Dorchester - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Edward Ross, Jr circa 1711-?

KBORLAND — 2009-10-30 18:49:42Z

I believe my ancestor Abraham Ross (probably born in the 1730s), who married Jannetje Van Der Beek (a descendant of the Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam), may be a son of Edward Ross, Jr., although I am yet to prove it. Abraham and Jannetje had a daughter Sarah Ross, who married William Rippeth of Queen Anne's County, Maryland. William served in the Revolutionary war, after which he and Sarah Ross moved west. Their daughter Sarah Rippeth grew up in Carroll County, Ohio, where my paternal family lived until my father's generation. I would love to collaborate and try to prove my connection. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Holt Family

marilynmcmillan57 — 2009-10-29 15:58:22Z

I am looking for any information on the Elizabeth Holt that married James Spence, Sr in Dorchester County sometime in 1769. Elizabeth Holt had a son Alexander before she married James Spence. Her son Alexander to the Spence name as his own. He would have been my 4th great grandfather. I am trying to find out if Holt was a married name for Elizabeth or was it a maiden name. If it is a maiden name then I need to find Alexander's real father's name. Our family thought we were Spences but it looks like we are not. I am trying to find out for my family just what family we are. Please feel free to email me at teacheriam@verizon.net.
Thanks for any help, Marilyn Spence McMillan

ALBAUGH FUNERAL HOME

linesandlimbs — 2009-10-15 21:16:35Z

HAS ANYONE EVER HEARD OF ALBAUGH FUNERAL HOME IN CAMBRIDGE,MARYLAND?I USED TO HAVE NEIGHBORS WITH ALBAUGH SURNAME AND I ONLY REMEMBER THAT THEY WERE WELL OFF.I WAS VERY YOUNG.

WILLIAM BRADFORD & NANCY SAVAGE WERE MARRIED?

linesandlimbs — 2009-10-13 22:48:25Z

I NEED CONVINCING THAT NANCY SAVAGE WAS MARRIED TO WILLIAM BRADFORD B-1801-1803.DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THEY GOT MARRIED AND HAVE PROOF SUCH AS WHAT COUNTY AND STATE SO I CAN LOOK THIS UP.
THANKS

Looking for parents of Catherine Sophia Harper MD>Ohio

hoying636 — 2009-10-03 21:16:30Z

Hi .. my GGG Grandmother was Catherine Sophia Harper born
9 Sep 1799 Dorchester, Maryland

She married Mathew Littleton 6 Sep 1808 Ross Co., Ohio.

This is all I know about her and have been searching for more info.

Rosemary Sidle Teghtmeyer

Re: duke of gumby

lynnmariegledhill — 2009-09-21 19:23:32Z

Was fascinated to read all the posts re the Duke of Gumby plaque. We have just been contacted by a friend who has found the same plaque in an attic in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK. Initially he thought he had found something unique and of value, but now seems somebody has been having a big laugh with these. Wonder how they have been distributed so far around the world? Would love to receive any more information. Please email me at lynnmariegledhill@hotmail.com

Re: DAMON WALTERS

donnalawsonowens — 2009-09-21 18:11:56Z

Daymon Walters, from Cambridge, was my grandfather. I just began my searching, but maybe I can help a litle.

records and immigration into Dorchester

neilr127 — 2009-09-15 22:14:09Z

How far back do the Church records of Dorchester Parish go and if a person was having children there in the 1770's but there is no record of his birth into what city in Maryland would he have likely immigrated from UK as in a Benjamin Moore of Dorchester?

Re: Edward Ross, Jr circa 1711-?

Robert_Grondin — 2009-09-15 05:08:27Z

Mitch,

We have communicated before about Conants. Thanks for sending me the letter from Malcolm Conant. I am now interested in beefing up my understanding of existing documentation of the Ross lines going backwards from Andrew Ross. I know that you have located some original documentation including Reuben Ross's will. Feel free to contat me off-line. My e-mail is still robertogrondin@aol.com. Thanks.

