I am trying to find out the name of my g-g-grandfather's 2nd wife's name. ROBERT WALLACE was 1st married to MARY GRANT who was kidnapped and killed in 1782. He married a 2nd wife a number of years later.and lived in Hanover Twp. I have seen info that her name was JANE McCOY but in ROBERT WALLACE's will he refers to his wife as MARY (?). I have a picture of both Robert, his 2nd wife and their children and I would love to know her full name. I know ROBERT WALLACE died in 1808 but do not know where he or his 2nd wife were buried. His son, also named ROBERT WALLACE, and other family members are buried at the Covenanter (Miller's Run) cementery. I also read that a MRS. CULLEY of Hanover Twp. was a descendant of ROBERT WALLACE. If there are still any descendants of this family, I would love to contact them and share information. Thanks to anyone who might give me some answers to these questions.

> Information from the SESQUICENTENNIAL EDITION of 150 Years of service of > The Washington Reporter of Washington, Pa. August 15, 1958. > > The First Settler at CATFISH CAMP , village was named Catfish Camp after > Delaware Indian whom the first white settlers found camped with a few > followers > at a large stream on the site of the present city. His name was TIGOOQUA, > the > meaning which in all probability it was "Catfish" He is referred to as a > chief, a leader of the Delores. > > The name was probably applied by the whites for some reason connected with > the finny known as catfish. The whites evidently gave it this name > because of > the Indian Chief , they had dubbed with that name lived on it's > headwaters. > > It is hard to realize that Washington was ever anything else but a few > scattered log cabins and some Indian wigwams clustered around a spring at > what is > now the corner of South Main and Maiden streets. > > THE FIRST SETTLER AT CATFISH CAMP > > The question is often asked "who was the first settler at what is now > Washington?" There is no doubt the he was WILLIAM HUSTON. The date of > his > settlement is not known, but he was here on April 29, 1774, for on that > night GEORGE > ROGERS CLARK, CAPTAIN MICHAEL CRESAP and several other Fountiersmen on > their > way from Wheeling to Redstone Old Fort (modern Brownsville) stopped at the > cabin > of WILLIAM HUSTON. This cabin was located at a strong spring in the rear > of > the present Fifth Ward school in East Maiden Street. The statement made > by > General Clark that HUSTON was the only white resident is proof that he was > the > first white settler. > > The original records in the Recorder's office show that a tract of land of > 4391/2 acres, called "HUSTON'S PLEASURE," was surveyed and conveyed to > WILLIAM HUSTON on December 1, 1785, but unfortunately these old warrants > seldom > give the date of actual settlement. > > WILLIAM HUSTON was here in 1774 was proven by George Rogers Clark, who on > June 17, 1798 wrote an account of the events that led to Dunmore's War of > 1774, > one of which was the massacre of Chief Logan's people by a party of whites > led > by DANIEL GREATHOUSE Young George Rogers Clark, who later conquered the > Northwest during the Revolution, was on his way down the Ohio with a party > bound > for Kentucky when they heard that an Indian war was about to break out. > > > > It is interesting to note at this point that the first white child born in > Washington when it was called Catfish Camp was ANN HUSTON, a daughter of > WILLIAM > HUSTON, ( this is what I am seeking for the other children of William > Huston) the first settler. She married: JOHN BOLLEN, a shoemaker, and > lived in > South Main Street, below Maiden, until 1811, when they moved to Amwell > Township. Mrs. P.H. YORKE of Lemoyne Avenue is a lineal decendent. > > LATER HISTORY OF HUSTON'S LAND > > More interesting history of Old Washington town centers around the HUSTON > land. Later, probably some time in the 1790's (the date is not certain) > WILLIAM > HUSTON erected the central portion of what is now Cowieson Funeral Home at > 395 > East Maiden Street. It was standing in 1801, for on January 20, 1801, > William Huston conveyed it to his son, HAMILTON HUSTON. WILLIAM HUSTON, > the first > settler of Washington died there in the late in 1802, or in January of > 1803, > for his will was probated January 24, 1803 > > Thanks to all of you in advance, > > Our children are living messages we send to a time and place we will never > see. > > Lori :) in Arizona formally from Washington, Pa. > > CHUCKLE: > > Car trouble when the engine won't start and payments won't stop. > > In a message dated 2/20/2008 11:21:44 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, jhousto4@ix.netcom.com writes: Nancy, I believe that the date that William Huston was killed was September 9, 1791 as documented on page 107 of the Google Book, "Pennsylvania Ghost Towns" By Susan Tassin, available in the public domain at http://books.google.com/books?id=KjcD_hWYOBEC&pg=PA107&dq=Wyandots+houston+O R+hauston+OR+huston&lr=&as_brr=0&ei=bG68R5CaL4bQiwHd-8kX&sig=YMgwLim817DoDNj vb4N0nuUk9Lg Jim Houston Fort Worth, Texas -----Original Message----- From: houston-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:houston-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Nkflds@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 11:53 AM To: houston@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [HOUSTON] William Huston, first in Wash. I am checking into the possibility that the will of William Huston in 1802 is not the William who was the first to settle in Washington, PA. According to Allen Eckert's narrative history, "That Dark and Bloody River", William Huston was killed by a party of Wyandots, led by a half-breed named Sam Grey. William, the first white man to settle in what is now Washington, PA, died while working in his garden. His brother had just stopped by to tell him to get to the fort for safety, not fifteen minutes before, but he had refused to leave. He was buried on the spot where he fell, which was in his own yard. Six other settlers were also killed that same day in that area. I have misplaced my information, but I think the year was 1781. I will find out for sure and post it. I have just received the reference book that Eckert got his information from and will pass on what I find. My point in pursuing this is that if the will of William Huston in 1802 is for the wrong William, then so are the children listed for him. It is a long shot, but just about everything in genealogy falls into that category. It may help explain why so many of us have hit a brick wall in our Washington, PA Houston/Huston line. Nancy Houston Fields **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-du ffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to HOUSTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to HOUSTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

