Laura, I posted the same article and it was dated June 17, 1938 Friday, Charleroi Mail page 1 Ruth

Rev. G. M. KERR attended the funeral of Alexander MCBRIDE in Pittsburgh Tuesday evening Dec. 16. Mr. MCBRIDE was a resident of this neighborhood for many years, before going west to Missouri where he made his home for a few years. He had been in poor health ever since he returned east last spring. The interment was made in the Fairview cemetery at Burgettstown Wednesday afternoon. *Bulger column

Mrs. Agnes SCOTT CRAWFORD, wife of R. T. CRAWFORD, died at her home in this place (Midway) Saturday evening, Nov. 22 at 8:30 o'clock of a complication of diseases. She was aged 54 years. Mrs. CRAWFORD was born at Frankford (sic) but had resided in Midway 30 years. Her husband, one brother, William SCOTT and one sister, Mrs. Jane WILLIAMS survive. Mrs. CRAWFORD had been a member of the Midway M. E. church for almost 30 years from which place the funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Her pastor, Rev. E. V. SHOTWELL having charge assisted by Rev. Rainey of the United Presbyterian church. Interment at Center cemetery. Those from a distance attending the funeral services of Mrs. Thomas CRAWFORD were Mr. and Mrs. John YOLTON Mr. and Mrs. George YOLTON and Mrs. Harry IRWIN of Pittsburgh, George CRAWFORD and Walter FERRIS of Economy, Mrs. Lydia PORTER of Elliott, Mrs. BROMLEY of McKeesport, Mrs. Edward BEIK of McDonald and Mrs. Samuel STEWARD of Rochester.

The Newly Elected Burgess Samuel H. PYLES, the newly elected burgess of McDonald, has the distinction of becoming the chief citizen after residence of very little more than three years in the town. Mr. PYLES was born at Midway, January 29, 1871, and is a son of Joshua and Nancy PYLES. The parents of Mr. PYLES are both deceased. During his active years the father was a farmer, but lived retired for some years before his death. He was a man of considerable prominence in Robinson township, where he served for fifteen years in the office of justice of the peace, and also tax collector. He married Nancy PYLES, and of their children Samuel H. is the youngest, the other three being daughters, of whom but one is living, Mary, the wife of Oliver DYHAR. Samuel H. PYLES obtained an academic training in the well-known Ingleside Academy, conducted here fro many years by the Rev. W. D. IRONS, D. D. Later he took a commercial course in Duff's Business College at Pittsburgh and became so proficient that he was engaged as instructor at the college, where he remained for eighteen months. He then returned to Midway and was bookkeeper for the Midway Gas Company for four months. In 1894 he entered the employ of the D. G. BAMFORD Milling Company in the same capacity, and gradually rose until he was its manager. In 1910 Mr. PYLES organized the McDonald Milling Company and he and his associates built the modern mill in the West End. This business enterprise has had a rapid and healthy growth, and the products have acknowledged merit. On October 25, 1893, Mr. PYLES was married to Miss Esther THOMPSON, a daughter of Russell and Martha (MCCARTY) THOMPSON. To Mr. and Mrs. PYLES, six children have been born, Myra, Wilma, Roland, Lyle, Helen and Miller. In politics Mr. PYLES has always been independent. He and his wife are members of the First Presbyterian church of McDonald.

The Washington County Law Library hours are: Monday - Friday 9AM to 4:30PM. Closed on court holidays. The telephone number is: 724-228-6747. Here is a link to their pamphlet " Public Records for Genealogists": http://www.co.washington.pa.us/downloads/265.pdf You may have to cut and paste this link. Sincerely, Pam Nixon Westland, Pennsylvania USA pnixon15378@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

Funeral Services For Drowned Boys Saturday Double funeral services for Paul and Andrew Simpson, aged 16 and 10, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Simpson, Amity, RD 1, two miles south of Lone Pine. The two boys drowned in Little Ten Mile Creek early Wednesday night, the elder apparently meeting death in an effort to rescue his younger brother who had gone into the stream. Neither could swim. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery. Sorry no dates on my article. You can check with the cemetery....LNPM Laura N. Mallett, GRI _www.lauramallett.net_ (http://www.lauramallett.net/) and _www.lauramallett.com_ (http://www.lauramallett.com/) These sites are continually changing **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: klassikat Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3486/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I am looking for an obituary for Virginia Piszczek who passed away in August 3, 2004. She passed in Little Washington, Washington County, PA. I'm trying to locate relatives. Her husband's name was Phillip (Philip) I believe but could be mistaken. She may have had a brother who was a doctor named Billy Gallo...or some relatives listed whose names were Gallo. Parents name were Antonio (Tony) and maybe Mary. Brother John was killed in WWII. Thank you for any help. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Thank you very much, Ruth, for providing the hours for the Law Library, as I did not call today because of the holiday and forgot to call last week. What I really needed was the time that it opened, but I left that out of my message. You have been simply great! Thanks so much. Cindy McWreath Researching: McWreath/McElreath, Stevenson, Openbrier/Openbrower, Rea, Lyle, Pease, Allender, DeFrance

