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Louise Holmes Mebane

Contribution — 2013-05-09 14:42:28Z

MEBANE, Louise H. 95, departed this life May 3, 2013.

She was born March 12, 1918 to the union of Lily and Glenmore Holmes in Whitford, PA.

She graduated from The School of Nursing at Duke University.

Louise was a devoted member of Second Missionary Baptist Church and the National Council of Negro Women.

She was a dedicated nurse at London, Mercy and Community Hospitals, WPAFB and Ridgewood Nursing Home and retired after over 50 years of service.
She was the first nurse to serve at Mueller's Residential Center.
Louise leaves to cherish her memory her 4 children, Sanford (Carolyn) Mebane and Sandra Dodge of Springfield, Ohio, Holmes (Velma) Mebane of San Diego, California, and Earl (Wynema) Mebane of Dayton, Ohio; sister, Joyce Morrow of Graham, North Carolina; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends; family friends, Stanton "Greg" Ford and Ernie Henry who adored her as a mother.

She is preceded in death by her husband Guidner Mebane; sister, Bernice Cane; brothers, Glenmore and DeField Holmes; son-in-law Ronald Dodge, and grandson, Stacy Mebane.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at 10 a.m. in Second Baptist Church.
Burial in Rose Hill Burial Park.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Advocates for People with Developmental Disabilities, 25 Thorpe Drive Dayton, Ohio 45420.

Arrangements provided by the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home.

Published in Springfield News-Sun on May 9, 2013

Re: Researching Hosanna Aump Church

Hersey34 — 2013-01-13 20:36:06Z

Hi Mary Rebecca, So nice to hear from you. I would like to suggest a book to you which I was involved in its production. Hosann A Community At The Crossraods by Marrianne and Paul Russo.It is available online from most bookstores. Sorry I don't have the isbn # but it can be obtained online by typing in the title of the book. It also has information about the original Walls family and the people of the area they lived in, Hinsonville, now Lincoln University in Southern Chester County, PA. I would be more than happy to speak with you but I really like the way this book explains the development of the church. I can add additional details and answer questions you may have. Your plans for your reunion sounds exciting. I will check out the FB info now.I will inbox my contact information to you also. Clinton was the nephew of my grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Walls. She was the sister of William George Walls, Clinton's father. Thank you for being in touch. I hope I can be of some assistance to you. Hersey Gray

Re: Researching Hosanna Aump Church

Mtroy35 — 2013-01-12 20:29:17Z

Hello. My name is Mary Rebecca Troy. I am a decendent of the Walls family from West Grove PA. A Walls-Bonds 2013 reunion is being planned. (3rd week of July (17th - 21st)) in Houston Texas at the Walls Bangor Ranch. The property is owned by Walter Walls, youngest son of Mary and Clinton Walls. I would love to seak to you more concerning history. Also reunion details can be found on Facebook "Walls Reunion" My email is mary.r.troy@baml.com

Re: PANGBURN/PANGBORN and PRAULL/PRAUL/PRALL/PRAWL

smfowler27 — 2012-12-15 21:11:18Z

I am working on the family tree for my son's family. Bronson Richardson. His grandmothe Ann Bernice Viverette was you Mom's sister. Would love to share info

Mr. King D. Blackwell Jr.

Contribution — 2012-11-25 21:17:53Z

BLACKWELL
KING D., Jr. "DOC"
Age 82, of the Hill District, passed away peacefully on Nov. 20, 2012.
Son of the late King and Alice Blackwell; father of Deseria Galloway (Henry) of MN, Sharon Porter and Darryl Porter of Pgh. and Rashaad Terrell of Nashville, TN; brother of Ida Alexander, Helen Blackwell, and the late Audrey Wilson, Harold, Joseph and Frankie Blackwell; also survived by seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host nieces, nephews relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday 4-8 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Wesley Center AME Zion Church 2701 Centre Ave.
Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

Published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on November 25, 2012

Mary Wright

Contribution — 2012-10-03 02:34:22Z

YOUNGSTOWN – Rev. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wright took her flight from death to life eternal on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, to be with the Lord.

Mrs. Wright was born May 16, 1927, in Pittsburgh, Pa. to Margaret Thomas, coming to Youngstown as a child.

She attended Youngstown Public Schools. She married Rev. Delaney Wright and to this union four children were born, Anthony, Delaney Jr., Carolyn Elaine and Margaret.

At the time they were married, they were members of the 903 Franklin Avenue Church, under the pastorate of Elder Paul D. Ealy.

