Anthony John McKenzie

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Anthony John MCKENZIE (son of John William MCKENZIE and Mary Ellen MINICK) was born on 27 Jan 1920. He died on 22 May 1986 in Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland. He. A surprise wedding anniversary observance was held recently at the Eastern Garrett County Community Building in honor of Mr. and Mrs, Anthony J. McKenzie of Frostburg. The 35th anniversary affair, was given by their children and featured a multi-colored scheme with baloons, streamers, wedding bells and a "Happy Anniversary" banner. Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie were married at St. Michael's Catholic Church by Rev. Francis K. Montgomery on February 21, 1939. Their attendants were Hilda (McKenzie) Giles and John E. Roby, sister and brother-in-law of the couple. Mr. McKenzie is the son of John W. and Mary Ellen (Minick) McKenzie. Mrs. McKenzie is the daughter of Clarence M. and Barbara M. Raley. They have three sons and four daughters, Wayne, Richard and David McKenzie; Mrs. Lewis Fike, Mrs. James Purbaugh, Mrs. John Buckalew Jr. and Mrs. Robert Scott. They have six granddaughters and eight grandsons. "The Skillet Lickers" of Frostburg provided music and entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie received gifts and greetings from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, South Carolina and Nevada. Assisting with arrangements were Mary Fike, Beverly Purbaugh, Regina Buckalew, Sally Scott, Sherry McKenzie and Virgil Lint of Meyersdale, twin sister of Mrs. McKenzie, Karen McKenzie registered guests. Approximately 200 guests attended. The Cumberland Sunday Times, March 24, 1974.

FROSTBURG - Anthony J. McKenzie, 66, of West National Highway, died Thursday at Frostburg Community Hospital. Born here Jan. 27, 1920, he was a son of the late John (Satchel) McKenzie and Mary Ellen (Minick) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie served in the European Theater of Operations with the Army in World War II and received the Purple Heart after being wounded in action. He was a former coal miner and a former employee of Ort's Bakery, Cumberland. He belonged to St. Michael's Catholic Church; Farrady Post 24, American Legion; Old Rail Post 6025, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mount Savage; Temasters Local 453, Frostburg, and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his widow, the former Verna Raley, three sons, P. Wayne McKenzie, David M. McKenzie and Richard J. McKenzie, and four daughters, Mrs. Mary M. Fike, Mrs. Beverly J. Purbaugh, Mrs. Regina M. Buckalew and Mrs. Sally A. Scott, all of the Frostburg area. Also surviving are three brothers, William (Bill) McKenzie, Francis(Dick) McKenzie and Eugene (Flooze) McKenzie, all of Frostburg; seven sisters, Mrs. Clara Cain, Kent, Ohio; Mrs. Delia Connor and Mrs. Ruth Durkin, both of Eckhart; Mrs. Evelyn Shriver, Mrs. Thelma Raley and Mrs. Mildred Minick, all of Frostburg; Mrs. Hilda Giles, of Alabama; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Christian wake service will be held at the funeral home Friday at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church Saturday at 10:30 a.m. by Msgr. John L. Reinsfelder. Interment will be in the parish cemetery, where members of Farrady Legion and Old Rail VFW posts will accord military honors. Pallbearers will be Richard J. McKenzie Jr., Joseph A. McKenzie, David W. McKenzie, Brian R. Fike, Mark L. Fike, James D. Purbaugh Jr. and Jeffrey D. Purbaugh, all grandsons, and Douglas L. Baer, a grandson-in-law. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 23, 1986

Burial:
Saint Michaels Cemetery
Frostburg
Allegany County
Maryland, USA

Created by: Byron
Record added: May 17, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 37192203

He. A surprise wedding anniversary observance was held recently at the Eastern Garrett County Community Building in honor of Mr. and Mrs, Anthony J. McKenzie of Frostburg. The 35th anniversary affair, was given by their children and featured a multi-colored scheme with baloons, streamers, wedding bells and a "Happy Anniversary" banner. Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie were married at St. Michael's Catholic Church by Rev. Francis K. Montgomery on February 21, 1939. Their attendants were Hilda (McKenzie) Giles and John E. Roby, sister and brother-in-law of the couple. Mr. McKenzie is the son of John W. and Mary Ellen (Minick) McKenzie. Mrs. McKenzie is the daughter of Clarence M. and Barbara M. Raley. They have three sons and four daughters, Wayne, Richard and David McKenzie; Mrs. Lewis Fike, Mrs. James Purbaugh, Mrs. John Buckalew Jr. and Mrs. Robert Scott. They have six granddaughters and eight grandsons. "The Skillet Lickers" of Frostburg provided music and entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie received gifts and greetings from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, South Carolina and Nevada. Assisting with arrangements were Mary Fike, Beverly Purbaugh, Regina Buckalew, Sally Scott, Sherry McKenzie and Virgil Lint of Meyersdale, twin sister of Mrs. McKenzie, Karen McKenzie registered guests. Approximately 200 guests attended. The Cumberland Sunday Times, March 24, 1974

Anthony John MCKENZIE and Verna Veronica RALEY were married on 21 Feb 1939 in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland.

