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Re: CHRISTOPHER

daGabler — 2013-05-09 11:44:37Z

i am doing research on my grandfather toney gabler his father was anton gabler came over in 1875 from bremen germany to baltimore maryland then stonybrook pennsylvania to mankato mn

Dr. John Owen & Rev. Richard Owen (Owings?) - what is their family tree?

perryvanwye — 2013-05-05 15:19:41Z

Rev. Richard Owen 1745-1822 - Methodist minister & teacher St. John's college
Juliana Owen 1774-1846 m. James Pelham Maynard 1747-1817
Richard H. Owen 1777- 9/21/1858 - Baltimore librarian, St. Thomas
Dr. John Owen 1775-1824 b. Annapolis, practiced Baltimore
Mary Owen

James Pelham Maynard (1747-1817) - Annapolis, vestryman St. Anne's Parish, Annapolis (1807-1810) and "married well" to Julianna Owen daughter of Richard Owen, first professor of mathematics and English at St. John's College in Annapolis.

James Pelham moved to Baltimore County where while in process of purchasing a large estate known as Plinlimmon Farm, died, his in-laws raising his three children.
These Owen papers are at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore.

Juliana's brothers Richard H. Owen, John Owen (9/17/1775-10-1824), sister Mary Owen. Richard Owen (1745-1822) was a Methodist minister and teacher of writing and mathematics at the King William School (later St. John's College) in Annapolis. John Owen studied medicine in Philadelphia and his diploma signed by Benjamin Rush is part of the collection. John also studied medicine in Edinburgh in 1798 and there are letters to his father from this period. Richard H. Owen (1777-1858) was a librarian in Baltimore. His papers include correspondence with his family and business letters. Juliana Owen Maynard and her sister Mary spent their later years (1830s-40s) at Plinlimmon.

Louisa Hope Eastman Maynard (1822-1908) lived most of her life in Illinois. She was the daughter of David and Salinda Eastman. In 1840 she married Owen Maynard, and they settled at Plinlimmon in Baltimore County. Louisa and Owen had three children Richard David (1841-1928), Julia (Mrs. I. Davis Thomson) (1843-1929) and James Herbert (1846-1907).

Juliana Owen Maynard (1774-1846) was Louisa Maynard's mother-in-law. She was the daughter of Richard Owen (1745-1822). Juliana married James Pelham Maynard (1747-1817), and they had 4 children Elizabeth (Mrs. James Horton) (1791-1881), James (1809- 1861), Richard F. (1815-1897), and Owen.

John W. Thompson, Ft. McHenry 1832

tomthompson53 — 2013-05-05 06:50:27Z

Anyone on list related to this man?

John W. Thompson

Post Name:

McHenry, Fort

Post Location:

Maryland

Post Commander:

M M Payne

Military Place:

Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland

Return Period:

Jan 1832

James Holbrook Layton Family

GeorgiaClasing — 2013-05-01 01:13:07Z

Looking for info on the children of James Holbrook
Layton of Baltimore, Md. in the late 1800s. My grand-
father was Robert Henry Layton, son of James. Would
like to hear from a family member.
Georgia

Re: Shadrick Williams son of Benjamin

Martha_Arman — 2013-04-29 02:21:38Z

I can't answer your question, but I, too, am on the trail of Shadrach Williams, and thought I'd post what I found:
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T H E HIS T O R Y OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND,
FROM ITS Earliest Settlement in 1650 to 187!) :
COMPILED AND ARRANGED FROM AUTHENTIC SOURCES,
BY
T. H. S. BO Y D, CLARKSBURG, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND.
1879

p. 32 HISTORY OP MONTGOMERY COUNTY.

Following the settlements on Rock Creek, conies those upon
the Patuxent River.

Bear Neck, granted Benjamin Williams, March 26th, 1700, for one hundred and fifty acres. ...
Source: http://archive.org/stream/historyofmontgom00boy/historyofmon...

..................................................
20. Joseph Williams

Abt 1668: settled at the head of Battle Creek, Calvert County.

1668: There was a Joseph Williams who got a patent "for service 1668. Of Calvert County." Ref: Skordas (says Kirby Urinosky).

1675, Mar 18: Account of Thomas Phelps, Anne Arundel County, mentions payment to Joseph Williams. Ref: Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 1699-1703 (Libers 1-5), by VL Skinner, Jr.

1675, April 10: Calvert County. Jos. Williams was a witness to the will of Philip Harwood, Battle Ck, Calvert County.

1676, June 24: Joseph Williams mentioned in the list of debts in the Calvert County inventory of Edward Keene. Skinner, ibid.

1677, Sept 13: Account of John Brooke, Calvert County, mentions Joseph Williams in connection with bills received.

1682, Jan 16: Mary Williams, wife of Joseph Williams, was the executrix of the estate of John Robison. Ref: Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686 (Libers 6,7A,7B,8), by VL Skinner, Jr.