Rev. Mrs. Wright was a “trailblazer” in her own right, performing an apostolic work and laying many foundations in the city of Youngstown and Milwaukee.

Rev. Wright started a convalescent home for the elderly, where she lovingly nursed them back to health. She was the Executive Director of the Gilead House Community Center, then located on the city’s north side. Among other activities, the center was used for preschool children from David Verzilli Ministries, which at that time met at Stambaugh Auditorium as part of the Kathryn Khulman Ministries.

Rev. Mrs. Wright also set several first, among which she was the first black family to reside on Catalina Avenue and the first female black woman chaplain of Youngstown City Council. Through her affiliation with the city high schools, she housed many foreign exchange students.

As an apostolic trailblazer, she orchestrated and conducted ecumenical services in Wick Park and provided free food baskets for neighborhood families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Rev. Wright was instrumental in the early 70s in securing monies for the household technicians trip to Washington, D.C. during their advocacy for fair wages.
She was in alliance with the Black Women’s Caucus, giving her the opportunity to meet Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm and many others in government positions.
She worked along with Ron Daniels in the Black Caucus-Youngstown, Ohio in the 1970s.

Rev. Wright continued her apostolic work for 14 years in Milwaukee, where she transitioned with her oldest son, Tony, known as a gifted pianist. There the genesis of her Prayer Outreach Ministry of preaching, healing and prayer was birthed. She was licensed and ordain by Elder A. A. Allaman from Tulsa, Okla. in the 1940s.
After returning to Youngstown and living at that time with her late daughter, Carolyn, she reunited with the Ebenezer C.O.G.I.C. under the pastorate of Elder Calvin E. Kirkland, now known as the New Ebenezer Life Center, where the Rev. Ernest Walker is the pastor.

She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Apostle Denise (Apostle David) Talbot of Liberty, Ohio; two grandchildren, Pastor Aaron Talbot and Evangelist Sharon Talbot; two great-grandchildren, Isaiah Anthony and Jalayah Marie;and a multitude of friends and extended family in Youngstown and Milwaukee.

Besides her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Delaney Wright, who passed away in 1964; and three children, Anthony “Tony,” Delaney Jr. and Carolyn Elaine Wright.

Friends may call on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow immediately at 11 a.m.

Mary L. Easley Alexander

Contribution — 2012-06-27 17:25:04Z

ALEXANDER
MARY L.
Of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Friday,, June 22, 2012 at the age of 100. Daughter of the late William and Bertha Mae Easley; widow of the late Dennis Alexander; cousin of Robert Skinner.
She was a past President of the National Council of Negro Women, also a past President of the Urban League Guild of Pittsburgh.
Visitation Thursday from 10 -11:30 at Warren United Methodist Church, 2604 Center Ave., where service will follow.
Arrangements entrusted to HOUSE OF LAW, INC.
www.houseoflawinc.com
Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

.Published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on June 27, 2012

BRISTOL, Run-Away Negro in Philadelphia a slave or servant?

stephensonpl — 2012-05-27 14:02:54Z

I found the following newspaper article in a Philadelphia newspaper, dated July 26, 1792. I have found similar articles in Philadelphia papers that talk about white men who have run away, apprentices, marines, etc., and I would like to know if there is a chance this man was a servant, or if he was a slave (I'm hoping he was a servant!).
"Forty Dollars Reward. Ran-Away last evening, a Negro man named BRISTOL, about 28 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, his hair or wool he wears sometimes queeded; had on a nankeencoat, with four pockets, nankeen overalls, and a striped nankeen waistcoat, a high crown castor hat, shoes with gilt buckles, and took with him a superfine green mixture cloth coat, with a black cape, lappelled, several waistcoats, and some other clothes. Whoever secures said Negro in any gael on the Continent, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid by John P. DeHaas."

Thomas Holmes obituary, d. 1914 in western PA

cmovahed1 — 2012-03-19 18:49:28Z

From the McDonald PA Record, 2/28/1914:

Thomas HOLMES, aged 22 years, died Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert HOLMES of this place. Death was due to tuberculosis. The HOLMES family is one of the oldest colored families residing here, the father having come her to work in the mines during a strike which was in progress at that time. Mr. HOLMES was employed at the Crescent Bottle company located at this place. Besides his parents, Mr. HOLMES leaves several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Colored Baptist church in charge of the pastor the Rev. G. E. SALLEE. Interment was in the Robinson Run cemetery.

