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Name: Martha Spindler Brown <cbrown2@optonline.net> Date: 2012-11-08 What is your favorite area/town in the County? East Bethlehem Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Farms on Barnard Road Memory of an event or time in the County? My father's recollection of his years at Washington & Jefferson College Comments:
My ggg grandfather, Nicholas Spindler, moved to Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1809 from Baltimore, Maryland. There
are four generations of Spindlers buried in Beallsville Cemetery.
Name: Bill Garber <bill_garber@comcast.net> Date: 2012-10-28 What is your favorite area/town in the County? I have not visited the County, personally. Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Rev. Jacob Garber Homestead Memory of an event or time in the County? The Reverend lived in the county from about 1794 to 1834 Comments:
The Reverend Jacob Garber is my 3rd Great Grandfather.
Name: shirley ann patterson hunsperger <shirleyhunsperger@yahoo.com> Date: 2012-10-16 What is your favorite area/town in the County? unknown Which area were your ancestors from in the County? amity maybe amwell Memory of an event or time in the County? none Comments:
I am working on my Mayflower Society application. I'm trying to find anything on my ancestor Patty Cook (Cooke) Patterson. she died in December 1816 three weeks after giving birth to a son William. She was married to Thomas Patterson. I would like to find where she is buried if possible and any information about her. We were planning a trip to PA this summer but my husband had surgery and we weren't able to make the trip. Hopefully this coming summer.
Name: Mary Spiro <mlspiro@yahoo.com> Date: 2012-09-22 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Amity/Prosperity Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Taylorstown, PA Memory of an event or time in the County? Too many! Comments:
Does anyone remember Julia's Restaurant on Main Street? I think it is a pizza place now. My dad ate lunch there every day when he worked in Washington, PA and I remember the food being great. Went there for my 16th birthday. Great place!
Name: Alice <orandy@aol.com> Date: 2012-09-04 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Taylorstown ? Comments:
I am looking for my gg grandfather, William T Richey. In 1860 he was in the 1860 census with wife, Lucinda and dau, Lizzie aka Elizabeth born 1858. In 1870, Lucinda is ? and my gg grandmother, Mary Jane Woods Richey is in East Liverpool, Ohio with sons Emery and John, dau Mary Richey is with relatives and Elizabeth Richey about 12 years is in an orphanage in Taylorstown, Pa. I believe William was in the Union Army in Civil War. Mary Richey's obit in 1920 says he was a Brethern minister. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Name: Donald Thornburg <dthornburg@wowway.com> Date: 2012-08-14 What is your favorite area/town in the County? East Bethlehem twp. Which area were your ancestors from in the County? East Bethlehem Twp. Comments:
Enjoying researching my ancestor's in Pa. I traveled back many times to Pa. from Ohio and was certainly convinced of ancestry there. Like this site , and thank's !
Name: Dan Reilly <banjo1953@yahoo.com> Date: 2012-08-09 What is your favorite area/town in the County? North Franklin Township, Gabby Heights Comments:
Nice memories about my Teen years spent in Little Washington! Thanks for the site
Name: Victor <contactus@indiaflowerplaza.com> Date: 2012-08-04 What is your favorite area/town in the County? India Comments:
It is a very good webpage.We at www.indiaflowerplaza.com want to get affiliated to you.
Name: Elsie Lendon Bonam <elsiebelle2003@yahoo.com> Date: 2012-07-25 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Amity Comments:
would like to find anything on the name of Thomas Lendon ,that lived on a farm in amity around the 1850's .
Name: Kelly Gillard <kjsegura@yahoo.com> Date: 2012-05-17 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Roscoe Memory of an event or time in the County? Roscoe Comments:
Trying to find info on my great grandfather Martin Liptak. He was a coal miner that died of Black Lung Disease. His son John (my Grandfather) was born in Roscoe to Martin and Julia. I wish I knew more if anyone can help I would be so grateful.
Kelly Gillard
kjsegura@yahoo.com
Name: Elizabeth Keith Lindley <cliffhouse49@yahoo.com> Date: 2012-04-30 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Washington Comments:
Looking for Lloyd Koglin, or relatives. He was the half brother to my dad, Herbert Keith Lindley, b. 1918. They both had Grace Elizabeth Thomas as a mom. Any connections or help would be great. Looks like I might have to come down there...you all make it sound so nice!
Name: Denise Goff <mdgoff@wiredog.com> Date: 2012-04-28 What is your favorite area/town in the County? unknown Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Little Washington, Washington County Memory of an event or time in the County? none Comments:
Would like to hear from anyone researching RICHARDSON or MORROW families. My g-g-grandfather Stephen M. Richardson was born 1821 in Little Washington, PA. He married Lucinda D. Morrow, born 1825 in the area, and they moved West. They raised 4 daughters and a son living in Tippecanoe IN and Kansas City, MO. Stephen died in 1897 in Ft. Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, hwere his son John T. was a railroad engineer. I know nothing about their PA roots and am interested in any information about the area, genealogy, families, and religions.
Name: Suzanne Bohrer <suzif@verizon.net> Date: 2012-03-02 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Vestaburg, Charleroi Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Vestaburg, Charleroi Comments:
My gr grandparents were raised in Charleroi and Vestaburg. My families are the VONDERKALL, SCHIFFER and DEMOY families. My gr grandfather Theodore "Ted" Demoy was killed in a mining accident in 1930. His father was John Demoy who was a miner as well. ANy connections to these families please contact me!
