Hello Josette and Listers: I believe we have corresponded before about the Carson surname in Franklin and Cumberland counties, PA. My great-grandfather Robert Thomson (1815--1883) born and died in Allegheny Co., PA, was married to Ellen B. Carson (1831--1898). Ellen was born in Butler Co., PA, according to her death certificate, but was raised in Allegheny Co., PA, Allegheny City. Robert was the fifth child born to James Thomson (1772--1847) born in Lurgan Twp., Cumberland Co., PA/ now Green Twp., Franklin Co., PA. James migrated into western PA, Ross Twp., Allegheny Co., PA with wife Nancy Wright (b.c. 1776--d.c. 1815) in March 1807 where James was a sicklemaker by trade. Ellen B. Carson's parents were James Carson (1800, Carlisle, PA--1875, Old Allegheny, Allegheny Co., PA) and Mary Geer (1810 Cumberland PA--1885 Old Allegheny, Allegheny Co. PA. Both are buried in the Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA, with Robert Thomson and his wife Ellen B. nee Carson Thomson. These dates of birth and death are taken from the archives of the Allegheny Cemetery. [NOTE: This couple's fifth child, my maternal grandfather was Richard Barkley Thomson (1875--1931, born and raised in Allegheny Co., PA). The "Barkley" middle name for Richard was undoubtedly a family name passed on, but my Mother never knew from which side. Have always wondered if Ellen's middle initial "B" stands for Barkley, and if it is from the Geer side of the family.] I have been at a dead end for years on who James Carson's (1800--1875) parents and siblings were, as well for his wife Mary nee Geer Carson (1810--1885). Am willing to share what I have about these families, and would so appreciate hearing from anyone with further details about the CARSON GEER THOMSON and WRIGHT families in Cumberland or Franklin Cos., PA. Marybeth Corrigall northeast Ohio acmbjc@aol.com ========================================================================================== Would greatly appreciate it if you could look for the surnames Maxwell and Carson. How early are we talking about? My Maxwells/Carsons left the area by circa 1790. Would also apprciate your looking for Andrew Morrison and his wife whose name may be Helen. Died circa 1830. Thanks Josette Maxwell --- On Fri, 11/2/12, Mr G Crooks 2nd <gordoncrooks@verizon.net> wrote: > From: Mr G Crooks 2nd <gordoncrooks@verizon.net> > Subject: Re: [PAFRANKL] Question abt. "Old Covenantor" Cemetery > To: pafrankl@rootsweb.com > Date: Friday, November 2, 2012, 7:09 AM > > > Marybeth: I have two lists of all early buries in Franklin > County and can do > a specific look up, I also have other info on the Thomson's > and Rea's, bug > me in a couple of days if you don't hear from me.. >