Fellow List Members, I am attempting to track down information on my 3rd great grandaprents, Andrew and Mary (Igo/Igou) Ashbaugh, more specifically, Mary Per my limited information, Mary (1812-aft 1874) was the daughter of Daniel and Margaret (Bails) Igo/Igou. I have located Mary in the 1870 census listed as a widow, and she is listed as a witness when her daughter Margaret (my gg grandmother) married Samuel S. Smith in Derry Station 27 October 1874. After that I can find no record of her. Are there any death records, obituaries, estate files, etc. that can be searched on-line, or does anyone on the list have access to such information via privately owned records and/or books? Any assitance is most appreciated. Thanks in advance! Regards, Mike Johnston Oswego, IL

Ron, I don't have anything in my database for your other two requests. I did check the WV vital records online at <http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx> I could not find Ruben's death but did find the birth of Raymond B. HOLLIS, 9 Feb 1920 , son of Ruben G. HOLLIS & Mary M. EMSWELLER - but you probably already have that. I have several Dorothy RAGERs without husband's information. Do you have any dates or other clues for the Dorothy who married Dallas JACKSON? Kathryn Doyle Piedmont, CA Original message: Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2006 16:55:53 -0800 > From: Ronald D Bauerle <rdbauerle@juno.com> ------------------ > Reuben (Ruby) George Hollis b. 4/ 8/1883 Blairsville, PA > d. <1964 Morgantown, WV or Blairsville? > m. Mary B. Rager/Emsweller b. /1884 KY d/o Samuel & Catherine (?) > - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > Dallas George Jackson b. 11/15/1921 Edmond, PA > d. 1/29/1994 FL, no ssdi location > m. Dorothy Rager

Ron, Pasted below is what I have on the family of Martin R. RAGER & Kate HOLLIS. Can someone help me fill in the blanks on the obit for Martin RAGER -- Indiana Evening Gazette, Tuesday, February 11, 1969? Thanks, Kathryn Doyle Piedmont, CA 1 Martin Richard RAGER Birth: 28 Mar 1879, Indiana Co., PA Death: 11 Feb 1969, Blacklick Twp., Indiana Co., PA Burial: 13 Feb 1969, Blairsville, Indiana Co., PA Burial Memo: Blairsville Cemetery Section J Occ: Miner, Retired Farmer Father: John Tyson RAGER (1856-1898) Mother: Sarah DIAS (~1854-1900) Obituary: Martin R. Rager South Liberty St., __e, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1969 at Celia Cribbs Rest Home, Black Lick. Born March 28, 1879, in Blacklick Twp., he was a son of John Tyson and Sarah Dias Rager. Mr. Rager was a retired farmer and member of the Free Methodist Church of Blairsville. Rager Survivors include two sons: Blaine C. and Wilbur M., both of Blairsville R.D. 1; two grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a sister, Violet Trainer, Indiana. He was preceded by his first wife, Catherine Hollis Rager, in December and later married Martha Miller Rager who passed in death in May of ___. Friends will be received in the Ferguson and Son Funeral Home Blairsville. Indiana Evening Gazette Indiana, Pennsylvania Tuesday, February 11, 1969 Need Latrobe Bulletin “Martin R. Rager” 2/11/1969 Spouse: Catherine E. HOLLIS Birth: 18 Jul 1880 Death: 14 Dec 1942 Burial: 1942, Blairsville, Indiana Co., PA Burial Memo: Blairsville Cemetery Section J“62y, 4m, 27d” Father: Benjamin Richard HOLLIS Sr. (1852-1926) Mother: Della Jane GEORGE (1856-1933) Obituary: need Indiana Evening Gazette, Tues. Dec 14, 1943: “Mrs. Mart Rager died one year ago...” Marr: 12 Sep 1900, Cumberland, Allegheny Co., MD Children: Earl Norman (1901-1940) Wilmer Martin (1904-1978) Blaine Cuddumn (1907-1971) Other spouses: Martha Elizabeth HOWARD 1.1 Earl Norman RAGER Birth: 14 Mar 1901, Burrell Twp., Indiana Co., PA Death: 23 Jan 1940, Blairsville, Indiana Co., PA Death Memo: “38y, 10m, 9d” Burial: 25 Jan 1940, Blairsville, Indiana Co., PA Burial Memo: Blairsville Cemetery Obituary: Rager - On Tuesday, January 23, in his home, 252 South Liberty Street, Blairsville, Earl Norman Rager, 38. Born in Burrell township, March 14, 1901, a son of Mark R. and Catherine (Hollis) Rager. He leaves his parents; his wife, Mrs. Ella Butler Rager, two sons: Earl Norman, Jr., and Richard Thomas, both at home, and two brothers, Wilbur and Blaine Rager. Funeral services were held today (Thursday) by the Rev. C. P. Saladay with burial in Blairsville Cemetery. Unknown newspaper, 1940 Spouse: Ella BUTLER Birth: 25 May 1906, PA Death: Sep 1973, Seward, Westmoreland Co., PA Father: George Washington BUTLER Mother: Ella W. AXE Marr: abt 1926 Children: Earl Norman Richard Thomas (1938-1981) 1.2a Wilmer Martin RAGER* Birth: 4 Jul 1904, Blairsville, Indiana Co., PA Death: Jan 1978, Blairsville, Indiana Co., PA Spouse: Evelyn A. HOE Marr: 1926, Indiana Co., PA Children: Betty Jane Doris Jean Joan Other spouses: Margaret Jeannetta KELLY 1.2b Wilmer Martin RAGER* (See above) Spouse: Margaret Jeannetta KELLY Birth: 18 Mar 1905, Blairsville, Indiana Co., PA Death: 27 Dec 2002, Commodore, Indiana Co., PA Burial: Blairsville, Indiana Co., PA Burial Memo: Blairsville Cemetery Father: Neal KELLY Mother: Maggie KIRKLAND (1884-) Obituary: Margaret J. Rager, Commodore, Formerly of Black Lick Margaret J. Rager, 97, of Commodore, formerly of Black Lick, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, at Bash's Personal Care Home. A daughter of Neal and Maggie Kirkland Kelly, she was born March 18, 1905, in Blairsville. She lived most of her life in Indiana County where she was a member of the Nazarene Church. She was self-employed as a housekeeper. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Gladys Reihms, of Pitcairn; two sisters: Frances Melling, Paramount, Calif., and Rhea Bagley of Long Beach, Calif.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William, in 1978; a daughter, Catherine L.; a son, Ivan E. Reihms; a brother, Rockwell; and three sisters: Geneve Stout, Anna Bell Williams and Lillian Calabrese. Funeral services were held Monday at Robinson-Lytle, Indiana, Rev. Gary J. Smith officiating. Interment was in Blairsville Cemetery. 2002-12-27 Comodore, Pa., www.pittsburghLIVE.com Marr: 1930, Indiana Co., PA Marr Memo: Book 37, Page 180, License #8179 Children: Catherine Loretta (Died as Child) (1932-1940) Other spouses: Evelyn A. HOE 1.3 Blaine Cuddumn RAGER Birth: 23 Nov 1907 Death: 25 Nov 1971 Burial: 28 Nov 1971, Burrell Twp., Indiana Co., PA Burial Memo: Blairsville Cemetery Section N Obituary: BLAINE C. RAGER, 64, Blairsville, RD 1, died at his home Thursday, Nov. 25, 1971. Born in Burrell Twp. on Nov. 23, 1907, he was a son of Martin and Catherine Hollis Rager. He was employed by Dietrich Enterprise of Blairsville. Mr. RAGER was a member of the United Methodist Church in Blairsville. Surviving are his widow, Grace E. Elliott Rager; and a brother, Wilbur Rager, Josephine. He was preceded in death by a brother Earl. Friends will be received at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Blairsville, from 7-9 p.m. Friday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday where services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Wilson officiating. Interment will be made in the Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville. Indiana Evening Gazette Indiana, Pennsylvania Friday, November 26, 1971 Need Latrobe Bulletin “Blaine C. Rager” 11/26/1971 Spouse: Grace E. ELLIOTT Father: Robert ELLIOTT Mother: Minnie JELLISON Marr: 16 Apr 1931, Kittanning, Armstrong Co., PA Marr Memo: Book 37, Page 395, License #8394 No Children Original message: Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2006 16:55:53 -0800 > From: Ronald D Bauerle <rdbauerle@juno.com> > > I have the following BECK cousins who married Ragers - > do you have anything on their descendants? > > Catherine (Kate) C. Hollis (7/17/1880-/1942) m. Martin R. Rager