1684: deed from Joseph Williams, Anne Arundel County, planter, to Thomas Seaborne, Anne Arundel County, planter, of 100 acres near the bridge over Patuxent River, being part of 400 acres formerly laid out for Jno Deering, called Velmead. This parcel was part of a dividend sold to Benjamin Williams, on the north line of Hickory Hills. Witnesses were Nicholas Gassaway and Henry Haslap. Mary Williams released dower. Ref: Abstracts of Land Records, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Volume I, by RB Dodd and PM Bausell.

1684: son Richard born. Ref: More Maryland Depositions, by Peden.

1685, Apr 29. Baltimore County. Joseph Williams was a witness for the deed from Thomas Lightfoot, surveyor, to John Belt, planter, of Anne Arundel County. Also witnessed the Apr 29, 1685 deed from Thomas Lightfoot to Richard Welsh, planter, of Anne Arundel County. Ref: Baltimore County Land Records, 1665-1687, by Louis Dow Scisco.

1686, July 3: Calvert County inventory of Joseph Williams. Liber 9, p. 70. Ref: Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1685-1701 (Libers 9,10,101c,11A,11B), by VL Skinner, Jr. [Clearly, this is not the Jos. Wms who died ca 1693. This could be his father]

1686, Nov 6: Anne Arundel County. Joseph and Benjamin Williams witnessed the bond of Thomas Lightfoot of Baltimore Co., Gent, to Hugh Merekin of Anne Arundel County, boatwright. Ref: Dodd and Bausell. ibid.

1691, Jan 10: Will of Nicholas Gassaway of Anne Arundel Co mentions Joseph William among a long list of debts. Ref: Skinner (Libers 9,10,101c,11A,11B), ibid.

1692: a taxable in south side Patapsco Hundred. At his death, he had property in Cecil County, Anne Arundel County, and Calvert County totalling lbs 357.6.7. Ref: Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759, by Robert W. Barnes. The list was from the south side of Patapscoe River, dated July 15,

1692. The entry is: Joseph Williams, Jno Beckham, Symon Feno, Charles Feno, Charles Billum, Mermaduke Thompson/5.

1692/3, Mar 11: will named wife Edith as executrix, and children James, Joseph, Richard, and Mary. Also gave land to Benjamin Williams, son of Benjamin Williams, and gave personalty to John Robertson. Mentioned tracts: Esington, Bell Meade, Heathcote's Cottage, and Hickory Hills. Ref: Barnes. ibid.

1693, May 24: deceased by this date, since an admin. bond was given on his estate on this date. The bond was posted by John and Edith Beecher. Ref: Barnes. ibid.

1694, November 6: Inventory, Baltimore County. 1694, Jan 30: Inventory, Anne Arundel County, of "Joseph Williams of Baltimore County." Ref: Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1688-1698 (Libers 12,13A,13B,14,15), by VL Skinner, Jr.

1694, November 12: Inventry. Cecil County. Ibid.

1694, Jan 30: Inventory, Anne Arundel County, of "Joseph Williams of Baltimore County." Ibid.

1694, Jan 30: Inventory, Calvert County, of "Joseph Williams of Baltimore County." Mentions Benjamin Williams. Ibid.

1695, June 15: Baltimore Co. inventory of Joseph Williams (Liber 10 p. 381) mentions, among a list of debts, Mr. Robertson of Calvert County, Benjamin Williams on his brother's plantation, Mr. Beeme in Cecil County. Administrator: Benjamin Williams. Ref: Skinner (Libers 9,10,101c,11A,11B), ibid.

The estate of Joseph Williams was inventoried at various times by Leonard Wayman and John Powell, showing 147.15.11 in Anne Arundel County, 124.13.0 at the Cecil County plantation, and 12.11.0 in the Calvert County plantation. Ref: Barnes. ibid.

1707, Jul 27 and 1708, Aug 27: estate administered by Benjamin Williams of Anne Arundel County [Benjamin being, perhaps, a brother of Joseph Williams]. Ref: Barnes. ibid.

1708, Jun 5. 28.123. Anne Arundel. Administration account. Joseph Williams of Baltimore County. Mentions sons Joseph and Richard. Administrator: Mr. Benjamin Williams. Unadministered by executrix Edith Williams (alias Edith Beecher) (Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1699-1708, by VL Skinner Jr.

References in Baltimore County Families:
Baltimore County Administrative Accounts, HR, Liber 2:122, 123
Baltimore County Administrative Bonds, HR, Liber 14:62
Baltimore County Inventories, HR, Liber 1:41, 57
Published Wills, Jane Cotton Baldwin, vol II:60
William N. Wilkins. "Baltimore County Tax Lists for 1692" Typescript. MHS.
Maryland Inventories and Accounts, HR, (series 206), volume 13A page 283
Source: http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~evekinn/Linthicum/pa...

This might indicate that Joseph and Benjamin Williams were brothers, with possibly father Joseph Williams. Also, Benjamin had a son named Benjamin, who received a bequest of land from Joseph. It bears further research.

