I was going through some papers in the basement and ran across my grandfather's (Charles Albert Groves) funeral book. In the back someone (most likely Hazel Groves Hansrote) wrote some genealogy information into it. I saw a person listed that I had been researching, but was never able to find his date of death or his spouse. The info stated that Henry TOPP was born 15 January 1863 and died 29 May 1941. He was married to Josephine HODEL (daughter of John HODEL and Mary TWIGG). I would like to verify the information, but would especially like a lookup in the Cumberland paper for his obituary (and for the more adventurous his birth announcement). Thanks in advance. Matt _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail® has a new way to see what's up with your friends. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/WhatsNew?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_WhatsNew1_052009

I found Henry Topp as a boarder in the household of Albert Groves, in Allegany County. He was listed as single and 62 years old.

Matt How's this for weird timing. I stumbled upon the recording of the marriage of Henry Topp and "Feeny Hodel" He was 24 she was 17. Banns thrice published St. Patrick's Church, Cumld, Md.The date was August 21st 1886. It lists his occupation as a "Blass Presser" (?) I can make presser out but it could be Glass - not sure. His residence is listed as Allegany County and hers is Cumberland. I can try to copy this and send it to you if you would like. Just let me know.