Douglas McNabb - Fayette County

Contribution — 2011-10-16 17:49:44Z

Name: Douglass Mcnabb
Age: 43
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822
Birth Location: Fayette Co, Pennsylvania,
Enlistment Date: 22 Feb 1865
Branch of Service: 5th United States Colored Heavy Artillery
Enclosures: 17
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to Muskingum County, Ohio

Constace Elizabeth Matthews (Rozier)

msviolet212 — 2011-10-12 20:05:09Z

Constance is last seen in the 1920 federal census living in Cambria Penn. with her Husband James Horace Matthews and her 4 children Dorothy,John,James and Louise.She was born abt.1884 in Charles Maryland.I think she died in Penns.but cant find any proof.Can someone help?

Re: PANGBURN/PANGBORN and PRAULL/PRAUL/PRALL/PRAWL

kmphil19 — 2011-07-14 03:48:32Z

Hi Sandra. Its Kecia and it's been awhile. I hope you are still connected to get this message. I am trying to put together a reunion next summer.

Re: Researching James Williams aka Perry Ringold

johnson_ce — 2011-07-06 18:51:04Z

This must be your Alfred Williams in the Mt. Pleasant neighbhorhood in Wayne, PA.

WILLIAMS ALFRED 60 M M MD 27 PA PA CHESTER TREDYFFRIN 1910 LABORER HIGHWAY
WILLIAMS MARY 50 F M MD 27 3 3 PA MD MD
WILLIAMS ANNA 25 F M S PA PA PA WAITRESS PRIVATE
WILLIAMS LILLY 15 F M S PA PA PA
WILLIAMS MARIEL? 15 F M S NJ PA PA
(NEXT DOOR TO THE HOLIDAYS)

WILLIAMS ALFRED J 71 M M PA MD PA CHESTER TREDYFFRIN 1920 LABORER ROAD
WILLIAMS MARY 59 F M M MD MD MD

HOLIDAY ARTHUR M M 27 PA PA PA GARAGE HELPER
HOLIDAY LILLIAN F M 27 PA MD PA
HOLIDAY LILLIAN F M 2 1/2 PA PA PA

Old Greenock Cemetery in Elizabeth Township - Martin Brothers

Contribution — 2011-05-29 21:25:48Z

Civil War veterans buried in the Old Greenock Cemetery in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pa.

Alexander Martin ... He enrolled 3 July 1862 and was separated 20 August 1862. He died from a gunshot wound at Bull Run Battle," Mr. Martin is buried beside his two brothers, Isaac and Gabriel. The trio of veterans served in all-black regiments and are the only African Americans buried in the cemetery.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11149/1150046-55-2.stm#ixzz1N...

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11149/1150046-55.stm#ixzz1NmK...

Re: Old, black churches in Pa.

elankeene — 2011-05-25 19:56:24Z

2 Mosby's are also listed at the african american Eden Cemetery in Philadelphia. one born 1870 & one born 1902

Re: Old, black churches in Pa.

elankeene — 2011-05-24 15:45:17Z

Mt Gilead AME church is located on Buckingham Mountain in Buckingham, Pa. Its next town over to New Hope. It was built by slaves and is only open a few times a year. If you contact Buckingham Twp they might be able to tell you who the caretakers are now. Due to serious vandelism, alot of the grave sites have been destroyed but a group has listed all the names and gravestones that can stil be read. There is also info on the web about the church. Good luck!
I'm trying to track down my ancestors back in the Doylestown area, and have gotten to 1820. This church was a starting point for me.
This is my neices account and I go on when i can. :)

Im doing a lot of looking up info at the Spruance Historical library at the Mercy museum. If I see that name I will let you know! I also came across a school located near New Hope that was for blacks and malattos, and i am tracking 2 possible male ancestors to this school listed on the 1870 census. Waiting to hear back from the historical society in New Hope and Solebury to see if they have a name!
Good Luck!

Lydia Williams

Wondering About Darby, PA

sweetsioux1 — 2011-05-20 01:20:39Z

I missed seeing a documentary about African=Americans in Darby, Pa. Apparently Darby held some significance in the African-American community. I know it was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Is there anything else significant about it? My grandaunt moved there from VA in 1875 and stayed there for at least 45 years.

Hudnall/Brown in Darby, PA

sweetsioux1 — 2011-05-20 01:16:42Z

My great grand aunt Lilly A Hudnall married Henry Brown in Fauquier County, VA in 1877 (approx.) Then they moved to Darby, PA where they stayed through 1920. That's where the trail ends. They had 10 children over 30 years: Charles (b, 1872), Annie (b. 1878), John Robert (b.1880), William Henry Jr. (b. 1882), Edward (b. 1885), Florence (b. 1886), Lillie (b. 1888), Maggie (b. 1893), James Phillip (b. 1896), and Lewis T (b. 1903). I don't know where they all ended up. There was a grandson named Morton as well. I would like to trace this family forward but there is no living family member to help. So any help from this board would be appreciated!

Marena Walls Harris 1932-2011

Contribution — 2011-04-11 15:10:25Z

Adv. Sr. Mother Marena Harris was born on July 21, 1932 to the late Adv. Pres. Elder Clinton Walls and Sr. Mother Mary Walls in West Grove, Pa. She was the eldest of seventeen children born to this union.

Being born in the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob her parents reared her in the faith and fear of God and allowed her to journey to Bethlehem Township, Ohio upon graduation from Avon-Grove High School.
During this time she and the late Bishop W. B. Harris became acquainted and this led to their holy matrimony on June 10, 1951 in West Grove, Pa.
From this union came Sr. Mother Marseena Bobo (Adv. Pres. Elder Anthony Bobo), Bro. George Harris (St. Gwendolyn Harris), Elder Joel Harris (Elds. Rachel Harris), Elderess Hanna Harris, and Bro. Clinton Harris (St. Carol Harris).

Adv. Sr. Mother Harris was a dutiful minister and devoted wife traveling the country with her husband as they were sent throughout the church to build, encourage and serve the saints. Their travels included the states of Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Arizona, Nebraska, Texas, California, Florida, Georgia and the District of Columbia.

She rose through the spiritual ranks of the church and was a graduate of the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob’s Bible School Class. At one time she served as Assistant Pastoress in the Washington, D. C. mission.

She and Bishop Harris raised their five children and were also instrumental in housing and raising many others. Her younger brothers, Pres. Elder James Walls (Sr. Mtr. Dinah Walls) and Bro. Walter Walls (St. Lorraine Walls) were the recipients of her motherly care and love for several years after the demise of Sr. Mother Mary Walls.

Adv. Sr. Mother Marena was a renowned cook sharing her talents with many. She was instrumental in helping with preparations for the Wild Game dinners in Bethlehem at one time. She served as the Head Cook for Bethlehem Summer Camp for many years and also provided meals for National Choir members during their rehearsals. She found joy in serving others.

Early February 23, 2010 Adv. Sr. Mother Harris completed her transition in the Coshocton Memorial Hospital Extended Care Center. She was a resident of Jacobs Dwelling Nursing Home where she found great care and comfort.

Adv. Sr. Mother Marena was preceded in death by her husband, parents, step-mother and six sisters.

In addition to her children, she leaves to cherish her memory ten grand-children, Pres. Elder Anthony (Elds. Stephanie) Bobo, Jr., Elder Michael (St. Asynith) Bobo, Elder Mark (St. Deborah I.) Bobo, St. Anna Bobo, Bro. Wildersee Harris, Bro. William Harris, Bro. Daniel Harris, St. Sara Harris, St. Naomi Harris, and St. Frances Harris; six great-grand children, St. Aiyanna Bobo, St. Deborah Lois Bobo, Bro. Emmanuel Bobo, St. Rebekah Bobo, Bro. Mark Ezra Bobo, II, and Bro. Isaiah Bobo; nine siblings, Mr. George Clinton (Betty) Walls, Jr., Pres. Elder Phillip (St. Rachel) Walls, Sr., Pres. Elder James L. ( Sr. Mother Dinah) Walls, Bro. Walter (St. Lorraine) Walls, Mrs. Mary Jane Dryer, Sr. Mother Abigail (Adv. Pres. Elder E. Gabriel) Bell, Mother Frances (Pr. Elder John) Holmes, Mother Consuello Heard, and Ms. Monalisa Slack; four aunts, Ms. Lillian Cain, Mtr. Louise Bynum, Adv. Sr. Mother Anna G. Bell, and Ms. Sarah Walls; one uncle, Mr. David Bond; four God-children, Elder Hiram Hubbard, St. Janice Hubbard, Bro. Adrian Hubbard, and St. Lois Hubbard and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11:00 am in the First Tabernacle at the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob. Burial will follow at Machpelah Burial Acres.

Funeral Service
Saturday March 6, 2010, 11:00 am at The Supreme Council of the House of Jacob

Rev. Dr. William Franklin Matthews Sr

Contribution — 2011-01-29 17:51:23Z

PITTSBURGH - A funeral service celebrating the life of Rev. Dr. William Franklin Matthews Sr. will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Cedar Avenue Church of God.
Rev. Dr. Matthews departed this life Jan. 22, 2011, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Rev. Dr. Matthews was born Oct. 4, 1922, in Sharon, Pa., a son of James and Sadie Matthews.

He graduated from Sharon High School and he attended North Carolina College for Negroes, State University, and S.M.E.A Bible Institute in Transfer, Pa.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946, and was ordained Sept. 26, 1963.
In 1988, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree from the California School of Ministry.
He retired from Westinghouse Electric after 31 years and when he relocated to Pittsburgh, he worshiped at the New Kensington Church of God.
He was the former pastor of several churches in Franklin, Pa., Youngstown and Pittsburgh.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Faythe Wiley-Matthews; eight children, William F. Jr. (Elaine), Veretta Renee, Shelton Emery (Chariese), Clarence Mendez (Donna), Wallace Edward, Leslie A. (Larry), Edgar Lee and Marjorie W. Crawford; two sisters, Gertrude Dixon (James), Shirley Williams (Allen); two brothers, Walter and Carl; four sisters-in law; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Polley; a sister; and six brothers.

The family will receive friends today, one hour prior to the services at the Cedar Avenue Church of God.

Condolences may be sent to jewashton@aol.com or faxed to 330 782-2050.

Ministry of comfort provided by the J.E. Washington Funeral Services Inc. in Farrell, Pa.

http://www.vindy.com/news/tributes/2011/jan/29/rev-dr-willia...

Re: Milberry/Cross from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

eccc52471 — 2010-11-24 00:02:33Z

Yes, this was just great. Each clue adds up. Thank you so much for your help.

Re: Milberry/Cross from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

sgb10 — 2010-11-23 13:32:30Z

Hello - I am not related, but I hope some of this might help you:

Gettysburg Times - February 4, 1954:

Mrs. Nellie Cross, 81, Gettysburg, widow of Paul Cross, died in Cumberland Twp. on Wednesday after a long illness.

She was born in Union Bridge, Md., a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Milberry, and was a member of the St. John's Baptist Church here. Surviving are these children: Clarence, Hunterstown; Guy, Pittsburgh; Calvin, Chambersburg, and Effie, 120 N. Stratton St. There are 15 grandchildren.

Funeral services Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Peters Funeral Home, Carlisle St., with the Rev. J.O. Fountain officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Viewing Friday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock at the funeral home.

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Also, according to the FamilySearch beta site ( https://beta.familysearch.org/ ), in the District of Columbia Marriages, 1830 - 1921:

Groom's Name: Paul Cross
Groom's Birth Date: 1877
Groom's Age: 22
Bride's Name: Nellie Milbury
Bride's Birth Date: 1870
Bride's Age: 29
Marriage Date: 27 April 1899
Marriage Place: Washington, District of Columbia
Groom's Race: [left blank, at least on transcription]
Groom's Marital Status: Single
Bride's Race: Multiple
Bride's Marital Status: Single

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Hope this helps! Good luck with your search!

Milberry/Cross from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

eccc52471 — 2010-11-22 19:49:28Z

Looking for information on ancestors and decendents of Nellie Elizabeth Cross nee Milberry. Nellie had four children - Effie born about 1892, Clarence born 1903 and Calvin and Guy - dates of birth unknown. I know Effie (never married) and Clarence (married with 4 children)lived and died in the Gettysburg area. I believe Calvin lived near Chambersburg, and Guy might have moved to Pittsburg. We are not sure of the ethnic ancestry. Nellie and her children were listed as 'N" or "B" on the 1900 and 1920 census, but Clarence was light skinned, so he could possibly have been Mulatto. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

William H. Wallace USCT

Contribution — 2010-10-11 22:25:34Z

William H. Wallace

Born 1828, Washington County, Pennsylvania; enlisted July 14, 1863 as a private in Company C, 6th USCT; discharged Nov. 9, 1863 for disability.

Wallace was a shoemaker living in Fremont, Ohio when he applied for and was accepted as a member of the Eugene Rawson Post of the GAR on May 18, 1887.
Wallace is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont, Ohio.

Source: Records of the Rawson Post GAR
Sandusky County Cemetery Records

BAZIER Elijah Ross 1974-1927

Contribution — 2010-10-05 17:35:23Z

DIES IN HOSPITAL

Pastor of the Sixteenth Street

African Methodist Church

Succumbs to Cancer After Year's Illness,

Rev. Elijah Ross Bazier of 1618 Sixteenth street, who assumed the pastorate of the Sixteenth Street African Methodist church last Thanksgiving day, died at 4.55 o'clock yesterday afternoon of cancer at a local hospital.

He had been ill for the past year.

Rev. Bazier was born at Belle Vernon, Pa., Aug. 12, 1874, a son of Aaron and Susan Bazier and was a graduate of Wilberforce African Methodist college at Xenia, Ohio.

He was ordained to the ministry immediately after graduation and successfully held charges in Madison, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Oil City, Uniontown, 'Clairton, Farrell and Connellsville, Pa. coming to Altoona from Connellsville where he was located for five years.

He had worked unceasingly while in Altoona for the enlargement of the present Sixteenth Street church and his efforts had been extremely successful.

Rev. Bazier was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Aurelia Mae Cochran of St. Clairsville, Ohio, on Dec 23, 1903, Mrs. Bazier dying in March 1914.

Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Lennis Johnson and Cecil Ross Bazier, both of Cleveland; Milton Bazier, a member of the senior class at the Senior High school, and Herbert Bazier, at home.

He is also survives by one adopted daughter Mrs. Ben Haynes of Canada, four grandchildren and two brothers Johnson and Pierce Bazier, both of Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania.

The body nmy be viewed at the late home, 161S Sixteenth street, from Friday until the funeral at 1 o'clock and Sunday afternoon in the church.

Interment will be made in Oak Ridge Cemetary.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pennsylvania
NOV 23 1927

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Cleveland Public Library Necrology File, Cleveland, Ohio ONLINE

Id#: 0419023
Name: Bazier, Cecil R.
Date: Oct 15 1972
Source: Plain Dealer; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #092.
Notes: Bazier. Cecil R. Bazier, beloved husband of Ruby, father of Richard, stepfather of John Fournier, brother of Ruth Johnson and uncle.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. at The E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home, 2165 East 89th Street,Cleveland, Ohio, where family will receive friends on Monday 7-8 P.M.

CARROLL Helen Stewart 1924-2010

Contribution — 2010-08-30 13:53:50Z

Helen Carroll went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at home.

Born January 7, 1924 in Johnstown, PA to the late Cameron and Marsilla Stewart.

Retired from DCSC, Columbus, Ohio after 40 years, then worked as the executive secretary of ECCO Daycare and served as secretary of the Black Elected Democrats of Ohio. Active member of the First A.M.E. Zion Church.

Preceded in death by husband Julius Carroll and 13 siblings.
Surviving to mourn her passing are children, Shaka (Afatamah), Peter (Kathleen), Toni (Jonathan), Patti (Marlon), Robbyn (Clinton); 20 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews; cousins; family and friends.
Viewing 11 a.m., Home Going celebration 12 noon at First AME Zion Church, 873 Bryden Road, Rev. Charles Tyler officiating. Interment Union Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio. Arrangements by EDWARDS FUNERAL SERVICE. www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on August 30, 2010

Re: Possibly a Walls relative?

Hersey34 — 2010-08-22 09:40:21Z

Eldress Rhoda Walls was the daughter of Clinton and Mary Bond Walls, Rs,, gdaughter od George and Sara Jane Hayes Walls. ggr of George W. and Eliza Jane Taylor Walls, gg-gdaughter of Patrick Walls and ggg-gdaughter of Patrick O Wall.

Re: Researching Hosanna Aump Church

Hersey34 — 2010-07-02 17:20:42Z

I highly recommend thebook "Hinsonville, A Community At The Crossroads". It is a treadure of infornation about the African American settlement of Hinsonville, Pa, Lincoln University, etc. The authors are Paul and Marianne Russo. ery powerful!

Re: Researching Hosanna Aump Church

Hersey34 — 2010-07-02 17:06:49Z

Hello,
I am a descendent of the Walls family of Southern Chester County, PA, also known as Lincoln University, Lincoln University Village, Hinsonville, Lower Oxford Chester County, PA.

I have an extensive anount of information about the Walls or Wall family, originally O'Wall from Patrick O'Wall the progenator of the family , an Irishman who settled in Maryland.

If I can be of assistance just reply to this message and let me know.

Re: Researching Hosanna Aump Church

andresyst — 2010-05-25 01:55:44Z

If ANYONE has any further Walls family information they want to share please contact me. I've visited Hosanna and cand provide a lot of information about the Church, the area surrounding and the people connected to the Walls family.

Re: hosanna aump church/Cemetery

remixqueen1 — 2010-01-30 21:08:26Z

There is a picture of the Church and cemetery.

Re: hosanna aump church

remixqueen1 — 2010-01-30 20:59:08Z

Hosanna Meeting House African United Methodist Protestant Church was a church, a stop on the underground railroad, a community meeting place, and a historical icon for African Americans in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Located next to, and surrounded by Lincoln University in Oxford, Hosanna is all that remains of the town of Hinsonville, a 19th century African American village in Chester County.

Re: Researching Hosanna Aump Church

andresyst — 2010-01-29 19:39:04Z

African United Methodist Protestant

Re: Possibly a Walls relative?

remixqueen1 — 2010-01-08 03:24:02Z

I found the cemetery at Find-A-Grave.com
McConnellsburg
Fulton County
Pennsylvania, USA

Re: Possibly a Walls relative?

Contribution — 2010-01-08 01:54:11Z

My guess is that she is buried in Coshocton County, Ohio,

I googled the cemetery name and that is what comes up-once!
You might contact that funeral home.
Good luck.

Re: Possibly a Walls relative?

remixqueen1 — 2010-01-08 00:56:14Z

In which state, county and city was Elderess Walls buried?

Re: Researching Hosanna Aump Church

remixqueen1 — 2010-01-08 00:25:51Z

What is "Aump"?

Re: hosanna aump church

andresyst — 2010-01-06 02:26:32Z

8 - Possibly Rev Potts - Pastor of church in 1910

Re: Possibly a Walls relative?

dpwarchives — 2009-10-24 20:25:22Z

Hello - i have been travelling in europe and just returned at the end of september and am working to get a large archives up to swann galleries asap = i have more info on the wall's, but no time until after nov 2 to provide any info - stay in touch with me, if you are interested...

Re: Possibly a Walls relative?

Coroinn — 2009-07-02 16:29:18Z

This is what I have for Walls
Descendants of George Walls

1 George Walls
+Martha Naylor
2 George Walls 1808 -
+Rachel 1817 -
3 Hannah Walls 1835 -
3 Susannah Walls 1837 -
3 Mary Walls 1839 -
3 James L Walls 1842 -
...........3 William Walls 1843 -
...........3 George D Walls 1844 -
...........3 Rachel Walls 1847 -
...........3 Edward Walls 1848 -
........... +Lucy Walls 1847 -
............... 4 William Walls 1880 -
............... +Sarah J Walls 1888 -
...................5 Myrtle Walls 1905 -
...................5 Morris Walls 1906 -
...................5 Hayes Walls 1907 -
...................5 George Clinton Walls 1908 -
................... +Mary Bond Walls
....................... 6 Rhoda Walls 1942 -
................4 Walter Walls 1871 -
................4 Isaac Walls 1874 -
................4 Rachel Walls 1876 -
...........3 Lydia Walls 1855 -
...........3 Eliza Walls 1857 -
........2 Martha Ann Walls 1807 - 1897
........ +Thomas Wells Robinson 1803 - 1869
...........3 Robert Henry Robinson 1851 - 1937
...........3 Benjamin Wells Robinson 1837 -

Possibly a Walls relative?

Contribution — 2009-07-01 21:51:23Z

Courtesy Post

CHATTANOOGA, TN: Elderess Rhoda "Ma" Walls, age 62 was born April 21, 1947 to the union of George Clinton and Mary Bond Walls in West Grove, Pennsylvania. She was one of Seventeen children born to this union.

Elderess Rhoda was a member of the Supreme Council of House of Jacob. Where she dedicated many years of her life working in Bethlehem Township Ohio, she was one of the original staff members of Bethlehem Elementary School and throughout the years served in many other capacities.

Elderess Rhoda attended Avon-Grove elementary and high school where she graduated in 1965. Upon graduating from high school Elderess Rhoda's life journey took her many places Elizabeth, NJ, Atlanta, GA, Coshocton, Ohio, and Washington, DC.

Elderess Rhoda received her secondary education from Howard University where she graduated in 1978 in early childhood education. In 1997 she graduated from Prince Georges Community College receiving a degree in Radiography, she was the first recipient of the Chesapeake Medical Systems Professionalism Award.

Elderess Rhoda retired from Hechinger Co. in 1998 and decided to join her daughter in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She continued her career in the medical field and was employed with St. Mary's Health Services. In 2000 Elderess Rhoda decided to stay by her daughter's side and move to Austin, TX, still maintaining her medical career. Elderess Rhoda's undying commitment to her daughter and grandchildren did not stop there she then moved with her family to Chattanooga, TN.

Elderess Rhoda was diagnosed with cancer in 1999 and continued to be an inspiration to so many.

Elderess Rhoda was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother; and five sisters.

On June 27, 2009, 11:32 a.m. Elderess Rhoda made her final transition with her family and dear friend by her side. She leaves to cherish her loving memories one daughter, Sis. Tonja ( Bro. Michael, Sr.) Walls-Davis; two grandchildren, Jaiton and Michael, Jr.; twelve siblings, Mr. George Clinton (Betty) Walls, Jr., Pres. Elder Phillip (Sis. Rachel) Walls, Sr., Pres. Elder James L. (Mother Dinah) Walls, Bro. Walter (Lorraine) Walls, Adv. Sr. Mother Marena Harris, Mrs. Mary Jane Dryer, Sr. Mother Abigail (Adv.Pr. Elder E. Garbriel) Bell, Mother Frances (Pr. Elder John) Holmes, Mother Consuello (Joseph) Heard, and Ms. Monalisa Slack and Ms. Chestine Bowman; three aunts, Ms. Lillian Cain, Mtr. Louise Bynum, Adv. Sr. Mother Anna G. Bell, and Ms. Sarah Walls; one uncle, Mr. David Bond; and a host of nieces nephews, cousins and other relatives; and friends and special friends, Superior Mother J.P. McCoy and Mrs. Virginia Maxwell.

Visitation at Given-Dawson Funeral Home in Coshocton, Ohio on Thursday July 2, 2009 from 6-8 p.m., and a funeral at the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. Burial at MacPelah Burial Acres at the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob.

help needed please

gsparks190 — 2009-05-11 13:44:12Z

hi
can anyone please give me any advice
i am trying to find a death record of
john edward lightowler born in 1881 england
he died in 1913,in america but i have no idea where
the only thing i know was that he left england in 1904 and went to america
on the ship record of him going there it says he was going to
tyler pa.
he was killed down a mine and that is the only information i have of him
his wife elizabeth and children
nellie
harold and joseph came back to england in november 1913.
they set sail from new york to england
any help would be appreciated
thank you
patricia,

Re: Fitzpatrick

Coroinn — 2009-05-07 12:00:35Z

I am not sure if you can but could you post more info or forward more info to me at Coroinn@aol.com The only Cecil I have in my records is Cecil Fitzpatrik born 1906 I think in Arkansas or Tennessee.

Fitzpatrick

mdlee6 — 2009-05-07 05:43:31Z

Cecil louis fitzpatrick any news on him or family is very helpful.Was married to a Mary had a daughter (1968?) information is great.Contact info will be accepted.

Franzosa - Heinecke Family

JenRHeinecke — 2009-03-08 05:40:29Z

Looking for any decendants or information about Dorothy M Heinecke born 1913 who married Dominic J Franzosa in 1941.
Dorothy M Franzosa died Newton Square, Delware in 2002.
Heinecke decendant in Australia attempting to find family.

Website dedicated to Middle Pennsylvania Af-Am history

Contribution — 2009-01-28 00:37:44Z

AFROLUMEN
Lots of information - U.S. Colored Troops, Graveyard records, Schools, Underground Railroad, Veterans Organizations, Fraternal Organizations, Photographs etc.
A valuable research site.

http://www.afrolumens.org/index.htm

Re: Bishop Spivey of Philadelphia

Oma236 — 2009-01-20 02:19:37Z

Proceed with caution. I can not verify that site.

Re: Bishop Spivey of Philadelphia

ModMyFam — 2009-01-20 02:09:19Z

Hey THANKS! I will!!!

Re: Bishop Spivey of Philadelphia

moko196 — 2009-01-19 15:59:30Z

Hi there!

I just visited http://benri.us and thought you might be interested.

This site (benri.us) about the Philadelphia area created by the people who live in the Philadelphia area.

Check it out!

Re: Researching James Williams aka Perry Ringold

Coroinn — 2008-09-20 13:02:47Z

Can we have more details.

I lived in those areas growing up and have muchinformation.
You can contact privately if you don't want to post details.

Connie
GramereC@aol.com