Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits?read=414 Surname: BANEY, LEARRHART, ROYDES, BULGER, STEVENSON ------------------------- CHERRYTREE,OCT,19 Services in memory of the late Eli Baney were held in the Presbytian church her yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Learrhart, of Dempseytown. The text was from John 11:28 "The Master has come and calleth for thee." Hymns sung were "Rock of ages." "Thy Will BE DONE," All the Way my Saviour Leads Me" and "Shall We Meet Beyond the River?" Friends present from a distance were John Roydes, Mt.Morris,N.Y.; W.H. Roydes Buffalo,N.Y.;Mrs. Barbara Bulger,Olean,N.Y.;Mr. and Mrs.Fred Roydes and little son,Titusville,Pa. Mr. and Mrs.Edward Stevenson, Petroleum Center. From all over this part of the county old aquaintances cam to pay their last tribute of respect.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits?read=412 Surname: BANEY, ROYDES, HARTMAN, FEELY ------------------------- DEATH OF ELI BANEY IN CHERRYTREE TOWNSHIP HE WAS A VETERAN SOLDIER AND WIDELY KNOW OIL MAN Eli Baney of Cherrytree died at his home on Saturday Oct. 16 of complications of ailments incidents to old age. Deceased was 66 years old . To lament this decree of death are left the widow , whose maiden name was Ruth Roydes; two daughters, Mrs.Lizzie Hartman of Oakland township and Mrs. Laura Feely and one son,a young man, Harry both of Cherrytree. Two children Charles and Cassius died several years ago. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Interment will be made at Cherrytree Cemetery. Eli Baney was widely and well known throughout the oil country as an experienced and industrious driller, a man of rugged honesty ,tender hearted and a loyal friend. When a mere boy and weighing only ninety pounds he enlisted in the Union army and served to the end of the war and deserved and won the distinction due a brave and faithful soldier. He was dangerously wounded in battle and reported dead. He was a member of Chase Post 50. G.A.R. of this city. Of splendid physique, a giant in strength, it may truthfully be said of him that he was absolutely, fearless. As soldier,driller,and lumberman he more than once looked death squarely in the face, yet never learned to flinch. Memorial Day will bring to his grave the flag he loved, for it was his self appointed duty to decorate the graves of his dead comrades in Cherrytree Cemetary,duty not neglected. Eli Baney was a man always honest in his dealings with others,always ready to assist those less fortunate than himself, kind and friendly to all whom he met. He will be greatly missed in the neighborhood. Durning his long sickness he was always ,when it was warm enough occupying a big chair under a row of maple trees in front of his home and to all who have been in the habit of passing or who lived insight his familiar figure will be long missed. The entire community feels the greatest sympathy for the family on their loss.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits?read=410 Surname: STEVENSON, HAMILTON, DRAKE, FLAHERTY, CRAWFORD, SHIRLEY, TRACY, MOORE, SNOW ------------------------- CHERRYTREE,PA JUNE 11 Funeral services of the late Fred Stevenson were conducted in the Presbyterian Church at this place on Thursday,June7,by Rev.Hamilton of Rouseville. The following Petroleum Center gentlemen acted as pallbearers;Oliver Drake,Thomas Flaherty, Frank Crawford,Henry Shirley, David Tracy and John Moore. The remains were interred beside those of his father and mother. Mrs. William Snow of Eagle Rock is staying for a time with her daughter, Mrs.Fred Stevenson.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits?read=409 Surname: ROYDES, STEVENSON, BANEY, BULGER ------------------------- MRS.GEORGE E.STEVENSON of Rouseville died early yesterday at the state hospital at North Warren, aged 58 years. She was born at Petroleum Center Jan.14,1862 the daughter of Henry and Hannah Roydes. She had lived in the immediate vicinity during her entire life, and was widely known. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Stevenson is survived by her husband, one son,Harry E. and one daughter, Gertrude Helen, at home. Also by the following brothers and sisters; Samuel of Jamestown,N.Y.,John of Binghamton,N.Y.; Henry of Franklin,Pa. and Fred of Titusville,Pa. Mrs. Baney of Cherrytree and Mrs. Bulger of Olean,N.Y.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2131 Surname: Collingwood, McQuiston, McMillen ------------------------- Hi Could you please tell me if any of these surnames are on Civil War Monument in Venango? Thanks Sher

