Seeking information on my ancestral Myers family from Washington County Maryland. I have John and Mary which are very common Myers names. They resided at some point at Antietam Furnace. I suspect that John descends from Michael Myers of Sharpsburg but so far have been unable to prove this connection. This is a work in process. Additions or corrections would be greatly appreciated. Descendants of John Myers Generation No. 5 65. ETTA MAY HOUSER (DORA E. MOORE, ELLEN MA3 MYERS, ALFRED, JOHN) was born Bet. 1902 - 1905 in , , Maryland, and died 17 Mar 1967. She married CHARLES THOMAS HARRINGTON Abt. 1922 in , , Maryland, son of GEORGE HARRINGTON and FLORA KELLER. He was born Aug 1899 in , Frederick, Maryland. More About ETTA MAY HOUSER: Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Washington, Maryland Census-1920: 1920, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland Census-1930: 1930, 605 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland Religion: Church of God, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland Notes for CHARLES THOMAS HARRINGTON: Frederick News - 1 October 1954 C. T. Harrington Is Named Freight Agent Charles T. Harrington, Brunswick, and a long-time employe of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has been named freight agent of the Frederick office to succeed the late Charles C. Reed. Harrington has served with the B. & O. for the past 35 years, first in the Motive Power Department, Brunswick, and for the past 15 years as chief clerk to the freight agent in the Frederick office. A native Frederick countian, he attended Brunswick High School, graduated in 1918. He now resides with his family on North Maple avenue, Brunswick. Mr. Reed died September 22 after serving 12 years as freight agent, and had been an employe of the railroad for 48 years. More About CHARLES THOMAS HARRINGTON: Census-1910: 1910, 605 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland Census-1920: 1920, Maple Avenue, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland Census-1930: 1930, 605 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland Education: 1918, Graduated from Brunswick High School Occupation1: Bet. 1920 - 1930, Railroad Clerk - Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Children of ETTA HOUSER and CHARLES HARRINGTON are: 76. i. BERNARD RICHARD HARRINGTON, b. Abt. 1923. ii. DONALD DAVID HARRINGTON, b. 23 Sep 1924, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland; d. 20 Nov 1991, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland; m. LILLIAN ANNA MILLER; d. 1976. More About DONALD DAVID HARRINGTON: Burial: Reformed Cemetery, Knoxville, Frederick, Maryland Census-1930: 1930, 605 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland Social Security Number: 218-24-2177 More About LILLIAN ANNA MILLER: Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Washington, Maryland 77. iii. PHILLIP LANCE HARRINGTON, b. 1939, , Frederick, Maryland. 66. MAURICE EUGENE MYERS (DAVID W., DANIEL W., ALFRED, JOHN) was born 07 Apr 1945 in Antietam Furnace, Washington, Maryland, and died 22 May 1997 in Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland. He married LINDA LEE BUSSARD 18 Aug 1962. Notes for MAURICE EUGENE MYERS: Obituary - Herald Mail - Saturday, May 24, 1997 Edition Maurice E. Myers SHARPSBURG - Maurice Eugene Myers, 52, of 3428 Harpers Ferry Road, died Thursday, May 22, 1997, at Washington County Hospital. Born April 7, 1945, in Antietam Furnace, Md., he was the son of David W. and Shirley Myers of Dargan and Edward and Phyllis Myers Knight of Downsville. He was employed by Foltz Manufacturing in Hagerstown for 29 years. He was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of Conococheague Sportsman's Club in Sharpsburg. In addition to his parents and stepparents, he is survived by his wife, Linda Lee Bussard Myers, whom he married Aug. 18, 1962; one daughter, Lisa L. Eby, of Martinsburg, W.Va.; five sons, Paul E. Myers of Hagerstown, R. David Myers of Sharpsburg, Patrick E. Myers, Scott E. Myers, and Christopher L. Myers, all at home; two sisters, Betty Ecton, of Sharpsburg, and Nancy Tarmon, of Dargan; and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Samples Manor Cemetery. The Rev. Richard A. Fox will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., at Bast Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro. More About MAURICE EUGENE MYERS: Burial: Samples Manor Cemetery, Samples Manor, Washington, Maryland Occupation: He was employed by Foltz Manufacturing in Hagerstown for 29 years. Social Security Number: 220-42-5573, Last residence Sharpsburg, Washington, Maryland Children of MAURICE MYERS and LINDA BUSSARD are: i. LISA L. MYERS. ii. PAUL E. MYERS. iii. ROY DAVID MYERS, m. DAWN MARIE SAUNDERS, 06 May 2000. More About ROY DAVID MYERS: Education: 