Tri-Counties Genealogy & History Site by Joyce M. Tice Tioga Queries & Surname Listings

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I have some Diary's from 1940 in to the mid 40's a lady by the name of Heduig Cecilia Kathryn Kagenski I think this is riteI would like to put faces to the Diarys.She had a few sisters Mary ,Ethal and I think a brother Frank She must have done hair she also worked at the Cornning Glass Works Thank you for your help.

Lynn Dorman Mifflinburg PA

Looking for any information on Martin (Martinus) OPALEWSKI. Wife Julia. Known children include John (Johannes), Joseph, Mary, Gloria, Stanley, Helen, and Edward. Alternative spellings include OPALESKI, OPALONSKI, OPALINSKI?

Lived in Antrim, Blossburg, Duncan area of PA from ca 1883 to 1903. He may be the Martin OPALONSKI listed in the on-line Alien Records at the Tioga County Courthouse. Thereafter, lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Thank-you,
Kim Brizendine
brizenkr@mail.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
jabrizendine@earthlink.net

Lived in Deerfield Township, P.O. Wellsboro in the 1860 census. Later moved to Michigan. Interested in what happened to children William, Sarah and Francis.

Andrew L. Kozan
kozana@ameritech.net

I have cousins Of Juanita whose brother was Lloyd also grandmother Iona Merrick of tioga PA I think called Robert once in navy and brothers lyle and Ernest One was at White Sands NM when I last heard from him. Have you any information.

Priscilla k. White Martinsen. E-mail is
lilikoi61@bellsouth.net

Message to post starts first line below.

Gabriel T. HARROWER had 5 children by wives Antionette KASSON (1813-1855) and Helen PARKHURST (1837-1917) between 1852 & 1868. Kasson & Parkhurst published histories report most births by these two women in Lindsey Steuben Co, NY. At least one in Tioga Co, PA.

Neither history claims Susan HARROWER b abt 1847 or Elijah HARROWER b abt 1848. Both born NY. Both found in the 1850-60 & 70 Lindley, Steuben Co, NY census with Gabriel T. HARROWER as head. In 1880 census Susan found as daughter of Gabriel T. HARROWER, Elkland twp Tioga Co, PA. By 1880 Elijah was married and head of a family. Gabriel T died Lawrenceville Toga Co. PA 15 Sept 1895

Lawrenceville Cemetery Tioga Co, PA on line records give DOD of 1846 for a Susan HARROWER as the 2nd wife of Gabriel T and DOD of 1848 for an Elizabeth HARROWER the wife of Gabriel.

This posting to find out the name of the mother(s) of Susan & Elijah.

Thank you for the service
Ed Hall, Asheville NC
ednorahall@aol.com

MOORE, Albert b 1845 and wife Jenny b abt 1848 had the following two children:'
Dora Isabelle MOORE b Dec 1866 Niles Valley (Tioga) PA
Mary Marilla MOORE b 13 Dec 1868 d 16 Apr 1946 m. LUCE.

Any information on the above would be greatly appreciated.

Kay Brownell Reed, VP & Genealogist
Potter Co. Historical Society

DECKER, Minnie Adelia
DECKER, Cortland
DECKER, Randolph

I am researching the families of COON, William James and SMITH, Lena May.

Minnie Adelia DECKER was married to Sylvester COON before 1895. She subsequently married Jesse Lee MCKEAN in 1901. I have their wedding photograph. I also have a photo of Cortland DECKER's blacksmith shop in Canton and a newspaper article of an interview with him and my grandfather William James COON done in Barclay when Cortland was 86. Any information on the DECKER family would be welcomed.

Daryl Eldrett Watkins
mrswat99@aol.com

I'm still around. Haven't posted for awhile, but still working on my research. You still have the best site,

best wishes,
Mary Ystad Curran
Researching: LAPP, LANDON, CASNER, WILLSON, HARNETT, MITCHELL, CIPP, DEWOLF

LOSEY, LOCEY, LOSE
Trying to find the parents of JESSE LOSEY, who was a pioneer settler in Tioga Tp. Tioga Co. PA. Does anyone know if STEPHEN LOSEY or ISSAC LOSEY were brothers? It is almost a given that they are relatives. Also trying to find the children of JESSE LOSEY. The history of this township mentions that he left descendants, but cannot find the names. Would there be an obituary, and if so where can I look? I believe he came from Sussex or Morris Co. NJ. Thanks for any help you may have to offer.

