John L. Templin, 55, Blandon, died July 4 at 12:30 p.m. in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since June 28. He was the husband of Violet E. (Schlottman) Templin. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Russell W. Templin and Rachael (Deeds) Templin Wamsher. He was a self-employed subcontractor with Door To Door Home Inspections, Fleetwood, last working June 27. He previously was employed for many years as a supervisor for Allura Corp., Exeter Township, until 2002. Templin attended Daniel Boone High School and was an avid hunter and wildlife enthusiast. He was a member of Blandon Fire Company. Templin also is survived by three sons: John L. and Justin A., both of Fleetwood, and Joshua J., at home; and two daughters, Melissa A. Barr, Sinking Spring, and Jessica L. Burkholder, Reading. Other survivors include a brother, Russell "Bup" Templin, Mohrsville; and three sisters: Anna Mae Reider, Gibraltar; Florence "Kitty" Tolland, Muhlenberg Township; and Shirley "Skeeter" Wakely, Delta, York County. There also are nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Harvey "Yip" Templin and Albert "Cac" Templin. Services will be Saturday at 8 a.m. in Milkins Funeral Home Inc., 4914 Kutztown Road, Temple. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Friday evening from 7 to 9. Contributions may be made in his memory for wildlife conservation c/o Leesport Bank, 100 Plaza Drive, Blandon, PA 19510. Published in the Reading Eagle on 7/6/2006. John L Templin is the son of Russell W Templin & Rachael Deeds Rachael is the daughter of Albert F Deeds & Anna Jane Miller Albert F Deeds is the son of Joseph William Deeds & Rachel M Hamilton Joseph William Deeds is the son of Albert Haak Deeds & Catherine Eve Ney Albert Haak Deeds is the son of John Deeds & Deborah Haak/Hawk and then we have more on Deborah's line: Deborah Haak/Hawk is the daughter of Abraham Hawk Sr & Catherine Frick Abraham Hawk Sr is the son of David Haag & Elizabeth Catharina Wagenseil David Haag is the son of John George Haag According to my relationship calculator on my computer, John L Templin is my 3rd cousin. crystal

The histories of Clearfield and Connoquenessing townships were added to the PA history section of my web site today. All of the PA histories that I have online can be found at: http://history.rays-place.com/pa/index.htm And you are always welcome to explore the rest of my web site at: http://www.rays-place.com Cheers Ray Brown

The Arizona Republic July 4, 2006 DICK MERCIER Dick Mercier, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, June 26, 2006 at the age of 87. Dick was one of six brothers, born on May18, 1919, in Meyersdale, PA. and raised in Western Pennsylvania. He married Barbara Jetter of Providence, RI in July 1943. Together they had 3 children, Jack, Maryann, and Jim. He served in the Army Air Corps during WW II as a gunnery instructor and flight engineer. Before joining the service, he participated in building the first Quonset hut. Returning to his occupation as an ironworker after the war, he worked on the Grand Coulee Dam and both the Mellon and Alcoa Buildings in Pittsburgh. After a stimulating Dale Carnegie course, Dick began his very successful sales career, first as an Oldsmobile salesman and then, after moving to Arizona in residential real estate with Tom Fannin & Associates and Realty Executives. Dick was an active member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, The Phoenix-Camelback Rotary Club, Thunderbird Model Railroad Club, and was due to be a Diamondbacks Golden Glover in 2007. He is survived by Barbara, his wife of 63 years, his 3 children and their families, his brother Dave and his family, 4 grandchildren, Cortney, Bobbie, Sally, and Terry and 2 great-grandchildren, Gavin and Isabella. Services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, July 6, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3641 North 56th Street in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Phoenix-Camelback Rotary Club, 10645 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 200, PMB 230, Phoenix, AZ. 85028 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary.

The FamilyHart Database has made its quarterly update adding more than 12,000 new names bringing a total of over 479,000 linked names online. Most names are of Pennsylvania Dutch extraction being found in every State of the Union. You may see these updates at: http://www.linkhitlist.com/cgi/LHL_E.exe?G2L&LinkNo=1456853&ListNo=30907 or http://midatlantic.rootsweb.com/familyhart/ Thanks! Don & Jeanine Hartman FamilyHart http://midatlantic.rootsweb.com/familyhart/ Rootsweb List Admins for: Pennsylvania, PADutchGenONLY, Penna-Dutch, PAYork, PA-York-Gen, MD-Fred-Gen, MDWashin, Burket, Dierdorff, Gotshall, Glattfelder, Hartman, Kohr, Kaufman, Sturm USGENWEB CCs for: York Co., PA; Franklin Co., PA; Frederick Co., MD; Washington Co., MD

