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. 68. CARL LEO HETZEL (MARY EVE DRENNER, CHARLES FRANCIS, HELEN ELIZABETH MYERS, JOHN) was born 11 Feb 1921 in Antietam Furnace, Washington, Maryland, and died 29 Oct 2001 in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland. He married KATHLEEN DELORES KNIGHT, daughter of EDWARD KNIGHT and ELSIE MYERS. She was born 22 Dec 1931 in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, and died 26 Aug 1997. 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 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 Children are listed above under (67) Kathleen Delores Knight. 69. ALBERT LUTHER DRENNER, JR. (ALBERT LUTHER G., CHARLES FRANCI3, HELEN ELIZABETH MYERS, JOHN) was born 27 Jun 1931. He married LETTY. Children of ALBERT DRENNER and LETTY are: i. KURT DRENNER, b. 23 Jul 1955. ii. KATHY DRENNER, b. 26 Oct 1956. iii. KAYE DRENNER, b. 04 Jul 1962. 70. GENEVA L. BUTTS (JULIA GENEVIEVE DRENNER, CHARLES FRANCIS, HELEN ELIZABETH MYERS, JOHN) was born 21 Apr 1931 in Antietam, Washington, Maryland, and died 05 Sep 2000 in Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown. Washington, Maryland. She married BOB BOYER. Notes for GENEVA L. BUTTS: Obituary - Herald Mail - September 06, 2000 Geneva L. Boyer BOONSBORO - Geneva Lou Boyer, 69, of 8519 Old National Pike, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000, at Washington County Hospital. Born April 21, 1931, in Antietam, she was the daughter of the late Walter H. and Julia G. Drenner Butts. She was employed for 33 years as an executive secretary by Bob Boyers Insurance Agency in Boonsboro. She was a member of Benevola United Methodist Church in Boonsboro, Benevola United Methodist Women and treasurer of Young Women's Guild. She was a former member and treasurer of Boonsboro High School Band Boosters; a member of Boonsboro Lions Club; a member and treasurer of Antietam Lioness Club; and a former den mother of Cub Scout Pack 20. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bob Boyer; a daughter, Cindy A. Burtner of Keedysville; a son, Steve R. Boyer of Hagerstown; a sister, Peggy J. Baker of Boonsboro; a brother, Harold A. Butts of Hagerstown; and five grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Benevola United Methodist Church in Boonsboro. The Revs. Helen S. Smith and Roger Burtner will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bast Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike in Boonsboro. Memorial donations may be made to Benevola United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 19925 Benevola Church Road, Boonsboro, MD 21713. More About GENEVA L. BUTTS: Burial: Benevola United Methodist Church Cemetery, Boonsboro, Washington, Maryland Occupation: She was employed for 33 years as an executive secretary by Bob Boyers Insurance Agency in Boonsboro. Religion: She was a member of Benevola United Methodist Church in Boonsboro, Washington, Maryland; Benevola United Methodist Women and treasurer of Young Women's Guild. Children of GENEVA BUTTS and BOB BOYER are: i. CINDY A. BOYER, m. UNKNOWN BURTNER. ii. STEVE R. BOYER. 71. MARVIN GRAYDON DAUGHERTY, SR. (ROY F., EMMA J. MYERS, JOHN FRANKLIN, JOHN) was born 04 Oct 1924 in Samples Manor, Washington, Maryland, and died 10 May 1999 in Frederick Health Care Center, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland. He married JOSEPHINE IDA WILT 22 Dec 1944. Notes for MARVIN GRAYDON DAUGHERTY, SR.: Obituary - Herald Mail - Wednesday, May 12, 1999 Edition Marvin G. Daugherty ROHRERSVILLE, Md. - Marvin Graydon "Doc" Daugherty, 74, of 3937 Rohrersville Road, died Monday, May 10, 1999, at Frederick Health Care Center in Frederick, Md. Born Oct. 4, 1924, in Samples Manor, Md., he was the son of the late Roy and Edna Dancey Daugherty. He was a retired stone mason. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Ida Wilt Daugherty, whom he married Dec. 22, 1944; four daughters, Anna E. Lowe of Brunswick, Md., Edna B. Barnes of Hagerstown, Emma J. Baer of Halltown, W.Va., and Sandra K. McAfee of Keedysville; a son, Leroy F. Daugherty of Williamsport; a brother, Edward Daugherty of Purcellville, Va.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda D. Daugherty; a son, Marvin G. Daugherty Jr.; and two sisters, Dorothea Hawbaker and Elizabeth Curry. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Samples Manor Church of God. The Rev. Ollie Baer will officiate. Burial will be in Samples Manor Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bast Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro. More About MARVIN GRAYDON DAUGHERTY, SR.: Burial: Samples Manor Church of God Cemetery, Samples Manor, Washington, Maryland Children of MARVIN DAUGHERTY and JOSEPHINE WILT are: i. ANNA E. DAUGHERTY. ii. EDNA B. DAUGHERTY. iii. EMMA J. DAUGHERTY. iv. SANDRA K. DAUGHERTY. v. LEROY F. DAUGHERTY. vi. LINDA D. DAUGHERTY. vii. MARVIN GRAYDON DAUGHERTY, JR.. 72. EDWARD AUSTIN MYERS (CHARLES OLIVER, ASHER, JOHN FRANKLIN, JOHN) was born 09 Feb 1919 in Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, and died 07 Nov 1979 in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland. He married AUDREY RUTH HARRINGTON 16 May 1943 in Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, daughter of GEORGE HARRINGTON and FLORA KELLER. She was born 19 Jan 1918 in Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, and died 31 Oct 1983 in Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland. Notes for EDWARD AUSTIN MYERS: Military - Dixie Division 31st Infantry 124th Division 1.) Occupational specility - Heavy Machine Gunner 605 2.) Military Qualification - Combat Inf Badge, MKM M1 Rifle, MKM Pistol 3.) Battles and Campaigns - G033WD45 New Guinea, Sou Philippines Liberation 4.) Decorations and citations - Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Ribbon, American Theater Service Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Ribbon w/ Bronze Arrowhead, Philippine Liberation w/ one Bronze Star Funeral - 1.) Service - Grace Episcopal Church, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland; 2 P. M. Saturday 10 November 1979; Clergy Father Thomas P. Staup of Grace Episcopal Church, Pastor Ralph H. Miller of Bethany Lutheran Church, and Rev. Harry A. Ledgard of First United Methodist Church 2.) Arrangements by Stauffer Funeral Home (Formerly Feete Funeral Home) 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland High School - 1.) Played the roll of Billy Caldwell in the senior class play "The Patsy", by Barry Conners 2.) Vice president of the senior class of the Class of '36 of Brunswick High School More About EDWARD AUSTIN MYERS: Burial: 10 Nov 1979, Samples Manor Cemetery, Samples Manor, Washington, Maryland Census-1920: 1920, 205 East A Street, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland Census-1930: 1930, 205 East A Street, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland Education: 10 Jun 1936, Graduated with an Academic diploma from Brunswick High School, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland Military service: Bet. 28 Nov 1942 - 28 Dec 1945, Company H, 124th Infantry, service number 33 385 336 Occupation: Engineer on the B & O Railroad Social Security Number: 218-05-2198 More About AUDREY RUTH HARRINGTON: Burial: Samples Manor Cemetery, Samples Manor, Washington, Maryland Census-1920: 1920, Maple Avenue, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland Census-1930: 1930, 708 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland Children of EDWARD MYERS and AUDREY HARRINGTON are: 78. i. KIM EDWARD MYERS, b. 08 Sep 1946, Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland. 79. ii. KATHY ELIZABETH MYERS, b. 22 Jan 1949, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland. 80. iii. KRISTY MANON MYERS, b. 22 Jan 1949, Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland. 73. HENRIETTA ALICE KNIGHT (LOTTIE MAE MYERS, JOHN EDWARD, JOHN FRANKLIN, JOHN) was born 10 Feb 1931 in Bakerton, West Virginia. She married OMAR RAY HAWBAKER. Children of HENRIETTA KNIGHT and OMAR HAWBAKER are: i. BONITA LEFAY HAWBAKER, b. 03 Dec 1949, Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland. ii. BARBARA JEAN HAWBAKER, b. 22 Nov 1950, Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland. 74. PATRICIA ANN SAGLE (MARY EVELYN MYERS, JOHN EDWARD, JOHN FRANKLIN, JOHN) was born 18 Mar 1939, and died 05 Feb 2000. She married JOSEPH E. GOETZ Abt. 1959. More About PATRICIA ANN SAGLE: Burial: Samples Manor Cemetery, Samples Manor, Washington, Maryland Occupation: She was employed at Trans-Tech in Adamstown, Frederick, Maryland. Religion: She was a member of Samples Manor Church of God, where she was a pianist and secretary/treasurer of the Sunday School. Children of PATRICIA SAGLE and JOSEPH GOETZ are: i. DONNA S. GOETZ. ii. SHERRY L. GOETZ. iii. ROBIN D. GOETZ. iv. BONNIE J. GOETZ. 75. MARGUERITE KATHLEEN MYERS (CHARLES CECIL, CHARLES MCKELDIN, SAMUEL, JOHN) She married UNKNOWN BARBEHENN. Child of MARGUERITE MYERS and UNKNOWN BARBEHENN is: i. CAROL J6 BARBEHENN.