This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Craig, Dixon, Milroy, Perry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4108 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on the following families of Cranberry Township, Venango County: William Darius Craig - b. Jan 1829 NY, d. Jan 29, 1901 m. Hannah Dixon - b. 1828 PA, d. Oct 7, 1884 children: Sarah, William, Mary J., Perry William, Catherine, Elizabeth, Ellenor, Amanda E., Robert M. (this family appeared on the 1860, 1870, 1880, and 1900 censuses of Cranberry, Venango Co., PA) son of William and Hannah Craig: Perry William Craig - b. Sept 1854 PA m. Ida Milroy - b. June 1860 PA married: abt. 1880, Venango County, PA children: Charles D., Ethel, and Merel(?-dau.) (This family appears on the 1900 Cranberry census and Perry and Ida Craig appear on the 1930 Cranberry census. Ida appears on the 1870 Cranberry census with her mother Margaret Milroy, sister Jane E. Milroy, and laborer Daniel Brown) son of William and Hannah Craig: Charles D. Craig - b. Aug 4, 1890 PA, d. May 16, 1979 Seneca, Venango Co., PA m. Jennie Mabel Perry - b. Apr 27, 1893 PA, d. Jan 20, 1984 Grove City, Mercer Co., PA married: June 16, 1915 PA children: Sara Catherine, Evelyn Elaine, Charles D. Jr., Doris Imogene, Ruth Marian, Elizabeth Jane, William Frederick, Marilyn Theodosia, Richard Ray (this family appears on the 1920 Cranberry, Venango Co. census and the 1930 Eldred, McKean Co., PA census) Looking for any info on these family members, specifically parents & siblings of Hannah Dixon and Jennie Mabel Perry, additional Craig siblings, and parents of William Craig. Also looking for 1890 census of Cranberry Twp that wasn't destroyed by fire. Thank you! Chelsea

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Riddle Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/421.1292 Message Board Post: Hello Susan.John n Esther are my wifes GGGGgrandparents.Esther's parents were Robert Crawford b.1708 d.1778 m/Jean White b.1712 d.unknown.Maybe you could help with more children to John n Esther.I have one listed as Matthew Riddle b.1814 d.1881 m/Mary Moore b.1820 d.1883.Don't know if you knew but there is a cemetery located in Clintonville,Venango Co called Calvert/Riddle cemetery. Sorry I don't have any John Washington Riddles listed. I have 3 McCoys.... McCoy,Mary L b.1909 d.1992 m/Shaw,Dr Stanley McCoy,John C b.abt 1885 d.unknown m/Sloan,Lulu Belle McCoy,John b.abt 1825 d.unknown m/Shaw,Margaret Sorry no McKissicks listed.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4107 Message Board Post: Looking for any connections together,I have these in my research and seem to be all from the same area.Please contact me if you have any sort of form for these Williams...Thank you,Butch George WILLIAMS,Zachariah b.1760 d.1832 m/SWARTZLANDER,Elizabeth Children:Elizabeth,Amos,Sarah,Margaret,Eleanor,Rhoda,Edward,Hannah, and Mary Note1:WILLIAMS,Elizabeth m/OWENS,Andrew Note2:WILLIAMS,Amos m/LOWERY,Ruth 2m/MITCHELL,Elizabeth Note3:WILLIAMS,Margaret m/MITCHELL,John Ross WILLIAMS,Mark b.1774 d.1849 m/MEREDITH,Lettice 2m/ALLISON,Sarah Children:Sara Note1:WILLIAMS,Sara b.unknown d.unknown m/McCORMICK,Robert WILLIAMS,Olive b.unknown d.unknown m/SMATHERS,Horace G WILLIAMS,Charles b.unknown d.unknown m/TRUITT,Mildred WILLIAMS,Milton b.1852 d.1931 m/TRUITT,Mildred Children:Charles,Hulda,Earl,Bruce,Clinton,and Lott WILLIAMS,Lydia b.unknown d.unknown m/TRUITT,Thomas WILLIAMS,Elizabeth F b.1870 d.1950 m/GEORGE,Milton Burns WILLIAMS,Fred b.unknown d.unknown m/SOPHER,Cora Children:Julia V Note1:WILLIAMS,Julia V b.1896 d.1958 m/SHAW,Henry L WILLIAMS,Hattie b.abt 1870 d.unknown m/SHAW,George S

