THANK YOU! Thanks so much for taking the time to put so many articles on our list lately. I don't have as much time as I used to for my Wash Co research, but I still try to keep up with news & message boards. Although my direct families haven't been mentioned yet in the stories you've been sharing, I still get a sense of who's who and what's what and it all adds to my knowledge of the area. You mention stories about places and events that I know my family also experienced according to family legend. Thanks, and please keep it up if you have the time. I get a lot from reading all the stories. Laura in Colorado

Because SO many people who use or have used Lists have recently had their E-mail accounts taken over and used to send sp*m, I wanted to make sure to say the following about sending me PERSONAL mail: 1. If it is really *you* sending me E-mail, you MUST write something telling me how you know me; example, a specific topic we've previously discussed, or anything that identifies you as really being *you*. You can write more than 1 sentence (wink) but I need to be able to judge whether the mail is authentic. ** I'm not a List Owner, but it could help even on the Lists to describe why you are sending a specific link; what is on that webpage; what is the genealogical value of what you are sending? REMINDER: Really look at a link before you click it! Even if you know the sender, really consider whether it's worth it to click an unknown link or a link to an unknown website! 2. If an E-mail from *your* account (as a PERSONAL mail to ME) ONLY has a LINK, without some personal or personalized message, I'm trashing that E-mail. I like you guys, I'm not putting my computer at risk. 3. If the email has NO Subject AND contains only a LINK, I'm trashing the E-mail. When I get a link-only mail, I check my old contacts. So far, I think the following people from PAWash **might** not have control of their E-mail accounts: 1. Lou Meterio -- haven't seen the real Lou on the List in months. Sad-- I miss his real messages. 2. Gail Meeks - maybe -- just got a link-mail today. On Fayette List: 1. James O'Neil - maybe not the real sender this week? NOTE - Recent bad links seem to have the word "theme" or "themes" somewhere in the link. Bad links before often contained a surname or full name somewhere in the link. I'd also like to suggest that ALL of us go through our Contacts Lists. Email programs often auto-add addresses. If you used to be on xxx RW List and unsubbed, it might be a good time to delete names of people you don't have reason or interest anymore to contact or they only got added because they were on the same RW List you were on. THEN, if one of our accounts is taken over, fewer people will get trash mails. ALSO, some E-mail programs are better than other ones at catching spam. Google Mail (gmail) is free and seems to catch *most* of the garbage OR gmail adds a statement to indicate this mail may not be from who it seems to be from. The program is pretty easy to use and saves *everything* until you want to delete it. If you suspect you're Email has been hacked, contact your E-mail provider. Get the account closed or restricted if there's nothing else you can do. Every time a trashy email is sent from *your* name, your online identity becomes less trustworthy to others on the same Lists. So try to take some action to resume control OR to close the account. As a side note, if you ever suspect MY account(s) are sending bad mails, Ruth Sprowls or Carol Mounts know how to reach me off-line. Thanks for reading, Judy

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 485 Charleroi This town is situated on the Monongahela River, in Fallowfield township, Washington Co., PA. The land was purchased from Robert McKean by the Charleroi Land Co. in 1890, and was laid out by that company in Jan. 1890, the first lot being sold Mar. 4, 1890. It is now, 1893, an incorporated borough of nearly 5000 inhabitants. Its industries consist of 1 of the largest plate glass works in the US, an extensive shovel factory, and MacBeth & Co. are now, in Oct. 1893, erecting a very extensive plant for the manufacture of lamp chimneys, etc. There are 5 churches, with another in course of being erected. It has also has a large public school house with 400 scholars within its walls. It has also a mammoth coal works in full operation within its limits. It has also 3 first class licensed hotels. In a word - it is the magic city of the valley. Death of Robert McKean He d. at his late residence in Charleroi, Washington Co, PA, Oct. 24, 1893. He was b. in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, Mar. 6, 1826. In boyhood he attended the schools of his native parish, assisting also in the duties of the farm. Jan. 1, 1849, he m. Janet Caird, who was b. at New Abbey, Scotland, a daughter of James Caird, a native and merchant of the same place, and a member of the established church. Mr. and Mrs. McKean resided on a farm near New Abbey for about 1 year after their marriage, then set sail for America. After a voyage of 30 days they landed in NY in July, 1850. They proceeded to Newburg, NY, where they spent about 1 year, going from that place to Johnstown and Allegheny City, PA, traveling by RR and canal. In 1851 he worked 4 months on the canal for 75 cents per day. He then moved to Chartiers Creek, about 6 miles out from Pittsburgh, on the Steubenville Turnpike, where he followed gardening for about 6 years. He then passed several years at Mansfield, PA, in gardening and farming on a place near that town. In 1865 he purchased and moved on a farm of 220 acres near Lock No. 4, in Fallowfield township, Washington Co., PA, on which in part is situated the town of Charleroi, where he died. He in 1890 sold 140 acres of this farm to the Charleroi Land Co., which laid out the town. He was a successful business man and his place in the new town will be hard to fill. In religion he was a member of the UP Church; and in politics a Republican. He leaves a large estate. At his death he was a member of the town council. He leaves as children, James S., Postmaster at Pittsburgh; John C., Postmaster at Charleroi; William R., conducting the Charleroi Greenhouse; Andrew C., dealer in real estate in Charleroi; Robert A., civil engineer, Pittsburgh; Agnes, wife of H. S. Stewart, Pittsburgh; and Mary, wife of Charles Thompson, of Charleroi. The funeral exercises took place Thursday, Oct. 26, at his late residence, Revs. S. F. Farmer, DD, H.S. Giles, of Charleroi, and Perrin Baker of Bellevernon, officiating. Interment private in Monongahela cemetery.

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 482 (From the Daily Monongahela Republican) Mrs. Jane Van Voorhis At the home of her daughter Mrs. Snyder, Baidland, near Monongahela City, Oct. 29, 1893, occurred the death of an aged lady, whose lovable traits and christian life endeared her to a host of friends, young and old. This lady was Mrs. Jane Van Voorhis, mother of John Van Voorhis, and sister of Capt. Robert Phillips of this city. Mrs. Van Voorhis for some weeks had been a suffere from grippe, but within a few days past seemed to regain her usual health and spirits. Her granddaughters spent Friday with her and found the old lady cheerful and well, making merry their day by her lively ways and witty sayings. Saturday night she retired as usual; about 1:00 her daughter, Mrs. Snyder, was called to the bedside by a moan, and horrified to find her mother dying. The physician pronounced it neuralgia of the heart. Jane Phillips was b. in 1810, was m. Nov. 28, 1829, to Abram Van Voorhis. Seven children were b. to them, 3 of whom have been dead some years. Lucinda, Serena, and Eliza, (Mrs. Thornton Watkins). The 4 living are John Van Voorhis, of this city; Emaline, Mrs. Joseph Brown, of Peabody, KS, Mrs. Caroline Jones and Mrs. Cynthia Snyder, of Baidland. Since her husband's death, some years ago, Mrs. Van Voorhis made her home near her son John on the old home place in Carrol township, but at his removal to town, went to live with her daughter Cynthia, from whose home in Baidland she will be laid to rest in the Van Voorhis cemetery. Mrs. Van Voorhis was a frequent visitor with her son's family here and has made many Monongahela friends. Her erect figure and sweet face framed in a wealth of snow white hair were always admired, and it seemed as if time had but lightly touched the energetic, intelligent woman, whose 83 years have been weighted with loving thought and deed for those nearest and dearest to her. Almost all her life a consistent christian she sleeps the sleep that the Master giveth his beloved.

