To the person asking for info on Margaret Alexander Smith's husbands family, please contact me off list at [email protected] I have a cousin who may have some info for you and she needs your email address Midge Ryan

Excellent ideas from Judy but I have 1 remark. If you wish to look at microfilm in the Law Library at the courthouse, I would make sure that you were going to have access to the reader when you want to use it. I don't know if they would make an appointment to guarantee you a time for use or if someone would happen to walk in 5 minutes before you planned to use it, that they would get the machine & you would be out of luck. If you are just going back to look at tax books, then that would be different, but if you are going to want to look at some estate records (wills, settlements & papers involved, that are on microfilm) that has to be taken in to consideration. Ellen

It's already online. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pawashin/county-records/index.html -- discusses courthouse records There's a link at the bottom also that discusses records throughout the county. All tax lists on microfilm at the Law Library (Court house) and Citizens Library. Maximizing time depends on your goals, what records you want, whether you know your way around town, whether you can park & walk down and up hills, and whether what you want is actually available. As someone else said before, pick your parking wisely. Use the all-day garage and walk to the Court House, Library, uptown locations. If you can't walk, look for free lots near the buildings (free hard to find though). If I was going, I'd do Court House first because you need to request records to be brought back from storage. While "waiting", I'd head to the LeMoyne House for a "go see" (go see what they have). You'll pass the O-R on the way but ignore it-- they don't do look-ups. If near lunch, you might want to go down into the Union Grill (corner of Wheeling & Main) for a quick sandwich before crossing Wheeling to go to Maiden St / LeMoyne House. I'd plan a short visit there unless you notice some treasure you need. Next, I'd go to College St (half block away) and walk north a short distance (1&1/2 blocks) to Citizens Library. If the Court House said come back later, then I'd just do a "look around" at the Library and come back to the Lib. on Day 2. Return to the Courthouse to get your records. Day 2: I'd reverse my order. I'd go to the Library first. Reason, Court Houses can be extra busy in the AM so if I went in the morning on Day 1, I'd go in the afternoon at Day 2. In the Library, plan extra time if you want Tax Records or The Observer or The Reporter or The Observer-Reporter -- all on microfilm. By lunch, decide if you are staying put or going back to the Ct. Hse. Union Grill is 1 block from Library. Or, walk up alley to go back to the court house for the afternoon. Visit the Law Library and get copies of Plat Maps for your area. Before 4pm stop at the Tourism office if you need current road maps, etc. If you have a Day 3, use it to go to a specific township/area like to find a church or cemetery. Before your trip, google Washington Co PAGenWeb and look at the cemetery list. The database has directions for most of the cemeteries. If I didn't really know the area OR have little time, I might postpone cemeteries, churches, etc. Instead, I'd spend time looking over my documents to see what clues I want to follow. Plan for driving times, whatever you do. WashPA is getting crowded on 2-lane roads. I'd avoid the Washington Mall (Murtland Ave / Rt 19) unless you really had to go that way -- it was bad 20 yrs ago & worse now. If you have leisurely time, don't forget to check W&J Library. And just drive to your ancestor's area without expectations of looking/finding anything. This will help orient you when you look over the Deeds etc. The Planning Office (in the county office bldg) has large aerial maps -- by mail or in person for purchase. If you pinpoint where your ancestor lived, and can match the spot on a Plat Map or by current roads, this Office can copy off the larger maps. These often show how a piece of land looked; fencelines or decades of plowing show good outlines of properties. Often you can match mets & bounds from Deeds to an area on an aerial map. Other tips: Prepare a list before leaving home-- what records do you have & what do you want? Refer to that list constantly to keep on track. Include full names, birth date, death date or missing dates. Rather than "shot gun" by looking for all your families, decide on 3 to 5 names you absolutely want to concentrate on first and anything else you find is gravy. :-) Use mapquest to plan before you leave home, but also ask people on the list. MQ can make mistakes or shows the long way. Make sure you wear comfy shoes. Bring 1 or 2 blank notebooks and new pens. Bring lots of quarters for copying at Courthouse. Remember Court House security -- leave pocket knives, etc at home/motel. Remember, remember-- cite your sources fully! As soon as you copy something, turn it over and write the source info including page number(s). Courthouse needs Record Name, Vol #, page numbers. Copy the index entry too. Then staple them together. Don't forget the oils of poison ivy and oak *can* infect year-round so be careful if in cemeteries or rural locations. Use gloves if messing with plants/vines/grasses. Even if somebody doesn't like it, ASK questions. It may be the last trip you make, so ask now. Important: As you think of clues or something to check, make a written note. Don't rely on memory. Write down hunches and guesss you have as you research, so you recall them for future research. Hope something in this helps. Judy Oh and Google is supposed to scan the newspaper but no date for when. -- -- WASHINGTON COUNTY PA WEBSITES::: http://freepages.misc.rootsweb.com/~florian/ Coordinator of the Washington County PAGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~pawashin/ On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 8:28 PM, Norman Roule <[email protected]> wrote: > I was wondering if there is a step-by-step guide on where to go to find > what > geneaological resources exist at the Washington Courthouse. I think it > would be immensely valuable for visitors on a limited schedule if there > could be a worksheet showing: > 1. What may be found there. > 2. Office locations, etc... > 3. The charges. > 4. How to maximize time. > > Must say, I would be willing to pay for a detailed booklet with the above! > > Also, where could I find tax records for Marianna from the period of > 1908-latest available period. > > Finally, is there any chance that Ancestry.com will digitize the Observer > and Reporter in the near future? > > Regards, > > Norm > **** > >