I would assume the hours are the same as the rest of the court house - 8 a.m. to 4 or 5 (?) I know it is 8 a.m. TELEPHONE number for Law Library is 724 - 228- 6747 Pat is so very helpful Ruth

Would someone please post the hours for the Law Library at the Washington County courthouse? Thanks. Cindy Researching: McWreath/McElreath, Stevenson, Oppenbrier, Rea, Pease, Lyle, Allender, DeFrance

Hopefully this link works I posted some RALSTON photos from the Chestnut Ridge Cemetery which I took this summer. It is on my FLICKR page along with TUCKER and other surnames from the area look in the section which has the Washington Co Pa picture of the Tucker ME church which i took on the trip http://www.flickr.com/photos/randim/collections/72157603770435399/ Randi Randi Bowles-Meentzen

Jacob RIEU, aged about 65 years, was seriously injured when caught by a fall of slate in Jumbo mine Monday morning at 11:30 o'clock. The lower part of his back was badly crushed. He was taken to his home in Valley street and on Tuesday removed to a Pittsburgh hospital. RIEU was employed as a digger in the mine, and the fall of slate caught him in the room where he was working before he could make his escape.

After only a few days' illness John M. HARBINSON, an influential citizen of Mt. Pleasant township, died at his home Wednesday evening, November 5, at 7:30 o'clock. He was aged 62 years, and had spent his entire life in Mt. Pleasant township. He followed farming all his life and had prospered. He was one of the founders of the Hickory National Bank and at the time of his death one of the directors. He was a consistent member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Millers Run. One brother, S. A. HARBINSON, of Mount Pleasant township and one sister, Mrs. R. K. LAWRENCE of Freeport, Ohio, survive. The funeral services were held at the home on Saturday at 11 o'clock. The interment was made in the cemetery near the Millers Run Reformed Presbyterian church.

Hi folks, The article below appeared in our Charlotte Co. Florida Sun-Herald today. Perhaps someone might be interested. The annual Washington County, Pennsylvania Reunion will be Feb. 21 at Homer's Original Smorgasbord in Plaza Square in Sebring. (Florida) The Manatee Room will be open at 10 a.m. for fellowship with lunch staring at 11 a.m. The price for lunch for seniors is approximately $7 which includes tax. Please bring a stamped, self-addressed legal size envelope for our 2009 mailing. If you need any more information, please contact Don or Shirley Swan at 813-684-1636. Take care and keep warm. Jeannette - Port Charlotte- only up to 65o today.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Glenn_Channell Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3485/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to find a marriage record for John Joseph Gregg, who was born in Cambria County in 1907. On his death certificate (1955), he is listed as married. The informant is given as "Mrs. Lillian Gregg". I looked in Cambria County and Westmoreland County (where his parents lived in later years) to no avail. On his death certificate, his address is given as "422 E.Pike St., Canonsburg", and he was buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery, so I am hoping that perhaps his wife was from the Washington County area and they were married there. If anyone can help with a marriage lookup next time they are in the courthouse, I would greatly appreciate it. I'll order the copy myself if the record is there, but I need enough of the information from the index record to request it by mail. Thanks Glenn Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Charleroi Mail page 1 Friday June 17, 1938 DOUBLE SERVICES FOR DROWNED PAIR Double funeral services for Paul and Andrew SIMPSON, aged 16 and 10, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. David SIMPSON, Amity, R.D. 1, two miles south of Lone Pine. The two boys drowned in Little Ten Mile Creek early Wednesday night, the elder apparently meeting death in the effort to rescue his younger brother who had gone into the stream. Neither could swim. Burial will be in Washington Cemetery. (original to be scanned and emailed to Carole Clarke) Ruth Sprowls

--- Bill DeVore <w_devore@yahoo.com> wrote: > To: SWPAresearchers@yahoogroups.com > From: Bill DeVore <w_devore@yahoo.com> > Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 08:02:00 -0800 (PST) > Subject: [SWPAresearchers] Ester Maria Valentine > DeVore, wife of Joshua W. DeVore > > I have the following for those who may be > interested: Ester Maria Valentine (wife of Joshua > W. DeVore, son of Joshua, son of Andrew, etc.), died > in Brown Twp, Vinton Co, OH, on the 3rd of March, > 1898. I do not have a burial location. Does anyone > have a burial location? >

