Old Queries

This is the Old Query section that existed on the Mercer County Genealogy site prior to September 1999.  The last query added to this section was added in 1998.  Queries since that time can be found on the GenConnect Query Boards.

This is Mercer County query page no. 16.  The query pages are numbered from the oldest (page no. 1) to the latest.  All surnames mentioned in all queries are indexed on the Surnames/Index page.

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(Q468)  23 Aug 1998 - Patricia Ridenour  

Surnames: GEORGE

I am searching for info. on Albright and Coty GEORGE, parents of Margaret Ann GEORGE, b. 1760.  I found GEORGEs in the following townships of Mercer Co. and am hoping someone will recognize Albright and Coty: Sandy Lake, Wolf Creek, Salem, Delaware, and West Salem.  Will appreciate any leads.

(Q467)  23 Aug 1998 - Eddie Davis + Homepage  

Surnames: EDWARDS, McQUISTON, VAUGHAN

Looking for McQUISTON and EDWARDS families from the Mercer Co. area.  Seeking parents names and place of birth for Dorothy Elizabeth McQUISTON, b. May 1846 in PA, d. aft 1900 in AR, and her husband, Edward EDWARDS, b. in Wales or England, moved to PA where he was a railroad engineer, d. Jan 1883 in a train accident.  Dorothy was 7 months pregnant with their child at the time of the accident and she moved to KS with her 3 brothers.  One brother was Joseph, b. 1860 in PA.  Dorothy and Joseph's parents were b. in PA too.  I believe that the train accident on Jan 8, 1883 in Chester Co., PA was the one which killed Edward, but I need more proof, such as newspaper accounts.  Dorothy gave birth in KS to a dau., May Florence EDWARDS, b. Apr 4, 1883.  May m. Calvin Leroy VAUGHAN and lived in Madison Co., AR.  Near her was her uncle, Joseph, and his family.  Dorothy lived in AR too and never remarried.  I need any info. on this family.

(Q466)  22 Aug 1998 - Ruth Dilley  

Surnames: DILLEY

I am looking for newspaper write-ups, other than the Warren, OH (which we have) paper, for DILLEY family reunions held in Trumbull Co., OH and Mercer Co., PA in Sep from 1877 on through the 1880's.  A family genealogy was read at the one on Sep 7, 1882.  If anyone has any clippings from a Greenville paper or other Mercer Co. paper of these reunions, please email me.  I would like to find a list of those who attended.  I am also looking for any pictures that may have been taken at one of these reunions.  Thank you for any help you can give me.

(Q465)  22 Aug 1998 - Emily Allen Isett  

Surnames: MACKEY, SNYDER

I am seeking my g-grandparents, John Tebe and Saphronia (SNYDER) MACKEY, both b. 1860's in Mercer Co., PA.  Saphronia (may be spelled Safrona) was possibly from West Middlesex.

(Q464)  21 Aug 1998 - David L. Dunlap  

Surnames: DUNLAP, EMINGER

Would like to communicate with anyone who is working the DUNLAP and EMINGER family lines.  They appear in the 1920 census for Grove City, Mercer Co., PA

(Q463)  20 Aug 1998 - JoLynn Solo  

Surnames: GILL, McCORD

I am looking for info. on Thomas GILL, b. abt 1793, buried in Pine Hollow Cemetery, Sharpsville, PA, m. Apr 1, 1816 in Mercer Co., PA to Rachel Ellen McCORD.  I would like to follow the GILL line farther back if possible.  I don't know for sure where he was born, may have been Washington Co., PA.

(Q462)  20 Aug 1998 - Nan Padgett  

Surnames: JONES, RICHARDS

I am looking for info. on David JONES of Sharon, PA.  He had a sister, Martha JONES RICHARDS, also of Mercer Co.  They are the brother and sister of my g-grandfather, John Titus JONES, d. 1940 in Dover, OH at age 80.  I feel they were close in age to him.  Really need any help on this family.  Thanks.

