Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2732 Surname: McBride, Ghering, Gillispie ------------------------- My great great grandmother, Mary Amanda McBride was born 12 March 1846 in Jackson Center. She married George Ghering and they lived the remainder of their years in Cherrytree Township, Venango Co., PA. They were married in Sunville in 12 April 1864. Amanda's parents were Thomas McBride and Margaret Gillispie. She had a brother named David McBride, born in 1941. She had a nephew Frank McBride, age 9, with them in the 1880 census. There is a Florence McBride married to her son George Lowry Ghering. Florence was a niece (born 1887). Anyone connected with this family? Also, where are Jackson Center and Sunville? I couldn't find them on the Venango Co. map or the current Penn. map. Thanks, Kathy Link: Ghering, Chandler, Crawford, and Baney Genealogy URL: <http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~master03/>
Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2731 Surname: GATES ------------------------- I just got confirmation this past week (2/07/01) that my grandfather, Lowry Lawrence GATES was born in Venango Co. PA. This leads me to believe that the rest of his family which had indicated 'Cooperstown' was indeed also from Venango PA. The problem was that there were several counties which contained towns called Cooperstown. Please see my original query. I would appreciate hearing from anyone else investigating this family or connected to it.
Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2730 Surname: STRANDFORD ------------------------- Looking for info on John Stranford, and Alexander Stranford of Oil City and Franklin area.
Could someone familiar with the Emlenton area, tell me what 'park' would have been in existence in the late 40's and early 50's that had facilities where a family reunion would have been held? We found the Hays park today, but I had the impression this was down along the river someplace? Thanks, Pat
Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2729 Surname: Forker ------------------------- I am sorry that I have nothing more and I don't think this is what I am looking for at this time. Thanks for your time and efforts.
Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2728 Surname: ------------------------- I believe the Oil City (Venango County) baseball team played in the old PONY (Pennsylvania, Ohio, & New York) League. I grew up in Butler, PA, and seem to remember the Butler teams playing Oil City. That would have been in late 30's and 40's. No proof of this -- just an old fogey's memory!
Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2727 Surname: ------------------------- William son of William Little Scriven and Lydia Welch was married to Gloria Richey Chandler Scriven. Her 2nd husband was Levi Scriven. I know he was related to William, but I'm not sure how. Levi died about 1946 or 1947 and she married William in 1948. If you can give me any information I would appreciate it.
Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2726 Surname: Kiger, Cross, Huffman ------------------------- Looking for parents of Jacob Kiger, born in Venango Co about 1808. He supposedly had a brother, Andrew, and both were raised by a woman named Barbara Cross. Jacob married Elizabeth Huffman, and their children were Mary Jane, Barbara, Michael, Andrew, and Juliet. The family moved to Iowa and appears on the 1860 census in Marion Co., IA.
Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2725 Surname: Bleakney ------------------------- I am told that my great grandfather, Franklin Henry Bleakney, played on a minor league team in Oil City PA. He was a pitcher. I cannot find any history on this team. I have no dates on his birth or death either. I was hoping he would show up somewhere in Venango County.
What year did they start publishing obituaries in the Venango Co. newspapers? Are they available on microfilm? Marcia McEntire Lund Researching : McIntire & Dunlap in Oakland Twp. (1840's - 1860's)
Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2724 Surname: Witherup, Phipps, McMillen, Dutton, Sloan ------------------------- I have Oliver Dutton McMillen and Sarah Sloan Witherup in my research. They were married on 6-28-1854 in McMillen's Bend near Kennerdale in Venango Co., PA. Oliver was the youngest son of Daniel McMillen and Sarah Oliver. She was the daughter of Captain Abraham Witherup and Elizabeth Phipps. Oliver died on 5-17-1895. They had the following children: Zelia Elizabeth, Sarah Ann, Elmore Leroy, James B., Oliver Benton, Erasmus, Mary Elizabeth and Samuel Boyd (who died in infancy). Any connections? Good luck!
