Does anyone have Greenwood ancestry in the PAMON area? ~~Dixie in Indiana

-----Original Message----- From: Wayne Scherer <clou@pulsenet.com> To: MORTON-L@rootsweb.com <MORTON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 6:21 PM Subject: [MORTON] SOS I STILL HAVE LOST MORTONS >Those Morton's are Western Pa >DAVID MORTON who married a SARAH JOHNSON >had seven children >1. DAVID J MORTON who married RACHEL SHEETS (no children) > 2. ROBERT G MORTON B 10/17/ 1849 D 4/23/1923 who married x3 SARA FRANCIS PHELAN, 2 MARGARET ELIZABETH >. MATILDA MCDONALD >3. JOSEPH MORTON who married JENNIE THOMAS then LIZZIE ANDERS COOPER >4. JOHN MORTON who married JENNIE MC CONNEL > 5. NAMIE MORTON who married HARVEY YOHE > 6.MARY MORTON never married >7.JEROME MORTON who married LIZZIE LUSHEN >They were all from Western Pa , I have found most of the grave sites except for >DAVID MORTON ( the one who married Sara Johnson) Any help would be appreciated >the family could be in Washingto Co. or even Greene Co >I have so much more info on everyone but David is my wall > thank you > Cindy > > > >==== MORTON Mailing List ==== >MORTON List Administrator: > <commander@inetone.net> > > >============================== >Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp > >

re: Washington County Farm Directory, 1915, North Strabane Twp. A cousin of mine looked in this book many years ago, and found that J. D. PEASE (John Dickson PEASE), Box 35, Wylandville, Highway 70, was a Principal in a High School at the time (1915). Would anybody be able to find out what school it was, and if that school might still be around, or if any records for the school still exist? Also, my grandmother, Grace Dickson PEASE (Mollenauer) was a teacher at the time, and very possibly in the same school as her father. Anyone have any way I can find out more? Thanks, Robert Dickson MOLLENAUER, Jr. Ridgecrest, CA "Gateway to Death Valley National Park" (in the middle of nowhere).

The above names are those listed in the Washington Co. Administration accounts #X1885-86 Page 12; May 12, 1886 Estate of Peter Shevlin dec'd Widow's exemption: $54.30 A.W.H. Phillips Cemetery Privilege $5.00 George J. Long Funeral $62.00 S.W Croft Funeral Expenses $9.00 Leman Roley Laborer Does anyone on the list recognize the above men? My focus here is to discern exactly where Peter Shevlin might have been buried or would there be any funeral records so that we can confirm when Peter Shevlin died. I think that the Leman Roley listed was actually Lemon Roley the oldest son of Hulda Anne Howe. Her second husband was Peter Shevlin. Thank you, Marilyn Prinzing.

Hello, I am wondering if someone can clear up just where in the Colonies William Howe lived prior to his coming to SW PA with Washington's troops to help put down the Whisky Rebellion. This is the information that I have: The Great Whisky Rebellion, Rebels With a Cause, by Helene Smith, pages 55 and 56. "Major General Daniel Morgan's Winter Encampment Site, Allegheny County: When Washington recalled the army of occupation consisting of four battalions, one each from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey, following their march to southwestern Pennsylvania, Morgan's troops were chosen to stay behind and to keep order during the fall and winter aftermath." From: History of Washington County, Pennsylvania. I am not sure of the author since this was given by my cousin; but, it most likely is from Beers, Crummrine, or I think McFarland. "William Howe was an Englishman. He cam to the West with the United States troops at the time of the Whiskey insurrection, and here remained. He married Margaret Jackman, on the 30th of March, 1796. He took out a warrant for a tract, which was surveyed to him the 5th of September following as "Malabar", containing three hundred and twenty acres. It was situated on the bank of the river adjoining lands of Robert and henry Jackman, and the heirs of Laurence and John Crow. Mr. Howe lived here until his death and was buried in what is known as the Howe Cemetery. The Howe Church was erected on his farm. He and his wife were prominent in the early history of Methodism in this section and were foremost in the establishment of this church. The date of his death has not been found. His widow Elizabeth Howe died March 16, 1834, at the age of sixty-two years. They had fourteen children who are now all dead. Two went to Virginia, two emigrated to Illinois; Alexander and Samuel remained in this country. The former married Elizabeth Rush. William Howe, Esq. of California, PA is their son. Samuel married Lydia Morrell, Johnson Howe, a son emigrated to Illinois. Lydia Riggs now living in the township and eighty years of age is a granddaughter of William Howe" Note: William had two children to Margaret Jackman and 14 to Elizabeth Clark. I need to learn from which state William Howe was living before he came to SW PA to put down the Whisky Rebellion. I suspect that he may have been from Virginia; but, cannot prove it at the moment. Thank you for any help I can get. Marilyn; Lake Co., IL; marjenp@mindspring.com.

In a message dated 6/13/01 4:21:22 PM, marilyng@hughes.net writes: >info on western PA civil war vets or their widows! >Since I'm not in PA, nor am I in DC (NARA), could this be accomplished >through inter-library loans, etc.? And if so, would the records be at >NARA >AND somewhere in western PA? >I would think others of us out of the area would appreciate knowing how >we >can about getting the records. I use the LDS library a lot and order films, >but I don't believe I ever saw anything about the 1890 census records of >these individuals. They ARE on the LDS microfilms --- that is where I saw them [in Mesa, AZ. where they have all the US Census films, including the 1890 ones] --- so they must be orderable from LDS. I don't have the numbers right now, but will look them up for you --- if you are patient. [I have a Conference and several weddings coming up before the 4th of July --- and a new baby in the family]. Probably be faster for you to look them up in the 'net at teh LDS Library site. Cora

I just received the Death Certificate for Edith (West) Jenkins of Charleroi who died in 1967. Edith's parents were William Henry West and Sarah Elizabeth Soles. The person giving the information was Edith's daughter, Ruth Lauderback who, in 1967, lived at 308 Washington Avenue, Charleroi, Pa. Is there anyone on the list who has any information on Ruth or had relatives living in the same general area who might know what happened to Ruth or her family? I really need to make a contact with a descendant of John Jenkins and Edith (West) Jenkins. I have Emailed the Presbyterian Church of Charleroi to learn if any their descendants still go to the church; but, have heard nothing yet. Thank you, Marilyn(Jenkins) Prinzing; Lake Co., IL; marjenp@mindspring.com.

