This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: needleNhook Surnames: Higgins, Hannan, Harvey, Chivers, Smith, Oplinger, Errett, Haines, Long, Baughman, Henry, Schmidt, Best, and others Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3349.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, Sherry, I am a descendant of Alfred Higgins, a brother of James Higgins (b. 2 Apr 1860 in Staffordshire, England) who married Jane White (b. 6 Feb 1868 to William and Elizabeth White) on 24 Dec 1886 in Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. I have this family tree traced back to Alfred and James' grandparents! And, if you are interested, I have a some OLD photographs to share of my Great-great Uncle James, their mother Rebeccah, step-father William and some other members of their family. I would like to exchange information with you. So, PLEASE contact me. Mary needleNhook@yahoo.com P.S. My records show that James and Jane also had a daughter named Ellen b. abt 1902. 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.

Dear List, If some kind soul has access to an online newspaper subscription, would you please check it for me for the following: Andrew and Paul Simpson. They died on June 15, 1938. Both boys drowned in Washington County. Paul, the oldest (17), was trying to pull his younger brother, Andrew (10), out of the water. Sincerely, Carole Clarke --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: HBjorkman Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1167.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Feb 17, 1911, Thomas' greatgreat grandfather was a Joseph Ralston from Scotland. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: stevec0305 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3478.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Steve Hunter, Wow! Thanks for this information. It connects the dots for me. In Perry County, Ohio living next to Samuel Law was a Robert Law who I have always believed to be his father. Your Robert going to Ohio is a link. Also, my Great Grandfather, Andrew Jackson Law, had a brother James who wrote in an 1880 census that his father (Samuel)spoke "Scottish" so I figured the family had come from Scotland not long before Samuel was born in Washington County. It all fits. You have also shed light on a family legend. My grandpa, Lloyd Law, always said the family had some Pennsylvania Dutch in the line. You said that Thomas lived in Lancaster County for a while. Isn't that Pennsylvania Dutch territory? Robert could have married a Pennsylvania Dutch girl there which gave rise to the family legend. Just speculating. Thank you so much for this information. The origins of the Law family has been a mystery for a long time. Just as a point of interest for you, When Samuel and Robert moved to Perry County, Ohio around 1835 they had a small boy who was there who worked as a farm hand for them. The boy lived on a neighboring farm. That boy was Philip Sheridan, who became the famous Civil War General. Thank you again, Steve Crawford 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mahunter160 Surnames: Law, Hutchison, Hunter, McClelland, Garrett Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3478.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have Thomas Law, an early land owner in Washington County. >From "The James S. Hutcheson Family History, Being an account of the Origin and Generations of the Family" by Giles Virgil and Rosella M. Hutchison, (The Enterprise Press, Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, 1969), we have the following: "The first ancestor, of whom we have any record, in America, was Thomas Law. He was a taxpayer in Lancaster County in the 1770's and up to 1781. Then in 1783, he became a taxpayer in Hopewell Township, Washington County, Pa. His will shows that he raised three boys and four girls. He gave each boy a farm near Mt. Hope church and various items to the girls,...." We have no record of the wife of Thomas Law, but we do know of the location of his land claim in Hopewell Township. The children of Thomas Law are shown as follows: John Law is recorded in Hopewell Township, but we have no further information on him. James Law is recorded in Hopewell Township, but we also have no further information on him. Robert Law is recorded in Hopewell Township, and we have no further information on him as well. Agnes Law married Thomas Whitehill. They were members of the Dogwood Grove Church. Catherine Law married _ Ferguson. Elizabeth Law married first to Samuel Scott. She married second to James S. Hutcheson (they are my ancestors). Elizabeth Law Scott Hutcheson died in 1847. Margaret Law married William McClelland (also my ancestors). It is understood that Thomas Law emigrated from Scotland as a married man with his family sometime in the 1760s. John, James and Robert Law were probably born in the 1750s in Scotland. I think John and James both continued in Washington County. Thomas Law died around 1800 and was buried in the Mt. Hope Cemetery near West Middletown, but I have not yet found his grave. There are however several graves of children and infant children of a Thomas Law there. This Thomas was probably a grandson. As for Robert, it is thought that he had moved west to Ohio. As far as any other Law families in Washington County at that time, I can find no other records. Steve Hunter 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KimDresser14 Surnames: Ralston, Wilson, Holmes, Graham, Work, Campbell, McCready, Tucker, McConnell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1167.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, This Thomas Holmes Ralston died Feb 19, 1911 and was buried at the Chestnut Ridge Cem in Washington co PA. He was born July 19, 1826 on ancestral acres in Hancock co (was Brooke Co VA at the time of his birth) He married Rebecca Graham April 26, 1859, daughter of Thomas Graham Jr. & Honor Davis. Thomas & Rebecca had 5 children, 1.)Lucinda P. Ralston b. 1860- died May 6, 1944 married James Work buried at the Chestnut cemetery also. 2.)William Siles or Scott Ralston b. 1861-died 1939 married Rachel Stephenson buried Chestnut Ridge cem. 3.)George Graham Ralston 1864- 1937 married Ida Mae __? buried at Chestnut Ridge cem. 4.) Ann Katharine Kate Ralston b. 1866 died Feb 18, 1942 married Samuel Fred Campbell buried Three Springs cem Weirton, 5.)Jesse Mary b. 1868 died 1950 buried at Chestnut Ridge cem. Thomas Holmes Ralston was a miller, working at the family mill on Kings Creek, he took over the mill when his brother William died. Thomas was the son of *Joseph & Lucinda Purcella Holmes, who also had sons Eli, Isaac, Mary Ann or Nancy Ann (wife of J.H. Harper)Joseph b. 1823- d. 1846)Caroline wife of Miller Shane or Shane Miller, & William who died 1861 a school teacher. The Father Joseph is mentioned in Beer's History of Washington co PA says he was a soldier of the war of 1812, & died after a trip to Buffalo NY with a cargo of flour to market, he was taken sick with Belious Fever & returned home died July 18, 1846 followed by wife Dec 26th of the same year. (Three Springs cem list says died 1845, will says 1846) Their son Joseph b. 1823 - died 1846, from the fever after taking a cargo load of flour to market at New Orleans -His will is listed in Washinton c Pa in 1846. He was married to a Esther Jane WILSON, dau of John & Esther Jane Wilson of Perry Co OH - who later moved to Van Buren Iowa with her parents, she had 2 children William Wilson Ralston & Mary Elizabeth Ralston. The father Joseph's parents were Joseph & Ann McCready, Joseph husband of Ann, father was also named Joseph who settled on Kings Creek by 1783 from land records in Brooke co. Va. This was a huge family of Ralstons & I love learning more about them all. Joseph who married Ann, had a brother named Samuel who married Martha Tucker, dau of John Tucker of Hanover twp, Washington co PA, donated land for the Tucker Meth Church & cemetery. Samuel & Martha had 4 sons *Joseph, Samuel, John & Andrew & 8 daughters - I believe is my line thur son Samuel b. 1801- d. 1881 buried at the Three Springs cem, with wife Elizabeth McConnell. Hope this helps, Sorting out all the Joseph's & Samuels has been really interesting. Happy trails on your researching. Kim Ralston Dresser kddresser@htswireless.com 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.

