My Book Family

Peter Book 1765 -15 Aug 1844

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Peter is, reportedly, one of the 5 sons of a John Buch, who came to America from Germany. Peter came, according to Durant's History of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, to Lawrence County, from Pittsburgh. Another record states that he, Margaret, and 2 children came from Northampton County, Pennsylvania to Pittsburgh, and then to Sewickley Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania . He may have stayed a short time in Washington County as a Peter Book appears on the tax records of Fallowfield Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

1790 Census: Allegheny County (part taken from Washington) Peter Book

Washington County, PA Deed Book 1-M , page 684

Peter Book to Peter Shook

This Indenture Made The tenth Day of September in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Ninety six, Between Peter Book in the County of Washington and State of Pennsylvania and Margret his wife of the one part and Peter Shook of the County and State aforesaid on the other part
Whereas James Shain in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and eighty seven by virtue of Sundry goods conveyances and Assurances in Law had and Executed Obtained a Pattant, for a Certain Tract of Land Called "Valley Heburn" Situated on the Waters of Pigen Creek in the County and State aforesaid, ajoining Land of Nichlas Platter, N. Johnston, Christopher Slacker and James Innes Containing Two hundred and Ninety four Acres and a Quarter and Allowance as by said Pattent now Inrolled in the Rolles Office in Pattent Book No. 11, Page 195 Reference thereunto being had will more fully apear
And Whereas the said Jas Shain Did on the Eleventh day of January 1792 by an Indenture or Instrument in Writing Convey to the said Peter Book a part of said Land hereinafter Described which is Entered of Record in the Recorders Office in Washington in Book A, Page 317 and 318 Reference thereunto being had will more fully apear and which aforesaid Pattant was obtained in consequence of a Warrant bearing Date the twenty ninth Day of August One thousand and seven hundred and eighty six.
Now this Indenture Witnesseth that the said Peter Book and Margret his wife for and in Consideration of the Sum of One hundred and fourty pounds lawfull Money of Pennsylvania to them in hand well and truly paid by the said Peter Shook at and before the Sealing and delivery of these presents the Receipt whereof they hereby acknowledge Have granted, bargained, Sold, released infeoffed and confirmed, and by these presents Doth grant, bargain, Sell, Release, enfeoff, and confirm unto the said Peter Shook, and to his heirs and Assigns forever All their there right title, interest, property claim and Demand whatsoever, both at Law and Equity of, in and to All that part of the Land herein described.
Begining at a white Ash Thence by land of Jas Innes N Sixty Degrees E Twenty two perches up a small Run thence N Forty foure E forty perches up said Run to a Allan, thence by Land of the said Shain S fourety five E thirty two perches to white oak Thence fifteen E One Hundred and Five perches to the dividing line between said Book & Jacob Fortner. Thence begining at the said Ash and runing down Innese Run S fourty two E Sixty eight perches thence S Nine ___ E fifty six perches to the said dividing Line Containing Fourty foure acres and three Quarters be the same more or less.
Together with all and Singular the Ways Woods, Waters, Water courses, Rights, liberties, privileges, hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging or in anywise appertaining and the reversions and remainders, Rents, Issues, and profits thereof. To Have and to hold the above Described Tract of land and premises with the Appurtenances unto the said Peter Shook his Heirs and assigns, To the only proper use and behoof of the said Peter Shook, his heirs and assigns forever under and Subject to the payment of any Monies, Rents, or Duties that hereafter may accrue in the same to the Chief Lord or Lords of the fee thereof. And the said Peter Book and Margret his wife, for themselves their heirs Executors and Administrators Doth hereby Covenant, promise and grant to and with the said Peter Shook his heirs Executors, Administrators, and assigns that they the said Peter Book and Margret his wife, the aforesaid Tract or piece of Land, containing fourty foure acres and three fourths of an acre against them and their heirs and against all and every other person or persons lawfully Claiming the same shall and will warrant and forever Defend by these presents. In Witness whereof the aforesaid Peter Book and Margret his wife, hereunto Set their hand and Seal the Day and year first above Written
Peter B?oesn't look like BOOK) (Seal)                 Margaret (her mark) Book (Seal)

Received on the Date above the full of the Consideration money therein mentioned. I say received by me.
Peter B?resent David Hamilton
Sealed and delivered in the presence of   David Hamilton                   David Bolton

Washington County SS
Personally came before me David Hamilton Esq'r, one of the Commonwealth Justices of the Peace in and for said County, the within named Peter Book and Margret his wife (She being preaviously Examined apart from her Husband) the acknowledge the within Indenture to be their Act and Deed, and desire it may be Entered and Recorded as such. Given under my hand and seal this 10th day of September 1796.
David Hamilton

Recorded and compared with the Original the 23rd February 1797      Samuel Clarke (Recorder)

The year 1796 marked the arrival of eight persons, six besides the Cunninghams. They were Abel Hennon, Robert and Samuel Gaston, William Cairns, Charles Morrow and John Moore. Only a portion of them settled or remained in what is now Wayne Township.

After the Cunninghams came to the township they hewed out the end of a block "dish fashion," and pounded their corn in it for about two years, when a grist-mill was built by Ananias Allen, and they had their grinding done there.

Abel Hennon, who was one of the settlers of 1796, located on a 400-acre tract of which he received one-half for settling.

Joseph Hennon came in 1798 and bought a settlement right to a 400-acre tract of Jesse Myers, who had built a cabin on the place. The place was later occupied by his son, George Hennon, who was the first child born in the family after their settlement, the date of his birth being April 19. 1800. The Hennons were originally from Ireland, and located first in the State of Maryland. They afterwards removed to the valley of Jacob's Creek, in Fayetle County, Pennsylvania, and from there came to Beaver County. Two of the earlier members of the family, George and Thomas Hennon, Sr., were soldiers in the American Revolution. Nicholas Vaneman located in New Castle about 1802-3, where he rebuilt and re fitted a grist-mill on the Neshannock, which had been originally erected about 1800 by John Elliott. The mill was partially destroyed by a freshet in the creek, and Vaneman removed to Wayne Township about 1808-9 and put up a grist and sawmill on what is now known as Mill Run, or Big Run, which discharges its waters into the Big Beaver below Chew-ton. The mills stood for a good many years, and finally fell to pieces, and none have been rebuilt on the site since. He operated the mill until unable lo run it longer, when his son continued the business for some time.

Thomas McConahy came from County Antrim, Ireland, in 1817, leaving his family there. They followed him two years later (1819), and came to Beaver Town, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Here they stayed until 1821, when they removed to a farm of 100 acres, lying in Shenango Township, Lawrence County. The John McConahy (son of Thomas McConahy) farm, in Wayne, was originally settled by Peter Book, who made the improvements upon it. The original tract was 400 acres, and, with a few other tracts in the neighborhood did not belong to the land in the Chew district. Peter Book was of German descent, and came from Northampton County, Pennsylvania, to Pittsburg, from which place he came to what is now Wayne Township in 1796-7. (He was a member of the Second Battalion, 146th Regiment on May 18, 1844. He was of Scotch-Irish descent.) Twentieth Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County, 1908, pages 354-365
Peter settled on 394 acres, 96 perches in what became Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, locating on one of the few tracts which was not part of the Chew district. This tract was called "Hope".
They built a small log cabin on the bottom near the Beaver River. Later they built a stone home on up the hill near where John Glass and Barbara (Book) McConahy later lived.

1800 Census of North Beaver Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Bugh, Peter 2001021010 00

1800 Beaver County, PA

They appear on the tax records of New Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania in 1802 and 1803.

1810 North Sewickley Township. Beaver County, Pennsylvania, page 15
Peter Rook 020001012010400

1820 Census North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

Peter Book 020001012010400
neighbors- John Book, Solomon Egner, Abel Hannon. Sr.. Thomas Morrow. Sr. and Jr.. Nicholas Vanemmon

1830 Census Shenango Township, Beaver County, PA

Book, Peter

1830 Census North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania
males 1 (under 5); 2 (20-30); 1 (30-60) females 1 (20-30); 1 (30-40); 1 (60-70)
Neighbors. George Leslie, Charles. John, Adam, and Jesse Morrow, William and Thomas McConahy, Margaret and Joseph Pollock, Joseph and Robert Brown

Volume 15, page 540-1

Deed Peter Book To John Book, ent'd 4th Nov. 1837
This Indenture made the tenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five, By and Between Peter Book and Margaret his wife of the County of Beaver and State of Pennsylvania of the one part and John Book, son of Jacob Book of the county and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Peter Book and Margaret his wife for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred dollars to them in hand paid by the said John Book at and before the ensealing and delivery hereof the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge and acquit and forever discharge the said John Book his heirs executors administraters and assigns by these presents have granted bargained sold aligned enfeoffed release and confirmed & by these presents do grant bargain sell alien enfeoff release and confirm unto the said John Book his heirs and assigns. All the following described parcel or tract of land situate in the county and state aforesaid begining at a hickory tree on the north boundary line of the said Peter Book south two and one half degrees east fifty one and one tenth perches to a post thence by land of the Peter Book south eighty seven and one half degrees West ninety four perches to a post thence by land of John Book son of Peter Book north two and one half degrees west fifty one and one tenth perchs to the place of Beginning containing thirty acres whereas the commonwealth of Pennsylvania by their patent bearing date the twenty second day of April one thousand eight hundred and five granted unto the said Peter Book a certain tract of land situte in the general plan of the vacant lands of the commonwealth settled under act of Assembly passed the third day of April 1792, entitled an Act for the Sale of Vacant lands within this Commonwealth then was granted by the commonwealth unto the said Peter Book by his Indenture bearing date the tenth day of January Eighteen hundred & thirty five conveyed the above described thirty acres of land unto the said John Book. Together with all and singular the buildings improvements rights liberties priveleges hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversions and remainders rents ___ and profits thereof and also all the estate right title interest property. claim and demand whatsoever of them the said Peter Book and Margaret his wife in law or equity or otherwise howsoever of into or out of the same. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land the hereditaments and premises hereby granted or mentioned or intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said John Book his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of the said John Book his heirs and assigns forever and the said Peter Book and Margaret his wife their heirs executors and administrators do hereby covenant promise grant and agree to and with the said John Book his heirs and assigns that they the said Peter Book and Margaret his wife and their heirs the said parcel of land hereby granted or mentioned or intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said John Book and to his heirs and assigns against them the said Peter Book & Margaret his wife and their heirs and against all and every person or persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereo shall and warrant and forever confirm by these presents. In Witness whereof the said parties to the_____
page 541
presents have hereunto interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written,
Peter Book (Seal) Margaret (her mark) Book (Seal)
Sealed and delivered in presence of James McClain Nicholas Book
Received on the day of the date of the above Indenture of and from the above named John Book three hundred Dollars in full for the consideration money above mentioned.
Witness James McClane
Beaver County SS On the tenth day of Feb. 1830 before me one of the Justices of the peace for the county of Beaver came the within named Peter Book and Margaret his wife and severally acknowledged the above Indenture as and for their act and deed and desire the same might be recorded as such according to law, she the said Margaret being of full age and apart from her husband examined by me declares herself a voluntary party thereunto, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid.
James McClane (Comp'd)

Beaver County, PA Deeds Volume 23 PAGE 56-57

PETER BOOK TO NICHOLAS BOOK ENT'DS lst of July 1845

THIS INDENTURE, made the twenty sixth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five BETWEEN PETER BOOK of the county of Beaver and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Margaret his wife of the one part and NICHOLAS BOOK of the County and Commonwealth aforesaid of the other part.

