Bradford - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Riverside Cemetery; Towanda, PA

george_geder — 2013-05-04 21:29:48Z

Yes, but no luck so far. Thanks.

Re: Book, "Our Boys In Blue"

unclemd — 2013-05-04 19:40:23Z

I don't have the book but the list of photos (www.bradfordhistory.com/index.asp?pageId=205) shows Maj. Culp as the first entry. It's only $25 plus shipping from the historical society. I found it on ebay for $48 so $25 is a deal. (Disclaimer: I am a sometime member only. I do not work for or volunteer time at BCHS.)

Re: Riverside Cemetery; Towanda, PA

unclemd — 2013-05-04 19:32:38Z

Have you tried Find a Grave?

www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GScid=45884

James D Hill

sspaulding816 — 2013-04-24 11:41:22Z

I am a descendant of James D. Hill and his wife, Lucy. They were residents of Jackson, Susquehanna, PA and moved to Canton, Bradford, PA. I am trying to find 4 things about them:
1. Lucy’s maiden name (I believe it is Hollis)
2. James’ date of death and where – Death certificates were not kept at that time. Is there an obituary? Where is he buried?
3. Lucy’s date of death and where – Death certificates were not kept at that time. Is there an obituary? Where is he buried?
4. Their burial site

James D. Hill was a deacon at the Canton Baptist church in 1879 at went to help start a church in Ward Township, Tioga, PA. I am assuming that he died in Ward Township after that date. In my aunt’s notes she gave the date as 26 Mar 1887. Lucy d. 09 Mar 1872 in Ward Township, Tioga, PA. The Baptist Association of Canton printed a notice in their publication that she passed.

I have found James’ parents and other siblings, but cannot seem to locate him or Lucy’s last name. I know there is a connection to the Hollis family (Abram Hollis and Laura Rouse) which is why I believe that Lucy’s last name was Hollis.

I have found references to James in several books regarding the area. I have also been in contact with the Baptist Church in Canton, but there doesn’t seem to be any other records than what I have. Would there possibly be an obituary or a cemetery listing that might have a record of him?

Thank you,
Susan Barrow Spaulding

Riverside Cemetery; Towanda, PA

george_geder — 2013-04-10 20:00:24Z

Dear people,

Can anyone do walk-throughs or lookups in Riverside Cemetery?
My surnames are Jeter (Jeder, Geder, Geter, etc.), Powell, Hester, and Stewart.

They would be African Americans and the dates would be approx. between 1880 and 1930.

Thanks in advance.

Isaac & Adah (Mead) Wall

ancestryaddict92 — 2013-04-10 18:12:44Z

Hello,

I am seeking information about Isaac Wall b. abt 1821 in New York d. abt Oct 1869 in Eaton County, MI.

His wife was Adah (Mead) b. 01 Apr 1820 in Delaware County, NY to Caleb & Mary (Moss) Mead and died 03 Mar 1902 in Mecosta County, MI.

They probably married abt 1841 in Bradford County, PA. In 1850 they were living in Lucas County, OH.

Isaac & Adah had the following children together:

Israel - b. abt Dec 1841 in PA d. 03 Apr 1907 in VA - Spouse: Indiana Crump.

Erastus J. - b. 03 Jun 1843 in PA d. 06 Oct 1918 in MI - Spouse: Ruama Mead.

John S. - b. abt 1849 in OH d. aft 1910 in MI - Spouse: Maria Moody.

Clarissa - b. 08 May 1851 in OH d. 12 May 1909 in Montcalm County, MI - Spouse: Thomas Brett.

Charles H. - b. abt 1854 in OH d. abt 1930 in MI - Spouse: Kate Perkins Chambers & Ann Kelley Joroln.

Mary - b. abt 1857 in MI d. aft 1930 in MI - Spouse: Eber Blair.

Caleb - b. abt 1859 in MI d. aft 1920 in MI.

Douglas - b. abt 1863 in MI d. aft 1940 in MI.

On the 1870 federal census mortality schedule it states that Isaac's father was foreign born and that his mother was American. On Isaac's death record with the state it says that his parents reside in Pennsylvania.

I would like to know if Isaac Wall has a familial connection to the other Wall family in Eaton County. Naturally, I'd love to know who Isaac's parents were. I am hoping that there may be other descendants out there who will have information that can break down this "Wall".