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 480 (From the Monongahela Republican) Col. Sam. B. Bentley Samuel Black, the first of this family in Washington Co. of whom there is any record, was b. in 1775 in County Down, Ireland. In 1791 he came to America, and in 1793 embarked in business as a trader at Parkison's Ferry. His oldest daughter was Elizabeth, who m. William Bentley, and her son was Samuel Black Bentley, who d. of appoplexy at his home in Monongahela City on Sabbath day morn, Oct. 29, 1893. Col. Samuel B. Bentley was b. in Monongahela City, Apr. 29, 1826, son of William and Elizabeth Bentley. He received a common school education. He joined the M.E. Church at the age of 17, and was a most devoted and a very loyal member. His fealty to the Methodist church was steadfast, it held first place always in his affections. He was a class leader, a Sunday school stuperintendent, a steward, and for nearly 40 years a choir leader. No society ever had a more devoted member - no one a more industrious or self-sacrificing adherent - and in his long life the Christian idea pervaded, and Bible morality controlled him. Mr. Bentley was twice married - to Miss Graham, Feb. 22, 1847, and after her death to Miss Rabe, Feb. 28, 1856, who survives him. Their children are Charles, Harry, Millie and Mary, who now mourn the loss of a father whose tenderness and watchful care are now a sacred memory. Col. Bentley was a patriot - he loved his country and its flag - he was an honored member of the Grand Army of the Republic. That patriotism lead him in early life to join the military. He was a private in the old Monongahela Blues; was commissioned 1st Lt. in the Monongahela Artillery by the Governor in 1857; was commissioned Col. of the 7th Reg., Penn Militia, by Gov. Packer in 1858. When the war broke out he was commissioned by Gov. Curin Q-Master of the 140th Volunteers, and served throughout the war in that capacity a trusted and honorable career. When the war was ended Col. Bentley came home and has lived here since. The editor of this paper begs here to record an incident which mirrors the man. The story has been told before, but not printed. In one of the campaigns, I was sent by Gen. Crawford on an afternoon to find his ammunition train and bring it up to the command. Going through the wood on that errant, a small party was observed, and riding over to where it was assembled I heard the voice of S. B. Bentley saying, "Hold on, men; this will not do; ____ was too good a man to be buried without some sort of Christian ceremony." I pushed my horse through the pines, and was an onlooker while our friend and comrade, Bentley, led in a hymn, and then kneeling offered a prayer. My seeing this was purely accidental - we were in different wings of the army - but I can never forget it; the shallow grave, the yellow clay, the dead soldier, the interested and upturned faces of the blue coated kneeling comrades, the sad song of requiem, and the short but earnest prayer. Unfortunately the name of the dead officer is not now remembered, although Col. Bentley has frequently named him, and I understand his body was subsequently recovered and removed from its bed under the soughing pines where I had witnessed its weird and solemn funeral. This little story tells of our dead friend's tenderness, his piety and his respect for the dea. How often here at home we have all heard his voice at funerals, how willingly he responded to the sorrows of others. Col. Bentley was a member of the Masonic Order; was made a Mason in Beallsville Lodge, and became a charter member of Henry M. Phillips Lodge, No. 337, this city, when it was instituted, May 5, 1860, along with John Withrow, David Riddle, Shesh Bentley and A. J. Buffington. He was elected to councils in 1856, when H. D. Cooper was burgess. He was an Odd Fellow and a member of the Equitable Aid Union, which order will pay $1100 benefits to his family. In his death our town loses a prominent figure, always full of public spirit, always ready to help, always efficient. The church will feel his loss more, and his family most. When he is laid to rest and the grave shall have covered him, Monongahela will be bereft of a man whose life is a part of its history. The suddeness of his death is a reminder once more that "There is a reaper, Death. And with his sickle keen, He reaps the bearded grain at a breath."

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 479 Long Branch By the Court of Washington Co., PA, in 1893, a certain portion of Allen township was incorporated into a borough, under the name of Long Branch. This borough includes within its limits territory exclusively rural, no village belonging thereto. This is said to be the first instance of the kind in the state. Speers Application will be made to the Court of Washington Co. on Nov. 13, 1893, for the incorporation of the above village into a borough. It is situated opposite Bellevernon, in Allen township, Washington Co., and is a fast growing town, with ample room for manufacturing sites. Stockdale The application for the incorporation of this village into a borough will also be made on Nov. 13, 1893. This village is situated above Allenport, in Washington Co., on the Monongahela River, and is a rapidly growing town. Glassport This is a new town laid out by the US Glass Co.. It is located on the E. bank of the Monongahela River, about 3 miles above McKeesport, in Allegheny Co., PA. The McKeesport and Bellevernon RR runs through the town. It is one of the most desirable sites for a manufacturing town on the river. The US Glass Co. are at this time, Nov., 1893, erecting a mammoth brick glass works on this site, and other large plants are in contemplation.

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 479 Gibsonton Cemetery The Gibsonton Cemetery Co. was incorporated June 4, 1890. The grounds are located on the property of Gibsonton Mills in Rostraver township, Westmoreland Co., PA, and within 1 mile of the Borough of Bellevernon, PA. The Board of Directors in 1893 are T. L. Daly, Hugh Price, John W. Wilkinson, H. C. Daly, John W. Irons, James Frost, Jacob Irons. President, James Frost. Hugh Price, Sec., Treasurer and Superintendent. Already (1893) lots have been sold - enough to make the incorporation self-sustaining.