1991, Graduated from Boonsboro High School, Boonsboro, Washington, Maryland Marriage Notes for ROY MYERS and DAWN SAUNDERS: Engagement announcement - Herald Mail - November 27, 1998 Saunders-Myers Donald and Bonnie Saunders of Boonsboro wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dawn Marie Saunders, to Roy David Myers, son of Linda Myers of Sharpsburg and the late Maurice Myers. Miss Saunders is a 1995 graduate of Boonsboro High School and a 1997 graduate of Hagerstown Junior College with and associate's degree in education. She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education at Shepherd College. Mr. Myers is a 1991 graduate of Boonsboro High School. He is employed as a maintenance technician/EMT-rescue technician by Community Rescue Service in Hagerstown. He also is a paid driver for Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Department. A May 6, 2000, wedding is planned. iv. PATRICK E. MYERS. v. SCOTT E. MYERS. vi. CHRISTOPHER L. MYERS. 67. KATHLEEN DELORES KNIGHT (ELSIE M. MYERS, JAMES F., ALFRED, JOHN) was born 22 Dec 1931 in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, and died 26 Aug 1997. She married CARL LEO HETZEL, son of JOHN HETZEL and MARY DRENNER. He was born 11 Feb 1921 in Antietam Furnace, Washington, Maryland, and died 29 Oct 2001 in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland. Notes for KATHLEEN DELORES KNIGHT: Obituary - Herald Mail - August 27, 1997 Kathleen D. Hetzel BOONSBORO - Kathleen Delores Hetzel, 65, of 705 Orchard Manor Drive, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 1997, at the home of her daughter at 19215 Porterstown Road, Keedysville. Born Dec. 22, 1931, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Edward McComas and Elsie M. Myers Knight. She was a retired employee of E.J. Fennel Co., Hagerstown. She was a member of Christ Fellowship Church, Hagerstown. She was a member of AARP and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. She is survived by her husband, Carl Leo Hetzel of Hagerstown; one daughter, Marilee Combs of Keedysville; one son, Rand L. Knight of Boonsboro; one sister, Peggy Myers of Sharpsburg; five brothers, Edward M. Knight Jr. of Williamsport, Morris H. Knight of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Terry E. Knight and Rooney L. Knight, both of Sharpsburg and Vincent A. Knight of Keedysville; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 10 nieces and nephews. Services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Bast Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro. The Rev. Arnold F. Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Boonsboro Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. More About KATHLEEN DELORES KNIGHT: Burial: Boonsboro Cemetery, Boonsboro, Washington, Maryland Occupation: Worked for E.J. Fennel Co., Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland Religion: Member of Christ Fellowship Church, Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland Notes for CARL LEO HETZEL: Obituary - Herald Mail - October 30, 2001 Carl L. Hetzel Carl Leo Hetzel, 72, 954 Chestnut St., Hagerstown, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at his home. Born Feb. 11, 1929, in Antietam Furnace, he was the son of the late John Luther and Mary Eve Drenner Hetzel. His wife, Kathleen Delores Hetzel, died Aug. 26, 1997. He retired in 1987 from Western Maryland Railroad in Hagerstown after 40 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Dixon-Troxell Post 211 American Legion in Funkstown; AMVETS Post 10, in Hagerstown; Funkstown Moose Lodge 2435; North American Rod and Gun Club; Conococheague Sportsmen's Club; Goodwill Athletic Association, and had played on the Antietam Red Birds baseball team. He is survived by one stepdaughter, Marilee Combs of Reston, Va.; one stepson, Rand L. Knight of Boonsboro; five sisters, Irene Miller of Keedysville, Ruth Statler of Marion, Pa., Alice Gardner of Antietam, Mae Kauffman of Boonsboro and June Myers of Hagerstown; one brother, Albert L. Hetzel Sr. of Sharpsburg; four stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; 18 nieces and nephews; and 26 great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, John L. Hetzel Jr. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Boonsboro Cemetery. The Rev. R. Thomas Fralin Jr. will officiate. There will be no viewing or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, 322 E. Antietam St., Suite 306B, Hagerstown, MD 21740; or American Cancer Society, 1037 Haven Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742. Arrangements are by Bast Funeral Home, Boonsboro. More About CARL LEO HETZEL: Burial: Boonsboro Cemetery, Boonsboro, Washington, Maryland Children of KATHLEEN KNIGHT and CARL HETZEL are: i. MARILEE HETZEL, m. UNKNOWN COMBS. ii. RAND L. KNIGHT.