This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gregtavern Surnames: McLaughlin, Shultz Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/4015/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking information about Oscar McLaughlin who was born ca 1894 in WVa and his wife, Mary SHULTZ, who was born ca 1899 in WVa, and listed on 1930 census, Canonsburg Twp, Washington County, PA with 5 children: Dale (female) born ca 1917, Ray b ca 1922, Helen b ca 1923, Rose Mary b ca 1924 and Clarence b 1928. West Virginia Vital Records and Oscar's obituary gives the maiden name of Oscar's wife, Mary. Anybody know this family? Need parents names for Mary Shultz. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: shepard999 Surnames: STANKOVICH / VOLKAVICH Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/4009.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Source: The Microfilm specifications of the Pennsylvania State Archives Record Group RG-45 Records Of The DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND MINERAL INDUSTRIES Office of the Secretary of Mines and Mineral Industries Pennsylvania Registers of Mine Accidents, Bituminous, 1899-1972. (10 microfilm rolls) Card No./ Mine Name / Operator / Year / Month / Day / Surname / First and Middle Name / Age / Fatal, Nonfatal / Inside, Outside / Occupation / Nationality or Country of Birth / Citizen, Alien / Single, Married / Widower / No. Children under 16 years (under 18 years 1959 & later) / Years of experience in mines / Years experience in occupation engaged when injured (ir = irregular) / Accident Cause or Remarks (d. = died) / Fault or Responsibility: Officials, Official & Victim, Victim (carelessness on the part of the injured), Miner, Others (carelessness on the part of others), Equipment, Unavoidable, Accidental / County / Page No. / Mining District / Pennsylvania State Archives Film No. / Anthracite, Bituminous 9 Vesta No.4 Vesta Coal 1923 5 27 Volcavick Toney 31 fatal inside trackman Russian alien married 5 fell under locomotive riding out mine victim Washington 82 21st 3596 bituminous http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index.html "Virtual Museum of Coal Mining in Western Pennsylvania" is a bituminous coal miners database for western Pennsylvania counties with over 200,000 names of mines and miners that can be searched. Often the location of the mine is given. This is all the information that I have on this accident. A newspaper article or death certificate may have more information. http://www.portal.health.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/birth_and_death_certificates/11596 "Pennsylvania Death Certificates" >From Jerry, http://www.genealogy.com/users/s/h/e/Jerry-Sherard/ "Mining Accidents U.S., Canada and Australia" 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.

The answer is pretty simple: to protect the "interests" of each child. Probate divides estates or estate proceeds (e,g. what's left). Guardianship protects minor children, so they get a "share"-- otherwise, a momma could play favorites, ya know. Simple way of looking at it. Judy On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:23 PM, Sandra Page <flpage@charter.net> wrote: > I am working through a probate file from 1786 in Washington County where > the > father, David Andrews, died intestate in 1782. In 1785 the mother Mary > [Lusk] Andrews was appointed co-administrator along with James Scott. There > were 8 children. The two oldest boys were over 14 years of age and chose > their own guardians. John Andrews chose James McLaughlin, William chose > John Ireland and the court accepted both men. The court appointed James > Little as guardian for James Andrews, David Stephenson for Esther and David > Andrews, Matthew McConnell for Samuel and Mary Andrews. The 8th child was > a > daughter named Margaret who was either already of age or married and had no > guardian. > > Was this a usual practice? Why would there be 5 different guardians for > one > family? > > Thank you. Sandra Page >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chief2911 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/4014/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for parental information on John Leech b.1819 at or near Atlasburg in Washington County. I have a list of siblings: Jane, Margaret, Joseph, Josiah (Jesse), Wilmer Washington and Jeremiah. I show his father to be Wilmer Leech and mother to be Sarah Hull. He also has a 1/2 brother named James David who's mother is Mary Ross. 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: pwhparker Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1240.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am researching the history of the home of Wm. W. Barnwell and his wife Sarah Reeve Gibbes Barnwell in Beaufort, SC. Sarah was the daughter of Thomas S. Gibbes and Ann Morgan Gibbes. Excerpts of letters of Ann Morgan Gibbes posted by John Alexander Craig contain wonderful information and I would like to learn their source/location and if it is possible to see more of the letters. 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 working through a probate file from 1786 in Washington County where the father, David Andrews, died intestate in 1782. In 1785 the mother Mary [Lusk] Andrews was appointed co-administrator along with James Scott. There were 8 children. The two oldest boys were over 14 years of age and chose their own guardians. John Andrews chose James McLaughlin, William chose John Ireland and the court accepted both men. The court appointed James Little as guardian for James Andrews, David Stephenson for Esther and David Andrews, Matthew McConnell for Samuel and Mary Andrews. The 8th child was a daughter named Margaret who was either already of age or married and had no guardian. Was this a usual practice? Why would there be 5 different guardians for one family? Thank you. Sandra Page

