Past Queries - 2006

Surnames: BLACKER, BROWN
Researcher: Ramonyca Brown
Email: Ramonyca54@aol.com
Date posted: Monday, January 2, 2006

Looking for connections to Clinton Sylvester BROWN, who lived in Cumberland. Son, Edward Sylvester BROWN, was my husband's father. Edward married Emma BLACKER.

Surnames: COLLINS
Researcher: John Petrello
Email: slimpickens389@yahoo.com
Date posted: Thursday, January 5, 2006

Presently working on COLLINS Family geneology who lived 3 miles East of Cumberland City. George, Amos, and Henry buried at Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Came from SouthHampton Penn. around 1890-1900. Thanks.

Surnames: DETERMAN, NOON
Researcher: Paula Keller
Email: jpeaj_keller@yahoo.com
Date posted: Friday, January 6, 2006

I am looking for information concerning the children of Edward Joseph NOON and Mary Ellen GEOHEGAN NOON. I know there were approx 6 children, and that three of them lived past childhood, but there are three who died young. I would like to know their names and any information about them (ie.age at death, cause of death, etc..)They would have been born around 1896-1906. I even have their pictures, but find it extremely sad that their names would be lost to time. They would have been buried, more than likely, in the Catholic Cemetary and maybe baptised at St.Peter's. Thanks for your help,

Surnames: STEVEY, WARD, WINEBRENNER
Researcher: Kevin Kelly
Email: kmk@digitalpassage.com
Date posted: Monday, January 9, 2006

Looking for descendents of John Olin WINEBRENNER and Gracie STEVEY. Would like to find info on Gracie's father. Apparently a name change which Gracie knew about. Hoping that she passed on that info to family. Article in The Evening times Cumberland, Md. quotes her as saying that Alexander STEVEY's real surname was "Bolley" sp? Anyone out there with any knowledge of this or confirmation?
Looking for descendents of John Olin Winebrenner and Gracie Stevey married 1907 Mt. Savage, MD. Hoping to clarify parentage of Gracie.

Trying to find descendents of Pickney WARD lived in Cumberland Md. @1870. May have known an Alexander STEVEY from civil war.

Surnames: HERSHBERGER
Researcher: Michael Alexander
Email: mlcd@comcast.net
Date posted: Saturday, January 14, 2006

Would like to contact descendants of Violet Irene HERSHBERGER, Cecil Page HERSHBERGER and Margaret Virginia HERSHBERGER. Violet was born on 16 Feb. 1914, married to Glen Wilson PYLE on 10 September 1946. Cecil was born on 28 November 1915, married Ruth KESNER on 21 January 1935 and died in 1995. Margaret HERSHBERGER was born on 17 February 1925, married Harley BALDWIN on 09 June 1945 and died on 17 April 1998. All four were born in or near Patterson Creek, West Virginia to Cecil Lantz and Sue Ellen (LOGSDEN) HERSHBERGER.

Surnames: STEVEY, WARD
Researcher: Kevin Kelly
Email: kmk@digitalpassage.com
Date posted: Sunday, January 15, 2006

Still looking for Connection between Pinckney WARD (Wife Rebecca, children- Sarah J., Anna, Melvin, and Irvin) Listed in Cumberland Md. District 12 in 1870 and District 13 in 1880 and Alexander STEVEY - Civil War? Thanks Kevin

Surnames: BOOR, BOORE
Researcher: Henry Boore
Email: HenryB3@msn.com
Date posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2006

John BOOR, born May 01, 1832 married Rachael BARTHLOW on June 24, 1866. Children: Mary Ann Conrad BOOR, William Henry BOOR, John Thomas BOOR, Tilden Reynolds BOOR. I know Tilden census shows his parents were also born in PA. I was born in Frostburg, Maryland I would appreciate any and all information and photos that you would be willing to share. Thank you.

Surnames: STARK
Researcher: Lori Koerper
Email: lkoerper@gmail.com
Date posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2006

We are searching for information regarding George STARK (b. 1834 in Bavaria) who married Emily (b. 1843 in Maryland). They are listed in the 1880 censes and have 8 children. They were residing in Frostburg, Allegany County, MD in 1880. Any information regarding marriages or parents names would be wonderful. Thank you for your assistance.

