Bedford - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: John Musselman Sr.

peter5736 — 2010-03-22 15:03:33Z

Hi Michelle. Can't get through on your email.
Contact me parrid@webtv.net

Pete.

Re: Marriage of Amanda O'NEAL, born 1872

DukeClark25 — 2010-03-22 01:59:30Z

Thank you. I had Amanda in my files twice and now I have been able to combine the two records. I have eight children for Harry and Amanda. I would like to have your lineage back to this couple. I am not a member of the SWARTZWELDER family, but there have been a number of intermarriages with my family lines.

Email me at dclark@rcn.com

Re: where the McIlnays came from

countryjo9 — 2010-03-21 02:21:39Z

I am looking for Sarah too what info do you have?

Re: where the McIlnays came from

countryjo9 — 2010-03-21 02:20:24Z

Looking for Sarah McIlnay from either from Craven Cove, Ire
or Friends Coce,Bedford, Pa

Re: Marriage of Amanda O'NEAL, born 1872

lunan199 — 2010-03-21 00:55:52Z

Yes, Amanda married Harry Swartzwelder. They married in 1892. Harry is my grandmothers grandfather.
Harry's parents are Emanuel and Mary Ellen(Diehl) Swartzwelder.
We have traced the Swartzwelder line back more generations. If you need any info just ask.

Re: Hunt family history

VIVACITY331 — 2010-03-18 03:11:41Z

Hi, I am a grand daughter of george r. hunt, bedford, pa.

You may contact me at VIVACITY33@aol.com

John Musselman Sr.

goreabago — 2010-03-17 04:42:18Z

My line Is from Jacob Musselman Sr.,son of John Sr.
He married Elizabeth Colebaugh.Most of my Musselman's
are buried in Upper Claar Cemetery.My gg grandfather
was Simon C.Musselman,who married Mary F.Fry.They lived
in Lilly,Cambria Co.,Pa. Family lore tells that the
Musselman's came from Baumholder in the Rhineland.Can't
verify this.Please e-mail me,and tell me what you have.

Yours,Pete.

Re: John Musselman Sr.

2010-03-17 04:41:22Z

WOW! The more I read the more I find - this is great! MY gg grandfather was Simon C. Musselman, too!!!!

Please email me - I'd love to share histories....

Cindy

Re: John Musselman Sr.

mdk0107 — 2010-03-16 22:43:52Z

Looks like we are all related :D

Michelle

Re: John Musselman Sr.

mdk0107 — 2010-03-16 22:42:04Z

Hi Cindy,
WOW!! Simon Musselman is my GG-Grandfather too. My Great Grandmother was Mary Havanah Musselman. My Grandmother was Phyliss Hart. My mother is Dawn Beckmeyer.

Michelle
My email is mdk0107@comcast.net

Re: Obit Look Up Please...

lynmck — 2010-03-13 03:42:51Z

Yes I am Doug. I sent you an e-mail but maybe it hit the spam folder. Would you please send a copy to me? lynmck@msn.com
Thanks in advance.

Re: lowry

dalaamberson — 2010-03-11 00:23:14Z

ia am looking for information on James W. Lowry m: Nancy Hays ca 1848 missouri. James is the son of Shelton and Nancy Agee Lowry. You mention a will of james this James? Do you mind sharing?? This line is my friends line but I too am working on Lowry/Strange/Cox families as my friend and I seem to be related!!! Thanks for your help!
Dala Williams Amberson 2743 Akron street San Bernardino CA 92407 900-935-9435

Re: Obit Look Up Please...

mrdoughershberger — 2010-03-08 19:49:15Z

Are you still looking for that obit? He was my grandfather, and I can scan one, or try to see if I have it digitized. You might find it online on the Bedford Gazette newspaper also. Email me at mr.doug.hershberger@gmail.com if you like.