On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 07:36:32 -0800 (PST) "Kathryn M. Doyle" <geneaphile-rootsweblists@yahoo.com> writes: > Barbara, > > I have a large database of RAGER family connections in Cambria, > Indiana & Westmoreland Co. Which branch are you researching? I would > love to exchange information - perhaps liven up this quiet list? > > Kathryn Doyle > Piedmont, CA I have the following BECK cousins who married Ragers - do you have anything on their descendants? Catherine (Kate) C. Hollis (7/17/1880-/1942) m. Martin R. Rager ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reuben (Ruby) George Hollis b. 4/ 8/1883 Blairsville, PA d. <1964 Morgantown, WV or Blairsville? m. Mary B. Rager/Emsweller b. /1884 KY d/o Samuel & Catherine (?) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dallas George Jackson b. 11/15/1921 Edmond, PA d. 1/29/1994 FL, no ssdi location m. Dorothy Rager ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for any help, Ron Bauerle http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bauerle/beck/beck.htm

I've "rescued" an old photograph of David CARROLL which was taken at the Springer Studio in Scottdale, Pennsylvania. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's or early 1900's with David likely in his 30's or 40's at the time it was taken. In addition to his name, someone has written "Joe's bro" on the back of the photograph. Based on limited research I believe that this may be a photograph of David Newcomer CARROLL b. 5 Jun 1866 in Wharton, PA to parents William Asbury CARROLL and Caroline Masure HAGER. David married Ada May CHISNELL on 27 May 1889 in Uniontown, PA and later died in Scottdale, PA on 24 Aug 1906. During the 1900 census records indicate that the family was living in Scottdale, PA with records providing the following information: David N. CARROLL, age 33, born June 1866, married 11 years, born in PA, parents born in PA, Planing Mill Prop Ada CARROLL, wife, age 30, b Jan 1870, married 11 yrs, 6 children/6 living, b England, parents born in Eng, to USA 1872 Charles B. CARROLL, son, age 10, b Jan 1890, b PA, At School Edith M. CARROLL, dau, age 9, b Apr 1891, b PA George CARROLL, son, age 7, b Jan 1893, b PA Lyman CARROLL, son, age 4, b Dec 1895, b PA Elmer E. CARROLL, son, age 3, b July 1896, b PA David M. CARROLL Jr, son, age 1, b Nov 1898, b PA John J. CHISNELL, brother-in-law, age 21, b Dec 1878, b PA, parents born England, Teamster During the 1900 census, David's father was living in Wharton, PA with census records providing the following info: William A. CARROLL, age 68, born Mar 1832, a widower, born in PA, parents born in PA, a Farmer In 1910 David's father remains in Wharton, PA with census records providing the following information: William A. CARROLL, age 78, widower, born in PA, parents born in PA/WV, a Farmer Jennie JOHNSON, servant, age 48, divorced, born in PA, parents born in PA, a Cook Franklin K. BAUMGARDNER, boarder, age 60, widower, born in PA, parents born in PA, a Farm Laborer I am hoping that I can find someone from this family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to its rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I have tracked John DEWALT-- 1830--Salem Twp. 1840--Washington Twp. 1850--?? 1860--Washington Twp. 1870--Burrell Twp. 1880--Parnassus Boro. I have information indicating his death in 1888, with burial in Homestead Cemetery, Westmoreland Co. Where is Homestead Cemetery? Can someone give me the location and directions? Linda

There is a Homestead cemetery in Homestead, Allegheny Co., which is right next door. "Linda J.Walker" <ljwalker@worthington-pa.us> wrote: I have tracked John DEWALT-- 1830--Salem Twp. 1840--Washington Twp. 1850--?? 1860--Washington Twp. 1870--Burrell Twp. 1880--Parnassus Boro. I have information indicating his death in 1888, with burial in Homestead Cemetery, Westmoreland Co. Where is Homestead Cemetery? Can someone give me the location and directions? Linda ==== PAWESTMO Mailing List ====