In a message dated 7/1/00 4:01:06 AM Pacific Daylight Time, PAVENANG-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Looking for anyone researching Hendersons, Heckards.Samuel Heckard b.24,April 1852 son of Philip Heckard.Tamar Henderson b.9 June 1852 married 21 Dec. 1871. Their children were Charles W., Andrew B., Margaret, Bessie E, Gladys F, and Ralph E. I am having trouble with the Henderson's. . Have not been able to find Tamar with her parents. Would like to here from anyone researching this line . Jeri Underwood jswood@ctaz.com >> I have a David Henderson, witnessed the Will of Alexander Thompson written 1841, proved 1845 Allegheny Twp., Venango Co., Pa. I don't know any more than that, but maybe it will help a bit. 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 Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2130 Surname: Collingwood, McKee ------------------------- I have papers stating a Thomas McKee was appointed guardian of 4 Collingwood children in Aug. 1863. The parents had passed away. Does anyone have info on the McKee family that may help me understand why these children had Thomas McKee as guardian and not any of their Collingwood relatives? The info I have states the mother was Mary Ann Dunlop Collingwood. They are on 1860 Sandy Creek Twp., Venango census. Thanks Sher

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2129 Surname: ------------------------- The parents of Cash Shoffstall were Peter and Mary Williams Shoffstall. My great grandfather was William Peter Shoffstall, brother to Cash. I would be happy to share info if you are interested. Janet

----- Original Message ----- From: Jeri Underwood To: PAVENAG-l@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, June 30, 2000 9:25 AM Subject: Fw: Henderson,Heckard ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeri Underwood To: pavenag-l@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, June 30, 2000 9:11 AM Subject: Henderson,Heckard Looking for anyone researching Hendersons, Heckards.Samuel Heckard b.24,April 1852 son of Philip Heckard.Tamar Henderson b.9 June 1852 married 21 Dec. 1871. Their children were Charles W., Andrew B., Margaret, Bessie E, Gladys F, and Ralph E. I am having trouble with the Henderson's. . Have not been able to find Tamar with her parents. Would like to here from anyone researching this line . Jeri Underwood jswood@ctaz.com

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2128 Surname: CORNELIUS, WOOD, HASLETT, CARTER, HILL, DUESSER, DeWOODY ------------------------- Updated information of the Cornelius family: The wife of Thomas M. Cornelius (b. abt. 1824, d.2/12/1900 Jackson Twp., Venango Co., PA.) was Louisa A. WOOD (b. 11/1/1834 in Beaver Co., PA; d. 7/19/1899 in Cooperstown, Vanango Co., PA. Her family were shown on 1850 Census of Worth Twp, Mercer Co., PA as follows: Samuel Wood, age 53, farmer; Jane, wife, age 51, Wm., age 23, cooper; Mary, age 22, Louisa, age 16 and Angeline, age 14. The 1870 Census for Canal Township, Venango Co. shows: Thomas, age 46, day laborer, Louisa age 34, Wesley age 13, Scott age 11, John age 9, Emaline age 4, and Ida age 1. I would appreciate hearing from anyone researching the Wood or Cornelius families. Sandy

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Biographies Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoBios?read=289 Surname: Mitchell ------------------------- My gr-gr grandfather was James David Mitchell, from Venango County, who I believe was also the father of Rebecca Mitchell.My gr-grandfather was Robert W Mitchell, also born in venango county and a brother of Rebecca. I am stopped at James in tracing my ancesters. Would appreciate any info. Thanks Donald L Mitchell formerly of Shenango Twp, Mercer Cty now of Ellicott City Md.

