Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Pensions Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoPens/8 Surname: Wise, Shreffler, Whiston, Pickens ------------------------- Simon Wise was b. 13 May 1839 in Butler County, PA. He moved with his parents Simon & Catherine (Lambert) Wise to Clarion County, PA c. 1850. Simon enrolled at Pittsburgh, PA on 22 September 1864. He was assigned to Company K, 14th Regiment, PA Calvary. He was honorably discharged at Alexandria, VA 31 May 1865. Pension Certificate: 722914 Simon married Sarah Sophia Shreffler 9 March 1862. They had the following children: Catherine Priscilla born Clarion Co. 12 May 1863; Harriet Matilda born Allegheny Co. 22 Oct 1864; Mary Jane born Clarion Co. 3 Sept 1866; Emma L. born Venango Co. 27 Nov 1869; Sarah born Clarion Co. 6 Jan 1872; Rebecca L. born Clarion Co. 21 Dec 1873; Elizabeth born Clarion Co. 26 May 1877; Effie Viola born Clarion Co. 26 May 1881; Lester L. born Clarion Co. 28 Dec 1883; Mabel I. born Clarion Co. 12 Oct 1886. Simon's first wife, Sarah, died 18 June 1902. He married Esther Jo (Whiston) Pickens 25 July 1907. They resided in Van, Venango Co, PA and Williamstown, Wood Co, WV. Simon died 6 Nov. 1923.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2229 Surname: MEANS ------------------------- looking for any info on my ggrandfather Milton Means.I lost track of him after finding him in the 1880 Venango County census.He was born in Mercer Co. PA.in 1831,married Mary Ault.In 1880 they were living in Polk (French Creek TWP.)Looking for anyone in Venango Co. who would be willing to make the supreme sacrifice to look through any kind of old court house records and try to find out where he wandered to next.He sure liked to move around.I have followed him from PA. to IOWA,KANSAS,MISSOURI and finally back to good ole PA.Any help would be gladly appreciated. Thanks so much Howard Means Sargent

Can anyone tell me if Venango Co Newspapers are available to view on microfilm, and, if so, in what year do they start? OH has a great selection available through inter-library loan (back to around the 1850's), but, I could not find any Venango County newspapers listed on the PA Historical Society site. Other counties were listed. Any help appreciated! MKLund

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2228 Surname: KARNS, KARNES ------------------------- My Great-Great Grandfather, Henry C. Karns of Venango Co., was a brother of Clarissa's. Henry ended up settling in the Oil City area. I have been researching my family line for about a year now and have been stuck at James Karnes/Mary Stroup. I would greatly appreciate if you would share the information that you have on the Karns/Karnes and Stroups. Unfortunately, I do not have any additional information on Clarissa or her descendants. Thank you in advance for you time. Sincerely, Todd

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2227 Surname: Siefer ------------------------- My Uncle George William Siefer died last year in Franklin, PA. His older brother was my grandfather, Donald Phillip Siefer who moved to Sacramento, California. My father was George Mulford Siefer who was 80 and died in 1994 in Sacramento. Know any other Siefers in Franklin or PA? Thanks for your help.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2226 Surname: Clark, Bell ------------------------- I have info on a Sarah Clark born 5 May 1818 in Franklin, PA & buried in Franklin Cem. Married a William Bell from Vanango Co., PA. They married in Cooperstown, PA in 1843. Their son, Thomas J. Bell d: after 1905 in NYC. They had 3 other sons & 2 daughters (both were married).

Looking for descendants of CHRISTIAN DERR b ca 1744, d 23 Jan 1824 Union Co., PA, m MAGDALENA SMELCHNER d 25 May 1818 Union Co. Children: ELIAS, lived in Mifflinburg; SAMUEL, lived in Uniontown; SUSAN m JESSE EGBERT & DAVID KLINE, lived in Hartley; POLLY, m JONES, lived in Sugar Valley; HENRY of Schellsburg, Bedford Co, m DULL; ELIZABETH, m WILLIAM KEPNER, Venango; JOHN, Oley Township; CATHERINE, m Henry Barrich; CHRISTIAN, JR. d Spring Township, Centre Co. 1852. Children of CHRISTIAN, JR.; RACHEL, m WILLIAM YOUNG; WILLIAM, Benezet; DANIEL, CHRISTIAN and SOLOMON, in Bellefonte HENRY. Lorraine in CA - raindarr@aol.com