Abstracts of wills of Washington County, Pennsylvania, page 173. William Huston, dated December 7, 1802, proved January 24, 1803; children, James, Ann Boleyn, Dixson, Hamelton, Jane Smith (and her son William and her husband John Smith), Peggy Paxton (and her four oldest children), and Polly Karr; grandsons Mordicai, William (a minor and eldest son of son Hamelton), and oldest son of Dixson; Sarah Armstrong wife of William Armstrong now supposed to be living on Green River and her children; witnesses, David Morris, Ja Brice and Jo Huston (will not signed). Page 171..... Alexander Houston of Cecil Township, Washington County, dated June 9, 1802, proved November 19, 1802; wife Mary; sons, Samuel (eldest) and Hugh; brother, William Huston; executors; wife and sons Samuel and Hugh; witnesses, Robert Henry, Joseph McComb and Nathan Caughy. Page 163....... William Huston, dated October 10, 1797, proved December 1, 1798; wife Agness; children, John (minor), Sarah and others not named; executors, wife and David Patton; witnesses, James Chambers and Jn Wilson. CARPE DIEM, Lori ; ) in Arizona formally from Washington, PA. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> In a message dated 2/20/2008 11:21:44 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, jhousto4@ix.netcom.com writes: Nancy, I believe that the date that William Huston was killed was September 9, 1791 as documented on page 107 of the Google Book, "Pennsylvania Ghost Towns" By Susan Tassin, available in the public domain at http://books.google.com/books?id=KjcD_hWYOBEC&pg=PA107&dq=Wyandots+houston+O R+hauston+OR+huston&lr=&as_brr=0&ei=bG68R5CaL4bQiwHd-8kX&sig=YMgwLim817DoDNj vb4N0nuUk9Lg Jim Houston Fort Worth, Texas -----Original Message----- From: houston-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:houston-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Nkflds@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 11:53 AM To: houston@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [HOUSTON] William Huston, first in Wash. I am checking into the possibility that the will of William Huston in 1802 is not the William who was the first to settle in Washington, PA. According to Allen Eckert's narrative history, "That Dark and Bloody River", William Huston was killed by a party of Wyandots, led by a half-breed named Sam Grey. William, the first white man to settle in what is now Washington, PA, died while working in his garden. His brother had just stopped by to tell him to get to the fort for safety, not fifteen minutes before, but he had refused to leave. He was buried on the spot where he fell, which was in his own yard. Six other settlers were also killed that same day in that area. I have misplaced my information, but I think the year was 1781. I will find out for sure and post it. I have just received the reference book that Eckert got his information from and will pass on what I find. My point in pursuing this is that if the will of William Huston in 1802 is for the wrong William, then so are the children listed for him. It is a long shot, but just about everything in genealogy falls into that category. It may help explain why so many of us have hit a brick wall in our Washington, PA Houston/Huston line. Nancy Houston Fields **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-du ffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to HOUSTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to HOUSTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

Bev, I have located quite a few articles regarding your surname and will gladly mail them to you, if you could send your mailing address to me. (not a spam, I do this for many people). Please send to sprowls@ncweb.com I could not locate any for your specific names, but do believe they are tied in. Sincerely, Ruth Sprowls Madison, Ohio

