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From: "Cathy Berger" <>
Subject: Re: Kauffman
Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 08:09:10 -0400
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are you going to be here same time as Robert? Start at the historical
society. And I will try to borrow the Kauffman notebook for both of you and
have it in our library there.

Cathy
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Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 10:00 PM
Subject: Re: Kauffman


> In a message dated 5/20/03 9:49:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> writes:
>
> > I am descended from George Kauffman of Bedford County (circa 1800)
through
> > Henry Kauffman and Rachel Dibert of St. Clairsville.
> > Will be visiting Bedford 2nd week in June, first time ever. My branch
of
> > the family "went west". Will have about 3 days to get acquainted
> > with the area, make connections and find what I can about the Kauffman
> > family. Any suggestions on where to go to make best use of my time.
> > Am planning to visit the Pioneer Historical Society, for one. Will
share
> > what information I have with anyone with common interests.
>
> Couple of thoughts (others will pile on, I'm certain!):
>
> 1) If you are going to be there during the weekday, be sure to visit the
> courthouse - the office of Recorder of Deeds and Wills has all their
records
> out in the open and can help you figure out how to get started looking for
> such. Records on the Prothonotary's side are not quite so open, but you
are
> still welcome to search the original records. One of the friendliest
> courthouses I've ever come across.
>
> 2) Seems to me there are still dozens, if not hundreds, of Diberts in the
> area (the county) - you're bound to run across a few. May also want to
sneak
> a peek into the book "Indian Eve", which outlines several lines of Dibert,
if
> I recall correctly.
>
> 3) You'll probably want to stay in the town of Bedford (which is where the
> courthouse and Pioneer are). There's a couple of inexpensive motels and
some
> nice Bed & Breakfasts. Everything is walking distance, and St.
Clairsville
> isn't a bad ride from there.
>
> 4) Do you know where any of your ancestors are buried? If so, make sure
to
> visit the graveyard - most are very well kept up. If you don't know where
> they are, there are many books at the Pioneer which may help.
>
>
> Plan to enjoy it - I predict you will. It's a wonderful place.
> - Jeff R (who plans to retire there - some day!)
>
>
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