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/4077.2 Message Board Post: Hi, Cole, Polk Center is located in the village of Polk, PA. Try calling 814-432-0321 to talk to someone about any records that might be available. You might also contact the Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Public LIbrary, 421 12th Street, Franklin, PA 16323, 814-432-5062. They have a huge collection of obituaries and a wonderful staff. If you give them the name, the will tell you if they have an obit. Not all deaths were reported in the local papers. It was not until recently that obits of residents were printed, and usually it depended on the family and the financial situation of the family. Good luck!

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/4079.1 Message Board Post: Hi, Sterling, I have loads of Perrines in my family tree. I will search for this one this evening. Please email me directly at [email protected] I will respond to you by email in a few days.

You can contact the Venango County Historical Society they have a copy of the records or you also could check with the Franklin Public Library. I do not know if they obtained a copy of the records or not but it is worth an email to them. Beverly Pfeil Paquet Tucson

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/4098.2.1.1 Message Board Post: I would try writing or calling the administrator of the home and ask them to check the records. I think it's up to their discretion on what they will or won't do but I have had luck at two county homes because I was looking for information on family members. The Venango County home is called Sugarcreek Station and the mailing address is Franklin, Pa. 16323. Also remember that there is a list of burials for the cemetery at the home on the Venango County website at www.usgenweb.com listed under the heading "Poor Farm".

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Curry/Shepherd/Annable/Arbuckle/Sikes/Sanford Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4105 Message Board Post: Venango Citizens Press Franklin,Pa. Aug.31,1932 p.5 Charles W.Henderson,82 years of age,died at 6:20 o'clock last evening at his home near Raymilton. He was born on March 28,1830,and lived in the Raymilton neighborhood all his life.The only surviving near relatives are several nephews and nieces.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Curry/Shepherd/Annable/Arbuckle/Sikes/Sanford Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4104 Message Board Post: Venango Citizens Press Franklin,Pa. May 30,1907 David Lamb A telegram received in this city from Rifle,Col.,Wednesday night announced the death of David Lamb,formerly of Allegheny township.His illness was of brief duration,dating from Wednesday May 15. The deceased was about 65 years of age.He was a son of John Lamb,who came to Allegheny township from Centre county,Pa.,in 1829 and who,during his lifetime,was a prominent and influential citizen of Venango county.David had the advantages of a good education in youth and was a man whose character and abilities commanded respect in the community and among his many acquaintances.At the time of the McDonald developement he engaged fully in the oil business.The past two winters he spent in Cuba on business enterprises.On the 23rd day of April he went to examine some oil property in Rio Blanco,Col.,and was taken down with illness that was the cause of his death.Mr.Lamb had been very successful as a producer in McKean county,and a long time resided in Bradford,but of late years has been making his home near Pittsburgh. The wife of the deceased died 20 years ago ,soon after their marriage.The immediate surviving members of the John Lamb family are:Nannie,wife of S.Q.Brown of New York City,a prominent oil operator and pipe line official;Alfred and Sarah K. Lamb of Pleasantville,Pa;John,of Silver City,Idaho and Mary S.,wife of William J.Bleakley,of Franklin.The deceased was a cousin of Foster W.Mitchell and of Mrs.L.T.Lamberton,of this city. The body was taken to Jamestown,N.Y.,for interment.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Curry/Shepherd/Annable/Arbuckle/Sikes/Sanford Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4103 Message Board Post: Venango Citizens Press Franklin,Pa. May 30,1907 The Late Martin Smith Martin Smith,whose death was briefly noted in Monday's issue,was a native of Venango county and was born near Franklin June 15,1824.He followed farming for many years and for a time was a resident of Franklin,Cooperstown and Oil City. About twelve years ago he located at Nebraska City,Neb.,remaining for about seven years and then returned East to make his home with Leon Smith,his son in Oil City.Later he removed with his wife to Cooperstown and left a short time ago to look after some oil property he owned near Tionesta and was stopping with a nephew when seized with the illness that caused his death. Besides his wife,he is survived by three sons,Edgar of Bradford;Orah of Oil City and Leon of Franklin.Also by two daughters,Mrs.Emma Marley of Cooperstown and Mrs.Oscar Steele of Freemont,Neb.The husband of the latter is a son of John Steele,known the world over as " Coal Oil Johnny",who for the past three months has been with his daughter at Freemont.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/4098.2.1 Message Board Post: Thanks to those of you who were so helpful in sharing information on the Venango County Home. It was not only interesting, but very helpful. Is there a place I can write to get the information of the residents? I'm too far away to be able to do this in person. Jane

