http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&q=baidland#v=snippet&q=smith&f=false pg. 250 Jesse Martin The remains of Jesse Martin lay in the old graveyard. He d. May 27, 1848. He was elected an elder in the old church on the hill in 1816, just after the first communion was held, at which elder Hair, assisted by elder Benjamin Williams, of Mingo, officiated. He was one of the committee appointed to select a site for a new church, which resulted in the choice of the lot on which the church at the foot of the hill was erected, and which is now used as a tenement house, on Coal Street and Church alley, Monongahela City. He served as an elder to the day of his death. Jesse Martin m. Miss Abba Gordon, sister of Hon. James Gordon, by whom he had 7 children. His son Thomas lived the greater part of his life in St. Louis, MO, where he died. James C. always resided in Monongahela City, his native town, where he d. some 10 years ago. His wife was Hannah Smith, a niece of Rev. John Kerr. James C. was elected State Librarian in 1849, by the joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives at Harrisburg. Mary m. Samuel Scott and was the mother of James C. Scott, the druggist, now deceased. Margaret d. about the year 1855. Cynthia m. James Smith; both have passed away. Belle m. a Mr. McBride, near Washington, PA, now deceased. She alone survives of all the children of Jesse Martin. Eliza m. Jesse Teeple, both of whom are now dead. They lived all their married life on part of the old Teeple homestead, in Carroll township. Jesse Martin was Postmaster at Parkson's Ferry, now Monongahela City, for many years, being the successor of George Wythe, and was succeeded by W. S. Mellinger in 1841. Jesse Martin erected and lived in the old brick house on Main, below 2nd street, which has given way to the beautiful edifice built by his grandson, the late James C. Scott. He always carried on the boot and shoe business, in connection with the post office; the office itself at that time was not worth the labor it cost. The old market house stood on Main street, in front of Martin's residence, where, much to his annoyance, it attracted the boys, especially in the early spring of the year, when playing "knucks" was on the surface. Beneath the shelter of thhis antiquated structure such youths as Wash Spence, Samuel King, John King, Robert McGrew, Sam Guthrie, Dick Roberts, Thomas Martin, John Chess, William and Moses Devore and a host of other bloods were wont to spend many an hour in playing marbles. Through the influence of Jesse Martin, more than any one else, no doubt, this unsightly and useless market house was removed to a site on 2nd above Main street, in front of what is now the People's Bank, where it could only annoy Constable Gabriel Silverthorne on the one side and the semi-occasional occupants of the old red house on the other. Here it remained until the next generation with wisdom and forethought for the good of humanity, so far mutilated the pillars as to render it so dangerous that the authorities were compelled to have it taken away, and to this day no other market house has ever existed in the town. Even whilst the old one stood, such butchers as Daniel Cort, Sammy Roberts, John Clemens, John McFeely et al, had scruples against offering their beef for sale within its walls. Hon. Jesse Martin, with Wallace McWilliams and James McFarren as colleagues, represented Washington Co. in the Legislature of 1842. He d. in St. Louis at the date above stated; his remains were brought home by steamboat, and interred in the old graveyard on the hill where Elders Hair, McFarland, Gordon and McGrew were also buried. Absence from home or sickness alone prevented his attendance at church and at the prayer meetings, where his plain petitions were regarded as the outpouring of a heart filled with love and gratitude to God. His peculiar voice, when leading in singing, will no doubt be called to mind by many of the older citizens.

