Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits/494 Surname: Irwin, Heydrick, Benedict, May ------------------------- Obit Abstract Citizens Press November 25, 1931 Miss Hannah Gertrude Irwin died Wed. Nov. 18 at her home on Elk Street. She was the daughter of the late Richard Irwin and Hannah May Irwin. Hannah Gertrude was born Sept. 17, 1842 in the house in which she died. She was the last of her family, her brothers and sisters having died years ago: Samuel D. Irwin; Hezekiah May Irwin; Richard Irwin; Mrs. Christopher (Frances Helen) Heydrick and Mrs. Willis B. (Margaret Jane) Benedict.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits/493 Surname: Adams, Heydrick ------------------------- Obit Abstract Citizens Press December 16,1909 Mrs. Mary Adams died Saturday at her home near Paris, Tennessee. The deceased, who was about 65 years of age and was a daughter of the late Charles H. Heydrick by a second marriage (to Ann Adams) , and was born near Utica, where she lived until her marriage to James Adams, of Waynesburg, Pa. Several years ago they removed to Tennessee. The interment was near the late home of the deceased.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits/491 Surname: Adams, Griffin ------------------------- Obit Abstract Venango Spectator October 20, 1887 Mrs. Raymond Adams, of Frenchcreek Township, near Polk Borough, met with a terrible death last Monday. She had gone to the barn for eggs and while gathering them in the hay loft she slipped and fell to the barn floor. Leaning against the side of the hay mow was a pitchfork, prongs down, but the handle of the fork had been broken, leaving a sharp point at the end. Upon this fork-handle the unfortunate woman struck in her descent the sharp end entering her abdomen to the depth of 15 inches. Unaided and alone she pulled the fork handle out of the wound, laid it beside her, and was found dead shortly after. Mrs. Adams was about 55 years of age. Her maiden name was Rebecca Griffin and she was a daughter of the late Isaac Griffin and a sister of Floyd and M. P. Griffin of this city.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits/490 Surname: Adams, Gilmore, Whitman, Campbell, McCabe ------------------------- These abstracts were found in the files of the PA Room at the Franklin Library. There are approx. 100,000 obituary abstracts on file there -- quite an accomplishment ! Many thanks to Sylvia Coast and volunteers for this outstanding collection. Obit Abstract Venango Citizen Press July 14, 1937 Sara Jane Adams, 89, widow of James Adams died at home in Utica on Tues. (July 7, 1937). children: Charles, Edgar, William, Harriet of Utica; Mrs. C.M. Campbell of Franklin and Mrs. L. S. McCabe of Cochranton. Sister Mrs. W. F. (Anna Eliza) Whitman of Chapmanville. Additional information: *Sarah Jane was d/o William and Jane Dickey Gilmore *James R. Adams (1836 - 1916) and Sarah Jane Gilmore Adams (1847 - 1937) are buried at Millcreek Cemetery, Frenchcreek Twp., Venango Co. Obit Abstract Venango Citizen Press - Sept. 20, 1944 William G. Adams of Utica died on Sun in City Hospital, Meadville, Crawford Co., PA. Siblings Mrs. C.M. Campbell of Franklin; Miss Harriet, Charles, Edgar of Utica; Mrs. F.L. McCabe of Cochranton. Aditional information: William G. is buried at Millcreek Cem., Frenchcreek Twp., Venango Co., PA (1882 - 1944); son of James R. and Sarah Gilmore Adams

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2257 Surname: HOOVER, DUNLAP, VANDYKE, SAY ------------------------- (Henry) David HOOVER b. in Venango county on 8 May 1826 m. Ruth DUNLAP dau. of James and Mary (VANDYKE) DUNLAP. They had 9 children: William Findley, Edwin, Mary B. (who died as an infant), Robert Clark, Carrie B., Alexander P. Luella V., David Ambrose, and Della M. HOOVER. H. David was the eldest son of Henry and Mary (SAY) HOOVER.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2255 Surname: Martschinske ------------------------- I am a descendent of Leo Karl Martschinske, who I believe came from Germany in 1876 or 1886. I believe his wife Dena Nichols was with him. Is it possible there is a connection?