(Q461)  20 Aug 1998 - Eleanora Large  

Surnames: CARR-KERR, COOK, CRAIG, EASTWOOD, VAUGHAN, WHITE

I'm looking for info. on Joseph VAUGHAN, m. Sep 1847 in Mercer, Mercer Co., PA to Lavinia WHITE.  They had four children: Joseph Ezra, Mary L., John W., Sarah Elmira.  Joseph was killed in the Civil War.  Lavinia then m. Joseph EASTWOOD.  Mary VAUGHN m. Thomas Lawrence COOK, b. Mar 26, 1859 in Peters Twp., son of George and Rebecca (CARR-KERR) COOK.  Also looking for info. on Cephus, Israel, and Grover Berton CRAIG; Rebecca CARR-KERR CRAIG; and Ella May COOK.  Thank you.

(Q460)  19 Aug 1998 - Wanda J. Thompson  

Surnames: BETTS, BROWN, EMERY, MARSHALL, NOBLE, ROYCE, THOMPSON, WELLIVER

Searching for info. on two MARSHALL families who may be related.  Taggert Joseph MARSHALL, b. 1806 in Beaver Co., PA, d. 25 Nov 1878 in Chapman, Merrick Co., NE, m. Mary/Nancy Abigail ROYCE.  Children: Joseph Marion MARSHALL, b. 27 Oct 1845? in Mercer Co., PA, d. 30 Oct 1922, m. 1892 to Sara Jane BETTS; Jennie Nancy MARSHALL, b. ca 1842 in PA, m. Eugene NOBLE; Sarah Cecilia MARSHALL, b. 11 Nov 1852 in PA, d. 11 Jun 1925, m. 1875 to Robert Thurston WELLIVER; Esther Ann MARSHALL, b. 1855 in PA, m. Jesse THOMPSON, b. 1835 in GA; and Frank M. MARSHALL, b. 10 Sep 1857 in IA, d. 15 Jul 1935, m. in IA to Mollie BROWN.  In 1860, this family was in Henry Co., NE.  The second family is James Smith MARSHALL, b. 1824 in Mercer Co., PA, son of William MARSHALL.  James m. in Greenville, PA to Sarah Rebecca EMERY.  They lived near Harrisburg, PA, moved to Lawrence Co., PA, and by 1869 were in Union Twp., Butler Co., NE.  Children: Frank, Mary Florilla, William Perry, Parker, Lewis, Charles, Elmer, Anna May, and Minnie Maude.  I am trying to connect these two families.  Were William and Taggert Joseph brothers?  Anyone with info. on either of these two families, please contact me.  Thanks.

(Q459)  17 Aug 1998 - Kathryn Thompson  

Surnames: BARBER, KLINE, THOMPSON

Henry THOMPSON, b. 1824 in Mercer Co.,PA, m. Mary KLINE BARBER, b. 1833, dau. of Andrew BARBER.  They lived in Harrisville.  Children: W.L. THOMPSON, Prince Albert THOMPSON, Ellen Lovica THOMPSON, and Annie Elizabeth THOMPSON (my g-grandmother).

(Q458)  16 Aug 1998 - Denise Frederick + Homepage  

Surnames: GAUMER, RAYDURE, WERTZ-WORTS-WARTS

Searching for ancestry and descendancy info. on the WERTZ family that lived in Greene Twp., Mercer Co., PA.  Name was spelled WORTS-WARTS on the 1850 census.  John William WERTZ, b. 1804 in Lehigh Co., PA, d. 23 Oct 1856 in Mercer Co., PA, m. 1827 to Anna GAUMER, b. 24 Mar 1809 in Lehigh Co., PA, d. 3 May 1877 in Greene Twp., Mercer Co., PA.  Known children include: Sabina, b. 1828; Charles Henry (my gg-grandfather), b. 1830, m. Rosannah RAYDURE from Crawford Co., PA; James Wilson, b. 1834; Isaac Matthias, b. 1835; John William, Jr., b. 1837; Joseph Franklin, b. 1839; Julia Ann, b. 1844; Sarah M., b. 1846; and Reuben Edward, b. 1850.  Will share all info. that I have.

