Westover - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: James Cleveland Westover

lynbarbie — 2009-11-13 17:04:13Z

My grandmother Cora Finley was a Phillips a sister to Elizabeth Westover -- we would be related am willing to share information

Re: Alexander Westover - Edwin Ruthven Westover - Holden, Allen

annlogan51 — 2009-08-18 03:03:37Z

I will e-mail you more details later this week, but yes, Amos was born in Massachusetts. He and his brothers, John and Moses, were Loyalists who moved to Canada in the late 1780's and eventually received grants of land in Sutton, Quebec.

Amos later moved to Champaign Co., Ohio, where he died. His daughter, Olive Westover, born June 1, 1800 in Sutton, is my ancestor.

Re: Alexander Westover - Edwin Ruthven Westover - Holden, Allen

bouncyascanbe — 2009-08-17 20:56:57Z

It looks like we are talking about the same line, but I haven't tied Amos Westover to Canada. My info says that he was born in Massachusetts, and his father, John, in Connecticut. My information may be false. I would really appreciate your help in finding out more and correcting it if it is wrong. Please email me at bouncy_as_can_be@yahoo.com.
Thanks, Chelsi

Re: Alexander Westover - Edwin Ruthven Westover - Holden, Allen

bouncyascanbe — 2009-08-17 20:51:10Z

I have not seen any of those names in my tree, however I have not yet researched Edwin's ancestors very well. I will let you know if any of those names come up.
Thanks,
Chelsi

Re: Alexander Westover - Edwin Ruthven Westover - Holden, Allen

annlogan51 — 2009-08-13 04:18:10Z

I am related to Edwin Ruthven Westover, but I do not recognize any of the other names you list. Edwin was born in Ohio and moved with his family to Salt Lake City in the late 1840's. He spent the rest of his life in Utah. Edwin's grandfather, Amos Westover, was born in Sutton, Quebec. Many of the Quebec Westovers later moved to Malahide Township, Elgin Co., Ontario and then on to Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Re: Alexander Westover

annlogan51 — 2009-08-08 22:44:45Z

I have both an Alexander and an Olive in my Westover line, brother and sister, but they were born in 1798 and 1800 in Sutton. Your Olive is the daughter of Alexander Westover (4 Feb 1873-19 Mar 1923)and Ermina (maiden surname unknown), born May 1888 in the USA (her info from 1911 census). She appears to be his second wife.

Alexander is the son of Moses Westover and Orilla Hepsibah Bonneau.

Re: Alexander Westover - Edwin Ruthven Westover - Holden, Allen

Ccewhite57 — 2009-08-08 07:33:42Z

*While trying to locate docs & film through LDS info for my ggg-grandmother Amanda M. Allen (1807-1888) who married Solomon Holden (1785-1868) on 12 July 1827 in No Gower, Carleton Co., ON, Canada - the name Edwin Ruthwin Westover was typed onto the sheet, added to the Temple Records in 1952. I believe that he is listed as Amanda's 8th cousin in-law.
*Both the 1851 & 1881 Canadian Censuses list Amanda's birthplace as the USA. I cannot find any reference to the state or to her parents, although Charles could be her father's name and Wilton could be her mother's maiden name.
*Do you have any Allens, Holdens, Blanchards, Eastmans, Callanders or Beamans in your family tree - who were mostly born in Ontario, Canada?
Thank you for your kind assistance.
You can email me directly at - Cewhite%7@hotmail.com
Cathy Gallagher
Arizona, USA
*Where do you live in Canada!?

Lumin Westover

LaurelRoses — 2009-04-02 02:42:23Z

I am looking for information on 7 Westover brothers who migrated from Connecticutin thje early 1800's. Six brothers scattered to Canada, NY, Pennsylvania and New York. My 5-Great Grandfather Lumin Sr. migrated from Litchfield County, Conn. to Deerfield, Portage County, Ohio in 1806.

LR

Photograph of John Sherman Humphrey and his wife Ethel Pearl (Westover) Humphrey.

