Allegany County
MDGenWeb
Surnames: FISHER, HUTCHINSON
Researcher: William Fisher
Email:
bkjfisher@msn.com
Date posted: Wednesday, January 2, 2002
Jesse FISHER
[b. 6-16-1864, d. 2-1-1938 in Cumberland Md.] was married on 12- 31-1884 to
Jennnie HUTCHINSON [ b. 2-3-1863 d. 2-3-1914 in Cumberland Md. ]
I am looking
for any info about them and especially info about Jesse's father- Amos R. FISHER
who was a gunsmith in Cumberland Md in the 1880's . He is listed in the Maryland
Directory and State Gazetter in 1887 as a gun and locksmith
Surnames: DEREMER, GREASER, GREISE, GREISER, GRICE, ROBISON, WEINFELD, WINFIELD
Researcher: Eric Robison
Email: eric.robison@us.army.mil
Date posted:
Friday, January 4, 2002
I am looking for any information on any ROBISON's
who lived in Western MD. All I know is that my G-Fathers name is James Edward
ROBISON. He married my G-Mother Evelyn and I am unsure of her Maiden name, but I
think that it is DEREMER. Same goes for the DEREMER name. Also, if anyone has
any information on the GREISE family who had a dairy farm in Cumberland, MD, or
their relatives. I have a pretty extensive reach on them, but I would like more.
Lastly, Anyone with info on the WINFIELD or WEINFELD family in Western MD, I
would greatly appreciate it.
Surnames: FRANTZ, KERNS, MILLER, SELF
Researcher: Carolyn Frantz
Email: cafrantz@excite.com
Date posted: Sunday,
January 6, 2002
I am looking for any information available on Ernest and
Elizabeth (RASCHE) MORTZFELT. Any information will be helpful.
Surnames: FLANAGAN, GROGG, LAMBERT, LANDES, LANDIS, SIMMONS, WISE
Researcher:
Elwood R. Flanagan
Email: l-wood@accesstoledo.com
Date posted: Monday,
January 14, 2002
Looking for any information on FLANAGAN's that
lived/lives in Rawlings, Cumberland, Cresaptown or on Winchester Road, Allegany
County, Maryland. My FLANAGAN's moved from Tucker Co. WV. to Rawlings MD. in
1920.
Surnames: BRAYFIELD, HOUSER
Researcher: Robert Howsare
Email: rowhitey@pennswoods.net
Date posted: Friday, January 18, 2002
Any information about Christian/Mary HOUSER who lived in the Cumberland area
1800, especially as to where they lived---Any info on Mark BRAYFIELD who lived
on Flintstone Creek Allegany Co Md 1800.
Surnames: GALUSHA, GILBERT,
SMITH
Researcher: Nancy Rudolph
Email: emgram@earthlink.net
Date
posted: Sunday, January 20, 2002
Seeking descendants of Robert Calvin
SMITH b. Pennsylvania, September 1879 and died in Gormania, West Virginia March
4, 1965. His obit follows:
Robert C. SMITH, 85, of Gormania WV died last
Thursday, March 4, at Deakings Rest home in Aurora, WV where he was a patient
for six months. Born in Heathville, PA he was a son of the late Emanuel SMITH
and Sara MOTTER SMITH. His wife, Rosa Mabel GALUSKA (GALUSHA)SMITH, died in
January. Mr. Smith was a member of Riverside A.F. and A. M. 124, Cass, W.VA;
Richwood chapter 37, Royal ARch Masons; Richmond Commandery 25, Knights Templar,
Beni Kedem Temple, Charleston, WV of the Shrine, and Gormania Methodist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. J. W. GILBERT, Gormania; two sons, Merl SMITH,
Orange, VA; Howard SMITH, Chicago, Il; 14 grandchildren and 31 great
grandchildren. The body was taken to Leighton-Durst Funeral home in Oakland.
Funeral services were conducted from the funeral home on Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock by Rev. Samuel Moore, pastor, with interment in Garrett County Memorial.
Surnames: KNORR, WILLIAMSON
Researcher: Lois Ennis
Email:
loennis@aol.com
Date posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2002
Seeking
marriage record for Joseph Park KNORR and Ellen (Ella) Maria WILLIAMSON married
24 Dec 1863 in Cumberland, MD. Any assistance appreciated.
Surnames:
BRUCE
Researcher: Lola Weber
Email: hunter1@scattercreek.com
Date
posted: Thursday, January 31, 2002
I am looking for the parents and
siblings of Elizabeth B. BRUCE.b abt 1848 Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland.
A later census indicates both of her parents were born Maryland. Elizabeth died
11 May 1915 in Pittsburgh, Alleghany Co, PA and is buried in the Allegheny
Cemetery at Pittsburgh. She was married in Pittsburgh on 21 May 1878 to John
Cooke SWEARINGEN. Would love to hear from anyone on this family.
Surnames: ANDERSON, BLOCKER, DURIER, ECKHART, GABRIEL, MACKENZIE, NEWMIRE,
PORTER
Researcher: Shawn Patrick Doyle
Email: SPDinPUL@hotmail.com
Date
posted: Friday, February 1, 2002
I am GG GRandchild of Fannie V. ANDERSON
(who Married William John MCCAW in 1878 and moved to Redfield, Oswego County, NY
and died in 1899), Fannie was born 1856 Boston Hill outside of Frostburg MD. She
was daughter of Basil Boyd ANDERSON (died March 1881 age 72) and Rachel ECKHART
ANDERSON (1829-1895) I know mother on Basil's family: I know together they had
Wm Reed ANDERSON (married Viola FAZENBACKER); Marx V. ANDERSON (married Carrie
FAZENBACKER); John H. ANDERSON; Sophia ANDERSON (married Isaac BLOCHER); Luther
B. ANDERSON; and Benjamin, an infant.
On Rachel's family, her Dad was Jacob
ECKHART (1805-35) who was son of John & Mary Ann ECKHART, John son of immigrant
Goerge Adam ECKHART); Rachel's Mom was Deliah PORTER, who we assume was daughter
of Moses PORTER and Rachel NEWMIRE, but have not solid proof. Deliah and Jacob
ECKHART had just Rachel and a son, John Jacob ECKHART who married Rebecca
O'BRIAN, then later Mary MYERS. Deliah died in Sept 1881 in Frostburg, was
remarried many years to James ANDERSON (unknown relationship to son-in law
Basil....) and James and Deliah had 7 children together viz...Nancy Anderson (m.
Joseph Bond GARRETT); Wm. Anderson, (m. Jane HUGHES); James Anderson, (m.
Margaret BROWN); Westley ANderson, (m. Mary S. SHROUT); Rebecca Anderson, (m.
Harrison J. MODLIN); Edward Anderson, (m. Elizabeth CROWE); and Thomas Anderson.
I am seeking corresp. with des of these families, information on Anderson
ancestors, and Proof of Porter connection
Surnames: RUSSELL
Researcher: Marlys Bratteli
Email: misha2001@msn.com
Date posted: Friday,
February 8, 2002
Looking for information about Thomas or Elnathan
RUSSELL. Thomas, b. abt 1763, married Phebe (?) abt. 1786. They lived in
Selbyport and Cumberland Town, Allegany County, Maryland from 1799 to 1815.
Elnathan, b. abt. 1764, d. 1834 in Cumberland.
Surnames: HOUSE, WARD
Researcher: Molly Ward Coltrain
Email: scottandmolly@msn.com
Date posted:
Saturday, February 9, 2002
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
Surnames: ARNOLD, CROWE,
KOELKER, LAYMAN
Researcher: Genie Ragan
Email: genieofthelamp@netzero.net
Date posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2002
Looking for info on Annie Louise
CROWE and father Nelson CROWE, her husband George L. LAYMAN of Layman's Inn pre
Civil War period. I have descendant info on them, not ancestors. Also any info
on Joseph Henry KOELKER born 1837, Germany and wife Mary Josephine BUCHHOLTZ who
raised a family in Allegany Co.
