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Sherrys in Orwigsburg

DoninRiver — 2013-06-12 20:13:00Z

It is with some interest that I have learned your Sherrys have had DNA testing performed.

My Sherrys came from N.J. to Luzerne and Northampton (the part that is now Carbon) counties in the early 1800's.

I and another Sherry (who lives in Schuylkill County and can trace his Sherrys in Schuylkill county to the early 1800's) have had (37 marker) DNA testing performed - and match exactly on 36.

It appears to me that you probably had your testing performed by a different agency and the databases have not been coordinated.

If this strikes a chord of interest, you can determine if there is a relationship FOR FREE and WITHOUT DISCLOSING YOUR SHERRY DNA PROFILE DIRECTLY TO ME by entering your profile into the database at http://www.ysearch.org/ (or Google Ysearch.org).

I hope you are interested and if you find a match, please let me know.

McGrath/McGarth

TCRAIL — 2013-04-03 17:24:26Z

Searching for information on John H. McGarth/McGrath who was born about 1841 in England. He married Lucinda Hamilton in Fayette County, Indiana. died in 1859. They had one daughter Katie McGrath/McGarth born in 1860 and married a man by the name of unknown Grosecourt Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Theresa

Re: Garner

kdsprunger — 2013-03-15 21:12:24Z

Not related - per posting on Ancestry.com family tree:

Mary Ellen Hamilton
b: August 1878 - Indiana
d: Jun 1, 1968
Father: John Hamilton
Mother: Sarah Adams
m: Feb 11, 1894 - Fayette Co., IN
Jesse W. Garner
b: Jul 1968 - Indiana
d: bet 1930-1940
Children of Mary Ellen Hamilton & Jesse W. Garner: Freddie M., Anna D., Sarah Nancy & James.
Lived in the Columbia Twp., & Connersville, Fayette Co., Indiana area in 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 & 1940
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RE: Mary Ellen Hamilton

John Hamilton
b: abt 1838 - MA
d: (??)
m: (??)
Father: George Hamilton (b: abt 1794 - PA)
Sarah Adams
b: abt 1840 - NY

1850 Columbia Twp., Fayette Co., Indiana census: George C. Hamilton, age 56; Elizabeth Hamilton, age 48-MD; William Patterson, age 23-MD & John Hamilton, age 13-MD

1860 Columbia Twp., Fayette Co., Indiana census: John Hamilton, age 22; Sarah Hamilton, age 20; Wilson T. Hamilton, age 2; George W. Hamilton, age 1 & George Hamilton, age 66

1870 Columbia Twp., Fayette Co., Indiana census: John Hamilton, age 32; Sarah Hamilton, age 25; Wilson Hamilton, age 13, William Hamilton, age 6, & David Hamilton, age 2-IN

1880 Norristown, Shelby Co., Indiana census: John Hamilton, age 42; Sarah Hamilton, age 39; Wilson Hamilton, age 22; William Hamilton, age 14; David Hamilton, age 12; John Hamilton, age 8; Alanson Hamilton, age 6; Samuel Hamilton, age 4 & Mary E. Hamilton, age 1.
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RE: Jesse W. Garner

1870 Hanover Twp., Shelby Co., Indiana census: John Garner, age 23-IN; Nancy Garner, age 24-IN & Jesse Garner, age 1.

1880 Orange Twp., Fayette Co., Indiana census: John Garner, age 36-IN; Nancy Garner, age 39-IN; Jesse Garner, age 11; Josephine Garner, 9; Sarah Garner, age 6 & Annie Garner, age 2.