Peter Clester

lillie1165 — 2010-03-05 21:36:27Z

I am trying to find the grave of Peter Clester. His last census record of 1790 placed him in Bedford Co. Pen. Family history states that he was originally from Germany. Does any one know where I sould start looking?

Stouteagle

dennisandginny — 2010-03-04 00:14:07Z

I have been researching a family named Stouteagle from Bedford/Fulton counties for many months now. If anyone has anything (besides the typical census records... I have those) that would help, it would obviously be GREATLY appreciated. Of particular interest to me is obit's and headstone photos. Anything, really! This was a fairly small clan from the late 1700's thru the late 1800's. From what I can tell, there aren't any (direct/namesake) Stouteagle descendants living. Anything you are willing to share....?

Thanks a million,
Dennis.

Re: Ephraim, Philip, Daniel, & Bartley McDaniel

heloise2004 — 2010-03-03 02:23:56Z

Hello, Thank you for your interest in the McDaniel line. I am the 2nd Great-grandaughter of Harriet Means McDaniel. I have not found Rocelia in my information that you are looking for. If she is from Bedford Co. PA then she is probably related to Harriet. I see what you refer to about the unidentified female on the census. Let me look a little deeper into my old research notes. I have been looking into the McDaniels/Means line for about 20 years. I am also VERY interested in the maternal DNA that you mentioned. It may be more convienent to email me at abelard1996@msn.com. Please put "Means Genealogy" in the subject line. Of interest is that Harriet named her 4th son Jasper. It's the one name I have never been able to account for. Karon Ingledue, Tacoma, WA

Re: Ephraim, Philip, Daniel, & Bartley McDaniel

Natalie7464 — 2010-03-01 22:17:15Z

Hi, I have been trying to place an ancestor. Her name was Rocelia Means. For various reasons, I believe that she might have been the daughter of either James and Elizabeth (Robinson/Robison) Means OR of James and Rachel (Evans) Means. I remember some years ago seeing a family tree for James and Rachel (Evans) Means that did not list all of the children seen on the very early (1830 and 1840) Censuses for Bedford County. There was an older unidentified daughter that I think might have been Rocelia. Rocelia later named her first born son James and her second born daughter Rachel. (The eldest daughter was apparently named Elizabeth for the father's mother.) I have been wondering how much documentation has been assembled for this family. Was there a will executed? Did it name children? I would very, very much like to identify Rocelia's parents. Does Harriet (or any other daughter of that family) have any female line descendants living today? Mitochondrial testing might solve this.

Re: old resort hotelI

AimeeStoutBenitez — 2010-02-25 05:42:24Z

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Re: Wolford Genealogy

AimeeStoutBenitez — 2010-02-25 05:39:23Z

Look at my tree on ancestry.com - its open to the public. I have a ton of Wolford info. Not all is my research, so I cannot guarantee that it is 100% correct, and it is still a work in progress. :)

Re: Anna Marie KERR/CARR

AimeeStoutBenitez — 2010-02-25 05:33:52Z

Glade Pike is off of Route 31 ... Right after Route 31 turns right at the blinker light in Manns Choice, you go about 1/4 mile and take the first left "turn" up onto Glade Pike/Dry Ridge. If you follow it to the end, you come back to Route 31 at "West End".

Re: George Winter and family

bob_karin — 2010-02-09 20:58:25Z

Hi,

Please contact me at BOBR3487@AOL.com I may have some info for you.

Bob

Re: Amy FOX - married Russell FIGARD and Ned WINTER

lrevennaugh — 2010-02-09 13:13:39Z

I am sorry, but I don't have any information on your line of the Winter family.

I wish I could have been more helpful.

Lance

George Winter and family

ourillinoisfamily — 2010-02-08 01:27:55Z

My father is Franklin Winter, son of George Winter (son of John J. Winter). Does anyone in Bedford have any info on this line of the family? We have very little information since my dad was sent to foster homes (along with the rest of the family) in about 1938. I have been to Bedford before, and once (when I was about 10) saw the graves of George Winter and Ida Bell (Putt) Winter. However, it is hard to get any solid information on either of them.