WITNESSETH: That the said Peter BOOK and Margaret his wife, for and in Consideration of the sum of Two hundred and fifty Dollars, to them in hand paid at or before the ensealing and delivery, hereof, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeofTed. released, and confirmed, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release and confirm unto the said Nicholas BOOK, his heirs and assigns, all that certain tract or parcel of land situate and lying in North Sewickley Township in the County aforesaid, bounded and described as follows, viz: Beginning at the corner of the said Peter BOOK's land on the District line, thence running South two & a half degrees East, one hundred and sixty eight perches to a post at a Schoolhouse thence South eighty — and a half degrees west sixty four perches to a stake & stones, thence north two and a half degrees west thirty perches to a cornerstone, thence North eighty seven and a half degrees east, sixteen and five tenths perches to a post & stones thence North two and a half degrees west one hundred & thirty eight perches to a post near a Run on the District line, thence on said line north eighty seven and a half degree East forty seven and five tenths perches io the place of Beginning. Containing Fifty acres more or less with the allowance of six per cent for roads &c. Which piece or parcel of land being in part of a certain tract of land which the Commonwealth by Patent hearing date at the Land office the twenty second day of April one thousand eight hundred and five, which Patent is enrolled in the Patent Book No. 50, page 186, Reference will thereunto more fully appear. Together with all and singular the buildings, improvements, rights, liberties, privileges, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining and the reversions and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof, and also a" the estate right, title, interest, property or and demand whatsoever of them the said Peter BOOK and Margaret his wife, in law or equity, or otherwise howsoever, of, in, to or out of the same. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said described Lot of Fifty acres and allowance, hereditaments, & premises hereby granted or mentioned or intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said Nicholas BOOK his heirs and assigns to the only proper use & behoof of him the said Nicholas BOOK his heirs or assigns forever And the said Peter BOOK & Mary his wife their heirs and assigns do covenant promise and agree to and with the said Nicholas BOOK, his heirs and assigns by these presents that they the said Peter BOOK and Margaret his wife, and their heirs and assigns the above described premises hereby granted, mentioned or intended so to be, with the appurtenances unto the said Nicholas ROOK his heirs and assigns against the said Peter BOOK & Margaret his wife their heirs and assigns, and against all and every other person or persons lawfully claiming or to claim the same, shall and will forever warrant and defend by these presents. In testimony whereof the said Peter BOOK & Margaret his wife have hereunto set their hands & seals, the day and year first above written.

Peter BOOK (Seal) Margaret (Her mark) BOOK (Seal)

Sealed and delivered in presence of Jacob BOOK and J. T. CUNNINGHAM

RECEIVED on the day of the date of the above Indenture from Nicholas BOOK Two hundred and fifty dollars in full for the consideration money. Peter BOOK

BEAVER COUNTY SS: Before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared, Peter BOOK & Margaret his wife parties to the written Indenture & acknowledged the same to be their act and deed, and desired the same might be recorded as such. She the said Margaret being of full age, by me. duly examined separate and apart from him her husband the contents thereof being to her made first known did declare of her own free will, sign, seal and deliver the same without any coercion or compulsion of him her said husband. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 27th day of November 1835. J. T. CUNNINGHAM (Seal)(COMPARED)
The Peter Book family appears on the 1840 Pennsylvania Census at house # 054 in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. This land in Beaver County consisted of 394 acres and 96 "perches", surveyed 7 November 1804, warranted 16 July 1804, and patented 22 April 1805. The tract was called "Hope". The Book family first built a small log cabin near the Beaver River, but later moved "up the hill and built a stone home." John Glass and Barbara (Book) McConahy later owned this land, which was located, in part, on the future site of Staylesville.
VILLAGE OF STAYLESVILLE.

The land occupied by this settlement was originally a part of the Peter Book farm. William Hough at different times bought several acres of land from Mr. Book, and laid it out into town lots some time between 1827 and 1833, about which latter date the canal was opened. Hough built the first house in the place—a log structure—and kept a store.

The town was named by Hough, when he laid it out, after a man named Stayles, who was a prominent worker in the canal enterprise. A swift rapid or “ripple” is in the river opposite the town, and as the canal men had a “hard scrabble” to get their boats safely over it the place received the nickname of “Hardscrabble,” by which it is now more familiarly known than by Staylesville. Some distance below, at Wampum, there is another rapid called “Irish Ripple,” and from it the original post-office at Wampum, and now at Newport, took its name.

(Twentieth Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County, 1908, pages 354-365
"The John McConahy (son of Thomas McConahy) farm, in Wayne, was originally settled by Peter Book, who made the improvements upon it. The original tract was 400 acres, and, with a few other tracts in the neighborhood did not belong to the land in the Chew district. Peter Book was of German descent, and came from Northampton County, Pennsylvania, to Pittsburg, from which place he came to what is now Wayne Township in 1796-7. ")

The Peter Book family appears on the 1840 Pennsylvania Census at house # 054 in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

Peter Book- 1 male 30-40, 1 male 70-80; 1 female 20-30, 1 female 60-70
(neighbors are Wm. and John McConahy, and George and John Book.

Peter and Margaret were early members of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church, located several miles from Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. They joined by certificate in April of 1824. Both are buried in the cemetery there, Peter having died 13 August 1845 "in the 79th year of his life"; and Margaret on 27 Jan 1846 "in the 77th year of her life". Peter's tombstone, though legible, had been broken off at the base. The caretaker of the cemetery has repaired it.

Peter left a will which is on file in Beaver Co., Pa Will Bk B, page 423, RD 1, p 58. In the will, Peter laid out a draft of "Booktown"

(Beaver Division of the Pennsylvania Canal"; surveyed 29 Jan 1835, patented 1 Aug 1845, and entered 4 Aug 1865. The deed was witnessed by John Book, Junior and Alexander McConahy

1) son of Peter (John)
2) son of Jacob (John)
3) son of Peter (Jacob)

82' front x 89" back 66' x 148' ½ 66' x 148 ½'

4) son of Peter (George)
5) son of Peter (Nicholas)
6) daughter of Jacob (Elizabeth)

66' x 148' ½ 82' front x 89" back 66' x 148 ½

7) Peter's son-in-law ( John G. McConahy)
8) daughter of Peter (Catherine (Book) Glenn

66' x 148 ½ 66' x 148 ½

It is possible that Peter may have lived in Lancaster as a Peter Book/Buch appears on the tax records of Lancaster Borough and Dysart Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 1781, 1789. and 1790. This Peter also took an Oath of Allegiance in Lancaster Borough in 1787. He then disappears from records. Perhaps just in time to reappear in Fallowfield Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1793?
A Peter Book also appears in the 1796-7 records of Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

May Ray Book in her family history (unpublished) wrote:
"Peter "a brother" born 1766 died 1845. He too served as a drummer boy in the Revolutionary War (1776 - __) He was so small he was carried by the older soldiers. (Legend has it - it caused a large lump to grow on inside of his leg where Drum rubbed- He carried that lump to his grave - in old dairy was detailed record. Married Margaret Book - who was born 1769 -died January 27, 1846. His descendants later crossed paths with his brother's descendants - after 1900's - my family the Caldwells - (Scotch-Irish descent) (My mother's maiden name) In Caldwell Reunion there was 4 Mrs. Caldwells-4 Mrs. Book's - 3 Caldwell's married Books of this lineage - I was 2nd generation (A Ray) married a Book but of the Caldwell lineage-never carried Peter Book lineage clear out - only to trace relativity of Reunion ones. This Aunt Ella Caldwell who lived here with us 6 years was a "Book of Peter" Lineage. She married my mother's brother, (- A. Caldwell) She died 1958 - at age 87."

Peter was in the Lancaster militia in the Rev. War and was given a grant of 394 acres for his service.
Military Records for the Revolutionary War time period show:
Petter Books, Lancaster County, 3rd Battalion, Capt. McKee - 4th Class Muster Roil, 21 August 1778 (inactive duty- militia card)
Books, Peter, Lancaster County 7th battalion, Capt. Robert McKee, 4th Class, Authority- True List 7 May 1782, Pub. A 93)Vii-766-68; Military Accounts, Militia, Records of the Comptroller General, RG4

PA Archives page 380 A Return of Capt. Robert McKee companey of Daphen County Melitia June the 19th, 1786
4. Class Jacob Books
8 Class Conrod Books
3 Class Jacob Mitzer

PA Archives page 383 Dauphin County A Return of Capt. Roberts McKee company of the forth battalion of Dauphen county melitia comanded by Coll. Robert Clark, November the 20th, 1786
page 3844 class jacob Books
6 class Max Books
9 Class conrod Books
3 Class Jacob Mitzer

PA Archives page 496 Lancaster County Militia Rolls 1783-1790
Muster Roll of capt Robert McKee's Company of Melitia of the Forth Battalion Lancaster Countey Commanded by Coll. Jacob Cook. May the 13th 1784
Third Class Jacob Mitzer
Fourth Class   Jacob Books Petter Books
Eighth Class Conrod Books
PA Archives Fifth series Volume VII p. 201-3 A Muster Roll of Capt. Robert McKee Company of Melitia of the third Battalion of Lancaster County commanded by Coll. Alexander Lowrey August the 24, 1778
privates
1st class-George Wolf
2nd class George Brooks
3rd ClassJacob Miszer
4th class           John Ridel, gone away       Petter Books
8th class Samuel Hannan

PA Archives Fifth series Volume VII p. 206-7 A Muster Roll of Capt. Robert McKee Company of Melitia of the third Battalion of Lancaster County commanded by Coll. Alexander Lowrey April 19th 1779
2nd class George Brooks
3rd Class Jacob Mistzer
4th class John Ridel, gon away   Petter Books
PA Archives Fifth series Volume VII p. 766-7-8 A true and exact list of the names, of each and every male white person, inhabiting or residing, within my district, in the seventh company of the seventh battalion of Lancaster County, Militia, between the age of eighteen and fifty three years. taken for the year 1782
2nd class Gorge Books
4th Class Peter Books       Jacob Books
8th class   Samuel Hannan Conrod Books

PA Archives Fifth series Volume VII p. 781-A Return of the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th classes of the seventh company of the 7th Battalion of Lancaster County Militia Commanded by Alexander Loury, Colo., Derry
Robert McKee Captain
4th Class Peter Books    Jacob Books
p. 943-4 A List of the names and Sirnames of the male white inhabitants, between the ages of eighteen and fifty three, living or residing within the bounds limits or lines of the eighth compnay of the ninth batalion of Lancaster County Militia commanded by Col. John Rodgers
Fourth Class      John Books

page 962-3 A true and exact list of the names, of each and every male white person, inhabiting or residing, within my district, in the eighth company of the nointh battalion of Lancaster County, Militia, between the age of eighteen and fifty three years. taken for the year 1782
4th Class John Books          Jacob Books

History of Plain Grove Presbyterian Church 1799-1974, Reverend Fred Cochran:

Elder Nicholas Book, (1839-1872) Johann Buch lived in Germany. Five of his sons came to America, including Peter Book who settled in the Elwood City area and was the father of Nicholas. Mr. Book lived in the little house north of the road and just west of the Arthur Kohn Felder residence (formerly the Clarence Stevenson residence). He was a wheelwright, making spinning wheels, reels for carding wool and other such aricles. His shop stood south of the road on the site of the present barn of the Raymond Flack property. This was originally the site of a foundary that made pots, kettles, stoves, and other household utensils. Mr. Book used water power to turn the lathes and other machinery in his shop. The dam and canal used to carry the water from the site are still plainly discernible and are located near the present barn. There are still many spinning wheels in existence bearing the letters NB signifying they were made by Nicholas Book. Mr. Book was married three times (Elder, Moore, and Kennedy). He was the father of Mathew Book, the grandfather of Leander M. Book (lives Slippery Rock) and the great-grandfather of Margaret Book (m. Ralph McBride, President of the Slippery Rock Bank) and Herbert Book (Teacher in the Slippery Rock normal schools) Ordained elder September 26, 1839 and served until his death in August 1872, aged 78.

LAST WILL of Peter Book
Registered 2 Sept. 1845

The last will and testament of Peter Book of North Sewickly Township Beaver County. IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I Peter Book considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory blessed be almighty God for the same do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say first I will that my Body be intered in a proper and decent like manner and all my debts be payed that I may be owing at the time of my decease. Item I will and bequeath unto my beloved wife Margaret Book all my property both real and personal so long as she remains in her widowhood and if she should not marry then in that case during her natural life. Item I give and bequeath unto my eldest son John Book eighty three acres of land to be taken off the west end of my place bounded on the Beaver River on the west and running east a distance sufficient to make the above compliment by a line running south 3 degrees east across the tract. Item I will and bequeath to my son George Book seventh three 1/2 acres of land bounded on the west by John Book on the north by Big John Book and continueing east a distance sufficient to make that compliment and then run south 3 degrees east across the tract. Item I will and bequeath to my son Jacob Book the residue of my real estate which is one hundred acres of land the east end of my place with my building bounded on the west by the said George Books part and on the East by fifty acres which I give my son Nicholas Book in lieu of his part of my estate real. Item- I will and bequeath that after the death or marriage of my wife Margaret Book should she survive me that all my personal property may be put to sail and after her funeral expenses be paid the residue to be divided in the following manner. Item My oldest daughter Margaret Book to have ten dollars paid to her as soon as it can be collected. Item I will and bequeath the residue of my property between three daughters Catharine Book, Elizabeth Moore and Barbary McConaughy to wit. Catharine Book is to thirty dollars first taken out for her and then the balance divided equally between Catherine Elisabeth and Barbary. I hereby ordain and appoint John Book my son and Nicholas Book my son sole executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23 day of November 1835,

Peter Book (Seal)

Signed sealed and published and declared by the above Peter Book to be his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presents have subscribed our names as witness thereunto.
George Hennon witnesses       James McClain

Beaver County SS:
Be it remembered that on the 2nd day of Sept. A. D. 1845, Before me Thompson M. Johnson Register for the Probate of wills etc. in and for said County personally appeared George Hennon and James McClain who being duly sworn did depose and say that they were present and saw and heard Peter Book the
testator within named sign seal pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing as and for his last will and testament and that at the time of so doing he was of sound mind memory and understanding to the best of these deponents knowledge observation and belief.