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Curry/Shepherd/Annable/Arbuckle/Sikes/Sanford Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4102 Message Board Post: Franklin Evening News Friday May 13,1910 Court House News Deeds-James C. Boyles to Anna E.Minium,Feb.12,1908,one-half of 1,344 feet in Cooperstown. Agreement- Eliza Copeland with John P.Lynch et.,al.,Dec.29,1909, 112 acres plus,in Cornplanter. Marriage Licenses-William Craig ,of Grove City,and Sarah A.DeWoody,of Victory township. Maurice Bredin's Estate-Letters of administration have been issued to Mrs.Margaret A. Bredin in the estate of the late Maurice Bredin.Bond was furnished in the sum of $15,000.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Curry/Shepherd/Annable/Arbuckle/Sikes/Sanford Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4101 Message Board Post: Venango Citizens Press Franklin,Pa.Nov.4,1909 J.H.Downing Word was received in Franklin Friday night of the death ,at 5:30 o'clock in a Pittsburgh hospital,of J.H.Downing,well known to a number of people here.Mr.Downing's marriage to Miss Blanche Baker,of Franklin took place in this city about two years ago.He has been in falling health during the fall months and his death followed an operation.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Curry/Annable/Shepherd/Arbuckle/Sikes/Sanford Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4100 Message Board Post: Venango Citizens Press 15 Dec 1904 Pg.4 Pleasant View A large and jolly company,comprising the friends and relatives of John T.Murdock,gathered at his home on Saturday to remind him that it was his 54th birthday.A sumptous dinner was served at noon,to which all did ample justice.Mr.Murdock was the recipent of a large number of useful gifts.After an enjoyable day at various amusements the guests departed for their many homes,wishing Mr.Murdock many returns of the day.Those present from a distant were: Mrs. J.S.Brown of Corry,Mr. and Mrs. David Hill and daughter,Miss Leona,of Cooperstown,William Hill of Oil City,Mr. and Mrs. L.H.Burns of Guys Mills,Mr.and Mrs. E.R.Pyle and children;Ray,Vivian of Bully Hill,Mrs. A.L. Hall and daughter,Minnie of Franklin,Mr. and Mrs. B.C.Barnes and daughter Gladys and Margaret of Franklin.