Name: Karen Losch Jasper <jasperkaren@hotmail.com> Date: 2012-02-27 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Ellsworth Comments:
My grandfather and his brother were coal miners in the 1910 period. I am interested in finding out more about the row houses from 1910-1920. END
Name: Barbara Deems <bdsudek@yahoo.com> Date: 2011-11-26 What is your favorite area/town in the County? I have never visited Which area were your ancestors from in the County? West Pike County Comments:
I am a descendant of the Deems family from West Pike County.
I'd love to hear from anyone else researching this family.
Name: Andrew Behanna <drewbehanna@comcast.net> Date: 2011-09-29 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Washington Which area were your ancestors from in the County? East Washington/Wolfdale Memory of an event or time in the County? Bassettown/Italian festivals Comments:
My grandmother came to Washington in the late 1920's to be raised by her Aunt Pearl McWilliams. She married Bill Miller and had three children. She went to work at Jessop Steel during WWII and retired from there in 1985. I'm proud to carry on the steelworker tradition being employed at the same mill. I love this area and would be hard pressed to leave.
Name: Jim ross <jross1234@aol.com> Date: 2011-08-29 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Gabby Heights Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Greene County Memory of an event or time in the County? 1940S & 50S Comments:
Lived in Pancake and went to school in Lone Pine also live on Park Ave and went to the Old Gabby Heights School and Trinity.
Name: Melissa Stewart Amos <mlstew99@hotmail.com> Date: 2011-07-06 What is your favorite area/town in the County? 7th Ward, City of Washington Which area were your ancestors from in the County? City of Washington (Hallam, Stewart) Memory of an event or time in the County? I remember going to Isaly's on Main street in the summertime to get a Klondike! Comments:
Thank you for such a wonderful site! I can sit here all day & peruse. My ancestors were many in this area. I come from the Hallam & Stewart families.
Name: donna <country50_@hotmail.com> Date: 2011-07-01 What is your favorite area/town in the County? uniontown,brownsville Which area were your ancestors from in the County? uniontown,brownsville Comments:
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Name: Greg Carter <gcar62@aol.com> Date: 2011-06-12 What is your favorite area/town in the County? North Franklin Township Memory of an event or time in the County? Growing up there Comments:
My father was John "Jack" Carter and my mother, Helen Carter, owned the Town and Country Restaurant and the Green Tree Restaurant (whch they later sold). I went to Trinity High School, graduated in 1980 and have lived in Denver for 26 years, but still have a great love and affection for where I am from. Great website.
Name: Naomi <nom.gord79@hotmail.com> Date: 2011-06-06 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Washington Co., Pa. Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Amwell Twp & W. Bethlehem Memory of an event or time in the County? 8 Mar 1799 Comments:
My great great grandfather was born in Washington County, Pa. on March 8, 1799
Name: John McLaughlin <buckhaven39@yahoo.com> Date: 2010-12-20 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Cresent Heights Memory of an event or time in the County? Loss of young kids in fire Comments:
I enjoyed this site. Looking for info of John McLaughlin born around 1820. Also any info on the Nuttal family from Brownsville,Pa.
Name: Alice Helmey <gg1531@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2010-11-12 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Haven't been there Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Washington, Racoon, Midway Comments:
Family: Maude Hebrel, Anna Eliza Dowling. Atkins, Black, Llewellyn, Shane/Sheenan.
Would like any information on any of the above. Will reciprocate.
Name: Craig Walters <craig7078@comcast.net> Date: 2010-11-08 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Amwell Township Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Washington Memory of an event or time in the County? Born and raised Comments:
Recently visited Washington after 34 years away. Quite a lot of changes no Winkys, sign gone at eat n park, new malls, no Washington restaurant or Richmond Brothers and on and on.
Name: paula king-smith <pkingsmith@yahoo.com> Date: 2010-10-08 Comments:
I am a descendant of captain john Henry Hughes and sarah Wiley. They came wo Wash co. after the Revolutionary War in which he served as a captain. They had a mercantile business I believe. Thjeir son Samuel was my third great grandfather. His son Workman married Rachel taylor who died at a young age. Workman had a brother James who served in the 2nd corps during the Civil war. I believe his wife was from the Bane family. Workman's son was John Henry who was my great grandfather. He married Lydia meek from Green County. They then moved to The New Wilmington Pa. area. hopefully this will hel me to meet some long lost relatives. I have so much enjoyed learning about this side of my family END
Name: Kathie Parsons <equinox50_50@yahoo.com> Date: 2010-10-05 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Marianna Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Marianna-Shantytown Memory of an event or time in the County? My Aunt is recalling living there in the 1920's in an area called "Shantytown"-she is 97 years old and can recall even Comments:
Talking to my Aunt, Elizabeth Istle Rood and learning about her life, my father's life and growing up in Marianna. Both were very young, my Aunt about 7/8,she is now 97; my father about 5(now deceased) She may not remember current events but "OH" can she recall the past. She was telling me about the big maple tree in the front yard with a swing on it. Also about Marianna being divided into areas: Shantytown, Texas or Oklahoma, etc. She's amazing!!
Name: Kathie Parsons <equinox50_50@yahoo.com> Date: 2010-10-05 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Marianna Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Marianna-Shantytown Memory of an event or time in the County? My Aunt is recalling living there in the 1920's in an area called "Shantytown"-she is 97 years old and can recall even Comments:
Talking to my Aunt, I'm am learning about her life and my father's life growing up in Marianna. Both were very young, my father is deceased, but my Aunt is thriving at 97. She may not remember current events but "OH" can she recall the past. She was telling me about the big maple tree in the front yard with a swing on it. Also about Marianna being divided into areas: Shantytown, Texas or Oklahoma, etc. She's amazing!!
