Announcement: Announcement to the - Charleroi Area - Public at Large Announcing to the public at large in the Charleroi School District Area that accumulation of information, pictures, and items needful regarding the activity and publishing of a new, greater area genealogy-heritage book is nearing completion. The Charleroi Area Historical Society, Inc. (CAHS, Inc.) is requesting that anyone wishing to make sure that their historical & genealogic information, pictures or anything of import re: Fallowfield township history, the towns and villages involved the publication of this book should send copies to: CAHS, Inc., ATTN: History Book, 635 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022 . All donations and proceeds will be utilized to support the Heritage-Tourism redevelopment aspirations of those in the Charleroi School District Area. nacs/cahs, inc.

http://enr.construction.com/yb/enr/article.aspx?story_id=161904125 When one's history and economic future is tied closely to historic structures, buildings, and items .... shouldn't other solutions be found, discussed, scrutinized - to protect our diminishing "icons" of once was. What price "progress"? Can "progress" be defined in a different way that can and will protect these historic items of the past? Shouldn't this be taken into consideration when local economies are suffering and need a new industry by which to re-build upon? Perhaps, a far better comprehensive plan that protects the basis of said new industries should be taken into account. Heritage Tourism, based on genealogy and corresponding history that ties to it .... is the one way that needs to be tried. Something "new" does not discount what the "old" can do for an area or a region .... the Monogahela River Valley should not be counted as down and out .... as long as it has the seeds of something by which to re-build again from. That is what restoration and preservation funding is supposed to be used for. This is what foundations and other redevelopment vehicles can be used for. I was personally involved in the Section 106 process (based on Fed. law that state and federal agencies must go through when wanting to destroy highly historical things that are either nominated or officially placed on the National Register of Historic Places), and witnessed and have recorded what actually happened re: the bridge that traversed the Mon. River between Lock 4/N. Charleroi and Monessen. I attended every meeting in order to record and know what was really going on. Our bridge was "lost" in order to save others, a lamb to the slaughter .... it had no limitations on it at all before being shut down and many, many months after the MOA was signed .... destroyed. Through the negotiations they try to ascertain and take into account all the history involved with, around and under the bridge. Even the PennDOT representatives were impressed with all the history involved with this bridge. It was a hub of transportation history in itself, as Gov. Tener was very involved in all modes of transportation of that time, even though we haven't quite proved he had his hand in the river industry, though he could have. This helped to singularly provide much history about the bridge, about Gov. John K. Tener, about Lock 4, old and new, the Monongahela Navigation Company, river boats, train & trolley industry, (visit eldorapark.com) as well as other inter-connected histories. The historical societies gained much viable information that can be utilized to help our communities in our immediate area, esp. that of Lock 4. Also via the negotiations and local input from the consulting parties, the state and federal agencies involved try to give something back - token as it might be - to help provide something by which the communities can rebuild from. In those negotiations, we asked for corresponding school colors to be utilized in the fencing so that the "Battle of the Bridge" - local name-claiming tradition between Charleroi and Monessen could continue; that there would be bulb-outs that would provide history lessons along the way for pedestrians and tourists, other history lesson signage on both ends, that the bridge would be named after Gov. John K. Tener, ("the Tener bridge") the man who served as President of the Mercantile Company and vitally pushed for the start and completion of the bridge. We also requested bits and pieces of the bridge for posterity and they are being stored in a safe place until the people here decide what they would like to do to memorialize that history. Old "Lock 4" is a proverbial "hot-bed" of history that cries for realistic actualization and use, including beautiful old, restored homes as well as the still existing old Lock 4 itself. And we are supposed to get a copy of every picture, information, and anything else that was involved in the destruction and formation of the new bridge to preserve for historic purposes. And, Tener's relatives are scattered all over the world now, but they are well aware of what has been transpiring here. We also negotiated that they should formally invited when the new bridge is completed and a formal opening is held, in order to continue that historic connection to by-gone years. Yes, there may be a new bridge in the future (depends on release of funding as they go along) but it will not look anything like the old one (a unique petit truss spanned structure) .... (even though we begged for one to look like it as well as asking that they fix the sm. spot and open the bridge with a lowered wgt. limit until they obtained the money to move ahead) .... and this will open up work on the I-70 bridge, which will be shut down for hoped for restoration. After all, we all recognize the import of having safe bridges, surprising to some but history lovers also love safe bridges .... but when promised $40 million .... many alternatives were and should have been discussed across the table. And so, another piece of history fell, but we moved on when we saw the writing on the wall .... and we hope and advocate that Monongahela history, despite the local area, should be used, restored, preserved and utilized so that all of our people can have a more prosperous future in, God willing, the years to come. Take a real look at your area .... can genealogy and history be .... put to work for you? 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. 453 J. B. Gould John B. Gould was b. in Hillsborough Co., NH, June 6, 1795. He left the paternal roof at an early age to try his fortune amid the hills of the coast bound State of Maine, but in 1810 he emigrated from that State and came to the neighborhood of what is now known at the Red Lion, above Fayette City, PA. In 1811, in company with families of a man named McCalla and Ziba Whiting, father of the late Geo. Whiting, of Fayette City, in all 15 persons, immigrated to the territory of LA. Two of the men d. there together with 4 of their children. Gould returned in 1812, and was the last to die of the company. Shortly after his return to the Red Lion he became an apprentice to a Mr. Coldron to learn the scythe and sickle trade, and remained with him over 4 years. Miss Jane Trainer, an inmate of the household of the widow Whiting, early attracted the attentions of young Gould, and after an engagement of 5 years, he concluded one day whilst "hoeing corn" that if Jane was willing and the next 4th of July came on Thursday and in the light of the moon, they would get married. He hastily consulted the never failing almanac, and to his great joy he found all right in accord with his wishes. They were m. on July 4, A.D. 1824, and to use his own words, "in the year that Jackson first ran for President." They located on the farm just above Bellevernon, a part of which he owned to the day of his death. They commences housekeeping in the old log house that stood on the bank of the river, but what has long since passed away. He did not work much at his trade, but devoted his time generally to farming, and in winter taught school. For many years Gould and John Wilson seemed to have a mortgage on the "art of teaching" in the town and vicinity. Gould "kept school" in the house now owned by W. P. Mackey on Main street, and in other houses about the town prior to the building of the brick school house on the hill and in the hollow. Many of our older citizens owe their early education to the influence of Gould's ferule and birch. He informed the writer when speaking on the subject of education, for for a long time he regarded himself as one of the educators of the land, but found in realigy that progress had so far outstripped his Yankee notions as to force him to acknowledge to having scarcely learned his A.B.C.'s half way. Gould was always held in high esteem by his fellow citizens. He held many offices in his adopted township of Washington. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1845-50-55. He served as Assessor in 1840-51-54-62-65-68. He was Auditor in 1858-63-66. He was School Director in 1849. He served many years as Constable when that office was considered one of the most important in the township. His career as Justice marked well his effort to do right between man and man, and he spared no pains in settling petty cases without the process of law suits. Gould was one of the pioneers in the Disciple church of the town; and to him, more than any one individual, is that people indebted for its success in the town. His wife died some years prior to his death, at the old homestead. Gould d. Sep. 9, 1884, while on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. John Coldron, near Fayette City, in the 90th year of his age. His remains were interred beside those of his wife in the Bellevernon cemetery. They had several children, some of whom preceded the parents to the grave. Malissa m. William Beam, and is now deceased. Lorena is the wife of John Coldron, above Fayette City. John resides in N. Bellevernon. Ephraim is in CO. Elmer Morrison, a grandson, resides in Seldom Seen, a village being built on part of the old farm. He lives in his own home alone, and seems to enjoy life and the good will of his fellow citizens. Nancy Jane m. Thomas Richards, now deceased. She lives in Zanesville, OH. One daughter m. a Mr. McKinney, but where she resides we are not informed. Another daughter m. a Mr. Stout, and have their home in KY. James has long been a resident of IL. John B. Gould, in politics, was always a democrat, having voted for every democratic candidate for president since the days of Madison, having voted the first time 1816. During the great know-nothing excitement in 1854, he was one of the 10 democrats in Bellevernon district who stood up for William Bigler, the democratic candidate for governor. He always had a poor opinion of the know-nothing organization.

Something I'm noting as I am going along through this J. S. Van Voorhis book (The Old & New Monongahela), is how much the peoples of the Monongahela Valley actually were inter-related and inter-acting over the years, even from the beginning. (Besides the deep religiousity of those who found, stayed and/or moved through these lands on their way west.) It appears that only in more recent decades that a competitive obstructive or resistive mentality developed instead of a cooperative one based on mutual common-ground linkage in things that would help all of us on both sides of the Monongahela River. This is found most profoundly in the athletics via regional teams, but in other aspects as well .... when, in some cases, it would be far better for our people here, and advisable in some cases, to find cooperation over some things. History can be a vehicle that moves many forward in the days, weeks, and years ahead. There have been some over the years who advocated forming up a separate county or even combine all river towns together because it would increase the population numbers and make the whole "as one" city or county more eligible for larger grants, etc. that could help serve our peoples here. Re-development based upon River Heritage Tourism is truly an industry that can help our Mid-Monongahela Valley rebuild and bring the opportunity for entrepreneurialism that will light up this Valley again for the futures of many. River life is uniquely different. During the times of this book, it was tremendously oriented to the River as it was the first viable mode of transportation, especially as a ways and means of "mass transit" in comparison to Indian foot paths. The people here married into and moved back and forth across as well as up and down the river as their lives unfolded. Some left and then returned and went on to build prosperous lives. It can be seen in many levels of history what happened here .... and what changed the economics of the area. How can we help our people here? Or anywhere for that matter? The adventureous American creative-entrepreneurial spirit is where it all begins .... . Much can be learned from the pages of history books. I am very thankful that we are not in a country wherein there is a Hitler who resorts to the burning of books in order to destroy its history in its pursuit to something else instead of foundational freedoms and opportunity. Multiple life-time's of education can be found, and it could only be a page away .... . 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. 452 DEATH OF MRS. SARAH A. SPRINGER Mrs. Sarah A. Springer, wife of J. M. Springer, Esq., d. on July 25, 1893, and was interred in the Bellevernon cemetery at 3:00 July 27th. She was b. Dec. 5, 1825, in Rostraver township, and was in her 68th year. Her maiden name was Reeves, daughter of Samuel and Nancy Reeves, and she was united in marriage to J. M. Springer May 15, 1847, and was the mother of 9 children, all of whom survive her and who were present at the time of her death and burial. A true devoted Christian mother, it was her happy lot to see all her children grow to manhood and womanhood, and her's was the first death in the family. In this union was cemented, though existing, social ties between 2 of the oldest and best known families in this part of the state. Each of these families dating their settlement among the first in the wilderness of the Monongahela Valley. Her disease was an acute affection of the stomach, from which she suffered deep and painful affliction for about 5 months. Her end was peace, and was marked by the quiet resignation of a long life earnestly spent in the service of the Master on high, and her bereaved husband and family have the heart-felt sympathy of a large portion of the community who knew her but to love her. The thought is, however, a consoling one - that their loss is her gain, as she had gone to reap the reward deservingly won. The funeral was attended by a large assemblage of relatives and friends, and the service was conducted by Rev. B. L. Kershner, pastor of the Christian church, assisted by Rev. Charles Clark, pastor of the Presbyterian charge at Rehoboth.

