Genealogy of the Woodcock Valley

My name is Ruby Shirk Keller.  I grew up on the ridge between Hesston and Raystown.  My mother's maiden name was Shingler.  Her parents were Mary Ellen (Nellie) Magill Shingler and Robert Shingler.  She has lived on the farm since 1919.  She will be 94 in September.  I have 2 brothers...Robert and Raymond, and a sister Helen.  Most of my ancestors on my mothers side are buried in the Anderson, White Church and Old Stone Church cemeteries.

My dad John F. Rinker, born 1920 grew up in McConnellstown, PA.  His mother was Pearl Rinker and they lived in the house beside the old Methodist Church. My dad is still living.

My maternal grandmother was Genevieve Fisher, and she lived in McConnellstown and attended the new Methodist Church.  My mother was Mary Elizabeth Rinker known by all as Betty.  She was born in 1920, and she went to Huntington High School.  She passed away 26 years ago.

My husband and I visit McConnellstown every year.  We love the area.

I've been doing genealogy for about ten years,  My dad had done genealogy for about 30-40 years before he passed away in 2009.  My maternal grandparents were from Ireland.  My dad's side goes back to Colonial America.

I'm Heather Fisher. I'm the daughter of Dr. Larry and Ms. Carol Fisher. I am Married to Furl Sneath who died in October 2010. We have 3 children; Dante Fisher, Sabin Fisher, and Sophie Fisher-Sneath.