Past Queries - 2004

Surnames: DREWSNOKI, HOHENSTEIN, IRONS, JOHNSON, KAYLOR, REISS, RICE, STEIN, WINDEMUTHS
Researcher: Barbara Hott
Email: reiss46@verizon.net
Date posted: Thursday, January 1, 2004

I am researching the following Cumberland surnames: William DREWSNOKI, Harrison Wilbur JOHNSON, RICE/REISS, Thomas IRONS SR., Cumberland WINDEMUTHS, Elizabeth/Louisa HOHENSTEIN, STEIN.

Surnames: CARROLL, REYNOLDS
Researcher: James Andrews
Email: kayd4774@itol.com
Date posted: Thursday, January 1, 2004

Looking for any information on family of Granville H. REYNOLDS. Born Westernport 1825. Married Melvina CARROLL (of Fayette Co, PA) in 1852. Moved then to Illinois where he fought in the Civil War w/ Illinois Volunteers. Any info is appreciated as I have been at this brick wall for 15 years. Thanks in advance, Jim

Surnames: ONEIL
Researcher: Pat McCallister
Email: plmrem@aol.com
Date posted: Friday, January 2, 2004

I am looking for the location of St. Peter in Chains Church, Westernport, MD. I believe the name of this church has been changed. My grandmother was baptized there in 1878. Any help appreciated. Thanks Pat

Surnames: BIANCHINI, BIANCHINO, BIANCO, LATANZI, LATANZIO
Researcher: Jeanine M. Bianco
Email: trearch@attglobal.net
Date posted: Friday, January 2, 2004

I am trying to find a copy of my grandparents' marriage license. I have documents which state that they were married in Cumberland, MD in 1913. From records on hand the spelling of their names is Dominick BIANCHINI or Domenico BIANCHINI; and his wife, Angeline or Angela LATANZI. My grandmother was born in the province of Teramo, Italy on October 6,1884, but the birthplace of my grandfather is unknown. I believe that my grandfather emigrated to the United States through Canada, but that my grandmother emigrated through Ellis Island. Any help that you can provide would be greatly appreciated. My grandparents changed their surname to BIANCO when they became naturalized citizens and I have all this documentation, but on every one my grandfather wrote that his place of birth was Italy--nothing more. I was hoping that on their marriage license he would have had to give more information. Any help would be greatly appreciated and any costs associated with obtaining copies of this information will be gladly provided.

Surnames: CHANEY, CHENEY, FRAZEE
Researcher: Leonard Chaney
Email: sclmc@comcast.net
Date posted: Saturday, January 3, 2004

Need info on the family of Allegany Co., Md. - Amanda CHENEY b abt Dec 1864, d/o Isaac CHENEY and Henrietta ROBERTS, married Albert W. FRAZEE Nov 11 1887, issue Joyce P., Glen S., William L., Albert plus all their descendants.

Surnames: LARGENT, MIDDLETON, YEIDER
Researcher: Sharon Robertson
Email: gaelic46@netrax.net
Date posted: Saturday, January 3, 2004

Looking for any information on my great grandparents, George W. YEIDER who married Sarah MIDDLETON. My grandmother was Mary Susan YEIDER LARGENT. I know they had at least 13 children, Would love contact from anyone descending from this family...Any help is greatly appreciated.

Surnames: CHANEY, CHENEY
Researcher: Leonard Chaney
Email: sclmc@comcast.net
Date posted: Saturday, January 3, 2004

Need copy of photos / obits / Cemetery stone photos of any family member of David Webster CHANEY 1859 - 1948 & Coenelia Huff 1859 - 1899. Need information on his 2nd wife Fannie.

Surnames: CHANEY, CHENEY, ROBERTS, WILSON
Researcher: Leonard Chaney
Email: sclmc@comcast.net
Date posted: Monday, January 5, 2004

Need infor for the family of Deborah C. CHENEY 1853 - 1897 Allegany Co, Md. d/o Isaac and Henrietta ROBERTS, and William WILSON 1848 - 1878 s/o unknown, issue - Clayton, Homer, Owen Asias, Olivia Myrtle and Oma C. WILSON and their descendants.

Surnames: CHANEY, CHENEY
Researcher: Leonard Chaney
Email: sclmc@comcast.net
Date posted: Monday, January 5, 2004

Seriously seeking copies of Obituaries and or Photographs of any / all CHANEY'S and any of their descendans. This family line started in Anne Arundel Co, Md. to Washington Co., Md to Allegany Co. Md and on. I really need help for this project. This is my main project for our genealogy for 2004. THANK YOU.

Surnames: GRAHAM, HAMMERS, HUGHES, MORGAN
Researcher: Theresa Swanson
Email: goddess@themapguidecompany.com
Date posted: Monday, January 5, 2004

Does anyone know if St Patrick's Catholic Church in the Mount Savage area has any records on line. Thanks and Happy New Year

Surnames: CURLEY, KELLEY, MCCARTHY
Researcher: Tom Curley
Email: tacurle@epix.net
Date posted: Wednesday, January 7, 2004

Seeking information on Ellen MCCARTHY who married Anthony 'B' CURLEY on September 9, 1892 in St. Mary's RC Church in Avoca, PA. Ellen was previously married to Thomas KELLEY, who was killed in the Mud Run disaster in PA. Ellen was born in MD and had two children with Tom, Elizabeth and Mamie, before relocating to Avoca, PA. Any information would be appreciated.

Surnames: CROSS, HARDEN, HARRIS, HOOK, MIDDLETON, STARKEY, WELCH
Researcher: Linda Harden-Lantz
Email: soulmate@adelphia.net
Date posted: Friday, January 9, 2004

Looking for parents of Jacob HARDEN ca. 1847 Bedford or Somerset Co PA. Brother's name "Ike" with partner named "Belle". Jacob died ALG Co MD 1926.

Surnames: HENRY, STAUP
Researcher: James Henry
Email: jmhenry01@earthlink.net
Date posted: Friday, January 9, 2004

I have located my paternal great grand parents and children from the 1870 Census for Allegany County MD. Their names are James N. HENRY and Lydia STAUP. Any further information relative to this would be greatly appreciated. I would certainly share any information that I have.

Surnames: GONZALEZ, MONCAYO, RIERA
Researcher: Kelley Noe
Email: bonkel@buckeye-express.com
Date posted: Saturday, January 10, 2004

Seeking relatives of Basilio M. GONZALEZ, M.D. born Feb. 07, 1927, Spain. His father was Salvador GONZALEZ. His mother was Ampora MONCAYO. Basilio completed his medical degree at the University of Valencia, Spain. He then moved to the USA - did residency in New York before moving to Cambridge, Ohio. He married Josephine RIERA and to them were born: Basilio Jr., Elenita, Yvonne and Annette. He moved to Newark, Ohio in 1962 where he practiced opthamology. He died of a massive coronary while playing handball with Dr. Juan Galvin at Dennison University fieldhouse on Feb. 02, 1972 at 7:50 pm. He was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in Cumberland, Maryland. Anyone with knowledge of this family, please contact me. Thank you.

Surnames: BIANCHINI
Researcher: Jeanine M. Bianco
Email: trearch@attglobal.net
Date posted: Saturday, January 17, 2004

My grandfather, Domenico BIANCHINI was married to my grandmother, Angela LATANZI in Cumberland, MD in 1913. I have located my grandmother's place of birth in Italy, but was told that my grandfather emigrated to the U.S. through Canada. I cannot find any paperwork that lists his place of birth in Italy and want to know if anyone has any ideas as to how I might find out more info. My father's birth certificate lists that he was born on Dec. 15th, 1915 and lists my grandfather's place of birth as "Italy"--nothing more. It also lists my grandfather's age at the time of my father's birth to be 34, which would indicate that he was born in or around 1880-81. If anyone has any suggestions as to how I might find out more information on him, I would like to hear from them.

Surnames: EDWARDS
Researcher: Peter Benson
Email: digitalvideoREC@msn.com
Date posted: Sunday, January 18, 2004

Accurate information on Richard C. Edwards' family is appreciated. I heard it reported that he appears in the 1920 Census in Cumberland with his wife? Any info with associated references, appreciated!
Please note, this Richard C Edwards is not the black Mr Edwards living in Frostburg.

Surnames: LAKEL
Researcher: Rosemarie Lakel
Email: JORIELAKEL@MSN.COM
Date posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2004

Please help. I am looking for any information on my ancestor Lawerence Leonard LAKEL, he had a son named Lawerence Leonard LAKEL born 1917. He was in Allegany County Maryland in the 1800's. Does Lakel Road sound familiar?

Surnames: LYONS, WARD
Researcher: Karen L. Gillespie
Email: karen749@hotmail.com
Date posted: Saturday, January 24, 2004

I am looking for the LYONS and WARD family. LYONS came to US in 1868 from England/Wales. Alexander LYONS married Kate WARD in Barton, Allegany County, Maryland and had two sons Haywood and Claude. if anyone knows of this LYONS family please contact. There were George W., Mary, Thomas P, Alfred, James, Hannah Hawkins, Jabez. Thank You.

Surnames: ALEXANDER
Researcher: Connie Dillingham
Email: Dillyville@zoominternet.net
Date posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2004

Looking for information on the family of William ALEXANDER b. Ireland abt. 1825. He married Anne MONTGOMERY in Ireland abt. 1849. They had John Montgomery ALEXANDER b. Ireland abt. 1851; He married 1st Elizabeth LAMONT, 2nd Catherine SCOTT; William b. MD 1855; He married Agnes ?; Thomas b. MD 1857; and Ann b. MD abt. 1860, she married a HARRIS. In the 1870 census the family lived in Westernport, MD. In 1880 Census they were living in Barton, MD.

Surnames: ARNOLD, BAILEY
Researcher: Jim McDonald
Email: dandjmcdonald@proaxis.com
Date posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2004

In the Fort Green cemetery near Rawlings all persons buried there have been found to be Greenwade relatives except two. Mary Minerva ARNOLD b. unknown d. 3-9-1848 and Victoria BAILEY d. 10-1-1875 age 11 yrs., 1 mo., 25 days. Daughter of Thornton and Mahala BAILEY. Does anyone have information on these people.???

Surnames: DAVIDSON, INGLES, MOONEY, MUIR, PARK
Researcher: Fern Poe Davidson
Email: enola@ipa.net
Date posted: Friday, January 30, 2004

On December 28,1871, in Allegany county, John D. DAVIDSON married Margaret PARK. Margaret had been born in 1849, in Maryland. She was a daughter of James PARK, born ca. 1825, in Scotland, and Mary (surname unknown) born ca. 1823, in Nova Scotia. Does anyone have any information on this family that they are willing to share? Would especially like to know the maiden name of Mary PARK. Thanks

Surnames: CHANEY
Researcher: Leonard Chaney
Email: sclmc@comcast.net
Date posted: Tuesday, February 3, 2004

Seeking information on the family of George & Juliana CHANEY. Are his parents Thomas & Sara Scott CHANEY. Issue - William; Eva: Mary. Sarah CHANEY, age 73 was living with them in the 1870 Census. in Allegany Co. Md. Thanks in advance.

Surnames: BORGMAN
Researcher: Lou Smith
Email: lhtims@comcast.net
Date posted: Wednesday, February 4, 2004

How does one go about finding anyone on the 1850 census? (Without scanning page after page after page)?

Surnames: WHETSELL, WINELAND
Researcher: Debbie Jobes
Email: jobes@voicenet.com
Date posted: Friday, February 6, 2004

I am looking for any info. that might be available, on the old Liberty Tavern that was located somewhere in Downtown Cumberland. My grandparents, Charles and Gladys WHETSELL were owners/managers there. I would love to hear stories from anyone that might have known them,or might have eaten at the Tavern.

Surnames: CHANEY, CHENEY, HANSEL, MILLER, PORTER
Researcher: Stan Gould
Email: stanhelen@suscom.net
Date posted: Friday, February 6, 2004

Looking for information concerning CHANEY/CHENEY, HANSEL, MILLER, and PORTER families of the area in and around Allegany Co., MD. Particularly interested in the family of William MILLER and Elizabeth PORTER of Allegany Co; their children were: Charles MILLER, Elizabeth MILLER, Frank MILLER, Jerry MILLER, John MILLER, Molly MILLER, Wesley MILLER (my great-grandfather) and William MILLER. If there are any PORTER or MILLER relatives out there, get in touch with me! I have a growing genealogy!

Surnames: PAVER, PEVAT, PEVER
Researcher: Joan Paver Gleibs
Email: gleibs@dallas.net
Date posted: Friday, February 6, 2004

Can anyone suggest where to look for records prior to 1793 for Alleghany County John PEVAT who owned land. Where would birth or land records be recorded? Thanks.

Surnames: WILLISON
Researcher: Donald Shrake
Email: sgtgrunt@earthlink.net
Date posted: Friday, February 13, 2004

Jeremiah Willison and wife Sarah Death, came to Ft Cumberland/Flintstone prior to Rev. War, does any know where they are buried.

Surnames: CHANEY, COLBERT, EYLER, MUSGROVE, PORTER
Researcher: Maryland Henning
Email: marylandhen@juno.com
Date posted: Sunday, February 22, 2004

Seeking information concerning Archibald COLBERT born c 1830 MD; married Ann Marie?; father of Fannie Maria COLBERT born 5-17-1861 Washington Co, MD died 10-01-1926. Thanks for any ideas. Maryland in Georgia

Surnames: COLBERT, EYLER, MUSGROVE, PORTER
Researcher: Maryland Henning
Email: marylandhen@juno.com
Date posted: Sunday, February 22, 2004

Seeking information concerning Elizabeth Ellen PORTER born c1830; married Lewis CHANEY 1-30-1849; died 4-25-1865. Thanks for any ideas. Maryland in Georgia

Surnames: CHANEY, COLBERT, EYLER, MUSGROVE, PORTER
Researcher: Maryland Henning
Email: marylandhen@juno.com
Date posted: Monday, February 23, 2004

Seeking information concerning Ann Elizabeth MUSGROVE born c 1868 Frederick County, MD; married Charles Rudolph EYLER; died April 1934 Cumberland MD. Thanks for any ideas. Maryland in Georgia

Surnames: CUMMINGS, GREEN, WARNICK
Researcher: Elizabeth Ann Blye
Email: bluebird1242@hotmail.com
Date posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2004

Searching for information about my Maternal Grandfather's family. He was Fred Edgar GREEN b 5/24/1889 d 4/19/1970. I believe he was raised in Moscow, Maryland. Father Charles A. Mother Sara Elizabeth (Green they were probably some kind of cousins) She was born 1863 and they were married 6/21/1885.
They had several children besides my Grandfather-Gertrude 1887?; Cecil; Ralph who wandered in and out of the area during my childhood and Ira who was married to a Bessie.

Other than this information I can't seem to find anything much going back--I think Charles parents were Isabel (CLARK) and Robert Green but have been unable to find out anything about them or his siblings.

On WARNICK and CUMMINGS I have a lot of information on WARNICK thanks to Walt Warnick and some information on CUMMINGS. My Paternal Grandmother was a CUMMINGS and there are so many that without some clues I have hit a wall? Lastly, on the WARNICK'S I have for many years been searching for a cousin Richard (Buddy) who as a baby disappeared with his mother Mary. We did not even know what her maiden name was and she may have changed their names. Richard would be in his 40s now and I would just like to tell him about how much his Grandmother loved and worried about him. Any help would be appreciated. Would be glad to share the information I have when I get it in order. Thanks.

Surnames: BOBO, DICKEN, LASHLEY, LILLER, MCGUIRE, MORRIS, SULLIVAN
Researcher: Tracy Finn
Email: TracyFIrish@aol.com
Date posted: Saturday, February 28, 2004

What election district is Eckhart and or Pekin in the 1870 census?

Surnames: FILER
Researcher: Lynn Goldstein
Email: LynnGold@cfl.rr.com
Date posted: Saturday, February 28, 2004

Alfred William Filer married Frances Jane PRICHARD in 1872 Gloustershire England. They settled in Frostburg (Midlothian or Carlos) where they had 14 children.

Surnames: HAGEMEYER, HOGAMIER
Researcher: Stewart Saylor
Email: ssaylor@earthlink.net

Personal Web Page: www.ecsaylor.org
Date posted: Saturday, February 28, 2004

Seeking information and descendants of Lewis G. HOGAMIER, 1930 Allegany Co census or Louis G. HAGEMEYER, 1920 Allegany Co census. I am most interested in finding descendants of daughter Emma, age 17, in the 1920 census. Any help appreciated.

Surnames: DAVIES
Researcher: Brenda Davies
Email: brend627@aol.com
Date posted: Saturday, February 28, 2004

I am looking for any info. on Joseph and Mercy DAVIES and family. Joseph born May 30, 1855 and died June 20, 1926. He had 3 sons that moved to the Ohio Valley area I believe the other children stayed in the Frostburg area.