Name: J Sabarese <JMS008@windstream.net> Date: 2010-10-02 Comments:
I posted in 2007 my email changed since then.
My family ties in the area are spread out through the county more than I knew. The website is giving me more to look through every time I visit. If any one can share insight on any of them I would really love to hear from you. Families are BRADBURN, BURGAN, FRAME, LAUDERBACK, AND TUSH.
My grandparents Mae (Bradburn) and Andrew Burgan lived on Mingo Road at least since 1920. Stella Burgan (my Mom) graduated from Peter's Township HS along with her brother. I have a copy of the newspaper article and the graduation program from 1941.
Name: Ralph J. Crumrine <ralph.crumrine@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2010-09-28 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Centerville Boro Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Frederictown Memory of an event or time in the County? 1945 era: VE and VJ day Comments:
We Boy Scouts were camped out at Moffit's mine when the stillness of the night gave way to horns blaring and men singing and shouting at the top of their lungs, it was crazy! The miners getting off shift and headed home by bus and by car just heard the word of victory over the Japanese.
Gale D. Crumrine, 765 15th St., Oakmont, Pa. 15139 has published a set of Crumrine geneaologies,publishing dates, July 1993 to December 1996. My family and my ancestors can be found there.
Name: <info@eastwashingtonhighschool.net> Date: 2010-09-22 Comments:
You might find the new East Washington High School Alumni site interesting: http://www.eastwashingtonhighschool.net
Name: Gary L Johnson <imegyptianpharaoh@yahoo.com> Date: 2010-08-28 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Ten Mile Creek Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Amwell Township Memory of an event or time in the County? The Whiskey Rebellion Comments:
First ancestor came across ocean (family Bible) Davie Johnson, from England? His son David Johnson born Sep 17, 1763, Morristown, NJ, married Mary Harrod, he died 1849/50. Revolutionary Soldier, enlisted Washington co, PA. Son born 1789, Levi Harrod Johnson (Johnston). First ancestor b. 1726? died 1832, lived in PA. Levi Harrod Johnson married Agnes Nancy McCracken, daughter of Andrew McCracken, he marrried Sarah Jennison, they from Co. Down, Ireland. Ca.me to America 1792. Andrew had brother David, for 1750 Ireland, came to America 1768. First & second David Johnson carried a Red Hawthorn Cane with a Buckhorn Handle, from the old country. The cane is the Clan Badge of the Johnsons, Johnstons, from Scotland. I think first David had brothers Richard, John, Isaac, Steven, William, came across ocean together. They lived on Ten Mile Creek, Amwell township, also?" Strabane township. When to Knox Co Ohio 1801-1818. Very
strong men, Log rolling contest in their 80's! All lived over 100 years of age. I undrstand first two David lived first near Levi Harrod in Greene Co, PA. Had ties in Beaver CO? PA. I think Henry JOhnson had the cane handled down to him around 1928. I have searched for over fifty years. All this is from ojur Bible! I have all of us from this ancestor through our current dates of 1010. Thank you, Gary Lee Johnson, Kearney, NE.
Name: JD CECCHINE SR <jd77203@aol.com> Date: 2010-08-24 What is your favorite area/town in the County? MARIANNA Which area were your ancestors from in the County? SOMERSET Memory of an event or time in the County? MANY Comments:
MY PARENTS CAME FROM ITALY IN THE LATE 1800"S.THEY FINALLY SETTLED IN MARIANNA WHERE MY GRAND PA AND DAD WORKED FOR THE3 MARIANNA MINE.WE LIVED IN THE PATCH UNTIL WE MOVED TO A FARM ABOUT 6 MILE FROM MARIANNA.I HAD 5 BROTHERS,AND WE WENT TO A ONE ROOM SCHOOL.THE NAME OF THE SCHOOL WAS FRANKLIN.IT WAS NEXT TO A CEMETARY.WE CAUGHT THE BUS AT TEN MILE CREEK,AFTER A 2 MILE WALK.I FISHED THE TEN MILE MANY DAYS.THE SCHOOL CLOSED AND WAS PURCHASED BY KENNY GUY OF MARIANNA.HE BUILTA NICE HOME THERE WHICH BURNRD TO THE GROUND.HE OWNED A CLOTHING STORE IN MARIANNA. END
Name: JD CECCHINE SR <jd77203@aol.com> Date: 2010-08-24 What is your favorite area/town in the County? MARIANNA Which area were your ancestors from in the County? SOMERSET Memory of an event or time in the County? MANY Comments:
MY PARENTS CAME FROM ITALY IN THE LATE 1800"S.THEY FINALLY SETTLED IN MARIANNA WHERE MY GRAND PA AND DAD WORKED FOR THE3 MARIANNA MINE.WE LIVED IN THE PATCH UNTIL WE MOVED TO A FARM ABOUT 6 MILE FROM MARIANNA.I HAD 5 BROTHERS,AND WE WENT TO A ONE ROOM SCHOOL.THE NAME OF THE SCHOOL WAS FRANKLIN.IT WAS NEXT TO A CEMETARY.WE CAUGHT THE BUS AT TEN MILE CREEK,AFTER A 2 MILE WALK.I FISHED THE TEN MILE MANY DAYS.THE SCHOOL CLOSED AND WAS PURCHASED BY KENNY GUY OF MARIANNA.HE BUILTA NICE HOME THERE WHICH BURNRD TO THE GROUND.HE OWNED A CLOTHING STORE IN MARIANNA. END
Name: Helen Ann Lehman <hawlehman@cox.net> Date: 2010-03-02 What is your favorite area/town in the County? First Moon Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Washington County/Allegheny Memory of an event or time in the County? 3rd great grandmother born 1805 Comments:
My 3rd great grandmother Ann Hart (daughter of Mitchel Hart and Margaret Parkinson) was born 14 Oct 1805. Margaret Parkinson was born 20 April 1776 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania and we are pretty sure she is daughter of John Parkinson, one of the sons of William and Margaret Parkinson. Margaret died 6 Sept 1847 in Harveysburg, Wayne Township, Clinton County, Ohio. She is buried in the Jonah's Run Cemetery in Harveysburg. She lived from 1817 until after her husband Mitchel Died in 1836 in Lebanon, Turtle Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio. John had another son we know of named John who was born in about 1770 and died in 1836 in Decantur, Indiana. However, for a time he too lived in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, where he married. My 3rd great grandmother Ann Hart and her husband James Wills (who was born in Hunterdon, Mercer County, New Jersey and also traveled through Washington, Pa and is on the 1810 Census with his father William Wills...who settled in Lebanon, Warren, Ohio) who she married in Lebanon, Warren, Ohio also left Lebanon with John Parkison (they dropped the letter 'n') to Indiana at the same time he did and then moved on to Iowa where they died. So, now you have some information to mull over. Contact me with any questions you may have. Helen (Wills) Lehman @ hawlehman@cox.net
Name: Marilynn Story <msstory@hotmail.com> Date: 2010-01-31 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Pike Run Township Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Coal Center and Amwell Township Comments:
My maternal great great grandmother Mary Ellen Miller (daughter of William Miller) was from Coal Center. She married Solomon Mason who died in his mid-30s (about 1860) probably in Coal Center. He was a miller. Mary Ellen and her father lived for a time after Solomon's death with her sister Eliza Jane and her husband William W. Jackman of Coal Center. Her daughter Ida May (my great grandmother) married Adam H. Hewitt of Cumberland, Greene Co.,(son of John Hewitt of Amwell Township and Mary Milliken), and her other daughter Sarah Ellen married Andrew Lee Rothwell of Coal Center. Ida May lived for a time with the Deems family in Carmichaels. John Deems was married to Eliza Ailes daughter of Joseph Ailes of East Pike Run.
Name: Rob Miller <ai-Miller4190@escapedemail.com> Date: 2009-10-22 What is your favorite area/town in the County? USA Comments:
I enjoyed your site.
Name: Debi Vaeth <davaeth@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-10-22 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Charleroi Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Charleroi, Roscoe, Monongahela City Memory of an event or time in the County? Watching Mon City's fireworks from my cousins roof Comments:
I was born here, but moved by my family at the age of three. Wish there were more jobs there so I could move back.
Name: Harry Selsor <selsorhd@mac.com> Date: 2009-10-12 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Washington and Morris Twp Comments:
My ancestor Peter Shidler listed as early member of Brethren. Would like to find out if he married a Susannah Zug/Sook/Zook, dau of Peter Zug who was a Brethren Preacher who died 1804 Greene Co.
Peter Shidler listed on Plat Gilead as early as 1792 Washington Twp map. Sold land about 1823 and moved to Miami Co Ohio where he died 1830.
Name: Melvin E Deyell <deyellmelvin@hotmail.com> Date: 2009-08-03 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Washington Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Country Memory of an event or time in the County? meeting all the people I worked with at Washingto steel Comments:
Hello to you all from Tampa Florida
Name: dartiuliuse <werarawera@nautilus.com> Date: 2009-06-17 What is your favorite area/town in the County? FMCtjFERdYhIBfZwGC Which area were your ancestors from in the County? NEgvUycjKhsgh Memory of an event or time in the County? mZAhanQey Comments:
Nice site. Thank you
Name: dmitrykresin <marinka@pti.ac.ru> Date: 2009-06-14 What is your favorite area/town in the County? XhiTUoBxZtMan Which area were your ancestors from in the County? EJvoujJTlBXnjcG Memory of an event or time in the County? CDathCWIELapTYON Comments:
Very good site. Thanks!!,
Name: RM Bane <cbmckb@aol.com> Date: 2009-06-03 What is your favorite area/town in the County? all beautiful Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Amity Memory of an event or time in the County? visited 2007 winding roads and cemetarys Comments:
My husbands family lived in Washington county. We were interested in finding John Bane's gravesite. We did find many Bane ancestors and copied history from the genealogy deptment of Washington's library. We enjoyed the trip immensly. We are still looking for history in fact my husband says I won't be happy until I trace it back to Adam and Eve.
Name: Egor <sareta@mail.com> Date: 2009-05-04 What is your favorite area/town in the County? iAlpnLIqUWZ Which area were your ancestors from in the County? IFGJHxQvrizweALbU Memory of an event or time in the County? ogROSCNRtScTuZEIIok Comments:
Nice site. Thank you.
Name: Lou Ann Considine Biggs <schlunchldy@aol.com> Date: 2009-04-24 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Gabby Heights and Hwy 19 near Medowlands Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Burton Avenue, Gabby Heights and Cannonsburg Memory of an event or time in the County? Summertime Comments:
Both of my parents families (surnames: Dagsher, Dunlap, Considine) were from Little Washington. Me too!
My dad (James Leo considine)ran for Constable in 1953 and lost, he drove a city bus in the early 50's. My mother Doris Jean Dunlap Considine worked for the telephone company. They lived on Burton Avenue. My grandfather (Lawrence Leo Considine) served in WWI, worked for the railroad, served as jailkeeper. My grandpa Leroy S Dunlap worked for RCA. If anyone has any info it would be appreciated.
