My reference book says that the death records in PA for the years 1893-1905 are kept in the county where the death occured. I would like to obtain the death certificate of my great-grandfather who died in Venango county during that time period. Can someone tell me where to write to obtain this information. Your help is always appreciated. Margaret

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2622 Surname: Morgan, Shoup, Ritchey, Gordon, Cubbison ------------------------- Here is what I have for Geo. Morgan family. His son Gilbert married my Grandfather's half sister. 1 - George MORGAN - 1538 Born - 1815 Callensburg, Venango Co., PA Died - 1882 Tionesta, Venango Co., PA sp- Elizabeth SHOUP - 1539 ( 523) Born - 1817 Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA Mar. - 1836 Callensburg, Venango Co., PA Their Son: 2 - Gilbert MORGAN - 997 Born - 14 Jul 1842 Callensburg, Clarion Co., PA Died - 1909 Bur. - 1909 Johnson City, Washington Co., TN !Gilbert served in the Civil War, enlisting April 25, 1861 by lying about his age and saying he was 21. He served in Co. C. 10 PA Rex. Inf. While serving in South Carolina, he contracted malaria which plagued him until his death. sp- Mary Elizabeth (Mollie) RITCHEY - 418 ( 322) Born - 20 Nov 1843 Venango Co., PA Mar. - 20 Jan 1868 Richland Twp, Venango Co., PA Died - 20 Apr 1872 Richland Twp, Venango Co., PA Bur. - Apr 1872 Richland Twp, Venango Co., PA Dau of James RITCHEY Jr. & Mary Ann CRIPPS Children of Gilbert & Mollie 3 - Charles C. MORGAN - 1040 Born - Abt 1868 Richland Twp, Venango Co., PA 3 - Edward MORGAN - 1041 Born - Abt 1870 Richland Twp., Venango Co., PA 3 - Warren Willis MORGAN - 998 Born - Feb 1872 Venango Co., PA Died - 1912 Venango Co., PA Bur. - 1912 Big Bend Meth., Scrubgrass Twp., Venango Co., PA sp- Elizabeth Myrtle GORDON - 1042 ( 335) Born - 23 Dec 1873 Venango Co., PA Mar. - Venango Co., PA Died - 4 Dec 1920 Venango Co., PA Bur. - Big Bend Meth., Scrubgrass Twp., Venango Co., PA 4 - Edna MORGAN - 1043 Born - Abt 1897 PA After the death of Gilbert Morgan's wife, Mary (Mollie) Ritchey, their 3 children were raised by a first cousin to Mary Ritchey who was George C. Cubbison & wife Eliz. Mattern Cubbison. Gib just seemed to go on and live his own life after the death of Mollie from what I can tell, since he was not involved in raising his children.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2619 Surname: REID, MORGAN, FORKER, HILLIARD ------------------------- Who is George Morgan born 1817 and in Richland Twp 1850 married to ELIZ iwth children Harrison, Sarah, Gilbert, jane and George. Is this man in the Civil War in 1862 and would have have the intial George N Morgan. Or WHo is G N MORGAN? BORN 1830 James GEORGE REID. He had a son Wiliam born 1870. I do not know his wife's name. He is the son Of John L Reid and Elziabeth Morgan Reid. He uses the name George. He is NOT with John L Reid in the 1850 census for Clarion County. NEED GEORGE Morgan and GEORGE REID family history. Who is the father of Eliza Morgan who maries J C Hilliard and is beside J L FORKER cemetery lot in Callenburg. See Clarion web site for REID BIBLE information?

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2618 Surname: Moorehead, Heckathorn ------------------------- I am looking for information on my ggrandmother,Lucy O. Moorehead born in 1865 in Tippery, Venango Co. She was married to Christopher C. Heckathorn in 1883. I need information on her parents, siblings, and when & where she died. Also I have a possible son named James W., I need all the info I can get on him. They had 4 children, James is the only one I don't have any info on. Any help would be appreciated.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2617 Surname: McMullin, Wallace, Noel ------------------------- I am looking for information on Alice McMULLIN who married Robert C. WALLACE and had son Harvey born in Franklin (now Venango) Co. Thank you. Sally Drake

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2616 Surname: Bannon ------------------------- I have a Thomas Edward Bannon that married Hazel Marie Nellis, from Venango, Co., PA Mid. 1880's Thomas had a brother William and a sister Margaret Bannon. They later resided in Elyria, Lorain Co., OH Thomas's father was James Owen Bannon, born in Dublin, Ireland.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2615 Surname: ------------------------- Finally got around to responding on this. As to your question: "help me understand why these children had Thomas McKee as guardian and not any of their Collingwood relatives? ", a quick review of the family shows three brothers that went to the war and did not come back to Venango Co. The rest were off homesteading in the mid-west. A simple analysis, but a good chance to be correct. Could you be so kind as to post, or send me, the names and whatever else of information those papers may contain about the children and the relationship of the guardian to the mother. (possibly a brother in law?)

