Maryland Genealogical Society
Maryland Genealogical Society

Queries 2013 - 2014

 
Originally published in the "Family Exchange" section of the Newsletter, the following information was submitted by Maryland Genealogical Society members on ancestors that they are researching, so that other members researching the same persons can exchange information.
 
January 2013
 
__[?]__, Azubah, m. Archibald Chatterton, d. 1824, Baltimore, Md.  Therese Berg, 7431 Ridge Way, Edmonds, WA 98026; tereeceb@aol.com.
 
GINNEVAN/GINEMAN, Elizabeth, d. 8 Apr 1865, Baltimore, Md.; m. 19 Jan 1851, Seth S. Rogers.  Therese Berg, 7431 Ridge Way, Edmonds, WA 98026; tereeceb@aol.com
 
KYLE, James W., m. 12 Sept 1872, Lilia S. Rogers, Baltimore, Md.  Therese Berg, 7431 Ridge Way, Edmonds, WA 98026; tereeceb@aol.com
 
KYLE, Henry T. (Judge), d. 27 Jan 1807, Baltimore, Md.  Therese Berg, 7431 Ridge Way, Edmonds, WA 98026; tereeceb@aol.com
 
NELSON, Jarrett, b. abt. 1755, Rockingham Co., NC, d. abt. 1830.  Children: Ashley, William F. and Margaret.  Betty Herrell; snooky7@cox.net
 
SHOWELL:  Seek apprentice info for Charles M. Showell, born to Adeline Showell in abt. Jan/Feb 1870 in home of Elijah Carey, Worcester Co., Md.; apprenticed to William Beauchamp, nearby, before 1880.  Brice C. Showell; bcovingtons@comcast.net
 
 
April 2013
 
BOYD, Ruth, m. 1809, Frederick Co., Md., John Jennings, b. 1769.  Need her parents’ names.  Lived Brownsville, Md., 1810; Brownsville, Shenandoah Co., now Warren Co., Va., 1840 census.  R. Louise Henry, 3305 Paine Street, Baltimore, MD 21211; rlhenry7320@yahoo.com
 
EIBANK, Thomas, b. in Md., m. ca. 1752 in Md. or North Carolina, Salome Bender, b. in N.C., dau. of John Martin Bender (1700-1750). Verena Hekman; vhekman@cox.net
 
FONTAINE, Gustav Todorovitch, b. in Germany; lived in New York City ca. 1953 and in Baltimore in 1955, later lived in Brooklyn, N.Y.  R. Louise Henry, 3305 Paine Street, Baltimore, MD 21211; rlhenry7320@yahoo.com
HOWARD:  Seeking European ancestry of Matthew Howard I (1609-1659).  Harry A. Knapp, 417 El Centro St., So. Pasadena, CA 91030; hcknapp@earthlink.net
 
KENNARD, Joseph Robert, b. May 1822, Kent Co., Md.; d. 14 Sep 1913, Philadelphia, Pa.; bur. Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa.; m. 16 Dec 1852, Baltimore, Md., Ann Robinson (1835 – after 5 Jun 1920); seeking parents and siblings.  Robert M. Kennard, Jr., 6504 White Swan Circle, Las Vegas, NV 89108-1812; rkennardlv2@clear.net
 
McDANIEL, John, b. 11 Jan 1775; m. 28 Nov 1801, Frederick or Baltimore Co.  Teri Showalter, 5629 E. 1000 N., LaPorte, IN 46350; catsaver001@yahoo.com
 
SHEPHERD:  Seeking parents of John Shepherd, b. 1776 in Md.; d. 1825 in Md.; m. 1804, Mary Owens.  Lucy Arthur, 5846 Greenock Rd., Lothian, MD 20711.
 
 
July 2013
 
BROWNING, Thomas, b. abt. 1744, Harford Co., Md.; d. Fleming, Kentucky.  Seeking ancestry. Harry A. Knapp, hcknapp@earthlink.net.
 
HARRIS, William, need birth record and parents; m. Ann Barrett, 5 Feb 1778, Harford Co., Md.  Grace Smith, gracemi@comcast.net.
 
HARRIS, William, b. prob. Md., aft. 5 Feb 1778.  Need birth record.  Parents: William Harris and Ann Barrett, m. 5 Feb 1778, Harford Co., Md.; Ann Barrett, b. 25 Nov 1752, Cecil Co., Md., dau. of Andrew Barrett and Mary Shepperd, m. 11 Dec 1749, Cecil Co.  Grace Smith, gracemi@comcast.net.
 
PARRISH, Joshua, b. 14 Nov 1770; m. Barbary Thimble.  Probably from Mine Run Hundred, Baltimore Co., Md.  Karl J. Parrish, 3211 Romilly Road, Wilmington, DE 19810-3435.
 