Name: J Florian <spmths1@aol.com> Date: 2009-04-17 What is your favorite area/town in the County? West End to Eastern townships like Amwell Twp. Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Ten Mile, Amity, South Strabane, Bentleyville, Memory of an event or time in the County? Street Fairs & Carnivals; selecting Christmas tree from street lots Comments:
Ancestors John LANE Sr and Catherine BAKER LANE moved from Fred Co MD about 1809 to Amwell Twp / West Beth Twp. with Joseph and Mary ___ BAKER, parents. Jos died 1815; Philip a son, died 1816; Catherine Baker Lane died supposedly 1822. John LANE Sr died Dec 1844. Where are each buried? Need history of Samuel FLOWERS m. Mary A LANE FLOWERS, daug of John LANE Sr. Brick walls here, including for John ANTHONY and wife Elizabeth SEPTER ANTHONY, both born abt. 1810s. ALL of these persons were strongly connected to Ten Mile Church of the Brethren (aka German Baptists; Dunkards). Help appreciated. -- J.
Name: Jon <js1233@verizon.net> Date: 2009-02-20 Comments:
For more info on the Hazel Atlas Glass company visit the hazelatlasglass.com website
http://www.hazelatlasglass.com
Name: Marianne Kuzminskiene <hircarra@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2009-02-12 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Marianna Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Vestaburg Memory of an event or time in the County? My Grandfathers Murder Comments:
I love reading to my children and the pictures etc. here and along Ten Mile Creek. My family are Russian Old Believers who are buried at the St. Nickolas Cemetary and attended services from the day it was built. Both sides of my family worked and lived throughout Washington County. I still have my Grandfathers papers calling him to service in WWI. However I would love a newspaper article of my Grandfathers death, he left my grandmother with eight children, and they were not taken away but stayed together which was so unheard of at that time. After reading and the research I have decided to plan a trip back to walk that area again soon.
Name: Gary L (Crosley) Johns(t)on <imegyptianpharaoh@yahoo.com> Date: 2008-12-13 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Washington Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Ten Mile Creek Memory of an event or time in the County? Puritan Relatives Comments:
Ancestor David Johnson b 1726 England d 1832 David Johnson b 1763 morristown NJ d 1849 m 1.Mary Harrod 2.____3. Lucinda Carter, son Levi Harrod Johnson b 1789 PA m Nancy (Agnes) McCracken, had sons Solomon M, Jesse M, Samuel Harrod Johnson b knox Co Ohio My ancestor m Mary Riggs Axtell Mercer Co PA, Silas Lane Johnson b Atchison Co Mo M Margaret A Smith, Silas Wilson Johnson b 1873 Atchison Co Ohio M Dolly Chariot Martin, Claude Roscoe Johnson My Father b 1914 NE m Marjorie Rebecca Crosley, My Family & Ancestors: Crosley, Tuttles, Rice, Goble, Batcheler, Howard, Houghton, Wells, Harrod, McCracken, de Venables, de Dutton, Axtell, Pratt, Lindley, Priest, Merriam, Frost, many More! I would appreciate any infomation on my first ancestor here, David Johns(t)on born England 1726 d 1832, maybe Pa? He had brother Daniel who came with him from England. David had sons Ebel, Richard, Robert, Amos, Daughters Martha m James Crooks, Cynthia m _____Comingore.
Name: Lauren Dindak <lauren-ashleigh@hotmail.com> Date: 2008-10-25 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Washington Comments:
I'm David Dindak's niece. I am the daughter of Ronnie! It was so much fun to see that old picture of my uncle!
Name: kim zywczyk <vinolady41@yahoo.com> Date: 2008-09-23 What is your favorite area/town in the County? east and west finley Which area were your ancestors from in the County? washington county Memory of an event or time in the County? havent visited yet Comments:
was so happy to find a site about this county, although i havent found any of my relatives i havent given up yet. it seems like they were tehre for life.... margaret sprowls and joseph jennings smith is my gggg grandfather and im not giving up thanks for all your ahrd work..kim
Name: Christine Sakach Leichliter <leichlit@tcnj.edu> Date: 2008-07-14 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Little Washington Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Daisytown Memory of an event or time in the County? All the memories of "growing up." Comments:
I grew up in Nemacolin Heights (right next to Beallsville on Route 40 across from the Nemacolin Country Club.)
My grandparents lived in Whitehall ("suburb" of Daisytown).
I can still remember going to dances and weddings at the Hungarian Hall in Daisytown with my parents and grandparents.
Name: Lori Hammers Whitmore <whitspfx@aol.com> Date: 2008-07-10 What is your favorite area/town in the County? I loved the oldSt. Hilary Church Which area were your ancestors from in the County? my mother's family (Bernardines were from Muse and Presto Memory of an event or time in the County? The day JFK died and the nuns took us over to the church to pray for him Comments:
This is such a great website. I have tears in my eyes seeing all my old friends. Please keep in touch!
Name: Bethany L. Cummins <Bethanyl1981@hotmail.com> Date: 2008-05-30 What is your favorite area/town in the County? McDonald and Mt. Pleasant Which area were your ancestors from in the County? McDonald,Mt.Pleasant,and Cecil Memory of an event or time in the County? good ol Apple Festival and the terrible flood several years ago Comments:
I'd like to thank you for finding this local history for it took me a good while to find these little details of information. I'm hoping to find out more about my descendants in the areas stated above. I may be of relation to the McDonald's that named the Borough of McDonald.It would be great if anyone had any information of this topic. Again, thank you for your time and effort for this piece of history
Name: Bob Casacchia <bob_casacchia@yahoo.com> Date: 2008-05-24 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Washington Which area were your ancestors from in the County? maternal side--Washington, paternal side--Canonsburg Memory of an event or time in the County? the annual IC church bazar--pretty Podunk in retrospect but a hoot when I was little. Comments:
when I was first learning to drive I remember how white-knuckled I got when I first "cruised" down Main Street in all that traffic!
