Researching Elizabeth Adkein - spelling could be Aitken - wife of John Allen.  Elizabeth born in 1839 and John in 1835.  The John Allen family appears on the 1870 census in county of Butler - Saxonburg, Pa. post office. Elizabeth Allen appears on the 1880 census as head of the household with her children in Lincoln, Pa. Township - Allegheny County. Children on the 1880 census: Ida - age 15, John W. - age 13,  Annie E.  - age 11,  Ralph E. - age 6, Cella - age 4, Charles E. - age 3
 
Rod Carnahan
537 El Paso
Jacksonville, Texas 75766
903/586/1355
 
Date: 12.01.2008

 
 

After nearly ten years and a whole lot of tearing my hair out my Arensberg line remains talented houdini's.

So far I have found the following links.

George Arensberg born in 1845 in Baden Germany.
At sometime he immigrated to Pennsylvania, he was a glass blower by profession. He married a Mary,
and they had the following children: Walter Henry Arensberg and Rutherford S. Arensberg.

Walter Henry - born 1874
married a Mary and they had the following children,
Walter Jr born - 1900-04-14 - Death @ 1990-12-27
John Henry born 1902 - died oct. 27, 1960 in Kentucky
Charles born - 1903 died ?
William born - 3/10/1906 - died september of 1986
Carrie born 1908 - died ?

Unsure of Walter Jr.'s children. John Henry had
two son's John Henry Aresberg Jr. (my father) and
William, (my Uncle Billy). Have not found any children of Charles or William.
Carrie had 3 children, son only known as Buddy to
unknown spouse, and second marriage to Michael Moore produced two children Son Michael Jr. and Carolyn Moore.

I have other names that are from Rutherford but unsure how they connect.
Would like to connect with anyone connected to this family in an effort to share and get a more complete tree.

Thank You -- Cheri car14@gainusa.com   (2007/06/16)
 
I am looking for info concerning the Jacob Amsler family from Wilkinsburg, PA.  According to 1880 census were living in Wilkinsburg, PA.  Wife was Catherine Vogele.  Trying to determine when Jacob came to US and where he lived in Switzerland.  Any info will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.  Nancy AA altimore@pa.net   (09/07/2006)
 
My father was James Franklin Augustus, my mother's side is Irwin. my mother showed much of Indian blood dark skin high cheek bones, as I do, I have a feeling in my heart that I know must come from Indian heritage. Nature, the wind ,trees. Horses, all nature is my comfort. It is so hard to find anyone to share my feelings with. So I stay to myself with my dog. She knows me, we have been together for 15 years. I want to touch thoughts with others like me. My special name is Whisper. She comes to me in my dreams.
Debra Howard  coltgirl2000@yahoo.com   (06/14/2006)
 
I am researching the family of Annie [Anna] O’Donnell, born 1868 + - and who lived on the Northside [Allegheny] at 82 Western Avenue and later married John Joseph Allen and then resided in Bakerstown-West Middlesex. We believe her father’s name was Ukeus O’Donnell and was a river Captain  Thank you A.V. Allen  pghirish@comcast.net  (04-02-2006)
 
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)

I am looking for the parents of twins. Harry M Alter and James M Alter were born in 1851. They probably were born in Plum twp. They are buried in Plum Creek Cemetery. Please contact: Barbara  Jones@Seaoakbarb@aol.com   (12/29/2004)
 
Looking for any GRAYNOR or ABRAHAM Families from Allegheny Count in the 1950s.
hmoonshadow@aol.com    (08/19/2004)
 
Searching for families ARENSBERG - MOORE - McMILLEN - ARZBERGER all of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
 
