Past Queries 1996-1997

Surnames: DRAKE, TWIGG, WILMOT
Researcher: Cathy Robinson Wilmot
Email: kittykat@acorn.net
Date posted: Sunday, September 15, 1996

John Paul WILMOT b. 1853 Virginia migrated into Flintstone, Allegany Co.,Maryland area. In early 1885 he married Naomi J TWIGG of Twiggtown, Allegheny Co.,Maryland. They had eight children before his unexpected death in early 1900s. The widow remarried to a "DRAKE". Seek parents and/or siblings for John Paul and info on the widow and children.

Surnames: BEAL, MURRAY
Researcher: Carol E. Hepburn
Date posted: Wednesday, September 18, 1996

Seeking infornation on James MURRAY, b. 1815 in Addison Township, Somerset, PA. Married Lydia BEAL in Sand Patch, Somerset, PA. I know nothing of James MURRAY's parentage. He may have come from Garrett or Allegany Counties, MD. First record of him is on the 1840 Somerset County Census.

Surnames: CARTER, FATKIN, HILDEBRANDT, RADCLIFFE, SLEEMAN, WILTON
Researcher: Richard Sleeman
Email: rsleem@erols.com

Personal Web Page: http://users.erols.com/rsleem/
Date posted: Saturday, September 21, 1996

I am seeking information about the SLEEMAN family who emigrated from England in 1858 and settled in Vale Summit (also known as Pompey Smash), Maryland. In 1858, Thomas Sleeman, his wife (Elizabeth Catherine WILTON) and three children, William, John (Jack) and Mary Ann (Polly) arrived from Cornwall, England. Thomas Sleeman died soon thereafter, shortly before the birth of his fourth child, Thomas.
Elizabeth Catherine (Wilton) Sleeman and her children moved to Vale Summit where she married Jonathan RADCLIFFE. They had additional chidren. John (Jack) Sleeman's first wife was named Annabelle FATKIN. They had nine children. My grandfather, Harry Elmer Sleeman, was born on January 5, 1899 in Vale Summit Maryland. He was the only surviving son of John (Jack) Sleeman and Sarah HILDEBRANDT (John's second wife). Harry Elmer Sleeman married Mary CARTER. Their only son is my father, Harry Kenneth Sleeman. Any information you have regarding the Sleeman family is appreciated. Richard Sleeman

Surnames: BELL, BELLE, OWENS
Researcher: Daryle Allen
Email: bgp0640@dcrb.dla.mil
Date posted: Friday, October 4, 1996

My GGrandmother Sybilla/ Cybilla/ Sabilla/ (first name) worked on a plantation owned by a family named BELL/ BELLE in Cumberland, MD somewhere between 1855 and 1869. A young son of the Bell family fathered 3 or 4 children by my GGrandmother. He wanted to marry her against his families wishes (because she was black) so one night he and Sybilla escaped and were supposed to have walked all the way from Cumberland, MD to to the town of Allegheny, PA which is now the North Side district of Pittsburgh, PA. They were married and changed their last names to OWENS. I need on the Bell family of Cumberland and any other verification to this info. Please help!!!

Surnames: CHANEY, CHENEY, CLOSE
Researcher: Susie
Email: susieq@felix.scvnet.com
Date posted: Friday, October 11, 1996

Searching for parents of David Franklin CHENEY (CHANEY) born 1816 in Allegany County, MD, moved to OH where he married Lydia (Elizabeth) CLOSE and then moved to Illinois. Any info appreciated.

Surnames: MOTT, RHODES, SARGENT
Researcher: Iris Grimmett
Email: irisg@proaxis.com
Date posted: Wednesday, October 16, 1996

I'm looking for researchers of George SARGENT b 1770-1780, Abel Morgan SARGENT b 1767, Adam RHODES b ca 1740. All were living in the George's Creek area of Westernport, Allegany Co. MD from about 1770 - 1808. Abigail RHODES, daughter of Adam RHODES and Abigail MOTT, married George SARGENT ca 1795.

