This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Koontz, Vanderbilt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4158 Message Board Post: Searching for information on two brothers and their families, both Presbyterian ministers in Venango County in the 1930's and 1940's. Rev Thomas Grier Koontz was a minister at 1st Presbyterian Church in Oil City and his brother Rev Jacob Vanderbilt Koontz was a minister at the Emlenton Presbyterian Church in Emlenton. Any information on these ministers would be greatly appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4046.1.2 Message Board Post: Hi Randy. What Phenicie line in Oil City do you have? Who were Alice's parents? I have pictures of my great grandma, Margaret Phenicie, from Greenville, that were taken in Oil City. Am just wondering if there is any connection?? Thanks, Vickie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cousins, Allen, Hawthorn Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/4157 Message Board Post: Nancy Cousins, daughter of William Cousins and wife of Samuel Allen William Cousins of Sugar Creek Twp, Venango County, Pennsylvania died in 1825 leaving a will, see Venango County Will Book A page 40, written 15 April 1825 and probated 23 April 1825. William left a widow, Mary Ann, and five living children, or sons Thomas & William; and daughters Elizabeth, Nancy and Sarah. William also mentions that an equal share was to go to his son Samuel's children, not named. Witnesses were Royal Brown and John Wilson. As the will does not mention the husbands of the daughters, there has been much speculation about various Cousin women with the names of those mentioned in William's will. A recent examination of the deeds located in the Register of Deeds office, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, proves that Nancy Cousins, daughter of William, was married to a Samuel Allen by 1830 and both living in Muskingum County, Ohio by that date as well. Venango County Pennsylvania Deed G: 79-80 A deed located in the Register of Deeds office, Franklin, PA, Deed Book G, pages 79 & 80, dated 20 September 1830 and recorded January 1836, identifies the grantors as Samuel Allen and his wife, Nancy, daughter and devisee of William Cousins, deceased, who had resided in Sugar Creek Twp, Venango County, PA, at the time of his death. Samuel and Nancy sold her share in William’s estate to John D. Hawthorn of Sugar Creek Twp, Venango County, PA, for $150.00. Please note that William’s land was adjacent to that of David Mead, deceased. Please note that Samuel Allen was noted as living in Sugar Creek Twp, Venango County, PA during the 1810 federal census but by 1820 was located in Rich Hill Twp, Muskingum County, Ohio. Samuel and Nancy continued to live there and were noted there as late at the 1860 federal census when Samuel is 77 years of age born PA; and, Nancy is 69 years born PA. Roger N. Whiting 1313 Superior St. Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hartnett,Mclaughlin,Hines Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/4145.1 Message Board Post: Your Harnett name is what interests me. We have Hartnett in our tree, although I am unsure of the spelling. Mary Catherine Hartnett Hines, who was in Pa. around the end of the 19th Century and beginning of the 20th. They lived in Corry, Pa. Any connection?? Thank you, Elizabeth

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cousins, Brown, Allen, Hawthorn Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/4151 Message Board Post: Elizabeth Cousins, daughter of William Cousins and wife of William Brown William Cousins of Sugar Creek Twp, Venango County, Pennsylvania died in 1825 leaving a will, see Venango County Will Book A page 40, written 15 April 1825 and probated 23 April 1825. William left a widow, Mary Ann, and five living children, or sons Thomas & William; and daughters Elizabeth, Nancy and Sarah. William also mentions that an equal share was to go to his son Samuel's children, not named. Witnesses were Royal Brown and John Wilson. As the will does not mention the husbands of the daughters, there has been much speculation about various Cousin women with the names of those mentioned in William's will. A recent examination of the deeds located in the Register of Deeds office, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, proves that Elizabeth Cousins, daughter of William, was married to a William Brown by 1830 and both living in Union Twp, Morgan County, Ohio by that date as well. In the first deed mentioned below, William and Elizabeth Brown appoint Samuel Allen as their attorney to sell her share of William's estate; and the second deed actually sells the share to John D. Hawthorn. Venango County Pennsylvania Deed G: 65-66 A deed located in the Register of Deeds office, Franklin, PA, Book G, pages 65 & 66, dated 28 August 1830 and recorded 24 December 1835, identifies the grantors as William Brown and his wife, Elizabeth, late Elizabeth Cousins and daughter of William Cousins. William and Elizabeth were living at Union Twp, Morgan County, Ohio at the time of the deed. William and Elizabeth appointed Samuel Allen, resident of Rockhill Twp, Muskingum County, Ohio, as their attorney to sell Elizabeth's rights to two parcels of land previously owned by William Cousins, deceased; one being the "home tract" of 150 acres land occupied by William Cousins, son of William Cousins; and the second parcel about 200 acres in Venango County. Venango County Pennsylvania Deed G: 67 A second deed dated September 1830; also recorded in 1835, with grantors William and Elizabeth Brown of Morgan County, Ohio and Samuel Allen their attorney sell land to John D. Hawthorn of Venango County, Pennsylvania. The deed specifies that William Cousins, deceased of Venango County, Pennsylvania, by his last will and testament, dated 15 April 1825 and recorded in the Register's Office in Franklin, devised that the whole of his real estate to be sold upon the death of his widow and to be divided equally among William's children. Accordingly, Elizabeth Brown, as one of the daughters of William Cousins, along with her husband, William Brown, sells her share to John D. Hawthorn for $133.33. Roger N. Whiting 1313 Superior St. Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Arbuckle/Curry/Shepherd/Annable/Sikes/McDowell/Sanford Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4146 Message Board Post: Printed in Venango Citizens Press 24 Mar 1910 Well Known Citizens Of The County Robert Pyle - Sandycreek Township The subject of this sketch was born in Lycoming ,Pa.,2 July 1834.His parents A.J. and Eliza Pyle were among the first settlers of Mercer County where Robert resided until his marriage to Miss Marie E.Annable of Mercer County,the nuptials being celebrated 4 Oct 1855 when accompanied by his young wife,he moved to Sandycreek township in the Bully Hill Oil District.Mastering the carpenter trade when a young man,Mr.Pyle followed his vocation until the opening up of the Bully Hill field in which he is engaged at the present time.In speaking of the wonderful progress made in all channels especially in the way of travel.Mr.Pyle related of the ocean trip made by his wife from England to America when she was 16 years of age,she being on the water fifty-six days. The Pyle home has been blessed with eight children,as follows,Mrs.Mary Smiley and Mrs.Phoebe Dodds of Franklin,Mrs.Hattie Boals,William,John,Frank,Harry and Mrs.Althea McConnell of Bully Hill. Mr.and Mrs.Pyle who are held in the highest esteem by a wide circle of friends,are among the very few who have rounded out their fifty-fifty year of wedded life and at the present time enjoy the blessings of good health.Mr.Pyle has still living three sisters and one brother,Mrs.Martha McConnell of Volant,Lawrence County,Mrs.Emily Smith of Los Angeles,California,Mrs.Phoebe Hudson of New Brighton and Frank of Denver,Colo.The worthy couple have twenty-seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Andrews, Nelson, Dickson,Powers, White, Harnett, Havlin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/4145 Message Board Post: My mother-in-law Velma Andrews from Mercer County, PA left a picture of Rev Harold L Loveless and she wrote 1949 and cousin on the picture.The man appears to be from 30 to 40 years old. On the back of the photo which appears to be cut from a publication is an article of the Evangelical United Bretheren Church in Venango County, PA. Looking for family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/3397.5 Message Board Post: I would love to see the picture of W P Shaffstall, probably William Peter. He is a "possible" in my husband's family. His mother was Dorothy Shaffstall. Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson, Turk , Campbell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/4144 Message Board Post: I'm looking for any information on these individuals. If anyone can help please let me know. The information is very important to me. From 1880 census. Thank you, Karen (Johnston) John Johnson b: abt 1803 Eng Malissa (wife) b: abt 1848 PA Hannah (d) b: abt 1867 PA Ralph (s) b: 30 Jan 1868 PA M1: Catherine (Katie) Turk 23 Aug 1887(My line) M2: Lillian Belle Rodgers 1930 Hulda (d) b: abt 1869 PA Amende (d) b: abt 1871 PA Margareth (d) b: abt 1872 PA Cornelo (d) b: abt 1874 PA Oressa (s) b: abt 1876 PA Thomas (s) b: abt 1877 PA John (s) b: abt 1879 PA Also list Margareth Campbell m-i-l b: abt 1817 PA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/4137.1 Message Board Post: I forgot to mention in my query that I'm looking for the date the construction began on the Interstate 80 bridge over the Allegheny River in Emlenton. Thanks again. Cathy

Try this........ http://www.venangoil.com/bridgesemlenton80.html > Emlenton Bridge >>> ==== PAVENANG Mailing List ==== >> Any questions/problems regarding the Venango County, Pennsylvania list, >> contact the listowner, Dave Ross mailto:[email protected] >> Visit the Venango County, Pennsylvania Genealogy web site at: >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~pavenang/ >> > > > > ==== PAVENANG Mailing List ==== > Any questions/problems regarding the Venango County, Pennsylvania list, > contact the listowner, Dave Ross mailto:[email protected] > Visit the Venango County, Pennsylvania Genealogy web site at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pavenang/ > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/4140.1 Message Board Post: I connect to a large Stroup family from Venango County - mostly Rockland Twp. They arrived in Rockland in the 1830's and numerous descendants were in Franklin. Straub and Stroup are different spellings of the same name. Glad to share info.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/4140 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on the Straub family of Franklin, PA. Especially interested in early to mid 1900's. These Straubs would be related to a Catherine Straub Rhein.

