I knelt by his grave and prayed, I could almost feel Mom and Jim beside me, smiling and happy. I don't know how long I knelt there and prayed, but Pop I prayed for you, I prayed for all our family, and Evelyn. And somehow I knew that Jim was there. He walks with me wherever I go. I know, we all ask WHY? I did and I still do, but Pop, somewhere I read that God knows no accidents. It was no accident when Jim was taken. God wanted Jim, Pop. And we can't question the works of God. And too, these words are always before me. God loveth no man more than he who giveth his life for his country. The Germans hve paid for the sorrow they have caused us and other people and they will pay more, and more, on earth and in hell. So don't think about that, that part is taken care of. We must think of nothing but how we love your son, Pop, our brother, my family, and your husband, Evelyn. Jim was a man above men. Jim is with Mom, now, he is happy. We must be brave and strong and make Jim proud of us. We on earth must carry on for those who are in Heaven. Please get better Pop, and don't worry. Good night, Pop. Your loving son, Dale" ===== Eva Dayle Zippay Tallahassee, Florida [email protected] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com

I'm looking for information on the riverboats, my GreatGrandfather James P.Williams was a riverboat captain on the Mon, said to have also gone down the Ohio & Mississippi rivers. His parents were William Williams and Deborah Lenhart. Don't know what area they lived in. James and my Great Grandmother lived in California,Pa. Jeanne

This info also comes from the SesquiCentennial Book: First school in Belle Vernon: Teacher - John HAZELBAKER Location - in the kitchen of house owned by Morris and Mary CORWIN house originally owned by James WARD and later by Michael SPRINGER second school: Teacher - J. B. GOULD Location - house built by Joseph SPRINGER, once occupied by William MACKEY First school building: built 1834 supervisors - Solomon SPEERS, A. P. FRYE Teachers: Billy BOLT, Robert GALLOWAY, David LONGNECKER, Nancy J. GOULD, John C. HASSON, John B. GOULD, John WILSON, Henry FULTON, George P. FULTON, and Sallie GOULD. second building: built in GOULD'S Hollow (now known as Seldon Seen) Was built from bricks from old mill in Speers Run, owned by David FURNIER (see first grocery store, previous post) Teachers: John WILSON, John B. GOULD, John Q. ROBINSON, J.H. WILSONand Levi J. JEFFRIES. New school, built 1857 (other two schools adandoned) Corner of State and Short Street. building supervisors: James DAVIDSON, J. M. SPRINGER builders: Solomon MERIDETH (brick) and Peter SNYDER (Carpenter) cost: $ 1,327.18 opened Jan. 1858 First Teachers: John WRIGHT and Florilla TOWER. Other teachers: Ross W. PHILLIPS, Sallie VANHOOK, E.C. GRIFFITH, C.C. BAUGH, John HASSON, Mary BEAZELL and Myra FULTON. First school directors, 1863 after borough formed: James DAVIDSON, Robert BOYLE, J.W. WRIGHT, James FRENCH, N. Q. SPEER, J.S. VanVOORHIS. Teachers in 1863: C.C. DOUGLAS, Miss HESS, Allie D. MAIN Another new school corner of Wood and Third Streets. Opened Jan 1874 Cost $30,000 First principle J.W. GIBBONS (salary $80. per month) Teachers (1874) H. T. BAILY (@$60/ month),Theodore J. ALLEN ($45 /mo), Miss Hattie DAVIDSON ($45/mo) North Belle Vernon incorporated as borough ( Feb 26, 1876). NBV school directors(1876)Willaim JONES (president), J.S. PIERSOL (secretary) William JONES (treasurer), Thomas HUNT (collector), Others: Samuel DAUGHERTY, Francis KEISTLER and John S. HENRY. New North BV school. corner of Henryand Grant Street. land bought from L.M. SPEERS contruction: Homer HUNT first teacher: J.C. HASSON Hope you find someone in here! Thanks, Mike Donaldson ([email protected]) Allenport, PA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.my-ged.com/donldson ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Listowner of: Monongahela River Valley of Penna Rootsweb mailing list: [email protected] - Mail mode [email protected] - Digest mode