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. 448 Corwin Aunt Polly has passed away, was on the lips of almost every one on Friday eve as her death was announced. Mrs. Mary Smock Corwin was 97 years old on Wed. prior to her death, which occurred Fri., Jan. 6, 1888. She was b. Jan. 4, 1791, on the farm now owned by Capt. Joseph Shepler, in Rostraver township, Westmoreland Co., PA. The farm at that time was owned by one Joseph Becket - a name well known in the early history of W. PA. She was a daughter of Barnet Smock, who emigrated from NJ in 1789. Her father lived on this farm 21 years. The maiden name of the mother of the deceased was Jane Berdine. She was m. to Peter Wene, by whom she had 3 children, named Sarah, Anna and Jane. Barnet Smock was her second husband. The deceased was m. to Morris Corwin at Brownsville by Esq. Elias Baillins, on June 18, 1807. Morris Corwin d. in Bellevernon, Sep. 20, 1835, in the same house in which his wife died. Aunt Polly Corwin, as she was familiarly called, and her husband came to Bellevernon Apr. 1, 1826, and occupied the house in which she was died. She lived in this same house for 72 years, with the exception of 3 months. She lived to know that the sugar camp of 3/4's of a century ago had become a thriving town of 2000 souls. She outlived 3 generations of citizens. She was b. in the early days of Washington's first term as President. She was b. amid the struggles and trials of the new Government, and lived to the time when that Government had extended its limits from ocean to ocean and its population increased from 4 million to 60 million. Since her birth new territory has been added sufficient to make 40 states, each in size equal to all the original 13 if combined in one. She lived to see the pack horse give way to the common wagon, Conestoga wagon, stage coach, canal boat and finally to the locomotive with its 60 MPH. The telegraph and telephone had not yet been in the dreams of invention. At her birth the Monongahela Valley was known only as the hunting ground of the Indian, with here and there a settlement of the sturdy pioneer, for it is a remarkable fact that the upland out from the river was first occupied by the white man. Shepler's Hill, on which the deceased was b. attracted very early the attention of immigrants. She lived to see the rise, progress and final doom on a desert isle, of Napoleon, the man of fortune and of destiny. She outlived 3 American wars, and had realized in her day that the western wilds had become fields of ever blooming flowers, and that the glad tidings of the Gospel of the Son of God had been proclaimed in every tongue and nation of the globe. There were but 3 families in Bellevernon when she moved into it. The deceased was a member of the Christian church since about 1843, and always a faithful attendant at public worship whilst her health permitted, and above all her walk and conversation gave fruit of a true Christian woman. Although for years deprived of seeing the outer world, owing to a loss of sight, and being confined to bed for many years, yet she never murmured against the Almighty, but earnestly longed and prayed for the time to come when she could see her Savior face to face, and just before her departure she repeated clearly and earnestly these words of a familiar hymn: How long, dear Savior, Oh! how long Will there bright hours delay! Fly swift around ye wheels of time A bring the welcome day. Except during the last months of her life, her recollections of the past were very vivid, and to her memory the writer is indebted for very much of the early history of Bellevernon and vicinity. She recalled an incident which happened to her personally on the day of the funeral of Rev. James Finley, which occurred in 1795, she being only 4 years old. She remembers very well of being present at the birth of our citizen, Robert Patterson, who will be 80 years old next St. Patrick's day (Mar. 17). Whilst her health permitted, she was ever ready to extend a helping hand to the sick and needy, and she was present at the birth of more children than any other woman who ever lived in the valley. Not one of her early kindred or associates are living. She was the mother of Barnet, James, John and William Corwin. John and William are dead and Barnet is dead also. His first wife was a Miss Coll, sister of Mrs. Thomas McFall and Mrs. Alex. Frazier. By his first wife Barnet had 2 children, John W., the Main street grocer, and Mary. Mary was taken into her grandmother's family - Aunt Polly - when she was 11 years old, and remained with her until death separated them - a period of 41 years. In joy or sorrow, in sickness or health, Mary was ever alert in that household, and when her kind old grandmother was worn out by age and affliction, she was the ministering angel that soothed her pains and made soft her pillows until God took her dear one home. Barnet's second wife was a daughter of the late Joseph Springer, the issue of which marriage was several sons and daughters, most of whom are still living. His thrid wife was a Mrs. Cooper. James, the remaining son living of Aunt Polly, resides on Main St., Bellevernon. His first wife was Eleanor Walker, long since deceased. She left 2 daughters - Georgiana and Eva; the latter is dead. His second wife also is deceased. Her name was Indiana Jacobs. Her aged mother, Jane Jacobs, survives her and has been a resident of this town over 55 years. James by his second wife has living William, Clarke, George, Elma, Alice and Lizzie. The funeral services of Aunt Polly were held Sun. at 2:00, Jan. 8, and were conducted by Rev. Joel Baker, of the Free Will Baptist church, and Elder James M. Springer, of the Christian church. Her remains were interred in Bellevernon cemetery, in full view of the place of her birth. One grandson and three great grandsons acted as pall bearers. Barnet Corwin, son of Aunt Polly, d. July 20, 1889. He was taken sick with something like a sunstroke and paralysis, and did not think much of it until taken to his bed, which he never left. He was b. near Bellevernon, Apr. 27, 1814, and grew up to manhood's estate. At the age of 20 he m. a neighbor's daughter, Miss Nellie Call. To this union came 3 children, J. W., Mary and Baker, the latter dying quite young. Mrs. C. only lived 6 years, and then went to join her child in the realms of glory. Mr. Corwin m. Miss Margaret Springer, and quite a family of children were b. to them, those living being: Sarah A., Charles R., Joseph F., Luther C., Rowland W., and A. Odell. The second Mrs. C. followed her children, and her name is sacred to the children left. Mr. Corwin did not like to be left alone, and about 7 years ago he m. the widow of Thomas Cooper, who survives him. He was always a highly respected citizen and his loss was a blow. He in early years was a member of the M. E. Church, but later joined the Free Will Baptist church, of which he was a member at his death. He had not attended church in his last days on account of his hearing being defective. His funeral took place Mon. morn at 10:00, and the remains placed in the Bellevernon cemetery. The pallbearers were all grandchildren of the deceased. The last sad rites had been performed, when words similar to the following came to the minds of the mourners and brought relief. "Weep not for him who dieth, For he sleeps and is at rest, And the couch whereon he lieth Is the green earth's quiet breast." J. Wesley Corwin Died on Sat., Nov. 8, 1890, at his late residence on Main St., Bellevernon, PA, of paralysis of the heart. He was b. in the house adjoining his late residence, well known as the "Aunt Polly Corwin house", July 6, 1834. He was the only son of his father, Barnet Corwin, by his wife, Eleanor Call Corwin. He was m. to Miss Margaret Jane Jacobs, June 21, 1866, by the Rev. Jordon C. Nye. He joined the M.E. Church of his native place in 1850, under the ministrations of the Rev. John Coil, by whom he was baptized. In 1853 he transferred his church membership to the Free Will Baptist Church, during the ministration of Rev. David Winton. This church then worshipped in the old building near the corner of Wood street and Flint alley on the hill. In his new church relation the deceased assumed an active and influtential position, and continued faithful to its interests and the cause of his Master to the end. He was among the first to agitate the project of erecting a new church edifice. To this end he devoted his untiring energy, and to him more than any one individual is that church indebted for the new building, now standing on the corner of Short and Speer streets. As a deacon in the church he was faithful and ever on the watch for its interests and the welfare of souls. As a citizen he was honest and upright in all his dealings, and was so regarded universally by the community in which he always lived. In the municipal affairs of his native borough he was often called to take part, and always performed his office satisfactory to his fellow citizens. At the time of his death he was a member of the school board of which he was treasurer. He leaves a wife, one son and sister, with several half brothers and 1 half sister, to mourn over his sudden departure. On Mon., Oct. 10, his remains were interred in Bellevernon cemetery, where 3 generations of his kindred await the resurrection morn. Blessed be his memory. His transition from earth to eternity was sudden, and without a struggle his eyes were closed in death and opened to behold the Son of Righteousness in all his glory.

