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Have you hit a brick wall in your family research?  Can you help somebody else with answers to their questions?  Or you just want to list the names of your ancestors that you are researching! Well, you've come to the right place!  Just send me the ancestor information you want listed by email  and I will post it on the "Brick Wall" page for other researchers to see.  Somebody else may have the answers you've been waiting for!



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Joseph Arbuckle, d. 1808 of Mifflin Twp. (?), Allegheny Co., PA and Wife, Sarah Arbuckle

Arbuckle, Joseph d. 1808 of Mifflin Twp (?), Allegheny Co. PA. Will registered in Allegheny Will Book I, wife Sarah and several children. I have not found one reference to Joseph, leading me to believe he and his brrod may have been living with family members. He was previously listed as an early settler of Beaver Co., but again no mention other than that. If anyone has seen any transactions of Joseph Arbuckle between 1796 and 1808, please pass them on. Also am interested in any other Arbuckle in PA.

Thank you.
Barb Bonomini

Contact: Barb Bonomini


William Burgraff and daughter Lena Lillian Burgraff Gerber

Looking for WIlliam Burgraff and his daughter Lena Lillian Burgraff Gerber.....she lived in the Pittsburgh are after marriage to RIchard O.. Gerber around early 1900.

Contact: Rosie


Joseph Anderson Burns and Geraldine Lorinna Sewell 

Most of my fathers family is steeped in the history of Pittsburgh.
My Father, Joseph Anderson Burns, married my mother, Geraldine Lorinna Sewell, in 1943
My Grand Father, Joseph Anthony Burns, married my Grand Mother, Myral Anderson.
My Great Grand Father, John Burns,  married my Great Grand Mother, "Mary" (I think), Miller
Now, my GG father, John Burns had 2 brothers.  They all worked on the railroad.  Their names were Joseph and Anthony Burns.
My GG  father, John Burns, lived in Allison Park, with his wife and 10 children, until Thanksgiving of 1901.  He was working as a conductor and slipped under the wheels and died.  Of the 10 children, 2 were boys, the older boy left and the 13 year old, my Grandfather, remained to leave school and support his 8 sisters and his mother.  My Great Grandmother Miller, was the Niece of Thomas Noble Miller, who had been an early partner, and life long friend of Andrew Carnegie.  Thomas Miller helped my widowed GGrandmother by buying her house and letting the family live there.  In addition, my GGGrandmother, was a "Clark".  Oral history says that she is directly descended from the New Jersey attorney, Abraham Clark, who, was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

I would love to hear from anyone, who has any connection to any of these people, or this history.

Thanks so much,

Contact: Mary Burns Holmes



Robert Graham, b. 8 Sep 1807 and Ann S. Unknown b. abt. 1810
 
Robert and Ann are my 2 Great Grandparents. According to census reports, they were both born in Pennsylvania. I am trying to find who their parents were. They had at least 5 children, Eleanor M. b. 1836, Elizabeth, b. abt. 1837, John, b. abt. 1839. Margaret J. b. Aug 1842, and James P. b. 1844. Eleanor was most likely born in Pennsylvania, but the rest of the children were born in Summit Co., Ohio. By 1840 the family was living in Bath township, Summit Co., Ohio (census spelled their name Garaham ) and in 1850 they were living in Northfield Township, Summit Co., Ohio (census spelled their name Grayham or Gragham). By 1860 Robert is living in Warren Co., Iowa with 3 of his children, Eleanor (Ellen), Margaret, and James. I have found no trace of Ann, Elizabeth or John after the 1850 census. Robert died in 1875 and is buried in the IOOF cemetery in Indianola, Warren Co., Iowa. The census indicates that Robert's parents were both foreign born. Ann's last name may have been Pollock, since one of her grandson's middle name is Pollock.

Contact:
Carol C.

Frank Haislett, b. July 5, 1773 and Nancy Unknown b. Jan. 12, 1780, Son James Washington Haislett (gg-grandfather)

Hi, I'm Frank Haislett, I'm reseaching my family tree and I believe they came from Allegeny CO, PA, my ggg-grandfather, James Haislett & his wife Nancy (do not know her maiden name). He was B. July 5,1773, D. Jan 1,1847; Nancy B. Jan 12,1780, D. July 26, 1822. They had 9 children from 1801-1821. If you can please help me I am looking for Jame's mother and father's name and Nancy's maiden name.

Thank You Very Much
Frank Haislett

Contact:  Frank Haislett


Mary Maryner and daughter Ruth Anne (Annie)

Looking for Mary Maryner and daughter Ruth Anne (Annie) in Venango, Allegheny PA 1870 census.
 
Would like to find death record for Mary, and marriage record for Annie m. George W. Dixon.
 