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 475 Hon. George Plumer We are indebted to the writings of the late Isaac Craig of Allegheny, PA, for the following interesting biographical sketch of Hon. George Plumer. George Plumer was of English descent. His ancestors were of an ancient and honorable family. Members of the Plumer family were among the earliest settlers in Massachusetts. From that State Jonathan Plumer immigrated to PA in 1750. He was a commissary to Gen. Braddock in 1755, and after Braddock's inglorious defeat he settled at Old Town, near Fort Cumberland. A tradition in the Plumer family has it that he was with Forbes when that "Head of Iron" took possession of Fort Duquesne in 1758, and named it Pittsburgh. He returned east with Forbes' army, and located at Fort Frederick. Here he met and m. Miss Anna Farrel. In 1759 we have an account of Plumer at Fort Pitt, but not until 1761 did he bring his family to the west. In that year, by permission of Col. Boquet, he built a cabin and "made valuable improvements" on a tract of 1500 acres of land along the Allegheny River which he had become jointly interested in with Co. Croghan, who had obtained it on a grant from the indians. This land includes the location of the US Arsenal and the Allegheny Cemetery. The peace of Fontainebleau, "which secured to the British crown this long-disputed section", was signed on Nov. 3, 1762. Immediately after British possession was assured emigrants began to flock in from E. PA, VA, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Jonathan Plumer's cabin was one of the pioneer structures outside of Fort Pitt. It was located about 100 yards E. of where the old Ewalt mansion now stands, which was built by Samuel Ewalt, who purchased the property when it was sold by the sheriff at the suit of Croghan's creditors. In that rude frontier cabin, whose blue wood smoke curling among the trees was a guide for the settlers on Dec. 5, 1762, the first white child was b. west of the Allegheny mountains under British dominion. He was christened George Plumer, and his after career was as notable as his birth. The youthful Plumer became a noted hunter and scout, and occasionally accompanied parties of surveyors. Soon after the close of the revolution he met Miss Margaret Lowrey, the youngest daughter of Col. Alexander Lowry, of Lancaster Co.. Miss Margaret was visiting her sisters here, Mrs. Daniel Elliott and Mrs. John Hay, when she met the strapping young backwoodsman in buckskins. It was a case of love from the beginning, and shortly the young couple were engaged. When the engagement was announced to Mrs. Hay there was a storm. The Lowry family were wealthy and proud. Mrs. Hay opposed the match and threatened to send Miss Margaret home. Before this could be done the youthful couple set an example which has been followed by many ardent lovers since. They eloped, and were m. in Aug., 1784, but the girl henceforth was an outcast from home. The first home of the newly wedded couple was on the right bank of Pucketos (now Puckety) Creek, near Fort Crawford, within the present boundaries of Westmoreland Co., where Plumer had taken up 300 acres of land and built a log cabin. There he conducted his aristocratic bride, and the 2 bravely began the struggle of life together without a hope of the father's forgiveness. Plumer cleaned the land and hunted the game that abounded in the woods. They were often annoyed by Indians, and were compelled to take refuge in the woods and occasionally in Fort Crawford. There is something pathetic in the situation of the high born girl who preferred to share the dangers and privations of such a life with the man she loved, rather than give him up for the luxuries of the Lowrey home and a share of the Lowry fortune. George Plumer and Robert Hays being called upon to perform a month's military duty as scouts, a Pittsburgh attorney took advantage of their absence to send a surveyor to survey their lands, and had a patent taken out before they knew anything about it. By this scoundrelly action they lost their all. Shortly after this Plumer met his father in law for the first time. Col. Lowrey had a large body of land N. of Hanna's town, near Greensburg, about which there was litigation, and preparatory to the trial of the case, he was there with a party of surveyors to fix the boundaries. Plumer was hunting in that direction and met the party. Being well acquainted with the surveyors, he shook hands all around, and then he was presented to his astonished father in law. The unexpected meeting was a trifle embarrassing to Plumer. He invited his father in law to go home with him and see his daughter and grandchildren. But the Col. declined, and bade him a cold farewell. But in a day or so who should appear at the little log cabin in the woods but the stately Col. Lowrey, unannounced, but greeted with a tearful welcome. The Col. fairly overwhelmed his long lost daughter and her little sons with embraces, and everything went well after that. That reconciliation between a disobedient daughter and an irate father was notable as the first event of its kind W. of the Alleghenies. Lowrey followed up the reconciliation by giving Plumer and his wife their choice of 3 fine tracts of land near the mouth of Big Sewickley Creek. The selection was made and Plumer erected a house at the mouth of the Sewickley, near W. Newton. So attracted was Col. Lowrey with his son in law's enterprise and thrift that 2 years later he presented him L800 ($4000) to erect mills on his property. The next year the Col. came again and found the saw mill running, and masons at work on the foundation of the grist mill. He was delighted and present Plumer with L300 more and sent him burr stones for the mill. Plumer afterward sold his mill and built a large square log house on the upper portion of his farm, where he spent the remainder of his days. He went into the distilling and mercantile business in 1808 and carried them on with great success. Shortly after this his public career began. He was elected to the Legislature by his admiing constituents in 1812, and was re-elected in 1813, 1814, 1815, 1817. In 1820 he was elected a representative to the 17th Congress from the Westmoreland district. He was then in the prime of his vigorous life, and performed efficient, though modest service, in the national legislature. Mr. Plumer was re-elected to the 18th and 19th Congresses, and after that retired to private life. When urged to allow the use of his name as a candidate for Congress again in 1832 he positively declined. In 1818 he lost his wife, that gentle and steadfast companion of his joys and sorrows. He afterward remarried. Mr. Plumer was a pillar of the early Presbyterian denomination here, and was one of the 9 ruling elders elected to select a site and establish a theological seminary W. of the mountains. He did not favor the site finally selected on Hogback Hill, Allegheny, but favored the purchase of Braddock's Fields for the purpose. He d. Jan. 8, 1843, at the ripe age of 80 years, 6 months and 3 days. This valiant pioneer left a numerous and vigorous line of descendants. Branches of the Plumer family are scattered throughout the state and in the western states. John Campbell Plumer, who distinguished himself in the War of 1812, at the seige of Fort Meigs and in other engagements, and who was a member of the Legislature and State Senate from the Westmoreland district, was his oldest son.

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 474 Death of Mrs. Anna M. Baker Died at Bellevernon, PA, Nov. 27, 1885, in the 40th year of her age, Mrs. Anna M. Baker. Mrs. Baker was the daughter of Joseph and Salome Shoemaker, was b. and grew up to womanhood on her father's farm near Apollo, PA. At an early age she united with the Presbyterian Church of Apollo, under the ministry of Rev. Robert McMillen. She was m. Oct. 12, 1876, to Rev. Perrin Baker, then pastor of the churches of Boiling Spring and Appleby Manor. She was the mother of 2 children, viz: Theodore and Daniel. She was naturally of a steadfast disposition and grace, built upon this foundation as inflexible devotion to divine truth, which she received with implicit faith and reverential fear. She was unusually gifted with womanly grace and tidiness, so that she made beautiful whatever she wrought with her hands. Her religion was rather practical than emotional, and though not without doubts and fears in her mental struggles, she approached her latter end with steadfast confidence and peace.