Karen, I found in John Humphrey's Pa. Births, Philadelphia County, 1766-1780 the following appeared: Kessler, John b. 17 Sept. 1774 Parents Andrew and Catherine. The records came from St. Joseph's Catholic Church established in 1733. A list of baptisms for this church was published in 1886 by the American Catholic Historical Society. There were also the following additional children listed with these parents: Helen b. 11 Aug. 1777 Anna Mary b. 24 Sept. 1769 Valentine b. 4 Mar. 1767 They were all baptised at the same church. Hope this helps! Helen -------------- Original message -------------- From: KesslerWV@aol.com > Hello list, > It is that time of year again that I go searching once again for the parents > of my John Kessler. > > My ancestor John Kessler died in Botetourt Co., VA and at the time of his > death from the mortality schedule we find that John's widow reported the death > of > John was in Feb 1850 (the year of the census) at the age of 75 years, caused > by old age, and was born in Pennsylvania. This would make him born in 1775. > John Kessler married Nancy Waskey 8 March 1794 Frederick Co., MD. > > We found the index of marriage for John Kessler and Nancy Waskey but were > told the actual marriage certificates were burned in a fire. All that remains is > the index. Index to Marriage Licenses 1778-1865 Frederick County Marriage > Record p. 420 No. 1: Nancy Waskey to John Kessler Date of issuing license: Mar > 8, > 1794. > > Family beliefs have my John as a son of Andreas (Andrew in some records) > Kessler 1746-1809 and Anna Maria Rama of Donegal Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA. > There > have been various spellings of Kessler ie: Kesler, Keslar, Kefler, Kepler, > Kister, Keisler and also we are unsure if Rama is actually the name and has been > suggested it is Rehmen or Raymer. > > For a fact we know that Andreas Kessler was the son of Johann George Bernhard > Kessler 1711-1792 (master shoemaker in Frederick, MD) who came to this > country from Winden, Germany in 1751 with his wife Anna Catherina (Hauswirth) > and 4 > children, Johann George Bernhard Kessler Jr b. 1729 (lastmaker in Frederick, > MD), Johannes b. 1742 (who may have moved to Hagerstown, MD), Andreas b 1746 > (referenced above) and Susanna Catherine b. 1749 (who I can't find anywhere). > > Recent DNA testing proves that my John Kessler from Botetourt Co, VA is > genetically linked to Andrew Kessler Jr. 1770-1860 of Frederick Co., MD (proven > son > of Andreas) but was my John a son or a nephew of Andreas 1746-1809? Family > Bible records show a son John Kessler born 24 May 1772 in Donegal Twp, > Westmoreland Co. PA to Andreas and Mary Rama Kessler. A death date of 16 Dec > 1840 was > found for a John Kessler at Chestnut Ridge Historical Society, Stahlstown, PA > but was this John the son of Andreas Kessler 1746-1809? > > There was a John Keslar who was given a warrantee 60 acres 27 Mar 1826 in > Donegal Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA but found no deed transfer. The court house > clerk said the government gave John the land for services rendered or from an > estate settlement. He checked the old record book and it showed the land of this > John Keslar adjoining the land of Peter Keslar that lived in Donegal in the > year 1826. It lists no buildings on the property. > > John Kessler - deed Book 21 page 532, (24 Jun 1835) John Keslar of Donegal > Township recorded an agreement to sell 15 acres at Laurel Hill Donegal Township > to John Ganer of the same for $160.00. The agreement was dated 12 Dec 1829 > but not recorded till 1835. The land adjoined John Ellis, heirs of Cornelius > McLain and John Trough. > John Keslar signed > John Ganer by mark > Adam Bowling and Elizabeth C. Larimer witnessed. No mention of a wife > > According to a deed dated 23 Nov 1808 my John Kessler came from Rockbridge > Co., VA (where he had moved with the Waskey family from Frederick Co., MD) to > purchase 156 and 73 acres on the waters of the Catawba Creek. Deed book 9 :545. > The land was at Cedar Ridge (now called Simmons Ridge) at the headwaters of > Catawba Creek, 5 miles north of Fincastle, VA. > > Anything that anyone might find related to the name John Kessler would be > helpful. Maybe with more information I can sort this family out and find who the > actual parents of my John Kessler were. > I truly appreciate any help. > Karen Kessler Cottrill > > WV Kessler/Kesler/Keslar Family Historian > KesslerWV@aol.com > > I am making no claims that the above information is correct and should not be > posted as so. This is being given as personal information to be used for > further research and not all has been documented. > > > ==== PAWESTMO Mailing List ==== > >

