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OK you Sadler/Sadder people out there. I have a Jacob Sadler born 1795 died 1871, married twice, Elizabeth Monroe and they one son William born 1826 married Susanna Matheny, Jacob married Florence Sherwood. I am only related to children of William Sadler son of Jacob & Elizabeth. Will give any one by attahment Gedcom 170 descendants including spouses. Kenneth Hall

Since I have been hitting that brick wall, I thought maybe I might have better luck with this list since it covers the Mon Valley. Does anyone on the list have an ancestor by the name of Hannah Mayhorn? We seem to have a disagreement among the descendants in the Worrell family. Two siblings of my g,g, grandfather Nathaniel Worrell by the names of Hiram and William H. settled in what is now known as Streator, IL. The descendants of William H. say that the parents of the men were John Worrell b. 1811 PA and Hannah Mayhorn b. May 19, 1813. The PA descendants say that Hannah was a Worrell b. May 19, 1813. I am not getting anywhere with obtaining a Death Certificate for Nathaniel who died in 1907. New Castle comes back with no record. I need help verifying one way or the other the surname of Hannah b. 1813 who married John Worrell b. 1811. John was the son of Jonathan Worrell and Jane Dicks. Beers book on Washington Co. details this family under the heading of Long. There was an Elias Worrell family at that time who had a son John; but, are not related to us. Marilyn, NE Illinois Anderson, Barringer, Bedall (Beadle), Dicks(Dix), Howe, Jenkins, Johnson, Jordan, Landis, Mayhorn, Minerd, Moller, Roley,Shellenberg(er), Shevlin, Sisler, Weber, Wetzel/Whetzel/Whetsel plus var., Wilson, Worrell. PA: Adams, Allegheny, Berks, Fayette, Greene, Northampton, Somerset, Washington, Westmoreland, York Counties Maryland: Frederick Co. and Hagerstown. Ohio: Akron WV ties also.

Diane &Mary Lee, Here's my info on SADLER &WERLE. &WERLE.************************************************************************************************** 1. John Sadler(b.1810 in Westmoreland Co.:; d.1885 in Forward Twp.,Pa.) +Julie Ann Werle (b.abt.1817) 2.Jacob Sadler(b.1834;d.1898 in Elizabeth,Pa.) + Ibelia (b.1840) 2.Nancy Sadler (b.1836) + Marshell Robinson 2.John Sadler (b.1839 Forward Twp.,Pa.) +Mary Ella (b.1840) 2. Mary E. Sadler(B.1846 in Forward Twp.,Pa.;d.1904) + John Hasson Neff (b.1840 in West Newton,Pa;d.1924 in Elizabeth,Pa.) 2. Sarah Sadler (b.1850) (b.1850)************************************************************************************************** I'd appreciate any info. Brenda

In my research on the MOLLENAUER name, I am reminded that once upon a time, there was a "MOLLENAUER, PA", on Rt. 88 in Allegheny Co. The town has been incorporated into Bethel Park, but "MOLLENAUER Street" is still there. I used to subscribe to the Allegheny Co. rootsweb list, but there's "nothing good" on it. Besides, all of my ancestors (and 95% of my present PA relatives) live in Washington Co. If anyone could find a newspaper from approx. (I'm guessin' here) early 1920's, possibly older, that had a front page story about "Old Man Mollenauer dies", and showed a group of people walking with the wagon to the cemetery, I sure would like to obtain a copy of that article. I remember seeing it back before 1975, when my Grandfather showed it to me. My grandfather was William George MOLLENAUER, a long-time Charleroi High geometry instructor. Thanks, Robert Dickson MOLLENAUER, Jr. Ridgecrest CA, in the desert. Near Death Valley.

