List, I along with my twin brother John, was placed in The Children's Home that was located on 141 Oakland Ave. Uniontown in 1957. My birthmother died a few days later. We lived there 11 months. Then in 1958 went to live with foster parents who became our adopted parents on Christmas Eve, 1958. This is when we were 5 years of age. 47 years later I felt the desire to go back to the home. I have discovered much and have been able to contact others through my research that were in the home. I am writing a book on this history. If anyone would remember this home I would like to be contacted. I now know there was a Children's Home on Highland Ave. in 1915 - 1917, 1917 - 1919 on 80 McClelandtown Rd. then in 1919 it moved to 141 Oakland Ave. Uniontown, PA. The building stills stands today. It was run by The Children's Aid Society. This home was a place where children could be placed for short periods of time, depending on the family situation. In my case my birth mother had it in the records that we be placed there to have a good life with a good family. And both of my mother's prayers were answered. This home closed in 1958, dissolved in 1990.

In response to Nina's message:

RE: Fort Gaddis
First info I have seen about what happened to Ft. Gaddis. Does anyone have any history of the Gaddis family?

I have been doing some research on the Gard Family of the area. Jeremiah Gard had some land in Union Township next to the farm of Thomas Gaddis. He also built a mill on Redstone Creek known as the Hutchinson mill. Does anyone know where this land and/or the mill is located and have either a map or pictures of the places, or more information on them and the Gard family. The Gards, who moved west from New Jersey, stopped at Jeremiah's place for a few months before they moved on to Symmes Purchase in Ohio. Thanks.

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RE: Fort Gaddis
The Meason house was up for sale on Ebay, providing the owner pay to move the 1700s mansion. I don't know what is wrong with some people's mindset in this area.

First info I have seen about what happened to Ft. Gaddis. Does anyone have any history of the Gaddis family?

I have been desperately trying to find a picture of my family's home at 48 W. Fayette Street, Uniontown, Pa. It was built in the late 1800's and was the first house built on Fayette st. (US40). It was torn down in 1964 when I was 15. Can anyone help, please! My great Grandmother and Great-aunt ran a milliner's shop on one side of the house. Thank you, Anne Smith sasmith2728@verizon.net

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Where is this building?
I took this picture yesterday of a beautiful stone church... Can you guess what town it is from? [*]Pittsburgh[*]Uniontown[*] Dunbar[*]Dawson[*]London[*]Connellsville

The need to publicize something this beautiful is obvious. Wherever it is I want to know so that I can add it to my 2009 agenda that includes a trip to the area. What a great shot! Meanwhile, best wishes and God bless.

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Where is this building?
I took this picture yesterday of a beautiful stone church... Can you guess what town it is from? [*]Pittsburgh[*]Uniontown[*] Dunbar[*]Dawson[*]London[*]Connellsville

The church is in Dawson.

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In response to Roger's message:

Braddock's old stone house
I am a member of the Connellsville Historical Society.Just in the last week members have been made aware of Braddock's old stone house and have been trying to get an exact location of where it was built.The information on your site indicates North Union twsp which covers a large area. Thank you for any information you might have on the subject.

I believe the postcard may have been mislabeled.. They often chose the significant town of their choice anywhere in the area. It looks like that old stone brick house that your society bought in Connellsville. It also looks like some other houses I've seen in the Uniontown area that have been razed within the last fifty years for whatever reason.

I am a member of the Connellsville Historical Society.Just in the last week members have been made aware of Braddock's old stone house and have been trying to get an exact location of where it was built.The information on your site indicates North Union twsp which covers a large area. Thank you for any information you might have on the subject.

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Colonel William Crawford Relation?
My family has had rumors of being related to Colonel William Crawford... I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions on how I could verify or even prove this rumor. thanks.

Sarah: Have you done your family genalogy and connected them with the Crawfords? I have done quite a bit of research on the Wm Crawford and his siblings, parents and half siblings. If you work your way backwards in your family history, you should be able to see a connection if there is one. Send me a few of your Crawford ancestor's names and I will see if I have them on file. snshine8@cvzoom.net

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Colonel William Crawford Relation?
My family has had rumors of being related to Colonel William Crawford... I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions on how I could verify or even prove this rumor. thanks.

The only sure fire way of proving or disputing that kind of rumor is with DNA. Any thing else is hearsay.

My family has had rumors of being related to Colonel William Crawford... I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions on how I could verify or even prove this rumor. thanks.

One of the most engaging documentaries in years has been airing between 8 - 10 PM on PBS. It goes colorfully into the history and lives effected by World War II. Even people who aren't normally captivated by history are enjoying this show.

In response to Dan's message:

RE: Connellsville in the Past
There were an awful lot of murders back then! Good post, I enjoyed it. Nice to see money laundering isn't a new invention either.

Of course, the democrats ran the county back then, too.