Thompson M. Johnson Register

2nd Sept. 1845. Letters testimentary granted to John Book and Nicholas Book Executors of Peter Book, deceased.
19 Feb. 1846 The above Letters Testamentary granted to John and Nicholas Book revoked.

See last will of Peter Book deceased. Recorded on Page 445.
LAST WILL of Peter Book, deceased Registered Feb. 6th, 1846.

I, Peter Book of North Sewickly township Beaver county and State of Pennsylvania being in good health of body and of sound and disposing memory and being now desirous to settle my worldly affairs whilst I have strength and capacity so to do, do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all or any wills by me heretofore made. And first and principally I commit my soul into the hands of my creator who gave it and my body to the earth to be interred in the burying ground at Slippery rock Meeting house of the Presbyterian church. And as to such worldly estate as I now am in possession of and in any wise belonging to me I dispose of the same in manner following. I will that my son John Book shall have after my decease seventy acres of land of the tract which I hold and now possess on the western end of said tract of land, sixty five acres adjoining to the lot of John Book and to my son Jacob Book I give and devise the remainder of the tract which I have not disposed of otherwise (about one hundred and ten acres) I will also that my daughter Catharine shall have ten acres of the tract of land, to be laid off along the western end of a lot of land which Thomas Hennon now owns running the length of Hennons lot and width sufficient to contain the said ten acres, and also that Catharine shall have one bureau and my corner cupboard and her own bed, and all its bedding and stread. And I will that after my decease Jacob shall have my clock and case and my large desk and my waggon and his bed and bedding and bedstead. And further I will that all the residue of my property not specified shall after the decease of me and my wife, shall be sold and equally divided between my two daughters Elizabeth Moore, and Barbara McConahy, also that Barbery McConahy shall have my two hemp heckles, after our decease. I further will and provide that if so be that my wife Margaret shall survive me in this world, then after my decease she the said Margaret my wife and Catharine my daughter who remains single shall have and enjoy as their residence the house in which they now with me reside and live. And further that John George and Jacob shall after my decease equally provide for and comfortably keep and maintain their mother and Catherine their sister, so long as Catharine remains single and single and lives with her mother, they shall each and severally contribute to their support equally alike and alike to maintain them decently and comfortably. And further I do hereby appoint and constitute my good friends John McConahy and John T. Cunningham Esq. Executors to execute this my last will and testament.

In witness thereof I have to the foregoing will and testament set my hand and seal this eighth day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty.

Peter Book (Seal)

Signed sealed and acknowledge in presence of us as his last will and testament at the date above written.
G. W. Motheral                    Wm. Gaston

Beaver County SS:
Be it remembered that on the 4th day of Feb. A. D. 1846, Before me Thompson M. Johnson, Register for the Probate of Wills etc in and for said county personally came William Gaston who being duly sworn did depose and say that he was present and saw and heard Peter Book the testator within named sign seal pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing as and for his last will and testament and that at the time of so doing he was of sound mind and memory and understanding to the best of this deponents knowledge observation and belief.

T. M. Johnson Register.

Beaver County SS:
Be it remembered that on the 7th day of Feb. A. D. 1846, Before me Thompson M. Johnson, Register for the Probate of Wills etc in and for said county personally came George W. Motherall who being duly sworn did depose and say that he was present and saw and heard Peter Book the testator within named sign seal pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing as and for his last will and testament and that at the time of so doing he was of sound mind and memory and understanding to the best of this deponents knowledge observation and belief.

T. M. Johnson Register.
20th Feb. 1846 Letters testamentary granted to John McConahy executor of Peter Book, Deceased.
North Sewickly Township, Beaver County, Pa Will Book B. page 423-4 and Will Book B, page 445-6

Children of Peter And Margaret (?) Book

1) John Book, born Bef. 1794 in Pennsylvania; died 01 Jul 1850 in Pennsylvania. He married Barbara; born 1795 in Delaware; died 14 Apr 1877 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

2) Nicholas Book, born 1794 in Pennsylvania; died Aug 1872 in Pennsylvania. He married (1) Eleanor Moore; born Abt. 1800 in Pennsylvania; died Aft. 1870. He married (2) Jane Kennedy Abt. 1822; born 1802 in Pennsylvania; died 01 Aug 1832 in Pennsylvania. He married (3) Mary Elder 07 May 1835 in Pennsylvania; died 29 Feb 1836 in Pennsylvania.
3) Catherine Book, born 01 Apr 1798 in Pennsylvania; died 1880 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She married James Glenn III Bef. 15 Jun 1850 in Pennsylvania; born 16 Jun 1796 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died Aft. 1860 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
4) Margaret Book, born Bef. 1801 in Pennsylvania; died Bet. 1835 - 1840 in Pennsylvania.

5) Elizabeth Jane Book, born 25 Apr 1801 in Pennsylvania; died 29 Sep 1870 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She married Adam Moore 18 May 1822 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; born 19 Mar 1804 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania; died 10 Mar 1832 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
6) George Book, born 1804 in Pennsylvania. (He either died at birth or he married Jane Jackson; born Abt. 1809 in Pennsylvania; died Bet. 1855 - 1860 in Pennsylvania.)
7) Jacob Book, born 1804 in Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 11 Mar 1868 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He married (1) Cassandra Holliday; born 1818 in Pennsylvania; died 05 Jan 1855 in Pennsylvania. He married (2) Mary Glenn Bet. 1850 - 1860 in Pennsylvania; born 23 Aug 1829 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 07 May 1910 in Moravia Road, Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
8) Barbara Book, born 01 Apr 1808 in Pennsylvania; died 19 Feb 1881 in Pennsylvania. She married John McConahy; born Dec 1806 in Parish of Ballintoy, Diocese of Connor, Craige, County Antrim, Ireland; died 11 Mar 1885 in Pennsylvania.

Jacob Book 1804-11 March 1868

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Jacob Book was born on the family farm in Beaver Co, Pa in 1801.

1830 Census Shenango township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania

On the 1840 Pa Census, there is a Jacob Book living in Shenango Twp, Beaver County, Pa.
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2 males under 5; 2 males 5-10; 1 male 15-20; 1 male 40-50; 1 female 30-40On the 1840 Pa Census, he is living at house #039 in Shenango Twp, Beaver County, Pa.

Jacob was married twice. His first wife was Cassandra Holliday, the daughter of William and Sarah (Glenn ) Holliday. (Casandra's mother was the paternal aunt of Jacob's second wife. ) Her tombstone, in the Plain Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Plain Grove, Butler Co, Pa has her name "Casandrew".
Cassandra had two daughters before her death.

He joined Slippery Rock church by examination on 10 May 1844. Cassandra was admitted by certificate on 8 October 1847 and was dismissed by certificate.

In 1848, Jacob sold 81 acres, 120 purchases, to James Campbell. This land was surveyed 20 March 1867, and was bordered by lands of Samuel McVey, Ishmael Grieves, Henry R. Rihel, Bell and Black, Crea, and Zimmerman. (See draft of land, page ___)
Beaver County, PA Deed Book Volume 1 page 229-230

Jacob Book To Elizabeth Moore
Ent'd May 15th 1850
This Indenture made the first day of September 1846 between Jacob Book of the county of Beaver and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of the first part and Elizabeth Moore of the county of Mercer in the Borough of New Castle State aforesaid of the second part Witnesseth that the said Jacob Book for and in consideration of the sum of twenty three Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Elizabeth Moore before the sealing and delivery hereof the receipt whareof is hereby acknowledged Have granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed released and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien enfeoff release and confirm unto the Said Elizabeth Moore her heirs and assigns all the following described piece of land Situate in Wayne Township Beaver County aforesaid to wit:
Begining at a post and stones the South West corner of the said Jacob Book's land thence north two degrees west by land of Benjamin Chew twenty eight perches to a post thence south eighty eight degrees west by land of the said Jacob Book thirteen perches to a post thence south two degrees east twenty eight perches thence north eighty eight degrees west by land of Benjamin Chew thirteen perches to the place of Begining containing two Acres and forty four perches neat measure being a part of a tract of land containing 394 Acres & 96 perches which was granted by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Peter Book by Pattant dated the April 22nd 1805 who by his last will and testament bearing date the 8th day of June 1840 bequethed the within described lot to the said Jacob Book who by these presents conveys the within described lot to the said Elizabeth Moore
Together with all and singular the buildings improvements woods ways waiters watter courses rights liberties privileges hereditaments and Appurtenances Whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversions and remainders rents issues and profits thereof and also all the estate rights titles interest property claim and demands whatsoever of him the said Jacob Book in law or equity or otherwise however of in and the same To have and to hold the said described Lot of land hereditaments and premises hereby granted or mentioned or intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said Elizabeth Moore her heirs and assigns forever And the said Jacob Book for himself his heirs and assigns Executors & Administrators do hereby covenant promise and agree to and with the said Elizabeth Moore and her heirs and assigns that he the said Jacob Book and his heirs the said described Lot of land hereby granted or mentioned or intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said Elizabeth Moore her heirs and assigns against him the said Jacob Book and his heirs and assigns and against all and every other person or persons whomsoever lawfully claiming, or to claim the same or any part thereof Shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents
In witness whereof the Jacob Book have hereunto set his hand and seal this day and year first above written. Jacob Book (Seal)
Sealed and delivered in the presents of us. J. C. Ault John M. Ault
Received the day of the date of the foregoing indenture of and from the within named Elizabeth Moore the consideration money therein mentioned in full. Jacob Book
(Witness) J. C. Ault John M. Ault
Mercer County, PA Deed Book Volume 2 page 133-134-134-A

Deed Jacob Book To Jacob Cline Entered June 19th A. D. 1851
This Indenture made the ninth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty eight Between Jacob Book and Casandrew his wife of the county of Mercer in the State of Pennsylvania of the first part and Jacob Cline of the county of Beaver and State aforesaid of the second part
Witnesseth that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars lawfull money of the United States of America unto them well and truly paid by the said Jacob Cline before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the Receipt whereof is hereby Acknowledged Have granted bargained Sold aliened enfeoffed released conveyed and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien enfeoff Release convey and confirm unto the said Jacob Cline and to his heirs and assigns All the following Bounded and described piece or parcel of land Situate in Wayne Township County of Beaver aforesaid to wit:
Begining at a Post the South West corner of land belonging to John McConahy and the south west corner of the piece of land herein surveyed thence south Eighty Eight degrees west by land of Benjamin Chews heirs one hundred and twenty perches and three tenths to a Post thence South Eighty Eight degrees west six perches to a Post thence south Eighty eight degrees west six perches to a Post thence north two degrees west by land of George Book one hundred and forty two perches and four tenths to a post thence thence north Eighty eight degrees East by land of Thomas Hannon and John McConahy one hundred and forty two perches and four tenths to a post thence south Eighty Eight degrees west Sixteen perches and five tenths to a post thence south two degrees East by land of said M'Conahy thirty two perches to the place of Begining containing one hundred and six Acres with one hundred ten perches neat measure being part of a Tract of land which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by Pattant dated April 22 1805 granted to Peter Book containing 394 Acres and 96 perches enrolled in Pattent Book No 50 page 186 dated the 24th of April 1805 And the said Peter Book by his last will and Testament dated the June the 8th day in the year 1840 bequethed the above described and bounded Portion of said Tract to the said Jacob Book who by these presents conveys the said described one hundred and six Acres and one hundred and ten perches of land to the said Jacob Cline
Together with all and singular the buildings improvements ways watters watter courses rights liberties privileges hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever there unto belonging or in any wise Appertaining and the Reversions and remainders rents issues and proffits thereof and all the Estate Rights titles interest property claim and demand whatsoever of them the said parties of the first part in law Equity or otherwise howsoever of in and to the same and every part and parcel thereof
To have and to hold the said described one hundred and six Acres and one hundred and ten perches of land hereditaments and premises hereby granted or mentioned and intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said Jacob Cline his heirs and assigns to and for the only proper use and behoof of the said Jacob Cline his heirs and assigns forever And the said Jacob Book and Casandrew his wife and their heirs Executors and Administrators Do by these presents covenant grant and agree to and with the said Jacob Cline his heirs and assigns that they the said parties and their heirs the all and singular the Hereditaments and premises herein after described and granted or mentioned and intended so to be with the Appurtenances unto the said Jacob Cline his heirs and assigns against them the said parties of the first part and their heirs and against all and every other person or persons whomsoever claiming lawfully, or to claim the same or any part thereof They shall and will warrant and forever defend
In Witness whereof the said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals Dated the day and year first above written.

