Joyce...I'm so happy to have found this site. Geneaology has become my addictive pastime, and I am researching my Pa. kin. Direct ancestors would be Emma Mitchell who married Alexander Kocher. Emma was one of 3 children of George Washington Mitchell (born 1790) and Mary Ames (born 1813 in Conn.) Children were born in East Smithfield...Arthur Mitchell in 1835...Elizabeth Mitchell in 1838, and Emma in 1840. Emma had about 8 kids, one of whom was my grandgather George Washington Kougher (Kocher) who ended up farming and coal mining in Clearfield County. I would love to learn more about his life in Smithfield (he was born there, and I assume was raised there) Also, I am curious about the Mitchell and Ames famlies. Could you put me in touch with anyone researching these families. I'd be happy to share what I have learned so far.

Thanks..Ann Hagen ahagen20164@yahoo.com

Hi Joyce,I'm looking for info on Both families.Peter I. Vroman is my gggGrandfather and Ambrose Close is my ggreatfather.Ambors was my grandmothers grandfather.

Jim Vroman

hello!
my name is garrett Voss (gvoss@anaren.com) and i found your wonderful site.

it inspired me to do some genealogy work since i have relatives from the tri-county area

last summer i went down to monroeton pa since i found the greenwood-powell cemetery through your site that might have some browns in it

well, i didn't have much luck (although i did find the tiny cemetery in the field) i couldn't find the stone

could you tell me if there is a person down there that would help in tracking the Brown family?

specifically Humphry Brown d oct 2, 1911

i think his daughter Elizabeth was my grandmother (married henry voss - who came over through ellis island in Dec 2, 1905 as hendrik vos from holland.)

thankyou for any assistance
garrett voss
gvoss@anaren.com

I am searching for the parents of a Nathan STEVENS, born abt. 1800 in PA. His wife (no name) was born abt. 1804, and she was from Maryland. This family would have moved into Ohio around 1826 or before, since their son Nathan Lester Stevens was born there in 1826; Nathan Lester settled in Indiana. Nathan (b. 1800) may have had relatives named William, Isaac, Martha, Sarah, and Emanuel. Does anyone have a Nathan Stevens whose branch of the family trees needs filled out. I may have all the twigs and leaves.

Thank you, Melody Summers Hull

I wrote to the Bradford Co. historian years ago and she was unable to help me. Maybe you know of someone else related to my Wheatons who might be able to help me in finding out the parents of my Anson W. WHEATON born 1811 in Pa somewhere. He was there since 1840 census. His 1880 census said his Dad was born in Ct. and he died in 1882.

Thank you, Donna Judge

Would the Man who posted For Hickok information please contact me? My Grandmother was a Hickok who was decended from a Hickok who came from Bradford County!!!!

This Hickok who was my Grandmothers, grandfather if you put a picture of him beside Wild Bill Hickok the legend looks like they could be brothers!!!!!! The pictures look that much alike. My Mother is doing that line and can't find squat on the Hickoks, she knows they originally came from Connecticut two brothers and one came to Clearfield County and the other we have no idea where he went and think he could be Wild Bill's dad. Please contact me I'd like to talk.

Mike Brickley. m_brickley@hotmail .com

Looking for birth information on my g-grandmother, Sylvia D. WILSEY. She was born in 1825, probably Troy. I believe her mother was Catherine Landon, her father WM Henry WILSEY, b 1796, Duchess co NY.

Thank you. Bob Knotts, PHX, AZ

Seeking any information on the parents of William Jackson born about 1810 believed to be Dutchess County, NY Married Unknown had children William, John, and Lilly 2nd married Sophronia (Russell) Sheldon by 1860 had children, Landon, Asa, and Sheldon in Orwell, PA. Catherine Jackson born May 22, 1813 Clinton Co., NY married Ezra Barden Nov 15, 1832, Caroline, NY. She died Apr 24, 1864 in Richford, NY. And John Jackson born Aug 18, 1811 Dutchess County, NY married Laura Reed Jan 29, 1834 Owego, NY and died Jan 26, 1872 Williamsport, PA. Mother is believed to be either Polly Landon or Merrick. I have all info on descendents of these three individuals, but need parental info.