Surnames: MOORE, PERRIN
Researcher: Esther Mott
Email: emott6@comcast.net
Date posted: Tuesday,
February 12, 2002
Looking for origins of Alexander MOORE: Descendants of
ALEXANDER(1) MOORE 1 ALEXANDER(1) MOORE b: Bet. 1740 - 1750 ?Northern Ireland or
?New Jersey d: Aft. 1830 Harrison Co., Ohio . +MARY [--?--] m: Unknown (?New
Jersey?) ...... 2 John MOORE ...... 2 ?William MOORE ...... 2 Margaret MOORE b:
October 1777 New Jersey d: 14 February 1859 Harrison Co., Ohio, age 81/5
.......... +George DAY b: Bet. 1789 - 1791 Virginia m: 16 January 1808 Jefferson
(Harrison) Co., Ohio d: 04 May 1855 Harrison Co., Ohio, age 66 y ...... 2 [1]
ALEXANDER(2) MOORE b: February 1788 Allegany Co., Maryland d: 20 March 1873
Nottingham Twp., Harrison Co., Ohio, age 85/1/9 .......... +Elizabeth PERRIN
...... *2nd Wife of [1] ALEXANDER(2) MOORE: .......... +SARAH SMITH b: ca. 1789
Tennessee m: Bef. 1811 d: ca. 1877 Harrison County, Ohio, age about 88 ...... 2
Edward MOORE b: Bet. 1780 - 1790 Allegany Co., Maryland d: Bet. 1840 - 1850
Harrison Co., Ohio .......... +Catherine SPIKER m: 16 May 1819 Harrison Co.,
Ohio ...... 2 Peter MOORE b: ca. 1790 Allegany Co., Maryland d: 23 February 1873
Stock Twp., Harrison Co., Ohio, age 82-10-4 .......... +Sarah [--?--] b: ca.
1790 Baltimore County, Maryland d: 21 October 1872 Stock Twp., Harrison Co.,
Ohio, age 82-7-6 ...... 2 Jesse MOORE b: Bet. 1790 - 1800 Allegany Co., Maryland
d: Bet. 1840 - 1850 Harrison Co., Ohio ...... 2 Elizabeth MOORE b: Allegany Co.,
Maryland .......... +John SHIVER ...... 2 Ann MOORE b: ca. 1797 Allegany Co.,
Maryland d: 23 September 1871 Harrison Co., Ohio, age 74 y .......... +Enogh
MILLER b: ca. 1789 d: 15 September 1874 Harrison Co., Ohio, age 74 y
Surnames: ENTLER
Researcher: Patri Hilborn
Email: patri317@aol.com
Date
posted: Friday, February 15, 2002
I would like to know if anyone can
check to see if Hannah ENTLER is buried in Rose Hill cemetery, Cumberland,
Maryland. She was born about 1763 and died in 1821. She lived on Mechanics
Street. She is not listed in the Rose Hill Cemetery Book done by The
Genealogical Society of Allegany County in 1995 but I thought there was going to
be a further reading of this cemetery.
Surnames: CODDINGTON, JONES
Researcher: Linda Grelles
Email: tylinn@peoplepc.com
Date posted: Tuesday,
February 19, 2002
I am looking for any information on Joseph JONES, wife
Elizabeth. Joseph fought for the Union in the Civil War.They had 4
sons,Frederick, Hillary, Wilford and Alonzo. Hillary was my great grandfather,
born about 1873. Hillary married Mary Madisha CODDINGTON in 1899. Any
inforamtion is appreciated, Thank you.
Surnames: CASTEEL, FRIEND,
SINES, TAYLOR, YEARDLEY
Researcher: Jo Friend
Email: lennyjo@access995.com
Date posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2002
I sent for death certificate
for Henry TAYLOR, died in MD. I received a death certificate for Henry E.
TAYLOR, but not the one I am looking for. This man was a pattern maker, age 70,
married, wife's name Rosanna TAYLOR. His parents were Joseph B. TAYLOR and Sarah
WOOTEN. If this is anyone's relative, I would be glad to make a copy of this
death certificate, or if your immediate ancestor, I'll give you the one I have.
Surnames: BUCHANAN, WORSING
Researcher: Phyllis Rosley
Email:
prosley@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, February 21, 2002
Is anyone
willing to share information about Lola WORSING born 1873 married to Thomas
BUCHANAN b 1869? They were married in Ellerslie, Allegany Co., Md. They had two
sons that show on the 1900 Allegany Co., Md census. The name of the first son is
unreadable born in 1892. The name of the second son is Russell BUCHANAN b. 1895.
Surnames: CHANEY, FRAILEY
Researcher: Marilyn Powell
Email:
Utahpal@aol.com
Date posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2002
Joseph C
CHANEY md Elizabeth FRAILEY in Allegany, Md 1835 - he then went West to Illinois
and then Scotland, Mo by 1840. He was born in Va. Thomas CHANEY and William D
CHANEY were his neighbors in Mo - but I'm told not his brothers. Who were his
parents? His wife can not be found in Census records after 1850 - I xcan find my
ggrandfather Francis M CHANEY, but not his mother or sisters?
Surnames: ASHKETTLE
Researcher: Beverly Morgan
Email:
trevorsmeme@yahoo.com
Date posted: Thursday, February 28, 2002
I am
looking on any information on my mother's family. Her father's name was Conrad
ASHKETTLE; he was from Little Orleans, Maryland. His wife's name was Ella
STOLLEMYER. My mother's name was Margaret GROVE ASHKETTLE. She had a sister
named Iona.If anyone knowes of any information please share it with me. Thank
You
Surnames: FERRELL, MULVANEY, WHITE
Researcher: Mark Wakefield
Email: wakefieldmark@hotmail.com
Date posted: Sunday, March 3, 2002
Thomas MULVANEY is shown in the 1850 fed. census of Maryland in Allegany County.
He was born in Ireland in 1811. His wife's name is Ann. The two of them were
born in Ireland P. B. 1840,also was in Ma. 1st Inf. 1863. Frances "Frank" B.
1843, James B.1845 Died W. Va, Mary B.1846, Cathren B 1849 d. W. Va., John E.
B.1852 D. Pos. Lewis Co. West Va.. John E. MULVANEY son of Thomas the Sr.
MULVANEY; Marries Ellen WHITE. John and Ellen are found in the 1900 fed. census
rec.. Living in the Court house Dist. of Lewis County West Virgina. The first
male child is Thomas Gilbert MULVANEY B. 1882 Weston W. Va. D. Dec. 5, 1938 El
Dorado in Butler County Kansas. Thomas G. MULVANEY marries, Frances FERRELL. All
show in the 1920 fed. census of same city co. and state that Thomas G. MULVANEY
had died in.
Surnames: JENKINS, LARUE, MCKENZIE, RAVENSCROFT, WORKMAN
Researcher: Emma Becraft
Email: ebecraft@netsignia.net
Date posted:
Tuesday, March 5, 2002
Looking for any info on Ellen RAVENSCROFT
d121/21/1910 married to Ellwood LARUE 1/22/1890. He b7/15/1864 d01/18/1954. Had
7 children.
Surnames: BENNETT, CONRAD, CUNROD, RICE
Researcher:
Jennifer Conrad Rooney
Email: jenrooney@hotmail.com
Date posted:
Wednesday, March 6, 2002
I am searching for any information on William
CUNROD b. 12/25/1850 d. 2/12/1934 and he was married to Margaret RICE b.
9/18/1852 d. 7/9/1904. They sometimes used the surname of CONRAD also. Their
children were John Henry, Dillie Blanche, Simon Blair, Bertha Mae, Humphrey D.
Tate, Amanda Myrtle, George Thomas, Nellie Bly, and Martin Luther. I have many
documents placing this family in the Cumberland, Maryland area in the early
1900's. Margaret died in 1904 and I believe she lived in Cumberland at the time.
I also have a newspaper article stating that Humphrey Tate drowned in the C&O
canal in 1905, he worked as a farm hand on the Hitchcock Farm. I know he was
buried somewhere in Cumberland. Nellie and Martin ended up residing in the area
till there deaths. I do know that Nellie married Vernon Bennett. If anyone has
any information on this line of my family please do not hesitate to let me know
I will appreciate any help that I can get.
Surnames: DAVIS, HUGHES
Researcher: Shari Marvel
Email: smarvel@comcast.net
Date posted: Friday,
March 8, 2002
My great, great grandmother Sophia HUGHES married Henry
SHAFFER (I know a lot about the SHAFFERS). Sophia had a brother named Samuel
(per 1850 census) There may have been other siblings. Her mother's name was also
Sophia. Would like to find out father's name. I have record of a marriage in
1825 between Sophia DAVIS and George HUGHES. I have no way of knowing if this
was my Sophia or not. This is a brick wall. Help!
