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ABT/GROSS/PROUDFOOT Searching these families in Centre Co. Can anyone help? Sheila Adams, 989 Wheatfield Dr., Lake Orion MI 48362-3496.
ABT/GROSS/RAYMOND Descend from two Centre Co. GROSS families. John Bernard b. Axemann 11 Sep 1871, son/o Jacob GROSS, b. Germany Aug 1837 & wife Catherine, b. 23 Aug 1840 Hublersburg, dau/o John Martin & Catharine (RAYMOND) ABT. John Bernard's wife was Ella Elizabeth GROSS, b. 8 Sep 1878 Milesburg, dau/o Sarah Bell, b. 28 May 1864, dau/o John Henry GROSS. Does anyone have information on these families? Sheila Adams, 989 Wheatfield Dr., Lake Orion MI 48362.
ADAMS/CALL/PROUDFOOT A Bible record indicates John S. PROUDFOOT, b. 20 Sep 1808, m. 1) ca 1830 Anna ADAMS; had son Franklin. John m. 2) 12 Dec 1839 Bellefonte Elizabeth Sarah CALL, b. 17 Jul 1815, & lived in Milesburg. Where was John b. & who were his parents? Ward M. Proudfoot, 1717 Via Estudillo, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274.
ALBRIGHT/BEST/HETTINGER/MOYER Researching these Centre County families. Ruth A. Moyer, 4820 Clair-Mar Dr., Dover, PA 17315-3454
ALLISON/GOODFELLOW Seek information about the GOODFELLOW brothers, William, Thomas & David, emigrants from Ireland who settled in Lycoming & Centre Counties ca 1790's. Wm. & Thomas were naturalized in Centre Co. on successive days in Aug 1806. William m. 1809 Jane ALLISON. Jean F. White, 1072 Metro Circle, Palo Alto CA 94303-3835. e-mail Jwhite9730@aol.com
ARCHIBALD/CODER Looking for information about Simon CODER b. ca 1813 who lived in Huntingdon Co. Simon m. Nancy ARCHIBALD. Ronald & Hope Coder, 1245 Westerly Pkwy, Apt 61, State College PA 16801.
Working on the following names in Centre Co.: Abraham L. & Joshua A. (Sr.) ARMSTRONG; James T. & James Clair CHAMBERS; James ECKENROTH; William McClure & Elijah W. GETTLE; Harry S. HAGAN; B. Franklin KREAMER; J. M. McMILLIAN; Charles James SCHWEM; Martha STEEL; Sarah A. STOVER; Mary Ann SWEENEY. Marietta R. Bailey, 615 S.W. Crest Dr., Topeka KS 66606-2303
AULT/RACHAU Searching for information on Frederick and Susanna RACHAU RAUCHHAUSER, parents of Susanna (b. 29 Jun 1829), Christian Frederick, Israel, George & Emmanuel. Family attended Penn's Creek Lutheran Church in Penn Hall. Were Henrich (Henry) & Maria Magdalena AULT/ALT who attended the same church the parents of Samuel AULT/ALT who m. ca 1852 Susanna RACHAU? James G. Rickey.
AUMAN/CORMAN/GARBRICK/RIDER/WENRICK I would like to hear from people who have information on Isaiah & Susanna (WENRICK) RIDER in the vicinity of Coburn, Penn Twp. Among their children was a son Peter RIDER (1865-1907) who m. 25 Jun 1893 Clara Isabelle (1877-1948), dau/o Michael & Margaret Ann (GARBRICK) CORMAN. Peter Rider's obituary says, "Peter RIDER, the man who figured so conspicuously in the shooting of the AUMAN boy last fall, died on Thursday of last week. He had not been in good health for some time and there is no doubt that the shooting of young Auman so preyed on his mind as to hasten his death." I would like to know more about the incident. Who was the AUMAN boy? Did he survive? Was the shooting accidental? Also, of course, I would like to know more about the descendants of these RIDERs. Fred Houts, 5303 - 71st Cir. N, Brooklyn Ctr. MN 55429-1239. E-mail HOUTSRFRED @ AOL.COM
AYRES Any information about a Rev. John C. AYRES who lived in Centre County in 1827. He was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Please contact Bob Baker, Box 1170, State College, PA 16804. Email:BakerGen@aol.com
BANEY/DAWSON John DAWSON, b. ca 1795, lived Fairfield Twp, Lycoming Co., Pa. His children (b. 1817-1834) were Joseph, Sarah, Rebecca & James T. Joseph DAWSON m. 15 Mar 1838, Montoursville, Margaret BANEY. Their six sons (b. 1838-1853): John, William, Isaac, George, James & Samuel. Many of Joseph's sons and their families are buried in Union Cemetery, Bellefonte. Isaac, a Bellefonte businessman b. 1841 Buffalo Run, Centre Co., lived on Half Moon Hill. Who were the ancestors of John DAWSON, b. 1795? Is anyone familiar with these families? James T. Dawson, 10132 Yolanda Avenue, Northridge CA 91324-1341
BARE/CRAMER/DUNKEL/HETTINGER/JUMPER/MOLKE/SMITH/ WEAVER/YARGER Are there m. records for the following children of Jacob & Eve (MOLKE) HETTINGER of Haines Twp. ca 1820-1835? Molly m. ___CRAMER; Elizabeth m. John YARGER; Margaret m. ____JUMPER; Sarah (Salome) m. Melchoir DUNKEL; John; David m. Sarah __; Philip m. Catherine SMITH; Susan (Sarah) m. David WEAVER; Catharine m. John BARE; Jacob. The HETTINGERs were members of the Aaronsburg Lutheran Church & moved to Ashland Co.. OH ca 1834. Virginia Starks, 73 Stoneridge Rd., Ponca City, OK 74604.