Surnames: HESS
Researcher: Shirley Youngblood
Email: sandh@hereintown.net
Date posted: Tuesday, March 2, 2004

Charles Henry HESS, Cumberland Isabelle HESS, wife of Charles both are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery Looking for birth and death dates and ancestry

Surnames: BALL
Researcher: John Ball
Email: j.ball@clara.co.uk
Date posted: Thursday, March 4, 2004

John BALL, b Aug 15th 1879, Orrell, UK sailed from Liverpool UK arriving on board SS Oceanic at Ellis Island Dec 3rd 1901 with his uncle Elias PICKAVANCE and cousin James PICKAVANCE. Believed resident Bowery Street, Frostburg, MD in 1930 Census. Searching for any descendents.

Surnames: KYLE, WHISNER
Researcher: Jack DeRosa
Email: jackmard56@earthlink.net
Date posted: Friday, March 12, 2004

Looking for info on death of John Edgar KYLE of Barton Md 08/09/1922. Looking for a photo of Charles G. WHISNER born 04/17/1917.died 04/13/1978 Cumberland Md

Surnames: KENNEDY
Researcher: Jim Kennedy
Email: kennedy@tc.umn.edu

Personal Web Page: http://www.askanalytic.com
Date posted: Saturday, March 13, 2004

I seek genealogical information about John KENNEDY and/or Caroline (BLISS) KENNEDY, parents of James L. KENNEDY, Sr. (JLK). JLK was born in Pittsburgh, PA, August 1906 and died August 2002. His birth certificate is unofficial, so that it lacks any address information, etc. Reportedly, both parents died during the influenza epidemic of 1919 -- presumably they died in Pittsburgh, but this is only a guess. The Allegheny Division of Vital Records can provide no information regarding death or marriage of Mr. & Mrs. John KENNEDY, based on information provided.
I would be most grateful to acquire information (e.g., such as ab obituary notice) for Caroline Kennedy who died in Wellersburg on January 25, 1919. According to the death certificate, her residence was 311 Fourth Avenue. Thank you for your kind assistance. Best regards, Jim Kennedy

Surnames: CHESS
Researcher: Jane Chess Reif
Email: reif2@ix.netcom.com
Date posted: Sunday, March 14, 2004

I am doing research on my ancestors, the CHESSes who came to Chartiers, (now Greentree) PA in 1774. The first immigrant was William CHESS. He was reported to have come from Allegany Cy., MD. Where in Allegany Cy. should I inquire re. the Chesses in the 18th century? Thank you, Jane Chess Reif

Surnames: BRYAN
Researcher: John Bryan
Email: bryanjac@rose,net
Date posted: Monday, March 15, 2004

Seeking information about family of James Abernathy BRYAN born 1852, died 1930. May 1, 1889 married Emma L. YOUST. Both died in Allegany county.

Surnames: HARRISON, HOOD
Researcher: Ellen Cline
Email: spottedcfarm@att.net
Date posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004

I am trying to get information on my great-great grandfather Winfield Scott HOOD. He was born in Maryland in 1871 and married a Flora Alice Foster BLOCHER. They had 3 children: Charles, Lillian and Alice. Winfield Scott HOOD died in 1930 and is buried in Philos Cemetery in Westernport, MD. Flora died in 1959 and she is also buried in Philos cemetery. I would like to find out who Windfield HOOD's parents were. My grandfather was Charles Percy HOOD and he married Mary Ellen HARRISON. They also are buried in Philos Cemetery.

Surnames: LONG, ROBINETTE
Researcher: Bernice Carter
Email: gigglez1@cox.net
Date posted: Saturday, March 20, 2004

Looking for Jeremiah ROBINETTE, died 6 Apr 1912. wife, Lydia LONG ROBINETTE, died 3 Aug 1903.

Surnames: CLISE, JORDAN, MCMULLEN, MCMULLIN
Researcher: Claire White
Email: gen67@bellsouth.net
Date posted: Monday, March 22, 2004

I just received my gr-grandmother, Mary V. McMULLIN, death cert from the state of MD and now I need to find her parents. The father is John JORDAN born in MD, the mother is Jane CLISE born in MD. Mary's husband John Robert McMULLIN was the informant and he says his wife was born in MD but on many of the census it says she was born in PA. The McMULLIN is sometimes spelled McMullen/McMullan/etc. Do any of you have info on these people?

Surnames: BOONE, KRAMER, PRICE
Researcher: Jamie Danker
Email: jdanker@joimail.com
Date posted: Monday, March 22, 2004

Looking for help in determining what Methodist Church a Reverend C J Price was affiliated with in 1930. My grandparents were married 3-1-1930 at "the Methodist Church" in Cumberland by Rev. C J Price. I am currently finding 23 Methodist Churches in Cumberland. Thanks

Surnames: MARTIN
Researcher: Jack Hammell
Email: jhammell@kc.rr.com
Date posted: Tuesday, March 23, 2004

Seeking information on Carl MARTIN, known to be living in Cumberland, MD, in November 1943. His wife, the former Frances BROWN, died in the 1920s. He was reportedly a commercial painter. He had several children, including Virginia MARTIN, born 10 July 1921 in Junction, Hampshire County, WV. She died 20 March 2002 in Cumberland. She was estranged from her family, and never spoke of them. We are attempting to locate any of her sisters or brothers, or their descendants. We believe that descendants of Carl MARTIN still live in the Cumberland area.

Surnames: MALLON, MCKENNA, TIPPIN
Researcher: Susan Halpin
Email: Hoopcobb@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, April 1, 2004

I was wondering if anyone had access to the 1922 June The Daily News. I am looking for an article written on My great grandfather's death. He was Henry MCKENNA, born 1859 Frostburg of Hugh MCKENNA and Catherine Mallon TIPPIN MCKENNA. He died June 2, 1922, Washington DC. Any help would be appreciated.

Surnames: FECHTIG, HILLEARY
Researcher: Gloria Ranker
Email: rergjr@peoplepc.com
Date posted: Friday, April 2, 2004

Searching for any descendants of William J.G. HILLEARY 1814-aft.1856 and wife Johanna Amelia FECHTIG 1826-aft.1880 or their children Anna S., John E., Perry, Joseph P., Albert A., Lucy A. and William F. Would like to compare notes. Thank you.

Surnames: COUNIHAN, CRONIN, KEATING
Researcher: John Keating
Email: keating@JohnKeating.com

Personal Web Page: http://www.JohnKeating.com/
Date posted: Sunday, April 4, 2004

Looking for descendents of John KEATING and Julia HYLAND. They moved into Allegany County in the late 1850s, first into Mt. Savage, then Morantown, then Frostburg. Children were Catherine Elizabeth Counihan, Mary Theresa Cronin, Thomas Patrick, Julia, Agnes, and John William.

Surnames: GILBERT, WILSON
Researcher: Larry Gilbert
Email: butts1squanto@aol.com
Date posted: Tuesday, April 6, 2004

Thomas GILBERT and Eliza WILSON GILBERT Eliza is buried in the Moscow cemetary. Their son Wilson Thomas moved to Mckeesport in the 1890's

Surnames: CLITES, CRAWFORD, KEEFER, KELLER, SWICK, TWIGG
Researcher: Rita Keller
Email: rcrawford08@charter.net

Personal Web Page: http://www.geocities.com/skyblu222us/index.html
Date posted: Friday, April 9, 2004

I am stuck in the CRAWFORD family. I have been able to locate info on my great great grandfather who was David K CRAWFORD. I have a piece of that family bible showing that he was born in Germany and came here sometime after. He had a son David A CRAWFORD who was my great grandfather. David had a son named Leroy CRAWFORD which is my granfather. This family is either from MD, WV or possibly PA not really sure. Any help would be great.

Surnames: KEILING
Researcher: Jeff Keiling
Email: jeffngie@wmconnect.com
Date posted: Saturday, April 10, 2004

I am interested to know the lineage of the KEILING's of Allegany Co. Maryland. Who was the Father of John KEILING of Wright's Crossing/ Frostburg. I was told long ago that he was from Lonaconing and was believed to have been born there. I was told he may have also spoken German. Does this possibly mean his father was an immigrant to Lonaconing? Any Brother's or sisters? His father's name and origin..who did they marry...where were they buried? Any help would be so greatly appreciated.

Surnames: JAMES, JOHN, MCMAHON, ROAN, ROUAN, ROWAN
Researcher: Lois Zelina
Email: GreenHiLo@aol.com
Date posted: Saturday, April 10, 2004

I am looking to find either the MCMAHON family that includes Bridget and James MCMAHON-probable name of father in family is John or the location of James and Ann MCMAHON's home in 1860. They would have at least 2 children John (born 1854) and Catherine (born 1857) They probably lived in Oakland area but possibly W.Va. Bridget married John ROWAN in 1851 in Westernport.