Re: MOORE in Dorchester

linesandlimbs — 2009-09-11 21:09:04Z

SORRY I MEANT TO SAY SCROLL NOT SCROOLL.

Re: MOORE in Dorchester

linesandlimbs — 2009-09-11 21:07:22Z

TRY TYPING IN DORCHESTER COUNTY OBITS.WHEN YOU CLICK THAT AND GET THE PAGE DO NOT CHOOSE THE 1ST ONE.SCROOLL DOWN A LITTLE MORE AND YOU WILL SEE SEE THE RIGHT ONE AND JUST BELOW THAT IS THE ONE FOR THE LOCALS THAT IS THIS COUNTY.
NOW LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU GET IT.

Re: MOORE in Dorchester

neilr127 — 2009-09-11 20:23:58Z

I typed in that address but nthing came up. It said the page does not exist. Any ideas?

Re: Bessie Linegar

linesandlimbs — 2009-09-08 18:05:17Z

THANKS FOR ANSWERING.
I CAN ONLY GUESS THAT SHE WAS BORN IN THE YEAR 1882 OR UP SINCE THAT IS WHEN FULTON WAS BORN.SHE IS NOT BURIED BY HIM. ACCORDING TO HIS OBIT HE HAD A BAD STROKE ABOUT 10 YEARS BEFORE HE DIED.NEITHER HAS A WILL IN DORCHESTER COUNTY.I WISH I COULD FIND MORE ON HER .

Re: Bessie Linegar

Joyce1812va1 — 2009-09-08 00:24:37Z

do you hazzard a guess of when she was born? where?

Re: MOORE in Dorchester

linesandlimbs — 2009-09-07 23:28:54Z

I DID FIND ONE BENJAMIN MOORE IN SOMERSET COUNTY ON THE 1820 CENSUS.HE WOULD HAVE BEEN QUITE OLD THEN.DO YOU THINK HE MAY HAVE BEEN BORN IN ANOTHER COUNTRY AND CAME HERE AND GOT MARRIED?
JUST A THOUGHT.

Re: MOORE in Dorchester

linesandlimbs — 2009-09-07 22:55:20Z

Sorry for the confusion.In your browser type in dcgm.tripod.com/dcfiles.html.as soon as you click that, it will come up with a Bloodsworth surname but click it on because that is the Dorchester site that is loaded with information.
Any problem just hollar again. once you get that site put it on your tool bar so you won't lose it. Good Luck

Re: MOORE in Dorchester

neilr127 — 2009-09-07 00:05:14Z

Thank you for the response. When you say try these records, Im not sure where you recommend I go. Could you clarify? Thanks again.

Neil

Re: MOORE in Dorchester

linesandlimbs — 2009-09-06 22:19:22Z

THOUGH NOT MY FAMILY YOU CAN RESEARCH RIGHT HERE ON DORCHESTER COUNTY: TYPE IN -DORCHESTER COUNTY DEATH RECORD LINKS.ALSO DORCHESTER COUNTY OBITS. THRU THIS YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO NAVIGATE THRU THE MANY LOCAL RECORDS.LET ME KNOW HOW YOU DO ON THIS. ALSO USE:MARYLAND GEN WEB.
HAPPY HUNTING!

Re: The Best Way to get copies of old church records?

svikaros — 2009-07-08 00:22:21Z

The Nabb Center at Salisbury University has transcriptions of some old Church Records.

Re: J.R. Bramble

emma801 — 2009-08-24 21:34:06Z

My Husband found one of thease mysterious plaques while working on a renovation job in piccadilly, london, under some floor boards. he has had it now for fifteen years.
We are amazed at how many people and places this little plaque has come to surface.
We thought we had something unique, but are amused to find that is not the case. However it is a interesting talking point now and we shall treasure it.
Emma
London

duke of gumby

emma801 — 2009-08-24 21:33:12Z

Re: ADAMS Family of Maryland's Eastern Shore

shannontravers1961 — 2009-08-10 19:54:17Z

Would you by chance have any reference of an Isabelle Adams who married Robert A. Travers in the late 1800's in Cambridge?