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&q=baidland#v=snippet&q=smith&f=false The old and new Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh THE GORDON FAMILY, pg. 245 Thomas Gordon and his wife came from Franklin Co., PA, to Williamsport in the year 1810. The former d. Sep. 29, 1823, aged 74 years, and the latter Mar. 27, 1821. Their remains were interred in the old graveyard on the hill, in their adopted town. These were the parents of the well known James Gordon, who figured so largely and so long in the affairs of Monongahela City. On his arrival in 1810, there was not a house below the pike, or now called 4th St. For years he was the only Presbyterian in the town. From the first he took an active part in church matters, and was the first collector of stipends for the Presbyterian congregation after its removal from Horse Shoe Bottom. He aided both by his means and labor in the building of the church on the hill, in which he held a pew from the first to the last day it was occupied by the congregation. He organized the first Sabbath School in the town, in the face of much opposition on the part of the citizens, who claimed that children should have at least one day to themselves. He was elected and ordained an elder in the church Oct. 15, 1835, and remained an elder in the same church till his death, covering a period of over 40 years. Prior to the adoption of the constitution of 1838, JPs held a life-time term in office, and James Gordon being appointed JP by Gov. Snyder, held the office until deposed by the operation of the new constitution of 1838, by the provisions of which this officer was elected by the people for a term of 5 years. James Gordon was elected to this office in 1850, serving 5 years, making in all a period of 35 years during which he acted as Justice. He was elected Associate Judge, and sworn into office Mar. 8, 1845, and served 5 years. He was appointed by Gov. Porter Register of Washington Co., and served in that office from Mar. 3, 1839, to Oct. 14, 1839, when George Morrison, Register-elect, took his place. On the resignation of Walter Craig in 1819, as Co. Commissioner, James Gordon was appointed to serve until the next Oct. He was a member of the Electoral College which placed Andrew Jackson in the Presidential chair for one of his two terms. He was always a Democrat; in the darkest hours of that party he stood firm to its principles, believing to the day of his death that they formed the basis on which alone the country could prosper. He was m. in 1810 by Rev. Mathew Brown, to Miss Mary Ann Officer, of Washington, PA, whom he had 9 children. He first lived in a log house that stood on the site where now stand the McGregor Row, on Main St., in Monongahela City. He lived and carried on the tanyard now owned by the heirs of Richard Stockdale, on Main St., and had his office in a little frame building adjoining the house. He was also in the mercantile business for a time. In later days he lived in the brick house on 4th and Main Streets, opposite what is now called (1889) the Hotel Wilgus. He had his office in the frame building now occupied by Alderman Williams. James Gordon was a trustee in Jefferson College from 1825 to 1863. He acted as deputy under Sheriff Officer and during his term conveyed on horseback 33 convicts to Philadelphia at an expense of nearly $400 for each trip. Physically Mr. Gordon was a remarkable man, tall and erect, and after he was 80 years old he would not hesitate to walk 8 or 10 miles. He was a man of strong feelings, and when his prejudices were aroused he was very apt to show his Scotch blood. He was a man of sterling integrity, and d. at the age of 85 years full of faith and bright prospects of a glorious immortality. Of his 9 children, all are dead excepting Martha and Elizabeth. Thomas P., his oldest son, graduated at Jefferson College in 1833, studied for the ministry, had the degree of DD conferred upon him by his alma mater in 1859, and d. at Terre Haute, IN, in 1865. James M. H, the remaining son, studied medicine with the late Dr. S.M. King, and practiced most of his professional life in Fayette City, PA, where he d. Aug. 24, 1883. We quote from the Daily Republican of Aug. 29, 1883, the article on Dr. Gordon's death: Dr. James Martin Gordon d. at his late residence in Fayette City, PA, Fri., Aug. 24, 1883; his remains were interred in Mt. Auburn cemetery. His funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends. Drs. M. P. Morrison and George A. Linn, of Monongahela City, Dr. O. P. McKay, of Perryopolis, Dr. J. S. Van Voorhis, of Bellevernon, Dr. Mitchell, of Allenport, and Dr. Porter, of Fayette City, acted as pall bearers. The remains were dressed in a black suit and encased in a beautiful silver mounted octagon casket furnished by undertaker Curtis Reppert, of Bellevernon. The deceased was b. Apr. 25, 1825, in the house now owned by heirs of Richard Stockdale, on Main St., Monongahela City, then known as Williamsport. His father was the late Hon. James Gordon. The deceased was one of 9 children, of whom only Martha and Lizzie are living, and were at the funeral. Dr. Gordon was educated in boyhood in the public schools of his native town; received his collegiate course at Jefferson and Washington Colleges, leaving the latter college in 1843. *** As far as the writer can ascertain, he commences the practice of his profession in Temperanceville, Allegheny Co., and subsequently in Perryopolis, California, Brownsville, and finally settled in Fayette City, where for over 30 years he had been a prominent and successful practitioner. On May 16, 1850, he m. Miss Margaret K. Church, who, with 4 children, survive him. His son, John W., a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, was his associate in business and will continue to occupy his father's office. A few months after his marriage, with his brother in law, Solomon Alter, Esq., Shesh Bentley, T. F. Watkins, and other Washington Co. adventurers, he crossed the plains to California. The rough living and hard work incident to the new El Dorado did not suit either his taste or health. He returned to Fayette City and found a host of friends to greet him, and in a very short time had gathered up a lucrative practice. At the outbreak of the rebellion he went into the army with the first reg. of WV volunteers. Being transferred to Washington DC,. he was appointed to hospital service on 14th street. After leaving the united service he gave his whole attention to the practice of medicine. Naturally of a vigorous and robust constitution, he was able to undergo a vast amount of exposure. Whilst in health he never refused to respond to the wants of the sick, whether rich or poor. His uncollected accounts attest the amount of service rendered the afflicted without compensation. The writer knew the deceased from early boyhood and knew him well. As medical men we met each other often in consultations and otherwise --- he was a safe counsellor and a wise practitioner. In his profession, Dr. Gordon was well read; in practice, was more than ordinarily successful. His manners were pleasing, and to the sick kind and sympathizing. In general intelligence he was well posted. In combatting disease he had an unbounded store of therapeutical knowledge, from which he drew in every emergency. He was a fine Bible scholar, so much so that a few years since he was able, in public debate, to defend its truths successfully against one of the champion infidels. For his success on that occasion his fellow citizens presented him with a beautiful copy of the Bible, from which Rev. Hollister read during the funeral services, and which, no doubt, will long be cherished as a sacred memento of the deceased. In his professional career he was associated more or less with his friends, Drs. A. M. and W. H. King, Biddle, Adams, Connelly, Hill, Lank and Castner, who either studied or practiced medicine in this city, all of whom have preceded him to the spirit land. He has run his race; his voyage of life is ended; his usefulness has ceased; he has gone, and may we not hope that in the unconscious hours, before dissolution, a lucid moment may have flashed upon his soul in which he was enabled to look upward and whisper, "My father", and to hear the blessed response from within, "My son". Mary, daughter of James Gordon, m. Rev. W. P. Harshe, and d. many years ago. Elizabeth m. P. H. Rhinehard, of Lebanon, PA, who for a short time printed the Sentinel in the old room which stood where is now the Peoples Bank, in Monongahela City. He is now located at Lebanon, PA, where he has grown into a large and lucrative law practice. Martha m. Solomon Alter, who established the Monongahela Republican. He d. many years ago, and she still survives him, making her home generally in Washington, DC; Sarah never married, and has been dead for many years. Margaret, the oldest daughter, m. Rev. James Sloan. He was a brother of the Hon. J. C. Sloan, of Hopewell twp., Washington Co., PA, who was a member of the Legistlature during the session of 1857. The Daily Monongahela Republican publishes the following notice of her death: About 10 minutes before 10:00, Monday morn, Dec. 12, 1881, Dr. James G. Sloan entered his office and found his mother dusting the table. She stopped as he came in and said she felt a pain in her breast. The doctor asked her if it were in the neighborhood of her heart. She said "yes" and at once appeared to grow faint. He assisted her to lie down upon the lounge, and seeing evidences from the absence of pulse at the wrist that the attack was serious, went at once for Dr. Linn, who arrived almost immediately. The attack was at her heart, and failing to rally, Mrs. Sloan d. at 10:30 AM, some 15 or 20 minutes after her first mention of the sharp pain to her son. Mrs. Margaret Sloan was the widow of the late Rev. Dr. Sloan, a Presbyterian clergyman, for long years pastor of the Pigeon Creek church, who d. Mar. 1871. She was in her 67th year, and was an eminently pious mother in Israel. She has gone to her rest covered with the mantle of the sweetest and purest Christian faith. Mrs. Sloan was conscious up to her death; gave messages of love to her family who stood beside her. To Maggie, her favorite, she said, "Live near to Jesus, Maggie"; and when the end was near, she folded her hands and said, "Lord Jesus prepare me for the end." She has gone home --- she was ready and waiting --- the tears that will come are forced back by the thought that God hath taken her; and he doeth all things well. If ever a good woman lived and died, that woman was Aunt Margaret Sloan -- the term of endearment by which she was called by so many who knew her and loved her with the highest esteem, and the greatest respect. (pg. 250)