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh Rehoboth (Church) The Presbyterian Church of Rehoboth was organized in 1778 by Rev. James Finley. In 1784 Mr. Finley became pastor of this church. He continued as its pastor until his death Jan. 6, 1795. His remains are in the church graveyard. Preaching was held in an old log house near the present (1893) residence of Joseph A. Cook, in Rostraver township, Westmoreland Co., PA, about 1 mile from the present church building. In Rev. Finley's time the old hewed log church was erected, which stood about where the public road is, in front of the present church. This log church gave way, in 1803, to the brick building known in all western PA as the brick church, and even at this late day (1893) Rehoboth is called by many as the brick church. The present building was erected in 1836. Two years after the death of Finley, Rev. David Smith became pastor, and continued as such until his death, Aug. 24, 1803. Rev. Smith was succeeded by Rev. William Wylie, who was installed in 1805, and continued pastor until in the spring of 1817. In June, 1817, Rev. Robert Johnson became pastor and continued as such until Dec., 1832. In Dec., 1834, Rev. N. H. Gillet was installed pastor. In 1848, at his own request, he was released from the pastoral charge of Rehoboth. In 1849 Rev. James R. Hughes became pastor. In 1865 he resigned to take charge of the Blairsville Seminary. Rev. James R. Hughes was b. in Beaver Co., PA, Mar. 17, 1819. He is 1 of 10 children of the late Rev. Thomas E. Hughes who was the first minister ordained North of the Ohio River. James R. Hughes is the only survivor of 7 brothers, 4 of whom were ministers. Watson, John D. and William having served their Master here for many years, have gone to receive their reward. James R. Hughes received his education preparatory to College in the good old academies of Steubenville and Wellsville, OH. In 1843 he entered the Junior class of Washington, PA, College and graduated in 1845. Soon after graduating he entered the W. Theological Seminary. In 1848 he was licensed to preach. He was called to Rehoboth church near Bellevernon, PA, in 1849, and was installed Nov. 8, in the same year, by a committee appointed by Redstone Presbytery, consisting of Revs. Samuel Wilson and John McClintock. In 1869 he was called to his present (1893) charge in Dayton, OH, where his ministrations have been successful in building up one of the largest churches in that city. His wife was a daughter of the late David Stewart of Huntingdon Co., PA. She d. in 1868. Rev. Hughes was succeeded by Rev. Loyal Young Graham, who was installed Oct. 11, 1865, and dismissed at his request to accept a call to the Olivet Presbyterian Church, of Philadelphia, where he remains this day, Oct., 1893. Rev. Graham was succeeded by Rev. G. M. Hair, who was installed Dec. 20, 1872. In June, 1874, Rev. Hair resigned, and was succeeded by Rev. Marcus Wishart, who was installed Oct. 28, 1874, and resigned Apr. 24, 1877. Aug. 30, 1874, Rev. A. F. Boyd was installed as his successor. Dec. 11, 1883, Rev. Boyd had, at his own request, the pastoral relation dissolved. Oct. 24, 1884, Rev. W. G. Nevin was installed as pastor. Feb. 1, 1887, he was, at his own request, released from the charge to accept a call to the Presbyterian church at Sharon, PA. Rev. S. F. Farmer, DD, was installed pastor Apr. 30, 1887. In the autumn of 1891 he was released from Rehoboth to accept a call from the new church of Charleroi, in Washington Co., PA. In the latter part of 1892, Rev. Charles A. Clarke was installed pastor, and remains as such to this date, Oct., 1893.

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 471 (From Bellevernon Enterprise) CROSSED OVER THE RIVER - Mrs. Robert J. Linton On Wed. morn, Sep. 21, 1887, at 4:40, Mrs. Robert J. Linton quietly and peacefully ended her days on earth and went to join the countless army who have gone before into the land from whence no traveler returns. She was in her 51st year, and during all her life she was an earnest and zealous Christian woman. There seemed no task that her Master desired her to do, that she would not do. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of this place, and when her health would permit she was always found among the worshippers. During the past 8 months she knew she could not get well, but there was no complaining or fretting. Her thoughts seemed to be "Thy will, not mine, be done", and when the time came she loosed her hold on earthly things and went to join the host where sorrow and parting are never known. She was m. to Mr. Linton on Aug. 30, 1864, and leaves a husband and 3 children to mourn her loss. The funeral services took place on Fri. at 2 PM from the Presbyterian Church, and the remains were interred in the Bellevernon cemetery. Mrs. Caroline S. Linton was b. at Hudson, OH, 1836. She was the 3rd child of Rev. Giles and Mrs. Electa Doolittle. Her father was a man prevalent in prayer and unshaken faith in a covenant keeping God. He d. in the prime of his days, committing his children in the hand of his God, saying, though I had a bag of gold to leave to them, I could not be as sure of their being provided for. Mrs. Linton ever felt that her father's prayers followed her. At 8 years of age she was placed in the primary department of the Hudson Female Seminary receiving most of her education in that institution, under the charge of the most accomplished New England teachers, but later was sent to the Western Female Seminary at Oxford, OH, where she graduated in '58, and taught successfully for a few years. In '64 she was m. to Robert J. Linton, and they moved to this place in 1870. Three children were given them, and it was her unspeakable joy to see them all brought into the visible church. The tender kindnesses from friends and neighbors that flowed in a constant stream into Mrs. Linton's sick room, are known only to the Lord, and her sincere thanks and those of the family are returned to all with prayer that the Lord will abundantly reward all with his grace.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT In celebration of the Civil War .... in 2011 Harry Fisher (below) father of three, from Fayette Co. will be giving a musical presentation of Civil War banjo music as a "Yankee" with his nephew being his Confederate counter-part accompanying him on guitar - to CAHS, Inc. members, guests and any interested public attendees at the Charleroi Senior Center on Monday, August 15th, 2011, at 7 PM. The event will have refreshments provided by the CAHS, Inc., and there is plenty of parking as well as a very spacious, pleasant/ cool environment for anyone who would like to enjoy the evening listening to the strains of what was played during Civil War times. Harry Fisher, a retired industrial electrician and U.S. Air Force veteran, has been playing banjo for more than 25 years. His musical background includes playing with the Fiddlin' Fisher Family and the White Thorn Ramblers. Harry has served as president of the Old Time Fiddlers' Association of Pennsylvania, is an organizer of musical and historical events in his hometown of Perryopolis, PA, and is an active member of the Tri-State Reenactors Association, organizing Civil War era living history events. He also appeared in the movie “Gods and Generals.” Harry plays the 5-string banjo and sings lead and bass vocals with the Acoustic Shadows of the Blue & Gray ™. After having witnessed the fun and excitement first hand at a re-enactor event, Harry decided he wanted to be a part of it all, and Harry deeply enjoys doing school programs for the younger members of local and regional society in the Tri State region, wherein he also attends re-enactor events. He will have music CD's on hand that his colleagues and he sell to help fund their travels and Civil War pursuits. http://www.acousticshadows.com/players.html Acoustic Shadows of the Blue & Gray HQ: 1366 Banning Road, Perryopolis, PA 15428 info@acousticshadows.com nacs