Surnames: HAYS, WEISENMILLER, WILLISON, WILSON
Researcher: George L. Wilson
Email: wilsonwalser@yahoo.com
Date posted: Sunday, April 11, 2004

I am just starting my search for my dad's side of the family, The WILSONs. I got lucky from the get go and found a GEDCOM that matched up with what I knew from the past, from notes my mom kept and from a previous attempt at this by checking the obits at the library. The GEDCOM has almost everyone born, married or died in OLD TOWN, or just "Allegany" or "Of MD".
I know my grandfather George William WILSON was born 14 Aug 1892 from records my mother kept. His obituary said in Old Town. It also said he was survived by his step-mom, Mrs. Warfield WILSON, brothers Alvin and Dewey G., sister Mary, and two half-brothers & a half-sister all of Cumberland, MD.

I then found a GEDCOM that was submitted by Vernon D. WILSON of Springfield, MO. which had his father Warfield(b.Mar 1871) and his mother Sarah A.(unknown maiden, b.Oct 1874 in WV) married before 1892. However, Warfield was remarried in 1903 to Mary R.(unknown maiden, b.1880 in MD) This I can also confirm from a family note of her death in 1963. The GEDCOM also confirmed his brothers(b.Jan 1896 & Mar 1898 respectively), plus his sister that I knew personally (b. 8 Jun 1901). It also showed another brother, Cornelias(b.Jan 1900), and a sister, Emma L(b.Feb 1894). The part I don't get is it reports that Warfield and Mary had 4 children, but lists them all as female, which disagrees with my grandpa's obit of there being two step-brothers. It also says their still living. I'm betting the report is quite old since the rest of the family isn't know for it's longevity.

Unfortunately, there are few maiden names and no parents or deaths for the wives, but moving back through fathers I have: George S.(b.Nov 1842, Old Town) married in 1867 to Mary E.(b.Mar 1816, MD), 6 children
John(b.Nov 1842, d.1886, Allegany MD) married before 1835 to Mary(b.Mar 1816, PA), 10 children
Nathan(b.1791, Allegany MD) married 1 Feb 1812 to Atsy HAYS(b.Aug 1795, d.9 Jan 1879, Allegany MD) 3 children w/ one Female w/o a name Edward(b. bef 1774, Allegany MD) married Catherine WILLISON(b. bef 1774, MD), 8 children
Edward(b. bef 1767, d.28 Mar 1804 Of MD) married Sarah(b. abt 1774, MD), 3 children
Edward(b. abt 1741, d. abt 1761, Of MD) married Rebecca(b. abt 1745,Of MD, d.28 Sep 1774, Frederick MD), 3 children

I'm hoping that there are still some descendants living in or around Old Town, since it looks like most did for about 175 years. I know my grandfather lived in Akron, Ohio in 1919 when my dad was born. His obit said he had worked for Goodyear for 39 years and had retired in 1954. And since Akron was the rubber capital back then, I can't imagine he worked for Goodyear in Maryland. That would put him in Akron by 1915. And also from his obit I know 2 brothers and a sister also moved up near Akron at some point. I know Mary never had kids but I don't know about the brothers or the other siblings not mentioned in the obit. There is also several notes of burials at "Um Cem Mt Plsnt, Allegany, MD" and one of James F. WILSON (b.18 Apr 1818, d.9 Jan 1858) buried at "Wilson Cem No 4, Allegany MD". That one definitely intrigues me, since my dad was James Frederic. Does anyone know these cemeteries? I also have no date for my grandparents marriage, so I can't tell if he met my grandma, Lillian Pearl WEISENMILLER, in Maryland or Ohio. So if anyone knows this name, let me know. I would also like to find out who Vernon D. WILSON is since he was the one who submitted this info. I did a reverse lookup on his address and he is not the one listed at that address, nor is it a Wilson. Does anyone know how to tell when a submission was made? And how do thess "AFN" numbers work? Any info that anyone has ill be greatly appreciated. GLW

Surnames: ALBRIGHT, CLITES, CRAWFORD, KELLER, SWICK, TWIGG
Researcher: Rita Keller
Email: rcrawford08@charter.net

Personal Web Page: http://www.geocities.com/skyblu222us/index.html
Date posted: Tuesday, April 13, 2004

Does anyone have any idea how to find out when someone came into this country. I have been able to find my 2nd great grandfather when he was 22 in Fayette county. I also found him with my 2nd great grandmother Mary. They lived in Allegany county in 1910. But by talking to family he was born in Germany. His name is David K CRAWFORD. Any help would be appreciated.

Surnames: LASHLEY
Researcher: Mary Martin
Email: martinduo2000@yahoo.com
Date posted: Tuesday, April 13, 2004

John LASHLEY was an early settler of Allegany County according to a list of "Property Owners, Murley's Branch Hundred 1793"(Sugar Tree Camp, 100 acres). Could he have migrated from Frederick County, (or Montgomery) MD after 1780? Any information related to John LASHLEY of Allegany County in the late 1700s will be appreciated.

Surnames: COLWELL, SHEETS
Researcher: Colleen Benner
Email: stevencee@charter.net
Date posted: Thursday, April 15, 2004

I have info on the name Colwell, Sheets, Reynolds

Surnames: MORRISON
Researcher: Gerry Cunningham
Email: gerrycunningham@hotmail.com
Date posted: Saturday, April 17, 2004

I am trying to find any information on one Max MORRISON. Max graduated from Allegany High School in 1936 and was killed in an auto accident while returning to Cumberland from a fishing trip on the eastern shore. An undated issue of the Allegany High School news letter has an article dedicated to his memory. The article notes that Max was recent graduate of AHS and was taking night classes. I would guess he was killed in the summer of 1937. Thanks for your help.

Surnames: CLUPP, MOMAGHAN
Researcher: Pat Sullivan
Email: sully723@gmail.com
Date posted: Monday, April 19, 2004

Does St. Patrick's Church, Cumberland have an email address? Thank You.

Surnames: NEWPHER, TRANTER, WIRICK, WYSEL
Researcher: Sara Deffenbaugh
Email: countrygal5943@yahoo.com
Date posted: Monday, April 19, 2004

I am looking for my grandparents marriage license. I am told they married in Cumberland, MD about 3 December 1902, they are Joseph Lemon WYSEL and Hattie Florence WEYAND. They both were born and raised in PA. I am applying to the D.A.R. and need their marriage license as a proof document. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: MCELFISH
Researcher: Faye Costarell
Email: Faye2Costarell@Yahoo.com
Date posted: Tuesday, April 20, 2004

What is the maiden name of Molly C MCELFISH, wife of Dr. B. B. MCELFISH in the 1880 Allegany County Census?

Surnames: JACKSON
Researcher: Cynthia Mendez
Email: cyndeelou68@comcast.net
Date posted: Wednesday, April 21, 2004

Trying to find information on William JACKSON b: 1835 Maryland. Wife Margaret , children George, Mary L., Ulysis S., Ellen M., William A. Mostly looking for anything on William Sr., already know about 1880 Maryland census. Would like to know more on 1910 Maryland census, listed as "inmate" at Alms House, age 75. That is all i can find. Anything else would be great!

Surnames: JONES
Researcher: Evan Jones
Email: erjlns@att.net
Date posted: Wednesday, April 21, 2004

I am researching a Richard JONES b: 1810 MD. That's all that I have to date.

Surnames: FAIR, KYNE
Researcher: Nicole Littleton
Email: nblittleton@comcast.net
Date posted: Sunday, April 25, 2004

I am trying to find the parents of Thomas E. KYNE. I know he was born in PA 1886 and married Mary FAIR in 1889. I have traced Mary FAIR to Cumberland (Ocean), MD and know Thomas lived with her and her family in 1910 (HOH is Thomas FAIR). I have found another family of KYNE's in the 1910 census in Cumberland that may be Thomas' family, but I cannot find proof they are related. The other KYNE family is headed by Thomas B. KYNE; married to Johanna; with 3 children: Edward, Edna are the only 2 listed. My guess is that Thomas E. KYNE is the third child. I have tried searching the 1900 census but no luck so far. Can you help?

Surnames: BROPHY, CALERY, CALLERY, KENNEY, KENNY
Researcher: Jim Steele
Email: arl3933@blackfoot.net
Date posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2004

My KENNY/KENNEY family immigrated to Elk Garden, WV and Cumberland & Westernport, MD sometime around 1864-1868. I know my gggrandfather Richard KENNEY ran a saloon (bar, pub) in Cumberland, and his brother John KENNEY lived in Frostburg. Inlaw names are CALLERY and BROPHY and I feel brothers and sisters of these surnames also immigrated at the same time. Any information is very appreciated.

