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Matthes Fackh April 5, 1754, Matthias Fokt 1736, Falck, Fulk

mandsdietz — 2013-04-27 21:09:27Z

I am not familiar with this county and not near a map in this computer lab, but would like to know whether anyone is familiar with the surname FACKH, FOKT, FALCK, FULK?
Matthias Fokt age 19 came on the ship Harle of London from Rotterdam Sept 1, 1736. His father may have been John Valentin Fokt age 33. They are found in the book Foreigners Who Took Oath of Alligience to Province, State of Pennsylvania 1725-1775.
Matthes Fackh venia emigrande April 5, 1754 is found on page 53 of PA. German Immigrants 1709-1786. If anyone has access to this book I would like to know what the first paragraph found on page 28 says.
Would anyone who has a lead to either of these emigrants or descendants and their information or the above surnames please contact me at mandsdietz@hotmail.com ????????
Thanks a million for helping!!!
s

Halfmoon Township location

ruthpalmerroberts32 — 2013-03-17 14:08:39Z

Does anyone have any information of where records for these places would be found for Stormstown, Halfmoon Twp., Centre County, Pennsylvania and Mill Hall, Centre Co., (Clinton), Pennsylvania?

The period would be 1825-1865

Re: Looking for descendants of louise (ringwald) Morlock

fringwalddean — 2013-03-16 05:57:09Z

Hi there! Well we are cousins then!! My great grandfather, Frederick Ringwald was Louise's youngest sibling, he was born in 1891. He was the only child born in the USA. I have so many photos and lots of history of this family if you are interested going back into the 1660s with Ringwald family. I have pictures of all of Louise's siblings and her parents who immigrated to US in 1890. I was curious about Louise and the family.. I have a few photos of when they must have come over for family reunions, but little information about their life in PA. I don't have a death date for Louise or her husband. Do you know when they were. Also would like info about the town area of PA they lived and were from. Their sibling Charles (Charlie)was the only other sibling to stay in PA. Looking for info on him as well. The other siblings, Bertha, Lena and William all lived in and around Alliance Ohio. I have photos of Karl Rinwald Louise's father and Charles your grandfather and one of his sons in a picture. Its a 4 generation photo. Would love to swap information if you would like to email me directly.

Re: Looking for descendants of louise (ringwald) Morlock

amelia_morlock87 — 2013-03-08 05:34:25Z

My Father's Grandmother was Louise Ringwald Morlock married to Frederick Morlock (according to our family records) born 19 January 1869... Their son Charles was my grandfather born 24 August 1890, my father was Roy Charles their 7th child born 14 November 1925 (out of 11 according to our family record) I have the ship manifest from 1892 for Frederick Morlock's immigration at the age of 2 with Louise as his mother. I am also looking for more information on Louise Ringwald Morlock.

Re: Looking for info on Reed's in Pa.

1bcmenaker — 2013-03-05 05:43:20Z

My Grandmother Ocie Reed Dugan is from Lairdsville. looking for any info

Gardner or Gardiner

KathleenGardnerBrown57 — 2013-02-25 20:43:34Z

Scotland year 1805. Some where in the state of Pa. All over. Kat Gardner Brown

Re: Susan Cramer Sweetwood

vsmith50 — 2013-02-25 05:08:07Z

My husband's g-grandmother is Susan Cramer. He descends through Leah. Which of Susan's children do you descend from?Would love to hear from you. My email is asmith@columbus.rr.com.

Re: Susan Cramer Sweetwood

vsmith50 — 2013-02-25 05:02:28Z

Susan Cramer is my husband's g-grandmother. I would love to hear from you about which of her children your husband descends from. My husband descends from Leah. You can cantact me at asmith@columbus.rr.com.

Re: BARNES, PARSONS, SENSOR help requested

SensorR — 2013-02-19 00:41:09Z

Dee:

Thanks so much for those links. They will come in handy.