Surnames: ERB
Researcher: Matt Erb
Email: mderba1a@yahoo.com
Date posted: Sunday, March
10, 2002
Searching for information on the ERB's of Allegany County
enumerated in the 1810, 1820, and 1830 census', namely a Joseph ERB in the 1820
and 1830 census' and a Michael ERB in the 1810 and 1820 census'. The Joseph was
recruited for the war of 1812 out of Allegany County and may have been the son
of Michael. Anyone reading this who lives in the Allegany County area and is
interested in doing some research for me, please contact me.
Surnames: ROY
Researcher: Nancy Robertson
Email: robertsonn@bacavalley.com
Date posted: Sunday, March 10, 2002
I am searching for the burial place
of my great, great grandfather, David George ROY, miner, who emigrated from
Scotland in 1848, filed his intention 13 Oct 1851, received his citzenship
papers 13 Oct 1853, and died at Eckhart Mines 23 Nov 1853. His widow, Mary
MCLEAN ROY, survived him. His son, Andrew ROY, was off in Arkansas in 1860, was
a wounded prisoner of war, returned home and married Jannet WATSON 21 July 1864
at Eckhart Mines. Are there any mine records or newspapers for 1853? Do you know
of Andrew, James, David, and John ROY, his sons; or Andrew's friends, Joseph
STEWART, Alexander SLOAN, Townsend, or Andrew SPIER? Which pages include the
Eckhart Mines and Pompey Smash/Vale Summit on the 1860 Census? Are the mines and
houses still standing?
Surnames: BAKER
Researcher: Shannon White
Email: shannonwhite@charter.net
Date posted: Tuesday, March 12, 2002
Does anyone have any information on Thomas and Hannah BAKER, or Jacob and Martha
BAKER, listed in the 1850 census? Thomas was 50, and Jacob was 71. Thanks.
Surnames: SINCLAIR
Researcher: Robert Moore
Email:
bobmoore@earthlink.net
Date posted: Tuesday, March 12, 2002
Looking
for any information about Robert SINCLAIR.
Surnames: PORTER, REED,
SNEDEKER
Researcher: Linda Scott
Date posted: Wednesday, March 13, 2002
I am to find [Eleanor or Elinor PORTER SNEDEKER and Jacob SNEDEKER marriage
record in Carrol Co,MD or Allegany Co., MD . can anyone help me please. I am
looking for Catherine [REED] SNEDEKER parents in MD and brothers and sisters too
born in Jefferson Co.,Ohio .
Surnames: MCCLELLAND, RIZER
Researcher: Kathleen Rizer
Email: RizerK@erinet.com
Personal Web Page:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rizer/index.htm
Date posted:
Saturday, March 16, 2002
Elizabeth RIZER married Joseph M. MCCLELLAND in
1849 in Allegany Co, Maryland. They are in Allegany Co. in the 1850 and 1860
census. In 1880 and 1900 the family is found in Washington D.C. The family
consisted of Joseph b. Nov 1827, and wife Elizabeth (RIZER) b. Mar 1830.
Children were Rosabell b. 1852, George P. born 1854, Edward L. born Nov 1855,
Clara b. 1857, Ernest M. born 1869, and Grace McClelland b. 1874. Edward
apparently did not marry, but who were the spouses of the other children? When
did everyone die? And where are they buried?
Surnames: BRIANT,
BRYANT, BURNETT, CLIFTON, CRANE, ELLIOTT, GILCHRIST, HAMOR, JONES, KING, LEE,
LEWIS, MCCLUNG, MEANS, RILEY, SINGER, SKELTON
Researcher: Briant Lee
Date
posted: Wednesday, March 20, 2002
Several generations of LEE's and
BRIANT's settled in Allegany County. Seeking connections to these surnames.
Briant Hamor Lee
Surnames: BRUCK, DREYER
Researcher: Michael L.
Diveley
Email: m_diveley@yahoo.com
Personal Web Page:
http://www.diveley.com
Date posted: Sunday, March 24, 2002
I have been
looking for information on the descendants of Jacob BRUCK and Sarah Ann DIVELEY
(1822-1904) I found some information in the will books for your county. Listed
were Catherine DREYER; Feb 1943 T606 and Henry DREYER Oct 1929 P24. I was
wondering if someone can check these out for me? Jacob BRUCK's daughter married
Henry DREYER and they lived in Cumberland, MD Thank you.
Surnames:
ASHKETTLE
Researcher: John Morgan
Email: trevorsmeme@yahoo.com
Date
posted: Monday, March 25, 2002
Looking for any information on the
ASHKETTLE family from Little Orleans, Maryland.
Surnames: FOYE,
SEABER, SHAW, WILAND, WYLAND
Researcher: Virgil Milton Seaber Jr
Email:
Vseaber1@aol.com
Date posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2002
I am Virgil
Milton SEABER, Jr., born in Lonaconing, Md. 8/16/1935; my father Virgil M.
SEABER, Sr., born 3/11/1908, Westernport, Md.; my grandfather Harry William
SEABER, born Westernport, Md.; my great grandfather John SEABER, born either
Western Md., or Penna. I am trying to research the SEABER line, but I can't go
back beyond my greatgrandfather John SEABER. Any help you can give me would
greatly appreciated.
I have an aunt, my fathers sister Gertrude F. SEABER
living in Westernport, Md. My grandfather Harry William SEABER was married to
Eunice Gertrude FOYE of Western Md. My Father Virgil M. SEABER, Sr., was married
to Mildred Jane SHAW of Western Md. Besides his sister my father had two
brothers: Roylin P. SEABER & Jerold SEABER, together the owned and opperated The
SEABER Art and Decorating Co. officed in Westernport, Md.
My grandfather
Harry William SEABER had two brothers: William SEABER of Westernport, Md and
Fred SEABER of Westernport, Md., then moved to Baltimore, Md. Harry William
Seaber was a business man well known all over Western Maryland, WV., and Penna.
My aunt Gertrude F. SEABER owned Keyser Photo Studio, Keyser, WV. I have a
second cousin Helen SEABER of Westernport, Md., that was married to William
(Bill) Seaber, Jr., son of William Seaber on Walnut Street, Westernport, Md.
I consider Westernport, Maryland my home, Hammond Street Elem., School and
Bruce High my Schools before college in Greenville, SC., Franklin Springs, Ga.,
Jersey City, NJ, Univ. of Mo., And St. Paul School of Theology, Kansas City,
Missouri. After pastoring in the states, then in home Missions and Foreign
Assignment of Thw Wing Wong Church, School and College, I pastored The College
Park Church, College Park, Md, Abiding Peace Temple and Faith UMC, Kennett,
Missouri. Following the death of my wife: Sylvia L (Hewitt) SEABER of Florence,
SC., 2/9/86 I was assigned the pastorate of The National Church, Washington, DC
(Oxon Hill, Md. area). Retired for a time and now pastoring Centenary/Central
UMC, Marion District, Marion County, South Carolina.
Any help you can
give me on the Seaber family and how they arrived to America from Germany, as I
understand there were three brothers that came to America, two made their home
in Penna., Western Maryland area and the other one went west (maybe in the
Gold-Rush and was never heard of again). Thank you for any help you can supply
to help me continue my research. Blessings, Rev. Virgil M. Seaber, Jr.
843-667-6907
Surnames: JOHNSON, MOORE, PERRIN
Researcher:
Esther Mott
Email: emott6@comcast.net
Date posted: Thursday, March 28,
2002
Captain Griffith JOHNSON -- what was his occpuation? I've seen both
silversmith and blacksmith -- does anybody have any information? Descendancy
line: Griffith(1) John (2) Nathan (3)
Surnames: JOHNSON, MOORE,
PERRIN
Researcher: Esther Mott
Email: emott6@comcast.net
Date posted:
Thursday, March 28, 2002
Alexander MOORE lived in Allegany Co. by 1783
and moved to Harrison Co., OH in 1807 with his family. His grandson, another
Alexander MOORE, married Elizabeth Perrin JOHNSON in OH in 1842. She was the
daughter of Nathan JOHNSON (grandson of Griffith Johnson)and Elizabeth PERRIN.
Any other researchers on this line?