I'd love to know more about Shadrach Williams and his forebears.

Martha

Re: Florence Cecelia Kaib d. 1923?

bward282002 — 2013-04-26 15:27:05Z

I found Florence Cecelia Kaib's death record.
She died on 10 Sep 1922 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

So she wasn't 1 year old as we were told. She was only 8 months old.

Thank you for all of the help.

Re: TRAP/WPA artist Gustavo Cenci

gopgal55 — 2013-04-26 11:20:53Z

Thank you for answering my message.

Would it be at all possible for you or your son to photograph each one and email me the scans? I would love to have the images. Also, if there was any indication of who the original owner was.

My email is gop.gal@verizon.net
THank you,
Margaret Cenci, grand-niece of Gustavo Cenci

Re: TRAP/WPA artist Gustavo Cenci

trikerbiker53 — 2013-04-26 09:08:28Z

My son has quite a few Gustavo Cenci paintings...some in frames but most without a frame. I think he acquired them through a storage auction.

Re: Birth and/or death record from Sparrows Point

bward282002 — 2013-04-25 18:21:36Z

I found Florence Kaib's death record. She died on 10 Sep 1922 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
I am sending for her death cert to find her burial site.
Thank you for your help

Re: Clergymen

michaelports48 — 2013-04-23 11:36:48Z

That is it!

Thank you.

Re: Clergymen

magpie29 — 2013-04-23 11:19:40Z

Ah, I think I found it!

Kanely, Edna Agatha. Directory of Ministers and the Maryland Churches They Served, 1634-1990, 2 vols. Westminster, Md.: Family Line Publications, 1991. FHL Book 975.2 K2k. This book lists several thousand ministers and priests, giving birth and death dates, denomination served, and location and dates served. The source of the information is also given.

This listing is from the familysearch.org wiki.

Good luck!

Your cousin.

Re: Clergymen

magpie29 — 2013-04-23 11:17:10Z

Hi Michael,

I found two books that might help:

The Colonial Clergy of Maryland, Delaware and Georgia, pub 1950

Clergy in Maryland of the Protestant Episcopal Church, pub 1860

Not exactly what you asked for...

Re: GRIMES, GUINN

JoseMunoz2546 — 2013-04-22 17:25:29Z

Baltimore, Maryland newspaper 1857.
Here is a link to newspaper which might help you find info on people.

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=9fSugHr6AN8C&dat=1...
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Also family trees on Ancestry.com with Cary Grimes on them.

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/29973368/person/12462354692

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/27865839/person/12058937520

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/3170286/person/351354000

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/5553285/person/1038263857

Bertha Jones & sibilings Meritia and Mary Miller 1900

brewer_ashleigh — 2013-04-21 18:25:50Z

anyone have any information on the family? I have census records showing in 1900 June 5th.. they lived in Baltimore County Maryland.. John Miller head of household, his spouse Mary D Miller, and her sisters Bertha and Meritia Jones, it did list that Meritias married surname was Miller, and had a son living with them but no husband listed there.. Hoping to find out more information on Bertha and Meritia along with their parents which states were both born in England.. another record showed Scotland. Thanks

PS, sorry not sure if it was listed as Meritias son or John's son for 'Arthur'.. so I guess need that clarified, even if you aren't part of the family, if you can simply look at the census records to let me know whats correct that'd be appreciated! Thanks!

Clergymen

michaelports48 — 2013-04-21 14:01:38Z

There is a book published in the 1990s listing the various clergymen in Maryland with a short biography and chronology of the churches they served. I have seen the book but cannot recall in what library. Can anyone provide the correct title and author? I have searched the web to no avail. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Birth and/or death record from Sparrows Point

tree1919 — 2013-04-17 22:17:41Z

You probably are already aware of this link for FindaGrave, but if not:

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Ka...;

Re: Birth and/or death record from Sparrows Point

tree1919 — 2013-04-17 22:09:14Z

PA death record indices are online now, but I am sure they're not that easy to search. I also tried to find an obituary for her in The Sun (Baltimore) archives and couldn't find one. Good luck with your research.

Re: Birth and/or death record from Sparrows Point

bward282002 — 2013-04-17 20:47:36Z

In 1930, the family was split up. There was a fire in Harrisville, Pennsylvania in October 1927. The family moved quite a bit due to employment opportunities.

The father, Robert J Kaib was living in Cleveland, Ohio with two of the boys.
Helen(a)Marie Foster Kaib was in the Mercer County Hospital (sanitarium)due to a nervous breakdown caused by the death of two daughters in the fire in 1927.

Their daughter, Helen Dolores Kaib, sons, Robert J Kaib, Jr and Frank Kaib were put into foster care. Robert and Frank were adopted by different families. Frank died at the age of about 18 months.

Florence Cecelia Kaib is still a mystery. I've tried every spelling possible to find her. It has taken me 20 years to find her birth record. I don't know whether she died in Maryland or Pennsylvania. I will keep looking. Some of the records aren't available yet. Thank you for trying.