Yvonne Tims mailto:snoopy121@cstone.net

Dear Joyce,
Would anyone have any information on RYON"S Flour Mill near Elkland, Pa. I believe my ggrandfather, John D. MURRAY, came from Ireland around 1850 to run the mill. His brother, Thomas, helped dig the mill race. Thomas' granddaughter, Helena MURRAY, wrote some family history aruond the 1970's in which she wrote: "Lemuel Davenport, my ggrandfather, was one of the early settlers of the Cowanesque Valley. He came from Connecticut and settled on land south of the Cowanesque river below what is now Elkland Pa. At that time it was called Beecher's Island. Later his farm was known as the John W. RYON farm. Now it is owned by Edgar McLean and is situated on the north side of Route 49 a short distance east of the L. M. Eggleston home. The house and 3 other buildings are not close to the road. Thomas MURRAY, my grandfather, came to the Davenport home to help dig a mill race for a flour mill later known as RYON's flour mill. He asked his brother, John D., to come from Ireland to operate the mill." If anyone has any information/history/pictures etc. of this mill please contact me. Thank you.

Terry Murphy pymurphy@eznet.net

Looking for the parents of Steven Segur born ca 1822, died 1850. Married Laura Sparks, born ca 1827. Would like to identify her parents line as well and where the two are buried.

Mallory Allison
malsline@dfnow.com

Would like to identify Mahala's parent's line. She married James Porter and they lived in Troy, Bradford Co. She was born 1824 and died 1915 - both are buried in the North Union Cemetery, Union, Tioga Co., PA They lived around Cedar Ledge.

Mallory Allison
malsline@dfnow.com

I am looking for ancestors of Charles Osborn, Edwin Campbell, Phillip's, Plumley's, and Marie Dart. From Wellsboro, Morris, Shippin twp.

Thanks,
Beatrice Phillips Plumley

Any information on my great Grandfather would appreciated, born approx. 1833, maried Lavina Bates, children were Laffette, Earnest, Frank,Ira (my Grandfather) David,James,Charles, Hattie, Anna, and Cora, lived in Elkland, Tioga County.

email JGVZ@rkymtnhi.com, Thanks

hi. I am looking for the parents of Mary Katherine EVERITT OF KNOXVILLE PA. She was born on 3/10/1870 in Woodhall PA. she had a brother Peter H. Everitt and 2 sisters Sarah and Emma . She married George A. Close who also lived in Knoxville, PA. about 1890. Thank You Pat Mills E Mail pmcats5 @aol.com .

I am the daughter of William SHEETZ. He was born 6-4-1908 in the county of Tioga and Twp of Bloss. His father was Adam Charles SHEETZ and his mother was Elizabeth,'Sizzie', Williams.

I would like to know something more of the families of SHEETZ and/or WILLIAMS. Thank you for your time and trouble. I enjoyed checking throughout your site. I've wanted to visit your area and it was most appreciated to see the photos. Thanks again.

Betty Moss
abm56@earthlink.net

I am seeking any information on Sally (Sarah) LAWSON b. 5-9-1819 in Sylvania Twp. (parents?) She married Aaron BALDWIN possibly about 1836. They had children Harriet, Susan, David and Henry. Sally died Feb. 8, 1882 and is buried in Prospect Cemetery, Tioga Co. Pa. I would appreciate any information on Sally.

Sincerely Paula Sauer Talbot doghouse1@brainerd.net Additonal information from Joyce. Sylvania Borough is in Columbia township, Bradford County. Prospect Cemetery is in Mansfield, Tioga County PA

Hello, I am Looking for any info. on Aaron Baldwin b. 1800 (Conn.) d.1881 in Richmond Twp. Tioga Co. buried in Prospect Cemetery. Married Sally (who?)b.1802 in Pa. and d. 1881 in Richmond twp. Had at least these ch: Harriett, Susan b.1839, David W. and Henry (and possible Clara J. Baldwin-Amsdon, and Kate Baldwin-Vedder). I am hoping to find where in Conn. Aaron came from. Susan married Perry G. Smith and lived in Jackson County, Michigan.

Anyone out there have more info???? Sincerely, Paula Sauer Talbot

Hello Joyce,
I am working on our family history. I seek information on John Ketaner b: ca 1912-14 in Marshville (sp?) PA. John was a son of Joseph Ketaner, who allegedly lived on Canal St. in Marshville.

John married Irene (last name unknown) and they moved to 44 Murray St. in Trenton NJ. John joined the AAF, and served in England during 1944-45. John was a welder, he died of a aneurysm in 1949-50. John and Irene did not have children. His father Joseph, had four brothers: Elmer, John, Herman and Berry. Any information or leads will be much appreciated!

Thank you.
Tibor Flothmann

Hi Joyce,
My name is Larry Knapp and I am trying to do my family history and I have run into a problem I can't figure out. My great great grandfather Daniel Knapp moved into this area in time for the 1850 census. He purchased a farm in Delmar township, Tioga County at that time. He moved here from Oil Creek twp. Crawford County PA. We can find no record of him after the 1850 census. He was 71 at that time so I assume he died before the next census but we can find no record of his death nor can we find any burial records.

Any help you might give would be appreciated
Larry Knapp

Hi Joyce:
I am trying to locate the birth record of a ggg grandmother, Elizabeth Ann Han(d)ville. Or the marriage date of her parents whom I presume are Steven Han(d)ville and Lydia Capron. Elizabeth was supposedly born in Nelson, PA around 1818 or so. Your website is excellent but the cemetery listings are mainly for people born after Steven and Lydia would have been. Are there any older cemeteries in Nelson? And, where are old birth & or church records kept in PA?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Anne A. Beatty
carnan57@aol.com

Dear Joyce,
I'm hoping you can help me locate some family information on my mother's side of the family.

My mother's sister, Ellen Harvey (b. 11/22/88) married John Hamilton on 11/29/1906 in Houtzdale, PA. They moved to Osceola Mills and I have found them in the 1920 Census, having 5 children: Elizabeth, Margaret, Ellen, Johnnie and Joseph. Rumor has it that Ellen was accidentally killed by a gun in the hands of one of her children, supposedly a 5 year old. I cannot find any record of that death. I'm thinking it would have been after 1920.

If you have no information at your site, perhaps you could direct me where to go.

Thanks for your time.

Mary Jane Lewis Cook

Looking for information on Eugene Segur who married Hattie Porter. Hattie supposedly killed herself ca 1910-1911 by diving into their well. Had a daughter Dortha.

Mallory Allison
malsline@dfnow.com

Looking for information on Steven Segur and his wife, Laura Sparks. They were married ca 1850 and had a son, Eugene Segur who married Hattie Porter.

Malllory Allison
malsline@dfnow.com

I am looking for the parents of my grandmother Cora Bell Gleason, born in Tioga, Pa on 9-8-1864.. she married A. Lincoln Moore in Viola, Sedgwick Co, Ks and I found a couple named Michael and Louise (a) Gleason in the Witchita, Ks, census for 1900along with her family just prior to their moving to Okla. in 1903. She is buried in Carnegie, Ok.. but all we have for her is her name, birthdate, marriage date and death info... Would love to find out more about her and hope someone is also doing Gleason research that knows something about her.

Thanks, Joyce Moore Young, jyoung325@aol.com

Joyce,
I'm inquiring about an Ethel A. Wales (my paternal grandmother) who lived in Jackson Summit (Tioga County) and whose father was reportedly shot and killed when his livestock trespassed onto a neighbor's property and destroyed some crops.

Ethel was born on Sept. 3, 1892, and lived in Jackson Summit until about 1906, when she moved to Elmira, N.Y., to live with her sister (I think it was "Laura") and attend the high school there. She later graduated from Elmira College and then moved to Crosby, N.D to teach school.

Can you give me some advice please on the best way for me to research more information about my grandmother?

Thank you!
Dan Crouch

Joyce,
My grandparents Emma Walbridge Olmstead and Lynn Hiram Olmstead are buried at West Branch Cemetery. My name is Alan Olmstead and I am trying to locate information on a James B. Olmstead who was born in 1843 and died in 1920. I am trying to find out where he served during the American Civil War, what campaigns he fought in and what he did while in the military. I'm not sure he was directly related to our family. Possibly a nephew or cousin. He was with the 42nd Regiment, Co. E aka the Bucktail Regiment. Any help would be appreciated. Hope all is well out there in Stony Fork. I took my father Clifford A. Olmstead to visit his parents grave back in 2001 a year before he passed himself. It is truly beautiful country out your way. I was born and raised in Corning, N. Y. Thanks for any help you can send my way.

Seeking any/all descendants of IRA JOHNSTON b. 13 FEB 1810 Danby, NY d. 7OCT 1887 Charleston Twsp, Tioga Cnty PA. buried Shumway Hill Cemetery.

m. (1832) Elizabeth "Betsy" Griffin also of Danby, NY.
     Their 
children John J. Johnston (b. abt 1833), Charles F. Johnston 
	 
(b. 17FEB1840), Elbert M. Johnston (b. abt 1847).
     