Jacob Book (Seal) Casandrew Book (Seal)
Sealed and delivered in the presence of us.

David McCune Mary (her mark) Martin

Received the day of the date of the above Indenture of the above named Jacob Cline one thousand Dollars the consideration money above mentioned in full .
Jacob Book
Attest David McCune

Mercer County SS
The tenth day of September Anno Domini one thousand Eight hundred and forty Eight before me the subscriber a Justice of the pease in and for said county personally appeared the above named Jacob Book and Cassandrew his wife and in due form of law acknowledged the above Indenture to be their act and deed and desired the same might be Recorded as such and Casandrew, being of full age and seperate and apart from her said husband by me thereon previously examined and the full contents of the above deed being by me first made known unto her did theupon declare and say that she did Voluntarily and of her own free will and accord sign seal and as her act and deed deliver the above Indenture without any coercion or compulsion of her said ir any undue influence whatever
Witness my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid. David McCune (Seal)

Jacob remarried, between 1855 and 1858, choosing for his second wife, Mary Glenn. Mary was born in 1829, the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Williams) Glenn. She and Jacob had a son and two daughters.
The family attended the Plain Grove Presbyterian Church. At one time, Mary and her step-daughter, Margaret, were among the original members of the Women's Missionary Society.

1850 United States Federal Census

Name: Mary Glenn age: 20 Estimated birth year: abt 1830 Birth Place: Pennsylvania Gender: Female
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): North Slipperyrock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Living with James and Margaret Nelson family just a few doors away from her family.

1850 Census North Slippery Rock Twp, Lawrence Co, Pa

281 281 Book, Jacob 46 value of real estate $1875 farmer Born PA
Book, Casand--- age 31 born PA
282 282 Glenn, James 53 farmer real estate $600 Born PA (Mary Glenn Book's father)
Glenn, Catherine 56 born PA
Glenn, Matthew 18 farmer born PA
289 289 Gealey, Rennick 56 farmer born PA real estate $2000
Gealey, Elizabeth 53 born PA
Glenn, James 75 farmer born PA real estate $900 (Mary Glenn Book's grandparents)
Glenn, Elizabeth 77 born PA
Bruce, Sarah 14 born PA

Jacob, who died 11 March 1868, at 61 years of age, is buried in the cemetery across the road from the church with Cassandrew.

After Jacob's death, the executor of his estate made off with the money he had left to his family. James Preston was forced, at age 9 years, to leave school to help support his family.

For a time, Mary lived in a house on the grounds of Fair Oaks Cemetery in New Wilmington, Pa and served as the caretaker. She said the neighbors there were the best she had ever had - "quiet and no trouble".

1860 Census North Liberty, Springfield Township, Mercer County, PA
703 656 Book, Jacob 54 farm laborer $500 personal estate Born PA
Mary 30 Born PA
Margaret 9 Born PA in school
Elizabeth 7 Born PA in school
James 1 Born PA
Joseph Book 23 farm laborer born PA

Next door are Mary's father, James Glenn, her stepmother, Catherine (Book) who is also Jacob's sister, Harry Harrison farm laborer, relationship unknown and Margaret Glenn age 25, domestic.

Lawrence County, PA Deed Book Volume 8 Page 555, 556, 557
Jacob Book and wife To James E. MaGee
Entered Sept 3rd 1860

This Indenture made the fourth day of may in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty Between Jacob Book and Mary his wife of the Township of Springfield County of Mercer and State of Pennsylvania of the first part and James E. MaGee of the township of Plaingrove County of Lawrence and State aforesaid of the second part Witnesseth that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and Eighty four dollars and sixty cents lawful money of the United States of America unto them well and truly paid by the said parties of the second part at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, released conveyed and confirmed and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release, convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns.
All that certain piece or parcel of land, Situate lying or being in the Township of Plaingrove, County of Lawrence and State of Pennsylvania, Butted, Bounded and described as follows, Viz-
Commencing at a maple on the North west corner, thence by land of P. W. Sankey North one and one half degrees West thirty two and one tenth perches to a Stone, thence by land of Eli Rodgers, North four deg. West nine and two tenth perches to a post thence by a public road. North seventy five and one half deg. East. Sixty one and five tenth perches to a post thence by land of John MaGee south one half deg. East thirty nine perches to a post thence by land of James E. and George MaGee north Eighty eight West thirty three and four tenth perches to a plumb stump thence by land of same, South eighty three and one half Deg. West fourteen and six tenth perches to a post, thence by land of same South thirty five and one half Deg. West twenty one and one tenth perches to the place of beginning. Containing twelve acres and eighteen perches neat measure be the same more or less. it being part of a larger tract patented by the Commonwealth of Penn to the heirs of Jas Glenn dec'd by Patent bearing date Feby 15th1825 and enrolled in patent Book H, page 112 and by good and divers conveyances and assurances in law the heirs of the said James Glenn, conveyed the same to John G. Emery by Deed bearing date February 1st A. D. 1834 and recorded in the office for the recording of Deeds in and for the County of Mercer in Deed Book C. pages 1, 2, and 3, and conveyed by the said John G. Emery by Deed dated April 3rd A. D. 1848 to Jacob Book one of the parties to the present Indenture Refference thereunto had will more fully and at large appear
Together with all and singular the improvements, ways, waters, water-courses, rights, liberties, privileges, hereditaments and appurtenances, whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversions and remainders, rents issues, and profits thereof and all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand whatsoever of the said parties of the first part in law, equity of otherwise howsoever of in and to the same and every part thereof to Have and to hold the said described premises containing twelve acres and eighteen perches neat measure be the same more or less together with the hereditaments and premises hereby granted or mentioned and intended so to be, with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns to and for the only proper use and behooff of the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever.
And Jacob and Mary Book his wife the said parties of the first part for themselves their heirs executors and administrators, do by these presents, Covenant, grant And agree to and with the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns that they the said parties of the first part for themselves, their heirs all and singular the hereditaments and premises herein above described and granted or mentioned and intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns against us, the said parties of the first part and our heirs and against all and every other person or persons whomsoever lawfully Claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof Shall and will warrant and forever Defend
In Witness Whereof the said parties of the first part have to these presents set their hands and seals. Dated the day and year first above written.
Jacob Book (Seal)  Mary Book (Seal)

Sealed and delivered in the presence of us.
Jas. M. Lawrence Sarah Lawrence
Received the day of the date of the above Indenture of the above named James E. MaGee the sum of Two hundred and eighty four Dollars and 34/100 lawfull money of the United States being the consideration money above mentioned in full.
Jacob Book
Witness
Jas. M. Lawrence Sarah Lawrence

Lawrence County, SS
On the fourth day of June Anno Domini 1860, before me a Justice of the peace in and for said County came the above named Jacob Book and Mary his wife and acknowledged the above indenture to be their act and deed and desired that the same might be recorded as such. She the said Mary being of full age and by me examined Separate and apart from her said husband, and the contents of the said Indenture being first made fully known to her declared that she did, of her own free will and accord sign and Seal and as her act and deed deliver the same without any Coercion or Compulsion of her said husband.
Witness my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid.
Jas. M. Lawrence (Seal)

(Five whole lines and two parts of lines in first page was erased before signing.

Deed Volume B page 510 Jacob Book and wife To Eli M. Rodgers

Ent'd May 29th 1862
This Indenture made the fourth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Between Jacob Book and Mary his wife of the township of Springfield County of Mercer and state of Pennsylvania of the first part and Eli M. Rodgers of the township of Plain Grove County of Lawrence and state aforesaid of the second part
Witnesseth that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of One thousand five hundred and eleven dollars and seventy two cents lawful money of the United States of America unto them well and truly paid by the said party of the second part at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed released conveyed and confirmed and by these presents do grant bargain sell alien enfeoff release convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns All that certain piece or parcel of land situate lying or being in the township of Plain Grove County of Lawrence and state of Pennsylvania butted and bounded as follows to wit:
Commencing at a post on the North west corner thence by land of John McCommons and Thomas McCommons North Eighty eight deg. East one hundred and forty one and seven tenths perches to a stone thence by land of John Magee south one half deg. East fifty four perches to a post thence by land of James E. Magee South seventy six and one half deg west sixty two perches to a post thence by land of same south four deg. East nine and two tenths perches to a stone. Thence by land of Margaret Sankey South seventy six and one half deg. west Seventy seven and four tenth perches to a post thence by land of P. W. Sankey and Abraham Vanhorn North four Deg. west ninety three perches to the place of beginning containing Sixty acres and seventy five perches and allowance of six percent. It being part of a larger tract of land granted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the heirs of James Glenn dec'd by Patent bearing date the 15th day of February A. D. 1825 enrolled in Patent book H. page 112. And by the written agreement of the heirs of the said James Glenn dated June 26 1827 the said property was vested in Robert Glenn and Samuel Glenn and by them conveyed to John F. Emery by deed bearing date Feby 1st1834 and recorded in the office for the Recording of Deeds in and for Mercer County in Deed Book O pages 12 and 3 and conveyed by the said John F. Emery by deed of conveyance dated April 3 1848 to Jacob Book one of the parties to the present Indenture.
Together with all and singular the buildings improvements ways and waters water courses rights liberties privileges hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversions and remainders rents issues and profits thereof and all the estate rights titles interest profits claim and demands whatsoever of the said parties of the first part in law equity or otherwise howsoever of in and to the same and every part thereof
To have and to hold the said described premises containing Sixty acres and seventy four perches allowance be the same more or less together with the hereditaments and premises hereby granted or mentioned and intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns to and for the only proper use and behoof of the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever And Joseph Book and Mary his wife the said parties of the first part for themselves their heirs executors and administrators do by these presents covenant grant and agree to and with the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns that we the said parties of the first part for ourselves our heirs all and singular the hereditaments and premises herein above described and granted or mentioned and intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said party of the second part their heirs & assigns against us the said parties of the first part and our heirs and against all and every other person or persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof shall and will warrant and forever defend
In witness whereof the said parties of the first part have to these presents set their hands and seals dated the day and year first above written.
Jacob Book (Seal) Mary Book (Seal)
Sealed and delivered in the presence of us.
James M. Laurence Sarah Laurence

Received the day of the date of the above Indenture of the above named the sum of one thousand five hundred and Eleven and 72/100 dollars lawful money of the United States being the consideration money above mentioned in full .
Jacob Book
Witness
Jas. M. Laurence Sarah Laurence
Lawrence County SS
On the fourth day of June Anno Domini 1860 before me a Justice of the peace in and for said county of Lawrence came the above named Jacob Book and Mary his wife and acknowledged the above Indenture to be their act and deed and desired the same to be recorded as such. She the said Mary being of full age and by me examined separate and apart from her said husband and the contents of the said Indenture being first made fully known unto her declared that she did of her own free will and accord sign and seal and as her act and deed deliver the same without any coercion or compulsion of her said husband. Witness my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid.