In a message dated 99-11-11 09:58:11 EST, you write: << You mentioned that you had looked at the HORN Books, Vol. 1 & 2. Could you tell me WHERE you saw the books? On my next trip back to Wash. Co., if they are there, I'd sure like to see them! Thanks, Robert D. Mollenauer, Jr. Ridgecrest, CA >> The Citizens Library (and other Libraries in the Valley) has copys of The Horn Papers (Books), all three volumns. You cannot take them out, but they have lots of information... Volumn three is a book of maps that show All the original land owners of Washington county (plus Fayette)...The info on each includes dates, names, etc. Volums three is a must if you had ancestors who settled here prior to 1820 or so. Concerning the "controversy" of Vols 1 & 2, it seems the degree of truth or fiction varys greatly , depending on who you talk to. I've talked to people who say that they confirmed all the info they read. I've talked to people who say it was completely wrong, and I'ved talked to others that say the facts are right, but some of the "stories" where obvious fiction! Only Mr. Horn knows for sure! Thanks, Mike Donaldson ([email protected]) Allenport, PA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.my-ged.com/donldson ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Listowner of: Monongahela River Valley of Penna Rootsweb mailing list: [email protected]

Any one connected to the Batten/Battin family ?? A Thomas Batten born in Chester County PA moved to Fayette County and died there in Springhill Twp. Fayette County. Kenneth Hall [email protected]

Hi Listmembers, I've enjoyed your comments & have learned much about the Mon-Valley already!!! What a find you are! I've been researching through surname pages with little luck, though I have met some fine & generous souls. Looking for JOSEPH CHESTER, THOMAS & RHODA RUSSELL CHESTER descendants (1800s to present), & those of JOSEPH & JENNIE CHESTER ARMBRUSTER (1900 to present) from Wash. Co., ANGELO & DOROTHY ARMBRUSTER DE SALVO (1900 to present) from McKeesport, BERRY & TARKER from Bunola/ West Elizabeth. Kramer BERRY mar'd Bessie TRUMPEY & settled in Rices Landing, Greene Co. Their daughters mar'd a WRIGHT of the same location, another a BOWMAN of Carmichaels. Bessie was buried in Greene Co. Memorial Pk. in 1970; Kramer, Sr. was still alive then. I do not know about his death or burial, but assume it would be with his wife. I would greatly appreciate any information about the BERRY family & the whereabouts of Kramer's parent's - AUGUST & NATALIE/ROSE BERRY. Doramae Greppi [email protected]

In a message dated 11/11/1999 1:58:31 PM Pacific Standard Time, Eva writes: > "Belle Vernon, May 6----Senior Varieties of 1944 > at Belle Vernon high school, presented Thursday and > last night in the high school auditorium had two > outstanding features. They were a one-act comedy > 'Miss Personality Plus' and living pictures entitled > 'America at War.' > The evening's program opened with high school > band numbers, followed by several numbers by the > chorus. Specialty numbers included songs by Tommy > LACHINO, Skip BOOTH, Tony DESIME and Jimmy GILMORE, as > the Ink Spots. thanks for posting this!!! skip booth is my uncle!!!!!!!!!!!! che checheche.com

Dear List; Below are the names of the mourners who paid their last respects at my grandmother Mary Ellen Whiting Booth's funeral. Grandma was run down by a coal truck in Beallsville in October 1941. She was buried by Greenlee Funeral Home. Perhaps these names can help someone in some odd way, in this endeavor one can never tell what value something may have. I have these pages scanned, and will be glad to share them, as they contain original signatures. Good luck to all! Philip Booth Dearborn, Michigan [email protected] Last Name First Name Baldwin Cappie Yorty Beadette Ann Berkhimer J. E. Booth James Mr & Mrs Brooks Roy Mr & Mrs Brooks Kay Miss Brown Gail Burrow W. A. Mr & Mrs Carroll J.W. Mrs Clark Paul Clark Wilma Ruth Coyle Wilbur Mr & Mrs Craven Martha Craven Emma Lou Crawford H.A. Mrs Davis Zetta Davis Leland Deems Wilma Detrich E.W. Mrs Doyle Edward Mrs Doyle Ben Drag James Dray Edwin Mr & Mrs Dray Samuel Mr & Mrs Dzecgant John Edgar H. Mr & Mrs Elliott Alfred Mr & Mrs Elliott Warren Fawkes Dorothy Fawkes Grace Fawkes Alice Fawkes Lafayette Frantz Mary Mrs. Frantz Edna Miss Frantz W.G. Frantz D.J. Fulton C.W. Gileta Helen Gray Walter Mr & Mrs Hafer Daisy Hathaway Louise Hertzog Mrs Hess Mary Hickman Charmain Hill Phoebe Hill Elma Hill C.L. Hill Frank R. Holden Laura V. Hollis Joseph R. Hollis Gertrude G. Hopkins L.F. Mrs Hornbake Sadie Mrs Hunt Lida Johnson Emma H. Mrs Johnson Mary K. Mrs` Kinder Gertrude A. Kinder Archie Kinder Florine Kinder D. Mrs Koscho Joe Koscho Elizabeth Koscho Andy Lesneek Steve Mr & Mrs Lutes Mary Lyon C Mr & Mrs Manning Jimmy Manning D. Messer George Miller Paul & Enid Miller Lester Miller Jennie Moffitt D.E. Mr & Mrs Moffitt Richard E. Montgomery Anna Mull Elizabeth Mrs Murphy Harry O'Bryon Mary Kate Parkinson Mildred Patrick Reba Mrs Patterson Emma O. Pepper Glenn Mr & Mrs Pitzer Thelma Polam Charles Mr & Mrs Porter Doris Porter Martha Porter Esther Porter J.R. Porter Mrs Power Clyde Mr & Mrs Power Neal & Daughter Richey Thelma Miss Santee Ernst Mr & Mrs Schoch Emil Mr & Mrs Schultheis Noble Simon Nevile Simon Samuel Staley Mrs Sumner Evelyn Teale William Mr & Mrs Theakston Dorothy Thomas Samuel Mrs Voorhees Lloyd A. Welsh George Mrs Wetherington Isabelle Mrs Yancick Nick Yorty Ida Lou Zukanckas Julian