Hope this helps.....................Karen

Garner

TCRAIL — 2013-03-15 18:43:23Z

Searching for information on Mr. and Mrs. Jess Garner. She was listed as a sister to Alanson Hamilton. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Theresa Crail

Re: McFerren, IN

ELLinSpain — 2013-03-15 08:38:12Z

JFI - note spellings

1880
Name: Abraham Mc Ferrin
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1862
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1880: Jennings, Fayette, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's name: Mary Mc Ferrin
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
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Mary Mc Ferrin 54
William Mc Ferrin 15

1900
Name: Abraham Mcferrin
Age: 39
Birth Date: Aug 1860
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1900: Waterloo, Fayette, Indiana
[Fayette]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Susan Mcferrin
Marriage Year: 1884
Years Married: 16
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
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Name: Susan Mcferrin
Age: 34
Birth Date: Apr 1866
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1900: Waterloo, Fayette, Indiana
[Fayette]
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Abraham Mcferrin
Marriage Year: 1884
Years Married: 16
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Mother: number of living children: 3
Mother: How many children: 3
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Josephine Mcferrin 14 Feb 1886 IN
George E Mcferrin 11 Oct 1888 IN
Emmett Mcferrin 7 Aug 1892 IN

WW1
Name: George Earl McFerrin
County: Fayette
State: Indiana
Birthplace: Indiana,United States of America
Birth Date: 24 Oct 1889
Race: White

WW11
Name: George Earl McFerrin
Birth Date: 24 Oct 1888
Birth Place: Fayette, Indiana
Residence: Fayette, Indiana
Race: White

Name: George McFerrin
SSN: 313-22-9920
Last Residence: 47331 Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, United States of America
Born: 24 Oct 1888
Died: Nov 1972
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951)

WW1
ame: Emnet McFarren
County: Fayette
State: Indiana
Birthplace: Indiana
Birth Date: 6 Aug 1892
Race: Caucasian (White)

WW2
Name: Emmett McFerrin
Birth Date: 6 Aug 1892
Birth Place: Fayette, Indiana
Residence: Rush, Indiana
Race: White

NOTE: MUM was living with Emmett in 1940 census

Re: McFerren

ERhodes1135 — 2013-03-15 02:57:04Z

Theresa. In the 1900 census for Fayette county, Waterloo township, Emmett McFerrin was living with his parents Abraham and Sarah McFerrin. I believe his parents were Abram McFarren/McFarrin and Sarah Breitenbach who married in Fayette county on 16 Dec 1883. Don

McFerren

TCRAIL — 2013-03-14 19:47:19Z

Searching for parents of Emmett McFarren born about 1892 and died in 1943. He married my aunt, Emma G. Hamilton in Fayette County, Indiana. I know he is buried in Springersville Cemetery as I have a photo of his stone. I am working on Genealogy. They did have ofsprings. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Theresa

Garner

TCRAIL — 2013-03-14 19:31:19Z

Searching for information on Anna Garner who married on 11 of December 1897 in Fayette County, Indiana to Alanson Hamilton. I would like to know her parents names. Their son is Wilbur Hamilton is my cousins mother and father-in-law Lived near or in Columbia, Fayette Co. Indiana on a farm. Any help will be appreciate. Thanks and GOD Bless Everyone. Theresa

Re: Hartman/Lutes

jodilange82 — 2013-03-08 18:05:44Z

Honestly, cannot find the board where you did post the parents. I'm still looking though, hopefully I stumble upon it.

Re: Hartman/Lutes

jodilange82 — 2013-03-08 18:03:58Z

Oh my, I'm really sorry for the delay in response. It is not that I am not reading the responses but I am having a really hard time finding the post back. My dad and I must have made other posts before we were able to see your reply. Do you have any suggestions on how to keep track of the message boards that we post in? Again, I'm sorry I am still trying to learn.
Warmest Regards,
Jodi Lange
Marthasville, MO

Re: Hartman/Lutes

ERhodes1135 — 2013-03-07 01:40:46Z

Jodi. Didn't I give you the names of their parents on the Floyd board? Don

Hartman/Lutes

jodilange82 — 2013-03-06 15:17:15Z

I am looking for information on Andy Lutes and Hazel Hartman (aka Hazel Lutes). I am not able to locate their parents. My grandfather (Robert) was son of Hazel (and possibly Andy). My grandfather went by two names also; Robert Lawrence Lutes and Robert Lawrence Hartman. Hartman is the name he used when he married my grandmother Gloria. Any information would be helpful. It is thought that Robert had 2 siblings (Viola and Richard), but we are not sure if they share the same parents.