Re: West End Cambridge, MD

shannontravers1961 — 2009-08-10 19:47:57Z

My great grand parents, Robert and Isabelle Travers lived at 219 West End Ave. and later in life the lived at 10 West End Ave.

Re: Just a fragment of 1890 census

pilarburton50 — 2009-06-20 14:42:47Z

Have you tried the Dorchester County Genealogical Magazine website??? There are a couple of James Mooney listed in the Daily Banner index section.....
http://members.tripod.com/~dcgm/dcgmindex.html

I have had alot of success with this website...

Re: Location of "Collins Crossroads" ? 1810

pilarburton50 — 2009-08-28 11:14:50Z

email frank. His email address is somewhere on his website..he would know

Re: Location of "Collins Crossroads" ? 1810

pilarburton50 — 2009-08-28 01:08:59Z

try contacting Frank Collins- he is the expert on Collins in Dorchester... he might know where this is located....

http://www.collinsfactor.com/index.htm

Family Bible information

klafamily — 2009-07-10 22:58:31Z

I recently acquired an old Family Bible. The condition of the Bible was very poor, but I rescued the Family info pages from it before I tossed the rest. The family is Hambleton/Winchester from Talbot County. If interested, please email me at klaf@dmv.com.

Kari Andrew Farnell

Carroll's of Dorchester County 1750 - 1820

acannavo — 2009-08-05 13:31:25Z

Seeking any information on Carroll's residing in Dorchester County between 1750 - 1820, and in particular, Daniel Carroll, listed on 1790 and 1800 census. Any leads appreciated!

Henry A. Cooke, 1797-1868, Dorchester Co.

peatgen140 — 2009-08-13 20:21:07Z

I am researching the Cooke family (Cook's Point) extending back to the 1600s. Henry's father, Henry Sr. served in the militia, along with three of his brothers, during the War of Independence, 1776-1783. He married Elizabeth Ratcliff in April 1785 and Henry A. was born 16 May 1797. Apparently, Elizabeth died soon after the birth and Henry Sr. married Margaret Bennent 28 January 1799.
I would like to find any other records for Elizabeth & Margaret. I would also like to find records of their other children. Henry A. lived the last 30yrs. of his life in Baltimore, but is buried at Gethsemane Methodist Church, Madison, Dorchester County.

MOORE in Dorchester

neilr127 — 2009-08-25 13:06:58Z

Does anyone have any information on Benjamin MOORE born in 1750 presumably in Dorchester, Maryland. He married a Margere in 1772 or 3 and raised a large family in Dorchester parish. Id like to know about his parents, names and dates of children and sources for further research in Dorchester county and parish.

Benjamin MOORE b app 1750 married Margere b app 1753.

Thank you

Re: Location of "Collins Crossroads" ? 1810

barbswire532 — 2009-08-27 00:07:47Z

Yes, I have seen this already, I was wondering where this location is? Near what town today? Etc.

Location of "Collins Crossroads" ? 1810

barbswire532 — 2009-08-26 20:08:47Z

Trying to locate an area known as "Collins Crossroads" in 1810. Is it still there, and where is it located?

Millican/Milligan

johnktr1 — 2009-08-21 22:33:12Z

I am looking for help with a Millican/Milligan family found in Dorchester Co., MD Robert Millican is in the 1800 and 1810 censuses for Dorchester Co. Is he the Robert Milligan who moves to Fairfield Co., OH before 1813? Robert's children, William, Zachariah, Jonas, Elijah, Rosanna, and Lovina (Lovey) were born in Maryland. Wife's name was Charlotte, maiden name unknown. Robert died in Fairfield Co., OH in 1842, age 75, so born ca 1767.