What a wonderful project. It must be 20+ years since I visited Beulah UP Cemetery. It looks better than I remember it. Kind souls must be weeding it. DAUGHERTY: My great-great grandparents (John and Catherine Leasure Daugherty) and several of their Union Army veterans/sons and wives are buried there. Their daughter Catherine (9-19-1843 to 1-17-1864) is buried there. MAXWELL: Also, the brother and sister-in-law (Henry and Elizabeth and Maxwell) of a great-great grandfather (Robert Maxwell) on another line are buried there. John and Catherine Daugherty's daughter Mary became the wife of Henry Maxwell's brother Robert on June 2, 1864. Mary and Robert were later members of Crossroads Presbyterian Church and are buried at that cemetery in Monroeville. There may also be a relationship with the McWilliams and Morrows buried there. Jack Nesbitt Kansas City MO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ellis Michaels" <ellisrn@earthlink.net> To: <PAWESTMO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 11:55 AM Subject: [PAWESTMO-L] Westmoreland Cemeteries > Hello All, > Just a note to notify any interested researchers that I have added 5 > new cemetery tombstone pages to the PAGenWeb Westmoreland County Archives > Tombstone Photo site. The Beulah United Presbyterian Cemetery in Penn > Township has a complete transcription, as well as an image of every > tombstone included. I also added 4 Miscellaneous (A-F, G-L, M-R, S-Z) > Pages, to encourage others to donate any images of Westmoreland County > Tombstones they may have. Special thanks to Floyd Mitman and Joe Trosky > who helped get our Miscellaneous pages off to a great start. > > The Tombstone Photo Page for Westmoreland County is > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/westmoreland/tsimages.htm > > > Ellis Michaels > ellisrn@earthlink.net > > If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, > either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing. > (Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac) > > > ==== PAWESTMO Mailing List ==== > >

MaeMay510@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 2/2/2006 5:38:27 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, > gvelez17@comcast.net writes: > > Hi, searching for Gloria Culpepper (last seen on the lists in > 2004) or > anyone with STIFFEY/STIFFY/STEFFY/STEFFEY family ties, especially > Conrad > and Mary CONNER STIFFEY of mostly Westmoreland, but also Armstrong & > Indiana Counties in PA. > > Hi Deb in Florida. > I have some Stiffey data collected from PA. Not my line but I do have > a distant cousin whose mother was a Stiffey and married a Moore. > > Shirley Maynard Hi Shirley, it's been since last year but I remember talking with you about the STIFFEY family and you were so kind to email what you had on them, along with Gloria Culpepper's email address. But for some reason Gloria's email address was not working. After years of research I've finally found the connection between my William STIFFEY born August 20, 1830, child of Conrad & Mary CONNER STIFFEY, and William A. STIFFEY born April 1839, child of Daniel & Mary ALTMAN STIFFEY. My William was William A.'s uncle! I'd like to talk with Gloria as she mentioned that her STIFFEY family was mostly from Indiana County, PA and that's the case with mine as well. Am hoping we can compare notes on William STIFFEY of Conemaugh Twp in Indiana County, PA. Have you talked with Gloria lately? I'm desperate to reach her. Deb

Hello All, Just a note to notify any interested researchers that I have added 5 new cemetery tombstone pages to the PAGenWeb Westmoreland County Archives Tombstone Photo site. The Beulah United Presbyterian Cemetery in Penn Township has a complete transcription, as well as an image of every tombstone included. I also added 4 Miscellaneous (A-F, G-L, M-R, S-Z) Pages, to encourage others to donate any images of Westmoreland County Tombstones they may have. Special thanks to Floyd Mitman and Joe Trosky who helped get our Miscellaneous pages off to a great start. The Tombstone Photo Page for Westmoreland County is http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/westmoreland/tsimages.htm Ellis Michaels ellisrn@earthlink.net If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing. (Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac)

Hi, I am searching for Stillwagon's. My great-grandmother was Annie Stillwagon born August 1867 to Thomas and Annie Stillwagon. She lived in Shaler Twp, PA, which is near Pittsburgh. I cannot find her father in any census, but she could have come to the Pittsburgh area from a surrounding county. It is possible that she had a sister named Francine or Frances. Any help appreciated. Carol

MaizeMy ggrandmother from the Ligonier Echo, August 11, 1944, page 4 Mrs. Louella Clark died at 5:05 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.S. Lemmon, of Ligonier Township. She is survived by her husband, Israel Clark, and the following children: Walter and John Clark, both of Ligonier Township;William and Vance Clark, both of Ligonier; Pvt. Joseph Clark with the Marines in North Carolina; Mrs. J.S. Lemmon, Mrs. K.L. Weber and Mrs. Morrison Stout. Fifteen grandchildren also survive. Also by these sisters and brothers: Mrs. Ida Clark, Mrs. Myrtle Ankney, and Mrs. Catherine Ankey, of Ligonier; Mrs. Melda Irwin of Oak Grove; Mrs. Clarence Barron of Youngwood; Mrs. Minta Harkcom of Fayette County; Albert Kuhns and W.H. Kuhns, of Uniontown, and Harry Kuhns of Ligonier. The body is at the rsidence on Vincent Street, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m., in charge of the Rev. R.A. Nelson, pastor of the Evangelical Church. Interment will be made in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laughlintown. (Note sister Ida Clark - Louella married Israel Clark and it seems Ida married his brother Ira G.)

