This church is in Delmont (Salem Twp). The address is: 101 Church St Delmont, PA 15626 (724) 468-5804 The secretary is Barb Reabe. There are roughly 33 McQuaides in this small cemetery. Go north on 66 from the intersection of Rt 22 and 66. At the first light turn right and follow that road through another light to a large left curve. The church is on the right and the cemetery is right there behind a fence. JoAnn Cupp

Who can tell me what might be gained by trying to access cemetery records? The times I have dealt with caretakers or "powers that be", all they have told me was where the person was buried. Do they have other information I should be asking about? Thanks Sharon --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 0510-1, 03/11/2005 Tested on: 3/14/2005 9:33:04 PM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2004 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com

Louis Paul Duzyk Akron, Ohio Louis Paul Duzyk, 70, of Akron, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He was born Sept. 1, 1934, in Whyle, a son of the late Frank and Catharine (Macupa) Duzyk. Louis was Catholic by faith, and was a former manufacturing employee for the auto industry. In addition to his parents, Louis was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. Louis is survived by three children, Louis (Kim) Duzyk, of Akron, Ohio, Sandy (Steve) Geisler, of Reno, Nev., and Mark (Kathie) Duzyk, of Anderson, Calif.; a brother, Walt (Irene) Duzyk, of Chula Vista, Calif.; and two sisters, Helen (Ace) Hayes, of Akron, Ohio, and Jenny (Joe) Busato, of Claridge. He will be sadly missed by his four grandchildren, Justin, Lindsey, Kelsie and Jake. Family and friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC., 463 Athena Drive, Delmont. A blessing service for Louis will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. (For directions, go to www.VaiaFuneralHome.com) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bev Morris" <bmom@rickadee.net> To: <PAWESTMO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 8:40 PM Subject: [PAWESTMO-L] Need funeral home name in Delmont--ASAP Please! > Hi, > I live in California and just heard that a family member just died and the funeral could have been today or maybe tomorrow. The information was "sketchy" and the word was that the funeral home was in Delmont. It may have been named "Valley View", but not sure. The person that died is Louis Paul DUZYK. > Hope someone can help. If possible I would like to send flowers. > Also, was there an obituary in a local newspaper? > Thanks in advance. > Bev > > > ==== PAWESTMO Mailing List ==== > > > >

I have this book. What name are you looking for? Mary Lorena ----- Original Message ----- From: "Virginia Crilley" <varcsix@hot.rr.com> To: <PAWESTMO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 9:59 AM Subject: [PAWESTMO-L] Published index to wills > Index to Wills Westmoreland County years 1773-1896 > > Does anyone have this book handy? > > I'm assuming it would give the page number, and then you could request a > copy from Greensburg Courthouse. > > Has anyone ever done this by mail? Will they copy a will if you provide > the exact location for them? How much do they charge? > > Virginia

Hi, I received 4 replies to my request with the obit of Louis Paul DUZYK. Thanks all of you.. very, very much. Genealogists are the greatest people on earth!!! Blessings, Bev in Calif. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bev Morris" <bmom@rickadee.net> To: <PAWESTMO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 5:40 PM Subject: [PAWESTMO-L] Need funeral home name in Delmont--ASAP Please! > Hi, > I live in California and just heard that a family member just died and the funeral could have been today or maybe tomorrow. The information was "sketchy" and the word was that the funeral home was in Delmont. It may have been named "Valley View", but not sure. The person that died is Louis Paul DUZYK. > Hope someone can help. If possible I would like to send flowers. > Also, was there an obituary in a local newspaper? > Thanks in advance. > Bev > > > ==== PAWESTMO Mailing List ==== >

Hi, I live in California and just heard that a family member just died and the funeral could have been today or maybe tomorrow. The information was "sketchy" and the word was that the funeral home was in Delmont. It may have been named "Valley View", but not sure. The person that died is Louis Paul DUZYK. Hope someone can help. If possible I would like to send flowers. Also, was there an obituary in a local newspaper? Thanks in advance. Bev

Just a note to say that the Chestnut Ridge Historical Society will be having their monthly meeting tomorrow, Tuesday March 15th at 7:00 p.m. at the Cook Twp. Community Building in Stahlstown (along Rte. 711) We will be viewing an hour long documentary called "More Than Bows And Arrows" about the Native American Tribes. Afterword, questions will be answered by Silent Wing and other members of the Eastern Woodland People. There is no charge and the public is invited to attend. Thanks-hope to see you there! Dawne Temple

Original printed receipt Greensburg, June 23, 1879 One year after date I Promise to pay to the order of Israel Hunt Thirty Dollars without defalcation, value received, with interest from Maturity. Witness my hand and seal, Sarah Rodebaugh

Original Tax Receipt Hempfield Township, Pa Oct 10, 1889 Mr Wm Shetler To B. F. Stump, Dc., Collector of Hempfield Township, Geary P.O. School Tax 2.14 State Tax----- County Tax 1.20 Dog Tax .50 Total 3.84 Received Payment B. J. Stump By J. P. Eicher Collector.

