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1911 envelope sent to Newberry from Hrastnik, Austria (now Slovenia)

JimMiller599 — 2009-11-27 17:18:46Z

I recently found a photograph of an old envelope that was sent to Katerina CJUERRA(?) of Newberry from Hrastnik, Austria (now Slovenia) in 1911. You can see the envelope on http://philgen.org (search on CJUERRA, click on View, and scroll to the bottom of the page), or click on the link below. I am unable to find a Katerina CJUERRA (or a similar name) in Newberry and wondered if someone more familiar with the area can find her. I believe that Hrastnik may be her or her parents' birthplace and this envelope may be helpful to someone in their genealogical research. The reason I have a photo of the envelope is because of my interest in using old envelopes and postcards in genealogical research. I have an article in the spring 2009 issue of New England Ancestors entitled Philatelic Genealogy (viewable at the philgen website) and have started the philgen website.

Here is a direct link to the photo of the envelope: http://philgen.org/index.php?option=com_fabrik&c=form&am...

Reverend R R Miller/Williamsport

wendy5259 — 2009-11-22 02:58:25Z

Looking for any information regarding Reverend R R Miller and his wife Mary Margaret Hetrick Miller who resided in Williamsport in the 1940's such as which church he was a reverend of and any information regarding their family. Thank you.

marriage record

mums1225 — 2009-11-19 19:50:28Z

I am attempting to verify by any means the marriage, 27 May 1805 of JOHN BARKER OF NIPPENOSE TOWNSHIP to NANCY RAMSEY.
Thanks for you help.

Re: TONER

j9007 — 2009-11-14 15:30:16Z

Is this Andrew Jackson Toner b.22 Oct 1819 in Linden (Level Corner), Lycoming County, PA?
He married Mary Ann Bussler who is my ancestor.
Children:
William Theodore Toner
David Walker Toner
Margaret E. Toner

Re: Toner Island and Fishery

jtl106 — 2009-11-13 23:14:59Z

I have done significant research on the Toner family My husband and I travel every year or two to Lycoming Co., to do research in the library, court house, etc. there. My ancestor is Thomas Jefferson Toner's brother, William Henderson, but, I have also done a lot of research on Thomas Jefferson and have corresponded with a few of his descendants this year. I would be interested in any info. you have on this family and I am willing to share all I have as well.

Re: Toner Island and Fishery

lisas1907 — 2009-11-13 14:46:44Z

Here's another one for your collection! Thomas Jefferson Toner and Martha Marr were the parents of of John Stillwell Toner, who married Sarah Amelia Auble. They had four kids, one of whom, Margaret Elizabeth Toner, was my great-grandmother. She married Philip Anthony Zindel, and they settled in Lock Haven. He was a very busy man, a high-end green grocer, started the fire dept and as Supt. of the water dept., built a beautiful little park around the original water source called Zindel Park. My dad collected information on the other three kids as well.

Re: TONER

lisas1907 — 2009-11-13 04:15:09Z

According to work my dad did, a Thomas Jefferson Toner (he thought he was James's son, not William's - they both married McMickens) married Martha Marr and had a son named John Stillwell Toner. He married Sarah Amelia Auble, and they had four children, one of whom was my great-grandmother, Margaret Elizabeth Toner Zindel. We have some info on the other three as well.

Re: Looking for descendants of the Williamson and kessler family

dezigner98 — 2009-11-12 03:05:33Z

did you ever try looking at this site? http://www.wattsline.org/gen/watts/newsletter88.htm
you can browes my tree if you want i have some info in there

Re: Looking for descendants of the Williamson and kessler family

dezigner98 — 2009-11-12 03:02:55Z

hi anna,
how are you? i hope good :)
i called and left a message for karen hoping it was pauls daughter and it was she called me back tonight,she told me a few things that i didnt know... like paul had a twin sister emma. im wondering if she is still alive i forgot to ask. she said that emma had a daughter ruth. do you happen to know any of these people?