Thank you. This is a 30 year brick wall which we have been trying to knock down., Catherine

Joyce--I need to make a change in my query. Actually my e-mail and name need to be changed. My name is now Jeanne Bragg and my e-mail is JIndependentLady@aol.com.

Thanks for making this correction.

Snowed in during the Blizzard of 2003 in VA, I have put your site to geat use. I am AMAZED at the contents of your site! Thank you so much for making all of this info available to researchers!!!!

Sincerely-
Jeanne WARD- My 3 gr-grfather was Eliphalet Ward, born 1789 in Litchfield Co CT. > He married Polly Case (born c. 1792-CT) He served in the War of 1812 . > Around this time, the family moved to Bradford Co PA. Eliphalet and Polly > Ward had 11 children. Allan Thomas Ward (1832-1840) died as a child. > Surviving at the death of their father in 1865 were Orrin Provin Ward > (1835-1912), Samuel C. Ward, Jane Scott (1815-1888), Lydia Boyce > (1820-1873), Lucinda Patrick (1826-?), and Nancy Tuttle (1830-?), who were > mentioned in his will. When did Eliphalet and Polly marry? Who were the > four unnamed children? Any info available on Samuel C. Ward - who did he > marry-where did he live- when/where did he die-children? Any information > would be appreciated!!

Jeanne B. Cox jcox@dragnet.net June 19

Joyce,
I will without a doubt give you any info. that I have. I did (years ago) send you 2 pictures that you have on your sight. The pictures were of Henry Orten Harris and Mary Elizabeth Green Harris. This Elisha Harris and Sally Miller are the possible parents of Henry. Let me know if you find a connection.

Thanks,
Cindy
PS if you have not yet posted the query, please have a reply to ShyFawn11@hotmail.com

Joyce,
I went to my aunts house in Ok. City this past week. After "Many Years" of searching for a "James Harris" married to a Sally Miller, my aunt showed me a baby book of hers. My Grandmother wrote in the book that "Elisha Harris" and "Sally Miller" were the parents of Henry Orten Harris born in Ridgebury, 1846. Might you know anything oh Elisha Harris or Sally Miller?

Any Help would greatly be appreciated.
Thank you,
Cindy Perkins

Joyce:
I will begin by thanking you in advance for reading the following and coordinating such a great website. I have not seen anything close in comparison. Please advise on how I can join the Society and/or make a contribution.

SEARCHING FOR ANCESTORS OF PERRY DONLEY.

Perry Donley first appears on the 1870 Census (Roll 1312) in the town of Standing Stone. He was 25 years old and working as a farm laborer in the household of Byron Stevens. On the 1880 Census (Roll 1104), he resides in Standing Stone with his wife Harriet (Coates) and his first two children, Roy (age 7) and Minnie (age 3). The Census states that Perry's father was born in Delaware.

For the 1890 Special Census for Civil War Union Veterans and their Widows, Perry Donley was identified as a Private in Company A of the 141st PA Volunteers. I had previously obtained copies of his military records from the National Archives. He enlisted on 7 Aug 1862 in Lt. Joseph H. Horton's Company at Wyalusing. His Discharge Certificate, dated 30 Jan 1863, states he was born in Bradford County and was 19 years of age. This places his birth year at 1843-1844. It should be noted that throughout the documents, his name is spelled in a variety of ways including, Donnally, Donnelly, Donely and Donley. According to the documents, his physician in Standing Stone appears to be a W. L. Clagett, M.D.

