I am looking for any information that you may have on the John and Mary Ratajczyk. John was born in Russia and Mary in Poland.  There children where sons Stanley, John and Walter.  The daughters where Josephine, Cecila, Mary and Pauline.  Any information that you can provide will be extremely helpful with my search. According to my late mother, John and Helen where buried @ St. Adalbert's.  I do not  know the date of burial.
 
Thanks, Connie Fetcko  chfetcko@bellsouth.net  (2007/11/04)

 
Schaub Family research John & Sarah 1820 - 1910  Pittsburgh Allegheny  City. 
Family members included Theodore, Lena, Amelia, Otto, Adolph, John  and more.

My research is posted here: http://spoonercentral.com/Family/Spooners.html  (2007/07/30)
 
HANDS/ VERSCHUEREN/ WILLHOFT/RUSH

I am researching my great grandfather, Samuel Clarence Hands, and his family.  He died after an auto accident on May 18,1954  in Claysville. He was born Nov. 22, 1884 or 85 around  Coal Center or Daisytown.  I know his mother's name was Anna and that he had at least two brothers, Curtis and William, and at least two sisters, Jennie and Edna.  Edan married a Charles Rush, also of Washington Co.  I know that Samuel lived in New Eagle and Claysville at different times and also spent time in Ohio.  He was an iron worker.  He was married for a time to an Ella Verschueren, daughter of Earnest Verschueren of McDonald. Sam's daughter, Lenora Hands Willhoft was married to Joseph Willhoft of Claysville. 
Any information would really be appreciated.  My email is snowx5@juno.com  (2007/01/16)
 
I am researching the following surnames of my ancestors from in and around the Pittsburgh area:
LLOYD, MCCANN, OSSLER, NEWHOUSE, CYPHERT, COLLINS, SULLIVAN, GRAHAM, MASTERSON.  Would like to share information.  lloydhorst@yahoo.com.  (2006/12/15)

 

Researching “ Joy E. McCague “ who passed away due to accident in Greensburg on 31 Aug 2003. I have been unable to find a cemetery location for her in the Pgh area. Any assistance would be appreciated, Her mother “Ellen Soderberg” is also interned in the Pgh area but that is all I have to go on. Any assistance you can provide would be appreciated. Thank you.

 Charles E. Konop, TSgt, USAF  charles.konop@langley.af.mil (08/14/2006)
 
We are searching  Szpoganicz family in USA. Stefan Szpoganycz go to Baltimore in 04-1907 and lived in McKees Rocks - Pennsylvania, on Harlem Street, 36, your wife Rozalia Szpoganycz and his brother, Andrzej Szpoganycz go to New York in 11-1907.  They are from Poland-Galicia-Brody (Ruthenian), today Brody-Ukranie.
Thanks for information.   Ernesto Szpoganicz  necoyy@yahoo.com.br

Possible other parents, Jurko, Michal, Wasyl, Onufer and Pawlo Szpuganycz  (08/04/2006)
 
I am searching for the family of Fred and Pansy Shurrager. They lived in Natrona Heights in the 1930 census.
Thank you, vvogan@zoominternet.net  (05/07/2006)
 
Looking for information regarding the following families in Allegheny County:  (Ashbaugh, Gschwend, Habbert, Wolfinger, Theuner)-(Gerber, Burgraff, Windeknecht, Miller, Salmon, Riedel)  Will share what I have, too.  Jackie Szafranski --  stansza@peoplepc.com (10/12/2005)
 
Smith Family North Braddock: Looking for any information on the Smith family who lived in North Braddock on Kirkpatrick St. Parents: Clyde Nelson Smith ( occupation Barber), Annie Zewe Smith wife. Children: Robert A.Smith, Elizabeth Smith (married George R. Carlin), James Clyde Smith, Richard Smith (married a Campbell had appx 6 children), Arthur Smith died between 1920-1930 he between 6-16yrs old at death; Charles W. Smith and Mary C. Smith died January 19, 1937. Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated. Please contact: Pat Smith Henson at psmith@netcommander.com  (08/15/2005)
 
