As of February

COX:  looking for parents and ancestors of John COX; m. Cathrine Cull (O'Cull) in 1782 in Woodford Co., KY; d. aft 1822 in Indiana. Served in Revolutionary War. Children and descendants are known and to be published by others.
 

From:  Rhoda ENGLISH LADD, 2 Gale St., Oregon, Illinois, 61061-2232; Phone: 815-732-6120

SMEE/BOATMAN/HOSTANDER      Would like information on family of Isaac Smee born 1753 (A Revolutionary Soldier) in Wethersfield Township,. Essex County, England; died 10 Jul 1839 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania who married & 1787/88 Rebecca Boatman born 1767 near Winfield, PA., daughter of Claudius Boatman & Esther. It was this Rebecca who was scalped by the Indians... Children were: Charles, John & Alpheus Smee, Mary who married Lewis Hostrander & Elizabeth who married John Schener.
Need information on Lewis Hostrander who married Mary Smee. See 1790 Census Northumberland County, PA., Lewis 0strander,head of household, with 2 males over 16, 1 male under 16, and 1 female over 16. They had, besides, Elizabeth born 1792; died 13 Sep 1872 who married Samuel Campbell ( the querist's ancestors) and Mary born 1795; died 15 Apr. 1839 who married Michael Campbell..  How many more children?
The Revolutionary War closed in 1783 and the same year John English, brothers James and William and sister Rebecca came into Pine Creek Valley from Silver Island, in the Susquehanna River near Sunbury....John English located in 1784 in English Island at Waterville.  James located at Bluestone.  William located near Renova.  Rebecca who married first, James Campbell and then second, married Daniel Eallahan settled near English Center In  Pine Township...
All settled in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. In 1790 Census Record they are listed in Northumberland County Pennsylvania. They enlisted from Berks County, Pennsylvania in The Revolutionary War.  Need their birthplace, and parents names.  Need more on family of William English.

One hundred and forty eight years ago when the 1850 Census was enumerated in Morris Township, Tioga County,Pennsylvania, there was living side by side in Household No. 16. a farmer, all born Pennsylvania, Robert Campbell, Jr age 36, his wife Rhoda age 33 and their children, William 15, Jane 13, Abiatha 9, Eli 7,Sarah 4, and Ogden 6mos. In No.17 a farmer all born Pennsylvania Robert Bell Wilson 35, his wife, Jane 35, and their Children, William 8, Kenley 6, Anna 4, Marietta 2, and in 1860 Census we find Sarah born 1855 and Franklin born 21 Aug 1852; died 3 Mar 1856 buried McMasters Cemetery in Clearfield County, PA.  Household No. 18 all born PA., John Wilson 36, Hannah 34 Henry 12, Ann 10, Sarah 8, Rhoda 6, Hannah 3, And John.
One thing, Rhoda, Hannah and Jane had in common, they were sisters and their maiden name was McMasters and they were the daughters of William McMasters and Ann/Anna (need her maiden name). Their grandparents were Edward McMasters, A Revolutionary soldier and his second wife, Rhoda Fairchild.. Need death of Rhoda Fairchild McMasters, she was still living in Feb 1841 when she swore to data given to receive a widow's pension and was living with her daughter,Jane and her husband William Diggins in Morris Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.  My ancestor was Rhoda McMasters who married Robert Campbell, Jr., He was a twin to Priscilla Campbell who married James English, Jr., and lived in Morris Twp. These are my ancestors.  William & Ann (  ?   ) McMasters had a daughter, name unkown, a daughter Sarah born @1827.  These five sisters had seven brothers Edward, Robert & Enos, mentioned in Pension File and
Barzillia Gilead, Jonathan Bogart, Gilbert & Charles Price. The last four are mentioned in letters written 1834 to 1845 and see Census Record These families lived in Lycoming & Tioga & Clearfield Counties in Pennsylvania.  Edward McMasters and his first wife, Hannah Brown had a daughter, Hannah who married
Michael Rees; Edward McMasters and his second wife, Rhoda Fairchild had, Ebenezer who married Elizabeth Canedy/ Kennedy, John, Robert & Richard died young, Mary married John McWilliams/Williams, Sarah died young, William married Anna/Ann, Robert, 2nd, married Ann
Campbell..Would like information on any of these families.
 

From:  Richard FISHER, 2935 Wright Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564-1063

THOMAS:  Iron John Thomas and Mary Murphy were married December 24, 1791, with numerous offspring including Jane Knox THOMAS who was married to Jacob FESSLER on May 11,1843, again with numerous offspring. Iron John THOMAS was the son of George THOMAS  and Margaret HULING (1st.
Margaret HULING was married (2nd) to Henry THOMAS  (2nd), w/o issue. Henry THOMAS (1st) married Unknown and had several offspring. George THOMAS was the son of Evan THOMAS and Ann (Savage) THOMAS.  Henry THOMAS  was the son of Martin THOMAS and Barbara (Unknown) THOMAS.
Among  the marriages of THOMAS daughters are to BAIRD, BAKER, BUSSLER, COOLEY,  FESSLER, HART,  HETHERLIN  and PEPPERMAN.  Among the marriages of THOMAS/FESSLER daughters are BUZZARD, CREASEY, KNABB, SWEELEY  and TAYLOR.  I am seeking information on any of the
above surnames; any connection between the various branches of the THOMAS family/ies; any connection between the THOMAS families and Sir George Thomas, Lt Gov of Penna.
 