Surnames: DILLENBACK
Researcher: michelle walker
Email: mtolisano@sympatico.ca
Date posted: Sunday, May 2, 2004

Hoping someone could do a lookup for me. I am looking for a picture of a civil war monument, U S Colored Troops Erected 1991 Sumner Cemetery Cumberland, Md Looking for Frank C DILLENBACK, U S Colored troops 1st Lieutenant and Adjt. Any help you could give me, I would so appreciate it thank you Michelle Ontario, Canada

Surnames: WILLIAMS
Researcher: Carole O'Brien
Email: Obyqueen@AOL.com
Date posted: Thursday, May 13, 2004

Can someone tell me what Mt. Savage cemetery(s) might have been in operation in the middle 1850s (1856-1860).

Surnames: MALLON, MCKENNA, ONEIL, TIPPIN, WINTERS
Researcher: Susan Halpin
Email: Hoopcobb@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, May 13, 2004

Looking for information on the deaths of Catherine MALLON Tippin MCKENNA and Margaret MCKENNA who died in Frostburg, MD @ 1864-66. They attended St. Mike's Catholic Church.

Surnames: GRAHAM
Researcher: Paul Graham
Email: graham015@comcast.net
Date posted: Friday, May 21, 2004

How can I get a copy of a death certificate for my grandfather? To the best of my knowledge he died in Cumberland in 1940, 1941 or 1942. His name is Thomas GRAHAM born in Brookline, MA on Septmember 9, 1900.

Surnames: AYERS, PENMAN, WILSON
Researcher: Louise Belsby
Email: louiseb@ieway.com
Date posted: Friday, May 21, 2004

William and Jennette PENMAN migrated from Fifeshire, Soctland to Allegany County, MD in April, 1852. They had the following children:
Margaret b. 1843 in Scotland and married Robert D. WILSON in Allegany Co.,MD. Last known residence was Melrose, Jackson Co.,WI;
Janet(Jenette) PENMAN born 1845;
William PENMAN born 12 July 1848 Scotland and died in Livingston, MT;
Andrew Campbell PENMAN born 20 May 1849, Scotland;
George PENMAN b. 1852 in Scotland and died in LA, CA;
David PENMAN born 23 May 1854 at Eckhart Mines, Allegany Co and buried in Livingston, MT;
Christina PENMAN b. 1856 MD;
Robert PENMAN b. Oct. 1857 Allegany, MD;
Sarah Ellen PENMAN born b. Aug 1860 Allegany Co, MD and married John Thomas AYERS;
John PENMAN b. Feb. 1863 in Allegany Co. MD.

Could Janet PENMAN have married Henry AYERS? There is a close connection between PENMAN and AYERS families. William PENMAN Sr. served in Company A of the 3rd.PHB in the Civil War. Died 15 Dec. 1871. Would like to share information on this family.

Surnames: BAKER, CONNEGHAN, CUNNINGHAM, HINER, MURPHY
Researcher: Mary Lou Wilson
Email: claymar@nc.rr.com
Date posted: Wednesday, May 26, 2004

CUNNINGHAM, John
Does anyone out there have death date for John CUNNINGHAM who lived on Paradise St, Midland Maryland? He died between 1900 and 1907. Also looking for immigration records U.K. (probably Scotland, Ireland) about 1868, 1869.

Surnames: ROGERS, WEYAND, WYSEL
Researcher: Sara Deffenbaugh
Email: countrygal5943@yahoo.com
Date posted: Friday, May 28, 2004

Looking for obit or death record for Arrilda (WYSEL) ROGERS b. 24 Oct. 1903 in PA d. 25 Apr. 1956 in Westernport or another part of Maryland. I used Westernport because that is the only know address for her. Her husband was Dorsey ROGERS also born in PA. Any help or leads appreciated.

Surnames: WANNER, WENNER
Researcher: Denny Avers
Email: cda1234@attglobal.net
Date posted: Sunday, May 30, 2004

I am seeking direct link to the father of Henry William WENNER, born 2 June 1844 in Allegany County, MD. Henry's mother was Rosana STEELE, born about 1811 and died 2 Aug 1886 at Magnolia, WV. Her grave indicates, "Widow of William". Does anyone have a William WENNER, father of Henry and husband of Rosana?

Surnames: STREET
Researcher: Denny Avers
Email: cda1234@attglobal.net
Date posted: Sunday, May 30, 2004

Am seeking information regarding the parents/ancestors of Mary Ann STREET (born abt 1794 in Virginia), who married Jonathan DANNESON, Jr. on 19 Jan 1824 in Cumberland, Allegany County, MD.

Surnames: COLLINS, DICKEL, KIRBY, SMITH
Researcher: Michelle Alcorn
Email: malcorn8@msn.com
Date posted: Tuesday, June 1, 2004

I am doing research on my family line and know that many of my family are buried at St. Patrick's Church in Mt. Savage Maryland. If anyone has information to share, it would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: BUCY, CHENEY, REYNOLDS, SIMPKINS
Researcher: Dee Behrens
Email: Behrend926@aol.com
Date posted: Tuesday, June 1, 2004

There is a record of a marriage 11/27/1810 between James REYNOLDS and Mary SIMPKINS. I don't think this is my James REYNOLDS ancestor. B. 1787 to Levy and Jane (KING) REYNOLDS. Could anyone know if this couple had children. James had a daughter Matilda REYNOLDS b. MD 1817 and I am pretty sure an older son ?Levi. Any help would be appreciated. Since he came to OH before 1820 and so did the Bucy and Eliz. Cheney is this a possiblitity. He did not appear to have a wife in the 1830 census in OH. Think he remarried Prudence ?. Dee Behrens (Reynolds) OH.

Surnames: FRANTZ, KERNS, SELF, TWIGG
Researcher: Carolyn Frantz
Email: cafrantz@excite.com
Date posted: Friday, June 4, 2004

Looking for any information pertaining to the one room school house at the intersection of Mill Run and Bedford Road. William FRANTZ owned the parcel and sold it to the Allegany County Board of Education in the 1930's. Interested in when the school was built, the name of the school, and/or photo of the school. Later the parcel was sold to the MCELFISH family and then to the MORTZFELT family.

Surnames: ANDREWS, AYRES
Researcher: Sara McBeth
Email: saramcb@socket.net

Personal Web Page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdallegh/andrews/andrews.htm
Date posted: Monday, June 7, 2004

I have shared the pictures and information that Aunt Kate ANDREWS left to the family. If you have any information to add, it would be appreciated.

Surnames: KENT
Researcher: Kent Bailey
Email: pkbailey@earthlink.net
Date posted: Friday, June 11, 2004

Looking for information on Absalom KENT (1701-1765) and descendants. He settled first in Fairfax County then moved, prior to 1763, to Old Town, Maryland. He was believed to have been killed by Indians.

Surnames: CARTER
Researcher: Karen Spencer
Email: anglys0203@aol.com
Date posted: Sunday, June 13, 2004

I am searching form information on Elias CARTER, Sr. who was married to Lucy Duke STONE on May 15, 1810. Their children were Nancy, Emeline, Sarah E., Elizabeth, Elias Jr., John Wiley, and Barton Mortimer. Please contact me if you have any information. Thank you.

Surnames: SCHREMP, SCHREMPP, SCHRIMP, SCHRIMPF, SHEMP, SHIMP
Researcher: Dorothy Crowther
Email: thecrowthers@yahoo.com
Date posted: Sunday, June 13, 2004

Seek information on family of Casper and Elizabeth SCHRIMPF, Cumberland MD., abt.1839-1855. They lived on Will's Creek. Their oldest son, George, was my g-grandfather. Casper died abt. 1854, at which time Elizabeth married Herman LUTHMAN.

Surnames: HAWKINS, LYONS, WARD
Researcher: Karen L. Gillespie
Email: karen749@hotmail.com
Date posted: Wednesday, June 16, 2004

Looking for info on George W. LYONS, Mary PHILLIPS LYONS, Thomas P, Alexander, George H, Alexander, Jabez and John LYONS. Thank You

Surnames: FRENCH, HARMON, HASS, HAVENER, HAVNER, HEAVNER, HEVENER, SCHMIDT
Researcher: Rita Wells
Email: Northplace@aol.com
Date posted: Wednesday, July 7, 2004

Information on: HAVENER, Andrew Sr. b. 1775-1780 mar. to HAAS, Susanna. HAVENER, Andrew Jr. b ca 1810 mar. SCHMIDT, Sarah b. ca 1805 FRENCH, Robert b.1787 Allegany Co, MD mar. HARMON, Elizabeth
Can anyone tell me the location of Election Distict 2, Allegany, Md (1820 Census)?