Surnames: LIPPOLD
Researcher:
Joseph E. Mckenzie
Email: dmckenz3@tampabay.rr.com
Personal Web Page:
http://community.webshots.com/user/joemc11
Date posted: Saturday, March 30,
2002
I have some of my LIPPOLD history and photos of gravestones posted
at this site. http://community.webshots.com/user/joemc11 If your LIPPOLD is from
the Cumberland, Maryland area then this is your line.
Surnames:
DARING, GARDNER, POTTS, ROBINETTE, ROHM
Researcher: Gale Harris
Email:
seahag116@aol.com
Date posted: Tuesday, April 2, 2002
Looking for
information on Sarah ROBINETTE, born abt. 1880, in Flintstone, MD, married to
William ROHM of Bedford, PA, children were William (Bill), Maude, Annie, Evelyn
and Jeanette (Nettie. Later married Ed Potts, and when he died married a HOOK.
She died in 1958 and is buried in the Buckhanon, W. Virginia area. Any info on
her, any of her husbands or other family would be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: MULVANEY, MULVANY
Researcher: Mark Wakefield
Email:
wakefieldmark@hotmail.com
Date posted: Saturday, April 13, 2002
Thomas
MULVANEY is shown in the 1850 fed. census of Maryland in Allegany Co. His wife's
name is Ann. All are born in Ireland. Children; Cristopher P. B. 1840, in Ma.1st
Inf. 1863. Frances "Frank" B. 1843, James B. 1845 Died W. Va, Mary B.1846,
Cathren B 1849 d. W. Va., John E. B.1852 D. Pos. Lewis Co. West Va.. John E.
Marries Ellen WHITE found 1900 fed. census rec.in the Court house Dist. of Lewis
Co. W. Va.. Their first male child is Thomas Gilbert MULVANEY B. 1882 Weston W.
Va. D. Dec. 5, 1938 El Dorado Bulter Co. Ills.. Thomas G MULVANEY Marries,
Frances FERRELL. All show in the 1920 fed. census of same co. Thomas G. Mulvaney
died in.
Surnames: BEALL, BRIEN, BRYAN, BRYANT, PRICE, WILLISON
Researcher: Karen Stezowski
Email: karens@xnet.com
Personal Web Page:
http://home.xnet.com/~karens/bryan.html
Date posted: Saturday, April 20, 2002
Researching James BRYAN (b.1764 DE, Rev War, moved to Cumberland area 1795)
brother of Comfort BRYAN (m. Thomas Cordary). James' children in MD were
Nathaniel BRYAN (born 1792, 1812 Vet, m. Nancy BEALL 1817, Children: Louise or
Louise Jane, Maria, Edwin, Brooks, James, Harriet, Mary, Emily, Amanda, Maria
and Louis), James BRYAN (b. 1795, 1812 Vet), Dr. Thomas BRYAN (m. Mahala
WILLIAMSON 1817), Samuel BRYAN, Sarah BRYAN (m. John ROOT), Rachel BRYAN (m.
Joseph ROWE 1846), John PRICE.
Surnames: MUELLER
Researcher: John
Smolarek
Email: Johnsm-1@comcast.net
Date posted: Wednesday, April 24,
2002
Family history has great-grandmother, Marie UNGEWICKEL MUELLER,
dying on her son Walter's farm in Kifer, Maryland, on 20 September 1924. Another
account has the farm in Paw Paw, West Virginia. Perhaps it's in both places?
Looking for descendants of Walter MUELLER of Kifer, MD and Paw Paw, WV (died
about 1959), and Marie UNGEWICKEL MUELLER.
Surnames: BROTEMARKLE,
DEAN, MCELFISH, NORTH, ROBINETTE, WILSON
Researcher: Leonard Chaney
Email:
sclmc@comcast.net
Date posted: Saturday, May 4, 2002
Searching for the
Bible records of Ally/Alle (ROBINETTE) WILSON, wife of John. She left the
records to her grandson, Jesse WILSON, b. May 1843, m. to Sarah FLETCHER. Jesse
and Sarah's children are: Owen m. Elanora NORTH, Amon, Mary Ella m. Andrew
BROTEMARKLE, Henry Clay m. Anna MCELFISH & Nannie DEAN.
Surnames:
GREELEY, LITTLE, MULLIGAN
Researcher: Nancy Mills
Email:
nancy.mills@attbi.com
Date posted: Saturday, May 11, 2002
Searching
for information on Harry MULLIGAN who married Margaret LITTLE. They were listed
in the 1900 Census Cumberland, MD. with their 3 children. In 1920 they are
listed in the census for Spokane Washington and had changed their last name to
Greeley.
Surnames: KING
Researcher: Todd Pelkey
Email:
tgpelkey@ix.netcom.com
Date posted: Sunday, May 19, 2002
My ancestor,
George KING, died in the Cumberland area around 1845. He was a Revolutionary War
veteran, and was married to Susannah HAMBLETON (or HAMILTON). Does anyone have
further information on him or have access to any resources to help me locate his
grave?
Surnames: CEASE, SEESE
Researcher: Jeffrey DeVall
Email:
azwildcat@uneedspeed.net
Date posted: Sunday, May 19, 2002
Looking for
copy of estate settlement fo last name CEASE 1844. In estate info. I'm told
heir, son, Jonas CEASE is mentioned. Jonas CEASE also appears in 1840 census for
Allegany County, MD.
Surnames: CLAUSE
Researcher: Liz Wilson
Email: fredandlizwilson@msn.com
Date posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2002
I
am seeking any info on the parents of a Henry and William CLAUSE that may have
been born in the Georges Creek area during the period of 1863-1866. Census
records indicate that their mother was from Maryland and the father was from
Germany. Family history indicates that their mother died and their father went
back to Germany after leaving the children in the care of a George DYE family in
Mineral County.
Surnames: CASTELL, PERDEW, TEWELL
Researcher:
Kevin Tewell
Email: ktewell@hotmail.com
Personal Web Page:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~tewell/
Date posted: Wednesday, May
29, 2002
I am looking for the graves of Leah TEWELL and Truman TEWELL
they lived by Murley's Branch and Leah TEWELL died in 1807 and Truman before
her. Their names where also spelled sometimes as TUELL, TUEL, TOOLE,
etc....Thanks for your help.
Surnames: BENNETT, FRANTZ, HOOK, KERNS,
MILLER, SELF, WERTZ
Researcher: Carolyn Frantz
Email: cafrantz@excite.com
Date posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2002
Would like to obtain a copy of an
obituary for Lula Jemima SELF, Sept 1934; Vicie Jane SELF, March 10,1936; George
Edward SELF, Aug 29 1958; William Floyd (Willie) SELF, early 1970's, Vernie
Golden ASH, 1981; Raymond SELF 1980's or 1990's. (Some exact dates are unknown.)
Any obit will be helpful. Thanks.
Surnames: BEAL, BEALS
Researcher: Ronald Workman
Date posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2002
J.J.
BEAL b.1844 d.1928 (guncle) N.E. BEAL b.1851 d.1929 J.J. BEAL, brother of G.W.
BEAL my ggrandfather of Bedford County,Pa. lived in Ellerslie,Md. per 1920
U.S.Census and lived there sometime before 1920. Anyone with info on J.J.
BEAL,also a J.P. BEAL (1780) please post message or e-mail me. Thank you.
Surnames: GORDON, MCELDOWNEY
Researcher: Rita Gordon
Email:
rit9a@sbcglobal.com
Date posted: Thursday, June 6, 2002
GORDON, John
left Allegany County and traveled to West VA (then VA) with a party of GORDONS
-- and may have included some MCELDOWNEYS. I'm particularly interested in the
period 1650 - 1750
Surnames: CEASE, FISHER, MAST, MAUST, SEASE, SEESE
Researcher: Jeffrey DeVall
Email: azwildcat@uneedspeed.net
Date posted:
Saturday, June 8, 2002
1. Looking for birth records of Harriet SEESE b.
May 3, 1833 near Shelbysport, MD also birth record of her sister Barbara SEESE
b. about 1839. Mother Frances MAUST. father Jonas SEESE, son of George SEESE
from somerset Co., PA. They are in the 1840 Shelbysport, MD census. 2. looking
for death record of Frances MAUST maybe died abt. 1839 3. Looking for Marriage
certif. info. on Jonas SEESE and 2nd wife Magdalena FISHER abt. 1840. 4. Looking
for any landi info. tax rolls etc. on Jonas SEESE.