Surnames: PUMPHREY
Researcher: Russ Zaccari
Email: zaccari@worldnet.att.net
Date posted: Wednesday, October 16, 1996

I am interested in any information on the surname, PUMPHREY. As a member of the Pumphrey Association, I can offer data from our database of 6000+ Pumphrey's nationwide to any interested parties. Thanks for your consideration.

Surnames: LAVELY
Researcher: Larry H. Lavely
Email: llavely@cinergy.com
Date posted: Thursday, October 17, 1996

Phillip LAVELY George LAVELY

Surnames: LEATHERMAN, PARRIS
Researcher: Inez Foster
Email: ifoster@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Date posted: Saturday, October 19, 1996

I am looking for information of the family of Solomon LEATHERMAN and Sarah PARRIS who were married in Allegany Co, 1 July 1852. All their children were born there. They were Daniel James b. 23 Aug 1854; Sarah E b. 1856 and Ida Priscilla b. 6 Oct 1859. They appear on the 1860 census in Hampshir Co, Va. Though the LEATHERMANS seem to have been from Hampshire Co, the PARRIS' seem to have come from Allegany Co, Md. I lost track of them from 1860 until their appearance in Clark Co, Ill. where Solomon died in 1867. His wife Sarah was born in Maryland as was her father James PARRIS who was b.c. 1795.

Surnames: ROBEY
Researcher: Katey Top
Email: FALCONSNAKEFARMS@msn.com
Date posted: Wednesday, October 23, 1996

Looking for any info on Richard ROBEY, Sr. and Richard ROBEY Jr. Port Tobacco East..1778 census...Why did he leave MD for VA in 1772? I need to confirm several things about their heritage in Maryland back to 1650 or 1652 when John ROBEY came to America . I would also appreciate it if anyone has this John ROBEY on a Ship Passenger list. Thank you! Katey Top

Surnames: GAMBRILL
Researcher: Richard Gambrill
Email: Gigantor@iss.dccc.edu
Date posted: Wednesday, October 23, 1996

I`m researching the GAMBRILL name. The majority of Gambrill`s are located in Maryland. Any information on Gambrills living now or in the past would really help me. My Grandfather was Harry Brooks GAMBRILL, My Great Grand Father was Harry Burke GAMBRILL and his Father was James C. GAMBRILL the son of Gideon GAMBRILL.

Surnames: FLEETWOOD, GAMBRILL, WILLIS
Researcher: Richard Gambrill
Email: Gigantor@iss.dccc.edu
Date posted: Thursday, October 24, 1996

James Connelly GAMBRILL dob: January 17, 1847 to Gideon and Ann Gambrill location: unknown (probably Howard Co.) Charlotte E. FLEETWOOD dob: July 3, 1852 to Purnell and Jane Fleetwood Marriage: James Connelly Gambrill and Charlotte E. Fleetwood June 23, 1868 at Harmony M.E. Church

Five Children: Roxanna: August 2, 1869 Rosemma: October 26, 1870 William Winfield: July 12, 1873 James Fredrick: July 14, 1878 Charles Fleetwood: October 24, 1882 Harry Burke: January 28, 1885 (Great Grandfather) Marriage: Harry Burke Gambrill and Birdy Kelly WILLIS December 15, 1908 no location given, but it is assumed that it was in Federalsburg, MD Any information on these people or others in the GAMBRILL, FLEETWOOD, and WILLIS famillies will be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: BEAVER, CARTER, CHANEY, CHENEY, PARLETT, TWIGG
Researcher: Laura Welsh
Email: LWelsh1232@aol.com
Date posted: Friday, October 25, 1996

I am researching the following surnames in Allegany Co., Md: CHANEY/CHENEY in the Flintstone area TWIGG in the Twiggtown and Flintstone areas PARLETT in Flintstone, MD and Chaneysville,PA CARTER in the Mt.Savage and Frostburg area BEAVER somewhere in Allegany Co I have names back into the late 1700s on a few of these and would to fill in some of the details as well as taking the lines back further. Please EMail responses to LWelsh1232@aol.com. Thanks

Surnames: HOPBELL, KIRKPATRICK
Researcher: Kathy Sullivan
Email: grannyru12@yahoo.com
Date posted: Sunday, October 27, 1996

Looking for more info on my g-grandfather William KIRKPATRICK and his wife whose surname is unknown. William born in 1839 - died? & came from Scotland in 1862,settled in Lonaconing,Md,Allegany County with the county seat in Cumberland.