BARKLOW/CHAMBERS/GILL/MURPHY My gtgrandmother Caroline Chambers Gill, wife of Jacob Y Diller MURPHY, was dau/o Elinor (BARKLOW) & William, son of Isaac GILL. I have always wondered why she was given the middle name of "Chambers". Are the GILLs or BARKLOWs and the CHAMBERS family connected in some way? Marjorie R. Sheffer, 1365 Van Antwerp Rd. J 106, Schenectady NY 12309. e-mail: HMSheffer@aol.com
BARR/THOMPSON Sarah THOMPSON b. Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Penna., m. ca 1774 David BARR. She died ca 1830-35 near Boalsburg. Who were her parents? Jean Menkhus, PO Box 15990, Colorado Springs, CO 80935.
BATHURST/HARRISON/ TAYLOR James H. BATHURST (1818-ca 1900) m. Nancy J. TAYLOR (1830-1905) Among their children: Rebecca, Nora, Minnie, Oscar, John, Alfred, & Elizabeth. John BATHURST (1791-1841) m. ca 1813 Ann HARRISON (1792-?) Was John the father of James? Was Lawrence BATHURST related to these men? Seeking parents, children, m. date for these people. Glenda Card, RD 1 Box 188, Driftwood PA 15832.
BECK/IMMEL/MARTIN/McCUTCHEN Who were par. of Nancy McCUTCHEN who m. Walker Twp. 10 May 1827 Robert Boid BECK (b. 1800)? Also seek par. of John MARTIN b. ca 1845, m. Spring Twp. 16 Nov 1872 Catharine IMMEL b. 1845 Centre Co. Pamela Lilly, 3612 Bright Way, Weirton WV 26062
BECKWITH/SNYDER Seek parents of Daniel Sansbury SNYDER, b. 22 Apr 1808 Union Co. PA, m. 29 Oct 1833, Bellefonte Elizabeth P. BECKWITH. Darla Kelly, 526 Bachman Rd., Natrona Hgts., PA 15065.
BELL/DODSON/LORRAH/PRICE Can anyone help with the family of George LORRAH and his wife __ PRICE who lived Snow Shoe, 1886 Also family of Francis & ____ (BELL) DODSON of Barnesboro Pa. Eleanor Williams, 8228 Bollier Ave., Niagara Falls NY 14304.
BENNER/BOLICK/DUNKLE/MITCHELL Seeking information on Joshua Duffield MITCHELL (b. 1786 Philadelphia -- d. 1876 Centre Co.) and all descendants. Joshua m. in Lancaster Co., Pa: (1) Mary SANDERS, (2) 1829 Elizabeth STEINBERG. All children b. 1808-1841 Lancaster Co. Pa: 1.) William b. ca 1808; 2.) Jacob D. Jan 1813, d. 1899 Centre Co.; 3.) Joshua Jr. b. ca 1815 , postmaster at Milesburg, d. 1900 Centre Co...; 4.) Joseph B., my gtgrandfather, b. Dec 1818 moved to Baltimore d. Feb 1901 m. 1.) LITZINGER 2.) DANIELS; 5.) Christianna ca 1830 m. BOLICK to Ca.; 6.) Henry S. 1831, Presbyterian minister; 7.) Thomas D. Dec 1833 to Baltimore d. 1907 m. LITZINGER; 8.) Leydia (Lydia) ca 1837, m. BENNER to Centre Co..; 9.) Hannah Jane 1841 m. DUNKLE. Donald G. Honeywell, 2830 Superior Ave., Baltimore MD 21234-1121-15. e-mail: 104602.1651@compuserve.com
BENNER/KREBS Seek parents & m. date of William Levi (1838) & Christina (b. 1844) (BENNER/KREBS) family of Pine Grove Mills. Children (b. 1861-1879): Ida, Minnie, Emma, Aola,William, Bertha & Maggie. Lynda Bennett, 3156 Bermuda St., Malaga WA 98828. e-mail: lyndab@nwi.net
BOGGS Seeking info on Andrew BOGGS, who was supposedly first white settler in Centre Co. He arrived in 1769 and built a cabin across the creek from an Indian settlement at the confluence of Spring and Bald Eagle creeks in Milesburg. Barbara Novak, 209 Virginia Dr., Beaver, PA 15009
BOMBERGER/ERB Jacob B. ERB b. Centre Co.. 1 Apr 1830, son/o Jacob (b. 27 Sep 1796 York Co.. Pa..) & Elizabeth (BOMBERGER) ERB. Elizabeth was b. Middletown, Dauphin Co.. & they m. 1824 Lancaster Co.. Pa,. Both Jacob & Elizabeth d. Centre Co. 1883 & ca 1865, respectively. Would like more information on these families. Bruce A. Erb, 5938 Deerhill Rd., Gillett WI 54124.