(Q457)  15 Aug 1998 - Max James  

Surnames: DEAN, RILEY, STEEL

My g-grandmother was Phoebe DEAN, b. abt 1833 in Harthigig, Butler Co., PA, d. in Clarks Mills, Mercer Co., PA, buried at Perry Chapel, Mercer Co., PA, m. Mar 25, 1852 to James RILEY of Clarks Mills, Mercer Co., PA.  Phoebe was the 11th child of Aaron and Leah (STEEL) DEAN.  Other children, in order of birth, were: William, Jacob, Jonothan, Aaron, Isabelle, Leah, Jane, Nellie, Nancy, and Polly.  If anyone can identify with this DEAN family, please contact me.  Thanks.

(Q456)  15 Aug 1998 - Judy Morrison Sellers  

Surnames: MORRISON

Am searching for parents of James Harvey MORRISON, b. Jun 25, 1844 in West Middlesex, PA.  Siblings: Caroline, b. Apr 22, 1834; William C., b. Apr 30, 1837; John B., b. Jul 30, 1837; Elizabeth, b. Nov 29, 1842; Irwin A., b. Feb 25, 1847; Marry A., b. May 29, 1849; and Esther J., b. Jun 27, 1854.  I only have mother's name: Marry, b. 1811 in NJ.  I would appreciate any help anyone can give me.

(Q455)  15 Aug 1998 - M. Jay Kimmel  

Surnames: HIRST, LINDSEY, REED, WILSON

This is an update on query Q362.  Have found more info. about the descendants of J.T. HIRST, b. 1810, d. 1886, and wife, Mary W., b. 1815, d. 1901, who were residents of Mercer Co. from bef 1850.  There is another grandchild, William S. HIRST, d. 1930.  Three of his sisters were married.  They were: Mace HIRST, m. LINDSEY; Gertrude HIRST, m. REED; and Jessie HIRST, m. WILSON, b. 1866, d. 1948.  Would like to correspond with anyone descended from J.T. HIRST or anyone researching any of his descendants.

(Q454)  15 Aug 1998 - Sandy Nosker  

Surnames: BESTWICK, GADSBY, McEWEN, STRAIN

Looking for descendants of John and Ann (GADSBY) BESTWICK.  On the 1850 census for Coolspring Twp., Mercer Co., PA, the following info. is given: BESTWICK John, age 33; Ann, age 28; Thomas, age 8; Mary, age 7; Sarah, age 5; and Moses, age 1/12.  I know that Thomas served in the Civil War and m. 1866 to Mary J. McEWEN.  They had 8 children, 6 boys, 2 girls: John, Charles, George, Thomas, Bert, Lester, Anna, and Jennie.  I would like to know what happened to the rest of the family and if there are still descendants in this area.  I am connected through the GADSBY side.  I also have a copy of a letter that Thomas BESTWICK sent to Thomas GADSBY in 1862 if anyone is interested.

Also looking for info. on Harriet GADSBY, b. 1835 in Mercer Co., PA, m. Samuel STRAIN.  The 1870 census shows them in Irwin Twp., Venango Co., PA with the following children: Mary Elizabeth, age 10; Frances, age 8; Jane, age 6; Ulysses Grant, age 5; and Letha Viola, age 2.  I would like to contact descendants and find out if there are any still in the area.  My connection is through the GADSBY line.

(Q453)  14 Aug 1998 - Maureen Hunt Hinkle  

Surnames: PATTERSON

My g-grandfather, Samuel A. PATTERSON, served in the Civil War.  He lived and died in Mercer Co., so I assume he served in a local unit.  How do I find out the names of local (Sharon, PA and Mercer Co.) Civil War units?  Thanks for any help you can offer.

(Q452)  11 Aug 1998 - Harold Wayne Ludwick  

Surnames: LUDWICK, McBRIDE

Looking for info. on Abraham LUDWICK, b. in Germany, lived in Sandy Lake Twp. abt 1790-1819, d. probably abt 1819, m. Susan McBRIDE, d. 1811.  However, we have been unable to locate any records of deaths, births of children, or marriages.