Ira's brother, Albert D. Johnston d. 11 JUL 1833, Danby, Tompkins County NY 

	 from lightening strike.
     Seeking parents of Ira, Albert, James, 
Sarah and John and any information on 
	 these siblings.

Emery P. 
Johnston (Charlotte, NC) EPJDDS@aol.com
son of George Elwin Johnston
son of 
Emery P. Johnston
son of George M. Johnston
son of George W. Johnston

son of Albert D. Johnston

John W. and Luella M. Donneker BLAKELY had 9 children and I'm trying to trace three of them, all born in PA. In the 1900 US Census, Gertrude and Nora were living with their parents in Morris, PA.

Gertrude BLAKELY, b. Jan. 1892. Perhaps she married an ANDERSON and moved to Jamestown, NY

Nora BLAKELY, b. May 1886, probably married. Lived in Williamsport, PA for some time.

Mae BLAKELY, ??? No Clues!

Joyce:
I am a private railroad car historian looking for some information. In the early 1940's, a former private railroad car named the "Roamer" was used by the Morris Run Mining Company as lodging for one of their mining engineers. This car was located somewhere close to Hazelton, PA off of a branch of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. The car was owned at the time by a William Carey, the head of New York City's Sanitation Department. I am looking for a photograph of the car when it was there along with any information on it's use. Would you by chance, be able to help me with a suggestion as to where to look?

Joyce,
Great site! Thanks for your efforts. My ancestors populated Vawter, Litchfield, Athens and surrounding areas in Bradford County PA. Now, thanks to your site I've found a brother of my Third GGrandfather which has previously been the end of the line for my paternal line. Ira Johnston, b 13FEB1810 in Danby, Tompkins Cnty, NY, evidently moved to Charleston Twsp in Tioga County from Danby with his wife, Elizabeth Griffin (b.11 APR 1814 Danby NY). I'm hoping to find some descendants of Ira that will have some knowledge of Ira's ancestors.

Ira's brother Albert D. Johnston died 11 JUL 1833 by lightening strike, in Danby NY leaving a wife, Beattie and six children, the oldest was my second GGRandfather Geo. W, Johnston, who eventually moved his family to Litchfield, PA along with his brother Charles G. Johnston. Brothers Geo. W. and Chas. G. married Taylor sisters from Tioga County New York. George married Sarah and Charles married Mary Elizabeth.

Your site has also been responsible for bringing me in contact with two other Johnston family researchers, Beth Johnston and Lu and Bob Metzler, who are cousins through Harvey Johnston, descended from Rev Wm Johnston in NY. In one evening I have been able to overcome research doldrums that have lasted for three years.

Thanks again for your wonderful efforts.
Emery Johnston
Charlotte, NC

FRED B. MOORE Looking for information on the birth of FRED B. MOORE born August 30, 1874 in the state of Penn. He died May 8, 1958 in Elmira, NY, do not know town or county. Death record said born in Penn. Any information on him or how to get it would be appreciated.

Thank you, Richard L Moore, Buffalo, NY

Hi Joyce
I have been looking for family from the Blossburg area and in the 1880 Arnot census, page 33 is completely blank. I thought you would like to know. I have been looking for Llewellyn's. They are listed in the 1908 census but I cannot find them in 1880 unless the name they were recorded under was Lendylen.... sounds somewhat similar and some of the first names would fit......of course it could be a completely different family.....

Thank you for all your hard work and effort to make this a place for others to review.............I could get lost here for hours........

Sonya (Llewellyn) English
Addison, NY

I am searching for information about Chauncey GERMAN and Phoebe WILMOT. Chauncey was born in PA, 1815. Phoebe was born in Tioga Co., 1819. They married and moved west to Allegan Co., MI where they raised a family and lived out their lives. I can trace Phoebe back to the first century if anyone would like that info. However, I have not been able to find any info on the GERMAN side and would appreciate any help with that. Chauncey's father, William was thought to have been born in NY in 1783. The mother may have been Jemima Nealett.

I would be happy to exchange any info that I have on these two families. I can be reached at ------------Phyllis Ceratto Evans

Hi Joyce,
I am new to PA research and I hope to take advantage of all you have to offer. I have put off my PA research until now as I perceived it to be a daunting task. My Chauncey GERMAN and Phoebe WILMOT were born in Tioga Co. in the early 1900's. The Wimot line is an easy one as her family was wee-known, but the GERMAN side so far is undiscovered. I perceive it to be an interesting search as your area is so rich in history and so I have put it off until now, knowing that I will be so interested in your area that I may stay a long time. I am excited to see such a great site to do this research in and before I even get started, I thank you and look forward to spending a lot of time with you.

Sincerely-------------Phyllis Ceratto Evans from the far off state of Washington.

TYNDALL, Henry died 9-27-1874. Buried Oakwood Cemetery IL with sister Mary Ann Tindall SNOAD. The SNOAD family (George, Thomas, Henry and Charlotte Snoad Coveney) immigrated to TIOGA Couny in about 1939. Until a few days ago, didn't know about Henry. Anxioux to learn more.

Thanks.
Sincerely,
Barbara Lewis
nawili7777@aol.com
Littleton, CO 80125

Hi. I'm looking for any info on the SCHMIDT family in Elkland Pa. My great grandparents were Henry and Luella Schmidt. They both died in 1987.They lived across from the legion on the top of the hill. Any one with information pleas email me at jjnj4@earthlink.net. Thank You Jo Lacagnina

--- Jo Lacagnina
--- jjnj4@earthlink.net

Dear Joyce,
Hello! Thanks so much for setting up your web pages on the genealogy of the Tri-Counties. My great, great grandfather Joshua Ingalls, was raised there and my great grandmother Carrie Ingalls and grandfather Frank Edmond were both born there. Your sites have been invaluable in my family research.

I have a question for you. Joshua Ingalls served in the Civil War, as did four of his brothers. I have found out that one of these four brothers, Alvin H. Ingalls, my great^3 uncle, is featured in the book "Presidents, Soldiers, and Statesmen 1776-1894" H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago (1895). There is apparently a sketch of Alvin that accompanies the text describing his service. I was wondering if you could give me any advice on how to obtain a copy of this sketch, as it would be amazing to have!

I would greatly appreciate any help that you could give me!
Thanks,
Steve Dornbos

Hi Joyce,
I found your web site while searching for information on my Searles family and ran across Sharon's page on her Searles. I would be interested in contacting her...as a number of us are also researching the Searles from NY. My ancestor John Searles married a Mary Stewart that we believe was a daughter of William Stewart and his wife Mary from Elmira NY (on your list of Rev. War. pensioners from Elmira). My John Searles came from Whitehall NY (born between 1780 and 1791), and we are having the same problem she has run across connecting him to his earlier relatives. I thought perhaps we could share information. Would you mind putting me in touch with her?

By the way, your web site is very informative and well done.
Thank you for your help.
Lindy Allen

Not too hopeful/ I think Tioga Co. NY is really where I need to be. Looking for Asa A. NICHOLS, Jacob Ezra NICHOLS, William A. NICHOLS, or Fandotia RENIFF Nichols, Luella RENIFF Soper, Hattie RENIFF Beasley, Cory HESS. Thank you for any help.

Virginia NICHOLS Metheny blossom1@strato.net in the Query for NICHOLS,Chemung Co.

I'm looking for any information that anyone would have on HENRY SCHMIDT and LUELLA SCHMIDT. They lived in Elkland,PA. They both both died in 1986. They are my great grandparents. There house was on top of the hill across from the legion. They had children named Marilyn my grandmother. Richard,Fred, Dot, Harvey and some others. Please any one have any info please contact me.

--- Jo Lacagnina
--- jjnj4@earthlink.net

I am looking for ANY INFO on the O'Neal surname. An obituary states that John O'Neal worked on the railroads and his wife ( don't know name) died in Blossburg, PA , Tioga Co. around 1875. Would anyone who has info on the O'Neal surname please pass it on.

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!! Mary Hall

Hello Joyce
I have spent the better part of the last 2 days devouring your site. What a wonderful resource you have provided. I have recently begun to continue researching my roots, picking up where my mother left off 30 years ago. Your site has provided me with enough pertinent information to have made this a good beginning. Thank You!

Can you direct me to any information about my birth grandmother, Maud Amy Potter, who married my grandfather Charles Harry Seaton (he may have Tioga Country connections too) in the early 1890's. She died in 1897 or 1898 and a short time later he married AnnaBetty Hardt, daughter of Anton Hardt, of Wellsboro. She was the grandmother that I knew and loved, but I have always wanted to know more about Maud. I visited Wellsboro when I was a girl as my father's aunt, Frances Potter Chricton, and her husband still lived there. I would appreciate any information you might have, or any suggestions you might give me about where to look. I have found much of interest already here at your site.