In a message dated 6/13/01 11:57:17 AM, marilyng@hughes.net writes: >Unless there are still some state records or you can piece information > >together, along with directories and such, you won't find much of the 1890 > >census -- it was lost because of a fire and events that followed. PA. was one of the fortunate states whereby the special census of Civil War Veterans or their widows were recorded and preserved. Western PA. is very well covered in this and the NARA microfilms are available; HOWEVER there is no index to it, so if you know where your relative was living at the time, it narrows things down; otherwise, you have to go, county by county. Cora

Thanks, Cora, for the info on western PA civil war vets or their widows! Since I'm not in PA, nor am I in DC (NARA), could this be accomplished through inter-library loans, etc.? And if so, would the records be at NARA AND somewhere in western PA? I would think others of us out of the area would appreciate knowing how we can about getting the records. I use the LDS library a lot and order films, but I don't believe I ever saw anything about the 1890 census records of these individuals. I've just heard others "talk" about how some states/cities had their own records around that timeframe, and info could be "recreated" in a "back-door" kind of way. Thanks! Marilyn G. >-----Original Message----- >From: AROCMAE@aol.com [mailto:AROCMAE@aol.com] >Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 10:55 AM >To: PAMONVAL-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: RE: [PAMONVAL] 1890 Census > > > >In a message dated 6/13/01 11:57:17 AM, marilyng@hughes.net writes: > >>Unless there are still some state records or you can piece information >> >>together, along with directories and such, you won't find much of the 1890 >> >>census -- it was lost because of a fire and events that followed. > >PA. was one of the fortunate states whereby the special census of >Civil War >Veterans or their widows were recorded and preserved. Western PA. is very >well covered in this and the NARA microfilms are available; >HOWEVER there is >no index to it, so if you know where your relative was living at >the time, it >narrows things down; otherwise, you have to go, county by county. > >Cora > > >==== PAMONVAL Mailing List ==== >Please support Rootsweb. Mailing lists such as PAMONVAL are made >possible by Rootsweb contributors. Visit the Rootsweb website at >http:/www.rootsweb.com > > >--- >Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.256 / Virus Database: 129 - Release Date: 5/31/01 > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.256 / Virus Database: 129 - Release Date: 5/31/01

Ron, Unless there are still some state records or you can piece information together, along with directories and such, you won't find much of the 1890 census -- it was lost because of a fire and events that followed. There is a very interesting article in the NARA records about the real tragedy of the 1890 census fate that some of you might enjoy. http://www.nara.gov/publications/prologue/1890cen1.html (Note: If your e-mail program supports hypertext links, the URL will be "clickable" and will launch the web site in your browser. If your e-mail program doesn't support hypertext links, you can highlight, copy and paste the URL into your web browser location or address box.) I'm sorry I wasn't of more help in finding your ancestors, Ron, but maybe someone else will have connect to your Richardson family! Marilyn G. >-----Original Message----- >From: Ron Richardson [mailto:coach7@mindspring.com] >To: PAMONVAL-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [PAMONVAL] 1890 Census > > >Hi > >Am in need of a 1890 census in Allen Township for > >Wayne Kennedy Richardson, or W.K. or W. age 36 >wife Jane or Jennie >children >John >Mary >Laura >Henry or Harrison > >maybe others > >He is listed as being born in VA in the 1900 census and born in PA in the >1880 census-- > >If you find him could you please forward any information you might find. > >Thanks >Ron Richardson > > >==== PAMONVAL Mailing List ==== > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.256 / Virus Database: 129 - Release Date: 5/31/01