From:  Dorothy J DRAKE, 25 Wilson Ave, Parlin, NJ 08859-1665

GEHR/GEEHR/KEHR/KEEHR/Possible other name variations such as GHRET/ GEHRIT/GRIER/GHERES etc., even possibly LUDWIG. Catherine (Kate) GEHR was born Dec. 1809 in Dry Valley, was born in Northumberland County Pa. Before Union County Pa. was formed, in 1810. She died Apr 1904. She was married to George ZECHMAN and 5 of their 10 children lived to maturity. They were Henry ZECHMAN who married Rebecca SHOWERS, Ruben ZECHMAN married Elizabeth Catherine wittenmeyer, Joel ZECHMAN married Lydia BOLIG, Emmanuel ZECHMAN married Mary WALTERS and Mary ZECHMAN married Lincoln RENNINGER. Catherine and George ZECHMAN are buried in Middleburg Cemetery Middleburg Pa. Snyder County. Seeking information on Catherine (Kate) (GEHR or LUDWIG) ZECHMAN’S birth family, her parents and sibling’s and any of her aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, and anyone who has information on her family.
 

From:  Judith RAIGUE, 2260 Seaview Drive Port Townsend, WA 98368

Henrietta Raiguel married Mr. Field(s); sometime after the 1850 census on which she was listed as being at home. Need info on Mr. Field, the marriage, their offspring and descendents, and Henrietta's death; (sometime after 5/31/1902). A daughter, Mame, married Charles Dodson. They had six children, five of whom were alive in the 1900 census.
 

From:  Mrs. Shirley MURRAY, P.O. Box 173 18300 Rt. 177 Adams Center, NY 13606; Email: SMURRAY@watertown-wiley.moric.org

BOWMAN/COLLINS: Looking for relatives and information on Peter BOWMAN b.1860 d.1939 married Ada Collins on (?). b. 1864 d. 195.Sons:Howard and another who ran away while young. Daughters: Minnie(Thatcher-Jacoby), My grandmother, Myrtle (LaFever),Mamie (Evans), Maudie (Weis) Elizabeth
(Reese), Cora (Reider), Bertha (Swartz), Nellie (Kaufman), Bessie (Swinehart), Josephine (Eckart).  I put the married names of the girls in parenthesis, I'm not sure that is how to do it-I'm still learning!

JACOBY; looking for relatives and information on George JACOBY, my grandfather. I have nothing on him except he may have had a sister, Barbara, and may have moved to Michigan around the 1950's, where she was and died there. Married Minnie BOWMAN (?) b. 1887 d. 1951. Don't know when they were
married or where.  Daughters: Dorothy Ellen b. 1919, Francis Marie b. 1921. Minnie was also married to a Foster, George before Jacoby and they had one son, Charlie. It is believed that George may have worked as a wood cutter.
 

From:  Shirley I. KURTZ, 2547 Rt. 442 Highway, Muncy, PA 17756

Seeking ancestors and siblings of Joyce ADGATE, Cameron County, PA or Elmira, NY, decendent of Robert RICHEY, born: 1812, died: Aug 29 1896, married Eliza STUMP, died: Sept. 9, 1874, buried in Lord Cemetery in Canreron County, Pa.

Also descendents of John RICHEY, born: 1849, died: 1903 first wife: Annie SLOAN, died: May 7, 1887 (My great grandparents) children: Robert J., Hugh, Ella, Adam, Minnie and John Harvey RICHEY Born: May 7, 1887, died: Nov 7, 1960 (My grandfather) second wife: Rose CLARK children: Hattie, Malcome and Vernard.

Also seeking: YOUNKIN/YONKIN/ROSSER: children of Elisha and Regina WHITMOYER YOUNKIN.  All are believed to be born in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County, Pa. Emma Jane YOUNKIN Born abt 1865 married Thomas HARTKINS, Millard YOUNKIN Born: 1863 Annie E.
YOUNKIN Born: 1867 Died: 1933 married Thomas ROSSER Born: 1862 died: 1925. Buried in Muncy
Cemetery on same lot as Elisha and Regina.
 

From:  Ed HILL. P.O. Box 6053, Salina, KS 67401-0053; Email: edhill69@yahoo.com

HILL/WILSON/WHITE. Amos HILL, (born in Muncy, Lycoming County, PA on April 23, 1829, died Jan. 25, 1918 in Clay Center, Clay County, KS) married Hannah WILSON, (born Jan. 31, 1832 in Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA, died Feb., 1915 in Clay Center, Clay County, KS). They were married on June 11, 1853. Hannah is the daughter of Jonathan WILSON and Elizabeth ????. Jonathan and Elizabeth WILSON were Quakers. Known children of Amos and Hannah are: Oscar (married Nancy Jane WHITE), Clara Amelia HILL, Etta Copeland HILL, Edgar HILL (m. Lizzie DANNENHAUER). Amos' fathers name may have been David HILL, but this is unverified. Seeking conformation of Amos' father and any knowledge of his mother. Also, any information on Hannah's birth date and any info on her father and mother. Did Amos and Hannah have any other children?
 

From:  Susan MEYERS SANDERS, 57 First Street, Plainwell, Michigan 49080, Email:  sanders@net-link.net

HOUSER, HARRER: My husband's great-grandfather, Oliver Wilson HOUSER (1863-1926), was supposed to have been in the Williamsport Elks' "Repacz" (?) Band, perhaps with Clyde HARRER, who was a relative by marriage. Can anyone identify Clyde HARRER or give me information about this band?

