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Re: PROWELL Families in York County PA

mnwhib — 2011-12-16 01:25:01Z

Yes Fannie Prowell married Dr. William Brown of Clearfield County.

Re: SEEKING SONS OF CLAUD JUNIOR PROWELL[JOHN] OF TEXAS

tjcox165 — 2011-02-21 19:34:34Z

Hi,

These two are my brothers. Who are you and why are you looking for them?

Re: Prowell of the 87th PA Inf - Civil War

tbnga — 2010-06-30 11:26:15Z

I authored a book on the 87th Pennsylvania - From Home Guards to Heroes: The 87th Pennsylvania and its Civil War Community - and have studied the regiment for several decades. I am always interested in learning new things about the men who served. By the way, he was born April 23, 1843, the son of Jacob & Jane Potts Prowell. He stood 5' 8" tall, had light hair and gray eyes, and described as having a "heavy build." He died October 15, 1911, and is buried in Burnside Cemetery in Clearfield County. I visited it many years ago.

Do you have a photo of George in uniform? Do any of his Civil War letters still exist? Do you know if his middle name was Frederick?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Re: Prowell of the 87th PA Inf - Civil War

mnwhib — 2010-06-30 04:39:41Z

George F. Prowell's daughter was named Fannie. She married Dr. William Browne. George Prowell is my great-great grandfafther. Dr. Browne and Fannie had 3 children, George, died in is early 40s I think. Harold, again died young and Mary Catherine Browne (my grandmother).

Prowell School on Valley Road, Etters, Pa.

Darlene_prowell — 2010-01-17 20:05:09Z

Does anyone know if a record exists for the cemetery located behind what was once Prowell School, and later Eichelberger School on Valley Road, Etters, Pa. Several years ago I stopped at this old school house and walked up the hill and behind it is located what is left of an old cemetery. In the very early years, Land was donated for a school,church to be built, by Samuel Prowell, son of Capt. William Prowell. This land was located next to the Prowell Homestead. It is now owned privately. I took some photos of the old stones that are left and some names are Kaufman,Strominger, Miller and Grain. Deaths were between 1727 and 1887. My husband's uncle, went to school in this old school house and before he died he told me to stop there and check out the old cemetery, and that as kids they played in this cemetery. His uncle was 88 when he died and has been deceased for several years now. Just wondering if there might be some kind of record of who is buried there, as I am sure there were lots more buried here, but stones no longer exist. The old school building was used as a church as well as a school in the early years and traveling preachers are recorded as preaching there.

Re: PROWELL Families in York County PA

rickprowell — 2010-01-08 02:19:03Z

Darlene thankyou received it have been busy with holidays but it answered and cleared up many gaps in my tree. I began to realize what a vast amount of work you have done to create this history. I plan to take some time in the future to see that church in Philly. Also spend some time in New Cumberland area in spring. Thankyou for making my search much easier. Rick

Re: PROWELL Families in York County PA

Darlene_prowell — 2010-01-06 16:38:46Z

Rick, hope you received the history book ok. I wanted to let you know that I have put up a website with lots of photos at http://prowell2010.tribalpages.com If you have a problem getting it, send me an email and I will send a link in a email back to you. It is loaded with all kinds of information including important notes about James Prowell, the immigrant. I have over 11,000 names, along with extended family members, as well my side of the family, Bailey's of Va.

Re: PROWELL Families in York County PA

Darlene_prowell — 2010-01-06 16:35:28Z

I just wanted to let you know that I have done a complete website on the Prowell Families and decendants and extended families, such as Bailey, which is my side of the family. Owen J Prowell married to Lora Melverna Ashenfelter is my husbands late grandfather. go to http://prowell2010.tribalpages.com
If you have a problem getting it to come up on the computer, send me an email and I will put a link to it in an email back to you, where you will have not problem. I have over 11,000 names, along with over 200 photos at this time and constantley adding information. Also more information on our immigrant James Prowell who settled in Chester County along with images of some important paper work on it that I scanned for the website. Be sure to check it out.

Re: PROWELL Families in York County PA

rickprowell — 2009-08-04 20:18:36Z

forgive me for not replying sooner have been away for a while. I got the bible frrom Bessie Dugans estate back in the 70s. She lived in Yokumtown Pa. House was torn down in 70s. The property was given to the church. Her sister Minnie married into the Prowell family, Sam eas her husband. He owned a mill on the york road. It was once a resteraunt. I have a blueprint showing a mill update. My grandfather was Ralph W Prowell he divorced my grandmother in the early 1920's. She was Ester Snyder. One of her sisters married a beshore. The family stills owns thw farm that was my great grandmas. I was once at Owen Prowells house but dont know how I was related to him..Around Etters Pa my grandfather was know as "Dutch" Prowell. The bible I have is very worn but is readable. Give me some time and I will send you some more info thanks Rick

Re: PROWELL Families in York County PA

eileenbrown18 — 2009-07-10 03:04:37Z

Hi Darlene,

I rec'd a notice about your post 8 Jul 2009. I'm glad to be in touch w/ you again. Do I remember correctly that you had put a book together on the Prowell Family/(ies)? And that you had copies of it for sale? If it is still available, I would like to purchase a copy. Please email me at emb100@comcast.net with the details. thanks - Eileen

Re: PROWELL Families in York County PA

Darlene_prowell — 2009-07-08 23:00:01Z

Yes, my husbands grandfather was Owen Prowell who had a farm in the area you which you speak. I have done extensive research on the Prowell Family, Please contact me at happypro@comcast.net. Have lots of information and would be interested in what is recorded in the Family Bible of Samuel Prowell.

Re: PROWELL Families in York County PA

rickprowell — 2009-07-08 22:28:01Z

As a small boy I remember an owen prowell that my father spoke of who owned a farm on the york pike near New Cumberland P.A. I am related to Sam Prowell who was mygreat grandfather. He was involved in the School board in New Cumberland. Also have family bible. Believe he also owned a mill in that area. He was married to Minie Dugan.

Re: James Prowell of Crittenden Cty, KY via TENN

ElishasDescendant — 2008-10-03 23:18:21Z

Is this Prowell related to Thomas Prowell of Burke County NC in about 1782-1790?

Jerry Powell
Waco, TX

Re: PROWELL Families in York County PA

Darlene_prowell — 2008-07-23 16:26:35Z

Hello Eileen,
I am here to tell you that is my husbands grandfather, Owen James Prowell, his great grandfather is John W Prowell married to Willet. I have done lots of research on the Prowell's from York County, Penna. who decend from a James Prowell from Chester County, Pa. I tried to answer your inquiry on another website but it will not let me send to you for some reason, maybe because I am not registered with that site. Contact me at happypro@comcast.net and maybe we can go over what you are interested in. We just had a Prowell Reunion at Salem Church, across the road from the old Prowell Homestead on Valley Road, Etters, Pa. I gave a talk about the property and its line of ownership in respect to the Prowell's. For your information, Owen James Prowell is buried at the Salem Cemetery where we held the reunion. What would you like to know, I think I read in the other message that you are working with a sister in law and she may be related to this Prowell Line. Who is your sister in law? If I remember correctly, I believe there was a Prowell from Clearfield County, who married a Brown, are you related. I think this was a George Prowell, correct? And I think the town was Burnside, correct?

Re: PROWELL Families in York County PA

Darlene_prowell — 2008-07-18 10:13:01Z

My husbands grandfather was Owen James Prowell, in fact my husband is named after his grandfather. We are having a Prowell Reunion Sat, July 19, 10 to 4 at Salem Church on Valley Road, Etters, Pa. You are welcome to attend. What would you like to know about these prowells, the ones you mention are all in line, I wrote a Prowell History lisitng all of those Prowell's and have done extensive research on this Prowell Line since I married into it over 40 years ago.

PROWELL Families in York County PA

eileenbrown18 — 2008-07-18 06:05:45Z

Does anyone have information on a PROWELL family line that includes Owen James PROWELL ( 28 Mar 1881 - 26 Oct 1956); John W PROWELL ( 2 AUG 1844 - 9 Apr 1915); and John S PROWELL (1813 - 1887). I would appreciate any help or suggestions anyone could offer. Thank You.

Prowell Family Reunion, July 2008

Darlene_prowell — 2008-06-13 01:06:13Z

Prowell Family Reunion to be held at Salem Church, Valley Road, Etters, Penna. on July 19, 2008. Prowell Family are decendants of James and Mary Prowell, who immigrated to Chester County in the early 1700's and their grandson Capt. William Prowell built a Prowell Homestead across from the church where the reunion will be held in the early 1800's. Anyone interested, please contact me for more information.Several family names extended from the Original Prowell's are, Nebinger, Hantz, Fortenbaugh, Eppley,Yinger,Reeser,Fisher,Herman, Keister,Bayler and lots more, but these are some of the most popular.

Re: James Prowell of Crittenden Cty, KY via TENN

AnneProwell — 2007-05-28 18:18:09Z

Chancy, I recently picked up the Prowell research again and just came across your post on James Prowell, Sr (b. 1800 TN)and wife Sarah. Her maiden name has been variously reported as OHanlon (OHanlain), Baird, and now, Paris. I think I've ruled out the Baird as a family confusion, but if you have any info on Paris, I'd appreciate your sharing. Birth VA about 1816?

Re: Sam or Ralph Prowell

rdepp135 — 2007-04-09 22:04:22Z

I see that you have listed the EPP surname in your posting; I am curious as to which EPP family you are interested in. We are researching the EPP surname across North America in hopes of discovering their European/Asian origins and possible relationships. We have much to share on many of the EPP lines that we have investigated. Bob Epp, in Virginia, out of Wisconsin and Baden, Germany.

Claude & Audey Prowell of Kirven, Texas in 1922

BasketLady420 — 2007-04-08 13:37:05Z

"The two men, Claude and Audey Prowell, were the same two men in custody when Curry was arrested."
(more on website)

I am not related to this family, just passing on this information which comes from a website called "American Lynching." The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://www.americanlynching.com/main.html

Re: Sam or Ralph Prowell

darleneprowell56 — 2007-03-27 00:45:54Z

Hello Kathleen,
I have been researching the Prowell family for several years,as I am married to a Prowell who also decends from the Capt Wm Prowell of Fairview Township, York County, Penna. You asked about several different people, I will give you the part of Bayler's. They sometimes spelled it Baylor. Michael Bayler married first wife Lydia Wolf May 17, 1843 in Newberrytown, Penna. and they had one son, William Ambrose Bayler. His second marriage was to Susan Prowell, fEBRUARY 14, 1852, Harrisburg, Penna., daugher of Samuel and Phoebe Brown Prowell, born Apil 7, 1825 and died January 2, 1871. They had 5 children. As to Phoebe Brown, she was the daughter of Jacob and Anna Marie Brown, I have no dates or other information on them other than they had two other daughters, Jane and Sarah. As for the immigrant James Prowell and wife Mary, they are still very much a mystery that I have yet to solve. I do have some records of him but do not know what happened to him or where he died and exactly what year he or his wife died. I do know that his property was sherifed 1767 and he was no where to be found. This was in Chester County, Penna. I have spent a lot of time and lots of money to travel and do my research and last year I printed a Prowell History that has about 9 thousand names and over 10 generations. I have all the information that I found until then printed in this history. I started with the immigrant James Prowell and his wife Mary and continued on until present day. If you would be interested in a copy of this history please contact me at happypro@comcast.net. THere is a Prowell Reunion every 2 years and the next one is July 2008. Again please contact me for information if you would be interested in attending. We talk about a lot of history.

Re: Sam or Ralph Prowell

peacefulheart8876 — 2007-03-26 18:29:24Z

I am a descendent of Cpt. Wm. Prowell. My gg grandmother was Susan Prowell Baylor whose parents were Phoebe Brown and Samuel Prowell. Any info on the Baylor or Brown family or on James Prowell from Wales, married to Mary and who died in 1767 would be greatly appreciated.
Kathleen Sterner

Re: Prowell of the 87th PA Inf - Civil War

tbnga — 2007-02-27 20:38:00Z

I met your mother ten or more years ago (before she was on the History Channel program about the U.S.S. Iowa) when I was in Burnside, and she told me that she was related through Dr. George F. Prowell's daughter, who married a doctor named Brown. She did not, however, have any information. George has a role in my recently published book, From Home Guards to Heroes: The 87th Pennsylvania and its Civil War Community.

Re: Prowell of the 87th PA Inf - Civil War

artandpeg — 2007-02-27 18:31:40Z

I am the sister of GMG3 Matthew R. Price killed in the explosion on the USS Iowa and for the record our familly was not related to George Prowell

Thomas Prowell, b. 15 Aug., 1756, England

doctorron89 — 2006-11-30 03:10:25Z

This particular Thomas Prowell, we think, came from England and was married to Mary Agnes Roper. We have the lineage from that point also. Our research shows a Sarah being born 7 Mar., 1790 either in Williamson County, TN or Burke County, NC. The information also reflects that Mary Agnes also came from England. I have my doubts as to the accuracy of their birth place. I am inclined to believe it to be in PA. The 1805 Burke County, Morgan District tax roll lists Thomas as being there. if you have any information on these ancestors and would be willing to share it, I would be greatly apreciatative. Thanks.

Maj. Joseph Prowell of Penn.

hitchheick — 2006-06-28 23:59:42Z

William H. Prowell, M. D. of Penn.

hitchheick — 2006-06-28 23:57:36Z

William H. Prowell, M. D.

William H. Prowell, M. D., was born in Fairview Township, this county, March 20, 1854, and was reared on the home farm. He was educated in the public schools, and at the normal school, Millersville, Lancaster County. During the winter of 1872-73 he was engaged in teaching, and in the spring of 1873 began the study of medicine under Dr. Swiler, of Yocumtown. From 1874 to 1876, inclusive, he attended Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, graduating March 19, 1876. He began practice, April 11, 1876, at Siddonsburg, and now has a very large practice, has visited as high as thirty-five patients in twenty-four hours. October 5, 1876, he married Miss. Jennie, daughter of John Elcock, Sr., of Siddonsburg, and this union has resulted in the birth of four children: Viola May, October 17, 1878, died September 13, 1882; Tolbert, born April 4, 1882; Ella and Nellie, born August 15, 1884. Ella died March 26, 1885. The doctor is a member of the Cumberland County Medical Society.

Taken from the book, “History of York County, Illustrated 1886” by John Gibson, Historical Editor

Prowell Family Reunion for 2006

2006-04-04 13:16:51Z

A Prowell Family Reunion will be held in Fairview Township, York County, Pennsylvania, July 15, 2006. Anyone seeking information about this reunion contact me at happypro@suscom.net. Several names associated in the early years with the Prowell's were, Nebinger, Fisher, Potts, Hantz, Shelley, Crull are just a few, we will be having a history display and Darlene has completed a Prowell Family History of 80 pages plus that will be available at the reunion. Good Food, door prizes and Prowell family members from all across the United States will be present, so if interested in attending etc. please contact me.

Re: Anyone with the name of PROWELL

lisaprowell1 — 2006-02-15 19:56:52Z

Wondering if you had any received any information. I am doing research for my husband about his family. The only information that I have found is that his great-grandfather Joseph Prowell was from Columbus,MS and was born in 1878. I cannot find any records prior to this and wonder where Berbice is and whether or not you have access to any of the slave records. (My husband is African-American) and I am wondering if his ancestors descend from these slaves. Any help would be appreciated. You can reach me at lisa_prowell@yahoo.com

GARY WAYNE PROWELL --1990

kengilke — 2006-01-17 17:12:42Z

Caldwell County Times
Princeton, Ky.
September 20, 1990

Gary Wayne Prowell, age 51, of Bonita Beach, Fla., died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, September 11, at his home. Death was from a heart attack.

He was born October 20 1938, in Caldwell County, the son of James Prowell of Eddyville and Mrs. Ola Mae Corley of Princeton.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Mary Prowell; a son, Greg Prowell and a daughter, Melissa Prowell, both of Bonita Beach; one brother, Bob Prowell of Little Rock, Ark., and two sisters, Marilyn Gilkey and Judy Banister, both of Princeton. He is also survived by several aunts and uncles and cousins in Caldwell County

Memorial services were held Monday, September 17, at 10:00 a.m. at Bonita Springs Funeral Home. The remains were cremated.

WILLIAM THOMAS PROWELL, Sr. --1990

kengilke — 2006-01-17 01:22:21Z

Princeton Leader
Princeton Ky.
March 22, 1990

Funeral services for William Thomas Prowell, Sr., age 69, of Wheatcroft, formerly of Princeton, were conducted Thursday, March 22, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hanover Funeral Home, Clay, with the Rev. Raymond Turner and the Rev. Rocky Larsen officiating.

Burial followed in Hill Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Mr. Prowell died Tuesday morning, March 20, at 8:30 a.m. at his home after a long illness. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Sidney Johnson Prowell on May 10, 1963, and Clifford Bunton "Pete" Prowell on April 25, 1979.

A native of Caldwell County, he was born November 7, 1920, the son of the late William and Nannie Elizabeth Patterson Prowell. He was a farmer and a member of Second Baptist Church in Princeton.

Survivors include his wife, Edna Pearl Phelps Prowell, of Wheatcroft; three sons, William Thomas Prowell Jr., Michael Carroll Prowell, and Clifford Earl Prowell all of the home; two daughters, Mary Hayden and Nellie Hayden, both of Boonville, Indiana; two stepdaughters, Ruth Mayes, of Evansville, Indiana, and Robyn Phelps, of Robards; two sisters, Mrs. John (Frances) Kelley, of Princeton, and Mrs. Ozzie (Vivian) Moss of Lyman, South Carolina; one brother, Adrian Prowell, of Fredonia; ten grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.

Re: Thomas & Rachel Prowell of PA. in 1764

2005-12-12 23:14:41Z

This is the Thomas Prowell I have been researching. This is the first time I have seen this, but I was aware that he divorced her and I do have a copy of his will. Capt. William Prowell and Major Joseph Prowell were his and Rachael's sons. My husband is decended from Capt William Prowell whose homestead is located here in Fairview Township, York County, Penna. Thank you so much for the information. It is very difficult to find any information on this Thomas Prowell and his father James Prowell who lived in Chester County, Penna. in the 1720 to 1765 time frame. James Prowell the immigrant and father of Thomas, had a farm located still along the Pughtown Road near French Creek. Have not been able to find any information as to how they got there and where they came from.

Thomas & Rachel Prowell of PA. in 1764

BasketLady420 — 2005-12-12 23:00:46Z

November 15, 1764:
York County, November 4, 1764
Whereas Rachel, the wife of Thomas Prowell, late of Vincent Township, Chester County, Blacksmith, hath lived separate from him since last March, and may probably attempt to run in debt; these are therfore to forbid all persons to credit her on his Account, for he will not pay any debts of her contracting; and whereas a Note for 100 Pounds payable to John Meredith, the 27th day of May last; a Bond, conditioned for the Payment of 50 pounds on the 27th day of November next; another Bond, conditioned for the payment of 50 Pounds on the 27th day of November 1766; and another Bond, conditioned for the Payment of 50 Pounds on the 27th day of November 1767, to the said John Meredith, were unjustly obtained from the same Thomas Prowell, which Note and Bonds bear date on or about the 12th day of March last. All persons are hereby forbid to take any Assignement of the said Note or Bonds, for he does not intend to pay.
Thomas Prowell

I am not related to this family, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Runaway Women, Elopements And Other Miscreant Deeds, As Advertised In The Pennsylvania Gazette - 1728 -1789. (together with a few abused wives and unfortunate children)." Compiled by Judith Ann Highley Meier. Published by Closson Press. 1993. Page 41.
Joyce

Re: James Prowell of Crittenden Cty, KY via TENN

danielle4370 — 2005-10-16 05:53:48Z

sharon, jim prowell was my grandfather, my great grandfather was james kellie prowell,joseph was 2nd great and so forth.my father is robert prowell who lives in ark. maybe we should talk and see whatelse we could share as far as roots go. thank you for your time danielle prowell

Re: James Prowell of Crittenden Cty, KY via TENN

danielle4370 — 2005-10-16 05:53:48Z

james sr. wife was sarah baird.james had a son david who had a son joseph. my great grandfather james kelly is the son of joseph. james kelly had my grandfather jim marion prowell who had my father bob prowell who is still living in little rock. i reside in tucson az. with my brother tony prowell and my sister leeza suitt. our mother passed on in 1996.you can email me at danielle4370@msn.com if you have any further information. nice to know that there are alot of prowells' out there still.

Re: Major Joseph Prowell Biography

2005-04-18 02:07:51Z

I own a set of York County History by George Prowell, he is in our family line. I have been trying for several years to find any information on James Prowell and his wife Mary, the immigrants. I have found the original property located in Chester County, Pa and visited the folks who live there a few years ago. And our family line if from Capt. William Prowell, who was born in Chester County, son of Thomas. His homestead however is here in York County, Penna. along with a Prowell family cemetery, that is on private property and not open to the public. But I am very interested if anyone has any information on James Prowell, who settled on the Welsh Tract of Chester County, along French Creek, and also lived at one time in the Charlestown area. I have found him on tax rolls, newspaper articles in Penna Gazette,have also obtained a copy of what was left of a copy of his lease to the one property. But after 1765, I can find no trace of him or his wife. Would also like any information on the daughter Mary, who married Richard Buck. Have found nothing on them. I have visited the gravesite of Major Joseph Prowell, located at Old Pine Churchyard in Philadelphia.

Major Joseph Prowell Biography

hitchheick — 2005-04-18 00:20:26Z

Joseph Prowell of York County, PA

hitchheick — 2005-03-09 10:51:14Z

I have a book entitled. "History of York County, Illustrated 1886" by John Gibson, Historical Editor. Most of the dates are from the 1700's. It has a biography of Joseph Prowell in it. If anyone would like a copy of his biography contact me at hitchheick@aol.com.

Re: James Prowell of Crittenden Cty, KY via TENN

chancyprowell — 2004-12-10 06:43:49Z

Hello
My husband is from this line I think so at least it is the right area and all the names fit but james wife I have listed as sarah Paris

James Prowell of Crittenden Cty, KY via TENN