Archived Queries A-F

AGER	Richard P. Ager 4/6/99	Looking for info. on the Ager's from Georgetown and Capitol Heights. I have hit a roadblock at my gr.grandparents Jack A. & Rosetta (Rose) Ager, b.ca 1876-1877, died 1917-1918. Possible parents were, per birth cert. of right year for Jack in DC, Charles & Margaret Ager of Georgetown. Does anyone have any information? Would appreciate any help. Thanks.
ALBIN; TYRRELL	Judy M. Strong 7/2/98	My grandparents were married exactly 100 years ago at St.Aloysius Church in DC. They buried a son there in 1904. My grandfather was a DC fireman. Appreciate any information.
ALEXANDER; NEWHOUSE; THAYER; HEFLIN; MORAN	Edward L. Adams, Jr. 10/20/98	Edgar May Alexander married Ellen Virginia Thayer in Washington, DC Jan.26 1881. Ellen V. Thayer was born in Fauquier Co., VA, being the d/o George W. Thayer and Frances Ann Newhouse. Ellen died before 1900 (from TB?) and left one son (I believe) Edgar P. Alexander 1884-1929, a DC policeman. Edgar P. Alexander married Olive L. Moran. Olive died 1960. Edgar and Olive Alexander had 6 children. Will share Heflin/Thayer/Newhouse info for more current Alexander family info.
ALTMAN; GROS OR GROSS	Carolyn M. Getting 3/23/99	My gr.grandfather William John Altmann was born on May 18, 1858 in Wash.DC. On census records his parents were born in Germany/Prussia--as often appeared in census records in TX for German people. A marriage was found in DC for Charles Altman to Wilhelmina Gros on Nov. 11 1854. I think this couple may be his parents, which is confusing since he also married in Austin Co., TX, Wilhelmina Gross on 12 Oct. 1879. He came to TX from DC in 1878. Wm.John Altmann was a tinner and worked at Oswald Rehm Tin Shop in New Ulm, Austin Co., TX. I have a picture of my gr.gr.grandmother and on the back she wrote, "to my son William, love mother." The photo was taken at the King Studio, 412 Seventh St.NW, Wash.DC. The year is not noted. I am trying to verify that his parents were the above couple, which I believe could be done by the 1850 census record, but am having trouble knowing where to look. Any help would be most appreciated. God bless and thanks!
ANDREWS	Cheryl Andrews 12/23/98	Looking for info. about Frank Paul Andrews. He was my husband's father. He died 1962 in Wash.DC. The only info. we have is that he was born in PA and his parents were Helen and Howard Andrews. Any info. would be greatly appreciated.
BAER; MULLET; ANDERS; ANTERS	Lola Pigott 10/2/98	Looking for info. concerning George Baer, m. Sarah Mullet (1), Mary RI...N (2). Isaac Baer m. Josephine Anders (Anters) ? spelling.
BAIRD; HARRYMAN	Bob Baird 1/24/99	John Nelson Baird--proprietor of New Capital Hotel, 3rd & Pennsylvania (circa 1918), DC. Father of Bruce Baird, President of National Savings & Trust. Seeking any info. related to John, when and where he arrived and lived in DC and his marriage to Elizabeth Harryman.
BAKER; GROSS; SWANN	Kathryn Coombs prior to 7/98	Looking for information on possible parentage of Rosetta Baker, b.ca.1830, m.1854 Joseph Henry Gross, remarried, after 1890, to a Mr. Swann. Her family was Methodist, belonged to the Congress Street (now Dumbarton) Methodist Church.
BALL; BOGLEY	Tom Bogley 1/2/99	I am interested in corresponding with anyone who is researching the surname Bogley or anyone who has encountered the name in a search. My earliest known ancestor is a John Bogley who was born in Washington, DC around 1802. His wife was Mary Ball and they had four children. I am seeking info. on the forbears of John Bogley.
BALTIMORE	Renee Ball-Rodriguez 2/13/99	Looking for the surname of Baltimore, any assistance is appreciated. My Baltimore's are of African descent.
BARNES; ADAMS; ELDRIDGE	Carol Kupyn 1/5/99	I am looking for info. on William Horatio Barnes, born in 1832 in NY, and died c1878 in Washington, DC. He was married to Sarah Porter Adams, and had six children: Charles A., Paul, Mary Alice Eldrige, Pierre, Edward A., and Horace. He was an editor at the Washington Chronicle sometime between 1850 and 1878.
BARNES; ARNOLD	Harris Atkins prior to 7/98	The earliest record that I've found is a marriage license that was issued to Henry Barnes and Margaret Arnold on 12/17/1839. I am not sure that this is the right family but suspect that it is. I have followed them from this point forward but have not been able to identify their parents, and was not able to get a birth certificate for their son Henry (b. 1842). Margaret is known to have been born in Germany and Henry in DC. Information, please.
BARTLETT; SCAFF	Robin Bartlett 2/3/99	Seeking info. on my grandfather, William P. Bartlett, he died in Wash. DC in 1944. Sometime between 1940 and 41; he married my grandmother Martha Scaff, they had three children. Any info. please e-mail.
BAUMASTER; MORRIS; SCHAEFFER; COSBY; PERRY	Gilbert Boian 1/6/99	Seeking info. on Baumaster, Morris, Schaeffer, Cosby, and Perry--surnames in the "Boian" ancestry.
BAXTER; VANDERBILT	Martha Baxter 3/16/99	Can anyone help me find info. on: George Wesley Baxter, b.Jan.11, 1879, d.8/27/1937, m. Apr.20, 1899 to Rhode Elizabeth Vanderbilt, b. 6/3/1879, d. 12/21/1956? I know all three of their children's names, but no where they were born. I can find nothing about George and Rhode's parents, where they were born or other family members. Thanks for any help.
BAXTER; VANDERBILT	Frank W. Baxter 7/15/98	Looking for information on George Wesley Baxter b. 11 Jan. 1870, d. 27 Aug. 1937. Married Rhoda Elizabeth Vanderbilt b.3 June, 1879, d.21 Dec. 1956. Three sons: Frank Wesley, Leroy Vanderbilt, and George Stanley.