~Bob

Re: BARNES, PARSONS, SENSOR help requested

Miller_Dee — 2013-02-18 02:12:44Z

I am sending you via email some links I have found successful for Iowa and a few more for Centre County, which you may have already used.

Re: BARNES, PARSONS, SENSOR help requested

SensorR — 2013-02-15 13:14:35Z

Thanks for the article. I recognized the name of Runk. That is a prominant name in Centre and Clearfield Cos. 30 yrs. ago in the graveyard of the Old Mud Church, in Philipsburg, PA, I found the graves of Mary D. Sensor who was married to a Jacob Runk buried next to each other.

And I forgot that I have a copy of the record of Abraham Parsons to Elizabeth Sensor from a book entitled Marriages in Centre Co. You've undoubtedly seen that already.

I have 2 other dead ends or knots to untie. I am unable to find the father of my great-grandfather Wm Russell Sensor b abt 1852. All my research shows his parents as Wm P. Schmel and Elizabeth Sensor. My other knot to untie is to find the direct connection to my clan and the clan in Illinois and Iowa. Any suggestions are welcomed.

Thanks for your suggestions.

~Bob Sensor, Jr.

Re: BARNES, PARSONS, SENSOR help requested

Miller_Dee — 2013-02-15 00:31:27Z

Thank you for allowing me to look at your tree. I didn't see anyone I recognize.
I wonder if perhaps your ancestor who is your "dead end",
Joseph A, and my ancestor Elizabeth, were siblings? Your ancestor was born in PA in 1809, and mine in MD about 1790. But I believe she may have come to PA as a baby or a young child, becauseI know her family was in PA early, based on a re-publication of a 1902 account of 100 years of church history in Centre County. They list Sensor and Parsons on page 4 as holding services in their homes before the church was built. And I know that Abraham Parsons' 2 brothers are listed as among the first to have land deeds (1806)in Centre Co. Their father had come from MD in 1770. Maybe this paper will be a clue, or you may recognize some other names in the report.
You may have already seen this, but I am sending it to you as an attachment to your invitation email to me.
Good Luck!

Re: BARNES, PARSONS, SENSOR help requested

SensorR — 2013-02-14 23:57:00Z

Thanks for the reply. My research also has led me to search in MD for my ancestors. Incidentally, I also search under "SENCER" as well as the other variations you mentioned.

I'll invite you to view my family tree if that will help.

~Bob Sensor, Jr.

Re: BARNES, PARSONS, SENSOR help requested

Miller_Dee — 2013-02-14 03:07:14Z

I don't know how much help this will be.

I am descended from Elizabeth Sensor, born abt 1790 in Frederick MD. Her parents were George Sensor and his wife Mary Elizabeth. I know nothing about them, or any other children. Elizabeth married Abraham Parsons in July 1807 in Spring City, Centre County, PA. So part of the Sensors had made the move from MD to PA by then. (Parsons families also went back and forth between the 2 states.) Their daughter Eliza Ann was my great-great-grandmother.

My ancestor and yours were undoubtedly related. I have had much more success with the Parsons side.
I have learned that Sensor may have at one time been spelled Senzer, or even Sentzer, but haven't been successful there either.
I have also found any information from MD difficult to locate.

Re: BARNES, PARSONS, SENSOR help requested

SensorR — 2013-02-14 01:58:42Z

My clan came from Clearfield Co. via Centre Co. and Frederick, MD I believe. My great-great grandfather was Wm Russell Sensor b abt 1852 who was married to Clara Pelton. I have been unable to find Wm's father with his surname. Any help is appreciated.

~Bob Senor, Jr.

Edward DeHaven

strikeforce18 — 2013-02-06 07:11:30Z

I am looking for some information on my Great Grandfather, His name was Edward DeHaven, he was married to Martha Alice Chadwick. My Great Grandfather was enumerated in the household of Elknak Huston in 1900. If I can get any further information on Edward it would be appreciated

Re: STOVER, Jacob and Rebecca

DavidStover84 — 2013-02-05 16:37:01Z

Did you get the information you were looking for regarding The Stover Family book by Nancy Lee Stover.