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&q=baidland#v=snippet&q=smith&f=false Alexander Wilson He was b. near Roxbury, Franklin Co., PA, July 7, 1807; d. at Heyworth, IL, June 14, 1862. He was the son and eldest child of Col. Stephen Wilson, a prominant citizen of Franklin Co., who had taken an active part in the war of 1812, and 3 times represented his district in the Legislature of this state; b. in the same Co. in 1789, and d. there in 1823, in his 45th year, leaving his son Alexander, 16 years old, in charge of the farm, and his mother, with 8 children, now all deceased, excepting Mrs. Margaret Herron, now residing in the 17th ward, Pittsburgh. Alexander received a common school education, principal part of which was prior to the death of his father. He was m. to Agnes Herron, of Franklin Co., June 11, 1828, who d. in Pittsburgh, Nov. 21, 1832. He remained on the farm until about 1830, when he removed to Pittsburgh and engaged in the wholesale grocery business on Liberty street, where he did an active and extensive business for 10 or 12 years. He was m. to Mary C. McFarland (his second wife), daughter of Robert and Ann St. Clair McFarland, at Monongahela City, Feb. 3, 1835, who d. at her home in Allegheny City, Feb. 1, 1881, in her 78th year, and whose remains are interred, with that of her husband's in the cemetery at Monongahela City. Alexander Wilson removed to Monongahela City in the spring of 1845, where he engaged in merchandising, and gradually extended his business until he became the largest dealer in the Co. in wool, grain, flour and produce generally. The farmers will still recollect that he was always ready to give them the highest prices, and sometimes even when the state of the trade did hardly justify it. He also opened and operated the then extensive coal mines at the mouth of Mingo creek, and had, in connection with a boat yard, some 100 to 150 men in his employ. He was among the first that undertook to tow coal to Cincinnati by steam, having built the side wheel steamer, Alexander Wilson, for that express purpose. She was run in that trade for some time, when her machinery was taken out and placed on the steamer Mingo, a stern wheel boat. His residence and business house was the one which Mark Borland has occupied for many years. This house was commenced to be built by the late Matthew Porter (grandfather of the Morrison Brothers) in 1833, but was in the spring of 1834 purchased by Robert McFarland, father in law of the deceased, and by him finished as a store room and dwelling, and in which he shortly died. In the fall of 1856 he located at Heyworth, IL, and in Dec. 1857, removed his family to that place. There he built and operated with others 1 of the largest flouring mills in the state, which was afterwards destroyed by fire. He then engaged in the grain business in which he continued to the time of his death. Under the pious instruction of a Christian mother, he united with Rocky Spring Presbyterian church as early as his 20th year. On removing to Pittsburgh he united with the 1st Presbyterian church during the ministrations of Dr. Francis Herron, and at once engaged in active Sabbath school work. He afterwards became connected with the Minersville Presbyterian church, now known as the 7th Presbyterian church of Pittsburgh, and in it became a ruling elder about the year 1838, in which capacity he served almost continually during the remainder of his life, wherever he resided, including the church in Monongahela City and ending with the church at Heyworth, IL. He was especially in the Sabbath school cause, to which work he gave more than 30 years of his life, most of which time in the position of superintendent, and frequently had several Sabbath schools in active operation at the same time under his control. He had 2 children by his first wife, both now living -- Mary E. Wilson is the wife of Dr. J. J. Todd, of Bridgeport, OH, and William H. Wilson, of Pittsburgh, who has been cashier of the West End Savings bank since its organization, over 12 years ago. He had 6 children by his second wife -- Eliza C., Robert M., Stephen, Ann St. Clair, M. Virginia and Susan E. Robert, Eliza and Susan are deceased, the rest still living. Robert M. went out with the 94th IL Reg. Volunteers in the late war. He participated in all the engagements in which his reg. was called to take part. He was promoted to Lt. in Co. B., and after nearly 3 years of active service, ending with the capture of Mobile and its defenses, was on board the steamer St. Charles with a portion of his reg. on their return to Spanish Fort with Ship Island, whither they had guarded an installment of prisoners. The night was dark, and being called suddenly on deck, he walked overboard and was drowned; all efforts to recover his body being unavailing. Stephen is m. and lives in Minneapolis, MN.; Ann St. Clair is the widow of Isaac N. Coursin, and is living in McKeesport, PA, where she has 2 married daughters; M. Virginia resides with her brother, W. H. Wilson in Pittsburgh; Dorcas E. Wilson, widow of Robert, lives at Leechburg, PA, and has a son and daughter now grown. Alexander Wilson, the older readers will call to mind, was a man of robust constitution, active and energetic, with remarkable business qualifications, prompt to decide and quick to act, he pressed forward to the consummation of all he undertook. He was pleasing and affable in his every day walk and conversation, and ever ready to do a lind act for a neighbor. He was full of enterprise and always in the advance to constitute and work for the interests of the community in which he resided. He was generous and charitable, with a kind word of all; but, more than all, he was an earnest, active and faithful Christian. After a busy and useful life, his strong constitution finally gave way, and he d. comparatively a young man. As his soul passed within the pearly gates he uttered as his last words, "Happy, happy, happy!" He was interred at Heyworth, IL, but after the death of his 2nd wife, his remains were removed and laid by her side in the cemetery at Monongahela City, where a beautiful monument, erected by kind hands, perpetuate their memory. In this beautiful city of the dead, overlooking her native home and the scenes of his early life, Rest here, blest saints, till from His Throne The morning break and pierce the shade. (pg. 244)

http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&q=baidland#v=snippet&q=smith&f=false THE SAMPLE FAMILY John Sample had 3 brothers and 1 sister: their names were William, Alexander, Samuel and Mary. Mary m. Admiral Graves, a resident of N. of Ireland, and was connected with the royal family. John Sample was second cousin to George the III. Admiral Graves was commander in chief of the marine forces of England, being appointed by the kind on account of his connection with the crown through his wife. Admiral Graves was sent from England with a large fleet in the time of the revolution to relieve Cornwallis at the battle of Yorktown, but he arrived 1 day too late, as Cornwallis had been taken by General Washington. Admiral Graves returned with his fleet to England. He was owner of old Castle-Dawson with its elegant parks and hunting grounds. John Sample's wife's maiden name was Margaret Whiteside, a resident of Belfast, Ireland. Her brother, James Whiteside, was Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, the highest gift of the queen. He was a nobleman. At the age of 16 Margaret Whiteside m. a young man named William Thompson, also a resident of Belfast. They had 3 children, John T., William T., and Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson immigrated to America while their children were quite young and settled in Philadelphia, where Mr. Thompson d. not long after his arrival. In a few years after his death his widow m. John Sample, of the same city. He was a merchant. The issue of this marriage was 7 children, viz: Ann, Margaret, Sarah, Eliza, Alexander, Jane and Martha. John Sample d. in Pittsburgh, PA, 1829; his wife d. in 1850, KY, whilst on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Martha Wheeler. Jane m. Rev. G. M. Hair, both of whom are deceased. Eliza m. Rev. Samuel Hair, whose death is noted elsewhere. His wife, at this date (1893) is still alive, and resides at No. 4427 Lake avenue, Chicago. Martha m. John T. Wheeler, now deceased; his wife survives him and resides in Chicago. Alexander was long a resident of Steubenville, OH, where he was regarded as one of the most distinguished dentists in that profession. (pg. 241)