I get alot of these sent to me, and I thought it would be good to share with others.. Even tho the title is Christmas, should be done everyday Beth [email protected] Let's pray a special 'blessing' for all those who have served and are serving to protect this wonderful land in which we live. Many away from family and friends - for us. TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE. I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE, NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, NOT EVEN A TREE. NO STOCKING BY MANTLE, JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND, ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES OF FAR DISTANT LANDS. WITH MEDALS AND BADGES, AWARDS OF ALL KINDS, A SOBER THOUGHT CAME THROUGH MY MIND. FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT, IT WAS DARK AND DREARY, I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER, ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY. THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING, SILENT, ALONE, CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME. THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE, THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER, NOT HOW I PICTURED A UNITED STATES SOLDIER. WAS THIS THE HERO OF WHOM I'D JUST READ? CURLED UP ON A PONCHO, THE FLOOR FOR A BED? I REALIZED THE FAMILIES THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT, OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT. SOON ROUND THE WORLD, THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY, AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY. THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR, BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS, LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE. I COULDN'T HELP WONDER HOW MANY LAY ALONE, ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME. THE VERY THOUGHT BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE, I DROPPED TO MY KNEES AND STARTED TO CRY. THE SOLDIER AWAKENED AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE, "SANTA DON'T CRY, THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE; I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, I DON'T ASK FOR MORE, MY LIFE IS MY GOD, MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS." THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP, I COULDN'T CONTROL IT, I CONTINUED TO WEEP. I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS, SO SILENT AND STILL AND WE BOTH SHIVERED FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL. I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT, THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR SO WILLING TO FIGHT. THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER, WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE, WHISPERED, "CARRY ON SANTA, IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE." ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH, AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT. "MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT." This poem was written by a Marine stationed in Okinawa Japan. The following is his request. I think it is reasonable..... PLEASE. Would you do me the kind favor of sending this to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is due to our US service men and women for our being able to celebrate these festivities. Let's try in this small way to pay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people stop and think of our heroes, living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us. Please, do your small part to plant this small seed.

Hi Folks: Thought you might enjoy reading on this special day. -John- [email protected] He was getting old and pauchy And his hair was falling fast, And he sat around the Legion Telling stories of the past. Of a war that he had fought in And the deeds that he had done. In his exploits with his buddies, They were heroes, everyone. And 'tho sometimes, to his neighbors, His tales become a joke, All his buddies listened, For they knew wereof he spoke. But we'll hear his tales no longer, For ol' Bob has passed away, And the world's a little poorer, For a soldier died today. He won't be mourned by many, Just his children and his wife, For he lived an ordinary, Very quiet sort of life. He held a job and raised a family, Quietly going on his way, And the world won't note his passing, 'Tho a soldier died today. When politicians leave this earth, Their bodies lie in state, While thousands mourn their passing And proclaim that they were great. Papers tell of their life stories, >From the time that they were young, But the passing of a soldier Goes unnoticed, and unsung. Is the greatest contribution To the welfare of our land Some jerk who breaks his promise- And cons his fellow man? Or the ordinary fellow Who, in times of war and strife, Goes off to serve his country And offers up his life? The politician's stipened, And the style in which he lives, Are somtimes disproportionate To the service he gives. While the ordinary soldier, Who offered up his all, Is paid off with a medal And perhaps a pension, small. It's so easy to forget them, For it was so long ago, That our Bobs and Jims and Johnnies Went to battle-but we know! It was not the politicians, With their comprimise and ploys, Who won for us the freedom, That our country now enjoys. Should you find yourself in danger, With your enemies at hand, Would you really want some cop-out, With his ever-waffling stand? Or would you want a soldier And his ranks are growing thin, But his presence should remind us We may need his likes again. For when countries are in conflict, Then we find the soldiers part, Is to clean up all the troubles That the politicians start. If we cannot do him honor, While he's here to hear the praise, Then at least let's give to homage, At the ending of his days. Perhaps just a simple headline In the paper that might say: "OUR COUNTRY IS MOURNING FOR A SOLDIER DIED TODAY." Author unknown.