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2254 Surname: Burt, Burtt, Burts, Bovaird, Bovard ------------------------- Okay, I found Green Oaks. It is about 5 miles east of Oil City and 18 miles north of Parker. This makes a lot more sense than the Green Oak area of Armstrong Co. My question now is, when did Green Oaks come into existence? Is it possible that in 1875 it was known as Greanoke? Any help greatly appreciated... Ken Burt

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2253 Surname: Burt, Burtt, Burts, Bovard, Bovaird ------------------------- My grandfather, David Andrew Burt, born June 27, 1875, lists his birth place as Greanoke, PA. I am unsure if this is Green Oaks, Venango Co., the Green Oaks area of Armstrong Co. or Greenock, Allegheny Co. However, I am beginning to think it is Green Oaks, Venango Co. if that is somewhere near Butler and Armstrong Counties. He lists his parents as John Burt and Rebecca Bovaird. David married a Martha ? and had a son, Kenneth Melville, b. Dec 4, 1896 in Parkers Landing, PA. There may have been another son, Richard, also. The reason I am leaning towards Green Oaks is that there are Bovards (includes Bovairds) in Butler Co. right next to Parkers Landing, Armstrong Co. So if David was born in Venango Co., moved to Parkers Landing to work (he was a glass blower and Parker had a glass production house around that time), it would add up more than the Green Oak area of Armstrong, which is actually father away I think. We also have an oral history that our surname spelling was changed with either my grandfather or ggfather. My father thought it was spelled Burtt, but it is very possible it was spelled Burts, and there are Burts in the lower right corner of Venango Co! Does anyone know where Green Oaks is in relation to Butler/Armstrong Co.? Does any of this set off anything for anyone here? ANY help would be greatly appreciated! Ken Burt Atlanta, GA.

Check the item listed in the Venango Co. Site under Picture which is directly below Beers. This is a notice concerning a project to put together a series of old family photos and their history... all family lines are based in Venango Co. or have a relationship there. This has all been done thanks to Sheila. Harry Sharp

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2252 Surname: Neely, Sigworth, Heasley, Miller ------------------------- Sam Neely b.1809 d.1837 3rd child of Capt. Henry Neely b. 8/25/1779 d. 7/30/1864 and Barbara Fry of Baltmore, MD b.5/15/1781 d. 11/22/1879. Sam married Polly Heasley in 1829. They had 4 children. Jacob Neely d.1837 was single. This is all the information I have on Polly Heasley.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits/483 Surname: Mech ------------------------- Cecelia Mech Christensen, 84, of Lecanto, FL, died on Wednesday June 7, 2000. She was born in Oil City, (Venango County) on August 31, 1915. She attended Assumption School on Emerald Street and graduated from Oil City High School in 1934. She later graduated from the Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing. Prior to her retirement she was the head OB nurse at Marquette (Michigan) General Hospital. Cecelia's parents were Paul and Aniela Mech.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2251 Surname: Graham ------------------------- I am a decendant of James and Sarah also. Have you found any more info? katsambri@hotmail.com

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2250 Surname: Irwin, Kellogg ------------------------- I am looking for ancestors of Joseph (I think that was his first name) Irwin (died late 70's or early 80's) who married June Kellogg. I know June had some brother's and one was married to a Mable. Her mother's name was Jesse, maybe Jessica. any help would be great. I am new at this. katsambri@hotmail.com

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2249 Surname: Lewis ------------------------- I am trying to learn about a LEWIS family that left Venango and Oil City and moved to Los Angeles about 1909. They took four children with them - Florence, Herbert Clyde (my ggrandfather), Garland, and Arthur. Edward stayed in Oil City. Herbert Clyde was born in 1884. Mr. Lewis's wife was named Della (may be Irwin or Irvine). She died in Ventura County CA; don't know about him. Thanks.

Angela, Might this help you? Origin and Spelling of the Name Little or no authority resides in the vagaries of ancient spelling and still less has survived the ignorance of alleged copyists of old records. Each church or civil clerk was a law unto himself, and this self-made law was not akin to those of the Medes and Persians, for it continually altered. Sometimes in one entry the same name will be spelled in two and even three distinct ways. The name Tietsoort under various spellings appears as: Dietsoordt, Dietsoor, Ditsoort, Ditzoort, Ditchious (?), Dizo, Hiesoor, Pezard, Teachout, Telfoot, Tetsoort, Teso, Tetzo, Tezzo, Thouyswoint (?), Tietshoom, Thitis, Tichort, Tichout, Tietsoord, Titscoot, Titcot, Tietsoort, Tieksoort, Tietzoort, Tiedsoort, Tietshout, Tutsco (?), Tietsoo, Tieshood, Tiesoort, Titscout, Titzer, Tisso, Tissot, Tizzo, Tizoor, Tjietsoord, Tjetsoort, Tyloort, Titort, Titsworf, Titsworth, Teehore, Titchsord. These variations illustrate the difficulty experienced in indexing old names and in using an index when prepared by one ignorant of all these different forms of the same name. The name, modernly, sometimes appears as Tietsoort, but more frequently as Titsworth, Titzer and Teachout. In New Jersey and along the Delaware Valley and in Orange Co, NY it is Titsworth. In Saratoga Co., NY, it is Tichout. "Oort" in Dutch and German means "place." A Friesian scholar says "Tietsoort" means "Tiete's Place," or the place or region(?) of Tietes. ----- Original Message ----- From: Angela Hans <Angelcom@concentric.net> To: <PAVENANG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 4:14 PM Subject: [PAVENANG-L] Tietsoort Name Origin > Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2247 > > Surname: Titsworth, Poynter > ------------------------- > > Can you tell me the nationality/origin of the name Tietsoort? I have a > Titsworth in my family tree. > > Angela > > > ==== 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 >

