Great video. Our farm is the one on the right at 10:35 and again at 18:16. We milked 100 head and had our own bottling plant and delivery trucks. It was Hobbs Dairy. Well known at the time from the 1920s until the family gave up in the early 70s. Sad time. My parents are buried in Millcreek Cemetery. I was born at home in a small house right in Hookstown. Drove that 168 highway a zillion times growing up. Thanks for the memories. I live in Missouri now.
I just found this video tonight, some 4 years after it was made. I lived on Rte 30 West in Greene Yep beginning in summer of 94 - my son Ryan died in April of 97 and is buried in Mill Creek Hill Cemetery. My husband & I split up in Jan. of 98 and I left, to live with my ailing mother on the AL gulf coast, returning for a few short weeks in summer of 98 but I haven't been able to afford to return since then, which breaks my heart every day. I miss our house, I miss visiting Ryan's grave, I miss that community - those were halcyon days for all of us - that community really came together for our family and I love everyone there so much for that. What a wonderful place to live, and die. My heart is there still and always will be. Thank you for posting this. -Lisa Crow Slaff
My daughter found this video & sent it to me. I was born & grew up in Georgetown / Hookstown area. We now live in Arizona, but I miss my hometown. I so enjoyed watching this. Would love to see one of Georgetown, also. Thank you so much for doing this! Mary Laughlin Neuber.
Hi Mark I discovered your Beaver County videos today and just wanted to thank you for posting. I'm an Aliquippa native living in the Philadelphia suburbs now. Back in 2012 I published part one my father's life story about growing up in West Aliquippa. The book is called Grit Smoke and Steam and you can find it on Amazon. As I researched for his book I went to all the libraries in Beaver County and also the Library of Congress searching for historical photos of J & L and Aliquippa. In the B.F. Jones library I found a number of photos of the gardens on Crow Island that J& L portioned out to its employees. They were featured in an article of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette in the 1930s. Watching a number of your videos this evening I appreciate your knowledge and curiosity about the history of Beaver County. I think it was in this video that you asked your audience If they knew what town in Beaver County had the smallest population. My guess is Georgetown which is across the Ohio River from Glasgow. It was founded in 1793, and in 2010 had a population of 174. I'm also thinking the Georgetown Cemetery could possibly be the oldest cemetery in the county as well. I think I remember seeing graves from the Revolutionary war there.
Greetings, Mr. Messina! I am certainly familiar with your book; it is a magnificent contribution to our community and history! Thank you so much for the undertaking! I'm honored you stumbled upon my channel and reciprocate your generous words. I hope to correspond with you more in the future! Best of luck in all of your future pursuits. Mark Grago
Thank you for the nice compliment on my book! I've been working on part two for the past five years and hope to have it published by Veterans Day. It picks up the day my father enlists in the Marine Corps and takes the reader through the battle of Guadalcanal, and then back to West Aliquippa. Actually, it was another Aliquippa native by the name of Ron Radwanski, who used to live on McMinn Street in Sheffield, that told me about your videos. I really enjoy your detailed narration about all the Beaver County towns and places. Keep up the great work!
I used to drive that's t road 4 days a week. But i drove to the next town, George town. I worked at Dravo sand and gravel. During the winter months i used to plow the snow with a dozer from hooks town to george town. Had to keep the road clear for the dump trucks. Then i loaded or unloaded sand and gravel from the barges. 12 hour shifts. Was great pay back then in the late 70's.
I live in Independence Twp, proud to have the 4th generation of our family now living on the same plot of land that was purchased by my grand pap many years ago. He bought the land (as a sub-divided piece) from a local family farm that has been in continuous use and operation by the same family since the late 1700's (Revolutionary war land grant). Lots of rich History in this area.
Great video. Our farm is the one on the right at 10:35 and again at 18:16. We milked 100 head and had our own bottling plant and delivery trucks. It was Hobbs Dairy. Well known at the time from the 1920s until the family gave up in the early 70s. Sad time. My parents are buried in Millcreek Cemetery. I was born at home in a small house right in Hookstown. Drove that 168 highway a zillion times growing up. Thanks for the memories. I live in Missouri now.
