This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janetjones1641 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9723.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much for your reply. My Grandfather's name was James Birch born 1891 Shamokin P.A. Parents-Joseph Birch born in Lancashire England, mother Hannah Birch nee Filer born in South Wales U.K. Joseph and Hannah married in Northumberland county in 1890 and returned to Wales around 1902. My grandad tried for many years to obtain a certificate from the States but with no success ( you're explation would i'm sure be the reason ) and of course it was in the days before the internet. He always said that he was born on board ship or on "American Waters " wheter this tale was true i've no idea and hence the hunt for the record of his birth. I can't imagine my great gran marrying in P.A. coming home to Wales and returning while heavily pregnant, but who knows. The Birch family attended the Church of England here so i guess they must have attended the Protesant church while living in Shamokin. Thank you for taking the trouble to try and help, it's very much appreciated. I'll leave my e mail address if that would make it any easier. Best wishes. Janet. [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wwmccollum Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9723.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have relatives still living in the Shamokin area who might be able to help with your search. Do you have a name and denomination for your grandfather? There would not have been a government issued birth certificate at that time, because most US states did not start issuing them until about 1920. The church should have recorded the birth/baptism. There were a number of Catholic churches whose members were split among various ethnic groups, so knowing his national origin would help. There were relatively fewer Protestant churches, particularly after the influx of immigrants from East Europe to work the coal mines. The Catholic churches dwindled in number after the Depression and their records have been consolidated and are maintained by the Mother Cabrini church. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RCramer1286 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9720.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a Rubendall family database. Please contact me direct. Roger Cramer [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EileenSouza Surnames: Strausser, Strasser, Strawser, Straauser, Mumma Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/3151.21/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cindi This is an old post but I hope you are still doing lookups. I would be interested in any information about Peter Strausser (Strawser, Strauser, Strasser and variants), b. 1813-1819 d. 1890 in Shamokin and his wife, Sarah Ann (Mumma) Strausser, b. 1818 d. 1891 in Shamokin. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ndrasher Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9722/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A new book called Remembering Hazleton has just been published. It contains articles on the area surronding Hazleton and includes stories about the sugarloaf massacre, the mollie maquires, the stockton cave-in, history of local churches, cemetery records, etc. A great book for historian and genealogists. To order go to: www.clossonpress.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathleenhaney1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9721.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you, That is my next step have all the forms and will be sending them in asap. I think findagrave.com as the only site I didn't use. Thanks for your patience with the newbie. Kathleen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EileenSouza Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9721.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have the burial book for St. Edward's cemetery. The names I sent you were the only named burials. The rest were unknown. You can see them on the web at www.findagrave.com. The baptism and marriage records for St. Edward's are maintained by the Diocese of Harrisburg. Here is a link tot heir site: http://www.hbgdiocese.org/Default.aspx?PageID=f33e16bc-601f-4eb0-83a1-f8eb0e71ad57. I used the online form and requested the church records for my Coal Township families. I was told death records are still kept locally, so you would need to contact St. Edward's for those. I have not done that yet for my families. Eileen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathleenhaney1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9721.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Eileen, Where did you get the names from St. Edwards. I have looked on the internet and have not found a link that could help me find my relatives. Thanks, Kathleen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathleenhaney1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9721.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Eileen, Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. Charles and Kathryn are my ggrandparents and Francis is my great uncle. Kathleen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EileenSouza Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9721.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The two I am familiar with are St Stanislaw's and St. Edward's. I found some Willoughbys buried in St. Edward's. Charles b. 1880, Kathryn, b. 1883, Francis, b. 1893 and some unknowns. All baptism and marriage church records are now kept at the Diocese of Harrisburg for Northumberland County. Check their web site and see the Archives. They have a form to request these records online. Eileen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathleenhaney1 Surnames: Willoughby Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9721/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I need to know what catholic church the family of John and Hannah Willoughby would have been registered in 1900. The 1900 census has there address 1100 Chemung Street Coal Twp. Northumberland, Pa. Any help would be great. Kathleen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ua2ord Surnames: Rubendall/Reed Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9720/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm looking for the family of Peter Rubendall (poosibly Rubenthal) born 1800 Northumberland PA. Married Martha Helena Reed (Reid, Rieth) (born 6 Feb 1806) 24 May 1822 Sunbury Northumberland PA. Any information you could provide would be appreciated. Mary Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jaheller Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9717.