I have recently purchased a box of papers, some from Westmoreland, some from Fayette and some from Somerset. Some are handwritten copies and some are original documents. None of these are related to me, I bought them and are posting them in hopes that someone can use them. I will tate whether they are the original or handwritten copy. Original from the law offices of Beacom and Newill Greensburg, Pa..........189- Wm A. Myers Guardian of Myrtle Ivy Elsie Vernie Lillie & Moree? Myers Beacom & Newill 12.00 For services in procuring appointment of Guardian for above named minors and procuring order for sale of their interest in lot of ground in Mt. Pleasant Pa. $12.00 Received payment 24 June 1896 Beacom & Newill

Hi Fellow Listers: I am wondering if anyone has access to the book below that could do a lookup for any SIMPSON names in either births, marriages or deaths/burials. Church records, 1842-1900, Middle Presbyterian Church, Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania byFischer, Della Reagan Thank you fin advance for any assistance. Beverly Pfeil Paquet Tucson AZ

Hello, I do have it and will email you back tomorrow am. Who is the person you are looking for? Renee' -----Original Message----- From: Dawne Temple <dtis4me@zoominternet.net> Sent: Mar 13, 2005 11:18 PM To: PAWESTMO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PAWESTMO-L] Published index to wills Dear Virginia, Here is a link to the fees etc. charged by the courthouse. Hope this helps. http://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/westmoreland/cwp/view.asp?a=1453&q=576852&westmorelandNav=| Dawne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Virginia Crilley" <varcsix@hot.rr.com> To: <PAWESTMO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 9:59 AM Subject: [PAWESTMO-L] Published index to wills > Index to Wills Westmoreland County years 1773-1896 > > Does anyone have this book handy? > > I'm assuming it would give the page number, and then you could request a > copy from Greensburg Courthouse. > > Has anyone ever done this by mail? Will they copy a will if you provide > the exact location for them? How much do they charge? > > Virginia > > > > ==== PAWESTMO Mailing List ==== > > > > ==== PAWESTMO Mailing List ==== ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com

Anyone have any info on the VALENTINE SHAFFER buried here??? | | DAILY COURIER | Thursday, May 22, 2003 | MOUNT PLEASANT - A local man and a man from Georgia with local ties have | been working for about two months to put together a ceremony where three new | gravestones will be dedicated at the Central (Feightner's) Cemetery, located | on Route 819 between Mount Pleasant and Hempfield townships to honor two | different Revolutionary War veterans. , will pay for the cost of the | two stones as well as a third stone, which will list the names of the two | plus 10 other Revolutionary War soldiers known to be buried in the cemetery. | Those 10 include: Henry Feightner, Jacob Holtzer, Jacob Keppel, Dewalt | Mechling, Jacob Mechling, George Frederick Scheibeler, Jacob Truxal, Jacob | McClung, Valentine Shaffer and John Sheff.