Anthony married Verna Veronica Raley on 21 Feb 1939 in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. Verna (daughter of Clarence Moses Raley and Barbara Magdalena McKenzie) was born on 11 Mar 1920 in Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 11 Feb 1991 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Richard John (Dick) McKenzie was born in Private.
2. Regina McKenzie was born in Private.
3. Sally Ann McKenzie was born in Private.
4. Patrick Wayne (Bull) McKenzie was born on 9 Dec 1938 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 6 Feb 1992 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
5. Mary Magdalene McKenzie was born on 1 Jun 1941 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 18 Sep 2020 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland.
6. Joseph Anthony McKenzie was born on 19 Dec 1942 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 26 Dec 1942 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland.
7. Infant McKenzie was born on 6 Oct 1943 in Frostburg, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 7 Oct 1943 in Frostburg, Garrett County, Maryland.
8. Beverly McKenzie was born on 8 Sep 1947 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 11 Nov 2002 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland.
9. David Michael McKenzie was born in Private.

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Frostburg – John W. (Satchel) McKenzie, 72, died last night at his home. He was the son of the late Jacob and Frances (Christner) McKenzie. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and the United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Grace (Michael) McKenzie; nine daughters, Mrs. Clair Cain, Akron; Mrs. Evelyn Shriver, Borden; Mrs. Wilma Femi, Mrs. Rita Raley, Mrs. Margaret Jeffries, and Mrs. Hilda Wolford, all of Frostburg; Mrs. Rhoda Cutter, Midlothian; Mrs. Della Connors and Mrs. Ruth Durkin, both of Eckhart; and five sons, Irvin McKenzie, Pottsville, Pa.; Anthony, William, Francis and Eugene McKenzie, all of Frostburg; four step-daughters, Mrs. Margaret Jane Jones, Akron; Mrs. Helen Patzenmier, Ellerslie; Mrs. Mildred Minnick, and Mrs. Thelma Raley, Frostburg. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Minnick, Frostburg, and Mrs. Anna Walsh, Cumberland; a brother, patrick McKenzie, Frostburg; 56 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchilden. Cumberland Evening Times, Monday November 17, 1958.

Mr. John William McKenzie and Miss Ellen Minnick were married by Rev. Joseph Nolan August 23, 1905. They were from Garrett County. (August 26, 1905).

John William MCKENZIE (Jacob Patrick-3, Samuel J.-2, John M.-1) was born on 13 Jul 1886 in Garrett Co., Maryland. Year: 1930; Census Place: Zihlman, Allegany, Maryland
MCKENZIE, JOHN W. HEAD 43
MCKENZIE, GRACIE WIFE 40
MCKENZIE, READIER DGHT 14
MCKENZIE, MARGRETTE DGHT 13
MCKENZIE, Anthony SON 10
MCKENZIE, HILDA DGHT 6
MCKENZIE, WILLIAM SON 5
MCKENZIE, FRANCIS SON 2 1/12
MCKENZIE, WILLMA DGHT 4/12

BAPTISMS ST. MICHAELS CATHOLIC CHURCH, FROSTBURG MD. MSA M 3743 (1852-1910) MCKENZIE, JOANNEM GULIOLMUM of Jacob McKenzie & Fanni (Francisca) Krisner (Christner) b. 13 July 1886 in Garret Co., Md., baptized 17 September 1886; Sponsor: Maria Beane by Fr. V.F. Schmitt, p. 297.

He died in 1958. Is buried in the St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Frostburg, Maryland.

1920 Federal Census

Name:W John Mckenzie
[W John Mc Kenzie]
Age:33
Birth Year:abt 1887
Birthplace:Maryland
Home in 1920:Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland
Street:West Main Street
House Number:141
Residence Date:1920
Race:White
Gender:Male
Relation to Head of House:Head
Marital status:Married
Spouse's name:E Mary Mckenzie
Father's Birthplace:Maryland
Mother's Birthplace:Maryland
Able to Speak English:Yes
Occupation:Miner
Industry:Coal
Employment Field:Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented:Rent
Able to Read:Yes
Able to Write:Yes
Neighbors:View others on page
Household Members:
NameAge
W John Mckenzie33
E Mary Mckenzie33
A Clara Mckenzie14
V Rodda Mckenzie12
C Cordella Mckenzie11
S Irvin Mckenzie8
M Evelyn Mckenzie6
Rita Mckenzie4
Margaret Mckenzie1

If you note the date of the birth of Anthony John and Ruth May McKenzie, and compare it with the obituary of Thelma Elizabeth McKenzie, it appears that John William McKenzie had relationships ongoing with both Mary Ellen Minnick and Grace Virginia Michaels.