Howard L. Wright, mentioned in mother's, Effie Glen Howard Wright, obituary Ida Wright Dorsey, mentioned in fathers, Clyde E., obituary Ida B. Moore Wright, mentioned in sons, Clyde E., obituary Ira Wright, mentioned if wife's, Effie Glen Howard Wright, obituary Mrs. Isaac Wright, will add obit. Jack Alan Wright, will add marriage James A. Wright, will add wedding James Michael Wright, one day old infant child of James Michael Skidmore of Ohio and Joy Lynn Wright of Washington, died at 12:59 A.M. Friday, Nov. 23, 1984, in Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh. The baby was born Nov. 22, 1984, in Washington Hospital. Surviving, in addition to the child's parents, are one sister, Shellie Lynn Wright at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Dolores Duncan Wright of Washington; and several aunts and uncles. The maternal grandfather, Leo Edward Wright Sr., is deceased. Private grave side services will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, in Washington Cemetery.                     James R. Wright, will add obituary Joy Lynn Wright, mentioned in sons, James Michael Wright, obituary. Harold Leslie Wright, Member of Central Assembly of God Church, 83, of Sugar Maple Circle, Washington, died at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, November 23, 1993, in Washington Hospital after being ill since April. Born June 14, 1910, in McKees Rocks, he was a son of Charles Ellis and Mable Comegys Wright. He was a member of Central Assembly of God in Houston. Mr. Wright was an accountant and was last employed by J. L. Miller. On June 14, 1940, he married Margaret Shaw Wright, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Richard S. Wright of Fulton, Ill., and William S. Wright of Coppell, Texas, two daughters, Mrs. Timothy "Lesley A." Gregory of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. John W. "Amy E." Miller of Washington; and seven grandsons, Daniel, William and David Wright and John, Nathan, Aaron and Adam Miller. Deceased is one brother, John W. Wright. Additional arrangements will be announced by William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 395 East Maiden Street, Washington. More: Friends of Harold Leslie Wright of Sugar Maple Circle, Washington, will be received from 2 to n4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Friday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 395 E. Maiden St., where services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, November 27, with the Rev. Ralph Volpe officiating. Interment in Washington Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Central Assembly, McGovern Ave., Houston. Jane Wright Johnson, mentioned in fathers, Emmett Gaylord Wright, obituary Jaunita Wright McCoy, mentioned in sister, Daunice Pauline, obituary Jean Wright Bracken, mentioned in brothers, Emmett Gaylord Wright, obituary John A. Wright, mentioned at bottom of page as being killed in action. John C. Wright, will add obituary. John D. Wright mentioned in sons, Clyde E., obituary John E. Wright, mentioned in fathers, Emmett Gaylord Wright, obituary John H. Wright, mentioned in brother's, Floyd A. Wright, obituary John W. Wright John W. Wright, mentioned in brothers, Harold Leslie Wright, obituary. Josephine M. Wright, will add obit. Juanita Wright McCoy, mentioned as sister in Emmett Gaylord Wright obit. Keith B. Wright, mentioned in his father's, Floyd A. Wright, obituary. Kenneth Wright -Mr. And Mrs. T. J. White of First Ave. have announced the marriage of their daughter Miss Mildred White to Kenneth Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Wright of Wind Ridge. The wedding occurred June 12, 1982. Mrs. Wright is a former student at Waynesburg College, serving as secretary of the student body, and is affiliated with the Alpha Gamma Kenneth M. Wright, mentioned in wife's, Mildred K. Wright, obituary Kermit L. Wright, mentioned in son's, Raynor Wright, obituary.     Laura Wright Lemuel Dary Wright, have death article to add. Leo Edward Wright Sr., mentioned in grandsons, James Michael Wright, obituary. Lesley A. Wright Gregory, mentioned in fathers, Harold Leslie Wright, obituary. Lillian J. Wright, will add obit. Lillie Hughes Wright Lindsay May Wright, mentioned in fathers, R. Michael Wright, obituary. Lorraine S. Wright, will add obit. Lloyd Wright, mentioned in sons, Patrick R. Wright, obituary Lloyd A. Wright, mentioned in wife's, Sarah Wrights obituary Louella Wright McCormick, mentioned in brothers, R. Michael Wright, obituary. Lurlene Wright Yoders, mentioned in sister, Daunice Pauline, obit. Also mentioned in brothers, Emmett Gaylord Wright, obituary Lynn L. Wright, mentioned in mothers, Elma, obituary Lynn Wright Smith, mentioned in fathers, Clyde E., obituary M. Lula "Lou" Wright, will add more section of obit. Mable Comegys, mentioned in sons, Harold Leslie Wright, obituary. Mable Wright Rice, mentioned in fathers, Clyde E., obituary Mae Wright Curlin, mentioned in brothers, Clyde E., obituary Malinda Wright, mentioned in her father's, Floyd A. Wright, obituary. Marci Jo Wright, will add marriage Margaret C. Wright, will add obit. Margaret J. Black Wright, will add obit. Margaret Shaw Wright, mentioned in husbands, Harold Leslie Wright, obituary. Mary Elizabeth Yeager Wright, in husbands, Raynor Wright, obituary. Mildred K. White Wright, 77, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Waynesburg, died Monday, May 2, 1988, in the Orlando Lutheran Towers. She was born Aug. 21, 1910, in Hundred, W. Va., a daughter of Thomas J. and Bess Kennedy White. She was a graduate of Waynesburg College. She was a former resident of Waynesburg and resided since 1946 in Orlando. She was a retired teacher and taught many years in the St. John's Lutheran School in Winter Park, Florida. She also was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Her husband, Kenneth M. Wright, died in 1978. She is survived by a niece, Deborah Williams of St. Paul, Minn., and two nephews, Andrew Christopher Jones and Jayson Everett Jones, both of Upper St. Clair. A sister, Marie W. Dobbins, is deceased. Nora L. Conway Wright, will add obit. Odis Wright, mentioned in wife's, Elma B., obit. Died in 1967 Oliver Wright, more: Friends of Oliver Wright, 83, of Humbert Lane Health Care Center, Washington, formerly of Pancake, who died Sunday, June 25, 1995, will be received from 9 to 11 A. M., the hour of funeral services. Tuesday, June 27, in the Nichol Funeral Home, 1873 East Maiden Street, Washington, with the Rev. David Stammerjohn officiating. Internment in Horn Cemetery, Marianna. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice. Oretta Wright Dille, mentioned in brother's, Raynor Wright, obituary. Patrick Wright, deceased, mentioned in mothers, Evelyn, Obit. Patrick R. Wright, 57, of 222 Wagner Ave., Bellaire, died Sunday in Ohio Valley Medical Center. He was a retired shipping foremen for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Benwood plant and a Protestant. He was a Air Force Veteran of World War 11. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Wright. Surviving are his wife, Rose Shopper Wright; his mother, Gertrude Sommers Wright of Bellaire; a daughter, Mrs. William "Susan" Dodds of Bellaire; three grandchildren. Friends will be received at Grisell-Schenk, Funeral Home, Dunaway Chapel, 37th and Belmont St., Bellaire, 7-9 P.M. Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete. R. E. Wright R. Michael Wright, Word has been received of the death of R. Michael Wright, 31, of Harrodsburg, Ky., formerly of Waynesburg, who died at 10:04 P.M. Wednesday, April 18, 1990, in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. His death was a result of injuries in a automobile accident. He was born Oct. 18, 1958, in Painesville, Ohio, a son of Raymond and Emma Goodson Wright, former residents of Waynesburg, who are now living in Campaign, Tenn. Mr. Wright graduated from Waynesburg Central High School in 1977. He served four years of active duty in the US Navy. He was an electrician for Southern Instrument Inc. in Lima, Ohio, and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 103 of Boston, Mass. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Maroni Wright; two daughters, Lindsay May and Christina Louise Wright, both at home; three brothers, Tommy Wright of the state of California, David Wright of Ohio, and Steven Wright of McMinnville, Tenn.; one sister, Louella McCormick of McMinnville, Tenn.; his maternal grandmother, Louella Freeman of Campaign, Tenn., and his paternal grandmother, Evelyn Wright of Waynesburg. Funeral services and burial were held in McMinnville, Tenn. R. Fred Wright, mentioned in wife's, Evelyn Wright, obituary Raquel Wright, mentioned in her father's, Floyd A. Wright, obituary. Raymond Wright, mentioned in sons, R. Michael Wright, obituary. Raynor L. Wright,,  A retired employee of Curry Memorial Home, 65, of Prosperity RD 2, formerly of Waynesburg died at 9:37 P.M. Sunday, July 26, 1992, in the Greene County Memorial Hospital emergency room, after a brief illness. He was born June 17, 1927, in East Finley Township, Washington County, a son of Veva Clutter Wright of Waynesburg RD 1 and the late Wilbert F. Wright. Mr. Wright lived in Washington County for several years before moving to the Waynesburg area in 1977. He was a member of Enon Baptist Church. Mr. Wright was a former employee of Agway and Presbyterian Home in Washington. He was last employed in the maintenance department at Curry Memorial Home, where he worked for 12 years. He retired in 1989. Mr. Wright was a private first class in the US Marines during World War 11. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Yeager Wright, whom he married Oct. 23, 1946; a son, Kermit L. Wright of Waynesburg; a daughter, Mrs. Ricky "Virginia" Lynn of Oakwood, Ga.; three brothers, Harold A. Wright of Avella, Boyd Wright of Waynesburg RD1 and Floyd Wright of Graysville RD1; and a sister, Oretta Dillie of West Alexander. Deceased are a son, Robert LaVerne Wright and a sister, Virginia Louise Wright. More: Friends of Raynor L. Wright of Prosperity officiating. Interment in Enon Cemetery, Richhill Township. RD 2, formerly of Waynesburg, who died Sunday, July 26, 1992, will be received from 3 to 9 P.M. Tuesday and 7 to 9 P.M. Wednesday in the Rush Funeral Home Inc. Rogersville, where services will be held at 11 A. M. Thursday, July 30, with the Rev. Roy Hughes Richard F. Wright, mentioned in mothers, Evelyn Wright, obituary Richard S. Wright, mentioned in fathers, Harold Leslie Wright, obituary. Robert Clayton Wright, will add obit. Robert LaVerne, mentioned in father's, Raynor Wright, obituary. Robert Owen Wright Rose Shopper Wright, mentioned in husbands, Patrick R. Wright, obituary Roy Blaine Wright Ruby Wright Verno, mentioned in fathers, Clyde E., obituary Sandra Wright Kite, mentioned in mothers, Evelyn, obituary Sara L. Wright, 90, of Mt. Lebanon; died Sunday, Jan. 30, 1994. Sara Virginia Wright, Friends of Sara Virginia Wright of 825 South Main Street, formerly of Crumrine Towers, who died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1989, will be received from 7 to 9 P.M. Wednesday and 2 to 9 P.M. Thursday in the Greenlee Funeral Home, Route 40, Beallsville, where services will be held at 11 A. M. Friday, Dec. 8, with the Rev. William A. Wiedehaupt and the Rev. Jeff Hopson officiating. Interment in Beallsville Cemetery. Sarah "Sally" McKay Wright, Taught at Masontown High and Junior High, 86, of North Morris Street, Waynesburg, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 1996, in Washington Hospital. She had been ill since October. She was born July 24, 1909, in Waynesburg, a daughter of Rex L. and Margaret Minor McKay. Mrs. Wright graduated from Waynesburg High School in 1927 and Waynesburg College in 1931. She taught math, problems of democracy and reading at Masontown High schools, retiring in 1973. Mrs. Wright was a member of Pennsylvania State National Education Association. On July 25, 1936, she married Lloyd A. Wright, who died Nov. 12, 1987. Surviving are one brother, J. William "Bill" McKay of Butler; and several nieces and nephews. Severvices and interment will be private. In Lieu of flowers, Mrs. Wright suggested donations to Paul R. Stewart Scolarship Fund, Waynesburg College. Arrangements by Belm Funeral Home, 182 West High Street, Waynesburg. Scott A. Wright, mentioned in his father's, Floyd A. Wright, obituary. Shellie Lynn Wright, mentioned in sons, James Michael Wright, obituary. Shirley Yvonne Wright Silas "Ike" Wright Steven Wright, mentioned in brothers, R. Michael Wright, obituary. Susan Wright Dodds, mentioned in fathers, Patrick R. Wright, obit. As Mrs. William Dodds. Terry D. Wright, mentioned in wife's, Harriet Wright, obituary Thelma R. Wright Theresa Wright Bonetti, mentioned in her father's , Floyd A. Wright, obituary. Tommy Wright, mentioned in brothers, R. Michael Wright, obituary. Velma Edna Wright more: Friends of Velma Edna Wright of Bentleyville RD 1, who died Tuesday, April 8, 1986, in Haven Crest Convalescent Home, Monongahela, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday in the L.M. Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held at 11 A. M. Friday, April 11, with the Rev. H. B. Pollock officiating. Interment in Monongahela Cemetery. Veva Clutter Wright, in son's, Raynor, obituary. Virginia Wright Lynn, mentioned in father's, Raynor Wright, obituary. Virginia Louise Wright, mentioned in brother's, Raynor, obituary. Virginia Maroni Wright, mentioned in husbands, R. Michael Wright, obituary. Walter H. Wright Wilbert F. "Log Pile" Wright, in son's Raynor, obituary. William F. Wright William H. Wright William S. Wright, mentioned in fathers, Harold Leslie Wright, obituary. Subj:     [PAMONVAL] Lest We Forget--1944 Date:     5/20/2001 2:51:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: evadayle@yahoo.com (Eva Dayle Zippay) To: PAMONVAL-L@rootsweb.com LEST WE FORGET KILLED IN ACTION John A. WRIGHT……...…….………………………….Stockdale Laura Nelle Poland Mallett,GRI agent for C21 Action Realty 112 Fairview Dr. Nitro, W. Va.25143 LNMallett@aol.com 1-304-776-1413 Hobbies: Genealogy & Gardening