Dear Listers, I'm also a new subscriber to this list & may know some of you from others. I'm Ellen Ballas (ETHS) which stands for Elizabeth Twp. Historical Society. I'm their volunteer researcher & am in the building mostly on Wed. & sometimes on Fri. evenings. Later, I will tell you more about the web site I'm presently adding information & pictures to. It can be reached by going to: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/6108/ This is the original site started for them, but we also have a link that is now under the name of the society for easy access. There is an e-mail address for the bldg., but I only get to that mail about twice a week. Therefore, reaching me at my own e-mail address is quicker, for the time being. This new roots site falls right in line with our location being in Elizabeth Twp. See you around the tree roots. Regards, Ellen (ETHS) ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com

I can't believe how many members there are on this list in only a couple of days. Good news surely does travel at a high rate of speed. Keith/Connie Street [email protected]

Just what counties are going to be on this channel?????Laura Nelle

My mothers side, "Betty Irene Taylor Poland Stout" Taylor & Hulderman, Taylor & Turner, Taylor & Oldaker, Taylor & Curtis, Tayloy & Hannah? Hulderman & Brooks, Hulderman & Nay, Brooks & Arnett, Arnett & Wilson, Nay & Hagerty, Turner & Montgomery, Montgomery & Sarah?, Turner & Jarvis, Oldaker & Queen, Oldaker & Garrett, Queen & Jette, Turner & Corrick, Wilson & Snider, Wilson & Cozard, Arnett & Leggett, Arnett & Toothman, Hagerty & Mace, Nay & Martin, Queen & Haley for a few.....Laura Nelle Poland Mallett

I am interested in the "WERLE" surname and "SADLER" surname. My grandmother was Gertrude WORRELL and her father was Nathaniel WORRELL. The Worrell name was spelled in various ways. They were around the Belle Vernon area. My nephew married an ANDERSON whose grandmother was Mary SADLER/SADDLER who married a Homer ANDERSON and they resided in Vestaburg, Pa. and in and around the Coal Center area. Thanks for any help. Mary Lee [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Diane Smith <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 08, 1999 12:17 PM Subject: Re: [PAMONVAL] To:Brenda > Our church secretary is married to a Werle. This is Seattle, WA. If you > like I could ask her for some background on her husband's family. Or she > can be reached at [email protected] (Laurie Werle) > > At 08:03 AM 11/8/1999 -0500, [email protected] wrote: > >Hi, > >I'm Brenda from Moon Twp.,Pa.Like Esther, I don't drive so most of my > >research is internet & letter writing.My surnames are from the Elizabeth/ > >Forward Twp. area. > >NEFF, JOLL,SADLER,WERLE,KAULEN,KIBE,& CAVANAUGH.Sidelines are ROBINSON, > >MERTA,BABYAK,McCAY,TOPPER,COUGHENOUR,TARR,&CULP. > >Hope to find some new "cousins"! > >Brenda > > > **************************************************************** > Diane Smith [email protected] http://www.halcyon.com/dianes > Seattle, WA > Foundation for Educational Choice - http://www.halcyon.com/maywood > Kidlink KIDPROJ Assistant/Webmaster - http://www.kidlink.org/ > Foster Tukwila Presbyterian Church - http://www.ftpc.org/foster > ICQ UIN# 23270571 > ***************************************************************** > Researching Clark,Paxton,McIlvaine,Campbell,Morrow,Morrison > ***************************************************************** > > > ==== PAMONVAL Mailing List ==== > Remember!! The reply to key will send only to the author of a message. > If your reply "might" be of interest to the list, be sure to enter > [email protected] in the cc box on your mail program. >

Hi Everybody, I live in AZ and am researching William PORTER who owned land in Yoghogany (sp?) County, his son David, who married Isabel SIMERAL in 1816 and their son William (again) who married Susannah CRIBBS of Ohio. All three families lived in the southwestern area of PA around the time of the Revolution, then, in the early 1800s, moving on into Ohio. Anyone else researching these lines? Have lots on Simerals and Cribbs but very little on these Porters. Hope to hear from cousins, Dusti ([email protected]) --

I live in Elizabeth..... I thought we were in the "Mid-Mon Valley" also. Mark ( I sound like a little kid crying that I want to be included too!!...LOL) > > > The "Mid" Mon Valley starts south > > of Elizabeth (At the Washington County line) to Fredericktown PA.