Families of PGH's South Side  slopes. ca.  late 1850's to 1950. 
BLANK, EI, GAREIS, GAUB, HUGHES, KLINGER,  SCHWALM, ,SOMMER, SPRINGER, TITTELBACH
Thank you,
bhilderson@msn.com   (07/31/2005)
 
I am searching for information about the Roshoe family. They have ties to the Pittsburg area and then they moved to Mt. Carmel PA in the late 1800's.  groshoe@hotmail.com  (07/22/2005)
 
STILLEY - FRENCH - MCGILL FAMILIES
 
I am searching for information about the Stilley and McGill families in PA.  Jacob Stilley married Ann French and they had 8 children: Tobias, John, Peter, Rachel, Hannah, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Rebekah/Rebecca.  Rebekah married Christopher McGill.  This union represents my GGGGGrandparents.  I would appreciate any history or stories you could share about this family. 
 
Debbie (ccmokla@aol.com) (7/7/2005)
 

Sisler Family Information
Hello, I am looking for information about an incident that happened to my grandparents in the area somewhere around Uniontown Pa. My grandfathers name was Brendard Sisler, his wife Neva Sisler. Neva worked for a wealthy family in the area who where members of the KKK in the early 1900s. Family lore has it that the employer of my grandmother refused to allow her to leave their employment to marry my grandfather, A shooting occurred where my grandfather killed a member of my grandmothers household. I would like any info in regards to this matter I could find. Also any info on the Sisler name. 

With kind regards,  Jim Sisler  jjsisler@access.k12.wv.us   (04/01/2005)
 
I am looking for my old stepbrother who was born in Angeles City, Philippines.  All I know that his name is Franz Reese, but not really sure.  He is probably around 40 years old now.  He was adopted by my aunt whose name is Emperatriz Dela Torre and is a Filipino. I am desperately looking for him and any information. Please e-mail me at cocoa_island02@yahoo.com. Thank you so much  (01/30/2005)
 

Info. needed on "RUTH FAY," born January 1, 1914, BABY SMITH (SMYTH) to GLADYS SMITH supposedly in a home for inebriates in Pittsburgh.  Ruth was adopted by a women with last name FAY (could be different spelling) who ran a boarding house in Pittsburgh. Orphanage supposedly burned and all records destroyed.  Looking for my missing relatives, Ruth was my grandmother. Info. on any known orphanage fires in Pittsburgh would be helpful.

 Please send any information: francishallhouse@aol.com  (10/14/2004)
 

Looking for any RHOAD, RHOADS, RUPP, ROTH, ANSEL, BRANDT ,HOFFA, SCHALLER ,KLEINFELTER , POORMAN, GOELITZEN, NISSLEY, BLECHER, STOEVER, KISSERKER, STOUCH, STOUCH, MERKLIN, KREIDER, YODER, ECT

I'm researching my family tree .Most of my family comes from PA - Lebanon , Lancaster etc.  Some of my family is buried in MT Lebanon cemetery. I've researched back to the 1700's but some info is missing or not correct.  Any help would be greatly appreciated .

 
Thank You, Christina Maclean.  e-mail is mytacoma97@molalla.net  09/17/2004
 
Looking for SAYLES.  Descendents of Robert Sayles Feb 17, 1866 - May 24, 1916.  He died in McKeesport PA.  He was married to Cecilia Young.  both from Virginia.  They had 12 children 11 settled in McKeesport PA.  Patrick Young Sayles is missing or siblings of Robert Sayles.  email me at LJBartist@aol.com  LaVon Thomas (08/10/2004)
 
I am looking for anyone related to or has knowledge of my father's family.  His name was John Byron Sutton, son of Edward Sutton.  He was born in Elizabeth in 1904.  He married Theresa Graybill of McKeesport and lived in McKeesport until the early 1950's when we moved to Ohio.  Will anyone with any information concerning relatives please contact me at DLSutton@sssnet.com.  Thanks (08/06/2004)
 
I am trying to find any information of Sister Mary of The Holy Cross. She was a Mother Superior at the Convent in the 1930s and 40s.
Please E-mail me at patsey52750@yahoo.com  07/18/2004)
 
GREGG/ RIMMEL/ CONAWAY
I am researching the names GREGG, RIMMEL, CONAWAY from the Washington, Fayette,Westmoreland areas. My grandparents William Henry Gregg and Lide Rimmel Gregg were married in Pa. in the 1870s,migrated to MO by 1880. I have much info on the Gregg line, but very little on the Rimmel family.
If these names are in your lineage please reply to Donna Gregg    country50_@hotmail.com.  6/28/2004  (7-01-2004)
 
Santillo- Cappellano

I am looking for information on Dominic Vincent Cappellano who married Michelena Porco. Dominic Cappellano imigrated from Italy and died in June 1968.  Lena Porco's parents were Joseph and Rose. Need any information on Joseph and Rose.Their children still reside in the Pittsburgh area today.

