Westmoreland County PA

Biography of Samuel R. Dillinger, Jr.

Samuel R. Dillinger, Jr. At all times the grain trade is one of vital importance in every country, and at the present time, when the eyes of a large portion of the earth are turned expectantly to the mighty grain yields of the United States, does the conservation of this food and its proper handling as a commercial factor take on added importance. To buy grain carefully, knowingly and economically requires something more than the trading instinet, it necessitates the possession of special talents and certain knowledge that can only come through actual experience. Samuel R. Dillinger, who is manager … Read more

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Cemetery Records

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 Westmoreland County PAGenWeb Project Bolivar West View Fairfield Twp Byerly Freeman Cemetery- Mt. Pleasant Twp. Feightner Cemetery Hempfield Twp Hay Private Cemetery Mt. Pleasant Twp Kunkle Family Cemetery – Forbes State Forest, Donegal Twp Little Sewickley Creek Baptist Church Cemetery – Hempfield Twp Lobingier Family Cemetery – Mt. Pleasant Memorial in the Woods Middle Church Presbyterian – Mt.Pleasant Twp Mt. Pleasant – Mt. Pleasant Twp Nedrow-Ferguson – Donegal Ritter Cook – … Read more

Biography of Joseph Cameron Lockhart

Joseph Cameron Lockhart, a veteran Union soldier and a resident of Kansas for nearly forty-five years, had had a successful business career as a farmer and rancher and is now enjoying the fruits of his well spent lifetime at Eskridge in Wabaunsee County. Mr. Lockhart was born in Salem Township of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1838, and is now in his eightieth year, still active and vigorous for all his experiences. The Lockhart ancestors were Scotch and settled in Pennsylvania in colonial times. His father, George Lockhart, was born in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in 1807, spent his life there … Read more

Biography of Samuel Baughman

Samuel Baughman. In the career of Samuel Baughman, now one of the leading real estate and insurance men of Chanute, there are found those qualities which make for success in business life. Industry, perseverance, a wise direction of talents and a quick grasp of opportunities have always characterized his actions, and throughout his life he has governed his operations by principles of fair dealing, so that his reputation in business matters is one which places him in an enviable position. He has been interested in a number of lines of endeavor, and in each has made a success, and the … Read more

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Census Records

1790 Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Census Records Free 1790 Census Form for your Research Hosted at Ancestry.com – Ancestry Free Trial  Hosted at USGenWeb Census Project Index, 1 of 4 Index, 2 of 4 Index, 3 of 4 Index, 4 of 4 File 1 of 4 File 2 of 4 File 3 of 4 File 4 of 4 Hosted at Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania PAGenWeb Project Donegal Township Wheatfield Township Derry Township Hosted at Pennsylvania USGenWeb Archives Census Inventory Hosted at Census Guide 1800 U.S. Census Guide 1800 Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Census Records Free 1800 Census Form for your Research Hosted at … Read more

Kinkade, David – Obituary

David Kinkade, Aged Civil War Veteran Passes Away Today. Death Leaves Only One Remaining Member Of G.A.R. Post In Ellensburg. Came To Kittitas Valley In 1882; Has Lived In Retirement For Past 32 Years. David Kinkade, 88-year-old Civil War veteran and pioneer of the Kittitas Valley passed away this morning [August 13, 1931] at his resident at 401 East Fourth Street. He was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, August 11, 1843, and was the son of James W. and Margaret Kinkade. In 1862, while residing in Illinois, he enlisted in the Union Army and served three years as a private … Read more