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 468 (From Bellevernon Enterprise, May 20, 1892) Capt. Joseph Shepler Died Sabbath, May 15, 1892, at his late residence in Rostraver township, Westmoreland Co., PA. He was b. Mar. 6, 1807, on the old farm recently owned by his brother, Lewis, but now occupied by David Deaterly. He was the oldest of 7 children of Isaac and Sarah H. Shepler. His ancestors on both sides of the family emigrated from Germany and settled in VA, near Winchester. The grandfather of the deceased, Mathias Shepler, with 2 brothers, Peter and Philip, moved from VA before the war of the revolution and settled in Rostraver, taking up farms on the Monongahela Hill in that township, on part of which his descendant, Philip Shepler, now resides. Mathias m. Margaret Houseman, whose family too was one of the early settlers in the township. Their children were John, Philip, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Mary, Margaret and Catherine. All were m. and raised families, and all are deceased. Isaac, the father of Joseph, the subject of this sketch, m. Sarah, daughter of Joseph and Mary Hill. Her father, at the age of 18, came to Rostraver township, before the Braddock expedition, and is supposed to have been the first white settler in the region included with the township. Isaac had as children Joseph, Lewis, Samuel, Margaret, Elizabeth, Sarah and Polly. Lewis d. Dec. 1881, on the farm on which he was born, now owned by David Deaterly, above named. Polly m. James Wright, and are both dead. Samuel, brother of Joseph, was b. July 14, 1814, and resided on and owned the farm adjoining Joseph, being a portion of the land taken up by his grandfather Hill. He is now deceased. He had been twice married. His first wife was Eveline Steele, whom he m. Dec. 12, 1839. She d. Apr. 18, 1850. Jan. 29, 1852, he m. Elizabeth Couldren. Elizabeth, now deceased, was the wife of Davis Shepler, now deceased. He lived on and owned the farm recently sold by his heirs to David W. Owens, in Rostraver. Sarah, another sister of Joseph is the wife of Jehu Stephens, a farmer living in Washington township, Fayette Co., PA. Isaac Shepler, father of Joseph, d. Dec. 10, 1837, and his wife survived him many years, dying July, 1869. The remains of both are interred in the graveyard at Fell's church. Capt. Joseph Shepler passed his whole life in Rostraver township; he was educated in the schools of the township, and always attended church within its limits. Until the age of 22 he lived on the homestead where he was born. He m. Apr. 16, 1829, Mary, daughter of Joseph and Nancy Blackburn, who lived on a farm not far from what is now known as Rostraver postoffice. Mary, wife of Joseph Shepler, was b. Mar. 28, 1807, being 22 days younger than her husband and she survives him. Her family was among the early settlers in Rostraver. For one year after marriage Joseph and wife lived in the house of his father, then went to housekeeping on one of his father's farms, where he resided and carried on farming for 8 years. In 1838 he moved to the farm on which he died. Capt. Shepler had been a member of Fell's M. E. Church over 60 years, and one of its chief supporters. His wife joined the church at the same place and time and remains in its membership to this day. Joseph Shepler had 4 children, 2 sons and 2 daughters. Sarah b. Jan. 7, 1830, is the wife of William Jones, of the Bellevernon banking house of S. F. Jones & Co. They have 3 children, Ella Jane, Joseph Shepler and Samuel. Violet another daughter of Joseph Shepler, was b. Aug. 20, 1833 and is the wife of Capt. Martin Coulson, now residing on a farm near Monongahela City, PA. They have as children Joseph S., Margaret E. and Alfred Kerr. John B., son of Capt. Shepler, was b. Feb. 18, 1835, m. Josephine Claywell, of Jo Daviess County, IL. Their children are Shedrack Claywell and David Richey. Isaac Hill the remaining son was b. Mar. 20, 1840, m. Eveline, daughter of Sameul Shepler, to them were b. James Kerr, Mary Blackburn, William Jones and Elizabeth. The death of Capt. Joseph was the first in his family or in any of his descendants. He left 12 grandchildren, 8 of whom acted as pall bearers at his funeral - 2 sons from each of his children's families. In the church Joseph Shepler had acted well his part in the offices of Trustee, Steward and class leader and in all other church work to which he was called. In his native township, to which he was so devoted, he held every office and performed his duties with fidelity. He was a man of undoubted and well known integrity. He was a military man of nature and disposition. He received the sobriquet of Captain by serving at the age of 21 in that capacity in the first company 88th regiment of State Volunteers. He held the position of Capt. for 7 years in this company; was afterwards Capt. for 5 years of the Monongahela Blues and 1st Lt. of the Rostraver Cavalry for 7 years. His voice and commanding appearance, together with his knowledge of military tactics, gave him a first rank as an officer. He had a wonderful memory, especially for the things of long ago. He seemed to have never forgotten the incidents of the neighborhood from boyhood to the day of his death. He was firm in his convictions of right, yet gentle and hospitable in the inner man. He was a Jackson Democrat, having voted for him twice, and always voted for the Democratic candidate for President since he cast his first vote in 1828. He believed the hope of the country was in the carrying out of the principles of Democracy as first enunciated by Jefferson and confirmed by Jackson in his 2 administrations. He recalled to mind very vividly the incidents of the Sabbath day in 1825, when Gen. LaFayette passed through the Forks by way of Rehoboth Valley. His funeral took place on Tues, May, 17, from his late residence. His remains were interred in Bellevernon Cemetery. His pastor, Rev. Hildebrand, and his old friend, Rev. Mellyar, officiated at the last rites.

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 467 Thomas Ward & Frederick Cooper Thos. Ward built the first house in Bellevernon. In the summer of 1815 he purchased the lot on the corner of Main and 2nd streets, now owned by Howard McClure and Mrs. Kittle, and built thereon the well known house now moved to the upper end of the lot, and occupied now (1893) by James Haggerty's widow. Before moving into this house Ward resided in the old house that stood near the present home of Wm. Kyle in N. Bellevernon. He was a most skillful mechanic in every art of making wood. He was b. May 23, 1776, but where we cannot say, or just when he came to this vicinity. He lived to a good old age in Bellevernon, and when the decrepitude of age prevented his earning his own living he was kindly taken to the household of his children in OH, where some 30 years ago he died. His wife was a daughter of the old Frederick Cooper who settled about 1768 on the farm lately owned by Thomas Redd, and the farm of Robert McKain, both of which now form the site of the flourishing town of Charleroi. This settlement was made after the death of his first wife. On this farm (then embracing both the Redd and McKain land) he reared a shanty or cabin under the protection of the FORT that was located near the present Gibsonton distillery on the opposite side of the river. Notwithstanding the FORT, the depredations of the Indians were so frequent and dangerous that the new emigrant concluded to return for a time to the east, where he had left his son John and 2 daughters, Polly and Betsy. Whilst in the east he m. Elizabeth Kyle as his second wife, and in a short time after the marriage he returned to his farm on the Monongahela, with his new wife and children, where he remained to the day of his death. His remains were no doubt interred in the family burying ground yet to be seen in the orchard above the present residence of Mrs. Thomas Redd. Frederick's son Valentine inherited the farm and lived at his death in the old house that stood not far from the present brick house. Jehu, son of Valentine, inherited the upper part of the land and in his day erected the brick house. He sold, before going west, to A. P. Frye, whose heirs sold to Thomas Redd, who in 1890 sold the farm, excepting the house and surroundings, to the Charleroi Land Company. The lower part of the original Cooper farm was sold at Administer's or Executor's sale, Daniel Van Voorhis becoming purchaser, who in his day sold it to his son John F. John F., sold it to Elgy Van Voorhis, his nephew, now of Kansas City, Missouri. After a short residence on it Elgy sold the farm to Robert McKain, a greater part of which he sold in 1890 to the Charleroi Land Company, on which they are now building the flourishing town of Charleroi.