Re: Clark, Quiggle, Martin

reachgrant — 2009-11-09 19:20:52Z

Lewis Grant Martin was my grandfather. Were you ever able to obtain any information on him? He was married to the former Julia May Yarrison, my grandmother. OK to e-mail directly at reachgrant@yahoo.com

Re: Overdurf/Miller/Dagitz/Sawyer/Martin

reachgrant — 2009-11-09 17:30:09Z

Lewis Grant Martin was my grandfather. My father was Robert Grant Martin, and I am Grant Lewis Martin, originally of S. Williamsport, Pa. According to my father (Robert), who passed away in 1999, his father (Lewis) died circa 1931 after being kicked by a horse. Feel free to reply directly to me at reachgrant@yahoo.com. Thanks.

Re: Minard Veley Late 1800's

GerardVeley58 — 2009-11-07 07:35:02Z

I am a ggggrandson of Minard and Abigail Veley.My gg-grandfather was Minard Allen Veley. My g-grandfather was Fenton Allen Veley, my grandfather was Harold Walruth Veley and my father was Robert William Veley.
Would you like to exchange information?
Gerard Veley

Re: Minard Veley late 1800's

GerardVeley58 — 2009-11-07 07:26:34Z

Angi,
I have copious information on both Minard and Abigail Veley, who were my great-great-great-grandparents.
Contact me if you would like to exchange information.
Gerry Veley

Re: From what Township was Clinton Tnshp formed from?

sewgood63 — 2009-11-04 02:00:55Z

Alice, I have that Clinton County was created on June 21,1839. Until this date Centre and Lycoming were the counties that wccupied the land that became clinton county. This is from The Cllinton County Register and Recorder. http://www.clintoncountypaa.com/geneology.htm
Good Hunting, Ann

Richard L Temple

jcabowers — 2009-11-04 00:07:58Z

Richard L. "Dick" Temple, 71, of Lairdsville passed away at his home, Wednesday evening, Oct. 28, 2009. He had been in ill health for the past year.

He was born Feb. 7, 1938, in Moreland Twp., Lycoming County, a son of the late Archie E. and Alberta S. (Magargle) Temple. April 19, 1958, he married the former Helen L. (Kessler) Temple, who survives.

He was a member of the Moreland Baptist Church. Dick was the owner of Richard L. Temple & Sons Logging, which he was a subcontractor with Dwight Lewis Lumber Co., Hillsgrove for the past 34 years. He graduated from the Hughesville High School, Class of 1956. Dick was the only student in his class from first through eighth grade at the one-room school house of Frenchtown School, near Lairdsville.

He was a lifetime member of the Lairdsville Volunteer Fire Co. and had served as past Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, President, Vice President, and Forest Fire Warden. Dick also coached the fire company softball team and "Dick's Woodwackers," a tug-of-war team. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, horse and pony pulling, collected and restored antique tractors, hunting and telling old-time stories with family and friends. Dick was very proud that his dad taught him at a very young age the skills of butchering. Together they would butcher for many neighboring farmers. Dick passed this knowledge and skills of butchering to his own children and grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Raine K. "Tink" (Lonnie) Ohnmeiss; four sons, Richard D. "Rick" (Andrea), Robert G. "Rob" (Dee), Rex L. and Ryan L. (Tanya) Temple, all of the Lairdsville area; another one of the boys, Andy Hill; six grandchildren, Rae Ann, Nichole, Rilynn, and Rochell Temple, Colin and Carter Ohnmeiss; a step-grandson, Wes Shultz; two sisters, Geraldine Swisher, Unityville and Pauline Bogart, Turbotville; and two brothers, Glen and Vernon Temple, both of Muncy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth VanHorn and a half-brother, Max Temple.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 East Water St., Hughesville with Paul Shaner, officiating. Burial will follow in the Lairdsville Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Re: From what Township was Clinton Tnshp formed from?

j9007 — 2009-11-03 17:10:22Z

Clinton Township was formed from part of Washington Township by the Pennsylvania General Assembly during its December 1825 sessions. It was named for Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York.

http://en.wikipedia.org wiki/Clinton_Township,_Lycoming_County,_Pennsylvania

Re: Liddic Genealogy

JohnDoe0090 — 2009-11-03 16:07:13Z

My grandfather William M. Liddic was from Williamsport

From what Township was Clinton Tnshp formed from?