HISTORY OF GREENE CO., PA. WILLIAM HOUSTON, deceased, who was a farmer and stock-grower by occupation, was born in Ireland in 1791. When twelve years of age came to America and settled in Washington County, Penn., where he learned the shoemaker's trade and followed it as a business until he came to Greene County in 1836, and bought the farm in Aleppo Township which still is in the possession of the family. Here he died in 1854. In 1820 Mr. Houston married Esther, daughter of Captain James Dickey, of Washington County, Penn. Their family consisted of seven children, three of whom are living. They are W.D. HOUSTON, a carpenter and contractor; SAMUEL, a carpenter and farmer; and JOSEPH. The last two mentioned were soldiers of the late war, in Company H, Fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. The family are highly respected in the community in which they live. CARPE DIEM, Lori ; ) in Arizona formally from Washington, PA. In a message dated 2/20/2008 11:21:44 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, jhousto4@ix.netcom.com writes: Nancy, I believe that the date that William Huston was killed was September 9, 1791 as documented on page 107 of the Google Book, "Pennsylvania Ghost Towns" By Susan Tassin, available in the public domain at http://books.google.com/books?id=KjcD_hWYOBEC&pg=PA107&dq=Wyandots+houston+O R+hauston+OR+huston&lr=&as_brr=0&ei=bG68R5CaL4bQiwHd-8kX&sig=YMgwLim817DoDNj vb4N0nuUk9Lg Jim Houston Fort Worth, Texas -----Original Message----- From: houston-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:houston-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Nkflds@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 11:53 AM To: houston@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [HOUSTON] William Huston, first in Wash. I am checking into the possibility that the will of William Huston in 1802 is not the William who was the first to settle in Washington, PA. According to Allen Eckert's narrative history, "That Dark and Bloody River", William Huston was killed by a party of Wyandots, led by a half-breed named Sam Grey. William, the first white man to settle in what is now Washington, PA, died while working in his garden. His brother had just stopped by to tell him to get to the fort for safety, not fifteen minutes before, but he had refused to leave. He was buried on the spot where he fell, which was in his own yard. Six other settlers were also killed that same day in that area. I have misplaced my information, but I think the year was 1781. I will find out for sure and post it. I have just received the reference book that Eckert got his information from and will pass on what I find. My point in pursuing this is that if the will of William Huston in 1802 is for the wrong William, then so are the children listed for him. It is a long shot, but just about everything in genealogy falls into that category. It may help explain why so many of us have hit a brick wall in our Washington, PA Houston/Huston line. Nancy Houston Fields **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-du ffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to HOUSTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to HOUSTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