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=200&f=false Old and New Monongahela, By John Stogdell Van Voorhis, 1893, Pittsburgh pg. 233 - Hair Family James Hair Born in MD, but his earlier days were passed on a farm ner Girardstown, Berkeley Co., VA, now WV. He m. Rebecca McKown of the same Co. He moved his family from VA in 1806, and tarried for a time in the vicinity of Canonsburg, Washington County, PA. He, in 1807, purchased from a man named Messenger the mill on Pigeon Creek, well known in after years as Hair's Mill. In connection with this property, he also bought the adjoining farm, known in those days as the Platter farm, on which he resided to the day of his death, which occurred Sep. 12, 1826. The family at first lived in one end of the mill. He was a member of the Presbyterian church before he settled on Pigeon Creek. James Hair served as an elder with Michael Powers and others in the old Horseshoe Bottom meeting house, which stood on what was then the Crawford, but now John Wilson farm, in Fallowfield. He was so completely identified with the Presbyterian church in its early day in Washington Co. that its history is that of James Hair to a very great extent. When the question was asked of Dr. Ralston, the pastor of Horseshoe meeting house, how a church could be organized in the town of Williamsport, now Monongahela City, he replied: "Elect James Hair, Esq., an elder, now already ordained, and go to work." Thus, at one ecclesiastical coup de grace, the old Horseshoe Bottom Congregation was swallowed up. He did perhaps, more for the Presbyterian church in his day than any of his contemporaries. His remains, together with that of his wife, were interred in the old Presbyterian graveyard in Monongahela City but a few years ago - the kind hearts of his sons, Rev. G. M. Hair and Dr. B. W. Hair, had them removed to the Monongahela City Cemetery. James Hair was appointed JP by Gov. Snyder in 1811, and served as such to the day of his death. He kept his docket in copy book form of foolscap paper, most of which docket is now in possession of the writer, and it is of interest to note its many and peculiar features. Mrs. Hair d. Aug. 18, 1840, on the old Hair farm. They had a large family of children, all of whom lived to manhood and woman hood. All were married and were members of the Presbyterian church. Mary, as we already have stated, was the wife of Isaac Van Voorhis. John was the oldest of the children; he m. Harriet Brenton. John was a miller by trade. He lived at and carried on the old Hair's mill until about the year 1836, when he moved to Stark Co., OH, where he was one of the company which laid out the town of Mount Union. He d. in 1855 or 56. His wife still (1892) survives him. Martha m. John Crouch. Both are dead. Louisa m. Joseph Brenton, of the vicinity of Brownsville, PA. They are both dead, leaving a large family of children. Eliza, Jan. 1, 1828, m. John Potter, who was b. Dec. 15, 1803, and d. Aug. 28, 1878. His wife d. in 1869. He had arrived at four-score (40) years of age. His remains were interred in the cemetery of the church of Pine Creek, Allegheny Presbytery, where those of his wife were laid some 9 years since. He was m. to Eliza, daughter of the late James Hair, Esq., and sister of Mary H., wife of the late Isaac Van Voorhis. Of the family connection present at that marriage, Mary, Martha, Eliza, Ibela, Louisa, John, James, Uriah, and Samuel, have gone to their rest, with the father and mother, sons in law Brenton, Van Voorhis, Crouch, and now Potter. Mr. Potter had 4 sons, all in the ministry. John d. some years ago. James H., of FL, Gilbert M., pastor of the Church at Pine Creek, and Henry N., pastor of the church of Darlington, Beaver Co., PA. He was b. and brought up in the congregation of Mingo, under the pastoral care of Rev. Dr. Ralston, DD, by whom he was married, and under whose ministrations he was taken into the church in his youth, and was elected a Ruling Elder at the age of 22 years. Ibela, youngest daughter of Esq. Hair, m. James Baker. He was the son of Nicholas Baker, a prominent elder in the old Maple Creek Church. His remains at last account were still in the graveyard of that now abandoned church. Ibela d. jan. 13, 1843. Her remains are in the Monongahela cemetery. Samuel, son of James Hair, was b. on the old Hair farm on Pigeon Creek, in Washington Co., PA, Apr. 1, 1808, and d. May 11, 1876, in Chicago. He graduated at Jefferson College in 1832; he also graduated from the Western Theological Seminary. He was licensed to preach by the Monroe Presbytery, of MI, in 1835, and continued in active service for Christ until a short time before his death. He was a finished scholar, and above all a true champion in the cause of Christ. At a meeting of the Chicago Presbytery held May 15, 1876, suitable resolutions were passed in respect to his memory, and of condolence and sympathy for the family. A memorial sermon by his pastor, Rev. A. E. Kithredge has been printed and distributed among his friends, in which his character as a Christian is fully set forth, and the result of his labors in different fields are summed up. His great work seemed to be that of organizing churches, for which he had peculiar qualifications. Besides numerous churches which he was instrumental in organizing, he was the real founder of the Michigan University, of Ann Arbor, now one of the most flourishing institutions of the west. This institution sprang from what was known as the Michigan Manual Labor School, of which he was the first teacher, having 12 young men under his charge. Samuel Hair m. Apr. 22, 1834, to Miss Eliza E. Sample of Canonsburg, PA, who survives him and resides in Chicago, IL. Mrs. Hair was b. in Philadelphia, but spent most of her days, prior to marriage, in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. and Mrs. Hair had 7 children, one d. in early life and one, Annie, d. in 1887. A Chicago paper prints the following: "Mrs. Annie Hair Elphicke d. at her home in Lawndale, Chicago, July 20, 1887. She leaves a loving husband and 3 children, one an infant. Her death was sudden and unexpected. The home was a happy, loving home until death entered. She united with the church when young, was a conscientious, exemplary Christian, a loving, kind, affectionate wife and mother. 6 months ago death came and claimed a beautiful boy. She bore this affliction with Christian fortitude. Now they know as they were known; now the victory is hers, and they are ascribing glory, honor and praise to him who bought them and washed them in the blood of the lamb. Dearest loved one, we must lay thee In the peaceful grave's embrace, But they memory will be cherished 'Till we see thee face to face. (pg. 236) Mary J. V., another daughter, d. Nov. 21, 1801. The remaining children living are all residents of Chicago. James G., another son of Squire Hair, was b. on the old Hair farm; was m. to Phoebe Kerr, daughter of Aaron Kerr, of whom we have written in another place. James G. Hair d. in Claysville, PA, Aug. 10, 1885, aged 80 years. His wife and one or two children survive him. B.W. Hair, youngest son of James Hair, Esq., read medicine with the late Dr. R. F. Biddle in the old office which stood where George A. Hoffman's store now is, on the corner of Main street and Church Alley in Monongahela City. He obtained his early education in the common schools at the Dutch meeting house and in the old Colhoon school, and his college training at Washington, PA. He m. Margaretta L. Hamilton, of Frankfort, PA, who died at Hamilton, OH, Mar. 4, 1882. Dr. B. W. Hair has been m. a second time. He now resides in Hamilton, OH, but carries on his extensive chemical works in Cincinnati. He is the inventor of Hair's Asthma Cure, which holds a large share of public confidence and from which he has realized a handsome competence. Uriah was another son. He m. Miss Thomas, daughter of James Thomas, of near Dunningsville, Washington Co., PA. They lived for a time in the stone house at Hair's old mill on Pigeon creek; moved West many years since; resided in Galesburg, Ill., for a term of years. Their home now (1891) is at 120 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago. On the 14th of Mar., 1888, they celebrated their golden wedding, Uriah being 76 and his wife 75 years old at that time. They have had several children, but we have not any notes in reference to their progress in life, excepting an account of the death of the wife of their eldest son James T. Hair, to which we give place. Mrs. Josephine Esteele Hair (nee Butler) d. Feb. 20, 1887, and was buried from the family residence, No. 3337 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, on Friday, the funeral services being conducted by the Rev. S. J. McPherson, of the Second Presbyterian church. The deceased was the grand-neice of the late William O. Butler, of KY, candidate for VP on the Democrat ticket, with Lewis Cass, in 1848, ans was related also to Daniel Pierce Butler and Senator M. C. Butler, of SC. She was m. in 1875, in the 16th year of her age, to James T. Hair, the well known publisher, and resident of Chicago since 1863. Fiver children were b. to them, of whom 3 survive. Mrs. Hair was an accomplished lady in the prime of womanhood, being only 27 years of age, and in the enjoyment, a few weeks since, of perfect health. She was possessed of many rare qualities of mind and heart, having a remarkably quick perception that grasped almost intuitively matters which most minds are made clear only by study and effort. She was of a sunny disposition, vivacious and winsome. She had traveled extensively with her husband, and had a large circle of friends in Cincinnati, New Orleans, St. Louis, Denver, and other cities, as well as in Chicago, who lament her loss and sympathise with the bereaved husband and his 3 mother-less children. >From Monongahela Republican, Feb. 19, 1890. DEATH OF URIAH HAIR Clinton Van Voorhis hands us the following item, clipped from the Chicago Daily News, Feb. 1, 1890, noting the death of his uncle: Uriah Hair, a well known citizen of Chicago, d. yesterday at his residence, 120 Ashland avenue. Mr. Hair was nearly 78 years old. He was b. in Washington Co., PA, and came to IL in 1856, locating on a farm in McDonough Co. Appreciating the advantages of education, he removed to Galesburg in 1886 to give his children the benefits of schooling. They speak of the sacrifices he made to give them instruction, with the deepest sense of gratitude. Mr. Hair came to Chicago in 1876, but was not engaged in active business during his residence here. His wife and 6 of his children survive him - James T., William F., Lydia R, Josiah T., Samuel F., and John V. Hair. He was a brother of the late Rev. Samuel Hair. His only living brother is Dr. B. W. Hair, a practicing physician of Cincinnati, the youngest of 12 children. The Late Rev. G. M. Hair He was b. Sep. 4, 1815, in the old log house still standing on what was long known as the Hair farm, now owned by the heirs of the late John Hill, and situated in Carroll township, Washington Co., PA. He attended common schools in the neighborhood of his birth, was at first inclined to enter mercantile life, but in answer to the prayers of pious parents he entered upon a course of preparation for the ministry and graduated at Washington College, PA, in 1838. In the fall of the same year he m. Miss Jane Sample, of Steubenville, OH, and immediately began to teach at Martinsburg, OH, where he built up a flourishing academy. While there he studied theology with the late Dr. Hervey, and was licensed to preach the gospel in the spring of 1840. His first charge was the church of Nottingham. While serving it he was elected president of Franklin college, Athens, OH, but declined the appointment. He then preached for a time at Wellsburg, WV; started to New Orleans to accept an invitation to the 1st Presbyterian church of that city, but stopped at Covington KY, was for 4 years pastor of the churches of Montgomery and Somerset in Hamilton Co., OH, where his wife died in 1849; in 1850 was m. to Miss Eliza Naylor, who survives him; 1853 was called to the church of Franklin, OH, and afterwards labored 2 years at Carlisle, OH; and at the outbreak of the war was engaged in building up a female seminary near Lexington, KY, but owning to his Union sentiments was compelled to leave at great personal sacrifice. After this he preached 2 years at Cambridge City, IN. Some time prior to 1864 he entered the Christian Commission, where in his term of 12 weeks he received into the church at the army chapel 600 soldiers. In 1864 he was called to the 1st church of Alexandria, VA, where he labored until the close of the war. In 1865 he preached 9 months to the church at Gerardstown, WV, during which time 101 were added to the church - this was the church of his father, from which he brought his certificate to the old Horseshoe church in 1807. His next charge was Easton, Preble Co., OH, during the 1st year of which he was invited to and occupied the pastorate of the South church in Baltimore, MD. In 1869 he accepted a call to the 1st church of McKeesport, PA. In 1872 he took charge of the Rehoboth church, Presbytery of Redstone. He resigned June 1, 1874, and removed to Chicago, IL; while in tha city he organized a church at Lawndale. The care of his wife's aged parents was his next duty. Whilst with them he preached at New Carlisle, in the vicinity of Franklin, OH. In May, 1877, he took charge of the Westminister church, East End, Pittsburgh. His health failing, he retired from active service after 40 years in the ministry. Partially recovering his health, he labored in the Knoxville church, near Pittsburgh, for a short time, during which the church increased in number 3 times as many as when he began to serve it. In Sep., 1883, he removed to FL in search of health, where he preached almost every Sabbath, and organized the church at Ravenswood, as a New Year's gift to the Lord. His health appeared to improve until Feb. last; from that time he gradually declined. With his wife he started for his native state, and May 31 he reached the home of his daughter, Mrs. Spurgeon, at West Point, NY, where on Tues., June 3, 1884, he died. His remains were brought to Pittsburgh, and his funeral took place June 5 from the residence of his son in law, H. D. Gamble. He leaves 3 daughters and 1 son. Mr. Hair's great delight was to do the work of an evangelist. This was the principal cause of his frequent removals. Unless he could see some visible fruit in the conversion of souls, he was not satisfied. He was a man of prayer and of earnest devotion to the cause of his Master. (pg. 240)