Thank you for your input, Mr. Hobbs; it's an honor! I also thank you for the service your dairy provided for the community over the years!
I just found this video tonight, some 4 years after it was made. I lived on Rte 30 West in Greene Yep beginning in summer of 94 - my son Ryan died in April of 97 and is buried in Mill Creek Hill Cemetery. My husband & I split up in Jan. of 98 and I left, to live with my ailing mother on the AL gulf coast, returning for a few short weeks in summer of 98 but I haven't been able to afford to return since then, which breaks my heart every day. I miss our house, I miss visiting Ryan's grave, I miss that community - those were halcyon days for all of us - that community really came together for our family and I love everyone there so much for that. What a wonderful place to live, and die. My heart is there still and always will be. Thank you for posting this. -Lisa Crow Slaff
My condolences for your loss. Thank you for sharing and watching. :) 📽
My daughter found this video & sent it to me. I was born & grew up in Georgetown / Hookstown area. We now live in Arizona, but I miss my hometown. I so enjoyed watching this. Would love to see one of Georgetown, also. Thank you so much for doing this!
Mary Laughlin Neuber.
Thank you so much for your kind comments!
My parents & 3 brothers are buried in this Cemetery.
Hi Mark I discovered your Beaver County videos today and just wanted to thank you for posting. I'm an Aliquippa native living in the Philadelphia suburbs now. Back in 2012 I published part one my father's life story about growing up in West Aliquippa. The book is called Grit Smoke and Steam and you can find it on Amazon. As I researched for his book I went to all the libraries in Beaver County and also the Library of Congress searching for historical photos of J & L and Aliquippa. In the B.F. Jones library I found a number of photos of the gardens on Crow Island that J& L portioned out to its employees. They were featured in an article of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette in the 1930s. Watching a number of your videos this evening I appreciate your knowledge and curiosity about the history of Beaver County. I think it was in this video that you asked your audience If they knew what town in Beaver County had the smallest population. My guess is Georgetown which is across the Ohio River from Glasgow. It was founded in 1793, and in 2010 had a population of 174. I'm also thinking the Georgetown Cemetery could possibly be the oldest cemetery in the county as well. I think I remember seeing graves from the Revolutionary war there.
Greetings, Mr. Messina! I am certainly familiar with your book; it is a magnificent contribution to our community and history! Thank you so much for the undertaking! I'm honored you stumbled upon my channel and reciprocate your generous words. I hope to correspond with you more in the future! Best of luck in all of your future pursuits. Mark Grago
Thank you for the nice compliment on my book! I've been working on part two for the past five years and hope to have it published by Veterans Day. It picks up the day my father enlists in the Marine Corps and takes the reader through the battle of Guadalcanal, and then back to West Aliquippa. Actually, it was another Aliquippa native by the name of Ron Radwanski, who used to live on McMinn Street in Sheffield, that told me about your videos. I really enjoy your detailed narration about all the Beaver County towns and places. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for your kind reply, Mr. Messina! I look forward to the second installment of your book. Please do let me know when it is available?
I used to drive that's t road 4 days a week. But i drove to the next town, George town. I worked at Dravo sand and gravel. During the winter months i used to plow the snow with a dozer from hooks town to george town. Had to keep the road clear for the dump trucks. Then i loaded or unloaded sand and gravel from the barges. 12 hour shifts. Was great pay back then in the late 70's.
Great job Mark. I really enjoyed this.
born and rise on hill road same with my hubby he is from frankfurt springs we will never leave!
I live in Independence Twp, proud to have the 4th generation of our family now living on the same plot of land that was purchased by my grand pap many years ago. He bought the land (as a sub-divided piece) from a local family farm that has been in continuous use and operation by the same family since the late 1700's (Revolutionary war land grant). Lots of rich History in this area.
Matthias Hook is my Great 5x Grandpa
There’s like 7, 8, or 9 cemetery’s
Idk bout that much but there’s quite a few, even another on that road