BEALL; DUKE; WALSTEAD	Anne Barrett Chamlee prior to 7/98	Seeking information/antecedents/ descendents of Ninian Beall, b. 1696 Prince Georges Co., MD (?), d. 1780 MD, m. in MD 1722 to Catherine Duke, b.1704, d.1736. Ninian the son of Charles Beall and Mary Walstead.
BEAMER; TAMS	Mary Sias 6/30/98	In 1886 Martha Dawson Beamer, widow, came to D.C. with three daughters. Daughter Alice was 6 years old, I do not know the ages of Mary and Sallie. Sallie eventually became a schoolteacher in the public school system. Martha Beamer died in late 1933 or perhaps early 1934. She was a member of the Asbury Methodist Church. Alice married Weightman Hanson Tams in April 1902. Seeking information on all individuals.
BECKETT; CHANEY	Gary Beckett 1/7/99	Looking for relatives of Julia Ann (nee Beckett) Chaney, born May 3, 1867 in Prince George's Co., Maryland.....she and her family were parishioner's at St. John's Episcopal Church in Beltsville, Md.....where she lay at rest. Julia Ann was the sister of my GGGrandfather.....Robert Beckett of PG Co., Md. Please contact me if you are related or have info. to share. Thank you.
BECKETT; PUMPHREY; HORD; MALONE; HYATT; ANDERSON; MERCHANT; MELVIN; SUIT	Gary Beckett 12/31/98	Researching in Washington DC and surrounding areas the following familieis: circa 1840-1940. Ancestors and descendants of each family sought-- 1) Samuel Merchant & Betty Duffy 2) James Malone & Grace Anderson 3) John Pumphrey & Sarah Suit 4) Dr. Melvin & unknown wife 5) Virginia Melvin & James Hord 6) Margaret Hyatt 7) Elizabeth Pumphrey & Robert Beckett 8) Carvel N. Beckett re: military service civil war 9) William M. Beckett, b. 1840 in Maryland....imprisoned in the Civil War 1861. Thanks.
BELL; BARRON	Linda Snodgrass 1/12/99	I am looking for info. on Carmelia Bell Barron who was sent to an Indian Prison in 1902 from Oklahoma. Can anyone tell me how to find out about this prison? Thanks.
BELL; TALLEY	Barbara Stringer 4/24/99	I am searching for a John Bell in Washington, DC. He was born around 1834-1836. He ran away from home when he was 16 and came to Texas. He left DC with a Talley. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.
BENNETT	Laura B. Walker 4/14/99	I'm searching for info. on the Bennett family, father Edgar, wife Ida, sons Edgar, Gordon, & Morgan. They resided in DC in the early 1900's.
BENTON; HOOPER; PALMER	E. Hart 10/16/98	Looking for info. on my gr.gr.grandfather, John B. Benton, born Washington, DC June 11, 1834, died Union Springs, NY Nov. 1920, married to Ellen Rothwell Palmer in Union Springs, NY Apr. 8/9 1861. Served as Senate Page to Senator Thomas Hart Benton, later moved to Oil City, PA where he was successful with his own oil business prior to Standard Oil's monopolization of that industry in the late 19th century. Mother believed to be Catherine Hooper. Please e-mail with any info.
BERG; BOX	Gene Box 11/19/98	I'm interested in obtaining certificates of naturalization for my grandparents.
BIRD / BYRD; COLEMAN; MILLER; COX	pbhmh@aol.com 12/2/98	I am looking for the family of Raymond Amphy Bird (Byrd), born Aug.28, 1886 Falls Church, VA, son of Amphy & Julia Miller-Bird of Falls Church, VA. Uncle "Hink" as he was known, worked in a bakery in Georgetown, DC around 1910 and also lived in Georgetown. Have not been able to find any info. on this individual since the 1910 US Census for the Distr. of Col. Any info. concerning Raymond Amphy Bird will be greatly appreciated. We have not idea if he was ever married or not. Still awaiting info. from the Distr.Govt.Marriage Bureau. His brothers and sisters are Hollard, Julia (Cox), Anthony, James, Elijah, Ernest, and Mary (Coleman Bird/Byrd).
BLISS; BEATTIE	Shari Beattie 4/25/99	Am searching for info. on Adelbert Bliss and wife (nee: Beattie, first name unknown) who lived in Washington, DC in 1898. Mrs. Bliss is the daughter of Nathanel and Catharine Beattie, who were of Ionia, MI by way of Oakland Co., MI and New York state. We have info. about Nathaniel's and Catharine's daughters, but are mostly hitting roadblocks. Anybody who can help us with this link?
BLONIEN; GALLEGOS; TUCHAWENA	Donna Chism 12/5/98	I am looking for the parents of Patricia Anne Blonien Gallegos Tuchawena born in DC 1939 and died 7/29/1995. Please contact me for further information.
BLUNDON; O'NEALE	H. Stewart 3/1199	Looking for the descendants of John Corbin Blundon. He was born Sept.1867 in Md. He married Sarah J. O'Neale in Wash.DC in 1890. He and Sarah had 3 children all born in Wash.DC: Eiley b.12/1890, Earl b. 3/17/1892 and Carl b. 12/1898. John later left the family and went to Calif. His wife and children were life long residents of Wash. Presently researching my family line and would like additional info.
BOEHMER	Patricia Boehmer 5/1/99	Looking for info. on father-in-law Karl/Carl Eilers Boehmer, born in the Washington, DC area about 1895. Had a brother George and a sister Elsie. Appreciate any help.
BOMMER	Florence Adamo 4/1/99	Looking for a cousin of my grandfather who lived in Highland, NY and worked at West Point. Later moved to Washington, DC and lived in the US Soldiers and Airmens Home. His name was Phillip Bommer, born 1842, died ? He was in the Army how long or where else?? Anyone have any info.? I thank you. I'm new at this.
BOWEN	Kathleen Bowen 9/12/98	Hi, I'm a native Washingtonian (and I miss DC area). I am searching for info. on the ancestry of my father, Lucien Walker Bowen, Jr. He lived in the DC area--Glover Park--from the 1940s to the 1970s, then moved to Maryland. Some of his family was known to have come from Culpepper Co.,VA--if anyone has any info. I would greatly appreciate it!
BOWMAN; BOYER;	Pam 9/10/96	Peter Bowman married Margaret Boyer (daughter of Robert & Anne Boyer) before 1798. They had a daughter, Anne Smith Bowman, who was born in DC in 1799. Peter and his family are found in the 1800 DC census living in the City of Wash. Living next door was Augustine Boyer a possible brother or cousin of Margaret. Please contact me if you recognize these names. I also would be interested in talking with others who have ancestors from the area known as "City of Washington".
BOYCE; DENTZ	DBBoyce1277@aol.com 9/5/98	Seeking information on surnames of Boyce (DC 1820 to present and Alexandria prior) and Dentz (MD 1850 to 1870 and DC 1870 to date).
BOYER; MONTGOMERY; GOMEGYS	Karla 2/16/99	Augustine Boyer was the son of Thomas Boyer (1751-1778) and Mary Montgomery. Augustine Boyer married Mary Gomegys. Augustine and Mary had a son named Thomas Montgomery Boyer. Any info. on this family would be aprpeciated.
BRANDT; COLE	Mary E. Wills 4/20/99	Am looking for info. re: John Dunbar Brandt, lived in DC approximately 1850 till his death in 12/10/1875 at 514 8th St. SE, buried Congressional Cemetery. He was born in Charleston, SC around 1824?? Attended Georgetown Univ., served as a gunner in the US Navy, later Chief Clerk of the Bureau of Ordinance, Navy Dept. Close friend of Admiral Dahlgren and family. Married Rosanna Cole. Need any and all info, such as who his parents were, his birth date in Charleston, SC, where he was married, what faith, Jew or Gentile, etc. Can you help? Thanks.
BRECKENRIDGE	Donna Italiano 1/31/99	Seeking info. on Maurice Breckenridge--worked for the Dept.of Treasurer in Wash.DC. Looking for family roots.
BROCCHUS; BROCKUS; GOOKIN	Nelda Baker 7/26/98	Looking for any info. on Thomas Brocchus. Wife's name was Racael. They had 2 children that I know of, B.M.Brocchus and Sarah Matilda who was born Apr. 27, 1811. She married Charles Gookin in Lauderdale, Ala. Sarah and her brother both were born in DC. Please contact me if you have any info.on this family. Thanks.
BROWN	Yvonne Sidney 2/15/99	Looking for info. on Samuel and Agnes Brown. They lived in NW DC c1881-1917. They had at least 8 children. Anyone having knowledge of this family of Browns, please contact me.
BROWN; JONES	Dianne Brandt 2/4/99	I am looking for any info. on a Sarah Brown, aka Sally Brown. She was born in 1781, where unknown. She is reported to be half Blackfoot Indian. She married Moses Wheeler Jones in Wash.DC in 1805. Moses was the illegitimate son of naval hero John Paul Jones. I suspect that Moses' mother may have been a slave as the only info. I have found on her states that she was a member of the household of Willie or Allen Jones of Halifax, NC. Sarah and Moses lived in DC for several years and several of their children were born there. They moved to Lewis Co., WV sometime before the 1820 census. I would greatly appreicate any info. on this couple. I would also appreicate it if anyone knows what their nationalities may be.
BRYANT; BROWN	Nancy Rogers 9/13/98	I am attempting to help locate the family of George Bryan, according to my records he was born in about 1912. He was married in Elkins, Maryland, sometime late in the 30's and married a Florence Brown. As far as I know both are deceased. He was born in Wash.DC and worked for Bendix Radio Corp. at one time.
BUCKLEY; NILAND; HUNT; KING	Tom Buckley prior to 7/98	I'm searching for living descendants of the following individuals: 1) Michael E. Buckley, b.1874/DC, d.1943/DC, m.Julia C. Niland, 2) Ellen Buckley, b.1871/DC, d.1934/St.Louise,MO, m.John T. Hunt, 3) Margaret H. Buckley, b.c1870/Co.Limerick, Ireland, lived in DC 1898, 4) Honora (Nora) Buckley, b.1875/Co.Limerick, Ireland, d. 1964/Pittsburgh, PA, m. Patrick J. King. Nora Buckley may have lived in DC in the late 1890s.
BUNNELL	Dan Bunnell 4/5/99	We are looking for the children of Eliab Bunnel and Jane (Robertson) Bunnel who lived in DC during the 1820s and 1830s. Eliab was in business with the Robertson family. If anyone has info. on this couple, please respond. Eliab and Jane were married in DC in 1812.
BUNNELL	Dan Bunnell 10/8/98	I would like to know if anyone has any info. on an Eliab Bunnell who was living in Washington, DC in 1820 according to the US Census report. We know that he was married with children, owned a plantation and had slaves. He also had 3 foreigners living with him.
BURKE	Don Keesing prior to 7/98	I'm trying to track down a James Burke born in Ireland, wife's name unknown, also said to have been born in Ireland. Their son, who was born in DC in 1861 was Joseph Martin Burke and the info. on James is from his death certificate.
BURKE; BALL	Bob 12/22/98	Trying to find names of father and mother of Joseph K. Burke. He was born in MD; marriage to Frances A. Ball 1891 in DC. Died 1897 in DC at the age of 29.
BUTTERHOF; REES	Ida Davis 8/5/98	Am looking for info. on Dora May Butterhof, born 3/17/1873 in DC. No info. is known about her except that she married Cyrus Rees. Any info. would be appreciated.
CAMMACK	J.Peebles 10/12/98	Seeking info. on the family of William and Virginia Cammack listed in the 1880 census of Washington, DC. Four sons were listed: Charles b. abt.1870, Morgan, b. abt. 1875, William, b. abt. 1877, and Mathew, b. abt. 1879. Family tradition says that William and Mathew were orphans after parents died and lived later with an aunt. Any info. welcome. Have info. on William and Mathew who later lived in GA--will share. Thanks.
CARRICO; WHEATLEY	Sharon Brahmstadt 3/28/99	I am trying to identify the husband of Jane Carrico (first name uncertain) who is identified as Mrs.Wheatley, a member of St.Peter's Parish, residing in SE, DC in 1821. She probably married between 1810 & 1820 in either DC or Charles co., MD. Can anyone identify her husband?