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 465 Hazelbaker Peter Hazelbaker immigrated to this country from Anspach, in Germany, as an English soldier during the Revolution. He was taken prisoner by the American forces, was never exchanged, and at the close of the war he settled in the US. Shortly after the war Peter m. Elizabeth Shively, daughter of Daniel Shively, of Berkely Co. VA, now WV. After their marriage Peter and his wife immigrated to Washington Co., PA, and settled in an old log house on the farm now owned by one of the heirs of S. A. Chester, in Allen township. He d. in 1800 and his remains are buried in teh field just above the present residence of Major Henry Spharr. Peter had 6 sons, Peter, Daniel, John, Jacob, Abraham and George. John was an old time school teacher. He taught the first school in Bellevernon. The kitchen part of the residence of the late Aunt Polly Corwin on Main street was the schoolhouse. He and Daniel d. in the West. Peter d. 6 weeks after the death of his father and was buried in the same graveyard. Abraham d. near Brush Creek in OH. Jacob was well known in the community. He was a shoemaker by trade and lived many years in the stone house just above Bellevernon now owned by R. C. Schmertz & Co.. About 1848 he removed to a farm near Perryopolis where he died. George lived beyond all his brothers. He was b. in Berkely Co., WV, Jan. 18, 1790. His wife was Matilda Dunlevy sister of Andrew Dunlevy. She d. in 1853. After his marriage he erected the lower part of the old house on Main street in Bellevernon where now stand the house owned by A. L. Brown and occupied by Abe Lewis. In the old house George and his wife first set up housekeeping and there he carried on the hat business until he and Dunlevy started the shop in the Billiter house. He also resided for a time on the Gould farm, then on the Levi Johnson, then on the Rutan farm opposite Columbia owned now by W. J. Manown. He moved from this farm to the Cooper farm near the mouth of Maple Creek and finally in 1841 he purchased the farm on which he died, in Allen township, from Abia Allen and Robert Stockdale. His son Andrew m. a daughter of Thomas Frye and d. about the year 1856 near Lock No. 4. Joseph d. at the homestead unmarried. Anthony lived for many years in the house near the mouth of Maple Creek now owned by Charles Balzee. He carried on the flour mill which stood between the dwelling and the presetn bridge. The mill has passed away. Anthony over 30 years ago moved to IL where he d. a few years since. Jacob m. a Miss Crow and lives in Clarion Co.. George m. a Miss Riggs and lives on part of the homestead and John resides in Allen township not far from Wood's Run. Matilda m. Joseph Wolf and resides in the west. Mary m. Jehu Cooper, now deceased. She lives in IL. Sarah Ann is the wife of Addison Cummings, of Allen township. Margaret m. R.C. Guffey and d. in N. Bellevernon. George Hazelbaker, the father of this large family, d. on the home farm, June 23, 1880. He united with Rehoboth church in his 75th year and remained in that membership until his death. He was a good citizen, a genial neighbor, and above all a Christian. His remains were interred in Howe Cemetery.

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 464 Andrew Dunlevy In the early days of Bellevernon Andrew Dunlevy and his brother in law Geo. Hazelbaker carried on the manufacture of hats in the house at that time known as the Billiter house on Water below 3rd street. It was truly a manufactory as all the work was done by hand power. They not only made the popular wool hat of that day but also the fine fur hat. The wool hat did a boy an undesirable long service. There seemed to be no wear out to it, as it was the custom at that day to iron over and shape anew the hat whenever it became discolored or presented an unseemly appearance. The fine fur hat was also subjected to a renovating process that made it good as new. This firm was the market for rabbit and mink skins, from which the fine fur hat was manufactured. Caps and mufflers, so called, were made from coon and fox skins with the tails as ornamental appendages. Andrew Dunlevy was b. July 24, 1795, on the farm now owned by his son Jehu in Allen township, Washington Co., PA. He d. July 24, 1879, in the house still standing a few rods distant from the spot where he was born. The farm is situated on the Monongahela River about 1 mile above Speer's Ferry. This farm was the home of his parents. His mother was a Crawford, sister of the wife of Col. Edward Cook well known in the early days of the "Forks" neighborhood. The wife of Andrew Dunlevy was a daughter of the older Wm. Jackman who was father also of the late Jehu and Simeon Jackman well known citizens of Washington Co.. Andrew had 5 sons and 2 daughters. Joseph d. in his youth. Anthonry was drowned many years ago in Galveston Bay. William m. a Furnier and resides in the west. Crawford m. a lady in Brownsville, and has resided for some years near the hot springs, in Arkansas. Barbara m. S. T. Williams, well known in former years in this vicinity; they now live in Iowa. The remaining daughter was accidently burned to death. Jehu resides on the homestead, and is one of the solid farmers of Allen township. His first wife was a daughter of the late Hugh McKee; his present wife was a Smith from the Youghiogheny Valley. Andrew Dunlevy's wife d. in 1845. Andrew by birth and profession was a Presbyterian in religion. At his birth Dr. Ralston had not commenced his ministry at Horseshoe Meeting House, now only known by the rough stones that mark the graves of early settlers. Dr. James Finley had just closed his earthly labors as pastor of Rehoboth, where Dunley's parents were accustomed to worship with his uncle, Col. Cook. Dunlevy was one of the number who organized, about 1840, the Maple Creek Presbyterian Church, and during its existence was a member of the sessions. In the eldership of that church he was associated with such men as Moss, Baker, McJunkin and Simeon Jackman, all of whom have passed to the beyond. In politics Dunlevy was always a Democrat of the Jeffersonina school, and even the Know Nothing allurements of 1854 could not entice him from his inborn Democracy. He always possessed the confidence of his fellow citizens as an upright Christian gentleman. Honest in habit, generous in heart, kind in disposition and devoted to his country and church, he was ranked among those whose place it would be hard to fill. His remains were buried along side those of his wife in the Speer's graveyard, opposite Bellevernon. (Note: this Speer's cemetery was destroyed due to the building of a new bridge between Speers and Belle Vernon)

