I have obtained a copy of Letitia (Anderson) Singleton's widow's application for a pension based on John Singleton's military service during the War of 1812. Letitia, as Letticia Singleton and as a resident of Franklin, Venango County, PA, filed a widow's pension application (R09752) on 31 December 1872 based on her husband's (John Singleton) service in the War of 1812. She further stated that John enlisted in Pittsburgh, PA and served in Captain Lithco's company, Col. Purvine's regiment from the end of August 1812 through the end of December 1812. (Please note that other records state that he served as a private in the 2nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Militia commanded by Colonel Purviance.) She also stated that she and John were married on 14 February 1814 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and that he later died at Franklin, Venango County, PA, on 2 May 1859. Letitia (Anderson) Singleton's pension application was later rejected on 5 December 1873, but her pension file provides no reason for the rejection. The rejection was most likely due to her death that occurred on 7 April 1873. Roger N. Whiting 1313 Superior St. Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Please note that all outgoing emails are screened by Norton Anti-virus software before being sent!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McGinnis, Womer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/267.712.891.960.966.1 Message Board Post: Thomas Jolly, father of Sarah Jolly who married Samuel R McGinnis, died Venango Co, PA 1 Dec 1885. I suspect that the Jolly, McGinnis families are all connected somehow, but I do not have your particular Thomas in my genealogy program. I am still interested in any McGinnis connections in the Venango, Butler or Clarion Counties from 1800 through 1950. Distant cousins who have posted in this thread, Brenda Seigworth and Jeane Turk may have addition Jolly family information. I recently changed my email address.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Geseky, Ritenour, Hunter, Grimm Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/1569.1.1 Message Board Post: Friday, October 8, 2004 Hello Kimberly, This is in response to your posting in November 2002 on Ancestry.com message board. I apologize that I did not see your message prior to today, however I was very excited to read of a possible connection of my lines of research and your records. Family records show my paternal grandmother Arvilla "Rose" Hunter, was born in Franklin, Venang County, PA in May 1901. Her father's name was Hunter, her mother's maiden name Geseky. The 1930 Federal Census for Chicago Illinois shows a Belle Hunter head of household, with Arvilla Hunter daughter living with her along with my father, Donald James Hughes. Rose had married an Oramel Hughes in Chicago around 1921. Oramel died in 1926. Arvilla Rose (Rose Arvilla on her death certificate in 1991) had two sisters, Elsie and Esther. The Chicago census of 1930 shows a 2nd daughter of Belle Hunter as Elizabeth E. We are thinking it is either Elsie or Esther. Our family believes Belle Hunter is the same as Florence Belle Geseky, so I am very hopeful that your Florence Geseky is the same person as my great-grandmother. Family records also show this Florence was the daughter of a Hester Ritenour married to a James Geseky, hopefully again confirmation of your records showing Hester Ann Ritenour although married to a Peter Geseky not James. I have in my posession an interesting birth record of Rose Arvilla Hunter, however it is not an original issue, it is one based on an afidavit by my grandmother and her sisters and issued at a much later date. I found a family tree postd online designating the Ritenour and Grimm lines back to 1600's in Germany. I have attached a pdf file including that line as possibly linked to Hester Ritenour. I look forward to comparing records with you and I will try not to miss any future correspondence. Sincerely, Michael Hughes 704 5th Avenue Salt Lake City, UT 84103 [email protected] 801-322-3428 home

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/267.712.891.960.966 Message Board Post: Dear Mary, I was wondering if your Thomas Jolly had a daughter named Sarah who married a J.A. Kellerman. I have a Thomas Jolly (married to Margaret LNU) who is my ggg-grandfather. and their daughter Sarah Kellerman is my gg-grandmother. I haven't been researching very long and I have found several Thomas Jolly's living in Butler County. My Thomas died in 1908 and was a member of the Eau Claire GAR Post. Let me know if this is the same Thomas Jolly, I would love to have someone to share info with. I tried to email you but it was returned to me in error, please email me maybe we can chat about this.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Weston Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/3959.1.2 Message Board Post: Weston's Mills is settlement just over the New York State/Pennsylvania border in Cattaraugus County between Olean and Portville on route 417. It is in the town of Portville. The Westons are prominantly mentioned in the Historical Gazetteer and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus Co. NY, ed by William Adams, pub 1893 History of the Town of Portville - Chapter XLIII (43) Pages 1020 & 1021 - a transcripton of which can be viewed at http://www.rootsweb.com/~nycattar/bios/data/portghi.htm

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/3959.1.1 Message Board Post: The "Westons Mills" referenced in the obit is not in Pennsylvania. It is a tiny (maybe 350-400 people, probably less) village between Olean & Portville, Cattaraugus County, New York. It is located on state route 417 beween the two larger towns. This part of Cattaraugus County is within 5 miles of the PA border. McKean County, PA is just across the state line. I would check the Cattaraugus County website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~nycattar/ and do a search at the site. Also contact the Cattaraugus County Historical Society if interested.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: all Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0dB.2ACI/3973 Message Board Post: oldfamilyphotos.com

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/3959.1 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Weston's Mills, Pa.I am working on Weston family history and found a Thomas Weston jr. attended meetings there.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thomas, Pier Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/3972 Message Board Post: Hello all. I was wondering if anyone has come across any records for the Thomas family of Cherry Tree. I am a descendant of Charles "Ross" Thomas, who was born on September 5, 1884. His parents were William and Elizabeth (Pier) Thomas. Thanks much. -Rebecca

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: STARR Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/3971 Message Board Post: Looking to share information on my Starr line, Capt John Caran Starr, Irish Quakers. Ireland and Beer England. Jim Starr [email protected]

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/3970.1.1 Message Board Post: Good Luck at Warren State Hospital, I have a friend doing research and they told her they have no records, how can that be possible?