Sincerely

Linda Seaton Branigin Beck
West Lafayette IN
father Jerome Potter Seaton
grandfather Jerome B. Potter
ggfthr Henry H. Potter

Hello Joyce
I have spent the better part of the last 2 days devouring your site. What a wonderful resource you have provided. I have recently begun to continue researching my roots, picking up where my mother left off 30 years ago. Your site has provided me with enough pertinent information to have made this a good beginning. Thank You!

Can you direct me to any information about my birth grandmother, Maud Amy Potter, who married my grandfather Charles Harry Seaton (he may have Tioga Country connections too) in the early 1890's. She died in 1897 or 1898 and a short time later he married AnnaBetty Hardt, daughter of Anton Hardt, of Wellsboro. She was the grandmother that I knew and loved, but I have always wanted to know more about Maud. I visited Wellsboro when I was a girl as my father's aunt, Frances Potter Chricton, and her husband still lived there. I would appreciate any information you might have, or any suggestions you might give me about where to look. I have found much of interest already here at your site.

Sincerely
Linda Seaton Branigin Beck
West Lafayette IN

father Jerome Potter Seaton
grandfather Jerome B. Potter
ggfthr Henry H. Potter

Joyce,
I am hoping that you can help me. My family and I are banging our heads against the stone wall on a side in the family that you happen to have notated on the web. (see below)

History of Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Biographical Appendix
This page is part of the Tri-County Genealogy Sites by Joyce M. Tice
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP AND LAWRENCEVILLE.
CHARLES BARBER, carpenter and joiner (post-office Somers Lane), has lived in Tioga county from his childhood, and was born in Steuben county, N.Y., in 1846. Mrs. Barber was Miss Hattie Brownell, of Tioga. Mr. Barber enlisted in 1862 in Company A 149th Pa., and served three months; re-enlisted in 1864, in Company A 49th N.Y., and served to the close of the Rebellion.

We have been researching Charles Barber and his wife Brownell. We had either Hattie or Lois as her name. You have Hattie. I am located in Cincinnati, Ohio, so I do not have access to the Pennsylvania area for research. Would you have any other information on these families? Can I get a photocopy of the info from the book you quoted? I would be more than happy to reimburse you. In case you can help and need a bit more information (don't have a lot) here are few more family details.

Charles William Barber, son of Grant Barber and Elisabeth or Emma, (possibly Carl for last name). Charles was either born in New York or Pennsylvania. Census have provided conflicting information. Charles has resided it seems everywhere. As a child he was in Steuben Co., New York and then Tioga Co., Pennsylvania. As an adult after he married the Brownell, the resided in Connecticut, Illinois and Kentucky as well as other locations. Charles had a sister named Harriet Barber who married John McLean Goodrich. After Hattie/Lois Brownell-Barber died Charles remarried a Lucinda Feldbush. It would be wonderful if you have additional information on the Barber's and Brownell's. We know a bit on the Barbers but nothing of the Brownell's. Hopefully you can help us. We sure would appreciate it!!! If not, I can understand if you are too busy.

Thank you for your time.
Patti

Hello Joyce,
I have been enjoying and greatly benefiting from your site for a couple years now. Our (my husband and I) familes histories took us to Wellsboro. We found deeds for land which his great grandfather had purchased in Potter Brook 1905. The land was originally part of the Bingham Estate. That term seems very common to the area but the assessment office in Wellsboro courthouse could not provide any maps of the area. We would like to find the exact location of the property if possible. Can you tell me if there are Bingham Estate land office records available anywhere? We have contacted the Westfield library but they have nothing as well. Thanks so much for your time.

Alexis Jenkins McAvoy
Warren, PA 16365
mmamsmpm@westpa.net

Inqueries concerning my grandmother, Cora Belle GLEASON Moore .. I know that she was born on Sept.8, 1864 in Tioga, Pa, married A>L> Moore in Viola, Sedgwick Co., Ks in Feb. 1884 and died in Carnegie, Ok. on july 9, 1941. Would appreciate any information on the Pennsylvania connection.

Joyce Moore Young, jyoung325@aol.com

Dear Joyce,
I am looking for information per John NEWELL and his family. I have quite a bit information, thanks to your soite, Joyce, and things handed down by the family.. He was an early settler and land owner in the Tri-Counties. He was married both Mary WILLARD and Hannah WILCOX. I don't know what happened to Mary. He and Hannah are buried in the Rutty Cemetery.

Who was Oliver's mother, Hannah or Mary?. Is there any knowledge as to when Hannah and John got married?. I have after 1794 Where? Is Hannah WILCOX any part of the Ethan WILCOX family How? I can't him on any but one census. Did Oliver move out of the area?. Was in fact Samuel the only one of his children born in the area. I have Towanda, PA

Please , I am hoping that any one out there with any information per this family will get in touch with me.

Thank you,
Drake Porter
Gig Harbor, WA
John was my 3 great grandfather.

I am trying to find the parents names of Clifford Smith, b. 17 September 1897 d. 5 April 1969. Clifford Smith died in Elkland, Tioga, Co. All the information I have is his father's name was Clarence and Clifford's wife's name was Susan. We would like to come down to PA. to obtain his death certificate to further our research. Would it be more advisable to send for it, and how long would it take? In order to get any further back we have to have his information. His mother died young and we do not have any information on the parents before his birth. Thank You for taking the time in answering my letter, we had hoped to come down that way in a few weeks. The father, Clarence moved to MA were the rest of the children were born.

Thank You,
Barbara J. Smith

I am looking for any information on Lily Stone born in Tioga, Pennsylvania. She married Del Davis, who was borne in Luzerne County, Pa. He worked as a Loader for a logging company. They had several children before leaving Pa. to go to West Virginia. Would anyone have any knowledge of these persons?

Claudia Davis

Dear Joyce,
A week or so ago researching Oliver NEWELL and Jane WATTS I believe I found in your Query Site of your Tri-Counties Site a person who had put up a Watts Web Site. I can't remember the name or address of the site. It was nice and thorough. It is not the one I get to when I put in WATTS Genealogy. Do you have records of such a site?. I can't remember the ladies name who submitted it. The description of it is that the background is a pretty pale yellow and the letters bold, black I think or maybe brown.

I have not ben able to find out much about Oliver Newell who came to the Tri-Counties about 1805, I did find him on the 1830 census along with Josiah Newell but I don't know if he was the one married to Jane Watts.

Could you help me. I know you are most busy. I have spent many hours travelling though your site, You have made much of my family history come alive. John NEWELL must have been quite a person to know.

Thanks,
Drake Porter

I know this is a shot in the dark, but if anyone knows of any Clarks from Westfield, Pa., I have a photo of my Gr Gr Grand Uncles Bryon and Rae Clark (sitting in photo), but am unable to identify the young family of 3 standing behind them. If anyone can help out, please let me know.

www.clarks.i8.com/byron_rae_sitting.jpg
(Photo most likely taken early 1900's)

Hello, My name is Barry Zimmer. My grandmothers name was Lura(Jurow)English. My father. Wayne Zimmer has told me the family once owned a store south of Tioga PA. If anyone has any info on the Jurows or the English families would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, BARRY EVAN ZIMMER

Searching for information on my great grandfather-Glenn Francis SEYMOUR, born 24 September 1900 in Wellsboro, Tioga Co., PA. The possibility exists that Glenn was raised in an orphanage or children's home somewhere in the tri-county area that may have been run by the Catholic church.

Does anyone know if an orphanage or children's home existed in this area between 1900 and 1915?

Thanks much.
Ola M. Santoni
osantoni@sprintmail.com

Seeking information on the family of CHARLES TAYLOR. Was he the son of SILAS O. TAYLOR?

1850 Federal Census - Deerfield Township - Tioga County, PA - p. 238


DWELLING #68
Taylor, Charles - age 48 - farmer - b. PA
Hannah - age 45 - b. 
NJ
James - age 19 - b. PA
George - age 18- b. PA
Elizabeth - age 16 - b. 
PA
Silas - age 14 - b. PA
Sarah - age 12 - b. PA
Ruth - age 10 - b. PA

Cyntha - age 7 - b. PA
Comfort B. - age 4 - b. PA  (My husband's ancestor)

Emmett M. - age 4. - b. PA
Catherine - age 1 - b. PA



1860 Federal Census - Deerfield - Tioga County, PA - p. 504


DWELLING #815
Taylor, Charles - age 52 - farmer - b. NY (Personal Estate 
$200)
Silas, 23 - farmer - b. PA (Real Estate $1500 - Personal Estate $500)

Cynthia, age 17 - b. PA  (attended school)
Comfort, age 15 - b. PA 
(attended school)   (My husband's ancestor)
Emmet, age 15, b. PA (attended 
school)
Catharine, age 11, b. PA (attended school)