Jas. M. Laurence (Seal)

Lawrence County, PA Deed Book Volume 10, page 291, 292, 293
Jacob Book and wife To Margaret Sankey
Entered 11 June 1864
This Indenture made the fourth day of May in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and Sixty Between Jacob Book and Mary his wife of the township of Springfield, County of Mercer and state of Penna. of the first part and Margaret Sankey (formerly Margaret Daniels) of the Township of Plain Grove County of Lawrence and State aforesaid of the second part Witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of Eight hundred and thirty two dollars and ninety five Cents lawfull money of the United States of America unto them well and truly paid by the said party of the second part, at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted, bargained, sild, aliened, enfeoffed, released and confirmed, and by these presents Do grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release, convey and confirm unto the party of the second part, her heirs and assigns.
All that certain peice or parcel of land, situate lyeing or being in the township of Plain Grove, County of Lawrence and state of Pennsylvania, Butted, Bounded and described as follows, to wit-
Commencing at a post on the north west corner, Thence by land of Eli Rodgers North Seventy Six and one half deg. East Seventy Seven and four tenths perches to a Stone, thence by land of Jas. E. Magee South one and one half degrees East thirty two and one tenth perches to a maple. Thence by land of Jas. E. and George McGee south twenty three and one fourth Deg. West ten and five tenth perches to a pine Thence by land of same, South ten and one half Deg. East Seventy one and four tenth perches to a post, Thence by land of same John Rodgers and Hamilton West Seventy two and six tenth perches to a post. Thence by land of P. W. Sankey North Six and three fourth Deg. West ninety five perches to the place of Beginning Containing forty six acres and forty four perches neat measure, be the same more or less. it being part of a larger tract of land which was granted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the heirs of James Glenn dec'd by Patent bearing date the 15th day of February A. D. 1825, Enrolled in Patent Book H, page 112. And by the demise of the said James Glenn, and by the written agreement entered into by the heirs of the said James Glenn, the 26th day of June A. D. 1827, Vested in Robert and Samuel Glenn and by them conveyed to John F. Emory by deed of conveyance bearing date the first day of February A.D. 1834, And recorded in the office for the Recording of Deeds in and for the County of Mercer in Deed Book O, pages 1st, 2d. And 3d And conveyed by the said Emery by deed of conveyance dated the 5th day of April A. D. 1848, to Jacob Book one of the parties to the present Indenture, Together with all and singular the improvements, ways, waters, water-courses, rights, liberties, privileges, hereditaments, and appurtenances, whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversions and remainders, rents issues, and profits thereof and all the Estate, rights, title, interest, property, claim and demand whatsoever of the said parties of the first part in Law, Equity of otherwise, howsoever of in and to the same and every part thereof
To Have and to hold, the said Forty Six Acres and forty four perches described above be the same More or less together with the hereditaments and premises hereby granted or mentioned and intended so to be, with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part, her heirs and assigns, to and for the only proper use and behoof of the said party of the second part, her heirs and assigns forever.
And Jacob Book and Mary his wife the said parties of the first part for themselves, their heirs, executors and administrators, do by these presents, covenant, grant And agree to and with the said party of the second part her heirs and assigns that we the said parties of the first part, for ourselves, our heirs, all and singular the hereditaments, and premises herein above described unto the said party of the second part, and her heirs and Assigns against us, the said parties of the first part and our heirs and against all and every other person or persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof Shall Warrant and forever Defend.
In Witness Whereof the said parties of the first part, have in these presents set their hands and seals, Dated the day and year first above written.
Jacob Book (Seal) Mary Book (Seal)

Sealed and delivered in the presence of us
Jas. M. Lawrence   Sarah Lawrence
Received the day of the date of the above Indenture of the above named Margaret Sankey the sum of Eight hundred and thirty two and 95/100 Dollars lawfull money of the United States the consideration money above mentioned in full.
Jacob Book
Witness   Jas. M. Lawrence Sarah Lawrence

Lawrence County, SS
On the fourth day of June Anno Domini 1860, before me a Justice of the peace in and for said County came the above named Jacob Book and Mary his wife and acknowledged the above indenture to be their Act and deed and desired that the same might be recorded as such. She the said Mary being of full age and by me examined Separate and apart from her said husband, and the contents of the said Indenture being first made fully known to her, declared that she did, of her own free will and accord, sign, and Seal, and as her act and deed deliver the same without any coercion or compulsion of her said husband.
Witness my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid.
Jas. M. Lawrence (Seal)

Above: Census Edinburgh Post Office, Wilmington Township, Lawrence County, PA 26 July 1870

308 311 Thome? Thomas?, Mary f w keeping house $1600 $150 born PA

Book, James P 11 m w born PA school

Book, Laura R. 7 f w born PA school

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Book, Anna E. 6 f w born PA

1880 Census

4 4 Book, Mary w f 58 head widowed keeping house

Book, James w m 21 son laborer

Book, Laura 2 f 17 daughter at school

Glenn, Catharine w f 82 stepmother widow boarding

Catherine was born Catharine Glenn, daughter of James and Margaret and sister of Mary's father, James Glenn.

20 June 1900 Census Taylor, Lawrence, Pennsylvania

Household Members: Name Age
James Book 41 Mar 1859 41 m. 6 years farmer PA PA PA
Siena Nevada Book 31 May 1869 31 m. 6 years 1 child 1 living PA PA PA
Margarite Book 3 July 1896 3 PA PA PA
Mary Book 69 Aug 1830 69 widowed 4 children 2 living PA PA PA

3 May 1910 Census Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, PA

Sheet 11 a Moravia Road

242 243 Book, James P m w 40 15 years head PA PA PA Eng farmer gern'l farming read write English

Book, Sierra f w 30 wife 15 years 2 children 2 living PA PA PA read write English

Book, Margaret f w 14 daughter PA PA PA read write English in school

Book, Mary Belle f w daughter PA PA PA none none

Book, Mary f w mother widowed 3 children 2 living PA PA PA read write English

Mary died in 1910 and is buried in the family cemetery plot in Fair Oaks Cemetery, New Wilmington, Pa. Her children, James Preston and Annetta are also buried there.

The New Castle Daily Herald, Monday, May 9, 1910. page 8

Mrs. Mary BOOK
Mrs. Mary BOOK, aged 80, and a pioneer resident of Lawrence county, died Saturday afternoon, and was buried this morning. The deceased, who made her home with her son, fell down stairs last winter and the result of the accident was the cause of death. She was the wife of the late Jacob BOOK, who died about four (sic 40) years ago. Mrs. BOOK was one of the oldest members of the Presbyterian church, having united with that faith over 65 years ago. She has resided in Moravia for over 40 years. She is survived by the following children, Mrs. Robert MARK, (sic Marquis) of New Wilmington; Mrs. Charles JOHNSON of West Pittsburgh, James P. BOOK, at home, where she died.
The funeral took place this morning at 9 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. J. C. PICKENS, of Poland, O. Interment took place at New Wilmington.

New Castle News, Monday, May 9, 1910, page 2
Mrs. Mary BOOK

Mrs. Mary BOOK, widow of Jacob BOOK, died Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at the home of her son, James P. BOOK, in Moravia, where she had made her home for the past 40 years following the death of her husband.
The deceased was 80 years of age, and the infirmities of age, coupled with the effects of a fall last winter, caused her death. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, and was an earnest and active Christian. She and her husband were pioneer settlers of Lawrence county.
Surviving are these children: Mrs. Robert MARK of New Wilmington, Mrs. Charles JOHNSON of West Pittsburg, and James P. BOOK, at whose home she died. Another daughter Mrs. B. F. MEANS, now deceased, formerly resided in New Wilmington.
The funeral services were held at 9 o'clock Monday Morning, the Rev. J. C. PICKENS, of Poland O., officiating. Interment was made at Fair Oaks cemetery, New Wilmington.

Children of Jacob and Cassandra (Holiday) Book:
1) Margaret Book, born Abt. 1850 in Pennsylvania; died 26 Jan 1926 in New Wilmington, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She married Robert N. Marquis; born Abt. 1858 in Pennsylvania; died Aft. 26 Jan 1926.
2) Elizabeth Book, born Jan 1853 in Pennsylvania; died 23 Feb 1906 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She married Benjamin Franklin 'Frank' Means Abt. 1877 in Pennsylvania; born 26 Nov 1850 in Pennsylvania; died 05 Sep 1920 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

Children of Jacob and Mary (Glenn) Book:
1) Charles Book, born in Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He married Ida Caldwell.

2) James Preston Book, born 10 Mar 1859 in Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 05 Mar 1928 in New Wilmington Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He married Sierra Nevada Morrow 20 May 1895 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; born 07 May 1869 in Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 24 Dec 1948 in New Wilmington, New Wilmington Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
3) Laura Rebecca Book, born 05 Apr 1864 in Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 03 Oct 1960 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She married Charles G. Johnston 12 Feb 1890 in Pennsylvania; born Abt. 1865 in Ohio; died 1927 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
4) Annetta Emma Book, born 1866 in Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 27 Apr 1885 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

Misc Book Family Photos

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Laura (Book) Johnston with her nieces, Margaret (Book) Mohney and Marybelle (Book) Anderson

Marybelle Book Anderson

Marybelle Book

Bobby, Marybelle, Sierra, Margaret

Grace, Dorothy, Marybelle, Chum, Valentine, Anne, Margaret, Gladys, Wayne, Margaret, Unknown, Sierra, Willis, Donald, Rusty, Bobby

Laura Matilda Book

Margaret, Wayne, James and Ann, Donald, Grace, Dorothy, Margaret, Willis

Willis, unknown, Margaret, Gladys, Grace, Dorothy, Donald, Margaret, Warren, Wayne, Bob (Aunt Gladys' 1st husband), unknown (ca 1937)

Valentine and Margaret

Willis, Dot, Margaret, Grace, Donald, Margaret Valentine, Rusty, Wayne, Warren (ca 1938)

Valentine Edward and Margaret Annetta (Book) Mohney

James Preston Book

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James Preston Book, son of Jacob Book and Mary Glenn, was born 10 March 1859 in Plain Grove, Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. According to his daughter, Marybelle, his middle name was chosen simply because it "went well between his first and his last."

His father, Jacob Book, died when James was only 9 years of age. The estate he had left to his family was, according to Marybelle Book Anderson, stolen by the executor of his estate, a family "friend". Because of this, James was forced to leave school to help support his family. He worked on farms, doing anything he could find for work. Perhaps this explains why he did not marry until age 36 - a sense of responsibility towards his mother and siblings.

1870 Edinburg Post Office, Wilmington Township, Lawrence County, PA Census

Regardless, on 20 May 1895, James married Sierra Nevada Morrow, who was the daughter of George Van Eman and Margaret Ann (McConahy) Morrow.

When they married, she lived in Moravia and he was a farmer, living in Taylor Township, Lawrence County, PA. They are listed as both being single and never married before, and not being related to each other.

Nevada Morrow to James Book 1895 Allegheny County, PA 33 48 (Allegheny County, PA Vital Records-Volume 289, page 2, Series B. #24143, Marriage Records of 1895)

James and Sierra had three daughters, Margaret, Marybelle, and Laura Matilda. Laura had Downs syndrome and died at age three years. She was in the arms of her father when she died.

The notes on the photo are in her sister, Margaret's handwriting.

Although James Preston did not complete a formal education, one cannot say that he was an uneducated man. He attended lectures and concerts all of his life. He also served as a member of the School Board, showing his deep commitment to education. He also supported his daughter, Marybelle, as she pursued her degree in education.

The family lived in Moravia, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Their home has been remodeled but is still inhabited.

Nearby runs the Beaver River which Margaret remembered crossing, first on foot, and later on the bridge structure as it was erected, while on her way to school each day.

1910 Census: PA Lawrence

TESTAMENTARY FILE 13 No. 511 IN ESTATE OF JAMES P. BOOK LATE OF NEW WILMINGTON, LAWRENCE CO., PA DECEASED
SEE REGISTER DOCKET NO. 19 PAGE 590
LETTERS $650 PAID PER LETTERS IN BOX OF ROBERT K. AIKEN, ATTY.
Trans. Tax 2 % indexed 3 -22-28

I James P. Book of the township of Shenango, County of Lawrence, and State of Pennsylvania, do make this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other wills by me heretofore made.
1. I direct my executrix hereinafter named to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses out of my estate.
2. I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Sierra Nevada Book, her heirs and assigns, in fee simple, all of my estate, real, personal and mixed, of whatsoever kind and wheresoever situated.
3. I do hereby authorize and empower my executrix hereinafter named to sell and convey at public or private sale any and all real estate in which I may have an interest, and to execute and deliver a deed or deeds to the purchaser or purchasers therefor as fully as I could do if I were living.
4. I hereby nominate and appoint my said wife, Sierra Nevada Book, Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament.
In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal to this my Last Will and Testament this 17th day of April, A. D. 1918.

James P. Book.

We, the undersigned, at the request of James P. Book, the above named testator, in his presence, and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses to the execution of the foregoing Will.
Robert K. Aikens
J. Roy. Mercer
Compared LBH/KVD

Application for Proof of Will
To the Register of Wills of Lawrence County, PA.

