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John Wesley Chambers b 1834 Allegany Co., Md

ghebb1 — 29 Apr 2002 3:46:22 GMT

I am looking for information on the parents and siblings of
John W. Chambers born 1834 in Allegany Co., I don't know the month or day. I have one brother's name James A. Chambers born 1832 but location unknown. Their parents names were William Chambers and Nancy Little. I know that John married Eppilonia Goff of Tucker Co, VA now WV. Thank you for any help.
Betty Jo in Alaska

Footen

jmhowden55 — 15 Nov 2008 4:06:45 GMT

Looking for information about the children of James Footen and Mary Maloy of Pekin, Barton Area of Allegany County

John William Keyes - Bible

D_Nazelrod — 15 Nov 2008 6:50:36 GMT

I recently came into possession of an old Bible (Thomas Nelson & Sons, NY, no printing date)with the following information between the Testaments

Deaths
John William Keyes
Born 8/20/1850: Died 6/16/1932
In Memory of Father
John William Keyes
Born August 20th 1850
Died thur June 16th 1932
at Baltimore City Hospital
were held Sunday June 19th
at Stein Chapel Cumb MD

There appear to be no other entries or writing in this Bible.

If this might be someone in your family and you would be interested in having this Bible, contact me and we can work something out.

Donnie Nazelrod

1877 Allegany Co. marriage

kts1979 — 7 Nov 2008 5:11:04 GMT

Does anyone know where I might find evidence of a marriage in Cumberland (or thereabouts) in 1877?

Allegany Co, Lonaconing Surnames

Kathy Sullian — 10 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

John (surname?) b. Jan 14, 1834, Hessen Germany, surnames when through several changes: HOPPEL, HOPPELL, HOPBELL, HOBEL, and HOPBELL. Circa 1855 married Isabella STEVENSON (b. May 1834 in Scotland), by 1880 is married to Martha (?) b. 1830 Wales, On the 1900 Census, still married to Martha, and on the 1910 Census it shows John married to a much younger person Margaret (?) b.1854 England. Yet on his death certificate the information was given by a Mrs. MASON, whom I believe is his daughter (Mary)Jane b. 1876 living next door to John with her husband James and Children (1910 Census.) ...I am still researching John and Isabella's children:
Elizabeth, 1855 Lonaconing
Isabella 1857 "
Jennette 1860 "
Philip March 1, 1862 married Annie KIRKPATRICK on
11/21/1885
Martha 1865 Lonaconing
Jennifer ?(given name difficult to read)1869 Lonaconing
Annie 1872 Lonaconing
(Mary) Jane 1876 married James MASON abt 1894
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William KIRKPATRICK married Januet CLELAND 1859 Lanark Scotland
Children: John b. 1860, Lanark Sct. married Agness BOYD, Allegany Co. Feb 1881
William b. 1861, Lanark Sct.
Annie b. 1862 Lanark, Sct m. Philip HOPBELL 1885 Lonaconing
Jeanette b. 1879 Lonaconing
Sarah b. 1871, Lonaconing, married William Henry HYDE abt 1890 Barton
Margaret b. 1873 Lonaconing, married Oscar HOHING abt 1900 Lonaconing
Andrew b. 1875 Lonaconing
Isabella b. 1877 Lonaconing, married Thomas WOODS
Bertha b. 1878 Lonaconing, married SEIBERT who may have been from Coney. Most of the descendants of the Kirkpatricks relocated to Allegheny County, Pa.

Melvin SMOUSE b 1915 Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland

ElizabethHanson46 — 20 Oct 2008 8:21:44 GMT

Looking for information about Melvin SMOUSE born 1915 to John L and Emma G SMOUSE, Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland. I have already found him in the 1920 and 1930 federal censuses of Frostburg. Is he buried in Frostburg?

Thank you for your help.

Meshach Browning

Cindy H. — 2 Dec 2006 5:38:01 GMT

I just finished reading "Forty Years of the Life of a Hunter" by Meshach Browning and found it fascinating. I was wondering if anyone has done further research into his life...later years. His family when they lived in Frederick County, etc.

Cindy Hoffman
Washington County, MD

Allegany Co Surnames

vlp1963 — 23 Feb 2003 3:22:27 GMT

Starkey, Kinsey, McMaster, Grimes If you have any information on these names please contact me. Thanks

George A. Wilson (or Willison) born abt 1868 in Allegany Co. Maryland - who are his parents?

shaslam100 — 11 Jun 2008 2:22:11 GMT

I am yet again perplexed by a census record and hope someone can help me figure out who someone belongs to...

In the 1870 census (and again in the 1880 census) there is listed a child living with the Amon Wilson family. Amon may also be spelled Aman. In the 1870 census the child is listed as G.A. Willison and he is 2 years old. There is no mention as to the relationship of this child to the family. The family is living in District 9, Allegany County, Maryland.

In the 1880 census...G.A. is now listed as George A. Willison, age 13...and he is listed as what appears to be "grandson"...but it is hard to read. Amon Wilson only seems to have had 2 male children; William and Eli - meaning to me that George would have to be the child of either William or Eli IF he is the grandchild of Amon, right? Ok...so in the 1880 census..William is only 28...and if George is 13...that pretty much precludes William as the father...he would have only been 15 when George was born...possible, but not likely. That leaves Eli...

Eli seems to only have been married once...to Charlotte Virginia Growden. The marriage record for them appears to be in 1880...well after the birth of George...so this means that Charlotte is NOT George's mother...but that does not mean that Eli is not his father...it could mean that Eli was married prior to his marriage to Charlotte...ONLY I cannot find a record of a prior marriage...

Then there is the issue of the last name being spelled differently!!! HELP!!!

Can anyone help me to figure this out? Are Wilson and Willison interchangable as far as names go? Does anyone know if Eli Wilson was married prior to his marriage to Charlotte Growden??? Is George Willison the son of Eli Wilson or am I all screwed up in all of this scenario???

I would appreciate any and all help. Thank you so very much for your help - in advance!!!

Emily Twigg heirs

5anderslan3 — 16 Feb 2006 10:39:41 GMT

Cumberland Evening Times abstract - 26 Jan. 1907

Emily Twigg deceased several years ago, heirs are:

Jennie Saylor & William
Sarah J. Corwell & Nathaniel
Annie Stalings & Nathan
David, Robert & Louis M. Twigg
Mary Kuhn (decd) & Henry
Ruth Crabtree (decd) & Henry
All residents of Maryland except David Twigg.

Since there are a lot of knowledgable Twigg researchers out there I was hoping someone might have some details about the Saylor connection. I believe they were residing in Elerslie during this time period but was wondering if anyone knows where they came from?