Susan, the only info I have is Robert Erwin/Irwin, b 22 June 1804, Westmoreland Co., PA; married Elizabeth WALLACE, b 15 June 1804, PA. Robert, with two brothers, came to Ohio between 1815 & 1820. Robert & Elizabeth married 2 Nov 1825, Adams Co., OH & purchased land in Madison Twp., Scioto Co., OH on 4 Feb 1836. Judy [email protected] wrote: In a message dated 6/29/2006 11:26:05 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: In general......did the records stay in the newly formed counties and/or did Virginia keep the records? In general, the records stayed where they were. When a new county was created, sometimes entirely from one county, but often from bits and pieces of several counties, the new one started its own records. Records sent to the state level were retained by that state. You'll have to determine which county governed the land when your ancestors lived on it, and search that county's records. If, as happened with frequency in certain parts of Pennsylvania, the old county had in turn been part of other older counties, records for the very earliest settlers may be scattered across many current counties, even if the family never moved. Susan ==== PENNSYLVANIA Mailing List ==== The OFFICIAL website for this list is: http://midatlantic.rootsweb.com/pa/ ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

I am looking for a town and cemetery named Camps Corner in Pa. near Blossburg. I have a ancestor buried there in 1937. There was also a Lutheran Church at this location.Might be the name was changed. Any help greatly appreciated Charlyne

In a message dated 6/29/2006 11:26:05 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: In general......did the records stay in the newly formed counties and/or did Virginia keep the records? In general, the records stayed where they were. When a new county was created, sometimes entirely from one county, but often from bits and pieces of several counties, the new one started its own records. Records sent to the state level were retained by that state. You'll have to determine which county governed the land when your ancestors lived on it, and search that county's records. If, as happened with frequency in certain parts of Pennsylvania, the old county had in turn been part of other older counties, records for the very earliest settlers may be scattered across many current counties, even if the family never moved. Susan

http://www.pagenweb.org/map/index.html Shirley :o)

In general......did the records stay in the newly formed counties and/or did Virginia keep the records? I'm looking for the parents of Robert Erwin/Irwin, b 1803 Westmorland Co., PA. I've hit a brick wall where he is concerned....do I need to search Virginia records? Robert married Elizabeth WALLACE, b 1803 in Adams Co., OH in 1825. I assume he was in Westmoreland Co. PA between 1802-1825. I haven't found anything on Elizabeth WALLACE either. Judy ERWIN Cornick Tom Chapman <[email protected]> wrote: Most of Southwest PA was claimed by Virginia until a settlement with PA in 1783 - Westmoreland, Allegheny, Fayette and Cumberland - just about everything west of Berks. ==== PENNSYLVANIA Mailing List ==== The OFFICIAL website for this list is: http://midatlantic.rootsweb.com/pa/ ============================== Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. New content added every business day. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx

I was wondering how I might find information about my gg-grandfather Jacob Murphey who was from Fayette County, Dunbar Township, born about 1810, and moved to Illinois about 1850. He was born in Pa., and was a farmer. Carol Knott

Ack! I forgot to add John Servey to the neighbors!

Hello Lists! First excuse the duplicate cross-list posting, but this might be of interest to all. I received some land records from PA Archives, and I'm trying to pinpoint the exact location. The names in the title all surround the subject property, and it lies along a portion of Northkill Creek. Following is the description on the patent, which was granted to Conrad Reever, after having purchased it from Jacob Milliron when he moved to Hempfield, Westmoreland around 1772. Jacob secured the warrant in 1759. Also, if anybody can help me fill in the blanks of my transcription, I would appreciate it. I have yet to scan the accompanying map, but if anybody would like a copy when I get it, just reply personally. ......................................................................................... Know ye that in consideration for the monies paid by Jacob Millhuyser to the _____ Proprietaries ____ granting the warrant hereinafter mentioned and the sum of twenty six pounds three shillings ______ pence lawful money paid by Conrad Reever into the receiver Generals office of this commonwealth being the ______ of purchase money and Interest due thereon there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto the said Conrad Reever a certain tract of land called potatoe patch situated in Tulpehouon Township Berks County. Beginning at a corner black oak of John Servey’s land thereby the same North thirty one degrees West sixty six perches to a corner black oak Thence south twenty two degrees west one hundred nine perches to a corner chestnut oak Thence by Christopher Winter’s land North? South? 59 degrees east seventy eight perches to a corner white oak Thence north 31 degrees west one hundred and twelve perches to a corner post Thence by the same north sixty seven degrees east one hundred and twenty four perches to a corner white oak of said Reever other land Thence by the same fifty three degrees east sixty one perches to a corner stone of Peter Rephart’s land Thereby the same south twenty two degrees east twenty four perches to a post Thence south Forty? Six degrees west thirty four perches to a stone Thence south seventy seven degrees west 28 perches to a corner Hickory Thence south fifty one degrees east ninety perches to a corner Black Oak of Michael Souser’s land Thence by the same south thirty nine degrees west thirty six perches and a half to the corner Black first mentioned and place of Beginning Containing one hundred four acres and seventy two perches allowance of six _____ roads with the appurtenances [which said tract of land was surveyed by virtue of a warrant dated the Eighteenth day of June 1759 granted to the said Jacob Millhuyser who by deed dated the Twenty seventh day of February 1772 Conveyed The said Tract of land to the said Conrad Reever in fee simple] to have and to hold the said _______ parcel with the appurtenances unto the said Conrad Reever this here to the use of said Conrad Reever his heirs and (assigns?) forever free and clear of all restrictions as to mines Royalties ______ or otherwise excepting only ______ _____ of all gold and silver ore for the use of this Commonwealth to be delivered at the _________ clear of all charges and to keep whereof his excellency William Moore Esquire President of the Supreme Executive Council hath