JACKSON, WEBSTER, PRICE, DEVALKENEER, TOTH, MCCAFFREY, NELSON Ralph N. JACKSON, 66, of R. D. 1, Coraopolis, died Sunday, July 24, 1983, in the Mercy hospital. A son of the late Eldridge and Ida COLLINS JACKSON, he was born February 19, 1917, in Birch River, W. Va. He was a welding inspector at American Bridge before his retirement several years ago. Mr. JACKSON is survived by his wife, Ruth EILER JACKSON, of R. D. 1, Coraopolis, formerly of McDonald; two sons, Eldridge and William; four daughters, Dolores BENDER, Ruth DOTY, Ruby DILLON, and Virginia GRUESER; two sisters, Ruth LESONICK and Ruby GRAHAM; three step-sons, Harry EARLY, James EARLY, and Ronnie EARLY; and a step-daughter, Nancy EARLY BYERLY. There are a number of grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning in the Thomas and Little funeral home, McDonald, in charge of the Rev. Robert J. MCGILL, pastor of the Independent Bible Presbyterian Church, McDonald. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Bernard WEBSTER, 61, of R. D. 1, Burgettstown, died Saturday, July 16, 1983, in the Allegheny General hospital. A son of Theodore and Ada WEBSTER, he was born April 18, 1922, in Hickman. He is survived by his wife, Honey Lou HALL WEBSTER; a son, Bernard Dennis WEBSTER, of McDonald; six sisters, Ethel WEBSTER, Kathryn HERTZLER, Hazel TANSEY, Emma WEBSTER, Margaret HARRIS, and Elma HARRIS; four brothers, Harry, William, Homer, and Clifford (Tip) WEBSTER; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 20, in the Thomas and Little funeral home, McDonald, in charge of the Rev. Gerald PARDOE and the Rev. Deryl LARSEN. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. *Correction from the following week's paper: In the obituary of Bernard WEBSTER in last week's issue the information furnished was incorrect in the listing of the surviving sisters. The last named was incorrectly listed as Elma HARRIS instead of Elnora ALTERS. Roscoe A. (Archie) PRICE, 45, of Jolly School Rod, South Franklin Township, died Thursday, July 21, 1983, as a result of an industrial accident at the Washington Welding Supply Co., where he had been employed for the past 10 years. A son of the late Maryman H. and Mary Ellen BARNARD PRICE, he was born October 30, 1937, in Uniontown, W. Va. Surviving are his wife, Annabelle KEENER PRICE; a son, William A., at home; three brothers, Clyde of Midway, Guy of Washington, and Keith of Farmington, W. Va. Funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon in charge of the Rev. John B. SMITH. Burial was in Oakmont cemetery, Greene County. Mrs. Doris L. DEVALKENEER, 59, of Fairfax, Va., formerly of McDonald, died Wednesday, July 20, 1983, in the Commonwealth Doctors hospital in Fairfax. A daughter of the late Andy and Edith BAKER RAPACUK of McDonald, she was born September 3, 1924, in Imperial. Surviving are her husband, Alfred P. (Fred) DEVALKENEER; a daughter, Diane ONKS of Fairfax; three sisters, Edith LIBERT, Charlotte BRINKMAN, and Connie RAPACUK, and a brother, John RAPACUK, all of McDonald; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held last Saturday morning in Fairfax in charge of the Rev. Henry BAUGHMAN, pastor of the Fairfax City cemetery. Casper A. TOTH, 67, of R. D. 4, McDonald, died Thursday, July 21, 1983, in his home. A son of Joseph and Jo Anna HAFTL TOTH he was born February 17, 1916, in Smith Township. Mr. TOTH was a retired commercial artist for the Pittsburgh Press advertising department. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of St. Alphonsus R. C. Church, McDonald, the SNPJ Lodge of Midway, and the Cherry Valley Sportsman's Club. He was married to Leona DHANS, who died in 1978. Surviving are three brothers, Joseph TOTH of Burgettstown, and Charles and Alex TOTH of Cherry Valley; two sisters, Elsie STEWART of Cherry Valley and Margaret TOTH of Steubenville, Ohio; and a number of nieces and nephews. A brother, Ignatious, and two sisters, Ann TOTH and Eleanor INGRAM, are deceased. Mass of Christian burial was held Monday morning in St. Alphonsus R. C. Church, McDonald, in charge of the Rev. Francis PUCCI. Burial was in Center cemetery, Midway. John E. (Kicko) MCCAFFREY, 73, of McDonald, died Friday, July 22, 1983, in the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh. A son of the late James and Anna Grace WALKER MCCAFFREY, he was born January 17, 1910, in McDonald. Mr. MCCAFFREY was a retired supervisor for Columbia Gas Co. He was a member of St. Alphonsus R. C. Church, McDonald. Surviving are two brothers, Joseph MCCAFFREY of McDonald and Robert MCCAFFREY of Monaca; and a sister, Agnes HAWKEY of Pittsburgh. Three brothers, Francis, James, and Thomas MCCAFFREY; and two sisters, Elizabeth WARD and Margaret BROWN are deceased. Mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday morning in St. Alphonsus R. C. Church, McDonald, in charge of the Rev. Francis L. PUCCI. Burial was in Resurrection cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Frank J. Nation Funeral Home, Inc., McDonald. David H. (Perry) NELSON, 81, of Tacoma, Wash., formerly of Oakdale, died Tuesday, July 5, 1983, in Tacoma, following a lengthy illness. He leaves his wife, Betty DOWNS NELSON, also formerly of Oakdale; two sons, John NELSON of Tacoma and William NELSON of Carnegie; a daughter, Mrs. Betsy SEITHHEIMER of Cincinnati, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Lori GASPAR of Temple City, Calif., Teri ODDO of Los Angeles, Calif., and Wendy and Sheri NELSON of Tacoma, Wash. No services were held.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel MCGINNIS of Welaka, Fla., and during the summer months, of R. D. 3, McDonald, renewed their marriage vows Friday, June 24, in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. The Rev. Robert LARIMER of the Noblestown U. P. Church officiated at the ceremony. Patricia CHAUVET, wife of their grandson, Marcel, was the vocalist. A law reception was held for 80 guests on Saturday, June 25, at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Marcel CHAUVET in R. D. 3, McDonald. Out-of-town guests were from Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Indiana. Mr. MCGINNIS was employed as maintenance supervisor for the Canon-McMillan School District for 31 years until his retirement in 1976. Mrs. MCGINNIS worked as a group leader for RCA, later Tac Tec, for 27 years until her retirement in 1978. They have four daughters; Mrs. Marcel A. (Shirley) CHAUVET of R. D. 3, McDonald, Miss Pat MCGINNNIS of Washington, Mrs. Robert (Jean) COLIN of Muse, and Mrs. James (Sandy) LARUE of Maitland, Fla. They have 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. MCGINNIS and the former Lillian WEAVER were married June 24, 1933, in Sayre, Okla. PHOTO AVAILABLE

I don't know of the cemetery, but will be most interested if anyone else does. I am related to the William J PATTERSON family of Patterson Mills. Wm J and some of the family are buried at Cross Creek Presbyterian. Does anyone know the origin of the name "Cooke Rd" which is referenced? annie On Feb 18, 2008, at 10:42 PM, Jeff & Gina Nestor wrote: > I recently visited an old church and cemetery on the corner of > Bethel Ridge > and Shades of Death Road between Avella and Eldersville in Washington > County. The church's windows were boarded up. The name on the > church is > Bethel Ridge Methodist Protestant Church est. 1832. Of course, > there are > very old burials there, but there are also new burials, too, so the > cemetery > is still being used. I took pictures. > > I was intrigued by the name of the very windy, country road named > Shades of > Death Rd. I drove the length of the road and took pictures. I > have found > postings on the Internet that say it is the most haunted road in > Washington > County. Do any of you know the story behind the name of this road? > > I also came across a cemetery located on Cooke Rd. just off Rt. 50 > east of > Avella. My friend who was riding with me told me the name of the > cemetery > was Patterson Mills Cemetery. There was no sign giving the > cemetery's name > and I don't have this cemetery listed in my database. This > cemetery is > still be used. Do any of you know anything about this cemetery? > > Gina Nestor > > > **** > 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 PAWASHIN- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