Use http://freepages.misc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~florian/ Photos of Hilldale Cemetery now Robb Cemetery Photos by Victoria Hospodar Valentine Location: 1 mile north of McDonald, PA. Cemetery is located in N. Fayette Twp., Allegheny Co., just over the Washington Co., PA line, by maybe a 100 feet. No Census yet. Please give a week for bots to re-index the sites. -- -- WASHINGTON COUNTY PA WEBSITES::: http://freepages.misc.rootsweb.com/~florian/ Coordinator of the Washington County PAGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~pawashin/

I have conflicting location on Miller’s Run Presbyterian Church Cemetery Address: c/o Irwin Hamilton; 3 Kelso Rd., McDonald, PA 15057 Phone: (724) 745-1075 Location: Corner of Swihart & Kelso Rds., in ??? Twp. is it in Cecil Twp? or in Chartiers Twp? -- -- WASHINGTON COUNTY PA WEBSITES::: http://freepages.misc.rootsweb.com/~florian/ Coordinator of the Washington County PAGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~pawashin/

Anyone know a Margaret Alexander married to a James Smith? about 1880s. She was from Wsh. Co and he came from W Va. Interested int heir son, Milton Earl Smith – born about 1885. Thanx Barbara Sacramento CA

http://freepages.misc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~florian/ Cooke Burial Ground - names & photos Submitted by Lola M. (Swearingen) Weber Wash PAGen Web under cemeteries. Take a look at the tombstone showing the PA Crest or Shield. We really worked to clean it up but maybe more eyes can "read" it. Please give a week for bots to re-index the sites. -- -- WASHINGTON COUNTY PA WEBSITES::: http://freepages.misc.rootsweb.com/~florian/ Coordinator of the Washington County PAGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~pawashin/

Use http://freepages.misc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~florian/ to access my sites. Jones Bros. Wallpaper & Pictures Store Possibly Elizibeth Jones Winget of Jones Bros. Wallpaper & Pictures Store Submitted by Jack Jones Family Website under Towns > Charleroi Please give a week for bots to re-index the sites. -- -- WASHINGTON COUNTY PA WEBSITES::: http://freepages.misc.rootsweb.com/~florian/ Coordinator of the Washington County PAGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~pawashin/

Article in Charleroi Mail, Aug. 27, 1937: 1 year ago today: Two hours after James Cairns, World War veteran was killed by a hit-run driver on New Eagle-Elrama road, a Wilmerding man was picked up as the driver. McCrory: Death came to Senecca McCrory, 81, Fayette City native, 19 days after death of wife, Amanda Carr McCrory. Charleroi Mail, Aug. 27, 1937 Note: I am researching the Cairns family from Roscoe, Charleroi, and Monongahela areas. I am not researching McCrory family. Rosalie

Miss Lettie L. Colvin, 24 year old Teacher of Fallowfield Twp. Washington County, died Jan. 4, 1937. Born July 18, 1912, she was the daughter of Minnie L. Colvin, R.D. 1, Charleroi and the late Smith Colvin. Survived by one brother, Hunter Colvin of Coal Center, two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Carson, at home and Mrs. Carl Miller of Mt. Oliver, Pittsburgh. Interment ..Maple Creek Cem. Charleroi Mail, Jan. 7, 1937. (I'm not researching this family, but hope this helps those who are.) Rosalie