Name: Mark L. Moyer <Moyers4@att.net> Date: 2008-05-02 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Washington Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Bethlehem township Memory of an event or time in the County? Born and Raised in The City Comments:
Born and raised in Washington. Went to school at JFK and ICHS. Really enjoy looking at this site, I have a lot of found memories.
Thanks
Name: Kitty Daniels Kutchmark <kkutchmark@dishmail.net> Date: 2008-04-11 What is your favorite area/town in the County? The Wash.Co. Court House Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Cecil Twp,Wash. County Memory of an event or time in the County? searching the court house Comments:
My ancestors came to Washington Co. from Ireland, Donald,Donnel, Daniel(s) etc. They migrated here to Jefferson Co. OH and Carroll Co, OH. I would love to here from anyone connected to this family. Daughters married men by names of Hays,Hawthorne,and others. John Donnell married Rebecca Evans from Ten Mile area. Hope to hear from someone.
This is a wonderful site. Keepo up the good work
Name: MaryLu Metz <mlmetz5612@yahoo.com> Date: 2008-04-10 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Jefferson or Hanlin Station Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Jefferson and Hanlin Station Memory of an event or time in the County? Harry Lloyd Porter's birth Comments:
Family story says Grandpa Harry Lloyd was born in Hanlin Station, but his folks lived in Jefferson. Another little puzzle to figure out. But that's what I like about this hobby.
Name: Diana Hindman <DaniaSD7103@aol.com> Date: 2008-03-21 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Canonsburg/Murray area Which area were your ancestors from in the County? South Strabane, Wash. Memory of an event or time in the County? visiting family Cemetary as a child Comments:
My Grandparents, Cyrus & Rossie (Mackey) Hindman are buried in Washington, PA. I had two aunts who lived and raised families in Washington, Martha (Hindman) Mrock and Eleanor (Hindman)Hudak.
My cousins still live in the Northern area of the county around Houston, Canonsburg, Murray, etc. I am beginning to research my father's family tree. My father was born 1901 in Cherry Valley, Blanchard Taylor Hindman.
He lived in the Pittsburgh area as a young man and settled in Ohio in 1945, married my mother. I was born and raised in Akron, OH area.
This is a wonderful website, I found it very interesting, although i did not find any verified information regarding any family ancestors.
Diana Hindman
Name: Ann Aylsworth Nason <beechc23@aol.com> Date: 2007-12-22 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Little Washington Comments:
Just looking for any clues about a possible relative, Elmer Aylsworth - b. 1895
Name: Lucy Bane White, granddaughter of John Curry Bane <snorgleman@aol.com> Date: 2007-11-18 What is your favorite area/town in the County? It's all great. Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Banetown, Ten Mile Creek area. Memory of an event or time in the County? Visiting cemetaries and seeing the burial places of some of my ancestors. Comments:
Please contact me if you have information about Bane family (or Miller, Curry, Monteith, Shaw) family history. Thank you very much.
Name: Juanita S <jmsabarese@atlanticbb.net> Date: 2007-08-14 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Mingo Creek Park area Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Peters, Nottingham, Monongahela Memory of an event or time in the County? living with granma(Venetia) when I was little and my dad was overseas w/airforce late 50s Comments:
I'm looking for any info about Bradburns and Burgans from the area my greatgrandfather was Simon Burgan lived in Washington County from 1861 to 1968 he married Mary Lauderback and had at least 3 sons Andrew(my grandfather), Edgar, and Simon.
Your site is great to read about history of the mining industry of the area. I know Andrew Burgan was a miner not sure about the others.
Name: Carrie Jones <carried.jones@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-08-09 What is your favorite area/town in the County? I've never been there. Which area were your ancestors from in the County? West Bethlehem Memory of an event or time in the County? N/A Comments:
My ancestors were from the Wise family. My earliest family was in Pa. from about the mid 1700's til around the early 1900's.
My 4th generation was David Wise Sr. whose 1st wife Esther Shidler died on Feb. 21, 1827 and was buried in th Quiet Dell (Wise) Cemetery. Does anyone know anything else. I know I'm the 10th generation. Thank-you
Name: bruce burnfield <oneolgaonegoal@hotmail.com> Date: 2007-06-25 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Scenery Hill / Washington Memory of an event or time in the County? aas a child, going to the county fair with my family.. Comments:
I was baptized at Beallsville Methodist Church and attended there many times with my grandmother (Hazel Hendershot) and my great aunt (Nellie Mitchell)who are both buried in the cemetery behind the church along with other relatives.My mother attended Ellsworth High School, graduating around 1950. Hazel Hendershot was well respected in the Scenery Hill / Beallsville area and lived to be 93, passed away in 1993. My mother Virginia Hendershot Burnfield passed away in 1993 at age 60.
Name: Mary B. Wilson <mbwilson@jhu.edu> Date: 2007-05-13 Comments:
My father's family lived in Donora in about 1909-1910. I have a photo of his first grade class (which I will send). Also, some relatives of his have lived in Donora for many years. There is still a store there with the relative's name inscribed (in stone!) on the side. David BIER! I think you've done a great job with this website. BTW, I am also a "diploma" RN.