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. 443 David Furnier David Furnier was b. in FR. He left FR to escape the persecution of the Protestants by the Catholic Church. He first settled near Hagerstown, MD. At what particular time he came to W. PA we cannot ascertain. He must have settled on Speers Run or in the vicinity about the years 1771-72, as his dealings with Henry Speer the older will show. Among other lands Henry Speer held a right to a tract of land with a river front of 29 perches, at the mouth of Speers Run, and in the aggregate on each side of said run including 94 acres, which was granted by letters patent to Regina Speers, widow and executrix of Henry Speers deceased, dated June 21, 1774, and the said Regina Speers in order to fill a contract made by her husband in his life time, by her deed dated Mar. 31, 1798, did convey a part of said tract to David Furnier to whom Noah Speers, one of the heirs of Henry Speers, by deed dates May 30, 1798, did also convey an adjoining part. Near the Monongahela River and just where boats are now being built, the old log house was erected and stood for many years after it ceased to be occupied. Whether this house was built by Henry Speers or David Furnier we do not know, but as land was held pretty much by tomahawk right prior to the first issuing of patents by the state and as Speers had a mansion a short distance below this house, it is altogether likely that Furnier had this log house erected even before the tract was patented or deeded to him, under the contract spoken of above. A verbal contract was sacredly held inviolate in early days. Besides this tract, Furnier owned additional land up the said run, most of which is now the property of the heirs of Levi Johnson. The title of much of this land was in dispute and has been the source of much litigation. The original tract of land on the river was deeded by the heirs of Furnier to Solomon Speers in 1823, and in after years Solomon sold it to L. M. Speer, and is now the property of S. F. & Wm. Jones. On this river tract was built in a very early day a flouring mill, which stood just below the present stone house owned by Samuel McKean. It was a log mill run by water power. From all we can learn the firm of Elliott & Williams erected this old mill and had a store in connection therewith, but sometime prior to 1790, David Furnier became sold proprietor of both mill and store, yet there is no record to show that Elliott & Williams ever owned by deed the mill. The probability is that they erected this mill on a lease for a term of years, which was no uncommon custom in those days. On Furnier assuming the control of the mill and store with his distillery attached thereto, the whole concern was carried on under the name of "The Barter Mills", as is shown by the day book, running through the years 1790-91, in the possession of the writer at this time, the said book being kept by Jacob Bowman, David Furnier's clerk. Jacob Bowman was a poor boy when he entered first into the employ of David Furnier, in time he became one of the most wealthy and influential men of Brownsville, PA. The term "Barter Mills" arose from the fact that in the change of the owner of the mills, there was some kind of a trade or barter. The mill, distillery, store and farm made up a large business. The books were kept in the money denomination of pounds, shillings and pence. This was the first store in this vicinity, and at the same time he had one at what was known as Devore's Ferry, opposite Monongahela City's location. Furnier's books shows considerable trading with this last sore, as well as one in Pittsburgh, known in the day book as the Pittsburgh store. He also traded with the store at Beckets, now known as Dagg's Ferry. Grain from all the surrounding country was brought to Furnier. The rye was made into whiskey, and the wheat into flour, and sold in Pittsburgh to which place it was taken by trade boats and lover land in wagons. July 2, 1791, store at Pittsburgh, Dr. to sundries, including 142 barrels of fine flour, 84 do of superfine, 5 arts. of whiskey for the boatmen, 10 lbs. bacon, 1 tin cup, 16 lbs. bread, 1 blanket, all shipped on board the Enterprise under the direction of Mr. Jn. Bartlett, the whole amounting to L323 or $1,615 in fed. money. We can thus see what an extensive business this "Barter Mills" carried on. Among the customers in the day book we may name Reasoner, Reeves, McLaughlin, Shepler, McCoy, Cummings, Cissley, Speers, Corwin, Kerr, Ellis, Stewart, Hall, Patterson, Cook, Hilleryhand, Leard, Spharr, Bonchom, Hill, Albin, Barkhammer, Lippincott, Fulton, Springer, Fell, Housman, Frye, Robinson, Burgan, Bigham, West, Cunningham, Rutan, Crawford, Quimby, Cooper, Beazell and many others of the early settlers. This was perhaps the largest business firm in the valley at that time. The distillery was situated some distance up the run above the log mill. It gave way to the stone still house that stood near the present green house of Samuel McKean. We have no information of what disposition Furnier made of the store before his death, which occurred in the fall of 1807. His will dated Sep. 15, 1807, does not mention particularly any disposition of property only in a general way. The old log mill gave way to the large brick mill erected in 1803. This mill stood near the present stoen bridge across Speers Run, and not far from the residence now occupied by Mr. Curl. This mill was torn down in the years 1836-37, and a part of the brick remain to this day in the old school house in Gould's Hollow. The saw mill which stood near the site of the brick mill, was no doubt erected by Solomon Speers after he became owner of the land. David Furnier had brothers, Henry, John and James. James was unmarried, lived with Henry in Washington Co., and d. of sunstroke. John, too, never married. He had a tannery on the farm now owned by Jn. Irons, below town, then belonging to one of the early Reeves. He had a store at Becket's, now known as Dagg's Ferry. He boarded with Becket while running the store, and rode on horseback between his 2 places of business. He sold out his business and went west, where he d. long ago. This man, Joseph Becket, Jacob Bowman and Polly Furnier were the executors and executrix named in Furnier's will, which was witnessed by Dr. Bela Smith, Daniel Burgan and Manasseh Reeves, all well known in early days. The remaining brother of David Furnier, Henry, built the stone part of the house near the river, in Allen township, Washington Co., in which his son, Simeon, d. in 1848, and now owned by Philip Johnson. Henry had quite a large family, among whom the best known in this neighborhood were Simon and David. Simeon m. Jane Stout; his children were Henry, Jesse, John W., William, Simeon and Mary. Henry's oldest son, David, m. a Dunlevy, sister to the late Andrew Dunlevy. Her mother was a Crawford, and sister to the wife of the distinguished Col. Edward Cook, of the Rehoboth Valley. This David Furnier had also a large family, among whom we call to mind Andrew, of Allenport, David, deceased in 1893, of the vicinity of Lock No. 4, and Matilda, wife of the late Apollos Speers, who for years was a cabinet maker in Bellevernon. David Furnier, the older, had 2 sons and 2 daughters. Bella d. when quite young; Matilda never married, and lived and d. on the old Homestead; Lucinda m. Judge James Fuller, of Perryopolis in Fayette Co., both are dead. They were the parents of the well known Fuller boys, who have been for years extensive cattle dealers in Philadelphia. They own the old Fuller homestead near Perryolopolis, together with an additional large tract adjoining it. It has the reputation of being the best improved farm in the county. Furnier's son Bowman, named after Jacob Bowman, lived on part of the Furnier homestead. He is deceased. He m. a Miss Ebbert, who has been dead a number of years. Bowman had 3 daughters and 6 sons. Mary m. the late M. F. Cook. Priscilla never married and remains at home. Matilda, the wife of James French, who was a fixture in Bellevernon for nearly half a century; both are dead. Thornton entered the army in the late war and never returned home. David is a mill wright and resides near Dawson, PA. Levi remains a part of his father's home. Volney is in California. John was a resident of Bellevernon, now dead, and Hugheson d. when 12 years old of congestin of the brain. Polly, widow of David Furnier, m. Robt. Johnson. The only issue of said marriage being Levi Johnson, deceased, a few years since. Mrs. Johnson d. May 24, 1851, many years after the death of her second husband, and 44 years after the decease of David Furnier, her first husband. Furnier, Johnson, Polly, their wife, and Levi and his wife, are buried at Rehoboth.