Greetings from Florida, I am new to the list as of today and in hope that I may be able to find some new cousins on my EVANS line. I found them living in Rstraver Twp., Westmoreland Co. in the 1850 Census : name age occupation place of birth David Evans 39 Miner Wales ??? Rarick 20 do (what is that ?) Pa. Elizabeth 29 Pa. Martha 6 Pa. Sarah E. 4 Pa. David J. 6/12 Pa. My last known generation back is David Evans born (no date) in Wales , profession - miner , who married Elizabeth DOLE b. (no date) Wales. Their daughter, Martha EVANS b. January 01, 1846 Camden, N.J. just after her parents came to America from Wales d. September 05, 1918 Ravenna, Portage Co., Ohio She mar. in McKeesport or near by, David Henry POWERS b. January 31, 1844 Mifflin Twp., Allegheny Co. Pa. d. March 16, 1919 Portage Co. Ohio. Both Martha and David are buried in the MCKEE polt, Section E of the McKeesport Versailles Cem. as David's mother was Julia Ann MCKEE who descends from David McKee b. 1710 Scotland , for whom the town of McKeesport was named. His father's name was William POWERS and that is all I know about his father. I would like to know if anyone is researching this line. My uncle said his mother told him that Martha had two brothers named David and John, one of which came to see her when she was living in New Kensington. I have not been able to get to the library to check the 1860 census , however, in looking at my index CD , there are no listings for David EVANS in Westmoreland Co. I am guessing that they moved sometime in that 10 yr. span to Allegheny Co. where Martha met her husband, David as I see a lisitng in the 1860 census for Mifflin Twp. , Allegheny Co. and that is where David's mother was born ( source- her obit in the McKeesport Daily News) I would apprciate hearing from anyone who may be able to help and esp. if they are from the lines of Martha's brothers or sister Sarah, who I just learned about today. Sincerely, Carol Gilliland St. Pete Beach, FL.

>From the Saturday, May 6, 1944, Charleroi Mail, Page 2: "Ways and Means Group Plans Future Events Belle Vernon, May 6---At a recent meeting of the ways and means committee of the Belle Vernon Fire Department No. 2, plans were made for a benefit party, to be held Monday evening in the lower borough fire hall. Mrs. Edith THEAKSTON is chairman of the affair, awards will be made, and lunch will conclude the evening." Eva Dayle Zippay Tallahassee, Florida [email protected] ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com

The above article was found on Page 2 of the Saturday, May 6, 1944, edition of the Charleroi Mail: "Belle Vernon, May 6----Senior Varieties of 1944 at Belle Vernon high school, presented Thursday and last night in the high school auditorium had two outstanding features. They were a one-act comedy 'Miss Personality Plus' and living pictures entitled 'America at War.' The evening's program opened with high school band numbers, followed by several numbers by the chorus. Specialty numbers included songs by Tommy LACHINO, Skip BOOTH, Tony DESIME and Jimmy GILMORE, as the Ink Spots. The play was presented by James ORAVETZ, Amelia DUFF, Gloria TINTORI, Norma MORAN, Betty MAKSA, James HASSEN, and Albert SPINA. Those taking part in the living pictures were William MAZZO, Sara BITONTI, Joohn MARASCO, Charles BRADLEY, Lorraine GUGLIEMI, Sayde NEIL, Beverly SCHMIDT, Sara TROUP, Georgina CARINI, Danny JONES, Vilma TESI, Jesse MYERS, Madeline BROWN, Pete TALLERICO, Dena VANNUCCI, Tom OLIVER, Marjorie RIGGINS, Robert VLASICH, and Margaret FRANKS. Reader was Miss Ida Mae OLIVER. The program concluded with the audience singing The National Anthem.' Eva Dayle Zippay Tallahassee, Florida [email protected] ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com

Looking for ancestors of the RAYMER (ROMER) family from the Mon Valley area - particularly Dravosburg/McKeesport, PA M. Kathleen Hurley Business Account Manager Allegheny Power [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> 724.523.7227 fax 724.523.7249