Alice_Mackert — 2009-11-02 04:06:16Z

Was it Washington Township? Since my gggrandfather, Nicholas Hartman, lived in Clinton Township in 1830 but I don't find Clinton Township in 1820. Thanks

POW/MIA Korean War

powmiadna — 2009-11-01 18:54:14Z

I am searching for the families of 4 soldiers that were POW/KIA in the Korean War. When they entered service they gave Lycoming County as thier home of record

Soldier: ROBERT LEWIS FELIX
Born: 1929
Date of loss; Msy 19, 1951 POW

Soldier: ARNOLD RAY FLOOK
Born: 1916
Loss: Dec. 7, 1950 KIA

Soldier: JOSEPH ALBERT MCELROY
Born: 1918
Loss: July 20, 1950

Soldier: CLAUDE H WILLIAMSON
Born: 1931
Loss: July 11, 1950 POW

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. These are 117 families from Pennsylvania that are missing and 4 from Lycoming County.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (79years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Re: John Watts and David Jackson Watts

SharonCrevier — 2009-10-30 19:03:03Z

Changing my email address to jsossoman@att.net

Re: Winfield Scott McCachren born feb.1860

dezigner98 — 2009-10-26 20:42:32Z

hi gene,
when i went back into that file you attached it says that the name wasnt mccachren it was mckeenan is there an error?

McCachren

dezigner98 — 2009-10-26 12:22:37Z

hi, i wanted to know if you can offer any help. im looking for winfield scott McCachren's father (whom is listed on death certificate as a "W.S.McCachren" and his mother is listed as susan rhodes. winfield was born 14 Feb 1860 in West Pennsboro, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. died 11 Apr 1940. married to Kate Ann Wagner DOB Jul 1863. and died 21 Apr 1944.
if you can offer any help it would be appreciated. thank you

Re: the Corsons of Jersey Shore

MF4855 — 2009-10-25 00:26:18Z

Are you descended from Harriet Keyser?She was the daughter of Henry Keyser and Catherine Schlonaker, I believe. I have the full pension application of Henry and then Catherine for Henry's War of 1812 service. Much to my regret,I found he was not MY Henry Keyser: although he was a comtemporary and also named a son Aaron as my Henry did. However, my Henry married an Elizabeth King and they lived in Worcester Twp., Montgomery Co. for a few years. I believe MY Henry served in the war of 1812 from Berks Co. and got land warrants instead of a pension. Please let me know if you would like this pension copy-I will be happy to send to you-seems a shame just to discard it. Margaret

Re: moore and bastian families in lycoming county

novella3 — 2009-10-24 20:26:53Z

Hello,

I am in hopes you might be able to help me.

I have a 3rd cousin once removed who married a Moore. To my understanding she may be still alive but her husband is deceased.

Allison Moore b May 16, 1929 Unknmown location died in Lycoming Co, Penn. Feb 10, 2002. Married Edwina Josephine Gipp 1951 in WI.

Hoping to fill in missing pieces of info on this family.
I have info on Edwina except her birth location. Have childrens names but nothing more.

If this family is in your line I hope you might be able to supply additional info.

If able & are willing please reply off this board.

Thank you,
Kathy

Re: Shoemaker

oesjmr — 2009-10-10 17:38:36Z

Hello,

I have your Shoemakers in my file. Samuel Shoemaker, husband of Sarah "Sallie" L. Egbert is my first cousin, five times removed. Please email me and I can give you lots of info.

Jodie Shumaker Robinson

Searching for info on ALFRED TAYLOR 1896 - 1992

seljames65 — 2009-10-10 03:32:24Z

Alfred TAYLOR (SSN 189-09-8406) born Yorkshire, England 29 Dec 1896. Emigrated to USA in 1929. Died Montoursville, Lycoming, PA on 16 June 1992.
I would really like to have info on his life in the US.
He was living in Sunbury PA in 1942, and family lore suggests he married and had children. Would like to trace descendants.
I am resident in Australia and am having great difficulty obtaining his death certificate.
Hope someone out there can assist.
Thanks.

Re: Wellman Floyd Bonnell

preservationwilliamsport — 2009-10-06 13:22:47Z

Born 1910 Died Sept, 17, 1939, Buried in Jersey Shore Cemetery, Sept 20, 1939

Section J PLot 904 Grave 4

For more info you can contact me at gravehunter478@gmail.com

Miranda

Wellman Floyd Bonnell

grcwriter — 2009-10-05 03:02:13Z

My mother recently had a stroke and one of the unanswered questions about her life was about the death of her father.