VALENTINE, Amanda, William, John F., Sarah E. and Dessie B, of Cumberland, MD

Jean H. Klein — 18 Feb 2002 3:08:50 GMT

Can anyone provide information/clues such as exact death date, and parent information on the Amanda Valentine, 1853-1927 buried in the Valentine Cemetery, North Bedford Rd., Cumberland, MD. Also there is a William Valentine, 1866-1911, her husband? A John F. Valentine (no information) and his wife, Sarah E. Valentine, 1833-1917, William's parents? Also a Dessie B. Valentine, 1893-1964. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Joshua Johnson

jean_godwin — 22 Aug 2002 7:24:22 GMT

I would like to know if there is an obituary for Joshua Johnson, son of Gov. Thomas, who died 3 Sep 1853 in 3rd Election District in Cumberland. I would also like to know where he is buried. I am eager to know the names of his wife and children. Thanks,

Jean Godwin

St. George's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Mt. Savage

chawkinsw — 15 Sep 2008 6:19:04 GMT

Can SKS tell me if there has ever been a complete burial list for St. George's Episcopal Church Cemetery, in Mt Savage? If so, how can I obtain a copy? Many thanks!

Civil War hospital

DMcCMackey — 2 Sep 2008 9:00:37 GMT

My great-great-grandfather, Robert C. Purdy, wrote a letter from the "U.S. general hospital" in Cumberland where he was a patient in June, 1865. Can anyone point me to any background or history on this hospital? I understand some soldiers who died at the hospital were interred in the Antietam Cemetery, but were others buried in other, Cumberland area, cemeteries? The place and date of Robert Purdy's death are unknown, and I'm wondering if he may have died in the hospital. Any help or pointers would be much appreciated.

Port of entry?

MLMonahan — 24 Aug 2008 7:36:19 GMT

I have been searching passenger ship lists. I assume that an immigrant from Ireland (or Liverpool) in 1847 would end up in Frostburg after having arrived in the port of Baltimore or, perhaps, Philadelphia.

Does anyone on this board have any thoughts on this?

Coleman & Adams Marriage

BCarter7860 — 17 Aug 2008 6:44:18 GMT

Looking for the marriage of Marion Wanetta Coleman and Henry Adams about Jan 1938

Coleman & Robinette Marriage

BCarter7860 — 17 Aug 2008 6:44:59 GMT

looking for the marriage of Harley Coleman and Marion Robinette, Sep 1920

Gunnett and Neil

clueless — 11 Aug 2008 9:04:58 GMT

I am looking for details of the marriage of Mary Ann GUNNETT to Jonathan NEIL in Allegany Co. 15 Oct 1835. Need his parents and sibs if possible. Also looking for the dates and locations of Mary Ann's and Jonathan's deaths. She died ca. 1908, so there may be something "official" to document the deaths. Were there any children? Her brother, Lawson, is in my direct line. I know this is a tall order, so any help with these families would be greatly appreciated.

Cumberland Cemeteries

RaindancerMay — 30 Jul 2008 3:44:58 GMT

I will be going to Cumberland to locate some gravesites at Davis Memorial Cemetery, St. Mary's Cemetery, and St. Peter and Paul Cemetery. I would like to locate where in the cemetery the gravesites are as time will be limited so I can't just walk the cemetery to find them. Can anyone tell me who to contact and each of the cemeteries and how to contact them? Thanks in advance for your help.

George M. Thompson 1800-1840

tomthompson53 — 29 Jul 2008 10:25:20 GMT

Greetings all:

Searching for Death Record, obituary, Place of burial. Names of parents.

George M. Thompson, Lumber merchant At the corner of Centre & Howard Streets in Baltimore 1833.

Married 18 March 1831 to Laura V. Savier.

George M. Thompson dies between 1840-1841

Thanks

Tom Thompson
Bradenton, FL.

NEED OBIT FOR JOHN NULL DIED 11-121948

MNOETHE111 — 24 Jul 2008 12:36:31 GMT

I am researching the famnily of John Null who died in Cumberland, MD on Nov 12, 1948 and would like to have a copy of his obituary. Thanks for any assistance!!

Mark

Crabtree/Coats information

parkersue49 — 30 Jun 2008 5:55:26 GMT

I've just seen a Crabtree Family Tree with Maxwell E. Coats on the tree, will the person who posted the information please e-mail me for important clarification on him. Thank you! Susan, e-mail: parkersue4702@yahoo.com

Upper Old Town

GaryQuick60 — 16 Jun 2008 4:09:53 GMT

Andrew Quick is lised in the 1783 Tax Assessment The Quicks are living in Uper Old Town. Can anyone tell me where Upper Old Town is located? Any other info on the Quicks would be appreciated.

Gary C. Quick

Obituary for Cumberland, MD - Dougan

MRiseling — 15 Jun 2008 9:01:14 GMT

I am trying to locate an obituary for Kenneth Dougan who died in August 1985 in Cumberland, Maryland. Any assistance is appreciated. Thank you.

George's Creek Coal Strike 1900 - Who was arrested???

cbrounce — 10 Jun 2008 12:56:48 GMT

Does anyone happen to have the names of the men arrested in violence that erupted during the George's Creek Coal Mine strikes in Lonaconing. This would have been the summer of 1900. I find newspaper articles that talk about the incident, that there were arrests, indictments and later prison sentences...William Warren of the United Mine Workers, who was the "organizer" is the only one ever mentioned by name that I can find - but this information must be somewhere!

Thanks in advance!

Crissy

STEPHENS, Thomas/Elizabeth and family

chawkinsw — 8 Jun 2008 12:41:13 GMT

My ancestors, Thomas and Elizabeth STEPHENS along with their son Moses and his new wife Eliza and Thomas' five other children (George, William Henry, Lewis Gwilliam, Augusta Jane and Agnes Elizabeth) emigrated from Gloucestershire England to Allegany Co. @ 1847. The men
worked in the iron industry near Mt.Savage and Cumberland. The daughters married in Maryland; Augusta to Joseph Ring and Agnes to Job Stevens. I beleive Thomas and Elizabeth died in Maryland. By 1860 Moses, Eliza and their four Maryland born children moved on to nearby Ice's Ferry VA. (now W.V.)

Does this sound familar to anyone? I'm looking for more info and connections through the Ring and Stevens families.

ALso, does SKS have access to ship's passenger records through the Port of Baltimore? I'm specifically looking for the exact date, ship, etc of the Stephens family's emigration.

Many thanks!
C.H. Wood

HYMES, SMITH,COOPER

jnairn44 — 26 May 2008 5:57:05 GMT

LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT FRANK P. HYMES,SON OF MATILDA SMITH AND PHILIP HYMES.
MATALIDA WAS THE DAUGHTRER OF HARRISON SMITH AND BELINDA COOPER.
I BELIEVE THEY MAY HAVE LIVED OR RAISED IN OR AROUND CENTERVILLE,PA (RENOVA)BUT LATER MOVED TO MARYLAND

Quick family of Washington Co Maryland

GaryQuick60 — 2 Jun 2008 2:16:46 GMT

I am looking for information on the Quick family that lived in Upper Old Town, Washington Co,Maryland in the 1700's.

