Judith (LOL - I feel like I'm talking to myself since I'm Judith too ), My Waller direct lineage starts like this... Pees married Anthony (surname) (twice)... Anthony married Denman... Denman married Waller ... Waller married Lane... Lane married McGary. Do any of those surnames fit into your research? But, I research full lines as much as possible so I research the "kids" of every family, their spouse, their kids, grandkids... to present (if I can). If you want I can give you more info on Wallers. Judy (the other Judy lol) On 11/30/07, Judith Lesso <jlesso@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Judy, > I am doing some research that include the Thompsons that you mention and > would be interested in hearing from other Washington County Thompson > researchers also. I have been lurking on the list and preparing to send > some questions in that area so I might as well jump in now. > > Mrs. J. W. Thompson is likely the second wife of my great grandfather, > Joseph Thompson Jr. 1845-1915. I am descended from his first wife, Margaret > "Arabelle" or "Bell" Dye 1849-1872. The second wife is Edith L. Shearn > 1857-1911. She is the mother of Eva June THompson 1887-1849 and Joseph G. > Thompson 1888-1913. > > I am not exactly certain how the Waller's link to the Thompsons down the > line but I have an unknown Waller in my tree who was married to my 4th great > aunt, Elizabeth Leet born sometime probably between 1740-1770. > > Judy Lesso > Pittsburgh, PA >

Hi Judy, I am doing some research that include the Thompsons that you mention and would be interested in hearing from other Washington County Thompson researchers also. I have been lurking on the list and preparing to send some questions in that area so I might as well jump in now. Mrs. J. W. Thompson is likely the second wife of my great grandfather, Joseph Thompson Jr. 1845-1915. I am descended from his first wife, Margaret "Arabelle" or "Bell" Dye 1849-1872. The second wife is Edith L. Shearn 1857-1911. She is the mother of Eva June THompson 1887-1849 and Joseph G. Thompson 1888-1913. I am not exactly certain how the Waller's link to the Thompsons down the line but I have an unknown Waller in my tree who was married to my 4th great aunt, Elizabeth Leet born sometime probably between 1740-1770. Judy Lesso Pittsburgh, PA*************************************************************************** Judy Lesso Pittsburgh, PA Email:jlesso@hotmail.com Researching Genealogy: Staley, Thompson, Dye, Smiley, Rasel, Ryburn, Lesso, Leet, Knestrick, Kelso, Gabby and Taggart among others. These are mostly in Washington, Jefferson and Greene counties, PA. Some possibly in Ohio, Iowa and Virginia. **************************************************************************** > Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:00:33 -0500> From: cageycat@gmail.com> To: pawashin@rootsweb.com> Subject: [PAWASHIN] Thompson researchers?> > Is anyone researching Thompson family of Coal Centre or vicinity?> > Lover PA Nov. 1914> > Mrs. J. W. Thompson and daughter Miss Eva near Coal Centre spent> Thursday with the former's niece Miss Bertie Waller.> > => neice of the Mrs. J. W. Thompson? OR...> neice "Mr." J. W. Thompson?> > a neice? or grand-neice?> > Exactly HOW is Thompson related to Bertie Waller? How does that part of the> tree go between Thompson and Waller? Bertie is in my tree.> > What township is Coal Centre/Center in?> > Judy> > > -- > Washington County PA Websites:> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~florian/> http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~florian/> http://freepages.religions.rootsweb.com/~florian/> http://www.rootsweb.com/~pawashin/> ****> 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 _________________________________________________________________ Put your friends on the big screen with Windows Vista® + Windows Live™. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/shop/specialoffers.mspx?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_CPC_MediaCtr_bigscreen_102007