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Pa/Venango/2613 Surname: Szympruch, Siembeda, Fedorek, Glas ------------------------- Looking for information about the Godparent's of John Szympruch. They are Cathrine Fedorek and Martin Glas at Assumption B.M.V. Church in Oilk City Pa. with Rev Max Polaski. Any information would be appreciated.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Pa/Venango/2611 Surname: BEACH, MCMULLEN, KENNEDY, SMITH ------------------------- Hello Everyone, I've just discovered, through a death certificate, that my gr. gr. gr. grandmother, Elizabeth KENNEDY's maiden name was STEVENSON/STEPHENSON, and I was wondering if anyone here on the Venango Co. Query Forum had heard of her and/or the STEVENSON/STEPHENSON family? She was born Apr. 27, 1806,supposedly in Venango Co., d. Dec. 29, 1886 and is buried in Irwin/Kilgore Cemetery in Irwin Twp., Venango Co., Pa. She married one Joseph KENNEDY abt. 1833 or so and they had three children for sure, and possibly more. They had Nancy Jane, b. Jan. 10, 1834, married Joseph SMITH, (my gr. gr. grandparents), Elizabeth. b. 1836 and John J., b. 1837, m Caroline ROBINSON. Do any of these names or dates ring a bell with anyone? I would love to hear from anyone who knows who her parents were and where she was born, if she had any siblings, etc. I really appreciate any help in tracing Elizabeth STEVENSON/STEPHENSON and her family and will gladly share what I have on Elizabeth's descendents if anyone is interested. Thanks to all! Jeffie

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2609 Surname: Schreck ------------------------- Thanks Karen, I will email both places in Oil City to see what info is available.

Margaret, I'm not sure if anyone answered your question or not so I will tell you what I know. Rynd Farm was both a town (village) and an actual farm. During oil boom excitement many of the farms in the valley got caught up in the excitement. If there was an area with a lot of oil wells before long a village would spring up around the wells. Often these towns took on the name of the original land owners such as Rynd Farm (also Shaffer Farm and Miller Farm, just to name a couple). Rynd Farm is still a small village in Cornplanter Township.. there is not much to be found there but a few houses and a depot for the OC&T (a tourist railroad that runs through the valley). I work for the OC&T and have or can get information about the valley it runs through. Hope That helps some Theresa ----- Original Message ----- From: <MargT103@aol.com> To: <PAVENANG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2000 6:22 AM Subject: [PAVENANG-L] Questions-need help > I have information that my great-grandparents, residents of Venango County, > Cornplanter Twp. lived in a place called Rynd Farm. Is that the name of an > actual farm or the name of a village? Also I am wondering if the US Census > 1900 for Venango County, PA is somewhere on the Internet. I will appreciate > any help with these questions. Margaret > > > ==== PAVENANG Mailing List ==== > Any questions/problems regarding the Venango County, Pennsylvania list, > contact the listowner, Dave Ross mailto:rossi@erie.net > Visit the Venango County, Pennsylvania Genealogy web site at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pavenang/ > This list is sponsored by the RootsWeb Genealogical Data Cooperative. > Please help support Rootsweb: > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html > >

In a message dated 12/27/00 11:01:03 AM Eastern Standard Time, lellis@npc.net writes: << unfortunately, after tearing the internet up.... the census, any census, for venango is not out yet... it would be so helpful to about 3 brick walls if i had that.. sigh. >> Not totally true, go to the Venango County Web page, you will find some there http://www.rootsweb.com/~pavenang/ and the go to www.censuslinks.com click Pennsylvania and then click Venango there are 17 there Hope this helps Melinda in VA Warren Co http://www.usgennet.org/usa/pa/county/warren

Hello Hope you had a wonderful holiday.... I am happy to reply with the little info I do have on Arthur Robinson (Robison). He sure has given me a tough time in finding info on him... What I do know: Arthur and his first wife (Sarah Irvine..she died on board ship) immigrated with 2 children approximately in 1797. Arthur ended up in Centre Co, where he married a Margaret Wilson. They travelled with William Wilson and settled near each other in Venango ..Cherry Tree around 1800-1803.. This info is from one of the local history books on Venango. The following are the children: Arthur, Jr. ( I think he was a Col. in the Civil War),Alex, Margaret, Charles, William (1806-1868),Mathew (1811-1874), James.. and Robert L. born 1820 and died in 1894. Robert is my ancestor...he married Jane Pastorius in 1845 and they settled in Titusville, Crawford Co. Their children were George (1848-?), Myron (1850-1908), Frank A (my ancestor---I know nothing of him except that he married Dorothy Proschell and had two children Walter my grandfather (1896-1966) and Herman (1898-1956). Most of my info is at home in Erie, PA. I am spending the winter in the sunshine and warmth of South Texas...2 miles from the border of Mexico. If anyone needs help in this Texas area, I'd be happy to try to check out the local libraries. I also would appreciate any info you have on Arthur Robinson/Robison. I understand they were Presbyterian....I do not even have a date of death for either him of his wife...although I imagine they were buried in CherryTree. I hope this helps you sort out your 2 Arthur Robinson! Nancy