Hi everyone I am new to this list. My parents were Harry Nathaniel NEIL and Nellie Lee Fisher Neil who were married in Lowber, Pa. They resided in Belle Vernon, the area called Seldom Seen. (Spelling ?) Their children: Harry Nathaniel Neil Jr.; Fred Nathaniel Neil; Mary Lee Neil (me); David Wayne Neil; and Danny Neil. We were born in the Charleroi-Monesson Hospital. We moved to Brownsville, Pa. abt. 1960. I would like to know more abt. my ancestry on the NEIL side. The NEIL family has resided in the Belle Vernon area since 1911 according to a deed that I have. John Harry Neil>William Henry Neil>Frederick Nathaniel Neil>Harry Nathaniel Neil. Below are the following surnames I am researching that connects with the NEIL name. They were all in and around the Belle Vernon area. I am hitting brick walls and would appreciate the help. NEAL/NEIL, BAILEY, RUSH, WORRELL, WILSON, MILLS, HAMMOND, FLORA, GODDISART, SHAVER, GILLESPIE, ZUNDELL, KERSLICK, ACRE, PESI, BURROWS, BACKUS, GOOD, ANDERSON, FISHER Mary Lee [email protected]

Hello... Here is a list of all the other surnames, that could not fit in the Subject Line! ALLISON, BAUER, PATTON, SWANEY, SHANNON, GRILLI, BERCINI, Descendants of John A Bevan 1 John A Bevan b: June 19, 1826 d: October 22, 1906 +Mary B b: May 04, 1827 d: June 10, 1883 . 2 female Bevan ..... +Edward Bake 2 William E. Bevan b: 1847 d: January 21, 1865 2 Catherine Bevan b: February 12, 1848 d: 1934 +James "Big Jim" Donaldson b: 1839 d: December 13, 1892 m: March 06, 1870 3 Mazie Donaldson d: September 30, 1956 +Matthew Allison 4 boy Allison 4 Allison *2nd Husband of Mazie Donaldson: +Ted Bauer d: February 05, 1956 3 John William Donaldson b: 1871 d: 1930 +Anna b: 1872 d: 1926 3 James Nesley "Neso" Donaldson b: August 06, 1873 d: September 28, 1954 Burial: Monongahela Cem., +Edith Dale b: October 1876 d: May 24, 1946 m: 1893 Burial: Monongahela Cem., 4 Emma Donaldson b: 1893 d: January 29, 1950 +Melford J. McCann b: November 21, 1893 d:August 08, 1957 4 Vivian Bevan Donaldson b: September 28, 1895 d: d: September 26, 1966 Burial: Rehoboth Cem., Belle Vernon, +Issac Newton Beazell b: December 08, 1886 d: January 24, 1919 m: February 17, 1916 *2nd Husband of Vivian Bevan Donaldson: +Edwin Patton 4 Reba Gertrude Donaldson b: December 1897 d:1968 Burial: Monongahela Cem., Monongahela, Washington Co., PA 4 Ethel Donaldson b: August 19, 1899 d: February 06, 1971 Burial: Monongahela Cem., Monongahela, Washington Co., PA +Ralph T. Swaney b: November 22, 1897 d: June 08, 1967 m: April 04, 1923 Burial: Monongahela Cem., Monongahela, 4 James Fredrick Donaldson b: December 23, 1901 d: May 1978 Burial: Monongahela Cem., Monongahela, Washington Co., PA 4 Richard D. Donaldson b: 1904 d: January 19, 1973 Burial: Monongahela Cem., Monongahela, Washington Co., PA +Ellen Shannon b: 1905 d: 1965 Burial: Monongahela Cem., 4 Clifford O. Donaldson b: September 16, 1907 d: April 16, 1976 Burial: Belle Vernon Cem., Westmoreland Co., PA +Julia Grilli b: 1911 d: October 23, 1939 *2nd Wife of Clifford O. Donaldson: +Inez Bercini d: 1998 m: 1940 *3rd Wife of Clifford O. Donaldson: +Rita Mary Bieneman b: October 11, 1919 d: June 01, 1991 Burial: Belle Vernon Cem., Westmoreland Co., PA 3 Allie Donaldson b: 1876 +Ed Qualk 4 Katherine Qualk +David Black 4 Joseph Qualk 3 Griffith Presley Donaldson b: 1879 +Minnie ? 3 Maud Donaldson b: 1885 d: January 31, 1956 2 Mary A Bevan b: November 15, 1849 d: August 09, 1929 +David Nicholas b: August 15, 1848 d: June 18, 1899 3 female Nicholas +K. E. Hough 3 Phyllis Nicholas +Odbert 3 Silas Nicholas 3 Griff Nicholas 3 Johnie H Nicholas b: December 10, 1871 d: January 31, 1873 2 Griffith C. Bevan b: 1870 d: August 21, 1881 2 Melvena Bevan b: 1871 d: 1895 +George Gibson b: 1868 d: 1951 2 Allie Bevan b: March 29, 1871 d: October 16, 1871