CARROLL; BROOKE; HILL	Ann S. Chandler 7/12/98	Seeking information on the parents of Anne Carroll, born in Maryland, who married Clement Hill Brooke in Washington, D.C. on May 8, 1817. I have extensive Brooke info. And will gladly share.
CARROLL; LIX	Julie Pilon 1/29/99	Seeking info. about my gr.grandfather George Daniel Carroll, Sr. Looking for any ancestors of his. He married Julie Lix. He may have had a brother, unknown he if he had any other siblings. Appreciate any info.
CATERLIN	Lisa Smallwood 4/29/99	Looking for info. on Charles Linn Casterlin (born 1/1/1881 in NY; died 5/1964 in NY). Was a resident of Washington, DC in 1910-1919. Also on his father, John A. Casterlin who died 3/31/1910 in Washington, DC while visited his children who lived there.
CHAPMAN	Bill Boyle 12/7/98	Looking for info. concerning my gr.granduncle Charles Blackford Chapman, died 9/1950 in DC. I have no other info. on him other than he was born in Charleston, IL around 1885. Any info. will be appreciated.
CLARK	Errin Clark Cain 8/11/98	My ggggrandfather, James Andrew Clark, emigrated from Ireland with his brother John in the early 19th century (possibly 1830s). He was supposed to have come to Wash.DC with a group of surveyors called "Queen Victoria's Surveyors" or some such name to survey the new streets in DC including the "Oval". Does anyone have any info. on this group of surveyors or any idea where I could find info. Any help would be appreciated.
CLARK; MARTIN	Barbara Archer 12/30/98	I am searching for info. about my ggrandfather Walter H. Clark, born in DC in 1869; moved with his parents to Nebraska and returned to complete his education. I believe that his parents, Thomas C. Clark (b. 1831) and Mary Laura or Maria Laura Martin (b. 1838) probably married in DC. According to family word of mouth, she was an emigrant from Scotland. Thomas C. was a Methodist minister and served as a chaplain with the 8th IA Cavalry during the Civil War. I have nothing on Thomas' or Mary's ancestors and only one sibling for Walter. Any clues would be welcomed.
CLARK; MARTIN	Barbara Archer 11/8/98	I would like information about Thomas Christopher Clark, who lived in DC possibly from the 1830's (if born there) to the Civil War. He was a Methodist minister and chaplain in the war. He married Maria Martin, who emigrated from Scotland.
CLAXTON; HOOVER	Jack and Judy Damewood 7/2/98	Seeking information on Claxton and Hoover families of DC.
CLEMENTS; CABEL; MEAD	Shirley Stoner 12/10/98	Looking for any kind of info. on any of the following: Mary Elizabeth Cabel (nee Mead) born in DC 1872; daughter Bessie Cabel married Harry Clements; Mary also had a son, Edward. Bessie and Harry's children: Helen (my mother), Stanley, and Arthur.
CLOONEY	Rosemary Dailey 9/15/98	Looking for info. on Patrick and Eugenia Clooney. Last known address from 1929 to 1972 was 4332 Brandwine NW. In 1972 they were in their 90's. They moved out of DC to be closer to relatives. Does anyone have ideas as to how to use public records in order to find a forwarding address? I have contacted church and present owners of their house, as well as the SSDI with no luck. Patrick did extensive research on the Clooney family tree at the Libr. of Congress and was very much into genealogy. Any info. or idea on how to track this couple would be appreciated. I need to be able to locate their last residence to find date and place of death.
COCKEREL; COCKRELL; LAMBERT; WEST	Rick Monroe 12/10/98	George West and Liza Cockerel (Cockrell) had a daughter, Georgianna (b.1849). Georgianna married David Lambert (b.1839) April 11, 1865 in DC. She died in Shenandoah Co., VA in 1924. According to her death certificate, George, Liza and Georgiana were all born in DC. Would love to make a connection.
CODER	Patricia W. Kelley 8/14/98	Searching for info. on Abner P. Coder, a printer, who resided in DC in the 1880's. Possibly died in DC in 1887. His wife was Minnie, their children were Hattie and John. Abner came to DC from Shamokin, PA. Thank you.
COLEMAN	Audrey Smith-Grey 9/6/98	Looking for any info. on my gr.grandmother Martha Coleman (maiden name unknown) and my grand-aunt Madeline V. Coleman. Martha Coleman was the wife of Dr. William Nelson Coleman. She was said to have died in Washington, DC in 1927. She was the mother of 5 children: my grandfather William N. Coleman, Clyde Coleman, Charles Coleman, a daughter (name unknown), and Madeline V. Coleman. Madeline V. Coleman was born in Manhattan, Kansas in the late 1800's. She taught music at Howard University for over 44 years.
COLLINS	Frank Dunnigan 10/14/98	Seeking info. on Collins family (John, Mary A., and children: Clara, Thomas, Ellen and Mary B.) who lived at 523 Tenth St.NW in the 1870s and 1880s. Are family members still in/near DC?
COLLINS	James Trainor prior to 7/98 & 7/30/98	Thomas Marsellas Collins--born approx. 1881--died 1917 in Washington, DC. Occupation was blacksmith in the Georgetown area. I have a guardianship document stating after his father died he was placed in the custody of a woman who was the superintendant of the Industrial Home School on Wisconsin Ave. I would like to know if the Industrial Home Sch.was an orphanage or what was it used for. The reference books in my local library refers to the school, but does not state what it was. Any help you can give will be appreciated.
COLUMBIA PREPATORY SCHOOL	Cliff Cook 12/26/98	I'm trying to locate Columbia Prepatory School. It was a school where they trained men for the military. It was in/around the vicinity of Wash.DC. Thanks.
COLUMBUS	Roy Ables 10/21/98	Need info. on the family of Charles Columbus in the Washington, DC area. He was born around 1800 in Italy and came to this country around 1816. He filed his papers in 1845. Most of his descendants stayed in the area, at least until 1920 census. My gr.grandfather Lewis Columbus, I think, belongs to this family. He was born abt. 1837, ran away from home when 15 and came to Texas. I thought if I studied this family in DC, I'll be able to link him.