List,   Interesting article on Michael Hackaress.  He was 104 when he died in West Finley Township.  His parents, James Hackaress and Catherine McDow, were former slaves in Virginia.  Michael was born on Peters Creek, Wash County, 23 Feb 1792.    http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=f1xuXVtw34IC&dat=18950906&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Carole

Looking specifically for Joanna SHANNON, formerly of Newberry Township, York County, PA, but interested in any SHANNON of Washington County 1785-1800. TIA Mary Fran

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: neptuneklm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/4013/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I am wondering if anyone can help me try to locate an obit for Abraham Moore who died in Washington Co, PA July 26, 1880. Also possibly his wife Susannah Moore (Garber) who died in the same place December 3, 1850. Any help or direction would be appreciated! Thanks! 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.

Just received this. FYI Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 8:02 PM Subject: Birth, death records more readily available Tom Mooney Out on a Limb | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton PA - Tom Mooney Check it out...they are going to be on ancestry.com. http://www.timesleader.com/features/columnists/tommooney/Birth__death_records_more_readily_available_Tom_Mooney_Out_on_a_Limb_01-15-2012.html

The Farquhar Family Reunion The 3rd Annual Gathering at E. Beth E. Bethlehem, Jul 18 - a reunion of the Farquahar families was held Sat., Jul 13, in the grove adjoining the burial place of the Friends, who once worshipped in the West Land mtg. house. Many of the descendants of this, one of the earliest families to settle in W. Penn., assembled to renew the acquaintance of the other members and form new acquaintances among the younger generations. At this, the 3rd annual gathering of this family, several states were represented, Iowa, Ill., OH, and Penn., the western part of the last named having representatives from Allegheny, Westmoreland, Fayette and Wash. Co's. It was a most delightful day, the sun being obscured just enough to protect from the heat, and a pleasant breeze, refreshing and pure, delighted all with its fragrance. Uncles, aunts, and cousins met "and kissed and kissed again", as with pleasant words of welcome, tender memories of the past were awakened. 57 people were there, which meant' more than 3 times 57 handshakes. Those present asked for the absent and with joy heard of the others who were expected. Hearts ached as familiar names were mentioned and softly, for we would m__t them no more until the day of eternity dawned. The shadow of a cloud was upon us when it was learned that the youngest of 3 sisters who were expected, was too ill to be present. She had traveled several miles the day before and her strength was not equal to the effort she made to meet with her people. These 3 sisters, whose combined ages number 269 years, are the daughters of Robt. Farquhar, brother of Thom. Farquhar, who built the homestead of the family near Centreville. All spoke with regret of the enforced absence. Her 2 sisters were present, in remarkably good health of body and mind. Several times ___ wonderful memories corrected date and circumstances which had been in question by the younger persons and they were able, of course, to recall scenes and incidents of former years, even in the early days of the present century. They have lived cheerful, happy lives and their days are passing in sweet peace. May we have them long to grace and dinify our happy reunions. The Farquhars have been a strong and long lived people, the found of the race having come from Scotland early in the 17th century. He was a minister in the Society of Friends and grandfather of the brothers, Robert and Thom. Farquhar. Many of his descendants have been members of that society and have shown that they were inbued with his strength and character, and his impress was felt on the entire community where he ministered. After an hour or so of social converse the announcement was made that dinner was ready. We found a long table fairly growning under the wgt. of substantial refreshment, and all was greatly enjoyed by a happy people. The inner man being refreshed, Joseph Farquhar was called to preside over the mtg., and made an interesting talk to the people of his name, upon the ground of his forefathers and near where they are sleeping their last sleep. A record of those belonging to Thom. Farquhar's family was read; also one of Robt. Farquhar's descendents, which made very one present akin, directly in the line by birth or marriage. >From the history we note that the Farquhars have been people of long life, many of them having lived 80 years, some 90, one almost 100, while one died in the 104th year of her age. Those aged ones have retained their faculties in a remarkable degree, Mary Talbot having spoken of her life in a mtg. assembled to celebrate her 100th birthday, and Thom. Farquhar having studied Algebra after he was 95 years of age, studied and understood it too. After hearing of these, our ancestors, whom we are proud to claim, speeches from the people were in order, and many interesting and amusing incidents were recalled and related. The shadows lenghtened and all felt that the parting time was at hand. Committees were appt'd to attend to arrangements for the next yearly mtg. We trust that in the Providence of God we may be all permitted to renew the acquaintances so recently made and strengthen those of longer standing, and that our loyalty to our name of Farquhar will only be excelled by our faith in the Brotherhood of Christ and the Fatherhood of God. Cousin Thanks for bringing this to our attention Carol! nacs/cahs, inc.