Let me know at davestover@comcast.net if you need more info.

Dave Stover

Re: Mckinley Family of Centre County

cw_doc — 2013-01-24 18:15:34Z

My Great Great Grandfather was Jesse Jodon . I have tons of info on him .

Putze Death notice and or obituary needed from Shlesien, Prussia

DBPutze — 2013-01-12 20:12:23Z

My husbands great great grandfather Michael Putze died June 14, 1876 and buried June 17, 1876 in Deutshkamitz Kr:Neisse Shlesien Preussen, Deutshland according to the old family bible. Was hoping I could get any info on this, how to get any documents from there. He was married to Maria and had two sons,that I found proof of, Joseph, died May 18, 1891 and August who came to the United States and died here in 1922.

Jehu Packer - Sarah Dow (Low)

dbmelone — 2013-01-11 20:29:22Z

Jehu (1792 - 1852)is the son of Aaron Packer (1764 - 1825)and Hannah Johnston. I am looking for "proof" that he is the son of Aaron - DAR proof. Can anyone help?

dbmelone@gmail.com

Philip Si(e)gwart(h), Mount Oliver, Pittsburgh, PA

robinsiegwarth — 2012-12-24 14:23:28Z

good afternoon from Germany,
searching for an ancestor of mine named Philip Si(e)gwart(h).

1870 United States Federal Census
about Philipp Segwarth

Name: Philipp Segwarth
[Philipp Sigwarth]
Name: Phillip Sigwarth
Age: 72
Birth Date: May 1828
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1900: Mount Oliver, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
[Allegheny]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1845
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lena Sigwarth
Marriage Year: 1860
Years Married: 40
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Phillip Sigwarth 72
Lena Sigwarth 60
John N Sigwarth 34
Stella Sigwarth 15

cannot find traces of any family member of this, any help is highly appreciated

Thanks
robin

Re: STOVER, Jacob and Rebecca

RN4Veterans — 2012-12-12 12:36:48Z

Hi David,
I have been trying to get my hands on that book. Could you lead me in the direction where I could purchase a copy? I would truly appreciate it!

Unfortunately, my Stover tree must break off some point prior Rebecca. I wish I could have helped.

Re: Cowher/Miller families

nayaadreiu — 2012-12-09 14:12:56Z

My ex-husband is the grandson of Sylvester and Christina (Nelson) Cowher.
I am trying to get more info on where and when Christina came to the U.S.
I would appreciate all information on the family that you can provide .
As of this date only Jesse is alive at 102.
BLESSINGS,
NANCY COWHER

Re: Henry B. Wilcox d.1904 and Buried in Philipsburg Cemetery

cakemp1 — 2012-12-03 16:39:25Z

Wow! That was FAST! Thanks so much for the lookup. Just what I wanted. Cheryl

Re: Cowher/Miller families

nanarag2006 — 2012-12-03 13:38:14Z

My ex husband is the grandson of Sylvester and Christine.
As of this date Dec.03,2012 only Jesse is alive. I will try to help you with what you need to know. I have a pic of Sylvester and Christine.
Sincerely,
Nancy Cowher

Re: Henry B. Wilcox d.1904 and Buried in Philipsburg Cemetery

RanchRat — 2012-12-03 13:29:09Z

According to The Cemeteries of Rush Township, Centre County, Pannsylvania (by Centre County Genealogical Society, 2010), there is a Henry B. Wilcox buried in section 5, row 20 in the Philipsburg Cemetery. Their transcription of the headstone gives a birthdate of 27 Sep 1836 and a death date of 5 Sep 1904, plus "Sgt Co K 2 Regt PA HA" His widow, Esther Waltemire Wilcox died 6 May 1915