John married Mary Ellen Minnick on 23 Aug 1905. Mary (daughter of Jacob Minnick and Annie Something, daughter of Jacob Minnick and Annie Raynor) was born on 13 Jul 1886 in Maryland; died on 1 Mar 1922 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was buried in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland.
Funeral of Mrs. Mary McKenzie (this one is a bad copy)

May 3 – The funeral of Mrs. Mary McKenzie, aged 36, wife of John McKenzie, Consol_____, died at Miner’s Hospital _____ morning from blood poison___. Other than her husband Mrs. McKenzie is survived by nine children, her mother, Mrs. Anna Minnick and the _____ brothers and sisters: Miss ______, Frostburg; Mrs. Inez ______; Joseph, Earl and Emory _______
Cumberland Evening Times, Friday, May 3, 1922

She was buried in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland.


John William MCKENZIE and Mary Ellen MINICK were married. Mary Ellen MINICK was born date unknown. John William MCKENZIE and Mary Ellen MINICK had the following children:

+922i.Ruth MCKENZIE.
+923ii.Thelma MCKENZIE.
+924iii.Rhoda V. MCKENZIE.
+925iv.Clara MCKENZIE.
+926v.Catherine Della MCKENZIE.
+927vi.Evelyn MCKENZIE.
928vii.Ervin MCKENZIE was born date unknown.
+929viii.Rita MCKENZIE (born about 1917).
+930ix.Margaret MCKENZIE (born about 1919).
+931x.Anthony John MCKENZIE (born on 27 Jan 1920).

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Jacob Patrick MCKENZIE and Frances Ann (Fannie) CHRISTNER had the following children:

388i.Thomas Scott MCKENZIE was born on 16 May 1866 in Pennsylvania. He was christened on 10 Apr 1875 in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland. St Michael's Catholic Church Frostburg MD MSA M 3743 1852-1910.

"ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH RECORDS OF BAPTISM M3743 MSA
MCKENZIE, Thomas Scott of Jacob F. McKenzie & Fania Christner b 16 May 1866 c 10 April 1875
(subconditione) Sponsors: John Grahams & Clara Trapp by Rev. V.F. Schmitt He died in 1893. Information from Betty Smith in August 2010. He was buried in Garrett Co., Maryland.

+389ii.Annie Elizabeth MCKENZIE (born on 16 Sep 1867).
+390iii.James Richard MCKENZIE (born on 22 Apr 1871).

391iv.Mary Cordelia MCKENZIE was born on 2 Oct 1874. She was christened on 4 Apr 1875 in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland.

392v.Erminda Catherine MCKENZIE was born on 15 Sep 1876. She was christened on 29 Apr 1881 in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland. She died in 1887.

393vi.Rose Victoria MCKENZIE was born on 6 Oct 1878. She was christened on 29 Apr 1881 in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland.

Per the research of Ray Leidinger and the Records of Dr. Morris M. Townsend, Clarysville General Hospital Register 1863-1865:
Patient No. 5743 McKenzie, Jacob P., Pvt., 2nd Md. Potomac Home Brigade, Co. B., Syphilis, Adm. April 1, 1865, Ret. to Duty April 24, 1865. Sy

394vii.Patrick Jacob MCKENZIE was born on 19 Sep 1880 in Johnson, Garrett Co., Maryland. He died on 13 Dec 1961 in Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland. Frostburg - Patrick McKenzie, 81, of Sand Spring, died this morning in Miners Hospital where he was admitted last night. He was a son of the late Jacob and Fanny (Christner) McKenzie. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Frances Minnick, Vale Summit, and a number of nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Ernest Femi, with whom he resided. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where friends will be received tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The rosary will be recited tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A requiem mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church and interment will be in St. Anne's Cemetery, Avilton. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 14, 1961

Jacob married Fannie (Francis) Ann Christner on 12 Mar 1866 in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Frostburg, Maryland. Fannie (daughter of John Christner and Barbara Shoemaker) was born on 3 Aug 1845 in Jenner Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; died on 8 Jul 1934 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Late christening: Christened on 9 Jun 1870. Sponsors: Leo and Harriett McKenzie. Page 265. Records of St. Michael's Catholic Church. St. Michael's was established in 1852. MSA M 3743 (1852-1910).

From death certificate obtained by Don Kagle: Frances Ann "Fannie" Christner, daughter of John Christner and Barbara Shoemaker; widow of Jacob McKenzie; born Aug 3, 1845, Somerset Co., PA; died of colitis July 8, 1934, Frostburg; burial July 11, 1934, St. Ann's; informant, Mrs. Joe Welsh; no newspaper available.