BOOLE/TATE Interested in TATE family (and in-laws) in Bellefonte, Pleasant Gap & environs. Descend from Andrew Jackson TATE & Angeline BOOLE (sp?). Geoff T. Smith, PO Box 6256, Aloha OR 97007-6256. e-mail Geoff.Smith@who.net
Researching: BOWER/BREON/CATHERMAN/CONDO/GRENOBLE/MINGLE/SOLT/VONADA/WEIGLEY/WOLFE. Charlotte (Breon) Naden, P.O. Box 367, Hartville MO 65667 e-mail SWISS107@JUNO.COM
BOWERSOX/MICK Who were the parentsof Rosanna BOWERSOX b. 1839, second wife of Andrew MICK (1789-1869)? Elaine Mick, 518 E. G St.,Wymore NE 68466
BRANSTETTER/CUPP/EBBS/JOHNSTON/STEELY/WARD Researching these families of Blair, Centre & Huntingdon counties, 1800-1920. Cindy Cupp, 5311 Larkspur St., Anchorage AK 99507.
BROSS/BRUSS/SHUEY/SPIDLE Need information on family of William & Anna BROSS/BRUSS whose dau, Sarah Elizabeth (1860-1914) m. at Centre Furnace 6 Dec 1885 George Garbrick SHUEY (1856-1928). Sarah Elizabeth's d. certificate lists parents' names but mother's name is unclear. It appears to be SPIDLE. Can anyone confirm this? R. Fred Houts, 5303 n 71st Circle N., Brooklyn Center MN 55429-1239. e-mail OUTSRFRED@AOL.COM.
CALL/PROUDFOOT Who were the parents of John S. PROUDFOOT b. 20 Sep 1808 who m. 2) 12 Dec 1839 at Bellefonte Elizabeth Sarah CALL b. 17 Jul 1815? Their son John b. 1 Sep 1851 Pa. Who was Anna, 1)wife of John S. PROUDFOOT? John S. & Anna had a son Franklin Adams PROUDFOOT. What happened to him? What is the Scots ancestry of the PROUDFOOTs? Ward M. Proudfoot, 1717 Via Estudillo, Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274.
CARPENTER/COSS/FORTUNE/McGILTON/McJILTON Seeking a Jacob CARPENTER, b. ca 1796 Pa., m. Pa,, possible children: William & Lydia. Jacob m. 2, Washington co. Ohio, Barbara COSS. Also researching McGILTON/McJILTON & FORTUNE in Pa. Rhonda (Fortune) Stanley, 17000 Middletown Rd., North Benton OH 44449-9635.
CLAYTON/RALSTON/STEWART Seek parentage of Margaret _____ ,wife of James CLAYTON of West Twp., Huntingdon Co.. In her will Margaret (d. 1843) names her niece Sarah (RALSTON) STEWART of West Twp. How were Margaret & Sarah related? Sarah d. 1848 West Twp. Elizabeth Dutton, 447 Nimitz Ave., State College PA 16801-6412.
CLOSE/DIRLAM/GROVE/HUBLERFrom the DeKalb, Ind. marriage returns: Book 17, p. 52, line 5. Wm A. HUBLER (58) s/o John & Barbara (GROVE) Hubler, b. Blft., Centre Co., Pa. Resided in Sullivan, Ohio. Occu. traveling salesman. 2nd marr. to Sarah E. DIRLAM (40) (her 2nd marr.), d/o James & Lucy (CLOSE) Barr. Sarah b. Ridgeville, Henry Co., Ohio. Resided in Waterloo, DeKalb Co., Ind. M. Waterloo on 20 July 1905.
CONDO Seek records on Michael Musser CONDO of Centre Hall early 1800's. Richard Mcquillis, 31 Oak Ave. # A, Clifton Heights PA 19018.
COOKE/QUINN/SIMPSON/TURNER Seek m. place 1 Dec 1837 of Robert COOKE (1813-1889) & Mary QUINN (1817-1896) of Northumberland, Lycoming & Centre (Howard Twp.) Counties, Pa. .Also b. date 1876, Bellefonte PA., of their grandson Charles Thomas COOKE. COOKE lineage as follows: William COOKE (1732-1804) m. Sarah SIMPSON (1743-1822) (lived) Lancaster, Northumberland Co.. Pa.; John COOKE (1766-1824) m. Jane COOKE (1775-1841) Lancaster, Union Co.. Pa.; Charles Thomas COOKE (1841-1914) m. Mary Jane TURNER (1844-1913) Centre Co.. Pa.., Lorain Co.. Ohio. Charles T. Cooke Jr., 283 Washington Ave # 308-B, Elyria OH 44035.