Any info you have would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks!

Re: Amy FOX - married Russell FIGARD and Ned WINTER

ourillinoisfamily — 2010-02-05 02:00:39Z

Hi,

Looking at old postings, I see that you have info on the Winter family, specifically the children of John J and Mary J Winter. My father is Franklin Winter, son of George Winter (son of John J). I wonder if you have any info on this line of the family? We have very little information since my dad was sent to foster homes (along with the rest of the family) in about 1938.

Any info you have would be greatly appreciated!!!

Harry Antis ELLIS (9 Feb 1850, Centre Co. -- 28 Aug 1952, Bakers Summit)

michaelscaldwell — 2010-01-31 14:49:17Z

Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Friday, 29 August 1952, p. 1, col. 1 (obit) & p. 25, col. 5 (funeral notice)

Bakers Summit Man Dies At Advanced Age of 102

Harry A. Ellis of Bakers Summit, who at the age of 102 was one of the area's oldest residents, died yesterday noon at his home.

He was born Feb. 9, 1850, in Centre county and married Ella Dick, who survives with one son, Daniel. Another son, George W., died on June 18.

Additional survivors include 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was of the Methodist faith.

Friends will be received at the Byers funeral home, Woodbury, after 7 o'clock this evening.
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ELLIS--Funeral services for Harry A. Ellis of Bakers Summit will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the Holsinger Church of Brethren in charge of Rev. R***** McDaniel. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Friends are being received at the Byer funeral home, Woodbury, after 7 o'clock this evening.
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Re: John & Mary Valentine

karenpeto — 2010-01-25 04:39:55Z

email me at katy111@verizon.net. I pulled my files don't have a lot but I do have some on Laura and her children and Allie but only a birth year ..Mary hook Valentine is my line so I am related to all these Valentines..

Re: John & Mary Valentine

cjwigg — 2010-01-25 03:42:25Z

Laura was my great grandmother- she married Andrew M Jordan
Their daughter Allie was my grandmother

I hadn't been able to find anything after Laura's parents John and Mary Valentine, so I was glad to see your post.
Unfortunately I probably can't add anything to your search except Mary's children- Anna,Laura,Rebecca,Hannah and Albert.
Which line to you descend from?

Re: John & Mary Valentine

karenpeto — 2010-01-24 20:44:57Z

I believe Laura is their Daughter, I am not at my computer that has my files on so I would have to check it out to be sure .. Mary (Hook )Valentine is my line..What's yours ?

Mary Jane (Brumbaugh) GOOD (7 Aug 1860, New Enterprise -- 18 Jan 1949, Fitzgerald Nursing Home)

michaelscaldwell — 2010-01-24 13:57:27Z

Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Tuesday, 18 January 1949, p. 26, col. 1

Mrs. Mary Good Passes Away

Mrs. Mary Jane Good of New Enterprise died this morning at 5.05 o'clock at the Fitzgerald nursing home after a lengthy illness. She was the mother of Robert P. Good, prominent Altoona business man.

Mrs. Good became ill in October, 1946, and was admitted to the Nason hospital, Roaring Spring, where she was a patient until May, 1947, when she was taken to the R.P. Good home, R.D. 3, Kettle road. She had resided there until recently.

Born in New Enterprise Aug. 7, 1860, Mrs. Good was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brumbaugh. She was the widow of J.A. Good.

Surviving are two sons, Robert P. and Allen L., both of Altoona; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, four brothers, Jacob Brumbaugh of Roaring Spring, David D. Brumbaugh and Daniel S. Brumbaugh, both of Altoona, and M.P. Brumbaugh of Tampa, Fla., and a sister, Mrs. Annie Nestlerode of Altoona.

Mrs. Good was a member of the First Church of the Brethren, Altoona.