Book, "Our Boys In Blue"

Draskcap — 2013-04-08 05:14:08Z

Hi, Does anyone have a copy of the book, "Our Boys In Blue" which is available at the Bradford Co., PA. Historical Society?
Reading about in online, there is supposed to be a picture of my ancester, Major Jeremiah Culp who died at Fair Oaks, Virginia two days after the battle began. I would love to have a copy of his picture. He was in the 57th Volunteer Regiment of PA. The book has been reprinted as one publication with an index. Previously, there were two books.
Thank you.
Elsie

Re: New Irish Settlement of Bradford/Sullivan/Wyoming Counties, PA Discussion Group

ColleenS51 — 2013-04-01 15:36:51Z

I'm looking for information on William Morris Sullivan of Bradford County, PA. Born in Cork, Ireland abt 1808.

Re: Wanzer in Bradford Co. Pa

ABCRAIG — 2013-02-28 01:59:04Z

Thank you for the come back. In the early years of Bradford Co. I think there were family of Wanzo. It is the Wanzo spelling that interest me. However, one of the Wanzo family members went to Ind. and the spelling of the name was changed to Wanzer. There was a Wanzo family in the 1820 census in Long Isand, N. Y. But that is anther story. Thank you for your answer. Beth abcfhist@hotmail.com

Re: Wanzer in Bradford Co. Pa

ABCRAIG — 2013-02-28 01:59:02Z

Re: Wanzer in Bradford Co. Pa

marciaw822 — 2013-02-27 23:50:44Z

Siblings of Gideon Wanzer are Esther, Abigail, Eliud and Dorcas.

Re: Inez Mcclanathan and Leander Gerrard

MaryKing10646 — 2013-02-24 16:44:32Z

My grandfather was Earl McClanathan born in Brad. Penn. in 1898. I wonder if there is a connection?

Re: Wanzer in Bradford Co. Pa

ABCRAIG — 2013-02-21 20:04:04Z

Good Morning,
Would you by chance have the names of Gideon's berothers and sisters? I'm searching for the names of Gideon's siblings? We are searching for a John M. Wanzo - Wanzor - Wanser botn in 1820 in New York. Probably but not for sure in Huntingtgon, Suffolks Co., N. Y. This has been a brick wall for us for over 30 years. Therefore, any information, Ideas, etc. would be very welcome. Beth abcfhist@hotmail.com

Re: Look up Obituary for Amanda Westbrook Peterson

qtzlady — 2013-02-14 19:40:45Z

I finally got to the Historical Society. Unfortunately I didn't find a lot. I didn't find her obituary. Do you know if maybe she remarried & had a different last name? Do you have James obituary? I did find mention of that, but did not get a copy of it. But I plan to go back tomorrow. I looked in the walkthrough listing for the Riverside Cemetery & I did not see either of them listed. If James had a headstone it looks like it is no longer readable.

I did find something rather interesting in the Peterson folder at the Historical Society. Someone sent in an inquiry about the same family. He was inquiring about a John (Johnson) Peterson who was adopted by James & Amanda Peterson. And as you know, John married Anna McCloe in 1902. His inquiry was kind of old (1998), but I have his name- Jeff Carpenter & I have his address at that time if you want to try & get hold of him. He may know more. You can email me at cooklogic@comcast.net, I feel funny about posting the address here without permission.

Re: Look up Obituary for Amanda Westbrook Peterson

WagerPenny — 2013-02-12 18:19:37Z

thank you

Re: Look up Obituary for Amanda Westbrook Peterson

qtzlady — 2013-02-12 15:28:22Z

I haven't forgotten. The Historical Center is only open 3 days a week, & I just haven't made it yet. I hope to get there tomorrow if nothing comes up.

Re: Look up Obituary for Amanda Westbrook Peterson

WagerPenny — 2013-02-11 14:50:41Z

Have you been able to find anything on Amanda Peterson yet? please let me know one way or the other if anything is or can't be found, Thank you in advance for your efforts. Penny

Re: Kelley Family of Durrell

KatherineStreeter — 2013-01-29 04:47:47Z

My Grandmother is Katherine Belle Bullock Casselbury. She is Mary's sister.

Re: AVERY

JimInDover — 2013-01-25 13:59:54Z

Hi Sherm - hope you are still here. I don't have your email, but you can email me at localhistorynut@aol.com . I used to live in Vermont, but in 2008 I moved to Dover in York Co. PA. My grgreandparents Charles and Lucy Avery and his father Jacob lived in Bradford Co PA. Hope I am who you are looking for and you can be of some assistance Jim Avery Dover PA

Re: Look up Obituary for Amanda Westbrook Peterson

WagerPenny — 2013-01-24 21:14:27Z

Hi and Thank you for responding to my ancestry post, My great grandmother was Anna Ameila McCloe she married John Peterson. I am looking for John Peterson's mother Amanda Westbrook Peterson she was born in New Jersery but died in Bradford Towanda Pennsylvannia. I would be happy to give you any information you need for your family tree. please email me with any questions you may have.
You would be my Uncle Abner son's, son's relative I believe.