As of April

Searching for descendants of John BURKHART, born 1 Jan. 1792 in Berks County, PA the son of Jacob and Margaretha BURKHART. He married 29 Nov. 1816 in Lycoming County, PA, Elizabeth HARTMAN, born 20 Feb. 1798 in Berks County, the daughter of John HARTMAN and Margaret SPRING of Franklin Township, Lycoming County, PA. In 1820, John and Elizabeth resided in Shrewsbury Township, Lycoming County. Are they buried there? Did they leave Lycoming County? Who are their children?
Two sisters, Maria (Mary) HARTMAN, born 22 Mar. 1796 in Earl Township, Berks County, PA, and Lydia HARTMAN, born 17 Mar. 1802 in Earl Township, Berks County, daughters of John HARTMAN and Margaret SPRING of Franklin Township, Lycoming County, PA also resided in Franklin Township. Did they marry? If so, it would most likely be someone from the Franklin/Jordan townships area. If anyone recognizes either of them as an ancestor I would appreciate hearing from you.
 

From:  Charles W. MARTIN, 1778 Memorial Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701; Email: chas0413@aol.com

MARTIN/MOETCEL: Searching for any information on Catharine MARTIN (first husband, Daniel MARTIN died in June 1885). Married Gustavus MOETCEL in June 1886 in Lycoming County. Catharine had one son, Johann Adam MARTIN who married Catharine SCHULTZ In Muncy Twp. in 1893 and two daughters, Carrie MARTIN who married John F. LUTZ in Lycoming County in May 1885 and Elizabeth MARTIN who married Daniel HUMMELL in Montoursville, PA on 31 December 1885.
 

From:  Shirley KRAMER, 9517 Riggs, Overland Park, KS  66212

MILLER:  Andrew bn abt 1776 married  Alice MCGUIRE. Shown in 1800 Washington Township-Lycoming County Census (Also a Thomas MCGUIRE also in Washington Township may be related to Alice) They are shown in the Athens township census in 1810 and back in Washington Township in 1820 .They may have moved to Ohio after 1820. Their son (William?) Benjamin Bear MILLER was born 4 August 1814 in Lycoming County. Could he be named and/or related to
the BEAR family in that area? Benjamin moved to Ohio and married Elizabeth SMITH and later moved to Fayette County, Illinois. (Possible older brother named Conrad.) Seeking info on family ancestry and peers and life in Penn.
WRIGHT: John born 1755-56 in Ireland and while still a very small boy, moved with father and brother, Robert, to Philadelphia and later to Lancaster County (date unknown) He served a short time in the army during Revolutionary War but spent most of his time as a wagoner moving food and supplies for the army. He married (name unknown) in Lancaster County, Pa and started family there before moving to Virginia and finally to Stokes County, No. Carolina where he died 3
December 1836. Had seven children. Isabella, Joseph A, James T, John F., Mary and two daughters, Nancy and Margaret, who married two brothers named Thomas J. and Morgan LARIMORE in No. Carolina and moved to Indiana. Seeking info on family ancestry, name of his wife, other locations in Pa he may have lived and info on other children.
 

From:  Betty BLYHOLDER, 1054 Eva Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701; Phone: 501-442-8410; Email: BBLYHOL@COMP.UARK.EDU

BASTIAN: George W. BASTIAN and wife, Eve HARMON BASTIAN, are listed in the 1850 Census in Fairfield Township of Lycoming County. Who were their parents? Where did the parents live? Did George and Eve have any siblings? Any information on the parents' generation would be greatly appreciated. By the 1870 Census, George and Eve had removed to the Kansas City area with their children. I have information from that point on if anyone is researching this family.
 

From:  Jean STINE, 2440 Euclid Ave, Williamsport, PA 17702

WARNER, WERNER, WOERNER/REHORN: Ca 1911, John WARNER, WERNER, WOERNER moved to Williamsport (area) from Woolrich (area). I found this in Church records in Woolrich. His parents were Christina REHORN and Frederick WARNER, WERNER ,WOERNER. Was he married? Did he have children? Are there descendants? Any info appreciated.
 

From:  Robert WOODLEY, 2401 Oakmont Drive Bloomington, Indiana 47401; 812-334-2451; Email: rwoodley@indiana.edu

Pleasant Hill cemetery has a WOODLEY plot, with a large marker with the name WOODLEY in the center. Several Woodleys are buried there, including Ann FARLEY, wife of Abraham WOODLEY, who died Sept 22, 1864. Also in this plot are several KISNERs, including Sarah A. KISNER (1863-19bb), William L. KISNER (1862-1938), Margaret KISNER (1897-1917), and Walter L. KISNER (1894-1953). Although I am primarily interested in the Woodley line, I am
curious as to where the KISNER line fits in. I suspect the KISNERS married in to a grand daughter of Abraham Woodley but have no documentation. Would appreciate any information, suggestions, leads that might help me make this connection. Many thanks.
 