Friends will be received at the home of the son, R.D. 3, Kettle road, after noon Thursday.
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Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Wednesday, 19 January 1949, p. 17, col. 5

GOOD--Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Good, formerly of New Enterprise, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of her son, R.P. Good, Kettle road, Altoona, R.D. 3, in charge of Rev. Henry F. Kulp. Interment in the Alto-Reste burial park. Friends will be received at the home of her son, R.P. Good, after Thursday noon.
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Maude G. (Pote) KING (21 Jan 1877, Bakers Summit -- 14 Oct 1959, Wilkinsburg)

michaelscaldwell — 2010-01-24 13:55:25Z

Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Thursday, 15 October 1959, p. 40, col. 1 (obit) & p. 35, col. 7 (funeral notice)

MAUDE G. KING

Of 1432 Marlsboro Ave., Wilkinsburg, died at 10 a.m. yesterday in Columbia Hospital, Wilkinsburg, after a brief illness. She was born at Bakers Summit Jan. 21, 1877, and was married to Elias King, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Ralph of the Wilkinsburg address and Russell of Turtle Creek; one granddaughter, Mrs. Helen Bruner of Flint, Mich.; two great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Ida Brumbaugh of Baltimore, Md. Friends are being received at the Wolfe Funeral Home, 925 Franklin Ave., Wilkinsburg, until Friday morning, and after 7 p.m. Friday at the Byers Funeral Home, Woodbury.
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KING--Funeral services for Mrs. Maude G. King of Wilkinsburg will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Byers Funeral Home, Woodbury, in charge of the Rev. D.l. Shaffer. Interment in the Holsinger Cemetery, Bakers Summit. Friends are being received at the Wolfe Funeral Home, 925 Franklin Ave., Wilkinsburg, until Friday morning, and after 7 p.m. Friday at the Arthur C. Byers Funeral Home, Woodbury.
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Esther (Pote) SMITH (28 Feb 1858 -- 15 Sep 1916, Potetown)

michaelscaldwell — 2010-01-24 13:54:40Z

Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Saturday, 16 September 1916, p. 12, col. 1

MRS. SAMUEL SMITH,

Aged 58 years, died very suddenly at her home in Potetown, four miles south of Roaring Spring, at 9 o'clock Friday morning. Death followed a sunstroke, sustained on Thursday while she was engaged in working in the little garden in the rear of the Smith home. The stricken woman was removed to the house and a physician summoned. She was a daughter of Michael Pote and was born in 1858. She is survived by her husband, one son Jacob, and two daughters, Mrs. Amanda Claar of Potetown and Mrs. Edna Showalter of Plum Creek. The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services in the Holsinger Brethren church in Bedford county. Interment in the Holsinger cemetery.
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Jacob Valentine

kPeto6966 — 2010-01-23 06:02:16Z

My valentine line doesn't have Jacob but my John Valentine Of Bedford Co. B 1820 married Mary Hook ( my link) b1833 . Marys sis married a Wm Valentine B 1855 also Bed Co . and they lived close together in Cumb. Valley. So the only way I'm related to these Valentine men is through marriage I'm trying to find their children. I'm doing a HOOK family research. I do go to Bedford once in a while and will look for info. I can give you an address of the hist.society if you want . karen

Re: John & Mary Valentine

cjwigg — 2010-01-23 06:00:58Z

Hey, I know your post is old--but in case you check again... I may be related to John & Mary Valentine. Did they have a daughter named Laura Jeannette Valentine b 1862?

Re: John Sensebach (1716-1799, Peter Sensenbach (1740-1802)

casemist — 2010-01-22 23:23:08Z

My Sensenbachs are also from Switzerland. Have you found any helpful information on this/our line? I was always told they were from a minor ryal family, well educated and had a financial connection/business with a Bavarian brewery, I think called Schneider Beer? (not sure of the spelling.) My Direct relative is Ana Elsbeth Sensenbach born bet. 1855-1865 in Switzerland (as her death cert. states.) I know she was in colorado in 1880-1882'ish managing a Brewery there for family.