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoBios/311 Surname: Lacey, Aston, Kohlmyer ------------------------- Kohlmyer, Walter James Lacey, Edith Aston, Sadie

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2248 Surname: Harrington, Laggan, Dove, Salvia, Cannizzaro ------------------------- Do you have a birthday for your Thomas Harrington in Venango County? I have a granduncle named Thomas born about 1870, lived in Scranton, PA, and I'm looking for his wife and any offspring.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2247 Surname: Titsworth, Poynter ------------------------- Can you tell me the nationality/origin of the name Tietsoort? I have a Titsworth in my family tree. Angela

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2246 Surname: App ------------------------- I am searching for information on the App's of Cranberry Twp, Venango Co., PA. I also am trying to locate the App Grist Mill. Any help in these quests will be greatly appreciated.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoBios/310 Surname: Irwin, Steele, Miller, Stewart, Graham, Davison, Reznor, Knight ------------------------- >From the booklet entitled "History of the Irwin Family" 1893, by S. D. Irwin, Tionesta, PA Richard Irwin, b. County Armagh, North Ireland, in the year 1740, came to New London township, Chester county, Pa., and was married to Ann Steele in November, 1764. Anne Steele, b. May 18, 1744, of parents Samuel Steele, Esq. and Ann Futhey, in New London township, Chester county, Pa. Their children as follows: I. Samuel Irwin, b. Aug. 17, 1765, at New London, Chester county, Pa.; m. Jane Miller of Northampton county, Pa., March 8, 1797, at White Deer township, Northumberland county, Pa. (Samuel) Died Sept. 10, 1847, at Cherrytree township, Venango county, Pa. Jane Miller Irwin died Nov. 4, 1865, at Cherrytree, in the 88th year of her age. II. David Irwin, born Dec. 15, 1766, at New London, Pa., died March, 1767 III. John Irwin, b. Jan. 24, 1768, New London, Pa., d. Dec. 28, 1838, at Cherrytree, Pa. Never married. IV. James Irwin, b. Feb. 13, 1770, West Fallowfield township, Chester county, Pa., d. Sept. 27, 1827, at Cherrytree, Pa. (James md. first Mary Stewart who died in June, 1812 and then married Margaret Stewart who died in February, 1848) V. Margaret, b. May 18, 1772; d. July 1779 VI. Ninian, b. May 24, 1774, West Fallowfield township; d. June 16, 1858, in Delaware township, Mercer county, Pa. (Ninian married Frances Graham of Cecil county, Md. who died in 1820 and then married Mary W. Davison in 1821) VII. Elizabeth, b. May 7, 1777, West Fallowfield township; d. June 16, 1858, in Delaware township, Mercer county, Pa. (Elizabeth married George Reznor in Union county, Pa in 1807. He died in 1838) VIII. Robert, b. Aug. 5, 1782, New London township, Chester county, Pa.; died Nov. 7, 1858, in Harrison county, O. (booklet states: no record obtained of this family which settled in Harrison county, Ohio) [An additional note states: Robert married Miss Aull and settled near Cadiz, Ohio] IX. Richard, b. Oct. 13, 1785, in West Fallowfield, Chester county, Pa.; died Sept. 25, 1857, in Cherrytree, Venango county, Pa. (Richard married Nancy Miller) X. Joseph, b. May 20, 1788, in White Deer township, Northumberland county, Pa.; d. Oct. 9, 1827, in Mead township, Crawford county, Pa. (Joseph married M. A. Knight in 1821 at Buffalo Valley, Pa., migrated to Mead township, Crawford Co.)