Children:
John KIRKPATRICK,b 1860 Scotland,died ?
William KIRKPATRICK, B 1861,Scotland died?
Ann KIRKPATRICK, 1862,Lonaconing,Md.died 1940 in Turtle Creek,Pa.(Ann is my grandmother)and
Jennette KIRKPATRICK 1869-,Lonaconing died ?

Ann married Philip HOPBELL in 1885. He too was born in Lonaconing 1862-died 1911 who was the son of John HOPBELL of Hessian decent.John was born 1832-died 1919. All the men were miners and musians.

Surnames: DROLLINGER, TROLLINGER
Researcher: Gordon L. Drollinger
Email: AltSoldat@aol.com
Date posted: Saturday, November 2, 1996

Following the lines of the earliest immigrants, Adam & Eberhard DROLLINGER, Phila 1738, followed by Adam's younger brother, Gabriel in 1743. Gabriel's sons Jacob and Gabriel in Allegany County MD by 1796 Georges Creek area. Seeking info on Jacob TROLLINGER and descendants. Jacob died 1831, buried west side of Dan's mountain. will exchange. Snail mail address, G. L. Drollinger, 247 Jack's Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15214-1010.

Surnames: HANCOCK
Researcher: Susan Lynch Kruse
Email: slkruse@garlic.com
Date posted: Saturday, November 2, 1996

HANCOCK, James resided Boxiron then Snow Hill c l790, married Polly ___, children born early l800's. Does anyone have his or Polly's parentage?

Surnames: COOPER, FRANLKIN, WILSON
Researcher: Betty Engleka
Email: Ms262@aol.com
Date posted: Wednesday, November 6, 1996

COOPER_ I've been told my COOPERs in WV came from Allegany Co. MD. gr.grand-mother Susannah COOPER b.1859 in WV-d.1931; her father Hiram COOPER, mother Susannah FRANLKIN b. 1820; Thomas McClain COOPER father of Hiram, married Rebecca WILSON, looking for any info on this family, whose descendants live in Harrison and Taylor Co. WV now.

Surnames: DECK, DELBREWER, DELBROCK, DELBROOK, DELBRUGGE, DELLBRUCK, LAMBERT
Researcher: Rebecca Rector
Email: rbinfo@capital.net
Date posted: Wednesday, November 13, 1996

Looking for information on surname DELBRUGGE/DELBROOK (and various spellings) in Allegany County. William (Frederick) DELBREWER and wife Catherine were in 1850 census, with Fred(9) and Mary(3). Vital records from St. Luke's Church show a birth of Marie Catherine DELLBRUCK, Nov 1847 to Fred William DELLBRUCK and wife Sophia Cath. LAMBERT. I think this is the same couple. There was also a Wilhelm DELBROCK married to Catherine DECK, 1861, from St. Lukes. Other Delbrook's appear in 1900 census, Mt. Savage.; and in Somerset Co., PA across the border. If anyone has 1860/70 census - could you look to see if these surnames appear? Or in other vital records Thanks!!

Surnames: BARNES, COOPER, CREUTZBURG, FEEVY, GANNON, LUTZ, MEERBACH, SCHRAM, SHAW
Researcher: Carol Askey
Email: caskey23@comcast.net
Date posted: Friday, November 15, 1996

We have identified three CREUTZBURG families living in Barton, Allegany County, MD. All three emmigrated from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Germany in the early 1850's, and were among the original settlers of Barton.
Valentine CREUTZBURG married Martha MEERBACH in Germany. Their first son Ernest Z. was born there. Their daughters Caroline, Johanna and Emma were born in Barton. Ernest and Caroline never married. Johanna married James P. SHAW (1883) and Emma married Conrad LUTZ (1884).

John CREUTZBURG married Anna Maria SCHRAM before coming to the United States. Henry, their first son, was eight when they came to Barton in 1853. Henry married Matilda COOPER in 1869. Elizabeth (Betsie), John, and Harmon (Herman) were born in Barton between 1854 & 1859. Betsie married Thomas GANNON, John married Conrad's sister Maggie LUTZ (this marriage ended in divorce), and Harmon married Clara BARNES. Betsie and Henry had 11 and 7 children respectively.