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Connellsville in the Past
In Janurary 0f 1884, The Keystone Courier published a recap of the news for 1883. Just thought I would share it with you. things haven't really changed that much..... January - Peter Smith murdered at Alice Mines. The Yough River floods. February-William Murphy and John Keenan arrested at Leisenring, taken to Wilksbarre for murdering the Hungarians at Moyer in 1892. March-John Bayard Lowe murdered policeman Robb, convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 12 years in the pen. Dukes was placed on trial for the Capt Nutt murder and was acquitted. ( Dukes was a politician) Jane Kane was shot by F C Keagy at Youngstown. John Zimmerman was found dead in the street. April - Francis McFarland was struck with a stone by Margaret McCue and died of lock jaw. May- The bridge over the Yough at Dawson was opened for traffic. The contract for building the water works was signed. Publil School holds a commencement with a graduating class of 5. Jack Bradley of E Leisenring attempts to kill Mrs John White ( for love). June- James Boyle and Thomas McLindla shot a Hungarian named Metrick at the Valley Works. James Nutt shoots N.L. Dukes, the slayer of his father, to death on the strets of Uniontown. July - John Ostrowsky burned to death at Morewood. August- Flagan and Howell were killed in a collision at Fairchance. William Leonard, a brakeman on the Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road was hit and killed by a train at Layton. The B & O telegraph operators went out on strike. The Vanderbilt road has been completed. Work is suspended on the Pittsburgh Street Bridge. Sept- The water works is completed and tested. Public Schools open. The celebration of Fayette County's Centennial commenced with the opening of the Fayette County Fair. October- H.C. Frick Co., purchased the Trotter Works. PAtrick Kirk was struck and killed by an engine on the B & O road near the depot. Margaret Curran and 3 children were run down and killed by a train on the B & O road north of town. Crookedness is discovered in the B & O general office and clerks DAvis and Brown were discharged. November- Within the limits of the B & O yard, William Shallenberger and William Albright were killed on the track. William Price commits suicide at Trotter. December- Mrs PAtrick Lyner was killed on the track near Gibson. Unable to obtain a jury for the trail of Nutt, the trial goes to Allegheny County.

There were an awful lot of murders back then! Good post, I enjoyed it. Nice to see money laundering isn't a new invention either.

looking for info on this family. John Crow and Emma fike were married by T.J. Edwards pastor of the baptist church. found article in the c`ville paper. they were married april 12,1901 at the pastor`s home. does anyone know where i can find this church. could this be the church on pittsburgh st. thanks jan

In Janurary 0f 1884, The Keystone Courier published a recap of the news for 1883. Just thought I would share it with you. things haven't really changed that much..... January - Peter Smith murdered at Alice Mines. The Yough River floods. February-William Murphy and John Keenan arrested at Leisenring, taken to Wilksbarre for murdering the Hungarians at Moyer in 1892. March-John Bayard Lowe murdered policeman Robb, convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 12 years in the pen. Dukes was placed on trial for the Capt Nutt murder and was acquitted. ( Dukes was a politician) Jane Kane was shot by F C Keagy at Youngstown. John Zimmerman was found dead in the street. April - Francis McFarland was struck with a stone by Margaret McCue and died of lock jaw. May- The bridge over the Yough at Dawson was opened for traffic. The contract for building the water works was signed. Publil School holds a commencement with a graduating class of 5. Jack Bradley of E Leisenring attempts to kill Mrs John White ( for love). June- James Boyle and Thomas McLindla shot a Hungarian named Metrick at the Valley Works. James Nutt shoots N.L. Dukes, the slayer of his father, to death on the strets of Uniontown. July - John Ostrowsky burned to death at Morewood. August- Flagan and Howell were killed in a collision at Fairchance. William Leonard, a brakeman on the Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road was hit and killed by a train at Layton. The B & O telegraph operators went out on strike. The Vanderbilt road has been completed. Work is suspended on the Pittsburgh Street Bridge. Sept- The water works is completed and tested. Public Schools open. The celebration of Fayette County's Centennial commenced with the opening of the Fayette County Fair. October- H.C. Frick Co., purchased the Trotter Works. PAtrick Kirk was struck and killed by an engine on the B & O road near the depot. Margaret Curran and 3 children were run down and killed by a train on the B & O road north of town. Crookedness is discovered in the B & O general office and clerks DAvis and Brown were discharged. November- Within the limits of the B & O yard, William Shallenberger and William Albright were killed on the track. William Price commits suicide at Trotter. December- Mrs PAtrick Lyner was killed on the track near Gibson. Unable to obtain a jury for the trail of Nutt, the trial goes to Allegheny County.

In response to Realist's message:

RE: Fort Gaddis
Why would they even move a historic fort? Way to go Uniontown, destroy your history.

The Meason house was up for sale on Ebay, providing the owner pay to move the 1700s mansion. I don't know what is wrong with some people's mindset in this area.