NAME: Juan Maguina EMAIL:juanmr@ix.netcom.com DATE: Sunday, March 2, 1997 QRYTEXT:Any information about the MCCARDELL family would be appreciated. I think they lived in the Hagerstown area , in the 1890's. Wildred H. MCCARDELL and his daughter Nellie J. MCCARDELL. ------- NAME: Charla Marchione EMAIL:marchpubs@juno.com DATE: Monday, May 5, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seek info re John and Martin RIDENOUR, brothers and possible sons of John RIDENOUR, Sr. moved down the Valley to Montgomery Co., VA and then settled in Campbell/Anderson Counties, TN near Grantsborough. Thanks, will share what I have on this family. ------- NAME: Ed Margerum EMAIL:emargeru@salem.mass.edu DATE: Thursday, October 2, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking information on Conrad PECK born in Williamsport MD ca 1732 who married Catherine FRIEND ca 1755 in Frederick (Washington) County. Conrad died at Licking Creek, Bedford (Fulton) County PA in 1800. Any information on either Catherine FRIEND or Conrad PECK will be appreciated. Does anyone know if this PECK is related to the Conrad family of Hagerstown? ------- NAME: A. Marshall EMAIL:Amarshalll@aol.com DATE: Friday, November 7, 1997 QRYTEXT:TIMMONS: I am researching Charles TIMMONS born 12 January 1751 in Scotland or Ireland. He served in the Revolutionary War from Hanover, York County with Col. Hugh Campbell's Company, Second Battallion of Minute men, 1776. He paid taxes in Mt. Joy, now Adams County, Pa. married Mary Magdelena FORNEY, daughter of Abraham FORNEY in Frederick County Md. 9 November 1793. In Md Census, Emmitsburg 1800, in Martinsburgh WVA in 1810 then removed to Cadiz, Harrison Co. Ohio and I can take it from there. Died in 1819. Our family history has always assumed he was Irish. Why would an Irishman marry a German Girl, live in a German part of the County? I think he may be German. Can you help? Amarshalll@aol.com ------- NAME: Barbara and Bill Martin EMAIL:BarbandBill@worldnet.att.net DATE: Monday, August 19, 1996 QRYTEXT:Margaret MESSENCOPE was born in Hagerstown, MD. about 1789-1795. Her full name, as found in a RINE family Bible, [one of Margaret's daughters, Caroline, married Isaac RINE] may have been: Alpenia Fredrica Margaret MECKENCUP In about 1819, she married John MARTIN, possibly in Hagerstown although they lived in Belmont Co. OH, then Guernsey, Muskingum and Licking counties, OH. It is not known whether this was Margaret's first marriage. However, family records show only the eight children born in 1819 and later, [Margaret and John's children], so she either had no children by 1818 or, if previously married, did not bring any of those offspring with her to the new family after marrying John MARTIN. I'm seeking her other family members in Washington Co., probably in the Hagerstown vicinity. ------- NAME: BEST, John Martin EMAIL:Reedychief@aol.com DATE: Sunday, September 8, 1996 QRYTEXT:I am looking for the ancestors/decendants of my Great Grandfather; John BEST, b.1827,d.1919 in Washington County,MD. He was married to Rachel NUSE; b.1828,d.1898. Two children I am aware of are Hezekiah Mecletus BEST (my Grandfather) b.1867,d.1951 and Bertha BEST. Both born in Washington County,MD. ------- NAME: J. Mason EMAIL:jcm@pipeline.com DATE: Wednesday, February 12, 1997 QRYTEXT:FROCK, Alvie Clinton born ~1890, first marriage (wife's name not known to us) produced sons Norman and Rufus. Wish info on both ancestors and descendants. Family was from Hagerstown, Alvie's brother was killed in WW1 and there was a VFW named for him. Thank you for any info you can provide, wish to pass info to g- grandchildren ------- NAME: Terry L. McAfee EMAIL:tlmtocsin@aol.com DATE: Friday, May 2, 1997 QRYTEXT:SCYSTER/SYESTER/SOYESTER/CYESTER/SCISTER/ZIESTER/ZEISTER Seeking for descendants of Michael SCYSTER who died in Jerusalem Town (now Funkstown) in 1783 (Will Book A, page 82-83). His will lists wife Mary, four sons: Daniel, Harry (Henry), Jacob, and Michael, daughter Mary Barn (ard), daughter Catharina and her children, Anna Mary and Elizabeth. Michael SCYSTER (ZIESTER) was a tavern- keeper and farmer. The four sons were willed land in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Son Daniel with wife Hannah used the last name of SOYESTER and lived in Berkeley County, VA; HENRY and wife Catherine used the name SYESTER and lived in the Williamsport area of Washington County, Md. Jacob and wife Chasity SOYESTER lived in Franklin Co., Pa. Michael SOYESTER lived for a while in Berkeley Co., Va. and later moved to Fluvana Co. Virginia. Daughter Mary married Teter BARNES (Barn(ard) and lived in Berkeley County, VA. Later generations are believed to have used the name of SYESTER, SEYESTER, or CYESTER. ------- NAME: Cindi McClain EMAIL:JGYE23A@prodigy.com DATE: Friday, January 24, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking info and other descendants of Jacob GOCHENOUR of Washington Co MD. B Dec 1732 in prob Lancaster Co PA, died in Washington Co MD 1800, division of estate on record there. Wife was Mary (SHEETS/SHIITZ/SHEETZ??) Jacob born 1772, when it was still Frederick Co MD Mary removed to Huntingdon co PA to live with son David after husband's demise. My line, son Peter (1772-1855) went to Somerset Co PA with brothers Joseph, Daniel, and Christian. Like contact with anyone researching descendants of Jacob and Mary. Cindi McClain, JGYE23A@prodigy.com ------- NAME: Barbara Keist McClenny EMAIL:bobbie@fbo.com DATE: Saturday, April 19, 1997 QRYTEXT:Richard and Mary DAVIS CLARK Franklin Twp Washington County Maryland. When/where marriage before 1791? ------- NAME: Barbara Keist McClenny EMAIL:bobbie@fbo.com DATE: Saturday, April 19, 1997 QRYTEXT:Richard and Mary DAVIS CLARK Franklin Twp Washington County Maryland. When/where marriage before 1791? ------- NAME: Barbara Keist McClenny EMAIL:bobbie@fbo.com DATE: Wednesday, July 9, 1997 QRYTEXT:CLARK, Richard and DAVIS, Mary. Looking for Marriage ca1790 or before in Washington Co Md. Anyone researching these names? Would like to correspond. ------- NAME: Barbara Keist McClenny EMAIL:bobbie@fbo.com DATE: Wednesday, September 24, 1997 QRYTEXT:CLARK, CLARKE, DAVIS Searching for a marriage record for Richard CLARK & Mary DAVIS 1798 or before in Washington County Maryland. ------- NAME: Barbara McCrea EMAIL:bmccreacmt@3n.net DATE: Saturday, January 18, 1997 QRYTEXT:Searching for any information on the family of Littleton Francis JENKINS (born in early 1800's). Married Sarah Jane TAYLOR; had children: Mary Caroline (born June 30, 1848), Tom, Richard, Frank, Fielder Dawson "Dossy", and Nannie. Moved to Westmoreland County Virginia prior to 1860. May have lived in both Somerset and Wicomico Counties. Searching for family of Thomas MALONE (born in early 1800's). Married Nancy (either CHATHAM or JENKINS); had daughter Louisa Anna Frances MALONE born in 1843. She was called "Anna" and married Charles POPE, then James E. DAMERON. Anna and James moved to Westmoreland County. Would like to hear from anyone interested in JENKINS, TAYLOR, MALONE, or CHATHAM genealogy. ------- NAME: Daniel McEver EMAIL:dkmcever@aol.com DATE: Wednesday, March 19, 1997 QRYTEXT:Does anyone have any information about Andrew MCEVER (sometimes MCKEEVER) who bought a tract of land called "Bethlehem" in the northern part of Frederick County in about 1751? He was in the French/Indian War under Capt. Jonathan Hager (founder of Hagerstown). I believe he was the father of John MCEVER of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who later fought in the Revolutionary War. Andrew MCEVER hired the son of the founder of Frederick, MD, Daniel Dulaney Jr., to represent him in a dispute over a mare in 1751. Andrew had a daughter Margaret who was listed in 1761 in the Washington County Court records as having a baby out of wedlock. ------- NAME: Blanche McFadden EMAIL:mcfadden@bellsouth.net DATE: Tuesday, November 5, 1996 QRYTEXT:SWOPE, SCHWAB Barnhardt b abt 1751 Germany, had 11 children by 1st wife, Susanna, and 3 children by 2nd wife, Mary BOWMAN. He died in Washington County 1841. I am interested in his decendants and would like to have more details concerning when and where he arrived in U.S. SHOW, SHOWE, SCHAU Jacob b 1814 in Va or Md. Married Cathrine MONGAN 1840 in Tilghmanton. They had 11 children 1841-61 all b in Tilghmanton. He d aft 1880. Need date and place of burial. Also, need his parents and siblings. Will exchange data on above lines as well as the following all of Washington County: BOWERS, BROWN, CAY, COSS, HOOVER, MARTIN, PITTENGER, PROTZMAN, RIDENOUR, RODENIZER, WILHIDE ------- NAME: Tera McFarland EMAIL:tmcf@ptd.net DATE: Friday, April 11, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am seeking info on Jacob GOOD married to Mary BOSLEY in Washington Co in 1776. ------- NAME: Julie McGrew EMAIL:jmcgrew@cfanet.com DATE: Tuesday, March 18, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am trying to determine whether Martin MAGRAW, listed in the 1790 Washington County census is my ancestor. Is it possible he was "passing through" Washington County from Pennsylvania en route to Greenbrier County, VA when the census was taken? My ancestor Martin MCGRAW was born ca. 1785 in Pennsylvania. His father, Martin, appears in Greenbrier County, VA as early as 1796 but there is no record of this family in mid-southern Virginia before 1790. Can anyone help me? ------- NAME: Julie McGrew EMAIL:jmcgrew@cfanet.com DATE: Monday, September 1, 1997 QRYTEXT:Martin MAGRAW and William MAGRAW are listed in the 1790 Census in Washington County, MD. I would appreciate corresponding with anyone who is descended from either of these men, has knowledge as to their origins prior to the census and/or their whereabouts after the census. I have reason to believe that Martin is my direct ancestor who appears in southern VA in 1796 but have been unable to ascertain that as fact. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. ------- NAME: Carol A. McKellar EMAIL:hnm@concentric.net DATE: Tuesday, April 8, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking info on Dann DURBIN, born ca. 1768 in Frederick Co., MD. Dann is said to have married 1st to Ann HEADINGTON. She said to have died ca. 1814. Her youngest child was Basil DURBIN, born ca. 1812. Possibly this family lived in Washington Co, MD. Dann's second wife said to be Ann HAYDEN. Need info on this elusive gggg Grandfather of mine. Thank You. ------- NAME: Carol A. McKellar EMAIL:hnm@concentric.net DATE: Tuesday, April 8, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking information on Thomas DURBIN, born July 1732 in Frederick Co., MD to Samuel DURBIN and Ann LOGSDON. Especially seekiing info on his children and maiden name of wife, Honor. One son, Dann DURBIN, born circa 1768 in MD., married 1st. to whom? She supposedly had 13 children prior to her death circa 1816. Youngest child was Basil, my 2nd Great Grandfather. Any help greatly appreciated. Dann is the elusive DURBIN that not much is known about. Thank you. ------- NAME: Kenneth Metz EMAIL:kendee@horizon.hit.net DATE: Sunday, October 12, 1997 QRYTEXT:Am looking for information on Chrisley METZ. John METZ, Samuel METZ.Came to this country from Germany in early 1800s. Chrisley METZ had 4 sons. Jacob METZ born4/13/1814. Samuel METZ, John METZ, George METZ. all probably born In Washington,County Md. Crisley Md. ------- NAME: Barry Michie EMAIL:michie@flinthills.com DATE: Saturday, October 25, 1997 QRYTEXT:TROUP, Christian Looking for the parents and siblings of Christian TROUP, b. 8 May 1793 Washington, Co. MD; m. 1 Apr 1828 to Sarah MILLER in Greensprings, Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co., PA; d. 10 Apr 1850 Lisbon, Linn Co., IA. May be same Christian TROUP named in dispersion of estate documents of Washington Co., MD: 3/13/1819 of estate of David TROUP listing John, Elizabeth WEILAND, Jacob, Peggy, David, Christine (sic), Nancy. 8/7/1829 of estate of Henry TROUP listing heirs of David TROUP as John, Jacob, David, Christian, Elizabeth ALTZBAUGH, Peggy IRWIN, Nancy KAKCERISE. Barry Michie <michie@flinthills.com> ------- NAME: Barry Michie EMAIL:michie@flinthills.com DATE: Saturday, October 25, 1997 QRYTEXT:TROUP, Christian Looking for the parents and siblings of Christian TROUP, b. 1 Apr 1793 Washington, Co. MD; m. 1 Apr 1828 to Sarah Miller in Greensprings, Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co., PA; d. 10 Apr 1850 Lisbon, Linn Co., IA. May be same Christian TROUP named in dispersion of estate documents of Washington Co., MD: 3/13/1819 of estate of David TROUP listing John, Elizabeth WEILAND, Jacob, Peggy, David, Christine (sic), Nancy. 8/7/1829 of estate of Henry TROUP listing heirs of David TROUP as John, Jacob, David, Christian, Elizabeth ALTZBAUGH, Peggy IRWIN, Nancy KAKCERISE. Barry Michie <michie@flinthills.com> ------- NAME: Helen Miller EMAIL:HeleM@AOL.COM DATE: Saturday, November 30, 1996 QRYTEXT:LEBERKNIGHT / LIEBERKNECHT / LEVERNIGHT Christopher LIEBERKNECHT - born 1766 York Co, PA; died 1831 Washington Co, MD married 1791 in Hagerstown to Maria Margaret MILLER Would like to know the names of children, possibly 3 daughters. Frederick LIEBERKNECHT/LEBERKNIGHT - born 1781 York Co, PA; died 1861 Leitersberg, MD married Margaret BIEBERSON/BEVERSON (1786-1864) Seven Children. Frederick was the younger brother of Christopher, Frederick moved to Franlkin Co, PA ca 1810. He lived in the Greencastle, PA area until ca 1830, when he moved to Leitersberg area. ------- NAME: Andrea Mills EMAIL:us2u@worldnet.att.net DATE: Saturday, July 26, 1997 QRYTEXT:I'm looking for Barbary or Barbara Ann SHIPLEY (1798-1871), married to William SMITH (1792-1873). He is buried in Mahnes Cementry near Sleepy Creek, Morgan Co., WV. His possible father is Jacob William SMITH, his possible brother is James SMITH. Do you have any info on SHIPLEY or SMITH? Thanks, Andrea Mills ------- NAME: Alice Montgomery EMAIL:Mu Unit@aol.com DATE: Wednesday, March 12, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking information on John LAUDERBAUGH/LOUDERBAUGH, b. 1754., d. 1834 and his wife Susan, b. 1776, d. 1839. Both buried on private property, Upper Edgemont Road, Washington Co. They were in Jerusalem and Antietam Hundred at the 1810 census, also in 1820 and 1830 census. Son John ennumerated in Cavetown district in 1840 with mother living with him. The name BENNER AND SPENCER may also have been associated with this couple. ------- NAME: Kim Morris EMAIL:kimorris@gte.net DATE: Monday, February 24, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for information on location of Lambert Park (17 Jan 1744). This was the area in which George and Eva LAMBERT's farm was located. Would anyone know of this area in Washington Co., MD.? This is an ancestor of mine and I would like to locate this area and see if George, Eva, and one of their daughters' graves are still located there with tombstones. ------- NAME: Norman Morris EMAIL:nmorris@hsonline.net DATE: Wednesday, August 28, 1996 QRYTEXT:Daniel WHETSTONE born 1750 Funkstown, MD. Revolutionary War Pension # S 32.591 Dated Nov. 12, 1832 at Dearborn County, Indiana. Children; John WHETSTONE, Sr. born 1786 MD. Mathias WHETSTONE born 1790 MD. Would like any information on this family. ------- NAME: Denise Mortorff EMAIL:Stonyridge@thegrid.net DATE: Friday, February 14, 1997 QRYTEXT:KELLEY Research, particularly in the Clear Spring, MD where my greatgrandfather Edward Lamar KELLEY was born on 4 August 1862. He married an Anna Mary ARENDT on 22 December 1881 in PA according to the family Bible. She was the daughter of George Washington ARENDT and Matilda KEAFAUVER BEECHER ARENDT of Adams Co., PA. Edward Lamar KELLEY and his wife Anna Mary ARENDT KELLEY had 11 children. The first two children George Franklin KELLEY and Tillie R. KELLEY were born in Franklin Co., PA at Greencastle, not too far north of Clear Springs, MD. I would like to find other researchers of KELLEYs in Washington Co., MD including those that are in locations other than Clear Spring in Washington County. I would also be interested in learning what church records may exist for the area of Clear Spring or any pastors/ministers records that would have been kept due to visits to the area inthe 1860's. I would like to learn about the nature of Irish migration to the area and the impact of the Civil War on the community of Clear Spring and Washington Co. at large. ------- NAME: K Moser EMAIL:KMoser1086@aol.com DATE: Wednesday, March 5, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for information on the DORSEY or WILLIAMS families, specifically: Arah DORSEY b. abt 1743 of Washington, MD m. abt 1756 Basil Lee WILLIAMS of Washington MD b. abt 1740 of Washington MD They had a son, Lawrence WILLIAMS b. 28 Feb 1758 Hagerstown, Washington, MD. Did they have any other children? Can you tell me who Arah DORSEY'S parents are, and did they have any other children? Can you tell me the parents of Basil Lee WILLIAMS, does he have any siblings? Thank you for your time and assistance. ------- NAME: Elaine Mowry EMAIL:EDMowry@aol.com DATE: Tuesday, August 5, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am searching for a MOWRY family that was living in Washington County in the late 1700s and/or early 1800s. I am trying to find a connection for Henry MOWRY, probably born in the 1770s or 1780s, died 1852. Alternate spellings maybe MOWERY or MOWREY. Any information would be appreciated. ------- NAME: Jill Muncie EMAIL:rick.muncie@logan.net DATE: Wednesday, September 3, 1997 QRYTEXT:Am looking for info on William VAN-BUSKIRK born Dec 9, 1798 near Hancock Md. He was the son of John and Catherine (VAN-CLEVE) VAN-BUSKIRK. They moved in the fall of 1815. They lived in Morrow Co Ohio. He married Phebe SLATER Aug 31, 1824 possibly in Knox Co Ohio. Don't know anything on John or Catherine who are their parents. Can anyone help me? Thanks! Jill Muncie 359 Twp Rd 199 W Bellefontaine Ohio 43311-9732 ------- NAME: Mary S. Neff EMAIL:MaryNeff@prodigy.net DATE: Friday, April 25, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking information on blacksmith Abraham NEFF (or NAVE, NEAFF, NAEF), who married Margaret Amelia MURRAY in Frederick County on May 28, 1814. Said to have died in Washington Co. 1820-1826, leaving wife (or did she die, too?) and five children. Eldest child was Henry Abraham NEFF, b. 30 August 1814 in Frederick Co., MD, raised by Abraham's brother HENRY NEFF in York Co. PA and later migrated to Ogle County, IL. What happened to the other four children? One might have had the name of Jacob. Who were the parents of Abraham and Henry? Possible that blacksmith Abraham NAVE of Sharpsburg who died in 1825 might be the same man as our Abraham NEFF, but need more info on him; need his will, if there was one. ------- NAME: Ruth Moninger Nesbit EMAIL:ruthn@nb.net DATE: Monday, September 15, 1997 QRYTEXT:My ancestors, John MONINGER and wife, Mary Magdalena SHUSTER and children came from Germany to a German settlement in Funkstown, Washington Co sometime before 1789. A child, Henry MONINGER was born there in 1789. Nothing about them is known during their time there. By 1800, they had moved north to Washington CO, PA, south of Pittsburg. There seems to be several MONNINGERS (n's) living around Hagerstown, but we cannot make a connection to them. But I do know that there are several forms of our name, so there could be a connection. Any help would be appreciated. ------- NAME: Ruth Moninger Nesbit EMAIL:ruthn@nb.net DATE: Saturday, September 27, 1997 QRYTEXT:My ancesters, John and Mary Magdalena SHUSTER MONINGER came from Germany to a German settlement in Funkstown, MD. We are not sure of the date, but a son, Henry was born there in 1789. By 1800, they were in Washington County, PA. They do not seem to be in the MD census. But there is no record of naturalization here, so it must have been done there. Where so I write to find this information? Thank you. ------- NAME: Joel Newport EMAIL:newport@iname.com DATE: Thursday, November 6, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking for the family of John K. COOK who married Ida Francis MICHAEL in Middletown on 21 Nov 1883 They later moved to Dover New Jersey. According to the census both John K. and his father were born in Maryland. ------- NAME: David Newton EMAIL:davidn@netins.net DATE: Tuesday, September 2, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking for information on the CLUTS (CLUTS, CLUTZ) family. Joseph CLUTS was born in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland and married Eva ECKENRODE, who was from Littleston, Adams County, Pennsylvania. They had a daughter Rebecca CLUTS, b. May 26, 1841 in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Would like information on Joseph & Eva (ECKENRODE) CLUTS ancestors and descendants. ------- NAME: James Nichols