I have info on a Leo Robertson. He was the grandson of Silas G. Kifer... ----- Original Message ----- From: <PATROBISON@aol.com> To: <MDALLEGA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 9:58 PM Subject: [MDALLEGA] Little Orleans > When at the Cumberland Public in January, I copied some pages from a book > "The Land of the Living - The Story of Marylands Green Ridge Forest" by > John > Marsh. > > Can someone tell me what or where the Green Ridge Forest is? > > On page 695 it has a picture of a house with the following caption under > it > - "The Robinson house and family circa 1890. in February, 1902 this house > burned killing four children including a set of twins. The remains were > buried > at the 54 Cemetery. (Leo Robinson) > > Does anyone have information on the residents of this house? Where is 54 > Cemetery? Anyone researching Leo Robinson. > > Thanks. > > Pat > > > > ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MDALLEGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I was recently told that Depot Street in Frostburg used to be known as Mill Street. Can anyone verify the veracity of this, and if true, when did it chage? Thanks, John -- John W. Keating III http://www.JohnKeating.com/ keating@JohnKeating.com

There is a Beechwood Rd, off of Douglas Avenue, that is at the top of the hill, off to the right. I have family who have lived up at the end of Beechwood. Bonnie Mary Ellen Chambers <maryln61@sbcglobal.net> wrote: In several articles I came across this weekend, I find an ancestor living in Beechwood. The census for 1900 - 1910 have them living on Douglas Ave in Lonoconing. The articles are from the Evening News circa 1909 which identifies them as Thomas CHAMBERS of Beechwood & Mrs. Thomas CHAMBERS of Beechwood. Would anyone know where this would be located or is it an area of Lonoconing?? Mary Ellen Chambers ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MDALLEGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search.

Ruth, No tracks near Douglas Ave. or in Beechwood but yes, right through Pekin running along side Rt 36. Ruth Sprowls <sprowls@ncweb.com> wrote: my error - my cousin Peggy corrected me - the photo is of the Hamilton home in Pekin - not on Douglas. Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruth Sprowls" To: Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 3:43 PM Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Location in Lonoconing area > Chere, are they RR tracks that run along Douglas Ave.? My cousin > has a photo she says shows our gr grandparents home, and RR tracks > are running alongside the road. > Thanks - > Ruth ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MDALLEGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Frostburg, January 25 - Mrs. Joseph Winner, a widow and one of the oldest ladies of the town, died at her home on Federal Hill of old age and general debility. Deceased was in her seventy-third year and was a very devoted member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, which she attended regularly until failing health deprived her of doing so. She is survived by the following children: Harmon Winner, Ross Winner, Edward Winner, Frank Winner, and by one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Maury, all of this place. The funeral arrangemenbts have not been completed. The Frostburg Furniture company have charge of the remains. The Evening Times, January 25, 1905, page 2 Slightly different information in the next day's write-up: January 26, 1905, The Evening Times, page 2 - much is unreadable - The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Winner, who died Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock --- St. Michael's Church .... Father Nolan celebrated mass and conducted the funeral service --- after which interment took place in St. Michael's Catholic cemetery. Those who served as pall bearers were as follows: Messrs. D. F. McMullen, Frank Spates, James McAllister, John McDonald, John Tipton, and Jacob Narin. The deceased was born in Saxony, Germany in 1828 and came to this country with her parents when one year and four months old, where she has resided ever since. Mrs. Winner was a very devoted and charitable worker who never failed to listen to the hungry and needy and was beloved by all who knew her. She leaves the following children: Harmon, Sebastian, Edward and Francis, and one daughter, Mrs. Joseph M---, all of this area.

Death of Mrs. Daniel Krapf (sic), Jr. Frostburg, February 21 - Many were the expressions of regret heard at this place yesterday afternoon upon receipt of the word of the death of Mrs. Daniel Kraft, Jr., nee Mary Jane Thomas, at her home in Eckhart at 2:30 p. m., from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Kraft was born in 1860. She is survived by her husband and father, Mr. Jos. B. Thomas, for many years the foreman for the Consolidated Coal Co. at Hoffman mines, five sisters, viz. Mrs. H. S. Eckhart and Mrs. H. E. Colburn of this place, Mrs. Frederick Metzger of Lutherville, Md., and Misses Nellie and Lillian; and one brother, Mr. Jas. Thomas of Eckhart. The funeral arrangements have not yet been competed. The deceased was forty-five years of age and was beloved by all who knew her. The Evening Times, Cumberland, February 21, 1905 **************************** Frostburg, February 23 -The funeral of Mrs. Mary Jane, wife of Daniel Krapf, Jr., whose death at the residence of her father, mr. Jos. Thomas, at Eckhart Mines, Monday afternoon, was noted in a former issue, took place yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence. Rev. A. C. Thomas, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Lonaconing and formerly of the church of this place, of which the deceased was a life long member, preached and conducted the burial services, speaking in a very touching manner of the past life of Mrs. Krapf as an example worthy of following in others. After the services at the house were completed, the remains were taken in charge of Mr. E. R. Edwards, of the Frostburg Furniture company, the cortege proceeded to Frostburg where interment was made in the Allegany cemetery about 5 o'clock. The high esteem and love in which the deceased was held was evidenced in the very large concourse of friends that attended the funeral. The Evening Times, Cumberland, February 23, 1905

>From the Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, March 18, 1905 Mr. Henry Williams Died Last Night at His Home in Frostburg Was a Former County Commissioner and Prominent Citizen - Death Caused by a Complication of Diseases Funeral Monday Mr. Henry Williams, a prominent resident of Frostburg, and formerly a member of the board of county commissioners of Allegany county, died at his Frostburg home last night at 9:30 o'clock. Death resulted from a complication of diseases from which Mr. Williams had suffered, for many weeks. Mr. Williams was 71 years old. He was born in Breckinshire in the south of Wales and remained in his native country until thirty-five years ago, when he carne to America and settled in Frostburg. He established a marble yard at Frostburg and followed that business for a number of years or until his son succeeded him and the deceased thereafter engaged in general contracting and building. The stone work of the best structures in Frostburg was executed by him. In 1871 he journeyed from Frostburg to Des Moines, Iowa, where he cut the stone for the capitol building of that state. Besides his prominence in a business sense, Mr. Williams was conspicuous in politics and in public matters generally. Besides holding the office of county commissioner, he at other times served in the town council of Frostburg and was always identified with public affairs in the town. Mr. Williams was a member of the English Baptist church of Frostburg, and for twenty years served on the Baptist board of Baltimore. He was a charter member of Frostburg lodge No. 88, Knights of Pythias, and was also a member of the Order of Forresters. In all matters with which he was identified publicly or privately, Mr. Williams displayed a character that was above reproach, a degree of good judgment that became a man of high standing and a generous consideration for the rights and welfare of his neighbors commanded to him the respect of everybody and the friendly devotion of many. He is survived by a widow, one son and six daughters. His son is Mr. J. B. Williams, the marble yard man of Frostburg and Cumberland. His daughters are Mrs. Thos. Price, Mrs. C. C. Wright, Misses Annie and Tyrzah Williams, Frostburg, and Mrs. D. P. Hartzell and Mrs. Aden Dillon, of Cumberland. Two brothers and one sister of the deceased reside in Wales, and one brother, Mr. Jas. D. Williams, lives in Frostburg. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon with services in the Baptist church, Frostburg, at two o'clock. The burial will take place in Allegany cemetery at Frostburg.

Thanks In a message dated 7/1/2007 10:07:43 PM Central Daylight Time, markmid@atlanticbb.net writes: Green Ridge is between the Allegany Washington County line in the East and Flintstone in the west. It goes from the PA boarder to the Potomac River. It is that area were no one lives between Hancock and Flintstone Mark Middleton markmid@atlanticbb.net 301-722-6062 -----Original Message----- From: mdallega-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mdallega-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of PATROBISON@aol.com Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 10:59 PM To: MDALLEGA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MDALLEGA] Little Orleans When at the Cumberland Public in January, I copied some pages from a book "The Land of the Living - The Story of Marylands Green Ridge Forest" by John Marsh. Can someone tell me what or where the Green Ridge Forest is? On page 695 it has a picture of a house with the following caption under it - "The Robinson house and family circa 1890. in February, 1902 this house burned killing four children including a set of twins. The remains were buried at the 54 Cemetery. (Leo Robinson) Does anyone have information on the residents of this house? Where is 54 Cemetery? Anyone researching Leo Robinson. Thanks. Pat ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MDALLEGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MDALLEGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Green Ridge is between the Allegany Washington County line in the East and Flintstone in the west. It goes from the PA boarder to the Potomac River. It is that area were no one lives between Hancock and Flintstone Mark Middleton markmid@atlanticbb.net 301-722-6062 -----Original Message----- From: mdallega-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mdallega-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of PATROBISON@aol.com Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 10:59 PM To: MDALLEGA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MDALLEGA] Little Orleans When at the Cumberland Public in January, I copied some pages from a book "The Land of the Living - The Story of Marylands Green Ridge Forest" by John Marsh. Can someone tell me what or where the Green Ridge Forest is? On page 695 it has a picture of a house with the following caption under it - "The Robinson house and family circa 1890. in February, 1902 this house burned killing four children including a set of twins. The remains were buried at the 54 Cemetery. (Leo Robinson) Does anyone have information on the residents of this house? Where is 54 Cemetery? Anyone researching Leo Robinson. Thanks. Pat ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MDALLEGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

When at the Cumberland Public in January, I copied some pages from a book "The Land of the Living - The Story of Marylands Green Ridge Forest" by John Marsh. Can someone tell me what or where the Green Ridge Forest is? On page 695 it has a picture of a house with the following caption under it - "The Robinson house and family circa 1890. in February, 1902 this house burned killing four children including a set of twins. The remains were buried at the 54 Cemetery. (Leo Robinson) Does anyone have information on the residents of this house? Where is 54 Cemetery? Anyone researching Leo Robinson. Thanks. Pat ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Found in the Evening Times, Cumberland, January 27, 1905, page 2 Mr. Peter Monahan, Jr. and Miss Mary Malloy, two of Midland's prominent young people were united in the holy bonds of matrimony in St. Joseph's Church last evening at 7:30, by Rev. F. P. Mackall. The attendants were Joseph McMahon and Miss Mary Kenny. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Malloy, who reside in Koontz's addition, and enjoys a large circle of friends. Mr. Monahan is one of the trusted employees of the mechanical department at Ocean mine, and enjoys the confidence and respect of his employers and fellow workmen, who join the many friends of the young couple in wishing their voyage over the matrimonial sea a pleasant and successful one.

Sheryl, ??? I have the parents to your George Brode, along with his siblings: Descendants of Henry Brode ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? 1? ??? Henry Brode??? b: Feb 1830 in Hesse, Germany??? ??? ??? d: 06 Jun 1905 in Frostburg, Allegany Co., MD ..??? ??? +Elizabeth ??? ?? b: Mar 1834 in Hesse, Germany??? ??? m: Abt. 1860??? .....??? 2? ??? Margaret A. (Maggie) Brode??? b: 1859 in Maryland??? ??? ??? .........??? ??? +George Crump??? b: 1847 in Wales??? ??? ??? .....??? 2? ??? Henry Brode??? b: Jan 1861 in Maryland??? ??? ??? d: 02 Jul 1913 in Allegany Co., MD .....??? 2? ??? Wilhelmina (Minnie) Brode??? b: Feb 1863 in Borden Shaft, Allegany Co., MD??? ??? ??? .........??? ??? +Charles Hager??? b: Apr 1862 in Borden Mines, Allegany Co., MD??? ??? m: 21 Nov 1882 in Wellersburg, Somerset Co., PA??? ............??? 3? ??? George Hager??? b: Dec 1882 in Allegany Co., MD??? ??? ??? ............??? 3? ??? Henry H. Hager??? b: Nov 1884 in Allegany Co., MD??? ??? ??? ............??? 3? ??? William Hager??? b: Mar 1889 in Allegany Co., MD??? ??? ??? ............??? 3? ??? Clarence Hager??? b: Apr 1891 in Allegany Co., MD??? ??? ??? ............??? 3? ??? Catherine (Katie) Hager??? b: Jul 1893 in Allegany Co., MD??? ??? ??? ............??? 3? ??? Frederick (Fred) Hager??? b: Oct 1894 in Allegany Co., MD??? ??? ??? ............??? 3? ??? Nellie Hager??? b: May 1897 in Allegany Co., MD??? ??? ??? ............??? 3? ??? J. Frank Hager??? b: 1901 in Allegany Co., MD??? ??? ??? ................??? ??? +Edna LNU??? b: 1914 in Maryland??? ??? ??? ...................??? 4? ??? Carl Franklin Hager??? b: 1929??? ??? ??? ............??? 3? ??? Grace Hager??? b: 1904 in Allegany Co., MD??? ??? ??? .....??? 2? ??? George Philip Brode??? b: 1866 in Borden Shaft, Allegany Co., MD??? ??? ??? d: 1930 .....??? 2? ??? Annie Brode??? b: 1868 in Borden Shaft, Allegany Co., MD??? ??? ??? .....??? 2? ??? Elizabeth Brode??? b: 1873 in Borden Shaft, Allegany Co., MD??? ??? ??? .........??? ??? +James R. Close??? b: 1870 in Borden Shaft, Allegany Co., MD .....??? 2? ??? Ellen (Ella) Brode??? b: Oct 1877 in Borden Shaft, Allegany Co., MD??? ??? ??? .....??? 2? ??? Diana Brode??? b: Oct 1880 in Allegany Co., MD Hope this helps.? I'll be traveling some this week in case you have questions.? So, I might not respond quickly.? If you do have questions, I'll get back to you.? Have a safe and happy 4th of July. Bob Thompson ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.

my error - my cousin Peggy corrected me - the photo is of the Hamilton home in Pekin - not on Douglas. Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruth Sprowls" <sprowls@ncweb.com> To: <mdallega@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 3:43 PM Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Location in Lonoconing area > Chere, are they RR tracks that run along Douglas Ave.? My cousin > has a photo she says shows our gr grandparents home, and RR tracks > are running alongside the road. > Thanks - > Ruth

lol now I definitely would have kept my mouth shut on that name. Ruth

I pretty sure the names of some of the people buried at that cemetery are on the Allegany site. I know my great grandfather was buried there and he is listed.

Thank you Tom and Virginia for the St Michaels burial info. I have many relatives buried there, is your cemetery catalog published anywhere Virginia? It would be a great addition and resource for the Allegany County website for instance. I don't take it either of you have actual photos? I had seen the photo of these tombstones (Michael and Laura Rafferty) some time ago, but seemed to have misplaced it, and would like to see it again since it seems Michael Rafferty's death certificate is no where to be found! Once again, thanks for the help. -Eden

I guess its a good thing the sur name was not Fatass LOL... no I did not take offense I was just stiring the pot more with the surname software thing and all... -----Original Message----- From: Ruth Sprowls [mailto:sprowls@ncweb.com] Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 3:48 PM To: mdallega@rootsweb.com Cc: jeff61@comcast.net Subject: insulting surnames Jeff - lighten up a little - I was by no means trying to insult anyones family - OTHER THAN MY OWN. If the original poster for the Fatkin family did take affense, I SINCERELY APOLOGIZE. That was not what I was doing. And I am not trying to start a new link here. Let's just end it all here. Genealogy is also supposed to be fun - and if one is not having fun, then maybe one needs to not take things so seriously. Ruth Sprowls

I feel another giggle coming!! Judy ----- Original Message ----- From: "jeff61" <jeff61@comcast.net> To: "Ruth Sprowls" <sprowls@ncweb.com>; <mdallega@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 4:56 PM Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] insulting surnames >I guess its a good thing the sur name was not Fatass > LOL... no I did not take offense I was just stiring the pot more with the > surname software thing and all... > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ruth Sprowls [mailto:sprowls@ncweb.com] > Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 3:48 PM > To: mdallega@rootsweb.com > Cc: jeff61@comcast.net > Subject: insulting surnames > > > Jeff - lighten up a little - I was by no means trying to insult > anyones family - OTHER THAN MY OWN. > If the original poster for the Fatkin family did take affense, I > SINCERELY APOLOGIZE. That was not what I was doing. And I am not > trying to start a new link here. Let's just end it all here. > Genealogy is also supposed to be fun - and if one is not having fun, > then maybe one needs to not take things so seriously. > Ruth Sprowls > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MDALLEGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Jeff - lighten up a little - I was by no means trying to insult anyones family - OTHER THAN MY OWN. If the original poster for the Fatkin family did take affense, I SINCERELY APOLOGIZE. That was not what I was doing. And I am not trying to start a new link here. Let's just end it all here. Genealogy is also supposed to be fun - and if one is not having fun, then maybe one needs to not take things so seriously. Ruth Sprowls

Chere, are they RR tracks that run along Douglas Ave.? My cousin has a photo she says shows our gr grandparents home, and RR tracks are running alongside the road. Thanks - Ruth