Peter Myers provided deposition regarding vandalism at Captain William Faulkner's tavern in August 1792. Some comments: mob painted in different colors, split one of doors; threw beds all over floors; threatened to tar and feather Faulkner (away at time), dismember, or kill him; and considered burning house. Deposition mentions presence in mob of William Kerr and Alexander Berr. Reportedly also witnessed by Swearingen and Ross, who stood nearby. Any other readings of incident out there?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KatherineKutchmark13 Surnames: Coe,Harrah/Harrad Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3980/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am not sure if I am doing this right but I am searching for a Moses Coe b. abt 1790,WashPA.died 1857 in Jefferson Co OH. His wife was Esther (Harrad or Harrah etc)Also info on Philip Llewellyn a son. Thank You kkutchmark@dishmail.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Del_Groves Surnames: Summers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3979.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is a link that gives the Will Book reference for Walter and other Summers. My current thinking is this Walter may be a brother to the Benjamin Summers listed. http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/MARKLAND/2001-10/1004289777 I picked this info up yesterday looking through the film of Washington County, PA Will Books 1 & 2. Hopefully it will help someone. A[ndrew?] SWEARINGEN executor of James WILSON will 2/6/1793 A. HORSMAN witness Michael KUNTZ will 7/6/1793 Jeremiah VIRGEN witness to Asa DICKERSON will 11/13/1794 John SUMMERS witness to Joshua RUSSELL will 12/25/1795 Joseph SWEARINGEN witness to Isaac LEET will 8/1/1796 Walter SUMMERS will 1/9/1808 Sally SWEARINGEN will, widow of Thomas, maiden name REDICK. Mother's name Nancy-no children mentioned. Looking through the film, Washington County, PA Index to Probate Records 1781-1924 I found these: 1781-1791 Probate Books SUMMERS, Benjamin deceased, Jonathan MARKLAND & Caleb SUMMERS admin. S-2 1784 1791-1816 Probate Books MARTIN, Joshua deceased, administrator Matthew MARKLAND M-38 1808 MARTIN, Elizabeth deceased, administrator Matthew MARKLAND M-36 1808 SUMMERS, John deceased, Margaret SUMMERS & James BROWNLEE admin. S-16 1798 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=gAJFiZdMcUIC&dat=18120511&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Money lost lost by Geo. W. Long, Near Morgantown, VA on road between H. Workman's and James Hughes' on the Waynesburg Rd. Apr. 27, 1812 Stray mare from Nancy Huggins, Wash., Apr. 27, 1812. Pg. 2-3 - Impressed seamen, Virginia, Indian murders, Common Sense. MARRIED short time since by the Rev. Mathias Lute, Mr. Andrew McMaster, to Miss Nancy Sargeant, both of W. Beth. twp., Wash. Co. a short time since Mr. Karey Hull, son of Solomon Hull, to Miss Elizabeth Pown/Fown? of Wheeling, Ohio Co., VA. Call to Men of Patriotism, Courage, and Enterprise: every able bodied man, age 18 to 45, enlist in US Army, wages noted, will rec. 160 acres of land for svc., etc., meet in Wash. PA, Sampson S. King, Capt. US Inf., May 11, 1812. Take Notice re: estate of Alex. Rodgers, dec'd, will attend at house of Wm. Hallams, the place where Mr. Rodgers formerly lived, .... etc. Jn. Denning, Jos. Irons, Adm'rs, May 11, 1812. Stolen bright bay mare out of stable of Jesse Ball, 3/4's mi from West Land Mtg. House, Wash. Co., May 11, 1812 NOTICE re: estate of Sam. Sayeus, dec'd, lat of Amity, come fwd., etc. Thom. Brice, Exec'r Amity, May 11, 1812 Stray Mare to plantation of Abraham Westfall, living in Somerset twp., near Parkinson's Tavern. etc. May 11, 1812 James McDivitt, blue dyer and scourer, re: W. Middletown, May 11, 1812 N. B. yarn left with Arch. McCann, Wash., will be taken from there, dyed, and returned to his house, etc. Stray filly strayed from James Gillespie, living in Hopewell twp. on waters of Brush Run, between Clark's & Gillespie's mills, etc. May 11, 1812 New tax ordinance, David Morris, Chief Burgess, Sam. Cunningham, T'n clerk. Cut nails, Jn. Johnson, located between Beau and Chesnut sts. Wash. May 11, 1812 Recommendation Jon. Warrick, now engaged in teaching a writing school, in this county and adjoining counties, .... caution against putting confidence in said Warrick, ..... etc. E. Worthen, Wash. May 4, 1812 Stray Mare broke into enclosure of James Rolston, living in Buffalo twp, near Hallam's tavern, within 1 mi. of Horn's mille, etc. May 4, 1812 Wool Combing and Carding G. Cochran & R. K. Dowling 3 apprentices wanted. Pittsburgh, May 11, 1812 3m Stray Mare Broke into enclosure of Jn. McWilliams, living in Buffalo twp, etc. May 4, 1812 Stray horse came to plantation of Robt. Scott, living in Strabane twp., etc. May 11, 1812 Stray mare broke into grain field of Wm. Thompson, subscriber Moses Thompson, Wash. Co. Strabane Co., May 4, 1812 Stray mare broke into enclosure of James Proudfoot, living in Hanover twp, near cross roads Mtg. House., etc. May 11, 1812 6 cents and a broken needle - Reward Wm. McPake, 18 yrs., 5ft. 6-7 in., chuncky built, blk. short hair, and yellowish complexion, ran away from Jn. McFarland, residing in Canonsburg, tayloring bus., May 4, 1812 Wool wanted by Sam. Cunningham & Co., Wash. May 4, 1812 Cotton Carding Robt. Hamilton, Wash. Apr. 20, 1812 40 cents for sheep's wook, Thom. Brice, Amity, May 4, 1812 Printing office for sale "The Western Palledium", Brownsville PA .... Contact ed. at "The Palladium", Brownsville or this printing office. May 4, 1812 Wanted apprentice, 14-15 yrs., baking bus., Wash., Libes Hatman, May 4, 1812 Stop horse thief - $15 stolen out of pasture of Jn. Chesnut, near Burgitstown, etc. Apr. 27, 1812 Stray horse came to plantation of Jn. Smith, in Mountpleasant twp, etc., Apr. 13, 1812