In a message dated 99-11-08 23:17:39 EST, you write: << I can't believe how many members there are on this list in only a couple of days. Good news surely does travel at a high rate of speed. Keith/Connie Street [email protected] >> In just a little more than 41 hours, we have reached 100 subscribers ..... oops... make that 101 !!!! And there is quality to go along with the quantity too! Being a Newbie at this part of the online genealogy family, I'm not sure if that is slow, average or just plain 'ol good, but it sure looks GREAT to me! 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]

In a message dated 99-11-08 12:58:12 EST, [email protected] writes: << A William Crawford was helping the widow of either John Crow or Lawrence Crow execute the will of the spouse. Let's see John's was Martha and Lawrence's was Margaret? right. I have always been curious about the Crow/Crawford connection indicated by this assistance. Do you know? >> I was looking for information for Peg on her DOWLER ancestors, and bumped into this family, which ties everyone together. The Crow and Crawford ties happened two generations after the Crow/Crawford relationship that Diane mentioned... but it seems the families remained quite close! Hope this helps.. I'll do my best!! William S. CROW born June 1, 1865 married Miss Ollie CRAWFORD.. (no info on Ollies parents though). Williams parents were Clarkson CROW (1825-1895) and Isabell WILKIN (1839-1908) Isabell's parents were RUEBEN WILKIN (1799-1882) and Bethsheba DOWLER(1808-1869). Bethsheba 's parent were Thomas and Elisabeth DOWLER. (William would be the Great grandson of Lawrence and Margaret (GREGG) CROW.) ...I'm in the mix too... Clark CROWS sister Eliza CROW (1813-1947) married my Great Granduncle, James DONALDSON (1810-1865). If you look hard enough, we're all related!! I know of two or three cousins on list (and one twin sister ... Hi Mary!) , but I'm sure we'll find more! 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]

John Hamilton CONAWAY John Hamilton Conaway, aged 76 years of Elco Borough, died in Charleroi-Monessen hospital at 7:20 p. m. Tuesday, January 9, 1940 of pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Conaway; five daughters, Mrs. J. C. YOUNG of Monongahela, Mrs. Oliver DUVALL, Mrs. William FERGUSON and Mrs. Charles VOGEL of Elco, and Mrs. Ed. Conley, of Denbo; two sons Albert Conaway of California, Harry Conaway of Elco; twenty five grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; one brother, ShermanConaway of Stockdale and two sisters, Mrs John DOWLER of Elco, and Mrs West HARRISTOWN of Daisytown. ----------------------- 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]

Hello List mates! Our list is now set up on the Interactive search engine at rootsweb. New members who want to see if their surnames have been mentioned in previous posts can search for them at: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl The first page asks for a mailing list. enter PAMONVAL then click enter. It took a couple of days for the list to be included in the search. And it's also a day behind. (There were just 6 messages iincluded... But from the looks of things today, there will be many more soon! 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]