Alquina schools - Sept 1932

heidi1963 — 2013-02-26 00:13:48Z

I have a photo approximately 5x10 titled "Alquina Indiana schools September 24 1932" that was in a box of photos that I bought in an auction. It appears to be first grade through seniors in high school, and is in decent shape. If anyone is interested in having the photo, I will pass it on for the cost of the mailing supplies, probably about $5-10.

Alquina schools - Sept 1932

heidi1963 — 2013-02-26 00:13:47Z

Alquina schools - Sept 1932

heidi1963 — 2013-02-26 00:13:42Z

Alquina schools - Sept 1932

heidi1963 — 2013-02-26 00:13:28Z

Re: Joseph Scudder buried in Simpson Cemetry

johnnymack50 — 2013-02-08 21:48:45Z

Do you folks have his parents and where they were from. I think his Father may have been Enoch SCUDDER and they lived in Butler County, Ohio. many Scudders from there.

Re: McFerrins of Fayette Co.

TCRAIL — 2013-01-29 22:47:38Z

Dale McFerrin parents are. Emmett McFerrin and Emma G. Hamilton of Connersville, Indiana. Emma is my aunt. Hope this helps. Terry Crail

Re: Joseph Scudder buried in Simpson Cemetry

jackiec47331 — 2012-12-29 13:44:34Z

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=SC...;

Re: Joseph Scudder buried in Simpson Cemetry

jackiec47331 — 2012-12-29 13:42:01Z

When the snow clears, I can go see who he is buried next to, that might give us a clue.

Re: Joseph Scudder buried in Simpson Cemetry

jackiec47331 — 2012-12-29 13:40:59Z

I see your dilemma. I am a descendent of the Honeas and Simpson and as far as I know only family is buried in the Simpson Cemetery. I will do some checking and see if I can find him in my line or any other info that may help you.

Re: Joseph Scudder buried in Simpson Cemetry

ELLinSpain — 2012-12-29 08:23:56Z

ALSO

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=SC...;

Re: Guy Stevens, Polly and Lawrence Johnson

shrp6 — 2012-12-28 21:32:09Z

To: William F. Craig, Jr.:

Thank you for the census data on this couple; this helps me very much. Should you wish to contact me again with any other information, my email is sharpearce@yahoo.com.

S. Pearce

Re: Joseph Scudder buried in Simpson Cemetry

jackiec47331 — 2012-12-28 02:54:29Z

He is listed on Find a Grave under Simpson Cemetery Are you also related to Honeas and Simpson?

Re: Guy Stevens, Polly and Lawrence Johnson

williamfcraigjr — 2012-12-27 18:48:25Z

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Laurence Johnson
Age: 45
Birth Year: abt 1805
Birthplace: New Jersey
Home in 1850: Orange, Fayette, Indiana
Household Members: Name Age
Laurence Johnson 45
Mary Johnson 42
John Johnson 20
Othniel Johnson 19
Ephraim Johnson 17
Laurence Johnson 15
Alpheus Johnson 12
Mary A Johnson 7
Francis M Johnson 5
Elizabeth Philips 20
Elijah Matney 27
Adah J Matney 22
William F Matney 3
Malissa Matney 1

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Lawrence Johnson
Age in 1860: 54
Birth Year: abt 1806
Birthplace: New Jersey
Home in 1860: Orange, Fayette, Indiana
Post Office: Orange
Household Members: Name Age
Lawrence Johnson 54
Polly Johnson 51
Lawrence Johnson 24
Mary Johnson 16

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Laurance Johnson
Age in 1870: 64
Birth Year: abt 1806
Birthplace: New Jersey
Home in 1870: Orange, Fayette, Indiana
Race: White
Post Office: Orange
Household Members: Name Age
Laurance Johnson 64
Mary Johnson 62
Mary Johnson 26
Herchell Johnson 9

Guy Stevens, Polly and Lawrence Johnson

shrp6 — 2012-12-26 23:35:26Z

Seek info. on Guy Stevens who owned a 72 acre farm near Nulltown and Alquina. Born ca. 1880. Was he a grandson of James Stevens and Hannah Pearce Stevens? Farm was near old Indian trails west of Whitewater.

