This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: John_Pelz Surnames: BEEDLE, BEDLE, BEDELL, BEADLE, BIDDLE, BEGLE, BEAGLE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1931.15/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would you please look up the BEDLE surname? Is also commonly spelled BEDELL in Washington co., PA. I've also seen the following surname spelling variations: BEEDLE, BEADLE, and even BIDDLE, BEGLE and/or BEAGLE. References to *any* Bedles would be of great interest to me, though I am particularly interested in FRANCIS, JOSEPH, DANIEL and ELIAS (aka - CHARLES/CHARLEY). Thank you very much in advance for your kind offer to do look-ups and for all that you've already done! John P. 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: John_Pelz Surnames: BEEDLE, BEDLE, BEDELL, BEADLE, BIDDLE, BEGLE, BEAGLE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3963.1.5/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would there be a listing for Francis Beedle's marriage to Mary (Unknown, possibly Hughes), possibly by 1783? Surname has been spelled BEDLE, BEDELL (these two are the most common variants I've seen in Washington county, PA), BEEDLE, BEADLE. Sometimes even BIDDLE, BEGLE and/or BEAGLE. References to any other BEEDLES in this approximate time-frame would be of great interest, especially if they mention any JOSEPHs and/or DANIELs. Thank you in advance for your time and help! John P. 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.

Was/is there a Candor Cemetery in Washington County or would Raccoon Cem have sometimes been called that in the 1880s ? Thanks, Juanita -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 7 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 2344 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message

Dear List,   This is the first time I have seen a full list of the students attending Wash County schools who are being promoted to the next grade!  Ooodles of names. Link below.   Hope it helps someone.   http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=f1xuXVtw34IC&dat=18900130&printsec=frontpage&hl=en   Carole

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jean1235 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3919.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hagerstown is in Washington Co., but not in Pennsylvania. It is Maryland. 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 old trolley system from Charleroi that once existed ran right along the "drive-way" to the ranch house to the North of the old Church located at this area. The route ran up the back (still there, took picture of it) and in front of the house, over to Gibson and across (under where I-70 was put through to the other side and connecting to an old road on the other side) this being the furtherest reachest of the afore-mentioned trolley rail system to the SW. You may access and inquire about more information pertaining to this at the www.eldorapark.com website. I rode with the man who administers this site and his now deceased uncle who gave us the tour route of what once was. It was very, very interesting - and now the information of what once was has been passed to another generation to safe-guard that historical information. nacs/cahs, inc.

Dear List,   I thought the article in the newspaper link below would be valuable to Chew researchers.  Seems two brothers were split up at/around birth.  One stayed in Brownsville and the other went to Illinois.  They didn't know about each other until the one in Brownsville was injured and the story appeared in a bunch of papers.    The Wash Reporter Newspaper - December 5, 1883, page 6, col 2   http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=f1xuXVtw34IC&dat=18831205&printsec=frontpage&hl=en   Carole

This was the link for the story... _http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11233/1168426-109-0.stm#ixzz1VfROgMho_ (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11233/1168426-109-0.stm#ixzz1VfROgMho)

An awesome article - Thank-you for posting....

pg. 1-2-3 - the usual political/nat'l/military updates. pg. 3 - MARRIED - on the 19th inst. by Rev. Mr. French, Mr. David Mathers to Miss Agnes Anderson, all of Buffalo twp. DIED - Wed. morn. inst. Miss Susan Workman, dau. of Mr. James Workman, near this boro (Wash.) CAUTION marital probs re: Jane Ewart who left James Ewart, Amwell twp., Nov. 30th, 1812 Public Vendue re: late dwelling house of Michael Dennis, deceased, in Buffalo twp., 8 mi. from Wash. on Wheeling Rd., etc. Jn. McMillan, Esq., Jacob Elley, Ex'ers. Better "stray" mentioned previously: name was John Glosser.

pg. 1-2-3 - national/political/military updates/correspondence pg. 3 - strays including names: Wm. Doak, John Glossef? Rest already noted.