Regards,
Mary
Name: Jacky Wetzel <jackyjimw@aol.com> Date: 2007-03-25 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Monongahela, PA Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Monongahela, PA Memory of an event or time in the County? Having so many cousins and gathering at my Grandparents Home for Holidays Comments:
This is a beautiful site. I enjoyed reading all the comments.
Thank you.
Name: Marv Banker <marvbanker@msn.com> Date: 2007-03-06 Comments:
I had a relative, Fred Banker, that died in a ballon accident about 1926 at the "Philadelphia bi-centennial". Got a source to prove this out? Like maybe a copy of the news article? Any help would be appreciated. Marv from MN
Name: Judy <Ladybud42@aol.com> Date: 2007-03-01 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Cannonsburg, Eighty four, Washington Which area were your ancestors from in the County? above Comments:
My husband from Washington County. He still has family in Eighty Four. Surnames, McCartney, Mull, Clark, Fischer,
Name: Larry Cole <nittany60@aol.com> Date: 2007-01-26 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Mt. Morris, and just N. E. of there Which area were your ancestors from in the County? yes, Cole and Fox families Memory of an event or time in the County? finding Sarah Fox Cole gravestone in somebodys front yard near Bobtown Comments:
Looking forward to exploring this site, hope to be able to contribute something to it, if possible.
Name: Judy Lancy Kayser <mobykay@aol.com> Date: 2006-12-15 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Bentleyville Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Bentleyville Memory of an event or time in the County? My Childhood Comments:
I remember Caldwell Drug Store, Roosevelt Theatre and all of Bentleyville very well. My father settled in Bentleyville somewhere around 1908 and worked at the Gibson Mine for some 40 years. When I was growing up in the late 40's early 50's, I remember walking that long mile or so to and from grade school in the (what I thought) was deep snow. First through third grades were at the high school on Washington St. Fourth through sixth grades were at the small school near Pittsburgh Rd....then back to High School on Washington St. for seventh through twelfth grades. I lived "back the brewery." You have created a beautiful web-site and I will visit often. Maybe you'll hear from some of the "back the brewery" clan. If you need some other facts from late 40's and the 50's I'll be glad to provide what I know. I'm looking for someone who can give me some information on the little Cemetary near Gibson. I believe it was Kirkland or Kirkwell. Good Luck with your site.
Name: Tawna Brown <tawnab@swbell.net> Date: 2006-12-15 What is your favorite area/town in the County? CrossCreek Which area were your ancestors from in the County? CrossCreek, Burgettstown, Smith Township Comments:
Some day, I am going to figure out how to get a picture of the house that AD White grew up...I have a recording that states that his dad bought the farm from Mark Stephenson (or v)....who is my 4 great grandfather....and I have been trying to locate how to get there...or someone that could take a picture of it. Also the COOKE farms...This is such a beautiful area...
Name: Joe Hoover <marquard@cruzio.com> Date: 2006-11-19 Comments:
I just discovered your site while trying to find the family & community of Betty Hill. In about 1860 she arrived in California having crossed the country riding an Ox, according to our family stories. Other comments on this web site show me that the names of old families of your churches also dot our family tree. Wise, Hardman, Hill, Hostetler are examples. My hunch is that Betty was already very familar with our other ancestors before she single-handedly(?) left to join them in California with the Herd of Oxen. The others preceeded her generally arriving in Napa, Ca in the 1848 time frame. My hope is that the "Joseph Hill" of your church has a connection to our Betty Hill and that someone reading this knows the connection. I look foreward to exploring this site!
Name: Charles R. Schafer <crschafer@adelphia.net> Date: 2006-04-25 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? All over Comments:
Would like to about All the Davises in the county,
Name: meee m <dont@dont.com> Date: 2006-04-19 What is your favorite area/town in the County? robinson maybe Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Thomas.. Memory of an event or time in the County? i live in btown, many memories Comments:
hey great site i live in burgettstown!! and im doing a brochure for history about burgettstown and ill use this site as a source!
Name: Randy Fonner <refonner@uiuc.edu> Date: 2006-03-28 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Greene & washingtoncom file or Comments:
I am interested in a gedcom file of the Fonner's in the lane Book or some other listing showing relation of those Fonner's and their kids and spouses and dates.
Name: Verna Williams <vmw916@comcast.com> Date: 2006-03-28 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? DE/MD Comments:
Where is the town of Big Springs Washington Co. PA? My RHODA COLLINS was bn there according to some info. I have. It is not proven. This would be about 1762. My COLLINS & HOPKINS lines were in Wa. Co PA 1772 to 1796 and then went to KY. Thanks, Verna
Name: christie Hallam-Hoffarth <cshh74@aol.com> Date: 2006-03-24 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Amwell, Buffalo, W. Bethlehem, Canton, South Strabane, Chartiers Comments:
great sight, interesting info.
Name: Carol Kreider <c.kreider@mchsi.com> Date: 2006-03-11 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Beallsville Comments:
Christian Kreider, my ggg grandfather, operated one of the tavern-inns in early Beallsville---around 1815-1820. Hence, my interest in this community.
Name: Jean Caldwell Adams <JeanAjca@aol.com> Date: 2006-03-03 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Unknown Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Not sure Memory of an event or time in the County? Unknown Comments:
Surnames from Washington Co., PA possibly CALDWELL, DICKS/PATTERSON
Name: Clara M. Berry <99nimrodog@comcast.net> Date: 2006-01-30 What is your favorite area/town in the County? N.Strabane/Peters Twp/Nottingham Which area were your ancestors from in the County? the above Comments:
This is a great! web-site. I enjoy searching through all of the information.