While looking at the site for bridge I ran across this- I thought it was cute, and so true. two rivers rolling by two waters side by side never touching they remain two rivers different names when they meet waters change two rivers one name river flows with many names water leading water's aim finding ways to change again finding yet another name Hope someone likes it too. Have a great day.... Stephanie

I did a google search- Typed in Allegheny River Bridge at Emlenton, Pennsylvania... This is what I got: Emlenton Bridge The Emlention Bridge spanned the Allegheny River at this location from 1883 to 1987. Originally constructed of wrought iron, it consisted of two double-inter-section pratt trusses, built by the wrought iron bridge company for the Emlenton Bridge Company, in 1898 it became the first free bridge in Venango County to cross the Allegheny. A side note: The bridge carrying PA Route 38 over the Allegheny lasted about 104 years before being destroyed. Hope this helps... Stephanie ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 6:56 PM Subject: [PAVENANG-L] Allegheny River Bridge, Emlenton > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/4137 > > Message Board Post: > > I'm trying to find out the year construction started on the Allegheny River Bridge at Emlenton, Pa. > > Thank you for any help. > Cathy > > > ==== PAVENANG Mailing List ==== > Any questions/problems regarding the Venango County, Pennsylvania list, > contact the listowner, Dave Ross mailto:[email protected] > Visit the Venango County, Pennsylvania Genealogy web site at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pavenang/ >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/4137 Message Board Post: I'm trying to find out the year construction started on the Allegheny River Bridge at Emlenton, Pa. Thank you for any help. Cathy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Arbuckle/Curry/Shepherd/Annable/Sikes/McDowell/Sanford Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4135 Message Board Post: On microfilm,printed in Oil City Newspaper 29 Dec 1966 p9 col 1 Robert L.Murdock,73,of Seneca Dies OIL CITY--Robert L.Murdock,73,of Disque Drive;Seneca and a retired employee of the Atlantic Refinery Co.,died at 10 a.m. today in the Oil City Hospital where he had been a patient since Dec.18. Born in South Dalota,April 21,1888,he was the son of Henry Murdock and Mary Pyle Murdock. He was a retired stillman for the Atlantic Refining Co. Mr.Murdock was a member of the Grace Baptist Church of Seneca.He also was a member of the I.O.O.F. of Franklin. Mr.Murdock was united in marriage to the former Leila Hogue on July 15,1916 in Franklin by the Rev.Carmandy. Besides his wife,Mr.Murdock is survived by two sisters,Mrs.Attie Reynolds of Portland,Ore.,and Mrs.Asenith Weder of Longmont,Colo. Friends will be received any time after 2 p.m. Friday in the Charles A.Morrison Funeral Home where they may call until time of funeral services Saturday afternoon. Private funeral services will be held at 3 p.m.Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev.Ralph B.Smith pastor of the Grace Baptist Church of Seneca officiating.Interment will be made in the Heckathorne Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Arbuckle/Curry/Shepherd/Annable/Sikes/McDowell/Sanford Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4134 Message Board Post: Compiler Charlotte Ward - Pyle/Arbuckle GED File Printed in Venango Citizens Press 22 Nov 1911 SMITH,Thomas Anderson,who was born in Franklin in 1835 and resided here for 60 years,died Nov.10th in Los Angeles,Cal.Mr.Smith moved from here to Portland,Ore.,where he resided for about 7 years and then located in Los Angeles.He was a boatman on the Allegheny river and ran a line of oil barges to Pittsburgh.He is survived by his wife,Emily A.Smith,who was a Pyle,of New Galilee,and a daughter,Ettie M.Smith,all residents of Los Angeles.Gabriel Smith,whose death occurred recently in Franklin,was a brother of the deceased and Mrs.A.B.Sheptine,of Houston,Tex.,is his sister.Mr.Smith was laid to rest on the 13th,Inglewood cemetery,Los Angeles.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Arbuckle/Curry/Shepherd/Annable/Sikes/McDowell/Sanford Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4133 Message Board Post: Compiler Charlotte Ward - - Pyle/Arbuckle GED File Printed in the Franklin Evening News Tuesday 25 Feb 1902 The County News-Bully Hill Mrs.George Rheem,age 41 years passed away this morning,24 Feb.,at 4:30 o'clock.She has been ailing for over a year.She leaves two children,Wyneta and Charles to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate mother.The funeral services will take place at the East Grove Church at 2:00 o'clock Thursday. Venango County Death Docket Mrs.Capitola Rheem,white,female,age 42,widow.Place of birth,Mercer county,Pa. Date of death 24 Feb 1902.Place of death Sandycreek Twp. Cause:Dropsy,ill 6 months.Interment Sandycreek cemetery.Buried 27 Feb 1902.Name of Father,R.J.Pyle and Mother,Maria Pyle.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/4130.1 Message Board Post: The Oil City Public Library has copies of the city directories in their Herritage Room. Hours of the room are Tuesdays and Saturdays 12:00 am to 4:00 pm. Email me if you would like me to do a look up for you. [email protected]