This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rjavery1 Surnames: Walton, Ball Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1457.2.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I'm descended from Phoebe Walton (daughter of Amos and Marcy) and Caleb Ball. I would be happy to share any information I have regarding their descendants. I would be extremely interested in learning any information you have about Amos' service record in the Revolution and any other information about his ancestors and those of Marcy. rjavery@cox.net Thanks! Bob Avery 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: rjavery1 Surnames: Walton, Ball Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1457.2.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I'm descended from Phoebe Walton (daughter of Amos and Marcy) and Caleb Ball. I would be happy to share any information I have regarding their descendants. I would be extremely interested in learning any information you have about Amos' service record in the Revolution and any other information about his ancestors and those of Marcy. rjavery@cox.net Thanks! Bob Avery 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: rjavery1 Surnames: Walton, Laycock, Ball Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1457.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I'm descended from Phoebe Walton (daughter of Amos and Marcy) and Caleb Ball. I would be happy to share any information I have regarding their descendants. I would be extremely interested in learning any information you have about Amos' service record in the Revolution and any other information about his ancestors and those of Marcy Laycock. rjavery@cox.net Thanks! Bob Avery 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.

Thanks to all who responded to my query for a Ferguson obit. THIS IS REALLY A TERRIFIC LIST!!! One person gave me the Neal Funeral Home site and sure 'nuf, it was there! Thanks again. Judy Warth

DOUMONT, PORTER, GILLIE, FISH, Unknown, Unknown Victor DOUMONT of Primrose died suddenly on Sunday of pulmonary oedema (sic). He was 54 years of age. He is survived by his wife and six children. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Center cemetery. John F. PORTER, aged 67 years a well known farmer died at his home just north of Midway, Sunday evening shortly after 5 o'clock after an illness of several months of catarrah of the stomach. For the past three weeks he had been bedfast. Mr. PORTER was born June 28, 1845. For a number of years he resided in Beaver county but about two years ago removed to the farm near Midway where his death occurred. He was a member of the Candor Presbyterian church. Mr. PORTER was twice married. HIs first wife was Miss HANEY whose death occurred a number of years ago. His second wife formerly Miss Lena RAMSEY, survives. He leaves six children, James, Blanche adn Clair by his first marriage and Everett, Frank and Charles by his second marriage all of whom are at home. The funeral services were held at the late home Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. On Tuesday the body was taken to Mills Creek, Beaver county where the interment was made. Mrs. BENNETT attended the funeral of John GILLIE of Erie this week. *Sturgeon column An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. FISH was buried ... Bethal last Friday. *Not sure of location, 5 points is mentioned in another item in the column Wm. KECK attended the funeral of his brother-in-law near Pittsburgh Monday. *See above note F. C. SAWHILL was called to Pittsburgh Saturday on account of the death of his nephew. *Midway column

While investigating Cherry Valley Mine No. 2 last Friday to ascertain if the part of the mine which had been walled in on account of fire was safe to operate, John FERRELL, an expert attached to the United States Bureau of Mines, was overcome by gas and died before he could be rescued. FERRELL's body was found about 225 feet on the other direction at right angles to the rooms which he was about to investigate, two hours after he had entered the mine. James REYNOLDS, a first-aid man, went into the mine with mouth-breathing apparatus to look for FERRELL. He soon discovered his light, which was shining through the darkness and as he advanced toward the light found FERRELL at the face of a room lying on his back. FERRELL's helmet was lying within a short distance of him and looked as if it had been torn from his head. He had two electric lights, both burning, which were lying within a few feet of him. It was discovered then that FERRELL was dead. The body was picked up and in trying to carry it through a space 14 inches wide REYNOLD's noseslip was dislodged. He too was overcome and fell, but was rescued and resuscitated by the use of oxygen. When he returned to consciousness he told his rescuers where he found FERRELL and they brought the body out of the mine. Before REYNOLDS was revived Engineer George H. DUKE made three attempts to enter the mine and bring out FERRELL, but before he could locate him was driven out by the gas. FERRELL's apparatus was found to be completely exhausted of oxygen. The facial pneumatic was still inflated in the helmet, but not on his face. He had bruises on his forehead which showed that he had fallen and dislodged his helmet. There was also an abrasion on his hand. FERRELL, whose home was at Ellsworth, Pa., where he has a wife and two infant children, was considered on of the best mine experts in Pennsylvania. He had been in charge of the government's rescue car No. 5 since last October, although he was not operating the car at the time of his heath. At the mine disaster at Briceville, Tenn., a few weeks ago, FERRELL rescued five men. Coroner HEFFRAN came to McDonald on Monday and impaneled the following jury to determine the cause of FERRELL's death: D. L. WILLIAMS, D. CAMPBELL, F. A. THOMASSY, R. G. VERMILLION, R. D. WOOD, A. S. GOLDSTEIN. Mr. WILLIAMS was elected foreman. After hearing some testimony, the investigation was adjourned until Thursday morning, when considerable expert testimony was abduced (sic) from which the jury arrived at the conclusion that John FERRELL met his death by asphyxiation by gas, having failed to follow the instructions given by the Bureau of Mines, in that he went in without being attended by one or two of the bureau's employees. It was also found that the helmet was defective or had become so while in use. It was recommended that the air cell be placed on the apparatus in such a condition that it cannot get out of order from a jar or blow. It was also recommended that no person be permitted to wear a helmet in dangerous gases unless thoroughly instructed in the use of the same.