Thank you,
Gary C. Quick

Rooney and Manley

ksancestors — 10 Oct 2006 4:51:47 GMT

Bryan Rooney married Ann Manley in Allegany Co. MD-Oct. 1855. Their daughter, Sarah Jane was born in Mt. Savage in 1861. Two other daughters were also born in MD. Is anyone researching Rooneys or Manley from Mt. Savage or Frostburg area?

HYMES ,BERTHA

jnairn44 — 26 May 2008 6:01:30 GMT

LOOKING FOR INFO ON A BERTHA HYMES,SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF PHILIP AND MATALIDA SMITH HYMES.

William POWELL b 1838 Eng Mine Boss Lonaconing Allegh MD

Jim Bryan — 3 Nov 2002 11:49:50 GMT

Information on
William Powell b. c. 1838 England, 1880 Mine Boss Lonaconing, Alleghany Co. MD
wife Mary (unknown) b 1841 PA
chidren
Alien POWELL Grove, b. 1858 PA married Jacob R. Grove Lonaconing
Elizabeth POWELL b 1861 MD/PA
Robert POWELL b 1863 PA
William O POWELL 1866 PA
John M. POWELL 1869 PA
Ida B POWELL 1969 PA
William A/O POWELL 1874 MD
Mary POWELL 1878 MD
I have information on Alien POWELL Grove's descendants.
Jim Bryan

Early Sherrifs and Marshalls of Allegany County

5anderslan3 — 20 May 2008 7:17:47 GMT

Does anyone know if there is a list posted of the names of the early Sherrif's & Marshall's for Allegany County?
For example I know that from at least 1809 - 1816 a Thomas Rutter served as Marshall. And the sheriff in 1814 was a Thomas Pollard. Just wondering if there is a full list posted somewhere.

thanks,
Mike

mcnair

ppetlevich — 18 Apr 2008 4:09:51 GMT

would anyone have any info about the william mcnair family living in this county in early 1800's? A daughter of william married josiah frost. thanks in advance.

Allegheny cemetery in Frostburg

ValerieEverette — 12 Feb 2008 11:52:42 GMT

I have just recently discovered relatives (surname Hott) that are said to be buried in this cemetery (according to their obits).

Does anyone have any information on this cemetery, i.e. where is it located, is it still an active cemetery, contact information, etc.

Any information is greatly appreciated.

Also researching Frew, Malcolm, McDonald, Anderson

Breighner-Gintling family of Cumberland Canal 1900

patmontero25 — 9 May 2008 1:20:08 GMT

Mary Magdlaena Brieghner was baptized in Conewago Chapel, Conewago, Adams, PA. Her baptismal sponsors were James Saurbier and Elizabeth Hare.

She married George Adam Gintling from Bavaria. The couple has 2 sons:

William C., born 15 Dec 1849; baptized at St. Mary’s RC Church in Emmitsburg, Frederick, MD; 1880 was living with his godfather, Zacharias Brieghner in Emmitsburg; 1900 was living in Cumberland Canal, Allegheny, MD with Jerome Breighner and family.

George Adam Jr., born Emmitsburg

I would greatly appreciate any further information on the Sarbier or Hare families that may lead me to any marriage and/or death information on George Sr, his wife and their children.

Thank you.

Patricia Montero
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

I need a headstone pic

hstrybff — 5 May 2008 7:57:25 GMT

I need someone to go to the Miller cemetery at stoney run and see if a John Galloway Groves is buried there

duckworth , arnold

blazeygirl2003 — 30 Apr 2008 10:07:55 GMT

i am looking for information on a james duckworth that lived in cumberland md he had a daughter dorothy m born on aug 4 1932 i know nothing else about him and the census only goes to 1930 so i am at a dead end any help please thanks

1790 Federal Census

5anderslan3 — 22 Apr 2008 6:18:58 GMT

This may have been discussed before, if so I apologize.
Allegany Co. was formed in 1789 from Washington Co. but the federal census only reflects Washington County. Is anyone certain that the residents of the current locales of Allegany & Garrett Counties were enumerated with Washington County? It is hard to tell since the 1790 census doesn't give any locations for the folks that were counted.

Fitzpatricks of Lonaconing, Maryland

fitzx2 — 17 Apr 2008 1:26:37 GMT

Anyone familiar with Michael and Hanorah (Mahoney) Fitzpatrick? Came to the US from Nova Scotia abt. 1869. Had 11 children and lived in Lonaconing MD.

Mary Fitzpatrick abt 1868 in Nova Scotia
Ellen Fitzpatrick 1869 in Maryland
John Joseph Fitzpatrick 1872 in Maryland
James J. Fitzpatrick JAN 1874 in Maryland
Catharine Fitzpatrick OCT 1877 in Maryland
Matthew J Fitzpatrick Jun 1878 in Maryland
Martha Fitzpatrick 1878 in Maryland
Michael Fitzpatrick APR 1880 in Maryland
Thomas Joseph Fitzpatrick 12 NOV 1882 in Maryland
Norah Fitzpatrick DEC 1888 in Maryland
Genevieve Fitzpatrick MAR 1891 in Maryland

TIA,
William Fitzpatrick

Robinette, Terry, Moreland & Ray Surnames

BCarter7860 — 20 Feb 2004 3:38:21 GMT

looking for Rebecca TERRY , m W H MORELAND 1851
John Henry ROBINETTE m Ida Belle MORELAND, or RAY, 1892
Thanks Bernice Carter

Alleghany County Marriage record.

zimmerman409 — 29 Jan 2008 3:07:53 GMT

Looking for information on how to obtain a marriage record for Cumberland, Maryland in the 1937-38 time period. Where are these located and what is the process ??
This is for my Parents; James Zimmerman and Evelyn Ruth Harris. Legend has it that they were married in Cumberland, Maryland. They were both of age and from Pennsylvania but there must have been some incentive to come to Maryland. Was it the Capital of quickie marriages ??
Thank you for any help you can provide.

Shannon Family, Frostburg, Md.

jbakron — 6 Mar 2008 1:27:12 GMT

I am researching my family tree which includes the Shannon Family who lived in Frostburg beginning in the early 1900's.
They came to Frostburg from Springfield, Hampshire, West Virginia. Edgar W. Shannon and his wife Louise had 13 children, some born in WV and some in Allegany county(my mother, Virginia Florence Shannon Bader was the 12th child). Edgar was born in Springfied in about 1872, the son of Jeremiah Chadwick Shannon and Florence Bryan Shannon. They had three sons, Edgar W., Benjamin,b.1874, and C. Jeremiah,b.1876. I have been unable to find Louise Shannon,s maiden name. I believe she was born in 1875 in the District of Columbia. Need some help! Thank you

Kirby families of Allegany Co., MD

kriend — 18 Mar 2005 10:12:53 GMT

Seeking information on Kirby families of Allegany County Maryland. Below are some related surnames:

ABBOTT, ADAMS, ADKINS, AHBERG, ARBOGAST, ARNOLD, ATKINSON, BALDWIN, BEAL, BECKER, BEEMAN, BENDER, BENNETT, BENNY, BLACK, BLEEPER, BONES, BOUNDS, BOWERS, BOYCE, BRAMBLE, BRODE, BROWN, BRUNER, BURALL, CAMERESI, CARTER, CLARK, CLARY, CLEM, COFFMAN, COLLINS, CORDIAL, COX, CRABTREE, CREW, CROWE, CUBBAGE, DAVIS, DAY, DEVLIN, DILLEY, DILLON, DUCKWORTH, DUVAL, EASTERMAN, ELLIOTT, FAULKNER, FITZGERALD, FORMAN, FRANKENBERRY, FRICK, GREEN, HIGGINS, HOLLEN, HOLSINGER, HOLT, HUGHES, JOHNSON, KERBY, KING, KINKEAD, KIRBY, KRAUSS KROPFF, LACHBAUGH, LANCASTER, LEASURE, LEWIS, MANSFIELD, MASON, MCCLOUD, MCCULLOUGH, MCGANN, MCKENZIE, METZ, MILLER, MURPHY, NOLAN, NORRIS, ONEAL, PAUGH, PAUL, PERDEW, PORTER, PRICE, RANK, RAY, RESTUCCIA, RIEND, RIGGER, RIZER, ROBINSON, ROMISER, SCHMUTZ, SELL, SHAIA, SLEEMAN, SMITH, SNYDER, SPENCER, STRIEGEL, STURGIS, SULLIVAN, TUCKWOOD, VAN SLYKE, WALSH, WILKINS, WILSON, WINNER, WOLFHOPE

KIRBY FAMILIES OF ALLEGANY COUNTY MARYLAND:
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=fjkirby

The purpose of this database is to research the various Kirby families of Allegany County Maryland.

EVERTHING I have on these families is posted.

You may help yourself to my information. But do you have anything to contribute to this project?

Do you have any birth, death, or marriage records?

Any corrections or additions to this project are welcome.

Please included sources with any corrections or additions.

Looking for information or records for Dowlan surname

Sagesprrow — 16 Feb 2008 11:39:51 GMT

Greetings,

I am researching the Dowlan surname in Allegany County. Members of the family arrived around 1900 from Berkeley County, West Virginia. Specifically, the family of Stoner Simon Dowlan is of interest to me. I've mined all the data I can from Ancestry.com, so I'm looking for any additional material. I would especially like to contact any other descendents of Dowlans from Allegany County.

Steve Dowlan
Sagesprrow@aol.com

Wolvington/Bell marriage 1851

JoanChristopher783 — 30 Jan 2008 8:51:07 GMT

Married, on the 29th inst., by the Rev. Lloyd Knight, Mr. John William Wolvington to Miss Mary L. Bell, both of Cumberland, MD. (Source: Hollidaysburg Register and Blair County Inquirer newspaper, Hollidaysburg, PA; 31 December 1851)

INDEX TO DEATHS BEING COMPILED

hstrybff — 19 Jan 2008 5:26:40 GMT

I am compiling an index of deaths from the cumberland news which starts november 1, 1963, I hope to make a book let me know if any one is interested

What happened to the Bunce Family?

BMANZKE — 6 Jan 2008 2:02:02 GMT

I am trying to find out what happened to the Bunce family that lived in Allegany County in the 1800's. Did they move, marry into different families, or just die out? The Bunce family in Allegany County are an early branch of my ancestor's Bunce line from Baltimore. I completely lose track of them in the early 1900's though and am curious about what may have happened to them.

Bill Manzke
bmanzke@columbus.rr.com

Directions Dye Cemetery

missouriblue — 13 Jan 2008 2:08:22 GMT

Can someone give me directions to the Dye Cemetery by Dans Mountain

Yvonne of Cumberland, Allegany, MD (b. 1938)

stella1119 — 3 Jan 2008 4:40:29 GMT

I am trying to find information on Yvonne of Cumberland, Allegany, MD (b. 1938). All I know for sure is her birth mother, Nettie Mae Garland (born 1914 in or near Allegany COunty MD and died 1970 in Cumberland, Allegany, MD)

Nettie had 3 children. Besides Yvonne she had Johanna (Sissy) and Oliver (Butch) Wallace.

Family believes she may have been born Yvonne Harding around 1938 in Cumberland. They also believe she married a Valentine but her mother, Nettie's obituary listed her as "Yvonne Davis, address unknown". She may have had 2 children, one of whom may have been named Vickie.

If anyone is near the courthouse, I would appreciate knowing Yvonne's actual birth name and birth father's name. I don't know how they are indexed - hopefully they have a computer? And marriages of Nettie Mae Garland.

The family lost touch years ago and wish to reunite. Yvonne would be nearly 70 now. Vickie may be in her 40s?.

Nettie was my grandmother and I have pictures and info if anyone is interested.

Thanks, Stella1119@comcast.net

Hodels & Ellsworths

tacapollo — 31 Dec 2007 11:53:27 GMT

Hi,

My ancestors were the original Hodels and Ellsworths of Allegany Co. I believe there are a few remaining in the area.

If anyone is or knows a Hodel or Ellsworth, please contact me. I'd like to get some some family history.

Thanks,

Terry

Twigg Family Tree

tacapollo — 31 Dec 2007 11:46:16 GMT

Hi,

I'm looking for a regional Twigg family tree. Around the mid 1800's at least 4 of my ancestors from one generation married into the Twiggs.

Seeing so many, I'd like to see in Twigg tree how they were related to each other.

Thanks,

Terry

WPA - what does this mean?

tomil42 — 9 Dec 2007 5:30:24 GMT

I have a document which states my gg uncle Robert Lewis's employer was "W.P.A." Airport (watchman) Cumberland, Allegany, MD.

What does this WPA mean?

Nicholas Holsbury-Georges Creek, Allegany Co. MD

WK Fisher — 8 Dec 2004 4:02:47 GMT

Seeking information on this person. Know he had 10 children
and appeared in Deakins Survey 1788 and 1800 Allegheny Md Census. I know his childrens names and locations, but don't know where he came from.

Allegany History book look-up

retduck — 8 Dec 2007 8:17:49 GMT

If anyone has the bokk History of Allegany Conty by Thomas and Williams I would appreciate a copy of page 791 which should have reference to Joseph B. Thomas who was from Wales.

Please respond to retduck@cox.net.

Catholic Churches in Allegany Co. 1830-1866

HRehm5991 — 6 Oct 2007 3:40:05 GMT

I am looking for Church records of the following Catholic Churches in Allegany Co, circa 1830-1866. They are, St. Ignatius, Arnold's Settlement (later Mt. Savage)/Blooming Rose Settlement & Pinewood Settlement & St. Patricks.

I am looking for Births and Baptisma for the children of Bernard and Margaret (may be Brennan)Riley. John b. 1832, William Patrick b.1836, Edward b.1838, Bernard b.1841, Elizabeth Ann b. 1843, Martha 1846, Catherine 1856.

Thanks, appreciate any help.