Well, as you can see I have been working on the Wright lines. Have so much to add but most of the rest are from Washington, Pa. Wanted to share what I have done to date. Still have about 30 more articles to add. Still cutting out those obit's and am sure their will be more on the Wright family. Alfred Joseph Wright, mentioned in mothers, Evelyn, obit. Amy E. Wright Miller, mentioned in fathers, Harold Leslie Wright, obituary. Annie Fields Wright, mentioned in daughters, Daunice Pauline, obit. Boyd Wright, mentioned in his brother, Raynor Wright, obituary. C. Kenneth Wright, mentioned in fathers, Clyde E., obit. Carl Bowman Wright, mentioned in fathers, Clyde E. obit. Charles Ellis Wright, mentioned in sons, Harold Leslie Wright, obituary. Christian Noel Wright, will post marriage Christina Louise Wright, mentioned in fathers, R. Michael Wright, obituary. Clyde Ellsworth Wright, 83, of West Alexander RD 2, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1990, in his home. He was born Feb. 4, 1907, in Battelle Dist., W. Va., a son of John D. and Ira B. Moore Wright. Mr. Wright was a member of Dutch Fork Christian Church. He was a farmer and former member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. On Feb. 25, 1928, in Wheeling, he married Dorothy Byers Wright, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, C. Kenneth Wright of Pleasantville, Ohio, and Carl Bowman of West Alexander: five daughters, Mrs. Kenneth "Betty" Ullom, Mrs. George "Ruby" Verno, Mrs. Willard "Ida" Dorsey and Mrs. Gene "Lynn" Smith, all of West Alexander, and Mrs. Richard "Mabel" Rice of Kings Mountain, N.C.; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a daughter, Dorothy Mae Wright; two sisters, Della Acker and Mae Curlin; and two great-grandchildren. Dale J. Wright, mentioned in brother's, Floyd A. Wright, obituary Daniel Wright, mentioned in grandfathers, Harold Leslie Wright, obituary. Darlene Wright Stafford, mentioned in brother's, Floyd A. Wright, obituary. Daunice Pauline Wright, 77, of Forest Ave., Wheeling died Thursday, May 28, 1987 in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling, W. Va. She was born Aug. 27, 1909 in West Finley, Pa., daughter of late Emmett and Annie Fields Wright. Surviving are one brother: Gaylord Wright with whom she resided; three sisters; Jaunita McCoy, Warren, Ohio; Lurlene Yoders and Eloise McBribges both of Michigan City, Indiana; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Wheeling, W. Va. on Saturday, May 30, 1987 with the Rev. Harry Jenkins officiating. Burial followed in the West Finley Cemetery, West Finley. Was also mentioned in brothers, Emmett G. Wright, obit. David Wright, mentioned in brothers, R. Michael Wright, obituary. David Wright, mentioned in grandfathers, Harold Leslie Wright, obituary. Deborah Wright McCroskey, mentioned in fathers, Emmett Gaylord Wright, obit. Dolores Duncan Wright, mentioned in grandsons, James Michael Wright, obituary. Mrs. B. Della Wright Acker, mentioned in brothers, Clyde E., obituary Doris Wright McIntosh, mentioned in brother's, Floyd A. Wright, obituary. Dorothy H. Wright, more: Friends of Dorothy H. Wright of Lewisville, Texas, formerly of Monongahela, who died Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Monday in the L.M. Frye Funeral Home Inc., 407 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held at 1 P.M. Tuesday, Jan. 7, with the Rev. La Mar Carlson officiating. Burial in Monongahela Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 430 West Main Street, Monongahela, Pa. 15063 Dorothy Mae Wright, mentioned in fathers, Clyde E., obit. Earle C. Wright Sr. Effie Glen Howard Wright, Arthurdale, W. Va.- died Thursday night at Preston Memorial Hospital, Kingwood, W. Va. She was born in Blacksville, W. Va., the daughter of the late William Howard and Minnie Mae Johnson Howard of Arthurdale, W. Va. who survives. Her husband, Ira (?) Wright, died in 1973. Besides her mother, she is also survived by one son, Howard L. Wright of Mechanicsburg; one sister, Mrs. B. L. "Audrey" Wells of Emmaus. She was a member of Reedsville United Methodist Church, and National Society of Daughters of American Revolution. Elma Ball Wright, 79, of Shirley, died Thursday in Shelby General Hospital, Marietta. She was a retired schoolteacher and a member of Shirley United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odis, in 1967. Surviving are a daughter, Lynn L. Wright of Seattle, Washington; a stepdaughter, Cathryn Merritt of Shirley; two brothers, Winfred Ball of Panama City, Florida, and Robert Ball of Baltimore; five sisters, June Ball of Fairmont, W. Va., Katheryn Gillespie of Petersburg, Fla., Jean Humphrey of Pennsboro, W. Va., Madge Morgan of Lexington, Ky., and Mary Corkrin of Baltimore; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 P. M. Sunday at Furbee Funeral Home, Alma. Services will be held at 2 P.M. Monday at Shirley United Methodist Church. Interment in Shirley Cemetery. Eloise Wright McBridge, mentioned is sister, Daunice, obit. Also mentioned in brothers, Emmett Gaylord Wright, obit. Emma Goodson Wright, mentioned in sons, R. Michael Wright, obituary. Emmett Wright, mentioned in daughters, Daunice and son Emmett G., obit. Emmett G. Wright, Member of Elm Grove United Methodist Church Emmett Gaylord Wright, 76, of Forrest Ave., Wheeling, W. Va., died Wed., July 26, 1995, at his home. Mr. Wright was born April 7, 1919, in East Finley, a son of Emmett and Anne Fields Wright. He was a member of Elm Grove United Methodist Church, and he retired as custodian for the Ohio County Board of Education.                                Mr. Wright is survived by his wife, Gladys Frye Wright; two sons, John E. Wright of Dallas Pike, W. Va., and Frank L. Wright of Wheeling; two daughters, Deborah McCroskey of Wheeling, and Jane Johnson of Dallas Pike; two sisters, Lurlene Yoders of San Diago, California, and Eloise McBridges, of Michigan City, Indiana; and 11 grandchildren. Deceased are two brothers, Howard Wright and Harley Wright; and three sisters, Juanita McCoy, Daunice Wright, and Jean Bracken. More: Friends of Emmett Gaylord Wright of Forrest Avenue, Wheeling, W. Va., who died Wednesday, July 26, 1995, will be received from 1 to 3 P.M. and 7 to 9 P.M. Sunday and from 2-4 P.M. Monday at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling, W. Va., where services will be held Tuesday, August 1, 1995, at 10:30 A. M., with the Rev. Joseph Samaroo officiating. Interment in West Alexander Cemetery.   Erik K. Wright, have accident article to add. Evelyn Wright, mentioned in grandsons, R. Michael Wright, obituary. Evelyn L. " Eva" Helmick Wright, Charter member of Shannopin Civic Club Evelyn L. Wright, 86, of Vestaburg, formerly of Bobtown, died Monday, Feb. 7, 1994, in Brownsville General Hospital. She was born Sept. 11, 1907, in Paisley, Greene County, a daughter of Marshall and Myrtle Clark Helmick. Mrs. Wright was a former membet of the Order of Eastern Star of Masontown and the Beth Center Senior Citizens and was a charter member of the Shannopin Civic Club of Bobtown. Surviving are two sons, Richard F. Wright of New Port Richey, Florida, and Alfred Joseph Wright of Venice, Florida: one daughter, Sandra Kite of Vestaburg: eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and one brother, William Helmick of Gary, Indiana. Deceased are her husband, R. Fred Wright, who died March 18, 1961; one son, Patrick Wright; three sisters; and one brother, Verner. More: Private visitation and services for Evelyn L. Wright of Vestaburg, formerly of Bobtown, who died Monday, February 7, 1994, will be held at 4 P.M. Wednesday, Feb. 9, in the Greenlee Funeral Home, Fredericktown, with the Rev. R. Andrew officiating. Interment in Greene County Memorial Park. More: Eva L. Wright, 86, formerly of Vestaburg, died Monday, Feb. 7, 1994, in Brownsville General Hospital. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and are being handled by Greenlee Funeral Home, Fredericktown. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition. Floyd Wright, mentioned in brothers, Raynor Wright, obituary. Floyd A. Wright, 50, of Washington, died in Washington Hospital Monday, July 15, 1985. He was born Feb. 10, 1935, in McKeesport, son of the late John and Clora Tinney Wright. Mr. Wright was an employee of Atlas Service Corp. of Uniontown and a member of Jefferson Ave. United Methodist Church of Washington. Surviving are his wife, Kathy Louise Perez Wright; three sons, Floyd A. Wright Jr. of McKeesport, Keith B. Wright and Scott A. Wright, both of Monroeville; three daughters, Theresa Bonetti of Monroeville, Melinda Wright of Holliday, Florida, and Requel Wright of Monroeville; three stepsons, Donald J. Byers Jr. and Martin C. Byers, both of Washington, and Michael E. Byers of Altoona; seven grandchildren; three brothers, John H. Wright of Herminie, Dale J. Wright of Coulter and Glenn E. Wright of Mt. Pleasant; two sisters, Doris McIntosh of Coulter and Darlene Stafford of Indiana. More: Friends of Floyd A. Wright of Washington, who died Monday, July 15, 1985, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Wednesday in the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, where services will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday, July 18. Interment in Mars Hill Cemetery, Sewickley Township. Floyd A. Wright, Jr., mentioned in fathers obituary Frances Woodworth Wright, Harvard astronomer dies of cancer at 92 Cambridge, Mass.-Frances Woodworth Wright, a Harvard University astronomer who taught celestial navigation to U.S. Navy officers, died Sunday of cancer. She was 92. During more than half a century of research and teaching, Wright's studies ranged from investigating specks of cosmic dust called spherules to calculating the brightness of galaxies and developing systematic efforts to observe comets and meteors. Frank L. Wright, mentioned in fathers, Emmett Gaylord Wright, obituary Gaylord Loye Wright, mentioned in marriage of Robert Owen Wright his son. Gertrude Sommers Wright, mentioned in sons, Patrick R. Wright, obituary Gladys Frye Wright, mentioned in husbands, Emmett Gaylors Wright, obituary Glenn E. Wright, mentioned in brother's, Floyd A. Wright, obituary. Harley Wright, mentioned as brother in Emmett Gaylord Wright obituary Harold A. Wright, mentioned as the brother of Raynor Wright in Raynor's obituary. Harold Leslie Wright, Member of Central Assembly of God Church, 83, of Sugar Maple Circle, Washington, died at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, November 23, 1993, in Washington Hospital after being ill since April. Born June 14, 1910, in McKees Rocks, he was a son of Charles Ellis and Mable Comegys Wright. He was a member of Central Assembly of God in Houston. Mr. Wright was an accountant and was last employed by J. L. Miller. On June 14, 1940, he married Margaret Shaw Wright, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Richard S. Wright of Fulton, Ill., and William S. Wright of Coppell, Texas, two daughters, Mrs. Timothy "Lesley A." Gregory of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. John W. "Amy E." Miller of Washington; and seven grandsons, Daniel, William and David Wright and John, Nathan, Aaron and Adam Miller. Deceased is one brother, John W. Wright. Additional arrangements will be announced by William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 395 East Maiden Street, Washington. More: Friends of Harold Leslie Wright of Sugar Maple Circle, Washington, will be received from 2 to n4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Friday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 395 E. Maiden St., where services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, November 27, with the Rev. Ralph Volpe officiating. Interment in Washington Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Central Assembly, McGovern Ave., Houston. Harriet Louise Burnwell Wright, 57, of Washington RD 3, died Thursday, March 13, 1986, at 5:25 A. M. in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Sge was born Dec. 31, 1928, in Steubenville, Ohio, daughter of Harry and Geraldine Jefferies Burwell. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church and a graduate of Washington High School. She was married Jan. 9, 1973, in Winchester, Va., to Terry D. Wright, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Eric and Robert McManus, both of Washington; one granddaughter, Cindy McManus, and two grandsons, Chris and Eric McManus. Howard Wright, mentioned as brother in Emmett Gaylords obituary Laura Nelle Poland Mallett,GRI agent for C21 Action Realty 112 Fairview Dr. Nitro, W. Va.25143 LNMallett@aol.com 1-304-776-1413 Hobbies: Genealogy & Gardening