MaizeThis was my ggrandfather. Obituary from the Ligonier Echo, March 21, 1952, page 4: Ezra Thomas Clark, former resident of Ligonier, died at 3:15 am Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Morrison Stout, Mt. Pleasant. He was born March 9, 1866. Surviving are the following children: Vance, Monaca; Walter G., William F., John E., Joseph T., Mrs. Flora Weber, all of Ligonier; Mrs. Julia Lemmon, Jeannette; Mrs. Virginia Stout, Mt. Pleasant. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Friends were received at the Grimm Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant until noon Thursday when the body was removed to the home of his son, John E. Clark, Fairfield St., Ligonier, where services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m. in charge of Rev. S. Clay Shaffer, pastor of the EUB Church. Interment will be made in the Laurel Mountain Cemetery near Laughlintown. (Laurel Mountain Cemetery is actually Laurel Hill Cemetery) and from the Daily Courier, Conellsville, PA Wednesday, March 19, 1952, page 2 Israel Thomas Clark, 86, died at 3 o'clock this morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Stout, on the Hostetler Farm near here where he had made his home for the past six months. He was born at Ligonier and spent most of his life there. Deceased was a retired carpenter and blacksmith. He leaves four sons, Vance of Monaca and Walter G., William F., and John E., all of Ligonier; three daughters, Mrs. Julia Lemmon of Jeannette, Mrs. Flora Weber of Ligonier, and Mrs. (Virginia) Stout; 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body will be moved from the Grimm Funeral Home at noon Thursday to the home of his son, John E. Clark of 316 North Fairfield Street, Ligonier, where funreal service will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in charge of Rev. Clay Shaffer. Burial will be made in Laurel Mountain Cemetery at Laughlintown. Beverly Andrews

My great grandfather- From The Latrobe Bulletin 03/25/1931 John Rollen Mellors, aged 82, the father of Joseph R. Mellors, of 1319 Jefferson street, Latrobe, died at his home in Mammoth, at 6 o'clock this morning. He had been ill for some time with dropsy. Mr. Mellors was born in Derbyshire, England, March 9, 1848. On the fifth of next June it would have been 40 years that he had lived in Mammoth. He is survived by his widow, and the following children: Mrs. Margaret Thomas, of Luxor; Mrs. R. S. Barnhart, of Hunker; Mrs. Tony Panzona, of Grindstone; Joseph R. Mellors, of Latrobe; George F. Mellors, of Mammoth. The funeral cortege will leave the home at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Funeral services are to be held in St. Paul's Reformed church, Trauger, at 2 o'clock. Note: His wife was Margaret Marie Graham Hardesty from Preston County, WVA. We had always thought that John's middle name was Roland, so I don't know if we were misinformed or if this was a typo by the paper. Also I believe Panzona should have been Panzone. Dawne Temple