Perry Donely married Harriet Coates (Coats) on 31 Dec 1870. The service was performed by Jared Hart, Justice of the Peace in Standing Stone. They produced six children; Laura, Roy, Minnie, Lee, Lora and Harriet. Details on each are as follows:

      Laura        DOB  June 1871     DOD  5 Dec 1878

      Roy        DOB  19 Jun 1873 DOD  1925

      Minnie A. DOB  23 Aug 1876 DOD 1942
                   Married to Charles S. Stevens 28 Oct 1897

      Lee        DOB 11 Feb 1880 DOD ?
                   Married to Adah Verbryck

      Lora M. DOB  20 Dec 1883 DOD  20 Dec 1968
                   Married to E. Frank Madden

      Harriett A. DOB  9 Jun 1892 DOD  22 Nov 1966
                   Married to Phillips E. LeGault

Perry died on 1 Feb 1893 and is buried in Standing Stone Cemetery along with his wife, Harriet, and two children. His tombstone reflects 49-3-0 which would put his birth at 2 Nov 1843. His wife, Harriet, died in 1932. Their son Roy was killed in a mining accident in 1925 and their daughter Laura died as a child on 5 Dec 1878 (source - Bradford Reporter). Daughter, Minnie Amelia Donley married Charles Simon Stevens. Both are buried in the Stevens Cemetery.

I know the danger of drawing conclusions, but I am really stumped on identifying Perry's ancestors. Given that he was born in Bradford County in 1843, I keep coming back to the Wm. P. Donelly on the 1850 Census for Wyalusing (Roll 757). This Wm. P. would be the right age and I have not located him on any subsequent census information for the County. He is listed as the son of Henry and Lorinda Donelly along with their 8 other children (Margarett, Phebe, Margett, Sarah, John, Harriett, Wm. P., Abigail and Henry C.). Lorinda and one child, Margarett both died in October 1855 (4th and the 18th) and are buried in Wyalusing Cemetery. Another child, Harriet is also buried there and died on 28 May 1853. Perhaps nothing more that a coincidence, but Perry's first and third daughters were named Laura and Lora, perhaps after his mother, Lorrinda???

By the 1860 Census, Henry Donally and his two youngest children (Abigail and Henry) were living with a Mallory Donally (possibly a nephew and neighbor). All other surviving children would be over 17 years of age and most likely were either married and/or working on their own.

Do you know of any way of putting a stake in this matter one way or another. Either Perry is Wm. P. Donley or he is not. I truly don't know how to proceed and fear this will be another dead-end line in my search efforts. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Would there be an obituary for Perry Donley in the Bradford Star or Bradford Reporter given that I have a date of death? Are there any local enlistment records for Company A of the 141st PA Volunteers? Did local newspapers print birth announcements at the time Perry's children were born? Given the marriage information provided, are there any sources which would produce additional information?

I would truly appreciate any assistance or advise on how best to proceed. I live in Chicago and most likely cannot make a visit to Bradford County. I am open to your suggestions - volunteers, paid researchers, etc.. Thank you so much for taking the time to review this information.

Gary Willis
glw40@aol.com

Hello list. I shared my good news last week, now I have to start dealing with bad.

According to Margaret Kane's obituary, her husband Simon died soon after their arrival to the USA. I have possible ships records for June 1849, arriving on the Thetis in NY. In the 1850 Census, Margaret and son Michael are listed in the census, living in Wysox Twp., Bradford County, with Flannigans, Linches, Franleys. If Simon was buried in this area, where might I find him? I'm thinking it would be a Catholic cemetery.

I've been following a Simon Kane who lived in and around Elmira from 1862 to 1910. I have no proof that he was related to my Kanes, except for his name, age, and the fact that he lived less than a block from Michael Kane, and is buried in very close proximity to Michael as well (and we were always lead to believe that this was our Simon). In the 1910 census, Simon lists 0/2 children living. My Simon had two children as well. Were they actually dead or did this Simon just consider them "dead" because of something that happened? One more thing, Simon and wife Mary Cahill Kane are buried at SS P&P in Elmira, in a full plot (8-10 graves) all of which are empty except for the two of them. I thought that this was odd considering that his two children were "dead."