(Q451)  10 Aug 1998 - Barbara Williams  

Surnames: BELL, ZUVER

Searching for any info. on Harper ZUVER, b. ca 1847, m. ca 1868 in Clinton Co., KY to Mary Ruth BELL.  Harper believed to have lived in Mercer Co. ca 1878.  Children: Nancy and Bud (twins), b. 1869 in KY; James, b. 1873 in IN; William, b. 1876 in KY; Mary Florence, b. 1879 in PA; Ed, b. ?; and Etta, b. ?.  Family rumor says Harper was a stowaway on a ship from Germany.  Possibly had relatives in Mercer Co.  Any info. appreciated.

(Q450)  10 Aug 1998 - Scott A. Lee  

Surnames: URSIN

I have just learned that my wife's g-grandfather, Louis URSIN, came from Hungary to Sharpsville, PA in 1902.  He returned to Hungary in 1903.  In 1904, he moved to CT where he worked in the textile mills.  Does anyone have a guess about what Louis would have been doing in Sharpsville?  Was there some occupation that attracted foreigners at that time?  Thanks for any assistance/guesses you might be able to provide.

(Q449)  9 Aug 1998 - Thomas W. McMaster  

Surnames: McMASTER

I am researching Rev. Gilbert McMASTER.  Gilbert and his family settled in Franklin Co. abt 1792.  I have found references that indicate he attended Jefferson College and practiced medicine in Mercer from 1805 to 1807.  He became a Presbyterian minister in 1807.  Gilbert had at least two children born while he was in Mercer.  Two of his sons were also Presbyterian ministers.  I would like to contact any Presbyterian churches that may have records dating back to that era.  Any info. on Gilbert or info. on Presbyterian churches in the Mercer area would be appreciated.

(Q448)  7 Aug 1998 - Cheryl Cretin  

Surnames: DILLINGER

I am looking for info. on the DILLINGER family who moved to Mercer Co. abt 1807.  In particular, Jacob DILLINGER, b. abt 1793, son of Jacob and Catherine DILLINGER.  William DILLINGER, b. Oct 1820 probably in Mercer Co., m. abt 1845 to Nancy __?__.  Jacob and William moved to Adams Co. bef 1850.

(Q447)  5 Aug 1998 - Cory Nelson  

Surnames: KRIBBS, NELSON

I am trying to find any info. on my grandfather, Harry Walter NELSON, b. abt 30 May 1864 in London, Mercer Co., PA.  I understand he m. 17 Jan 1900 in New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA to Wilda Irene KRIBBS, b. 20 Jul 1875 in Beaver Twp., Clarion Co., PA.

(Q446)  3 Aug 1998 - Eve Olson  

Surnames: BURNS, CUNNINGHAM, KINGSTON

I'm looking for info. on Thomas CUNNINGHAM, m. Ellen KINGSTON.  They lived in Sharon abt 1880.  They had a dau., Mary E., m. John Richard BURNS.

(Q445)  2 Aug 1998 - Cheryl Pillar  

Surnames: JONES, McNEISH

I am in search of a divorce decree for my g-grandparents, David JONES and Polly (McNEISH) JONES.  I believe that they were divorced in 1907.  Any suggestions would be appreciated and all e-mails will be answered.  Thanks!

(Q444)  30 Jul 1998 - JoAnn Walters  

Surnames: ANTHONY, BOWEN, LEWIS

John O. BOWEN, b. 1826 in Newbridge, Glamorgan, Wales, m. abt 1850s in Grove City, Mercer Co., PA to Mary LEWIS, b. in Newbridge, Glamorgan, Wales.  Children: Daniel; David; Elizabeth, m. Harry ANTHONY; Emma; Rachael; John Jr.; and William, b. 19 Sep 1869 in Hubbard, Trumbull Co., OH.  John O. BOWEN is on the 1850 census living with the LEWIS family.  I'm looking for any info. on any of these family members.  Will share what I have.  Thanks.