Kenneth Alan Woolferd Sr.

autumnlyons80 — 2013-04-17 20:28:21Z

Hi, I'm trying to find my husband's birth father... He's never met him and has only known his step dad... His mother went to great lengths to hide the fact that his step father isn't his real dad- she even cut out his real dad's name from his birth certificate... He said one day he wanted to know where he came from which he has every right. I decided to at least start the search and try to help. His dad's name is Kenneth Alan Woolferd Sr. and he was 22 when my husband was born. His mother and birth father were never married but his mother's name is Leah and my husband's name is Michael Emery Lyons. His birthday is November 22, 1991.

He said he is pretty sure he has an older brother seeing as his dad's name has Sr. at the end of it and he also saw in 'people you may know' on facebook Kenneth Alan Woolferd Jr.

Pretty much all of MD (seeing as his mom has lived everywhere in MD) is part of the search... I have done so much searching with dead ends and it makes me feel bad he doesn't even know what his dad looks like. Even if he doesn't want to meet Mike, he should know what a wonderful man he's turned out to be and he just wants to see where he came from.

ANY help is very much appreciated, I've lost hope in trying to find him... Maybe he doesn't want to be found, maybe he does.. Either case my husband deserves to know where he's from and have a bit of closure in his life...

Thanks so much in advance!!

Autumn Lyons

P.S.
Here's a picture of my husband in case by chance of course, someone related to Kenneth is reading... Might be helpful when finding him!

Re: Birth and/or death record from Sparrows Point

tree1919 — 2013-04-17 19:04:29Z

Where was the family in 1930? I checked the County death index for 1914-23 and 1924-33 with no results. Also checked the City index for 1922-1927 with no results. It's always possible her name was incorrectly indexed if you feel certain she died around that time. Or maybe she died out of state?

Re: NAYLOR/NAILOR, John Late 1700's to ???? MD>KY>TN>MO?

nbburnett — 2013-04-14 02:28:28Z

I have a John Naylor / Nailor b. 20 Dec 1786 Prince George's County, Maryland d. 10 Feb. 1855 in Bedford County TN in my tree who in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States in 1806 married Sarah Woodfin - b. 1788 d.1856

John moved from Prince George's County Maryland to North Carolina then to Kentucky and Tennessee see the 1830 census.

His father was Joshua Naylor Sr b. 1734 d. 1814 in Prince Georges County, Maryland see the 1790 census.

My name is Cheryl Monet Roberts and my tree is under user nbburnett and is public if you would like to browse.

John Naylor is my 3rd great grandfather. His son Calvin Hampton Naylor moved to Texas from TN in 1850.

Re: FREELAND Farm - Please Help

embtree — 2013-04-13 23:24:07Z

Do you know who owned the property in 1915?
If so, you could search for them in the
U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps for Baltimore County 1915 here on Ancestry. It shows the property owner's names on a plat map.
I do see some Whitcrafts listed there, but they don't seem to be right in Freeland. It is in the general area of the 7th district.
The index won't show Freeland as a separate location, but Freeland does appear on some of the maps for White Marsh and possibly for other towns.
I hope this helps.

George M. HOLLAND, b. ~1827, d.1884

c3662ad — 2013-04-08 00:50:42Z

I'm looking for vital (birth, death, obituary, will, probate) records and burial location of George M. HOLLAND and wife, Bridget (DEVINE) HOLLAND, AKA Mary Bridget DEVINE.

George and Bridget were married by Father James DOLAN on 13 August 1853 [Date corrected as of March 2013] in Baltimore city (exact location unknown). I have copy of Balt. Sun marriage announcement, 19 August 1853.

George and Bridget had children: Araminta (HOLLAND) ALLENDER; Carrie, AKA Clara (HOLLAND) ALLENDER; Carville W. HOLLAND; Mary HOLLAND.

George HOLLAND was son of Aaron HOLLAND and Rebecca (ROBINSON) HOLLAND. George had brother John HOLLAND and other unknown siblings. John and George were coopers and lived with their mother, Rebecca HOLLAND, at the time of the 1850 census - at least she had the census taker enumerate their presence.

George worked as a cooper in Baltimore city 1850 until after he and Bridget married. There is some evidence that George lived and worked near McElderys wharf in Baltimore city in 1850, and as a result, he may have been double counted in the 1850 census.

Thereafter, George and Bridget and their family lived in Baltimore city until some years before the 1870 census. There is some evidence that George HOLLAND and family lived in or near Govanstown (now northern Baltimore city) in 1860.
By 1870, George HOLLAND and family was established in a home near the intersection of Fork and Bottom Roads, east of Baldwin, MD.

There are two possibilities about the immigration of (Mary) Bridget DEVINE. The first is that Bridget DEVINE arrived into the port of Baltimore in June-Augusut 1849 as a 19-20 year old single woman without family who accompanied her. In this case, she lived in a Baltimore city rooming house at the time of the 1850 census.
The second possibility is that Bridget DEFINE likley emigrated from Ireland in September 1846 with family members of the same last name. She was between ten and sixteen years of age at the time of here arival in Baltimore. In either case, Bridget lived in Fells Point area, Baltimore city and likely met George HOLLAND in his work as a Cooper near Fells Point.

Family records indicate that George HOLLAND died in 1884 and that Bridget (DEVINE) HOLLAND died in December 1894. They likely are buried in St John's catholic cemetery in Long Green / Hydes, MD where they likely were part of the parish. [Bridget HOLLAND death & burial date & cemetery location corrected in March 2013 thanks to info provided by Dr. Rodgers]

Thanks, Joe

To J_Poole48:

MarilynRoth58 — 2013-04-06 16:31:18Z

Do you have any other information on Edmand WELLS, b. 1777, Baltimore?

There are two early WELLS families listed in Robert BARNES' Baltimore Co. Families, 1659 - 1759. Research on the James WELLS family by Mrs. Florence MONTGOMERY is at the Maryland Historical Society. James WELLS was transported in 1669 in the Nightingale of York. He & Thomas RICHARDSON in 1673 purchased "Taylor's Mount" from Samuel TRACEY. He probably had sons John, Joseph, Stephen, & James WELLS. James WELLS (1) owned "Mascall's Haven" in Anne Arundel Co., which was sold in 1697 by John WELLS.

Richard WELLS arrived from Virginia about 1652 with wf. Frances, dau/o Richard WHITE. The names George and Benjamin occurred often in his family.

There wouldn't be a birth record in 1777, but you might find a baptism or legal records such as land records or wills.

Robert TEVIS

MarilynRoth58 — 2013-04-06 16:08:59Z

Are you still searching for information on Robert TEVIS of Maryland?

William MURRAY/ Nichols

Warneeville — 2013-04-06 14:57:08Z

Hi, I am doing Murray research as well. Any chance you are related to the Minnesota William Murray's? If so, will you contact me through email? I have a few questions. We are related to Mae Murray who is the daughter of William. Any help would be appreciated.
NMarie

Re: Johanna wife of Samson Hubbert

divajodi — 2013-04-05 00:57:58Z

Major thanks for the information!

Jodi

Re: Johanna wife of Samson Hubbert

RVaeth48 — 2013-04-05 00:20:25Z

The following information was contained in obituaries in the Baltimore Sun: SIMON P. HUBBERT died Thursday, July 18, 1895, a native of County Cork, Ireland, beloved husband of Johanna Hubbert.

JOHANNA HUBBERT died Sunday, March 16, 1901, age 87 years, widow of Simon Hubbert, and was buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

Services for each were held at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Baltimore City.

Re: St. Paul Protestant Episcopal Church Baltimore Maryland

J_Poole48 — 2013-04-02 20:34:10Z

looking for birth record of edmand wells 12 mar 1777 in Baltimore MD

Re: John and Eleanor Foster: Baltimore County, Maryland

jdamewood — 2013-04-01 01:33:28Z

What is the book you are searching for? I am also interested in the location of that burial site; John Lemmon is an ancestor of mine.

Johanna wife of Samson Hubbert

divajodi — 2013-04-01 01:19:34Z

Trying to find maiden name for wife of Samson Hubbert. They were both born in 1820 in Ireland. I have them first appearing in the 1870 census for Baltimore, Ward 1. Also looking for the usual death dates, and a marriage date for the couple. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Jodi VanEngen Walder

Re: Florence Cecelia Kaib d. 1923?

bward282002 — 2013-03-31 16:21:59Z

I still haven't found her, but I will keep on looking. It's taken over 20 years to find her birth record. I just found it recently. Thank you for your help.

Re: Florence Cecelia Kaib d. 1923?

Gregory_R_Burton — 2013-03-28 22:22:04Z

Baltimore City death index is

http://guide.mdsa.net/series.cfm?action=viewSeries&ID=CE...

http://guide.mdsa.net/series.cfm?action=viewDetailedSeries&a...

The index for deaths in Maryland counties

http://guide.mdsa.net/series.cfm?action=viewSeries&ID=SE...

SHARP & COOK

algibbs129 — 2013-03-28 21:48:10Z

Looking for information on John Sharp b. abt. 1713, prob. scotland and his second wife Hannah Cook who ca. from Wales. It is believed her father was a : George Cook .
John Sharp was the father of Benjamin Sharp by his second wife Hannah Cook.
Would appreciate any information. Thank you!

Re: Birth and/or death record from Sparrows Point

bward282002 — 2013-03-28 13:55:44Z

Update- Florence Cecelia Kaib was born 08 Jan 1922 in Sparrows Point, Baltimore, Maryland.

I found her birth record in the Maryland State Archives.

Still looking for the death record. Possibly in 1923.

Thank you for any help.

Brenda

Florence Cecelia Kaib d. 1923?

bward282002 — 2013-03-27 20:32:53Z

Florence Cecelia Kaib daughter of Robert and Helena Kaib, was born in Baltimore county, Maryland January 6, 1922.
We were told that she died around the age of 1, but I haven't been able to find out exactly when or where.
They were living in Sparrow's Point when she was born, but were originally from Pennsylvania.
I can's access Maryland's death records for the years following her death.
I would appreciate any help. Thank you. Brenda Ward

Re: Owings-Wells

Tokorozawa60 — 2013-03-26 13:13:11Z

Thanks Elden.

Cindy

Re: Owings-Wells

eldenwells — 2013-03-26 11:48:47Z

Cindy

Thank you for the reply. In all my searching I havent come across the name Shugars. But I will do some more checking.

Thanks again
Elden Wells
eldenwells@gmail.com

Re: Owings-Wells

DianeSColvin45 — 2013-03-25 16:20:41Z

Hi Eldon, don't know if I will be much help, if any. My 3rd g-grandfather Daniel Shugars bough land from Phillip Owings in 1861. Daniel's grandson, Samuel Wells Shugars was born in 1865 in Hampstead, Carroll County, MD. We believe he was delivered by DR Thomas W. Wells or one of his sons DR Thomas W. Wells, Jr or DR Alexis E. Wells.

I will be most curious if you find a connection between the Shugars and the Wells.

Cindy Shugars Kohl
cindy@hotkohls.com

Re: Walter JAMES, Watkins JAMES, Cordelia LEGOE

86187 — 2013-03-25 15:34:00Z

You are welcome. Hope this is the one you are looking for.

Betsy

Re: Walter JAMES, Watkins JAMES, Cordelia LEGOE

billyamesj — 2013-03-25 10:15:37Z

Thanks again SO much, Betsy!
I'll dig into this.
Bill

Re: Walter JAMES, Watkins JAMES, Cordelia LEGOE

86187 — 2013-03-25 05:17:35Z

Hey Bill,

An Elisha James (b 1776, d 1862) is a brother to my Walter James (b 1770, d 1862). Parents were John James and Avarilla Standeford. Both along with another brother, John James, were born in Joppa, Maryland, near Baltimore.

Avarilla was John's second wife. The first was Mary Bussey.

Elisha married Lucinda Elizabeth Edney in 1796. Lucinda died in Ohio, and Elisha then married Frances Fanny Herndon.

He had 15 children. It appears the family remained in Indiana as there is quite a bit of history about them in histories of the area from the late 1800s. You can find many of them in my tree, James Family Tree, user 86187. The names do repeat in this line - John, Samuel, Walter, Elisha, Amos, Jonathan, William, George, etc. There are many Elishas in this line.

I do not know if anyone from this line has had their DNA tested. There are no male James heirs left in my line. In fact, this James line is not one of the more popular ones, so it is exciting to find someone researching this line.

Below is information I found on this line. Hope it helps.

Betsy

From Portrait and Biographical Album (Book)

ELIAS P. JAMES. This gentleman is a fine type of our self-educated and self-made men, who form an important class of citizens in Piatt County. He is a farmer and stockman who has met with great success in the pursuit of his business, and his farm in Blue Ridge Township is a well cultivated, well improved and well equipped as any to be found in the vicinity. Rush County, Ind., is the birthplace of our subject and September 28, 1835, the date on which he first opened his eyes to the light of the world in thie humble pioneer home of his parents. His father whose name was Elisha James was born in Tennessee and reared in Ohio. In 1830, he went to Rush County, Ind., and cast his lot with its pioneers locating in the primeval forests, where in the course of a long and useful life he cleared and improved three farms. Late in life he moved to Bollinger County, Mo,, and a short time after came to Piatt County, where his remaining days were passed in peace and plenty, his death occurring here in 1887 at the age of seventy-five years. He was an earnest Christain, and ever an active worker in the Baptist Church. His widow, who is still living, was born in 1919 near Lexington, KY., her maiden name having been Catherine Poston. She is a devoted member of the Baptist Church. She is the mother of thirteen children of whom nine are living.
Mr. James of whom this shetch is written was born and reared in a log house on his father's homestead. His education was somewhat limited as far as it was carried on in schools, as he had to walk two miles to an old log schoolhouse; and in those days schools were conducted on the subscription plan and the terms were often very short. However, he has made up for these early deficiencies and is well informed on all general topics. He began liife for himself as a farmer in Rush County, Ind., and thence went to Wabash County of which he was a resident the ensuing ten years. Immediately after going there he purchased eithty acres of land which was covered in timber, and for which he paid $600. He cleared it and developed it into a good farm, which he sold ten years later for $3,200, and in this way he obtained a good start. In January, 1871, he came to Piatt County and purchased his present homestead in Blue Ridge Township. This was then a wild tract of prairie and it is only by incessant toil and close attention to his business that he brought it to its present admirable condition. His farm comprises three hundred and fifty-five acres of good land, which he has placed under the best of cultivation and has adorned it with neat and attractive buildings, including a good frame building, which he erected in 1880, and commodious barns. His farm is well stocked with cattle, horses, and hogs of excellent grades.
Mr. James has been greatly assisted in his labors by the active co-operation of his wife, who is an able manager in household affairs, and is a shrewd counselor. Mrs. James, whose maiden name was Mary I Shepherd, was born in Knox County, Ill., March 18, 1842, and was wedded to our subject in 1862. They have been blessed by the birth of seven children, two of whom are deceased - Quincy and Estella. The others are named Cora A/. Charles E., Emma Z., Elmer B., and Elias O. Cora is a graduate of the Union Christian College, and is now successfully engaged in teaching. Emma and Elmer are still students in that institution, whicle Charles is occupied in teaching.
Mr. James is a man of great personal worth, is moral and upright in all his relations and a generous, kindly warm-hearted man, who has many friends in this community. In politics, he affiliates with the Democratic Party. He takes a sincere interest in his adopted township and has held various of the minor offices, performing the duties thus devolving upon him with characteristic fidelity. Socially, he is connected with the MAsonic order. Religiously, he is a devoted member of the Christian Church, as are his wife and children with the exception of one, and they are active in (no more text)

PIATT COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ELIAS P JAMES

Elias P James has placed his earnings in the safest of all investments, real estate, and is to-day the owner of valuable landed holdings in Piatt County. His home is in Blue Ridge Township, where he has a splendidly improved property, He was born in the neighboring state of Indiana, his birth having occurred in Rush county, on the 27th of September, 1835. His parents were Elisha and Catherine (Poston) James, and the father was a farmer by occupation. HE was born in Tennessee, and the mother's birth occurred in Kentucky. After living for some years in Indiana, they removed to Missouri, and afterward came to Illinois, settling in Piatt county. They spent their last days on the farm of our subject and when called to their final home their remains were interrd in the Mansfield Cemetery.

Elisha P James obtained his education in Rush county, Indiana, pursuing his studies in the old Bell school. The little "temple of learning" was an old log schoolhouse with slab benches. There was a large fireplace in one end of the room, and upon the wall an old-fashioned clock. The books were primitive in character, and the teaching was also after the same style. Mr. James has led a very busy and useful life. He began working for himself when twenty-one years of age, and rented a tract of land in order that he might carry on farming on his own account. The first land which he ever owned was near Bear Swamp in Wabash county, indiana. He paid twelve hundred dollars for a tract of one hundred and sixty acres. This was all covered with timber and Mr James cleared away half of it and then sold his land for forty dollars per acres, disposing of the property on the 1st of October 1870. He then purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land in Blue Ridge Township, Piatt county, becoming owner of his farm on the 15th of October, of the same year. He has devoted his time and energies largely to the raising of stock and grain, and he was at one time the owner of seven hundred and fifty acres of valuable land. This, however, he has divided among his children, giving to each forty acres so that he now has himself a tract of two hundred and eighty acres, all in Blue Ridge township. He bought one hundred and fifty acres at twenty-four dollars per acre, forty acres for thirty-one and a half dollars, one hundred and fifteen acres for ninety dollars per acre, eighty acres for one hundred and six dollars, and forty acres for one hundred and one dollars per acre. Thus he has invested large amounts of money in land, but has found this profitble way to use his capital, because of the rich yield which the fields give and because of the excellent pasturage which the land affords, this making it profitable to raise stock.

In Wabash county, Indiana, Mr. James was united in marriage on the 6th of February, 1862 to Miss Mary I Shephard, who was born MArch 16, 1842, in McDonough county, Illinois. The lady is a daughter of Robert and Sallie Shephard, and by her marriage she has become the mother of seven children, four sons and three daughters; Stella B., who was born January 19, 1864; Cora B. born Mary 23, 1865; Charles E., Born September 23, 1867; Emma Z., borm December 1, 1869; Elmer B., January 9, 1872; Robert Quincy, born January 29, 1876; and Elias Ollan born MArch 9, 1879. A number of the children were married and Mr. and MRs. James and their sons and all their children by marriage are members of the Christian church. Mr .and MRs. James have been members of this section since 1862 and have led earnest, consistent lives in harmony with their professions. Mr. James also belongs to the Masonic fraternity of Mansfield, and he votes with the Republican party. The honors and emoluments of office, however have had no attraction for him, as his time has been fully occupied by his business interests. He has displayed sound judgment in all of his work, untiring energy in the prosecution of his affairs, and unfaltering honesty in all of his relations with his felllow men. His life record should serve as a source of help and inspiration to others showing what may be accomplished through persistency of purpose and diligence. He is to-day one of the best known and well as one of the most successful agriculturists of Piatt county.

Re: Owings-Wells

eldenwells — 2013-03-24 16:30:09Z

My name is Elden Wells and I live in Ohio. My family has been searching for my 4th great grandfather Richard Wells who we beleive is from the Baltimore area. We had dismissed the fact that Alexander Wells could be his father although
they seemed to be in the the same areas together such as Washington County Pa in the time around 1790-1800. Richard settled in Monroe County Ohio about 1803-1806. Do you have any information on Richard, who we also beleive married Nancy Hardesty in Baltimore in 1788. Or do you have any sites that may give us some hints.
Thank you
Elden Wells
Kent Ohio

Re: Walter JAMES, Watkins JAMES, Cordelia LEGOE

billyamesj — 2013-03-24 11:56:20Z

Hi Betsy,
Thanks so much for your reply. In the past few years, I've not made much progress to get beyond my "brick wall" of my ggg-grandfather Jason Elisha James b. 1792, to find out the identity of his father.
Others on Ancestry.com have asserted the father of my ggg-grandfather John Elisha James was a man named Elisha James. However, I still have an inkling that the Walter/Watkins James line is involved in the family tree due to the recurring name of "Walter" in descendants of John Elisha James.
Do you know if any of the descendants of the Walter/Watkins James line have taken the Ancestry.com DNA test? That might shed additional light on the mystery.
Thanks very much for your reply.
Bill James

Re: Walter JAMES, Watkins JAMES, Cordelia LEGOE

86187 — 2013-03-23 20:24:57Z

Hello Jason,

I don't know if this will reach you since your post was quite a while ago.

I have Walter James married to Cordelia Legoe December 23, 1762 at St. John's Parish (Baltimore City), Baltimore, MD and they were the parents of Walter (III) b 1764 d 1820and Watkins, b 1762 d 1849. This matches your information.

Watkins (b 1762) married Sarah Stiffler (b1771, d 1842 in Washington, MD). According to the 1800 census they lived in Marsh and Barren Hundred, Washington, MD.

Their children were:

Walter 1791
Abraham 1794-1831
Nancy 1794-1850
Bennett 1798 - 1870
Hannah 1799-1869
Harriett 1801
Cordelia 1803-1869
Watkins 1807-1881

Cordelia was Walter's second wife. Elizabeth Hillen was his first wife (1694-1751). Their children were:

Henry Quine 1722
Elizabeth 1728-1770
Priscilla 1733-1862
Ruth
Susanna
Walter - 1782

I am descended from
John James & Avarilla Standeford,
Walter James & Liddia Cox,
Amos James & Nancy Condra Wilson,
John M James & Ann M ??,
William Wilson James & Minnie Bowles,
William Wilson James Jr & Anna Louise Bruce.

This James line is quite confusing as they named their children the same names!! Hard to keep them straight. But, I think after years of research I have found enough evidence to sort out my line.

My research shows that Hannah James (sister to Nancy) was married first to Joseph P Moats. After Nancy died, Hannah married Henry Artz.

My tree is under 86187 James Family Tree if that helps you.

You have probably gotten this information by now. I will be glad to work with you.

Betsy

Re: Thomas Elmo Sawyer & Dorothy Phoenix

kathleensullivan176 — 2013-03-21 16:50:38Z

From what I can trace, Dorothy Phoenix Sawyer was my mother's half sister, Hope Phoenix born in 1920. My grandmother married John Jasper Phoenix, Jr. in Germany during WWI and they came back to Greensboro, North Carolina where his family lived. My grandmother, Margaret Hope Phoenix, left him when my mother was about 3 years old and moved to Boston, Massachusetts and never saw them again. My mother never knew her father but remembered an older sister. I don't even know if they ever got a divorce. I can't find a record of one. I would love to know if Dorothy ever talked about my mother and wondered what happened to her. Please reply.

Re: John Crady from Ireland....

kogdenca — 2013-03-18 22:00:36Z

That is my 5th great grandfather :) Can we work together ?

Re: Heinecke Carl

JenRHeinecke — 2013-03-17 21:05:55Z

The Carl I'm trying to find was born 9th July 1824 in Elsdorf, Germany. Father Friedrich Gottlieb Heinecke. Mother Dorothea Helms. This Elsdorf is near Zeven. My Carl came from was Winsen Luhe near Hamburg not Winsen near Celle. His widowed mother was living Winsen Luhe up to about 1860.
He travelled alone to USA.
Only found this one yesterday, so I don't know anymore about him.
He possibly had another brother living in Philadelphia. Georg Friedrich Heinecke (known as Dr George Frederick Heinecke). My husband's line Friedrich Wilhelm Heinecke brother of Carl and George came to Australia in 1853.

Re: Heinecke Carl

willj1111 — 2013-03-17 17:28:17Z

a little more info would help. Do you know his parents names? Where in Germany was he born? Did he marry? Wife's name? Children?. I can find a few people with his name but am unsure if they are the right one without more info.

Heinecke-Carl

JenRHeinecke — 2013-03-17 08:02:43Z

Looking for anyone who has a Carl Heinecke born circa 1824 in Germany (Elsdorf)
Passenger list has him as 25 a Farmer last place of residence WINSEN. Arrived NY 22nd June 1853 bound for Baltimore, Maryland USA. May have been known as Charles?
Heinecke may have been spelt various ways?