Perhaps we can figure more out together. Hope to hear from you.

Re: Buck's in Bedford Co.

kaeh1 — 2010-01-22 20:49:15Z

Thank you.

I agree with you. I am afraid I didn't do much research on Susannah.

I will remove Solomon Sparks from my database. Obviously he is not the spouse of Susannah Buck.

Kaye

Re: Buck's in Bedford Co.

librarytrial — 2010-01-22 15:53:01Z

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.

I also see that a Solomon Sparks married a woman named Susan, and they were living in Bedford County, PA. However, and I may be missing another Solomon&Susan Sparks, but the one that I see in the 1850 census, Susan wasn't born until 1813-14. Much too late to be Susanna Buck, daughter of David Buck. She was born circa 1798 from what I've seen. As was my Susanna.

Re: Buck's in Bedford Co.

kaeh1 — 2010-01-21 02:09:14Z

Hello,

According to the Will of David Buck (spouse of Catherine Cashman), David had a daughter named Susannah. (Providence Township, Bedford Co., PA: Will of David Buck, dated 25 Feb 1816, Probated 28 Mar 1816; Will Book 1 page 454).

Susannah was named "next daughter" after Elizabeth.

I had Solomon Sparks as a possible husband for Susannah, however, I have a big question mark by his name. I have estimated she was born in Bedford between 1796 and 1799.

I am afraid that is all I have on Susannah Buck.

Kaye

Re: Buck's in Bedford Co.

librarytrial — 2010-01-20 16:24:19Z

Hello, I'm hoping you'll get this.

I think my ancestress, Susan/Susanna UNKNOWN Clingerman, is the daughter of David Buck also.

Dates/Ages/Places seem to fit, but no concrete proof.

I would love to hear back from you.

Katie
katerennie4@hotmail.com

Cline(Kline)

johnc6007 — 2010-01-20 15:17:07Z

does anyone have info/records of any Cline(Kline) family moving from the Bedford area to the Toronto, Ont area in the early 1800's?

Re: Mrs. Juliann Emmerick died 1924

denwils7 — 2010-01-19 21:24:25Z

Juliann Emrick is my Great great great Grandmother.I am a decendent of George W Emrick.He had 4 children John clair Emrick,Vergie Emrick,Obal Samuel Emrick,and Goldie Bowman.Obal was my Great Grandfather I have information and photo's of her decendants.Feel free to contact me.This name AOL

Mary Elizabeth (Helsel) McGEE (20 May 1892, Langdondale -- 15 Oct 1967, Bedford)

michaelscaldwell — 2010-01-17 19:45:55Z

Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Friday, 20 October 1967, p. 36, col. 1

MRS. MARY (HELSEL) McGEE

Of Manns Choice, died Oct. 15 in Bedford Memorial Hospital, where she had been admitted from a convalescent home. She was born May 20, 1892, in Langdondale, Bedford County, and married Lawrence McGee. Mrs. McGee is survived by four daughters and a son, Mrs. Gertrude Hinish of Findleyville, Mrs. Clarice Foor of Tatesville, Mrs. Margaret Sill of Pottstown, Mrs. Thelma Mae Horner of Bedford RD and Robert of Bedford, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Interment was made yesterday in IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City.
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Lawrence McGEE (6 Aug 1884, Six Mile Run -- 5 Mar 1963, Bedford)

michaelscaldwell — 2010-01-17 19:45:08Z

Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Thursday, 7 March 1963, p. 28, col. 1 (obit) & p. 25, col. 1 (funeral notice)