EMAIL:nichol15@ix.netcom.com DATE: Monday, March 3, 1997 QRYTEXT:Am trying to trace A Rollo or Jacob or Jacob Rollo or Rollo Jacob LONG who married Anna Rebecca KEEDY in Washington County on 12 Sept 1848. If I've got the right Anna KEEDY, she's probably from Keedysville. They had a son Rollo born (Feb) 1857 in MD, probably right where his parents lived. Also would like to know if there's a map on the web that shows the location of Keedysville. Any info on Long would be appreciated. Nichol15@ix.netcom.com ------- NAME: Paul Nickle EMAIL:pnickle646@aol.com DATE: Thursday, August 14, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for ancestors and descendants of John W. HALL who married Ellen Nora TRAVIS on April 5, 1911. They had two children. Sadie born 1913 and Mary born 1914. John BOZMAN born abt 1799 and his wife Nancy were the grandparents of John HALL. John HALL was previously married to Bertha PAYNE in Elkton, Md on Sept. 1, 1893. They were divorced in 1910. ------- NAME: Vicki Nixon EMAIL:VCR1187@ridgeview.org DATE: Sunday, April 6, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking for information and specifically the parents of William ADDLESPERGER/ADLESPERGER/ADELSPERGER born somewhere between 1785 and 1796 in MD. In 1813 he was drafted into the War of 1812 in Boonsburo, MD (Washington Co.). Any information on any individual with this surname would be appreciated. ------- NAME: David James Nobles EMAIL:SCV40@AOL.COM DATE: Monday, July 7, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am searching for any information on my ancestor William NOBLE (1640-1709) who was married to Jennet .... My E-Mail has changed from awud24a to the present SCV40@AOL.COM ------- NAME: James Noell EMAIL:blibrary@wvlink.mpl.com DATE: Tuesday, January 21, 1997 QRYTEXT:Hi, This is James NOELL. I am looking for any information on any of the NOELL family from Redhouse or Oakland, MD. Any kind of marriage, census and death records will help. I am willing to trade infromation! Please write if you have any information. ------- NAME: James G. Nourse EMAIL:jimn@mdli.com DATE: Thursday, June 26, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking for ancestors of Edward BERRY born 21 July 1775 in Maryland near Hagerstown or Sharpsburg where he was raised. He married Catherine EAKLE on 25 December 1804. They had a daughter(?) named Elie born 12 February 1806. Tbey moved to Fairfield County Ohio about 1807 where many more children were born. Edward BERRY died there (Ohio) 2 June 1849. ------- NAME: Carol O'Brien EMAIL:Tracy@localaccess.com DATE: Monday, January 6, 1997 QRYTEXT:NICODEMUS We are looking for an unknown NICODEMUS who married Ruby YOUNG and had Wm. H. NICODEMUS in Washington Co. Md. in 1835 ------- NAME: Randy Oakes EMAIL:randyoxx@webt.net DATE: Sunday, October 12, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am searching for any info on OAKS/OCHS from Washington Co. MD. Frederick OAKS was born 1790 in Washington Co. He was in Bedford Co. Pa. 1800. Would appreciate any info. ------- NAME: Thomas Oaks EMAIL:tgo@bright.net DATE: Saturday, September 6, 1997 QRYTEXT:SUTER Peter Born: April 4, 1778 Died: March 4, 1848 Married: April 4, 1799 Spouse: Katharine IRWIN, Washington County - Hagerstown area Children: Jacob, John Henry, John, Katharine, John Peter, William 1st, William 2nd, John, Samuel, Maria, Rosanna, Martin. Parents: Unknown Want names of parents. Want names of any brothers and sisters. Any items of personal interest. Thank You Thomas G. Oaks Jr. 126 Cunard St. ------- NAME: Marianne Ordway EMAIL:Dugolee@aol.com DATE: Wednesday, October 15, 1997 QRYTEXT:BRINING, Albertus Walter DOB: 2-3-1841 DOD: 7-2-1917 Researching Albertus Walter BRINING and his large family [three marriages]... Washington Co., and surrounding areas of MD, WV and PA. ------- NAME: Lova H. Overholts EMAIL:MOverholts@aol.com DATE: Saturday, May 10, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking for the family of my 4th greatgrandparents. I found their marriage license in Washington Co., MD. Anna Barbara ZIMMERMAN and Daniel ASKINS(E) md 1828. Anna went by the name of Nancy. Anna was raised by her aunt and uncle, Thomas and Mary DRAPER. They also raised George, Nicholas, and helped with the other children, names unknown. Daniel and Anna were both born in Frederick County, MD. Anna baptized in the Reformed Church of Frederick, MD. Daniel's mother's name was Rebecca ASKINS. ------- NAME: Lova H. Overholts EMAIL:MOverholts@aol.com DATE: Saturday, May 24, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for info on my 4g-grandparents who were born and raised in Frederick, MD. Their names were Daniel ASKINS, son of Daniel and Rebecca PARSONS ASKINS and Anna Barbara ZIMMERMAN who was raised by her aunt and uncle, Thomas and Mary DRAPER. Anna and Daniel were married in Hagerstown, MD. Anna's Baptismal records and those of her brother george were found in the Reformed Church. ------- NAME: C. Pannulla EMAIL:cpannulla@mfi.net DATE: Thursday, May 8, 1997 QRYTEXT:Searching for any info on a Mary,Maria, Mariah SNYDER born in Washington Co. Md. in 1847 and an Abraham PECK. In an 1870 Fouton Co. Pa. census, Maria SNYDER is married to an Abraham PECK. Abraham is listed as 54 years old and Maria as 23. A daughter Hanna PECK is listed as age 13, obiviously from a prevouus marrage of Abraham PECK.. A son William is also listed. Abraham and Mary SNYDER PECK had 4 childern, William, Ace, or Asa ( Albert Charles?) , Martin and Ida or Ada. Ada was born , Dec. 25th 1878 in Washington Co. Md. She married a Thomas William KELLEY in 1899. Abraham PECK died some time we believe after June of 1880. Mary SNYDER PECK remarried an Isaac GAY in Morgan Co. W.Va. on Sept. 23, 1882. It is believed that Mary SNYDER's father could have been a John SNYDER. Abreham PECK was supposeably a full blooded (Mohawk) Indian . Any one with any info. on Aberaham PECK, Mary SNYDER or Indians in the Md./Pa. area, Please contact me . Thank you. C. Pannulla <cpannulla@mfi.net> ------- NAME: Cindy Pannulla EMAIL:cpannulla@praxis.net DATE: Monday, June 16, 1997 QRYTEXT:Searching for an Ellen Lee TAYLOR and or "any of her family." (TAYLOR was her maiden name.) Ellen was born between 1917 - 1921? in ( we believe) Cumberland, MD. Ellen lived at one time in Cumberland, MD, Hancock, Washington, MD, and possibly, Topeka, Kansas. Some of Ellen's friends in the Handcock area were the "HILL" girls. Ellen had a child, believed to be a daughter between 1938 - 1941. Two stories told about Ellen were, she may have worked in a dry cleaners in the Hancock area and/or her parent's may have owned or managed a Restaurant in the Hancock area during the time of the 1936 flood or at the time the new bridge was being built. Any one with ------- NAME: Dianne Parlow EMAIL:dparlow@erols.com DATE: Sunday, September 28, 1997 QRYTEXT:lLooking for great-grandfather and grandmother's families. On 1900 census, BLOOM, Enoch, age ? m. Mathilda HUTZEL, age 38, with 8 children listed. My grandmother is Mamie BLOOM. Enoch's parents were Enoch and Eva from Tilmington District in Bakersville and Mathilda's parents were Daniel and Christiana HUTZEL from Rohrersville. HUTZEL also HUTZELL or HEUTZEL Is there a genealogy library or association in Washington County that I can contact? ------- NAME: Craig W. Siders, Ph.D. EMAIL:sidersc@ibm.net DATE: Sunday, December 29, 1996 QRYTEXT:I'm looking for any info concerning John SIDERS, who I believe was born in Washington Co MD Aug or Sep 12 1799. John first shows up in 1820 in Highland Co Ohio, marrying in 1824 Rebecca MOBERLY (b. 1802 in PA). Several times he's indicated his birthplace as Washington Co MD, though family legend has it as Rockbridge Co Virginia. As I have no names of parents for John and there are no Siders in Washington Co in 1790 or 1800, so I'd guess he may be a Snyder, Snider, Seider, Syder, etc. ------- NAME: Billie Potts EMAIL:bpottsf8@aol.com DATE: Saturday, November 30, 1996 QRYTEXT:Searching for Andrew POTTS II b abt 1747 in MD. Joined Washington Co. Militia in 1777. Married Catherine ZILHART. Children: Susan , John b 1769, Andrew III b 1771, Frederick b 1773, Mary Catherine b 1778, Jacob b 1780, Joseph b 1782, Elizabeth b 1784, David b 1785, George b 1787. Dates of name mentioned in Wash. Co.MD reference research: 1779 Wash. Co. Oaths of Fidelity 1779, Aug 4 Wash. Co deed 1783 Wash. Co., Upper Antietam & Jerusalem hundreds 1790 Wash. Co., Linton Hundred I believe all of the children were born in Washington Co. The family later moved to Jefferson Co. KY. I have quite a bit of info about the children of most of these folks. I'm trying to find out more about Andrew II's siblings/parents Would love to share info with anyone researching this family. Maybe even find a cousin or two! ------- NAME: Terry L. Potts EMAIL:T2Potts@clandjop.com DATE: Sunday, September 7, 1997 QRYTEXT:Research: BATZ/POTTS/ZILHART/ZILHARDT/BOTTS/POTZ/FUNK/WHITE Andreas BATZ/POTTS Andrew BATZ/POTTS. Catherine/Eva Catharina ZILHART/ZILHARDT. Pg 65 Reformed Church of Hagerstown. Andreas of Andreas Batz and mother Eva Catharina, both married people, Born Jan 12, 1771. Baptized March 26, 1771. Sponsor: Martin Stuckey and his housewife Elisabetha. Pg 45 Old Reform Church, Funkstown. John Fredrick of Andreas Batz and Eva Catharina baptized May 8, 1774. Age 21 days. Sponsor Fredrick Heiger and wife. 1778 Md., Washington County. Oaths of Fidelity: John Stull's list, Andrew POTTS. 1779 Washington Co. Deed, Jacob FUNK to Andrew BATZ, for Lot 23 in Jerusalem Town...