Hi Am in need of a 1890 census in Allen Township for Wayne Kennedy Richardson, or W.K. or W. age 36 wife Jane or Jennie children John Mary Laura Henry or Harrison maybe others He is listed as being born in VA in the 1900 census and born in PA in the 1880 census-- If you find him could you please forward any information you might find. Thanks Ron Richardson

Hi all.. I also have a three FROST connections, to follow. Trying to find more connections, and to find connections between the three: Descendants of James Lewis Krepps 1 [1] James Lewis KREPPS b: February 26, 1836 in Belle Vernon, FayetteCo., PA d: 1920 in Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV . +Lucinda DONALDSON b: July 1842 m: 1866 d: June 27, 1877 ........ 2 William KREPPS b: 1863 d: April 29, 1870 ........ 2 Joseph Allen KREPPS b: 1871 ........ 2 John Henry KREPPS b: March 21, 1872 d: 1943 ......... +Dora A. BAKER b: 1878 m: November 23, 1895 ............ 3 James Henry KREPPS ............ 3 Mary F KREPPS b: May 10, 1896 d: April 14, 1902 ............ 3 Nellie L. KREPPS b: August 23, 1897 d: September 06, 1897 ........ 2 James L. KREPPS b: 1873 d: 1920 ........ 2 Mary Charlotte KREPPS b: April 18, 1874 d: September 13, 1893 ........ 2 Jacob Snyder KREPPS b: 1876 d: 1919 >> *2nd Wife of [1] James Lewis Krepps: . +Mary A. FROST b: September 06, 1835 d: September 07, 1893 *3rd Wife of [1] James Lewis Krepps: . +Nancy Catherine NIXON b: October 11, 1852 m: 1886 d: March 20, 1935 (Lucinda Donaldson was my Great Grandfather's sister). Connection #2 Descendants of John W Frost 1 John W FROST ..... 2 John Wesley FROST b: 1829 in Brownsville, Fayette Co., PA d: 1863 in Cincinnati, Ohio ......... +Rachel ARRELL d: July 02, 1901 ............ 3 John W FROST b: June 22, 1859 in Brownsville, Fayette Co., PA ................ +Mary E HUFFMAN b: October 20, 1863 in Somerset Twp., Washington Co., PA .................... 4 Bessie Irene FROST b: May 18, 1884 d: September 01, 1884 .................... 4 Thomas Cleveland FROST b: April 23, 1886 d: June 26, 1903 .................... 4 John Merle FROST b: January 18, 1890 ........................ +Mary E MARSHALL m: Abt. 1919 ........................... 5 John William FROST b: ........................... 5 Thomas Merle FROST b: After the death of John Wesley Frost, Rachel ARRELL married: Andrew McIlvaine 1 [1] Andrew MCILVAINE b: 1807 d: January 1897 . +Mary SCOTT d: 1841 *2nd Wife of [1] Andrew McIlvaine: . +Keenan *3rd Wife of [1] Andrew McIlvaine: . +Rachel ARRELL d: July 02, 1901 And finally, FROST connection #3: Descendants of Benjamin Barton 1 Benjamin BARTON b: June 13, 1828 d: June 15, 1898 . +Sarah HUGGINS b: June 20, 1833 m: September 11, 1856 d: June 15, 1914 ..... 2 William BARTON ......... +Cora Jane LEEPER ..... 2 Mahlon BARTON ..... 2 Buena Vista BARTON ......... +James Walter A. CUMMINS ..... 2 Priscilla A. BARTON ......... +J. E. FROST m: July 05, 1891 <<<<<<<< ..... 2 Lucy R. BARTON ......... +George S. BURNHAM ..... 2 Leonard A. BARTON ......... +Ella ..... 2 Reddin E. BARTON ..... 2 R. A. BARTON b: August 27, 1863 And finally the Third FROST: In a message dated 6/12/01 8:03:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time, JPears691@aol.com writes: > Hi, Jane, Robert and Kristi! > > I, too, have a small connection to the FROST line and would love > specifically > more information on the FROST/MILLER marriage of Anna FROST to William I. > MILLER. > > Thanks, > Terri L. Taylor-Pearsall > > Descendants of Josiah Frost > > 1 Josiah Frost > .. 2 Isaiah Frost d: in Frostburg, MD > ...... +Sarah Unknown b: Abt. 1790 > ....... 3 Anna Frost b: March 10, 1829 in Maryland > ........... +William I. Miller b: February 27, 1830 in Fayette County, > PA d: May 13, 1871 > ....... 3 Isaiah Frost, Jr. d: 1903 > ....... 3 Josiah Frost b: Abt. 1827 > ........... +Lucinda Unknown b: Abt. 1823 Thanks, Mike Donaldson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------- List owner - pamonval-l@rootsweb.com - pamonval-d@rootsweb.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------- Web sites: Mon Valley Historical and Genealogy PA http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~pamonval Mon Valley, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow http://www.geocities.com/mdonald318 Donaldson - Bieneman Family Web Site: http://www.my-ged.com/donldson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------