Thank you

Penny

Chubbuck or Hogdin

ms_ashleyjuli — 2013-01-24 21:07:54Z

I am finding alot of dead ends... anyone know anything... the last person i have is Oratus Eaton "OE" Chubbuck and missing great great grandparents on the Hogdin side.. I have Ralph as my grandfather but afer that i have Farmor and Farfar.. and I dont know if those are even the real names..

Thank You

Re: Look up Obituary for Amanda Westbrook Peterson

qtzlady — 2013-01-24 16:12:56Z

Hi Penny,
I would be happy to see if I can find this obituary for you. I see that you have the McCloe family on your tree, I am a bit confused about your information though, could you please email me at cooklogic@comcast.net so we could talk further? Grace Stevens McCloe was my grandfather's oldest sister. Thanks.

Re: change of address

ur2funE — 2013-01-21 21:49:28Z

Thank you so much Virginia, will wait patiently :-) It's took quite some searching to find the connection over the years with the time frames being earlier then County and State records being kept, but it's been done YEAH !

Wish you the best, Doris

PS if you are east of WI, be prepared the cold is on the way, just 5 degrees and windchills are now way below zero, more and colder still coming.

Re: change of address

GingerBates27 — 2013-01-21 21:16:17Z

I have transferred this message to my granddaughter April. She has done all the recent genealogy in recent years. She said that she will look and see if she has anything.

Re: change of address

ur2funE — 2013-01-19 06:24:33Z

Virginia,

So glad that you are still out here :-) Well I seen your post for Mary (Barnhart) Weeks, whom is a 1/2 sister to my gg great grandfather George Peterson, that was mentioned in William Jackson Barnhart's obit. I have been able to locate misc information on some of Mary's siblings, but lacking on few too.

Children of Joshua & Ruby Ann (Ann Ruby) Barnhart

Mary b: abt 1844 - married Warren Weeks and have misc info on some of her children

Lucinda b: abt 1846 - nothing at all

William b: Sept 1848 - quite a bit of information on him and his children

Jason b: abt 1849 - nothing

Sally Ann b: 1851 - found her - no children, was married

John b: 1855 -deceased by 18yrs old

Hoping you might be able to fill in some blanks on Mary's siblings, that's if you are researching her siblings?

Can I help you with anything?

You can reach me at - all lowercase no spaces
**** T L D E M E T @ wi.rr.com *** No stars either

Look up Obituary for Amanda Westbrook Peterson

WagerPenny — 2013-01-18 22:28:15Z

Looking for an Obituary for Amanda Westbrook Peterson she was married to James Peterson Towanda Bradford County Pa, born in New Jersery in 1848? died 1881? James is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Looking for information on Amanda, thank you in advance for your efforts. Penny Wager

Re: change of address

GingerBates27 — 2013-01-17 12:40:13Z

Doris,
Yes I am still here. How can I help you?
Virginia

Re: change of address

ur2funE — 2013-01-17 09:12:29Z

Virginia,
Are you still out here? Barnhart Family connection.
Doris

Re: CRANDLE-WRIGHT Bible Record / John R. CRANDLE & Eliz. P. WRIGHT / CANTON, PA

MichaelCronk28 — 2012-12-28 01:41:01Z

Hello Luc,

Jerome Stapleton Miller (1921-2007), to my knowledge, died childless. His father, Henry Willard Miller, was an educator and engineer and wrote a number of books. I do not recall where he taught.

I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help. It has been five years since I made that posting and the Millers are not my family.

Best Regards to you for the coming New Year,

Mike Cronk
Cascade, MI

P.S. Here is the link to the Miller Family Bible Record I posted, as well.

http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/MIKENT/2007-08...