CONGDON; O'BRIEN	Jim Carmichael 10/1/98	Looking for info. on Ann Congdon and descendents. She was my maternal gr.grandmother. She lived in DC in the latter half of the 1800s. My grandfather was James Joseph O'Brien (b.12/5/1883 in DC), and his sister was Elizabeth Ann O'Brien. Her husband probably was James O'Brien (not sure of first name). Please e-mail, would greatly appreciate.
CONLIFF; CROWDER	Joan Slater prior to 7/98	I am searching for information on Kathryn Crowder Conliff, a judge in DC. She was a teenager in 1915 and her mother was Mamie Crowder, my great aunt. Any info. Would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
CONNELL; GARVEY; KENNEY	Kathryn Coombs prior to 7/98	Looking for other descendents of Matthew Connell, b. Dec. 1820, Co. Meath, Ireland, came to Washington, DC late 1860's. He had three children from his first marriage (wife, name unknown, died in Ireland): Margaret Ellen (b.May 1857), Matthew, Jr. (b.1864), Pat (b.??). Remarried ca. 1870 to Margaret (surname unknown), children: Mary A. (1871), James (1872), Delia (1875, m. Mr. Garvey), Ann (1878, m. Mr. Kenney), Ella (1879).
COOKHAM	Harris Atkins prior to 7/98	Rev. Cookham (early 19th c)--Which Church?? Abstracts of Marriage and Death Notices of the National Intelligencer: 1800-1850 shows Barnes marriage performed by "Rev.Mr.Cookman" but no indication of the church or any other data. There were quite a number of marriages by Rev. Cookman in the list so he must have been from a major church in DC at the time(?). Does anyone recognize him and his church or do you have any suggestions for other research avenues?
COOLEY; HEFLIN; MORAN; CUNNINGHAM; MAYER	James C. May 2/9/99	Any info. concerning the following names: Elizabeth Cooley, William Curtis Heflin, Richard Schrieber Heflin, Jessie Heflin Cunningham, Julia Cunningham Mayer, Carrie Heflin, Anna Louise Heflin Moran, Curtis Heflin.
CORNWELL; TAYLOR	Beverly Cornwell-Partee penny40@urs2.net 7/28/98	Seeking information on John B. Cornwell listed on 1850 census of Washington, DC. Also Artemesia Griffith Cornwell who married Joshua Taylor 30 Oct. 1817 listed on Marriages Licenses Distr.of Col. 1811-1858. Any information appreciated.
CORRELL	Barbara Hazazer 9/10/96	Looking for info. on father of Adelaid E. Correll, b. 1/31/1835, d. 5/8/1856, mother was Susan Correll, maiden name unknown. Adelaid's father died when she was young. Her grandfather was said to have been in the same masonic lodge as Geo.Washington, also was supposed to have been pallbearer at Washington's funeral.
COUNTY LIMERICK/CORK IMMIGRANTS TO DC	Tom Buckley prior to 7/98	I'm interested in contacting the descendents of any Irish immigrants from western Co. Limerick or nearby co. Kerry who settled in Washington, DC.
COURTNEY; COURTENAY; DEACON; TAYLOR; WATSON; BEST	Karen Courtenay 11/20/98	Looking for descendants of (Robert) Frederick Courtenay/Courtney, b. ca 1829 England, d. 1887 D.C., and his wife Eliza(beth) Deacon. Their son (Frederick) William Courtney, b. 1852 England, d. 1906 D.C. m. Sarah Eliz. (Lizzie) Taylor, b.ca. 1856, d.1934. Fred W. and Lizzie had a son Frederick J., b. 1879 D.C., d. 1948, m. Mary S. Watson. Fred J. and Mary's sons were Francis, Harry, James F., Joseph M.; their daughters were Sarah and Mary, who both married men surnamed Best. Will exchange info. on this family.
COX	Elaine M.Carr 2/7/99	Florence Cox (my gr.aunt), b.1880 NJ? wrote a letter in May 1897 using stationery with the heading of: Ebbitt House Army & Navy H.C.Burch, Manager Washington, DC Was the Ebbitt House a residential hotel? Does it still exist? If so, do records exist of its residents? Thanks for any help.
COX; MOORE; BRICK; STALEY; HARRISON	Elaine M.Carr 2/2/99	My gr.grandparents moved from NJ to DC late 1880--early 1881; lived at 945 Virginia Ave.SW. Frank P. Cox, b.1854 NJ/OH? , d.1892 DC. Mary "Mamie" (Moore) Cox, b.1854, NJ, d.1894 DC. Children: Minnie R. Cox, b.1875 NJ, d.1892 DC; Frank P. Cox, Jr., b.1878 NJ, d?; Florence Cox, b.Fall 1880, NJ, d?; Louise Cox, b.1883 DC, d.1971, m.Everett Staley, Susan Leidy Cox, b.1886 DC, d.1937 NJ, never married, Wilma Brick Cox, b.1890 DC, d.1923 MD, married John Kyle Harrison (my gp); male Cox, b.1892, d?. Frank Jr. .& Florence assigned to guardianship of Maurice Brick and stayed in DC afger parents' deaths. Florence worked at main post office at age 14; marriage ?, death date ?, place?. Frank married Hettie ?, ?, ?, committed suicide, date ?, place ?. Baby boy "sent out to mother's sister", his name ? her name?, location ? Anyone else researching this family? Can anyone fill in any blanks? Will share. Thanks for any help!!
CRAMPTON	Edward L. Adams, Jr. 9/21/98	Seeking information on Crampton families of Georgetwon, DC. Many boated on C&O Canal.
CRESPEL	Barbara Vickers 3/28/99	Looking for info. on Crespel family, especially Eugene Crespel, b.Wash.DC 1912, give or take a year. He was in the DC Directories of mid 1930-s to mid-40's. Was told he died in 1946 or 47. Would greatly appreciate any info. on anyone named Crespel. Thank you.
CUDMORE	Ray Cudmore 2/13/99	Anyone having information on the Cudmore's --sure would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks
DAVIS	Bonnie Coyle 3/19/99	Would anyone have info. about a John J. Davis, b. 1804 in Georgetown, Wash.DC? I can find no info. re parents or siblings. Thank you very much for your time.
DAVIS	Skydrone@aol.com 7/22/98	I am looking for the name or kind of church in DC, located at 221 8th Street SW. In 1918 the minister was Rev. Litus E. Davis. I am looking for some marriage records. Thank you.