Wellman Floyd Bonnell b. July 16th, 1910
M. Helen Raper Grafius Sept ??, 1930
D. Uknown

Deid sometime in 1939, we think, of self inflicted gunshot in Williamsport PA, is what she was told as a child.

Attempted to search for death records via the michofishe records, but came up empty on the on line catalog.

Any assistance is helpful.

Can write direct at grcwriter@gmail.com.

Thank you.

Re: Daniel Callahan

Laurene75 — 2009-10-03 00:59:00Z

Sorry but I am not sure what you mean-which line are you? Or maybe you did not mean me?

Re: Daniel Callahan

sirchr1 — 2009-09-27 05:04:31Z

I am also related through Seth through his son Cleo.
Which line are you?

Re: William Fargus Sr., William Fargus Jr. James Fargus, Francis Fargus

enchanted_leah — 2009-09-20 21:52:28Z

Nancy, I am a descendent of James Fargus Smith too. I am descended from James and Mary Catherine Evans daughter Marion Mayfield Smith. I too am trying to trace Francis Fargus and his parents. I'm stuck because of Catherine's answer on the 1800 census that her father was born in Ireland. It seems that everyone else thinks that he was born in Pennsylvania. I've been trying to verify this through his other children's census records but am having no luck. Have you had any further luck with this since you posted this query?

Re: Lookin for Keller's in Lycoming Co. PA

pahunter35 — 2009-09-17 21:16:29Z

You would have to send me pahunter35 an invite to view your roots web family tree so I can see it. Thank you.

Re: Lookin for Keller's in Lycoming Co. PA

j9007 — 2009-09-17 21:09:55Z

My wife's lineage is Lafayette Keller, Eunice Keller, Ethel Brown, Harry Jay Terry, my wife.

We both are related to the Reese and Temple families.

No pictures of Lafayette Keller or family.

I am not sure the best way to share the information.

My family tree is on Rootsweb.com.

Re: Lookin for Keller's in Lycoming Co. PA

pahunter35 — 2009-09-17 11:46:54Z

Your wife is related to Lafayette P Keller?? I think she is related to the Temple family also? Does she have any pictures of Lafayette and his family she could share or any other information on the other Keller Branches? Thank you. If you want I can give you my email address? Let me know. Thanks. Also I see you have Reese listed in your surname list. I am also related to the Reese family.

Re: 7th Pa Cavalry, Co. D

kew759 — 2009-09-16 18:21:08Z

Hi Ann
Is Isaiah's father also named Isaiah, whose wife was Mary Ann Miller? If so, he is the brother of William Hayes who is the 3G Grandfather of my husband. William was born 9/20/1820 and married Margaret Follmer. He owned the Montoursville rolling mills for a time. I do not have much on the young Isaiah, if this is your family. I could never find a regiment he was a member of in Pa. If we are related and what to compare family info you can email me directly!

Kathi

Re: 7th Pa Cavalry, Co. D

AHennings8536 — 2009-09-16 14:59:05Z

I know my Isaiah F. Hayes was in one of the Lycoming Co units but not sure which one. He and his wife moved
to King George Co. VA after the war and raised family.
Have you anything on him?

Ann

Re: Lookin for Keller's in Lycoming Co. PA

j9007 — 2009-09-14 15:10:52Z

I only have William Keller married Harriet Reese and is in the 1850,1860,and 1870 census. I have nothing on Harriet or the children of William and Harriet.

My wife's lineage is Lafayette Keller, Eunice Keller, Ethel Brown, and Harry Jay Terry.

Re: Lookin for Keller's in Lycoming Co. PA

j9007 — 2009-09-14 15:03:05Z

I don't have any information on parents of John R. Keller or his wife Lydia Young.

Re: Lookin for Keller's in Lycoming Co. PA

j9007 — 2009-09-14 15:01:00Z

William Roberts listed in 1870 census, but I can't verify it is correct.

Re: Lookin for Keller's in Lycoming Co. PA

pahunter35 — 2009-09-14 00:37:29Z

Also, are you sure of Williams middle name? Thanks.