Surnames: DAWSON
Researcher: Suzanne Dietz
Email: SDietz0620@aol.com
Date posted: Saturday,
June 8, 2002
Looking for information on a DAWSON family that lived in
Barton, Allegany, Maryland during the 1880 census: Arnold G. DAWSON (father,
farmer) b. ca 1845, Mary DAWSON (wife) b. ca. 1854, children: James A., John W.,
Charles A., Robertie and David T. DAWSON. The parents were born in West Virginia
and the children in Maryland.
Surnames: SEIBERT, SIEBERT
Researcher: Robin Larson
Email: krlarson@cstone.net
Date posted: Monday,
June 10, 2002
William Ralph SIEBERT 1900 census in North Branch; cannot
locate in 1910 census; assume moved to Cumberland; son Wm. Ralph born in 1895 is
my great-grandfather Family changed name to SEIBERT sometime
Surnames: OHARA, RICKARD
Researcher: Mary Jo Fields Bopp
Email:
jbopp@carolina.rr.com
Date posted: Thursday, June 13, 2002
I am
looking for the family line of Joseph RICKARD and his wife Mary Agnes O'HARA.
Joseph Born aprox 1875 died 10/1934. Mary born 9/19 not sure of year died
12/5/1945.Her father could have been Charles O'HARA who died 10/4/21
Surnames: GERDEMAN, KOMATZ, RAFFERTY
Researcher: John Gerdeman
Email:
gerdemanbunch@web.de
Date posted: Sunday, June 16, 2002
Does anyone
have infromation about the these three families?
Surnames: SEIBERT,
SIEBERT
Researcher: Robin Larson
Email: krlarson@cstone.net
Date
posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2002
Looking for my mother's paternal
ancestors. Have traced through census records the following: William Ralph
SIEBERT/SEIBERT b. 11 Apr 1895 either in Md. or WVa. His Father: William SIEBERT
b. Apr 1864 in WVa. listed as Farm Laborer in Oldtowne area on 1900 census Need
to know details of births and deaths of each.
Surnames: SIGLER
Researcher: Denver Miller
Email: qq2you@aol.com
Date posted: Saturday,
June 22, 2002
I am researching George T. SIGLER who was born in
Cumberland, Maryland September 20, 1853. His parents were Wesley SIGLER and
Charity DUCKWORTH. Looking for info on Wesley and Charity SIGLER. Any assistance
appreciated.
Surnames: PENDERGAST
Researcher: Lois Zelina
Email: GreenHiLo@aol.com
Date posted: Monday, June 24, 2002
My
ancestor Michael PENDERGAST from Galway, Ireland came to the Cumberland area in
about 1850. Michael married Mary MULLARKEY at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in
1855. The couple had two sons Thomas and Michael.
Surnames: DAVIS,
PIPER
Researcher: Deb Malsberry
Email: dmalsberry@yahoo.com
Date
posted: Monday, June 24, 2002
Looking for information on Charles Elmer
DAVIS and Olive Pearl PIPER (d/o Lionel and Emma PIPER) of Oldtown, MD. They are
my grandparents. I have very little information. There children are: George,
Harry Robert, Jefferson, Henry Mason, Thomas, Lionel, Freda, Emma Dale, Betty
Jane, Anna Francis, and Olive Pearl. Charles was raised in Spring Gap. I think,
his parents were Thomas P. and Mary L. DAVIS. This info was found on the 1910
census. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Surnames:
BEALL, MCGEE
Researcher: Diana McCarthy
Email: BREDI@aol.com
Date
posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2002
Hi, I am seeking information regarding
Mary Ann McGEE (born abt. 1845 in Bedford County, PA) who married Dennis BEALL
(prior to 1872). Her last known residence was in a town called "Pratt" which I
believe to be in Allegheny County, Maryland. This would have been in the year
1895. Mary Ann (McGEE) BEALL would be my g-g-aunt. Any leads on Dennis BEALL
and/or his wife and their children, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Surnames: CHRISMAN, CHRISTMAN, GROSS
Researcher: James Anthony Keltz
Sr
Email: tkeltz445@yahoo.com
Date posted: Saturday, June 29, 2002
Genealogy researching surnames CHRISMAN / CHRISTMAN - GROSS families in Allegany
County,Maryland, also the CHRISMAN family in Fleming County,Kentucky / Edgar
County,Illinois / and in Vigo,Vermillion Counties,Indiana.Any information would
be appreciated. Thanks!
Surnames: POORBAUGH, PURBAUGH
Researcher:
Paul Studly
Email: paulstudly@studly.net
Date posted: Saturday, June 29,
2002
Interested in descendents of Eli T. POORBAUGH, b 5 Oct 1870 Somerset
Co., PA, m 12 Sep 1892 Somerset Co., PA, to Laura SMITH (dgh of Simon and Hannah
SMITH) d 13 Nov 1929 Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD in a railroad accident, burial
Rose Hill Cem., Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD Known surviving daughters are
Hulda/Hilda G. POORBAUGH Bessie Viola POORBAUGH There should be some kind of
article on a railroad accident where the engineer was killed, and perhaps a
death notice as well. Eli T. POORBAUGH is a descendent of DAR recognized Rev War
Patriot Philip BURBACH.
Surnames: ARNOLD, BLUE, FLANAGAN, HOLLENBACK,
LAMBERT, WOLFE
Researcher: Carol Flanagan
Email: cflanagn@ruralnet.org
Date posted: Saturday, June 29, 2002
Looking for any information on John
LAMBERT; born:17? and d:1785 buried at Greenwall Cemetery, Keyser, married to
Keziah BLUE. Also information on Samuel FLANAGAN, Hampshire Cty, WV.
Surnames: DAVIDSON, INGLES, MOONEY, MUIR
Researcher: Fern Poe Davidson
Email: enola@ipa.net
Date posted: Tuesday, July 2, 2002
There have
been in the past couple of years a couple of MOONEY researchers interested in
locating Jeanette DAVIDSON MOONEY and family. She came from Scotland to Nova
Scotia and then finally to Allegany County, Maryland, and then just seemed to
disappear. I have just located her on the 1880 census of Missouri, living in
Washington County, Johnson Twp. Be happy to share info, if anyone still
interested.
Surnames: FRENCH, HOBLIZELL
Researcher: Judith Ann
Lamb Tomlinson
Email: lltjat@msn.com
Date posted: Wednesday, July 3, 2002
I am searching for information on the lineage of John FRENCH who married
Juliana Sophia HOBLIZELL in February of 1819 in Allegany County, MD. Juliana
Sophia HOBLIZELL was the daughter of John HOBLIZELL. I would also like
information on the lineage of John HOBLIZELL who was buried in the HOBLIZELL
Cemetery in Frostburg, MD. John FRENCH is my 3rd Greatgrandfather.
Surnames: COOL, MCCOOL, MCCOOLE
Researcher: Thomas Cool
Email:
tomcoolinmiami@yahoo.com
Date posted: Wednesday, July 3, 2002
Does
anyone know of the early history of McCoole, Maryland? Specifically, about the
MCCOOLE it was founded by or named after? Or the history of MCCOOL/MCCOOLES in
Allegany County in general?
Surnames: HAUSER, HOUSE, HOUSER
Researcher: Mona Houser
Email: HeritageHunt@Sandyview.info
Personal
Web Page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~monajo/
Date posted:
Wednesday, July 3, 2002
In researching my HOUSER ancestors, I've found
records on the LDS site showing that Sybilla (ending in A) YANTZ married Adam
HAUSER, 10 Jun 1791, Mt Zion Presbyterian Church, McIntyre Twp, Lycoming, Penn.
I also found Sybille (ending in E) YANTZ m William Adam HOUSE in Frederick Co,
MD on 10 Jun 1791. Children listed of this 2nd couple are Woody, Ezra, David and
Susannah, born in Frederick and Allegany Counties. From census records in
Allegany Co., MD and death records in Ohio, I believe that Adam Hauser had
children named Ezra, David, and Mary, and perhaps Henry. Does anyone have
knowledge of these families? I believe that there's a problem here -- can't
believe that 2 women with essentially the same name married on exactly the same
day to men of such similar names. I'm afraid someone has made some wrong
conclusions, and the error is spreading. Any input is welcome! Thanks.
