Dallas Augustus Durst

Notes:

Dallas A. DURST (Henry Francis-3, Nancy Ellen MCKENZIE-2, John M.-1) was born about 1907 in New Germany, Garrett Co., Maryland. He died on 11 Jul 1965 in Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland. GRANTSVILLE - Dallas A. Durst, 58, died yesterday at Miners Hospital after a lingering illness. Born in New Germany, he was a son of Mrs. Elizabeth (Miller) Durst and the late Henry F. Durst. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Beulah (Hare) Durst; two sons, Melvin and Dwayne Durst, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Joanne Umbel, Takoma Park; two brothers, Sylvan Durst, Anaheim, Calif., and Wayne Durst, here. He was a member of Grantsville Methodist Church and a past president of the Methodist Men of the church. Th« body is at the Newman Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Emory McGraw and Rev. Frank Johnson will officiate and interment will be in New Germany Methodist Cemetery. The Cumberland News, July 12, 1965

Family/Spouse: Eulah E. Hare. Eulah (daughter of John W. Hare and Martha Bowers) was born about 1916 in Jennings, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 11 Dec 1977 in Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Joanne Durst was born in Private.
2. Melvin Francis Durst was born on 4 Aug 1942 in Meyersdale, Summit Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Jun 1989 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
3. Dwayne Hanson (Bear) Durst was born on 9 Dec 1951; died on 12 Mar 2013 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland..

Notes:

GRANTSVILLE — Henry F. Durst, 83, died Thursday evening in the Cuppett Nursing Home in Oakland where, he had been a patient two years. Born in New Germany on April 22, 1880, he was a son of the late Augustus and Nancy (McKenzie) Durst. Besides his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth (Miller) Durst, he is survived by three sons, Sylvan Durst, California, Dallas and Wayne Durst, both of Grantsville; three brothers, George Durst, Cumberland; Delbert and Marshall Durst, both of Grantsville, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Durst was a life-long member of the Grantsville Methodist Church where a service will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. EST with Rev. Emory McGraw officiating. Interment will be in the New Germany Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harold, Gideon, Glenn, Paul, William and Melvin Durst. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home and will be taken to the church at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 12, 1963

Henry married Harriett Elizabeth Miller on 22 Nov 1903. Harriett (daughter of George W. Miller and Sarah Margaret Crowe) was born in 1883 in Maryland; died on 22 Mar 1970 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

GRANTSVILLE - Mrs. H. Elizabeth Durst, 86, of here, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born at New Germany, she was a daughter of the late George G. and Margaret (Crowe) Miller and was the widow of Henry F. Durst. Mrs. Durst was a member of Grantsville Unnited Methodist Church and the WSCS. Surviving are two sons, Sylvan Durst, Indio, Calif., and Wayne Durst, of here; two brothers, Harry Q. Durst (sic: Miller), of here, and George G. Durst (sic: Miller), Keyser; a sister, Mrs. Dessie Layman, of here; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p. m. at Grantsville United Methodist Church by Rev. Paul Lovejoy. Burial will be in New Germany Methodist Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Grantsville Methodist Church Building Fund. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 23, 1970

Notes:

August Durst, Garrett Co., brother of Mr. Lloyd Durst, of this place, met with a fatal accident Thursday. Mr. Durst was mending his roof, and while carrying up a bale of shingles, he accidentally slipped and fell to the ground, the heavy bale striking him on the head. The wound inflicted was so bad that the unfortunate man died two hours after the accident. Mr. Durst was buried at 10 o'clock this morning. The unfortunate man is well known here, having been a weekly caller in town on business, and his untimely death is mourned by a host of friends. The Evening Times, Cumberland, October 27, 1906.

Augustus + Nancy Ellen McKenzie. Nancy (daughter of John M. McKenzie and Barbara Engle) was born on 28 Aug 1857 in Pocahontas, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; died on 17 Feb 1896 in New Germany, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George + Sarah Margaret Crowe. Sarah (daughter of Henry Crowe and Hariette Durst) was born in Aug 1849; died on 16 Mar 1937 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Grantsville, Md., March 16 - Sarah M. Miller, a native of New Germany and a pioneer resident of Garrett county, died early today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry F. Durst, this place, after a lingering illness. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 2:30 p. m. from the Methodist Episcopal Church, New Germany, of which she was a lifelong member. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crowe. Surviving are three sons, Howard M. Crowe, McHenry, Md.; George G. Crowe, LaVale, Md., and Harry O. Crowe, Grantsville, and six daughters, Mrs. Charles A. Baum, Berlin, Pa.; Mrs. J. L. Fresh, Frostburg; Mrs. Richard Layman, Avilton; Mrs. Cora Davies, Akron, O.; Mrs. Allen Leidinger, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Durst. She was a sister of Robert and Stewart Crowe, Avilton, and Webster Crowe, New Germany. She leaves also 37 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 16, 1937 [note: her sons all have the surname Miller]