Hello list, It is that time of year again that I go searching once again for the parents of my John Kessler. My ancestor John Kessler died in Botetourt Co., VA and at the time of his death from the mortality schedule we find that John's widow reported the death of John was in Feb 1850 (the year of the census) at the age of 75 years, caused by old age, and was born in Pennsylvania. This would make him born in 1775. John Kessler married Nancy Waskey 8 March 1794 Frederick Co., MD. We found the index of marriage for John Kessler and Nancy Waskey but were told the actual marriage certificates were burned in a fire. All that remains is the index. Index to Marriage Licenses 1778-1865 Frederick County Marriage Record p. 420 No. 1: Nancy Waskey to John Kessler Date of issuing license: Mar 8, 1794. Family beliefs have my John as a son of Andreas (Andrew in some records) Kessler 1746-1809 and Anna Maria Rama of Donegal Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA. There have been various spellings of Kessler ie: Kesler, Keslar, Kefler, Kepler, Kister, Keisler and also we are unsure if Rama is actually the name and has been suggested it is Rehmen or Raymer. For a fact we know that Andreas Kessler was the son of Johann George Bernhard Kessler 1711-1792 (master shoemaker in Frederick, MD) who came to this country from Winden, Germany in 1751 with his wife Anna Catherina (Hauswirth) and 4 children, Johann George Bernhard Kessler Jr b. 1729 (lastmaker in Frederick, MD), Johannes b. 1742 (who may have moved to Hagerstown, MD), Andreas b 1746 (referenced above) and Susanna Catherine b. 1749 (who I can't find anywhere). Recent DNA testing proves that my John Kessler from Botetourt Co, VA is genetically linked to Andrew Kessler Jr. 1770-1860 of Frederick Co., MD (proven son of Andreas) but was my John a son or a nephew of Andreas 1746-1809? Family Bible records show a son John Kessler born 24 May 1772 in Donegal Twp, Westmoreland Co. PA to Andreas and Mary Rama Kessler. A death date of 16 Dec 1840 was found for a John Kessler at Chestnut Ridge Historical Society, Stahlstown, PA but was this John the son of Andreas Kessler 1746-1809? There was a John Keslar who was given a warrantee 60 acres 27 Mar 1826 in Donegal Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA but found no deed transfer. The court house clerk said the government gave John the land for services rendered or from an estate settlement. He checked the old record book and it showed the land of this John Keslar adjoining the land of Peter Keslar that lived in Donegal in the year 1826. It lists no buildings on the property. John Kessler - deed Book 21 page 532, (24 Jun 1835) John Keslar of Donegal Township recorded an agreement to sell 15 acres at Laurel Hill Donegal Township to John Ganer of the same for $160.00. The agreement was dated 12 Dec 1829 but not recorded till 1835. The land adjoined John Ellis, heirs of Cornelius McLain and John Trough. John Keslar signed John Ganer by mark Adam Bowling and Elizabeth C. Larimer witnessed. No mention of a wife According to a deed dated 23 Nov 1808 my John Kessler came from Rockbridge Co., VA (where he had moved with the Waskey family from Frederick Co., MD) to purchase 156 and 73 acres on the waters of the Catawba Creek. Deed book 9 :545. The land was at Cedar Ridge (now called Simmons Ridge) at the headwaters of Catawba Creek, 5 miles north of Fincastle, VA. Anything that anyone might find related to the name John Kessler would be helpful. Maybe with more information I can sort this family out and find who the actual parents of my John Kessler were. I truly appreciate any help. Karen Kessler Cottrill WV Kessler/Kesler/Keslar Family Historian KesslerWV@aol.com I am making no claims that the above information is correct and should not be posted as so. This is being given as personal information to be used for further research and not all has been documented.

Still searching for a Patrick/Patsy KELLY, b. abt. 1851/52, possibly Blair or Centre Co., PA; son of Patrick KELLY, b. abt. 1820, Galway, Ireland and Mary Ann DOLAN, b. 1825, Galway, Ireland. Older brother of my Gr-grm, Mary Anna KELLY, b. abt. 1954/55, PA. It is believed he had the following children: May KELLY; two boy infants [names unknown]; a girl infant [name unknown]; and Stella KELLY.  We have no info on the dates of birth for these five children, but thought to be in either Allegheny or Westmoreland Co., PA. Also searching for descendants of Mary Ann nee DOLAN KELLY [1st spouse] HALL [2nd spouse], namely: John HALL and Richard HALL, also of Allegheny Co., PA. Sure would like to connect with anyone who has info about any of these individuals. Marybeth C. acmbjc@aol.com