GeoFiles — 2009-03-29 20:28:28Z

On my family web site you can view a photograph of John Sherman Humphrey and his wife Ethel Pearl (Westover) Humphrey:

http://www.familytreeheritagelibrary.com/photographs/photo11...

Please contact me if your related to my cousins John Sherman Humphrey and his wife Ethel Pearl (Westover) Humphrey.

Leah (Pearson) Reich
Email: geofiles@aol.com
My family web site: http://www.familytreeheritagelibrary.com

William H. Westover obituary

78steelhead — 2009-03-22 19:53:10Z

Wm. H. Westover Court House Janitor

Dies From an Attack of Paralysis

Was Well Known All Over Blair County and Highly Esteemed---Funeral Saturday

William H. Westover, a prominent citizen of this town and the janitor at the Blair county court house for thirty years, died at his residence on North Penn street Thursday at 2:12 o’clock from an attack of paralysis. The deceased was the son of Enos Westover and was born at Frankstown on August 2, 1837, being in his 70th year at time of death. In his early life he followed the occupation of a teamster. Upon erection of the court house in 1876, he was appointed janitor of that public edifice, and continuously and faithfully served in that position until August, 1906, when he was stricken with paralysis, the day following his 69th birthday. The deceased was a member of the Zion Lutheran church and was an upright, respected citizen who admirably fulfilled a mission of usefulness in life. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. U. G. Lindsay and Mrs. Charles Hileman, both of Hollidaysburg; also by his venerable father, who is 91 years of age; one brother, Winfield, of Frankstown, and three sisters, Mrs. W. E. Rodkey and Mrs. Fred Gearhart, both of Altoona, and Mrs. David Hemphill, of Roanoke, Va. Mr. Westover was a member of Juniata lodge No. 282, Free and Accepted Masons and Hollidaysburg lodge No. 119, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The interment will be made in the Presbyterian cemetery.

Altoona Mirror 05 APR 1907.

Enos Westover obituary

78steelhead — 2009-03-18 03:09:21Z

Enos Westover

Died at the home of his son, Winfield Westover, at Frankstown, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, after an illness of three years. The deceased was aged 91 years, 2 months and 6 days. For the last year he had been entirely helpless and his son, Winfield, and wife cared for him. The deceased was born at what is now called Kladder station. Mr. Westover followed the occupation of a farmer, then a boatman and in later years worked as a miner and a furnace hand. He was a life-long member of the Lutheran church. His wife preceded him to the grave nine years ago. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. David Emfield of Roanoke, Va., Winfield of Frankstown, Mrs. F. K. Gerhart and Mrs. William E. Rodkey of Altoona. He is survived by twenty-eight grandchildren and thrity-five great-grandchildren. The funeral services will be held at the Geeseytown Lutheran church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment at the Geeseytown cemetery.

Altoona Mirror 24 FEB 1908.

WESTOVER Milton L 1925-2001 section 11

t42DFWNat — 2009-02-22 22:12:51Z

WESTOVER Milton L 1925-2001 section 11

I photographed this gravestone in the DFW National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 201,088 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Westovers in Michigan

maguireka — 2008-12-27 01:32:51Z

Hello!

Are any of your Westovers - Hazel George Westover who later became Hazel George Giggy? She was my Grandmother and from Muskegon, MI.

Thank you,
Kim

Re: Westovers

langmaxine — 2008-12-25 23:45:01Z

i have just started my westover tree any help i can get would be very helpful.i have not gotten as far back as you orva westover was my father.thanks,maxine lang

Re: Update to original message

JHMasco — 2008-12-11 23:24:51Z

It was Michigan.

If you click on the link you should be able to access the site, or type in the URL (http, etc), on your browser.

It looks like Jacob was s/o Horace W b 1 mar 1840 in Ontario, Canada who was s/o Horace, s/o William and Catherine Hostetter Westover of Sheffield,MA and through several more to the aforementioned Jonas.

You will, of course, need to verify all the details yourself. If this is all new to you perhaps you can visit your local public library for help.