Here's the obit. Hope it helps. Patty hrfrosty@aol.com Observer-Reporter (Washington, PA) - November 6, 2007 Deceased Name: James E. Marriott West Penn/Allegheny Power retiree, U.S. Army veteran James E. Marriott, 79, of Fallowfield Township, died Saturday, November 3, 2007, in Jefferson Medical Center, Pittsburgh. He was born May 28, 1928, in Fayette City, a son of Thomas and Isla Snead Marriott. Mr. Marriott was a Charleroi High School graduate, Class of 1946, and a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean conflict. He retired after 42 years of service from West Penn/Allegheny Power Co., Greensburg, where he was employed as supervisor of Transmission and Distribution center. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Coal Center, where he was instrumental in the merging of three rural churches to form Grace Methodist Church, by serving as chairman of the merger and building committees. He served as Scout Master of Fallowfield Boy Scout Troop and was a member of Masonic Lodge 615, Charleroi. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Verna Matheny Marriott; a son, Dennis Marriott of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada; a daughter, Sue Hawley of Roseville, Calif.; four grandchildren, Katie Leigh, Daniel James, Ali and Niki; and a great-grandson, Jacob. Deceased, in addition to his parents, are a brother, Thomas Marriott; and a sister, Leah Stathers. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. Everyone please meet in Grace Methodist Church, 420 California Drive, Coal Center, for services at 11 a.m. Friday, November 9, with the Rev. George Kennedy officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Creek Cemetery, Charleroi. Memorial contributions may be made to Fallowfield Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1660 Route 481, Charleroi, PA 15022. Observer-Reporter (Washington, PA) Date: November 6, 2007 Page: B5 Record Number: 11CC14F242479670 Copyright, 2007, Observer Publishing Company of Washington, Pa. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

Hi Judy and All Unfortunately, the O-R no longer archives its obits. But, I did find it thru another source. What is the other name you are looking for. There are several of us on this list that have obits or can try to find them for you. Hope this helps. Patty _hrfrosty@aol.com_ (mailto:hrfrosty@aol.com) Observer-Reporter (Washington, PA) - September 8, 2004 Deceased Name: Julia Ruth Ferguson Molycorp security guard also worked at Duncan-Miller Julia Ruth (Judy) Ferguson, 82, of Washington, died Sunday, September 5, 2004, in her home. She was born June 20, 1922, in Lumberport, W.Va., a daughter of Isaac William and Susan Goodrich Ferguson. Miss Ferguson graduated from Weston High School and attended Seventh Day Adventist Church. She had been employed as a security guard at Molycorp, worked at Duncan-Miller Glass and had been a waitress at several area restaurants. She enjoyed country and western music and NASCAR racing. She was married twice, to Norman Bell and John Sten, who are deceased. Surviving are two sons, Robert Lee Sten of Arona and John Edgar Sten of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two brothers, Charles R. Ferguson of Washington and Harry J. Ferguson of Detroit, Mich.; five grandchildren, DarcL., Stacy L., Jacqueline S., Shawn and Meghan Sten; and a great-grandchild. Deceased are four brothers, George, Roy, Edward and William Ferguson; and two sisters, Edith Zelenka and Marge Bainbridge. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m., the hour of service, Friday, September 10, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, with the Rev. Kenneth Schott officiating. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery. Additional information and a guestbook are available online at www.NealFuneralHome.com. Observer-Reporter (Washington, PA) Date: September 8, 2004 Page: B5 Record Number: 104FCB33DED0BAB9 Copyright, 2004, Observer Publishing Company of Washington, Pa. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