In a message dated 8/13/00 2:01:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time, PAVENANG-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << I have one MOON connection in Venango County. Lewis Garfield MOON, b. 1873 m. (2) Alice Merle WILSON, b. 1882. They married ca 1904. >> Connie, That name sounds VERY familiar! I will see what I can find & let you know. It appears that you may be connected to my Husband (as well as me) since the Moons are his & have a double connection to our son! Small world isn't it <<G>>! Sincerely, Sharon Lantzy Wygant SURNAMES: Anderson, Como, Hasselor, Heintz, Kingston, Lamer (Leamer, Lehmer), Lantzy (Lenzi), Lydick (Leidig), McAnulty, McCullough, McLane (McLain,McLean, McLene), O'Cain, Patton, Robertson/Robinson, Shankle, Simpson, Sitter, Steen, Stuchell, Thompson (Thomson), White, Wygant.

Is there a veterans' grave registration office at the Venango county courthouse? A GAR marker is on my g-g-grandfather's grave, but I can find no record of his military service. Michael Bell mijobe@shentel.net

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2225 Surname: Hiner ------------------------- I have the memoirs of my 3rd G-Grandfather, Joseph Hiner. In it he tells of his brother who did very well in oil. I am not sure of his first name, but looking for any information on Hiner's in Oil.

Dear Betsy, My note on the board was in response to a Moon family inquiry regarding a Pearl Moon. Glad you enjoyed a bit of the local history. Franklin, Oil City, and Venango County have an extraordinary amount of early American history. Prior to discovering oil in 1861, the area was variably under the control of the French, British, American, and of course, the only true Americans. Major military encampments, forts, trading posts, and notable economic history of our western migration together with ruthless ethnic cleansing of the native american nations occupying this area are all worthy of your study. Although I've spent a delightful week in Franklin doing some family research, I've never had the privilege of residing there. I recommend a pilgrimage to this warm and friendly town, which while modern, has retained the Norman Rockwell-like ideal of days gone by. I reside in my hometown of Portland, Oregon, the site of next years annual convention of the National Genealogical Society. We invite you and your friends to attend the annual NGS Conference, 16-19 May, 2001, Portland, Oregon. For information on the conference, go to: http://www.gfo.org/ngs2001/index.htm John D. Webber, MD webberj@compuserve.com

Message text written by INTERNET:CURWEBBER@aol.com >What Webber line are you from. My line is from George Webber 1768-1878, who lived in VA, latter WV around Gainsboro.< +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ My Webber line arises from Lewis M. ~1847-1910, of Franklin, Venango Co., PA, My current challenge is to discover solid citations for his parents and their ancestors. His father may have been Lewis E. Lewis M. had seven children with his first wife Salina Anna Covert 1846-1885: Minnie May ~1868-1889 Anna ~1870 William ~1872-1940 Maggie ~1874 Frank Leslie 1876-1938 PA>OH>KA>OK Charles ~1879 Lewis M. had five children with second wife Anna Grolemund: Ralph E. Alonza L. Harry E. Fred L. Daughter d.~1894 Lewis died and is buried in Tarentum, PA near Pittsburgh. Where is Gainsboro WVA, and where did your line(s) move to next? John D. Webber, MD webberj@compuserve.com On-site registration co-chair, NGS Conference, 16-19 May, 2001, Portland, Oregon For information on the conference, go to: http://www.gfo.org/ngs2001/index.htm

You know, I have the same problem with my G-Grandfather Peter Shirey of Richland Twp., Venango Co., PA Darleen Ritchey Berens ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Bell <mijobe@shentel.net> To: <PAVENANG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2000 5:32 PM Subject: [PAVENANG-L] Veterans' Grave Registration Office? > Is there a veterans' grave registration office at the Venango county > courthouse? A GAR marker is on my g-g-grandfather's grave, but I can > find no record of his military service. > > Michael Bell > mijobe@shentel.net > > > ==== 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 Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2224 Surname: McIntire, McIntyre, McEntire, Dunlap ------------------------- My gg/grandparents, Samuel McIntire b.1803 and Catherine (Dunlap), lived in Oakland Twp., Venango Co. between mid 1840's and 1864. My gg-gf John D., b.1842, was the oldest of 4 children. I would love to exchange info with descendants of John's siblings, William, Clinton and Lucinda. Have 8 generations of McIntire data to share!