Grantsville, Md., March 17 — Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah M. Miller, who died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Durst, this place, will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. from the Methodist Episcopal Church, New Germany. Among her survivors are three sons, Howard M., George G., and Harry O. Miller. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 17, 1937

William + Mahala Broadwater. Mahala died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sponsors of the Children of John M. McKenzie (abt. 1795) Which Circumstantially Suggests that Samuel McKenzie (b. 1751) (“Old Sam”) was John M.’s Father - by Michael A. McKenzie May, 2014

1.Before we begin with the sponsors of John M.’s children, note that John M. named his second child Samuel. May be a clue.
2.May, 1819, Samuel McKenzie, sponsors: Samuel McKenzie and Hanna Logston. Is this Samuel (1850, “Old Sam”, John’s father and this boy’s grandfather?
3.June, 1821, Harriett McKenzie, sponsors: Moses and Catherine McKenzie. I think this was Moses Ignatius McKenzie and his wife, Catherine. Moses Ignatius was a known child of Samuel ("Old Sam") and would have been John M.’s oldest brother.
4.September, 1823, John M. McKenzie, Jr., sponsor: Helen McKensey. Query: is this a misspelling of “Ellen”? If so, this may be John M.’s sister, Eleanor (Ellen_ and one of Samuel McKenzie’s (1751) daughters. The fact that there is only one sponsor reinforces that Helen/Ellen was not married and coincides with the information I recently sent you with respect to Samuel F. McKenzie (b. 1805).
5.September, 1840, Peter McKenzie, sponsors: May and Basil McKenzie. The only Basil of which I am aware was the son of Moses Ignatius McKenzie referenced above. Basil would have been John M.’s nephew, and the grandson of Samuel McKenzie (1751).
6.May, 1844, Francis McKinzie, sponsors being Sam’l F. McKinzie and Reb. Garlitz. This could be one of two people: Samuel F. McKenzie (abt. 1791), who was John M.’s brother or Samuel F. McKenzie (1805), who I have proposed was the son of Ellen McKenzie of Samuel (1751).

Conclusion
These are the recorded baptisms of John M.’s children in which I can identify the sponsors. In every one that I can identity, there is some connection to Samuel McKenzie (1751). Ergo, I conclude that Samuel McKenzie (1750) was the father of John M. McKenzie (abt. 1795).


John M. McKenzie will probated 1864 Somerset Co, PA. Inventory and First appraisal of goods performed 1/1/1864.
"A true and perfect inventory and first appraisement of all and singular. The goods and chattels rights and credits which were of John McKenzie Sr late of Greenville Township deceased. Goods taken by the widow.2 clocks 35cents, 1 table.10, Safe & C .25, 2 chains .10 , 1 rifle gun 4.00, 1 hand saw .25,1 bed & bedstead 3.00, 1 bureau .50, 1 chair & stand .50,1 trunk 1.00, 1 spinning wheel 1.50, auger & jig .38,1 skillet .05,1 bed & bedstead 4.00, 1 steelyard 1.00, wool wheel dough trey & sceive 1.50, shell & bance .75, 3 cow chains 1.00, bed & bedstead 2.00, iron wedge .25, 1 fox trap .25, 2 drawing knives .25, 1 pot & c. .13, 1 loom & fir lines 4.00, dishes & c. 1.25, 5 barrels .33, 1 churn .13, 1 kettle & dish .50, 1 copper kettle & machine 8.00, 1 pot .50, skillets & pans .05, 4 old axes .50, 1 old bridle .05, trace tang chain fork & scrap 1.00, cross cut saw 1.00, wagon 10.00, horse gear 2.00, sorrel horse 50.00, sorrel mare 5.00, colt 35.00, fire tongs & scrap .50 - 6.00, log slede singletree .50, harrow 1.00, log chain .50, stretcher ,50, wood cock plough 1.00, shovel ploughs .50, mould boards .20, cutting box .20, s hatches .50, matix & hoes 2.00, grain cradle 2.00, cow 12.00, calf 2.00, forks .75, barrels & ? .75, bundles of grain 1.40, lot of grain 2.00, lot of hay 51.00, pig .25, lot of potatoees 1.50, chickens .50, windmill 5.00, fox trap 1.00, head of sheep 8.00, acres rye in the ground 12.00
TOTAL: $256.92 = 6th February AD 1864 Approved by the Court and Ordered to be recorded. J.H.Boyls (Clerk)Taken and appraised by us the SUBSCRIBED the 1st day of Jan AD 1864
B.F.Yoder H. Rembold Jacob P. Hutzel
(In Blanche M. LaRue's family bible as great-great grandfather)

John M. McKenzie's land was sold from his estate to Paul Hoffman in 1864. It states that his tract of land was adjoining lands of Soloman Engle, Frank Bittner and Jesse W. Beal. On John Mckenzie's Deeds it gave Flaugherty Creek as a boundary.