(WMG 2:35) 1779 Aug 4, Mad Washington Co., Deed, Andrew Potts, farmer, to Susanna WHITE for L. 0.7.6., for Lot 23 in Jerusalwm Town; Catherine POTZ rel dower 1783 Md., Washington Co., Assessments: Upper Antietam & Jerusalem Hundreds: Andrew BOTTS, 2 horses, 2 cattle. (WMG 7;122) 1790 Washington Co., page 117 Andrew BOTTS, 3-5-3. Andrew Potts join the Rev. War with this name in 1778. Prior to this he used Batz. Some wrote it as BOTTS/POTZ/POTTS. Andrew and Catherine left for Louisville Ky. around 1798. The following are the children of Andrew and Catherine BATZ/POTTS: Andreas/Andrew (see pg65 above), John Fredrick (known later as Fredrick, see pg 45 above), Joseph b. Mar. 7, 1782 d. May 1 1864 In., John b. Feb. 15, 1769, George b. abt. 1787 d. 1872 in Ky., David b. Mar. 23 1785 d. Sep 27, 1831 in In., Jacob b. abt. 1779, Susan(may be the Susanna WHITE above) b. abt. 1767, Elizabeth Celene(Betsy) b. Mar 17 1784, and Mary Catherine b. abt 1778 d. 1871 Ky. Would like to know about where Andrew, Catherine, and the children were born. Would like to know where Andrew/Andreas BATZ/POTTS came from. Any Information on Susanna White? Who were the Parent of Andrew BATZ/POTTS. Why Andrew changed his name from BATZ/POTTS? What is the difference between Jerusalem and Jerusalem Hundreds? Why would the two above sons be baptized in two different churches? Where did Andrew POTTS/BATZ serve in Maryland? Andrew Potts/Batz may have had a brother/uncle whatever named Simeon Potts/Batz. Andrew may have come to Washington County Md. from Pa.. All resources suggest he did. I have not been able to find a record in Pa. for him...HELP. Some of the dates on the children being born may not be accurate as it seems odd that a number of them were born in March. ------- NAME: Terry L. Potts EMAIL:T2Potts@clandjop.com DATE: Friday, September 26, 1997 QRYTEXT:ZILHART/ZILLHART/ZILLHARDT/ZILHARDT/SILHART/SILLHART/SILHARDT Looking for Catherine ZILHART b. mid 1700's. Husband Andreas/Andrea BATZ/POTTS. Known location was in 1770's in Washington County Maryland. The towns I have seen Andreas/Andrew BATZ was Jerusalem Town/Jerusalem Hundreds. They moved to Louisville Ky. around 1790's. Children would be: Andrew/Andreas, John, Joseph, Fredrick/John Fredrick, David, George, Jacob, Susan/Susanna, Mary Catherine, Elizabeth(Betsy) Celene. The family name is now known as POTTS. Found some information on Andreas of Andreas BATZ and wife Eva Catharina in Washington County Maryland Church Records of the 18th Century. Mentions Andreas of Andreas BATZ and wife Eva Catharina. Old Reform Church, Funkstown. Also Reform Church of Hagerstown. Both mention BATZ/ZILHART/SILHARD. Believed moved to Ky. with theZilhart's and FUNK party. Party may have included the STUCKEY's also. ------- NAME: LaRue F. Poyer EMAIL:poyer1@clarknet DATE: Monday, May 26, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for information on UPDEGROVE family. Came from Wash.Co. but moved to Baltimore in late 1800's. David Joseph UPDEGROVE attended St Marys Industrial School in Baltimore with Babe Ruth as a child. ------- NAME: Tom Pryor EMAIL:tpryor@netbiz.net DATE: Sunday, September 28, 1997 QRYTEXT:Lizzy PRYOR born:1870 died:unknown married:9-6-1897 to Jacob BISHOP in Hancock Md.,Washington County.Their daughter born 1898 "Eva". Lizzy's sister was Bridget PRYOR born:1876 died:3-24- 1956 married:Banner BISHOP 10-29- 1899@Hancock Md.Need info. on parents of Lizzy and Bridget PRYOR. ------- NAME: Carol Randall EMAIL:cjbj@SoCa.com DATE: Saturday, August 24, 1996 QRYTEXT:Wish to correspond with anyone working on or interested in this family Many lived in Washington Co. MD, Frederick Co.MD, Carroll Co. MD Also in PA, OH, VA, W. VA, MO, KA, IL, and all points west. ------- NAME: Allene Rasmussen EMAIL:allener@waonline.com DATE: Sunday, October 27, 1996 QRYTEXT:I am searching for information on my mother's grandparents and other family. She was born when her father was quite old and never knew any of them. They are buried at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Brownsville, MD. Jacob MERTZ, Jr. (1818- 1894) married Elizabeth LAMBERT (1826-1919). Their son, Jacob Harlan MERTZ, was my mother's father. Elizabeth's parents were Joseph LAMBERT and Sophia POFFENBERGER. Jacob's father may have been Jacob MERTZ, Sr. ------- NAME: M. Reed EMAIL:mvrdeloh@midohio.net DATE: Thursday, November 7, 1996 QRYTEXT:Searching families of Jacob ROOT and John MAYSILLES in Washington and Frederick Counties in late 1700's and early 1800's. Did they come from Pennsylvania - Lancaster or Chester Counties? MVR ------- NAME: Fran Reynolds EMAIL:Beckreyn@aol.com DATE: Saturday, June 14, 1997 QRYTEXT:DILLAHUNT: Looking for info about James DILLAHUNT who died ca 1805/1806 in Washington County, MD. Need his wife, parents, siblings. His daughter, Mary, was married to Richard BECK. Beckreyn@aol.com ------- NAME: Fran Reynolds EMAIL:Beckreyn@aol.com DATE: Saturday, June 14, 1997 QRYTEXT:CARTER: Need info about Bennett CARTER and his wife Nancy THOMAS who lived in Washington County in 1810. Who were their parents? Their daugher Mary Polly CARTER married Arthur Dillahunt BECK in Feb 1812, in Hagerstown. Beckreyn@aol.com ------- NAME: Gerald Rhoades EMAIL:GeraldWR@aol.com DATE: Tuesday, October 8, 1996 QRYTEXT:Subject: RHOADES/RHODES/ROTH I am looking for RHOADES family in this county before 1800. Specifically I am looking for the ancestors of George and Armakella RHOADES who moved to Bedford Co., PA ------- NAME: Jack A. Rice EMAIL:jarice36@bright.net DATE: Tuesday, December 3, 1996 QRYTEXT:Daniel RICE b. abt 1828 Washington Co. Md. m. Martha BRYAN moved to Union Co. Ohio abt 1860. Daniel d. 1863. Looking for Martha after that date. Daniel's parents were Henry RICE b. 3 Jul 1812 and Nancy MAUGENS b. 4 Apr 1807. ------- NAME: Phyllis Rickard EMAIL:prickard@monroe.lib.mi.us DATE: Thursday, June 26, 1997 QRYTEXT:Am researching the family of Jacob MARTIN and his wife, Margaret. Their son, Jacob MARTIN, Jr, born after the death of the older Jacob. 1st Jacob died in 1793. Margaret died in 1847. In 1852, Jacob Jr. is the only surviving child. Would like to find the other children's names. Jacob Jr. married Elizabeth MCCLURE, 12 Oct 1818. She was dau. of John McCLURE. Would also like to find more about the McCLUREs. ------- NAME: Karen Ritchey EMAIL:DRitchey@cshore.com DATE: Saturday, February 15, 1997 QRYTEXT:I'm looking for birth and death information on the following individuals residing and believed buried in Hagerstown, MD. Elizabeth EVANS (daughter of Estelle MCDANIEL and Jim EVANS) married to Larry STILLWAGON (a pharmacist). Joe MCDANIEL (believed to have owned a potato chip factory in Hagerstown) who we think died around 1957 or 1958. First wife's name was Elsie; second wife's name Vera. Joe and Estelle MCDANIEL are siblings of my paternal grandfather, Chester Arthur MCDANIEL. ------- NAME: Kathleen Rizer EMAIL:rizerk@erinet.com DATE: Monday, February 17, 1997 QRYTEXT:RIZER family. I have published the RIZER newsletter for many years now; the data is being prepared for the RIZER Family Book. Would like to exchange family information with anyone having a RIZER relation, especially any female lines. The Rizer's lived primarily in Allegany Co. but some branches were also in Washington, and Frederick counties, and in Somerset and Bedford counties, Penn. Lines moved from Maryland to Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Kansas. Have researched all on location. ------- NAME: Les Roberts EMAIL:laroberts@ncweb.com DATE: Saturday, April 26, 1997 QRYTEXT:HUFFER: Looking for parents, family, etc. on Abraham HUFFER, b. 7/19/1779 in Washington County; and his son Abraham HUFFER, b. abt 1824 also in Washington County. ------- NAME: Thomas W. Roth EMAIL:rothx11@ibm.net DATE: Monday, April 7, 1997 QRYTEXT:"Thomas W. Roth" <rothx11@ibm.net> I'm looking for a GROSSNICKLE, Daniel and wife Susie (sic) who would have had a son Ben Franklin GROSSNICKLE. Ben moved to Montgomery Co., Ohio around 1870-72. Susie's maiden name was LEOPOLD. Carol Hepburn told me she found Grossnickles and Leopolds in Washington Co. but had no specific family info. Any further help is greatly appreciated! Tom Roth ------- NAME: Jack Runnion EMAIL:runnions@gte.net DATE: Friday, September 26, 1997 QRYTEXT:CASSEL/LAMBERT: Seeking the parents,siblings,birthdates and birth places of Jacob CASSEL; born in PA abt 1795 and Sophia LAMBERT; born abt 1804 in MD. Jacob CASSEL married Sophia LAMBERT in Washington Co., MD on 25 February 1823. TIA for your help. Cheers, Jack Runnion Brandon, FL. <runnions@gte.net> ------- NAME: Jack Runnion EMAIL:runnions@gte.net DATE: Thursday, October 16, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking the parents,siblings and children of Jacob CASSEL and Sophia LAMBERT who married in Washington Co.,MD. circa 1823. Jacob was born abt 1794 in PA.;died Oct 1881 in Williams Co., OH and Sophia born abt 1805 in MD.; died Jan 1870, also in Williams Co. Jacob reportedly served with the Illinois Troops in the War of 1812. There one known issue: Jacob M Cassel; born 1847 in MD. TIA for any and all help. Jack in Florida ------- NAME: John RUSH EMAIL:johnrush@dialnet.net DATE: Monday, August 11, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking for the ancestors of Daniel RUSH. He was born c. 1795 possibly in Allegany Co, but his parents may have lived in Washington Co, before the two split. In 1819 Daniel married Elizabeth DUCKWORTH. In 1827 He moved to Marion Co., OH and in 1849 to Fayette Co., IL, where he died. I believe that the RUSH name was originally spelled RAUSCH and that his ancestors may have come from Baden-Baden, Germany, prior to the Rev. War. ------- NAME: Charles Schriver EMAIL:ArchiveWkr@aol.com DATE: Tuesday, September 30, 1997 QRYTEXT:DOMER, SHROY, THOMAS: Searching for information on Rachel DOMER, who married John SHROY in 1811, Hagerstown, MD. The SHROY family then moved to Tuscarawas Co., OH. They may have had a daughter, Catherine ("Kit") and a son, Henry, who married Ann THOMAS. Any information is appreciated. ------- NAME: Mark Shaffer EMAIL:mshaffer@erols.com DATE: Saturday, September 6, 1997 QRYTEXT:Reuben MARMADUKE, b. 1830 & Martha BECKLEY, b. 1838, were living in MD at the start of the Civil War. Reuben was mustered-in in 1861. Martha lived alone in terror while the battle of Antietem raged about 1/2 mile from their home. When Reuben mustered out in 1863, he & Martha moved to Newtown, Fountain Co., IN. I'm seeking any MARMADUKE or BECKLEY connections. ------- NAME: A. Sheneberger EMAIL:ASheneberg@aol.com DATE: Sunday, May 25, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for any information regarding the SHENEBERGER name. A Jacob SHENEBERGER is listed in the 1840's census index, for Washington Co., Hagerstown, MD. Any info. on him or additonal SHENEBERGER's will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. ------- NAME: Mickey Sieracki EMAIL:micsie@fls.infi.net DATE: Friday, July 4, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking for information on the family of Julia Ann FEIGLEY or FEIGLY, born Nov 1, 1833 and married to John KRINER. I only know of one child - Ann Rebecca KRINER. I would like to know who Julia Ann's parents were, and if she had other children. Thanks. ------- NAME: Cindy Simmons EMAIL:csimmons@lyncs.com DATE: Wednesday, February 19, 1997 QRYTEXT:OSTER I'm looking for any information about John V OSTER. All I know is that he left Hagerstown MD and moved to Bedford County (Osterburg), PA in 1771. ------- NAME: Cindy Simmons EMAIL:csimmons@lyncs.com DATE: Sunday, March 23, 1997 QRYTEXT:-revised - I am looking for information about any "OSTER" who moved from Washington County/Frederick County, MD to Bedford County, PA in the late 1700's to early 1800's. old e-mail address: cmsimmons@sprynet.com ------- NAME: Caryl Simpson EMAIL:dailyadm@heart.net DATE: Sunday, April 27, 1997 QRYTEXT:KAMMERER/KEMMERER/CAMMERER Wish to communicate with anyone researching Ludwig KAMMERER (b. 1718 Germany-d. 1808 Westmoreland Co PA)of Hagerstown, Washington Co MD, or his descendants. KAMMERER homestead built 1774 still stands in Hagerstown. ------- NAME: Caryl Simpson EMAIL:dailyadm@heart.net DATE: Sunday, April 27, 1997 QRYTEXT:MIDDLEKAUF Wish to communicate with anyone researching this surname in Hagerstown MD mid to late 1800's. Searching for MIDDLEKAUF married to SIMPSON. ------- NAME: Mildred Slavens EMAIL:mildreds@kcaccess.net DATE: Tuesday, July 1, 1997 QRYTEXT:Who were the parents of Jacob EPPRIGHT who married Catherina Anamaria WOLFE. They lived Washington County, Maryland in 1808. They attended Zion Reformed Church in Hagerstown, Maryland. Samuel EPPRIGHT, Susanna EPPRIGHT, Anamaria EPPRIGHT, Jonathan EPPRIGHT, their children were baptized in this church. ------- NAME: Richard Sleeman EMAIL:richard.sleeman@wdn.com DATE: Monday, May 26, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking information about the SLEEMAN family, who emigrated from Cornwall, England in 1858 and settled in Western Maryland (Pompey Smash, Vale Summit). ------- NAME: Catherine Rife Small EMAIL:kat2860@aol.com DATE: Thursday, June 26, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking for information on the ACTON family (Richard, John and descendents) original settlers of Anapolis c. 1649. ------- NAME: Janet Small EMAIL:smallh@bulldog.afsc.k12.ar.us DATE: Friday, June 6, 1997 QRYTEXT:KEY or KEYS or KEYES, Elizabeth married Benjamin POWER in 1774 in Washington Co. MD. Want to know her parents, siblings. The POWERs named their children: Sarah, Nancy, Mary, Elizabeth, Thomas, William, Benjamin, Margaret, James and George. ------- NAME: David Smith EMAIL:dbs@midohio.net DATE: Saturday, October 4, 1997 QRYTEXT:Hello: I am looking for information on the DOMER Families of Washington and Frederick Co, MD. My ancestors are Henry or Hugh DOMER born about 1774 and died about 1823 in Washington Co, MD Any information greatly appreciated. ------- NAME: Edgar Smith EMAIL:ecsmith@prodigy.com DATE: Tuesday, June 3, 1997 QRYTEXT:Admiral Cadwalader RINGGOLD was born 20 Aug 1802 at Fountain Rock, Washington Co., and died in 1867. His brother Samuel RINGGOLD was an army major and killed in the Mexican War. I would like to know more about these men and their families. Are there RINGGOLD family papers in some archive? ------- NAME: Eva Smith EMAIL:Jcarroll@mis.net DATE: Tuesday, November 12, 1996 QRYTEXT:Looking for information on Christian (aka Christopher) SMITH (b abt. 1740, Sharpsburg, Md.; died 1833, Greenbrier County, WV) Believed to be of German descent. Migrated to WV in 1790s. Married to Elizabeth "Betsey" RICHMOND (abt. 1760/1838, not sure about last name). Children: George, Jacob, John William Wiley, Joseph, Elizabeth, Mary (Polly); Barbara and William. Thanks. ------- NAME: Joseph Smith EMAIL:kingsmithinc@sprintmail.com DATE: Sunday, July 6, 1997 QRYTEXT:If anyone has land transfer data for Washington Co., I am tracing land ownership of Isaac KELLAM and his son Peter KILLAM. Peter was born in Hagarstown 3/11/1778. Isaac was born in Worcester Co., MD. circa 1750, and his will was recorded in Worcester Co.in 1792, but he must have migrated for a time to Hagarstown, where son Peter was born. He may or may not have owned land there. Soon after Isaac died and the estate was settled, Peter went to Kentucky, marrying in Harodsburg, KY. in 1799. This means land transfers circa 1792-9 between Peter KILLAM would be likely in Washington Co. Can someone help? Thanks very much. ------- NAME: Lynn Smith EMAIL:LSmith4604@aol.com URL:http://members.aol.com/Lsmith4604/index.html DATE: Friday, November 7, 1997 QRYTEXT:Hi, I just got finished adding most of the SMITH's in the Maryland 1880 census to my web page. I put it on 2 pages. One for Baltimore city, the other for the rest of the counties. I am still missing a few SMITH's,but will add them as I get the time. It was a little more time consuming than I thought it would be. Lynn SMITH <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Lsmith4604/index.html">http://members.aol.com/LSmith4604 /index.html</A> Please take a moment to sign my guest book to let me know you were there,and what names you are researching. ------- NAME: Patty Smoot EMAIL:vis_pms@shsu.edu DATE: Sunday, December 8, 1996 QRYTEXT:Seeking info on Elijah COLLARD b. 11-09-1778 Washington County, Md. (Although a local Texas Historical Marker makes claim for him to have been born in Virginia?) moved and married in Bullitt County, Kentucky. Married Mary STARK on May 2, 1801. Elijah/Mary were pioneers in my neck of the Texas "Piney Woods" (1833) and quite proudly I can claim ancestorship to them. I would like like to find out more on Elijah. I have a lot of information on Mary. I am also trying to locate any information on Thomas LEE, who moved to Texas in the early 1850's. It is my understanding that a "Thomas LEE" was a pretty influential person in the Maryland State Government in the 1700's. Perhaps this is an ancestor of my Thomas? Any information would be appreciated! Thank You and Merry Christmas! Patty Smoot ------- NAME: Jeff Snyder EMAIL:Snyder_Jeff@mlstrmac.ssd.lmsc.lockheed.com DATE: Thursday, August 15, 1996 QRYTEXT:My great-grandmother was named Catherine Virginia ROHRER and she was the daughter of a Christian ROHRER/Catherine LANTZ of Hagerstown. I am seeking information on the parents of Christian ROHRER and Catherine LANTZ. If you have related pedigree charts or could suggest some places to look, I would sure appreciate it. Snyder_Jeff@mlstrmac.ssd.lmsc.lockheed.com ------- NAME: Lorin A. Snyder EMAIL:snyderl@acad1.stvincent.edu DATE: Wednesday, September 11, 1996 QRYTEXT:I am searching for any information on the ancestry/descendancy/ family of Christian GARVER, who moved to Leitersburg, Washington County, Maryland in about 1790, from where I do not know. He died before 1802, having 23 children with 3 wives. His descendants stayed in the Leitersburg area. ------- NAME: Lorin A. Snyder EMAIL:snyderl@acad1.stvincent.edu DATE: Wednesday, September 11, 1996 QRYTEXT:I am searching for any information on Ludwick SNYDER/SNIDER, who married Elizabeth GARVER, daughter of Christian GARVER, of Lietersburg, Washington Co., MD, in the early to mid-1790's. They settled in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD, and had 2 sons, Jacob, and John, before moving to Pennsylvania in 1799. They made the trip with Elizabeth's sister Fanny, and her husband Martin STOCKMAN. Ludwick was a cooper and most likely had a shop in Hagerstown, or at least worked in one. I am trying to find the identity of Ludwick's parents. Ludwick was born between 1765 and 1770, but I'm not sure in Maryland. His parents were probably immigrant Germans. Any info on the SNYDER/SNIDER/SCHNEIDER Family and any aspect of the previously mentioned families would be greatly appreciated. ------- NAME: Lorin Snyder EMAIL:lgs50@westol.com DATE: Friday, May 2, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for any info on the SNYDER family of Washington Co., Md. Of particular importance are the parents of Ludwick SNYDER, who married Elizabeth GARVER in this county in about 1794, or so. Ludwick's father may have been a Jacob SNYDER or a John SNYDER. ------- NAME: Lorin Snyder EMAIL:lgs50@westol.com DATE: Friday, May 2, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for any info on the OHLER/OLER family, who were already residents of Washington Co., Md. as of 1790. The names Andrew, George, Peter, and John appear quite often in this particular family. ------- NAME: Lorin Snyder EMAIL:lgs50@westol.com DATE: Friday, May 2, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for any info on the GARVER/GARBER family of Washington Co., Md. A Jacob GERBER seems to be the progenitor, who had at least Christian and Samuel GARVER/GARBER among his sons. Christian married three times and at least seventeen children. ------- NAME: Nancy L. Snyder EMAIL:IrshEiz@aol.com DATE: Friday, June 20, 1997 QRYTEXT:Need info on George SNYDER b. ?1817 d. 7/25/1894 m. Mary STINEMETZ ? sp. 3/18/1839. They were married at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Williiamsport, MD by Christian Startzman. They had 12 or 13 children: William Henry , John Luther, Christian Startsman, Francis, Milford, Albertus, James Buchanan, Charles, Elizabeth, Louisa, Mary, Annie and ? Jenny. I have found many of the family buried in Riverview Cemetary. I found a reference in Marriage Records that George may have come from Berkeley Co. VA. One family member remembers possibly the STINEMETZ family coming from Harford Co., MD. Any and all links/help would be appreciated. ------- NAME: Tim Snyder EMAIL:tsnyder888@aol.com DATE: Tuesday, September 23, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking information on the SNYDER family that lived in/near Keedysville, Washington County, MD in the late 19th century, most likely as farmers. The husband was Samuel SNYDER and his spouse K(C)atherine DUSING SNYDER. Their known children were Harry Garfield SNYDER, who married Irene Virginia BLOYER and farmed in the Clear Spring, MD area for 45 years, Paul SNYDER who was living in Hagerstown, MD in 1960, Howard SNYDER who was living in Leitersburg, MD in 1960, and a daughter who married Cecil STONER and who also was living in Hagerstown, MD in 1960. Especially interested in where the above were buried, with the exception of Harry and Irene who were buried in St. Paul's Lutheran Church cemetery near Clear Spring, MD. ------- NAME: Ruth Solter EMAIL:asolter@worldnet.att.net DATE: Saturday, April 19, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking for John Ethan ALLEN b. 1839 in Williamsport, Washington, MD married Mary Jane JONES b. 8 Dec 1838 daughter was Hattie Margaret ALLEN. ------- NAME: Steve Speelman EMAIL:Carspeel@msn.com DATE: Monday, January 27, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking information on Michael SPEELMAN B 1816 Md D 1884 Allegany Co. m Mary Jane HERRING ca 1840 had 7 children by 1860: George, Summerfield, James H., William D, Mary R., Sarah Jenette and Emma Julia. Were known to have lived on German Alley (current day Henderson Dr @ Bond St). Seeking any info specifically on his parents. Mary Jane HERRING SPEELMAN parents are Christian and Rebecca HERRING of Bedford, Pa. Possible parents of Michael are Jacob and Polly ERB SPEELMAN Possible grandparents David Lawrence SPIELMAN/SPEELMAN and Elizabeth CRAIGHBAUM ------- NAME: Carole Spencer EMAIL:cspencer@sbt.net DATE: Tuesday, January 21, 1997 QRYTEXT:FELKER/WILT John FELKER and wife Catherine WILT FELKER are bur. in Salem Cem. in Washington Co. John d. abt 1846. Need info to prove their relationship to their son, Abraham FELKER b. 6 July 1802. There is a will in Washington Co. for John FELKER. Also, who were the parents of Catherine WILT? ------- NAME: Donald L. Spidell EMAIL:dspidell@zekes.com URL:http://www.zekes.com/~dspidell/persons.com DATE: Saturday, June 29, 1996 QRYTEXT:Looking for info on Veronica Lehman and her parents. Christian Rohrer b. abt. 1740 md. abt. 1764 Veronica Lehman b. abt 1741. All children born in Washington Co., Md.: John b. abt. 1767, Barbara b. abt. 1768, Maria b. abt. 1771, Ann b. abt. 1772, Christian b. abt. 1773, Jacob b. 23 Jul 1776, Daniel b. abt. 1778, Samuel b. 1 Oct 1786 ------- NAME: Lloyd Spiker EMAIL:spike@powernet.net DATE: Tuesday, September 3, 1996 QRYTEXT:SPIKER in MD I am doing research on my family, especially focusing on the SPIKER name in Maryland during the 18th/19th century. Suspect, but no proof, they were part of Palatine migration. Have found many family units in Allegany/Garrett counties with some in Washington county. Am especially interested in a Joseph SPIKER, born somewhere in MD in 1879. In 1880 US Census, I found only one family with a 1 year old Joseph, headed by a Redeemus (or Redemus) SPIKER married to Catherine. Any leads or assistance you could provide would be greatly appreciated. thanks Lloyd SPIKER 1875 Rockhaven Dr. Reno, NV 89511 702-852-3225 ------- NAME: Cathy McEver Stalcup EMAIL:clstalc0@wcc.com DATE: Thursday, October 9, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for information on Andrew MCEVER (MCKEVER/MCKEEVER), who lived in Frederick County Md from 1751 to 1760. He had 4 known children: John, Margaret, Isebell, and Mary. Daughter Margaret is thought to have had a child out of wedlock in Washington County MD and had some sort of court documents regarding this child. Possibly adoption. Any information would be appreciated. ------- NAME: Cathy McEver Stalcup EMAIL:clstalc0@wcc.com DATE: Wednesday, October 15, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for possible court records for 1761 in Washington County, MD. Possible adoption records. It is thought that Margaret McEVER (McKEVER) had a child out of wedlock in 1761. Court records were spoken of but I do not have copies of this document. Any information on MCEVER/MCKEVER would be appreciated. ------- NAME: Sharon Stawicki EMAIL:SStawi425@aol.com DATE: Friday, September 26, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am searching for information on Daniel SHIVES 9-6-1844 in Pa, died Jan 8, 1906 in Neemore Pa. Buried at Shives Cemetery, Washington Co, Maryland. Married Dellilah HULL and lived in Fulton Co Pa. They had 12 Children Sarah SHIVES md BERNHART (Isaiah), dau md KLINE (David Miles)1868, Jacob 1875, Sammuel 1877-1900, George W 1880-1954, Peter 1882, Jennie 1884- 1887, Elizabeth SHIVES md BROADSTONE(Leonard Levi) 7-1887 TO 1967, Nancy Ellen SHIVES md WELLER 1889-, Abner 10-1889, Maggie SHIVES md WELLER, Daniel, Hiram. Daniel is a Civil War Vet Co G205 Reg Pa, unsure of dates. Need any and all info about this family. Would also like info on Shives Cemetery. Please Email me at SStawi425@AOL.Com. ------- NAME: Yvonne Stedman EMAIL:stedman@westsound.com DATE: Tuesday, February 11, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking for information on Mary Boyd, b. 24 Oct 1824 in Maryland and who married John RAFLEY (REFLEY) (RESSLEY) in 1842 in Hagerstown, Washington Co. MD. John came to America in 1828 from Germany. John and Mary had William, Elizabeth, David, Anna Rebecca, and Mary Jane Rafley in Hagerstown, Md, before moving to Illinois. any info on The BOYD's or RAFLEY's would be appreciated as I can't seem to find either of their parents. Thank you for your time and help. Yvonne in Shelton Wa ------- NAME: Yvonne Stedman EMAIL:stedman@westsound.com DATE: Tuesday, February 18, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am trying to find the parents of Mary BOYD who was born 24 Oct 1824 in Maryland. She married John Frederick RAFLEY (REFLEY)(RESSLEY) in 1842 Hagerstown, Washington, MD. They had William b. 1843, Elizabeth b. 1845, David b. 1849, Anna Rebecca b. 7 Apr 1851 ( my gggggrandmother), and Mary Jane b.28 April 1858 all in Hagerstown, Md. Any info on this family would be appreciated. Thanks, ------- NAME: Earline Stewart EMAIL:estewart@ghgcorp.com DATE: Sunday, November 3, 1996 QRYTEXT:Looking for parents of Valentine CARR, signed marriage bond for Catherine CARR (she was b. 21 Jan 1769 in MD) to George FULWIDER 25 Oct. 1791 in Augusta Co. VA or MD. was Valentine her father or brother, Any help greatly appreciated. Found Valentine Carr on the 1790 census in Washington Co. MD. Thanks Earline. ------- NAME: John A Stottlemyer EMAIL:jstottle@pop.service.ohio-state.edu DATE: Sunday, April 13, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am inquiring about Amanda C RUSSMAN who was born ABT 1850 in Hagerstown, MD and married to Georger Washington STOTTLEMYER, Jr in Hagerstown on April 5, 1872. ------- NAME: John A Stottlemyer EMAIL:jstottle@pop.service.ohio-state.edu DATE: Sunday, April 13, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am seeking information on the STOTTLEMYER family who settled in Frederick County, MD sometime after 1750. My lineage is from David STOTTLEMYER to George STOTTLEMYER to Nelson STOTTLEMYER (born May 7, 1802) to George Washington STOTTLEMYER to George Washington STOTTLEMYER, Jr (born March 28, 1848). I am looking for unknown birthdates and confirmation that the first George STOTLEMYER was married to Rebecca Harriet POE; Nelson STOTTLEMYER was married to Hannah PRYOR (July 25, 1820 in Hagerstown, MD.); George Washington STOTTLEMYER was married to Rebecca LANE). George Washington STOTTLEMYER, Jr. eventually traveled to Ohio and settled in Dayton. He was my great grandfather. ------- NAME: Sharon Straight EMAIL:SJWorkman@aol.com DATE: Sunday, January 12, 1997 QRYTEXT:KERSHNER/KIRSCHNER/FLENNER. Seeking information on John George KERSHNER, b. 1778 in Washington Co. He married there in 1799 to Margaretha FLENNER. I have no information on her at all. Johns father was George KIRSCHNER b. abt 1731, Germany. He married abt 1764 in Maryland, but not sure where, to Mary FLENNER, I have no information on her. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ------- NAME: Becky Stringer EMAIL:ccbbecky@aol.com DATE: Friday, February 7, 1997 QRYTEXT:WATHEN, CISSELL Families I am looking for parents of George WATHEN b. 1804 in MD. Mar. Jul 17,1832 in Union Co, KY to Elizabeth(Eliza) CISSELL. Elizabeth was b. 1816 in KY. Her father was James CISSELL. I believe James CISSELL's wife's name was Eliza. I do not have a maiden name. I believe George WATHEN's mother's first name was Martha Ann. George WATHEN died in 1889 in Union Co, KY. His wife Elizabeth CISSELL died in 1895 in Union Co, KY. Anyone know anything about these families? I have descendents in KY info. George WATHEN was my gggrandfather. I am willing to share descendents info. e-mail me or write to: Becky Stringer, 10114-7 Arrowhead Dr. E., Jacksonville, FL 32257 Thanks, Becky ------- NAME: Judy Castle Stubbs EMAIL:JStubbs100@aol.com DATE: Wednesday, June 18, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking any information about the family of Michael MEYER/MYERS of Washington Co. He was married to Magdalena and he died in Washington Co. in 1785. Children were Michael (m. probably Catherine); Jacob; Adam; Frederick (m. Mary SHOWMAN) removed to Grainger Co., TN; Sarah (m. William ROBINSON/ROBERTSON); Barbara (m. Henry MIDDLECALF); Susanna (m. Daniel DINKLE/TINKLE) removed to Rockingham Co., VA; Magdalena (m. George SHOWMAN); Elizabeth (m. Joseph LANG/LONG) removed to Grainger Co., TN. Any information appreciated. I'm particularly interested in the origins of Michael MEYER/MYERS Sr. Any help will be appreciated. ------- NAME: Judy Castle Stubbs EMAIL:JStubbs100@aol.com DATE: Thursday, June 19, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking any information about Martin LANG/LONG and wife, Agnes who resided in the Sharpsburg area from at least 1775 to at least 1799 he seems to have disappeared after that. The only two children of which I am aware are Joseph LANG/LONG b. 1761 probably in Berks Co., PA and Jacob LANG/LONG. The family may have been in York Co., PA before coming to Washington Co., MD. Martin bought several pieces of property in Sharpsburg starting in 1775 and by 1799 had sold all of them. The marriage of son Jacob to Margareth WALTZ was in 1778 and Joseph m. Elizabeth MEYER/MYERS in 1783. Both marriages took place in Frederick. Any help will be appreciated. ------- NAME: Dean V. Stuckey EMAIL:dean@stuckey.mdn.com DATE: Saturday, June 7, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for information on a Martin J. STUCKEY. He is supposed to have been in the Washington Co, area in the mid 1700's. He had a son Samuel whose death record in Pike Co, IN says he was born there about 1771-1774. His wife was Elizabeth MINNIS and they were supposed to have been married there in the 1760s. Would like any information. His father may have been Jacob STUCKEY. Dean V. STUCKEY ------- NAME: Dottie Summerlin EMAIL:DRS4596@aol.com DATE: Sunday, February 2, 1997 QRYTEXT:George William MCINTYRE b. abt 1822 in Washington Co., MD married Catharine BROWN b. abt 1825 in Chambersburg, Pa. George was a carpenter, cabinetmaker. They had 8 known children: Helen, Calvin Clay, Annie, George A., Edward Perry, Harry, Clara, and William. Who are George's parents? When were they married? They eventually moved to Chambersburg, then Altoona, Pa. Would also be interested in who Catharine's parents were? Are Perry's connected somehow? ------- NAME: Dottie Summerlin EMAIL:DRS4596@aol.com DATE: Tuesday, June 3, 1997 QRYTEXT:George William MCINTYRE b. abt 1822 in MD, probably Hagerstown. He was a carpenter/cabinet maker. Married Catharine BROWN b. abt 1825 in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Pa. They had 8 known children: Helen, Calvin Clay, Annie, George A., Edward Perry, Harry, Clara, and William. Edward Perry McINTIRE b. 11 Jan 1855 is my great grandfather. The McINTYRE's were in Chambersburg in 1860, then moved to Altoona, Blair Co., Pa in 1872. ------- NAME: Steve Swank EMAIL:stvswk@aol.com DATE: Saturday, April 19, 1997 QRYTEXT:Who were the relatives and/or family members of Jacob SWANK who took the Oath of Fidelity in 1778 in Washington County, Maryland. Please email information to STVSWK@aol.com ------- NAME: Steve Swank EMAIL:stvswk@aol.com DATE: Saturday, April 19, 1997 QRYTEXT:Who were the relatives and/or family members of Jacob SWANK who took the Oath of Fidelity in 1778 in Washington County, Maryland. Please email information to STVSWK@aol.com ------- NAME: Marj Swies EMAIL:SSwies@aol.com DATE: Friday, July 11, 1997 QRYTEXT:Catherine KEIFER b abt 1804 in Washington Co, MD Looking for info on parents and family data. She married James HUMPHREYS in VA 1824 then moved to Pike Co Ohio in 1825. Other Keifers may have moved to SW Ohio with her. ------- NAME: Karl B. Taylor EMAIL:kbtaylor@worldnet.att.net DATE: Thursday, March 27, 1997 QRYTEXT:Researching the STROCK family of Hagerstown, Washington, Md. Any assistance would be appreciated ------- NAME: Patty Tedrick EMAIL:6224472640@MSN.COM DATE: Wednesday, May 7, 1997 QRYTEXT:TEDRICK/TEDERICK Looking for father of: Peter TEDERICK, b. 21 Dec. 1809 PA/VA d. 1854, Indiansprings, Clearsprings (nr Parkhead), Washington Co., Md m. Eliza Bevins MILLS (dau of Thomas P. MILLS & Ann Elizabeth BEVINS) in the German Reformed Church of Clearsprings, Wa. Co., Md. on 14 May 1836 by Rev. BRAGONIER. children all raised in Clearsprings: Jacob, Thomas, James Jeremiah, May E. Ann E. Otho, John Daniel, William H., Delilah. Assoc. families: MILLS, BEVINS, WILES, KERSCHNER, HARTMAN, DITTO, TICE, SHANK, MUMMERT, WAINSCOTT, CALHOUN, MURRY,EICHELBERGER ------- NAME: Alan Teller EMAIL:atller@holli.com DATE: Tuesday, November 19, 1996 QRYTEXT:MILLER Looking for information on John MILLER. He was born in Washington Co,MD, in 1779, and orphaned at an early age. Then he was bound out to PA and, when free, moved to VA. Ther he married Nancy CAPPER in 1800. She was born in Ireland. All help appreciated. I have quite a bit on John's family. He had six children, Martin, John, Thomas, Elizabeth, Mary, and Benjamin. Maybe some of these names run in the family. ------- NAME: Richard Tesar EMAIL:wa4wip@juno.com DATE: Sunday, May 25, 1997 QRYTEXT:Am looking for any EATON in Washington County - have info that leads me here and am looking for John or James EATON circa 1800 - 1900, however, any EATON name will certainly help - thanks ------- NAME: Ruth Thompson EMAIL:Rptgen@aol.com DATE: Monday, March 17, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking information on several Washington County families: Martin REEDER & wife Susan Morgan MOUDY b.in WC 1833 &1831 William Henry SCHAMEL & wife Elizabeth POFFENBERGER in WC abt 1808 Daniel POFFENBERGER & wife Susan Maria REEDER b. 1838 & 1855 in WC. Related families LANTZ & TODD. Any help appreciated. ------- NAME: Ruth Thompson EMAIL:Rptgen@aol.com DATE: Tuesday, March 25, 1997 QRYTEXT:POFFENBERGER, SCHAMEL, REEDER, MORGAN, TODD, LANTZ Seeking information on POFFENBERGER. I am descended from John POFFENBERGER who arrived in Washington County around 1760. Also need any information on Martin REEDER and Susan MORGAN who were born in Washington County in the 1830's and moved to Carroll County, Illinois by 1870. William Henry SCHAMEL emigrated from Germany abt 1804 and married Elizabeth POFFENBERGER, the daughter of Valentine POFFENBERGER. Mary LANTZ, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth LANTZ married Henry POFFENBERGER in 1809. Sarah TODD married Simon POFFENBERGER about 1780. All of these families resided in Washinton County from the late 1700's until mid 1850's when many of their descendants moved to Illinois. Would like to share information with any others searching these families. ------- NAME: Linda Threadgill EMAIL:llt@webtv.net DATE: Friday, June 6, 1997 QRYTEXT:DODD- I am looking for information on Mathew DODD who was adopted by Agustus and Amanda THOMAS of Uniontown, Pa. He was born, out of wedlock, in 1855 to a lady with the last name of DODD who was living in Hagerstown. Any information on this person who be greatly appreciated. ------- NAME: James T. Trainor EMAIL:jwjtrain@aol.com DATE: Tuesday, July 1, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am seeking information on Robert Lee TRAINOR - Born 1-14-1871. I have information his Mother died when he was 18 months old and he was he was raised by his Father's sister, Elizabeth TRAINOR, who married John SHAY and lived in the Sharpsburg area of Maryland. Any information concerning the SHAY family or TRAINOR family of Washington Co. Md. will be appreciated. ------- NAME: Michael VanBaaren EMAIL:QTLA71A@prodigy.com DATE: Sunday, March 16, 1997 QRYTEXT:My name is Michael VanBaaren, QTLA71A@prodigy.com and I am searching the following families in the Keedysville & Sharpsburg areas of Washington Co.: GROFF/GROVE, Jacob, b 1737, md Catharine STALEY HESS, Jacob, b 1740, md Margaret ORNDORFF HOFFMAN, Michael, b c1725, md Maria Dorothea (__?__) LOCHER, Henry, b 1744, md Elizabeth HOFFMAN ORNDORFF, Christian, b 1729, md Elizabeth Ann HOFFMAN Would like to correspond with anyone working on these names. ------- NAME: Mary E Vannoy EMAIL:evannoy@telis.org DATE: Friday, March 28, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking for the RITCHIE Family from Washington County, MD. I see on the map there is a Fort Ritchie. How can I obtain information on this place? ------- NAME: Lesley Vincent EMAIL:lgvincent@worldnet.att.net DATE: Saturday, September 20, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking info concerning John Coonrod (Conrad) VINCENT. Born circa 1704 in Washington County (Fredrick before Co.). Parents unknown, spouse unknown. His sons name was William H. VINCENT born circa 1755 in Washington Co, Maryland and died in Marion County, WV circa 1806-1813. His wife's name was Lucy Luzadder, 2nd wife was Hannah HANKS. John Coonrod (Conrad) VINCENT owned land in Maryland. Thank you. . ------- NAME: Evelyn Vohland EMAIL:bob&evelyn@nctc.net DATE: Sunday, September 28, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seek parents of George BETEBENNER, b 15 Nov 1801, prob. Wash. Co. MD; mar Lydia EVERHART, b 17 Oct 1811, Middletown, MD; dau/o Jacob & Anna (SHOEMAKER) EVERHART. ------- NAME: Elsie Vredenburg EMAIL:elf@netonecom.net DATE: Thursday, August 8, 1996 QRYTEXT:I seek info on the parents of Michael NEIKIRK & Catherine PENCE of Washington County, whose children moved to Seneca Co., OH in the 1820's. Also any info on David PHILLIPS who was m. to Elizabeth NEIKIRK. He evidently died young, and she married John HELDT and then Yost WYANT. ------- NAME: Judy Vulgamott EMAIL:jlv@innernet.net DATE: Sunday, August 3, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking for any and all infromation on WOLGHAMUTHs/WOLGAMOTT/ VULGAMOTTs. My husband is eighth generation of Joseph who settled in Williamsport Md. and was a friend of Jonathan Hager. Am willing to share and chat with anyone who is interested. Would like to but togather a file on the lineage for library. Thank you. Judy jlv@innernet.net ------- NAME: Janet Waite EMAIL:JLW1959@aol.com DATE: Monday, September 9, 1996 QRYTEXT:Would like to hear from anyone with KEMMERER family lines in Washington County, MD. Do not have E Mail, please contact Betty Cain 3279 US RTE 30, Georgetown, PA 15043. Or you can use this E Mail addy and I will be the go between. ------- NAME: Lynda Walgamotte EMAIL:dafyduck@ix.netcom.com DATE: Thursday, January 23, 1997 QRYTEXT:Want to correspond with anyone researching the WALGAMOT/ WOLGAMOT/WOHLGEMUTH family of Washington County. Particularly interested in a John Wolgamot who married Julianna ABEL and had three sons (they later divorced). Trying to prove that my husband's Gr-gr-gr-grandfather is one of these boys. Have lots to share. ------- NAME: Jeanne Cook Walsh EMAIL:ew54926@navix.net DATE: Sunday, October 5, 1997 QRYTEXT:COOK - SHEITZ/SHEETZ - WOLF I am looking for the children of Mrs Mary SHEETZ/SHEITZ and Martin SHEETZ. Martin died in Washington Co before 1798 as Mary wed Henry COOK in St. John's Lutheran Church in Hagerstown in 1798. Mary had at least one daughter Eleanor who married Adam LANTZ. Eleanor and Adam LANTZ went to Ohio in the 1820's, I am looking for their children also. I have some LANTZ information and much COOK information to share. Jeanne Cook Walsh . ------- NAME: Kate Walter EMAIL:gausa@access.digex.net DATE: Saturday, September 13, 1997 QRYTEXT:COULTER/COLTER/COALTER: I am seeking descendants of William Mason COULTER and Julia GORDON. I have information on Mason's line in Virginia and am trying to find what happened to his parents and siblings after the Civil War. William Mason Coulter was born about 1840 in Fauquier County, VA and raised in Warren County, VA. He fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War. His families home and farm buidlings were destroyed during the war, and so he moved first to Frederick County, MD and then to Brownsville, MD, where he died in 1895. Siblings of William Mason COULTER include: Thomas (b. 1832), John (b. 1835), Mary Jane (1836-1883), Alice (b. 1841) E">WHITE</a> DATE: Friday, August 29, 1997 QRYTEXT:Searching for the parents of Susan WHITE b. 15 Jul 1813 and married Jacob CONNER 6 Aug 1833 in Haggerstown, Wash. Co. MDAny information on the WHITEs greatly appreciated. Thank you. Ginny . ------- NAME: Ginny Walton EMAIL:giniwalton@aol.com DATE: Thursday, September 25, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking info on Hiram WHITE living in Washington Co. MD in 1800. Had daughter Susan WHITE. He served in the War of 1812 and never returned. Would appreciate info on anyone related. Thanks. ------- NAME: Diana Harlan Wells EMAIL:harlan@ccrtc.com DATE: Sunday, March 16, 1997 QRYTEXT:Would like to know father and mother of Andrew Jackson SNYDER, born in Clear Springs, Maryland. 1815. Believe his father was George SNYDER, fought in War of 1812. Found a Jackson SNYDER listed as a heir in Washington County Records with George as father, no mother listed., siblings as Joseph, George, and Mary. ------- NAME: Diana Harlan Wells EMAIL:harlan@ccrtc.com DATE: Wednesday, April 9, 1997 QRYTEXT:SNYDER's of Clear Springs Maryland, especially George SNYDER, fought in War of 1812, sons Joseph, George, Andrew Jackson, and daughter Mary. Need to know who George was married too, and George's parents. Willing to share all I know about their life in Indiana. George died in about 1834, fought probate record, Andrew Jackson my direct ancestor, all brothers came to Ohio and Indiana. ------- NAME: Linda West EMAIL:NRNZ81B@prodigy.com DATE: Tuesday, September 10, 1996 QRYTEXT:Washington Co. MD query AUSTIN - Nourse - LIGHT - LANCASTER Need parents of Thomas AUSTIN who moved to Sharpsburg Md in 1799 and died there in Mar 1843. His first wife is unknown. They had at least two children, Joseph who married Ann NOURSE and Nancy who married Jacob LIGHT. Thomas AUSTIN Married Mary SHIRLEY on 13 Dec 1816. They had one child, Thomas AUSTIN Jr., who married Lavinia LANCASTER. I would like correspond with anyone who has information on any of these AUSTIN family members. Linda West, 2517 Ryans Pl., Lancaster CA 93536 ------- NAME: Joyce Eileen Wheeler EMAIL:joyce.wheeler@nashville.com NOTE:Many Maryland Surnames, will do lookups in her database. URL:http://www.angelfire.com/tn/jewsgenealogy SURNAMES: BACHTELL, BAHM, BAKER, BEARD, BELL, BOEKERS, BOWMAN, BRASSIER, CHRIST, CRIST, DEUSCHMANN, DRURY, FOLTZ, FOSTER, FREY, FRY, FRYE, FURLONG, HAMAKER, HAMMAKER, HAUSE, KENDIG, KEPNER, KLEISS, KLEMIN, KROUSE, LANEY, LERCH, LETCH, LEVERING, LINE, LINEBACH, LINEBAUGH, LYON, MAUGANS, MILLS, MISENER, MOORE, MULHOLLAND, OVERDEAR, PETRE, PETREY, ROBINSON, SHIFLER, SHOEMAKER, STIREHIM, STRAUSS, VANDEWALLE, WEAVER, WEBER, WOLF, WOOD, ZIMMERMAN DATE: Saturday, November 1, 1997 ------- NAME: James Whipp II EMAIL:whipp100@aol.com DATE: Wednesday, August 13, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking for information on the MCCAULEY family originally from Lancaster Co. Pa. The oldest ancestor (I have found) is Charles MCCAULEY who moved to Wash Co Md after the Revolutionary War which he served in as a Private 3rd class . Charles was comissioned a Captain in the Washington Co Guard in abt 1784 and we believe he served in the War of 1812. Chares and his wife Hanna H. (MacDill) and his children settled in the BeaverCreek Mt Aetna area and is buried on what is now the Black Rock golf course. Anything on any MCCAULEY ancestor or decendant would greatly be appriciated and I will be glad to share anything I have Jim Whipp ------- NAME: Linda Whitman EMAIL:whitmanl@citynet.net DATE: Saturday, July 26, 1997 QRYTEXT:Seeking the parents and siblings of Philip SPRECHER who married Catherine HOUCK February 22, 1820 in Washington Co., MD. Also, am seeking the maiden name of Francey FUNK (1st husband was Henry FUNK)who married Henry EAKLE October 9, 1810 in Washington Co., MD. ------- NAME: Milton F. Whitmore EMAIL:whitmore@jackpine.com DATE: Saturday, July 5, 1997 QRYTEXT:Am looking for the WHITMORE Cemetary reputed to be near Tom's Creek, Frederick County, MD. Where is Tom's Creek? Family of Benjamin WHITMORE are buried here. Family moved from Lancaster County, PA sometime in the mid 1700's. The ancestors moved to Canton, IL in the mid 1800's. ------- NAME: James G. Widmer EMAIL:widmer@infinet.com DATE: Sunday, March 16, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for references to James DOWNING (1729-1762) who married a Susannah (possibly PARKER) in Washington County (then Frederick). Sons James, John, Robert, and Timothy born in Washington Co, MD, probably between 1749-1755. Family left for Pennsylvania abt 1755, possibly to Cumberland (now Fayette) County PA, later to Washington County, PA. Any DOWNING information will be greatly appreciated. ------- NAME: Mildred Willett EMAIL:MDTW46A@PRODIGY.COM DATE: Saturday, March 22, 1997 QRYTEXT:Searching for information on Jacob Leander SHIVES born February 27, 1868 in or around Washington County, MD or Fulton County, PA. Lived in Hancock MD then moved to Baltimore, MD and eventually to Charles County, MD. Was married to Rosalie SKRIVEN, Father possibly Jacob R. SHIVES, married to Martha Ellen SWEENY. Thank you for any help. ------- NAME: Kim Whitacre Willoughby EMAIL:martinw.@interpath.com DATE: Sunday, December 29, 1996 QRYTEXT:My father, Louis Stephens WHITACRE was born in Washington County, Hagerstown, Maryland on Feb. 20, 1930. He was born "Lester ALLISON" and adopted two months later in April of 1930 by Harry Stephens WHITACRE and Louise Harrison WHITACRE of Misty Meadows Farm, Martinsburg, West Virgina. I am not informed of adoption rights. His parents have been deceased since 1965 and I would like to know about his biological heritage. If anyone can help me, please let me know. Thanks. ------- NAME: Ann Wisner EMAIL:awisner@ccpl.carr.lib.md.us DATE: Saturday, November 30, 1996 QRYTEXT:Looking for information about the TAYLOR family of Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland. William E. TAYLOR came to Williamsport From Fairfax, VA about 1850. Owned the TAYLOR Hotel in Williamsport, which is now Wolfe's on the Square. Married Christianna NEWCOMER from the Clear Spring area. Christianna died about 1877; William died 1907 in Williamsport. ------- NAME: Gail Witty EMAIL:dustyoaks@msinets.com DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 1997 QRYTEXT:Searching for info on Agnes Ruth MILLER,b15 Oct.1896 d/o John Harvey MILLER (tennant farmer) and Alice STRINE (sister to Oren,"Allie", & "Margie") .Agnes m Edward WITTY 11 June,1917 @ St. Phillips and James Cathedral in Baltimore. The STRINE Family rented out an amusement park(?) for family reunions until they were interrupted by WWII. Any infro is appreciated. ------- NAME: Gail Witty EMAIL:dustyoaks@msinets.com DATE: Sunday, October 12, 1997 QRYTEXT:MILLER/STRINE/WITTY Searching for information on Agnes Ruth MILLER,b 15 Oct.,1896, daughter of John Harvey MILLER(tennant farmer) and Alice STRINE (sister to Oren & Allie & Margie) Agnes married Edward WITTY 11 June,1917 at St. Phillips and James Cathedral in Baltimore. The STRINE family rented out an amusement park(?) for family reunions until they were interrupted by WW11. Any information is appreciated. ------- NAME: Roberta Bell Wolfe EMAIL:rwolfe2@voyager.net DATE: Saturday, April 26, 1997 QRYTEXT:BELL, FRITZ, LEIPOLD (LEIBOLD) Josephine FRITZ dob unknown, raised in Church Hill (now Oberlin)PA. Married James BELL (DOB unknown, NY) in Daulphin CO.,PA. Children: Henry Joseph BELL b. 1874, James BELL, unknown female BELL. Josephine FRITZ BELL moved to Hagerstown after 1918. She may have lived with a grand- daughter whose last name was LEIPOLD or LEIBOLD. Granddaughter's husband was connected with the railroad. Seeking information on when and where Josephine BELL died,where buried; also descendents. ------- NAME: Karen Wolfinger EMAIL:KW1118@aol.com DATE: Friday, May 16, 1997 QRYTEXT:WOLFINGER, Michael, born 1763, Germany. Settled in Leitersburg, Washington County, Md. Married Sarah FOLTZ/VOLTZ(?) 1802; 6 children. Owned a farm, blacksmith shop, "house of entertainment" (hotel/inn), and distillery. Any information on him and/or his family is greatly appreciated. ------- NAME: Karen Wolfinger EMAIL:KW1118@aol.com DATE: Tuesday, May 20, 1997 QRYTEXT:WOLFINGER, Michael, born 1763, Germany. Settled in Leitersburg, Washington County, Md. Married Sarah FOLTZ or VOLTZ 1802; 6 children. Owned a farm, blacksmith shop, "house of entertainment" (hotel/inn), and distillery. Any information on him and/or his family will be greatly appreciated. ------- NAME: Barbara Wood EMAIL:bwood@graettinger.k12.ia.us DATE: Tuesday, February 18, 1997 QRYTEXT:SNYDER Seeking information about parents of Alfred Christian Snyder who was born 26 March 1843, Washington Co., MD. He moved Emmet Co., Iowa. Any help appreciated. ------- NAME: Patti Woodard EMAIL:pazuu@spiritone.com DATE: Tuesday, April 22, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for info on HAYNES/HAINES from Washington Co., MD. They lived in Semples Manor- Sandy Hook-Harpers Ferry area from 1700's. Given names are: Joseph, John, Josiah, George, James, Thomas, Henry, and William. Henry HAYNES born 16 May 1841 MD is our ancestor. I think John C. and Margaret HAYNES are his parents. Does anyone know anything about this family? Thank You! ------- NAME: Patti Woodard EMAIL:pazuu@spiritone.com DATE: Saturday, May 31, 1997 QRYTEXT:I am looking for HAINES/HAYNES, RESSINICK, RORHBACK, LAMBERG, JACKSON, JOHNSON and GRIM families in Washington Co., MD. These people are listed in a November 1865 Administration Account for Joseph HAYNES. HAYNES or HAINES: Joseph, Delilah, John C., James W., Lungrim?, Alexander, George M., Henry F. RESSINICK: Mary and Walter. ROHRBACK: Nancy and Jacob. LAMBERG: Martha E. and Elias. JACKSON: Rudio, Elizabeth and Fanio? JOHNSON: Sarah and John T. GRIM: Elizabeth and Thomas G. I would like to hear from anyone on these lines. Thank you! Patti ------- NAME: Janet Woodcock EMAIL:jwoodcock@wow.com DATE: Saturday, November 2, 1996 QRYTEXT:I am searching for any information on James BONAR, born 26 Feb 1759 in Maryland. His wife was Agnes BAKER and they were married 1 Apr 1784 in Harford Co. Maryland. Their son, also named James BONAR was born on 1 Apr 1788 near Hagerstown, Maryland. He later went to Iowa, by way of western Virginia. I would appreciate any information on this family, and would be happy to share such information as I have. Thank You, ------- NAME: Michael Yabsley EMAIL:my3969@aol.com DATE: Monday, June 30, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for information on FOY. Specifically Daniel FOY born Jan. 28, 1787 in Hagerstown. By 1821, he was in Guernsey Co., OH ------- NAME: waltine yandel EMAIL:ramrod@irsv.com DATE: Saturday, September 13, 1997 QRYTEXT:Looking for grandfather's family named ADAMS. His name is Wrayfield Cornelius ADAMS born march 15, 1905 died December 14,1971. Married to Virginia Marie BAKER, marriage date unknown. If there is any way that this information can be found it will be appreciated very greatly. they also resided in Washington County. Thank you. -------