While doing my family tree I stumbled on a mystery I want to solve. In 1951 my great-grandfather Moore first name may have been Michael was murdered in his home on Library Road in Bethel Park. It was believed he was murdered over a patent. He was an engineer/inventor who worked for the government. The murder was never solved and have not learned of any suspects. The house was named "RED TILE INN".  It was a massive property and was torn down about 20 years ago. family said in the 20's the house had been a speakeasy.
Anyway I would love to hear from anyone who knows anything about the house or the family members who lived there. They are ? Moore Sr., Michael Moore son, Carrie (Arensberg) Moore son's wife. their children Carolyn and Michael and Carrie's son buddy. At the time John & Edith Arensberg also lived in this house.
The McMillen line is Thomas C. McMillen his wife Helen May (Artzberger) McMillen and their children Edith Margaret & Thomas C. Jr.
Any info would be deeply appreciated.   Cheri  car14@gci-net.com   1/18/02
 

Researching Ackerman family from Allegheny City in the 1800's.  No vital records at  the county building because they were lost in the flood. Does anyone know where I could find these records?   I know Christian & Barbara Ackerman (gggrandparents) lived on River Ave.  8th ward in 1870.  They had 3 children, John Christian, Sara and Nettie.  Can only find John Christian.  He married Anna Louise Gaydel and had three or four children, William, Bertha, John and maybe Ellsworth.   They also lived on River Ave. Can only find William and Bertha.  Lost Bertha after 1920 when she lived at 218 Ridgewood Ave in West View.   Any help greatly
appreciated.  Contact me at GramGerry@Juno.com   7/23/01

 

I am seeking info. on the "Alvin" family of Glassport or the surrounding area.  This family's name was originally "Alvino" but is believed to have been changed to its present form on or about the time of immigration.  This family originated in southern Italy near Salerno, likely in/around the village of Faiano.

  Members of this line of the Alvino family originally arriving from Italy at the turn of the 19th century include Lawrence, Ernest and William, however, it is suspected that these may also have been Anglicized versions of Italian first names.

  It is known that William "Bill" Alvin was an important physician in the Pittsburgh area in the 20th century and was affiliated with the Belleville General hospital.  His own descendants may have also pursued careers in the medical field and/or are currently working as medical professionals in the Pittsburgh area. 

  My own line of this family settled in Glassport in the first decade of the 20th century.  My grandfather, Enrico (Henry) was a barber who arrived in 1903; his brother Guiseppe (Joseph) followed in 1907 and they may have immigrated to join an uncle or cousin already established in Pa., possibly one of the three Alvin's mentioned above.  This branch of the Alvin(o) family relocated to southern New Jersey in the late 1920s.

  My father, Ernest, is the 4th son of Henry and Elsie Alvino, also mentioned above.  His other brothers were Tom (dec.), Henry (dec.), Arthur (dec.), David, Rudy (dec.), Joe, and Bert.  His sisters were Anna (dec.), Viola, Irene (dec.) and Gloria.   He was about 10 years old when his family moved to New Jersey and is now in his 80s.  He recalls fondly his years growing up in Glassport and particularly his time as a student at the local grade school, but his memory of his relatives (the Alvins) is less clear. 

  I am currently conducting some research on my family history and am interested in any accurate information on the Alvin or Alvino families or instructions on how it might be obtained through local records.  I am grateful for any assistance the readership can provide in bringing our family together again.  

Gary Alvino alvino1@erols.com   Arlington, VA  6/11/01

 
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
 
Hoping someone can help in locating an obituaries/listing for my grandfathers brother Raymond Leroy Archer
Born:   Oct 31 1887 Tyler County. W.Va.
Died:  July 03, 1970  Pittsburgh Pa.
Married Edna Priscilla Caye, Wilmerding, Pa on April 27, 1916

Thank you for any help you can give, trying to get a full list of his brothers and sisters,
Daniel Archer  darcher@get2net.dk   5/25/01
 

My name is Carol Anthony Walls and I'm trying to research my grandfather, Arthur H. Anthony and his family.  He came from McKeesport, Pa, where he had been a mechanical engineer at the St. Pitt Steel Casting Co. in McKeesport, in 1917 and started a new company, Massillon Steel Casting Co.  I would like any information on his family or his wife's  (Minnie Wallace) family.
Thanks!   cwallsoh@earthlink.net    5/20/01