Re: CRANDLE-WRIGHT Bible Record / John R. CRANDLE & Eliz. P. WRIGHT / CANTON, PA

luc_gootjes — 2012-12-27 18:06:07Z

Good Evening from France,
I saw that the father of Jerome Stapleton Miller had exactly the same Name as a man who was professor of Mechanics at University of Ilinois. Could you tell me if he was really his son and if Jerome had un child having the same name exactly or approximately??
Thank you very much
Merry Christmas and Happy new year to you
Luc

Re: McClintic/ McClintock

karlbx — 2012-12-24 00:50:21Z

Hi Kay,

I found an old email (2008) from you about Samuel & Elizabeth Brannon McClintic (I apologize if I never responded). I am descended from their daughter Jane M. Jewett (husband Amos Jewett). You mentioned having info on Samuel--I'd love to see it, as I have almost nothing. As for Samuel's property: if it did go to Jane and Amos, it may have been sold (and if sold, it may have gone to a McClintic or Jewett sibling). Amos died young and his parents, Samuel & Ruth Jewett deeded land to Jane & Amos's three boys: Samuel, Henry, John. So I doubt they had need of more land. Jane was living in Marion County, OH near the end of her life. I don't know what became of her sons (Samuel Jewett died in 1904 Madison County?).

Karl Beckstrand karlbx@gmail.com 801-953-3793

Re: James Carlon HAKES and family

mal9780 — 2012-12-17 08:20:29Z

Yeah I have an e-copy of the book. I'm trying to verify the information in it before I add it to my tree.

CROFT, Harry L. Sr, (1922-1985)

srepsher — 2012-12-03 01:23:28Z

Harry L. CROFT, Sr., 63, of 133 Erie St, Waverly, NY, died Sunday, March 3, 1985 at the Arnot-Ogden Hospital in Elmira, NY, following an extended illness.

He was born February 20, 1922 in Wyalusing, Bradford Co, PA, a son of Louis and Isabell (JOHNSON) CROFT.

He was a resident of the Valley area since 1945, and employed as a crane operator for the Chemung Foundry.

Surviving are his wife, Helen (ROGERS) CROFT, at home; two daughters, Mrs. James (Joann) CHRYSLER, of Waverly, NY and Mrs. Gerald (Mary) MILLER, of Buffalo, NY; two sons, Harold CROFT of Waverly, NY and Harry L. CROFT, Jr. of Harrisburg; one grand-daughter and five grandsons; two sisters Mrs. Jennie WARD of Towanda and Mrs. Doris SIMONS of Elmira, NY; and a brother, Louis CROFT, Jr. of Wyalusing, PA.

He was predeceased by a sister Mrs. Anna VANDERPOOL of Terrytown, PA.

Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St, Athens, NY, today from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Charles Wasielewski, pastor of the Talmadge Hill Gospel Chapel, officiating.

Burial will be in the Wyalusing Cemetary, Bradford Co, PA.

Re: John Benjamin Stacy

s10lady1 — 2012-11-27 01:00:28Z

A site you might wish to check out is www.EveNDon.com They have copies of the roll books from several wars including the civil war. It will take a page by page search but you may find him listed

Re: John Benjamin Stacy

prattmb11 — 2012-11-25 17:30:32Z

I'm not sure as it was actually my uncle who was looking into the military records. I'll certainly check that site. Thank you!

Re: James Carlon HAKES and family

mandd9669 — 2012-11-24 22:07:50Z

are you familiar w/ "The Hakes Family" history by Harry Hakes? The complete book is free to read on the Internet - go to: http://archive.org/details/hakes family00byuhake -on the left side of the screen display click "View the Book" -read on line -go to the index to look up the James you are researching - I bought a copy of the book from Edward Hamilton Bookseller -hope I helped -Resp, GJ Messmer

Re: John Benjamin Stacy

mandd9669 — 2012-11-23 23:44:27Z

when you traced John's Mil. Record did you use the Civil War Soldiers & Sailers web site?? I found in that site a John w/ both spellings (as you mentioned) for his last name in the 106th Pennsylvania--?

John Benjamin Stacy

prattmb11 — 2012-11-16 20:16:44Z

I'm looking for information on a John Benjamin Stacy. Who lived around Bradford County during the time of the Civil War.

The story I've always been told is: my great-great-great grandmother, Sarah Ann Quick, fell in love with John Benjamin Stacy. When the war broke out, they married quickly and then he joined the army, leaving a pregnant Sarah behind. She gave birth to a son, Franklin Benjamin Stacy, but John Benjamin died at war and never saw his son.

As we've researched this story, we've run into the problem of not being able to confirm John Benjamin Stacy's existence. We cannot find him on any census, nor does he appear on Civil War rolls. Also, Sarah Ann, although she changed her name to Stacy, never collected a pension so far as we can tell.