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/4098.2 Message Board Post: I believe all or almost all of the Pennsylvania counties had a county home which was often known as the "poor house" or "poor farm". In the days before social secutity, unemployment benefits, and other social programs, people often had no choice but to go to the poor farm. Entire families might be there if a father lost his job or died and often the inmates were old, ill, had mental problems or were alcoholic.Most of these county homes are still in existence. They are usually still run or at least supervised by the county comissioners in some way and serve as nursing homes. Most are remodeled or have new buildings and facilities and care is usually comparable to private nursing homes. The county nursing homes have been renamed--probably to take away the stigma that was attached to being in a county home. The one in Venango County is now called Sugarcreek Station. I live in York County and the county home here is called Pleasant Acres. Formerlly I lived in Cambria County wh! ere the county home is called Laurelcrest Manor. The U.S.GenWeb site for Venango County has some good information on the Venango County Home. On the left hand side of the page click on "Poor Farm" and you will see a picture of the old original county home building which has been extensively remodeled and is still in use along with a newer building. That site also has a list of burials in the Venango County Home cemetery. Many of the county homes have old cemeteries and some still have an occasional burial. I have checked with the county homes in Venango County and Cambria County and they have good records on the people who were inmates. If you are related to a former inmate, I think they would allow you to see the old record books.

My great grandfather was also in the Venango Poor House. I found the information in the Venango Co. Poor House Register Index, Franklin, PA Library. Other history tells me that "Died in the 'County Home', Rocky Grove...He was hurt when a derrick collapsed on the GRIMM farm in Nov 1897, a week before his father burned to death...He lived 13 yrs. after the accident." Here's the info I received from the Poor House Register Index: James L. Card entered the Venango Co. Poor House June 29, 1907, age 59 yrs.; not able to work; residence Rocky Grove; can read and write; paralysis; divorced. The info and pictures on the web page are a great asset also. Happy Hunting, Janet Card Headley

Jane, I think you'll find all the information you want about the Venango County Home/Poor Farm on the Venango Co. website. http://www.rootsweb.com/~pavenang/ After you've entered the web site, scroll down the pane on the left of your screen until you come to "POOR Farm". There's also a listing of 'occupants' of its cemetery. Joyce Neidich has posted a 'mini-history' here for all to read. I have a distant relative on my family tree who spent his final years in the "Poor House"/County Home. According to the records, he was committed by the commissioners in 1906, their records show he could not 'write his name, he was abstinent, not able-bodied and sane'. His disease was 'old age' (he was 87 when he died). Under their notes of 'how discharged' it says "dead"! If you read Joyce's history of the poor farm, this fits--commissioners oversaw the 'farm'--and its 'occupants' were indigent, disabled and insane. (Apparently this relative met two of those criteria) I don't know for sure, but I feel it was likely he was in that institution because of poverty--and probably had no one to care for him at home. Fast forward to 1989 - the building used for the Poor Farm was then known as Venango Manor, an 'Old Folks Home'. My aunt was a resident there for the last couple years of her life, dying there in 1989. The facility may still exist--I'm not sure. Pat (Patricia Hays Roberts), Aiken, SC ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MY FAMILIES (all from Pennsylvania)! PATERNAL: HAYS, Baer, Carnahan, Dickey, Gilliland, Klinger, Peter(s), Rissinger, Watson MATERNAL: MYERS, Burns, Diener, Fritz, Koch, Schmalze, Singree, Stroble, Weaver

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/4098.1 Message Board Post: The Venango County Home was the "county farm," which many counties maintained at that time for citizens of the county who were not able to support or care for themselves. I don't have documentation for the County Home, but I was born and reared in Venango County, and I will tell you what I remember. Some of the residents were indigent, such as widows or orphans, or people who had lost their job. Others were physically handicapped, and did not have family members who were able or willing to care for them. The County Home was a residential facility located on a large farm, and the income from the farm provided financial support for the Home. I belive that produce from the farm was sold in Franklin, the county seat town nearby. I am guessing that the "boarders" were those who could pay for their care, and the "inmates" were supported at county expense, but that is only a guess on my part.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/4098 Message Board Post: On the 1900 census the person I was searching for was an inmate at the Venango County Home. Could anyone tell me what kind of institute was this? It was in Sugarcreek Township and there was no other information. The odd part was a few of the people were listed as boarders, but most were labled as inmates. Jane