Surnames: SKIDMORE, WORKMAN
Researcher: Gloria Morrell
Email: harfordglo@msn.com
Date posted: Sunday, January 22, 2006

William WORKMAN - father of Susannah WORKMAN, born: 1823 in Maryland. She married Noah SKIDMORE, Sr., born: 19 April 1816, Randolph Co., W.Va., he died: 25 Oct 1890. Any info on the above would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: FLETCHER, GROVE, KOONTZ, MEANS, MELLOTT, MILLS, ZEMBOWER
Researcher: Debbie Miller
Email: dmiller45@adelphia.net
Date posted: Thursday, January 26, 2006

I need help in tracking down a few lost ends of my family. I am looking for decendents of Jacob FLETCHER &Mary MEANS, Baltzer Sr. FLETCHER & Sarah MILLS, Baltzer Jr. FLETCHER & Susan GROVE
My grandmother was their youngest daughter Ora FLETCHER. She had nine in her family who's children and grandchildren have never met to my knowledge.

Baltzer Jr. and Susan's children's names were; Sarah (Lizzie) FLETCHER, Charley FLETCHER, Bertha FLETCHER, William H. FLETCHER, Amanda FLETCHER, Emily (Emma) R. Fletcher, Jennie P. FLETCHER, Robert James FLECTHER and of course Ora FLETCHER. They have all passed on now.

I know there are some of their children still living but are up in years..I want to locate them. I want to bring the grandchildren and great grandchildren together..please any info will help. Ora's husband was Benjamin Franklin KOONTZ (my grandfather), his first wife was named Mary and they had 2 children Ellis KOONTZ and Zella. My grandmother was his 2nd wife and they had only one child, my mother Mary Helen KOONTZ. If you have any info on these people please contact me also. God Bless...

Surnames: HIMMELWRIGHT
Researcher: Ronald Coffman
Email: roncoff@comcast.net
Date posted: Friday, February 3, 2006

I would like to correspond with anyone that is researching the HIMMELWRIGHTS of Allegany County or anyone that knows anything about them. Thanks.

Surnames: PFEIFFER
Researcher: Eric Pfeiffer
Email: dianeric@olg.com
Date posted: Monday, February 13, 2006

I am attempting to find graves for two minor children of John and Martha PFEIFFER of Frostburg Maryland. John and Martha and four of the six minor children that passed before reaching adulthood are buried in a family plot within Frostburg Memorial. The two children' graves would be for: Christina Helena PFEIFFER, being born in May 1859 and living one day. FRIEDERICH Pfeiffer born in May 1865 and passing in January 1867.
John was a German immigrant to Baltimore in 1852, settling in Frostburg 1 year later. These two children passed prior to what appears to be the purchase of a family plot in the cemetery where the other family members are interred. They attended the German Evagelical Lutheran Church, which is still standing and now the Zion Church of God, on Main Street in Frostburg. On the rootsweb page, the German Lutheran Cemetery entry drew my attention to you. Also, do you know of any good historical books or other resources about Eckhart Mines? Thanks beforehand, for any assistance that you can render. Eric

Surnames: RHODES
Researcher: Lisa Byrd
Email: byrdmom2@verizon.net
Date posted: Monday, February 13, 2006

I have ancestors who lived in Cumberland. Edward Thomas RHODES and his wife Mary Emma lived on Frederick Street in 1900. Edward Thomas owned his own saloon. I think it was located on Mechanic Street. First, I am interested in Mary Emma's parents names. I am not sure, but I think her maiden name was DAVIS. Second, I would like to know the name of Edward's saloon.

Surnames: HERMANN
Researcher: Gary Hermann
Email: ghermann@snowcrest.net
Date posted: Friday, February 17, 2006

Ernest, born 3/21/1821 in Lonaconing
David, born February 19, 1842 in Lonaconing
Theobald, born 1/8/1845 in Lonaconing
Amalia, born 10/6/1846 in Lonaconing
Washington born 12/2/1848 in Cumberland City
Jefferson, born 9/11/1849 in Cumberland City
Otillie, born 4/8/1854 in Lonaconing
Franklin, born 9/15/1856 in Lonaconing

Surnames: HECKSUMBAUGH, HEXANBAUGH, HOLLYMAN, MCKINSEY
Researcher: Martha Salberg
Email: MartSal@aol.com
Date posted: Friday, February 17, 2006