Hello All, I have added another 10 pages to the book "Pennsylvania Historical Society Memoirs". It is available at http://www.midatlanticarchives.com You can click on the link on the index page to jump to the start of the most recently added section. Alan RESEARCHING: Buckingham, Gilpin, Eastburn, Jeanes, Nowland, Wade, Creswell, Abernathy and related families Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.1 - Release Date: 1/11/2008 12:00 AM

MCDONALD, BOWDER, PERKINS, CRAWFORD Matthew M. MCDONALD died at his home in Clarksburg, W. Va. on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Interment was made at Clarksburg. Mr. MCDONALD was a brother of Mrs. D. F. CONNERS of West Lincoln avenue. Charles BOWDER died at his home in Economy, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 11:15 o'clock. Mrs. BOWDER is a sister of Mrs. James ELLIOTT of 5th street. The funeral was held from his late home 1304 Church street, Economy on Tuesday, Dec. 2md at 9 a. m. Funeral services were held in St. Mathias Episcopal church at Park road, Ambridge, Pa., at 9:30 a. m. Interment was at Sewickley. Georgiana PERKINS, colored, aged 17 years, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas PERKINS of this place, died in the Homeopathic hospital, Pittsburgh Friday Nov. 28, at 1, o'clock. Her death was the result of an attack of peritonitis. Several brothers and sisters survive besides the parents. The body was brought home and the funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Colored Baptist Church. The services were conducted by the Rev. G. E. SALLIE. Interment was in the Hilldale cemetery. Mrs. Agnes SCOTT CRAWFORD, wife of R. T. CRAWFORD, died at her home in this place 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 WILIAMS 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 in Center cemetery. *Midway column

The Rev. Dr. C. W. WYCOFF, who has occupied the pulpit of the First Presbyterian Church of McDonald a number of times in recent years, preached his farewell sermon last Sabbath morning at the Bethel Presbyterian Church near Clifton. Dr. WYCOFF had been pastor of the church for the past forty years, having assumed the pastorate in October, 1873. At a congregational meeting held three weeks ago he was elected pastor emeritus. He will erect a house within a short distance of the church he has served so long and faithfully, where he will spend his declining years.