COPP Seek burial places, possibly Burnside Twp., of Ruben COPP b. 1818, Jane COPP b. 1829, Lafayette COPP b. Sep 1845, Katherine "Katie" COPP b. 9 Nov 1864 & George COPP b. ca 1868. John A. McElhattan, 1913 Eastside St S.E., Olympia WA 98501-3003.
CORNMESSER/ELDER/FINK/LAMBORNE/PEARY William CORNMESSER m. Bald Eagle Twp., 11 Nov 1841, Catharine Jane ELDER. He m. 2) CA 1863 Adeline LAMBORNE, widow of John C. PEARY. Was William CORNMESSER related to August CORNMESSER, b. Switzerland, who lived in Antis Twp., Blair Co.? Karen S. Semencar, RD 2 Box 284-A, Oil City PA 16301-2151.
CORNMESSER/ELDER/FINKARE/PEARY I have documentation on these surnames. Given names: William, Catharine, Jane, John, Abeline, Carrie Bell, John W. + more. Surnames associated with my research are: VAUGHN/GRAY/HOBBA MEASE/SHAFFER/NEWELL/RHOADS/HOWLETT/BEST. Locations: Bald Eagle, Haines, Half Moon Twps. Tyrone, Bellewood, Port Matilda boroughs. More information available. Karen Semencar, RD 2, Box 284-A, Oil City PA 16301-2151. e-mail kss@mail.usachoice.net.
COX/GATES/GOETZ/REED Seek info on Catherine REED of Centre Co. Who m. Michael GATES/GOETZ and d. by 1840. Their children: Henry Augustine, Sarah Ann & Catherine GATES. Michael m. 2. Mary Elizabeth COX who d. 1881 Campbell's Mine, Centre Co. William J. Shepherd, 1569 Fallowfield Ct.,Crofton MD 21114-1457
DOBBINS Where in Pa.. was Hugh DOBBINS b. in 1803? 1825-1846 he lived in Trumbell & Mahoning Co.. Ohio. Who were his parents? Carolyn Hawes, P.O. Box 10506, Conway AR 72033-2004.
DOTTER/FETZER/WALKER Seeking verification of marriage ca 1790 between Andrew WALKER, b. 1769, & Catherine Margaret FETZER, b. 5 Jan 1775, dau/o Andrew & Magdalena (DOTTER) FETZER of Macungie Twp., Northampton Co. PA. Her siblings were: Eva Margaret, b. 1780, w/o Enoch HEATON; George Michael, b.1778, m. Mary HOMLER (?); Johannes, b. 1785; & Maria Magdelena, b. 24 Oct 1776. Parents & several siblings relocated to Centre Co. ca 1794-5. Carl C. McCallus, PO Box 490, Avis PA 17721-0490.
DUNLAP/JACK Alexander DUNLAP b. ca 1754, m. Elizabeth JACK b. ca 1759, possibly dau/o Jacob JACK. Seek correspondence with anyone researching either the DUNLAP or JACK families of Centre Co. Carolyn Peterson, 2810 Fargher Dr., Santa Clara CA 95051-3052. e-mail: the.mike.PETERSONS@worldnet.att.net
EMERICK/FOLTZ/FULTZ/HOY/JOHNSTONBAUGH/NOLAND/PATRICK/TATE/WATSON/YEARICK Researching these Centre County families. Please contact Cindy L. Johnston, 1903 Eisenhower St., Valparaiso IN 46383. CinJ45@aol.com
ESTERLINE/SHIFFER George & Elizabeth ESTERLINE/SHIFFER allegedly lived Centre Co. early 1800's. Is anyone connected to this family? Dee Birch Cameron, 714 Winter Dr., El Paso TX 79902-2129.
FERNSLER Mrs. Clerice Z. Fisher, 2139 Sheridan Place, Richland WA 99352-8441 is researching and collecting data on all FERNSLERs. She has extensive information and would like to hear from anyone with connections to this family.
FETZER/HEATON I am looking for information on Enoch HEATON, b. ca 1773 Pa. d. 23 Feb 1858, m. ca 1798 Eva Margaret FETZER. Who were his parents & siblings? Any information on Eva FETZER & her family would also be greatly appreciated. Sandy Heaton Tremain, 107 Chelsea Cay, Wappingers Falls NY 12590-5406. e-mail: STGenie@usa.net
FISHER/GREEN Several members seem to be working on these families. Do your records indicate Quaker connections for these families? Please contact: Nancy Benton, 12311 E. 16th St., Tulsa OK 74128.
FORKER/JONES/STOVER Seek documentation of m. 11 Sep 1795 of Thomas JONES & Catherine, dau/o Matthias STOVER. Also b. 1818 of dau Sybella who m. John FORKER. STOVER family from Md. to Huntingdon Co.. then to Venango Co.. Pa. Christine Forker, 854 14th Ave., NW, Hickory NC 28601-2322.