Hi All, I found this pg full of genealogy search engines & thought it would be worthwhile to share. Enjoy! <A HREF="http://www.bolton-heaton.freeserve.co.uk/genealogy_search/genealogy_fram es.htm#search">Click here: http://www.bolton-heaton.freeserve.co.uk/genealogy_search/genealogy_frames.htm </A> NON AOL> http://www.bolton-heaton.freeserve.co.uk/genealogy_search/genealogy_frames.htm #search 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.

Does anyone have any information agbout a Phoebe Holden who was marie dto a William Gregg in Venango Co. PA buried Cherry Tree Cemetary who died abt 1850. William was born in Co. Donegal Ireland. Pam

In a message dated 6/27/00 10:01:16 PM Pacific Daylight Time, PAVENANG-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Looks good to me. I am a collateral descendant of Judge Alexander Bracken= ridge via his eldest surviving daughter Jane Brackenridge McKibbin of Pittsburg= h. >> I have an Elizabeth Breckinridge/Brackenridge who m. Alexander Thompson bef. 1795. Alexander's Will was proved 1845 Allegheny Twp., Venango Co., Pa. in 1845. Does she fit in with yours? Thanks so much :) 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 Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2127 Surname: Boals, Foster, Moore, Collingwood, Kuhn ------------------------- Could you check for the Name Boals on the monument? We heard that a Boals from Venango CO died at Andersonville of starvation. His parents were : LaReu or Larew Boal and Sarah Hunricks Boal of Venango CO. Sandy Creek. Thank you for your help. Nancy

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2126 Surname: Downing ------------------------- I have info on the Vanengo Co., Pa. Downings from a Mr. Gordon but nothing on James and brother William b. 1805 except they were listed in their Fathers will. I will contact Dennis and see what he has. Thanks.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2125 Surname: Adams ------------------------- Looks good to me. I am a collateral descendant of Judge Alexander Brackenridge via his eldest surviving daughter Jane Brackenridge McKibbin of Pittsburgh. Anybody out there that knows more? I have a fair about of information about this family…and shame on anyone from this area that doesn't know about Hugh Henry Brackenridge, Alexander's dad.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2124 Surname: Downing, Gilchrist ------------------------- Have you contacted Dennis Downing? He has a lot of information on the descendants of William Downing. His email address is DENNISDOWNING@compuserve.com and he has been very willing to share. I'm looking for the descendants of his brother James. Both were of Venango and left famiy there.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2122 Surname: ADAMS ------------------------- I have a Thomas D. Adams of Venango Co. I don't have any additional information on him, but his father was Josiah Adams b. 1821 of Venango Co. and his mother was Ann E. Daft of Pittsburgh. Sounds like it could be a match. Thomas's grandfather was James Adams a brother of my direct line ancestor, Weldon Adams. I have a fair amount of Adams info. and would be willing to share. You will likely hear from someone who is more directly related to Thomas. Helen

Would you happen to have Thomas McKee listed on the monument as well? He has a GAR marker on his grave in the McKee Cemetery in Clintonville, but I have found no record of his service yet. Thanks Michael Bell mijobe@shentel.net "Karen S. Golden Rodgers" wrote: > Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum > Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2115 > > Surname: BAILEY > ------------------------- > > On the Monument of the Fallen Soldiers I found: > J. Bailey-121st. Regiment Company A > D. Bailey-121st. Regiment Company F > D. Bailey-83rd. Regiment Company I > A. Bailey-57th. Regiment Company I. > In the 1890 Venango County History I found: > James Bailey-Private 121st Reg. Company A > Dallas Bailey-Private 121st Reg., Company F > In the 1879 Venango County History I found: > D. Bailey died at Washington, D.C. 15 Dec 1862. > > Nothing listed in the Mays Post GAR records for any Bailey. > Hope this helps. > Karen > > ==== 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