Butler County PA

Biography of John Carson

John Carson, born January 25, 1828, in Butler County, Pennsylvania, was a quintessential pioneer of the American frontier. Moving to Perry County, Indiana at age 15, Carson later journeyed to Puget Sound, Washington Territory, in 1853. Carson and his family endured arduous travels, eventually settling near Puyallup, Washington. He established a private ferry and was a key figure during the Indian wars, raising a volunteer company for defense. Carson served in the territorial legislature and was instrumental in local infrastructure development. His contributions to Pierce County, including his success in hop-raising and sawmilling, highlight his legacy as a pioneer and community leader.

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Biographical Sketch of Alfred J. Anderson

Last Updated on March 18, 2012 by Anderson, Alfred J.; division freight agent, Baltimore & Ohio R. R.; born, Butler, Pa., Jan. 17, 1870; son of Samuel and Drusilla C. Harper Anderson; educated, public schools Butler and Prospect Academy, Prospect, Pa.; married, Washington, D. C., Feb. 15, 1900, Florence E. Wynne; one daughter, Anna Elizabeth;

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Biography of Roderick Morrison

Last Updated on October 3, 2012 by Roderick Morrison, a well known oil producer and manufacturer at Independence, became identified with the oil industry in the eastern states when a young man, and while other enterprises have engaged him his interests have been continuousty identified with some phase of the petroleum industry through all his

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Biographical Sketch of George N. Ifft

Last Updated on April 17, 2012 by George N. Ifft, of the firm of Ifft & Wallin, proprietors and managers of the Pocatello Tribune, is a native of Butler County, Pennsylvania, born January 27, 1865. He began newspaper work, as a reporter, in Pittsburg, that state, and continued in that capacity and in various editorial

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Butler County, Pennsylvania Cemetery Records

Last Updated on March 16, 2021 by Dennis Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Cemeteries hosted at Butler County PAGenWeb Project Allegheny Church Cemetery Bear Creek Cemetery Glade Run Cemetery Little Dutch Cemetery Middlesex Presbyterian

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Butler County, Pennsylvania Census

Last Updated on April 19, 2023 by Dennis Butler County, Pennsylvania was formed from Allegheny County in 1800. 1800 Butler County, Pennsylvania Census Free 1800 Census Form for your Research Hosted at Ancestry.com – Ancestry Free Trial 1800 Butler County, Census (images and index) $ Hosted at Butler County, Pennsylvania PAGenWeb Connoquenessing Township Hosted at

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Marriages performed by Rev. Daniel Hertz, 1823-1868

Last Updated on March 26, 2020 by Dennis Title: Marriages performed by Rev. Daniel Hertz, 1823-1868, copied from his original records  Author:  Lena M. Hertz Publication date:   Publisher:  Lena M. Hertz Digitizing Sponsor: This project is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania

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