Dear List,   Ref subject above.  Link is below.  Extensive list of those individuals receiving pensions.       http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=f1xuXVtw34IC&dat=18831017&printsec=frontpage&hl=en   Carole

Pittsburgh Post Gazzette: Climbing on the family tree: the joys of searching for your roots Tom McMillan vaguely wanted to know 'where I came from.' Then he began to dig around. What he found was 'riveting, fascinating, head-slapping and jaw-dropping.' Do your ancestors talk to you, too? Read more: <http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11233/1168426-109-0.stm#ixzz1VfROgMho>http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11233/1168426-109-0.stm#ixzz1VfROgMho

Charles Ferry m. Edna Irene Campbell, 9 Dec 1905, in Washington, PA. Charles Ferry died sometime between 1910 and 1913, when Edna married George Giles and on her marriage application listed herself as a widow. I have been unable to locate him or his obit. It has been suggested that he may have died in Glenshaw, PA. or Allegheny County, PA. Hoping to find this obit or some proof of Charles Ferry's death to substantiate other information I have. Thanks for any help.

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=gAJFiZdMcUIC&dat=18121116&printsec=frontpage&hl=en pg. 1-2-3 - political and war updates pg. 2 - Land for sale: Obadiah Jennings, Pike Run, Dr. David G. Mitchell, etc. (bottom left hand corner.) pg. 3 - Wm. Kerney, Ziba Lindley's new mill, Middle Fork of Ten Mile, other names mentioned: James Dunlap, David Shield, Patrick Moor - all of Wash., and Jn. May's store in W. Alexandria, etc. Nov. 16, 1812 Other names noted: David Smith, Jn. McDonald, Jn. Miller, Ruth Bowers, James McDonald, Thom. Officer & selling Green Tree Tavern, cert. of discharge for Sam. Clarke, Wm. Sample, Capt. Wash. Inf., Thom. Wilson - Canton twp., rest have already been reported.

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=gAJFiZdMcUIC&dat=18121109&printsec=frontpage&hl=en pg. 1-2 - political and war updates Notices starting on pg. 2-3 include: Thom. Acheson, Rich. Donaldson, Rich. Crooks, Jn. M. Simes & Co., Hugh Wilson, Wm. Meetkirke (deceased), David Cook, Wm. Hoge, D. Bradford, James CARSON (on waters of Buffalo), Jn. Bebout

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=gAJFiZdMcUIC&dat=18121026&printsec=frontpage&hl=en pg. 1-2-3 - political stuff, repeat of previous edition. pg. 1-2 - same as above. Then on pg. 2 there is a Important update re: what arrived by steamboat the day before, from Albany Gazett, dated Oct. 19., report re: troops, etc., other varied communications. Pg. has more war updates, etc. DIED - Oct. 25th ult., of cancer, Rev. David Sutton, of W. Beth. twp., age 82. It is upwards of 6 yrs since he was seized with this corroding malady, during which time he has suffered abundance of excruciating pain, which he bore with admirable patience and resignation - at an early state it baffled the skill of physicians. He was a faithful labourer in the ministry of the gospel upwards to 50 yrs. As to virtue, piety and exemplary deportment he is excelled by none. He was a faithful pastor of the church, a kind husband and affectionate father. On the 8th last in Chanceford twp., York Co., Mrs. Jane Fulton, wife of Mr. James Fulton, and daughter of Mr. John Sample, of that co. She has left a disconsolate husband and motherless infant, and a numerous circle of weeping relations, to lament her untimely removal in the prime of life. Other names included in this edition: David G. Mitchell, Hugh Workman, James M. Wherry, Wm. (deceased) & James Herron, Moses McWhirter, Sam. Clark, Wm. Clark (deceased) and Enoch Philips and Jane Clark, and others already reported.