NICHOLAS DAN POWLEY

linesandlimbs — 2009-08-17 17:30:01Z

PLEASE ,IF ANYONE KNOWS THE PARENTS OF NICHOLAS DAN POWLEY COULD YOU LET ME KNOW.HE IS MY GREAT GREATGRANDFATHER AND WAS BORN AND BURIED ON HOLLANDS ISLAND.1800-1860. HE WAS MARRIED TO NANCY BLOODSWORTH. NICHOLAS WENT ABROAD TO BRAZIL A COUPLE OF TIMES.
THANK YOU

Re: NICHOLAS DAN POWLEY

linesandlimbs — 2009-08-19 00:06:21Z

YES I AM INTERESTED IN THE INFO. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
I WILL CONTACT YOU BY EMAIL WEDNESDAY . GETTING READY FOR A STORM NOW.SO WE ARE COUSINS!I GUESS NO ONE EVER FOUND NICKS PARENTS. DO YOU SUPPOSE THEY LIVED IN BRAZIL? THAT IS ONE I WANT TO DO SOME RESEARCH ON.

SURNAME:SANGSTON

linesandlimbs — 2009-08-26 18:54:49Z

DOES ANYONE REMEMBER A DOCTOR SANGSTON IN THE 1800'S OF DORCHESTER COUNTY?
WOULD LIKE INFO ON HIM AS I WAS TOLD THAT IS WHY SEVERAL PEOPLE IN DORCHESTER COUNTY HAD THE FIRST NAME OF SANGSTON.
THANKS

PICTURES OF A MAN AND WOMAN ABOUT I860'S

linesandlimbs — 2009-09-01 23:44:10Z

CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN POST A PHOTO OF A MAN AND WOMAN TAKEN AROUND 1860'S.I GOT COPIES OF THEM FROM A FAMILY MEMBER AND CANNOT IDENTIFY THEM.
THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE A PART OF MY FAMILY.

BOSTON,MARYLAND?

linesandlimbs — 2009-09-01 23:39:46Z

DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE WAS A PLACE CALLED "BOSTON" IN MARYLAND?
I LOOK AT THE YEAR BOOKS AND HAVE SEEN THIS QUITE A LOT.

Re: Location of "Collins Crossroads" ? 1810

linesandlimbs — 2009-08-26 22:00:31Z

GOOGLE:COLLINS CROSS ROADS DORCHESTER MARYLAND 1810.CLICK ON THE 1ST ONE.SCROLL UNTIL YOU SEE "RECORDED 21-APR-1807.
MENTIONS: ELI WILLIS,ABRAHAM AND ISACC COLLINS.

Re: The Best Way to get copies of old church records?

linesandlimbs — 2009-07-08 15:16:01Z

Thank you very much. I have been wanting to go there anyway.When the traffic clears up I will go in the Fall.

Re: Albert Bradford

linesandlimbs — 2009-06-25 22:47:59Z

THANKS AGAIN BUT I AM WONDERING WHY HE CHOSE DORCHESTER COUNTY. THERE ARE MANY BRADFORDS HERE AND IN SOME WAY I CANNOT HELP BUT TO THINK THERE IS A CONNECTION HERE.

Re: Just a fragment of 1890 census

linesandlimbs — 2009-06-22 23:16:07Z

I went to the "Collins Factor" site of East New Market and I saw a Hellen Hammil b.1852. She married Frelinghhuyson Helsby 21-Dec-1869.Hellen was widowed Jan.1873.I think it might be possible that she dropped the Helsby name and also went by Ellen Hammil and married James Edward Mooney.If I can find this to be correct then I have found my great great grandmother.Hopefully someone can help me to determine if this correct.Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Family of Josiah Helsby East New Market 1862

linesandlimbs — 2009-06-22 23:03:58Z

Check out "the Collins Factor" in East New Market. Josiah has quite a bit of info. To make it even better there is a tree on James Helsby that mentions a lot about Josiah. The tree is by a Corkran and is sourced well.