--- barefootin <gatherinmyleaves@centurytel.net> wrote: > To: <SWPAresearchers@yahoogroups.com> > From: "barefootin" <gatherinmyleaves@centurytel.net> > Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:15:36 -0600 > Subject: RE: [SWPAresearchers] Ester Maria Valentine > DeVore, wife of Joshua W. DeVore > > I do not have this line.may I have his descendants > please > > -----Original Message----- > From: SWPAresearchers@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:SWPAresearchers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf > Of Bill DeVore > Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 10:02 AM > To: SWPAresearchers@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [SWPAresearchers] Ester Maria Valentine > DeVore, wife of Joshua > W. DeVore > > I have the following for those who may be > interested: Ester Maria > Valentine (wife of Joshua W. DeVore, son of Joshua, > son of Andrew, > etc.), died in Brown Twp, Vinton Co, OH, on the 3rd > of March, 1898. I > do not have a burial location. Does anyone have a > burial location? > >

SCOTT, CURRY, MARCOZ Mrs. Elizabeth SCOTT, wife of John SCOTT, Jr., was found dead in bed at her home in Mt. Pleasant township about nine o'clock Friday morning, October 31. Mrs. SCOTT had not been in good health for several days but was up and about as usual Thursday evening. Before retiring she directed her housekeeper to let her sleep Friday morning. Members of the household looked into her room early Friday morning to find her sleeping quietly. At nine o'clock the housekeeper entered the room and found Mrs. SCOTT dead. Mrs. SCOTT's maiden name was BOLTON and she was born and reared in Mercer county, being a daughter of David BOLTON. She was 61 years of age. She was united in marriage with Mr. SCOTT May 18, 1880, and had since resided on the SCOTT farm in Mt. Pleasant township. She was a member of the Covenanter Church. Beside the husband, there survives one son, Howard SCOTT, at home. Three other children, now deceased, were born to Mr. and Mrs. SCOTT. A. Walter, born July 16, 1881, died September 4, 1899, Cora A., born August 22, 1885, died October 25, 1905; and J. Ray, born February 8, 1890, died February 11, the same year. Funeral services in charge of the Rev. Samuel G. CONNER were held at the SCOTT home Sunday afternoon. Interment in the cemetery at the Covenanter Church, near Venice. Oliver CURRY, aged 70 years, died at his home near Hanlin on Sunday morning at 6:30 o'clock after an illness of over one year. About a year ago he underwent an operation for cancer which failed to give him relief. Mr. CURRY's death occurred on the farm where he was born. He had lived his entire life there. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a staunch Democrat in all things political. The wife, formerly Miss Letitia HANLIN, survives with three daughters: Miss Ethel CURRY, a teacher in the Pittsburgh schools; Miss Margaret CURRY, also of Pittsburgh, and Miss Bertha CURRY, a teacher in the Midway school. He leaves one brother, William CURRY of Hanlin, and a half sister, Mrs. Grant HANLIN, also of Hanlin, who suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday and is in a critical condition. The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon. The interment was in the Chestnut Ridge cemetery. Joseph MARCOZ, 63 years old, died at the home of his nephew, Paul MARCOZ, in Sturgeon, on Monday, November 3, at noon. The deceased was a miner by occupation, was not married and had lived at Sturgeon for more than twenty years. He is survived by one brother, Anthony, also of Sturgeon, and his nephew with whom he made his home. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. Interment was made in Robinson's Run cemetery.

A crash not unlike that of rolling thunder, heard by a goodly number of McDonald residents shortly after six o'clock on Monday morning, was a rear end collision between two freight trains on the Panhandle railroad, about half a mile west of the station. The Dead Albert ROSEBERRY aged 32 years, of Sheraden, flagman; badly crushed about the body; died shortly after being taken from the wreckage. The Injured J. B. KING, break man; burned about the body by escaping steam; sent to a hospital in Pittsburgh. A freight train had pulled into the Jumbo mine siding and was standing near the tipple. A second train pulled in on the switch and stopped, waiting for the first to pull out. The third freight pulled in and crashed into the rear end of the second freight. ROSEBERRY, the flagman, was in the caboose of the second train when the huge engine plowed into and telescoped it. ROSEBERRY was caught under the wreckage and pinned to the ground. A steam pipe on the engine burst and before ROSEBERRY could be taken out he met a horrible death by scalding. The accident was due to the heavy fog.