What are your thoughts?
Thanks,
Ellen Kane Buglewicz
Papillion, NE

EAGER

I'm researching Pethiel D. Eager and his wife, Fanny. They are listed in the 1880 census, living in Smithfield. He was a blacksmith who was born in New York, and had two step-children, Ralph Hibbard and Rose Hibbard. Any information about this family would certainly help my research.

Patricia L. Eager
Evansville, IN PEager1996@aol.com

COATES, Harriet A. (dob 25 Jan 1850 in Rush, PA) was married on 31 Dec 1870 in Standing Stone to Perry W. DONLEY (dob 2 Nov 1843). Marriage performed by Jared Hart, Justice of Peace. Perry and Harriet had 6 known children; Laura (dob abt 1871, dod 5 Dec 1878 in Standing Stone), Roy J. (dob 19 Jun 1873, died 1925 in mining accident), Minnie Amelia (dob 23 Aug 1876), Lee W. (dob 11 Feb 1880), Lora M. (dob 20 Dec 1883) and Harriet Alberta (dob 9 Jun 1982). On the 1870 census for Standing Stone, Harriet COATES was listed as a domestic servant in the h/h of Simon STEVENS. Her future husband, Perry was listed as a farm laborer in the h/h of Byron STEVENS. Harriet died in Standing Stone in 1932. Need much help identifying Harriet's parents.

E-mail me at glw40@aol.com Gary Willis

Looking for information on Elisha Smith. Born Sep 1856, died 15 Nov. 1928. Married Anna "Annie" __________. Known children:
Earl Smith born Mar 1889
Lena Smith born May 1890
Maude Smith born 1892, died 1895
Thomas Smith born Mar 1895
Lemuel Smith born 1 Sep 1898, married Myrtle Bastion, died Oct 1967
Mildren Smith

In 1920 they are found in Canton.

Mallory Allison

DONLEY, Perry (dob 2 Nov 1843 in Bradford Cty) was married on 31 Dec 1870 in Standing Stone to Harriet A. Coates (dob 25 Jan 1850). Marriage performed by Jared Hart, Justice of Peace. Perry and Harriet had 6 known children; Laura (dob abt 1871, dod 5 Dec 1878 in Standing Stone), Roy J. (dob 19 Jun 1873, died 1925 in mining accident), Minnie Amelia (dob 23 Aug 1876), Lee W. (dob 11 Feb 1880), Lora M. (dob 20 Dec 1883) and Harriet Alberta (dob 9 Jun 1982). Perry served in the Civil War in the 141st PA Volunteers and was medically discharged on 30 Jan 1863. On the 1870 census for Standing Stone, Perry DONLEY was listed as a farm labor in the h/h of Byron STEVENS. His future wife, Harriet COATES was listed as a domestic servant in the h/h of Simon STEVENS. Perry died on 1 Feb 1893 in Standing Stone. Could Perry be the Wm. P. Donelly, son of Henry and Lorinda DONELLY on the 1850 census for Wyalusing? Need much help locating Perry and Harriet's parents. E-mail me at glw40@aol.com. Thank you. Gary WILLIS

I am seeking contact with anyone researching the PARMETER family. My 2nd great grandfather, Freeman E. PARMETER was born 1834 in Henrietta, Monroe, NY according to his Civil War enlistment. His death certificate shows his parents to be Elijah & Martha (BRITTON) PARMETER. I do find an Elijah in Monroe Co. in 1830, and an Elijah purchasing property in Jackson Co. MI in 1841. This family has some connection to Elmira I believe from a family story. Also they were members of the Universalist Church in MI. Having found the surname PARMETER / PARMENTER in both Chemung and Bradford Co. I am hoping someone can make a connection to this.

Joyce Hambleton Whitten
Monette, Arkansas
jwhitten@bscn.com

Greetings Researchers,
Trying to find maiden names for these Bradford County family groups. Please read through them to see if they match anything you might have...