Re: Lookin for Keller's in Lycoming Co. PA

pahunter35 — 2009-09-14 00:35:55Z

Does anyone know who John R parents are or where he came from? That is where I am stuck. Thanks.

Re: Lookin for Keller's in Lycoming Co. PA

pahunter35 — 2009-09-14 00:34:03Z

Hello, thank you for your reply. What is your wifes line in the Keller Family tree? Mine is John, William, Cyrus.

Re: Lookin for Keller's in Lycoming Co. PA

j9007 — 2009-09-13 13:26:03Z

William Roberts Keller who married Harriet Reese?
He was son of John R. Keller and Lydia Young?
He is ggg-Uncle to my wife.

Re: Lookin for Keller's in Lycoming Co. PA

rahurst08 — 2009-09-13 12:52:10Z

Hello Chip. Thanks for getting back to me. To the best of my knowledge we have never met. I do not know many of the Keller side of my tree and have been searching for relations only about six months. Most of the information I have is through my mother, Edna, which is Theodore's daughter. The Keller's that I do know now do not associate much with each other and I have no known addresses or phone numbers for contact. I'm trying to go as deep as I can in the information, including marriages, maiden names, military history or anything that I can find. Right now I am attending college and don't have much free time to delve into the research but have some information of the living Keller's. I would like to exchange info with you on the past Keller's if you wouldn't mind sharing. I live in Hughesville, PA now and there is a relation that lives in South Williamsport, PA and we have been emailing each other with updates. Their tree is "Terry-Savitts" (spelling?) on ancestry. He is the only one that has shared any info with me. Other than that I only have what my mother has been able to provide. Unfortunately I was born late and a lot of the ancestors had already passed. I have a tree posted here as well: "Hurst Family Tree". Feel free to check it out and if there is info that you have and I don't, I would appreciate you sharing. Thanks again. (rahurst08@yahoo.com)

Re: Lookin for Keller's in Lycoming Co. PA

pahunter35 — 2009-09-12 19:42:58Z

Hello Ruth my name is Chip I am related to William Keller. He is my GG Grandfather. William Keller is George Washington Kellers Brother. Ruth I thought I met or spoke to you before and exchanged information?

Re: 7th Pa Cavalry, Co. D

kew759 — 2009-09-12 02:10:19Z

Hi Tammy

There were four Millers in the 7th Pa Cavalry, Company D-

Robert B, veteran, mustered in 10/9/1861. Re-enlisted as veteran 11/28/1863. Mustered out with company at Macon Georgia 8/23/1865. Lived at Jackson Co, Alabama.

George R-Mustered in 12/4/1861-mustered out 2/28/1865. Resided in Avery, Kansas

Robert J-Mustered in 2/24/1864, was in hospital at muster out-resided in Turbotville, Pa

Benjamin F-recruit-mustered in 2/27/1864, also in hospital at muster out. Residence Muncy, Pa

There were other Millers in each of the other companies, but no "Peter" that I could find. I stick with company D because they are from my local area, and our ancestors were in the regiment.

I believe I have some correspondence from Robert B Miller -he moved to Alabama as did our great uncle who was in the 7th Pa Cavalry. Do you tie in to any of these Millers? You can email me at kew759@windstream.net. Thanks! Kathi

Re: 7th Pa Cavalry, Co. D

tambra_snyder — 2009-09-12 00:10:17Z

Hi Kathi,
Would you happen to have any MILLER'S (peter) in the 7th. calvery? You can email directly since I don't get on here too much. Thanks, Tammy

Re: Waltz - Ressler

Colleen_R — 2009-09-09 23:58:18Z

Hello,
I have a new email address...
coppersundown@verizon.net
Thanks

Re: Waltz - Ressler

Colleen_R — 2009-09-09 23:56:18Z

HELLO,

Mary Jane Ritter

carlejeune — 2009-09-08 14:25:53Z

Hi,
I am looking for help with my PA ancestors. My greatgrandfather was Robert Broomfield Miller born aroun 1840. He married Mary Jane Ritter and had one daughter named Olive before moving to AL. He fought in the Civil War. In that enlistment, he stated his parents were James and Sarah Miller. He was born in Lycoming County and in 1861 lived in Dewart, Northumberland County. I would love to know where the middle name Broomfield came from.