JAMES R. YEAGER, SR., age 85, of Glendale, AZ., passed away February 15, 1008. A native of Mercer County, KY., he served in the U.S. Army. He lived in Illinois 41 years, prior to moving to Arizona in 1982. He was an electrician in the construction industry, owned & operated Mt. Zion Electric in Illinois, and Yeager Electric in Phoenix, AZ. He was a 50 year member of Macon 8 Blue Lodge. He was also a member of the Consistory and the Ansar Shrine Temple, a member of the American Legion, an Exalted Ruler of the Maryville Elks and also the Phoenix West Elks. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee, daughters: Patricia A. Hendren of Miramar, FL., Beverly Jean Ruzich of Big Pine Key, FL., Connie Boden of Phoenix, AZ., and son Thomas Scott McKee of Ramsey, IL., Grandaughters: Melissa Rae, Crystal Leigh, grandsons: John James, Luke, Jim III, Adam, and Scott, great-grandchildren: Skylar, Nathan, Kaeleigh Rae, Kate LeighAnn, Mitchell, Cole William, and Raegan. He is also survived by his brother: Cletis Yeager, of Harristown, IL., Jim is preceded by his paremts: Everett & Marge Yeager, his brother Donnie Glen Yeager,. sister:Azille Memorial Service will be held at Phoenix West Elks Lodge, at 5525 W. Colter, Glendale AZ. on Thursday, Feb. 21st at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Shrinner's Children's Hospital, 2900 Rocky Pt. Dr., Tampa, FL., 33607 **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

I have a brother in that area and I do believe that he and his family attend vacation bible school there on year at that church and he said something about it being kept boarded up so kids don't vadalize it, but not sure who you contact about it and how often it is used. Burgettstown Library should have information on it and I did know of Beverly Rankin working at the library and she has been in the Burgettstown are as long as I can remember and she could probably direct you to the answers better than I. I wish I could remember all the names, places around there as I grew up mostly in the Eldersville / Avella / Burgettstown area [except for a few years we lived in Marland hts. weirton when I was young]. I replied to the other inquiry as to shades of death road and I hope I sent it to the correct list. If I can be of further help just let me know. Tina [Glover] Allman Cynthia McWreath <bartleby7492@verizon.net> wrote: I am somewhat familiar with Shades of Death Road, as I taught at Burgettstown High School and would ask my students how the road got its name; however, I never received a definitive answer. Rumor says that a young man hung himself years ago there, but the veracity of that still is yet to be seen. I have been to the cemetery which surrounds the Bethel Ridge Methodist Protestant Church, and I approached the church, but was disappointed to see that it was no longer being used, and this was in 2005. I believe that there are two other dates connected to this church, which, if I remember correctly, must have been posted somewhere on the outside of the church because my notes say say "Bethel MP Church, AD 1832, 1874, 1910." The middle and latter date may indicate re-dedications. Patterson's Mill Cemetery is a moody cemetery, for lack of a better term, in that it seems to be hidden and has many trees surrounding it. If I am not mistaken, it seems to be divided into a Protestant section and a Catholic section. I have some ancestors buried there (Pattersons) but have yet to make a complete study of them. I know that there are children's graves there, all grouped together, and they make me think that perhaps these children died during the flu epidemic in 1918, but I am not positive. I wish that I could offer more! Cindy McWreath Slovan, PA **** 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 PAWASHIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.

During my teen years at Burgettstown HighSchool in the 70's we lived on the road: Cole School Road which connected to Shades of Death. Some of the older families we knew out that way said that there had been a hanging way back as well as miners trapped and not recovered; therefore the name and hauntings. There use to be a lady by the name Katherine Slasor ? something, she was in charge of the history of Eldersville. My son told me that years ago there use to be Eldersville tours of Shades of Death down to Kidds Mill area and lots of discussion more detailed on those old roads. I am not sure if the Kidds still live in Eldersville but they use to be involved in the Boy Scouts in Burgettstown. Perhaps the Burgettstown Library holds more info. I wish I could be of further help but moved from that area,many , many, many years ago. Tina [Glover] Allman Jeff & Gina Nestor <jgnestor@comcast.net> wrote: I recently visited an old church and cemetery on the corner of Bethel Ridge and Shades of Death Road between Avella and Eldersville in Washington County. The church's windows were boarded up. The name on the church is Bethel Ridge Methodist Protestant Church est. 1832. Of course, there are very old burials there, but there are also new burials, too, so the cemetery is still being used. I took pictures. I was intrigued by the name of the very windy, country road named Shades of Death Rd. I drove the length of the road and took pictures. I have found postings on the Internet that say it is the most haunted road in Washington County. Do any of you know the story behind the name of this road? I also came across a cemetery located on Cooke Rd. just off Rt. 50 east of Avella. My friend who was riding with me told me the name of the cemetery was Patterson Mills Cemetery. There was no sign giving the cemetery's name and I don't have this cemetery listed in my database. This cemetery is still be used. Do any of you know anything about this cemetery? Gina Nestor **** 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 PAWASHIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