Hi Folks, I'm Chuck Davidson. Born and grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. (1933) Now living in GA. Started chasing my roots in Beaver County, PA where my GGrandfather was living. Have come a long way since. Been in Genealogy for about five years now. The past two years very seriously. I have now found a new genearation in OHIO, which I am currently persuing, Brown County, Knox County, Columbiana and Highland Counties. And they just keep branching off to other states and counties. I just love it as I'm sure many of you do. I will put down my latest twig of Davidson for you. Thanks, Chuck Davidson Descendants of Robert Kile Davidson Generation No. 1 1. ROBERT KILE3 DAVIDSON (ROBERT2, ROBERT1) was born March 11, 1811 in Clark Twp, Brown Co, Ohio, and died August 25, 1872 in Eastman,Crawford Co, Wis.. He married SARAH MOORE June 30, 1835 in Brown County, OH., daughter of SAMUEL MOORE and ELIZABETH DEPUE. She was born July 20, 1814 in Adams County, Ohio, and died March 15, 1900 in Juction City, Geary County, Kansas. Notes for ROBERT KILE DAVIDSON: Robert Kile Davidson is buried in Campbell Cemetery inEastman, Crawford Co, Wis. Notes for SARAH MOORE: Sarah Moore Davidson was buried on John Davidson's lot, her son. Children of ROBERT DAVIDSON and SARAH MOORE are: i. MARY4 DAVIDSON, b. 1837, Clay Twp, Brown County,; d. Bet. 1838 - 1931; m. JOHN ERVIN, October 13, 1862, Prairie Du Chien, Crawford Co, Wis.. ii. DAVID DAVIDSON, b. 1839, Clay Twp, Brown County,; d. Bet. 1840 - 1929. 2. iii. JOHN DAVIDSON, b. March 27, 1841, Near Buford, Clay Twp, Highland Co, OH.; d. December 15, 1926, Junction City, Geary Co, KS.. 3. iv. JAMES DAVIDSON, b. March 25, 1843, Jonesboro, IN.; d. February 28, 1918, Tacoma,Pierce Co, Washington. v. MARGARET E. DAVIDSON, b. September 30, 1845, GRANT CO, IN.; d. August 09, 1903, Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis.; m. (1) EDMOND J. FISHER, August 12, 1861, Eastman, Crawford Co, Wisconsin; m. (2) SAMUEL DRAPER, April 27, 1865; b. IN.. Notes for MARGARET E. DAVIDSON: Margaret E. Davidson Fisher was buried in Tombstone Cemetery in Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis. Notes for EDMOND J. FISHER: Edmond Fisher was buried in Tombstone Cemetery in Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis. vi. LOUISA DAVIDSON, b. 1848, GRANT CO, IN.; d. Bet. 1849 - 1942; m. WILLIAM W. FISHER, June 14, 1863, Eastman, Crawford Co, Wisconsin. Notes for WILLIAM W. FISHER: William W. Fisher inlisted in Co 6th Wis Vol Co E Jan 1864 and was killed there but don't know the location. vii. ISAAC DAVIDSON, b. 1850, GRANT CO, IN.; d. 1860. viii. JASPER DAVIDSON, b. 1852, GRANT CO, IN.; d. 1900. ix. NEWTON DAVIDSON, b. 1855; d. November 10, 1878, Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis.. Notes for NEWTON DAVIDSON: Newton Davidson was buried in Campbell Cemetery in Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis.. Generation No. 2 2. JOHN4 DAVIDSON (ROBERT KILE3, ROBERT2, ROBERT1) was born March 27, 1841 in Near Buford, Clay Twp, Highland Co, OH., and died December 15, 1926 in Junction City, Geary Co, KS.. He married ELLA LIORA PRATT December 30, 1870 in Ripley, KS.. Notes for JOHN DAVIDSON: John Davidson was buried in Highland Cemetery in Junction City, Geary Co, KS. This paper was written by John Davidson between (1841-1870). He was the Son of Robert Kile & Sarah Moore Davidson, and Grandson of Robert & Margaret Fite Davidson. This paper is in the Kansas Historical Society. 1. John Davidson 2. Junction City, Kansas 3. Robert K. Davidson, Farmer in Medium Circumstances. Was for many years Jusice of the Peace, and a man noted for his uprighteousness. Sarah Davidson , whose maiden name was Moore. She lived to the peaceful age of 85 years. Died in Junction City, and was laid to rest in the Highland Cemetery. My paternal ancestors were of English Decent and were among the first settlers of Yorktown, Va. On the material side we claim the sturdy German and Scotch Descent and history funds them among the early settlers of Pennsylvania. Both parents were born in Ohio. I was born near Burford, Highland Co, Ohio on March 22, 1841. My parents move to Indiana when I was two yers