I found an article for Thomas R. Duvall, Director of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Charleroi in 1927. He was a son of J.P. Duvall and Sarah Robinson Duvall. Born near Coal Center about 75 years ago, T.R. Duvall was married to Esther Carson. They had two sons, Ira J. Duvall (325 Meadow Ave. Charleroi) and John Blaine Duvall who was living with his father in Fallowfield Twp. Mrs. Esther Carson Duvall died about 15 years previously. T.R. Duvall was still living on this date. Charleroi Mail,Wednesday, April 13, 1927 I'm not researching this family but believe someone has asked for information. Hopes this helps. Rosalie

This is Dr. John Campsey Knox obituary. But it was not in 1922. >From The Claysville Recorder, Friday, January 21, 1938 Dr. John Campsey Knox Son of Agnes Jane(Campsey) Knox Dr. John Campsey Knox, native of Wheeling Hill section, former resident of Claysville and since October, 1908, until overcome, by illness, engaged in medical practice in Washington, died at his home 63 LeMoyne Avenue at 7 o'clock Saturday evening, January 15th, 1938, of the cerebral hemorrhage, in his 60th year. The funeral services was held in his late home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Samuel W. Shane, Second United Presbyterian Church. interment was private, in Claysville Cemetery. Dr. Knox was stricken more then two years ago and gradually succumbed to the ravages of paralysis, able to visit various places, and only within a fortnight or so did his condition became critical. Dr. Knox was born in Wheeling Hill section, West Finley Township, April 12th, 1878, son of John and Agnes Campsey Knox. The family came to Claysville and occupied the premises on Elm Street, now owned by Miss. Catherine Sheller. He attended the Claysville schools and was in high school here. The family were members of Claysville United Presbyterian Church. The doctor attended California and Indiana State Normal School and his teaching was principal of the Taylorstown school. He looked forward to a larger field for accomplishment in the medical field then in education. To his school duties he was wont to converse of his plans for the future. In 1908 he was graduated from Ohio State Medical College and served a term of internship in pathology, Washington Hospital Service. Post graduate studies were completed in John Hopkins University, Baltimore. In October,1908 Doctor Knox began his practice in Washington and in April 1909, he was United in marriage with Miss Emma Sawhill. Formerly of Claysville. They continued to reside in Washington. In his practice Dr. Knox attended to a high standard as that a medical practitioner of wide influence and skill. As surgeon that admitted him to membership in American College of surgeons, one of four in Washington and regarded as one of the highest attainments an American surgeon can reach. He was one of the large majority of physicians of Washington County who volunteered his services in the World War, and was commissioned as Captain, serving at Camp Lee. The doctor was a member of the Washington County Medical Association, of the Medical Society of the state of Pennsylvania, the American Medical Association, and follow in the American College of surgeons. He was a member of second United Presbyterian Church of Washington. He leaves his wife and one sister and one brother William Knox. Near Wheeling Hill; and Mrs. John M. Reaney of Taylorstown. List, I am transcribing a death certificate from 1922 from Claysville. The Doctors last name is Knox however he signed using only his first and middle initials (which appear to be the same) and I can not discern if they are "L" or "T" or "F". Does anyone know? Also the undertaker's signature appears to be Harrus W. Knowles. Can anyone confirm that name? Thanks, Lou Lou Emeterio (724) 663-5149 H (614) 206-4945 C [email protected]

At 04:35 AM 11/6/2010, [email protected] wrote: >I am transcribing a death certificate from 1922 from Claysville. The >Doctors last name is Knox however he signed using only his first and middle >initials (which appear to be the same) and I can not discern if they are "L" >or "T" or "F". Does anyone know? > Lou, At the time of the 1920 Census, there was a Frank L. KNOX 49 physician in Claysville. >Also the undertaker's signature appears to be Harrus W. Knowles. Can >anyone confirm that name? The California Historical Society could probably answer that question. Regards, Jane

According to the 1920 census there is only one Knox family in Claysville. The head of the family is Frank L. Knox and he is a physician. Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 4:35 AM Subject: [PAWASHIN] Dr. Knox & H. W. Knowles Claysville > List, > > I am transcribing a death certificate from 1922 from Claysville. The > Doctors last name is Knox however he signed using only his first and > middle > initials (which appear to be the same) and I can not discern if they are > "L" > or "T" or "F". Does anyone know? > > Also the undertaker's signature appears to be Harrus W. Knowles. Can > anyone confirm that name? > > Thanks, > > Lou > > Lou Emeterio > (724) 663-5149 H > (614) 206-4945 C > [email protected] > **** > Please visit http://www.chartiers.com/pages-new/pawashin.html for list > information, particularly the bottom of the page. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