Surnames: MILES
Researcher: Mary Lucas Moore
Email: marymoore@ameritech.net
Date posted: Monday, July 12, 2004

Josephus MILES born in 1810, location? Parents? Believed to have spent some time in Allegany County.

Surnames: BEISSEL, POISAL, PYSEL, STEWART
Researcher: Bob Stewart
Email: bstewart2@juno.com
Date posted: Wednesday, July 14, 2004

Searching for info on William STEWART, father of Adam STEWART of Allegany MD and later Berkeley VA/WV. William STEWART m. Catherine POISAL/PYSEL /BEISSEL, dau of Adam and Catherine POISAL. Would appreciate any info on any of these folks. Also interested in migration information on where Berkeley and Allegany settlers came from.

Surnames: ANDERSON
Researcher: Mark Anderson
Email: acmpage@usa.com
Date posted: Wednesday, July 14, 2004

Henry Anderson DOB 1811 in Allegeny,MD. Looking for his parents.

Surnames: FARRADY, SMITH
Researcher: Ed Johnston
Email: farrady.pvi@verizon.net
Date posted: Thursday, July 15, 2004

I have information on John SMITH and Ann FARRADY of Frostburg that I would be willing to share.

Surnames: BARNETT, GREENLEE
Researcher: Herbert Barnett
Email: herbert_barnett@bellsouth.net
Date posted: Friday, July 16, 2004

James BARNETT died in Cumberland, Maryland in 1798; wife was Jane GREENLEE BARNETT. Jane and several children moved on to Kentucky. Am looking for any record of this family, including gravestone of James. James was reportedly a Revolutionary War veteran.

Surnames: MALLON, MCKENNA, TIPPEN
Researcher: Susan Halpin
Email: Hoopcobb@aol.com
Date posted: Saturday, July 24, 2004

I am wondering where an individual would be buried in 1864-65 if they were a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Frostburg. Any help would be appriciated.

Surnames: GILBERT
Researcher: Larry Gilbert
Email: butts1squanto@aol.com
Date posted: Monday, July 26, 2004

My great-great grandmother Eliza GILBERT is buried in Barton. I believe it was called the Moscow Cemetary. I stopped in Lonaconing in June but could not find her grave.The cemetary was near an old mansion and was called the Laurel Hill and MT View Cemetary. Perhaps I was at the wrong place. A sign said the cemetary was owned by the Barton Lodge 94 100F. I am looking for Eliza and Thomas GILBERT. Thanks Larry

Surnames: ARNOLD, DURBIN, LOGUE, PAYME, PORTER, WITT, WOODS
Researcher: Martha Salberg
Email: MartSal@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, July 29, 2004

Following found in MD Land Warrants & Patents, book 159, 1818-1822, page 53 Petition of John WITT: George PAINE (sic) died intestate, left following children: John PAYNE, Raphael PAYNE, Susannah PAYNE PORTER (Thomas), Sarah PAYNE DURBIN (Samuel), Rachel PAYNE ARNOLD (Elias), Mary PAYNE LOGUE (James), Margaret PAYNE WOODS (James). 50 acres patented to John WITT, May 20, 1818

Surnames: MATHEWS, WICOFF, WYCHOFF
Researcher: Martha Salberg
Email: MartSal@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, July 29, 2004

Found in Md Land Warrants & Patents, book 159, 1818-1822, page 204 Petition of John MATHEWS, Allegany Co: (Abstract) Bought land of Jacob WICOFF who departed intestate and left the following children: William WYCHOFF (sic), Samuel WYCHOFF, Jacob WYCHOFF, Mathias WYCKOFF,(sic), Hannah WYCKOFF, Cornelia WYCKOFF. Petitioner granted patent 12 January 1819

Surnames: CONDRY
Researcher: David Bernard
Email: dlbsrb@hotmail.com
Date posted: Saturday, July 31, 2004

Seeking information on Patrick CONDRY, James CONDRY, Martin CONDRY and family of Westernport and Piedmont, WV

Surnames: JOHNSON, WELLER
Researcher: Barbara Hott
Email: reiss46@verizon.net
Date posted: Sunday, August 1, 2004

I am searching for Elva (WELLER) JOHNSON. She was married to Rev. Chester H. R. JOHNSON who died at age 21 of Typhoid fever, (I have obit for him). He was a Pentecostal minister on Lee St. in Cumberland, MD. They had a dau. I would like to know what happened to Elva and their dau. after Chester's death. Appreciate any help that anyone might give me. Thanks,

Surnames: HUNTER, WADE, WHITEFIELD, WHITFIELD
Researcher: Craig Whitfield
Email: cwhitfield@charter.net
Date posted: Friday, August 6, 2004

I'm researching my GGG Grandfather John WHITEFIELD. John was born in Scotland around 1814. John was naturalized in Cumberland, Maryland in 1844. John married Catharine WADE on February 14, 1842 in Allegany County, Maryland. Catharine was born in Ohio around 1822. John and Catharine had the following 6 children: William (Born 1841), Margaret (Born 1847), Cambridge (Born 1849), Clementine (Born 1855), James C. (Born 1857), and George H. (Born 1860). John and Catharine lived in the Westernport area of Western Maryland. John worked in the coal mines and in the 1870 Census his occupation was listed as a "Mine Boss". I'm trying to find out the names of John's parents so I can trace him back to Scotland. I thought I might be able to obtain this information from either his marriage license or his naturalization records. I'm not sure if this information can be obtained from the Courthouse in Cumberland? I'm hoping that someone living back in Cumberland might be able to help me out with this. I would greatly appreciate any help with this.

Surnames: BAXTER, ROBERTSON
Researcher: Daniel Pianto
Email: danielpianto@yahoo.com
Date posted: Monday, August 9, 2004

Frank/Francis ROBERTSON born in Maryland 1831 to Irvine/Irving ROBERTSON & Eleanor BAXTER. Frank ROBERTSON came to Australia on the ship Whirlwind working as a seaman. aged 22 in 1855. He jumped ship and headed to the goldrush at Rheola / Moliagul in central Victoria - Australia. He died aged 61 in Inglewood hospital near Rheola in 1892. He was a miner and married Mary SULLIVAN in 1867 and had 9 children. William, Alfred Horace, James, Edward, Mary, Eliza, Eleanor, Daniel, Frank. If any one can help please write or email me please. best wishes & kindest regards

Surnames: CORRIGAN, GENTRY
Researcher: Shirley Berg
Email: sberg1@mindspring.com
Date posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2004

Looking for information on Marie CORRIGAN from Midland who married William "Bill" GENTRY back early in 1900's time frame.

Surnames: FOCHTMAN
Researcher: Dave Fochtman
Email: dfochtma@ball.com
Date posted: Friday, August 27, 2004

Can anyone help me with FOCHTMAN? I am looking for any information on a Anthony (Anton) FOCHTMAN b. 1816 or a Henry Bernard FOCHTMAN b. 1819 in Cumberland, MD

Surnames: BARGER
Researcher: Brian Snyder
Email: untouchable3601@aol.com
Date posted: Saturday, September 4, 2004

I am interested in any information on Private George H. BARGER killed on approximately July 3, 1863 at Culps Hill, Gettysburg Pa and buried at Gettysburg National Cemetary. Company H, 1st Regiment, Infantry, Maryland Potomac Home Brigade.

Surnames: LYNN, MAGRUDER, ROBBINS
Researcher: Michael Emig
Email: mcjdemig@verizon.net
Date posted: Tuesday, September 7, 2004

One of my sets of great-great grandparents were: Orlando Douglas ROBBINS born-01/12/1829 Va. or Md.? died-01/1877 Cumberland,Allegany Co.,Md. His wife was Fannie Schley MAGRUDER. They were married in Cumberland,Allegany Co.,Md. on 11/29/1855. During their lifetimes they lived on Washington Street in Cumberland. They are buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. My questions are: Who were the parents of Orlando Douglas Robbins? Where was he from; Virginia or Maryland?

Surnames: KEIFFER
Researcher: Clara Pento
Email: bpento@atlanticbb.net
Date posted: Wednesday, September 8, 2004

Any descendants of George and Catherine Ash KEIFFER also descendants of Silas G and Charlotte Duble KIFER.

Surnames: DOBELL, LOCKHART, MCMASTER
Researcher: Kathy butcher
Email: frekat@charter.net
Date posted: Thursday, September 9, 2004

Searching for article/s on the death of Edith Lockhart DOBELL who died in 1940 while performing for the Keystone Modern shows as a tightwire walker in Cumberland, Maryland. I have an article on her death but there is no dates in or with the article. Her and her family was from Vermilion County, Illinois. DOBELL may have been the stage name. Her married name may have been MCMASTER. Her husband's name was Fred. At the time of her death she had a 6 year old daughter named Helen. What happened to the husband and daughter? I would like newspaper articles and her death certificate, anything related to her death and what happened to her family. I would gladly pay for anything available.