Children of John and Hannah - sent by Betty Smith, July, 2009:
1.Joseph McKenzie (17 Jun 1816 Mt. Savage Md - 23 Jan 1879 Pocahontas, Somerset, PA)
2.Samuel J. McKenzie (11 Apr 1819 - 3 Nov 1888 Garrett County, Maryland)
a.!CHRISTENING: St. Ignatius Baptismal Records; 1 May 1819 McKenzie, Samuel b/ 11 April 1819 s/o John and Hanna TOMBLINSON. Sponsors Samuel McKenzie and Hannah Redmond. WESTERN MARYLAND CATHOLICS 1819-1851 compiled by Richard T. Koch and Phyllis I. Davidson p. 79

3.Hannah McKenzie (10 Feb 1821-?)
a.CHRISTENING: 22 June 1821 McKenzie, Harriet b/10 Feb 1821 d/o John and Hanna TUMBLESON; sps Moses McKenzie & Catherin McKenzie WESTERN MARYLAND CATHOLICS 1819-1851 compiled by Richard T. Koch and Phyllis I. Davidson p. 81

4.John McKenzie (15 May 1823 Pennsylvania - 24 Feb 1894 Brighton, Indiana)
a.CHRISTENING : 19 Sep 1823 John McKenzie b. 15 May 1823 s/o John & Hanna McKenzie Sps Helen McKenzie WESTERN MARYLAND CATHOLICS 1819-1851 compiled by Richard T. Koch and Phyllis I. Davidson p. 84

5.Drucilla Ann McKenzie (Weimer) (9 Apr 1825-9 Feb 1888)
a.Descendants of Jacob Hochstetler, the Immigrant of 1736 by Rev. Harvey Hostetler, D.D. Elgin Ill, Brethern Publishing Co. 1912 (1042) Samuel K. Weimer, Elklick, Pa. , was b. Sept 6, 1824, in Greenville Tp. Somerset Co. Pa. and m. Drusilla Anne McKenzie, who was b. Apr. 9, 1825, the dau of John and HANNAH (TOMLEYSON) McKenzie, Pocahantas, Pa. Has been judge and inspector of elections. Deacon of German Baptist church. Ozias, Lydia, John, Eliza Katherine, Mahala, Jesse, Noah, Norman,Harriet, Par. 16, 1861-, Juliann, Simon, Henrietta.
6.Rebecca Marina McKenzie (Lint) (24 Mar 1827-21 Jun 1868)
a.CHRISTENING : 3 Jun 1827 Rebecca McKenzie b. 24 Mar 1827 d/o John & Hanna McKenzie Sps Miss Rebecca Porter WESTERN MARYLAND CATHOLICS 1819-1851 compiled by Richard T. Koch and Phyllis I. Davidson p. 88

b.Descendants of Jacob Hochstetler:(1002)Joseph Lint, Pocahantas, Pa. at death, was b. near the same place August 8, 1825, d. August 22, 1904, pleurisy, m. (1) Rebecca McKenzie, b. March 24, 1827, d. June 21, 1868, daughter of John and HANNAH (ALLERTON) McKenzie, Pocahontas, Pa. German Reformed Church. Levi, Milton, Andrew, Jesse, Henry M. , Simon S., Hattie T., John Jacob, Rebecca, (2) Harriet Hochstetler, b. Sept 14, 1844 at Pocahontas, Pa., Frank, Alice.
7.Ambrose G. McKenzie (1 Mar 1829-Apr 1906)
8.Jesse McKenzie (1832-?)
a.CHRISTENING: 29 March 1832 McKenzie, Jesse s/o John and Hanna McKenzie Sps Mary Logsdon WESTERN MARYLAND CATHOLICS 1819-1951 Richard T. Koch and Phyllis I Davidson
9.Maria McKenzie (Kelley) (22 Jun 1833-17 Dec 1908)


John M. MCKENZIE and Barbara ENGLE were married about 1838. John M. McKenzie's land was sold from his estate to Paul Hoffman in 1864. It states that his tract of land was adjoining lands of Soloman Engle, Frank Bittner and Jesse W. Beal. On John Mckenzie's Deeds it gave Flaugherty Creek as a boundary.