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=gAJFiZdMcUIC&dat=18121019&printsec=frontpage&hl=en pg. 1-2 - political updates, letters, Election return, indian updates, etc. Political - names: Aaron Lyle, Jos. Pentecost, Thom. L. Birch, Isaac Weaver, Robt. Anderson, Josh. Dickerson, Thom. McCall, James Kerr, Jn. Hamilton, Andrew Sutton, Thom. Hopkins, Wm. Vance, David Oliver, Thom. Patterson, Jn. Colmery. pg. 3 Auction in Meadville, and other political items. Also: DIED: Thurs. morn. the 8th inst. at 6:00, Mr. Thom. McFadden, Wash. Boro, 46 yrs. old, after short but painful illness in which he bore the most excruciating affliction with great calmness and resignation. The private and social virtures of Mr. McFadden will long endear his memory to those who knew him. He was a most affectionate husband, a tender father, a sincere friend and a valuable member of civil and religious society. By his meek and amiable deportment in life, he adored the religion which he professed, and in death experienced its supports and consolations. Having confidently committed himself to the Redeemer. Sweet peace and heavenly hope & humble joy. Divinely beamed on his departing soul. He has left a disconsolate widow, a numerous and respectable family to deplore their irreparable loss. NOTICE Sam. Robb and Jesse McHugh wish to inform their friends and public in general, that they have commenced the Tayloring Bus., in the boro of Wash, in the shop lately occupied by James Dunlap. The hope from their knowledge in business to accomodate these who may favor them with their custom. Oct. 19, 1812 Sheriff's Sale writ of venditioni exponae, Geo. Baird, Sheriff, land to be exposed for sale at the Crt. house, in Wash., a certain tract situtate in the waters of Wheeling, 165 acres, adjoining lands of Wm. Davidson, S. Davis, Nathan Strong and others - 60-70 acres cleared, erected 2 cabbin dwelling houses and cabbin barn. Taken in exec. as the prop. of Dan. and Jn. McDonald, at suit of James Reed, etc. Oct. 19, 1812 FOR SALE James Kerr proposes to seel term of service of an indented Negro Man. He is strong and healthy, he is an excellent farmer and waggoner. His time of service is five and a half yrs. Those disposed to purchase, contact subscriber, or Dr. David G. Mitchell in Wash. Kerr - Pigeon Crk., Oct. 12, 1812 5 Dollars Reward Strayed, from Wm. James, living in Nottingham twp., near the Sign of the Row gally, etc. Oct. 15, (19th) 1812 List of letters, Canonsburg (short list - see names at website) Stray horse into enclosure of Benj. Pierce, W. Beth, about 20th ult. etc. Oct. 12, 1812 Sheriff's Sales names included: Strabane - Geo. Venemon, widow Gibson, Wm. Young; Monongahela/Williamsport - Sam. Black and others, Simon Hailman, J. Mitchell, A. Hailman; Pike Run twp. - Henry Gregg, Bennet Dowlen; Wash. - Ed. Huggins, Jn. McCluney, Abraham Nye; Wash. - T. Acheson, Jn. Simonsen, Sam. Shannon; Wheeling Road, Wash. - Jn. Dodd, Wm. Meetkirke, etc. Other notices include, pg. 3-4: Ephraim Vausbinder, James Orr, Porter & Rineheart, Jesse Rineheart, Thom. McGiffin, Wm. R. Dickerson, Francis Stone, Geo. Hackett, Wm. Smith, David Little, James March, Thom. McCall, D. Craig, Isaac Craig, Philip Doddridge, David Oliver List of Causes, Oct. Term. (pg. 4

Does anyone know what the initials "R C" mean after or before someone's name? I'm finding Roman Catholic in most places I look, but I'm wondering if it could also have some type of occupational or governmental position meaning.??? Thanks Susan Researching: WAGGONER/ELBIN/LONG/HOUSER/GREGORY/MIRANDA

For those interested .... Subject: ProjectPATH Alert - Preserving Pennsylvania Workshop at LCHS - September 10th Preserving Pennsylvania: A Workship for Communities Saturday, September 10, 2011 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Lawrence County Historical Society 408 N. Jefferson Street New Castle, PA Preservation Pennsylvania and the Lawrence Co. Historical Society invite you to attend Preserving Pennsylvania: A Workship for Communities. Presented in partnership with the PHMC and PennDOT, the workship brings together preservationists and historical society reps from across W. PA to discuss strategies to preserve and protect places that matter. Leading experts in preservation, planning and transportation will provide you with the tools you need to protect, preserve and enhance the historic resources you value. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please register online at www.paprojectpath.org . For more information, please contact Jennifer Horn at jhorn@preservationpa.org or call 717-234-2310. Workshop speakers: Erin Hammerstedt, Field Rep, Preservation Pennsylvania and the Nat'l Trust for Historic Preservation. Bill Callahan, W. PA Preservation Coordinator, PHMC Ryan Rowles, PennDOT Resource Professional Jennifer Horn, Program Director, Preservation Pennsylvania The workshop features an informal Q & A opportunity to meet face-to-face with the speakers to answer your preservation and transportation questions. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and to contribute actively to the discussions.