Andrew B. Waller is in my direct line for the Waller family. But this Thompson connection is new to me. This could help me break some walls in the Waller research. Ruth, might you have time to see if there's an Obit for Bertie Waller and Andrew B. Waller, and for any Thompson from Coal Center or nearby?? **No rush if you can do the search; I know it's a busy time of the year, and these people have "waited" for me to find them-- It won't hurt if they "wait" longer--LOL. Judy On 11/29/07, Ruth Sprowls <sprowls@ncweb.com> wrote: > > Judy, in 1910 census for Wash. Co., I located a BRIDIE (possibly > Birdie for your Bertie) WALLER. She was born 1881 and father was > Andrew B. WALLER, b. 1846 and they lived in Fallowfield. > > Also in 1910 for Washington, Ward 6 for Wash. Co., I located > Joseph THOMPSON (age is listed as 82 and 64 in index, with b. yr. as > 1828 or 1846) b. PA > Edith L. THOMPSON wife age 52 b. England > Eva F. Thompson dau. age 23 > Joseph G. Thompson son age 21 > > Does this help? Do you know who Andrew B. Waller is? or Edith L. > Thompson? > > AND ALSO - in East Pike Run (in same area as Coal Centre): > J. W. THOMPSON B. 1883 pA. > WIFE MINNIE B. 1882 PA > REBECCA J. THOMPSON dau. b. 1909 > > THIS SOUNDS LIKE IT WOULD BE YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR MESSAGE. > > rUTH

Judy, in 1910 census for Wash. Co., I located a BRIDIE (possibly Birdie for your Bertie) WALLER. She was born 1881 and father was Andrew B. WALLER, b. 1846 and they lived in Fallowfield. Also in 1910 for Washington, Ward 6 for Wash. Co., I located Joseph THOMPSON (age is listed as 82 and 64 in index, with b. yr. as 1828 or 1846) b. PA Edith L. THOMPSON wife age 52 b. England Eva F. Thompson dau. age 23 Joseph G. Thompson son age 21 Does this help? Do you know who Andrew B. Waller is? or Edith L. Thompson? AND ALSO - in East Pike Run (in same area as Coal Centre): J. W. THOMPSON B. 1883 pA. WIFE MINNIE B. 1882 PA REBECCA J. THOMPSON dau. b. 1909 THIS SOUNDS LIKE IT WOULD BE YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR MESSAGE. rUTH

Is anyone researching Thompson family of Coal Centre or vicinity? Lover PA Nov. 1914 Mrs. J. W. Thompson and daughter Miss Eva near Coal Centre spent Thursday with the former's niece Miss Bertie Waller. = neice of the Mrs. J. W. Thompson? OR... neice "Mr." J. W. Thompson? a neice? or grand-neice? Exactly HOW is Thompson related to Bertie Waller? How does that part of the tree go between Thompson and Waller? Bertie is in my tree. What township is Coal Centre/Center in? Judy -- Washington County PA Websites: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~florian/ http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~florian/ http://freepages.religions.rootsweb.com/~florian/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~pawashin/

I had been adding to my e-mails the message to send Christmas cards to Walter Reed Army Hospital. This is a message I received from a friend in Korea. He is also a retired Army veteran now working there. I read the following link. Although the letter idea is not practical, it does tell you some of the things that can be done and how to go about doing them. doug, in Ohio I still see you are still putting send a Christmas Card to a recovering soldier at the bottom of your message . See the following at http://www.snopes.com/politics/christmas/soldiercards.asp