 
October 2013
 
PANCOAST, John, d. 1892 in Baltimore, Md.  Need marriage to Winchester c. 1839, and children.  Catherine Reese, dcreese@qis.net.
 
QUILLEN, Chas., m. Mary A. Dawson c. 1880, Worcester Co., Md.  Need marriage.  Catherine Reese, dcreese@qis.net.
 
RICHARDSON, William T., d. 1873 Church Crk, Md.; m. E. Fooks.  Need parents.  Catherine Reese, dcreese@qis.net.
 
SCHUCHARDT, Henry, d. 1911, Baltimore., Md; m. Katherine Wills.  Need info.  Catherine Reese, dcreese@qis.net.
 
TEMPLETON, Rachel, b. abt. 1730, Md.  Married Thos. Richard Piles (b. 17 Jan 1729) abt. 1754, prob. in St. John’s Parish, Prince George’s Co., Md.  In 1761 resided in Cameron’s Parish, Fairfax (later Loudon) Co., Va.  Seeking parents’ names.  Jack R. Templeton, 12516 Galway Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20904; jacktempleton27@me.com.
 
WILKINSON, Robert, m. Sarah Mumma, c. 1885, Baltimore, Md.  Need info.  Catherine Reese, dcreese@qis.net.
 
WINCHESTER, Thomas C., b. 1792 Kent Island, Md.; m. Ann Page 1816, Baltimore.  Need children.  Catherine Reese, dcreese@qis.net.
 
WINDSOR, Isaac, b. 20 Jun 1753, d. 15 Apr 1821 in NC.  Seeking birthplace and parents.  Barbara Jean Young Pascoe, 14400 Ash Court, Rockville, MD 20853; Jazzlover29@comcast.net.
 
 
January 2014
 
HINTON:  Looking for verification that Vachel Hinton (abt 1735-1821) was the son of Thomas Hinton (1693-1761) and Rachel Howard (1708-1764).  Vachel was born in Anne Arundel Co., Md., and died in Fleming Co., Ky.  Harry A. Knapp, 417 El Centro St., South Pasadena, CA 91030;
 
KENNARD, Joseph Robert; b. May 1822, Md.; resided 25 Jul 1860, Millington, Queen Anne’s Co, Md.; 14 Jun 1870, Crumpton, Queen Anne’s Co, Md.; 16 Jun 1880, Dixons, Queen Anne’s Co, Md.; 1891 Philadelphia, Pa.; was visiting son Joseph T. Kennard 30 Apr 1910, Chestertown, Kent Co, Md. & another son (James) Harry Kennard 2 May 1910 in Kent County, Del.; d. 14 Sep 1913, Philadelphia, Pa.; bur. 16 Sep 1913, Philadelphia, Pa., in the Mount Moriah Cemetery. I am looking for information on parents and any of their siblings. (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rkennardlv/) Robert M. Kennard, Jr., 6504 White Swan Circle, Las Vegas, NV 89108-1812; rkennardlv2@clear.net
 
LIZAR, Solomon G., b. 1825, d. 5 Feb 1857, Md.; m. Nancy M. Kuhn, b. Jul 1838, Md.  Lawrence E. Harden, lharden1@san.rr.com
 
MIERS, Luke, b. c 1729, Kent, Md.; m. Mary Leatherbury in Smyrna, Del., 1749. Need his parents.  Gregory R Myers, 3335 S. Holly Court, Chandler, AZ 85248-3658; grmyers101@gmail.com
 
MIERS, Stephan, Private, Revolutionary War Militia, 27th Battalion, 5th Company under Capt. Gilbert Falconer, Kent Co., Md.   Need birth, death & marriage info.  Gregory R Myers, 3335 S. Holly Court, Chandler, AZ 85248-3658; grmyers101@gmail.com
 
ROBINSON, Ann / Annie / Anna, b. 1825 in Ireland; immigrated 1 June 1840 aboard the Ellen Brooks with parents and siblings; m. 16 Dec 1840 to Joseph Robert Kennard (1822-1913); last found 5 Jun 1920 Federal Census in Fair Hill, Cecil Co, Md., with one of her sons (James) Harry Kennard. I am looking for her death date and final resting place.  (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rkennardlv/Robert M. Kennard, Jr., 6504 White Swan Circle, Las Vegas, NV 89108-1812; rkennardlv2@clear.net
 
SCHILLING, Thomas, 1868-1933, Baltimore, Md.; m. Margaret Lindemann; born as Thomas Calleham(?), raised by Mary Schilling. Michael McCormick, mccormick.mike.w@gmail.com
 
WHITEHURST, Capt. W. Frank, est.1853-1888, b. Norfolk, Va., lived Baltimore, Md.; m. Anna M. Ripke, d. Chesapeake Bay oyster wars leaving five small children. Michael McCormick, mccormick.mike.w@gmail.com
 