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. 435 The Speers Family Henry Speers and Regina, his wife, were b. in Germany, and in about the years 1771-72 settled on what is now known as the Gibsonton Farm. Henry Speers had 4 sons, Jacob, Solomon, Noah and Henry, and 1 daughter, as far as we can ascertain, who was the wife of Benjamin Frye, 1 of the executors of the estate. Henry d. in 1773. His son Jacob emigrated to KY in early days, where for many years he was a successful business man, and from whom the KY Speers has their origin. Solomon was killed by the Indians, on Salt River, KY, where he had gone to engage in trapping and trading. Henry, b. July 8, 1756, was 16 years old when his parents located near the present town of Bellevernon. He m. Rebecca Frye, a daughter of Abraham Frye, SR., Sep. 24, 1777. She d. July 16, 1835. This Henry Speers and wife were the parents of 13 children, only a few of whom we have knowledge. Henry, all of his married life, resided on the farm called "Speers Intent", opposite Bellevernon. He was long a member of the Baptist church, was licensed to preach by the church of Enon, May 5, 1793, and ordained by Rev. John Cobley, on the last Sat. of March, 1797, and he continued as pastor of Enon church to the day of his death, which was Jan. 26, 1840. Enon church was located in chief, opposite Bellevernon. He was the principle man in building up this church, the members of which at first worshiped in the old log building long since gone, but more recently in the brick house still standing on the hill near the ferry, and now owned by his grandson, S. C. Speers. (Is this the back porch? or ?) The old log church is said to have been built prior to the old Horse Shoe Presbyterian church, which stood on the farm long known as the Simon Wilson, back of Lock No. 4, but owned by his son John Wilson. The brick mansion near the ferry owned and occupied now by his grandson, Noah Speers, was built by him, that is Henry Speers, in 1806. One of his sons was a soldier in the War of 1812, was in the battle of New Orleans with Gen. Jackson. He lived for many years in the log house on Maple Crk, where the late Geo. Norris so long resided; he d. many years ago in the old log house on the S. Branch of the same stream where the widow of the late Joseph Beazell now lives. Samuel, another son of Henry Speers, was also a soldier in the War of 1812, exposure in the army caused him to be a cripple in his last days, which were passed in the mansion near the ferry. Many of our older citizens will call to mind "Uncle Sam" with his many peculiarities of character. He was never married. John passed most of his life at Dunbar, in Fayette Co. His heirs still own part of the farm above the original Speers farm, on the river. This tract of land was early owned by Col. Ed. Cook, one of the most prominant public actors in the settlement of W. PA. At Dunbar he had a mill and a farm which are yet property of his heirs, although the mill has ceased to grind. He had quite a large family, several of whom have passed away. One of the daughters of Henry Speers m. Geo. Hill, of Ten Mile, in Wash. Co.; another was the wife of Wm. Ward, deceased, who lived many years in the brick house about 1 mi. above Twilight, in Wash. Co.. Kattie m. John McCrory. Apollos, the remaining son, was b. near the ferry Sep. 8, 1801. After his marriage to Eliza. Cooper, who d. at Marshalltown, Iowa, Sep. 13, 1874, he lived for a time at Fish Pot on Ten Mile. With this exception he resided all his life in the ferry brick house where he d. Feb. 23, 1857, and was buried in the grave yard overlooking his residence, a site selected by his father as a burial place. Apollos had 5 sons and 6 daughters. Solomon C. resides on part of the "Speers Intent" tract, below the ferry. Noah still owns and occupies the brick homestead of his father and grandfather. Jasper d. Jan. 8, 1859. Jacob and Henry have been residents for many years of Marshalltown, Iowa. Margaret m. Enoch Baker of Ten Mile. Nancy, now deceased, m. Samuel Frye. Mary m. B. W. Johnson, and now resides at or near Marshalltown, Iowa. Clara m. James Walker, and lived near the same place, so does Sarah. Noah, the remaining son of Henry Speers, the older, was not 3 years old when his father settled on the Gibsonton farm, where he, Noah, d. June 9, 1832. He not only owned the Gibstonton farm, including the tract now belonging to Jn. W. Irons, but also the farm on which the late L. M. Speers so long resided, together with the ground on which Bellevernon is situated. He carried on farming very extensively, and had under him a large number of slaves. He was founder of Bellevernon. His wife, who was a daughter of Abraham Frye. SR., d. May 12, 1845. The remains of Noah and his wife are buried in what is known as the Gibsonton graveyard, on the old Speers homestead. Noah left a large family to enjoy his estate as disposed of by his will, dated June 2, 1832, just 7 days before his death, which was caused by the kick of a horse. Jacob m. a daughter of the late Maj. Jn. Power, of Rostraver, and resided for many years on that part of the Speers homestead now owned by Jn. W. Irons. He built the brick house still standing above the public road. Thomas Taggart did the carpenter work and Jos. Pearson, we think, did the laying of the brick. In about 1846 Jacob moved to IL, where he still lives at a good age. Solomon, after living for nearly half a century in the brick house near the ferry, removed west in 1857, where he d. in 1860. Noah W. inherited the old homestead; we have already written in detail his career. Louis M. Speer For more than 50 years Louis M. Speer was the most prominant factor in the history of Bellevernon. Although dead, his many good qualities of head and heart will not soon be forgotten. He was nearly 6 ft. in hgt., of a dark complexion, and in wgt. bordering on 180 lbs. His disposition was excitable, yet firm, though pliable to reason and sense of right. He was b. July 26, 1810, in the old log mansion on the Speer homestead, now the Gibsonton Farm. He was tutored to the business of farming by his father, Noah Speers, and always more or less manifested much of his father's disposition and habits of life. He m. Miss Jane Finley, daughter of the late Wm. Finley, who lived all his life near Rehoboth church, and d. in the stoen house still standing near that church. Mrs. Speer d. Mar. 13, 1857, in the brick house built and so long owned by her husband. After their marriage they went to housekeeping in the old log house which stood in front of the brick house. The old house was removed by Alex. Austin, the barber, in 1843, to Bellevernon Hill, and was for many years the residence of Peter Lehew. It has given way to Lehew's present fine residence on Market st., near Strawberry alley. Louis was one of the most successful farmers of his day. He was the pioneer sand dealer in the valley, his acres of sand yielded him a very handsome revenue. At first it was washed and prepared for the glass manufacturer by hand power. The apparatus consisted pf a sq/ trpigj abpit 2 by 10 ft. long. The rude sand was taken from the field on his own farm by cart and horse to the wash, then shoveled into the trough, water turned on, stirred well and then the sand was settled to the bottom by clubs beating the sides, the dirty water running off in the meantime. After being washed it was stored in sand pens to await market. We call to mind the wash below the present Jone's barn; the one near the present residence of Geo. Fisher, and another near the present residence of J. T. Roley. Then came the horse power over the river near the old Tremont school house where he washed sand taken from the ladn of Noah Speers. Finally he was connected with the steam washer opposite town, now owned by S. C. Speers. In addition, he dealt in stock, lumber, coal and merchandise. Early in the late war he was appt'd inspector of horses in the Qtr. Master Depart. of Indianapolis, to which place he repaired and entered upon the discharge of his duties. He soon discovered that his honest manner respecting the office was not compatible with the surroundings, so that rather than be annoyed by attempts to swerve him from a correct and open discharge of his duties, he resigned in a very short time. His first wife was Jane Finley, daughter of Wm. Finley, and grand daughter of the Rev. James Finley who was the first pastor of Rehoboth. She d. Mar. 13, 1857. They had as children: Wm. F., who m. Mary, daughter of the late James S. Power. At the beginning of the late war Wm. raised a Co. of Cavalry, went into the service as 2nd Lt., served during most of the time as Capt., and at the close of the war was honored for meritorious services with the Brevet rank of Major of Cavalry. With his father he carried on boat building and the coal business for many years. After their financial embarrassment in 1877, Wm. moved to Sewickley on the Ohio River, where he was a member of the Pittsburgh Boat Bldg. Co. He is now (1892) connected with a brick mfg. co. in Pittsburgh and resides at Atwood St. Noah Q. has long been connected with the sand business, both with his father and more recently as a member of the Speer White Sand Co., which has extensive crushing and washing works on the Yough. River, and at Mapleton on the Penn RR, in Huntingdon Co. He built the residence in Bellevernon now owned and occupied by Levi J. Jeffries. He resides at this time in BenVenue, in Pittsburgh. His wife is a daughter of the late Hon. Aaron Bugher, of Fayette City, who represented Fayette Co. in the Legis. in 1841. The other sons of Louis M. Speer are by his first wife - J. R. Hughes and Eddie, now deceased. The daughters are Mary, Margaretta and Celia. Margaretta, more familiarly known by the name of Rettie, m. her cousion, Solomon P. Speer. They reside in Baltimore, where he is an active and successful business man. Mary m. Rev. T.S. Park; they live in IL. Celia m. Rev. R.B. Porter; they reside on the border of Butler and Allegheny Co's., the name of the town we can not recall. In about the year 1859, Louis M. Speer m. Miss Fannie Stewart, of Colerain Forge, in this state. The children by this marriage, who are now living are David S., Calhoun, and John S. V., little Frankie having d. in infancy, his remains are in the Bellevernon cemetery marked by a beautiful monument. In 1878, Louis M. Speer and wife with their three boys by his second wife moved to Wooster, OH. From the day of his financial trouble Louis M. Speer seemed to fail in heart and body, and on Sep. 15, 1883, he d. whilst on a visit to his daughter Mary, near Cadiz Junction, OH. His remains were brought on the 18th to Bellevernon and interred at Rehoboth. The exercises attending the burial were graphically described in a communication in the Monongahela Daily Republican which we insert: Bellevernon, PA, Sep. 19, 1883 Dear Colonel: Yesterday we laid to rest in Rehoboth grave yard along side the wife of his youth, the remains of my old friend L. M. Speer. As the body was borne by his sons from the depot, the 4 bells of Bellevernon sent forth their solemn echoes in memory of the dead proprietor. At the ferry wharf the people en masse' in open ranks with uncovered heads met the cortege of sorrowing friends, and as it passed through to the Presbyterian church, a death stillness reigned and every heart seemed impressed with emotion. The large concourse of people in and around the church was made up of his former fellow citizens in every walk of life. The old and young all seemed to vie in attempts to honor his memory. In the church erected principally by his own liberality and of which he had been a member for many years, the services were conducted by Rev. D. K. Nesbit, of Hazelwood, assisted by Revs. Baker and Leonard of this place. The body in full dress was encased in a beautiful iron casket weighing over 700 lbs. The remains were followed to the grave yard by a long line of carriages and 2 spring wagons conveying the town councils of both boroughs, which had turned out in their corporate capacity to do honor to his memory. As the solemn procession approached his old homestead every eye was turned and every heart filled with recollections of the past. Here he first located, here he passed his early and greater part of his active and useful life, here his children were all born; and from this sacred temple he had borne the remains of his first love. Her he lived when he gave himself to that God in whom he trusted to the last. At Rehoboth an additional crowd had convened to honor the remains. On their return the friends in sorrow were entertained by kind hearts all over town. For 2 generations he had furnished employment to a large proportion of the citizens of Bellevernon, whereby they were fed and clothed. As a farmer, boat builder, coal operator and merchant, he was generous and ever ready and willing to lend a helping hadn to the needy. It could truly be said of him that he fed the hungry, clothed the naked, visited the sick. He joined in every enterprise that promoted local or general interest of the valley of which he had so high estimate. Thus has passed away one who in my early struggles with the world was ever ready to give word of cheer; in maturer age a companion in whom I could trust and in whose death is a loss I cannot estimate the value thereof. Yours truly, J. S. V. Few men in this valley had rendered more service to his fellow man than Louis M. Speer. He was a good neighbor, a kind friend and a human benefactor. He was about the last of the cotemporaries who gave caste to the infant Bellevernon. His name will not soon be forgotten. It is written everywhere around his native place in deeds of charity and benefaction. The world is the loser by the death of such men. Louis M Speer had a brother James who d. in early life, and Abram, who studied medicine but never practiced his profession very much. He lived and d. in the old log house long known as the Rev. Dr. Smith house, which stood in Rostraver, near the brick house erected by S. F. Jones, and now owned by the heirs of Robt. Fairman, on the road leading from the town of Webster. He was the father of David P. Charles and Solomon Speers, of Elizabeth, PA. Louis M. Speer had several sisters all of whom we think are dead. Clarissa m. Andrew Ford, of Fayette Co.; Lucinda m. Wm. Mills, one m. Samuel Walker, long a boat builder at Elizabeth, and another was the wife of Robt. McFarland, of Lower St. Clair, in Allegheny Co. Jacob and Noah W. are the only living ones of the family. Death of Col. Wm. F. Speer, Brick Manufacturer and Steamboat Builder. Lt. Col. William F. Speer d. Sep. 15, 1893, after a lingering illness at his residence, 321 Atwood st., Pittsburgh, PA. Over a year ago he was getting in a car on the Central traction road when the car started and he was run over. His right arm was crushed and his back hurt. He was never well afterward, and Bright's disease developed. He was a very sick man for some months past, all hope of his recovery being given up weeks ago by his relatives. Col. Speers was the son of the late Louis M. Speers, a well known boat builder and was b. in Bellevernon, Sep. 3, 1835. He received his collegiate education at the college at Wash. PA, and at the outbreak of the rebellion entered the service of his country, enlisting as a private. He was made a 2nd Lt., and then promoted to Lt. Col. in a G.O. (General Order) from the war department for coolness and daring courage on the field. He was captured and served 3 mo. in Libby prison. After he was exchanged he served as Provost Marshall in teh Shenandoah Valley, and there had the pleasure of administering the oath of allegiance to the US to the man who had made him a prisoner a short time before. He was wounded at Winchester, and at the close of the war was mustered out after an active service of 3 years and 3 mos. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), and served as commander of Hays Post, No. 3, of Encampment No. 1 of the Union Veteran Legion and of the Penn Commandery of the Loyan Union. After the war Col. Speers engaged in boat building with his father at Bellevernon under the firm name of L. M. & W. F. Speer. In 1879 he moved to Sewickley, later to Freedom, following the same business. In 1885 he severed his connection with the firm and embarked in the manufacture of brick under the name of the Speer Brick Co. His wife, 3 sons, and 1 daughter survive him, his oldest son having d. last Apr. One of his sons, Capt. L. M. Speer, is the member of the firm of Jn. A. Wood & Co., the coal men, and another son, Harry, was engaged with him in the brick business. The 3rd son is with the furniture firm of Jacobs & McGilvray. Col. Speer had a large family connection. Noah Q. Speer, of the Speer Sand Co., and J. R. Speer, of Denver, are his brothers, and Mrs. Rev. Thomas S. Park, of Tower Hill, IL, Mrs. S. P. Speers, of Baltimore, MD, and Mrs. R. B. Porter, of Mars, PA, are his sisters. Col. Speer was well known by all the river and army men, and his genial disposition and social qualities made him a general favorite. He was buried in Homewood cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA.