Henry B. Wilcox d.1904 and Buried in Philipsburg Cemetery

cakemp1 — 2012-12-03 08:15:37Z

Hi, I am looking for more burial info on Henry B. Wilcox who was a Civil War soldier died in 1904 in Centre Co and is buried in the Philipsburg Cemetery. He is not listed at findagrave. Am looking for exact dates of birth and death. Also looking for burial info on his wife Esther (nee unknown) Wilcox who was born c1838 and was still living in Centre Co listed on 1910 census with son Charles Wilcox. She is gone by 1920, at least from Charles' household. The only Esther I found at PA death index was for an Ester who died in 1917 in Luzerne Co. Can't tell if this is her or not. Any info on this Wilcox couple greatly appreciated. Thanks. Cheryl

Re: cemeteries in PA

McCloskey54 — 2012-11-27 14:17:06Z

You might try the following web page: Find-A-Grave at http://www.findagrave.com/

Sincerely,
Jerry R. McCloskey

Rachel Fulton/Madison

drakec66 — 2012-11-26 18:30:13Z

Hi there!
I'm looking for any information on Rachel Madison (maiden: Fulton): born approximately 1790-1792, married Ambrose Madison 1812, and I'm guessing she died between 1817 & 1819 as her husband remarried in 1820. Their daughter (Sarah Virginia Madison) was born in 1817 in Fayette Co. PA. Rachel was born & married in Loudon County, VA, and I've talked with a lovely person on that county board. Unfortunately there is no birth record of her there, so I'm hoping to find a death record in PA. Any info anyone can provide would be truly appreciated!

Sincerely,
Chelsey Drake
drakec66@yahoo.com

cemeteries in PA

mccamis11 — 2012-11-26 15:58:31Z

I am looking for physical addresses for the following cemeteries in PA.

Fairview in Clinton Co.
Murray in Clearfield Co.
Perks in Clearfield Co.
Gray' in Centre Co.
Gilgal Indiana Co.
Oak Ridge in Centre Co.
Messiah Baptist in Clearfied Co.
Eden Church in Shawville, Clearfield Co.
Boalsburg in Boalsburg Pa
Old Perks in Clearfield
Graceland in New Castle
Beaver Falls Cemetery and Mausoleum in Beaver Co
Kylertown Presbyterian n Kylertown

I have family members n all these cemeteries
Thank you in advance for all the information.

Re: Copies of old newspapers in Penn:

scottshar9200_1 — 2012-11-25 23:13:10Z

http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/

I found this site through a news paper articial it is also very time comsuming but I have found lots here on my ancestors

This is more that a Pa site
happy hunting

Re: Looking for Emma Berlew,Burlew,Ballau

scottshar9200_1 — 2012-11-25 23:00:11Z

I just ran into your post I have a
Angeline Burlew 1850-1937 that Married a Benjamin Franklin McClellan They were both from Centre County then moved to Blair County They ended up in Allgeheny County buried at Homewood Cemetery Pittburgh.

Her Mother is Nancy Davis 1820-1894
Father is Henry Berlew 1815-1885
This help any? I have not done any further search on her parents.

getting a copy of a will

robro1 — 2012-11-20 04:40:38Z

I am trying to get an abstract copy of my father's will. His name was Ralph Arthur Early and he died in August, 1943 in Philadelphia in Lankinau (sp?) hospital. If anyone can help me I would be very grateful.

Re: Evald Andersen borb 3 october 1874 in Norway.

Tormod193 — 2012-10-31 10:23:37Z

No I cann't find your family tree.Because I'm not a member. I'll send the name to Egil Thorsrud. He is a greatgrandson til Evald Andersen.So you are cousins.

Regards
Tormod

Re: Evald Andersen borb 3 october 1874 in Norway.

Tormod193 — 2012-10-29 20:07:17Z

Not now , I have been busy with watching soccer fotball on TV. But I'll try. And them let you know.