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/3970.1 Message Board Post: Check Warren State Hospital North Warren or Connewango township.

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/1152.2 Message Board Post: I have Crouch records that answer this question---email me at home [email protected] Silas was my GGG Grandfather

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/3970 Message Board Post: I had an Uncle Mason Crouch who lived in the Venango Co. Assylum and when it was closed (after 1920) he was moved to another facility I think in Warren. Does anyone have any idea where these folks went?

I know of six in one family that died of typhoid fever in 1877 in Cranberry, Venango County.

I believe that there was an epidemic in the early to mid 1870's in Venango and neighboring counties. 3 brothers (ages ranging from 15-24) all died in 1872 of "Nervenfieber" (Typhoid Fever). They had lived in Oil City for awhile, but the funerals were held in Brady's Bend (Armstrong County) where other family members lived. ----- Original Message ----- Does anyone know if there was an epidemic of some kind in Venango, County in 1875. Three children died within 12 days of one another. Jimmy Calery Stubble (not sure if the first name is correct) died March 31.1875, age 6 years, 4 months and 5 days, Eva Stubble (again, not sure of the first name) died April 9, 1875, age 3 years 5 months 13 days, and Charles Stubble died April 12, 1875, age 2 years, 4 months, 12 days. I bellieve William Stubble and Mary Best Stubble were the parents of the children. If anyone knows anything about these children, their parents or the possible cause of death I would appreciate any information you can give me. Thank you. Gloria

Does anyone know if there was an epidemic of some kind in Venango, County in 1875. Three children died within 12 days of one another. Jimmy Calery Stubble (not sure if the first name is correct) died March 31.1875, age 6 years, 4 months and 5 days, Eva Stubble (again, not sure of the first name) died April 9, 1875, age 3 years 5 months 13 days, and Charles Stubble died April 12, 1875, age 2 years, 4 months, 12 days. I bellieve William Stubble and Mary Best Stubble were the parents of the children. If anyone knows anything about these children, their parents or the possible cause of death I would appreciate any information you can give me. Thank you. Gloria

Could you look up the names: McFate, McGraw, McCreary and Kelly? Thank you, Shari McCreary Price ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 10:17 PM Subject: [PAVENANG-L] Emlenton Cemetery Indexes-Lookups > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Cemetery > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/3969 > > Message Board Post: > > I have the following cemetery indexes and willing to do lookups in them. > Emlenton Cemetery Index current to year 2000, > Crawford Memorial Cemetery Index current to 2000, > St. Michael's Church Cemetery Index current to 2000. > All three cemeteries are in Emlenton, PA > > > > ==== 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/ > >

I've posted this message before. I will try again. I have a VERY OLD picture of 4 MYSTERY WOMEN if anyone would like to see it. It was taken by J. W. Sires of Emlenton, PA. I'm hoping to find a relationship to people that lived in Hillsville, Mahoning Twp., Lawrence Co., PA, New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA or Lowellville, Poland Twp., Mahoning Co., OH.

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/2612.1 Message Board Post: I am looking for my cousins, the descendants of the following family: Mary Angeline Lamb And James J. Shriver Mary Angeline Lamb, daughter of Hezekiah Lamb and Hannah Small, was born in 1857, in Dallas Co, IA. She was married to James J. Shriver, who was born in 1848. Very little is known at this time about the family, but it is believed they lived in Fremont Co, IA, until the time they went to the Oklahoma Indian Territory, to find better circumstances. Hannah kept a letter written by James, during his struggles. The date is not clear, but would have to be before Angie died in 1894. She was approximately 37 years old, and was buried in the Spring Grove Cemetery, in Anthony, KS. This may be because James was still unsettled, and Angie’s sister, Naomi, offered the space in their own family plot. Anthony is near the Oklahoma border, and not far from where James was. Years later, in 1921, James died and was buried beside Angie. Chn: 1. Hale Shriver, lived at Ponca City, OK; had a son Burgis, a lawyer. who lived there. About 1984, I made a check through legal listings with no luck 2. Flossie Shriver 3. Flotella Shriver 4. Francis Shriver “Feb 18, 189_ (1?) Rush Springs, _____? Indian Terr Mr. and Mrs. H. Lamb, resp father and mother Naomi sent me your letter. I was glad to hear you was well. Flossie also sent John’s letter. I will let the little girls come to you as soon I can, but I have not money enough at present to send them, and I don’t know whether they can go alone, or not, if I had. We have had bad luck since we came south, but I think I can get land here yet. I am about 125 miles south of Anthony at present on the Rock Island road. I am hauling freight for the government to Fort Sill. There is more work here than any place I have been. Crops was good here, corn is 35 cts per bu. Hale and me have the grip but are getting better. When I am settled I want my children, but I know you can do better for them, than I can, and that is my sole object in life, to do the best I can for them. I would do as Angie requested and try to get close to you, but crops are too uncertain in Jewell Co, (KS) Tell John I thank him for the interest he takes in the welfare of the children. This is all I! can think of at present. Write soon as you get this Direct to Rush Springs, Ind Ter your son J. J. Shriver” I know nothing about the antecedents of James, either. The Lambs were a Quaker family. Any help will be gratefully appreciated. Please contact me at [email protected]