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 pg. 180 Samuel Frew Samuel Frew, son of Andrew Frew, was b. in Elizabeth in 1810, and studied law under Hon. Walter Forward, and became the first lawyer of Elizabeth. At the early age of 18 he was editor and proprietor of the Pennsylvanian, a campaign paper, and later of the Monongahela Messenger, one of the early newspapers of the valley. He served a term in the State Legislature, and was appointed by Gov. Ritner, Prothonatory of the Supreme Court. He was a brilliant and talented writer and lawyer, and was eminently sui generis in his make up. He was naturally endowed with wonderful abilities, was quick of comprehension and probably one of the the finest conversationalists in his own or any other community. He was always revolving some vast scheme in his mind, and always intended to put them in execution but never succeeded. No doubt one trouble was his being ahead of the time in which he lived. One of his pet schemes was located at Tygart Valley Falls, WV. This was laid out on a grand scale and work commences, Mr. Frew asserting that it would not be long before a RR would be located and put in operation in this apparently inaccessible region, which has since been accomplished. He m. Diana, daughter of Maj. John Walker, and d. in 1861. A Tribute - Death of Mrs. Sarah Wilson, pg. 180 The Scott Family, pg. 182

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 pg. 171 John E. Shaffer, MD John Eckert Shaffer was b. at Washington PA, Feb. 22, 1821, and d. May 31, 1889, at his home in Elizabeth, PA. He was a son of John and Charlotte Shaffer, 2 worthy people, and was 1 of a family of 10 children, they being: William, deceased; Anna Charlotte Weirich, deceased; Alexander Swancy, deceased; Susan E. McCaskey, of Washington, PA; Rev. Jacob S. Shaffer, of Allegheny PA; Mrs. Mary McElhinney, of Fairfield Iowa; Mrs. Elizabeth Coffin, of Fairfield, Iowa; Christian S. Shaffer, of Des Moines, Iowa; Dr. J. M. Shaffer of Keokuk, Iowa. Dr. Shaffer was a self-made man. His parents, who were in moderate circumstances, aided him in getting through Washington College, at which institution he was graduacted in 1840. He began the study of law, and soon after his graduation went to Preston Co., VA, where he was admitted to the bar in 1842. This profession does not seem to have been congenial, for we find him soon reading medicine, and meanwhile teaching school at Kingwood, VA, for a livelihood. He was graduated from the medical department of the U of Penn., at Philadelphia, Arp. 4, 1845. His preceptor in his medical studies was Dr. F. Julius LeMoyne, of Washington, PA, of national fame as an Abolition leader, and of world wide repute as the builder of the first crematory for disposing of the dead in the US. Dr. Shaffer came to Elizabeth Dec. 10, 1845, and began the practice of medicine. His residence here has been continuous ever since that, and at his death he was the oldest practioner of medicine in the Monongahela valley, his mantle now falling on the shoulders of Dr. J. S. Van Voorhis, of Bellevernon. His practice in the early days took him over a large extent of country, and from this fact added to his prominence in every public movement, he was one of the most widely known men, not only in his own community, but in the Monongahela valley. He was m. Mar. 26, 1846, to Miss Elizabeth S. Holmes, daughter of Rev. George S. Holmes, and sister of Dr. C. A. Holmes, the well known Methodist Episcopal divine. His wife passed on before him to the other world July 2, 1880. They had 8 children, and it is a remarkable fact that these have all lived to grow to maturity, and all now have families of their own save one. They are: Mary H. Kerbey, of Homestead, PA; John S. Shaffer, of Homestead; Dr. P.T.B. Shaffer, of Elizabeth; Mrs. Jennie Linn Jack, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Annie Le Moyne Bower, of Homestead; Mrs. Susan E. Plummer, of Emsworth, PA; Dr. Charles Holmes Shaffer, of Elizabeth; Miss Elizabeth L. Shaffer, of Elizabeth. There are 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild living, and have never been any deaths among the Doctor's descendants. Dr. Shaffer will be greatly missed in this community. He has been prominently identified with every public movement in the community for many years. He was a man of most positive convictions, and had the courage of his convictions at all times. He was not afraid of being on the unpopular side of any question, and if he thought he was right, would manfully uphold his opinions in the face of any amount of opposition. He was intensely fond of controversy, and his intimate friends knew that he would often take the contrary side of a question fro the sake of argument. But in matters right and of principle, as he saw them, he was firm as a rock. He was one of the most methodical of men, and ordered his daily walk by a system which was accuracy itself. During all the many years that he lived in Elizabeth he kept a daily record of conditions and events which has grown to be of almost incalculable value. This included a record of the state of the weather, temperature taken 3 times each day and the highest and lowest noted, rainfall and snow, any important events transpiring in the community, a record of all deaths in the town and vicinity, the ages of all inhabitants of advanced years and a host of other things. The Herald acknowledges a great debt of gratitude for constant access to these records, and the aid they have been in making up the weekly record of this publication. Requests for information were reaching the Doctor almost constantly from various sources, and they always met a courteous, ready response with the information desired, it it was in his power to give it. It is to be hoped that this valuable record will not be allowed to stop with his death. The Doctor was a frequent contributor to the local press, and his trenchant style and entertaining descriptive powers are familiar to readers of the Herald. His "Reminiscenese of 40 Years in Elizabeth", published in installments in this paper a few years ago, attracted particular attention. He left an interesting autobiography in manuscript, which will probably be published. He was a great reader of the papers and kept fully posted on events of the day. He was a great admirer of the NY Tribune, having read it daily from the time of Horace Greeley, whom he regarded as one of the greatest men this country ever produced. It is illustrative of his methodical habits to state that he had every daily issue of the paper above named carefully filed away where it could be had immediately if wanted. His file runs back to a period before the war. He likewise never destroyed a letter, and in his long and active career accumulated a vast collection of letters, all of which are carefully filed away. For nearly a quarter of a century the Doctor was postmaster of Elizabeth, having been appointed first by President Lincoln. He held the office as long as he desired, and then resigned voluntarily. During the war he was in the front for a time as a volunteer surgeon. He filled at various times positions of honor and trust in the borough, among them, burgess, councilman and school director, and he took a deep interest in all public matters, being an earnest and active republican from the foundation of the party. He was a warm personal friend of Hon. James G. Blaine from boyhood, and when in Elizabeth, Mr. Baine has always made Dr. Shaffer's house his stopping place, since the breaking up of Mr. Blaine's mother's home here. The family received a telegram of condolence from the Secretary of State, who was unable to attend the funeral. The following practioners of medicine were students in Dr. Shaffer's office while pursuing their studies: Samuel W. McCune, MD, of Winchester, VA; George S. Holmes, MD, deceased; John S. Woods, MD, of Kansas City, MO; J. A. Craighead, MD, of Pittsburgh, PA; John N. McCune, MD, of Suterville, PA; P.T.B. Shaffer, MD, and Charles H. Shaffer, MD, of Elizabeth. In his religious life the Doctor was undemonstrative, but earnest and faithful. He became a member of the M.E. Church under the ministry of Rev. McCready, about the year 1858, and continued in that relation up to the time of his death, partaking of the Lord's Supper at its altar the Sabbath before he was called from earth. He was almost constantly an office bearer in the church, and was always a liberal supporter of it. He was in a marked degree faithful in his attendance at the preaching of the word, and all the meetings which his official relation to the church entailed, though this was often at a personal sacrifice of the time of a very busy man. He was warmly devoted to the denomination of his choice, but had nothing of narrowness or sectarian bigotry about him, having contributed to the erection of every church edifice erected since his settlement in Elizabeth. He was a Bible scholar of rare attainments, and read the sacred volume throught scores of times, having made it his custom for many years to read it through at least once each year. He read his testament both in our authorized version and in the original Greek, and seldom at fault in a scripture quotation or reference. He said to a friend a few days before his death that he believed every word of the Bible, that Jesus Christ came into the world, the Son of God, to save sinners, and he accepted him as his Saviour. The Doctor was always a ready and liberal giver to all worthy objects, though much of his giving was unobtrusive, and never came to the light of publicity. He was a genial man, and even in his last days, when he knew that death was sure to come soon, and almost certain to come suddenly, he never lost his cheerfulness, but had a pleasant word or joke for every friend. He was peculiarly fond of children, and was never too busy to bestow some attention on the little ones. Was there one in town, old enough to know anything, who was not personally acquainted with the good old doctor? Was there one to whom he had not at some time given a bite of the ever present stick of licorice? We doubt it, for it was one of the commonest sights in our streets to see him surrounded by a group of little folks, and seeminly to enter fully into their youthful joys. He was thrown from his gig July 28, 1878, and received injuries from which he never fully recovered, his heart and bladder trouble being readily traceable to this injury. He suffered severely for some years before his death, his chief affliction was a bladder affection, the irratation and nervousness growing from which induced a heart trouble, manifesting itself by sudden failure of the organ. He fully expected to die just as he did, suddenly, and awaited the event with a calmness which was heroic. His funeral on Monday, with services in the M. E. Church, was one of the largest ever known here, the large auditorium of the church being wholly inadequate to contain the large crowd which, notwithstanding the downpour of rain, assembled from all the country around, to pay their last tribute of respect. The impressive services were conducted by Rev. J. J. Hill, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. D. H. Pollock, pastor of the U. P. Church, and Rev. C.A. Holmes of Pittsburgh. In accordance with the Doctor's wish, his remains were carried to the cemetery, and the whole concourse walked. He was laid to rest in Elizabeth cemetery, his brethren of the Odd Fellows, of which order he was for many years a member, bearing his body to the tomb.