PURDY, DOWNEY, KELSO Mrs. Fannie PURDY, wife of Hugh PURDY, died at her home on Fanny street last Saturday morning after a long illness. Mrs. PURDY before her marriage was Fannie CRUMMY. Mrs. PURDY was stricken with paralysis about five years ago from which she never fully recovered. She leaves besides her husband, her mother, two brothers, James CRUMMY of Dr. ... and John of this place. Mrs. ... Henry G__ ... McDonald. The funeral took place from the Presbyterian church on Monday afternoon of which she was a member. Interment at Robinson Run cemetery. Merriman DOWNEY, one of the oldest residents of this community, passed away at his home on the MCDONALD farm north of town on Monday morning. Mr. DOWNEY had not been very well for some time, but his death was rather unexpected. Mr. DOWNEY in addition to farming conducted a milk-route in the town. He was highly respected by all who knew him in the community where he lived so long. He leaves a wife and three children: a son and two daughters all at home. Mr. DOWNEY was a member of the Presbyterian church. Funeral services took place from his home on Wednesday afternoon and the interment was at Centre cemetery. James R. KELSO died Thursday evening at 9 o'clock at the residence of his niece, Mrs. John L. COOK of Cecil township. Funeral services will be held at the COOK home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Robinson Run cemetery. Mr. KELSO was in his 81st year. He was born in North Fayette township, Allegheny county, and spent practically all his life in Allegheny county. The past few years he had made his home in Cecil township. The most of his life he was engaged in farming, but he retired from active work several years ago. His death came after an illness of a year. Mr. KELSO was a member of the Robinson Run Presbyterian church. Besides the niece with whom he made his home of late years, he leaves one nephew, Harry KELSO, living in North Fayette township Allegheny county, near the old homestead. The funeral services will be in charge of Rev. J. B. CAVITT, pastor of the Robinson Run U. P. church.

DOWNEY, PURDY, FAYALLE, CAGNON Merriman T. DOWNEY, aged 56 years, died at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning, January 20, 1913, of heart trouble at his home in North avenue, Just beyond the borough limits. He had been seriously ill for two weeks. Mr. DOWNEY was born near Bloomington, Indiana. He came to Washington County thirty-five years ago, settling at Midway. Five years later he was united in marriage with Miss Anna TAYLOR of Midway. About twenty-six years ago Mr. DOWNEY and his family moved to the home just on the edge of McDonald where he has since been engaged in farming. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church here. Besides his wife, Mr. DOWNEY leaves three children, John Frances, and Anna May, all at home. Three brothers and one sister also survive. John E. DOWNEY of near Hickory, David DOWNEY of Kansas, S. P. DOWNEY of Ohio, and Miss Jane LEPAGE of Ohio. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, conducted by the Rev. J. P. JORDAN, the Rev. W. D. IRONS, D. D., assisting. Interment was made in the Center cemetery at Midway. Mrs. Hugh PURDY, aged 53 years, died Saturday morning, January 18, at 9:30 o'clock at her home in Fanny street after an illness of several years. Her condition had been critical for some time and on Friday she suffered a stroke of paralysis. Her mother, Mrs. Mary E. CRUMMY, survives besides the husband. She also leaves two brothers and three sisters: James CRUMMY of Dravosburg, John CRUMMY of this place, Mrs. J. T. SCOTT of near Hickory and Mrs. Henry GARDNER and Miss Lulu CRUMMY, both of this place. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the First Presbyterian Church, of which she was a charter member. Interment in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. FAYALLE, for many years a resident of McDonald, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Felix HELIER, at Donora. Eliza, wife of Edward CAGNON, died at her home at North Braddock, Sunday evening at 9:10 o'clock of pneumonia, aged 27. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Jennie KELLY. She was married to Edward CAGNON about eleven years ago. She is survived by her husband and two sons, William aged 10, and Robert, aged 7, also by her mother, Mrs. Jennie KELLY, two sisters, Cassie and Mable at home, and one brother, Thomas KELLY of Pittsburgh. Funeral services were conducted at the home on North Braddock on Monday evening at 7:45 by the Rev. Mr. RUSSELL of the Lutheran Church of that place and the body was brought to the KELLY home on Tuesday where funeral services were conducted by the Rev. E. V. SHOTWELL of the M. E. Church. Interment at Center.