Found in MD Land Warrants & Patents, MD Liber 149, FHC film 0013131 Heirs of Adam HECHSUMBAUGH (sic), settler west of Fort Cumberland, 50 acres to John HOLLYMAN of Allegany County Following heirs of Adam signed petition: William HEXANBAUGH (sic) his mark Henry F. HEXANBAUGH, his mark Christany HEXANBAUGH, his mark (he is later listed as Christiana) Jacob HEXENBAUGH, his mark Ann HEXANBAUGH, her mark John HEXANBAUGH, his mark George HEXANBAUGH, his mark Elizabeth HEXENBAUGH, her mark Mary HEXENBAUGH, her mark Jonathon MCKINSEY, his mark Catareney MCKINSEY, her mark (later listed as Catherine) FHC Film 0013131, page 447

Surnames: KNAPP
Researcher: Michael MEYERS
Email: Meye19@AOL.Com
Date posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Parents of John KNAPP who married Adelaide BREKHARDT in 1849.
History of the KNAPP house in Knapp's Meadow.

Surnames: ARCHBOLD, ROSS
Researcher: Vince Koers
Email: vincekoers@aol.com
Date posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Looking for the birthplace of John W. ROSS, born 1839 or 1847 in Maryland. He is believed to be related to the William ROSS (1740-1812) family of Georges Creek, who had 9 children born in the area from 1766- 1800. Two of Wm's children, Wm and John, lived & died in W. Ohio & E. Indiana. John W.ROSS may have been living with a relative in Indiana before he married Rebecca ARCHBOLD in 1867 and died a hero in 1871...

Surnames: BEAMAN, BEEMAN, PORTER
Researcher: Bobibie Johnson
Email: rrjohnson4@aol.com
Date posted: Friday, February 24, 2006

Looking for birth and parents of Margaret BEEMAN. Birth est. 1790-1800. Maryland/Pennsylvania to Ohio to Indiana. Thanks for you consideration. Bobbie

Surnames: MURDOCH, MURDOCK
Researcher: Arthur Humphrey
Email: afh143@aol.com
Date posted: Friday, March 3, 2006

I am seeking information on a MURDOCH family of Cumberland, MD. Lived in Allegany County or Cumberland proper in the years between 1775 - 1820 or so. Had daughters named Isabella, Lavinia, Maria, Jane, and sons named Francis B. (probably Bailey), William, Robert, John. Several of these children married into families in Bedford, PA (Barclay, Espy) and converted to the Swedenborgian faith (among the earliest converts in America). Father may have been James, Patrick??? Not sure.

Surnames: BROPHY, KENNEY, KENNY
Researcher: Jim Steele
Email: arl3933@blackfoot.net
Date posted: Sunday, March 5, 2006

Looking for information regarding my gggrandfather Richard KENNEY: owned a bar in Cumberland before moving to Elk Garden, WV (somewhere just prior to 1870. Time period likely 1864-1869. He had a brother John that lived in Frostburg. They both went to Montana where Richard passed, and John buried him there. John returned to MD. I am pushing a large rock uphill on this one, so hints and suggestions are appreciated. Thanx in advance.

Surnames: CALLERY, KENNEY
Researcher: Jim Steele
Email: arl3933@blackfoot.net
Date posted: Wednesday, March 8, 2006

Looking for information regarding Richard and Bridgit KENNEY, her maiden name is CALLERY, during the period 1866-1869. Weak evidence suggests they lived in the Cumberland area, and Richard either owned or worked in a local pub. They immigrated from Ireland sometime bewteen 1860 and 1865; more likely 1865. Relations of KENNEY can be found in Frostburg, Mt Savage, and Westernport as well.

Surnames: WARD
Researcher: Kevin Kelly
Email: kmk@digitalpassage.com
Date posted: Saturday, March 11, 2006

Looking for descendents of Pinkney (Pinkna) P. WARD and Rebecca J. GALLAGHER/GOLLIKER. Would like to know what you know of Pinkney's civil war service and if you know of a BOLLEY who would have served with him in the war. Pinkney and wife were in Allegany Co. Md. on census from 1870 and 1880.

Surnames: KEILMAN, KEULMAN
Researcher: Andy Petenbrink
Email: andy21012@aol.com
Date posted: Sunday, April 23, 2006

Trying locate information on Christina KEULMAN listed as KEILMAN in the 1850 Census for Allegany Couty. Her husband Conrad apparently died after arriving in Baltimore on July 13, 1844.

