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