Hi My Geni Friend Ruth, I wish there would be a monument decated to all the miners that were killed in the Marianna Mine Explosion, where 254 miners were killed including my Grandfather: MICHAEL STEVENS. GOD BLESS ALL THEIR SOULS................................and those at Frosty Run. Lori : ) **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)

Quite a few months ago someone on one of the lists was looking for names of those who were killed in this explosion. Back in August 2007 while returning from vacation, we stopped at the rest stop that has the monument dedicated to the miners. (offhand I do not remember which exit this is, but "think" it is off Rt. 79 coming north, the 1st exit over the WV/PA border coming into PA.) I photographed the monument and all the names. I will list all the names for those that needed them. GREENE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA PROUDLY DEDICATES THIS MONUMENT TO ALL COAL MINERS On December 6, 1962, 460 feet directly beneath this site, 37 miners lost their lives in the U.S. STEEL ROBENA MINE'S FROSTY RUN EXPLOSION - ONE OF THE WORST MINE DISASTERS IN GREENE COUNTY HISTORY ADAM ANDREWS, JR. NORMAN A. BENNINGHOFF WILLIAM J. BLACKA ALBERT BRONAKOSKI NICOLA CAROMANO ALBERT CAVALCANTE FRANK HAINZER, JR. JAMES W. HRIBAL FRANK HUDOCK ANDY J. HVIZDOS JOHN KARLYCK ANDREW K. KANYUCH (KINO) ARTHUR LABONS CHARLES LAUCHER ALEX MARRA JOHN E. MARTONCIK ELMER W. MCCANN ORRIN B. MCDOWELL ERNEST MOLLICA HOMER F. PITTS SAMUEL RAINS FRANKLIN J. RIFENBURG ALLEN J. SANNER JOHN M. SANTER CHARLES J. SEBECK CHARLES J. SEPER GEORGE L. SPEELMAN JOHN J. ST. CLAIR HURLEY C. STALNAKER MIKE E. STANIK JOHN M. STEECH JOSEPH V. TOKISH CHARLES S. VAN DIVNER WILLIAM R. WRIGHT EUGENE G. ZUZAK PAUL C. ZVOLENSKI hope this helps - can email photos (total 4) if needed. Ruth Sprowls

Prof. James A. WATT, late of Burgettstown, Pa., died in the Convalescent Hospital at Warren, Pa., January 15, 1913, of an internal hemorrhage. Prof. WATT was born at Coraopolis, Pa., June 6, 1844, and received his higher education in the University of Pittsburgh, from which institution he was graduated in the year 1869 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. In the year 1872 he received the degree of Master of Arts from the same institution. Immediately after his graduation he began his career as a teacher, the common schools of Coraopolis, Neville Island and Haysville, receiving his attention for seven years. The next five years were spent in teaching in the McKeesport Normal School. In 1881, with the establishment of the High School at McKeesport, Pa., Prof. WATT became the first principal. His connection with the school extended through a period of fourteen years. Prof. WATT resigned his office with the High School to establish a private school, which later became the Donora Business College, at Donora, Pa. While teaching day school, he also taught night school for fourteen yeas. As an evidence of the efficient and faithful service he rendered the McKeesport High School, Prof. WATT was presented by the board of directors with an engrossed (sic) copy of a set of six resolutions passed by that body, highly commending him for his services. Prof. WATT, while giving so much attention to educational matters, did not neglect his spiritual life, as his church record will show. At the age of about fourteen he united with the United Presbyterian Church at Gilead, Pa., in which denomination he was an active worker until declining health made it necessary for him to retire from active service. On February 3, 1882, he was ordained and installed ruling elder in the First United Presbyterian church of McKeesport. He served here for twenty years. He was a charter member of the Donora United Presbyterian Church and assisted in the organization of the Second United Presbyterian Church of McKeesport. Upon going to Burgettstown his letter of membership was placed in the First United Presbyterian Church of that town. On December 30, 1880, Prof. WATT was united in marriage to Miss Ella M. BROWN of Allegheny City, who proved a very efficient helper until her death a few years ago. Mrs. WATT was closely associated with her husband in all his educational and church work. Miss Bessie WATT, teacher of Room 6 of the McDonald school, is a foster daughter. Funeral services were conducted at his late home in Burgettstown, Saturday, January 18, at 10 a.m., by the Rev. R. H. MCCARTNEY and the Rev. J. B. CAVITT. Interment in Coraopolis cemetery.