From:  Mary Ellen HALL THOMAS, 25562 Leeward Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629-1504; Email: scribe@fea.net

HALL, AUSTIN, WEBSTER,( LEWIS, PALMER, PARMER, ROGERS), JONES, HOUCK, SILSBY, PACKER / PARKER, CHAPIN.
Richard HALL b. England c. 1725, settled Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey. He m. Sarah Ann BURROWS & had 8 children b. there. The entire family migrated to the Muncy area, Lycoming County 1774 where Richard & his son John HALL were the lst blacksmiths. This is a query seeking info on the SPOUSES of his children, 2 of whom, Samuel & Richard HALL Jr. remained in Lycoming. County Presumably, all children except John & poss. Joseph, were married in
Lycoming, County i.e.:
-*-3 bros., John HALL b. 1750, Joseph HALL b. 1752, & Jonathan HALL b. c.1760 m. 3 sisters, respectively, Sarah, Ruth & Rachel AUSTIN, daus. of Moses AUSTIN of Elizabethtown, NJ. They all res. lst Lycoming & after 1800 all moved to Ontario, Yates & Seneca Cos., New York.
-*-Samuel HALL b. c. 1754-60,  m. Hannah WEBSTER & had 1) Joseph HALL m. Mercy LEWIS; 2) Mary HALL m. Samuel PALMER; & Charles HALL m. Rachel PARMER; & poss. others? Samuel d. Lycoming County abt. 1810.
-*-Richard HALL Jr. b. 1755 m. Margaret (aka Peggy) ROGERS, had 14 children, & d. Muncy, Lycoming County 28 Mar. 1849.
-*-Nathaniel HALL b. c. 1760, m. Nancy JONES b. Feb.. 1773-6, moved to Ohio/Indiana & had 6 children.
-*-Margaret (aka Peggy) HALL b. c. 1762, m. lst Jacob HOUCK & had Mary, Betsey, Margaret & poss. Jacob HOUCK Jr. She m. 2nd 1786 Enos SILSBY b. c. 1765 & moved to Wayne, Steuben, NY 1794 & had John, James, Deborah & Sarah SILSBY.
-*-Mary (aka Polly) HALL b. c. 1767, m. lst  Mr. ____ PARKER or PACKER & had one son James PACKER/PARKER; she m. 2nd George CHAPIN & removed to Ontario or Seneca, NY.
 

From:  Dorothy J. DRAKE, 25 Wilson Ave, Parlin, NJ 08859-1665

EPWORTH CHURCH and it's EPWORTH LEAGUE 1915-1925 possibly located in Milton or surrounding towns in Northumberland or even in Union County. It's even possible since this ancestor moved to Williamsport, Pa. about 1924 that it could even have been located there. Seeking information as to the EPWORTH CHURCH'S religion and location and if it is still open or is it a closed church and when did it close it's door's? I'd appreciate any information on this church.
 

From:  Chrissie TEMPLE VAN PELT, 6254 Highway, 150E Lot R30, Denver, NC 28037; Email: Treebugs@aol.com

Looking for parents of William TEMPLE descendants of William TEMPLE Generation No. I WILLIAM2 TEMPLE (TEMPLE1) was born Abt. 1800 in Pa, and died Bet. 1861-1862 in Franklin Twp, Lycoming County, Pa. He married MARY MAGDELANA DOCTOR Bet. 1819 - 1824 in Pa, daughter of DOCTOR.
Children of WILLIAM TEMPLE and MARY DOCTOR  are:
i JOHN D.3  TEMPLE, b. November 26, 1824, Moreland Township, Lycoming County, PA; d. September 10,  1917. Jordan Township, Lycoming County, PA; m. SUSANNAH A. DEWALD, 1845, PA.
ii GIRL TEMPLE, b. 1825; d. Bet. 1826-1919.
iii CHARLES S TEMPLE, b. August 1827, Pa; d. Aft. 1900, Franklin Township, Lycoming County, Pa; m. MARY ELIZABETH SMITH, Bet. 1844 - 1876.
WILLIAM  M. TEMPLE, b. 1828, PA; d. 1920, PA; m. CHARLOTTE RITTER, 1856, PA. NATHANIEL  A. TEMPLE, b. November 1833, Jordan Township, Lycoming County, PA; d. Aft. 1910, PA; m.  (1) MARTHA M NORTH,  Bef. 1860, PA; m. (2) ROSE ELLEN FLICK, November 23, 1899, Franklin Township, Lycoming County, PA. JACOB F. TEMPLE, b. 1836, Penn Township, Lycoming County, PA; d. Aft. 1920, PA; m. (1) CATHERINE L RIDER. Bet. 1853 - 1886; m. (2) MARY E MARTINES, January 03, 1895, PA. JAMES TEMPLE, b. 1838, PA; d. 1865, PA; m. REBECCA ALICE REESE, December 29, 1859, Muncy, Lycoming County, PA. HENRY HERMAN  TEMPLE, b. March 11. 1841, PA; d. December 03, 1918, PA; m. SARAH JANE SNYDER, August 16, 1863, Muncy, Lycoming County, PA.
ix JOSEPH TEMPLE, b. March 1843, PA; d. 1915, PA; m. ANN ELIZA RIDER, 1862, PA.
x SARAH J. TEMPLE, b. 1848, PA; d. Bet. 1850 - 1860.
xi GEORGE  W. TEMPLE, b. 1849, PA.
 