Best wishes,
Jean

Re: Update to original message

JHMasco — 2008-12-11 17:26:00Z

I found this on http://www.deckervillelibrary.com/sanilac_county_draft_board...
"PRIVATE ORVA WESTOVER
MARLETTE
Was born in Lapeer County, October 9, 1896, son of Jacob and Martha Westover, acquired his education at the Marlette schools. His occupation was automobile repairman. He has six brothers and two sisters: Dan, Alivn, Melburn, William, Harold and Leon; Flossie and Gracia. He is a Selective Service man and went from this county to Camp Custer on September 21, 1917, sailed for France on February 25, 1918 , with Co. 11, 119th Artillery. He was in the hospital six months on account of an attack of spinal meningitis. He has not return home."

You should be able to obtain his military records (remember to request the COMPLETE set of records) and go from there. Also obtain death certificates. Most of the WESTOVERs in this country are from Jonas who came into CT int he 1600s. Some went to Canada during the American Revolution and some of their descendants came back down to the US.

Best wishes,
Jean

Re: Update to original message

langmaxine — 2008-12-11 17:14:00Z

carrie and orva westover was from michigan,my fathers parentsjacob westover and martha foster was from ontario,canada.does this help?

Re: Update to original message

JHMasco — 2008-12-11 16:35:42Z

Can you tell me the state or other specific information?

Jean

Martin Houk Westover wife mystery needs confirmation

westover1947 — 2008-07-31 21:37:21Z

Looking for anyone with information about a wife Martin Houk Westover who was, born March 1, 1850 in Missouri died July 9, 1927 Hanford, California. I recently received two death certificates from the state of California. The first certificate is for Sussan A. Westover (nee) Edger, b.1858 Missouri, listing M.H. Westover as the husband, and a death date of 4/23/1921. The second certificate is for Marinda J. Westover (nee) Smoot, b. 1857 Arkansas, listing Martin Westover as the husband, and a death date of 11/25/1933. Looking for information to confirm these are both wives of Martin Houk Westover. Anyone with information please contact me.

Re: Lorenzo Westover m. Mary Jane Houk in 1847

westover1947 — 2008-04-07 01:00:27Z

Hi,
My name is Dennis Westover and my great-great grandparents were also Lorenzo Westover and Mary Jane Houk. I have lots of information about the Westover families and would like to exchange information with you and to include your link to the Westover family in my tree.

Thanks Dennis

Palardy/Westover connection

westover1947 — 2007-08-17 21:38:27Z

I would like to find Bob Palardy, it is reported that he has a copy of Martin Houk Westover's death Certificate. Martin is my great Grandfather,and the last record I can find for him is the 1910 Census in CA. he was 60 years old and married to a woman named Susan A..

Re: Westover/Palardy

westover1947 — 2007-08-17 21:34:47Z

I also would like to find Bob Palardy, it is reported that he has a copy of Martin Houk Westover's death Certificate. Martin is my great Grandfather,and the last record I can find for him is the 1910 Census in CA. he was 60 years old and married to a woman named Susan A..

Re: WESTOVER / FEATHERSTONE

HibbardM — 2008-08-12 20:09:49Z

I have in my Family Tree Maker database that Maitland's parents were Nathaniel and A. Westover. I suspect that the source was a marriage record. However, this is not my direct line and I cannot find the file folder on this person, so it is probably in a pile of papers waiting to be recorded properly and filed away.
My interest in this person is his wife, Mary Ann Featherstone, who I think was a sister to my ancestor, Sarah Featherstone Hotchkiss.
I can be contacted privately at the address hibbardm at sympatico.ca

Re: WESTOVER Charles W 1913-1980

Jruspi — 2008-12-06 23:53:14Z

This person does not appear to be part of my family. Thank you for use of your cemetery photos; it is very generous of you to offer.