Hi Beverly, I wanted to send for Myrtle KING's death certificate online but it comes up in default if you don't have the day & month entered on the form! Hence, I need the day! My married named was FOSS but my 1st husband William J. FOSS (son of William FOSS, b. c1882) died on 27 Dec 1960 on active duty in the military. He was a career man. I was 8 mo. pregnant & our son was b. 6 weeks later on my birthday 6 Feb 1961! Here is Myrtle FOSS - FOOSE in the census records: 1900 Census -- 3rd Ave., New Kensington Borough, Westmoreland Co., PA EVANS Mary H W F Sep 1850 50 Wd or Na 0 0 PA * ** FOOSE William Nep W M Oct 1881 18 S PA PA PA Helper Heater *** Myrtle Nic W F Dec 1885 15 S PA PA PA Attend School *Hamburg? **PA *** Ten Mill? Owns Home NOTE: Bill & his sister Myrtle were raised by Mary (Seese), who is their aunt or step aunt. Bill's parents supposedly left an estate & he had a private tutor, named HOFMAN. His parents d. bet. 1886-1900. Did they die in an epidemic in Westmoreland Co. - Allegheny Co., PA area? Mary (Seese) EVANS states in this census, both of Bill's parents were b. in PA but Bill said his father Harry FOSS was b. in Scotland & his mother Hanna Elizabeth HANSEN was b. in Denmark -- I question this info because Mary (Seese) EVAN's stepfather is a Joseph FOOSE! I believe a son of Joseph's is the father of Wm & Myrtle FOSS - FOOSE! Then of course Mary would be their "Aunt Mary"! 1910 Census -- Main Street, Parnassos Boro., Westmoreland Co., PA KING John A. Head M W 35 M1 7 PA PA PA Merchant * Myrtle O. Wife F W 25 M1 7 1-1 PA PA PA Leverna Son M W 6 S OH PA PA EVANS Mary Aunt F W 60 Wd PA Ger PA *Grocery Store Rent 1920 Census -- 242 Charles Ave., New Kensington., Westmoreland Co., PA 3rd Ward. KING John A. Head M W 45 M PA MD PA (can't read) Merytle O. Wife F W 35 M PA PA PA Leverne J. Son M W 16 S OH PA PA Leola M. Daug F W 8 S PA PA PA Ownes Home 1930 Census -- 242 Charles Ave., New Kensington., Westmoreland Co., PA 3rd Ward KING John A. Head M W 55 M 28? PA MD PA * Mrytha O. Wife F W 45 M 18 PA PA PA None Leola M. Daug F W 19 M 18 PA PA PA None DeWALT Thomas W. S-I-L M W 24 M 23 PA PA PA Roll Tender ** Norma G. GD F W 1.12 S PA PA PA None * $10,000 Cutter Window Glass ** Photo Glass Ownes Home & Radio Helen M. (Webber) Imburgia 396 Derry Drive Aston, PA 19014 (610) 358-1102 HMWEBBER@aol.com Professional Genealogist Local Historian Founder of the     Delaware County Genealogical Society (on-line) Look ups: Index for Wills in Delaware Co., PA 1789 - 1890 Index for Administrations in Delaware Co., PA 1789 - 1890 Index for Naturalization Records in Delaware Co., PA 1795 - 1926 In a message dated 2/1/06 10:20:00 AM, bdomer@cvzoom.net writes: > Hi Helen, >         You no longer need the day and the month to send for the death > certificate.  They now have it on computer and just the year is all you need > but helpful if you have  other clues such as where she died.  I searched > online also for it as I wanted to find out who her husband belonged to since > I have Kings but they are mostly from Somerset Co. Just make sure when you > send for the certificate, you put a relationship or they will question it. > Put down she is your aunt. >        You mentioned that this Myrtle was the sister of your father in law. > I am just curious that your married name was not Foss.   Were the children > raised by other families because I could not find Myrtle on the census.  I > figured if I found where she was from, that John King may be from there > also. >          I have the hardest time finding obituaries for my Westmoreland > people. > Beverly > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <HMWEBBER@aol.com> >

Good morning list, I would like to find the obit of Myrtle (Foss) KING who d. in Feb of 1975, in New Kensington, Westmoreland Co., PA. I would, also, of course like to know the day of the month she died so I can send for her death certificate. What local newspaper(s) would have her obit? Is there a library in the New Keningston area that would make a copy of the obit for me or would the newspaper do this services? I spent all day yesterday online trying to find the obit or the cemetery where she might be buried but to no avail. Any suggestions are most welcome! I live at the other end of PA & do not know the New Kensington area, sorry to say. Helen M. (Webber) Imburgia 396 Derry Drive Aston, PA 19014 (610) 358-1102 HMWEBBER@aol.com

I have the DeWALT name on a death certificate for Harriet W. WALKER. Her maiden name was Harriet Wilhelm IRWIN, b. Feb. 6, 1854, died Feb 4, 1929, buried at Poke Run Cemetery in Washington Twp. She married John Townsend WALKER, about 1875. Her death certificate lists her father as James IRWIN. Also, her death certificate indicates her mother's maiden name as Sarah DeWALT. But census records for 1850, 1860 and 1870, list her mother as Ann Maria or Ann M. I have been pondering this on my own, but now that the DeWALT name has come up on this list---are there some DeWALT researchers who can shed some light on this Sarah and/or Ann M. DeWALT married to James IRWIN, in the Washington Twp. area? Linda