Surnames: HALEY, HIGGINS, ORNDORFF
Researcher: Clara Berry
Email:
nimrodog@nb.net
Date posted: Friday, July 12, 2002
Seeking info.about
or decendants of Margaret HALEY, half sister to Fred G.ORNDORFF and Clara
ORNDORFF-HIGGINS. Fred and Clara lived in Allegany Co. from 1880 to at least
1900. In 1950 Margaret was living in South Dakota. I am seeking my
great-grandmother and great-grandfather (ORNDORFF)
Surnames: FRAIN
Researcher: William Frain
Email: stoneyfci@earthlink.net
Date posted:
Monday, July 15, 2002
Trying to locate in Cumberland, Allegany Co.
confirmation that my great grandparents got married Oct.15,1915. theirs names
are Edward A. FRAIN and Mary HARSHBARGER of Pennsylvania. Any reply greatly
appreciated. Thank you.
Surnames: WHEELER
Researcher: Eleanor
Greentree
Email: EGNeedler@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, July 18, 2002
I am looking for information about Edward L. Wheeler and his family;
William,Anna, Edward,Charles, and James. The 1920 census has them listed as
living at 309 Arch Street, Cumberland, MD. Any assistance with information would
be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: SMITH
Researcher: Schannon
McCloud
Email: mccloud23@adelphia.net
Date posted: Monday, July 22, 2002
Looking for marriages of Fannie,Anna,and Sarah SMITH possibly in Allegany MD
they appear in the 1870 and 1880 census with their parents but do not appear
with the family in Ohio in 1900. I think they may have married and stayed in MD.
Sorry I have no dates or anything to go on just their names. Can anyone possibly
help me?? Thanks
Surnames: WATERMAN
Researcher: Richard L.
Lindberg
Email: rlindberg@ccls.org
Date posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2002
I am looking for information on a C.H. WATERMAN who was a minister in
Cumberland in 1947. He lived at 121 W. 1st in Cumberland.
Surnames:
GLIME, ROMPF, RUDOLPH, THOMPSON
Researcher: Charles Thompson
Date posted:
Monday, August 5, 2002
I am searching for ancestors and descendets of
George Bernard THOMPSON (b. unknown, presumed Allegany Co).(b.1875- d.c1901) and
Anna Catherine ROMPF, (b.Piedmont, WVA,(b.1877-d1948)). Parents of George are
unknown and being searched. Parents of Anna: Herman ROMPF and Anna GLIME,
Allegany Co. Any assistance in this search is sincerely appreciated.
Surnames: LEIDINGER, LIDINGER, LITINGER, ROMPF, RUDOLPH, RUMPF, THOMPSEN,
THOMPSON, THOMSON, TOMPSON
Researcher: Charles Thompson
Date posted:
Monday, August 5, 2002
Searching for ancestors and family of these
surnames. Mid to late 19th and early 20th century residents of Cumberland and/or
immediate area.
Surnames: TWIGG, WILSON
Researcher: Shelly
Wilson/Kreider
Date posted: Thursday, August 8, 2002
Looking for data
on Louise TWIGG born 10-4-1855 Cumberland,MD-Twiggtown,parents Sam & Polly
(?QUINN), she married James Hanson HAMILTON. Daughter Clara Adaline married
Joseph Sylvester WILSON, 1-12-1921, Cumberland,MD. Have been told by elderly
family member that Clara's two sons were adopted. They were born in
Springfield,IL at a 7th Day Adventest Hosp. Not sure how to find out if that is
true.
Surnames: BEEGHLY, DURST, HARDEN, HOOVER, KING, KOENIG,
MERRILL, RAILEY, RALEY, RUCKLE, STARK
Researcher: Beverly Railey Walter
Email: bez4@aol.com
Date posted: Monday, August 12, 2002
I am seeking
someone to help with obtaining and copying deeds at Cumberland courthouse. I
have the Deed Book numbers and pages and am happy to pay for copying, postage
and your time. I was just there and overlooked needed items! Bevery
Surnames: CASEY, LEMASTERS, MCNEIL
Researcher: Nancy Diggs
Email:
nancy.diggs@usa.net
Date posted: Tuesday, August 13, 2002
I'm looking
for sisters Helen and Alreda MCNEIL who married a CASEY and LEMASTERS. Both were
born in New Hampshire in the late 1800's and raised in Thomas, WV. I believe
that both at one time lived in Cumberland. These ladies were sisters of my
husband's grandmother. Any information about these families would be
appreciated.
Surnames: SAGGIS
Researcher: Richard von Saggis
Date posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2002
Have you any information on the
surname SAGGIS in Allegany County? For over 30 years I have been trying to trace
ancestors all over Europe and encountered this name only once in a 1900 census
in Allegany County. Any information you can send will be greatly appreciated. In
advance, many thanks.
Surnames: MILLER
Researcher: Madeleine
Rielley
Email: Diggy1@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, August 15, 2002
I believe John Daniel MILLER and his wife Catherine FRY MILLER died in
Westernport Maryland and are buried on the Fazenbaker Farm. Can anyone provide
me with any information on the Fazenbakers? I found a photo on the Westernport
site from the Collection of Jack Fazenbaker. John Daniel MILLER died Mar 9, 1808
and Catherine died about 1829. He is a Revollutionary War veteran.
Surnames: ATKINSON
Researcher: Christina M Frisch
Date posted: Thursday,
August 15, 2002
I am looking for any descendents of Judge Henry Richard
and EllaNora (SLIDER) ATKINSON. I am trying to complete our family tree and
information would be helpful.They lived in the Frostburg, Maryland area all
their life. I am a direct descendent, their son James was my gr.- gr.-gr.
grandfather. I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks!!!! for your help.
Surnames: GLIME, ROMPF, RUDOLPH, RUMPF, THOMPSON
Researcher: Charles Thompson
Date posted: Saturday, August 17, 2002
Searching for ancestors and
descendents of Emanual THOMPSON, b 1843,PA. Married Ellen? b.1842 MD. Lived in
Cumberland with family, Columbia St in 1880 ++. Children: William E, b.1866, MD
Euphemia, b.1868, MD Charles E, b. 1873 MD, married Laura M. ?m.1897 George
Bernard, b. 09Feb1875 MD,d.15Apr1901; married Anna Catherine Rompf (b.1880)
m.c1897 Ernest M. b.1879 Herman ROMPF b.1849, MD married Catherine GLIME b.1850.
Children: John Martha b. 1872 Sarah b. 1873 Annie b.1876 Paul b. 1878, d 1931
Anna Catherine, b 1880, d. 1948 Emma b. 1890 Any information about these
families is appreciated.
Surnames: FINAN, MCDONALD, MCDONOUGH
Researcher: Mary Jo Finan
Email: stfinan@gemair.com
Date posted: Tuesday,
August 20, 2002
I am looking for information onJames FINAN and his wife
Ann MCDONOUGH. I know James came from Ireland I think they might have been
married in 1856. I have found them listed in the 1860 and 1870 census. I believe
they are buried at St. Patrick Cemetery in Cumberland Also I have an obit on
Patrick FINAN and he also is buried there. If any one can help me ,you have my
thanks
Surnames: CONRAD, EMERICK, MILLER, SMTIH, SPEELMAN
Researcher: Eve Miller
Email: anaretes@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday,
August 22, 2002
Looking for info on Sylvester EMERICK b. Nov. 26, 1856-
Hyndman, PA d. January 17, 1945-Hyndman, PA. he married Jeanette Speelman
Hardinger on December 31, 1891. They lived in Ellerslie, Md. Allegany Co. I have
info of Sylvester's parents but no info on Jeanette.
Surnames: KERR
Researcher: Stan Harris
Email: corbiesend@webtv.net
Date posted: Friday,
August 23, 2002
Any information on David KERR (1860-1915) married to
Marion R. KERR, parents of David Jr., Elsie, Everett and Stanley Forest KERR.
They are buried in the Old Coney Cemetery in Lonaconing. Stanley Forest KERR is
my grandfather. David belonged to the Knights of Pythias. Thanks.
Surnames: HAUS
Researcher: Stan Harris
Email: corbiesend@webtv.net
Date
posted: Friday, August 23, 2002
Any information on Samuel Conrad HAUS
(1859-1918) married to Virginia Louise JENKINS. They are the parents of Gilbert
HAUS, Gertrude HAUS, Isabel HAUS, and Frank HAUS. They are buried at Mt. Savage
Episcopal Church and ran a store in Mt. Savage. Samuel's father was Conrad HAUS
(14feb1818-16feb1877) and wife Eliza HAUS. They are buried at Cook Cem. in
Wellersburg, PA. Thanks.
