Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2104 Surname: Douglas ------------------------- Deidre: I think I have corresponded with you before and I do have some information on your Hiram Douglas of Venango Co. Let me know if I gave this to you or not. Karen

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2103 Surname: Clinefelter ------------------------- I have a ton of information on the Clinefelters in Venango and Lawrence County and would love to know which one you are looking for!!

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2102 Surname: Riddle, Crawford ------------------------- Does anyone know who a George W. (maybe Washington)Riddle born in the early 1830s might be the son of? Is he related to John and Esther Crawford Riddle?

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits?read=399 Surname: Ziegler, Rote, Miller, Stewart, Pryor, Hogue, Schreffler ------------------------- The News Herald, Thursday, March 21, 1929 Recent Deaths---Mrs. Amelia ROTE Mrs. Amelia ROTE, aged 72 years, widow of the late Scott R. ROTE, died at her home at Maple Shade at 2 o'clock this morning. Mrs. ROTE was born in Cranberry township on September 28, 1859, a daughter of Jacob and Fannie MILLER ZEIGLER(ZIEGLER), and had spent practically her entire life at Maple Shade. She was a faithful member of the Van Methodist Episcopal church for many years. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a kind neighor, and she will be sadly missed in the community. Surviving are the following children: Frank H., and Clifford S. Rote, Mrs. F. W. Stewart and Mrs. C.O. Pryor, of Cranberry; Mrs. Charles Hogue, of Bradford; and Mrs. C.C. Schreffler, of Oil City. One sister, Miss Zelda Zeigler, of Franklin also survives. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon, with Rev. M. R. Marshall, pastor of the Van M.E. church officiating. Internment will be made in the Mt. Zion cemetery.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits?read=398 Surname: Hogue, Rote, Smith, Rapp ------------------------- Dorothy I. Rapp, 81, of 586 W. Corydon St., died Saturday (June 20, 1998) at Bradford Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept 7, 1916, in Tylersburg, a daughter of Charles and Ruby ROTE HOGUE. (Former residents of Venango Co.) On March 4, 1966 she married Cecil Rapp, who survives. A 1935 graduate of Bradford High School, Mrs. Rapp had been employed as an assembler at Airco Speer Electronics. She retired after 25 years of service. She was a member of the First Wesleyan Church, where she was the treasurer of the Sunday school and a member of the Missionary Society. She was also a member of the Bradford Ecumenical Home Auxiliary. Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter, Ellen Filippini of Stockton, Calif.; two stepdaughters, six grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Hogue of Foster Brook; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Duane Smith, five brothers and one sister. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2101 Surname: Hays, McMullen ------------------------- John Hays married Martha McMullen in 1796. They supposedly lived in the Franklin area, of Venango County, from the early 1800's. John and Martha and their children moved to Clermont County, Ohio in 1816. John was born in Ireland in 1762. Martha was born in 1779 somewhere in Pennsylvania. I am looking for further information on this family and their tenure in Venango County. I would also appreciate a lookup in the early marriage index to determine if John and Martha's marriage is recorded there.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits?read=397 Surname: McIntyre, Kilgore ------------------------- Venango Citizen-Press 1874 On Jan.2, 1874, about 11:00 AM a fire broke out at the Marshall House Hotel that is located at the West end of the wire bridge over the Allegheny River. Flames spread rapidly, destroying the Hotel and Toll House and heated the wires supporting the bridge. The weakened wires broke and the bridge collasped. Mrs. Mary McIntyre was on the bridge with her three children. George, Mary and Sarah McIntyre and Wilfred Kilgore who was a nephew. Mary was rescued with a broken shoulder. Wilfred's body was found in the wreckage. Mrs. McIntyre died three days later of injuries received in the collapse of the bridge.

X-From_: Peaska@aol.com Wed Jun 14 14:41:43 2000 From: Peaska@aol.com Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 14:41:38 EDT Subject: Post Venango To: hhelser@bright.net X-Mailer: AOL 5.0 for Windows sub 70 POST FOR REUNION: We are in the stages of planning a Griffis/Wilcox Families Private reunion. It will not be until February 14th, 2003. This will be a invitation only of the Griffis/Wilcox Families If you are from Crawford County,Venango ,Erie County, PA and Ashtabula, Ohio Robert Wilcox Family you are cordially invited to.... Your name has to be Griffis or Wilcox You are of B. Griffis family from Bennington, Vermont,Illinios,Crawford,Erie County ,PA you are cordially invited also. Invitation by request needed . This Reunion will be held in Florida It is our intention to have the following: Live entertainment, (Band, clowns, jugglers, and theater group) Swimming, picnic, Formal Dinner. Private tour of the Edison Home. ( Bring your swimsuits please!) Boat trip in planned for the Gulf of Mexico. Transportation will be furnished by Granddaughter of Irene Violet Griffis Charter Plane(s) : From Philly,PA The reunion will be held for two Days Accommodations will be at the expense of Irene Violet Griffis's granddaughter. Since the planning of this event is excessive all request for invitations need to be in no later than 12/31/2000 Contact for information Peaska@aol.com All Transportation in Florida provided Flight, Room, transportation only provided upon Acceptance of: Proof of Ancestry of B. Griffis and/or Robert Wilcox Seats are limited to 500. So please act accordingly. Information of agenda packet: Details and tickets will arrive in Jan 23.2003 after confirmations are sent out. You must have a e-mail address! To be notified of any changes. Not responsible not personal belongings etc. Wavier will be signed. Arrangements can be made for late comers at their expense. No exceptions,so please do not ask. This is a monumental undertaking so, please do not except if you are serious about attending. Things may change but date will not. Or paid transportation Now with all the necessities covered ... "Wanna Come Kin?" Sincerely, Peas God's Blessings ToYou Peaska