I have one MOON connection in Venango County. Lewis Garfield MOON, b. 1873 m. (2) Alice Merle WILSON, b. 1882. They married ca 1904. -- Blessings, Connie Mayo http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/1612/index.html The Lydick Connection - See MASTER INDEX He is risen from the dead and He is Lord!

In a message dated 8/11/00 11:01:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time, PAVENANG-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << For other Pennsylvanian MOON family leads, try doing a MOON search limited to "PA" at the following rootsweb address: <http://rsl.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/rslsql.cgi> Checking today's listings, many MOON ancestors came from England or Ireland, and may contain a pearl, directing you to your "Pearl." >> John, Thanks for your help, every bit is appreciated! Many of my Ancestors did in fact follow that migratory path & my family now resides in Erie (Home Port of the Flagship Niagara) :) Sincerely, Sharon Lantzy Wygant SURNAMES: Anderson, Como, Hasselor, Heintz, Kingston, Lamer (Leamer, Lehmer), Lantzy (Lenzi), Lydick (Leidig), McAnulty, McCullough, McLane (McLain,McLean, McLene), O'Cain, Patton, Robertson/Robinson, Shankle, Simpson, Sitter, Steen, Stuchell, Thompson (Thomson), White, Wygant.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2223 Surname: CLAY, HOVIS, PARK, BEERS ------------------------- Correction- My GGrandfather was Alva E. CLAY, not Alvin. Also my Grandmother was Della Jane PARK, b.Butler Co.1885. Her father was Robert J. PARK m. to Elizabeth J. BEERS.

Re: Pearl MOON 1882-? of Venango Co., PA: As you know, Franklin & Oil City, Venango Co, PA were on a main migratory path and later a road from Lake Erie to the Pittsburgh area. It generally followed the Alleghany R., and then the Ohio downstream to Wheeling, WVA. Across the river from Wheeling is Brookside, Belmont Co, Ohio, located on the old Hwy 30 from Atlantic City, NJ to Astoria, OR. The early roads, canals, and railroads were already established by the time my MOON ancestors migrated to the United States in 1882, and took up residence in Brookside, Ohio. (1900 census) Lambert MOON b.Oct. 1866 m.1880 to Viola KALE, both of England. They may have had seven children: Gertrude b.1884 Emma Lulu 1892-1971 Adam I. b.1894 Hannah b.1898, buried Akron, OH Ada Cleo, buried Akron, OH Marie, buried Akron, OH All remained in Ohio and WVA. For other Pennsylvanian MOON family leads, try doing a MOON search limited to "PA" at the following rootsweb address: <http://rsl.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/rslsql.cgi> Checking today's listings, many MOON ancestors came from England or Ireland, and may contain a pearl, directing you to your "Pearl." John D. Webber, MD webberj@compuserve.com On-site registration co-chair, NGS Conference, 16-19 May, 2001, Portland, Oregon For information on the conference, go to: http://www.gfo.org/ngs2001/index.htm

Hi All, I am lookink for any info on the MOON family of Venango Co. poss Oil City. I have a Pearl MOON b. 1882 m. Hugh WYGANT 1902 Oil City. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks :) Sincerely, Sharon Lantzy Wygant SURNAMES: Anderson, Como, Hasselor, Heintz, Kingston, Lamer (Leamer, Lehmer), Lantzy (Lenzi), Lydick (Leidig), McAnulty, McCullough, McLane (McLain,McLean, McLene), O'Cain, Patton, Robertson/Robinson, Shankle, Simpson, Sitter, Steen, Stuchell, Thompson (Thomson), White, Wygant.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango/2222 Surname: McCann, McMurray, Crowley ------------------------- I am looking for my gggrandmother Margaret Teresa McMurray and her parents Edward McMurray and Elizabeth Salter. They were related to McCann's and Crowley's who moved to Oil City from Toronto in the 1860's or 70's. The family was from Co.Armaugh, Ireland. There is also mention of Corry Pa. If anyone has any info on this mysterious clan I would love to hear from you. Mary Kay Coleman Mkncalvin@aol.com