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Del_Groves Surnames: Caldwell, Summers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1524.63/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, If you are still willing to do lookups I will very much appreciate any assistance. Looking for a copy of the will of Walter Summers 09Jan1808 (don't know if is the written or the probate date?). Trying to identify this Walter. I posted elsewhere the below msg: ----------------- Hello, I'm a Summers descendant trying to determine the identify of Walter Summer b. MD and d. Washington Co, PA - will 09Jan1808. In this bio, he is mentioned as having 5 sons and 2 daughters: the sons aren't named; one dau. Jannette never married and another dau. was Mrs. James Caldwell. Trying to find out the name of the dau. and any other info on this family. see this bio: http://www.chartiers.com/crumrine/twp-buffalo.html Currently thinking this Walter may be a son of John II and Mary Moore. Please contact me direct: grovesdel@gmail.com and see my website at: http://ourfamilysaga.com/index.php ----------------------- Thanks. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Del_Groves Surnames: Caldwell, Summers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3979/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I'm a Summers descendant trying to determine the identify of Walter Summers b. MD and d. Washington Co, PA - will 09Jan1808 (I have not seen the will and wonder if there are online sources for viewing?). In this bio, he is mentioned as having 5 sons and 2 daughters: the sons aren't named; one dau. Jannette never married and another dau. was Mrs. James Caldwell. Trying to find out the name of the dau. and any other info on this family. see this bio: http://www.chartiers.com/crumrine/twp-buffalo.html Currently thinking this Walter may be a son of John II and Mary Moore. Please contact me direct: grovesdel@gmail.com and see my website at: http://ourfamilysaga.com/index.php Thanks. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

> http://books.google.com/books?id=UYhnVh5KLiYC&pg=PA122&lpg=PA122&dq=Faulkner's+tavern+Pennsylvania&source=bl&ots=ZXD5LK-kjT&sig=ykjcTwW77CsBIsNme8OWWRlKnq4&hl=en&ei=OvQqTq6bAY_egQfz25ieCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CEUQ6AEwCTgK#v=onepage&q=Faulkner's%20tavern%20Pennsylvania&f=false > > > 15 hits found above. >> ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bill Stokes" <billstokes@mac.com> > To: <PAWASHIN@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 12:14 PM > Subject: [PAWASHIN] William Faulkner and William Goudy, 1792 > > >> Goudy, employee at Faulkner's tavern, joined Faulkner's new rifle >> company, and was away with him when tavern was ransacked in August 1792. >> Goudy's deposition, essentially hearsay, was derived from conversations >> with a William Patterson about story related by a James Patterson. >> Goudy's deposition {Alleghany County, 29 September 1792} mentions attack >> on tavern by about twenty men >> dressed like Indians, intending to harm Faulkner or Neville for >> establishment of tax office at tavern during Whiskey Rebellion. >> Deposition notes that search of premises produced nothing and that group >> shot up tavern sign, then went to David Bradford's house where they were >> told they had done right and were treated well. Perhaps there are some >> Patterson or Bradford decendents out there who have some information on >> this incident. Would enjoy hearing from them on this site or personally. >> Does there exist, to anyone's knowledge, illustration or sketch of >> Faulkner's tavern? >> >> Bill Stokes >> **** >> Please visit http://www.chartiers.com/pages-new/pawashin.html for list >> information, particularly the bottom of the page. >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> PAWASHIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 10.0.1390 / Virus Database: 1518/3783 - Release Date: 07/23/11 >> >