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Wills Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoWill?read=46 Surname: Smalley, Winger, Wilson, Snyder, Robbins ------------------------- Will of William Smalley I, William F. Smalley, of Cornplanter township, Venango county, Pa. hereby make this my last will and testament. I direct that all just claims against me or my estate, if any such exist at the time of my death, be paid by executor as soon after my death as may be found convenient. I give and bequeath to my wife, Lucy all my property both real and personal, to keep or to dispose of the same as to her shall seem best. I hereby appoint my said wife to be my executrix of this will. In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand this 28" day of December AD one thousand eight hundred and ninety four. William Smalley Signed and published as his last will and testament by the said William F. Smalley in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of one another hereto subscribe our names as witnesses this 28" day of December 1894. T.H. Smalley J.J. Winger J.A. Wilson Merret Snyder S.G. Robbins

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2100 Surname: ------------------------- Mary Richey DeWoody was born 1820 and died Jan. 1860. She married Benjamin DeWoody on May 4, 1837.

Can someone tell me where Hickory Point is? The Bully Hill Cemetery is supposed to be there or at least that is what I was told. I grew up in Franklin but I don't remember anyplace called Hickory Point, but do know where Bully Hill is. Helen

Could someone on the list tell me some of the libraries in Venango Co. that have a good genealogy section? Also the hours they are open. Also could someone tell me where the cemetery in Plumer is located and who the caretaker is? Thank you. Dorrie Researching: Snyder, Seber, Eberly, Hahn/Hoahn,Wilt, Whitman, Towns, Miller and Campbell

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2099 Surname: Peden, Paden, Clinefelter, Cary, Smith, Bush ------------------------- Looking for any information about my family history. My family has lived in Venango Co. since the 17 or 1800s. Any information from anyone welcome.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Biographies Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoBios?read=286 Surname: peden, paden, clinefelter, cary, smith, bush ------------------------- looking for any information about my family history.my family has lived in venango county since the 17 or 1800s any information from anyone wellcome.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2098 Surname: Douglas, Shirts ------------------------- Venango County, Pennsylvania Looking for information on the Douglas Family. Hiram Franklin Douglas b. 04-06-1855, Venango County, Pa. Lists parents as John Douglas and Leah Shirts.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2097 Surname: Cubbon, McCray ------------------------- Does anyone know if James H. McCray, 1841 - 1936,who married Dora Elizabeth Cubbon, is the same Jim McCray of Pithole City?

Hi All, While checking out the webpage for the new Mel Gibson Movie "The Patriot" at: http://www.spe.sony.com/movies/thepatriot/ I discovered that they have some really good Revolutionary War Links on their page! To get to them go to the above addy, then click enter site, then click on links. This section has the links: THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR History of, Primary Sources, People of, Locations, Battles & Events, Organizations, Museums, Reenactors, Link Indices 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=2096 Surname: Spangler, Deeter ------------------------- I am looking for information for my paternal grandmother named Pauline Minerva Spangler,Born abt? 1903,died 1995, buried Reading, Pa. Grandmother has a living sister named Alva. My grandmother married Charles Wyeth Deeter born abt? 1897? died 1963, buried Reading, Pa. They had the following children, William w. Deeter born abt 1922 0r 1925 died 1998, buried Hampton, Ga. Charles Jr. deceased, Violet deceased, Doris, Jacquline, Darlington, Shirley, Patricia, Laura, Loretta. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2095 Surname: Smith ------------------------- Seeking knowledge of William Smith who is the brother of my g grandfather Curtis Elmer Smith b 1868. William's birth date is probably 1870. The family was originally from Jefferson/Elk Counties and William is listed as living in Oil City in his brother's 1938 obit in the Erie Times News. I would like to know who he married, kids, etc. We have no information on this brother. All help greatly appreciated.

Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Venango?read=2094 Surname: Kirkwood, Davis, Lytle ------------------------- I am looking for information on Mildred Davis, I believe her father was John Davis- John Married Mable? Lytle. They were divorced. Mildreds mother married W.A. kirkwood, Probably in or around oil city. The Davis's and Kirkwood's went to Washington Co OK. in Nov. of 1914 because of the oil boon in OK. Would appreiate any information on these familys. Jo Booher