RICHARDS, SAUERS, SMITH, PERENIC, MCCARRELL, BRITT Mrs. Eliza RICHARDS, 87, of Midway, died Thursday, July 14, 1983, in the Canonsburg hospital. A daughter of Jules and Juliet DUMONT GILLES, she was born October 9, 1895, in Midway. She and her late husband, Thomas RICHARDS, owned and operated the Richards Garage and Confectionery Store in Midway for 40 years. Surviving are a son, Thomas RICHARDS of Midway; a granddaughter, Carol MASLANKA; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held last Saturday morning in the Thomas and Little funeral home, Midway, in charge of the Rev. James CRANSTON, pastor of the Center U. P. Church, Midway. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Mabel BRAY SAUERS, 74, wife of Elwood SAUERS, died Sunday, July 17, 1983, in her home in Clinton. A daughter of the late William and Roseann HERRING, she was born December 21, 1908, in Santiago. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Dolores BOHASKY of Imperial, Mrs. Jo Ann BOWLING of Bridgeville, and Mrs. Beverly IGLAR of Midway; a son, Robert of Oakdale; three brothers, Dewey, Thomas, and William BRAY of Imperial; a sister, Mrs. Emma LOGAN of Imperial; 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning in the Wharton funeral home, Imperial, in charge of the Rev. Bruce OGLE, pastor of the Valley Presbyterian Church, Imperial. Burial was in Valley cemetery. Wilbur S. SMITH, 65, of Wellsburg, W. Va., died Thursday, July 14, 1983, following a logging accident. A son of the late Harris and Charlotte LENG SMITH, he was born June 15, 1918, in Washington County. He was self-employed as owner and operator of Pike Vue Nursery and Landscaping in Wellsburg for 35 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Air Force, and was a member of the West Virginia Nurserymen's Association. Surviving are his wife, Virginia COWDEN SMITH; two sons, Dean S. and Neal E. SMITH of Wellsburg; three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Ruth) BROWN of Connellsville, Naomi SASSLER of Keystone Heights, Fla., and Mrs. David (Jean) MINDA of Wellsburg; two brothers, Howard SMITH of Burgettstown and George SMITH of Bulger; and eight grandchildren. A brother, Harris SMITH, Jr., is deceased. Funeral services were held last Saturday morning in Wellsburg, W. Va., with pastors David ROGERS and Robert MCGILL officiating. Burial was in Mt. Prospect cemetery, Hickory. Fred PERENIC, 58, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Southview, died Tuesday, July 12, 1983, in Bethesda hospital, Zanesville. A son of Peter and Rose PERENIC, he was born May 26, 1925, in Southview. Mr. PERENIC was employed by McGraw-Edison in Zanesville, and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Marie HOHOWSKI PERENIC; two brothers, Frank PERENIC of Southview, and John PERENIC of Rotonda West, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Jack (Tillie) PALMER of Canonsburg and Mrs. Edwin (Pauline) KOSEM of Midway; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Joseph and Peter, and a sister, Rosalie, are deceased. Mrs. Hilda T. MCCARREL, 68, of Washington, died Monday, July 18, 1983, in the Washington hospital. A daughter of Lee N. and C. Alice ROACH THOMAS, she was born December 28, 1914, in Washington. A 1932 graduate of Trinity High School, Mrs. MCCARREL was a member of the Fourth U. P. Church; the Ladies' Aid Society of the church; the Washington Business and Professional Women's Club; Symphony South, and the Women's Democratic Club. She was president of the Daughter of Union Veterans, and was a duplicate bridge player. Very active in the Democratic party, she was a Democratic State Committeewoman and had served six years as jury commissioner. April 19, 1941, she married William Wilson MCCARRELL, who died October 28, 1975. Surviving are two daughters, Diane, wife of B. J. HARVISON of Gambrills, Md., and Susan M., wife of Melvin GLEASON of R. D. 1, Hickory; two sons, William D. MCCARRELL and Wallace A. MCCARREL of Washington; a brother, Harry THOMAS of R. D. 4, Washington; a sister, Arlie LECKENBY of Charleroi; four grandsons, and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Washington in charge of the Rev. Susan E. VANDEKAPPELL, pastor of the Fourth U. P. Church, Washington. Burial was in Washington cemetery. Mrs. Florence G. BRITT, 82, of Hickory, died Monday, July 18, 1983, in the Breese Nursing Home, Claysville. A daughter of Joseph and Nannie REED CRAIG, she was born October 10, 1900, in West Alexander. She was a member of Mt. Prospect U. P. Church, Hickory, and the Hickory Farm Women. Surviving are three daughters, Grace SNEDEKER of Prosperity, and twin daughters, Mary SCHAFER of R. D. 1, Hickory, and Martha MILLER of R. D. 1, Claysville; two sisters, Hazel MAIN of West Alexander and Myrtle MAIN of Claysville; two brothers, Milt CRAIG and Earl CRAIG of West Alexander; eight grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Her husband, William BRITT, died in 1962. Two sisters and four brothers are deceased. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Houston in charge of the Rev. Mead LAYCOCK, pastor of the First Christian Church, Claysville. Burial was in West Alexander cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph JANESHEK of Washington avenue, Midway, were honored last Friday evening at Fallen Timber Country Club, the occasion being their 50th wedding anniversary. A dinner was served to 40 relatives in attendance. A three-tier wedding cake was the table center piece. The honor guests received a number of gifts, cards, and congratulatory messages. Mrs. JANESHEK, 75, was Mary NAGODE of Midway. She and Mr. JANESHEK, 79, were married July 15, 1933, in St. Ann's R. C. Church, Bulger, by the Rev. Fr. CASEY. The couple, both born and reared in Midway, spent their entire lives in Midway, except for ten years in Seminole, Fla, upon Mr. JANESHEK's retirement from Consolidation Coal Co., and Midway Block Co., where he was employed as a welder. Guests were present from Michigan, Canonsburg, Bulger, McDonald, Mt. Lebanon, and Midway.