The petition of Sierra Nevada Book of the Borough of New Wilmington, County of Lawrence, State of Pennsylvania showeth:
That James P. Book, late a resident of the Borough of New Wilmington, County of Lawrence, State of Pennsylvania and a citizen of said County and State, died in the Borough of New Wilmington on the 5th day of March, A. D. one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight at 4"30 o'clock P. M. aged sixty-eight years, testate; that his last Will bears date the 17th day of April, A. D. 1918, and by which deceased nominated and appointed Sierra Nevada Book, Executor, thereof: That the deceased died seized of no real estate and personal estate of the estimated value of nothing.
Testator has not married and no child has been born to him, since the execution of the will offered for probate.
And Petitioner prays to have the said Will, now produced, probated, Letters Testamentary granted thereon, and recorded according to Law.
Dated at New Castle, Pa., this 22nd day of March A. D. 1928.

Sierra Nevada Book
370 Neshannock Ave. New Wilmington, PA.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Lawrence, SS:
Sierra Nevada Book, above named, being by me duly sworn according to law, doth depose and say that the matters and facts set forth in the foregoing petition, are true to the best of her knowledge, information and belief.

Sierra Nevada Book

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22nd day of Mar. A. D. 1928 W. Walter Mahorn Notary Public. My Commission expires Mar. 31, 1931.

Lawrence County SS
I Sierra Nevada Book do swear that as Executrix of the estate of James P. Book deceased, I will well and truly administer the goods and chattel, rights and credits of the said deceased according to law, and diligently and faithfully regard and well and truly comply with the provisions of the law relating to inheritances.

Sierra Nevada Book
22d day of March 1928 Jeannette W. Hutton, Registor.

Lawrence County SS:
Personally came before me Register for Probate of Wills and granting Letters of Administration, etc. in and for said county , Robert Aiken and J. Roy Mercer subscribing witnesses to the foregoing will of James P. Book who being duly sworn according to law, say that they were present and saw and heard the within named Testator sign seal publish, pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing as and for his last Will and Testament, and that at the time of so doing, he was of sound mind, memory , and understanding to the best of their knowledge and belief, and that they subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in presence of the said Testator at his request and in the presence of each other.
Witnesses: Robert Aiken J. Roy Mercer.

Sworn and subscribed before me on this 22nd day of March A. D. 1928, Jeannette W. Hutton, Register.

James died in 1929 and Vada died 20 years later on 24 December 1944. Both are buried in Fair Oaks Cemetery, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.

Tombstone Tuesday- Margaret Annetta Book Mohney

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My paternal Grandparents, Margaret Annetta Book and Valentine Edward Mohney are buried in Fair Oaks Cemetery, near New Wilmington, Lawrence County, PA.

Margaret Annetta Book

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Margaret was the first of 3 children. Below she holds her sister, Marybelle.

Margaret was a pretty girl with dark hair. She told of growing up in Moravia, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The house she was raised in sits on the Beaver River. Margaret talked of crossing the River to go to school, especially while the bridge was being built. She would cross on the framework, using it as a tightrope.

Below, Margaret and Marybelle stand in front of their home in Moravia.

She attended school up to the 8th grade and also became a Sunday School Teacher.
Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association.

"Margaret Annetta Book having satisfactorily completed the required course of study in the Teacher Training Department of the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association "Diploma" in testimony of which we have hereunto affixed our signatures, this 6th day of June 1913 HJ Henry President; Charles A. Oliver? Superintendent of teacher training; NG Laudes, General Secretary"
Margaret married Valentine Edward Mohney 13 Oct 1916 at her home - RD # 7, Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. (I will add scans of their marriage certificate and marriage book. ) He was a railroader and had been a boarder at her parents' home.

Margaret and Valentine had 10 children. Here she sits with her first three, James, Warren and Gladys.

To many people, she was moody and not very friendly, but, as a young child, Grandma was one of my favorite people to be around. She lived in a trailer on my Aunt Dot's land in New Galilee, Beaver County, Pennsylvania and I spent alot of time with her, learning embroidery, listening to Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline, along with Bill Cosby's comedy records, reading books, and doing her grocery shopping. She had a charge account at Nansen's, a local store, and when I walked down town to pick up milk, she always called the store and told them to give me a certain amount to spend on penny candy. She wore her hair, which was down to almost her waist, in braids, which she wound around her head; and I would help her braid it. She would sit patiently allowing me to take forever doing what she could do in minutes. We would watch Lawrence Welk and Hee Haw, the trains rushing by often drowning out the sound. Grandma didn't have many local friends but she had penpals with whom she kept up correspondence for years. She read "Grit" magazine and cut out her favorite articles. pasting them into scrapbooks.

As she got (and I ) got older, she became more irritable and some of her grandchildren missed out on the warm memories that I enjoy. Grandma entered the county nursing home in Mahoning County, Ohio in 1978 while I was away in my first year of college. Six months later, she fell and cut her head, needing stitches. Sent home from the hospital, she developed pneumonia, which caused her death. She died at 4:30 pm in Saint Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio.

Funeral services were held at the Marshal Funeral Home in Wampum, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania on Thursday, 5 October 1978. Reverend Robert Brigham of the Lutheran Church of New Springfield, Mahoning County, Ohio officiated at the 1:30 pm service. She is buried in Fair Oaks Cemetery, New Wilmington, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania with Val, her daughter, Margaret, sons Warren and James, and her parents, sister, and grandparents. When she died, Grandma had 30 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and the numbers continue to grow.

OBITUARY Youngstown Daily Vindicator Oct. 4, 1978

Services Thursday For Mrs. Mohney
Wampum- Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Marshall Funeral Home here for Mrs. Margaret Mohney, 83, of the Mahoning County Home in Youngstown, who died at 4:30 p.m. Monday in St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, Youngstown.

Mrs. Mohney was born July 11, 1895, in North Beaver Township, a daughter of James and Nevada Morrow Book. Her husband, Valentine died in 1954.

She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Sutherland and Mrs. Grace Beuhler, both of Youngstown, and Mrs. Dorothy Cook of New Galilee; six sons, Warren of Struthers, Ohio; James of Battle Creek, Mich.; Wayne of Lake Milton, Ohio; Eugene of Waitsburg, Wash.; Willis of Spokane, Wash.; and Donald of New Springfield, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Marybelle Anderson of Mars; 29 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Why?

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Why did I start this blog? Well, let me explain. I have piles (and piles, etc.) of files of family information. I've put it in booklets and on CD's. I've done my best to interest family members in the information and no one appears to care! So, in the hope that someone, somewhere, sometime, is interested- I thought I would get the information online, and archived so that it is preserved in one form or another.

I'm starting off with the ancestors of my Grandma, Margaret Annetta Book Mohney.

Generation No. 1
1. Margaret Annetta Book, born 11 Jul 1895 in Moravia, North BeaverTownship, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 02 Oct 1978 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. She was the daughter of 2. James Preston Book and 3. Sierra Nevada Morrow. She married (1) Valentine Edward Mohney 13 Oct 1916 in RD # 7, Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He was born 22 Oct 1890 in Hallton, Elk County, Pennsylvania, and died 24 May 1954 in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Silas Warren Mohney and Margaret Jane McCamey.