On 11/5/07, judygen@bellsouth.net <judygen@bellsouth.net> wrote: > Can someone tell me the best way to go about getting an obit from 2004? > > It's For: > Julia R. Ferguson > SSN: 188-18-4645 > Last Residence: 15301 Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, United > States of America > Born: 20 Jun 1922 > Died: 5 Sep 2004 > State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951 ) > > Also, Does the Observer Reported have indexes of obituaries? There > is another one that I am looking for however, I have very little to > go on. Not even exact spelling of name, date or year of death > etc.....all approximate. > > I realize this is a shot in the dark, but it's all I have. > > Thanks > > Judy === Judy, Citizens Library will do Obit look-ups if you have the exact date. No, the Observer, the Reporter, and the Observer-Reporter are NOT indexed. Judy Florian -- 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/

Re: James E. (Jim) Marriot Lover-Jonestown Rd. Charleroi, Washington Co., PA [Descendant of William Hagerty and wife Elizabeth Johnson, of early 1800 times in Fayette County] A third cousin of mine passed away this past Saturday. I wonder if anyone has seen a newspaper death notice? Thanks, Karen Souhrada Souhrada@rochester.rr.com

Can someone tell me the best way to go about getting an obit from 2004? It's For: Julia R. Ferguson SSN: 188-18-4645 Last Residence: 15301 Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States of America Born: 20 Jun 1922 Died: 5 Sep 2004 State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951 ) Also, Does the Observer Reported have indexes of obituaries? There is another one that I am looking for however, I have very little to go on. Not even exact spelling of name, date or year of death etc.....all approximate. I realize this is a shot in the dark, but it's all I have. Thanks Judy

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Edna, I have the index to Wash. Co. wills from 1781 - 1900 and William Hammond is not listed. Hope this helps. Ruth

GRIFFITH, MARTIN, HENDRICK, MILLER, MCPHERSON, GLASS Emory GRIFFITH, 20, of Imperial, was instantly killed near Candor Monday afternoon, December 24, while instructing Nicholas DUFOUR, a well known farmer of the Candor locality, how to operate an automobile. DUFOUR apparently lost control of the machine and it went hurtling over an embankment. GRIFFITH suffered a broken neck. Death was instantaneous. DUFOUR escaped with some bruises about the face. He went to Midway at once and consulted Deputy Coroner J. C. MCNARY. DUFOUR had planned to take the driver's examination at Burgettstown on Wednesday. William H. MARTIN, for two years a principal of the Burgettstown schools, age 52, died Wednesday afternoon, December 26, 1928, in his home in Wilkinsburg. He leaves his wife, two sons, and two daughters. Funeral services are being held this Friday afternoon in the Second Presbyterian church, Wilkinsburg. Burial will be in the Woodlawn cemetery. Pearl HENDRICK, 38, colored, of the Francis mine near Burgettstown, died in the Washington hospital Tuesday night from bullet wounds suffered in a Christmas day quarrel. John FRANCE, 46, colored, is a prisoner in the county jail charged with the shooting. He was taken into custody by County Detective Frank CREPS, who investigated the shooting. A woman is said to have been the basis of the quarrel, Lula HELM, 29 and Jennie DEACON, 29, both colored, of Francis mine, are held as material witnesses. Francis William MILLER, 56, died Tuesday morning, December 25, 1928, in the St. Francis Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was a resident of Mt. Pleasant township. He leaves a sister, Mrs. John C. BANE of Pittsburgh, and two brothers, Ralph E. MILLER of St. Louis, Mo., and Thomas Harold MILLER of Terre Haute, Ind. Funeral services were held in the Mt. Pleasant U. P. church, Hickory, this Thursday afternoon. Burial was in the Hickory cemetery. George W. MCPHERSON, 89, for forty years a resident of the Northside, Pittsburgh, died early Tuesday morning, December 25, 1928, in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Howard PEARSON, 2103 Brighton road, Northside, Pittsburgh. Mr. MCPHERSON was a Civil war veteran and a member of Clarke Post No. 62 of the G. A. R. He enlisted in Battery G, Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery in Sewickley at the outbreak of the war and served four ears. He was a member of the Sewickley Methodist Episcopal church. Besides his daughter he leaves four sons: M. W. MCPHERSON, of Imperial, A. R. MCPHERSON of Coraopolis, G. R. MCPHERSON of Brentwood, and C. W. MCPHERSON of Homewood. There are ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the home of his daughter on this Thursday afternoon. John A. GLASS, a well-known oil man, died at 3:30 o'clock Friday morning, December 21, 1928, in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herbert JAMES, in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. GLASS, known among his friends as "Pop" GLASS, formerly resided with his son, C. L. GLASS, in Imperial. He was one of the best known of the older group of oil men in Eastern Ohio, especially in Perry, Licking, and Knox county. He was employed by the South Penn Oil Co. in Western Pennsylvania for many years, until his retirement on pension, when he went to Ohio to make his home among his children. While in Ohio he occasionally worked in the oil field, and was employed by the Jerika Mfg. Co. at Gambier, during the oil excitement and later by W. F. GLASS & Co. at Newark, Ohio. Mr. GLASS was born at Smith's Ferry, Beaver county, Pa., February 6, 1854. His wife, Caroline MANSFIELD GLASS, died in 1896. Mr. GLASS managed his won household following her death and kept his family of seven children together until they were able to provide for themselves. He leaves the following sons and daughters: C. L. GLASS of Imperial, J. H. GLASS of Bentleyville, Mrs. Lettie M. ROSS of Hickory, Mrs. Herbert JAMES of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. C. C. RARICK of New Lexington, Ohio, and Mrs. L. M. WILLIAMS of Columbus, Ohio. There are fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the home of his son, C. L. GLASS in Imperial, in charge of the Rev. W. B. PURNELL, pastor of the Valley Presbyterian church, Imperial. Burial was in the Hebron cemetery.