Census Information:

John Mc Kinsey
United States Census, 1860
Name:John Mc Kinsey
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1860
Event Place:Greenville Township, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender:Male
Age:61
Race:White
Race (Original):[Blank]
Birth Year (Estimated):1799
Birthplace:Maryland
Page:130
Affiliate Name:The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:M653
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
John Mc KinseyM61Maryland
Barbara Mc KinseyF42Pennsylvania
William Mc KinseyM18Pennsylvania
Francis Mc KinseyM16Pennsylvania
Jeremiah Mc KinseyM15Pennsylvania
Patrick Mc KinseyM13Pennsylvania
Zaccariah Mc KinseyM11Pennsylvania
Hannah Mc KinseyF9Pennsylvania
Sarah Mc KinseyF7Pennsylvania
Nancy Mc KinseyF5Pennsylvania
Moses Mc KinseyM1Pennsylvania
Household ID: 891 , GS Film Number: 805183 , Digital Folder Number: 004293551 , Image Number: 00204
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John Mckinsey
United States Census, 1850
Name:John Mckinsey
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1850
Event Place:Greenville, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender:Male
Age:56
Race:White
Birth Year (Estimated):1794
Birthplace:Maryland
House Number:46
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
John MckinseyM56Maryland
Barbara MckinseyF32Pennsylvania
Ambrose MckinseyM21Pennsylvania
Jesse MckinseyM19Pennsylvania
Maria MckinseyF17Pennsylvania
Noah MckinseyM12Pennsylvania
William MckinseyM10Pennsylvania
Francis MckinseyM8Pennsylvania
Jeremiah MckinseyM6Pennsylvania
Patrick MckinseyM3Pennsylvania
Zacharia MckinseyM1Pennsylvania
Household ID: 47 , Line Number: 19 , Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , Affiliate Publication Number: M432 , Affiliate Film Number: 828 , GS Film Number: 444796 , Digital Folder Number: 004205391 , Image Number: 00592

John married Barbara Engle about 1838. Barbara (daughter of Peter Engle and Anna Barbara Garlitz) was born on 15 Apr 1818 in Greenville Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; died on 24 Mar 1905 in Sand Patch, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Some information taken from Cumberland Times March 28, 1905. It noted that four of her fourteen children survived her: Jeremiah, Patrick, Francis and Sarah.

Barbara is listed in the 1880 Census on the same page as her son, Patrick, and another son, Francis. Greenville Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Page # 3, Supervisor's Dist. 8, Enumeration District #8.

Obituaries:

Mrs. Barbara McKenzie, an aged and respected lady of near Pocahontas, Pa., died Friday, March 24. Her maiden name was Barbara Engle. She married John McKenzie when about 18 years old. She was the mother of 14 children, 4 of whom survive her, Jeremiah, Patrick, Francis and Sarah. The latter is the wife of Henry Finzel and mother of the Hon. P. E. Finzel. The deceased has been a widow for 42 years, and was born on April 15, 1818, being nearly 87 years of age. She had ?? grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of the Roman Catholic church and was much respected by all who knew her. Her remains were laid to rest in the Beal cemetery, Sunday, March 26. Jerry, Patrick and Francis, her sons, her son-in-law and two grandsons acted as honorary pallbearers. Evening Times, Cumberland, March 28, 1905

News was received here of the death of Mrs. Barbara McKenzie on Friday last at the home of her son, Mr. Jeremiah McKenzie, near Sand Patch, Pa, after a short illness from old age and general debilitv. Mrs. McKenzie was one of the oldest ladies of that vicinity, being in her 87th year at time of her death and was well known and highly respected by the older population of Frostburg and vicinity. The funeral took place Sunday morning, the remains being interred in the cemetery near the home of the deceased, well-known as the McKenzie burying ground. Mrs. McKenzie is survived by one son and several daughters residing in that vicinity. The deceased was well known at this place having traveled through here for many years selling farm produce. Article appeared in The Evening Times on March 28, 1905

Henry + Hariette Durst. Hariette (daughter of Daniel Durst and Eliza Compton) was born on 17 Sep 1827 in Maryland; died on 12 Apr 1898 in Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Harriet Crowe, an aged and most respected lady, residing near New Germany, departed this life April 12, 1898. She had been an earnest, faithful member and worker in the M. E. Church for many years. She was familiarly known as "Aunt Harriet" and was loved and respected by everyone who knew her. She often remarked to her family she was ready to die. She was an inspiration not only to her own family but to all with whom she came in contact. While she is dead she yet speaketh. The Republican, Ruth Enlow Library, Garrett County

She was buried in Blocher Cemetery, Garrett Co., Maryland.