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for all the info and the tombstone photos. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: djm1976 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9719.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks Cheryl, especially for the information from Westfield. I haven't been able to go out there yet to do some research but am hoping to in the next week or two. I know the navy information isn't about my grandfather as it lists him as 17 in 1920 but it could be some relative. Thanks again Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: djm1976 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9719.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks Gregory. I have a copy of his WWI draft registration card and the only difference is the year in the birth but then I've been finding lots of different years for this man's birth. Very strange. In the WWI draft registration it is listed as 27 Feb 1884. Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: djm1976 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9719.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for your help. This case is getting more confusing each time information pops up and his children, my aunts, that are still alive, for some reason refuse to help. His death certificate doesn't list his parents at all and even his head stone lists his birth year as 1892. It seems that no one here really know much about him and really nothing about his life or family in PA except that he had 2 sisters and 1 brother, possible a twin. It's really hard getting more information when you know so little to begin with. Thanks again Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gregoryprice27 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9719.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Debbie, Wilbert certainly elusive. But, I have a theory based on what I've seen. There appear to be 3 birth dates for him. 27 Feb 1884 (WWI Draft Registration) 28 Feb 1886 (WWII Draft Reistration) 29 Feb 1888 (Cournoyer Family Tree Public Member Tree Unsourced) Preview Name: Wilbert Ford Birth: 02-29-1888 (29 Feb 1888) - PA Death: 1943 - Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA Wilbert Ford Rose Marie Girard unknown unknown I did find a "William" Ford, born in Feb 1888, listed as "nephew" living with John and catharine HALL in Mount Carmel in 1900. There are also a set of twins, John and Alfred FORD, b. June 1885, in 1900 living in Mount Carmel listed as "boarders" with Joseph and Mary FORD. Looking at the 1880, there is a couple who does not show up in 1900 named John and Mary FORD with children, Joseph aged 10, Maria aged 5, Harriet aged 4, and Mary E aged 1. They live next door to Alfred FORD age 60. So, it may be possible that John and Mary are the parents of twins John and Alfred, and possibly of "William" or Wilbert who would have gone to live with relatives upon the demise of their parents. Have you looked for Wilbert's Death Certificate from MA in 1943? Just a theory... Greg Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BruceHistree Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9717.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituary information can be obtained through the Shamokin/Coal township Library. 210 east Independance St. Shamokin Pa. 17872 There is an employee there named Sherry who does look ups on her own time. She charges $2.00 per obituary. I supply a self addressed stamped envelope with my request. If you choose to use her services place ATTN Sherry on the bottom left of the envelope. I usually send cash. I do believe a check may be accepted. See attached files Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Cheryl Myers Surnames: Ford, Girard Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9719.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1910 MASSACHUSETTS > HAMPDEN > WESTFIELD, Series: T624 Roll: 591 Page: 111 14 Monroe St. Albert Girard, 49, married 2 times this marriage for 17 yrs., b: Canada Aleda, wife, 44, married 1 time this marriage for 17 yrs., b: Canada Peter F., son, 26, single, b: Canada Rosa, daughter, 10, b: CT Lena, daughter, 8, b: MA 1920 MASSACHUSETTS > HAMPDEN > WESTFIELD, Series: T625 Roll: 701 Page: 215, 9th & 10th of January, Living at 14 Monroe St., Dwelling 205, Family 251 Albert Girard, head, rents, 60, rents, b: CT, parents b: Canada French Lida, wife, 56, married, immigrated 1890, naturalized 1900, b: Canada French, parents b: Canada French Rose, daughter, 19, single, b: CT Lena, daughter, 18, single, b: MA 1920 > MILITARY AND NAVAL > PENNSYLVANIA > PHILADLPHIA Navy Yard; USS DIXIE, Series: T625 Roll: 2040 Page: 145, 12th. day of January don't know if this is him or not. FORD ALOYSIUS E. 17, M, W, single, b: PA, father b: OH, mother b: Ireland speaks English, app. seaman, USN 1930 > MASSACHUSETTS > WORCESTER > SOUTHBRIDGE TOWN, Series: T626 Roll: 965 Page: 120, This is image 38. 16th. day of April, Rose Ford 30 married for 16 yrs.?, b: CT, father b: CT, mother b: Canada French Mildred B, daughter 13 b: MA [Note: father of children b: PA Ida M, daughter, 9, b: MA Dorothy, daughter, 9, b: MA Ruth, daughter, 7, b: MA Leona, daughter, 5, b: MA Albert, son, 4 yrs 2 months, b: MA Russell, son, 3 yrs 3 months, b: MA Lorraine, daughter, 2, b: MA Doris, daughter, 6 months, b: MA Albert Girard, father, 69, widowed, b: CT, parents b: Canada French Kind regards, Cheryl Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gregoryprice27 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9719.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Debbie, Found a Wilbert Albert FORD in the WW2 Draft Registrations with a birthdate of 28 Feb 1886, born in Mount Carmel, living in Southbridge, MA with his wife, Rose. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.