DAVIS; ASKINS	Joe Collins 1998	My 4th greatgrandfather, Francis Davis married Susannah ? in Maryland and moved to Georgetown, DC by 1814 with their four children: Eli, Augustus, Eliza and Mary. Augustus Davis (1807-1855) was my 3rd greatgrandfather and he married Ann Rebecca Askins (1813-1870) from Alexandria, VA. These Davises were all buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Georgetown. Any info. would be appreciated.
DAVIS; COOPER	Bonnie Coyle 3/19/99	Seeking any info. about John J. Davis, born in 1804 in Georgetown, Wash.DC. Moved to Loudoun Co., VA sometime before 1828. Married Mary M. Cooper in Loudoun in 1828/9, had 6 children and moved to Harrison Co., WV before 1850. Hoping for parental/sibling info. Thank you.
DAVIS; DAVIES; COOPER	Sarita Cooper Snipes 3/11/99	I am looking for info. on Francis (Frances) Ann Davis/Davies, b.Nov.20, 1818 in DC. Francis married Perry Cooper in Wayne Co., Indiana in 1839. There were 12 children and the family moved on to Illinois and eventually Kansas. Francis' parents were born in Germany and England.
DAVIS; GUTCH	Sandisroot@aol.Com prior to 7/98	Looking for the death date of my great aunt, Cora Dell Scott Davis. Should be sometime between 1952 and 1960 but possibly around 1954 or 1955. I have already spent about $50 for death certificates or searches that are turning up nothing. She was found in the 1948 city directory at 1001 "L" St SE, Apt #3 listed as widow of Rees T. Davis, but was not listed in the 1954 directory. I have also read the microfilms of the Washington Post looking for a death notice or an obituary from Dec. 31, 1955 back to Dec. 31, 1950 with no luck. Did not read 1948 or 49 because I got a "no certificate found" notice from 1948 to 1952. Have no idea where buried either. Found info. on death of her son plus the fact that he had married shortly after his mother's death. So, I now need the marriage date for Marion T. Davis & Victoria Jane Gutch, which was her maiden name, but had previously been married. All deceased. The time frame for this marriage would again be from 1952 through 1960, but probably around 1954 or 55. Hopefully someone can help me locate some kind of records with this info.
DAVISON; REEL	L. S. Reel 3/16/99	Seeking info. on Alphius Davison, my gr.grandfather and wife Bithia that came from Canton to Wash.DC in the 1870s and either bought or started a newspaper there. Name of paper unknown. He was a printer. They had 5 ot 6 children, with Joseph being the first and born in NJ. Alphius and Bithia were originally from England. It is believed that his daughter Mary Emma Davison married my grandfather Noah W. Reel in either DC or VA. I believe that Noah Reel was born in Putnam Co., Indiana. I hope that someone can help. I am against that well known Brick Wall. Thanks to all!
DAWES; WELCH	A. L. Anderson 4/17/99	Fredrick & Charlotte Marie Dawes arrived NY Feb. 1819 from Liverpool, England. Had son Fredrick Wm. 1819--found on census 1820 in Montgomery. Need details on 1830 census Wash. 1st Ward, p.053. Can't find them in 1840??? Father d. 1852, mother d. 1872 both in DC. Any help appreciated. Glad to share info on down the line. F.W. m. Nicey Welch in NC in 1846--have much info. after that. Thanks.
DC JEWISH COMMUNITY	Wendy Almeleh prior to 7/98	Early 1900's: seeking general info. On what the Jewish community of DC was like in the early 1900s.
DE MEZA; MARLL	Beth Smead 2/21/99	Trying to locate info. on my gr.grandfather Dr. Manuel Maria de Meza. He was a doctor in DC during the 1800's. His wife was Catherine Elizabeth (Kate) Marll. Any info. would be greatly appreciated.
DEALE; WHITE; WIRT; SMITH; DEAL; DISNEY; MAGRUDER; BAIN; REED	Nancy Cunningham 10/31/98	I am researching the Martin Mathias White family that lived in DC in 1850's-1880's. M.M.White married Ellen Deale daughter of Henry Deale and Margaret Disney in Anne Arundel, MD 1835. Children: Rebecca married Bain, Emma married Magruder, and Margaret Alice married Smith. Does anyone know these famlies? Thanks.
DECK; SHERZER	Richard Marshall 2/4/99	Looking for info. about Mary Virginia Deck. She was listed in the 1860 federal census for Georgetown, Distr.of Columbia as a 19 yr. old servant. According to the DC marriage license she married John Scherzer (Sherzer) on 9/6/1860. They lived in Loudoun Co., VA. During the Civil War she left him and was in the District again. She and John had a son named George. There seems to be no trace of Mary Virginia after 1870. Who were her parents? What happened to her?
DENHAM; BURNEY; NISEWANGER	Holly O'Neill 2/1/99	Seeking info. on Lewis Denham (b.1763, d.4/1/1826) married Catherine Nisewanger (b.1777, d.6/25/1847), had 10 children: Margaret (b.11/19/1797), Mary (b.4/16/1799), Amos (b.9/12/1801), Abraham (b.12/11/1803), Oliver Bloomfield (b.5/13/1806), Zebulon Warner (b.4/18/1808), Elkanah Washington (b. 7/28/1810), Lewis Randall (b.3/13/1813, d.11/7/1862), married Caroline A. Burney on 4/21/1852, Lemuel Jackson (b.8/4/1815), and Christopher Columbus (b.3/4/1819). Anyone related to this line of Denham's?
DENMAN; LYLE	Patricia Reynolds 12/1/98	Looking for info. re John Hilliard Lyle who died in Sibley Hospital in Washington on Mar.27, 1931. Wife was Frances Denman and child was Gordon Holmes Lyle. John was born in Floyd Co., GA in 1857.
DIGGS	Peter Diggs 2/22/99	I am desperately trying to find info. on my g-grandfather Richard Henry Diggs, i.e. the names of his parents, who was born in the District of Columbia sometime in 1863. Thanx.