Name: Elizabeth Tanguy <Lewnliz@verizon.net> Date: 2006-01-30 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Washington Borough Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Morris, Amwell, Washington Twps Comments:
I really have been enjoying your website. Also found some relatives (by marriage)in the Tombaugh family Book - Bessie Lindley (who married Byron E. Tombaugh) was my great-grandmother's sister. Thanks for the all the information you have on Washington county. I still have more browsing to do.
Elizabeth
Name: William McClatchey <fortgulch@aol.com> Date: 2006-01-18 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Centerville Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Centerville & Beallsville Memory of an event or time in the County? World War II years Comments:
My grandfather, Loren Frank Hopkins was at one time Jury Commissioner of Washington County. He Lived in Beallsville and is buried along with his second wife in the Beallsville Cemetery.
Name: A guest <luvflowers8380@aol.com> Date: 2006-01-14 Comments:
Hello!
I'm looking for history about Mark M. Decker, (b. 1860?) county controller of Washington , Pa., and his family:
wife, Clara
son- Frederick W. Decker, (b. about 1890?)
son- Charles (served in WW1)
son- Joel
daughter- Helen
and/or any descendents
Thank you so much,
luvflowers8380@aol.com
Name: Carol Thomas Fox <upandover50@yahoo.com> Date: 2006-01-02 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? West Bethlehem Township Comments:
Interested in the history of the Ten Mile Church of the Brethren. My ancestors were Jacob Thomas of West Bethlehem Township,as well as Wm. Miller, Samuel Smith and Joseph Grim. All were Germans, and Dunkard or Brethren. All probably originally from Frederick/Washington Counties in Maryland. I'm trying to determine whether my Millers and Smiths were ever in this area.
Name: D.B.Brown <brown@vassar.edu> Date: 2005-12-29 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Nottingham Township Comments:
Looking for information regarding Rev. James Prior, from England, who was in Nottingham with his family from 1845 to around 1857. Thanks! DB
Name: Edythe Holandsworth <pdeah@ftc-i.net> Date: 2005-12-22 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Ripley Co., IN Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Holton, IN Memory of an event or time in the County? going to Joseph Daniel Lane and Elmira Penny (Ralstin) Lane's house. My g-grandparents Comments:
I am also a descendent of John Lane, Sr, John Lane Jr., Joseph Daniel Lane, and Nora Lane.
Name: Betty Lang <bmblang1924@yahoo.com> Date: 2005-12-14 Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Hickory Comments:
I am researching Samuel J Miller b: Hickory, Washington Cty,on 01 May 1804. He married Mary Ann McFarland b: Philadelphia.
Two children born in Hickory: Jane Alvina Miller b: 1826; Thomas Jefferson Miller b: 25 December 1928. Do these names appear in any of your records. I am trying to trace Mary Ann McFarland specifically as I do have a lot of info on the rest of the family, but will welcome any info you might pass on. There were 8 children, one of whom was my gggrandfather.
Samuel J. died on 20 Feb 1885 in Mt. Sterling, Van Buren Cty, Iowa.
Thank you for anything you might offer.
Name: Linda Pugh <jlpugh@cqc.com> Date: 2005-12-07 Comments:
Nice website. I'm interested in these surnames: Coffield (and all variations), Eckles (and all variations), and Gordon , all with roots in Western Pennsylvania. Coffield daughters married Doherty, Elder, Martin plus others.
Name: Helen F. Riley <hlnriley@earthlink.net> Date: 2005-12-07 Comments:
John Riley and Jacob Stricklett from this county in early 1800's. Moved to Mason or Lewis Co. KY
Name: Sheryl <iamsherbear_too@yahoo.com> Date: 2005-12-07 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Never been Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Washington Memory of an event or time in the County? N/A Comments:
Have ancestors (Ditch) that were Dunkards.
Name: Judy Florian <GCH Lace@aol.com> Date: 2005-11-18 What is your favorite area/town in the County? City of Washington & Ten Mile area Which area were your ancestors from in the County? Ten Mile (Twps of Amwell, West Beth, S. Strabane, Somerset) Memory of an event or time in the County? When John F. Kennedy came to Washington, my family was waiting to meet him on the Beau St steps of the courthouse. My older sis Comments:
Thanks for your positive comments Carol. And for adding your memories to the website. I hope this website,"Life in Washington County" will be where everyone can share and learn about the everyday lives of folks who once lived in the County. My other site "Little Washington - Washington PA" contains many newspaper items for Washington area and McDonald area. The McDonald area newspapers were researched by Victoria Hospodar Valentine who has agreed to let me post items on my website. Hope you'll visit both.
I'm still working on broken links, so bear with me. Hope eveyone enjoys the websites!
Judy
Name: Carol Mounts <camounts@comcast.net> Date: 2005-11-18 What is your favorite area/town in the County? Mounts Hollow (5 miles west of wash PA) Which area were your ancestors from in the County? West End Washington and Stabane Twp Memory of an event or time in the County? Human Fly scaling the Court House ! Comments:
Judy, I Knew You Could Do It! Web site is a KEEPER!
My memory: Tater McKensie was called the Human Fly (among other things). He was quite interested in the History of Washington County. I was about 5 years old in about 1934/35 living in West End when my Dad took my Mom, my brother Sonny and me uptown to watch "Tater" scale the outside of the Court House. He carried a very large sack of bread, throwing loaves down to the crowd below. The sack was empty as he reached the top of the dome. He then climbed up the statue of George Washington and stood on his head (feet straight up in the air) on the head of George Washington. It was very exciting for a child to see. I think of it still when I see the Court House.