I have been unable to access the Derrick Obituaries online. Do they have a new URL? Thanks in advance for any help. Mike
Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2723 Surname: SUTLEY, DUNHAM, MANROSS, RULAND, MCMILLEN, VAN SCHOONHOVEN, RICE, HOVIS ------------------------- I have Elizabeth McMillen, born in NY 15 January 1821. She married Benjamin Dunham, son of John and Susan Holmes Dunham. Her parents lived on an island in the part of Venango County that is now Forest County. I don't know their names. Benjamin was killed in a logging accident in 1866. Elizabeth married Orris Cowden in 1874. She died in East Hickory, Forest, PA 11 Dec 1896. There probably isn't a connection but you never know. Sure would like to find her parents.
Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Pa/Venango/2721 Surname: Johnston ------------------------- Searching for the family of Roe Snyder Johnston b. 7 Sept. 1895 in Warren, NY d. 6 June 1964 in Clearfield Co. Hosp. altho he lived in Pleasantville, Venango Co. Pa. His wife was Viola Elizabeth Watson. Her dates ?. Any children?
>From the columns 22 Years Ago in the News-Herald which includes 44 and 66 years ago. Oct. 10, 1934 Miss Sally Dolson left today for East Orange, N. J., where she will visit her uncle and aunt, the Rev. and Mrs. Robert Beattie. She expects to attend college there. Elmer French and daughter, Veva, left this morning for Harlingen, Texas, for the winter. Oct. 13, 1934 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dale attended the Pitt-Southern California football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday. Oct. 16, 1934 Mr. and Mrs. Will Gable of Hollywood, Calif., were the guests recently of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gosart of Sugarcreek. The Gables are the parents of Clark Gable, well-known screen star. Nov. 16, 1934 Merle Shields, Edward Ellis and Ted Moore have gone to Penn State, where they will be guests at a house party at the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity House. Nov. 28, 1934 The Eagles Basketball Five will be seen in action against the Rocky Grove Alumni in a twin bill at the Armory tonight. King Richardson, former ace of Franklin High School is the manager and players are Ted Shuffstall, Harry Snider, Pete Miller and Jack Williams. Dec. 1, 1934 Carl Sarrach and Jack Jordan of Akron, Ohio have returned to their homes after being guests of Pat Fahey. Dec. 12, 1934 The ballroom version of the dance, The Continental, will be presented by Miss Adelaide Johnson of Oil City and William Lavery of Franklin as an added attraction at the Latonia Theater this evening. Dec. 14, 1934 T. M. Russell of McPherson, Kan., arrived today to be the guest of his mother, Mrs. Celia Hasson of 1104 Chestnut St. and brothers, LeRoy and Louis Russell of Sunville. Dec. 15, 1934 Mr. and Mrs. Karl N. Bonham and Helen Louise have gone to Mobile, Ala., to spend the holidays with friends. Dec. 19, 1934 David Friggle, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Friggle of Cooperstown, left Monday to resume his work at Lakeside Inn, Mt. Dora, Fla. Acheson Bleakley, a student at Hill School, Pottstown, is here to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rollin R. Bleakley. Dec. 21, 1934 William Jordan, a student at Harvard Law School, arrived today to spend the Christmas vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Jordan. Dec. 22, 1934 Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lamberton of Chicago are holiday guests of Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Crosby. Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Hough and children, Bess and Charles, Jr., have gone to Chicago to spend Christmas with Mrs. Houghs parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Hamilton. Dec. 27, 1934 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lamberton and children, Mary and Richard, Jr., are spending the holidays in Chicago with Mrs. Lambertons parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Drake. Oct. 2, 1956 Staff Sgt. and Mrs. Robert F. McCracken, Jr. have returned to Tacoma, Wash., after a visit with the formers mother, Mrs. Robert McCracken, and other relatives. Mrs. A. H. Beckman is the guest in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Myron A. Jones. Miss June Wood of Franklin has been accepted for enrollment in the general secretarial couse at the Business Training College, Pittsburgh. Oct. 5, 1956 Sons were born yesterday in the Franklin Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. James Blakley of 156 Meadville Pike; to Mr. and Mrs. John Haylett of Franklin RD 1; and to Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Rivers of 374 Grant St. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Way of Maple Heights, Ohio, will spend this week as guest of Mrs. Ways parents, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Blair of 1129 Chestnut St. Oct. 10, 1956 Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hanna of 309 Liberty St. have returned from Florida where they visited their son and daughter-in-law, T. Sgt. and Mrs. William R. Hanna, and their two sons, William and James, at Barlow. Mrs. Guy Heasley of Winter Park, Fla., is the guest of Mrs. Gertrude E. Criswell and Mrs. Matilda Barnett of 1130 Libety St. Oct. 13, 1956 Mr. and Mrs. James C. Ford returned from a visit in Wellesly, Mass., where they were the guests of their son, James C. Ford and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace L. Keeley and daughter Patricia Ann have returned from a vacation in Florida. Mrs. David R. Beers has returned to her home in Rodondo Beach, Calif, after a four-week visit with her daughter, Mrs. Billy Mong and family. Mrs. Robert C. Thurau and children of Kittanning returned home Saturday evening after several days visit with Mrs. Thuraus parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Murrin. Oct. 16, 1956 Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Haylett and children have returned home from an enjoyable sojourn through Pennsylvania and New Jersey to New York City. Mrs. J. G. Schuster and Mrs. H. P. Hudson of Detroit, Mich., have returned to their home after a visit with their brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Updegrove of 1011 Liberty St. Mrs. Stanley Harris of 1425 Chestnut St. has returned from California, where she spent the past month with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roger S. Bailey and family in San Diego. Oct. 23, 1956 Miss Betty Sheffer, R. N., left Cleveland Airport Friday for a two-week visit with friends in Seattle, Wash., and St. Louis, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Clark C. Frame of Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, former Franklin residents, arrived in New York Monday on the S.S. Queen Elizabeth after a two-month tour of Europe. Col. Donald Little and his daughter, Miss Myra Little of Washington, D. C., are here for a visit with the formers mother, Mrs. Arthur H. Little. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Heher of 1550 Elk Street and Miss Betty Bacon have returned from Erie where they attended the formal investiture and tea Sunday for the freshman class of Mercyhurst College. Oct. 26, 1956 MR. and Mrs. J. G. Roberts, Mrs. George Brown and Miss Sally Brown and Miss Cheryl Pixley left Thursday for Philadelphia where Cheryl and Sally will attend orientation of nurses at the Presbyterian Hospital. Nov. 1, 1956 Mrs. Merle Hoover has been announced winner of the weekend trip to New York City for selling the largest number of tickets for the Follies of 1956 to be presented by the Franklin Junior Womens Club. Mrs. Braden McKinley of 411 Third St. and Miss Patti Fox of Emlenton RD 1 have returned from a two-week motor trip to Indiana, Kansas and Oklahoma. Nov. 27, 1956 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lees and sons of Euclid, Ohio, are returning home today after spending Thanksgiving with Mrs. Lees parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jospeh Andrews, 1433 Liberty St. Dec. 1, 1956 Mr. and Mrs. George A. Brown have returned from a three-week trip to Florida which included a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown at Melbourne. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Heasley and daughters, Susan and Elaine, Pittsburgh Rd., have returned froma 10-day trip to Sarasota, Fla. Quay Finefrock of 209 Fourth St. and Larry Richardson of 709 Buffalo St. are leaders in the Franklin district in a contest among Venango News carriers to win an all expense paid trip to the presidential inauguration in Washington next month. Dec. 5, 1956 Miss Mary Hancock of 1410 Elk St. and Mr. and Mrs. James Woodburn of 1114 Elk St. have returned from a two-week visit in Ocho Rios in Jamaica, B.W.I., where they were the guests of Miss Hancocks niece, Mrs. Robert Allen at their winter home. Richard Schmidt, Victor A. Deeter, James E. King, Kenneth Yarnell and L. A. Arnold are returning today from a three-day convention of the Pennsylvania League of Cities held in Philadelphia. Dec. 12, 1956 Mrs. C. H. Hanna of Los Angeles, Calif., and her daughter, Mrs. Guy H. Curtis of Yardley, are here for a visit with Mrs. Hannas sister, Mrs. N. H. Fulton of 1339 Elk St. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Silverman entertained the employees of The Fashion with an enjoyable Christmas party Tuesday evening. Dec. 15, 1956 Lt. And Mrs. Thomas B. Morgan arrived yesterday evening from Pasadena, Md., to spend Christmas with the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Morgan. Charles Bark, son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Bark; Bill and Alan Vokolek, sons of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Vokolek; and Bob Edkin, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Edkin; will be home today from Allegheny College in Meadville to spend the holidays with their parents. Ron Cartwright, son of Mrs. G. A. Cartwright, and Bill Whitmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Whitmer, will arrive by plane this weekend from Lyndon, Ky., to spend Christmas vacation here. Miss Peggy Merck arrived last evening from Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio, to spend her vacationwith her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Merck. Dec. 18, 1956 Miss Suzanne Treadwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Treadwell of 724 Elk St., is home from Allegheny College for the holidays. Roland Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Davis, Pittsburgh Rd., a student at Clarion State Teachers College, is spending Christmas vacation with his parents. George D. Minnigh B.P.F.N., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Minnigh of 1117 Chestnut St. is spending a 10-day leave with his parents. He is stationed with the U. S. Navy in New Orleans, La. Dec. 20, 1956 Sp. 3 and Mrs. Milo Stackhouse are visiting the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Stackhouse of 1346 Sassafras St. Sp. Stackhouse will leave for Germany in January. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brown of 420 Fifth St. are leaving Friday for Encino, Calif., where they will spend two weeks with their son-in-law and duaghter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dodds and family. Dec. 21, 1956 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Petulla are here from Lafayette, Ind. To spend the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Petulla, Hasson Ave., Oil City, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Serge, 416 Atlantic Ave. The Rev. and Mrs. William Jones and the Rev. and Mrs. James Hammerlee are here from Yale University, New Haven, Conn., to spend Christmas with their families, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wayne Jones of Franklin and Mr. and Mrs. G. Glenn Hammerlee of Polk. Miss Phyllis Hanna of Staten Island, N. Y., is arriving today to spend Christmas with her parents, Fire Chief and Mrs. A. W. Hanna of 1432 Chestnut St. Dec. 22, 1956 Private Russell D. Fulmer, stationed in Jacksonville, Fla., with the U.S. Marine Corps, will be home tomorrow for a 16-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Fulmer, 112 Union St. Miss Mary Timney, a freshman at Byrn Mawr College, is here for the holidays with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. E. Timney of 813 Elk St. Dec. 26, 1956 Mr. and Mrs. John C. Heber, Jr. and family of Melbourne, Fla., are here visiting with Mr. Hebers parents, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Heber of Pittsburgh Rd. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Steele and children, Lois, Beverly and Bill, of Jamestown, N.Y., spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rood P. Steele and Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Cowin. Mr. and Mrs. G. Raymond Bell and sons of Gibsonia are guests this week of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Bell and Mrs. and Mrs. W. O. Milton. Donald Spencer, son of Dr. and Mrs. M. M. Spencer, is here for the holidays from the University of Pittsburgh, where he is a freshman.
Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2720 Surname: Greenwalt, Shartzer ------------------------- Hi Patty, I see that you are also connected to the Greenwalt family, I wonder if you have run across a SARAH GREENWALT born around 1803, supposed in Franklin Pa.,she married John SHARTZER/SHATZER before 1825. I would appreciate any help. Thank you. Barb
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Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits/532 Surname: Graham ------------------------- Well, I would say by the name that you would tie into the Bully Hill ( Franklin) Graham's. Althought this is not my line, I do have information on them. There are a few people working on this line also. I will look here tonight to see if I have your line. The courthouse has some births and deaths. From I believe 1892-1906.
Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2719 Surname: Cousins, Ross ------------------------- Winnona Maude Cousins was a sister of my great-grandfather, John Henry Cousins. I have much Cousins family information, but nothing on William Ross. Let me know if you would like anything on Winnona's family. Bob Cousins cousinsfamily@prodigy.net
Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2718 Surname: Rodgers, Sollinger ------------------------- I am looking for information on birth, marriage, and parents of Wilson Rodgers. He was living in Prospect Borough of Butler County in 1870 (listed as William Rodgers) with wife Minnie (Lydia) and son George. The family moved to Rockland Township of Venango County by 1880. Wilson Rodgers was born between 1839-44 in Pennsylvania. His wife Lydia was born about 1846 in Pennsylvania. Their children are George Adison Rodgers (born 19 Jan 1868), Harry Rodgers (born abt 1872), and Jennie Blanche Rodgers (born 1874 in Prospect Borough).