HI Jocelyn... Any of your people come from Jefferson or Harrison Co., OH? I know that there's a Short Creek Twp. that's currently in Harrison Co., east of New Athens. Before Harrison was formed, though (in 1814), that part of the county would have been part of Jefferson, to the east. The only other Short Creek that comes to mind is part of Ohio Co., WVA, then part of VA. I've never seen it rendered as a township, but.... Anyway, THAT Short Creek is near West Liberty, which is north of Wheeling. I'm voting for the one in Harrison Co. Hope that helps. David in Richmond, VA ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Hoping someone on the list can help - I have a record of the following marriage, problem is I have no source! No 79 William Hendrickson to Mary Ann Drake December the third 1804.. I do hereby certify that William Hendrickson and his wife Mary Ann Drake of Short Creek Township was married by me October the fourth in the year of our [(Lord) is missing] one thousand eight hundred and four by License. James Roberts Justice peace Received and duly Recorded this 3rd day of November Anno Domini 1804. Jno. Ward Cl'k Because these two were originally from Allegany Co., I'm hoping someone can help with the place of marriage. Thanks Jocelyn in Ohio

The following article was in the Pittsburgh-Post-Gazette today. Ancestry.com puts free military records online Thursday, May 24, 2007 By Torsten Ove, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Starting today, one of the country's largest online genealogical databases will offer free access to its vast collection of military records, some pre-dating the Revolutionary War. Ancestry.com will unveil some 90 million war records, such as draft cards and muster rolls, from the 1600s through the Vietnam War. The records will be available for free from today [May 24th] through June 6, D-Day in 1944, as part of a promotion tied to Memorial Day. After that, the company will start charging for access. The records come from the National Archives. "The Ole Crow" Dick Crow "Retired & enjoying it!" rw.crow@verizon.net Cell: 603-490-0153

Thanks for the info. Maybe I can get Mr. Burgess to find this court case. > Connie, > > You said you have no idea when the article was published. I found a post of > the article (by you no less) on the TWIGG-L Archives for 2003-07. It says: > > "From the Cumberland Times of January ?, 1926 > WOMAN SAYS NEIGHBOR BLACKENED HER EYES > Mrs. Iva Bible sues Rudolph Twigg for Damages" > > At least this narrows the search to a reasonable month of time. > > Mary > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Edward Monahan, 69, died Wednesday at his home in Washington, D. C. A native of Ocean, near Frostburg, Md., he leaves two sisters and two brothers, including Michael Monahan of Connellsville. The funeral will be held Saturday morning. The Daily Courier, page 2, Connellsville, August 24, 1945

Is anyone working on either of these supposedly related famiies from Cumberland in the early 1800s? I believe the Dowdon family included a blacksmith and a city employee.

Connie, You said you have no idea when the article was published. I found a post of the article (by you no less) on the TWIGG-L Archives for 2003-07. It says: "From the Cumberland Times of January ?, 1926 WOMAN SAYS NEIGHBOR BLACKENED HER EYES Mrs. Iva Bible sues Rudolph Twigg for Damages" At least this narrows the search to a reasonable month of time. Mary

I just mailed out my flyers last week. And on one page I inserted copies of 4x6 group photo from 2005 and one for 2006. Heading on top of page was: IF YOU DON'T KNOW ANY OF THESE PEOPLE IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO ATTEND THE HAMILTON REUNION !! HOpe it works, Ruth

Hi John I don't mean to add to your mystery, but there is a young James Twigg in the 1930 Ohio census who was born circa 1907 in MD, and married c1928 Elizabeth ?, likely in Ohio - had a son James b 1929 - living in Akron. Could this be your young man with an earlier marriage? Vince ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Dear Twiggs I am Still looking for James Albert Twigg Born Around June 21, 1908 and died Dec 27, 1962 in Frostburg Md. He Married Margaret J. Rafferty on June 27 ,1938 in Frostburg If some one could look up the obit for this young man .And tell me who his parent where I would be very happy John Gerdeman

Thank you for this census search. My problem has always been that there are too many Mary, Mae, May and Margaret given names in this family. Couple this with the men sometimes known by William J. and then J. William it takes so much sorting out. The 1900 WV family is certainly one to consider. Now how the parents went from J.N. and Ida to Henry and Molly is anyone's guess however. I'm waiting now for the FH to send me the burial records. Maybe seeing them 1st hand will make everything clear. Things get more confusing if someone tells you something over the phone without you having the benefit of a written document in front of you. It is such a blessing that people have taken an interest in my work and are using their available resources trying to help me. I couldn't ask to subscribe to a better list- Karen Nelson Hangsleben (TX) -----Original Message----- From: mdallega-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mdallega-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of VinceKoers@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 10:27 PM To: mdallega@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Freeland (Henry and Molly Lamb) dau weds Steppe Hi Karen: There is a May M Steppe in the 1930 Cumberland, Allegany MD census, married to William J. Steppe, born in MD & married to May in 1909. May was born c 1888 in WV. Looking earlier in 1900 for some May Freeland living in WV with a brother William and sister Nellie, I found the family of J.N. & Ida Freeland, with children May, Charley, Earl, and Howard, along with two lodgers, Nellie Fletcher and William Peters. Is it possible this is the family you are seeking? ************************************** 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

This Mary M. Steppe must be the daughter of Harman(Herman) and Ida Gordon Steppe. I had wondered what became of her. I can' thank you enough for giving me another lead as to other sources of information. Just when I thought things had pretty well dried up for me - you find this gem. You don't need to guess what I'll be looking for tomorrow! Karen Nelson Hangsleben (TX) -----Original Message----- From: mdallega-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mdallega-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Connie Beachy Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 5:11 PM To: mdallega@rootsweb.com Subject: [MDALLEGA] MARY M. STEPPE Found this obituary that was in a 12/15/1987 obit from Cumberland Times: EUGENE THOMAS BERGMAN, 72, of RD, Martinsburg, W.Va., died Saturday in Martinsburg City Hospital. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late James F. and MARY M. (STEPPE) BERGMAN. He worked at Fairchild-Hiller for 35 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 694, the Funkstown American Legion, Post 21, and Improved Order of Redmen. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Church. He is survived by his widow, Mary E. (Schetromtf) Bergman; two step-daughters, Mrs. Edna P. Taylor, Houstontown, PA; and Mrs. Stacey L. Knox, Hagerstown; four step sons, Howard C. Knox, Warfordsburg, PA; Norman L. Knox, Thurmont, MD; Dennis W. Knox,, Marlowe, W. Va; and Timothy E. Knox, Thurmont, Md; two sisters, Mrs. Clare Golges, Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Gertrude Lease, Cumberland. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 am in the Minnick Funeral Home, 415 East _____ Boulevard. Interment to be in Rest Haven Cemetery. I checked all of the books of obits we have at the Genealogical Society for Mary M. Steppe. This is as close as I got. Connie ------------------------------- 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

Hi Karen: There is a May M Steppe in the 1930 Cumberland, Allegany MD census, married to William J. Steppe, born in MD & married to May in 1909. May was born c 1888 in WV. Looking earlier in 1900 for some May Freeland living in WV with a brother William and sister Nellie, I found the family of J.N. & Ida Freeland, with children May, Charley, Earl, and Howard, along with two lodgers, Nellie Fletcher and William Peters. Is it possible this is the family you are seeking? ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Dear List I am back looking for my brick in the wall. This letter is for David A of Richmond Va Dave I think I found my MaryFletcher. all I need is you back up , I found a Franklin Frank Fletcher obit and in this obit ishe has a sister named Mary. They where the children of Daniel & Susan Fletcher of Chapman`s run . He died Nov 10, 1913 I am looking for here birthdate and if she was married. If you could look up that family for me John Gerdeman

Found this obituary that was in a 12/15/1987 obit from Cumberland Times: EUGENE THOMAS BERGMAN, 72, of RD, Martinsburg, W.Va., died Saturday in Martinsburg City Hospital. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late James F. and MARY M. (STEPPE) BERGMAN. He worked at Fairchild-Hiller for 35 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 694, the Funkstown American Legion, Post 21, and Improved Order of Redmen. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Church. He is survived by his widow, Mary E. (Schetromtf) Bergman; two step-daughters, Mrs. Edna P. Taylor, Houstontown, PA; and Mrs. Stacey L. Knox, Hagerstown; four step sons, Howard C. Knox, Warfordsburg, PA; Norman L. Knox, Thurmont, MD; Dennis W. Knox,, Marlowe, W. Va; and Timothy E. Knox, Thurmont, Md; two sisters, Mrs. Clare Golges, Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Gertrude Lease, Cumberland. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 am in the Minnick Funeral Home, 415 East _____ Boulevard. Interment to be in Rest Haven Cemetery. I checked all of the books of obits we have at the Genealogical Society for Mary M. Steppe. This is as close as I got. Connie

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Matt, Following is the scant info I have about Mattie. I was following the line of Joseph Keys b 1813 in VA. hoping for a tie in to my Keyes line. Mattie's husband Joseph B. is his son. I have never been able to prove a connection between these families. I do not have any pictures of Mattie or her family, sorry. If you can add any leads to my Keys Keyes line please let me know. Thanks, John Descendants of Mattie Fletcher Generation No. 1 1. MATTIE2 FLETCHER (WILLIAM1) was born 19 Sep 1859 in Piney Grove,Bedford Co.,Pa., and died 27 Oct 1932 in Lineburg, Morgan Co., W. VA.. She married (1) JOSEPH B. KEYS, JR. Abt. 1877, son of JOSEPH KEYS and MARGARET. He was born 1857 in Halltown, Jefferson Co., Virginia, and died 20 May 1923 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD.. She married (2) WILLIAM S COMBS Abt. 1896, son of JOHN S. COMBS. He was born Apr 1872 in MD, and died 13 Jan 1933 in Allegany Hospital, Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD.. Notes for MATTIE FLETCHER: She is listed with her parents in Beford Co. Pa. as Martha Ann and aged 3 yrs. In 1880 census she is listed as 25 years old, making her birthdate 1855 and says she was born in W VA A file on the LDS site lists her name as Mollie In the 1900 Census she says she was born Sept. 1861 I have her death Certificate on file. The marriage record for Mineral Co. W VA lists Mattie Nether age 21 married to JB Keys age 21 on 9-11-1877 I had gotten the Fletcher maiden name from the 1920 census where W S Combs and wife Mattie has Sarah Fletcher living with them and listed as MIL to head of household. (Possibly Sarah's husband and Mat ties father died and Sarah remarried?) More About MATTIE FLETCHER: Burial: 29 Oct 1932, Paw Paw, Morgan Co., W. VA. Notes for JOSEPH B. KEYS, JR.: In 1900 Census Joseph has married Susan V. and they have Arthur, age 1 and are living in a hotel or boarding house. He is a bartender. More About JOSEPH B. KEYS, JR.: Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD. Notes for WILLIAM S COMBS: His obit says he was age 65 when he died making him born abt. 1868. Children of MATTIE FLETCHER and JOSEPH KEYS are: i. MAUD3 KEYS, b. 1878, MD. ii. PAUL KEYS, b. 28 Dec 1880, Keyser, Mineral Co., West Virginia. Notes for PAUL KEYS: Paul is a barber in the 1900 Census. He is living with William and Mattie Combs in Allegany Co. MD. on Belview St. ? In the 1910 Census Paul is listed as a RR Machinist, living in Newark City, Licking Co., Ohio with William and Mattie Combs. iii. CHARLES H. KEYS, b. Feb 1884, W VA; m. CLARA E., Abt. 1914; b. Abt. 1895, MD. Notes for CHARLES H. KEYS: His name and info from 1900 census. Was living with his sister Maud in Cumberland at that time. In 1910 census he is living in Newark City, Licking Co., Ohio with William and Mattie Combs. His occupation is listed as a machinist. On 1930 Census he is listed as 42 years old, living with Clara E. age 35 in Cumberland, MD. and he sells electrical appliances. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

>>>> Matt, I have a woman listed as Mattie Fletcher with a second marriage to William S. Combs. She had been previously married to Joseph Keys. Could this be Williams wife and I have her name wrong? My Mattie was born 19 Sept 1859 and died 27 Oct 1932. She was buried at Paw Paw.Thanks,John KeyesJonesboro, AR>>>> John, You have the correct name. It is Mattie Combs. Her parents were Wm. Fletcher and Sarah Smith according to her WV Death Certificate from the WV Archives site. She died in Lineburg, Cacapon District, Morgan County, WV. I would really be interested in the information you have on Mattie. Could you either post it to the list (you never know what connection you'll find) or send it to me at Matt_Combs@hotmail.com ? I know Mattie had some children via another, and would be interested in any info you have. I would also be interested to know if you have any pictures of her and William. Thanks, Matt _________________________________________________________________ Change is good. See what’s different about Windows Live Hotmail. www.windowslive-hotmail.com/learnmore/default.html?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGLM_HMWL_reten_changegood_0507

Need a bit of help if there are any FREELAND family searchers on the list. I'm trying to figure out which STEPPE wed a Mae Freeland. Know from her burial records that she had a brother William and a sister Nellie who wed an Emmart (spelling?). Mae Freeland Steppe died 23 Feb 1983. Karen Nelson Hangsleben (TX)