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 460 The SPRINGER FAMILY The name of Springer has long been identifed with Bellevernon and vicinity. It was introduced by the arrival of Michael Springer, who was b. in Stockholm, Sweden, about 1727, and came to this country somewhere in 1760. The exact date of his marriage is not known. His wife's surname was not known, but she was called Mary Ann. Michael Springer's father found Mary Ann asleep at the foot of a tree when she was supposed to be only about 3 years old. Her clothing was of fine quality, but nothing was found about her person or clothing to indicate who she was; all that she could remember was that she lived in a large house where there were lots of flowers and a big porch, and where one day she was when a man came riding along on a black horse and said, "Come, little lady, and take a ride." Michael Springer's father raised her, and his son (Michael) m. her and emigrated from Germany to America about 1760. They first settled near Philadelphia, where Daniel was b. Sep. 15, 1762. Michael Springer and family crossed the mountains about 1783 on pack horses or mules, his wife carrying her spinning wheel on her back. They took by tomahawk right the land now (1893) owned by the heirs of James Ward, deceased, and others in Rostraver township, Westmoreland Co. The tract originally contained 355 1/2 acres, and was called Springersburgh. The patent for this land was granted Daniel Springer dated May 18, 1787, on a warrant issued to Michael Springer and signed by Benjamin Franklin, President of the Supreme Executive Council. Michael and Mary Ann had 5 children, John, Mathias, Michael, Mary and Daniel. The father d. 1797, and was buried in the family burial ground, near a part of the Bellevernon cemetery grounds. Their sons, Michael and Mathias, settled in the west. Mary m. John Worley and moved to the west. The old homestead was given by will to Daniel. He m. Rachel Higgins in 1790. He was b. in VA in 1760 and came to this region about the time the Springer family located in Rostraver. Daniel had 8 children, Michael, Mathias, John, Joseph, James H., Nancy, Daniel and Martha. John m. Sallie Billiter. John was killed by a limb from a tree which he was felling, in 1833. John had 4 children, Nancy, who m. Harrison Hornbake; Rachel, who m. Thompson Carmichael, and after his death she m. Jesse Sills, who for many years lived in Bellevernon, but at his death was a resident of OH. John R. m. a Miss Jordon, of Monongahela City. They lived for a time in Shelbyville, IN, but at last accounts were in the State of California. Mary m. Joseph Culler, of Rostraver, where they now reside. After the death of John Springer his widow m. Luke Hornbeck. They lived for many years in the old log house that stood where is now the residence of George Scribner on the State road leading from Bellevernon to W. Newton. Luke was a shoemaker by trade. He d. July 22, 1866. Daniel, son of Daniel the older, was never married, and has been dead many years. He lost the use of one leg from white swelling. He spent most of his time in studying music, though he had no voice for singing, but loved the science. Joseph, son of Daniel, m. Margaret Driver. They lived in the old log house on the co. line near town. The farm in part is owned by S. F. and Wm. Jones, and part now divided into lots forming the town of E. Bellevernon. The ground was purchased from J. W. Carothers by Geo. C. Maxwell and J. T. Roley, who laid out the town. Joseph had b. to him 12 children. James and Newton d. in childhood. Daniel was the oldest and m. Rachel Jordon, who still survies her husband, who d. Oct. 21, 1870. Daniel lived most of his days in Bellevernon where his widow still resides. Martha m. Barnet Corwin, both of whom are dead. John m. Sarah A. Baily, and has been a resident of Brownsville for many years. Rachel and Lydia were twins. Rachel m. James Carroll and d. Dec. 1879. Lydia m. Asa Hastings, who d. in Brownsville in 1882. His widow lives in Findlay, OH. She was the mother of E. A. Hastings who published the first newspaper in Bellevernon. Nancy m. Edward Cook, both of whom are dead. James M. m. Sarah Reeves, and has been a resident of the town ever since their marriage in 1847, excepting a short time in Mount Pleasant, PA. He has long been an active citizen, having been honored by his fellow citizens with many offices of trust. With the expiration of his present term, 1893, he will have served 40 years as JP. Joseph m. Hannah J. Davidson. They reside in Circleville, Westmoreland Co., PA. William R. m. Margaret Reed, and are residents of N. Bellevernon. Margaret, the remaining daughter of Joseph Springer, m. Frederick Browneller. They live in Findlay, OH. Joseph Springer, the father of these children, d. at Brownsville June 20, 1871, and the mother Oct. 28, 1876. James Higgins Springer, another son of Daniel the older, inherited the old homestead. He m. Sallie Smith, daughter of David Smith, a Revolutionary soldier, whose remains are in Rehoboth graveyard. He d. in Webster, PA, Apr. 26, 1876, his wife having d. Jan. 17, 1864. Their remains are in teh Bellevernon cemetery. They had 7 children. Martina m. D. B. H. Allen, who d. Feb. 22, 1881. Sophia m. Dr. J. R. Nickel, who d. July 17, 1874, in Connellsville, PA. Mrs. Nickel resides in Bellevernon. Theodore is m. and lived in the west. Ancelmo m. Barbara Newcomer and is a resident of Clinton, Iowa. Everil F. m. Ella Huffman, of Iowa, and now lives in N. Bellevernon, where he is in the drug business. Caroline d. Dec. 12, 1885. Rebecca is also dead. Martha, daughter of Daniel Springer the older, m. James Beazell, who so long carried on blacksmithing where now Mr. Cowan has his shop, near the Bellevernon cemetery. James Beazell d. Feb. 28, 1868, and his wife Oct. 18, 1869. Their remains are in Bellevernon cemetery. They had a large family, some of whom have passed away. We recall Jasper, now living in Cincinnati. Elizabeth, widow of Wm. Ballon, resides in N. Bellevernon. James, now dead, and Albert, resided in California, where many years ago, Thomas Benton died. Mortimer, after having been in California for some years, returned to his native heath. Malissa and Anna reside on the old homestead. Rachel m. Samuel Bedsworth, who resides near the old home. Jane lives at Ruffsdale, Westmoreland Co..

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 460 Capt. Woolsey To whom Dr. Porter was so much indebted for his start in life was b. in Ireland in 1748. He followed a sea faring life from early boyhood to the age of 30 years when he immigrated to this country and joined the continental army, in which he commanded a company, at the close of the war he settled on the farm on which Dr. Porter resided. He m. Margaret Goe, who had immigrated to these parts co-temporary with Col. Edward Cook and many other well known early settlers. The common mode of traveling in those days was something different from that in use now a days. When the Goe family immigrated the children were carried in baskets suspended on each side of the horse - white and black mixed together, and on the way the races would occasionally kick up a fuss which would require the intervention of the parents and master to settle. The Capt. though very eccentric in manner and customs had many good qualities of heart, and was very peculiar in his likes and dislikes. The few older citizens now living yet recall his peculiar traits of character.