unfortunately, after tearing the internet up.... the census, any census, for venango is not out yet... it would be so helpful to about 3 brick walls if i had that.. sigh. MargT103@aol.com wrote: > I have information that my great-grandparents, residents of Venango County, > Cornplanter Twp. lived in a place called Rynd Farm. Is that the name of an > actual farm or the name of a village? Also I am wondering if the US Census > 1900 for Venango County, PA is somewhere on the Internet. I will appreciate > any help with these questions. Margaret > > ==== PAVENANG Mailing List ==== > Any questions/problems regarding the Venango County, Pennsylvania list, > contact the listowner, Dave Ross mailto:rossi@erie.net > Visit the Venango County, Pennsylvania Genealogy web site at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pavenang/ > This list is sponsored by the RootsWeb Genealogical Data Cooperative. > Please help support Rootsweb: > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html

I have information that my great-grandparents, residents of Venango County, Cornplanter Twp. lived in a place called Rynd Farm. Is that the name of an actual farm or the name of a village? Also I am wondering if the US Census 1900 for Venango County, PA is somewhere on the Internet. I will appreciate any help with these questions. Margaret

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2608 Surname: ------------------------- >From the 1870 Sandycreek Township census on the Venango site. - BOALS, William - age 34, carpenter; Almena 28; Lucinda 6; Judd H 5; Mary E 3; Miles W 1. Other years may give additional information.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2607 Surname: Weaver, Beighley, Nepstad, Kerfoot, Saunderson ------------------------- I have information on John Weaver from Venango County, if we have not corresponded before. I would be glad to give you what I have.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2606 Surname: ------------------------- Cricket i am the grandson of Howard Richard Tock Sr. i am 25 and was born in venango county in Nov, 1975 Grandad died in 1993 in August i think and Grandma died in March or April of this year i'll do some checking and find out and will help you wherever i can thanks and Merry Christmas ......Chris Tock

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2605 Surname: Snyder ------------------------- Hi Karen, Thank you!!!!!! Darla Kelly 526 Bachman Rd. Natrona Hgts. Pa. 15065-2920

I have been curious for years about Arthur ROBI(N)SON of Venango Co. for years. His name appeared on a number of will/probate documents and other papers of the county. I think this one was probably your Arthur, Jr., whose wife's name was Mary, since his will (proved 20 Jun 1864) indicates there were no children. You see, I am descended from 2 Arthur ROBINSONs--just not your two. Mine were of Lower Hillville, Armstrong Co.: Arthur W. b 1818, and his son, Arthur James, b 1854, whose son, Jesse Golden, was my grandfather, b 1874. Jesse married Ella MATTERN of Scrubgrass Tp, Venango Co, in 1895. Ca 1910 they moved to the old Mattern farm at Big Bend, Venango Co., when my father was about 7 yr old. There were at least three different ROBINSON families (sometimes spelled ROBISON) in Armstrong Co. The ones who lived in Parker & Hovey Tp, were originally from CT, and there is no known connection to us. Ours, according to family legend, came from Ireland, Arthur Sr.'s parents presumable William & Elizabeth ROBINSON. I have some doubts about this parentage because many "facts" simply don't fit. Presumably (again) they arrived in Sugar Creek (later Perry) Tp early & settled on land received from Simeon HOVEY. Simeon was the uncle of Elisha ROBINSON, the one who settled in Parker and who had a son William, probably the one the land warrant belonged to. There are NO census records of our family until 1840 which means they arrived after 1830--and the William (sp ROBBINSON) next door to my Arthur Sr. does not appear old enough to be his father. Also according to legend, besides Arthur, there were 3 brothers, John, who remained in Armstrong Co & never married; Joseph (had a family) & Thomas (also unmarried) after some sort of family squabble moved to Lawrence Co. and established their own Hillville! Except in my family and the one in Venango Co., I have seen no other ROBINSON whose given name was Arthur. Would you possibly have any info on the family which might help solve this mystery? Sorry, I have nothing on an Elgin ROBINSON, although one of our collateral families married into an ELGIN family in Armstrong Co. I'd be glad to share any info I have on the family. Sharon A. Huffman sharhuff@aol.com