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=100&f=false Death of William Wickerham, etc. - pg. 165 Death of Mr. John King, in 1881 - pg. 168 Mr. King was b. in 1791 in NJ. His father, Courtland King, moved to a farm near Library, in Allegheny Co., crossing the Monongahela river at Elizabeth when John was 1 year old, and on his birthday in 1792. The father lived upon and d. on that farm in his 62 year. Of the older family, all d. some time ago, but John, the subject of this sketch, a brother named Elijah who lives in Indianapolis, and Isaac, who lives near Library. John King lived with his parents till he was 28 years of age, when he m. Miss Jane Stewart, and went to house keeping near his father's, in Jefferson township. The Stewart family was one of the most influential in that neighborhood. Mrs. King's father was active in the whiskey insurrection, and was siezed and taken to Little York, then the seat of government, for trial, but was included in the compromise pardon and returned to his home rejoicing that the disturbance was settled, and a better basis of taxation secured to his people. Mr. King removed with his family to Forward township, having bought the farm which he still owned at his death from Mr. John Storer, May, 1836. He lived there until 1873, when he moved to the house in Central Block, where the family now lives. This family consisted of Dr. James Steward, now of Pittsburgh; Mary L., who d. in 1877; Dr. William H., of this city; John, of Spring Valley, Minn.; Dr. Courtland, of Pittsburgh; Jane, wife of James Moore, who d. in 1854; Dr. Calvin, of Pittsburgh; Samuel J., of Forward township; Robert, Harvey and an infant child, all dead; Dr. Milton S., of Pittsburgh; and Allie M., who m. Mr. Devore. Of these sons, one is a farmer, one a merchant, and 5 are surgeon dentists of acknowledged ability and reputation. Mr. King was a reader and a thinker; in early life a Whig, he left that party when it yielded its homage to a solid south on the slavery question; then an abolitionist. He was one of 3 voters in his district who ballotted for Birney, and since then a Republican. He was a Baptist, and in his opinion was rigid and unyielding, and he clung to his faith with a justifiable denominational pride, having at the same time a large measure of Christian love and charity which knew no boundary save the brotherhood of mankind. 90 years - almost the life of the nation! He has lived under very President of the US, and has voted at every Presidential election since Madison. There have been 18 Governors of PA elected since he was b., all now dead but two. When he was b. Frederick the Great had just died; Benjamin Franklin's grave was not yet green; the Whiskey Insurrection was aflame; Napoleon was b. and entombed, all with Mr. King's recollection. He was 46 years of age when Victoria ascended the throne of England. He was 24 when Jackson fought Packenham at New Orleans; he has read in the papers the black-lined columns which announced the death of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Adams (John Quincy), Jackson, VanBuren, Harrison, Tyler, Polk, Taylor, Fillmore, Pierce, Buchanan, Lincoln and Johnson. He has lived to see the successful issue of our 3 wars. When he was b. neither steamboat, nor telegraph, nor RR, nor photograph had been invented, and a daily paper, an envelope, a postage stamp, a steel pen, were unknown. He has been counted in every census of the US, and has seen his country grow from 3 (3,929,217) to nearly 50 millions of people. (Monongahela Republican) DEATH OF DR. WILLIAM H. KING (From the Monongahela Republican) About 10:00 on Saturday even, July 16, 1892, Dr. William H. King, the well known dental surgeon of this city, d. at his home in his 70th year. He had been ill but a few days. William H. King was b. on the farm in Jefferson township, Allegheny Co., PA, Apr. 17, 1823, in what is now the centre of the W. Elizabeth gas and oil field. He spent the first 14 years of his life there, and was playmate and schoolmate with the late James P. Shepler. he was the 3rd child of John and Jane King, there being 10 sons and 3 daughters. 6 of the family yet live: Mrs. A. K. Devore, Williamson, KS; Dr. Courtland King, Uniontown; Dr. J. S. Calvin, and Dr. M. S. of Pittsburgh, and John King of Spring Valley, Minn. The family moved from Jefferson to Forward township, over the river, where the boys and girls mingled with Monongahela young folks, and grew up part and parcel of our local society. William stayed on the farm till he was 21 years of age, when he attended lectures at the OH College of Dentistry, Cincinnati, where he took an honorary degree. He practised dentistry in Lancaster, OH, for a number of years, then came to the home place, where he was living when the war broke out. He enlisted in Co. F, 155th PA Vols., under Capt. John Markell, Aug. 22, 1862, in which reg. he served with distinction, being twice promoted for bravery, once from the ranks at the request of Gen. Allebaugh, and once by General Pearson. He was mustered out as 1st Lt. at the close of the war. Dr. King, as officer of the skirmish line, had advanced with the troops opposite to Appomattox Court House when the flag of truce came in, and so he saw the end of the war, and received one of the surrender flags. His record as a soldier is a rich legacy left to his family, and as he rests in his coffin with teh bronze brown badge of the Grand Army on his pulse-less breast, it covers a heart that never faltered in war or in peace, in devotion to the flag, to country, to citizenship. His regard for loyalty could brook no excuse. Recently when the Homestead trouble began, his sympathy with the mill men was pronounced, but as soon as they overstepped the law he was instantly changed to the other side. When some suggested that the militia would run before a Winchester rifle, his indignation broke forth, saying, "What! would they run with the blue on? No, no! If they did I would be willing to help shoot them down myself." He was loyal to the blue. In politics Dr. King was republican, in religious inclinations he favored the Baptist belief; as a citizen progressive, public spirited and modern. His ideas as to advanced education found expression in the new school building and the excellent schools then established. He was once in councils, and was Assistant Burgess of the town in 1872. After the war he located in this city in the practice of dentistry, being quite successful always. He was m. in Pittsburgh to Miss Jane Carpenter, May 4, 1871, to whom, and to his only daughter, Jane, the sympathy of many warm friends go out in sincerity in this hour of shadow. Dr. King was a genial, pleasant man; fond of humor, cheerful and contented; he hated sham, despired bigotry, and as a general thing was for the under dog in a fight - ready to help a man up, willing to befriend the weak, anxious to see justice done; and in a quiet way, without ostentation or parade, to do his own duty as he understood it.

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 pg. 155 Mrs. Maria King Died Dec. 29, 1889. The Monongahela Republican of Dec. 30, 1889, thus speaks of the death of Mrs. King: The death of this lady removes from Monongahela its oldest resident, one who began life with the century, b. in May, 1800, and who has lived as its years rolled by, till now she sees the light of its last decade, but before the dawn of the New Year she passed into eternity where years are not counted. The baby Maria, child of Samuel and Mary Black, was b. in what afterward was known as the "old red house", which stood near the river bank, back from Mr. Beaver's, on First street. The family soon afterwards moved to their mansion house on the hill, where the girl spent her childhood, and where she was m. to Dr. Samuel M. King, who has preceded her to the silent land. Of 13 children Richard and Dr. Cyrus remain of the sons; Mrs. Baird and Mrs. Mosely of the daughters. Mrs. King, like most old people, lived much in the past, and was familiar with the early history of the city which she had seen grow up about her. She was a pupil in the first Sunday school taught by Judge Gordon in 1811. She stood at her father's door step and saw the "Williamsport Rangers" march away under Capt. James Warne to the War of 1812; she watched the builders put up the first glass factory near the place where Elijah Harrison's sons now live, by Parkison and Warne; and subsequently saw the smoke curl froma factory owned and controlled by her father. She heard the new county question discussed for nearly a hundred years. She saw her father active in the erection of the "first house of worship" initiative steps for which were taken July 7, 1814, when Joseph Parkison for the sum of $45 conveyed to Samuel Black, James Gordon, James Hair, David Hamilton, William Irwin and others, trustees for building a Presbyterian meeting house on "lot No. 72, on the hill". She saw the first river bridge built, her father having "released the bridge co. from all danger to any lands of his taken in the erection of a bridge". And so on. Within her lifetime is a history of this town; when she was b. Jefferson was the 3rd President, and Aaron Burr VP of the US; when she was 7 years old Robert Fulton made his first steamboat trip. Slaves were then brought to this country from Africa and sold, and OH was not yet in the Union. What a long life to live, and how many memories must have clustered about her as she sank peacefully to rest on the dawn of a Sabbath day. William Jones' Family - pg. 156 Alexander Family - pg. 160