Frances Ann (Fannie) CHRISTNER (daughter of Samuel CHRISTNER and Barbara Miller) was born in Aug 1845 in Jenner Township, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. She died in 1934. Mrs. Fannie A. McKenzie, a worthy lady of Frostburg, has been granted a pension of $12 a month from January 30 last, as the widow of Jacob P. McKenzie, a soldier of the 2nd Maryland Regiment in the Civil War. Her certificate is No. 743,245. This shows the whole number of pensions granted to widows to date. Mr. Jacob Brown, of this city, was the attorney in the case. The Evening Times, Cumberland, June 6, 1912.

Jacob Patrick MCKENZIE and Frances Ann (Fannie) CHRISTNER were married on 12 Mar 1866 in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland. Frances Ann (Fannie) CHRISTNER (daughter of John CHRISTNER and Barbara Shoemaker) was born on 3 Aug 1845 in Jenner Township, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. She died of colitis on 8 Jul 1934 in Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland. Mrs. Fannie A. McKenzie, a worthy lady of Frostburg, has been granted a pension of $12 a month from January 30 last, as the widow of Jacob P. McKenzie, a soldier of the 2nd Maryland Regiment in the Civil War. Her certificate is No. 743,245. This shows the whole number of pensions granted to widows to date. Mr. Jacob Brown, of this city, was the attorney in the case. The Evening Times, Cumberland, June 6, 1912

Death Certificate courtesy of Don Kagle

Mrs. Fannie A. McKenzie

Frostburg – July 9 – Mrs. Fannie A. McKenzie, widow of the late Jacob McKenzie, died Sunday evening at her home here. She was in her eighty-eighth year. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM at St. Michael’s Church. Burial will be at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Avilton. Mrs. McKenzie leaves the following children: Mrs. Joseph Welsh, Mrs. Robert Minnick, Mrs. Joseph Minnick, John and Patrick McKenzie of this city, Richard McKenzie, Garrett County, Mrs. Oscar McKenzie, Grantsville. She also leaves 45 grand-children, 60 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. The Daily News, Cumberland, MD – July 10, 1934 (Tuesday) Courtesy of Ray Leidinger

Jacob married Annie Raynor on 12 Mar 1866 in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. Annie was born about 1854 in Virginia; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per thr research of Bobbie McKenzie: Samuel was born: 11 April 1819, PA m. Sarah Ann Workman, d. 3 Nov 1888,, buried St Ann’s, Garrett Co, christened 1 May 1819 St. Ignatius, Mt. Savage, Md Sponsors: Samuel. Mckenzie and Hannah Redmon

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.

From Ray Leidinger: “1 May, 1819. Baptized Samuel, born the 11th last April of John McKenzie and Hannah Tumblerton, spouses. Sponsors: Samuae McKenzie and Hanna Logston. Rev. James Redmond.” St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cumberland, MD

Samuel was a farmer and a shingle maker.

1850 Census
Greenville Township
Sam McKinsey 30 M Laborer born in PA
Sarah McKinsey 29 F
Francis McKinsey 9 M
John McKinsey 8 M
Jacob McKinsey 6 M
Amos? McKinsey 4 M
Rebecca McKinsey 2 F
Harmon McKinsey 2/12 M

1860 Census
Garrett County, Maryland
Samuel McKinsey age 41 laborer born PA
Sarah McKinsey age 39 wife born PA
Francis McKinsey age 19 farm hand born PA
Amos McKinsey age 12 born MD
Rebecca McKinsey age 12 born MD
Martha McKinsey age 8 born MD
Hannah McKinsey age 6 born MD
Matilda McKinsey age 4 born MD
Hileary McKinsey age 9/12 born MD

1870 Census Garrrett County, MD
Samuel McKinsey age 52 farmer
Sarah McKinsey age 50 wife
Harmon McKinsey age 20 sailor
Hannah McKinsey age 15
Matilda McKinsey age 13
Sarah McKinsey age 9
Henry McKinsey age 6
all children born in MD Grantsville area

Samuel and his wife, Sarah, are buried at St. Ann's, Avilton, Maryland.

1880 Census Garrett County, MD
Samuel McKenzie age 62 shingle maker
Sarah McKenzie age 59 wife
Sarah McKenzie 18
Henry McKenzie 16

Burial:
Saint Anns Cemetery
Avilton
Garrett County
Maryland, USA

Created by: Stephanie Lang (inactive...
Record added: Aug 05, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 7737199

Samuel married Sarah Ann Workman about 1841 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Sarah (daughter of Jacob Jr. Workman and Margaret Hansel) was born on 6 Mar 1821 in Greenville Twp., Somerset County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Jun 1893 in Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Burial:
Saint Anns Cemetery
Avilton
Garrett County
Maryland, USA

Created by: Stephanie Lang (inactive...
Record added: Aug 05, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 7737205

John + Barbara Shoemaker. Barbara died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]