I am also looking for information on Angelo Frank Santilli (Santillo) who came from Melissa, Italy and died about Jan. 5, 1958.  His wife was Anna ( Klimchak ? ) from Poland.

Any help would be appreciated. Please contact me at stacypooh@hotmail.com Stacy Huston Gilbert, AZ 85234
 

Johnson, Martin, Randolph,- I am looking for the family of John & Blanche (Johnson) Martin who were both born in Virginia moved to McKeesport PA around 1906-1907 had 6 children Eleanor-1905 (born in Virginia), Mary-born 1908, Henry - born 1915, Helen-born 1912, IDA Belle-born 1919, Johnny born 1920-1924 Blanche passed Nov 29 1924 in McKeesport PA
Fannie (Johnson) Randolph was sister to Blanche married a Louis Randolph had 8 children son Hobart Randolph, daughters Iva, Loneta, Ethel (stepdaughter), Cora, Elizabeth, Mabel, Myra. other sister Roberta, brothers John & Elmer form Staunton VA.
If you are a member of this family or know someone who is please contact me at deryl42@aol.com  Thank you Roger  7/11/02

 
Looking for information and will share what I have. Families are all from Pittsburgh, Allentown, Carnegie and a few other Allegheny County areas. Names: Steinmeyer (Steinmaier, Steinmayer), Schuck, Absalom, Einloth, Franz, Gordon, Knoll, Lehrman, Ott, Preisinger, Stab, Thoma, Yinger, Yost.
Paul Steinmeyer at kpstein@radpro.com.   3/10/02
 
I am putting together my family tree. Any info on the Stabler, Lickert, Elizabeth Schmidt, Ella Lenk families would be greatly appreciated. All are from the McKeesport, Liberty Boro, Clairton/Wilson areas. send info to labsone@yahoo.com  3/01/02
 
I am researching my ancestors with the following surnames:  Hawk, Hoar, Stillwagon, Bowers, Laughery, Luckey, Younker, Hayden, Scott, Trees, and Defillipe.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
                 Thank you, Tonya   tlll@hhs.net    11/29/01
 
Is there anyone on the North Side of Pittsburgh who would be willing to send me the inscriptions on the tombstones of my great grandparents?  They are Fredrick Reiter, buried in 1920 and Mary Cain Reiter, buried in 1936.  The Cemetery at the time of their burial was North Side catholic.  Since then, I think Christ The Redeemer has been added to the name.  I am especially interested in finding out their birth dates and death dates.  Thanks and if my request is out of line, pleas disregard the e-mail.

Pat Rinderle   rpatriciar@aol.com    11/06/01
 

I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON SULLIVANS IN THE PITTSBURGH AREA I DON'T KNOW THE PARENTS NAMES BUT THERE ARE 2 SONS MARTIN JOSEPH AND WILLIAMS (Billy) SULLIVAN AND 2 SISTERS JOYCE SULLIVAN I DON'T KNOW THE OTHER NAME I THINK MARTIN WORKED FOR YELLOW CAB IN THE EARLY 1960'S. 

ANYBODY KNOWING ANY INFORMATION ON THIS FAMILY 
PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT terw@rtex.net  THANK YOU  9/15/01
 

Looking for info on Anna M. Carnahan Reese born (1853-?) married to Benjamin Reese - she was alive in 1917 and listed as a relative in 1917 Pittsburgh obituary of her brother Thomas Fleming Carnahan (1858-1917) - she would have been 64 in 1917 - need death date, etc. - her sister was alive at that time also was Harriet Carnahan Soles who was married to Elmer M. Soles of McKeesport, Pa.  