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 pg. 151 The Black-Bentley-King Families Samuel Black was one of the earlier business men of the valley. He was b. in Down Co., Ireland, in 1776; emigrated from his native country to the US in 1792. He was m. in Fort Pitt in 1795 to Mary Bealer. In the same year he located at Parkison's Ferry, now Monongahela City, PA. He purchased from Joseph Parkison and lived in the well known Red house at the mouth of Ford, now Second street, where he carried on the mercantile business for many years. Owing to the falling in of the river banck from the washingto away of 150 feet of the lot, there is a this time not a trace of the house remaining. Samuel Black d. in 1846 at the homestead on the pike, where, also, his wife d. in 1847. For many decades Samuel Black was considered the most wealthy man in Washington Co. He owned the old Parkison mill property, now known as Elkhorn. He had quite a number of houses and lots in Monongahela City, besides valuable blocks in the city of Pittsburgh. He was a man of large physical frame, always wore his hair in a cue, and in general appearance was austere, with the usual dignity of the primitive landholder. We presume that few of his cotemporaries are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Black had a large family of children, of whom were b. in the Red house, Elizabeth, Harry and Maria. In 1801 they moved to the homestead on the pike, where were b. Samuel, Caroline, Cyrus, Marcus, Jane, Ross, Wilson, Mary and Hester, all of whom lived to womanhood and manhood. Elizabeth m. William Bentley in 1825, who lived in the house near the present wharf, which for years had been used as the Methodist Episcopal Church. In this house his son Samuel B. Bentley was b. in 1826, being the same year in which his father died. Mrs. Elizabeth Bently d. Oct. 10, 1878. S. B. Bentley now lives in the house built by Samuel Black in 1815, but it has been subject to many changes and remodelings since that time. Samuel B. Bentley's first wife was Sarah, daughter of Aeneas Graham, and his second wife was Minerva, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Swartz Rabe, thus uniting 2 of the oldest families about Monongahela City. They have 4 children living at this date, Millie G., Charles R., Harry K., and Mary M.. Samuel B. Bentley joined the Methodist E. Church of his native city in 1847, under the pastorate of Rev. Nathaniel Calendar. His grandmother Black was one of the pioneer women of Methodism in W PA and his mother was a member of the same church in its primitive days. He was the choirister of the church over 40 years. His first school teacher was Miss Jane Hepburn, whose father was Principal and sister Eliza was assistant. They taught in a house now owned by Silas Haley, 4 doors above the People's Bank, on Main street. This school was in 1830 and 1831. Samuel Black's son, Harry, m. Miss Cotts, of Cincinnati, OH, both of whom are dead. They left 2 children who are still living: Samuel, a lawyer of Cincinnati, and Sarah, who m. a Mr. Cox of the same city. Maria Black, who d. Dec. 29, 1889, at 90, m. Dr. S. M. King, a noted and highly esteemed physician of Monongahela City. He settled in that city about the year 1815, and d. at his home on Chess street, Sep. 7, 1877. The Monongahela Republican in giving an account of his death, says, "Dr. King was b. at Uniontown, PA, Oct. 8, 1794. He received a thorough education at Canonsburg, PA. He studied medicine at Greensburg, PA, with Drs. Marchand and Postlewaite, and graduacted at the U of Penn. He settled in Williamsport, now Monongahela City, in 1815 and commenced the practice of his profession. In 1817 he m. Maria Black, daughter of the late Samuel Black. With the exception of a few months' residence in Madison, IN, about the year 1840, he has has been continuously identified with the business and society of his adopted city for 62 years. Dr. King retired from the active practice of medicine only about 10 years ago, transferring his business to his son, the late Dr. William H. King." Dr. S. M. King d. a Christian as he had lived one, and those who visited him in his invalid chamber, expecting to find it shrouded under the shadow of gloom, found, instead, a house of rejoicing, a cheerful making ready for the Bridgegroom, a chamber lit up with flashes of light from the Gates Ajar. A few days before his death, calling for his favorite walking stick, the dying man caught the staff firmly by its handle and exclaimed. "Farewell vain world. I am on my journey home." With rejoicing and not with trembling he went down into the valley, leaving behind as a legacy for us all, the record Christian life, and the triumph of a Believer's death. They had quite a large family of children. John L., who d. Sep. 12, 1881; Samuel K. m. Harriet Woodburn, of Madison, IN, and d. in 185_, leaving 2 children, Culver and Clarence. Wm. H. King studied medicine with his father, graduacted at the Jefferson Medical College in 1853, resided all his life in Monongahela City, where he was regarded as one of the most prominant physicians and surgeons in W PA. He m. Sarah, daughter of Rev. S. M. Sparks, one of the pioneers of the Cumberland Church in W. PA. Dr. William H. King was noted not only as a thorough and learned physician and surgeon, but for his kind disposition and great benevolence. No poor man or woman was ever turned from his house, either in a professional or charitable way. He d. in 1871, being just 50 years old the day he died. He had 3 children, all living at this date, Ida, Maria, and Alvin. Richard, C., another son of Dr. S. M. King, never married and still remains as a household god in the old home. Dr. Cyrus B. was the youngest son of the older Dr. King. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1862, and is now numbered among the most distinguished medical men in Allegheny City, where he has always pursued his profession, and is a Professor in the W Penn. Medical College. He m. Euphemia, daughter of the Rev. John Kerr, who for many years was pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Mononghela City. Mrs. Euphemia King was a lady of more than ordinary Christian character. She was noted for her work of love and charity in the 3rd Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh. Hers was a model Christian life, in all its phases, as wife, mother, church member and friend to the poor. Pollock's description of the dying mother is peculiarly applicable to her. "Her eyes, they set as sets the Morning Star, That goes not down behind the darkened west. Nor hides amid the tempest of the sky, But melts away in the light of Heaven." She d. July 26, 1881, in Allegheny City, PA, honored and beloved by all who knew her, leaving 3 children, Annie, now Mrs. Bakewell, Nina and Victor, to mourn their loss. Samuel Black, son of Samuel Black the older, d. in the old stone house at the mouth of Dry Run, about the year 1833. He left 2 children, Samuel R. and Caroline. Caroline, daughter of the older Black, m. Robert Smith, a successful farmer, near Elizabeth, Allegheny Co., PA, She d. July 24, 1885. Cyrus Black, son of Samuel Black, once a noted revivalist of the M. E. Church, m. Bellevidere McGahan, both are deceased, leaving 2 daughters, Mary and Cornelia, residents of NY. Marcus, another son, m. Matilda Morton. Both are dead, leaving 2 children: Morton, of the banking house of Alexander & Co., and Mary, wife of William M. Boggs. Jane Black m. W. S. Millinger, a well known military man, and post master of Monongahela City during the Tyler administration. He kept the post office in the house now occupied by S. B. Bentley. They had 3 sons, George V. L., Marcus and Robert F., and one daughter, Alice, the wife of Norman Wylie of Allegheny City. Ross Black was educated at Jefferson College, and studied law with Hon. E. M. Stanton, under the tuition of Judge Stokeley of Steubenville, OH. He was admitted to the Washington, PA, bar in 1841, and d. in Monongahela City in 1857. Wilson S., the remaining son, d. on his way home from the Mexican war. The remaining daughters were Mary, m. to George S. Clark, who d. in Chattanooga, TN, where his widow and children still live. Hester m. Colvin Bissell and d. long ago. They had 2 daughters, Mary and Ida, both of whom are living.

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 pg. 150 Aunt Margaret Phillips By this endearing title Mrs. Phillips was known to nearly all our people. She was daughter of Benjamin Parkison, b. at the old homestead, which stood near the present site of Mongah Mines, July 16, 1807. She d. in Monongahela City, in the brick corner house on Main St., where she has lived since 1848, on Saturday eve, July 15, 1893. She was m. to John M. Phillips, Mar. 11, 1830, and has had 4 children: Benjamin, William, James and Elizabeth, all dead. Her husband d. Apr. 17, 1838. She was a member of the Methodist church, and had been for so many years that the records do not seem to reach back to the date of her joining. The funeral takes place at 3:00 today (Monday), interment at Monongahela cemetery. Mrs. Phillips was a quiet home-body, she lived peacefully the life of a devoted christian, and has simply gone home - it hardly seems as if she has died.

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 pg. 149 Hon. Alexander Hervey Houston Who was Mayor of this city in 1890 and 1892, d. at his residence on 6th street, at 4:00 on Sunday, July 16, 1893, of typhoid fever, in the 34th year of his age. The family always abbreviated his name Alexander to "Sandy" and as such he preferred to be called, so that he signed his name and is known as S. H. Houston. He was b. in Washington, PA, May 3, 1860, son of James Houston. His mother is dead, his father is in the city, and was at his bedside when he died. Sandy graduated at the Union School, Washington, studied Latin with a tutor, entered W & J College in 1878, and graduated in 1882. He also graduated at Philadelphia Dental College and took a post graduate course at Ann Arbor; held both diplomas, and was recognized as a skilled professional. He came to Monongahela City in Oct., 1886; m. Miss Margaret Power, Sep. 29, 1887, who remains his widow with 3 children, James, Rebecca and Florence. Dr. Houston was a member of the Junior Order American Mechanics and the Royal Arcanum, both of which orders will attend his funeral. The Doctor was a young man full of vigor; he had a fine professional reputation and was a valuable member of our community. Under his administration good order prevailed, and he did not hesitate to promote peace by his presence with the police when required. His form was commanding and his resolution so well known that evil doers respected the law in his person as Mayor. He favored improvements, and was public spirited. He was a young man who promised to develop strong points as a good citizen; his influence was on the right side, and his actions were prompt to good purposes. Interment in Monongahela cemetery July 18, 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 pg. 147 Mark Borland Mark Borland, Esq., d. suddenly at his home on Main street in this city on Thursday night about 11:00, July 13, 1893. He had been unusually well, for him, all day, and had his trunk packed to go today with the grandchildren for a visit. He was suddenly stricken down, and attending physicians, hastily summoned, found that an internal hemorrhage had reached and filled his lungs. Mr. Borland was b. Dec. 16, 1827, in Pittsburgh, son of Moses and Sallie Taggart Borland. He went to school to Master Meads in the 2nd Ward school house on the bank where the Monongahela House now stands. At the age of 14 he went with Phillip Ross to learn the dry good trade, and for some years clerked in Pittsburgh stores, gaining the business experience so useful to him in later life. He clerked for Zebulon Kinstry, who did a general store and jewelry business; next with Stacy Lloyd, then with George F. Deihl. He went into the dry goods store of Perry Baker, of McKeesport, and finally at Port Perry hung out his own shingle upon which for the first time appeared the name of "Mark Borland, General Merchandise." He hadn't a dollar when he started but soon paid for his goods and had $8000 in bank as his first earnings. He thought he saw in Limetown the coming centre for trade in the middle pool, and moved there. He also went into the coal trade with his brother in law, John Peterson, now dead, and J. B. Corey, now a coal king. The tight times of just before the war came on, he sold out at Limestown and came to Monongahela, in 1857, forming partnership with John Young, and occupying a room on the present location. The business has grown with the passing years, guided by his excellent judgment. In 1833 he joined Swickard and McCurdy in the erection of the city block, and the store now occupies 5 large rooms, the most extensive dry goods and shoe house in the valley. His sons were taken into the firm as they reached majority. Mr. Borland was m. to Miss Elizabeth Peterson, at Port Perry, in 1852, by Rev. Sparks. This dear wife survives him, together with his children, John, Howard, Ida, Sallie, Charles, Bess, James and Hunter. No family was ever bound together by stronger ties, no parents ever strove more earnestly to make home the dearest spot on earth. He was one of our most widely known citizens. He has served in City Councils, and was 7 years town Treasurer. He was not active in politics, but held faith in the Republican party and the American tariff. In his moral relationship he was a Methodist, having joined the church during a revival, and became much attached to its services. He was an earnest member of the Masonic fraternity, and belonged to the Royal Areanum, United Workmen, Odd Fellows, Good Templars. In his business life Mr. Borland was conservative, by nature companionable and social, enjoying a quiet joke and fond of company. Yet by the evening lamp, after business, surrounded by his family, or on the play ground enjoying a romp with his grandchildren, our friend found his chiefest joy. And when his coffin is carried forth, those who will be his chiefest mourners will be the ones who knew him best in his beloved home.