Surnames: JENKINS
Researcher: Stan Harris
Email: corbiesend@webtv.net
Date posted: Friday, August 23, 2002
Any
information on Virginia Louise JENKINS (1861-04Oct1926), wife of Samuel Conrad
HAUS. She was born in Berryville, VA and is buried in Mt. Savage Episc. Ch. I
believe her father was Edward JENKINS(1836-1902) and mother Lucy Ellen
MASON(1836-1894) of Berryville, Clarke County, VA. Virginia and Samuel are the
parents of Gilber, Gertrude, Isabel, and Frank HAUS, and ran a store in Mt.
Savage. Thank you.
Surnames: GLIME, ROMPF, RUDOLPH, THOMPSON
Researcher: Charles Thompson
Date posted: Sunday, August 25, 2002
Searching for ancestors of Emanuel THOMPSON who resided in
Cumberland(1880)census.b.1843 PA,wife Ellen?,b.MD1842.Children:
William,Euphemia,Charles E.,George B., Earnest M. Herman ROMPF: b Sep 1849,
Catherine GLIME b Oct 1850. Help is appreciated.
Surnames: JONES
Researcher: Leona Taylor
Email: leonataylor@telus.net
Date posted: Sunday,
August 25, 2002
JONES, James Warren was a miner in our province in the
1890's. I have found letters from his aunt Lucy JONES and an uncle William
JONES. He was born about 1870 at Cumberland, I don't know who his parents were.
There are also letters from him in the local archives and I have become
interested in this man's history. He died in Victoria, BC in 1911.
Surnames: SPEICHER, SPIKER
Researcher: Linda Spiker
Email:
seeker@valink.com
Date posted: Sunday, September 1, 2002
I am seeking
information on a John SPIKER (SPEICHER) who married Mary MILLER in Allegany
County, Maryland, on 28 May 1799. I need verificatin of his parents and list of
his children.
Surnames: COX
Researcher: Penny Brown
Date
posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2002
Looking for any informtion on Abraham
COX born 1746-1775 probably in England. Died 1800-1860. Married Jemima FOSTER
1775-1778. Son Levi born 1797 in MD and died 1886 WV. Levi married Martha Ann
HART and Mary SMITH. Levi's son David born 1818 Allegany County, MD. Thanks
Surnames: CLARK, COLVIN, TRIPLETT
Researcher: Jerry & Eloise Grigsby
Email: jbgrigsby@aol.com
Date posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2002
Andrew CLARK b.abt 1830 of Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland md. Ellen COLVIN
abt.1854. Had one son John Andrew CLARK b.22 Jan 1855 in Cumberland, Maryland.
Ellen died 1857 and is buried in Cumberland. Andrew "Andy" CLARK was an engineer
on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroads, working east and west on the roads mainline
out of Cumberland. After his wife's death Andy CLARK left his son with the boys
Aunt Maggie CLARK near Frostburg, MD.
Surnames: MCGAVIN, MOSES, ROBB,
TEASDALE, WILSON
Researcher: Judy Moses
Email: jeeplady@carolina.rr.com
Date posted: Friday, September 6, 2002
Have traced Robert MOSES and
Hannah TEASDALE and their children to 1900 but looking to fill in the blanks
including where in England they were born and ship and port of immigration. Also
looking for info on decendents of John WILSON and Jane BALLENTINE married in
East Kilbride, Lanark, Scotland 1849. Decendents include Alexander WILSON,
William WILSON, Isabella WILSON MOSES and others.
Surnames: BENSON,
DELANO, KELLER
Researcher: Linda Scott
Email: llscottfl@cs.com
Date
posted: Sunday, September 8, 2002
I am looking for information regarding
my paternal grandfather, Davisson Armstrong BENSON, Jr. I know that he was born
4 May 1904 in Frostburg, Allegany, MD and that he was working at The Standard
Arch Co. in Sep 1928 in Frostburg. His parents were Davison Armstrong BENSON,
Sr. and Lutie Keller DELANO, married about 1901 in Frostburg. Where do the names
Davisson and Armstrong come into the family? Who were his grandparents?
Surnames: PRICE
Researcher: Peggy DeBerry
Email: pjdeberry@xtn.net
Date posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2002
I am looking for any descendants
of William and Josephine Gibbs Price who moved to LaVale around 1930. Their
children were Alston, Floyd, Cletis Ellsworth, Anna Christine, Alice Mae, and
Danny. I am descended from Will Price's sister, Nata Price Irons. Any
information would be most appreciated!! Peggy DeBerry
Surnames:
BAUGHMAN, COMBS
Researcher: Kristin Emerson
Email:
kristin.emerson@fema.gov
Date posted: Thursday, September 12, 2002
I
am looking for information on my great-grandfather's family. His name is Levi
Franklin COMBS, Sr. L.F. COMBS was born (1893) in Hardy Co, WV. He died in 1979
in Rio, WV. Married Ada LUPTON. His father was James Robert COMBS and his mother
was Rosetta BAUGHMAN COMBS. I know he had a brother named Wade, who died in
1985. He had 2 additional brothers whom I have no names for. One may possibly be
James Robert COMBS, Jr. He also had 4 sisters. If anybody has any information on
the unknown names, I would appreciate it! Thanks!
Surnames:
BROADWATER, BURKHEIMER
Researcher: Tami Haynal
Email:
sniperbabe21502@yahoo.com
Date posted: Thursday, September 19, 2002
I
am looking to find out where my heritage comes from on my own. My uncle did some
hunting, but I can never find him either. My father's name was Terrence Lee
BROADWATER and my mother's name is Claudia Ellen BARNES (remarried). My father
had one brother, James Freeman BROADWATER. As far as I am told, my dad's dad, my
grandfather, his name was Freeman Nacomis BROADWATER and my dad's mother, my
grandmother, her name was Mary Alice BROADWATER (nee BURKHIEMER). If anyone can
shed some light on this subject, I sure would be grateful. I hope all the people
that might know aren't dead already!
Surnames: CRUTHERS, NELSON,
ROWE, STEVENS
Researcher: Mary Ellen Rowe Heath
Email: PSUMOM901@AOL.COM
Date posted: Friday, September 20, 2002
Seeking any information on the
CRUTHERS and ROWE family that resided in Cumberland, MD. Edward J. ROWE and Mary
Ellen CRUTHERS ROWE were married on 11-14-1900 by Rev. B.Howden. The family
church was the Emanual Episcopal Church. Edward and Mary Ellen ROWE are both
buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, along with the CRUTHERS family. Seeking any
information of these two families. I would also like any information on the
NELSON family believed to be cousins. Am also seeking information on
Grandparents--Cruthers and Rowe. Geneological information suggests that the
ROWES came from Virginia. Edward was the son of Samuel Edward and Mary Virginia
STEVENS ROWE. Any information on these families would be appreciated.
Surnames: BREIG, GARLITZ, GETTY, LONG, MCKENZIE, PETERMAN
Researcher: ann
wells
Email: ejrwells@nwinfo.net
Date posted: Sunday, September 22, 2002
Searching for parents of Zachariah MCKENZIE who married Martha E(Emmaline)
MCKENZIE dau of Patrick MCKENZIE and Lavinia GETTY, of Somerset co. Penn. Martha
and Zachariah married June 7, 1869 in Frostburg, Maryland. Willing to exchange
family data.
Surnames: ALDERTON
Researcher: Richard Imes
Email:
vitrail@webcosolutions.com
Date posted: Monday, September 23, 2002
I
am trying to find any information about Luke ALDERTON born 1823, birthplace ?
Died ? Marriage date? He married a Sarah ? born 1820, birthplace ? Died ?. They
had two sons and one daughter - William P. ALDERTON, born 1845, died Nov 20,
1918, John ALDERTON born 1844 and Rachel ALDERTON born 1847. Luke may have come
into Allegany County in the Oldtown area by way of Morgan County, West Virgina.
William P. ALDERTON is my Great Grandfather, who married a Mazzy or Mazie SLIDER
of Oldtown, born Sept. 1845, died Nov. 1925. Both were put to rest in ALDERTON
Family Gravesite # 54 Green Ridge. If anyone out there has any more on this I
would appreciate your input. Thanks much.
