Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2662 Surname: WHANN ------------------------- How can I get a copy of Tamar Williams Whann's obit? Does someone have a copy of Scrips and Scraps and could post her obit to the Venango Co. site? Helen

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2661 Surname: Stevenson, Benninghoff ------------------------- I have been researching my family tree and I have a Frederick Stevenson who was born in 1802 in Maryland, and died May 1864 in Shanango Township, Mercer County, Pa. He married Elizabeth Benninghoff. Children of the aboved named were George Washington Stevenson and Frederick Stevenson. One of George's children was Laura Malvina Stevenson, who was my great-great grandmother. She married Mark McClelland Wilson.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2660 Surname: Perry, Karns, Yarnell ------------------------- Can someone explain to me how the family of Florence Perry Yarnell, of Venango County, seem to think Florence's mother was Emma Stanley? Everything I have found from that line says Emma and not Jennette, even the obituary. Would like to see what you have on the family of Thomas Perry and Eliza Karns.

Vickie, I have most of the Crispen Family you mention in Sandusky Co Ohio. My line descends from Emmanuel Crispen who is brother to your Osborne Crispen. I dont have much on their parents but I would really like to share and compare our lines. Contact me at the above address if you are interested. Joy Payne

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2659 Surname: Whann ------------------------- Robert S. Whann and family resided in Venango County, PA. robert died in 1855, William died in 1893, Matthew died in 1877 all in Venango County.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Pa/Venango/2658 Surname: Brandon, Steffee, Stroup, Flowers ------------------------- Hi Kip - Thanks for answering my query. The more I hear the more confused I get. I thought that perhaps Lodisa and Sylvester were brother and sister but unless her death certificate is incorrect, her father's name was William. Brandon seems to have been a common name in Venango Co. It was good to hear from you again.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2657 Surname: Schoenleber ------------------------- Noticed your message regarding Schoenleber in Venago, PA. I have a beautiful picture of three young girls which I purchased in an antique store this year. They are Marie L, l8 years, Gretchen B. 14 years and Louise G. 11 years. The photo was taken in Milwaukee, WI in 1904. It says they grew up in Kilbourntown. I know that any little bit of information is important. I hope to find these girls ancestors so the picture can go up in someone's home. Sincerely, Joan Schimbeno teatime@rconnect.com

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Pa/Venango/2655 Surname: Brandon, Steffee, Stroup ------------------------- Interestingly enough, there are some parallels between your Lodisa Brandon Flowers and Sylvester Brandon. Like Lodisa, the name of Sylvester's father appears to be a mystery of sorts. Sylvester Brandon was the son of Catherine Steffee and as family tradition has it his father's name was Wesley Brandon. Sylvester was raised in the household of his grandparents Adam and Sarah (Stroup) Steffee in Rockland Tp., Venango Co. He even went by the Steffee name until he was grown. There is no record to date, that I am aware of, of a Wesley Brandon anywhere in the Cranberry/Rockland Tp. Brandons. By the way, Sylvester was a Civil War vet--a sergeant in 64th Regt., 4th Cavalry, Co. L. As far as the James Brandon you mentioned, James was a very common name among that Brandon family so I don't know which one that is, based on what information I have available to me. Hope this is helpful.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2654 Surname: Benedict, Watkins, Hampson, Duncan, Wygant, Womer, Heffernan, Tingley ------------------------- Hi, I am searching for the following information: Lyman WATKINS died 1854, at the age of 71 yrs.+ buried Pleasantville, Venango Co. PA. He married Abigail JORDAN. I am searching for their children. Eliza BENEDICT, d/o Alvin. She was born in 1835, lived at Pleasantville, Venango Co. died in 1906 NY, married Josiah Jordan WATKINS. I am searching for proof of her birth. James DUNCAN lived in Oakland Township, Venango Co. PA. Date of birth 1810, died 1870. Married to Elizabeth ___. I am searching for his parents, wife and family members. John S.HAMPSON lived in Oakland Township, married Elizabeth REA in 1837 Armstrong Co.(John 1804-1861); (Elizabeth 1912-1888). I am searching for their children. Thank you. Nancy

Hi everyone! I am new to the list. My greatgrandparents are from Venango County -- Osborn F CRISPEN (20 Apr 1859 - 19 Dec 1944) and Elizabeth Jane BEATTY (7 Jul 1863 - abt 1920). They came to Sandusky County, Ohio in about 1881 after being married in Venango County first. I have most all of their descendants but am stuck on their ancestors. Willing to share info! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks -- Vicki Ashton