Sincerely,
Jill S. Westover Ruspi

Re: Wesderfer, Johann

Jruspi — 2007-05-31 22:09:23Z

Hi, It is always so exciting when someone posts with a question re a direct ancestor. I have a John Wesderfer in my file. In the 1910 US Federal Census for PA-Philadelphia, he is probably deceased. The listing reads: Westerfer, Julia, head. 58, widow, 11 children born, 7 living, born Canada, both parents from Canada, immigration 1869, reanted home. Christian Wersderfer was my paternal grandfather. His father was Peter. In the 1870 ceensus of Columbia County, PA, Conyngham Township the entry reads: Wersderfer, Peter, age 49, Male, White, Laborer at Mines, Birthplace Prussia. My grandfather, Christian, was 18 at that time and already working in the mines, also.

Does this info match yours? I know that it is difficult with just little bits and pieces of info. I have a lot more but my computerized files aren't available right now.
Sincerely, Jill Susan Westover Ruspi

Re: Lorenzo Westover m. Mary Jane Houk in 1847

GeoFiles — 2008-05-10 16:39:24Z

I'm currently in the process of posting some more of our Westover family photographs on my family web site at:

http://www.familytreeheritagelibrary.com/photographs/directo...

I would like to exchange family information. Also, I have some additional information on this branch of the Westover family not posted on my web site, and I'm willing to share.

Leah (Pearson) Reich
Email: geofiles@aol.com
My family web site: http://www.familytreeheritagelibrary.com

Photograph of Sarah "Fannie" Frances Westover, Nora A. Turley, and Cynthia "Cinda" Lucinda Murrell

GeoFiles — 2008-05-10 16:29:33Z

I have posted on my family web site a photograph of Nora A. Turley, Sarah "Fannie" Frances Westover, and Cynthia "Cinda" Lucinda Murrell:

http://www.familytreeheritagelibrary.com/photographs/photo10...

Please contact me if your related, for I would like to exchange family information. Also, I have some additional photographs I'm willing to share.

Leah (Pearson) Reich
Email: geofiles@aol.com
My family web site: http://www.familytreeheritagelibrary.com

Re: WESTOVER / FEATHERSTONE

justme53916 — 2008-08-12 17:54:44Z

Who were Maitland Westover's parents?

The Eno and Enos Family in America" (the 1985 revision)

dperrigan1 — 2007-10-31 19:02:01Z

Hi there. Does anyone have a copy of "The Eno and Enos Family in America" (the 1985 revision), by Douglas Richardson? I do all my research at the Newberry Library in Chicago and they only have the 1973 version.

Actually, what I'm looking for is information on Oliver (or John) Westover (b. 1775 in Sheffield, Berkshire, MA, m. Elizabeth Webster). My family records have him as a son of Oliver Westover (b. 1739, m. Jerusha Knapp) but I don't have any proof.

In the 1973 version of the book, Richardson follows the descendants of Nathaniel Westover and Sarah Mary Eno down to Oliver Westover and Jerusha Knapp and one of their children but doesn't mention Oliver Jr. I'm wondering if the 1985 revision goes further.

Or, regardless of whether you have the book, does anyone have any information on that family?

Thanks very much,
Dan Perrigan

Mary E. Moodie Westover, 92, born in Clymer, N.Y. " daughter of , Earl O. and Bertha Garfield Moodie.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-07-12 14:46:56Z

Westover, Mary E. Moodie

Mary E. Moodie Westover
Mary E. Moodie Westover, 92,
of Corry and formerly of Wattsburg, died on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the Corry Manor.
She was born in Clymer, N.Y. on January 15, 1916, a daughter of the late Earl O. and Bertha Garfield Moodie.
She lived in Wattsburg most of her life.
She worked for the Wattsburg School District where she was a cook in the school cafeteria. She attended the Wattsburg Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ross, Harry and Donald Moodie.
Mary is survived by her husband of nearly 54 years, Arthur R. (Ray) Westover.
She is also survived by her daughter, Imogene G. Steenrod and her husband Donald
and her son, Lowrie G. Law and his wife Barbara, all of Wattsburg.
Further survivors include eight grandchildren,
18 great grandchildren,
four great great grandchildren
and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends
may call at the C.S. Warthman Funeral Home, 69 North Main Street, Union City, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Private funeral services conducted by Rev. Audron Seymour will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Wattsburg Cemetery.