Helen Rehm helenr@stjoewireless.net

Davis Memorial Cemetery

debm_62 — 28 Nov 2007 11:37:04 GMT

Does anyone know if there is a transcription available for this cemetery?

ERVIN

MaryMittag43 — 2 Nov 2007 1:40:47 GMT

Would someone be able to find an obituary for me for a Peter Gaghon Ervin , died 9 Jan 1954 in Cumberland? Also am looking for informtion about his wife Deloras Ervin and daughter Mary Janie Ervin, born 15 March 1926 in Keyser, WV. Deloras's maiden name was Bentz.

Goldsworthy-Spitznas family Frostburg, Cumberland, Lonaconing

Selwyn Hawken — 26 Dec 2003 6:38:11 GMT

Would like to learn more about this branch of family who migrated to USA. Several other Goldsworthy siblings immigrated here to Australia.
Sel
Queensland, Australia

WARD and HOUSE families of Allegany County

ScottColtrain — 13 Mar 2002 12:31:05 GMT

Mary House, daughter of Andrew House and Rebecca Friend, was born in the County about 1787. Looking for information on the family of Samuel Ward who married Mary House in Allegany County on November 10, 1806.

They had the following children:

Cornelius b.1808
Rebecca b.1809
Mary Jane b.1810
Andrew b.1811
Abijah b.1813
John b.1815

Wm. and Annie CRUPPER/Fauquier Co., VA>Cumberland, MD

LadyHawk70 — 4 Oct 2007 3:31:14 GMT

Dear Listers:

Seeking information on William H CRUPPER, b. 1833 in Paris, Fauquier Co., VA (s/o Eli Crupper and Frances Bosteyon), who died sometime after 1900 in Allegany Co., MD.

In the 1850 census, he is listed with his parents and siblings in the Ashby Division of Fauquier Co., VA (no occupation listed).

William H CRUPPER married Sarah Catherine DAVIS on 08 Jul 1857 in Frederick Co., MD (source: "Maryland Marriages" on Ancestry.com) [forgot to write down years in book, 1870-1899??]. She is listed as a DAVID. Sarah also went by the middle/nick name of Annie.

Census info, and other, for Wm and Annie CRUPPER (also makes up timeline):

1860--SW Revenue Dist., Fauquier Co. VA (occupation Miller). 1866--signed a petition in Baltimore City. [Source: Md. Genealogical Society Bulletin, Vol. 35, No. 1, Winter 1994, page 100] 1870--First Revenue District, PO Warrenton, Fauquier Co., VA (Occupation Laborer). 1880--Mercer, Loudoun Co., VA (Occupation Carpenter). By 1890, William is listed in the City Directory for Cumberland as follows, "William H Crupper Carpenter 7 Wine Cumberland MD." 1900--not listed.

Sarah Catherine "Annie" Davis was born ca. 1842 in VA and died 23 Dec 1915 in Cumberland. She is buried at the German Lutheran Cemetery. It is possible that William is also buried there.

She is listed in the 1900 census with her son, Charles William, and his family, being aged 58w, occupation dress maker. I do not know where she is in the 1910 census.

Taken from all the census data, Wm and Annie had the following children: Amanda E, Eloise, Mary F, Charles William, and Evaline. There is one more child not listed in the census data, because he falls in between census takings, and that's Hubert (b. 9/1871, d. 10/1871). Annie was the one who was the informant on his death in Fauquier Co., VA.

In Annie's obit (Excerpts from "The Cumberland Times" transcribed by Charles Often--December 1915), it states that she died at age 73 years, was the widow of the late William Crupper. She was survived by four of her children--3 girls and one boy.

From this obit (and my own knowledge of my family), I was able to trace her living children.

***Amanda E CRUPPER (1858-1934) married James A JONES (1854-1935) on 26 Oct 1876 in Cumberland. They had Maud, Anna Virginia, Channing Lee (male), Lina E, James Clifford and Edgar.

[Note: I believe Amanda was the reason why her parents and siblings came to Allegany County, since she was married there, and her parents and siblings were not in the 1880 census for Cumberland. Amanda and James are my ancestors, through their son, Channing.]

Eloise was born ca. 1859 but is not listed in the 1880 census with her parents. She is listed in the 1860 and 1870 census. Possibly died by 1880 in Loudoun Co., VA.

Mary F (b. 4/1864) married a Harmon Englehart (b. 2/1851, GER) ca. 1887, location unknown (possibly MD). They were found in the 1900 census for Center Township, Delaware Co., IN, with the following children: Anne (b. MD), Alice (b. PA), Raymond (b. MD), James (b. IN) and Edgar (b. IN). They were then found in the 1910 census for City of Pittsburg, (part of) 20th Ward, Tract T?, Allegheny Co., PA, with two added children to the mix: Earl and Virginia, both b. PA. I could not find them in MD, IN or PA for the 1920 or 1930 census.

Charles William (b. 1866) married a Sophia (1870, b. MD) UNK ca. 1895 in Allegany. I have them from the 1900 to 1930 census for Ward 6, Cumberland. They had only two children: Hazel P and William G. William can be found in both the 1920 census with his parents (taken 1/8/1920) and then in the Military and Naval Census of the same year (taken 3/23/1920). I do know he served in the Navy and was stationed on the USS South Dakota in Kobe, Japan, in the 1920s (per military census).

Evaline (b. 3/1868; d. after 1930) married Lewis R RICE (b. 3/1870; d. 1920-1930) ca 1892 in Allegany. I have the couple in the 1900-1920 census, with "Lina" being a widow in the 1930 census (her own household). From these census records, I got a little more lucky than with the rest. Lewis and Lina had three children born, 2 living. Lilly (b. ca. 1895 and listed as Lily and Lillie) and Mabel (b. ca. 1902).

Lily is listed in the 1920 census with her parents, her husband and children. She married Frank John (or John Frank, depending on the census year) PORTER, between 1920-1924 in Allegany. He was born ca. 1895 in MD. They had Gladys, Virginia and Dorothy. This family is again listed in the 1930 census with her mother. Same husband, no more children.

Mabel is listed in the 1930 in the household of her mother, as 29s, but under the surname HOLLAND. I'm assuming she was divorced or widowed by this time. She has two children with her, Maxine and Margie.

Does anyone know of any of these people? Where they might have died or been buried? Any marriage dates on any of William and Annie's children?

Thank you so much for listening to my long winded posting.

Sincerely,
Tina McKie
French Creek, WV

James Smith's grandson's Franklin, James & Harrison Beall, Cumberland, MD

MaryBoudreau51 — 26 Sep 2007 6:03:17 GMT

We are hoping to make contact with descendants of James Smith's grandson's Franklin Buchanan (3 Dec 1857), James F.B. , (22 Oct 1855) and Harrison S. Beall (8 Apr 1856), in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland.

James Smith (b. abt. 1791, Va) and Maria Hoffman (b. abt. 1795, MD). They were married October 29, 1816, in Allegany County. Accordinng to the Allegany County, Maryland 1850 census he was a cabinet maker and he had a sister named Elizabeth, b. abt. 1789.