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2649 Surname: Mannus ------------------------- Hi Dennis I saw your reply to my post about the Mannus family on the Venango Co. site. We found name in my great grandfathers family bible. The name is not very readable but it looks like Johannes Mannus. My ggrandfather was Anders Gulbranson. We have information that says he was from Sweden but other info says Norway. He was born in 1842 or 1841. On a probate of his land the records also talk about Ira Barr, Nancy Barr, Allen N. Clapp and Byron Moore. Any of these names familiar to you? Below is more info on Anders I copied from another letter: I am looking for Ira BARR and Nancy BARR. They may have lived in Ransom County, North Dakota, USA in the late 1800's or in Canada. I found there names on a Sheriffs Deed for Anders GULBRANSON, my great-grandfather. It stated their names as follows: "And where as, Said Mortgages was afterward assigned by an instrument in writing duly acknowledged to Byron MOORE By Allen N. CLAPP and Nancy BARR executors of the last will of Ira BARR, deceased." This took place on Oct 25 1892. Would they be in your family tree? I am trying to find out if the Barrs, Moore and Clapp are relatives of Anders Gulbranson. Here is info about Anders. My great grandfather was a Gulbranson, Anders(Andrew). Born: 22 Oct 1842 or 21 Oct 1841 depending upon which family Bible we use Naturalization papers of 1880 Barnes Co., ND say: they came through the Port of Detroit in 1852, which makes him about age 10- I assume traveling with his parents. It also said he was from Sweden. Other information we have say Norway. He married Anne Forr in Oct of 1881. They lived in Ransom Co., ND from 1881-1885 and maybe through 1895. Anne and the 3 children show up on the Ottertail census of 1895. They had 3 children: Emilie, Gustav, Henre Alfred. All took the last name of Anderson. I also have ancestors by the names of Jens Dunham and his wife Fredericka GULBRANSON. We believe that Anders Gulbranson(my great grandfather)and Fredericka Gulbranson were maybe brother and sister but so far we can't find any proof. Jens and Fredericka lived in Norwegian Grove, Ottertail Co. as well as Anne Forr( Anders wife) Fredericka and Jens Dunham were married in Fillmore Co., MN. So I am assuming that Fredericka is from that area. I believe Jens was also from there. Any help would be appreciated. Have you seen this web site? http://www.gencircles.com/ Thank you Allen J. Krueger Canby, MN Allen J. Krueger

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2648 Surname: Mannas, Monnis, Mannus ------------------------- In response to Allen J. Krueger, I don't have a John Mannus born in 1872. I do have a John Mannus or Mannas born in 1800, 1842 and 1890. There still may be a connection here, I just don't have a complete list of the Mannas Family in Venango County. Thanks for the information, hope your research goes well. Denver Miller

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Pa/Venango/2647 Surname: Brandon, McMillen, Flowers ------------------------- I am searching for information on James Brandon, 48 yrs. old in 1883, Cranberry Twp., Venango, Pa. and Sylvester Brandon, 39 yrs. in 1883, Rockland Twp., Venango, Pa. They both signed affidavits for my Gr.-Grandfather's application for pension. My gr.grandfather is John Milton Flowers and was married to Lodisa Brandon. Her father's name was Wm. Brandon and her mother ?? McMillen

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits/529 Surname: Irrgang, Gegogeine, Beers, Webster, Hollenbeck ------------------------- The Derrick Oct. 11, 1973 MRS. IRRGANG OF OAK ROAD DIES TUESDAY Mrs. Margaret Irrgang, 79, of 348 Oak Rd., widow of Bernard Irrgang, did at 7:05 pm Tuesday in the Grandview Convalescent Home in Oil City. Born November 15, 1893, in Frenchtown, she was a dauaghter of Joseph and Ellen Beers Gegogeine. Her Husband, Bernard, died in 1964. Mrs. Irrgang was a member of the Hasson Heights United Presbyterian Church and the Order of Eastern Star at Rouseville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Marian) Webster of Titusville; a son, Bernard Irrgang of Oil City; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Hollenbeck of Winter Haven, Flas., six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One son, George, preceded her in death. Friends may call after 7 pm. today at the Charles A. Morrison Funeral HOme where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm today. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2646 Surname: Fedorek ------------------------- Looking for information on Catherine Fedoreck who was Godparent of John Szympruch Sr. in Oil City around 1918 at Assumption BMV R.C. Church

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2644 Surname: Mannus ------------------------- Saw your post for Mannus in Venago Co. I have a John Mannus born 18 March 1872. Found the name in our family bible and I don't know who he is. Can you help? Allen J. Krueger Canby, MN

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2642 Surname: DIDION ------------------------- Would like to learn more about Peter Didion and family (wife Catherine, dau Margaret and dau Clara) who resided in Oil City, Venango Co., PA, in 1910 according to the 1910 PA Census Miracode. Can anyone out here help me??? Many thanks, Loretta

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Pa/Venango/2640 Surname: Buchanan, Blood, Masterson, Komtern or Komtow ------------------------- Please correct my e-mail address. Have new server. John Blood born 1807 in Venango Co PA, put out by indenture at age 6 months!! to Francis Buchanan and Eleanor who raised him until grown. He went by the name Buchanan until 1835 when he changed it back to Blood. His mother was Catharina Komtern or Komtow - hard to read the paper of indenture. He mar'd Elizabeth Masterson under the name Buchanan and she died in 1834, he then mar'd Carolyn August and began using the name Blood.

Margaret, I have copies of Orphans Court documents dated July 16, 1906; that show my grandmother's brother Harry Rudesill, age 17, a patient of Grandview Sanitarium in the first stages of pulmonary tuberculosis. I have no further information about the history of the Sanitarium. Hope this helps. Jill

Carolyn Try using the Getty Thesaurus of Geographical Names - it'll give you the county for any town, river, etc. - and it's easy to use. http://shiva.pub.getty.edu/tgn_browser/ Teri