Surnames: ATHEY, CRABTREE, RAWLINGS
Researcher: Patsy R. Edwards
Email: patsyed@hughes.net
Date posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2006

I am searching for documents for Baltzer CRABTREE b.cira 1797 Allegany Co. d, circa 1839 Allegany Co. m. Mary ATHEY circa 1818 and his son, John Lewis CRABTREE b. 12 Feb 1828 Allegany Co. d. Texas m. Rebecca Rawlings- Allegany Co. d. Texas. I need proof of linage.

Surnames: WILLIAMS
Researcher: Donald A. Jones
Email: d5160@aol.com
Date posted: Sunday, April 30, 2006

I have a Jane WILLIAMS and a Henry WILLIAMS who came from Wales in 1869. There children stayed in Frostburg and lived at 2 different house one at 133 Maple and the last one was 209 Maple St.Their children seemed to have stayed at this address and it showed in the 1930 census. In fact it appears that they were all single. All I could find out is that Lillian died in 1970 but i can not find any newspaper article or any other information. Any help would be appreciate

Surnames: FRITCH
Researcher: Melissa Pedersen
Email: toyota@neo.rr.com
Date posted: Tuesday, May 2, 2006

Looking for information on Elue FRITCH...he was a Tire Development Engineer at Kelly-Springfield Tire Company in the 1920's-1940's. He died at Memorial Hospital in Cumberland in 1949..... Can someone give me some clues.....City Directories...info on the Kelly- Springfield Tire Company...obit? I am in Northeast Ohio....can't just pop into your local library.... Any help and ideas APPRECIATED!!!!!!!! Thanks,

Surnames: HARVEY, HODEL, SMALL
Researcher: Patricia Ricker
Email: armoire22@yahoo.com
Date posted: Monday, May 15, 2006

Looking for HARVEY Family. John Henry HARVEY b. 1856, m. Mary Ellen O'SHEA or SHEA, Their parents were both born in Ireland.They settled in Frostburg, Maryland.

Surnames: WAGUS
Researcher: Jill Wagus Grabert
Email: fred.grabert@sbcglobal.net
Date posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

I'm trying to respond to a phone call from Ed Wagus regarding WAGUS family history. I tried to send a message to his e-mail (edwagus@atlanticbd.net) but was unsuccessful in transmission. Would appreciate an e-mail address for Ed Wagus or a phone number. Many thanks!

Surnames: FRANTZ, KERNS, MILLER, SELF
Researcher: Carolyn Frantz
Email: cafrantz@excite.com
Date posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2006

I am looking for information Pent Ziler KERNS b1876, d.1937. Pent was mar. twice; 1st wife Lula SNYDER no dates. Second wife Sarah Jane ROBISON b 23 Sept 1883, d. 04 Oct 1943. Looking for any available information on these people.

Surnames: FRANTZ, KERNS, MILLER, SELF
Researcher: Carolyn Frantz
Email: cafrantz@excite.com
Date posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Looking for relatives of peton Ziler KERNS b. 11 Sept 1876, d. 11 Aug 1937 and his wife Sara Jane ROBISON b. 23 Sept 1883, d. 4 Oct 1943. Both are buried in Forest Glen Cemetery. Green Spring, WV. Hoping to find more about this family. I believe at one time they lives on Blue Ridge (MD). Please contact me

Surnames: CELDIODI, MCCRACKEN, RECTOR, TWIGG, WILLIAMS
Researcher: Joann Shaffer
Email: jrbw9@verizon.net
Date posted: Sunday, June 11, 2006

Looking for the parents of Catherine MCCRACKEN b. 1807 in Hampshire Co. VA. I recently found a Cyrus MCCRACKEN (1779-1813) who lived there and married Martha CELDIODI (1763-1807). They had a daughter Martha Allen MCCRACKEN (1805- 1833) who married John WILLIAMS Jr. (1798-1836). They had a daughter Catherine (1829-1902). I noticed that Martha (CELDIODI) MCCRACKEN died the same year my Catherine MCCRACKEN was born. I wonder if my Catherine was a second child of Virgil and Martha C. and their older daughter named her child after her younger sister Catherine. My Catherine was placed under the guardianship of Conway RECTOR in 1807. Something must have happened to her parents. Catherine married James TWIGG and lived in Allegany Co. MD just across the Potomac from Hampshire Co. Any help would be appreciated!

Surnames: LAMB, LOCHEADLOCHHEAD, LOWHEAD, READ, REED, REID
Researcher: Ginny Seaholm
Email: ginny@seaholm.net
Date posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2006

A huge Thanks to everyone who tabulated marriages and put them on-line! Joyously I found the m. of Wm. Duncan REED and "Jeannette" LAMB, 17 Sept. 1858, m. in Cumberland, Washington St. Allegany Co. (Would the street mean the courthouse?)
Still searching for the first husband of Jeanette/Jane LAMB. She had a son, James LAMB in 1854 in Lonaconing. I cannot prove, nor disprove, that Jm. LAMB, of the 2nd Potomac MD. Bridgade, was the father of little James. His tombstone is next to a Jane and Jm. LAMB in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Thank you all for the volumes of work you do.

Surnames: DENSON
Researcher: David Cranford
Email: hunkerbear@yahoo.com
Date posted: Saturday, June 24, 2006

Please provide any information regarding the following indiviudals and events:
1. Samuel1 DENSON was born Apr 1841 in Vicksburg, MS, and died 1928 in Cumberland, MD. He married Maria JOHNSON. She was born Feb 1850 in MD, and died 1921 in Cumberland, MD. Notes for Samuel DENSON: Lived on Green Street in Cumberland, MD In 1890, he was a barber and lived at 84 Baltimore Buried at Rose Hill Cemetary, 535 Fayette St Assisted with the Underground Railroad at Emmanuel Parish, 16 Washington St
Children of Samuel DENSON and Maria JOHNSON are:
2. i. Albert Henry2 DENSON, b. Sep 1879, Cumberland, MD; d. Morgantown, WV.
ii. Samuel DENSON, b. Jan 1876, Cumberland, MD.
iii. Irene DENSON, b. 1875, Cumberland, MD.
iv. Lillie B. DENSON, b. Mar 1873, Cumberland, MD.
v. Mary C. DENSON, b. 1871, Cumberland, MD.
vi. Georgiana DENSON, b. 1869, Cumberland, MD.
vii. Charles L. DENSON, b. 1884, Cumberland, MD.
viii. George Clayton DENSON, b. 26 Nov 1887, Cumberland, MD; d. Oct 1965, Morgantown, WV. Notes for George Clayton DENSON: Called uncle Clate. He was a barber Wife's name was Bessie b. 1897 in MD
ix. Nelson DENSON, b. 1891, Cumberland, MD.
x. Charley DENSON, b. Jan 1882, Cumberland, MD.
xi. Johnson DENSON, b. Mar 1886, Cumberland, MD.

Generation No. 2 2.
Albert Henry2 DENSON (Samuel1) was born Sep 1879 in Cumberland, MD, and died in Morgantown, WV. He married Sarah JOHNSON. She was born 1881 in WV.

Children of Albert DENSON and Sarah JOHNSON are:
3. i. Arthur E.3 DENSON, b. 25 Jun 1904, Cumberland, MD; d. 25 Jun 1980, Morgantown, WV.
ii. Mildred DENSON, b. 1903, Morgantown, WV.
iii. Evelyn DENSON, b. 1906, Morgantown, WV.
iv. Maria (Gertrude) DENSON, b. 1908, Cumberland, MD.
v. Margarete DENSON, b. 1909, Cumberland, MD.
vi. Dorothy DENSON, b. 1912, Morgantown, WV.

Generation No. 3 3. Arthur E.3 DENSON (Albert Henry2, Samuel1) was born 25 Jun 1904 in Cumberland, MD, and died 25 Jun 1980 in Morgantown, WV. He married Estelle M. COOPER 15 May 1926 in Morgantown, WV, daughter of Ulysses COOPER and Josephine ADAMS. She was born 19 Jul 1910 in Valropa, Harrison, WV, and died Dec 1990 in Morgantown, WV.

Children of Arthur DENSON and Estelle COOPER are:
i. Jacqueline DENSON, b. 13 May 1927, Morgantown, WV; m. Marcus CRANFORD; b. 27 Oct 1923, Clarksburg, WV.
ii. Gerald DENSON, b. 1929, Morgantown, WV.
iii. Lawson DENSON, b. Morgantown, WV.
iv. Ronald DENSON, b. Morgantown, WV.
v. Richard Wayne DENSON, b. Morgantown, WV.
vi. Donald Clayton DENSON, b. Morgantown, WV.

Surnames: BIRCH, BURCH
Researcher: Carolyn Spear
Email: spearc@verizon.net
Date posted: Wednesday, July 5, 2006

Looking for Robert BIRCH/BURCH conductor on Western MD railroad killed in train accident sometime after 1920.

Surnames: DOBBIE, HUNTER, MCKINLAY, SCOTT, STOREY
Researcher: Margaret Charlston
Email: charliesathithere.fsbusiness.co.uk
Date posted: Saturday, July 8, 2006

Looking for information about 3 siblings who were in Lonaconing in 1870: John & Helen (Ellen) DOBBIE (Helen died 1870);children Samuel, James & Helen(Ellen) born 1851 -1865. Samuel DOBBIE (wife died before he came to the US) and his daughters, Margaret MCKINLAY (died 1874), Hannah STOREY, Marion HUNTER, James and Agnes SCOTT (nee Dobbie), children, Hugh,Jane, David, Robert,Agnes & Sarah (born 1857-1870).Would like particularly to know when James died. Many of these had children who were still in Lonaconing in 1920.

Surnames: EDWARDS, PLATT
Researcher: Cheryl Fitzpatrick
Email: thefitzes@comcast.net
Date posted: Sunday, July 16, 2006

I am looking for information on William EDWARDS and Martha PLATT. They were married in Allegany Co. in 1865. William was a widow and had at least 5 children from his first wife. Martha was 17 when she got married and was born in Ireland. Martha and William had 12 children. Some were born in Paw Paw, WV and some were born in Allegany Co., MD. I would love to hear from any descendants of William and Martha. William and Martha are my great great grandparents. Thanks.

Surnames: FRANTZ, MALONEY
Researcher: Stacy Sandy
Email: spsandy@iapdatacom.net
Date posted: Sunday, July 16, 2006

I am looking for info on John N FRANTZ b. 3-26-1848 d. 2-14-1912 married 4-20-1871 to Laura RICE b. 7-1-1854 d. 3-9-1933 I belive they resided in Cumberland MD Also looking for info on Joseph Andrew MALONEY married to Evelyn Victoria ROBINSON I do not have dates on them but I do on the kids: Mary Vada MALONEY b.January 19, 1911 d. January 2,1999 Joseph ? Paul? I do know they lived in PA and owned a general store near a coal mine.

Surnames: BRANT, JOHN, LEONARD
Researcher: Thomas R. Brant
Email: branttr@aol.com
Date posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2006

John Leonard BRANT was born 1802, lived in Allegany county until married and then moved to Missouri. Looking for parents or sibling links.

Surnames: SMITH
Researcher: Joe Kane
Email: familykane@comcast.net
Date posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2006

I am looking for information about the SMITH family, primarily my great-grandfather, Walter Driscoll SMITH, son of Page John SMITH and Sarah Dorothy SMITH. Page John SMITH was born in Montpelier, Vermont 27 September 1839. He was a highly respected jeweler in Cumberland, Md. He owned the largest jewelry store in Cumberland which was on Baltimore St. All his sons worked there, some longer than others. The oldest son, Dory, became a diamond merchant in Pittsburgh and married Josephine MCDOWELL. Frank Fectig SMITH, another son, was trained in optometry in Philadelphia and set up an optometry shop in Cumberland. Sons Walter and Armine SMITH left Cumberland early in their lives but had also worked in the jewelry store. Page John SMITH was known throughout the County and State for his honesty. He was a dignified and strict man. He walked straight with his shoulders back, maybe from his days as a soldier in the infantry during the Civil War.

Surnames: DANKS
Researcher: Jo Swann
Email: ljswann@comcast.net
Date posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006

Seeking any information on a DANKS family who lived in Mt Savage from about 1848 through 1863. They were iron workers and probably owned or part owned a factory that made rails and possibly other related items. Originally from England/ Scotland Samuel Thomas DANKS and wife Hannah JONES DANKS Children: Frank, Mary Ann, George, Joseph, Samuel, John, Hannah, Charles, Isaac and Ellen. Later moved to Cincinnati, OH and on to California. Possibly went through naturalization process in Allegany County, MD.

Surnames: COOPER, FRANKLIN, WILSON
Researcher: Debbie Cooper
Email: DeeDee0567@cebridge.net
Date posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006

Searching for the parents of Thomas McClain COOPER who married Rebecca WILSON daughter of Robert WILSON. We have found record of them and their childrens' names and it says that at an early date they came to where we are currently located from Cumberland. The counties here have changed over the years so we are not sure what it was called since we don't know for sure what year they came here from Cumberland. It was more than likely either Augusta Cty, VA(1770) or Monongalia Cty, VA(1776) later Mon Cty was split into Harrison Cty (1784) and then later Harrison was split into Taylor Cty. Current day Taylor Cty is where their home was. Supposedly some of their children were born in MD and the rest here.

Surnames: BLACKFORD
Researcher: Carol Foe
Email: Becky7213@aol.com
Date posted: Thursday, August 10, 2006

Anyone with information about a Beal(e) J. BLACKFORD who married a Harriet C. ELY on 4/16/1864. Any information would be appreciated. Also any information on a Walter BLACKFORD, also from that time period.

Surnames: ZILK
Researcher: Amy Johnston
Email: amy2020202@comcast.net
Date posted: Saturday, August 19, 2006

Hi, I am searching for information about a ZILK family from Frostburg/Cumberland Maryland. My GG Grandfathers name was John ZILK his wife's name was Harriet (RICE) ZILK. He was born in Germany and she was born in Bedford Co. PA. They had 5 children: Henry, Joseph, Elizabeth, Frances, and George. Any information would be great.

Surnames: HANFT, HESSEN, ROLLMAN, STRENZEL
Researcher: Vince Rollman
Email: pfalz33@adelphia.net
Date posted: Saturday, September 2, 2006

I'm trying to obtain a copy of the naturalization records for John, Lewis and Conrad HANFT. I believe they were naturalized in Cumberland, Allegany County around 1840.

Surnames: CARROLL
Researcher: Chris McKeon
Email: chrismckeon@yahoo.com
Date posted: Saturday, September 2, 2006

Looking for info on Elemual CARROLL of Frostburg, MD. Died before 6/7/1826 which is the date his will was probated. Had at least 2 sons, Christian Elemual Randolph CARROLL and Alexander Jackson CARROLL who were then placed under the care of Isaiah FROST. I'm most interested in any birth, death or marriage information pertaining to Elemual. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Surnames: SHAVINSKI, SHAVINSKY
Researcher: Jerry Hanson
Email: jerry-hanson@comcast.net

Personal Web Page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jhanson606/
Date posted: Sunday, September 3, 2006

Stefan & Cathrin SHAVINSKI Early 1900s Frostburg, Election Dist 12 in 1900 Census

Surnames: BARNARD, BENARD, BERNARD, EISENTROUT, ROBEY, ROBY, STEWART
Researcher: Sherrie Johnson
Email: gatorlady@highstream.com
Date posted: Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Looking for info on my maternal great grandfather John(?) ROBEY(sp?), who married Phoebe EISENTROUT. They had 3 girls, Nina, Maude and Ethel. I haven't been able to locate anything on John ROBEY. Also looking for info on my parternal grandmother Mary BARNARD or BERNARD who married Russel STEWART. I know there were at least 3 boys from this marriage, Charles, James and I believe William (also called "Wink")and at least 1 daughter, Grace. Both families were from the Lonacoing MD area.

Surnames: MANLY, ROONEY
Researcher: Kathie Rooney
Email: kathorlen@charter.net
Date posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006

Bryan ROONEY married Ann MANLY in October 1855. How would I locate their marriage certificate? They were Catholic. They lived in Mt.Savage, MD in 1861. He worked for the Railroad. Anyone researching ROONEY'S from this era and locale?

Surnames: DANNISON, DENISON, DENNISON
Researcher: Denny Avers
Email: cda1234@attglobal.net
Date posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006

I regret to report that Ed Danison, one of the premier researchers of the Dannison family of Murley's Branch, passed away on Sept. 25, 2006. This information comes from his widow, Connie.

Surnames: CARNER
Researcher: James Carner
Email: oldtanker3@msn.com
Date posted: Saturday, September 30, 2006

I am trying to locate any information I can on Mr. Allen R. CARNER who passed away because of a Railroad accident with the B&O railroad yard crew in 1917 in Cumberland Maryland. He was my Grandfather on my Father's side and this is about all I knw of him. I do know he had 4 brothers & 4 sisiters but I don't where they were born or lived. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Surnames: BALL, CRAWFORD, JORDAN, LAWHEAD, MCMULLEN
Researcher: Claire White
Email: gen67@bellsouth.net
Date posted: Friday, October 6, 2006

Where would I submit a short (12 pages) family history from my database in text format to the Allegany site? Claire

Surnames: BARNETT, GREENLEE
Researcher: Herbert Barnett
Email: herbert_barnett@bellsouth.net
Date posted: Saturday, November 25, 2006

Request any informtion on James BARNETT and wife Jane GREENLEE BARNETT. James died in Cumberland, Md in 1798. Wife and children moved on to Bourbon County, KY. James was Revolutionary War soldier.

Surnames: CARSON
Researcher: Dave Copenhaver Sr.
Email: dlcopesr@comcast.net
Date posted: Thursday, November 30, 2006

Researching CARSON surname of Allegany Co., MD. James CARSON b. 1824 Edinburg, Scotland Elizabeth BLYTH-CARSON b. 1826, Scotland Children born in Allegany County: Grace M. CARSON b. 1855, Allegany Co., MD Christine CARSON b. 1860, Allegany Co., MD George B. CARSON b. 1858, Allegeny Co., MD Would like access or information on 1860 census or other sources. Lonaconing, Barton, Georges Creek area. Arrived from Scotland about 1853 0r 1854 and relocated to (W)Virginia in 1860. Any info would be appreciated. Will share.

Surnames: BRODE
Researcher: James Cooper
Email: jlcooper@wcoil.com
Date posted: Wednesday, December 6, 2006

Seeking biographical information on WWII veteran James E. BRODE from Frostburg, MD for inclusion in unit history.

Surnames: MCKILLIP
Researcher: Cindy Fletcher
Email: ethelsprivateemail@yahoo.com
Date posted: Friday, December 8, 2006

I am looking for information on McKILLIPS (sometimes spelled McKellop), who arrived in Baltimore on the ship Bangor in 1844. My ancestor, Agnes MCKILLIP, presumably died in Cumberland, MD approx. 1849 at age 38 - 40. Some of her sons were John MCKILLIP, Hugh, James B., William J., Dennis. Her husband Daniel died in a coal mine explosion in Scotland. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: BUSSINGER, ELLSWORTH, FUNK, HIGGS, HODEL, JEWELL, MAYBE, MEDERS, SHUCK
Researcher: Terry Craig
Email: tacapollo@peoplepc.com
Date posted: Monday, December 11, 2006

I'm trying to find any information I can. My relatives listed are all from the Cumberland, MD, area. My Grandfather was Edward ELLSWORTH, his parents Benjamin Neal ELLSWORTH and Florence (or Florentia) MEDERS married Aug. 3, 1899. Benjamin, I believe, was born in Ohio, son of Samuel ELLSWORTH and Elizabeth FUNK. Florence was the daughter of Michael MEDERS and Caroline "Nonnie" HODEL. I believe Caroline was the child of John HODEL (who immigrated from Switzerland in 1817) and Anna Marie BUS(S)INGER (who may have immigrated with him) to Philadelpia, then to Germantown, PA., after having their children, they moved to Cumberland, MD.
John HODEL, 17, came from Switzerland ito Philadelphia the same year, 1817 as a Nicholas HODEL, 23 ( I believe to be on the the same ship). They both settled in Cumberland, MD. around the same time and both families have members buried in the same cemetary. Of course, I'm wondering if they were brothers or something. My Grandmother, Eva "Grace" JEWELL, was the daughter of Toliver Wade JEWELL and Mary Ellen HIGGS (I believe to be from West Virgina, close to Cumberland, MD.. Mary Ellen had a brother, Hubert HIGGS who married a Ruth, and a sister, Lula. I'd appreciate any help! Thanks,

Surnames: DEAL, DEREMORE
Researcher: Harold G. Kaeser
Email: hgknjk@aol.com
Date posted: Monday, December 18, 2006

Seeking information on marriage of Abraham DEREMORE and Julia Ann DEAL, est. 1846. Youngest son, Samuel, was born in 1847. Both are documented per 1850 Census as residents of Allegany County. Additional children born in Allegany County included Susannah (1850) and Harriett (1852).