In looking at the 1910 census for our Waltons, I found Elizabeth, widow of Henry Walton, living at TEN MILE VILLAGE. Does anybody know anything about this village? Some of our Walton ancestors are buried at North Ten Mile Baptist Church. Would the area on Lone Pine Road, near this church, be considered the "village"? Thanks, Jeannette

I am somewhat familiar with Shades of Death Road, as I taught at Burgettstown High School and would ask my students how the road got its name; however, I never received a definitive answer. Rumor says that a young man hung himself years ago there, but the veracity of that still is yet to be seen. I have been to the cemetery which surrounds the Bethel Ridge Methodist Protestant Church, and I approached the church, but was disappointed to see that it was no longer being used, and this was in 2005. I believe that there are two other dates connected to this church, which, if I remember correctly, must have been posted somewhere on the outside of the church because my notes say say "Bethel MP Church, AD 1832, 1874, 1910." The middle and latter date may indicate re-dedications. Patterson's Mill Cemetery is a moody cemetery, for lack of a better term, in that it seems to be hidden and has many trees surrounding it. If I am not mistaken, it seems to be divided into a Protestant section and a Catholic section. I have some ancestors buried there (Pattersons) but have yet to make a complete study of them. I know that there are children's graves there, all grouped together, and they make me think that perhaps these children died during the flu epidemic in 1918, but I am not positive. I wish that I could offer more! Cindy McWreath Slovan, PA

Hi, Was wondering if anyone knows of any funeral directors that would have been in operation in February, 1913 in or around the North Charleroi area and the names of any cemeteries in that area. Trying to locate the place of my great uncle's death. Thanks for any assistance. Beverly Pfeil Paquet **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

I recently visited an old church and cemetery on the corner of Bethel Ridge and Shades of Death Road between Avella and Eldersville in Washington County. The church's windows were boarded up. The name on the church is Bethel Ridge Methodist Protestant Church est. 1832. Of course, there are very old burials there, but there are also new burials, too, so the cemetery is still being used. I took pictures. I was intrigued by the name of the very windy, country road named Shades of Death Rd. I drove the length of the road and took pictures. I have found postings on the Internet that say it is the most haunted road in Washington County. Do any of you know the story behind the name of this road? I also came across a cemetery located on Cooke Rd. just off Rt. 50 east of Avella. My friend who was riding with me told me the name of the cemetery was Patterson Mills Cemetery. There was no sign giving the cemetery's name and I don't have this cemetery listed in my database. This cemetery is still be used. Do any of you know anything about this cemetery? Gina Nestor

Hello List Members, Is there anyone on the list who has Washington Co. connections to the surname Kennedy? I have a brick wall with a James Kennedy married to a Margaret Smith. I don't have the dates for James or Margaret; however, they had a daughter, Sarah Ellen Kennedy, born March 31, 1842; died October 2, 1918, buried Monongahela Cemetery. Sarah Ellen was the second wife of David Landis, born February 12, 1831; died May 29, 1906; buried Monongahela Cemetery. David was a Civil War veteran. David and Sarah Ellen (Kennedy) Landis had a son, William Joseph Landis, m. Nelly McNutt. William Joseph was elected 3 times as City Treasurer for Monongahela. He died during his third term and is buried near his parents at Monongahela Cemetery. Thank you, Marilyn, Lake Co., IL; grew up Belle Vernon, PA