 
Rod Carnahan
537 El Paso Street
Jacksonville, Texas 75766-2532
903/586/1355  rodcarnahan_toys@tyler.net  7/22/01
 
I am searching a list of families (to follow) all connected with Pittsburgh.  Any help is gratefully appreciated. 

BOUCEK (the family of doctors and dentists),  HEIM ( Joseph Benedict was a construction superintendent for Isaly's in the 30's and 40's),  HRABAK (Alois was the leader of the Grand Army Band of Pittsburgh, played flute for the Pittsburgh Symphony under Fritz Reiner, and played for the Nixon Theatre),  KALCHTHALER (Jacob was butcher in 1880),  KAISER, KIM,  KOS T (connected with Pittsburgh and Butler), NEMECEK and SIGMUND.

I have a great deal of information on these families.  If I can be of any help to any family searcher, I can be reached at veritas28@juno.com or opthird@hotmail.com.  Mark in Virginia.  7/22/01
 
I am trying to follow the Simmons family of Pittsburgh.  My mother's father, Thomas Davis Simmons, was born there in 1880, and his father, William Jeremiah Simmons was also supposed to have been born there--in 1837.  I've been unable to find any records of William Jeremiah....

Thanks for your help.  Les Whipp leswhipp@home.com   7/20/01
 
Surnames:  GRIFFIN - WILEY - STEVENSON - ESPY - TAYLOR
 
Webpage Title:  Cords & Hammond Genealogy Homestead
 

and Webpage Title:  My GenCircles for WILEY - GRIFFIN - STEVENSON - ESPY & TAYLOR
 
 
Looking for others researching any of the above surnames in Pennsylvania. The WILEY family lived in Elizabeth, Allegheny Co. Pennsylvania since the 1840's.  Especially interested in anyone knowing anything about Richard Taylor WILEY and his siblings,  Richard born 27 January 1856, Elizabeth, PA.  He married 1) Virginia McCLURE O'NEIL  and 2) Martha W. STEPHENS. Richard was also the Editor of a local Elizabeth newspaper.  Any information on this family appreciated.
 
Sharon Hammond Cords  RSCords@compuserve.com   7/15/01
 
I am looking for information on the Schmidt family.  Hilda Schmidt was my great grandmother.  Her brother Alphonse Scmidt was killed in WWI.  I'm interested in finding information on Alphonse's military career.  I don't even know what branch he served in.  Alphonse was born in Germany and moved to the Pittsburgh area.  Hilda was born in the United States.  I believe Hilda was a member of the St. George congregation.

Please send information to amy_ondos@hotmail.com   5/25/01
 
I am looking for any information for the RICHEST family. Anna Richest. nee Hirsch was born in Roumania and gave birth to Jeanette B., Joseph, and Merwin Mitchel. Can you help?  PSecher732@aol.com 4/15/01
 
Looking for anyone researching the CARGO surname in the Elizabeth area around 1860's or 1870's.  John Robert Cargo and his wife Dorcas Garrett Irwin Cargo lived with their children, Albert, Mary, Sarah, Adah, Margaret, William, John, Mary, Laura, and Lillian.  Will be happy to share any information I have.

Merilyn Cramer Cargo Romani researching CARGO, McCARGO, CRAMER, HUKILL, IRWIN, MATHIOT, WILMOT, FILER, BOWERS, RIMMEL and IRWIN.

e-mail  mr4759@aol.com   4/15/01
 
Looking for information on Lowes or Smeltscer Families located in Glassport, Lincoln Place. Munhall. Squirell Hill , Pittsburgh.  Liberty Boro. West Mifflin or adjacent areas. Thomas Lowes OR25881@webtv.com  3/11/01
 
I’m researching Bliss, Gallagher, Kerr, Kramer, Lescalette, Pryor, Remley, Rice and Wilhoit in the Pittsburgh area.  Particularly interested in the Kerr’s.  Five generations of Kerr’s were employed by J&L Steel in Southside/Hazelwood.
SUE KERR  srk23@pitt.edu  2/18/01
 