Surnames: BLUBAUGH, CROSS, GRAHAM, HARDEN, HARRIS, MIDDLETON, STARKEY, WELSH
Researcher: Linda Harden-Lantz
Email: soulmate@adelphia.net
Date posted: Friday, September 10, 2004

Searching all surnames listed, have changed email address. Have much information on MIDDLETON, STARKEY willing to share and exchange same.

Surnames: ORT, ORTH, PREISZ, PRICE
Researcher: Carolyn Jacobs
Email: box1603@earthlink.net

Personal Web Page: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cubajunction
Date posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2004

On the page for "All Name Index for the History of Allegany County by Thomas & Williams (1923 & 1924)", I saw some familiar surnames which may or may not be part of my family. Can someone send me by email a scan of the following pages of this book? The pages are 636, 637, 638, 732, 1170, and 1225.

Surnames: CLIFFORD, HUNT, JOHN
Researcher: Wynne Gresiak
Email: Wegresiak@aol.com
Date posted: Saturday, September 18, 2004

I am looking for any information on a Hunt family in Frostburg. John W. HUNT was born in August of 1851 in what is now WV. He was married to Mary E. DAYTON on 30 April 1877 in Frostburg. They had eight children. One was my great-grandfather Clifford P. Clifford married Jennie E. WATKINS. They had five children. One daughter Jennie is my grandmother. This bascially all the information I have. If you can give me any help I would appreciate it.

Surnames: DORMEYER, DUNMIRE
Researcher: Ann Heinz
Email: agatha1@flash.net
Date posted: Monday, September 27, 2004

I am interested in the research done on Hessian soldiers in Allegany Co.

Surnames: DOONON
Researcher: Robert Howsare
Email: rowhitey@pennswoods.net
Date posted: Monday, September 27, 2004

Any info on James DOONON--and his wife Elen BRENNEN who had a store on Bedford Street, Cumberland Md late 1800s or early 1900s--may be some variation in the last name spelling I have given.

Surnames: DOOLEY, DULEY
Researcher: Michael Hurd
Email: ame1usn@hotmail.com
Date posted: Thursday, September 30, 2004

Hi, I am looking for any lead for the DOOLEY/DULEY family up through late 1700's. I am looking for all given names to that go with these surnames. Thanks in advance for you help.

Surnames: SPEIR
Researcher: Dorothy Stumbo
Email: dotstrace@yahoo.com
Date posted: Monday, October 4, 2004

Looking for relatives of Russell SPEIR, born in Carlos MD in 1901, brother of Andrew, son of Allen SPEIR and Catherine CRAIGS MAKEPEACE SPEIR.

Surnames: MCKENZIE
Researcher: Dorothy Stumbo
Email: dotstrace@yahoo.com
Date posted: Monday, October 4, 2004

Looking for relatives of Alice Madeline MCKENZIE SPEIR, born in Frostburg MD in November 1902. Daughter of Laura HAYES MCKENZIE. Sister of Hazel WADE and Dorothy BEALL.

Surnames: EVANS, LORD, THOMPSON
Researcher: Meredith Thompson
Email: mere@augustmoondesign.com
Date posted: Monday, October 4, 2004

Seek information on wife and descendants of Ingham LORD, born 26 August 1881 in Shawforth, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, the son of Henry LORD and Emily (EVANS) THOMPSON. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1893, arriving in Philadelphia on 15 September 1893 on the S.S. Lord Gough with his mother and brother. He was an organist and choirmaster for the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, where he died 17 April 1931 (he is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery). According to a church history, Ingham started at the church in 1906, and was recruited from a church in Philadelphia. He is enumerated in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 censuses in Cumberland, living at 33 Water Street, 6 Rose Hill Avenue and 505 Rose Hill Avenue, respectively. He married a woman named Ruth W.(born circa 1890 in Maryland) sometime after the 1910 census and before October 25, 1912, when she was mentioned in an item in an area newspaper. They had two sons, John M., born about 1914, and William W., born about 1918. Both are mentioned in the February 1950 will of Ingham's brother, James Henry Lord, also an organist, who stayed in Philadelphia-- John M. and wife Jane were listed as living at 124 Babcock Street in Brookline, Massachusetts [a suburb of Boston]. I am related through Ingham's half-brother, George THOMPSON, who settled in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York.

Surnames: BOWDEN, MEAGER
Researcher: Sheryl Kelso
Email: hskelso@atlanticbb.net
Date posted: Monday, October 4, 2004

I am looking for the parents of Lucinda BOWDEN who married Richard MEAGER in the Lonaconing area in 1875. According to the 1880 census, she was born in England. She died in 1904. Nine children were born between 1877 and 1900.

Surnames: HART
Researcher: Ray Yount
Email: alby6@juno.com
Date posted: Friday, October 8, 2004

Searching for descendants of John William HART, native of Germany who served in the Civil War from Allegany County and died there June 2, 1908. From census, obituary, and Cumberland City Directory information, he had three sons who left the area and two daughters who died unmarried in the late 1950s/early 1960s, and a granddaughter, Ethel HART, who was still in the area in 1917, age about 19. The family lived at 443 Henderson Avenue. Does anyone know if Ethel married, and if she had children? John W. HART is buried in the St. Luke's Lutheran Cemetery, and we were recently notified that a memorial marker will be provided for him as a Medal of Honor awardee at the Battle of Gettysburg. We would like to invite descendants to the dedication.

Surnames:
Researcher: Betty Hartman
Email: bettyhartman@comcast.net
Date posted: Sunday, October 10, 2004

Is there a Historical Society in Cumberland. If so may I have the address? I have some very old articles I would like to donate.

Surnames: MURRAY
Researcher: Claire White
Email: gen67@bellsouth.net
Date posted: Sunday, October 10, 2004

I am looking for Otis L MURRAY. I know he was alive and in probably the US Army in Feb of 1910 because he sent my grandmother Mary Belle McMULLEN a note. He signed it: Otis L. Murray - Co. F 17 Inftry (He spelled it that way).

Surnames: BRADY, FLANAGAN, GRANEY, MALLEY, RAHRIG, SCHNUR, WEGMAN
Researcher: Thomas Rahrig
Email: trahrig@atlanticbb.net
Date posted: Monday, October 11, 2004

Looking for Valentine RAHRIG in 1870 Census

Surnames: NEWHOUSE
Researcher: Charles L. Davis
Email: cdavis2@swfla.rr.com
Date posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2004

Looking for info. on John H. NEWHOUSE, policeman in Cumberland about 1930 & son John Jr., I think lived in W. Va.

Surnames: BRODEMARKLE, BROTEMARKELL, BROTEMARKLE, BROTEMIKLE, BROTMARKLE
Researcher: Kathy Hoffmeister
Email: scotthoffmeister@msn.com
Date posted: Monday, October 25, 2004

I am looking for any information for the BROTEMARKLE surname or any variation of it. I understand they had a farm and that some of the family is buried on the farm. I am just looking for the location of the farm and if there are any headstones for Christopher, Michael Sr., or Michael Jr. Thanks

Surnames: GOOSEHORN, GOOSHORN, GOSHORN, GOSSHORN, JENKINS, JUNKIN, KIRK
Researcher: Eugene Goshorn
Email: geneg265@aol.com
Date posted: Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Seeking any information on Harry F. GOSHORN, who is listed at age 16 in the 1910 census for the 19th District of Allegany County, Maryland. (Series T624 Roll 549 Page 151B). I have not been able to access this census page, but I believe Harry was the same boy listed in the 1900 Pennsylvania census as the great grandson of Samuel A. JUNKIN or JENKINS of Tuscarora Township, Juniata County. I also believe Harry may have been born March 20, 1894, in Juniata or Franklin County, Pennsylvania to Flora E. KIRK and Frank GOOSEHORN/GOSHORN. I have not been able to locate Harry after the 1910 census.
Seeking birth parent information on Robert Marshall GOSHORN, reported born in Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland, on April 7, 1888.

Seeking information on "Fairy" GOSHORN, reported born April 15, 1911, and deceased March 15, 1988, last known to be living in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. Not sure first name is correct.

Thank you.