Casper CREUTZBURG also married a Martha (surname unknown). They had one daughter, Elizabeth, who appears to have been born in Germany. She married Frederick FEEVY.

This research has only begun. Information on any of the families mentioned above would be greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit my website for more information and some pictures.

Surnames: COLEMAN, GARRETT
Researcher: Bill Emerson
Email: wemerson@fls.infi.net
Date posted: Friday, November 15, 1996

I am looking for any information on William Thomas COLEMAN. I am descended from his son of the same name. His son was born on Feb 15th, 1855 in on Maryland's Eastern Shore. His son married Matilda GARRETT (born Feb ?, 1862, died Sep 30th, 1928). Her father was George GARRETT and her mother's name was "Milkey" I don't know where the Garrett's were from, possibly Garrett County?

Surnames: FRALEY, STIDHAM
Researcher: Penny Fraley Richardson
Email: muffin2@gte.net
Date posted: Tuesday, November 19, 1996

Looking for info on Mais FRALEY or Anna Fraley STIDHAM. Both born in Ky Any and all info appreciated. Will reply to all. Thanks

Surnames: HOPBELL, KIRKPATRICK
Researcher: Kathy Sullivan
Email: grannyru12@yahoo.com
Date posted: Wednesday, November 20, 1996

Searching out surnames of William KIRKPATRICK, arrived approx 1862 in Lonaconing, Md, Allegany Co. from Glasgow, Scotland. William was born approx. 1839 and his wife, Jeanette b- 1841. Would like to know the surname of his wife.Children were: John KIRKPATRICK, B 1860 Scotland died Md?, William KIRKPATRICK B-1861 Scotland died Md? Ann KIRKPATRICK B-1862 Scotland died 1940 in Turtle Creek, Pa,Allegheny Co. Jennette B-1869 Lonaconing Md, Allegany Co. Andrew KIRKPATRICK B 1875 Lonaconing died MD?, Mary KIRKPATRICK B 1878 Lonaconing -died MD? and Berlnea KIRKPATRICK, B 1884 died MD? Ann KIRKPATRICK married Philip HOPBELL Born 1862-Lonaconing Md., who was the son of John HOPBELL, from Hesse area of Germany. I suspect that William came to Lonaconing for work as a miner and was probably a miner in Scotland and that he had relatives arriving in Lonaconing before his arrival, since that area was heavily populated with Scotch-Irish immigrants.

Surnames: ULLUM, ULM, WOOLAM, WOOLUM
Researcher: Al Woolum
Email: woolumal@flash.net
Date posted: Sunday, December 8, 1996

I am looking for 18th century references for the surname ULM/ULLUM/WOOLUM. In particular a Mathias ULM or WOOLAM and a Joseph ULLUM.

Surnames: GATES, NOONE, WOODBURY
Researcher: Susan Pendergraft
Email: fossils@gte.net
Date posted: Saturday, December 21, 1996

I'm looking for any information on a Sarah Katherine GATES born to Sarah M. NOONE and John C.? GATES on 4-22-1885 in Mt. Savage, Md. I would appreciate any help. She married William WOODBURY

Surnames: JOHNSON, KELLEY
Researcher: Cheryl Smith
Email: csmith@remcen.ehhs.cmich.edu
Date posted: Monday, December 23, 1996

I am searching my family lines of KELLEY and JOHNSON. Samuel KELLEY father of Ebenezer KELLEY who was born 1763 married 1790 Allegany Co to Rachel JOHNSON. Need info on Samuel. Thanks

Surnames: DYSON, NEAL, THOMPSON
Researcher: Bob O'Neal
Email: wroneal@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, December 26, 1996