Charged with having brutally beaten Dr. George L. MCKEE of Burgettstown, when the physician arrived at his home in answer to a summons, Sam MCCANN, age 37, of the Bertha mine settlement, was taken to the county jail Wednesday night to await trial in court for felonious and aggravated assault and battery. Dr. MCKEE was so badly used up that he was confined to his home for a few days, being up and about Wednesday for the first time MCCANN made the attack, it is said, because he felt Dr. MCKEE was too long in answering a call. The physician, however, had a number of patients in his office at the time and was unable to leave immediately upon receiving the summons at the MCCANN home. As. Dr. MCKEE arrived in the MCCANN home, MCCANN is said to have grabbed hold of him, knocked him down, and to have trampled him in the muddy street before the physician had a chance to defend himself from such an attack. After using Dr. MCKEE, who is about 50 years of age, so brutally, MCCANN asked him to attend to a woman member of his family who was ill. Information against MCCANN was made by Dr. MCKEE before Justice of the peace W. B. CULLEY of Burgettstown, and a warrant issued for his arrest. When taken into custody MCCANN is said to have been driving an automobile on the credentials of another, hence motor law violations were also charged against him, while C. T. HUFFMAN, age 45, of Bertha, his companion, was taken into custody charged with violating the liquor laws.

Yes there are Tax records. They are on microfilm at the Law Library, Courthouse, Washington PA 15301 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/ ======= On 11/4/07, Edna Goodwin <wgoodwin@isat.com> wrote: > > Dear List Members: > My ancestor, William Hammond, is found on the 1800 and 1810 censuses in > first Smith Township and then Mt. Pleasant Township in Washington County. I > have the book, Abstracts of Washington County Pennsylvania Willbooks 1-5 > (1776-1841) and he witnessed a will for James Miller in May of 1818. He is > not in the Census of 1820. Are there tax records for this early time period? > Are there cemetery records for Mount Pleasant Township? Any suggestions for > further research would be appreciated. > Edna >

The Death Certificate for a "spinster" lady who died in 1950, showed her business as Fur Finisher. Many census reports showed her as a dressmaker, through the 1930 census. Anybody have any idea what a "fur finisher" would be? Was there a furrier, or a fur store in Washington at that time? This is just a curious piece of her puzzle. Thanks for any clues. Best regards, Jeannette

Dear List Members: My ancestor, William Hammond, is found on the 1800 and 1810 censuses in first Smith Township and then Mt. Pleasant Township in Washington County. I have the book, Abstracts of Washington County Pennsylvania Willbooks 1-5 (1776-1841) and he witnessed a will for James Miller in May of 1818. He is not in the Census of 1820. Are there tax records for this early time period? Are there cemetery records for Mount Pleasant Township? Any suggestions for further research would be appreciated. Edna

Jeannette, Here's the definition of a fur finisher and the source. TITLE(s): FUR FINISHER (fur goods) alternate titles: fur sewer; fur tailor Completes, alters, and repairs fur garments, sewing by hand or using sewing machine: Sews interlining to inside of fur skin by hand or using blindstitch sewing machine. Selects lining pattern or measures garment shell or old lining, cuts out lining parts, and sews parts together, using sewing machine. Sews lining into shell, using sewing machine or needle and thread. Sews on hooks, rings, hem tape, buttons, monograms, and padding for collars and cuffs, using needle and thread. May baste lining parts together by hand to facilitate machine sewing. May sew preassembled lining into shell. May sew linings only and be designated Fur Liner (fur goods). May replace linings and repair damaged skins and be designated Lining Finisher (laundry & rel.). --http://www.occupationalinfo.org/78/783381014.html Cindy Southern California

Hi list, Is there a site in Washington Co. to look at current property by address and hopefully see a photo? Allegheny Co. has a site connected to the tax office. Thanks, Jeannette