Thanks,
Brenda Rayman
blrayman@earthlink.net

Hi All,
I am interested in any information on Phillip Miller & Eva Briggs, Miller, Reynolds. They are my grandparents and are both buried in the Brookfield cemetery.
Yours Truly,
Peggy Martin.
Ps. I can be reached at pjmartin56@stargate.net

I am trying to find the name of Joseph Jennings first wife. He was born in Vermont about 1800 and lived there in 1790. He was remarried about 1826 to Aurelia Cook and moved to sabinsville, tioga, Pa. She died 2/1/1877 in Sabinsville, Tioga, Pa. I think he is died there. Any information on Joseph Jennings would be very helpful, but most important is name of his first wife.

Thank you.
Sally (Jennings) Stanley

Trying to trace family of Eli Daniel Potter. He married Geraldine Bush. Has brother Lynn, sister Mattie that I know of. His children are Keith, Arnold, Beth and Marylou. Lived in ELkland PA.

Rosemary Potter rjajc@quik.com

Recently I made a trip to Tioga County, PA and found my great, great Shaw Grandparents in the Farmington Hills Cemetery. There is a small church, no longer active, the Farmington Hills Presbyterian Church, in front of the cemetery. My questions are: How would I find out what happened to the records from this church? How would I locate the records for that particular cemetery? When people were buried in the 1880s, would there have been morticians who kept records?

Thank you for any help.
Regards,
Cindy Walker, Florida

Henry COE, my g-g-g-grandfather, lived in Covington Township. I found an article from the May 01, 1878, Mansfield Advertiser, saying that Henry committed suicide on April 23, 1878, by trying to poison himself, as well as his entire family. Everyone else survived. I am trying to find an obituary for Henry COE. I don't know when or where he was buried. It may also give his parents names and place of birth. He was married to Irene COVERT (July 22, 1818-Mar 23, 1886). They had at least 5 children, 2 boys and 3 girls. The boys were Edward COE and Desvignia COE. I have no info on the 3 girls. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have hit a brick wall here.

Many thanks,
Tracey Williams
Denver, CO

I'm looking for any information regarding Washington Landers. He married a Lucinda Granger in PA. His father was Lemuel Landers from Tioga County, PA. Please e-mail me with any information.

Sheila

Good afternoon, Ms. Tice. I'm trying to find some pieces to my family tree. My grandmother (maiden name = Eleanor Krolak) told me that her grandfather and father were buried in Morris Run, PA. Here grandparent's names are John Krolak (1856-1932) and Anna Krolak (maiden name: Przydryga?) (1865-March 4, 1904). I've been on your web site for the past hour and can't find what I'm looking for. I noticed that other Krolak's have resided in Morris Run, but I'm not sure if they're related to me. I also noticed that one of those Krolak's is named John. I don't know if that's the same John as my grandmother's grandfather. According to my grandmother, John Krolak was born in Poland (maybe Germany) and worked in the coal mines. John and Anna had 8 children. One of them, Michel Krolak, is my grandmother's dad. He too was apparently buried in Morris Run, PA along with Jesphine Krolak (Michel's wife). Walter Krolak is the brother of Michel Krolak and is apparently still living. I would ask my grandmother, but her memory is not working like it once did. Any light you can shine would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! I hope I haven't confused you too much.

Very respectfully,
ENS Jerry D. Butwid
Washington, DC 20593

I am looking for the family of Jenatte (spelling?) FARRER, born in 1897. She supposedly grew up in Blossburg. She married Samuel Zeidner, who was in the US Army, and she also joined the US Army. She died in Texas. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Denise Azbill
Las Vegas, NV

Thank You for a great site

I am looking for the parents of Isaiah J. COLE b. Nov 20, 1809 Stuben Co., PA. d. Oct 31, 1899 Shortsville, Tioga Co. buried Short Cemetery, Chatham Twp. His wife, Betsy SHORT b. July 6, 1814 Tioga Co., d. May 21, 1861 also buried Short Cemetery, Chatham Twp. She is the daughter of 1790 John SHORT and Sarah FERGUSON.

Thank You
Shirley McClain

My gg grandfather, Isaiah J. COLE, b. 1809 d. 30 October 1899 at Chatham, Tioga Co. m. Betsy SHORT b. 1814 Tioga Co. He has a will registered in Tioga Co., as Book H p. 452. How do I go about getting the information in it.

Thank You
Shirley McClain