FRAME/THOMPSON Darrell B. Thompson, 1441 Las Encinas Dr, Los Osos CA 93402-4501 is interested in these Fayette Co.. Pa. families. Thomas Owen THOMPSON (1826-1902) b. Fayette Co.., son/o John M. THOMPSON (1788-1856) & Ann FRAME. The family migrated to Guernsey Co.. Ohio. Mr. Thompson's e-mail address: 72430.3070@Compuserve.com
FRANE/FREHN Researching FRANE/deFREHN ancestry. Family left Schuylkill Co. for Centre Co. ca 1820-1830. Welcome any information. Miriam Slowitsky, 322 W. Green St., Hazelton PA 18201-5706.
FRANTZ/GATES/McMONIGAL/MERRYMAN Searching for proof that Thomas McMONIGAL was indeed the son of a John McMONIGAL (26 Feb 1834-2 Oct 1916) who m. 18 Dec 1856 Nancy MERRYMAN (b. 19 Sep 1838). Also seek proof of marriage of Thomas McMONIGAL & Sarah FRANTZ (22 Aug 1872-11 Nov 1930), a dau of Samuel & Sabina (GATES) FRANTZ. Thomas & Sarah's dau. was Grace McMONIGAL. These McMONIGALS lived in the Port Matilda area and belonged to the United Brethren Church. Donna Moore, 1100 Brierwood Ct., Euless TX 76040.
FRANTZ/HOWELL/VAUGHN/WOODRING Seek date (ca 1888) & place of m. of Daniel FRANTZ (1865-1929) & Rebecca (Bessie) HOWELL. Daniel was the son of Jacob (1839-1908) & Apha Sufia (VAUGHN) FRANTZ of Worth Twp., Centre Co.. Jacob's parents were Daniel (1805-1894) and Mary Elizabeth (1810-1886) (WOODRING) FRANTZ. Walter K. Frantz, 204 Cornell, Pontiac MI 48340
FREEMAN/McQUILLEN Researching Adam FREEMAN who m. ca 1813 Matilda McQUILLEN. Their son Richard b. 1818 Centre Co. Jeneane Blair, PO Box 99, Proctor AR 72376.
GALICK/PISIECKI/WARZYNSKI Seeking information about Martha WARZYNSKI/PISIECKI/GALICK b. May 1894, lived in Bellefonte in 1950. Nancy Long, 1342 Quail Run Cir., Bethel Park PA 15102-3144. e-mail: turtle@usaor.net
GARDNER/MILLIKIN/BORLAND/HUTCHINSON/THOMPSON Looking for information on the family of Catherine (BORLAND) and William H. GARDNER. Catherine is the d/o John and Martha (HUTCHINSON) BORLAND. William is the s/o Robert and Nancy (MILLIKIN) GARDNER. Their children are Rebecca (1812-1853) md. To Wm. F. THOMPSON, John, Martha, Sarah and Nancy. Marilyn Everman, 605 So. Park, Creston, IA 50801.
GLISON/LIVINGSTON Who were parents of Sarah GLISON who m. 1833 Levi LIVINGSTON? Eileen Livingston, 1309 Varner Rd., Pittsburgh PA 15227-1432.
GLOSSNER Seek information on GLOSSNER family, especially immigration records for Jacob, Frederick & Christian ca 1836-37. Have extensive information which I am willing to share. Cathi Weber, 1381 104th LN NW, Coon Rapids MN 55433. (Cathi sent six pages of information detailing all the descendants of these families, many of whom lived in Centre Co. The report is in the files of Centre County Historical Library in Bellefonte.)
GRANT Searching ancestry of Jacob Lemuel GRANT< b. ca 1819, d. 10 Apr 1890, bur. Mactaquac Cemetery, York Co., New Brunswick Canada. Seeking descendants of Sgt. Samuel GRANT, "Guides and Pioneers", b. ca 1760 Dublin Ireland, lived in Keswocl, York Co. New Brunswick. Patricia Zarkower, 1442 W. Park Hills Ave., State College PA 16803-3252
GRIFFIN/KOHLMEYER Who were the parents of Elizabeth KOHLMEYER, Centre Co. native b. 1805-1810, m. James GRIFFIN of Huntingdon Co.., moved to Butler Co.., 1835. James Griffin, 1105 4th St., Del Norte CO 81132?
HANEY/ROWLES/WHIPPO Who were the ancestors of George WHIPPO of Half Moon Twp., who d. 1813? Where was he born? George & Susanna WHIPPO's children were: Lydia m. John ROWLES, Isaac, Susannah m. Edward HANEY, & Jesse. Does anyone know of these lines? Joan A. Luckhurst, 465 E. Main St., Owego, NY 13827
HARNDEN/RICHARDS Would like to correspond with anyone researching HARNDEN or RICHARDS. My Silas HARNDEN (ca1807-1881) migrated from Mass. to Half Moon Twp., Centre Co. Was his wife's maiden name Lucy AUSTIN? Their son George m. Margaret Elmira (Jan 1829-19 Jun 1901), dau/o Jesse (1796-1854) & Priscilla "Zilla" (1804-1877) RICHARDS of Half Moon Twp. Elissa Scalise Powell, 720 Highpoint Dr., Wexford PA 15090-7571 e-mail ESPowell@JUNO.COM
HERING/REYNOLDS Erastus HERING b. Pa. 9 Apr 1814, possibly s/o Henry HERING & Dorothy REYNOLDS, both b. Pa. Was his father Henry HERING Logan Twp., Centre Co. 1820 census? Juanita Hering, 27 Cedar Dr., Washington, IA 52353-1815
HIPPLE/LONG Seek parents of Solomon LONG b. Millheim 1807 m. 5 Feb 1829 (where?) Sarah HIPPLE b. 1809. Ruth Bielefeld, 335 Avenida Arboles, San Jose, CA 95123.