Is anyone researching either of these men/families? I am looking for their parentage and places of birth. Jacob Romigh/Romack and John Wolf ; Alexander Martin and John Twindler. All four were in Allegheny County 1813-1815. Thanks. Donny J. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping

This family is a part of an extended case study in the book Ancestry's guide to research by Johni Cerny and Arlene Eakle. If you haven't seen this, you will want to read this book. If your local library does not have it, request it interlibrary loan. It was published in 1985 in the pre computer era, but is a wonderful how-to with this extended family of one of the authors which includes the Karr,Carr and Pease family of Washington County, PA Carol ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruth Sprowls" <sprowls@ncweb.com> To: <pawashin@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 1:24 PM Subject: [PAWASHIN] KARR surname > While researching for one of our "lost" Sprowls in Kansas in > 1878-1880's I have located Martin S. Sprowls. Seems he was the > attorney for the county of Kingman, and became "partners" in a land > scheme with E. A. KARR (or his brother E. M. KARR) and R.G. McClain. > All 3 were arrested and once bonded out seems that Sprowls > disappeared. Turns out that Sprowls coat was found by Pinkerton > detective with a hole in the back. WOW > In researching this story, I find that the father of Karr was > originally from Washington Co.PA. > > NOW - from family trees submitted to Ancestry World Tree Project I > have located tha parents of Elihu Alley KARR and brother Eldridge > Milton KARR. (I believe Eldridge Milton Karr to be the partner, > since the name of Milton was used in a history I have located.) > > Seems "very" bad blood between Sprowls and brother of "Milton" Karr. > (per 1880 census for Vinita Twp., Kingman Co.,KS both Karr brothers > are listed in addition to another brother William..) > > According to the trees I located, parents of these Karr fellows were > William A. KARR, born March 24, 1813 and Amanda PEACE HOPKINS. (Have > also seen maiden name of Amanda as PEES/PEAS). She was born 1814-1815 > Nicholad Co., KY. > Elihu was born 1846 Indiana; Milton abt. 1852 Iowa and William Henry > Karr b. abt. 1850 Iowa. > > Am searching for Karr researchers who may have further info or who > would like further info. > Seems that Sprowls, Karr and McClain forged mortgage deeds to amount > of $2,500.00 . Interesting, since according to Kingman Co. history > land was selling for $1.25 per acre in 1871. A researcher I > contacted in that county sent me copies of the trial transcripts from > the newspapers and seems that one of the brothers of Milton Karr did > NOT get along with Sprowls and Sprowls felt the same. (as both stated > that if they saw the other that he would kill him - well, Sprowls coat > with the bullet holes was found a mile from the farm of that Sprowls > brother!!). > I paid $36.50 for this research and am so excited. No other family > trees I have located have had any info on Martin S. Sprowls, so > another lost soul located. > Interestingly, sister of Martin was Louise Sprowls. She married a > William Stewart and had visited the county during the trial. (Wm. > Stewart d. in 1880, I am told). Wife of Elihu was a STEWARD. Am > wondering if mispellings and if could be related. > Thanks for any leads or contacts. > Ruth Sprowls > > **** > 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 >

Mrs. Mary E. WILLIAMS, colored, aged 47 years, widow of George WILLIAMS, whose death occurred several years ago, died Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert FLETCHER, of Fanny street. Her death resulted from an illness of but a few days following an operation. Two daughters and three sons survive. The funeral services will be held this Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the First Baptist church and will be conducted by the Rev. G. E. SALLIE. The interment will be in the Hilldale cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ker17moh Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3475.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I drove out to PA finally and found it. That was the index page, anyways.. its my ancestor so its all good. 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.