I have quite a few Truxal/Trachsel/Troxell's in my line. Does anyone have any more information about the Jacob Truxal listed below? I was wondering if he tied in with any of my ancestors. Linda -------Original Message------- From: Roberta Newcomer Date: 03/13/05 22:40:22 To: PAWESTMO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PAWESTMO-L] Central/Feightner's Cemetery-BOYER & HARTZELL DAILY COURIER Thursday, May 22, 2003 MOUNT PLEASANT - A local man and a man from Georgia with local ties have been working for about two months to put together a ceremony where three new gravestones will be dedicated at the Central (Feightner's) Cemetery, located on Route 819 between Mount Pleasant and Hempfield townships to honor two different Revolutionary War veterans. The Gen. Arthur St. Clair Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society Sons of the American Revolution (PASSAR) will host the grave dedication ceremony at 11 a m. May 30. According to Richard Ashmun, member of the Gen. Arthur St. Clair Chapter, Dr Robert Lee Ashton of Georgia, a member of the Gen. Samuel Elbert Chapter, Georgia Society SAR, contacted the former chapter president and told him that he wanted to have individual stones installed at Central Cemetery (Feightner's) for two of his ancestors: Conrad Boyer and John Adam Hartzell, soldiers in the Revolutionary War. Both soldiers were buried in the cemetery. Ashmun told Ashton to contact him and after two months of planning, the scheduled events have grown to a firing squad dressed in Revolutionary War uniforms. The squad will fire muskets. A color guard will be dressed in Revolutionary War uniforms. Ashton, who owns a stone quarry in Virginia, will pay for the cost of the two stones as well as a third stone, which will list the names of the two plus 10 other Revolutionary War soldiers known to be buried in the cemetery. Those 10 include: Henry Feightner, Jacob Holtzer, Jacob Keppel, Dewalt Mechling, Jacob Mechling, George Frederick Scheibeler, Jacob Truxal, Jacob McClung, Valentine Shaffer and John Sheff. Ashmun added that no gravestones at all for three out of the 10 other patriots can be found and was thinking of requesting free headstones for the three through the Veterans Administration. According to Ashmun, Feightner's Cemetery originally started out as Maria Magdalena Shaffer's burying ground and has since been known as the Scheibeler Cemetery, the Truxal Cemetery and Central Cemetery. He added that although it's still an active cemetery with a new section and an old section it's very uncommon for a cemetery of its size, located in the western foothills of the Allegheny Mountains once the "wilderness" at that time, to have so many Revolutionary War graves. Both Ashmun and Ashton will share in the responsibilities of Master of Ceremonies at the dedication program. After the welcome, posting of colors and invocation, the Rev. Harry E. Killen, state president of the PASSAR will address those in attendance. The speech will be followed by an instrumental of the hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross," and the reading of the biographies of patriots Conrad Boyer and John Adam Hartzell. A bagpiper will be on hand to play "Amazing Grace," and descendents of the two patriots will be introduced. According to Ashmun, 11 to 12 descendents of Boyer and Hartzell will be coming from all over the United States to attend the dedication. "We've never had a dedication ceremony this big before," said Ashmun. ==== PAWESTMO Mailing List ====

Dear Virginia, Here is a link to the fees etc. charged by the courthouse. Hope this helps. http://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/westmoreland/cwp/view.asp?a=1453&q=576852&westmorelandNav=| Dawne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Virginia Crilley" <varcsix@hot.rr.com> To: <PAWESTMO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 9:59 AM Subject: [PAWESTMO-L] Published index to wills > Index to Wills Westmoreland County years 1773-1896 > > Does anyone have this book handy? > > I'm assuming it would give the page number, and then you could request a > copy from Greensburg Courthouse. > > Has anyone ever done this by mail? Will they copy a will if you provide > the exact location for them? How much do they charge? > > Virginia > > > > ==== PAWESTMO Mailing List ==== > > > >

DAILY COURIER Thursday, May 22, 2003 MOUNT PLEASANT - A local man and a man from Georgia with local ties have been working for about two months to put together a ceremony where three new gravestones will be dedicated at the Central (Feightner's) Cemetery, located on Route 819 between Mount Pleasant and Hempfield townships to honor two different Revolutionary War veterans. The Gen. Arthur St. Clair Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society Sons of the American Revolution (PASSAR) will host the grave dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. May 30. According to Richard Ashmun, member of the Gen. Arthur St. Clair Chapter, Dr. Robert Lee Ashton of Georgia, a member of the Gen. Samuel Elbert Chapter, Georgia Society SAR, contacted the former chapter president and told him that he wanted to have individual stones installed at Central Cemetery (Feightner's) for two of his ancestors: Conrad Boyer and John Adam Hartzell, soldiers in the Revolutionary War. Both soldiers were buried in the cemetery. Ashmun told Ashton to contact him and after two months of planning, the scheduled events have grown to a firing squad dressed in Revolutionary War uniforms. The squad will fire muskets. A color guard will be dressed in Revolutionary War uniforms. Ashton, who owns a stone quarry in Virginia, will pay for the cost of the two stones as well as a third stone, which will list the names of the two plus 10 other Revolutionary War soldiers known to be buried in the cemetery. Those 10 include: Henry Feightner, Jacob Holtzer, Jacob Keppel, Dewalt Mechling, Jacob Mechling, George Frederick Scheibeler, Jacob Truxal, Jacob McClung, Valentine Shaffer and John Sheff. Ashmun added that no gravestones at all for three out of the 10 other patriots can be found and was thinking of requesting free headstones for the three through the Veterans Administration. According to Ashmun, Feightner's Cemetery originally started out as Maria Magdalena Shaffer's burying ground and has since been known as the Scheibeler Cemetery, the Truxal Cemetery and Central Cemetery. He added that although it's still an active cemetery with a new section and an old section, it's very uncommon for a cemetery of its size, located in the western foothills of the Allegheny Mountains once the "wilderness" at that time, to have so many Revolutionary War graves. Both Ashmun and Ashton will share in the responsibilities of Master of Ceremonies at the dedication program. After the welcome, posting of colors and invocation, the Rev. Harry E. Killen, state president of the PASSAR will address those in attendance. The speech will be followed by an instrumental of the hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross," and the reading of the biographies of patriots Conrad Boyer and John Adam Hartzell. A bagpiper will be on hand to play "Amazing Grace," and descendents of the two patriots will be introduced. According to Ashmun, 11 to 12 descendents of Boyer and Hartzell will be coming from all over the United States to attend the dedication. "We've never had a dedication ceremony this big before," said Ashmun.