Children of James and Maria: Elizabeth, David, James, Augustus (Gus), Lucinda and Ann Marie.

We are hoping that James Smith's grandson's descendants could tell us where James was born and who his parents and siblings were. Since Mineral and Hampshire counties in Virginia (now WV) border Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, it is probably that our Smith line came from that area.

On the 1850 Mineral County census it lists James Smith's oldest son David Smith, b. abt. 1819, so we need help to find out if our Smith ancestors came from one of these counties. We have found a James and David Smith on the 1784 Hampshire County, Virginia Tax List, however, we cannot make a connection on this new info.

All help in finding information on our Smith line is very much appreciated.

CLARK / DAWSON - Allegany Co, MD

Ken — 6 Aug 2006 5:00:15 GMT

I would like to communicate with anyone who has a connection with the family of Daniel Miller CLARK, b. c. 1813-1819, Allegany Co, MD, and wife Julianne (Julia Anne) DAWSON, b 20 Jan 1820, Allegany Co, MD.

I am interested in confirmation of both his and her parents, as well as information relating to their children. Especially daughter Julianne (Julia Anne), b. c. 1846.

I am tremendously grateful for your time and any information shared.

WILT / GREEN - Allegany/Garrett Co, MD

Ken — 6 Aug 2006 4:59:32 GMT

I would like to communicate with anyone who has a connection with the family of Mary Martha WILT, b. 15 Mar 1871, Allegany Co, MD (now Garrett Co), d. 4 Aug 1902. Her parents were John Wesley WILT, and Sarah Elizabeth KOOKEN. Mary, married William GREEN, b. Mar 1865, Allegany Co, MD (now Garrett Co). This couple had 3 children prior to Mary's death.

(1) Does anyone have the parents of William GREEN?

(2) Does anyone know if, and who William married after Mary's death?

(3) Does anyone have a death date for William?

(4) Information regarding the children after Mary's death.

I am tremendously grateful for your time and any information shared.

Morrison, Stewart

betty15532 — 17 Sep 2007 1:54:14 GMT

Trying to locate any information on family of James Marshall Morrison, of Cumberland. James died in 1933. Son Max, a graduate of Allegany High School class of 1936, was killed in an auto accident, date unknown. A note in the high school newsletter (date unknown) remarks that Max Morrison, a recent graduate of Allegany High School, was killed returning home from a fishing trip to the eastern shore. Max had an older sister, Eleanor. Last information I have notes that Mrs. Morrison and daughter Eleanor Stewart attended my grandmother' funeral in Ohiopyle, PA.in 1938.

Yinger, Boxwell & Carty Families

rogercoone — 19 Sep 2005 7:34:11 GMT

Does anyone have information please on the Carty family who were resident in
Allegany Co., MD in the late 1700s?

I have a Winifred Carty in my ancestry who married a Robert Boxwell. They
lived in Allegany Co. Winifred is claimed to have been born in Ireland c.
1731.

Also, does anyone have any information on Winifred Boxwell and Casper Yinger please?

Winifred Boxwell married Casper Yinger in Allegany Co., MD, in 1820.

They had at least two children born in Hampshire Co., WV in 1826 and 1831.
Their names were John and Winifred Yinger.

The family moved to Illinois in 1836 and settled in Peoria Co.

Lefty Grove - aka Robert Moses Grove b 03.06.1900

larsen5014 — 14 Apr 2007 5:49:15 GMT

Hi,
I need please a 1900,1910,1920,1930 cenusus look up. For Robert Moses Grove b 03.06.1900 in Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland d 05.23.1975 Norwalk Ohio. I don`t have the names of his parents but he had 7 siblings.
His wifes name I believe was Ethel b 1896 d 1960 and they had a son Robert C. Grove.
What I am really interested in is finding out the names of his parents and siblings. Any info on his wife and son would be terrific. I just found out that Robert Moses is a 3rd. cousin of a famiy member so any info would be great.
Lefty Grove stared his career with the Baltimore Orioles in 1920. Very exciting
I would appreciate any help
Thanks in advance

Warner Vanlear Fazenbaker

hstrybff — 16 Aug 2007 1:42:51 GMT

Does anyone know what to him?

Lohrtown

Nancy_Shaner — 14 Jul 2007 1:59:11 GMT

Can anyone tell me if there was or is a town by the name of Lohrtown? I think some of the name Lohr later spelled it Loer as they did in this county, Pike, Illinois. I cannot find Lohrtown on the Atlas and wondered if it was in Allegany Co., MD. or another county in MD.

(E)isentrout, Whitehead, Denniser, Robey, Davis, Bond, Metz, Kemp, Lashbaugh, Jones

VPavelko — 30 Jul 2007 11:13:38 GMT

My gr-gr-grandfather, Charles Henry (E)isentrout, was born in Hanover and immigrated around 1854 to the Frostburg area. He is buried in Frostburg Memorial Cemetery with the spelling Iesantrout on his tombstone.
On a recent trip to the Allegany County Courthouse I found the marriage records for his children with the spelling varying as Eisentrout or Isentrout. I was disappointed to learn that birth and death records were at the Health Department as I did not have time to go there also. Are death dates and birth dates in record books that can be viewed? Do they have records before 1940?
These are the children of Charles Henry Eisentrout and his wife Mary Ann Elisabeth Fee (or Fea). I would love to hear from anyone having any connection to them.

Charles Henry Eisentrout 1833 - 1932
+Mary Ann Elizabeth Fee 1840 - 1907
.....Henrietta Caroline Eisentrout 1860 - 1920
.....Charles Henry Eisentrout II 1861 - 1935
......+Anna Rebecca JONES 1863 - 1899
......+2nd Wife Lucinda COONS 1868 -
.....Amanda Eisentrout 1864 - 1938
......+William WHITEHEAD 1860 - 1943
.....Mary Elizabeth Eisentrout 1866 - before 1880
.....Rebecca Eisentrout 1867 - after 1942
......+Benjamin Franklin DENNISER 1854 - before 1920
.....Phoebe Eisentrout 1869 - after 1935
......+Edward E. ROBEY 1860 - before 1900
.....Clementine Eisentrout 1871 - before 1930
......+Thomas DAVIS 1856 -
.....Anna Eisentrout 1873 - after 1935
......+John BOND 1869 - 1916
.....John William Eisentrout 1875 - 1958
......+Christina METZ
.....Rex Wainwright Eisentrout 1877 - 1918
......+Bertha KEMP 1885 -
.....Joseph S. Eisentrout 1880 - 1913
.....Thomas James Eisentrout 1882 - 1967
......+Margaret Ellen Etha LASHBAUGH 1889 -

Looking for William Harmon Michaels (1840-1918)

Gemmnm161 — 1 Aug 2007 9:22:30 GMT

Hi,

I am trying to trace the family of William Harmon Michaels (1840-1918). I believe that he was born in Allegany County. I am told that the family would "come down from the mountain" and stay in a "summer house" near Oakland. I assume that the referenced mountain is Big Savage Mountain. For whatever reason, I cannot find any trace of William in Maryland. He was born in January 1840 and I am told that his father's name was Philip (I believe this is from his death certificate...I'm currently waiting to get a copy of it). He moved to Fayette County, PA before 1862 as he was married there. He then moved to Somerset County, PA and then back to Fayette, where he died in 1918.