Re: Just a fragment of 1890 census

linesandlimbs — 2009-06-21 22:52:12Z

YES AND I HAVE HIS OBIT AND DEATH CERT OF 1909. THE OBIT FOR MARGARET ESTELLE MOONEY LISTS MY GREAT GRAND MOTHER AS A STEP DAUGHTER. THEN I FOUND THE IN THE MARRIAGE RECORDS THAT JAMES DID RE-MARRY TO ELLENJ. HAMMIL IN DORCHESTER AND THE TIME FRAME FITS THAT SHE WOULD BE LAURA'S MOTHER. MY GREAT GRAND MOTHERS (LAURA) DEATH CERT. STATES ELLEN AS HER MOTHER.I CHECKED THE INDEX ON MD.ARCHIVES AND NOTHING THERE. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW WHEN ELLED DIED AND WHERE SHE IS BURIED. SHE AND JAMES ALSO HAD CHILDREN BERTIE,BELL AND AMANDA ON THE 1880 CENSUS BUT THAT 1890 FRAGMENT IS NO GOOD . THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.

Bessie Linegar

linesandlimbs — 2009-08-04 18:44:22Z

Bessie Linegar married my great uncle Fulton T. Todd in 1966.She was from Federalsburg,Maryland. They were married only 1 year before Fulton died in 1967. Can anyone provide some information on Bessie? Thanks

Re: Albert Bradford

linesandlimbs — 2009-07-01 18:08:26Z

Sorry to get back on this so late. I had already found that info. Thanks for your help.

Re: Albert Bradford

keyboards1998 — 2009-06-26 13:48:10Z

I also checked the 1910 Census. I found no Albert Bradford listed for Dorchester County. There are no Bradfords listed for the Vienna District in 1910............. There are only 6 families listed, and all of them are in either in Dist #6 -- Hoopers Island, District #5 -- Lakes District, or District #10 -- Straits District ......

He also is not listed in the 1920 Census either, so you can presume he came to Dorchester County sometime between 1920-1930, but before April 8, 1930, when is the date the household enumeration was taken.

Hope this helps also.....

Re: Albert Bradford

keyboards1998 — 2009-06-26 13:28:41Z

I just looked at the 1930 Census for Dorchester County. It shows an Albert Bradford listed as living in Vienna, Age 30, born in New York. This is probably your Albert you are looking for.

He can be found as follows:
BRADFORD, ALBERT (1930 U.S. Census)
MARYLAND , DORCHESTER, VIENNA 3-DIST
Age: 20, Male, Race: BLACK, Born: NY
Series: T626 Roll: 873 Page: 44

I believe from this information you may find that he is of no relation to the Bradfords that you are researching.

He is listed as a boarder at the home of Milfred D. and Effie Murphy, along with another boarder, Willby Higgins.

If you would like a digital copy of this census page, drop me a line at my email address.....

Hope this helps

Re: NICHOLAS DAN POWLEY

keyboards1998 — 2009-08-18 12:47:25Z

Nicholas Dan Powley (Actual name in all official records is Nicholas Dan Powel), b. 10 May 1806 on Holland Island, d. 13 APR 1862 on Hollands Island, married to Nancy A. Bloodsworth (b.15 Feb 1815 on Holland Island, d.6 May 1899 in Bishops' Head, Maryland) were married 28 DEC 1843 in Sussex County, Delaware.

Nicholas is also MY great-great Grandfather through his daughter Margarete Jane Powel.......

Get in touch with me through my private email: keyboards1998 at yahoo.com -- I have some info to share with you. I do not have Nick's parents-- been searching for them for over 20 years, but I do have much family info if you are interested......

Drop me a line, cousin!

Davidson/Perry Families

SChuvalas1 — 2009-08-19 04:05:08Z

Would like to correspond with descendants of Henry Perry/Peggy Walker family; William Davis (Davidson)/Nancy Perry family; or Elizabeth "Betsy" Perry/Thomas Davis (Davidson) family. I am a descendant of William & Nancy. SCHUVALAS1@columbus.rr.com