I am new to your list. I am looking for ancestry information about my GGfather, Captain B. F. (Benjamin Franklin) Horn, b. 1827-1830 at Wheeling, VA (now W.VA.). Later federal census information says both of his parents were born in PA. No other early information is available. I believe Capt. B. F. Horn was raised on a river / rivers. His obituary in December 1900 states: "He was promoted to Captain & Pilot on the Ohio River in 1855". It also states: "He worked the southern rivers during the Civil War". He was very young to be promoted to Captain & Pilot at 25 - 27 years old??? but maybe possible if his entire life had been spent on the rivers. I have searched long and hard for a connection in the "The Horns of Colonial Penn", written by Edward T. Porter. I cannot find any connection. I have reason to believe, my Horn ancestors were English or Scottish. (my grandfather told me,"the Horn / Horne name can be German or English - we are definitely English") This is possibly why I am not able to connect to the families set out in Mr. Porter's book. I am told there were / are Horns in an area south of Pittsburgh, along the Monongahela River and that they may have been of English Ancestry. I understand this area includes Washington County, PA which is also home country for many Horns of German ancestry (from Ed Porter's book). I have the whereabouts of Captain B. F. Horn semi-captured on the Missouri River from 1866 as "Captain Of The Steamship Emilie" found in the City Directory of Leavenworth, KS. In 1879 He was Captain of the "Union" & the "Denver" at Bismarck, now ND. In 1880 He was Captain of the "Last Chance" that docked at LeBeau, SD (above Pierre, SD). From 1881 to 1896 He was Captain of the Ferry Boat "Jim Leighton" that traveled between Pierre and Fort Pierre, SD. In 1896 1899 He was Captain of the "Portus B. Weare" on the Yukon River during the Gold Rush Days in the Yukon. H died in December 1900 at Pierre, SD of "lung fever". I will certainly appreciate any clues that surface. Thank you. Rod Horn Belle Fourche, SD rodhorn@mato.com