A brother to my greatgrandfather came also to Philadelphia. He went to New Jersey. I found him and his family there. I believe his grandson still got a gazstation named Olsson.

Thank you.

Regards
Tormod

Re: Evald Andersen borb 3 october 1874 in Norway.

SAnderson513 — 2012-10-29 19:19:01Z

The only thing I know about Axel Andersen is that he sailed to Philadelphia on the S.S. Westernland in May 1904, to see his brother Amandus. The passenger list says he worked as a sailor.

Another brother, Harrold G.J. Andersen, also sailed to Philadelphia on the S.S. Frieslands in March 1905, along with his nephew Edward Olsen, and both listed Amandus as the person they were going to visit. I assume Edward must be the son of one of Amandus' sisters, Dorthea or Walborg.

Were you able to find my family tree?

Best regards,
Scott

Re: Evald Andersen borb 3 october 1874 in Norway.

Tormod193 — 2012-10-29 18:39:14Z

I Belive you make it , all of you. I thought about Sandy. I'll let you know if we found anything to report.

Do you know anything about the third brother Axel Andersen?

Take care!
Regards
Tormod

Re: Evald Andersen borb 3 october 1874 in Norway.

SAnderson513 — 2012-10-29 18:13:08Z

Hi Tormod,

Unfortunately, I live on the East Coast, just outside Washington, D.C. It's raining hard, but not too windy yet. The worst of the storm is supposed to hit through the night. Hopefully I will not lose power, but that may be wishful thinking.

You can look at my family tree on ancestry.com and you will see what information I have for Amandus Andersen. (The name was changed to Anderson after he moved to the U.S.) I don't have a lot of information. Unfortunately, his obituary was short and did not mention any of his brothers or sisters. Amandus died near Seattle, Washington on January 1, 1945. The name of the family tree is Anderson-Nelson Family Tree.

If you have any more information about the Andersens in Norway, please let me know.

Scott

Re: Evald Andersen borb 3 october 1874 in Norway.

Tormod193 — 2012-10-29 17:06:24Z

Hi Scott.

Nice to hear from you.

I believe you are living in the US, and hope not you are living in the east cost right now. "Sandy" is going to be a hard one.

A friend of Egil is a far distance family with me. And he knew that I have found some family in the US. If Amundus or his other brother died before Evald , could the obituary tells us about Evald., do you know where the other brother went?
Where in ND went Amandus and when. It could be that Evald left together with him , ansd we could find him in 1920 or 1930 census.
Have you got the obits after Amandus?
Regards from Drammen
Tormod

Re: Evald Andersen borb 3 october 1874 in Norway.

SAnderson513 — 2012-10-29 15:25:37Z

Hi, I noticed your message. I also received an email from someone named Egil Thorsrud, regarding Evald Andersen. I don't have any more information about Evald, but I am the great-grandson of Evald's brother, Amandus Andersen. If I discover any information about him, I will let you know, and please do the same. Amandus left Philadelphia and moved his family to North Dakota, USA, and finally to Seattle, Washington, where he died.

If you have any more information about the Andersen family of Drammen, I would be very interested. Thank you.

Best regards,
Scott Anderson

Re: merritt family 1860

charpezt — 2012-10-15 23:54:34Z

hope you are still interested...
I am Charlotte Swaney Schmotzer, g grandmother Abigail
Rosencranse Merritt, 2nd wife of George G Merritt.
In 1850 Census George was married to Mahala ?
In 1860 to Abigail... 3-4 children by Mahala came with him to Centre county. Mahala stayed behind and lived as servant in Jacob Rosencranse family (Census in laceyville PA)
Abigail had 14-15 children, my Grandmother Bertha being 2nd last. check my tree if you want...

Re: John William Evans - Pennsylvania and Hawaii

esevans52 — 2012-10-13 03:56:15Z

William F Evans was the father of John William Evans. William was born in Wales in March 1847.
Thanks for the info.