 
April 2014
 
GRUBER: Seeking males with the Gruber surname with origins in Washington County, Maryland – especially Williamsport, Hagerstown, and nearby – to participate in a Y-chromosome DNA study. I believe my great-grandfather was a Williamsport Gruber and hope for genetic proof. Let’s prove we are a family! More info at: http://www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=Grubersurnameproject. David Francis; dfrancis@mercatorllc.com
 
HILL, Jane, b. c. 1821, d.1890; m. 1844 David G. Underwood. Candace Springer, P.O. Box 21237, Roanoke, VA 24018; candyspringer@cox.net
 
HOBBS, Lucretia (Lucy), b. 1776 Maryland, supposed dau. of Leonard and Hammutal (Hammond) Hobbs of Anne Arundel Co., m. 3 May 1792 Baltimore (City?) to James Driver, b. abt. 1765; d. 6 Sep 1849 Erie Co, Ohio. Resided 1800 Anne Arundel Co; 1813 Baltimore Co; 1820 near Sykesville; 1830s Vermillion Twp, Erie, Ohio. Need to prove Lucy’s parentage. Ann Marr, 888 Nottingham, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230-1748; marr794@aol.com
 
TOWSON, Ezekiel, b. 28 Dec 1736, St. Paul’s Parish, Baltimore, Md.; m. (1st) Sarah Cromwell, (2nd) Ruth Cromwell; d. c. 1806. Seeking information on siblings and children. Gregory Bowman Hunter, 2844 Fairmont Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27106; ghunter4@triad.rr.com
 
TOWSON, James, b. 1771; m. 13 May 1786, Carey Osborne; d. 1805. Daughter Nancy Towson m. Rev. John Cullison. Gregory Bowman Hunter, 2844 Fairmont Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27106; ghunter4@triad.rr.com
 
UNDERWOOD, David G, b. 1821; d. 5 Dec 1848, Baltimore City; m. 2 May 1844, Jane Hill, b. c. 1821. Candace Springer, P.O. Box 21237, Roanoke, VA 24018; candyspringer@cox.net
 
UNDERWOOD, Mary S., b. c. 1847, Baltimore City; parents: David G. Underwood and Jane Hill. Candace Springer, P.O. Box 21237, Roanoke, VA 24018; candyspringer@cox.net
 
 
July 2014
 
GRUBER, Isaac, b. abt. 1819, Md.  Father b. Pa., mother b. Md.  Lived Williamsport, Md.; m. Sarah J. surname?, b abt. 1835.  Looking for ancestors, more info.  David Francis, DFrancis@MercatorLLC.com

GRUBER, Jacob, b. abt. 1804, Md.  Parents b. Md.  Lived Williamsport, Md.; m. Dorothea surname?, b. abt. 1808.  Looking for ancestors, more info.  David Francis, DFrancis@MercatorLLC.com
 
MELVIN, William, Sr., b. bef. 1714; d. bef. 20 Feb 1784; m. 17 Dec 1738, Mary Benson.  Eugene Melvin, 2950 SW Burlingame Court, Troutdale, OR 97060-3154; EugeneMelvin.Roots@comcast.net
 
MELVIN, William, Jr., b. 11 May 1750; d. 20 Feb 1807, Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., Md.; m. 11 Mar 1770, Leah Robertson.  Eugene Melvin, 2950 SW Burlingame Court, Troutdale, OR 97060-3154; EugeneMelvin.Roots@comcast.net
 
SCHARF, William, b. 3 Jul 1769; d. 5 May 1840; m. Hannah Taylor; bur. Taylor Chapel, Baltimore Co., Md.  Children:  Margaret, William, John H., Elijah T., Patience T., Robert, Isaac, Sarah, Ann, Hannah, Joseph, Elisha.  Need parents and birthplace.  Alice MacDonald Long, P.O. Box 743, Bar Harbor, ME 04609; alicelong@gwi.net
 
October 2014
 
BARNHART, Abraham Hicks Price, b. 1821, d. 18 March 1878, Sandy Hook, Washington Co., Md.; m. Amanda Hurdle 15 April 1844, Frederick. Need parents and connection to Abraham Hicks Price of Baltimore County (Sparks). Sylvia Barnhart, sylviabarnhart@verizon.net.
 
DELAHAY, James, Talbot and Dorchester cos., d. abt. 1790; need wife and mother of children.  Elizabeth L. Nichols, 8 Hillside Ave #105, Salt Lake City, UT  84103; nicholsel@q.com
 
HUBBART / HUBARD, Titus, b. abt. 1780, Dorchester Co; m 1804 Elizabeth Greenwood.  Need his parents.  Elizabeth L. Nichols, 8 Hillside Ave #105, Salt Lake City, UT  84103; nicholsel@q.com