From:  Nancy Lovell HIGHMEADOW, 11807 206th Pl. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027-5463; Phone: 425-255-5595; Fax: 425-430-0206; Email: Highmeadow@aol.com

HALL: I am looking for any information on the Hugh HALL born about 1707, probably in Ireland. He was the son of Hugh HALL (b. ca 1675, Ireland, d. 16 Mar 1758, Derry Township, Lancaster Co., PA) who married Sarah _____, (b. ca 1680, d. after 21 Mar 1777, Londonderry Twp, Dauphin Co., PA). I am eager to see if this Hugh had a wife named Sarah also. (Would welcome connection with anyone having information on Hugh, Sr. and Sarah as well.) WALLIS: I am looking for information on: Gen. 1. Samuel WALLIS, (d. ca 1718) m. Francis YOUNG; Gen. 2. Their son Samuel WALLIS, (b. ca 1705) m. in 1744 Grace JACOB (b. 1718). Gen. 3. Son Joseph Jacob WALLIS, (b. 1745, d. 1 Aug 1795) m. On 19 Jan 1775 Elizabeth LUKINS (b. ca 1747 d. 7 Jan 1793), Gen. 4. Son John Lukins WALLIS (-d. 27 Jul 1863 Muncy, Lycoming Co., PA) m. in 1798 in Lycoming Co. Mary COOKE (b. ca. 1783-d. 28 Sept 1864, Lycoming Co.).
This MARY COOKE was daughter of Col. Jacob COOKE and Rosetta HALL. I have several varying dates for her birth, derived from age given on grave marker, and from a church list of WALLIS deaths. She was born earlier according to the list. This is the HALL family I am trying to straighten out (see above). Wills and tombstones are fairly complete with names of children, spouses, parents, etc., but it doesn't fit together as far as dates are concerned.I am wondering if there is possibly another generation of a Rose HALL who married into the COOKE family (specifically another Jacob COOKE) and/or if the earlier Hugh HALL son of Hugh and Sarah, also married a Sarah. If  this is connected in any way to your family I would love to hear from you

As of May

ORT/MERRILL
Interested in information about Jacob ORT b. June 29 1804- d.August 18, 1884, bought a farm in Muncy, Pa. from John Thompson, who in turn bought the land from John Adium. Jacob bought the farm in May 1, 1857. Jacob ORT'S fathers name was John ORT b. in Quaker Twp. Bucks County, no wife listed. Grandmother was Flossie Marie MERRILL-ORT, her gggggrandfather Jacob MERRILL bought property from Benjamin McCARTY in 1801. I would like information on the ORT / MERRILL  lines. It would be interesting to talk with the present generation of the ORT/MERRILL'S.

HUFFMAN / STEVENSON My great-grandmother was Barbara Freelove HUFFMAN-STEVENSON died at age 39 years 28 days, November 13, 1887,in childbirth. My grandfathers name was William Henry Clay STEVENSON, he was 2 years old at the time of his mothers death. Freelove's husband was George W.
STEVENSON born 1840 died March 21, 1895, George was a policemen, GAR, carpenter, fell to his death at the *Wire and Rope Works. He was employed by his brother-in-law William Henry Clay HUFFMAN. (*webmasters note:  probably Williamsport Wire and Rope)
George W. STEVENSON is buried at the Washington St. Cemetery, Williamsport, Pa. Lot #33 with two of his children, daughter Hattie, d. July 27,1881 age 13; son Jesse Elias STEVENSON d. July 30,1881, age not given.
Also on this plot is Elias HUFFMAN, age 70; and Mrs. A. B. HUFFMAN, died July II, 1880 age 73,. Mary HUFFMAN BAIRD; b. 1830 d. Feb. 13, 1901; and Willaim W. BAIRD, sister and brother-in-law, of Barbara Freelove HUFFMAN. Would like to know where Freelove HUFFMAN is buried?
In the Williamsport 1850 census, I found Elias HOFFMAN, age 45, carpenter; wife Ann, 46; Margaret, 15; Elias, 7; Wm. H.; 5; and Barbara Freelove, age 2. Do not know when they changed from HOFFMAN TO  HUFFMAN. Elias HUFFMAN'S obituary in The Daily Gazette, (Williamsport) May 7, 1879, states his address 30 West St., Williamsport, Pa.
Elias HUFFMAN was born in Hamburg, Berks Co., PA, on October 20, 1809. I have a picture of Freelove, and George and Freelove's marriage lie. Any information on the HUFFMAN'S and STEVENSON'S would be helpful. Other names looking for: DAVIS .ORT, O'NEILL.DEFFLEY.MAFFETT.MERRILL, GREENSWEIGHT, FAHRENBACH, MONTZ, & GILSON.
 

From:  Kevin L. SHOLDER, 414 Blackstone Dr., Centerville, OH 45459; Phone: work (937) 445-6336 - home (937) 435-8240; Email: rdrunner@siscom.net

Looking for the parents of Dorothea ULMER, b. 1808, Wurttemberg, Germany, m. John George WOLF, b. 1805, Wurttemberg, Germany.  They came to America and settled in Blooming Grove, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
They had one known son, Henry WOLF, b. 22 Feb 1845, Lycoming Co., PA, d. 1937, in Sissetin, SD, m. 22 Feb 1868, North Freedom, WI, to Sophia (SCHEEL) SHALE, b. 4 Jul 1847, in Blooming Grove, Lycoming Co., PA, d. 1943.
I am looking for conformation that Mary E. PAULHAMUS, b. 1840 Lycoming Co, PA, daughter of Samuel (PAULHAMUS) POLHEMIUS, b. 1794 & Catherine ?, is the wife of David Hyde (SCHEEL) SHALE, b. 4 Mar 1837, Blooming  Grove, Lycoming Co, PA, d. 24 Feb 1909, Williamsport, Lycoming Co, PA; son of Friedrich Ferdinand (SCHEEL) SHALE, b. 16 Dec 1810, Blooming Grove, Lycoming Co, PA, d. 4 Mar 1880, Williamsport, Lycoming Co, PA, and Barbara (HEYD) HYDE, b. 20 Nov 1815, d. 26 Dec 1893. David is listed with a wife Mary Elizabeth PAULHAMUS. b. 20 Nov 1840, d. 11 Dec 1916. Any help would be great.
 