Generation No. 2
2. James Preston Book, born 10 Mar 1859 in Plain Grove, Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 05 Mar 1928 in New Wilmington Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 4. Jacob Book and 5. Mary Glenn. He married 3. Sierra Nevada Morrow 20 May 1895 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
3. Sierra Nevada Morrow, born 07 May 1869 in Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 24 Dec 1948 in New Wilmington, Wilmington Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of 6. George Van Eman Morrow and 7. Margaret Ann McConahy.
Children of James Book and Sierra Morrow are:
1 i. Margaret Annetta Book, born 11 Jul 1895 in Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 02 Oct 1978 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio; married Valentine Edward Mohney 13 Oct 1916 in RD # 7, Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
ii. Marybelle Book, born 10 Apr 1908 in Moravia, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died Oct 1993 in Mars, Pennsylvania; married Wilbert L. Anderson 31 Jan 1931.
iii. Laura Matilda Book, born 10 Jan 1914 in Pennsylvania; died 1917 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
　
Generation No. 3
4. Jacob Book, born 1804 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania; died 11 Mar 1868 in Pennsylvania. He was the son of 8. Peter Book and 9. Margaret. He married 5. Mary Glenn 1858 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
5. Mary Glenn, born 1829 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 1910 in Plain Grove, Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of 10. James Glenn and 11. Elizabeth Williams.
Children of Jacob Book and Mary Glenn are:
2 i. James Preston Book, born 10 Mar 1859 in Plain Grove, Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 05 Mar 1928 in New Wilmington Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Sierra Nevada Morrow 20 May 1895 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
ii. Laura Rebecca Book, born 05 Apr 1864; died 03 Oct 1960 in RD # 1, Wampum. Pennsylvania; married Charles G. Johnston 12 Feb 1890 in Rev. C. H. Dunlap.
iii. Annetta Emma Book, born 1866; died 1885.
　
6. George Van Eman Morrow, born 01 Oct 1832 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 12 Apr 1913 in Moravia, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 12. Adam Morrow and 13. Catherine Van Eman. He married 7. Margaret Ann McConahy 01 Oct 1867 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
7. Margaret Ann McConahy, born 30 Apr 1840 in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 09 May 1883 in Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of 14. William James McConahy, Senior and 15. Mary Ann Hennon.
Children of George Morrow and Margaret McConahy are:
i. Mary Rebecca Morrow, born in Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
3 ii. Sierra Nevada Morrow, born 07 May 1869 in Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 24 Dec 1948 in New Wilmington, Wilmington Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married James Preston Book 20 May 1895 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
iii. William Lamont Morrow, born Mar 1873 in Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 06 Sep 1873.
iv. Charles Lee Morrow, born 1878 in Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Ada E. Riddle 1895 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; born 1873 in Pennsylvania.
v. Matilda Gertrude Morrow, born 13 Feb 1881 in Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married George F. McConnell 02 Dec 1903 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio; born 20 Apr 1881; died 12 Dec 1903 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio.
　
Generation No. 4
8. Peter Book, born 1765; died 15 Aug 1844 in Pennsylvania. He was the son of 16. Johann Buch and 17. Margaret. He married 9. Margaret Bef. 1794.
9. Margaret, born 1767; died 27 Jan 1845 in Pennsylvania.
Children of Peter Book and Margaret are:
i. John C. Book, died 01 Jul 1850 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Barbara; born 1795 in Delaware; died 14 Apr 1877 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
ii. Margaret Book
iii. Nicholas Book, born 1794; died Aug 1872; married (1) Jane Kennedy; born 1802; died 01 Aug 1832 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married (2) Elder; married (3) Eleanor Moore; born 1795; died Aug 1874.
iv. Catherine Book, born 01 Apr 1798; died 1880; married James Glenn; born 16 Jun 1796 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 06 Jan 1853 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
v. George Book, born 1801; died 1801.
vi. Elizabeth Jane Book, born 25 Apr 1801 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania; died 29 Sep 1870 in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Adam Moore 18 May 1822 in Mercer (now Lawrence) County, Pennsylvania; born 19 Mar 1804 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania; died 10 Mar 1832 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
4 vii. Jacob Book, born 1804 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania; died 11 Mar 1868 in Pennsylvania; married (1) Cassandrew Holliday; married (2) Mary Glenn 1858 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
viii. Barbara Book, born 01 Apr 1808 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 11 Mar 1868 in Pennsylvania; married John Glass McConahy; born Dec 1806 in Parish of Ballintoy, Diocese of Connor, Craige, County Antrim, Ireland; died 11 Mar 1885 in Pennsylvania.
　
10. James Glenn, born 16 Jun 1796 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 06 Jan 1853 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 20. James Glenn and 21. Elizabeth Cunningham. He married 11. Elizabeth Williams.
11. Elizabeth Williams, died in Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of 22. Jonathon Williams and 23. .
Children of James Glenn and Elizabeth Williams are:
5 i. Mary Glenn, born 1829 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 1910 in Plain Grove, Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Jacob Book 1858 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
ii. Jane Glenn, born May 1831; died 05 Dec 1834.
iii. Elizabeth Glenn
Child of James Glenn and Margaret Williams is:
12. Adam Morrow, born 1798 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 1839 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 24. Charles Morrow and 25. Rebecca Moore. He married 13. Catherine Van Eman 1820 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
13. Catherine Van Eman, born 11 Mar 1798 in Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 09 May 1883 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of 26. Nicholas Van Eman and 27. Katherine Riddle.
Children of Adam Morrow and Catherine Van Eman are:
i. Adam Morrow, born in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
ii. Elizabeth Morrow, married Moreton.
iii. David R. Morrow, born 13 Mar 1821 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 15 Oct 1846 in Pennsylvania; married Margaret; born Abt. 1814 in Pennsylvania.
iv. Jesse Morrow, born 16 Oct 1822 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 12 Apr 1896 in Pennsylvania; married Elizabeth; born Abt. 1821 in Pennsylvania.
v. Charles Morrow, born 07 Feb 1825 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 07 Sep 1919 in Pennsylvania; married Matilda A. McConahy Bef. Apr 1852; born 12 Jan 1833 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 03 Aug 1895 in North Beaver County, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
vi. Rebecca Jane Morrow, born 1826 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
vii. John Morrow, born 17 Sep 1827 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 03 Sep 1829 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
viii. Nicholas Van Eman Morrow, born Abt. 06 Mar 1830 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 10 Feb 1887 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married (1) Mary Jane Smith 26 May 1859 in Pennsylvania; married (2) Martha Emmeline Wray 19 Mar 1879 in Afton, Union County, Iowa; born in Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa.
6 ix. George Van Eman Morrow, born 01 Oct 1832 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 12 Apr 1913 in Moravia, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Margaret Ann McConahy 01 Oct 1867 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
x. James Morrow, born 01 May 1835 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, PA; died 25 Oct 1835 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, PA.
xi. Katherine Jane Morrow, born 19 Aug 1837 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 30 Nov 1891 in Pennsylvania; married Robert Campbell 09 Sep 1858 in Pennsylvania.
　
14. William James McConahy, Senior, born 31 Jul 1804 in Parish of Ballintoy, Diocese of Connor, Cruige,County Antrim, Ireland; died 15 Jan 1866 in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 28. Thomas McConahy and 29. Agness McKay. He married 15. Mary Ann Hennon 16 Apr 1829 in Lawrence or Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
15. Mary Ann Hennon, born 12 Jan 1805 in Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 27 Jan 1892 in Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of 30. Joseph Hennon and 31. Margaret Morrow.
Children of William McConahy and Mary Hennon are:
i. Rebecca McConahy, born Abt. 1831 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Samuel Wilkinson.
ii. Matilda A. McConahy, born 12 Jan 1833 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 03 Aug 1895 in North Beaver County, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Charles Morrow Bef. Apr 1852; born 07 Feb 1825 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 07 Sep 1919 in Pennsylvania.
iii. Joseph Hennon McConahy, born 06 Nov 1836 in Chewton, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 21 Nov 1895 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Mary L. Phillips 11 Jun 1872 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania; born 1846 in Askum, Illinois; died 07 May 1932 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
iv. Mary McConahy, born Abt. 1838 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Samuel W. Smith; died in Newport, Pennsylvania.
7 v. Margaret Ann McConahy, born 30 Apr 1840 in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 09 May 1883 in Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married George Van Eman Morrow 01 Oct 1867 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
vi. Isabella McConahy, born Abt. 1842 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Martin M. Ritchie 11 Jan 1872 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
vii. William James McConahy, Junior, born 10 Jan 1845 in Shenango Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 13 Dec 1907 in Moravia, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Elizabeth E. Alford 28 Jan 1873 in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; born 30 Dec 1848 in Weller's Hill, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 01 Sep 1930 in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
viii. Martha McConahy, born Abt. 1830 in Pennsylvania; married Alfred Aley; born Abt. 1832 in Pennsylvania.
　
Generation No. 5
16. Johann Buch, born 1706 in Germany; died Abt. Jun 1786 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He married 17. Margaret.
17. Margaret, born 1707; died Aft. 1793 in Pennsylvania.
Children of Johann Buch and Margaret are:
i. Book, married John Hoffman.
ii. David Book
iii. Jacob Book, born 12 Dec 1761 in Germany; died 20 Sep 1852 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Mary; born 1761; died 1852.
iv. Betsey Book, born 06 Jun 1763; married John Jacob Hoffman.
8 v. Peter Book, born 1765; died 15 Aug 1844 in Pennsylvania; married Margaret Bef. 1794.
vi. George Book, born 1771; died 1851.
vii. John Book, born Abt. 1772 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died 04 Nov 1858 in Pennsylvania; married Susanna Stilwagon; born 1771; died 10 Nov 1857 in Pennsylvania.
viii. William Book, born 06 Feb 1774 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
ix. Michael Book, born Abt. 1776 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 06 Feb 1855 in Strasburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; married Elizabeth Stillwagon 1793 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; born 1780; died 13 May 1848.
　
20. James Glenn, born 06 Jun 1774 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 06 Jan 1853 in Plain Grove, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 40. James Glenn and 41. Elizabeth Nelson. He married 21. Elizabeth Cunningham Abt. 1796 in Huntingdon or York County, Pennsylvania.
21. Elizabeth Cunningham, born 1772 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 17 Sep 1867 in Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of 42. Charles Cunningham and 43. Margaret Evans.
Children of James Glenn and Elizabeth Cunningham are:
10 i. James Glenn, born 16 Jun 1796 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 06 Jan 1853 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania; married (1) Elizabeth Williams; married (2) Catherine Book; married (3) Margaret Williams.
ii. Alexander Glenn, born Feb 1805 in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 20 Sep 1884 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Sarah Bentley; born 10 Jul 1805 in Pennsylvania; died 03 Jun 1884.
iii. Elizabeth Glenn, born 1807 in Pennsylvania; died in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Rennick Gealey; born 1796 in Pennsylvania.
iv. Polly Glenn, born Jul 1809; died 23 Mar 1834 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
v. Jane Glenn, born Aug 1818; died 05 Mar 1831.
vi. John Glenn, married Mary.
　
22. Jonathon Williams, died Jul 1821 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. He married 23. .
23. , died Bef. 02 Jun 1820 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Children of Jonathon Williams and are:
11 i. Elizabeth Williams, died in Pennsylvania; married James Glenn.
ii. Polly Williams
iii. Sarah Williams, married Ferguson.
iv. Peggy Williams, married Glenn.
v. Daniel Williams, died in Menallen Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania; married Jemima.
vi. Mary Williams, married (1) Morrow; married (2) Andrew Denniston.
vii. Margaret Williams, born 1791; died 23 Jan 1841 in Pennsylvania; married James Glenn; born 16 Jun 1796 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 06 Jan 1853 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
　
24. Charles Morrow, born 1762 in Ireland; died 1845 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 48. William Morrow and 49. Ellenoir. He married 25. Rebecca Moore Abt. 1779.
25. Rebecca Moore, born in Ireland; died Bef. 1845 in Pennsylvania.
Children of Charles Morrow and Rebecca Moore are:
i. John Morrow, born in Pennsylvania; married Elizabeth Moore; born Abt. 1810 in Pennsylvania.
ii. Eleanor Nellie Morrow, born 22 Jan 1793 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died 1878 in Pennsylvania; married Judge William Cairns; born Abt. 1794 in Pennsylvania.
iii. Margaret Morrow
iv. Jesse Moore Morrow, born 19 Mar 1780 in Pennsylvania; died 28 Aug 1852 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Mary Polly Van Eman; born 20 Feb 1794 in Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 18 Jul 1868 in Pennsylvania.
12 v. Adam Morrow, born 1798 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 1839 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Catherine Van Eman 1820 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
vi. Rebecca Morrow, died in Scotland County, Missouri; married James Campbell; born in Pennsylvania; died in Scotland County, Missouri.
vii. James Morrow, born in Pennsylvania; died 18 Jul 1868 in Pennsylvania; married Mary Moore.
　
26. Nicholas Van Eman, born 18 Mar 1764 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 24 Apr 1832 in Neshannock Township. Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 52. Nickolas Van Eman and 53. Mary Wilson. He married 27. Katherine Riddle Abt. 1793 in Pennsylvania.
27. Katherine Riddle, born 11 Mar 1770 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 03 Oct 1809 in North Sewickley Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of 54. David Riddle and 55. Katherine.
Children of Nicholas Van Eman and Katherine Riddle are:
i. Mary Polly Van Eman, born 20 Feb 1794 in Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 18 Jul 1868 in Pennsylvania; married Jesse Moore Morrow; born 19 Mar 1780 in Pennsylvania; died 28 Aug 1852 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
ii. David Van Eman, born 06 Nov 1795 in Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 10 Oct 1854 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Anna; born 1797 in Pennsylvania; died 20 Feb 1872 in Pennsylvania.
13 iii. Catherine Van Eman, born 11 Mar 1798 in Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 09 May 1883 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Adam Morrow 1820 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
iv. Jane Jennie Van Eman, born 22 Aug 1800 in Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania; married Hugh Moore; born Abt. 1798 in Pennsylvania.
v. Hannah Jane Van Eman, born 17 Jan 1803 in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 23 Sep 1876 in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married John N. Leslie 10 May 1825 in Pennsylvania; born 22 Oct 1800 in Beaver Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; died 25 May 1882 in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
vi. Elizabeth Van Eman, born 12 Jul 1805 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania; died 14 Oct 1889 in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Adam Leslie; born Abt. 1795 in Pennsylvania.
vii. George Van Eman, born 28 Jun 1808 in North Sewickley Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died Bef. 13 Dec 1887 in Newport, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married (1) Eliza Jane Dougherty; born Abt. 1832 in Pennsylvania; married (2) Clarissa Moore 24 Apr; born Abt. 1812 in Pennsylvania; died 01 Jul 1863 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
viii. John Moore Van Eman, born Bef. 13 Oct 1809 in North Sewickley Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
　