Thom. Williams, a truck gardener at Speers, had a narrow escape from drowning in the Mon River at Belle Vernon Mon. evening. While waiting for a ferry to cross from B.V. he left his team, a horse and a mule, and, they walked into the river. There were beyond their depth when Williams saw them and made a dash into the water after them. He had just lumbered into the wagon when the struggling team overturned it, and it sank, burying Williams under the upset bed. The accident was seen by some men at a distance and they rescued Williams just as he was almost beyond resuscitation. Pittsburg Press Two Charleroi Inquests Last Sat. a French miner named Rabicis Maninni was killed by a fall of slate in a coal mine at Charleroi. On Mon. last Jos. Biernaux, another miner, was drowned while crossing the drive in a skiff near Charleroi with several companions, the boat capxising from the waves of a passing steamer. Coroner T. R. H. Johnson held inquests in both cases and accidental death was the verdict in the Rubicia case, while the drowning inquest has not yet been completed. Notes from Bentleyville and Vicinity. Bentleyville, Jul. 16 - James Young, of Pittsburg, was a Sunday visitor at this place. Evan Young and wife, of Belle Verson, were Sun. visitors with friends at this place.

Man missing from Charleroi >From Charleroi the following special appears in the Mon. Republican: On Mon., the 8th day of July, Dan Hortzog, who keeps a grocery store in this town, disappeared from home. About the same time Miss Gertude Yohe was also missing and it is supposed by some people of this town, they left together for parts unknown, as thing has been heard of either, or their whereabouts since then. Mrs. Hertzog is still running the store, assisted by her father-in-law, Andrew Hertzog, of California. Mrs. Hertzog, was a Miss Cora Morton from near Monongahela. Friends are making vigorous search for them by telegraph and otherwise, but without success. The friends of Miss Yohe earnestly deny that she has gone off with Hertzog, but insist that her present whereabouts when developed, will show that her absence is not in any way connected with his. It is stated also that Mr. Hertzog went to Pittsburg to pay a wholesale grocery bill; that he considerable money with him, and that his disappearance is not explained by any theory consistent with his ability to return.

For Sales Executor's Sale of Valuable Real Estate! The undersigned executors of the estate of Jn. Nicholson, deceased, late of W. Pike Run twp., Wash. Co., PA will offer at public sale on Sat., Aug. 3, 1895, at 1 o'clock, p.m., the following described real estate. All that tract of land situated in W. Pike Run twp., Wash. Co., 1/2 mi. E. of Clover Hill, adjoining lands of T. C. Hopkins, Carson Heirs, J. B. Graves and others, containing 156? acres, on which are erected a comfortable Frame Dwelling House consisting of 8 rooms, 2 story Wash. house, spring house, good barn, wagon house, sheep barn, and all other necessary outbuildings. This farm has 2 apple orchards, a choice selection of other small fruits and an abundance of white oak timber. The farm is well watered, a living spring in almost every field, and is situated 4 mi. from the RR and Mon River 4 mi. from Coal Centre and 6 mi. from Charleroi. This is a desirable place for a home, and is convenient to churches, schools, post office, store and shops. Temrs will be made known on day of sale. For further info. call on or address J. B. Graves and H. J. Nicholson, Execs., Garwood, PO, Pa.