Seek information on location of farm of Polly Pearce (Lawrence) Johnson who m. in Fayette in 1826. Did they remain there? Were they located near Falmouth, Glendale, or Nulltown/Alquina? Are they buried at No. Orange or Columbia Cemeteries?

Seek info. of whether burials have been found on any of the farms of them?

Thank you for any assistance.

Joseph Scudder buried in Simpson Cemetry

osby2003 — 2012-12-05 17:54:00Z

I am a descendant of the Scudder Family. Looking for information on the burial of Joseph Scudder buried in your cemetery.
This is the information I have for him.
Joseph was born in 1821 Ohio
Married Elizabeth Cully in Nov 1840 Union County Indiana
Enlisted in the 9th Regiment Indiana Calvary Civil War and died while serving. Was wondering if this Joseph Scudder buried in Simpson Cemetery is the same person.
Would appreciate any information you can share.
THank your for all your help!

Re: Roxanna McCann Kelley

joskel211 — 2012-11-06 02:41:18Z

Can I get a pic too Jim? Joskel211@yahoo.com

Need newspaper search, Aug 1881, for MASSEY

jhalterman36 — 2012-10-01 20:54:49Z

Unfortunately, the 1962 Colorado Springs obituary did not list parents for Harry (Horace?) L. (Leroy) Massey. His second wife probably did not know the names of his parents. It seems likely that the official Colorado death record may also be lacking his parents' names. Hence, our only hope could well lie with the Connersville newspaper on microfilm. His obituary says that he was born in Connersville on August 3, 1881. If we are lucky, there could be a birth announcement which gives the names of his parents. Would someone be so kind as to search for it? Many thanks.

Re: City Cemetery, Connersville, IN

Rtincher9 — 2012-09-16 01:57:33Z

Try www.findagrave.com its loaded with information and its free!

Re: Greenfield in Fayette Co?

indyscot2 — 2012-09-11 15:43:27Z

Joel Scott, 3 Jan 1843 - 25 Apr 1925 (Milton, Wayne Co, IN). Parents were Powel & Mary Ann Scott, who appear to have spent their entire lives in Fayette & Franklin Co. Though there are numerous cousins, etc in Hancock Co., there does not seem to be a logical reason for Joel to have been born in Hancock Co. Hence,I wondered if there might have been a "Greenfield" in Fayette (or Franklin) Co in the 1840's.

Re: Greenfield in Fayette Co?

vennisc61 — 2012-09-11 13:25:53Z

It might help if we had a name to trace. one family on my mother's side had members in both Hancock and Fayette.

Greenfield in Fayette Co?

indyscot2 — 2012-09-10 22:04:22Z

According to his Civil War pension file, my 2g grandfather was born in Greenfield, IN in 1843. I've assumed that this was Greenfield in Hancock Co, although the family had always been in Jackson twp, Fayette Co. Now I'm wondering if there ever a community or small town, etc. called Greenfield in Fayette Co?

Re: Benjamin Pearce, Hannah Pearce, James Stevens

kablagg1 — 2012-09-08 15:34:00Z

Yes, I believe that he was Benjamin Pearce's grandson. Please email me at karenblagg at sbcglobal.net for more information. Thanks.

Re: Benjamin Pearce, Hannah Pearce, James Stevens

AgnesWilcher — 2012-09-04 23:16:40Z

Would these people be related to James Dallas PEARCE? He was born in New York in 1847. His father's name was James W. Pearce and his mother's name was Catherine. We have been trying to find him after 1920 when he is mentioned in his wife's, Virginia BRYANT Pearce's obituary as a survivor. Please let me know if any of this is familiar. I do remember a Willis Pearce somewhere along the line but would have to dig out notes. Thank you for your time.