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EMERICK, DANIELS, SIMPSON, SPRANDO, JOHNSON Donald James EMERICK, 56, of Bridgeville, (Cecil Township), died Sunday, July 3, 1983, in the Washington hospital. A son of Grace EMERICK of Cecil Township, and the late Alvie EMERICK, he was born August 29, 1926. He graduated from Peters Township High School, served with the U. S. Navy during World War II and was a carpenter for 38 years. He was a member of Upper St. Clair Grange No. 2023. On July 2, 1949, he married Elizabeth GREEN EMERICK, who survives, along with his mother, a daughter, Sylvia Grace WALLACE of Beaver Falls; a son, James R. EMERICK of McMurray; two sisters, Lauretta GREEN of Lone Pine and Jean HOWARD of Peters Township; and a brother Alvie (Spike) EMERICK of McMurray. Funeral services were held the afternoon of July 7 in Bridgeville. Burial was in Jefferson Memorial Park. Rupert Homer DANIELS, 89, of North McDonald street, McDonald, died Monday, July 4, 1983, in the Veterans' hospital, Oakland. A son of Jacob J. and Eva NEW DANIELS, he was born August 3, 1893, in Robinson Township. He served with the U. S. Army in World War I as a horseshoer in the mobile unit, 307th regiment. He was a retired welder for the Marcus Ruth Jerome Co. On July 2, 1919, he married Teresa WHALEN, who survives, along with seven sons, Regis, William, Edward, Richard, and Carl, all of McDonald, Arthur of Pittsburgh, and Paul of Canonsburg; and four daughters, Mildred M. COWDEN, and Flavia LUCARINI of McDonald, Margaret ALBERTINI of Moundsville, W. Va., and Ruth Ann GENTILE of Tarentum; 44 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. A son, Leo, is deceased. Mass of Christian burial was held the morning of July 7 in the St. Alphonsus R. C. Church, McDonald, in charge of the Rev. Francis L. PUCCI. Burial was in Resurrection cemetery, Moon Township. Mrs. Gladys HAMPSON SIMPSON, 62, of Laurel Hill, R. D. 5, McDonald, died Friday, July 8, 1983, in the Canonsburg hospital. A daughter of Joseph and Grace JOHNSON HAMPSON, she was born November 25, 1920, in McDonald. Mrs. SIMPSON was a member of the First U. M. Church, McDonald. She leaves her husband, Robert G. SIMPSON; a son, Terry SIMPSON of Midway; two daughters, Phyllis HOUK of Bentleyville and Robin DUGAN of Imperial; a brother, Walter E. HAMPSON of McDonald; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. A brother, Harry HAMPSON, is deceased. Funeral services were held Monday morning in the Frank J. Nation Funeral Home, Inc., McDonald, in charge of the Rev. Deryl K. LARSEN, pastor of the First U. M. Church, McDonald. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Sam SPRANDO, Jr., 63, of Burgettstown, died Thursday, July 7, 1983. A son of Angelina TESTA SPRANDO of Slovan and Sam SPRANDO, Sr., who is deceased, he was born July 8, 1919, in Smith Township. Mr. SPRANDO was a retired employee of J & L Steel Corp., and was a World War II veteran, having served in the U. S. Coast Guard. He was a member of the Burgettstown Senior Citizens and Slovan Italian Club. He was well known in musical circles, having played with a number of area groups and orchestras. Besides his mother, he leaves his wife, Wanda GAVAZZI SPRANDO; a son, Samuel F., at home; two daughters, Joanne Angela, the wife of John SHERGI of Acme, and Sondra Lee, the wife of John DEVITIS of Hickory; two brothers, Albert SPRANDO of Wintersville, Ohio, and Frank SPRANDO of Chicago, Ill.' three sisters, Inez LESKOVITZ of Midway, and Jennie WOJNAR and Bernadine SPRANDO of Slovan; and three grandchildren. A brother, Gene SPRANDO, is deceased. Blessing services were held Monday morning in Burgettstown. Burial was in Our Lady of Lourdes cemetery, Burgettstown. William Earl JOHNSON, 77, of Washington, died Saturday, July 9, 1983, in the Washington Hospital Extended Care Facility. A son of William and Emma PRESCOTT JOHNSON, he was born October 11, 1905, in Cecil. He was employed as a driver by the Washington Bus Lines before retiring in 1970. Mr. JOHNSON was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 687 of Washington. Surviving are two sons, William T. JOHNSON of Zephyr Hills, Fla., and Robert C. JOHNSON of Washington; two daughters, Mrs. G. Richard (Alice Irene) RANNEY of Pensacola, Fla., and Mrs. Jack (Linda Diane) ADAMS of Pittsburgh; a brother, Harry E. JOHNSON of Washington; three sisters, Mrs. William (Velma) JORDAN of Midway, and Margaret BOJINSKI and Dorothy HUNTER of Muse; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His wife, Gladys Mae SMITH JOHNSON, died in December 1980. Two brothers, George and John JOHNSON, are deceased. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in Washington in charge of Dr. Robert E. PEBLEY, pastor of the First Christian Church, Washington. Burial was in Forest Lawn Gardens.