Pennsylvania – Page 2

June 12, 2015 Dana 2 Comments 3 min read

George C Watson: Suffered & Died Far From Home (#15 of 52 Ancestors)

Yellow fever did not recur; one either died or survived. It came in mysterious, vicious waves, killing anywhere from 12

May 28, 2015 Dana 6 Comments 2 min read

In 1772, the Vincent families and others moved from Essex County, New Jersey, to current day Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. For

May 27, 2015 Dana 2 Comments 2 min read

Almost 3 years ago, I came across the obituary of Bethuel Vincent (1798-1828), my 5th great grandfather’s youngest son, posted

February 19, 2015 Dana 1 Comment 2 min read

For centuries children have worked to help their families. They have helped their parents farm, run stores, and do other

February 17, 2015 Dana 7 Comments 4 min read

My great, great grandfather, Augustus L Merrill (or A. L. Merrill), was a census taker in 1900. In 1910, he

February 13, 2015 Dana 3 Comments 1 min read

My great, great grandmother, Sarah Jane (Eastwood) Merrill, had evidently been ill for five years when a “marked change in

February 10, 2015 Dana 7 Comments 2 min read

My Vincent ancestors moved from Essex County, New Jersey to Northumberland County, Pennsylvania in the mid to late 1700s. During

January 20, 2015 Dana 9 Comments 3 min read

Randy Seaver posted his weekly Saturday Night Genealogy Challenge and I’m a few days late, but decided to give it

January 6, 2015 Dana 2 Comments 3 min read

I’m excited to be participating in this year’s “52 Ancestor Challenge” from “No Story Too Small.” Our ancestors are more

January 2, 2015 Dana 1 Comment 2 min read

In my research, I’ve found three situations when a surname is used as a middle name. 1. HONORING A FAMOUS