Please, anyone, help me find this man's family! I have been searching for a few years now, but to no avail.
Ray Michaels

ROBERT A. BRUCE

jadev48 — 23 Jul 2007 2:42:16 GMT

Civil War Colonel Robert Bruce of Cumberland (d 1890) had a son named Robert A. Bruce who resided in Hagerstown.

Robert A. Bruce was later called Col. Robert A. Bruce. I am trying to find out how the son of the Civil War colonel obtained the title of Colonel.

The first wife of Robert A. Bruce was MAGDALINE, whose death occurred in 1882. He is called "Col." in her death notice.

In 1893, Col. Robert Bruce had a cafe and restaurant in the Public Square and had married a widow lady in New Orleans.

On the Allegany County MDGenWeb site, I see that Robert Bruce wrote about the National Road between Allegany County and Wheeling, WV. Does anyone know if this is the same man described above? Was he the son of the Civil War Colonel Robert Bruce who died in 1890?

Thanks in advance for information.

Obituary lookup for 1943

kristy_hoffmeister — 16 Jul 2007 7:54:21 GMT

I'm looking for the obituary of my gg grandmother Louisa Ann Simons Brotemarkle. She was born in March of 1852 in Pennsylvania. And she died August 31 1943 in Cumberland,Maryland. She was married to Michael Brotemarkle.
My email address is Kristy_H@yahoo.com
I appreciate any help.
Thanks

Lonaconing fire--Sept. 7, 1881

ValerieEverette — 13 Jun 2007 12:19:39 GMT

In researching my family history, I was reading a portion of the book "History of Western Maryland. . ." by J. Thomas Schargf, A.M., that was sent to me by a cousin. According to the book, a fire broke out in a stable at the back of P.T. Tally & Co.'s store that destroyed ". . .all the business portion of the town extending from the Merchants' Hotel on Bridge Street, near the Cumberland and Pennsylvania depot, to Main Street, and on both sides of Main Street to Castle Run, taking in about ten acres of ground." (p.1508).

I would really appreciate it if anyone has access to the newspaper of that time, if they could PLEASE e-mail or snail-mail me any articles about this fire--I believe it holds the key as to why my family left Lonaconing. If anyone knows if access to the paper is available on-line, I would love to do further research on it as well. (I live several states away, and visiting the library is not an option).

Several of you have been very helpful in the past, and I thank you so, so much for that. I would be most grateful for any assistance that you can give me now.

Thanks!

Obit for John Loewendick

whitebrenfl — 2 Jul 2007 3:47:05 GMT

Could someone please look up an obituary for me on John Loewendick, b. 1-30-1938, died in Cumberland, Md., 3-25-1997. Thank you so much.

POW/MIA Korean War, Cumberland, MD, JONES

raysestak126 — 5 May 2007 11:54:31 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Cumberland, Alleganey County, Maryland as his home of record. His remains were never recovered.

Soldier: CHARLES MOYE JONES
Born: October 24, 1918, Caucasian
Date of loss: July 20, 1953, Killed in Action (KIA)

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 56 families in Maryland that have not been located. There is one family from Cumberland that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

1948 marriage Cumberland MD question

lindalew — 10 May 2007 7:58:12 GMT

First time looking in MD for anything; sorry to ask stupid question.

In MD are marriage records only available from state or are copies on file in city/town of marriage or at a county level?

Looking for a 1948 marriage in Cumberland, Allegany, MD. Marriage probably took place at Justice of the Peace not a church. Both parties came to MD from PA to marry then returned home.

Thanks in advance for assistance.

Welch Welsh Family

bkellner — 9 Jan 2006 6:54:36 GMT

Looking for information on the George Welch or Welsh
family. Listed in the 1920 and 1930 Census as giving
in Cumberland City with wife Lillie and children Ray, May,
Sherman and Mildred.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank You.
Bob Kellner

I am looking for help with obits on Ferrell and Zais Families

barbara_yoder — 18 Jun 2007 8:07:36 GMT

I am looking for obits on Rymer Franklin Ferrell d. 8/1976 and his wife Shirley (Biggs) Ferrell both died in Westernport, Md. and also Walter Lundy Zais d. 1/1958 and his wife Hattie M. (Ferrell) (I do not know her date of date. Both died in Westernport Md. also. If anyone can help please e-mail me at yoda12374@aol.com
Thank You,
Barb Yoder
Johnstown, Pa.

Rev. McClure's Denomination?

Gemmnm161 — 28 May 2007 1:18:52 GMT

Hi,

My ancestors (William Michael/Michaels & Hiley Fazenbaker) were married in 1859 by a Rev. Thomas McClure. I have been unable to find out anything about him though, and I was hoping that I could find the church the family attended, or, at the very least, what denomination they belonged to. I hope to one day find baptismal records for their children. One problem I have encountered is the fact that I don't know what city they lived in. All I have are census records, which merely give "4th Election District," but they give the post office as Westernport, so I assume that they fell under that municipality. However, William died in 1864 in Barton.

Anyway, I am trying to find Rev. McClure's denomination and, from there, track down church records in the Westernport area.

Any help whatsoever would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Richard

high school ring 1940

smyar1 — 22 May 2007 5:28:59 GMT

I am intrested in replacing a high school graduation ring that belonged to my mother. She graduated Fort Hill High School in 1944.
I need to know the manufacturer or if someone has a ring from 1944 fort hill high school would it be possible to get a picture of it

thank you for your time

sam

7725816277

POW/MIA Korean War Allegany Co. MARKS, WHITE

raysestak126 — 3 May 2007 6:25:01 GMT

I am searching for the family of two soldiers who was killed in the Korea War. When they entered service they gave Allegany County, Maryland as their home of record. THeir remains were never recovered.

Soldier: HARVEY LEE MARKS
Born: Jan. 1, 1931, Caucasian
Date of loss: August 31, 1950, Missing in Action (MIA)

Soldier: RICHARD CORNELL WHITE
Born: August 30, 1926, Caucasian
Date of loss: November 28, 1950, Missing in Action (MIA)

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 58 families from Maryland that have not been located. There are 2 families from Allegany County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find these families. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating these families.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

detmold cemetary

ewc24 — 13 Apr 2007 8:06:51 GMT

Can anyone tell me where this may be located? thanks.