Thanks very much for any help.
Reg Volk-Canada

Contact: Reg Volk-Canada



Elizabeth M McKenna born July 7, 1893 and Danial McKenna born June 1862

I am looking for any information on my great-grandparents and their families. My great-grandma was Elizabeth M McKennna, she was born July 7 1893 in Pennsylvania and lived in North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, she died Apr. 6 1979 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Her father may have been Danial McKenna, born June 1862 in Ireland, and arrived in the US in 1870. Her mother may have been Hanna McGarvey, born Nov. 1866 in Scotland (her parents where from Ireland), and arrived in the US in 1881. My great-grandpa was William Gilmour, born abt. 1893 in Pennsylvania. His father may have been born in Scotland, and his mother may have been born in Northern Ireland. My grandma was Elizabeth Marie Gilmour, born Apr. 11 1919 in North Braddock, Alleghney County, Pennsylvania, she died Nov. 18 2002 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. She was married to Ralph Gerald Saunby. Her brothers were William (born 1917) and Daniel (born 1926). Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Contact:
  Lizzie Saunby


Joseph Neely born 1790 and Martha Bell Kenly

My great grandfather was Joseph Neely, b. 1790 and was married to a Martha Bell Kenly. They had 10 children. Joseph stayed behind to live in Pa. when the rest of his family moved to Ohio. I am trying to find out who the names of his parents were. Joseph served with the 1st United States Inf. in the War of 1812. He was captured by Indians and escaped to join Capt. John Green's company of the 3d U. S. Inf. Joseph died in 1867 and his wife in 1861 both in Venango Co., Pa. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Contact:  Art Neely


Robert Patterson born 1763 in Ireland and Isabella Brisbin (Brisbane) Patterson  born 1768 in PA

I would like to find the location of Robert and Isabella Brisbin (Brisbane) Patterson's burial site.  They lived in Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, PA.  Robert died 14 Aug. 1833 and Isabella died 3 Dec. 1832.  Robert was born in 1763 in Ireland, and Isabella was born in 1768 in PA.  Also, I understand these dates came from a Patterson family Bible.  If that Bible still exists I would love to have a copy of the birth, marriage, and death pages.  Robert and Isabella were my 4th great-grandparents.  I am descended from their son, Samuel who moved to Ohio.  Thank you

Contact:
  Joyce G.

Thomas N. Smith and Mary L. Smith

Thomas N & Mary L Smith are my paternal great grandparents.  Census records for 1900, 1910, & 1920 record their presence in Allegheny County, PA. Marriage in 1893 and both born in 1874 in PA.  1930 census records them in Albuquerque NM (my birth place).  Not sure what happened between TN and Mary (one of those histories no one who had knowledge wanted to talk about it!).  Mary died in ABQ in 1957.
 
I have no family history on TN or Mary.  Children were Charles, Louisa, Margaret, Edna (my grandmother) and Alice .  I think the 3 eldest children were suffering from TB (the reason for the family move to NM?).  Edna died in ABQ in 1990 and Alice in El Paso TX 1995. 
 
I would like to know who TN & Mary were – parents, siblings – census indicates TN’s parents born in England, Mary’s born in PA.  Have been able to find info on other branches of the family but this one stalled very quickly.  Any help, direction, would be greatly appreciated. 
 
Thanks!
Kathy Lamb
Aztec NM

Contact:  KLamb-home

William Stevenson b. 1874 and wife Kate/Katherine Davis Stevenson b. 1876 and Family

Stevenson, Davis, USA : Can anyone help me trace the family of William Stevenson (b1874 UK), wife Katherine or Kate nee Davis (b1876 Wales), married USA date? Children Joseph (b1904),Catherine (b1906), William D (b1919). Lived Stowe, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA (1910,1920,1930 Census). The family of Joseph (b1904) , wife Emaline (b1907), children Sarah Jane (b1922), Joseph (b1925), Robert (b1929), Lived Neville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania (1930 Census). Catherine (b1906 ) was as a teacher at William Hall High School West Hartford, Conn.
 
John. H. Fisher b 1881 living with family 1910 (friend / relative).

Contact: Bryan


Lewis Carroll Tynes - Born between 1898 and 1901

Lewis Carroll Tynes
my great uncle has been a mystery to many who are looking for him. He was Born:  Between 1898 and 1901 in Morris County, Mendham, New Jersey. Moved with his family to North Carolina abt. 1910.  He set out on his own and moved to Aspinwall, Pa. On the 1930 census, he is boarding in the Muldoon Home. He was A Carpenter. I can not find any info after 1930 census.

Contact: 
Amelia Tynes-Floyd Hall


James Walsh and Bridget Curran Walsh
 
On May 10, 1900 James Walsh , born Ireland, married Bridget Curran , born Ireland, at St. Agness Catholic Church in Oakland, Pitt., PA.
 
Son James Walsh (Anthony?)  born May 20, 1902 baptized at St. Agness Catholic Church, at that time Mother and Father lived on High St.
 
Son Michael Thomas born Dec. 21, 1900. Baptized at St. Malachy Church on Jan. 13, 1901.
 
I am looking for information on son Anthony and death of Michael Thomas Walsh above.

Thank You.

Contact: Twgoat2




 



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