My uncle has a theory that John Benjamin Stacy never existed, and Sarah Ann Quick had a child out of wedlock. As of yet, I haven't been able to travel to the Bradford Co. Historical Society to take a look at Franklin's birth certificate. I would appreciate any help people could offer in tracking down this mysterious ancestor.

Of note, Sarah Ann Quick's father was Furman Quick, and they lived in Asylum township. Although Sarah lived briefly in Potter Co. PA, and the entire family moved to Iowa in the 1880's.

Although our family has always spelled Stacy the way it is here, I've seen various spellings of Stacey and Staysa while doing my research.

Thanks so much!

Re: Marriage lookup?

Rodabaugh — 2012-11-12 13:04:34Z

Hi Joan, these are the people! Thank you so much. I appreciate your help. Tim

Re: Marriage lookup?

qtzlady — 2012-11-09 21:13:15Z

Found it. Please find attached. Hope this helps.
Joan

Re: William Turner

crystalbrende — 2012-11-09 06:44:37Z

I want to give you something that might help that my parents before me told my family here it goes

My Family Says on are side of the family aka mostly my great great grandma said there was a native american and a white man I think or white women and a native american man said White man or white women came on a ship and it saw this it native american and they were married and had kids and got together that all I know for sure of what I was told but I am trying to figure it out I hope you have any ideal or leads you can give me if there is native american blood?? or family I would like to know :) I hope your still around to reply to me back thanks :)

Re: William Turner

crystalbrende — 2012-11-09 06:24:13Z

Yes I am Descendant Of Caroline L. Turner Abbott as Well I am trying to figure out if I have any Native American Ancestors???? in the family but I am still trying to figure out who her parents are as Will I haven't found any clues to it yet but If I know anything I will let you know :D

Re: Marriage lookup?

Rodabaugh — 2012-11-07 17:46:01Z

Charles Henry Tate married Emily Irene Baxter June 14, 1917 supposedly at Troy, Bradford Co., Pa.

I was there looking for a divorce record for my great grandfather as well - I may have gotten my dates / years crossed. I do that sometimes :) I live near Horseheads but don't get to Pa. as often as I'd like.

Thank you for your offer. Tim

Re: Marriage lookup?

qtzlady — 2012-11-07 15:58:59Z

I can do a marriage lookup for you at the courthouse. Just let me know who you are looking for.

cooklogic@comcast.net

Re: Marriage lookup?

Rodabaugh — 2012-11-07 15:39:15Z

Hello, thank you for your reply and recommendations. I searched both databases every way I could think of but the marriage I am looking for (1917) is not listed. I will keep looking. I may have to make a trip to Towanda, Pa. to the courthouse. Thank you again.

Re: Marriage lookup?

qtzlady — 2012-11-07 13:05:12Z

I do. However, (pardon me if you know this already). Marriage license information for 1885 to 1911 is available at Joyce Tice's site- http://www.joycetice.com/marriage/1885bradmarr01.htm#toc

The translations found there do not include the prior spouse information.

You can download pictures of actual marriage licenses at the LDS website, although their holdings are not complete, and because of occasional transcription issues you have to get creative in your searches sometimes. I have found it best to search for the man & the first name only of the woman, in case it is a second marriage for her.

Their holdings for Pennsylvania, 1885 - 1950 can be found at-
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http...

and also- PA marriages 1709-1940-

https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http...

Marriage lookup?

Rodabaugh — 2012-11-06 15:36:14Z

Is there anyone who does marriage lookups / copying at the Towanda Courthouse? If so please let me know. Thank you

Re: Charles L. & Harry E. King

Dk1957 — 2012-10-28 03:22:18Z

Thanks for the reply but I don't see a connection for the King's I am searching......will keep the information on hand though just in case.....

Re: Charles L. & Harry E. King

danavalley1 — 2012-10-27 17:06:44Z

On my Wyoming County, PA pages Kings are listed in the Roberts Cemetery
KING, George J., 1890 - 1965; Emma A., 1893 - 1981
KING, Harry, 1866 - 1938
KING, Jesse E., 1921 - 1932
https://sites.google.com/site/laceyvillegenealogy/cemeteries...

Also a few Kings in some of the other Cemeteries.

Charles L. & Harry E. King

Dk1957 — 2012-10-26 11:58:55Z

Information appreciated for information on either Charles or Harry King. Parents were Ralph Johnson King, Jr. born 1889 in PA and mother was Ethel Hodges born 1891 in England.

Charles L. was born in PA, CA 1912 and Harry E. born PA, CA 1918.

Any information would be appreciated.........