DONALDSON; MORRIS	Kris King 10/1/98	I am looking for info. on my gr.grandparents. They are John A. Donaldson and Alice A. Morris Donaldson. They were said to have been from Georgetown, Washington, DC. They had several children, which includes my grandfather who is Leonard Francis Donaldson, Sr. If you could provide me with any info. on them and the rest of their children it would be greatly appreciated.
DONALDSON; MORRIS	Robert King 8/28/98	Looking for info. on John A. Donaldson and wife Alice Roseanna Morris--births, deaths, children and if possible parents of John and Alice. Thank you.
DONEGAN; DRURY; HURLEY	Kathleen Bowen 12/26/98	Seeking info. on John Donegan, b. abt. 1870-80s? prob. in DC; mrd. Mary (Elizabeth?) Hurley, b. approx. similar time; their known children: Jane Cecile, Mary Elizabeth (b. Apr. 1900), Steven, Joseph, William, Ella Elizabeth (b.1893)... My grandmother is Ella Elizabeth Donegan; mrd. John Samuel Drury in 1912....their children: Jane Marie, John Samuel, Jr., Mary Elizabeth (aka "Betty"). Any info. on the Donegan, Drury, or Hurley family would be greatly appreciated. John Donegan is said to have had a wheelwright shop near St. Dominic's on G St.
DONEGAN; HURLEY	Kathleen Bowen 1/31/99	I am researching my maternal gr.grandparents: John Donegan and Mary Hurley. They probably moved to DC from NYC in the late 1890's...John was a carriagemaker/wheelwright and had a shop between 6th and 7th streets, at G street, near St.Dominic's Catholic Church.
DONN; MAYFIELD; HARBAUGH; WRIGHT; THOMPSON	Joyce Kersey Karr 11/15/98	Searching for Mayfield, Harbaugh, Wright, Donn and Thompson lines in Washington, DC. I will be happy to share any info. that I have. (Please see individual queries, per each surname, posted on this page).
DOOLEY; HANNA	Dayle Durrer Dooley 9/12/98	Continuing research on Michael Dooley, born 1805 Kilkeeny, Ireland; naturalized in Washington, DC 1832; died Washington, DC 1855. Worked at US Capitol; member of St.Peter's Catholic Church, Wash.DC; married Ann Hanna (b) 1837.
DOWNES; DOWNS; HENNING	Bob Spottswood 1/24/99	I am trying to identify the parents of Mary R. Downes or Downs who was born about 1820 and married Henry Henning in Wash.DC in Jan. of 1836. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
DRUCK; TROOK	Carole Hacker 8/21/98	John Nicholas Druck or Trook listed in the 1840, 50, 60 and 70 census of DC and was a mail carrier. Wife's name Susan (maiden name unknown). Any info. would be helpful. Thanks.
DRUMMOND	Nancy Scott (James Scott) 7/15/98	I am looking for information on Anna Robinson Drummond, born in 1824 in DC. Her father was John Curtis Drummond, son of Charles and Comfort Drummond. Any information on this family or the Drummond family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
DUGAN; KELLY	Jim Kelly 4/23/99	I am trying to find info. on my grandmother who was Mary (Jennie) Dugan born in DC about Aug. 1868. She married James B. Kelly (grandfather) born in Baltimore. The only reason I know this much is because of a copy of the 1900 Baltimore City federal census. I thank you in advance.
DUNIGAN; DUNNIGAN; HANRAHAN; SULLIVAN; COLLINS	Frank Dunnigan 9/23/98	I am researching Dunigan, Dunnigan & Hanrahan families who came to US about 1850 from County Kerry, Ireland and settled in DC. Mother was Johanna Hayes Dunnigan and she had several children: Thomas (b.1824) and David (b.1834). Thomas remained in DC and David moved to California about 1860. Seeking info. on other children of Johanna. One of the daughters is reported to have married a man named Sullivan and remained in DC area. Some California relatives report regular contact with the Sullivan family as late as the 1920s. Also, seeking info. on the Collins family (John, Mary A., & their children: Clara, Thomas, Ellen, and Mary B.) who were living at 523 Tenth St.NW in the 1870s and 1880s.
DYER	Jimbeard37@aol.com 1/30/99	Seeking info. on William R. Dyer; Robert Crupper Dyer.
EBMEYER	Robert Ebmeyer 2/4/99	I am looking for info. on a John Christopher Ebmeyer, dob approx.1830, Wash.DC, owned a painting company or store and any additional info. on his ancestors or descendants--had at least 2 sons, Walter Herman and Edwin (Edward).
EDSON; HIGBEE	Marge Dulin prior to 7/98	I am looking for information on (Captain) Milan Chappell Edson who lived in Washington, DC from 1872 until Oct. 1, 1907. I have no idea what he may have been doing there, only that he moved there from Minn. His wife Mary Lodema Higbee Edson was one of the founders of the Excelsior Literary Club and was a delegate to the First Federation of Women's Clubs and was active in the founding of the Federation. In 1900 Milan C. Edson published a book entitled "Solaris Farm" that dealt with a utopian self-sufficient cooperative farm that employed highly scientific and technical futuristic (for those days) farming methods. He was a farmer prior to going to Washington, and was the son of a farmer, so may have been involved in something to do with agriculture in Washington, DC. He may even have been involved in the political realm. I would appreciate any suggestions anyone might have regarding places to search for information.
EGGLETON	Lawrence Griffith 3/10/99	I'm looking for Charles W. Eggleton, his father Cliton and mother Jane. I guess, Charles was born at Washington, DC, married first time in Mass., lived in Fl, Canada, NY, CA, and DC and was in the marines. If anyone has any info. please let me know. Thank you and God bless.
ELLIOTT: AVERY	Joe Elliott 10/22/98	John W. Elliott--Seeking any info. for widow Julia Avery Elliott in DC from 1860. Both born VA, probably Alexandria. Children: Sarah, Virginia, John W. (son). Have descendents from John W. Jr. down to present.
ESELHORST; BATEMAN	Cindy Allin 3/1/99	I am looking for info. on my grandmother and her parents who lived in Wash.DC. My grandmother's name was Estelle Louise Eselhorst. Her mother's name was Mary Jane Bateman Esehorst. Her father's name was either Earnest L. Esehorst or Lewis Herman Eselhorst. Any info. would be greatly appreciated.
EVANS; CHALMERS	Sharon Knapp 3/16/99	Dr.Thomas Emanuel Evans s/o Phillip, b.1805 Washington City, DC...m.1828 Washington City, DC, Dorthy Ann Chalmers d/o Rev.John Chalmers. Looking for ancestors. I have decendents DC>MO>MT.
EVANS; DAILEY	Richard W. Evans 8/11/96	I recently found info. in the 1920 census Vol.8, ED225, Sheet 14, Line 14; he was age 52, (abt.correct), and lived at 625 1/2 Florida St., an operator in the Printing Office. Can anyone verify that this is Charles Dailey Evans, DOB 7/27/1867, born Westernport, Md. Father--Edward Evans, 1833 Wales,mother Justina Dailey, 1838 Pennsylvania. Thank you.
FASTNAUGHT; BOWIE; DOUGLASS; GRANT	Mary Keefer 2/6/99	Seeking info. on family of Conrad and Margaret Fastnaught--lived in Wash. and VA prior to 1850 and had several children. Son, William (b.DC 1842, my gggrand) married Susan Grant 1867 in Alexandria, VA. Susan was born NY 1842, parents John & Margaret Grant (family history has they were related to U.S.Grant). William & Susan had 5 sons: Hunsey, John, George, Tom and Franklin (my g.grand). Franklin married Easter Mariah Bowie. They lived in Anacostia in the 1950's. They had several children, one son. Daughter Margaret was my grandmother. Married George Washington Douglass (there were several Douglass brothers and sisters). Margaret & George Douglass had 2 daughters. Would like to find any Bowie's, Douglasses, or Fastnaughts related. Also any info. on the Grant connection. Thanks.
FAUNCE; GALLIHER; HAHN; KANODE; PAIGE; REAGAN / RAGAN; SEBREE; SELBY; SMITH	Ann Collins 1/14/99	Researching the families who married into the Conrad Faunce family. They came from the Philadelphia area circa 1860. Conrad Faunce lived in the old southwest section of DC where he and his sons were watermen. They ran a fish market at the wharf waterfront, as well as maintaining a summer home in St.Mary's Co., MD. Would be glad to share info. with anyone searching the same names.
FEENSTER	Gary Feenster 3/12/99	Earliest occurrence of Feenster.
FENWICK; DANT; SIMMONS	Mary Lee Dante prior to 7/98	Trying to find both the maternal and paternal grandparents of my gr-gr-grandmother, Susan Fenwick Dant. Susan Fenwick m. William Dant in 1814. Her father's name was Richard, but there are so many Fenwicks....we don't know which one he is. And we don't know her mother's maiden name. Fenwick: from the National Intelligencer (Wash.DC): p. 501 Richard Fenwick died 26 March in this city age 70, 1829, p. 542 Mrs. Ann Fenwick, relic of late Richard Fenwick died 24 July 1830 at residence of her son-in-law Wm.Simmons, age 73. Ann was apparently called Nancy within the family. These are definitely the parents of my gr-gr-grandmother, Susan Fenwick Dant. Any other info/links on this family would be appreciated.
FERGUSON; SHIVELY; MURTO; DIVINE; GARRETY	Bill Murto 10/20/98	I am looking for info. regarding John Ferguson (and family), b. 1804, who lived in Washington, DC from 1843-1855. He was employed by the US Treasury. His wife was Mary Ferguson (nee Shively). His son, William Ferguson, b. 1833, married Mary Francis Divine, and grandson Frank Elliott Ferguson, b. 1860 married Mary Elizabeth Garrety, who also worked for the US Treasury in Wash.DC. His gr.granddaughter Elizabeth Ferguson, b. 1892, married Thomas V. Murto, lived in Wash.DC from 1892-1931.
FLAHERTY	Patrick O'Flaherty 11/8/98	Timothy & Ellen Flaherty were in city directory of 1858 and 1860 U.S. census with children Wenifred, age 5, William, age 2. Ellen shows up as widow of Timothy in 1868 and for another 30 years in the DC CD's. William & Delia had Mary, born Feb.1892, and Timothy, bn. Dec. 1895. The first Timothy may be my g-gf, Daniel's younger brother. They were probably all in St.Patrick's parish. Any descendants please contact me ASAP.
FORBES; NEWITT; DANIELS; PACE	Kenneth L. Forbes prior to 7/98	Seeking Joseph A. Forbes, his family and descendants. He was the son of Amos Forbes (1852-1906) and Jennie Newitt (1860-1915 and born in Wilkes-Barre, PA. His sisters were Lillie (Forbes) Daniels and Fannie J. (Forbes) Pace (1877-1969).
FOWLER; MUIRHEAD; ETHERINGTON	Jo Dee Frasco 7/22/98	Looking for information on Cora Elizabeth Fowler m. Arnaud Muirhead, Sr. (Edinburgh, Scotland--no dates known). Child: Arnaud Lohidoy Muirhead, Jr. (1893-1948) m. Sarah Anne Etherington (1894-1965). Washington to Pittsburgh and back to Washington, DC.
FOX; BRADEN	Sue Beach 8/11/96	Looking for info. on the family of Bartleson Fox (1768-1816) and his wife Elizabeth Braden (1768-1819) who lived in the Georgetown area. They were married in 1793 in Loudoun Co., VA. Especially interested in info on Elizabeth's parents, Joseph & Sarah (Wright) Braden who may have been in the DC area when Elizabeth was born (1768).
FRANKLIN	Audrey Sever 2/18/99	I have found info. in a notebook of my grandfather's, that his brother was living or had an office at 823 Munsey Bldg. sometime before 1928. His name was Nelson Franklin and he may have been a lobbyist. Any info. would be appreciated.
FRENCH	Wayne Greene 1/26/99	Seeking will or info. for Stephen French who died about 1842 in Virginia. His son James French died in Wash.DC about 1850. Hoping a copy of Stephen French's will was forwarded to Wash.,DC for his son who was living there. Any info. about Stephen or James French would be greatly appreciated.
FRISTOE	Jim Fristoe prior to 7/98	Hello! I'm seeking the parents of, and information on, Professor Edwin T. Fristoe, who was on the staff of the Medical School of (I believe) George Washignton Univ. in the 1860-1870 period. He appears on the 1870 census in DC. Thanks!