Bertha Lee Brotemarkle

kristy_hoffmeister — 8 Apr 2007 5:50:08 GMT

I'm looking for any information on my great grandfather's sister Bertha Lee Brotemarkle Evans. She was born August of 1889 in Cumberland,MD. She was married to Arthur Wood Evans and they had a son named Chester Arthur Evans. Bertha died April 29 1922. Her parents were Michael and Louisa Ann Simons Brotemarkle. My email address is Kristy_H@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Kristy

Elizabeth Merryman [born abt 1774]

dougmerryman52 — 2 Apr 2007 6:22:05 GMT

Searching for info on, Elizabeth Merryman, born approx. 1774 in Maryland and possibly resided in Cumberland for a short while. She then migrated to Fayette County PA with her son John Merryman. It is unknown of her maiden name or husband's first name. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You.

Emerick family

DennisMorris75 — 1 Mar 2007 8:39:12 GMT

Looking for any information on Eva J. Emerick born January 28, 1901 died April 15, 1982. Eva married John Cage.

Brown Family of Lonaconing and Cumberland

cbrounce — 20 Feb 2007 12:12:33 GMT

I have reached a dead end on my family history research and am hoping someone out there can help!

I am looking for ANY information on a Brown family that lived in Western Maryland (Cumberland and Lonaconing) in the mid to late 1800s.

Jacob Brown married Helena (I've seen her name as Lena and Alina as well). Helena/Lena's maiden name may have been Holsopple. They had the following children: Caspar, William (born May 17, 1868), Charlotta, Henry, Richard, Mary, Ida and Lilly. William is the ancester I am interested in...he lived in Lonaconing until 1900, when suddendly, he relocated his family to Charleroi, PA and changend his surname. Does this ring a bell to anyone? I'm trying to understand why he did this. It seems that he did keep in touch with his family after his move to PA.

William Brown married Martha Gordon (her parents were John Gordon and Christina Hardy) and had the following children: Mary, Euphemia, Lena, George, Christina, Lauretta and James. William died Sept. 1, 1947.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Crissy

Obituaries

KristyHoffmeister — 31 Jan 2007 12:31:43 GMT

I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get copies of obituaries in Allegany county? I've tried at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore,hoping they'd have them. But I was told they only had Baltimore and Baltimore city.
Any help would be appreciated.
My email address is:
Kristy_H@yahoo.com

Thanks
Kristy
Researching surnames-Brotemarkle,Evans,Jones,Simons,Rice

Sell or von Zell family in late 1800's/ Cumberland

dianecdavies — 31 Jul 2003 7:28:24 GMT

I am looking for my great grandparents, Charles P and Mary E Sell. I believe they had 12 or 13 children and were Catholic.

My grandmother is Emelie Alla Sell who was born in Cumberland on 8/22/1896. She had many sisters one named Anges and only one brother, named Charles or John. She married Harry Louis Bredehoeft in Baltimore

Norman of Rawlings

gregoryhruska — 1 Feb 2007 12:21:06 GMT

In search of information regarding the Norman family of Rawlings, MD.

William Norman born c. 1872 in Bohemia/Austria, immigrated c. 1889 -married Ida Mae unknown of West Virginia, settled in Rawlings -had at least 6 children: Lily Mae, Richard, Edna, Blanche, Lucretia (?), Bessie.

Francis Henry Love

dck516 — 21 Dec 2006 9:48:12 GMT

Is your Francis any relation to Clyde Wilbert Love?

Thanks,
David

Michael Cresap grave

MSanders7477 — 16 Oct 2006 12:10:05 GMT

I shot a couple of photos of the grave of Michael Cresap. I hadn't realized that he died at such a young age.

Thrasher & Robison

ChereThrasher — 10 Dec 2006 6:10:37 GMT

Looking for Thrasher information; my grandfather, John Nelson Thrasher, son of David Nelson Thrasher and Elizabeth Robison of Rawlings, Dawson and Midland, Maryland.

Connor

Donna Twigg — 3 Dec 2006 4:51:10 GMT

looking for information on Margret Connor from Lonaconing, Md ..She was a school teacher in Twiggtown , Md .......possible picture of her from her family.late 1890's early 1900's ? have to check dates..

Orndorff, Nau

@@ForsaBoy@aol.com — 3 May 2003 1:11:24 GMT

Looking for information on Guy Orndorff who married Catherine Nau sometime after 1900, possible in the 1920's in Allegany County, probably in the area of Westernport.

They had three children, Patricia, Mary, and Delores.

Thanks

Grandson of Francis Henry Love

ewc24 — 24 Nov 2006 3:48:37 GMT

David: Got an email from lesa. Contact me concerning family ties. thanks.

The firm KENNEDY & COX, 1800-1810

John J. Hood — 23 Nov 2006 4:01:14 GMT

I would be interested in learning more about a company that went by the name Kennedy & Cox. This firm existed in the early part of the 19th century. I'd like to know who Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Cox were, the type of business they had and how long they were in business.

My interest in this company stems from a lawsuit they filed against my ancestor, Archibald Hood, in Greene County, Pennsylvania in 1806 (Archibald Hood was a resident of Greene County, PA). They were successful in prosecuting their claim and when it ended in 1810, it nearly left Archibald Hood bankrupt.

The court records in Greene County do not identify where this firm was located, but I'm making an educated guess that it was in Cumberland.

I'd be interested in comparing notes with anyone who knows something about the company.

Thanks!

Seek Info on John W. HUTZELL of Mt. Savage

tomcooper02 — 23 Nov 2006 2:26:16 GMT

I would like to hear from anyone who can tell me whether John Walter HUTZELL, born PA. 29 Jan 1885, died MD, Jun 1974 was at one time married to Leola Essie GUNTER JOYNER, the widow of Ben JOYNER of Bulloch Co. GA. Essie, as she was called, died in Savannah in 1957 while visiting her daughters who lived there. Her obit indicates that she was then married to John W. HUTZELL and was a resident of Mount Savage, MD. I am thinking that this John W. HUTZELL was in fact John Walter Hutzell, born 29 Jan 1885 in PA, died Jun 1974 in MD. This John Walter HUTZELL was a resident of Mt. Savage. Regards, Tom

DECENDENTS OF DOUGLAS LOVE

ewc24 — 22 Nov 2006 11:34:48 GMT

TRYING TO FIND ANY RELATIVES. WOULD LIKE TO COMPARE DATA

Muckerheide, 1834-1836

Ryan_Muckerheide — 20 Nov 2006 5:32:59 GMT

I'm looking for anyone by this name around Cumberland, ca. 1834-1836. I know there should be at least two families in the area during this time, (Johann) Henry Muckerheide and Bernard Henry Muckerheide. According to their naturalization records, they came from Germany (Bremen>Baltimore) in 1834 and "went immediately to Cumberland" where they stayed for two years before moving to Indiana. If anyone comes across this name, please contact me.

Henry Ford and Nancy Dellinger Ford

Harold Ford — 17 Nov 2006 3:51:11 GMT

Henry and Nancy were married in Cumberland Md. {Allegany County} in 1867 and later moved to Sunbury Pa.. Henry born 1845 came from Baveria Germany and Nancy may have come from Prussia. Census of 1870 has Henry and Nancy in Cumberlandand another person in the family was John Dellinger. Any other info would be a great help.
Thank You