Baptist Church. "
Rev. Audron Seymour "

Mabel M. (nee Fetzer) Westover 1917-1994

puppup — 2007-02-16 19:28:06Z

Obituary: Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, PA, Mon., Sept. 19, 1994
Mabel M. Westover, 77, of 119 Cherry St., Montoursville, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 1994, at 11:45 at Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport.
Born Feb. 14, 1917, in Strawberry Ridge, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Anna Fortner Fetzer.
She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Millville and graduated in 1935 from Millville High school.
She spent her entire life in Columbia and Lycoming counties, residing in Montoursville for 55.
Mrs. Westover had worked on the assembly line for Carey-McFalls, Montoursville, for many years before retiring.
Her husband, Elmer C. Westover, died July 18, 1959. Also preceding her in death were two brothers: LaRue and William Fetzer.
Surviving are two sons: William M. and Ronald P. Westover, both of Montoursville; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters: Mrs. William (Ruth) Vial and Betty Fetzer, both of Millville; and Mrs. Robert (June) Kline, Tucson, Ariz.
Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Poust-Bunnell Funeral Home, Main street, Millville, with her pastor, the Rev. Craig Lantz officiating. Burial will be in Millville Cemetery.

Elmer C. Westover 1906-1959

puppup — 2007-02-16 19:27:00Z

OBITUARY: The Morning Press, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, Monday, July 20, 1959
Elmer C. Westover, fifty-two, 124 Montour street, Mountoursville, died suddenly in the Williamsport Hospital. Death was the result of hemorrhage. He was stricken at his home and rushed to the hospital by ambulance where he died two and half hours after admission.
He had suffered a hemorrhage about four years ago but apparently recovered and had continued his work as a machine operator for Lycoming Construction Company until May 19 when he was admitted to the Williamsport Hospital for surgery for hernia.
He was born September 26, 1906, at Register, Luzerne county and was the son of the late Fred and Geneva Robbins Westover, his early life was spent in Luzerne. He has resided in Montoursville for the past twenty-three years.
A member of Register Methodist Church and his survivors are his wife, the former Mabel Fetzer, a native of Millville, and two sons, William and Ronald, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Lester E. Belles, Orangeville, and Mrs. Harold Chapin, Stillwater R.D.1; three brothers, Dean, Lightstreet; Earl, Shickshinny and Paul, Orangeville R.D.1 and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at ten o'clock at the Maus N. Eyer funeral Home, Millville, with the Rev. David E. Kemberling, pastor of the Millville-Greenwood Methodist Charge, officiating. Burial will be made in Millville cemetery.

Re: Frances L. WESTOVER (1882-1972)

JillRuspi — 2007-11-07 01:00:25Z

My aunt was also named Frances L. Westover (Slamon) but her birth and death dates were 1899-1992. She died at age 92 in Wilkes Barre, PA. I thought you would like to know in case you get some confusing information due to the identical names.

Sincerely,
Jill S. Westover Ruspi

Re: Alexander Westover

GooldJudd — 2008-04-21 23:06:26Z

I too am looking for information regarding a Westover family who lived in, or was associated with Sutton/Brome, Quebec. In particular I am looking for information regarding the parents or relatives of Olive Orilla Westover, born on May 20, 1909, according to my records. She is my husband's grandmother and,according to some sources, is related to ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL. Given that you are looking for an Alexander Westover, it seems that there might in fact be a connection.

Re: Update to original message

langmaxine — 2008-12-11 03:27:24Z

are you still researching the westover lineage?

Re: Update to original message

langmaxine — 2008-12-11 13:02:12Z

i only have orva westover and carrie.orvas parents were jacob and martha trying to find out more .sorry.

Zadoc Westover

Connieketnerwestover — 2008-04-22 20:53:12Z

Does any one know of Zadoc Westover ,born about 1811, in Huntingdon Co. Pa. He is the son of Oliver Westover and Elizabeth Webster. He migrated west as a young man.
He is my husbands 2nd great granduncle.