Robert ALLEN bc. 1824 NY, d. 25 Nov 1886 aged 57
Lydia M. ________ bc. 1833 PA
(ch: Charles bc. 1856, John bc. 1868, Hattie bc. 1873)

Van Rensselaer GATES b. 10 Sep 1830, d. 11 Mar 1897 (s/o Seth)
Emeline M. _______ b. 20 May 1836 PA (she m(2) Roswell SHARP)
(ch: Lizzie bc. 1862, Jennie bc. 1865, John A. b. 1866, Lee & Edna)

Lydia and Emeline are sisters along with a Mrs. S. F. GEORGE
of Caro, Tuscola Co., MI (in 1902)  All of the above are buried in
Harkness Cem., Springfield, Bradford Co., PA

I suspect Emeline M. (____) GATES SHARP to be the daughter of John and Sally M. NORMAN. Emeline and Van's daughter married Harrison "Harry" McCABE, son of Charles and Angie (BRACE) McCABE of Troy. The Harry McCabes moved to Philadelphia.

Other families which are probably connected are the MILLERs, FAULKNERs, BROWNs and CLEMENTs.

Please respond if you have any marriage info, clues or comments.
Thank You,
Cathy DiPietro

I am looking for information about Ellen KIRWIN and her parents, Thomas Kirwin and Anastasia RYAN. I have no information about her parents, but Ellen was born in Towanda, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania on 25 April 1853. She married Daniel NEHIN on 18 May 1972 in Hornellsville, Stueben Co., New York. She died on 17 August 1910 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York. I would appreciate any information.

Joan Beem

Hello all,
We are doing some research on the Bixler Family. James E. Bixler changed his name to James E.B. Howard aprox. 1923. Any information you could supply on this Family would be very welcomed. I can be reached at cah40ho@yahoo.com.

Thank You All in Advance,
Carol Howard

Hello!
Interested in any information regarding the Peltons and Drysdales of Barclay in Bradford County. I'm the son of Leo, one of the 12 children of the Joseph and Jemima (Drysdale) Pelton family, living in Dallas PA.

I have info etc. that can be shared as well with anyone interested.
Reese E Pelton

Hello,
I am seeking information on Mary M. Miller of Towanda Twp. who married Albanus M. TRAUGH 21 Sep 1842. Who were her parents? in the 1880 census there is an Asa MILLER living with them in Indiana who is listed as father-in-law with Albanus TRAUGH lsted as head of household. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Sharon Rauworth
Mesa, Arizona

Janet Houssock
I'm looking for Frenches Montanyas and Sicklers any thing on James William French he was listeed in the 1870 cences for Pike Township I'm trying to find his parents born in Pa.

Thank You

1)  Ebenezer PRESTON (b. 1848)  From HUNT CEMETERY records, I believe
Ebenezer married Phoebe M. Luther (b. abt 1853 - d. Feb 1892).   "Eben" and
Phoebe were the parents of perhaps 5 children:  from the 1880 Census, they're
listed as a son, E.J., (b. abt 1874), a son B. M. (b. abt 1876), and a
daughter, Elsie (b. abt 1879).  2 daughters, Jennie May and Annie Adell, born
in 1870 & 1872 respectively, died in 1877 and are buried next to their
mother, Phoebe.   
2)  Lucy PRESTON  (b. abt 1850)
3)  Lewis PRESTON  
4)  Emma PRESTON

I'm also seeking  members of the FANNING family.   Lorenzo & Abigail's
daughter Mary (b. 7 July 1830 - died before 1869)  married Elisha FANNING (b.
24 Oct 1820 - d. 23 Feb 1899) and they had 5 children:

1)   Abigail R (1847 - 1917), who married Erastus WOODWARD & had children
Archie (1870 - 1907), Effie, (1866 - ), and Mary (1879 - )
2)  William S. (1850 - )
3)  John R. (b. 1854 - 1924), who married  Ida (ALLOWAY ?) and had children
Charles E. FANNING (b. 1879 - 1967 - married to Nellie B.); John R. Jr. (1874
- ), Carrie;  Addi (who married a GORDON), and Roy Harold who may have
entered dental school in Chicago.
4)  George S. (1861 - )
5) Eva M. (1865 - 1877)