I am looking for the cementery that my great grand father who died in 1883 was buried in. He died in or near East Bethlehem. Can someone tell me what cementeries are near there. His name was George Callendine Shafer and he was married to Mary Jane Ridgway in case anyone else is tracing this family. Thanks , Janice Weaver Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: shaug3 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1388.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am resreaching my uncle ,who was a Fisher in Wynne,Ark. He died around 1972 and was buried in Wynne, Ark. His wife was my aunt, her name was Elsie Fisher and I remember my uncles mother lived in Wynne also. Any help would be appreiated. shaug3@juno.com L.E.S. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ker17moh Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1167.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: what is the date of the obit? 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DLaFromboise Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1167.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My great-aunt lived in Beaver & Washington counties, PA. I think this Mr. Ralston went to her church and was not related. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ker17moh Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1167.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Which Ralston family are you looking for? What townships did they live in? I have connections to two of the William Ralston guys in Washington Co. PA. One died in 1851 and I dont know what happened to the other one. 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.

CARL, CRAWFORD, DUFFY, POSKIN, PAGE Frederick CARL, aged forty-___ ... resident and well-known ... Mt. Pleasant township, died ... October 27, 1913, at seven o'clock ... home of his mother, Mrs. Cha... near Hickory, death being due ... Mr. CARL has spent his entire life ... Pleasant township and was a well-known farmer. He was unmarried. He is survived by one brother, August CARL of Washington, and his mother, with whom he made his home. The funeral services were held from the late home at Hickory Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock. Interment in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery. *Damaged column Mrs. Annie CRAWFORD died at her home in Economy, Friday morning, October 24, 1913, at eight o'clock, of cancer. She had been a sufferer for several months, but had been confined to her bed only the last three or four weeks. The CRAWFORD family were former residents here, moving to Economy shortly after the death of Mr. CRAWFORD a little over two years ago. Mrs. CRAWFORD is survived by the following children: Reuben of near Imperial, Mrs. Victor CAGNON of Washington, Ollie and William, residing at Economy, and Mrs. Margaret HARRIS and George at home; also by two brothers and two sisters: David WINTERS of Cleveland, W. J. WINTERS of Bulger, Mrs. C. O. CRAWFORD of Midway and Mrs. BROMAN of McKeesport. Mrs. CRAWFORD was a daughter of the late Gamble WINTERS and also survived by a step-mother and several half-brothers and sisters. The body was brought to the C. O. CRAWFORD home Sunday morning, where the funeral services were conducted at 2:30 by the Rev. J. G. REANEY, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, assisted by the Rev. J. D. GIBSON of Elizabeth, a former pastor of the deceased. Interment at Center. *Midway column Patrick DUFFY, aged forty-seven years, died in the Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, on Monday of last week, as the result of injuries received at the Fayette mine early Monday morning. Mr. DUFFY was born in Ireland and came to this country about ten years ago. He settled in Noblestown and has resided here ever since. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Daniel HAYES, John, James, Tiny, Mary and Charles DUFFY. Two brothers and three sisters also survive. They are James DUFFY of Sturgeon, Hugh DUFFY of Canonsburg, Mrs. P. HUSTON of Elizabeth, Mrs. C. P. MCGREGOR and Miss Sarah DUFFY of Sturgeon. Mr. DUFFY was a member of Sturgeon Aerie F. O. E. and McDonald A. O. H. Funeral services were held in St. Patrick's Church, Noblestown, Wednesday morning, the Rev. D. J. COX officiating. Interment was made in St. Patrick's cemetery. *Noblestown column Emily POSKIN, aged 11 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William POSKIN, who reside at the Champion mine, died at the home of the parents Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock, following a short illness which was the result of and attack of scarlet fever. There are no other cases at the POSKIN home as yet. Two brothers and two sisters, besides the parents, survive. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon. V. M. MCDOWELL and Mrs. J. M. MOORE attended the funeral of their uncle, S. B. PAGE, at McKeesport, Wednesday. *Midway column

Cyrus FERGUSON, the well-known successful oil operator, has purchased the club house of the Harkaway Hunt in West Lincoln avenue, which was his former home here. The Harkaway Hunt has disbanded. The house, which changed hands for $9,000, is a fine large residence, and cost a good deal more to build fifteen years ago. Charles R. BUCHHEIT built, and later sold it to Cyrus FERGUSON. About ten years ago Mr. FERGUSON moved to Hollidays Cove, W. Va. The Harkaway Hunt first rented and later bought this house, which was admirably adapted for their purpose. Mr. FERGUSON's rise is familiar to nearly all readers of the Record. He was reared near Eldersville and came to McDonald as a butcher. He succeeded in getting one of the first liquor licenses of McDonald and subsequently made much money in oil speculation. About ten years ago he, with others, took up about a thousand acres of land on the Ohio river, which afterward proved to be very rich in oil. He is one of the wealthiest men, if not the wealthiest, of the West Virginia Panhandle.