Monroe County PA

The William Wade Hinshaw index to Pennsylvania Quaker meeting records

Stroudsburg Pennsylvania Monthly Meeting Book

The William Wade Hinshaw index includes transcriptions of Pennsylvania Quaker Monthly Meeting records, originally abstracted in the 1930s. This collection contains vital records (births, deaths, marriages), meeting minutes, and removals, archived at the Friends Historical Library post-Hinshaw’s death. Key Meetings like Concord, Exeter, and Frankford are detailed, alongside their established dates and record spans. Although the transcriptions may vary in clarity, they serve as a valuable resource for Quaker history and genealogical research, with original records available for verification.

Biography of Nelson Schoonover

Nelson Schoonover, born on May 24, 1838, in Pennsylvania, has significantly contributed to the development of Union County, Oregon. After learning the miller’s trade, he migrated to Indiana and then ventured to the West, engaging in mining and the stock business. He became a successful farmer and improved livestock quality in the county, enhancing its agricultural wealth. Married to Anna Morrison in 1876, Schoonover remains a prominent figure in the community, known for his integrity and commitment to public service.

Biographical Sketch of Levi H. Cyphers

Levi H. Cyphers, born in Monroe County, Pennsylvania in 1849, moved west at 26 seeking opportunities. After an unsuccessful gold prospecting venture, he settled in Snohomish, Washington, where he focused on lumbering and ranching. By 1880, he was operating his own logging camp and employing twenty men. Cyphers was elected sheriff in 1886 and continues to hold the position, noteworthy for winning as a Democrat in a predominantly Republican county by a significant margin. He remains unmarried and financially successful.