HOLLINGSWORTH The descendants of Valentine HOLLINGSWORTH are holding a reunion in Dayton, Ohio & Richmond, Ind. 21-23 Aug 1998. For information write Mrs. Rosemary Stout, 608 Cardamon Dr., Virginia Beach VA 23464-1905. Phone 757-420-5818
HUMES/LIVINGSTON/PIFER Searching for family of George Daniel PIFER who lived in Bellefonte in 1860 with a HUMES family when he joined the Civil War. He m. 1863 Harriet LIVINGSTON. I have been unsuccessful in locating any family assoicated with George PIFER. Marlene Brown Ford, 409 E. Market St., Perkasie PA 18944 e-mail MARLENE@ENTER.NET
KELLY/WHIPPO Reuben E. KELLY, Methodist Episcopal Preacher, b. 18 Jun 1825 near Mt. Eagle, Howard twp., Centre Co., m. 1) 30 July 1846 Love Ann J. BATHURST, 2) abt. 1860 Diantha Maria POTTER; d. 20 Oct 1904, Lock Haven, Clinton Co. Pa.. Need information on his parents, Robert KELLY & Ann WHIPPO. Who were the antecedents of Robert KELLY, 1797-1868;m. Ann WHIPPO , 1807-1860? Children? Who were the antecedents of Hannah BAITMAN, c.1777-1863; m. Archibald BATHURST, 1783-1856? Who were the antecedents of Sarah COX; m. Lawrence BATHURST, 1803-1856? Her vitals? Children? Desire info on FORRINGER/FAHRINGER family, esp. antecedents of John Thomas FORRINGER, 1854-1934. Who were antecedents of Leonard BARTLEY, 1802 - 1887, and of his wife, Rebecca COBLE, 1800 --? Ronald Lee Campbell, P.O. Box 1415, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 e-mail - lee@pacificrim.net
KRAMER/WOHLFORD Seek correspondence with researchers working on the family of John W. WOHLFORD (1810-1874) and his wife Catherine KRAMER (1815-1876). The family moved to Ohio ca 1840. Robert J. Martin, 115 N. 32nd Ave., P.O. Box 2244, Yakima WA 98907-2244.
KREIDER/KNOPP/RIDER John KREIDER (29 Sep 1772-Jan 1816) m. Mariah KNOPP b. Lancaster Co. Pa. 1775, d. 1830. Their children included: Catherine, Barbara, Jacob, John, Mariah, Moses, Henry, Peter, Elizabeth, Rudolph & Louisa. At least two children, John & Barbara (who m. Michael RIDER), lived in Centre Co.. Pa. If you have info. on any of these people, please contact Michael Musser, 1529 Lindenwood Dr., Orange TX 77630-2811.
KUBY/WILSON Seek information on Rev. William KUBY, M.E. minister, d. Philipsburg 1880, m. Emeline, dau/o Thomas & Mary WILSON of Barree Twp., Huntingdon Co. Pa. Mimi Reed, 305 McClary Ct. W., State College PA 16801-3024 e-mail fmpts@lazerlink.com
LAMB Would like information on the family of David LAMB, Rev. War soldier who d. Centre Co. 1837.Barbara Heisel, 2140 Santa Cruz Ave., B202, Menlo Park, CA 94025
LAUFFERSeek information on descendants of Christian LAUFFER of Westmoreland Co., Pa., his 6 sons & 5 daughters. Attempting to publish an updated version of the 1905 book, The Lauffer Family History. My database has almost 18,000 entries & includes locations in Pa., Ohio, Iowa, Mich., N.Y., Ill., Ind., Wis. & Calif. Walter Laffer II, 6301 N. Sheridan #21R, Chicago IL 60660-1780 Phone 773-338-1667 e-mail LafferWB11@aol.com
LEITZEL We have traced most LEITZEL(L) surnames in PA to one immigrant ancestor, Johan Wolfgang LEITZEL (Ship Peggy, Phila, 1753). Are unable to make this connection for Samuel LEITZEL (1811-1876), b. Union Co., lived Half Moon & Patton Twps., Centre Co. He married Margaret MOYER/MYER. Their children married into JOHNSTONBAUGH, MATTERN, PURDUE, & STINE families. Charles "Bob" & Paula LEITZELL, 4895 Lyle Ct., Mokelumne Hill CA 95245 e-mail: leitzell@cdepot.net
LIMBER Thomas LIMBER (1765-1849) migrated 1799 from to Centre to Mercer County, Pa. Does anyone have information on his ancestry? Beth Rollison, 7473 Valley View Pl., #302, Cincinnati OH 45244
MARKLE/McLAIN Who were the parents of James Luther (b.21 Aug 1851, Centre co.) & Margaret Elizabeth McLAIN (b. 1 Mar 1854, Nittany Valley) who d. in Stephenson co. Illinois & Iowa, respectively. Their mother's maiden name may have been MARKLE. Michael Mellentine, P.O. Box 1975, Chandler AZ 85244-1975.