of age, settling in what was known as "The Western Reserve". This part of the State was was principally occupied by Indians. Schools at the time were maintained by subscribing and as would naturally follow, very few could take advantage of them. My first lesson was learned in a log schoolhouse, the fireplace being the center of the building. The seats 2 benches were made of slats split and hewn from logs. Into these slabs holes were bored and round sticks driven in for legs. The writing desks were fastened around the walls. When I was fourteen years of age, my Father emigtrated to western Wisconsin and located in Crawford County. School factlities were not much better than they were in Indiana, so my early schooling was through necessity very much neglected. It simply amounted to going to a district school one day and staying out two. As for college education, I had none. We came to Kansas in 1869. Locating nine miles west of Chetora, IN, Lafayette county in what was known as the "Cherokee Strip" of Chetora.This is a strip of land which divides the Osage and Cherokee Nations and was known as the "Neuter Land" by the tribes. In 1871, Congress made arrangements whereby these lands were put on the market at $ 2.00 per acre. It was on this land that I commenced farming in Kansas. Emigrants to this part of the state while it was a good class of people, in many cases were very poor and at times it was hard to keep the wolf from the door. In 1876 we sold our farm, and, like jews, commenced wandering. In 1879 we located in Junction City. I earned my first dollar cutting wood for steamboats on the Mississippi river. At the age of 19 I was made an apprentice in a plow factory at $ 8.00 per month in the firm of Harris & Benson in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin. I saved of the wages in the army of 1265 dollars. At the close of the war I engaged in the Lumber and Mercantile Business in Lynxville, Wisconsin. After closing out this business I went to Indiania and asssisted in construction of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. From there I came to Kansas and for seven years engaged in building railroads in Kansas and Louisana. In 1885 bought the Hardware and implement stock of goods of W.S. Blakely. For a short time was in partnership with George C. Moses and John Hansen both of whom I bought out. My oldest son, Charles Davidson became a partner of the firm,. The name now become John Davidson and Son. Enlisted at Parairie Du chien, Wisconsin., April 22, 1861. Particiapated in the battles on Gainesville, Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Fitshugh Crossing, Chancellorsvillie, Gettysburg, Nine Run, Wilderness, Laurel Hill, Sottsylvania Court House, Bethseda Church, North Ann, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Crater, Weldon Railroad, Hatcher's Run, Five Forks, High Ridge an Apromattox. Enlisted as a private in Co C 6th Wisc Veteran Volunteer Infantry, andwas a private, Corporeal, Sergaret, Sergeant Major, Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenenant, Adjutant, and Brevet Major. Was wounded at Gettysburg and Hatcher's Run. Am a Charter Member of the J.C. Lodge #132 Gar. Cast my first vote for Abraham Lincoln while under the rebel guns near Petersburg, Virginia in 1864. Have always been a Republican. Have been chairman of the County Central Committee several times, and was a delegate to the National Convention in 1892. Have filled the position of Councilman and member of the School Board. Have always had the great confidence in the upbuilding of the Republican Party in Kansas. I am List Vice President of the Junction City Commercial Club. Member of the K & L Security, Sons and Daughters of Justice, and the A.O.U.W. of which I am a Master Workman. Am not connected with any Church, but raised in the faith of the Methodist. Married Miss Ella Liora Pratt of Ripon, Kansas on Dec 30, 1870. Have five children, three sons and two daughters. Charles Wesley, Howard, John, Cora and Gertrude, all of whom were born in Kansas. Junction City Post #132 gar in 1879 appointed me as a committee of one to take charge and select the design and location and build a soldier's monument, in commemoration of the soldiers and sailors of the war of 1861 to 1865. I at one sought the council and assistance of G.A. Gardner, the Government Architect at Ft Riley, and we agreed and it was adopted to build and arch. To raise the money ($2000) The estimated cost, was no small undetaking, but at the time it was unveiled September 10, 1898 every dollar had been raised and it was turned over to the city without a cent against it or a dollar of cost to the city. I send you herewith a photograph of the monument and ask that it have a place in the history of Kansas. Yours most respectfully, John Davidson Children of JOHN DAVIDSON and ELLA PRATT are: i. CHARLES5 DAVIDSON, b. 1871, Junction City, Geary Co, KS.. ii. WESLEY DAVIDSON, b. Junction City, Geary Co, KS.. iii. HOWARD DAVIDSON, b. Junction City, Geary Co, KS.. iv. JOHN DAVIDSON, b. Junction City, Geary Co, KS.. v. CORA DAVIDSON, b. Junction City, Geary Co, KS.. vi. GERTRUDE DAVIDSON, b. Junction City, Geary Co, KS.. 3. JAMES4 DAVIDSON (ROBERT KILE3, ROBERT2, ROBERT1) was born March 25, 1843 in Jonesboro, IN., and died February 28, 1918 in Tacoma,Pierce Co, Washington. He married JANE (JENNIE) MCCLURE March 21, 1869 in Eastman,Crawford Co, Wisconsin, daughter of SAMUEL MCCLURE and MARIA (TRUX). She was born March 21, 1844 in Platteville, Wisc., and died May 09, 1918 in Tacoma, Washington. Notes for JAMES DAVIDSON: James Davidson is buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Tacoma, Pierce Co, WA. James Davidson enlisted in Co K 31st Wis, Vol at age 19. Move by wagon to N.D in 1887. To Tocoma, Washington in 1908............ By Edith M. Helmer................ (CIVIL WAR) Notes for JANE (JENNIE) MCCLURE: Jane McClure Davidson is buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Tacoma, Pierce Co, WA. Children of JAMES DAVIDSON and JANE MCCLURE are: i. CLARK MCCLURE5 DAVIDSON, b. September 25, 1870, Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis.; d. October 24, 1886, Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis.. ii. SARAH E. DAVIDSON, b. September 14, 1872, Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis.; d. May 06, 1878, Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis.. Notes for SARAH E. DAVIDSON: Sarah E. Davidson was buried in Campbell. iii. ELMER ROY DAVIDSON, b. September 18, 1874; d. May 27, 1928, New Rockford, Eddy Co, N.D.; m. GRACE AGNES BENNETT, April 24, 1901, Jamestown, Stutsman Co, N.D.; b. 1866; d. 1949. Notes for ELMER ROY DAVIDSON: Elmer Roy Davidson was buried in Prairie Home Cemetery, in New Rockford, Eddy Co, N.D. iv. LAURA ESTELLE DAVIDSON, b. October 02, 1876, Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis.; d. February 20, 1953, New York City, NY.. v. ELIZABETH HELEN DAVIDSON, b. October 17, 1878, Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis.; d. June 23, 1949, Sitka, Alaska; m. ROBERT DE ARMOND, June 30, 1909, Orting, Wash.. Notes for ELIZABETH HELEN DAVIDSON: Elizaberh Helen Davidson DeArmond was buried in the City Cemetery. vi. CORA ETHEL DAVIDSON, b. October 28, 1881, Eastman, Wisc.; d. October 04, 1933, Tacoma, Washington; m. JOHN TYLER MEDICOTT, May 13, 1903, North Dakota; b. September 25, 1879, Storm Lake. Iowa; d. November 15, 1939, Tacoma, Washington. vii. NELLIE BELLE DAVIDSON, b. August 05, 1883, Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis.; d. October 16, 1904, New Rockford, Eddy Co, N.D.; m. GEORGE STREETER, January 28, 1904, New Rockford, Eddy Co, N.D.. Notes for NELLIE BELLE DAVIDSON: Nellie Belle Davidson Streeter was buried in Prairie Home Cemetery in New Rockford, Eddy Co, N.D. viii. EDITH DAVIDSON, b. September 16, 1885, Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis.; d. May 26, 1886, Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis.. Notes for EDITH DAVIDSON: Edith Davidson was buried in Campbell Cemetery in Eastman, Crawford Co, Wis. ix. HARRIET MAE DAVIDSON, b. October 17, 1887, New Rockford, Eddy Co, N.D.; d. August 08, 1953, Minneapolis, MN.; m. GEORGE KOTTKE, June 30, 1915, New Rockford, Eddy Co, N.D..

I am doing the family history and these surnames are on my husband's line, all from the Washington County, Allegheny, Monongahela area. Nancy Giles