Re: Roxanna McCann Kelley

kelley_296 — 2012-08-22 12:18:16Z

That's ok. I do it a lot myself.

Re: Roxanna McCann Kelley

kelley_296 — 2012-08-22 12:16:21Z

Will do sometime today.

Jim

Re: Roxanna McCann Kelley

DrakeMcCann — 2012-08-21 21:02:15Z

Duh!!! I ask for the picture before and I didn,t relize it.How stupid of me!!! colesmetalremoval@hotmail.com

Re: Roxanna McCann Kelley

DrakeMcCann — 2012-08-21 20:59:29Z

Jim could you send that picture to me also???

Thanks ,Cole

Re: Roxanna McCann Kelley

kelley_296 — 2012-08-21 03:09:48Z

I am so sorry for taking so long to get back to you. I have been off of Ancestry for about a year and just now saw your request. I will be more than happy to send you a picture of Rosalina McCann Kelley if you will send me your email to kelley_296@insightbb.com.

Jim Kelley

Benjamin Pearce, Hannah Pearce, James Stevens

shrp6 — 2012-07-26 18:24:31Z

Seek info. on descendants of Benjamin Pearce, NJ vet of Revolution who settled in Fayette Co., near Falmouth, IN ca. 1819. His daughter was Hannah Pearce m. to James Stevens. They may have had a child, Colville Stevens or Willis Stevens. Hannah may have had a brother, James Pearce, who arrived ca. 1861 - all from NY, previously NJ. Would like to know all children of Benjamin and any still in area.

Benjamin appears to have been a brother of my ancestor Willis Pearce whose son settled near St. Omer, Decatur Co., IN in 1818. Benjamin and Willis also had a brother Jonathan, of yates Co., NY and a sister Elizabeth Pearce Miller of Shelby Co., IN; she was alive there in 1833.

Thank you for any assistance

Re: James Stevens (Stephens)

shrp6 — 2012-07-24 00:12:00Z

Hello,

Just learned that my Pearce family that settled in Decatur Co., IN and Shelby Co., IN and also resided near Montgomery, Hamilton Co., OH, was likely related to Benjamin Pearce the father of Hannah Pearce of Fayette Co. I think his wife was an Alice Winans. He may have been a widower by the time he arrived in either OH or Fayette Co., IN in 1819.

Not clear how many children Benjamin had but it seems there may have been Hannah, plus a James who came west in 1861 from NY where he remained in 1819, another male, and possibly a Polly Pearce and others.

Benjamin received affidavits from a brother and sister, Jonathan of Yates Co., NY, visiting relatives in IN in 1833, and a sister, Elizabeth Pearce Miller in Shelby Co. I knew that Jonathan was evidently a brother of my ancestor, Willis Pearce, who also arrived in Montgomery, OH in 1819. It appeared Willis' oldest son arrived in Whitewater Twp., Franklin Co., IN possibly as early as 1818 or maybe 1819 and was an original landowner just west of St. Omer, in Decatur Co., IN in 1820. That gives Benjamin two brothers and a sister and probably more. Wondering why Benjamin settled in Fayette Co., rather than join other Pearces and extended family in Rush, Decatur or Shelby Co.? Did his children choose Fayette Co.?

Evidently his daughter, Hannah, was married to a James Stephens. Do you have his line and their children's identification. My Willis' g-grandson, Herman A. Pearce, migrated from Shelby Co. to Fayette Co. in about 1902 and lived in the Bunker Hill area for about 11 years until moving to near Fairfield, Fayette Co., then into Connersville. Benjamin's descendants might have been his second and third cousins. I think there was a Willis Stephens, son of Hannah. The Willis name comes from Benjamin's parents, Benjamin Pearce and Ann Willis. The William Willis name, found often in my line, traces back to a prominent William Willis in this family. Ann Willis' parents were Joseph Willis and Patience Thompson. Jonathan Pearce of Yates Co., NY named a son Joseph Thompson Pearce. He may have migrated to IN as I lost him in Yates Co., NY history.

