by Laurel Shanafelt Powell. 1993. 121p

• John Simpson Sr., born in Ireland in 1738, immigrated to America and was the son of William and Jane Simpson buried in PA. William Fuller Shanafelt, born in 1860 in PA, married Emma Effie Welsh in 1888 and was a descendant of Rev. John R. Shanafelt. The genealogy of the Drake family includes descendants of Rev. Drake, Joseph Drake, John Drake, and Oliver Drake.

• The Smith family lineage provides details on George W. Smith's ancestry and connections. The historical information in the documents offers insights into Hopewell, the Johnson family, and the history of Lycoming County, PA. The documents contain valuable information about the family histories and connections of various individuals.

• The compilation of family histories sheds light on the ancestral backgrounds and relationships of individuals such as John Simpson Sr., William Fuller Shanafelt, and the Drake family. The historical context provided in the documents offers a glimpse into the past, including details on Hopewell, the Johnson family, and the history of Lycoming County, PA.