Searching for connections to and origins of the following: Peter O'NEAL, Born, circa 1690. Died, 1747, in St. Mary's Co, MD Probate of Estate: 16 Sep 1747, in St. Mary's Co, MD. He married Ann, circa 17188. Born, circa 1690. Died, after 1745. Children: + 4 i. John O'NEAL Born, circa 1719. 5 ii. Peter Lamar O'NEAL. Born, circa 1721. 6 iii. James O'NEAL. Born, circa 1723. 7 iv. Elizabeth O'NEAL. Born, circa 1725, m. John B. DYSON. 8 v. Sarah O'NEAL. Born, circa 1727. 9 vi. Mary O'NEAL. Born, circa 1729. John O'NEAL, Born ca 1719, Lived: 1746, in St.Mary's Co, MD. Census: 2 Sep 1776, in Frederick Co, Sugar Land Hundred, MD. Lived: 1785, in Montgomery Co, MD. He married Margaret,1748 in MD. Born 1727 in St.Mary's Co MD Lived:1749 in St.Mary's Co MD. Census: 2 Sep 1776, in Frederick Co, Sugar Land Hundred, MD. Children: + 10 i. John O'NEAL b.1749 St.Marys Co MD + 11 ii. Peter O'NEAL (1754-1832) He married Margaret15, 1748, in MD15. Born, 1727, in St. Mary's Co, MD. Lived: 1749, in St. Mary's Co, MD. Census: 2 Sep 1776, in Frederick Co, Sugar Land Hundr, MD16. Children: + 12 iii. Barton O'NEAL b.1758 St.Mary's Co MD 13 iv. Margaret O'NEAL. b.1758 St.Mary's Co MD. Census: 2 Sep 1776, in Frederick Co, Sugar Land Hundr, MD16. 14 v. Phoebe O'NEAL15. b.1760 St.Mary's Co MD. Census: 2 Sep 1776, in Frederick Co, Sugar Land Hundr, MD16. + 15 vi. Janet Ann O'NEAL b.1762 St.Mary's Co MD 16 vii. Joseph O'NEAL. b.1766 St.Mary's Co MD. Lived GreenBrier Co WV.Census: 2 Sep 1776 Frederick Co, Sugar Land Hundr, MD. Possibly was Joseph O'NEAL who lived about 1810 (?)in Washington Co, Belpre OH. He married Elizabeth THOMPSON, circa 1775. 17 viii. Mary O'NEAL15. b.1766 St.Mary's Co MD. Census: 2 Sep 1776 Frederick Co, Sugar Land Hundred, MD.

Surnames: FAULKNER
Researcher: Scott L Faulkner
Email: 105315.1574@compuserve.com
Date posted: Sunday, December 29, 1996

I am looking for relatives of my grandfather Howard Tilghman FAULKNER or his father Nelson C. FAULKNER and their families.

Surnames: GREENE, PENMAN, WILSON
Researcher: Louise Belsby
Email: louiseb@ieway.com
Date posted: Sunday, December 29, 1996

Seeking information on William PENMAN born ca 1848 in Oakley, Fifeshire Scot. and his wife Laura Victoria GREENE b.in PA and dau.of William and Mary WILSON GREENE. William Penman lived with his parents in and near Barton, Md. His daughter, Mary Ellen, was born in Cumberland Md.in 1875. Penmans were coal miners. William & Laura moved to Osage, KS and Livingston MT. Eager to find birth place of Laura Victoria.

Surnames: BEALL, CORBIN, KING, MARSH
Researcher: Kay Withers
Email: KWITHERS@KIH.NET
Date posted: Tuesday, December 31, 1996

Seeking information for the ancestry of John MARSH and wife Anabel KING. I believe that he was born 1685. His son Thomas MARSH,Sr. Married Sophia CORBIN whose son Thomas MARSH, Jr . B1753 in Baltimore or Baltimore County married Sarah CORBIN B. 1760 Baltimore. Thomas and wife Sarah emigrated to Kentucky in the late 1700s. He was a farmer and miller. The following property names are noted as once owned by the Marshes and Corbins: "Corbin's Delight", "The Valley of Jehosaphat". and "The Eagle's Nest" Question: Since the name BEALL appears frequently in this MARSH line, is there any connection with the MARSHes of Hingham, MASS. One of whom married a Mayflower passenger?. Will share the vast amount of info I have on the descendants of John MARSH and Nicholas CORBIN.