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 pg. 146 Richard Stockdale This old and well known gentleman d. at his residence in Monongahela City Jan. 20, 1889, 74, of dropsy, superinduced by rheumatism. Richard Stockdale, son of William Stockdale, was b. Oct. 15, 1815, on the Curry farm, Forward township, Allegheny Co. His father moved to the farm on the pike, where James Stockdale lived, while Richard was yet a lad. The family consisted of 5 brothers: John; James, who lived on the home place; William and Robert, who were in the furniture and lumber business for many years, both now dead. There were 5 sisters: Sarah, widow of the late Capt. Sam. Morgan, of Gastonville; Rachel, wife of James Porter, of Bloomington, IL; Margaret, wife of James Kerr, of this city; Eliza, widow of Robert Patton; and Forbes, wife of William Coulter, both of this city. Richard Stockdale learned the trade of tanner with Alexander Williams, and after his majority worked at his trade in Circleville and Zanesville, OH. Returning in 1843 he leased the ground and opened a tan yard on the site now occupied by the residence and grounds of James P. Shepler on Pike Avenue. In 1850 he bought from James Gordon, Esq., the tannery on Main street, where he had worked as an apprentice, he also purchased the dwellings thereon, which now form part of his and where for many years he lived. Henry Fulton's lease had just expired and Mr. Stockdale succeeded him in the business. He operated this tannery until 1877, when the growth of city environments made it undesirable for that purpose. He relinquished the tanning business in 1878, having successfully followed the business for 35 years. He then engaged in the coal trade, operating the works known as "Stockdale's" in Carroll township. He retired from active business in 1881, since which time he had suffered from rheumatic trouble more or less. Mr. Stockdale was m. in 1845 to Miss Levina Hoffman, of Somerset township, 6 sons blessed the union, one of whom, Charles, d. in infancy, the others are providentially able to be present at the funeral, except Richard, who is in MT. Mrs. Stockdale d. Nov. 3, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Stockdale were both active, earnest and hard working members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a trustee and a class leader, was one of the building committee and a liberal contributor to the present edifice on Main street. Mrs. Stockdale was a leader in woman's work for the church, her monument is established in the hearts of many hundreds. Together they walked hand in hand; a few years of separation; now again united beyond the river. Peace to their memory.

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 pg. 144 Elias Watson Among the early and devoted members of this church was Elias Watkins. His father, Joseph Watkins, came from Baskin Ridge, NJ, in 1801, and settled near Williamsport, on what farm we are not informed. He d. within 2 years after his arrival. He seems to have been married twice. By his second marriage he had 3 sons, Jeremiah, John and Elias, and one daughter, Ann, who m. the late Abram Van Voorhis. Jeremiah m. Nancy Pugh, b. in NJ. Her father and mother, it may be said, were both Revolutionary solders, he being in the American Army during the entire war, and she living amidst many of its most stirring scenes; was frequently involved in the perils and hardships incident to a country occupied by contending armies. Jeremiah was a farmer of Fallowfield, living 14 years on a tract of land belonging to the Grable estate on Pigeon Creek, and from which, in 1839, he moved to SE IN, where he owned a large body of land on which he d. in 1845. His wife d. about the year 1870, surviving her husband 25 years. They left 3 sons; 2 of whom are successful farmers in KS. The oldest son was names Joseph Finley, after Mr. Finley, who d. years ago in Rostraver township, Westmoreland Co. Joseph F. was 19 years old when his father took him with him to IN. He remained on his father's farm assisting in making improvements and caring for the family for 10 years, during which time he represented his Co. for two terms in the Legislature. His differing with a majority of his constituents by advocating the passage of a stringent temperance law, caused his defeat afterwards for an important Co. office. He then abandoned politics, shook the dust of that Co. from his feet, moved to the western part of the State, where he successfully engaged in the mercantile business up to 1872, when he sold out with a view of partially retiring from business. His active disposition and business turn of mind would not allow him a life of retirement. He bougth a half interest in the extensive Brown mills, in the city of Crawfordsville, in connection with which is a large grain elevator. The firm of Brown & Watkins is now largely engaged in shipping and manufacturing flour. John Watkins was well known in this community for many years. He was a carpenter by trade and did much of the find work in the older houses in this vicinity. His first wife was a daughter of Alex McCaslin, who resided years ago near Ginger Hill. He moved from the farm to Williamsport about the year 1828, purchased the lot on which Dr. Linn erected his new house. On this lot in 1829 he built a dwelling house and store room, now being torn down. William Mills in 1839 had a store in this room, and also the firm of Mills & Storer occupied it for a time. He left town, in what year we can not tell, to reside on a farm on Mingo, not far from Kammer's Mills, where he d. about 20 years ago. We have no information as to his children. Elias, the remaining brother, was a man of marked religious character, of deep and fervent piety. In connection with James Mills he built the old steam mill on the other side of the river from the mouth of First street. This mill was burned many years ago whilst owned and run by a man the name of Joseph Coulson. The cause of the fire remains a mystery to this day. Elias lived a long time at the mills, long since gone, belonging to Abram Van Voorhis, which stood on Pigeon Creek. He d. about the year 1834, leaving a widow and a large family of children. His wife was a half sister of Robert Phillips, the late Nancy Wickerham and Mrs. Jane Van Voorhis, and a full sister, we think, of Margaret Paden - Mrs. Hull, deceased. His son John was a glassblower by trade. He quit his trade on account of health; lived in and owned the house just above the Episcopal church on Main street. He m. Miss Eliza Jane, daughter of the late James Warne. He with his family moved in 1857 to the vicinity of Parkersburg, WV, to engage in farming. Of his present where abouts we are not able to say, further than that he some years ago moved to the west, and was accidently killed. William, another son of Elias, was also a glassblower. He moved many years ago from this Co. to IN. Thornton F. d. on the plains on his journey to CA. One of the daughters m. William Hugus, a glassblower, resided a short time in Belle Vernon, and at last accounts near Alliance, OH, where he was a successful farmer. As to the remaining members of the family we have not any tidings.

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=gAJFiZdMcUIC&dat=18121012&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Important updates and correspondence, brigade orders, update about van-guard of the NW Army, Fort Wayne, Fort Defiance, Payne's brig. of KY volunteers, Garrard's troop of dragoons, 400 of 17th reg. regulars, etc. pg. 1-2-3 stray horse broke into enclosure of Robt. Thompson, 4 and 1/2 mi. from Wash., about 1/2 mi. from Robt. Smith's Tavern, on the Wheeling Rd, etc. Oct. 12, 1812 Stray colt to plantation of Geo. Hackett, living in Buffaloe twp., Wash. Co. near Taylorstown, etc. Oct. 12, 1812 Sheriff Sales venditioni expones, public outcry at court house, Wash., etc. tract of land situate in Strabane twp, 100 acres, adjoining lands of Geo. Venemon, widow Gibson and others, erected one dwelling house and dble barn &c., about 40-50 acres cleared, taken in exec. as prop. of Wm. Young at suit of Jos. Hutchinson. ALSO tract of land situate on the Mon. River, near Williamsport, containing 29 acres, adjoining lands of Sam. Black and others, on which is erected a stillhouse &c. taken in exec. as prop. of Simon Hailmon, at the suit of J. Mitchell and A. Hailman. ALSO a tract of land situate in Pike Run twp., 14 acres, adjoining lands of Henry Gregg and others, about 8 acres cleared - on premises erected a sm. grist mill, sawmill and dwelling house, taken in exec. as prop. of Bennet Dowlen, at suit of Philadelphia Bank. ALSO lot of ground in the boro of Wash., numbered in gen. plan of said town 139 - bounded on the S. by Beau st., on the W. by lots of Ed. Huggins, on which is erected a sm. dwelling house, taken in exec. as prop. of Jn. McClunney, at suit of Abraham Nye. ALSO lot of ground, No. 136, in gen. plan of town of Wash., bounded on the N. by Beau St., on the E. by lots of T. Acheson, an on the W. by alley on which is erected a dwelling house one and half stories high, taken in exec. as prop. of Jn. Simonson's exec'r at suit of Sam. Shannon. ALSO 7 acres of land (meadow) on Wheeling rd., adjoining the town of Wash., subject to ground rent --- 14 acres of land adjoining an out lot, late the prop. of Jn. Dodd, dec'd, etc. 4 lots on Maiden st., in boro of Wash., clear of quit rent, taken in exec. as prop. of Wm. Meetkirke, deceased, at suit of US. Geo. Baird, Sheriff, Oct. 9, 1812

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=gAJFiZdMcUIC&dat=18121005&printsec=frontpage&hl=en pg. 1-2-3 important updates and correspondence to the people; more about the indians; Co. mtg.; pg. 3 DESERTERS, 30 dollars reward for Isaac Bostwick, Noah Lyon, and Aaron Pettit. described, etc. Wm. Sample, Capt., Wash. Inf. Sept. 29, (Oct. 5) 1812 Dissolution of Partnership firm of Porter and Rinehart, mutual, etc., Jesse Rinehart, Waynesburg, Oct. 5, 1812, pg. 3 List of Letters, W. Middletown, Sep. 30, 1812, David Craig, PM, Oct. 5, 1812, pg. 3 6 cents reward ran away from David Little, living in Strabane twp., indented servant boy, Wm. Smith, 16 yrs., large for age, fair complexion, very talkative and impudent. etc. Oct. 5, 1812 List of Letters, Sep. 30, 1812 Wash., Hugh Wylie, Oct. 5, 1812 3 dollars reward broke out of pasture of Jn. Miller, E. Beth. twp., etc. Jn. Klappinger, Sep. 28, 1812