I am looking for information on my ggf Timothy Reilly.  He married Mary Anna Rodgers.  She died after the birth of my gf around 1903-04.  No one knows what happened to Timothy or any of their families.  Their children were Edward, Leo, Catherine, Anna and Nell. They lived in Pittsburgh at the time.
Any info would be appreciated.  lamb690649@aol.com  2/16/01
 
I am William J. Snyder and currently live near Vancouver, Washington.  I am researching information on two sets of Great Grandparents who lived in Allegheny County in the late 1800s.  One great grandfather was William J. Snyder (Schneider) who was postmaster in Rodi, PA in the late 1800s and early 1900s and died in 1912.  His wife, my great grandmother, was Susan Ritter (1855-1909), daughter of Jacob and Clarissa Ritter of Penn Township.  The second set of great grandparents were James McWilliams (1852 to 1926) and Eliza Jane Dill (McWilliams) (1856 to 1956).  Both were raised and were married in Braddocks Field, PA.  Great Grandmother McWilliams was living in Tionesta, PA when she passed away in 1956.

Any information that might be available on any of these families would be greatly appreciated. 

William J. Snyder, Brush Prairie, Washington  Email:  Civiltilt2@aol.com
 
Researching...
EVANS/ LEVY/ KARRENBAUER/ DENNING/ BERRY/ DOMINIC/ DOMINICK/ HOFRICHTER/ PETERS/ NIESSLEIN/ BASEHART/ WEHNER/ SWEENY/ SCHWEICKARDT/ KOCAB/
Krissy   Email: james.evans@mciworld.com
 
Found on 1900 census  while looking for Joseph RIGBY in West Deer Twp. Nancy A. Kuhn b. June 1865.  She was living with the Rigby's (her parents) as "servant" She had been married 3 years.  Children listed as Maggie July 1888,Willie, April 1893, and Mertle M. May 1898.  All children were listed under name Kuhn, but obviously not all from this marraige, unless there was an error.  This name Kuhn looked familiar, and I thought that I've seen it on this list.  Sound familiar anyone? Kathy Adamson MRSJDAJR@aol.com
 
I am researching the following names from Allegheny County, PA:
    CULMER/HOFFMAN/GRAHAM/MILEY/SHAFFER/SLAUGHTERBACK/SPANGLER/WINTERBURN
Rosemary Hoffman Braun - Spokane, WA.   rosemaryhb@comcast.net
 
I am researching the Suffern name from Antrim Ireland to Pittsburgh Pa. Some names associated with the Suffern name are: Long, Settlemoyer, Lester, Weller, and Williams. Any help appreciated.  Linda  JustDizzi@aol.com 
 
I am looking for information on the Dorsch's, Lunz's, and Schreemer's from the Troy Hill area.  I'm also looking for information about the Price, Totzke, and Flaherty families from the Homestead and Braddock areas.  

Ken Price, KB3CFE@arrl.net."
 
I am looking for a Stephen Sipos that would have settled in or near Munhall around 1900, when he came from Hungary. He had a son also named Steve. This may be the Sipos family I am told that lives in Duquesne now. The elder Stephen had a brother Frank that settled in the Midland/Beaver area. I am very interested in any information. This would be my grandfather's brother and his family, and we have never known what happened to them. Thank you, Marcia (Sepos)   CARNEALGEORGE@aol.com
 
MAGUIRE & ROBINSON
Seeking James b. abt. 1805 & Catherine (Robinson) b. abt. 1820 Maguire, resided in NY, OH, PA, & poss. WVA. Sons: Daniel, George, William, Charles, John, Robert, James. Charles lived in OH. John, James , William & George lived in ID. And Robert lived in CO.
email:  balkja@earthlink.net Julie Perry
 
I am researching Moellenbrock, Beierlein,(Byerly, Beyrleye, Beyerley, etc.) and Schaub in the Three River's area.

Please feel free to visit my web site @ http://www.geocities.com/rebel29108/ 

Becky Smith   RSmith25072@aol.com  
 
Site contains lineage of NOE, Anselm.  Surnames:  NOE, SCHLEGEL, DEISS, (adding soon:  FALGIONE, HABER, SAILER, LINDENFELSER)  All Allegheny County PA - Most Sharpburg, Glenshaw areas.   http://members.tripod.com/~Bonkel/index.htm