(Q443)  26 Jul 1998 - Barry C.K. Moravek  

Surnames: CUMMINGS-COMMINS, MATTESON, SCHOONOVER

Wallace W. CUMMINGS, b. Sep 12, 1845, d. Aug 6, 1912 in French Creek Twp., Mercer Co., PA, buried in Knoxville, Tioga Co., PA.  He was son of George COMMINS and Sally Jane SCHOONOVER.  He m. (2) Mary Ann MATTESON, b. 1845 in Knoxville, Tioga Co., PA.  Seek any info. on this family.  Believe this family moved to Mercer Co. abt 1899 to be with family?  Wallace is listed as a farmer on death certificate.  Appreciate hearing from anyone with info. on this family.

(Q442)  26 Jul 1998 - Jane Chess Reif  

Surnames: CHESS

I am the direct descendant of David CHESS who came to northern Mercer Co. in 1797 with his brother, John CHESS, from Westmoreland Co.  After a few years, David CHESS returned to Westmoreland Co.  Would anyone have the year in which David CHESS left Mercer Co.?  Also, would like to know if there is a naturalization record for David or John?  Has there been an update of the "History of Mercer Co. Pennsylvania" written by Mr. J.G. White in 1909?  I had used it as a reference.

(Q441)  26 Jul 1998 - Marilyn A. Dicks + Homepage  

Surnames: BOWERS, BROOKS, FLANNERY, HANNAN, HAWK, QUINN, WARDLE

I am looking for a FLANNERY family that lived in Mercer Co., PA.  Hanorah HANNAN, m. William FLANNERY, was a sister to my g-grandmother, Mary HANNAN QUINN.  Hanorah and William's children: James; Johanna, m. BROOKS; Anna, m. BOWERS; Michael; Margaret, m. WARDLE; Luke; Nell, m. HAWK; and William.  Please contact me via e-mail if you have any knowledge of this family.

(Q440)  25 Jul 1998 - Tami Hill  

Surnames: ADAMS, BEAU, McKAY

I am looking for any info. on Clara ADAMS, b. Jun 24, 1876 in Butler Co., PA, d. Nov 25, 1931, buried in Mill Bank Cemetery, Mercer Co., m. Jun 16, 1897 to Norris McKAY.  Her parents were George ADAMS and Emmaline BEAU.  Any info. would greatly be appreciated.

(Q439)  24 Jul 1998 - Dennis Anderson  

Surnames: ANDERSON, COOK, PEW

I am looking for ANDERSONs who are descendants of John ANDERSON and Margaret COOK ANDERSON who settled in neighboring Butler and Venango Cos. abt 1800.  Especially interested in Mary ANDERSON PEW, m. J.N. PEW, one of the early presidents of Grove City College in Mercer Co.  I suspect because of the proximity to Mercer Co. that she may be part of my line, which is located mainly in Butler Co.  You can check out my web page.  Happy to hear from anyone possibly connected.

(Q438)  22 Jul 1998 - Charlotte McKean Hubbs  

Surnames: BLACK, HENRY, McKEAN

I am looking for the parents of the following people: John McKEAN, b. 1808 in Mercer Co., and his wife, Mariah (maybe BLACK), b. 1810 in Mercer Co.; and Thomas HENRY, b. 1791 in Mercer Co., and his wife, Eliza __?__.  I have them both as listed in the 1850 census of Lawrence Co.  They are buried on a family plot in Neshannock Cemetery in Wilmington Twp.  I also need the wives' maiden names and also any marriage records.  All were very active members of the Neshannock Presbyterian Church.  Thank you.

(Q437)  22 Jul 1998 - Kathleen Adamson  

Surnames: LONG, RIGBY

I am looking for info. about a female LONG who m. Isaac RIGBY.  They had a son, Hamilton, b. 1842.  I have located an Isaac RIGBY on the 1850 census in Mercer Co., m. to Mary __?__, but there is no son, Hamilton.  Does anyone have record of a female LONG m. to RIGBY?

(Q436)  21 Jul 1998 - James Winger  

Surnames: CROCKER, WINGER

John D. WINGER, b. 1853, d. 1899, m. in Butler Co., PA to Nellie G. CROCKER.  They lived and raised their children in Mercer Co., near Sharon I believe.  I would appreciate any info. on them and their parents.  Their eldest son, Albert, was my g-grandfather and I have info. on his descendants but know nothing about the rest of the family.

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