LAWRENCE McGEE

Of 145 N. Richard St., Bedford, formerly of the Broad Top area, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital after several years illness. He was born Aug. 6, 1884, at Six Mile Run, a son of John and Kathryn (McKnight) McGee, and married Mary Elizabeth Helsel. Surviving are his wife, six children, Mrs. Philip Foor of Everett, Mrs. Charles Bingham, Mrs. John Horner and Robert of Bedford, Mrs. Charles Sill of Boyertown and Mrs. Elmer Hinish of Six Mile Run; 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters, Henry of Coalmont, Eddie and Mrs. Mary Foor of Six Mile Run and Mrs. Maggie O'Neal of Wood. He was a member of the Wood Methodist Church and a retired coal miner. Friends are being received at the Masood Funeral Chapel, Saxton.
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McGEE -- Services for Lawrence McGee of 145 N. Richard St., Bedford, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Masood Funeral Chapel, Saxton, by the Rev. Coy Foor and the Rev. Elton Foor. Interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Broad Top. Friends are being received at the funeral chapel.
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Jacob Walter 1824-1904

lindseyguldner — 2010-01-15 18:00:11Z

Looking for the parents of Jacob Walter 1824-1904, married to Rachel Weisel.

Re: STERN

paulasterns — 2010-01-13 18:17:54Z

My name is Paula Sterns, and I am looking for information on a Philip Stern, born in Berlin, Germany who came to Penn. in the early 1800's, and had a son named Peter who is our ancestor. Please contact me if at all possible at paulasterns@yahoo.com Thank you

Re: PLEACHER, Mary Elizabeth ???? - 1922

pleacher1 — 2010-01-09 19:05:15Z

Hi,

I am David Henry Pleacher, the grandson of Henry Jackson Pleacher and Martha Henry Pleacher. My aunt's name was MARGARET ELIZABETH PLEACHER, not Mary Elizabeth Pleacher. She was survived by her sister June Pleacher and her brother John King Pleacher.

birth certificate LOOKUP please

elizabethgrell — 2010-01-09 03:09:14Z

searchinG for CHARLES otis FAGAN B 19JULY 1916 SON OF WILLIAM j FAGAN AND SUSAN FAGAN D20SEPT 1974.siblings include Rebecca,Laura,Robert,Bertha,Adam,George

Re: Phillip Harold Beegle

karenkrich — 2010-01-06 14:31:22Z

Dear Harriet,

By going a google search for the name at http://www.google.com I found a Phillip Harold Beegle, Jr who is a plastic surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. The phone number listed online is 404-351-1155. Hope he's the person or the son of the person you're seeking for your father.

Good luck,
Karen

John SEVART b 1790

EllaTucker — 2010-01-05 06:45:03Z

John SEVART born 12 March 1790 in Germany, sailed from Breman 15 Aug 1832 landed New York Nov 1832. Filed Declaration of Intention of Naturalization on 8 Jan 1851.
Remarks; resides in Air Twp, Fulton Co. 60 yrs old. Allegiance, Frederick, King of Prussia.; lived in Air twp. 16 yrs. He married Nancy b. ca 1807 in Pa. Children, all born McConnellsburg, Bedford Co. Pa.; Andrew Dec 1836; Henry 1839; Lewis Patrick b 17 Mar 1841 died 6 May 1890 Clermont Co. Ohio md 18 Oct 1862 Adeline C. ROAT; Mary M 1846 md 12 Nov 1863 Fulton Co. Pa. George W. COOPER; Joseph Elias 24 Dec 1847/8 died 19 May 1934 in Kansas; Louisa Lee 1851 md. __LANE lived in Kansas. Some went by name of SEIBERT.

Re: John SEVART b 1790

TOMSevart54 — 2010-01-05 02:30:36Z

Please contact me regarding Lewiss Patrick Sevart in Ohio

Re: Weyant, PA history

lizzappile — 2010-01-01 23:49:12Z

Hello, I was wondering if you know if there is any relation to a Samuel Weyant, born in PA around 1828. His wife's name was Catharine and their children were John Weyant born in 1855, William Martin Weyant who died as a baby in 1857, Mary Emma Weyant born in 1863, my great grandfather George Washington Weyant born Feb 6, 1966 and Maggie Weyant born 1870. I know that as of 1850 they lived in kensington Philadelphia. I don't know anything else about my family.