Goudy, employee at Faulkner's tavern, joined Faulkner's new rifle company, and was away with him when tavern was ransacked in August 1792. Goudy's deposition, essentially hearsay, was derived from conversations with a William Patterson about story related by a James Patterson. Goudy's deposition {Alleghany County, 29 September 1792} mentions attack on tavern by about twenty men dressed like Indians, intending to harm Faulkner or Neville for establishment of tax office at tavern during Whiskey Rebellion. Deposition notes that search of premises produced nothing and that group shot up tavern sign, then went to David Bradford's house where they were told they had done right and were treated well. Perhaps there are some Patterson or Bradford decendents out there who have some information on this incident. Would enjoy hearing from them on this site or personally. Does there exist, to anyone's knowledge, illustration or sketch of Faulkner's tavern? Bill Stokes

Post office, now found at the end of Hazelkirk to Baidland Rd., junction of 4th St. and Rte. 136. more found here: http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&q=baidland#v=snippet&q=baidland&f=false More on the Sampson family can be found here (above) also.

Old tracks - listing http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/PA/ http://www.oldracingcars.com/drivers/watn/?Letter=M&Category=Indy500 Wilmer Monahon 30 May 1893 Monongahela, Pennsylvania Jan 1963 Plains, Pennsylvania USA 0 (1919) Real name Patrick Wilmer Monahon. Only had a brief spell in the sport. (Last updated 17 May 2011) http://www.ourfamilyhistories.com/hsdurbin/pike/part10.html - Van Voorhis (horse) race track a.. American Motorcyclist - Jun 1986 - Google Books Result books.google.com/books?id=8fkDAAAAMBAJ...Vol. 40, No. 6 - 100 pages - Magazine Pirelli also offers tires that are popular on some tracks. On the SuperTeam— To anyone who follows the sport of motorcycle racing, Gary Van Voorhis is a ... More book results » Monday, March 28, 1955 page 15 of The Washington Reporter, Washington, Pennsylvania by Earle R. Forrest Although the old VanVoorhis homestead on the south side of the road was never a stage station or wagon stand. It is one of the interesting and historic buildings on the National Pike in Washington County. Built of brick made on the farm, it was and still is a handsome old home. Frank VanVoorhis, the present owner of the old farm gave me some interesting notes of the life of his grandfather, Isaac VanVoorhis, who built this house in 1870. One end faces on the road, which gives you the impression in passing that this is the front, but the front is on a lane from the pike. Both the front and side porches are of that style of architecture in vogue 90 years and more ago. The doorways are of the type of that period, with glass panels on each side and transoms above. The stonework is unequalled in any house I have seen in Western Pennsylvania. On the right side of the large stone cap over the front door, a hand is carved in bold relief with the index finger pointing toward the entrance, and standing out clearly on the left side is a tree of life. Carved in relief on the stone over the side door, facing the pike, is a dove, almost life size, with wings spread and head down, holding an olive branch in its beak. Over the gable window in the third floor or attic are two clasped hands on the stone cap. Nor is this all of the interesting stone carving. A brick smoke house stood until recently at the side of the dwelling, and on the stone cap over the door was a man in an old style sulky driving a race horse. Isaac VanVoorhis was a lover of fast horses and trained many on his track around the top of the hill in the rear and I wondered if he got this idea of the race track around the hill at the Jacktown fair in Greene County. Frank VanVoorhis informed me that the stone-mason who did this beautiful work was John McMillan. The man who lives in the old house told me that when the smoke-house became so dilapidated that it fell down, Frank removed this capstone and has it preserved in the cellar. Isaac VanVoorhis led a long and interesting life. Frank told me that when his grandfather was only 16 years old he went to Kentucky, purchased cattle for his father's farm, and drove 150 head to Washington County. As he was born in 1823 the date of this journey was about 1839. There were no bridges in those days and it was necessary to swim the herd across streams. In crossing the Muskingum River the cattle got in quicksand and young VanVoorhis himself had a narrow escape when his horse almost went down. But he weathered the hazards of the drive, and brought the herd through. For the benefit of anyone who might cast doubt upon this story I will say that during the latter 1860's and all through the 1870's is was not unusual for 10 year-old cowboys, some even younger, to drive herds of cattle from Texas over the trails to the Kansas shipping towns. In fact, the majority of cowboys of the trail driving days were under 21, and the dangers encountered, from swollen rivers and Indians were far greater that anything VanVoorhis encountered. On at least one occasion young Isaac VanVoorhis drove a herd of Texas longhorns through from St. Louis to his father's farm. This was at a very early date, and those were undoubtedly the first and probably the only longhorns every brought to Washington County. There is no record of how these wild Texas cattle fared on a Pennsylvania farm. As a youth Jess P. Miller was at the Isaac VanVoorhis home frequently. It was a wonderful place with many attractions for a boy that made a deep impression on his youthful mind that has lasted these many years. His father had sold the farm to VanVoorhis, and the families were well acquainted. Young Miller was fascinated by soldiers that would suddenly appear out of the top of an old grandfather clock and play a tune when the hour was struck. He has never seen anything like since then. Betz, Isaac's pet bear which he kept chained to a tree, was popular with all the boys of the neighborhood. They fed him all sorts of tidbits dear to a bear's palate, but they were always careful to keep out of reach of those long dangerous looking claws. Mr. Miller corroborated Frank VanVoorhis' story of the cattle drive from St. Louis. Isaac VanVoorhis was a lover and breeder of fast horses, which he trained on a half mile track around the hill. Although the old track has not used for more than half a century, last summer Frank VanVoorhis graded it and put in good condition. The man on the farm told me that Frank had intended to race autos over it, but was warned by a pipe line inspector that if a car ran off the gas line there would be trouble. Isaac VanVoorhis died April 6, 1908, at the age of 85, and left the farm to his youngest son, Charles, who later sold it to his older brother, Thomas, the father of Frank VanVoorhis, the present owner. Valley Ind., Sat. May 2, 1964 Cycle Climb Slated Sunday A motorcycle hill climb is set Sun. at the MV Cycle Club's site, situated on Route 481, between Staufler's Chem. Plant and Walter's Lake. Two classes of cycles will be featured, sportsman and roadster, and the referee will be Joe Major of Monessen. The event is sanctioned by the AMA ___? The action is slated to begin at 2:00 AM. Sportsmen Motorcyle Hill Climb Sun. May 3rd Starting at 2 AM Admission $1.00 Follow the arrows on Rte. 481 - one mile from Monongahela Sponsored by Monongahela Valley Motorcycle Club