pg. 4 of 8 Legal Notice In redevise to Appollos Speers, by ___ Henry Speers, deceased, dated Jan. __ recorded in Will Book No. 5, ___. To George Hill and John Carson, Sr., executors of the will of Henry Speers, deceased. __ son, Catharine McCrory, Henry Speers Jr, Apollos Speer, Thom. Speer, John Speer, Abraham Speer, Sarah Friend, James Speer, Henry Speer, Pleasant Speer, Wm. Speer, the last 9 children children of said Henry Speer, immediately preceding; Rachel Rigg__, Eliabeth Johnston, Mary Millson, Pleasant ___, John Speer, Apollos Speer and Na___, legatees under said will. Take notice - That to No. ___ may ___(Tenth?), 1895, of the orphan's court of Wash. Co., the Pittsburg Plate Glass Co, ___ its petition setting forth: That Speers, late of Allen Twp., said ___ died seized of a plantation composed ___ of land in said twp., leaving a Will Jan. 12, 1839, admitted to probate ___ register's office of said co. on Jan. __ 1810, and recorded in Will Book No. __ a ___; that by said will the said testator of said plantation to his son, Appollos Speer to pay Ten Thousand (!0,000) dollars __ testator's heirs within one year after his decease, in the way and manner in said will directed, the said beneficiaries being particularly designated and named, as w___ fully appear in said will, a copy of ___ fully appear in said will, a copy of will attached to said petition; that said Appollos Speer, the devisee, accepted the devise ___ plantation, and that it was allegedly claimed that the land so devised was ch__ as a lein with the payment of the sai__ ___cies amounting to the said sum of $10,000; that by diverse ___ conveyances, a portion of said plantation devised land become vested in and was ___ by the petitioner, to wit, 25 acres and ___ perches thereof, bounded by the Mon. and the appropriation of the Pitt__, Virginia & Charleston RR Co., ___ particularly described in said petition __ more than 21 years ___ had elapsed since the principal of said legacies ___ due and payable, and no payment of principle or interest had been made ___ period on account of the same, by the present? owner or owners of the land so devised ___ their predecessors in title, and ___ release, acquittance or acknowledgment to payment of said legacies was of record in said county; that all the parties ___ and legacies were as set forth ___ ___ of this notice, and their sevarl ___ were unknown to your petitioner. Praying that notice should be given ___ said parties interested, requiing ____ appear on a day designated, and that ___ would proceed thereafter to grant ___ petitioner relief by decreeing the port___ ___ said lands subject to the alleged _____ of said legacies and owned by ____ should be released and discharged of ___ from thereof, agreeably to the provis___ at of assembly of Mar. 8, 1895. P. ___ You and each of you are thereofre ___ to appear at the next form of the court, common pleas of said co. on M___ the 26th day of Aug. next, to ____ petition, and to show cause if any, ___ why the prayer of said petition ____ granted. Attest, Signed, H.T. BA? A true copy, Attest: JV Clark, ____ Sheriff's Office, July 18, 1895.

Lists,   The link below is for the July 19, 1895, edition of the Wash Reporter Newspaper.  Worth noting is the article on page 6 - Fayette's Oldest Citizen, The Sturdy Mountaineer had passed the Century Mark, is an article about John Murray's life and death.  He was born in 1793 at Chambersburg.  Also, worth noting is the 3rd annual Farquhar Family Reunion (full column) on page 8.     http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=f1xuXVtw34IC&dat=18950719&printsec=frontpage&hl=en   Carole     Caro__,_._,___

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: oldohioschools Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/4012.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lnelson53 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/4012.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Selene Anna Durbin, 93, of Washington, died Saturday, November 20, 2004, in Washington County Health Center, following a lengthy illness. She was born May 9, 1911, in Washington, a daughter of Joseph and Louise Hoover Stein. She once worked as a packer and quality control inspector for Hazel-Atlas Glass, Plant 1. She was a member of Friendship Community Church, Washington. Her joys included sewing and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In 1943, she married Richard L. Durbin, who died May 25, 1959. Surviving are two sons, Richard P. Durbin of Washington and Harold C. Pitzer of High Point, N.C.; a daughter, Ann Selene Kelley of Washington; a brother, William Stein of Greenville, S.C.; a sister, Louise Sharpless of Hurricane, Utah; six grandchildren, David W. and Michael R. Lucas, Patrick Pitzer, Lucinda L. Hill, and Richard C. and David G. Durbin; and five great-grandchildren. Deceased are three brothers, Fred, Joseph and John Stein; and six sisters, Roseann Riley, Mary Jane Harbour, Rita Marlow, Elizabeth Hockersmith, Eleanor Stowell and Ruth Gault. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 395 East Maiden Street, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 23, with Pastor Floyd Marasco officiating. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations to Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. Additional information and guest book are online at www.NealFuneralHome.com. (Washington Observer-Reporter, 22 Nov 2004) 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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Hello All Looking for information on: Louis Ford bn Dec 1 1880, Comaven, Wales worked: Ft. Pitt Bridge Works lived: 37 1/2 N. Jefferson Ave, Canonsburg, Washington, Pa sister: Mrs. William Poole event: WWII Draft Card dtd 1942 he married my ggaunt: Agnes J Maxwell, bn Oct 2 1884 d. Jun 21, 1944 in Los Angeles, California. They had a daughter, Alice Helena Ford bn 1 Jan 1911, Arizona d. 2 Aug 1997, Shasta, California who married an 'unknown Adams'. At some point, Louis and Agnes separated. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Trudi ======= Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found. (Email Guard: 9.0.0.898, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.18800) http://www.pctools.com/ =======