List, I am transcribing a death certificate from 1922 from Claysville. The Doctors last name is Knox however he signed using only his first and middle initials (which appear to be the same) and I can not discern if they are "L" or "T" or "F". Does anyone know? Also the undertaker's signature appears to be Harrus W. Knowles. Can anyone confirm that name? Thanks, Lou Lou Emeterio (724) 663-5149 H (614) 206-4945 C [email protected]

I was wondering if there is a step-by-step guide on where to go to find what geneaological resources exist at the Washington Courthouse. I think it would be immensely valuable for visitors on a limited schedule if there could be a worksheet showing: 1. What may be found there. 2. Office locations, etc... 3. The charges. 4. How to maximize time. Must say, I would be willing to pay for a detailed booklet with the above! Also, where could I find tax records for Marianna from the period of 1908-latest available period. Finally, is there any chance that Ancestry.com will digitize the Observer and Reporter in the near future? Regards, Norm

Waynesburg has a total of six (6) motels. Two very near the I-79 / Rt 21 interchange. Comfort Inn and Microltel Two within one mile of that same interchange. Econo Lodge and Super 8. One on the east side of Waynesburg, an older one. One on the west side of Waynesburg, an older one. Parking in Waynesburg: On the Street parking is free for two hours and only two hours. The are Boro Parking lots with meters but make sure you park at a meter that is for the public. There is free parking at Cornerstone Gen Society for those visiting there. The parking lot is near the Fire Department on Greene Street...at the corner of Whiskey Alley and South Street. The Old Log Courthouse and Cornerstone are visible from Greene Street. 724-627-5653 The Greene County Museum, if one would visit there, has free parking. That is also the location of the Greene COunty Historical Society. Hours are seasonal so a phone call would be a good idea. 724-627-3204. Restaurants Several restaurants, from full service, to drive thru, and delivery are located near the motels, and in Waynesburg. This posting for information only. Bill

Be sure to go to: The Citizens Library -- see Ella - she is WONDERFUL!! Genealogy section of the library is FULL of information. The Washington County Historical Society - see Janet - she is WONDERFUL! -- many, many sources Washington & Jefferson College Archives - check on any files for your surnames Washington Landmarks Association (ask Ella at the Library) historical locations SW Washington Genealogy Society (ask Ella at the Library) maps Going to the court house -- go to the Law Library - they will help direct you to get what you are looking for. See Pat -- she is WONDERFUL!! The Observer Newspaper I can't say enough good about all the help I received on my trip! Being prepared is important....know what you're asking for. Be aware that PAID parking is essential -- don't get a ticket!! I made a contribution to the city while there!! ha The court house parking is close by and you can pay for the day. Suggest you check on the hours these locations are open and if you can, make your contacts before you go. You asked!! Lola Weber

When we traveled to PA in July of this year, we stayed at the Hampton Inns in Uniontown and Belle Vernon and were quite pleased with the accommodations, however, because of all the drilling for natural gas, the hotels/motels fill up quickly and we were told to make reservations about a week or two in advance. Hannah M. Fisher ________________________________________ From: [email protected] [[email protected]] on behalf of [email protected] [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 5:09 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [PAFAYETT] January Visit to SW Pennsylvania I am planning a genealogical visit to Southwest Pennsylvania the week of January 17. Does anyone have any hotel recommendations for Washington, Waynesburg, and Uniontown? I am primarily interested in court and land records as I've done all that I can do from books at my local library and microfilms from LDS. I will be going to the respective courthouses in the area. Does anyone have any additional suggestions for locations other than the courthouse that are worth visiting for Washington, Greene, and Fayette Counties? Thanks in advance, Rick Wilson New York, NY Researching: Wilson, Hill, Eckleberry, Pettit, Hopton, Swearingen ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 1:04 PM, J.A. Florian <[email protected]> wrote: > Assuming you are coming from Pittsburgh or from North or Northwest.... > > From I-79S take I-70 West, go to 2nd Exit West Chestnut St. > Sorry, not 2nd exit. Exits are 1. Jefferson Ave 2. Jessop Place 3. Chestnut St (the exit branches, take the right one for the mall going toward Washington, i.e. East Chestnut then)