From:  Dana (STEWART) LEEDS, 9110 Cypress Square, Drive Spring, TX 77379-4410 Phone 281-379-7027 Email: rsleeds@worldnet.att.net

Looking for MERRILL's of Muncy Borough & Muncy Creek. Would like to know marriage dates and maiden names of Elizabeth who married Jacob MERRILL possibly in the 1770's; Elanor who married Nicholas MERRILL about 1817; Nancy who married James MERRILL about 1842; and Sarah J. who married Augustus L. MERRILL about 1872.
 

From:  Mark KELLER, 12300 Nutchaten Ct., Glenn Allen, VA 23060

Lawerence KELLER (b. 1790, d. 1874-1880). His wife Margaretia (b. 11-10-1791, d. 11-7-1849) is buried in the Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery in Nippenose. (note:  Nippenose Twp, Lycoming County, PA)  I suspect he is buried there, but cannot confirm.
 

From: JOE MILLER, HC 64  Box 162F, Trout Run, PA  177719525; Phone: 570-995-9226  Email: jsmillmv@csrlink.net

MILLER - I would like assistance on obtaining any information that is available on Daniel and Rebecca MILLER - birth, death and marriage dates/locations, parentage, descendants and burial location.  I have uncovered only two known facts about their lives:
1) They had a son, Jared (Sept 1834 - Feb 1904), from Moreland Township, Lycoming County, who is buried in the Moreland Lutheran Cemetery.  Jared is my great-great-grandfather. It is from Jared's second marriage license that the names of Daniel and Rebecca were revealed.
2) According to Jared's 1880 census record, his parents were both born in Pennsylvania I am also acting under the assumption at this point that this Daniel is the one listed on the 1840 Census as residing in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming Co., PA. That record shows that he was a farmer and had a total of 5 members in his household: (1) himself, between 30 and 40 years of age; (2) a woman, presumably Rebecca, between 30 and 40 years of age; (3) a male between 5 and 10 years of age, presumably Jared; (4) a male under five years of age, presumably a younger brother; and, (5) a female between 5 and 10 years of age, presumably a daughter and most likely an older sister to Jared. I have found no deeds, burial records or any other census records on this family. I am hoping that if this brother married and had a family, he may still have descendants in central Pennsylvania, or that others who have done research on early Miller families in central Pennsylvania may have one or more of these individuals listed.
A summary of known information follows:
Daniel Miller (b. bet. 1799-1811, PA), believed to be a farmer, married Rebecca ______ (b. bet. 1799-1811, PA).  They were most likely married between 1817 and 1832.  They are presumed to have at least three children:  a daughter, (b. bet. 1830-1833); a son Jared b. Sep. 1834, d. Feb. 22, 1904, buried Moreland Twp., Lycoming Co.; and a son (b. bet. 1836-1840). Jared was married twice and had families to each spouse; some of these families have been extensively researched while little is known about others.  Any leads or information would be most appreciated.
 

From:  Rick D. Huff, M.S., Email: hawkhuff@worldnet.att.net

I am searching for any information on churches, ministers andchurch records that may exist for the 1830's Loyalsock Twp. Can anyone assist me or supply some information in this regard? Please email me at hawkhuff@worldnet.att.net. Thank you.
 

From:  James T. DAWSON, 10132 Yolanda Ave., Northridge, CA 91324-1341

Rachel DAWSON was born 1798 in Jackson Township, Lycoming County. Her parents were John DAWSON and Hannah WHITE. Rachel married Jacob Samuel KEAGLE Jr. and they lived in the Liberty or Nauvoo area of Tioga County. Seeking any information about John, Hannah, or Rachel. Very interested in Rachel's brothers and sisters.

As of July

Trying to trace my father's family (SHOOK/SEITZER). On the SHOOK side, back from Jasper H. SHOOK, b. Mar 1864; d. Jul 1946; m. Alice Elizabeth McBRIDE, b. Jul 1862; d. Jun 1949. His father was William A. SHOOK, b. 1840; d. ____; m. Catherine MARSHALL, b. l845; d. (unknown). His father, I believe, was Benjamin SHOOK, b. 1812; d. (unknown); m. Mary COHICK b. 1810; d. Jan 1852. I would like to know Benjamin's father and mother and siblings. In the 1790 Census I found a John SHOOK in Northumberland County and a Jacob SHOOK in Chester County. Wondering if either of them are ancestors of Benjamin SHOOK.
On the SEITZER side, back from Charles SEITZER, b. Mar 1860; d. Dee 1901; m. Anna ARMSTRONG,    b. Apr 1862; d. 1946. His father was George SEITZER b. 1805 in Weidenberg, Germany; d. in the l860's in Lycoming County; m. Elizabeth (unknown). Following George's death, Elizabeth SEITZER married William Wise. I believe George SEITZER  is the son of Frederick SEITZER who came to Bloomsburg, PA from Weidenberg in 1823. Need information on Frederick SEITZER - b.; d.; whom he married and number of children.
I would be most appreciative of any information or suggestions that might help me fill in the blanks and know from where and when the SHOCKS originally came to Pennsylvania. Also any additional information as to the SEITZERS. Many thanks to anyone who might be willing to share this information.
 