I can only link "to" each page on the other site for items regarding our county. It is not possible for ME to place the Washington Co webpage link on someone else's website-- they have to do that. So, NO, users who stumble upon those items won't find a link to our (collectively "our") county website or necessarily know what is on our site. In response to others who responded on & off-list, the main issue for me is showing support for the many sites devoted to "our" county. I'm not personally offended... but it does confuse me why these choices are made to put Washington Co PA info onto a site not for Washington Co. Like I said, it just doesn't make sense to me. Judy On 11/26/07, SusiCP@aol.com <SusiCP@aol.com> wrote: > > Judy I hope you have linked our website to the site so that they can > utilize what is available on our site about Washington and other > counties. Susi >

Judy I hope you have linked our website to the site so that they can utilize what is available on our site about Washington and other counties. Susi ************************************** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)

BAILY, REDMOND, WOLK Ernest BAILY, aged 16 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave BAILY, died Friday afternoon, January 10, at the family home in Liberty street. He was operated on for appendicitis Thursday and failed to rally. Besides his parents there survived two brothers, Victor and Arthur BAILY, both at home. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon by the Rev. W. D. IRONS, D. D. Interment in Robinson's Run cemetery. John L. REDMOND, aged 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. REDMOND of Primrose, died at the home of his parents Saturday evening following an attack of bronchial pneumonia. Besides the father and mother, a sister Mary, survives. The funeral services were held at the late home Monday afternoon. Interment in Robinson's Run cemetery. Oscar WOLK, a brother of I. H. WOLK, died in the West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, on Wednesday morning at 2:45 o'clock, after an illness of over a month. The funeral services were held in Pittsburgh on Thursday afternoon.

Can you tell me some of the spellings that have been found re: the surname "Hawk"? Is the German name of "Houck" one of them, or the root word of such? nacs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a private communication. Do not forward or print without permission from author.

BRYMER, PIERCE, SCOUVART, BRINKMAN, PORTMAN M. M. TODD was absent in Ohio last week attending the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. BRYMER. *Frankfort Springs column William Dorn, the 8 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dale PIERCE, died Monday, Jan. 6, very suddenly. Having taken a convulsion. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon by Dr. W. D. IRONS. Interment was in Robinson Run cemetery. Vital SCOUVART, a well known Belgian, aged 67 years died at his home on Coal street, Monday evening. Jan. 6. His death followed prolonged illness. He was a retired miner. A native of Belgium he made his home here for 27 years. He leaves his wife and one son Frank SCOUVART a merchant at Avella. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Dr. W. D. IRONS. Interment was in the Robinson Run cemetery. Mrs. Henry BRINKMAN died suddenly at her home on South Side from heart disease Monday evening at ten o'clock. Funeral services were held in St. Joseph church of Carnegie and interments were made in the church cemetery. (sic) *Oakdale column Nicholas PORTMAN aged seventy eight died suddenly at his home Monday at one o'clock. Mr. PORTMAN had been sick for a short time. He is survived by his wife eight daughters and one son. He was buried from the St. Patrick church of Noblestown at ten o'clock Thursday and interments were made in the St. Patrick cemetery. (sic) *Oakdale column

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sara_crump Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3464.2.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: thank you for the reply.. i know johanna hawk is my 4 great grandpa.. i don't know much about them.. I would love to find out more.. thanks Sara 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.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LindaDavis4850 Surnames: WOLFE - FARABEE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3468/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the Methodist church/cemetery in Morristown. I am not sure if it is in Washington or Greene county. I found a will for Thomas Farrabe(y) who donated some of his estate to this church so I am looking for a grave for him and any other members of his family. His will was executed in 1850 Washington county. Thank you! 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.