Does anyone have access to the 1800 census? I would appreciate a look up for Daniel Kelly. In 1790 he was listed as HOH in Cross Creek Twp., Washington Co., PA. He might not even still be in Washington Co., PA, he might be in Brooke Co., (W)VA as he owned land there. Trying to narrow down an approximate birth date. Thanks, Cindy

In a message dated 6/4/01 12:05:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time, souhrada@rochester.rr.com writes: > Mary Hagerty has (we're pretty sure) a daughter (unknown name) who married a > DINSMORE (unknown name); they produce a child by the name of Johnson > DINSMORE, b. abt. 1816. Johnson is named in grandma Mary's will, [along > with other grandson William JOBS/JOBES.] Another daughter of Mary HAGERTY > is Sarah HAGERTY and she marries Stephen WESTCOAT/WESCOTT, and one of their > children is named Elizabeth WESTCOAT, b. between 1819-1822. > > Hi Karen.. Figured I'll weigh in with my DINSMORE connections. The group in question lived in the Marchandville (Newell) / Jefferson Twp. / Fayette City area in Fayette County. The Dale side of the family was from across the river in Allen Twp, Wash Co. "It's a date, I'll pick you up at 7, meet you at the dock!" The Richard T Dale is the brother of my grandmother (Edith Dale Donaldson). William Corcoran Phillips was a major league baseball player, (as was his half-brother, Barney Wolfe) in the 1900-1910s. Descendants of Lewis Cass Dinsmore 1 Lewis Cass DINSMORE . +Rosanna WILLIAMS b: Abt. 1848 ..... 2 Frank DINSMORE ..... 2 William H DINSMORE b: Abt. 1871 ..... 2 Mary Christmas DINSMORE b: December 25, 1874 in Naomi, Fayette Co., PA d: March 30, 1951 in Charleroi, PA ......... +William Corcoran PHILLIPS b: November 09, 1868 ............ 3 William Clarke PHILLIPS ............ 3 Lewis Cass PHILLIPS ................ +Elizabeth Amelia NEWTON b: May 22, 1900 in Uniontown, FayetteCo., PA ............ 3 Thomas Corcoran PHILLIPS ............ 3 Thelma Caroline PHILLIPS ..... 2 Emma DINSMORE b: Abt. 1883 ......... +William BLUM ..... 2 Martha Leona DINSMORE b: April 09, 1885 in Fayette City, Fayette Co., PA d: January 01, 1978 in Latrobe, Westmoreland Co., PA ......... +Richard Thomas DALE b: February 27, 1879 in Adderly Green, Caverswall, Strafford, England m: January 01, 1905 in Fayette Co., PA d: June 25, 1928 in Memorial Hospital, New Eagle, Washington Co., PA ............ 3 Margaret DALE ................ +COTTON ............ 3 Unknown DALE ............ 3 Harry Malcom DALE b: October 14, 1905 in Monessen, Westmoreland Co., PA d: July 07, 1961 in Veterans Adm Hospital, Ft Miley, San Fransisco, CA ................ +Elizabeth Evelyn WAITON b: March 03, 1911 in Monessen, Westmoreland Co., PA m: April 1937 in Monessen, Westmoreland Co., PA ............ 3 Francis E DALE b: June 19, 1908 in Monessen, Westmoreland Co., PA d: February 14, 2001 in Mon Valley Hosp., Carrol Twp., PA ................ +Marjorie ............ 3 Emma DALE b: April 18, 1913 in Monessen, Westmoreland Co., PA d: December 12, 1981 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA ................ +Daniel H WATT ............ 3 Cass Lewis DALE b: March 13, 1916 in Monessen, Westmoreland Co., PA d: June 04, 1988 in Fort Richey, Paso, FL ............ 3 William Richard DALE b: June 16, 1922 in Monessen, Westmoreland Co., PA d: October 10, 1983 in Belle Vernon, PA ................ +Maureen LAFFEY Thanks, Mike Donaldson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------- List owner - pamonval-l@rootsweb.com - pamonval-d@rootsweb.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------- Web sites: Mon Valley Historical and Genealogy PA http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~pamonval Mon Valley, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow http://www.geocities.com/mdonald318 Donaldson - Bieneman Family Web Site: http://www.my-ged.com/donldson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------

Dear Listers & especially Newbies to research, This is a little reminder that can mean a whole lot to those new at searching in any register of wills office. When you obtain a will for your ancestor that is only part of the search. One needs to examine all the settlement of estate papers or valuable information may be overlooked. An heir may have been the child of another marriage & named as such in paperwork. This is only 1 of countless possible things you can find out. If the will is very early you may also find that there is some opposition to your seeing the actual paperwork due to the fragile condition of it. Therefore, if you have a clear-cut line, you might not need to go further, but if you have other circumstances in question, an examination of these papers may prove to be very important to you. This is also why it sometimes takes actually visiting the courthouse or having someone else do it for you. Happy Hunting, Ellen (ETHS) email: ellen@b-n-s.com Visit my web site: http://www.geocities.com/ellenj3

Would anyone be willing to do a lookup for me in the 1880 census for Washington County or the surrounding area? Thank you Ron Richardson Southeastern NC, formerly WV

Hello, I was wondering if any of the list members in or near Monessen have access to the obituary archives of The Valley Independant..... I've tried to locate any onfo on my grandfather who lived and died in Monessen in the 1960's. Frank Strauss married Julia Nusser in or near Munkacs, Austria-Hungary. Their son (my dad) Anthony Frank was born in Munkacs in 1912. Sometime after that they immigrated to the US and ended up in Monessen where Frank worked at the Hungarian Club at some point. They had 3 daughters: Julia m. Joe Shoemaker, Anna m. Ken McGee and Elizabeth m. "Doe" Rotondo. Julia and Anna lived in Monessen while Elizabeth lived in Akron, Ohio. Frank isn't listed in the Social Security Death List (Julia was) His wife Julia died in 1984 and I believe that they are buried in Monessen..... Any help greatly appreciated. Mimi in Denver Seeking: Strauss, McCrackin, Wright, Nusser