From:  Mr. & Mrs. John L. Crompton 1000 Rose Circle College Station, TX 77840

SHAW/STRADLEY. Looking for parentage of Jane Shaw born 1801 Clearfield, Pa. d. 16 January, 1864 in Cammal, Pa. married Shadrich Stradley in 1830.

CAMPBELL/MORRISON/HOSTRANDER. Looking for help to verify that: George Campbell, son of Robert and Rachel (Morrison) Campbell, born 1789 married Sally Jane Yountz; and George's daughter, Mary Ellen Campbell born 1817 married 1830 Joel Hostrander and his granddaughter, Sarah Jane Hostrander born 1846 married Matthew Stradley in 1861. All lived in Lycoming Co. Brown and McHenry Townships.

MOORE/STRADLEY. Looking for information on the family of Mary Moore who died in 1897. She was the wife of Theodore Stradley of Slate Run, Brown Township, Pa.
 

From:  Gary BUCK 194 Heilman Circle Montgomery Pa 17752 Phone 570-546-3310, Email: gbuck@sunlink.net

This dated November 2, 1882, (this was a Monday), in the Sullivan Review:  "Mrs. HILL, formerly a Miss SWEENEY of Cherry, died on Saturday and was buried at this place on Monday".  The Cherry would be Cherry Twp., the Ringer Hill area of Sullivan County.  Am looking for any info on HILL/SWEENEY marriages and the names of Mr. HILL and Miss SWEENEY.  Thank you in advance.

As of September

Florence WALTZ m. William CARPENTER.  They had five children: Marintha W. CARPENTER b. 7 Jan 1913 Woodward Twp., Lycoming County, PA d. 20 Apr 1993, m. 11 Mar 1936 to Raymond S. WAGNER b. 8 Mar 1916 d. 22 Mar 1989; Aldas CARPENTER; William J. CARPENTER; Ruth CARPENTER b. 22 Dec 1917, m. Harry LeRoy SMITH b. 7 Jan 1919 d. 21 Oct 1976; and Bertha CARPENTER m. Mr. PALMATIER.  I am looking for the parents and grand-parents of Florence Waltz.  Possibly the grand-daughter of George B. Waltz d. 8 Jun 1904.  And any information on the other people listed.

Oliver G. HAFER (son of Catherine (?) HAFER and ????) m. 27 Jun ???? Arlene R. BERRY (daughter of Harry M. BERRY).  They had two known children: Robert Alan HAFER; Bonalyn Lou HAFER m. 25 Jul 1964 Philip SHOEMAKER.  I am looking for the parents of Oliver G. HAFER and his wife Arlene R. BERRY, along with any other vital information that I am missing.  Any further descendant information would also be appreciated.

Elizabeth B. SHOLDER b 1833 - d. ????, m. Thomas MAHAFFEY b. 20 Aug 1833 -d. ????, they had eight children: Emily MAHAFFEY b. 25 Sep 1956, Edward A. MAHAFFEY b. 22 Jul 1858, Charlotte MAHAFFEY b. 29 May 1861, Samuel MAHAFFEY b. 13 Apr 1865, Thomas MAHAFFEY b.16 Jun 1867 - d. 24 Aug 1913, William MAHAFFEY b. 23 Sep 1869, Annie May MAHAFFEY b. 12 Aug 1871, and Lewis M. MAHAFFEY b. 18 Dec 1873. I need any further information available on these children. (Note: There is no additional information available in the book "Mahaffey Descendants 1600 - 1914, Sketch of Reunions, Historical Records and Biographical Genealogy of Mahaffey Descendants".)  Thomas Mahaffey has been sheriff of Lycoming and Sullivan counties.
 

From:  Kathy A. Jetter, 2211 S. 4th Street, Fayetteville, Illinois 62258-4929; Email: htkollen@midwest.net

I am searching for information on Daniel Bugh, born 16 August 1819 in Whitedeer township, Union County, Pennsylvania.  He married Susan Lockard, born 22 January 1824 in Sussex County, New Jersey and later moved to Lycoming County, PA.  They had 13 children  Jeremiah, Norman, and Alexander were born in Hughesville, PA.  John, Delos and Daniel Elias were born in Lockport, New York.  Huldah and Mary were born in Pendleton, New York.  Thadeus was born in Freeport, Illinois.  Dennis, Amanda, Robert and Francis were born in Iowa.

I believe that Daniel Bugh's parents where John Bugh, born 22 October 1785 in Berks County, Pennsylvania and Elizabeth Moser.  John died 14 May 1868 and Elizabeth died 22 December 1867.  Both are buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hughesville, Pennsylvania.  I have the will of John Bugh and it lists 9 children:  Abraham, George, Daniel, John, Susanna (Burrows), Mary (Kramer), Catherine (Greenburg), Elizabeth (Hardref) and Henry. Abraham was born in Union County, PA, married Mary ____and both are buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. George married Mary ____ and both are buried in Pleaseant Hill Cemetery.  John and Henry both appear in the 1850 Census in Pendleton, Niagara County, New York.  John married Eva Bennage and Henry married Mary Bennage.  Eva and Mary were sisters from Union County, Pennsylvania.  All four are buried in Lockport, New York.  My Daniel also appears in this 1850 census one page before Henry Bugh.  This would suggest that he may be the Daniel mentioned in John Bugh's (1785-1868) will and moved to New York with his two older brothers. John and Henry remained in New York and my Daniel appears in the 1870 Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa Census.
Is there anyone else researching the Bugh or related lines and have any more information that might prove that the Daniel listed in John Bugh's will is the same Daniel that moved to New York and then Iowa where he lived out his last days?
 