Evald Andersen borb 3 october 1874 in Norway.

TormodThoresen — 2012-10-09 05:28:28Z

Hello from Norway.
We are trying to find this person. We know that he left for Philadelphia, and he arrives US with the ship Nordland 13 june 1904. He was met by his brother Amandus Andersen born 26 october 1866.
Evald got family back in Norway. But they didn't hear anything moore from him. What happend with Evald? Did he stay in the area? Was he that Evala that was kiving in Philadelphia Ward 36 in 1910?

His father died in Drammen in Norway 1915. Evald was noted that he was living in the US, somewhere.
Thank you for any help.

Regards from Norway
Tormod Thoresen
Drammen
Norway

Re: Snyder's in Blair Country

jsnyder1968 — 2012-10-06 05:12:02Z

Original they were based in Northampton, PA.

grafmyre grafmyer

kriselk — 2012-09-29 16:42:02Z

Seeking any info on GRAFMYER family, also spelled Grafmyre, Grafmire, Grassmire, etc.
Lived in Milesburg, Bellefonte, and other places in Centre County.

Snyder's in Blair Country

jsnyder1968 — 2012-09-16 18:30:02Z

Looking for anybody who has info on the Sndyer's, mainly based in Tyrone, Blair Co, PA.

Re: BARNES, PARSONS, SENSOR help requested

Miller_Dee — 2012-09-16 01:54:11Z

I also am descended from John Barnes and his wife Eliza (beth)Parsons, daughter of Abraham Parsons and Eliza(beth) Sensor (Sencer, Senser)of Centre County,PA.
I have found a little information about Parsons, and a bit about Sensor, if you are still looking.

John W Evans, Katherine Evans, Mary Evans, William F Evans of Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA

esevans52 — 2012-08-27 03:52:51Z

John W Evans, Katherine Evans, Mary Evans, William F Evans of Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Looking for descendants of the following relatives:
John William Evans. (Born in Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA on February 16, between 1880 to 1886, Died in Wailuku, Maui, Territory of Hawaii, USA on June 8, 1947). Married Clara Josephine Hanson Evans Brown in Minnesota, USA. Married Philomena Silva Torres Evans in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, USA. He is my paternal Grandfather and brother of Katherine and Mary and son of William F Evans.
Catherine or Katherine Evans. (Born in Pennsylvania in May 1883. Lived at 317 Gardner Street, Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA in 1900 and 60 Willow Street, Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA in 1910.) She is my paternal Great Aunt and sister of John and Mary and daughter of William F Evans.
Mary Evans. Born in Pennsylvania in May 1879. Lived at 317 Gardner Street, Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA in 1900, 1903 and 1907 and 60 Willow Street, Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA in 1910). She is my paternal Great Aunt and sister of John and Katherine and daughter of William F Evans.
William F Evans. (Born in Wales in March 1847. Lived at 317 Gardner Street, Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA in 1900. Was a Widower in 1900. Wife may have been Catherine or Katherine Llelyn or Llewelyn, also born in Wales.) He is my Great Grandfather and father of John, Katherine and Mary Evans.
Send me your username and/or email address and I will send you a link to my tree.
Brown Evans Hanson Llelyn Llewelyn Silva Torres

Re: John William Evans - Pennsylvania and Hawaii

blueangel53 — 2012-08-25 18:15:09Z

hi, my father was Willian Henry Evans born in 1922 and his ancestors were from Wales. looking thru my records i do have a william evans born in 1876 in pa

Re: Copies of old newspapers in Penn:

DeborahYates56 — 2012-08-23 02:35:38Z

Thank you for the information. Yes, microfilm is very time consuming. I live in Michigan and go to our Detroit Library occassionally to look up death notices of relatives (I get a lot of great information from these) but only can get through 5 reels (and I have the complete dates) my eyes go buggy like.