I have in my possession a yearbook from COLESTOCK HIGH SCHOOL in TITUSVILLE, PA for the year 1936. The student who owned this yearbook was LEONA HOWER. Her name is inscribed on the front cover. Together with this yearbook is a COLESTOCK HIGH SCHOOL AUTOGRAPH REGISTER for the year 1937. This, too, belonged to LEONA HOWER and many other students and faculty have signed it. I'm hoping to get these items back to a descendant of Leona Hower (first choice) or to a descendant of someone who graduated in 1936. All the graduates for that year are pictured. Sue Susan M. Hillier Roe [email protected] Seal Beach, CA A friend is one who comes in when the whole world has gone out. Anonymous

In a message dated 6/27/2006 2:27:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: No. Berks was always PA. The Maryland colony is between But it wasn't always Berks Co <G> you might find some records in Chester Co. or Lancaster or Montgomery not making it easy <G> But this will give you dates http://www.pagenweb.org/formation.html Eliz

Nena: No. Berks was always PA. The Maryland colony is between. Don Nena Smothers wrote: > > Were any parts of Pennsylvania in Virginia back when Virginia was so > big. I use to have a link > what about Berks co........was it always in Pa? > > thanks kindly for any assistance, Nena > > > > ==== PENNSYLVANIA Mailing List ==== > Have you seen the new Mid-Atlantic Roots Network at: > http://midatlantic.rootsweb.com/ > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > >

In a message dated 6/27/2006 4:23:06 AM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Were any parts of Pennsylvania in Virginia back when Virginia was so big. I use to have a link what about Berks co........was it always in Pa? Yes, parts of Pennsylvania and Virginia were claimed by both VA and PA. Most of this particular dispute concerned the south and western part of the PA. While Berks doesn't seem to be involved in the VA disputes, it did a whole lot of evolving. Here is a link to a site where you can watch the PA county evolutions on a slide show or pick a year at a time to review. http://www.mypennsylvaniagenealogy.com/pa_maps/pa_cf.htm The site has links to all states. Susan in Louisiana

Most of Southwest PA was claimed by Virginia until a settlement with PA in 1783 - Westmoreland, Allegheny, Fayette and Cumberland - just about everything west of Berks.

Were any parts of Pennsylvania in Virginia back when Virginia was so big. I use to have a link what about Berks co........was it always in Pa? thanks kindly for any assistance, Nena

In a message dated 6/26/2006 7:23:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Be VERY careful, I signed up, and cancelled it on the phone. Yet they had already billed me and I didn't even know it until they sent an email asking if I wanted to renew. I wasn't doing my books at that time, so bookkeeper wouldn't have questioned it. Doris Doris- The three day free trial for the census records doesn't require a credit card so there is no way anyone could "sign you up" and force you to cancel. Please let's NOT start a discussion on the list about pros and cons of subscribing to Ancestry.com. Eliz was kind enough to alert the list members to the three day free trial serving as an introduction to the completion of the US census database. If you wish to make use of that free offer--fine, if not--fine. Either way it isn't a subject for further discussion on the list. Thanks! Joan, co-admin

Be VERY careful, I signed up, and cancelled it on the phone. Yet they had already billed me and I didn't even know it until they sent an email asking if I wanted to renew. I wasn't doing my books at that time, so bookkeeper wouldn't have questioned it. Doris >Here are some instructions for how to access the three day trial. It seems >only to begin when you sign up (no credit card it seems) > >Eliz > > _________________________________________________________________ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement