Parnassus , PA near New Kensington, Westmoreland Co., PA
This is the record of the Parnassus Presbyterian Church from its organization on 16 May 1842 to 12 Nov 1973. Session minutes and other known records were searched and included.
Memberships are listed alphabetically there in after chronologically. Symbols used are:
(C) by certificate from another church
(E) on examination by Session
(RE) on reexamination
(R Roll) name placed on Reserve Roll
Where a name appeared differently on two or more lists, each given with a question mark.
This is a re-typing and update of a project started in 1959 by the Genealogical Records Committee of the Massy Harbison Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Originally this work was from 1842 to 1900 and has been updated to include 1901 through 1973.
The DAR Committee of 1959 included :
Alma Streeter Shaffer (Mrs. Clarence M. )
Mary Louise Mc Laughlin Romig (Mrs. Charles)
Elizabeth Copenhaver Boyd (Mrs Matthew P.)
Luella Rodgers Frazier (Mrs. Matthew P. )
this update was done by Judith M. Allen (Mrs. E. Samuel) April 1990
[My note: I am including only my known family name - but not yet proven any connection, Bigley. This is the name of Johanna who married in Ireland, James Mulvihill].
NAME ADMISSION DISMISSAL REMARKS
Beighley/Bigley
Henry 12 Jan 1872 4 Aug 1900 Death
Hannah Marie 12 Jan 1872 30 Sep 1898 Death
Henry 04 Jul 1884 23 Nov 1929 Death
Kate (Mrs.) 04 Jul 1884
William Elmer 23 Nov 1913 E 14 Nov 1953 Death
Martin 31 Aug 1919
Rachel (Mrs. ) 10 Jul 1925 E
Gladys Louise 10 Jan 1932 E 5 Oct 1951 Grace Comm. Ch. (m-Fraser)
Virginia Elinor(Miss)
25 Dec 1932 E 1 Mar 1961 Mt St Peter RD(mAttie DeFelice)
Sarah Jane (Miss)9 Jul 1944 E (m Paul Henzel)
John Frederick 9 Jan 1949 E
Connie Lou(Mrs J.F.Jr.) 2 Oct 1955 E
NAME BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE CEMETERY
Beigley Hannah M. 30 Sep 1898 Round Hill
Henry 4 Aug 1900 Round Hill
Henry Kenlock 23 Nov 1929 Union
W. Elmer 354 Freeport St 14 Feb 1953 -
Mrs W. E. (Laura) Stanton Blvd. 5 Apr 1964 Plum Creek
ADULT BAPTISMS
NAME BIRTH DATE & PLACE BAP DATE PARENTS
BEIGHLEY William Elmer 23 Nov 1913
BIGLEY Hannah Marie 12 Nov 1872
CHILDHOOD BAPTISMS
NAME BIRTH DATE & PLACE BAPT. DATE PARENTS
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BIGLEY STEWART WOODS - N. Carolina 12 Jan 1872
Viola Marie 12 Jan 1872
Arabella Dale 12 Jan 1872
Foster Harris
Henry Ellsworth
Laura Alice
Malissa Ella
Newton King
Cora Catherine 12 Feb 1873 13 Oct 1873
Frederick 11 Dex 1926 17 Apr 1927 John & Rachel
Gerry Lee 22 Aug 1955 Trtm. 09 Oct 1955 John F. & Connie I.
Jack Alan 21 Jul 1958 Trtm. 21 Sep 1958 John & Connie
Conclusion-similar information
Beighly/Bigley Henry 12 Jan 1872 admission 4 Aug 1900 Death
Hannah Marie 12 Jan 1872 admission 30 Sep 1898 Death
BIGLEY Hannah Marie 12 Nov 1872 baptism
Beigley Hannah M. 30 Sep 1898 Round Hill