Re: Westover/Palardy

bnb4167 — 2007-12-17 23:18:30Z

Please EMAIL me at BNB4167@atlanticbb.net

Re: Mary E. Moodie Westover, 92, born in Clymer, N.Y. " daughter of , Earl O. and Bertha Garfield Moodie.

tarawawrzyniak1 — 2008-07-15 19:34:05Z

The birth of Mary E Moodie, was in Clymer, NY. She lived in Corry, PA and Wattsburg, PA

WESTOVER Charles W 1913-1980

t42Moore — 2008-12-05 14:53:59Z

WESTOVER Charles W 1913-1980

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 198,466 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

Re: Update to original message

JHMasco — 2008-12-11 03:36:39Z

I have neither jacob nor his wife in my information. Do you have parents names or locations to help?

Re: Mary E. Moodie Westover, 92, born in Clymer, N.Y. " daughter of , Earl O. and Bertha Garfield Moodie.

JHMasco — 2008-07-12 16:19:10Z

Hi,

I am wondering in which state did these events occur? The inf mentions birth in NY, but the names appear to be Pennsylvania locations.

Thanks,

Jean

Frances L. WESTOVER (1882-1972)

bsink145 — 2007-11-05 22:03:12Z

I am writing a collective biography of the 169 librarians who headed neighborhood branch libraries of the New York Public Library, 1901-1950.

One of them was Frances L. Westover (1882-1972) who was also known as Helen. She worked at NYPL from 1910 until her retirement in 1946.

I am trying to determine what she did before joining NYPL and after her retirement. The Social Security Death Index indicates she died in Spencertown NY which is near her birthplace of Austerlitz NY. I would love to find an obituary.

Any information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Bob

Re: Wesderfer, Johann

OurFamilyHistoryTrees — 2007-05-21 20:16:48Z

Hi Jill,
My grandmother was Cecelia Westerfer Goldbeck. Johannes was my Great Grandfather. Do you have more info that we could exchange? Possibly update our families?
Many thanks,
Susanne Wilhere

Re: Wesderfer, Johann

OurFamilyHistoryTrees — 2007-05-21 20:14:13Z

My Great Grandfather, father of my
Grandmother Cecelia Westerfer Goldbeck.
What info do you have? Susanne

Re: Wesderfer, Johann

OurFamilyHistoryTrees — 2007-07-07 02:26:59Z

I was wrong on family. The father of Johannes and
Christian is Peter. I knew I did too much today.
Will see you all soon again, Susanne

Re: Wesderfer, Johann

OurFamilyHistoryTrees — 2007-07-06 23:44:08Z

Just read over your update on Johannes Westerfer. Yes, I believe he had died by that census. My grandmother, Cecelia was very young, and most of the kids had to quit school and go to work. The mines were what killed Johannes, black lung from working there. First time anyone has mentioned that, and I remember my grandmother recalling those years. It seemed Christian was Johannes brother, who came across from Germany with him, their mother Sophia and father Heinrich. I hope I have this right. I work on this so much lately, sometimes it seems like walking through history. My email is majamanx@yahoo.com. Thanks, Susanne

Re: Alexander Westover

annlogan51 — 2007-04-18 02:55:41Z

I have quite a bit of information on this Westover family as well as the Beals. Alexander's sister Olive was my 3rd great grandmother, and Electa Beal's brother Daniel was my 3rd great grandfather.

Alexander was actually born in Mississquoi Co., Quebec, where the family relocated as Loyalists after the Revolutionary War. I live in Canada and have obtained all the documentation. Our common ancestor, Amos Westover, father of Alexander and Olive, moved to Ohio about 1815.

Re: Alexander Westover

bouncyascanbe — 2007-04-16 23:16:02Z

The information I have found on Alexander Westover:
Birth: 9 June 1798 in Union, Franklin, Ohio
Marriage: Electa Beal on 13 Feb 1823 in Franklin, Ohio
Death: 12 March 1834 Prob, Champaign, Ohio
His son Edwin Ruthven Westover is my gggg-grandfather.
I would appreciate any information you have.

Re: Alexander Westover

bouncyascanbe — 2007-07-29 22:53:24Z

Could you give me more information on Amos and the Beals? I would love to learn more. Thanks!