Carole, Thanks for the link to this new list. I recently found the old minute books for the cemetery which also lists burials. I am guessing that the minute books are the source for these yearly listings in the paper. It is great to see these newspaper listings and to find another source of information for these very early burials at the cemetery. This helps confirm the ones that I know and to fill in information about others that may be rather sketchy. Deb

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=hazelkirk+road+washington+county+pa+map&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7GGLD_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x8835028833233acd:0xf81a015c28abf89a,Hazel+Kirk+Rd,+Baidland,+PA+15063&gl=us&ei=2wgqTse2G4jKgQen8_yHCw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CB0Q8gEwAA Once was part of the Pittsburgh to Brownsville Road, running toward the Valley Inn on (Rte. 136 & 4th St.) to what is on the map as "Baidland". On the above map, it still shows that the road ran across State Rd. 2023 (Bentleyville Rd.), across the creek there, now running under the new Expressway 43 (pic re: one lane bridge in the distance ....). The old 1876 map, shows the same two roads "Y"ing even today: Hazelkirk and Wisebecker Lane - both exiting onto 4th St. and Hazelkirk going further to Rte 136 also. On the map above you can go back and forth on Rte 136, and 4th St. that branches off, and see Crackerjack Rd., Hazelkirk, and Van Voorhis roads and how they all go down to connect with the old Bentleyville road in different places. Look closer to the Baidland area and you will find the VALLEY INN VFD and VALLEY INN Auto Parts Store. http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/washazelkirk.html - Hazel Kirk Mines http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/washazelkirk1.html - Memorial http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2249586 - "Hazelkirk cemetery"? http://www.hsp.org/node/2932 - history info http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05156/515565-85.stm - Final look at coal mines http://www.genealogybuff.com/pa/pa-washington-obits56.htm Anthony Popich 1973 graduate of Canon-McMillan Anthony "Tanny" Popich, 43, of Muse, died Monday, June 8, 1998, in Washington Hospital. He was born February 13, 1955, in Canonsburg, a son of Lilly Saieva Popich of Muse, and the late Andrew J. Popich. Mr. Popich was a 1973 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and lived most of his life in Muse. Surviving, in addition to his mother, with whom he made his home, are a sister, Charlotte Chome of Canonsburg; two brothers, Andrew J. Popich of Hazel Kirk and Jody J. Popich, serving with the U.S. Navy in Glen Bernie, Md.; and a nephew. PDF] Geology and Topography: www.riversofsteel.com/_uploads/files/HSSGreaterMonRiverValleyPart2.pdf File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML by the National Road) . Southwest of the ridge, the district contains the Marianna area (about ... History: The industrial history of the Ellsworth District began when efforts ... founded Hazel Kirk and Dunkirk, two mining villages just south of .... Washington County. At its center is the village of Daisytown. The ... http://www.conovergenealogy.com/conover-p/p2463.htm Willson Van Voorhis (M) (21. Feb. 1863 - ), #111855 Pop-up Pedigree Relationship=6th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr.. Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven. Willson Van Voorhis was also known as Willie Van Voorhis. Willson was buried on 19. Jan. 1860 at Van Voorhis (Hazelkirk) Cemetery, Hazelkirk, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Willson Van Voorhis was born on 21. Feb. 1863. He was the son of James Hair Van Voorhis and Martha Jane Wilson. http://www.charleroipahsalumni.org/1951.html TOKAR, Edward Harold IN MEMORIAM Edward Harold Tokar, 73, of Monongahela (Hazelkirk), died Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, in his home. He was born Oct. 15, 1933, in North Charleroi, a son of the late Matthew and Susanna Yurgursik Tokar. Ed was a graduate of Charleroi High School, class of 1951 and a veteran of the U.S. Army. http://tenmilecreekcountry.blogspot.com/2009_08_01_archive.html - Major Mine Disasters in area. a.. Electric railway journal - Google Books Result books.google.com/books?id=zqZMAAAAYAAJ...1913 - Transportation Monongahela, Ellsworth & Washington Railway, Washington, Pa. — Grading will soon be begun by this company between Monongahela and Hazelkirk. ... a.. http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/washington/cemeteries/vanvoor.txt Heritage Pursuit www.heritagepursuit.com/Jefferson/Jefferson1910P650.htm - Cached 652 - HISTORY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY. Market Street. .... He married Elizabeth Kerr, who was born in Washington County, Pa., and was a daughter of James ..... while in the employ of the Hazel Kirk Gas and Coal Company, as superintendent, ... FATAL ACCIDENTS www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/.../1996%20Fatal%20Accidents.pdf- Block all www.dep.state.pa.us results File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML Johnstown, Pa . The victim died there of injuries at 1 :54 p .m ., May 5 , ... and flipped back onto the tires, coming to rest on the haul road below . CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT ... in Washington County . The powered haulage accident occurr- ed at the bottom of the Hazel Kirk track slope of Maple. Creek mine . ... http://www.genealogybuff.com/pa/pa-washington-obits65.htm Elmer E. Sampson Landscaper owned race track in Mon Valley Elmer E. Sampson, 83, of Hazelkirk, died Wednesday, May 6, 1998, in Haven Crest Nursing Home, Carroll Township. He was born March 29, 1915, in Monongahela, a son of James Sampson and Ada E. Gee Sampson. Mr. Sampson retired in 1980 from Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. in Pittsburgh. He owned Sampson Speedway which later became Mon Valley Speedway in Van Voorhis. He enjoyed race car driving at several area race tracks. He also owned Sampson & Sons Landscaping and Excavating in Monongahela and Sampson Trucking Co. in Hazelkirk. Surviving are four sons, Elmer J. Sampson of Normalville, George P. and Thomas E. Sampson, both of Charleroi and James J. Sampson of Monongahela; two daughters, Ada Harsh of New Eagle and Cathy Ryerson of Jefferson Borough; 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Deceased are his wife, Catherine H. Feevey Sampson, who died June 2, 1995; three brothers, Samuel, James and Paul Sampson; and a sister, Emma Louttit.

In deposition, Washington County, 4 October 1792, related to vandalism during Whiskey Rebellion, Margaret Chambers swore that she had seen number of men ride up to house/tavern of Captain William Faulkner on 15 August, and tear from door advertisement for room to rent. She identified James Agnew as one of the men. Any subscribers know where Margaret Chambers lived precisely or if there is more written by her about incident? Are there comments somewhere by Agnew about incident? Faulkner's place may have been Lot 157, Washington Town. Bill Stokes

Dear List,   This message is primarily for Debbie Day.   Wash Reporter Newspaper - March 28, 1883, page 6   FYI.  A list of interments for Beallsville Cemetery is listed at the link below:     http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=f1xuXVtw34IC&dat=18830328&printsec=frontpage&hl=en     Carole Carole

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