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=%22Dutton+Shannon%22+fallowfield+pa&source=bl&ots=TE-BHOp3m7&sig=8Pe3VMmlNbqp1UD_AkH8fMUUk-M&hl=en&ei=nLoXTq2-GdG_gQf7j6XzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAw#v=snippet&q=cyrus%20underwood&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 456 Wm. Eberheart The first glass manufacturer in Bellevernon d. at the residence of his son in law, Leonard Laneheart, in Redstone township, Fayette Co., Feb. 23, 1882. He was b. in New Geneva on the Monongahela, in the year 1800. He was the son of the Adolph Eberheart, who emigrated from Germany and settled in New Geneva, soon after that place was founded by Albert Gallatin, a native of the city of Geneva in Switzerland. Gallatin had erected in his new Geneva home the first glass works in the west, and the older Eberheart was in his employ until Gallatin was called by President Jefferson in 1802 to a seat in his cabinet as Secretary of the Treasury. At the time Gallatin entered Jefferson's cabinet, Adolph Eberheart became proprietor of the Geneva glass works, and in due time his son learned the glass blowing trade. William m. Rachel Hutton, a sister of the late John James and Nathan Hutton, all well known in this community in their day. Not long after his marriage, in about 1828, he moved to Williamsport, now Monongahela City, where for several years he followed his trade in the works of Wm. Ihmsen, at that time the most extensive window glass manufacturer in the west. One of his children d. at that place, and its remains are now among the unknown relics of the old grave yard on the hill. Eberheart subsequently carried on the glass business at Albany, below Brownsville. In 1832 he started in the same business in what was then called Freeport, afterwards Cookstown, and now known as Fayette City. In 1836 he removed to Bellevernon, where he purchased of Patton and Kendall the unfinished glass factory, ever since known as the old glass house. He first resided in the Demain house on Water street, now owned by the heirs of the late Capt. J. M. Bowell. >From this house he moved to the house on Water street, near Third street, known as the Morgan Gaskill house. About 1849 he purchased from John Niccolls the Noah W. Speer farm, now known as the Gibstonton farm. In 1852 he became financially embarrassed. In 1855 he closed up the glass business in Bellevernon and removed to Fayette City, where for a time he aided 1 of his sons in the business. His daughter Elizabeth m. Noah W. Speers. She d. of yellow fever a few years ago in Memphis, TN. His son, William, m. Margaret L. Smith, grand daughter of the late Hon. George Plumer. Adolph m. a daughter of the late William D. Mullin, Esq., of Fayette City. Rebecca m. A. C. Housman, who, in 1847, kept the hotel now known as the Wise house, in Bellevernon. They left that house for Baltimore, MD, where they still reside. Allen K., another son, is perhaps the best known shoe man in Pennsylvania. His first wife was a Reed, and present wife was of the name of Brick. He has for many years resided in Philadelphia, and is now connected with the shoe firm of Graff, Son & Co., No. 512 Market street, Philadelphia. Thomas Niccolls m. William Eberheart's daughter, Elma, in 1845. He d. many years ago in Cincinnati. Her present husband is Leonard Lanehart. They live in ease and comfort in a beautiful home on the National Pike, between Brownsville and Uniontown. Charles D., the remaining son, m. a Miss Mason, daughter of Morgan Mason, a well known river man of Brownsville, but of later day a resident of Missouri. We are not able to say when Eberheart erected the second or new glass house, but it must have been in the early forties. The long and short rows, well known as the factory tenements, at the upper end of town, were built by him for his workmen. He also built the storeroom lately occupied by R. C. Schmertz & Co. Eberheart was very liberal in his views and treatment of men. In his day there were no butchers, so called, so that his men were supplied with eatables and meat at his well filled store. In the fall of the year he bought hogs by the score and distributed them ready dressed among his men. So with beef, he sold to his men a quarter at a time. His cellar and warehouse were frequently replenished. The writer has known 55 barrels of molasses to go into the store cellar at one time, together with barrels and hogsheads of sugar. He generally purchased his stock of dry goods, &c., in Baltimore, and it was a common affair to see 12 W. boxes of dry goods hauled from the whart, now the ferry, with notions, hats, caps and hardware, in proportion. For convenience and as a labor saving machine it was the custom for many years to use his own script as money. This currency was charged on the books in sums as drawn by the employes, and taken back in return for goods. The script was issued in the denominations of 6 1/4 cents, 12 1/2 cents, quarter and half and 1 dollar pieces. Specimens of this script is still preserved by some of the curious. Eberheart was proverbally generous to the poorer class of his employes, in many instances would forgive a long extravagant account rather than oppress. Whilst a resident of the town he was not connected with any church, but had a high regard for all denominations. Whilst holding a pew for many years in Rehoboth, under the ministrations of Revs. Gillett and J. R. Hughes, he was a liberal contributor to the support of the Gospel in the M. E. Church, of Bellevernon. In his day glass making was principally confined on this side of the mountains to Pittsburgh and the Monongahela Valley. The Gallatin factory at New Geneva, the Albany, the Bellevernon, the Williamsport, the Elizabeth, the Cookstown, and the Perryopolis glass works were in early day in the valley, all of which, save those in Bellevernon, have long since passed away. They have supplanted by one at Brownsville, one at Fayette City and one at Monongahela City. (note: Charleroi was created as a glass town in 1890 also) Eberheart sold his glass chiefly in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, his son in law, N. W. Speers, being for many years his agent in the latter city. In his works he generally made 2 qualities of glass. The first quality was branded Bellevernon and the second W. Eberheart. The sizes were principally 8 by 10 and 12 by 14, but in his latter days the size began to increase. It was the custom in his day to agree with the blowers for the fire early as Feb. preceding the end of the current year ending July 1. Strikes and other troubles as now a days were unknown, harmony and good feeling prevailing between the employer and employees. Dr. David Porter was the next physician after Dr. Smith, who located in the Forks. He was b. in Wheeling, WV, Mar. 17, 1794. His father, Wm. Porter, was a neighbor of Capt. Wm. Woolsey, who in early days owned the lands in Rostraver township, recently owned by Dr. Porter and now belonging to the heirs of Mrs. Levi Johnson, deceased. Wm. Porter took a lively interest in the whiskey insurrection of 1794. On account of his open opposition to the enforcement of the whiskey law, he was compelled to flee from the "Forks". With his young wife he went to Wheeling where his son David was born. After the excitement of the insurrection was over, Wm. Porter returned to Rostraver, where he taught school until his thirst for travel induced him to accompany Wm. Darby to New Orleans. The yellow fever was prevalent at that time in the south, on account of which Darby refused to complete the journey. Darby returned, but Porter, not daunted, pushed forward to the city and was never hear from afterwards. Capt. Woolsey mourned over the loss of his friend. Being childless he adopted David as his own son, under whose care he was educated, and at his death, in 1834, David inherited his large estate. For more than half a century Dr. Porter was the leading physician of the "Forks". He was a man of good physical structure and very well adopted to endure the exposures of the pioneer doctor. He was a man of fine literary culture and a writer of more than local reputation. He was not a graduate of any Medical College, but in 1825 the Trustees of Jefferson College conferred on him the honorary degree of Doctor of Medicine. The first wife of Dr. Porter was a daughter of the distinguished Dr. Obadiah Jennings. By this wife he had 2 sons and 1 daughter. The daughter m. Levi Johnson both of whom are dead leaving Nelson and William as their only issue. Obadiah his son was a physician and d. many years ago. William the surviving son d. in TX. The second wife of Dr. Porter was a sister of A. H. and J. B. Miller well known in their day. The only issue of this second marriage was their daughter Ada who d. years ago. Mrs. Dr. Porter is now a resident of Uniontown. Dr. David Porter d. in Uniontown Sep. 22, 1875, the remains being interred in Rehoboth grave yard.

Per the Grable book at CAHS, Inc., the Sampson Speedway was located on what was the original Nicholas Platter patent land, "Bound Brook", located across Sugar Camp Run of Pigeon Creek, from the original patent of Abraham Hickman and Vincent Colvin, both sitting with land to the south and at the junction of Pigeon Creek and Sugar Camp Run. Appears to be north of Capt. James B. Gibson lands were located also. Can see more here: http://www.usgwarchives.org/maps/pa/county/washin/usgs/carrfall.jpg http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pawashin/atlas/old-map-pages/fallowmap.html