28. Thomas McConahy, born 1781 in Parish of Ballintoy, Diocese of Connor, Craige, County Antrim, Ireland; died 11 Dec 1856 in Pennsylvania. He was the son of 56. McConahy. He married 29. Agness McKay in Ireland.
29. Agness McKay, born 1784 in Ireland; died 28 Mar 1842 in Shenango Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Children of Thomas McConahy and Agness McKay are:
14 i. William James McConahy, Senior, born 31 Jul 1804 in Parish of Ballintoy, Diocese of Connor, Cruige,County Antrim, Ireland; died 15 Jan 1866 in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Mary Ann Hennon 16 Apr 1829 in Lawrence or Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
ii. John Glass McConahy, born Dec 1806 in Parish of Ballintoy, Diocese of Connor, Craige, County Antrim, Ireland; died 11 Mar 1885 in Pennsylvania; married Barbara Book; born 01 Apr 1808 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 11 Mar 1868 in Pennsylvania.
iii. Laughlin McConahy, born 12 May 1809 in County Antrim, Ireland; died 12 Jan 1868 in Wurtemburg, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Sarah Sallie Copper; born 27 May 1810 in Mount Jackson, Pennsylvania; died 24 Apr 1897 in Pennsylvania.
iv. Matilda McConahy, born Abt. 1814 in near Ballintoy, Diocese of Connor, Craige, County Antrim, Ireland; died 1893 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania; married John Booher Abt. 1835 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania; born 1807 in Ireland; died 1888 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
v. Alexander McConahy, born 15 Aug 1816 in County Antrim, Ireland; died 08 Feb 1883 in Shenango Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Almina Houk 04 Jul 1864 in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; born 15 Aug 1825; died 20 Sep 1867 in Shenango Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
vi. Mary Ann McConahy, born Abt. 1820 in New Castle, Lawrence county, Pennsylvania; died 09 Nov 1895 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married William Benjamin Wilson 08 Oct 1843; born 29 Oct 1820 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 24 Apr 1890 in Wurtemburg, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
　
30. Joseph Hennon, born Nov 1761 in Ireland; died 28 Jun 1841 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 60. ?George Hennon?. He married 31. Margaret Morrow 27 Sep 1787 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
31. Margaret Morrow, born 31 Oct 1767 in Ireland; died 28 May 1851 in Shenango or Taylor Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of 48. William Morrow and 49. Ellenoir.
Children of Joseph Hennon and Margaret Morrow are:
i. Margaret Elizabeth Hennon, born Abt. 1790 in Pennsylvania; married George Washington Eckles 1810; born 1786 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania; died 1851 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
ii. Elander Hennon, born 10 Jul 1790 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania; married Squires.
iii. Martha Hennon, born 03 Feb 1792 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania; died 20 May 1825 in Pennsylvania; married Jonathon Eckles 24 Oct 1811 in Pennsylvania; born 18 Feb 1788 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania; died 13 Sep 1872 in Waterford, Dakota County, Minnesota.
iv. Nancy Hennon, born 16 Oct 1793 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania; married Hewitt.
v. Margaret Hennon, born 27 Jan 1796 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania; died 17 Mar 1841; married James Lyle Moore; born 25 Oct 1796; died 12 Dec 1874 in Orangeville, South Pymatuning, Ohio.
vi. Rebecca Hennon, born 03 Feb 1798 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania; died 03 Mar 1872 in Pennsylvania.
vii. George W. Hennon, born 19 Apr 1800 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 20 Jul 1877 in Pennsylvania; married Annie Lyle Moore 02 Feb 1826 in Pennsylvania; born 14 Oct 1806; died 18 Dec 1879 in Pennsylvania.
viii. Joseph Hennon, born 27 Jan 1802 in Pennsylvania; died 1812 in Pennsylvania.
15 ix. Mary Ann Hennon, born 12 Jan 1805 in Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 27 Jan 1892 in Moravia, North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married William James McConahy, Senior 16 Apr 1829 in Lawrence or Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
x. Thomas Morrow Hennon, born 17 Jan 1807 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 23 May 1866 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Martha Phillips Work Abt. 1835 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; born Jan 1807 in Shenango Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 02 Jul 1864 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
xi. John Morrow Hennon, born 24 May 1809 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 31 May 1887 in Pennsylvania; married (1) Sarah Ward Bef. 1832 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; born 06 Oct 1812 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; died 05 Sep 1849 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married (2) Abigail 18 Sep 1855 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; born 1816 in Pennsylvania; died 1887 in Pennsylvania.
xii. Ruth Hennon, born 15 Sep 1811 in Pennsylvania; died Aft. 1850; married Jacob Lutton Abt. 1830; born 1810 in Pennsylvania; died Aft. 1850.
xiii. Sarah Hennon, born Abt. 1813; died 1849.
xiv. Abel Hennon, born 1815.
　
Generation No. 6
40. James Glenn, born 1743 in Kent County, Delaware; died 20 Feb 1817 in Plain Grove, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 80. Thomas Glenn and 81. Christianna Wilson. He married 41. Elizabeth Nelson Bef. 1766 in possibly in York County, Pennsylvania.
41. Elizabeth Nelson, born 1745 in England; died 23 Nov 1816 in Pine Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Children of James Glenn and Elizabeth Nelson are:
i. Robert Glenn, born Abt. 1766 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 01 Feb 1840 in Pine Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania; married Mary Cunningham 17 Sep 1793 in Shaver's Creek Presbyterian Church, Baree Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; born 1772 in Pennsylvania; died 12 Feb 1805 in Pine Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
ii. William Glenn, born 1772 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 19 Jun 1832 in Pine Grove Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania; married Jane Cunningham 1794 in Shaver's Creek, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; born 1777 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 06 Jun 1844 in Pennsylvania.
20 iii. James Glenn, born 06 Jun 1774 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 06 Jan 1853 in Plain Grove, Mercer County, Pennsylvania; married (1) Elizabeth Margaret; married (2) Elizabeth Cunningham Abt. 1796 in Huntingdon or York County, Pennsylvania.
iv. Margaret Glenn, born 1775 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died Mar 1800 in Wolf Creek Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania; married Valentine Cunningham 1794 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; born 1774 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died Nov 1804 in Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
v. Anna Glenn, born Bet. 1775 - 1785 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; married Cunningham in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
vi. Charles Glenn, born Bet. 1775 - 1785 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
vii. Samuel Glenn, born 11 Jan 1785 in York or Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 27 Jan 1859 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania; married Sarah Cunningham 1803 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; born 1786 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
viii. Sarah Glenn, born 1788 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 1851 in Pennsylvania; married William Holliday; born 1785; died 27 Mar 1830 in Pennsylvania.
ix. Robert Glenn
x. Sarah Glenn
　
42. Charles Cunningham, born Abt. 1740 in Ireland. He married 43. Margaret Evans.
43. Margaret Evans, born in Pennsylvania; died Bet. 1818 - 1819 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Children of Charles Cunningham and Margaret Evans are:
i. William C. Cunningham, born 10 Oct 1767 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 03 Sep 1852 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Mary Smith 1795 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania; born 24 Jun 1779; died 16 Feb 1865 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
21 ii. Elizabeth Cunningham, born 1772 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 17 Sep 1867 in Pennsylvania; married (1) James Ghormley; married (2) James Glenn Abt. 1796 in Huntingdon or York County, Pennsylvania.
iii. Mary Cunningham, born 1772 in Pennsylvania; died 12 Feb 1805 in Pine Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania; married Robert Glenn 17 Sep 1793 in Shaver's Creek Presbyterian Church, Baree Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; born Abt. 1766 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 01 Feb 1840 in Pine Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
iv. Valentine Cunningham, born 1774 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died Nov 1804 in Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania; married (1) Isabella Woods; married (2) Margaret Glenn 1794 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; born 1775 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died Mar 1800 in Wolf Creek Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
v. Jane Cunningham, born 1777 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 06 Jun 1844 in Pennsylvania; married William Glenn 1794 in Shaver's Creek, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; born 1772 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 19 Jun 1832 in Pine Grove Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
vi. Margaret Cunningham, married Robert McDowell.
vii. Hannah Jane Cunningham, died Bef. 20 Sep 1883 in Springfield Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
viii. Sarah Cunningham, born 1786 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; married Samuel Glenn 1803 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; born 11 Jan 1785 in York or Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 27 Jan 1859 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
ix. Cunningham, married Anna Glenn in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; born Bet. 1775 - 1785 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
x. Catherine Cunningham, married Benjamin Woods.
　
48. William Morrow, born in Maryland; died 28 Jan 1784 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. He married 49. Ellenoir Bef. 1756.
49. Ellenoir, died Aft. 1800 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Children of William Morrow and Ellenoir are:
i. Thomas Morrow, born 1756 in Ireland; died 15 Dec 1845 in Pennsylvania; married Margaret Gibson 21 Feb 1807 in Pennsylvania.
24 ii. Charles Morrow, born 1762 in Ireland; died 1845 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; married Rebecca Moore Abt. 1779.
iii. Hugh Morrow
iv. Nancy Morrow, born 22 Jul 1770 in County Down, Ireland; died 26 Dec 1859 in Neshannock Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married John Moore 19 Sep 1797 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; born Bet. 1765 - 1769 in York County, Pennsylvania?; died 15 Aug 1842 in Neshannock Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
31 v. Margaret Morrow, born 31 Oct 1767 in Ireland; died 28 May 1851 in Shenango or Taylor Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Joseph Hennon 27 Sep 1787 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
　
52. Nickolas Van Eman, born Abt. 1725 in Emmens, Province of Drenthe, Holland; died Abt. Dec 1781 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 104. George VanEman. He married 53. Mary Wilson Abt. 1745 in Wales.
53. Mary Wilson, born Abt. 1720 in Wales; died Aft. 1790 in Pennsylvania.
Children of Nickolas Van Eman and Mary Wilson are:
i. Jean Van Eman, born Abt. 1744.
ii. John Van Eman, born Abt. 1744; died in Maryland.
iii. Garrett Van Eman, born 01 Mar 1746 in Emmens, Province of Drenthe, Holland; died 1812 in Illinois; married Martha Liddell; born 1754 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; died in Illinois.
iv. Katherine Van Eman, born Abt. 1749 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 18 Jan 1822 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; married James Wall; born in New Jersey; died 20 May 1811 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
v. Elizabeth Betsey Van Eman, born Abt. 1750; married Adam Wylie; born 1742 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 1821 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
vi. Hannah Van Eman, born Abt. 1750; married Joseph Alexander.
vii. George Van Eman, born 12 Sep 1753 in New Jersey; died 1832 in Canal Fulton, Stark County, Ohio; married (1) Mary Bell or Little; married (2) Rebecca Scott 1776 in Pennsylvania; born 20 Mar 1756 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania; died in Canal Fulton, Stark County, Ohio.
viii. Susannah Van Eman, born Abt. 1755; died 06 Sep 1833 in Clark County, Indiana; married James Roberts Bef. 1776 in Pennsylvania; died Bef. 14 Sep 1822 in Clark County, Indiana.
ix. Andrew Van Eman, born 25 Dec 1758 in Wilmington, Delaware; died 04 Jan 1857 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; married Elizabeth Riddle 1788 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; born 1768 in Pennsylvania; died 21 Aug 1819 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
x. Mary Van Eman, born 14 Sep 1759; died 24 Sep 1847 in Greene County, Tennessee; married Thomas McCollum; born 20 Aug 1751 in Ireland; died 01 Jul 1806 in Greene County, Tennessee.
26 xi. Nicholas Van Eman, born 18 Mar 1764 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 24 Apr 1832 in Neshannock Township. Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married (1) Katherine Riddle Abt. 1793 in Pennsylvania; married (2) Margaret Catherine Lusk Abt. 1812 in Pennsylvania.
　
54. David Riddle, born in New Jersey; died Bef. 22 Oct 1801 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He married 55. Katherine Bef. 1759.
55. Katherine, died Aft. 1807.
Children of David Riddle and Katherine are:
i. Elizabeth Riddle, born 1768 in Pennsylvania; died 21 Aug 1819 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; married Andrew Van Eman 1788 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; born 25 Dec 1758 in Wilmington, Delaware; died 04 Jan 1857 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
ii. Samuel Riddle, born 25 Jul 1759 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 17 Aug 1825 in Canfield, Jackson Township, Mahoning County, Ohio; married Martha Johnson Bef. 1786 in Pennsylvania; born 11 Jul 1766 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 27 Oct 1830 in Canfield, Jackson Township, Mahoning County, Ohio.
iii. John Riddle, born 1761; died 11 Mar 1818; married (1) Isabella Gout; married (2) Ann Ross 1788; born 18 May 1761; died 16 Apr 1848.
iv. William Riddle
v. Margaret Riddle, married Leonard Dobbins.
vi. Margaret Riddle, married Samuel Crawford.
vii. Abraham Riddle, born 1762; died 1802 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; married Isabella; born 1780; died 14 Nov 1835.
viii. Michael Riddle, born in New Jersey; died in Parke County, Indiana; married (1) Catherine Ponds; born in Indiana County, Pennsylvania; died 1828; married (2) .
ix. Jane Riddle, married Andrew Anderson.
x. Absom Riddle
27 xi. Katherine Riddle, born 11 Mar 1770 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 03 Oct 1809 in North Sewickley Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Nicholas Van Eman Abt. 1793 in Pennsylvania.
　
56. McConahy
Children of McConahy are:
28 i. Thomas McConahy, born 1781 in Parish of Ballintoy, Diocese of Connor, Craige, County Antrim, Ireland; died 11 Dec 1856 in Pennsylvania; married Agness McKay in Ireland.
ii. Alexander McConahy, born in near Ballintoy, Diocese of Connor, Craige, County Antrim, Ireland; died 25 Oct 1812 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
iii. John McConahy, born 1781 in near Ballintoy, Diocese of Connor, Craige, County Antrim, Ireland; died in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
　
60. ?George Hennon?, died Abt. 1795 in Delaware.
Children of ?George Hennon? are:
i. Abel Hennon, born Abt. 1750 in Ireland; died 20 Dec 1826 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania; married Margery Bef. 1776; died Aft. 1830 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
ii. Thomas L. Hennon, born 1753 in Ireland; died 16 Jan 1832 in Pennsylvania.
30 iii. Joseph Hennon, born Nov 1761 in Ireland; died 28 Jun 1841 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; married Margaret Morrow 27 Sep 1787 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
　
Generation No. 7
80. Thomas Glenn, born 1700 in Kent County, Delaware; died 1755 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. He married 81. Christianna Wilson 12 Jan 1719 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
81. Christianna Wilson, born Abt. 1700.
Children of Thomas Glenn and Christianna Wilson are:
i. Hugh Glenn, born 1733 in Kent County, Delaware; died 1806 in Madison County, Kentucky; married Elizabeth Martin Stone Abt. 1750 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
ii. Mary Glenn, born 1738 in Kent County, Delaware.
40 iii. James Glenn, born 1743 in Kent County, Delaware; died 20 Feb 1817 in Plain Grove, Mercer County, Pennsylvania; married Elizabeth Nelson Bef. 1766 in possibly in York County, Pennsylvania.
iv. Samuel Glenn, born 1744 in Kent County, Delaware.
v. Margaret Glenn
vi. John Glenn, Senior, born 1750 in Kent County, Delaware; died 1820 in Ferguson Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania; married (1) Anne; married (2) ; married (3) Mary Diven 1769; born 1741; died 1820 in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
vii. Thomas Glenn, born 1725 in Kent County, Delaware.
　
104. George VanEman, born Abt. 1680.
Children of George VanEman are:
i. George Van Eman
ii. Andrew Van Eman, born 1729; died 01 Jan 1817.
52 iii. Nickolas Van Eman, born Abt. 1725 in Emmens, Province of Drenthe, Holland; died Abt. Dec 1781 in Washington County, Pennsylvania; married Mary Wilson Abt. 1745 in Wales.
　