Surnames: ALDERTON
Researcher: Richard Imes
Email: vitrail@webcosolutions.com
Date posted:
Monday, September 23, 2002
Looking for any information pertaining to Luke
ALDERTON, born around 1823 died in 1880. Luke married a Sarah (?) maiden name
unknown. Sarah was born around 1820 and died April 1881. I am trying to discover
where Luke might have come from and when he may have entered Allegany County.
Also anything on the maiden name of Sarah. Luke and Sarah are buired in the
ALDERTON family cemetery on Green Ridge State Forest, outside Oldtown, Maryland.
Any and all help in this search will be greatly appreciated. Luke and Sarah are
my great-great grand parents. Richard R. Imes Beverly Hills, Florida
Surnames: POTTER
Researcher: Sarah Potter Johnson
Email:
pooter12380@juno.com
Date posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2002
I am
looking for any info on a Harley L' Estrange Potter. I believe he is from
Allegany County. He was born in 1855 in MD. He moved to Hampshire County by
1880. Any info on his parents or his tree would be great. Thank You!!
Surnames: CESSNA, JONES, MERCHANT, SANDSBERRY, SANSBERRY
Researcher: Jean
H. Klein
Email: georgeandjean@earthlink.net
Date posted: Sunday, September
29, 2002
Searching for information about Mary Eleanor CESSNA SANDSBERRY,
wife of Edgar SANDSBERRY, born about 1859, died May 13, 1931, Cumberland, MD.,
she was a granddaughter of William & Anna MERCHANT of Grafton, WV. She was the
mother of Edgar E. SANDSBERRY and Miss Alta CESSNA, and Mrs. John JONES of
Clarksburg, WV. She had four grandchildren, Billy, Betty and Shirley SANDSBERRY
of Cumberland and Wanetta JONES of Clarksburg, WV. Would like to know who Mary's
parents were, and info about the grandchildren. Any clues appreciated.
Surnames: BANE
Researcher: Ron McAvoy
Email: RMcavoy414@aol.com
Date posted: Sunday, October 6, 2002
I have posted 27 pictures of people
from the Cumberland, Maryland and Keyser West Virginia area that I am trying to
identify at the address below. They could be connected with some members of the
BANE family from the area. Do you know them? http://www.familyoldphotos.com/md/
Ron McAvoy
Surnames: CRABLE, SHONSKY
Researcher: Shirley Duke
Email: sbduke@gte.net
Date posted: Saturday, October 12, 2002
Seeking
any information on CRABLE snd SHONSKY of Lonaconing, Maryland from 1850 to
present time.
Surnames: CARTER
Researcher: Jean PARROTT
Email:
parrott@theramp.net
Date posted: Friday, October 18, 2002
I am
searching for names of parents of Elias CARTER b. 1809 Maryland, William CARTER
b. Dec 3, 1811 Maryland, Benjamin CARTER, and their sister Sarah and also any
other possible siblings. I found a record of a Sarah CARTER's marriage on the
web, however, I do not know if it is Sarah of this particular CARTER family:
Sarah Carter m Daniel Tost 6/22/1846; listed in Allegheny County marriages. Can
someone help? Thank you for your time and consideration.
Surnames:
MOATS
Researcher: Linda Cook
Email: lcook53@yahoo.com
Date posted:
Sunday, October 20, 2002
Looking for info. on John and Sal MOATS who
lived in Cumberland, Maryland for years from the 1940s or 1950s until Sallie
died in 1974.
Surnames: ALEXANDER, ANDERSON, EAGLE, GAMBLE,
MONTGOMERY
Researcher: Ann Kirkman
Email: abk1ann@aol.com
Date posted:
Friday, November 1, 2002
I am searching for information on Jonathan
MONTGOMERY b. 1807 in MD, I think it could have been in Allegany Co. He married
Mary EAGLE from Anderson Bottom, WVA was in MD. Date of marriage 1835 in
Wooster, OH. Jonathan moved to Macon Co., MO in 1863. He could have brothers,
Samuel, John, William. Help.
Surnames: BOONE, KRAMER
Researcher:
Jamie Danker
Email: jdanker@joimail.com
Date posted: Thursday, November 7,
2002
Looking for information on where I might locate a record of my
grandparents marriage. James Franklin BOONE to Frances Virginia KRAMER, only
information I have is they were married in Cumberland, MD in or about March,
1929. Thanks.
Surnames: RANKIN
Researcher: thelma rhodes
Email:
mrhodes@pennswoods.net
Date posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2002
articles written in the cumberland times news about my father Jesse W. RANKIN
Surnames: DAVIS, HERPICH, MORELAND, PIPER
Researcher: Deb Malsberry
Email: dmalsberry@yahoo.com
Date posted: Wednesday, November 20, 2002
I am trying to find information on Thomas P. DAVIS and Mary L. HERPICH. They
were my gr grandparents. They were from the Oldtown area of Allegany County, MD.
Any clues would be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: LITTLE, POOLE
Researcher: Elizabeth Denny
Email: denny0736@charter.net
Date posted:
Wednesday, November 20, 2002
I was wondering if anyone might have
information about S.T. Little Jewelry Store in Cumberland, MD during the Civil
War period. My great-great-great-grandfather, Arthur A. POOLE, worked for Samuel
Little after serving in the 2nd Reg., Potomac Home Brigade, Co. A and Co. H
(Little was a Lieutenant). Arthur apprenticed as a watchmaker for several years,
then went on to establish his own businesses in Cumberland and later Washington,
PA. If anyone has information, postcards, photos, ANYTHING about Arthur A. POOLE
or Samuel T. LITTLE, I would be fantastically grateful. I live in Massachusetts
& am happy to return the favor for anyone who wants info from up here. Thanks
Surnames: CHASE, HILTON
Researcher: Ronald Charles Hilton
Email:
Rhilton4u@aol.com
Date posted: Wednesday, November 20, 2002
I would
like to ask how to find information on the Tin Mill that was in operation in
Cumberland at the beginning of the 20th Century. My Great Grandfather Harry E
CHASE worked there as a "doubler" (1900 thru 1930). Interested in knowing about
where and what he did there.
Also searching for any record of his father:
Cornelius H CHASE, married to an Addie (unknown surname). I only have an 1880
Census record of him living in the rural surrounding countryside of Cumberland.
Surnames: FORSYTH
Researcher: Bill Iselin
Email:
Iselin@impulsedata.net
Date posted: Sunday, December 8, 2002
Clarence
J. FORSYTH was "Home Missonary" for the Presbyterian Church at Barton, Md. 1886
- 1888. While there, he and wife, Anna had Emulie in June of 1887. Any
information or help would be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: SCHILLER
Researcher: Don Foss
Email: dfoss1@cfl.rr.com
Date posted: Sunday,
December 22, 2002
Can anyone help me with an obit on Alfred Norman
SCHILLER, born 9/5/1908, who died in Cumberland on 8/30/1999.
Surnames: MCCOOL, MORELAND
Researcher: Sharon Myers
Email:
armshome@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, December 26, 2002
Looking for
information on Robert S. MORELAND, born 1884 and brother, Adam W. MORELAND, born
1887 to John T. and Sarah Ellen MORELAND. Robert and Adam, along with their
mother and other siblings, were living in Oldtown, Allegany Co. with John T.
TWIGG in the 1900 census. Their mother was living in Morgan Co., WV in the 1910
census and stated that she had 4 children, but only two were alive. The two
living were May MORELAND who married Edgar HAUGH and William MORELAND who
married Esta MCCOOL. Therefore Robert and Adam died between 1900 and 1910. Any
information on this family would be greatly appreciated!
Surnames:
SCOTT, SMITH
Researcher: Sheila Byrne
Email: silebyrne@usadatanet.net
Date posted: Sunday, December 29, 2002
Two brothers came to Allegany
County from Ayrshire, Scotland. Peter SMITH and Thomas SMITH. Peter SMITH
married Jane SCOTT in 1869 and he died in 1912. He was a coal miner. Thomas
SMITH married Elizabeth ? Looking for any descendants with whom I can share the
Scottish side of the family. Peter and Thomas had a sister Jane and she was my
great-great- grandmother.
Surnames: HARDEN, HARDIN
Researcher:
Nancy Morlock
Email: mornbek@bektel.com
Date posted: Monday, December 30,
2002
I am looking for any information about a HARDIN family living in the
area around 1800. I am trying to find the parents of an Enoch HARDIN born in
Pennsylvania in 1814 but his parents were from this area in Maryland. Thank you
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