MARKLE/NOLL Seek information on the family of Elias James MARKLE (16 Jul 1835-29 Aug 1915) of Hublersburg & his wife Hannah NOLL (12 Dec 1836-10 Feb 1889). Who wer Elias MARKLE's parents? Ann Mason Stavely, 17318 E. Caliente Dr., Fountain Hills AZ 85268
MAYER/METZGAR/SCHWARTZ Need information on Adam (b. 1770), father of George SCHWARTZ, m. 1) Anna MAYER, m. 2) Elizabeth METZGAR. Adam d. ca 1811. Mary Ann Sheeks, 1350 Hemlock, Carmel IN 46033.
McCOMBS/McKEE William McKEE d. 1812 Walker Twp., Centre Co. His wife was Elizabeth McCOMBS (1769-1856). Children: John, William, Samuel, Thomas, David, Margaret. Would like to correspond with anyone with information on this or any McKEE family with Centre Co. roots. Charles McKee, 813 Clearfield Rd., Fenelton PA 16034.
McELHATTAN John A. McElhattan, 1913 Eastside St SE, Olympia WA 98501-3003 is researching this surname in Central Pa.
McHUGH Matthew McHUGH, his son Michael (b. 1790) and wife Elizabeth (McMANUS) and their son Patrick came from Co. Fermanagh, Ireland, to Bellefonte 1822. Does anyone have information on this family? Mark O'Neill, 6005 5th Ave, Apt. A1, Pittsburgh PA 15232
McNUTT/PETERS Seek ancestry of William P. PETERS (12/21/1799-8/27/1864) & wife Sara/Sally McNUTT (3/17/1802-8/5/1872). The couple moved to St. Joseph IL and had 13 children. Karen Peters Deaton, PO Box 22582, Lexington KY 40522.
MONTGOMERY/STUART/STEWART Seek ancestry & descendancy of Hugh MONTGOMERY M.D. (1803-1885) of Lycoming, Huntingdon & Centre counties. His third wife was Isabella Orr STUART/STEWART (1816-1852), dau/of Rev. William STUART (ca 1760-1848) Presbyterian minister of Harris Twp., Centre Co.. Dr. Montgomery's other wives were 1) Sarah Maria THOMPSON (1805-1832), 2)?, 4) Martha COATES (1813-1861). Elizabeth Dutton, 447 Nimitz Ave., State College PA 16801-6412.
MOSSER/MUSSER Wish information on the MUSSER family of Centre Co. Jonas MOSSER m. Maria ca. 1830. What was Maria's maiden name? Who were Jonas' & Maria's parents? Where were they born? Also seek John (1834-), David (26-Oct-1836-), Philip, Michael & Christian MUSSER, all b. Pa. Were they sons of Jonas & Maria? Carol Christman, W11123 US Hwy 8, Bruce, WI 54819.
MUSSER/VORE Who were the parents of Catherine MUSSER who m. 1830 Jesse VORE of Berks Co. And John Daniel MUSSER who m. Matilda VORE? Darlene Stinehelfer, 5360 Bunker Hill N., Butler OH 44822
NAREHOOD/NELSON/SHEARER Jeremiah SHEARER, b. ca 1791, Pa., one of seven brothers who came from Conn. Through Ohio (stopped and farmed) and then came to Pa. in wagon and settled in Clinton and CentreCounties in Lock Haven, Mill Hall, Spring Twp., Penn Twp., Beech Creek Twp. Lydia or Lidia SHEARER b. ca 1800; m. William Henry NAREHOOD; lived in Clearfield or possibly Williamsport, Lycoming Co. Ruth (NELSON) SHEARER m. George David SHEARER, Mill Hall on 11/27/1907. Looking for death date. Parents were Andrew and Mary NELSON; D. 1925-1928. May have belonged to the Methodist Church in Lock Haven. Supposedly buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Lock Haven, Nelson Plot. Frances Shearer Highlands, (#530) 2251 Lindsay Lot Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257-8599
REAM/SHAFER Seek b.place & par. of John SHAFER who m. Christiana, dau/o Abraham REAM of Haines twp. James R. Schaeffer, 302 Gorman Ave., Belen NM 87002.