Surnames: BROADWATER, BROOKS, DONAHUE, PHILLIPS
Researcher: Cindy Leatherman
Email: cnleatherman@yahoo.com
Date posted: Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Researching my mothers family line...Perry (1880 -1954) and Mary Ellen (BROOKS) PHILLIPS (1883-1941), Mary Ellens parents are Samuel (1859-1940) and Mary Ellen (DONAHUE) (1881-?) and Samuel's parents are Solomon (1830-?) and Mary Ellen BROADWATER ( 8/5/1834 - 3/7/1908)...This family comes from Barton, Maryland area. If there is anyone who has any information that would be helpful, I would appreciate it....Thank you.

Surnames: SCHMIDT, SMITH
Researcher: Schannon McCloud
Email: mccloud23@adelphia.net
Date posted: Sunday, November 7, 2004

I am looking for information on a John SMITH/SCHMIDT that was born in either Germany or England that may have ended up in Frostburg MD area by 1870. Also looking for information on a Sarah SMITH b. 1864 in England we lose her after 1880 census in Frostburg, same as with her sister Anna date of birth unknown but she was born in MD. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Surnames: CREEGAN
Researcher: Karen Creegan Cooper
Email: fecooper@adelphia.net
Date posted: Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Looking for descendents of Patrick CREEGAN (1832-1890) and wife Ann O'CONNOR (1835-1893). They had 12 children: John, James, Edward, Patrick, Thomas, Terance, Michael, Bernard, Christopher, Peter, Mary Celeste and Ann. Patrick and Ann lived in the Midland, MD are for most of their lives. They are buried at St. Michael in Frostburg.

Surnames: LEASE, STARK, STEELE
Researcher: Robyn Stark Knowley
Email: RKnowley@aol.com

Personal Web Page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rknowley/robyn.html
Date posted: Thursday, November 11, 2004

I am looking for any information regarding my great grandmother Margaret STEELE (born December 21, 1872 in Scotland. Her parents were John STEELE and Jean FILLANS) who first married George E. STARK October 25, 1893 in Allegany, Maryland. Margaret's second husband was a John H. LEASE. They married between 1921-1922. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

Surnames: BEVAN, LININGER
Researcher: Joann Lininger
Email: grannyg34@hotmail
Date posted: Thursday, November 18, 2004

Need info on town called Bevansville

Surnames: BUCHHOLTZ, MAUS, MILLER, RAWLINGS
Researcher: Susan Buchholtz Harmer
Email: slharmer@gvtc.com
Date posted: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

Hi, My name is Susan Buchholtz Harmer. I am doing family research and would like to find the following people. I would like to find the following information: Obituaries, wills, where they are buried, when they were married, and employment information.
William BUCHHOLTZ 1800 Hannover Germany-1855 Cumberland, Maryland, He was married to Mary C. KRIMES MESSMAN 1807- Hannover Germany-7 Feb. 1889.

They had the following children: Francis M. MESSMAN 1831 Hannover Germany John- 1838 or 1839 PA William Augustum 15 April, 1848 PA-1924 William Augustum BUCHHOLTZ 15 April, 1848, Somerset County, Pennsylvania- 1924 Cumberland, Maryland. He was married to Elizabeth C. MAUS, 1867 Ohio-1947. They were married on 28, 1885.

They had the following children: Mary Josephine 1887 Cumberland Md.-29, June, 1927 Cumberland, Md William H.-1889 Cumberland, Md-25 Dec. 1936 Cumberland Paul J.-1922 Lucina- 23, Jan, 1894 Vincent A. 12 July, 1897-13 Dec. 1987 William H. BUCHHOLTZ Sr. 18 Jan 1889, Cumberland Md-25 Dec. 1936. He married Maude ROLLINGS -11 Nov 1886, England-13 April, 1973.

They had the following children: William H. Jr- 4 Jan, 1913 Cumberland, Md-9 May 1983. John M. 1917 Ann-1920 William H. BUCHHOLTZ Jr.- 4 Jan, 1913 Cumberland, Md-9 May 1983. He married Helen Margaret MILLER on the 16, of May 1938. She was born 30 June 1916- 7 Jan 1997. They had the following children: William H. lll 1 May 1939-present Nancy Ann-20 Dec. 1956-present Thanks for your time and I look forward to any response you may have.

Surnames: SEALOCK
Researcher: Patricia Moser
Email: mar7186@msn.com
Date posted: Monday, December 6, 2004

Owen T. SEALOCK Born Dec. 12,1818 in VA, died Nov. 14, 1904 in Allegany Co MD Buried Brinkman-Rine Cemetery in the Green Ridge State Park on Oldtown Rd near Mertens Ave. Can antone tell me if he had relatives in this area or if he worked for the Merten's?

Surnames: BUCHHOLTZ, FRANTZ, KEMP, MLLER, TWIGG
Researcher: Susan Buchholtz
Email: slharmer@gvtc.com

Personal Web Page: http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes/slbuchholtz
Date posted: Thursday, December 9, 2004

Does anybody know John N. FRANTZ? He was my Great grandfather. I want to add this family to my family Tree.
George KEMP was the sherrif in Cumberland at one time, he was born 24 Feb 1884. He died 3 Oct 1955. He married Fannie Marie (FRANTZ) MILLER in 1920 Cumberland, Md. Fannie Marie FRANTZ is the daughter of John N. FRANTZ and Laura RICE. John N FRANTZ 26 Mar 1848-14 Feb 1912 Cumberland Maryland. Fannie Marie FRANTZ 12 April 1894-9 Mar 1933 Cumberland Maryland. Fannie married Herman MILLER in 1915. Herman MILLER was born 11 July 1886 Sandusky Ohio-13 Nov 1918 Cumberland Maryland.

Surnames: AND, FAGAN, FLETCHING, KEARNEY
Researcher: Betty Weiler
Email: BeeWeiler@aol.com
Date posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Thomas KEARNEY born in Ireland married Ellen FAGAN, they had a son John born 1869....I don't have any information but they lived in Cumberland, Md...Adelaide FLETCHING born in Stuttgard, Bavaria....D. in Linderville, Md. in 1911...I think Ellen was buried in St. Peter and Paul Cem..1905- 06....anything would be greatly appreciated....B

Surnames: ELLIOTT, GRABENSTEIN, LYNCH, MCKENZIE
Researcher: Eileen Grabenstein
Email: Ecam92@aol.com
Date posted: Wednesday, December 22, 2004

Does anyone remember the recipe for a crunchy peanut butter candy that was made by the ladies of St. Ambrose Church in Cresaptown for many years? Also did the Warner Restaurant owners in Cresaptown ever publish their Bee Sting Cake Recipe. My relatives who would have these answers are gone, the memory of these delicious treats lingers on.

Surnames: MILLER, MILLETT, WHITTED
Researcher: Cody Miller
Email: codymiller20@hotmail.com

Personal Web Page: http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes/codymiller20
Date posted: Sunday, December 26, 2004

I am looking for information on William and Margret MILLER, who were located in Allegany County around 1840 then moved to Indiana by 1850. William MILLER birth abt.1808....Margret MILLER Birth abt.1796 children
Josiah MILLER 1826
Lewis MILLER 1829
Jeramiah MILLER 1830
Mary MILLER 1831
Armenious MILLER 1833
John MILLER 1836
Hunnable MILLER 1838
William MILLER 1839
Josiah MILLER married Elizabeth H. MILLETT son Albert Simion MILLER birth 1876 Jay county , Indiana Albert Simion MILLER married Ada Viola May WHITTED If you have any information and William or Margret MILLER it would be greatly welcome.

Surnames: WILSON
Researcher: Don Wilson
Email: dewilson4@yahoo.com
Date posted: Tuesday, December 28, 2004

I am seeking information on Thomas WILSON, born 22 Nov. 1799 in Allegany, Maryland. He marrried Charlotte DEFFENBAUGH, also of Allegany, and they moved their family first to Ohio, and then to Illinois. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: DAYTON, LONG
Researcher: Shirley Pickett
Email: spickett02@earthlink.net
Date posted: Tuesday, December 28, 2004

Trying to find info on Adam LONG b abt. 1790 Cumberland, MD d Harrison County, VA m Catherine VALENTINE b Bedford, PA d 1835 Cumberland, MD.
Also trying to find info on Sarah LONG b 18Jul 1873 m Roland Savage Thomas DAYTON 01 May 1892, b 25 Feb 1867 Mineral City, WV

Surnames: WILSON
Researcher: Thomann Wilson
Email: ilovenonnie@atlanticbb.net
Date posted: Wednesday, December 29, 2004

I am interested in any information anyone might have re:my father, Thomas Mawson WILSON, born in Allegany County on 10/04/1898. I know that he played piano for silent movies in the region and am interested in any related material. I was the son of Mary MAWSON and William WILSON of Lonaconing. Most of the family history is "lost" and I would like anything anyone might know/have.