Family-lore states that Nathan Leonard REED [nee JOHNS(T)ON] born 1852 or 1854 had lost both of his parents by the time he was 2 (two) years old; he was born in Independence, Washington, PA. In the 1860 Census, he was living w/ John & Hannah (McWiiliams) REED, who were supposed to be relatives -- living in Buffalo Twp. In 1870, Nathan was living with Alexander & Sarah (REED) FLACK; Sarah was John & Hannah REED's daughter. Both census list Nathan's surname as JOHNS(T)ON and that his parent were from Scotland. The Problem: I have no idea on first names of parents and I have not been able to locate any JOHNS(T)ON's death or cemetery information that would fit appropriate ages of deceased parents in the Cross Creek or Buffalo areas. Their deaths, I assume would be between 1852 and 1860. I guess I am asking for HELP with ideas on where/how to research this, or, if by some miracle, one of you has info on these people please get in touch!!! TIA, Lynda V
Hi Lynda - Have you come across a John Quincy REED? He was b. ca. 1834 in either NY or OH - parents unknown although his father may have been James. Reed Livingston (nee SQUIER) Lynda V <Lynda4max@cableone.net> wrote: Family-lore states that Nathan Leonard REED [nee JOHNS(T)ON] born 1852 or 1854 had lost both of his parents by the time he was 2 (two) years old; he was born in Independence, Washington, PA. In the 1860 Census, he was living w/ John & Hannah (McWiiliams) REED, who were supposed to be relatives -- living in Buffalo Twp. In 1870, Nathan was living with Alexander & Sarah (REED) FLACK; Sarah was John & Hannah REED's daughter. Both census list Nathan's surname as JOHNS(T)ON and that his parent were from Scotland. The Problem: I have no idea on first names of parents and I have not been able to locate any JOHNS(T)ON's death or cemetery information that would fit appropriate ages of deceased parents in the Cross Creek or Buffalo areas. Their deaths, I assume would be between 1852 and 1860. I guess I am asking for HELP with ideas on where/how to research this, or, if by some miracle, one of you has info on these people please get in touch!!! TIA, Lynda V ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx