I had been in contact with the son Lynn concerning genealogy, but it was a one-way street. I gave information and he returned none. He knows more, but will not tell. Interestingly enough, he initiated the contact. Duetta is not the natural daughter of John Slidell Combs and Emma V. Seaber, as Emma passed in 1896. I believe John took her in and raised her as his own. Upon his untimely death in 1909, the children were dispersed. When my grandfather Frank B. Combs was able to, he got Duetta out of her situation and had her live with him and raised her. I believe her real father to be Joseph Combs, son of Philip Combs (Frank's brother). Joseph Combs left town and joined the Navy, while John Slidell Combs raised his daughter. >From Cumberland Times-News, November 29, 2010 John L. Winterstine [Orlando] Anonymous Cumberland Times-News The Cumberland Times-News Mon Nov 29, 2010, 11:07 PM EST — ORLANDO, Fla. — John Leroy Winterstine, 85, of Orlando, Fla., a native of Ridgeley, W.Va., passed peacefully with loved ones by his side on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010. He was a pilot in the USAF and West Virginia Air National Guard, and retired from Martin Marietta with 30 years of service. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Laverne; his son Lynn, his wife Laura and granddaughters, Stephanie and Melissa. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Dec 4, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. A celebration of his life will follow, details provided at the service. Donations can be made to the American Lung Association. >From Hagerstown Herald-Mail Frank C. Winterstine Jr., 67 -AUG. 16, 2004 TULSA, Okla. - Frank Charles Winterstine Jr., 67, formerly of Ridgley, W.Va., died Aug. 16, 2004, in Tulsa, Okla. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank C. Winterstine Sr. He is survived by his mother, Gladys M. Smith Winterstine, 85, formerly of Frostburg, Md.; his wife, Zelia Camara Winterstine, originally of Portugal; his sons, Ricky Lee, Roy Allen and Frank Charles Winterstine III; and his youngest, one daughter, Jodi Potts, all of Tulsa. His grandchildren include Brett, Shane, Michael, Christopher and Lindsay Winterstine; and Christina, Ashley and Kyle Jewell; and his youngest grandchild, Adam Potts. He also is survived by his siblings, Earl D. Winterstine of Short Gap, W.Va., Yvonne D. Lloyd of Hagerstown, Louise E. Peckins of Mingo Junction, Ohio, John J. Winterstine of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., and his little sister, Mary B. Winterstine of Smithsburg, Md. We will miss our dearest son, brother, cousin, husband, father, grandfather and friend. "Buster" served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He married his wife of 45 years while stationed in the Azores. After his service in the military, he returned to his hometown of Ridgley. He eventually settled in Cumberland, Md., where he began his truck driving career. As his OTR trucking career grew, and his family too, they moved to Hagerstown, Md., where he worked for Rude of Martinsburg, W.Va. Again, a career opportunity moved them further west to Tulsa, where he eventually retired. Buster's ashes will be brought back to his boyhood home at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Buster's widow, Zelia Winterstine, c/o Jodi Potts, 405 S. Victor Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104. Here's an old post of mine: I don't believe I received a response, but am not sure. From: Matt Combs < matt_combs@hotmail.com> Subject: [MDALLEGA] Winterstine Obit Lookup Request Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2007 17:14:43 -0500 All, I came across a partial article covering the horrible crash involving John H. WINTERSTINE and Nettie WINTERSTINE near Mason's Barn in Cumberland on November 17, 1980 (article from Nov. 18). Could somebody look up their obituaries for me, presumably the same or next day or so? I would also like the continuation of the article (page 5 from Nov. 18). This is likely the elusive WINTERSTINE family I've been searching for. I think Nettie is the daughter of John Slidell COMBS of Ridgeley. Any help is appreciated. Matt Duetta G. Combs Winterstine 1903- after 1954 John H. Winterstine is above >From the Allegany US Genweb Archives: DEATHS OF THE WEEK 21 Nov 1891 The following deaths have been reported during the week by K H Butler and the Cumberland Furniture and Coffin Manufacturing Company. John Winterstine, 55 years...

Thank you for the info, Matt. I found this after I posted: Mrs. Duetta Gladys Winterstine, 57, wife of John H. Winterstine, of RD 1, Ridgeley, died this morning at Memorial Hospital following a year's illness. She was born August 20, 1902, a daughter of the late Theodore and Margaret Combs. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, John Leroy Winterstine, Orlando, Fla., and a daughter, Mrs. Millard McCarty, also of Orlando, and three grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 22, 1959