From:  Larry Harris 4624 West 148th Cleveland, OH 44135-3414; Phone 216-941-5740; Email: L.Harris@stratos.net

I have a Elizabeth English ,born in 1754. She married to John Cole. Born 1752. We, the Harris's and the English's do not have her tied to the English line. I would like to find some one of the Cole family line. I think it is a good possibility , that this Elizabeth English could be related as a sister to James, John , William and Rebecca English. Her birth year fit's in with the birth date's of the 4 English listed. Her children married to all  the same family line's that the rest of the English did. She died in English Centre.  Can I post this though you?   John Cole is buried in Callahan Cemetery in Cole Run.
 

From:  Eldred William Atkinson, 728 Clearmount Rd., York, PA 17403; Email: ewa728@aol.com

Interested in information about the descendants of Charles D. Eldred  b.  September 12, 1816, obit.  February 24, 1896, Descendants: Annie M. Eldred, Rebecca C. Eldred, Harry L. Eldred, Mary Eldred, William P. Eldred, Edward J. Eldred, John L. Eldred, Ida V. Eldred, and Gertrude Eldred.
 

From:  Mary Lou (MAINES) HARMON, P.O. Box 566, Prospect, PA 16052; Phone: 724-865-2181

Seeking help on Carl and Catharine (GROVE) RIENHART.  Carl RIENHART came to America from Ireland in 1830.  He had one son Jacob that we are aware of who was born in Lycoming County.  If anyone can help with our quest for this information, please write.
Webmaster Note:  Any RIENHART researchers out there?  Please contact Mary and help her out.
 

From:  Donald F. Ephlin, 26214 Morton Drive, Dearborn Hts., MI 48127; Email: DFEUAW@mediaone.net

Seeking any information on Margaret Ann KING who was married to Charles G.  EPHLIN.  She apparently died after 1850.  By 1850 her mother Mary was living with her and her husband.  Charles was living in Williamsport at the time of his death in 1894 which occurred in Framingham, Mass.  Any info on this KING family will be appreciated.

As of October

Seeking ancestors of Frederick Koch b. abt 1754 in Pa., d. Apr. 15,1820 in Moreland Twp. Lycoming Co. Pa. Also last name of wife Maria Christina mar. abt.
1776. b.1758 in Pa. d. abt Apr. 17,1827 in Pa.  They had the following children:  Frederick b. Feb 13,1778 Pa. d. Dec. 14,1865 Ill. Christina b.1780 also Maria b. 1780 Barbara Catherine B 1782 Muncy Creek. Twp. Lycoming Co. Pa. d. Sept. 23,1863 in Muncy Creek Twp. Lycoming Co. Pa. burried at Red Brick Church in Muncy Creek Twp. Lycoming Co. Pa. she married Henry Dewald (De Wald) abt. 1809, he was born Feb 1771 in Of So. Manheim, Scuykill Co. Pa. D, Feb 02,1828 in Muncy Creek Twp. Lycoming Co. Pa.  We are seeking any records on the above family or any information about them.
 

From:  Mrs. Jean H. FREDRIKSEN, 6111 Churchfield #28, Las Vegas, NV 89103-4548

In 1774, the original settlers of Muncy Township included a Joshua WHITE and a "Tray" WHITE.  Does anybody know anything about either of these men?  I'm searching for relatives of a Margaret WHITE who married a Thomas McCARTY of Muncy between 1803 and 1810.
 

D. Jane MOREHART,  P.O. Box 622, Claude, TX 79019;  Phone: 806-226-7043

My interest is in finding my great great grandmothers maiden name. Her married name Rachel? ALEXANDER. She may have been a MOYER from Steamvalley or
Bradford.  Also Sarah Jane MILLER'S parents (same as my great grand parents) she had 3 sisters never married.  (1) Anne MILLER died just before my great grandma at the Williamsport Home.  (2) Haddie MILLER of Williamsport.  (3) Ellie MILLER of Bradford.  I'm not sure of their bd (birthdate?), except we think Sarah was the youngest she was born Sept. 10 1870.  As far as we know they were from the Steamvalley area.  We were told that there were relations in Williamsport, who own the Bastian Funeral Home originally from Cogan House.
 

From:  Joe S. MILLER, HC 64 Box 162F, Trout Run, PA 17771-9525; Phone: 570-995-9226; Email:  jsmillmv@csrlink.net

Subject: Daniel and Rebecca MILLER, 1800's.
My great-great-grandfather Jared's second marriage license identifies his parents as Daniel and Rebecca MILLER (both born in PA).  Daniel and Rebecca would have been born around 1800. However, with the possible exception of a census record, I have not found any trace of a couple by this name living in Lycoming County during the early to mid 1800's.  One family has a Daniel and a Rebecca as brother and sister.  The families are believed to have lived in the Muncy Creek and Moreland Township areas.  One theory is that this Daniel may have moved with the lumbering business or canal construction and is therefore hard to trace.
Any clues or connections out there?
 

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