The Westmoreland County area books by Della Reagan Fischer are now also in the new Norwin Public Library right off Rt. 30 out of Irwin. You turn at Kentucky Fried Chicken location & just go one block. She did books for other areas but these are the ones available there. Her earliest newspaper records from 1818 to 1865 are not in the Norwin Library because they were updated & she allowed Iscrupe to publish that version. It might be that in the future they will acquire a copy but until then her older version is available, along with all her books at the Elizabeth Twp. Historical Society in Boston, PA also. Her later newspaper records from 1866 on to the very early 1900's are in the Norwin Library. They are abstracts for marriages & deaths. Both places are very easy to park & enter but the schedule for opening hours should be consulted on the internet before planning a trip there. Ellen (ETHS) -----Original Message----- From: Andy Hummell [mailto:hummell@telerama.com] Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 2:08 PM To: PAWESTMO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PAWESTMO-L] Re:Kinda silly question, I spose... Richard, The court house will only have wills dating back that far. Except for a brief period in the early 1850's, counties in PA did not start recording vital statistics until the middle 1880's or later. Fortunately, many of the church records and cemeteries in Westmoreland County have been recorded in book form and published. There are even a few collections of marriage and death notices from Westmoreland newspapers that date back to the early 1800's. You might find some of these books in large genealogical libraries. If you plan to travel to PA, you would find all of these books in the Carnegie Library (main branch in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh -- http://www.clpgh.org/ ) -- I've personally used these books, so I know they are there. Many of these books were compiled by Della Reagan Fischer and Pastor Paul Miller Ruff. Pastor Ruff's books are also available for sale at Mechling Books: http://www.mechlingbooks.com/bookstore.htm Regards, Andy Hummell hummell@telerama.com "Richard Simpson" <rsimpson3@indy.rr.com> wrote: > > I started using the trial version of GenSmarts - VERY good program > that I plan to buy on payday. Anyway, it seems that it recommends my > searching the Westmoreland County Birth, Death, Wills, and Cemetery > records for my "brick wall," George W. Simpson, born 1826. The > question comes up is this: would the court house have the birth and > death records from back that far, or would I have to find a church record someplace? > > Is there another source for that information? I don't have the luxury of > running to Greensburg....at least 'til after tax season. ==== PAWESTMO Mailing List ====

I'd like to remind everyone that you should request a copy of the ESTATE PAPERS for the deceased instead of the Will. There can be estate papers for someone who has not left a will. Estate papers should include an affidavit of death, a copy of the Will if there was one, a list of assets of the deceased, the sale list of those items, and a final disbursements page which includes a list of the heirs and what they got from the estate. As with any old records, these items can vary from one record to the next, just depends on who was in charge of the estate and the record keeping.

About two years ago I sent for three will at the Registry of Wills and it cost me $7.00. I sent Name, Volume and page numbers with the request. I believe I e-mailed them first to get the correct price. They were very helpful. Marian

I have the book, but I have never written for any wills, so don't have any pricing information or if they will respond to requests. The book gives a name, date and volume & page number. Yes, I'll do lookups. :-) Brenda Van Dyke bjvd@columbus.rr.com -----Original Message----- From: Virginia Crilley [mailto:varcsix@hot.rr.com] Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 10:00 AM To: PAWESTMO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PAWESTMO-L] Published index to wills Index to Wills Westmoreland County years 1773-1896 Does anyone have this book handy? I'm assuming it would give the page number, and then you could request a copy from Greensburg Courthouse. Has anyone ever done this by mail? Will they copy a will if you provide the exact location for them? How much do they charge? Virginia ==== PAWESTMO Mailing List ====