It appears Hannah had an aunt, Elizabeth Pearce Miller in Shelby Co., IN. She had a male in her line named Colville, same as in Willis.' Any help appreciated.

Would these families be in the Stephens Cemetery or the Colummbia Cemetery? Did they farm near the latter or in northern Fayette Co.?

Thanks for information.

Re: RE: STAMM

raymie2627comcast — 2012-07-23 03:29:39Z

I went to Rush county, IN. and I got Mary Stam and Emanuel's marrage certificate but It did not have their parent's names. I also got Alice and Manville's marriage certificate and Alice Death Certifcate but still can'nt find anymore info about Manville, Emanuel or Mary. Alice is at Pleasent Run Cemetery in an unmarked grave. I am still seaching for Manville, Emanuel and Mary Brown. I will let you know if something comes up.

Re: Emerie/Emma Stephens

raymie2627comcast — 2012-07-19 20:25:25Z

So far the only stamm I have in my tree is Mary stamm
Who married Emanuel brown. I have her marriage certificate
From rush county Indiana but it did not have her parents
Name. Last I saw they were in clay county Indiana then I lost track
Of them. But if I find any more stamm that come up
I will let you know
Donna

Re: RE: STAMM

PMaybe7042 — 2012-06-27 15:34:05Z

Manville Brown was my great-grandfather. His daughter Mary Noda Brown was my grandmother. I do not know where Manville is buried, but it must be in the vicinity of where he lived in Rush County. I have never seen a picture of him. If I found out any more I will be glad to share it with you.

Do you have any information on Manville's wife, Mary Magdalin Stamm? I have not been able to identify her parents.

Re: O Waters Cemetery

WilliamMaxey43 — 2012-06-27 10:28:06Z

Hi, The cemetery location is marked exactly on find a grave. click earth and zoom in to see the location. i checked for trusslers and found no information for there family. if you find a new cemetery list let me know. i will be glad to add update's.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=23...

http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx

ELIHU STAMM

ELLinSpain — 2012-06-27 08:29:01Z

1880
MIS TRANSCRIBED

Name: Elihu Stams
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1880: Springfield, Henry, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Emma Stams
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
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Name: Emma Stams
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1880: Springfield, Henry, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elihu Stams
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
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Benj. Stams 8
Katy Stams 6
Lyda Stams 5
Etta Stams 2
BOARDER
Anna Sallies 9

CIVIL WAR
Name: Elihu Stamm
Residence: Fayette County, Indiana
Enlistment Date: 6 May 1864
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Indiana
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F, Indiana 139th Infantry Regiment on 05 Jun 1864.
Mustered out on 29 Sep 1864 at Indianapolis, IN.
Sources: Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana

1900
Elihu Stam 52 DEC 1847
NEW WIFE - MARRIED 1890
Rose E Stam 28
Alice E Stam 8
Carl S Stam 4
Julius S Stam 2
Columbia, Fayette, Indiana

Re: O Waters Cemetery

jackiec47331 — 2012-06-27 02:25:15Z

I have tried to find this cemetery and haven't had any luck. I guess it can't be seen from the road. Angie Smith Trusler obituary says she is buried in the Ireland Church cemetery. I would like to see if she is there.
Jennifer

Re: RE: STAMM

raymie2627comcast — 2012-06-26 17:29:17Z

I saw that you said Manville Brown was your Grandfather,I have been looking for him for a very long time.
My grandmother is Mary Norma Brown her Father is Charles Omer Brown But Manville we can't find Do you know what cemetery he is in? or do you have any photos of him?

Re: Fayette County Poor Aslyum

FL306 — 2012-06-08 04:44:48Z

CHECK WITH THE FAYETTE COUNTY LIBRARY.