REICHARD How can one ancestor cause so much trouble? Wish to correspond with researchers of the Joseph REICHARD family of Centre Co.. Joseph, Sr. Lived in Northern Liberties of Philadelphia where he and wife Maria Appolonia had four children baptized in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. In 1775, he purchased land in Potter Twp., Centre Co. and died there after 1793. His son Joseph, Jr. Was one of the founders of Millheim. Joseph, Jr. and wife Anna Maria had 13 children. My line is from their oldest daughter Catherine who married John STOVER and second husband Philip MUSSER. Need info on an unknown Henry REICHARD who filed an estate claim, and Catherine JEHOVEN (probably not the correct spelling) who was listed as sponsor of the birth of Catherine in 1789. The Reichards were in the Lutheran Church records in Centre County. We do not have the surnames of the wives of Joseph, Sr. Or Jr. After years of research. Mary M. Van Epps, 6172 Calle Vera Cruz, La Jolla, CA 92037 e-mail vanepps@cts.com
SAGER Was Margaret/Maggie SAGER bur. in Centre Co.? Where? Frances P. Mellott, 379 Church Rd., Orrtanna PA 17353.
SHEARER Jeremiah, b. abt. 1791 in Pa. was one of seven brothers who came to Pa. from Conn. to settle in Centre and Clinton counties - Lock Haven, Mill Hall, Spring Twp., Penn Twp. and Beech Creek Twp. Lydia or Lidia SHEARER, b. abt. 1800 m. William Henry NAREHOOD lived in Clearfield county and possibly Williamsport, Lycoming County, for awhile. Ruth (Nelson) SHEARER d. Bet. 1925 and 1928 (parents Andrew and Mary Nelson.) m. George David SHEARER Mill Hall, Pa. November 27, 1907. May have belonged to the Lock Haven Methodist Church. Supposedly buried in the Nelson plot at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Lock Haven. Please contact Frances Shearer Highlands, 2251 Lindsay Lot Rd., Shippensburg, PA 17257-9500
SPACKMAN Some of my SPACKMAN line lived in Centre Co. After they moved from Chester Co. Benjamin Spackman, b. 7 Aug. 1802, Clearfield Co. And d. 25 Dec. 1875, Burlington Co.., New Jersey. He married Jane M. MOORE, b. 1812, Centre Co. She was the daughter of John Moore, Jr. And Jane PATTERSON. Three of their eight children were born in Centre Co. Before the family settled in Clearfield Co. Those born in Centre Co.: Reuben V., b. 1838; Hannah M., b. 1839 and Matthew B., b. 1842. I have some information on these and would appreciate contact with those who are interested in the SPACKMAN, MOORE, and PATTERSON surnames. Please contact me by e-mail: spackman@uwyo.edu or at 1132 E. Curtis St., Laramie, WY 82072-2219
SWIRES/SWEYER Joseph b. 1807, son of Margaret &___SWIRES/SWEYER What was Maiden Name of Margaret b.16 Oct 1778, d. Milesburg 8 Apr 1815? Joseph had brother John. Who was their father? Joseph m. Hannah ____. Children: Sarah, b. 1834; Mary, b. 1837; Flora, b. 1848. Joseph was a tailor in Walker Twp., 1850; farmer 1860. Seek any information on these families. Elizabeth Burrelle-Fowler, 15030 Ventura Blvd. #1737, Sherman Oaks CA 91403-2444
THOMPSON Researching William THOMPSON who purchased land in Potter twp. in 1799. Anita F. Westwood, 6817 Circle Creek Dr., Pinellas Park FL 33781.
WEIGHT/WECHT/WEICHT/WAITE The WEIGHT family emigrated from Germany mid 1700's and settled in Huntingdon co. A George WEIGHT & family lived in Miles twp., Centre co., m 1850. Was this George related to the Huntingdon co. family? Jeanette W. Young, 117 Cardiff Dr., Aliquippa PA 15001-1659.
WERTZ Were Jacob & John WERTZ sons of George? Does anyone have more information on the WERTZ family of Centre Co.? Isabel K. Hobba, 6007 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls NY 14305. e-mail IRKH@Juno.com
WERTZ Mrs. Carolyn Cell Choppin, P.O. Box 472411, Aurora, CO 80047-2411 is publishing a quarterly, Wertz Relations. The cost is 75 cents per issue or $5.00 for 8 issues (2 years).
WESTERN STATE PENITENTIARY/ROCKVIEWJames & Janet (Biddle) McClellan, 2151 S. Eagle Valley Road, Julian PA 16844-9639, are interested in knowing if there is access to old employment records from 1913 of both the WESTERN STATE PENITENTIARY in Pittsburgh and also of ROCKVIEW in Centre Co. e-mail jbiddle814@aol.com
WHEELER Are others interested in the WHEELER brothers, Adam & David, who crossed the mountains to Sinnamahoning, Clearfield co., in 1832? Contact John A. McElhattan, 1913 Eastside St. SE, Olympia WA 98501-3003.
WHIPPLE Looking for the descendants of the family for whom Whipple Dam in Huntingdon Co., Pa. is named. Please contact Angeline or Ken Hunter 1012 Old Boalsburg Rd., State College, PA 16801-6145 or Email: Khunter103@aol.com