David C. McFarlane

Notes:

David McFarlane, 44, of 705 Gephart Drive, died suddenly yesterday in University Hospital, Baltimore. He had been in ill health one year. A native of Rawlings, he was a son of the late William R and Clara (McKenzie) McFarlane. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Fort Cumberland Post 13, American Legion; a veteran of WW II and was employed by the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Helen Kershen) McFarlane; a son, John Michael McFarlane, at home; a daughter, Melva Suzanne McFarlane, at home; three brothers, Arch, James and Samuel McFarlane, all of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Ellis and Mrs. George Paulus, both of this city. The body will be brought to the George Funeral Home here today. Cumberland Evening Times, Sunday, April 14, 1957

David + Helen Kershen. Helen died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William R. McFarlane, 68, postmaster at Rawlings for 48 years, died unexpectedly this morning at his home, following a heart attack. He formerly operated a general store in Rawlings, but gave up the business about twenty years ago. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Clara (McKenzie) McFarlane; two daughters, Mrs. George Paulus and Mrs. Arthur Ellis, of Cumberland, and four sons, James and Samuel, of Cumberland; Arch, with the U. S. Army in England, and David, also in the Army, stationed in South Carolina. Mr. McFarlane was widely known in Allegany county.

The Cumberland Evening Times, January 8, 1943

He was buried in Rawlings, Allegany Co., Maryland.

William married Clara Shaw McKenzie on 11 Aug 1897. Clara (daughter of Gabriel Thornton McKenzie and Mary Margaret Greenwade) was born on 22 Jun 1875 in Maryland; died on 4 Aug 1947 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Clara McFarlane, 72, widow of William R. McFarlane, former postmaster at Rawlings, died early this morning in Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since July 31. She was a resident of Flintstone. A native of Cresaptown, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Greenwade) McKenzie and a member of the Methodist Church at Rawlings. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Anna Ellis and Mrs. Clara Paulus, city; four sons, James E. and Samuel E., both of this city; David McFarlane, Rawlings, and Arch McFarlane, Flintstone; a sister Mrs. Maggie Miller, of Washington; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body will remain at the Kight Funeral Home where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. Interment will be in the Bier Cemetery, Rawlings. The casket will be opened a short time at the cemetery.

The Cumberland Evening Times, August 4, 1947

Notes:

Gabriel McKenzie was baptized on September 26, 1830. "26 September 1830. McKenzie. I baptized Gabrial, the son of Moses and Margaret McKenzie. Sponsor: Rachel Pain". Rev. Frances X. Marshall, St. Patrick Church Cumberland, Maryland. Also recorded in Western Maryland Catholics, Koch and Davidson, page 91.

He is buried in the McKenzie Cemetery in Pinto, Maryland. It is located 1.5 miles east of Rt. 220 S and Winchester Road, Cresaptown, Maryland.

These were all posted by Genie Ragan on Our Brick Walls site:

McKenzie, G. Thornton (distribution)

Second and Final Account of Ernest McKenzie administrator of G. Thornton McKenzie late of Allegany County Maryland deceased.
With the balance due estate upon settlement of his first accounty in the Orphans' Court of Allegany County, Maryland, August 23, 1892 $7,391.10
Paid out Legal Services, Register etc. -$66.60
Balance due estated $7,324.50

To Mary M. McKenzie widow $2441.50

To each of the following children:

Zippovale E. Neff daughter }
Ernest McKenzie son }
Walter J. McKenzie son } $697.57 1/7th each
Maggie E. Miller daughter }
Mattie H. Pate daughter }
Hattie D. McKenzie daughter }
Clara S. McKenzie daughter }

Gabriel Mc Kenzie
mentioned in the record of Gabriel Mc Kenzie and Mary M. Greenwade
Name:Gabriel Mc Kenzie
Spouse's Name:Mary M. Greenwade
Event Date:20 Feb 1855
Event Place:Allegany,Maryland
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M53372-1 , System Origin: Maryland-ODM , GS Film number: 13310
View in Family Tree
Review Attachments
No image available
Maryland, Marriages, 1666-1970
Search collection
About this collection
Citing this Record
"Maryland, Marriages, 1666-1970," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4JP-3ZG : accessed 15 April 2015), Gabriel Mc Kenzie and Mary M. Greenwade, 20 Feb 1855; citing Allegany,Maryland, reference ; FHL microfilm 13,310.

Thornton G Mckenzie
United States Census, 1880
Name:Thornton G Mckenzie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1880
Event Place:Rawlings, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Gender:Male
Age:51
Marital Status:Married
Race:White
Race (Original):W
Occupation:Farmer
Relationship to Head of Household:Self
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):Self
Birth Year (Estimated):1829
Birthplace:Maryland, United States
Father's Birthplace:Maryland, United States
Mother's Birthplace:Maryland, United States
Affiliate Name:The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:T9
Affiliate Film Number:0493
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Thornton G MckenzieSelfM51Maryland, United States
Mary M MckenzieWifeF41Maryland, United States
Ernest MckenzieSonM21West Virginia, United States
Robt L MckenzieSonM18West Virginia, United States
Clara S MckenzieDaughterF4Maryland, United States
Mattie K MckenzieDaughterF14Maryland, United States
Hattie D MckenzieDaughterF7Maryland, United States
Maggie E MckenzieDaughterF16West Virginia, United States
Walter J MckenzieSonM20West Virginia, United States
District: 7 , Sheet Number and Letter: 149B , GS Film Number: 1254493 , Digital Folder Number: 004241596 , Image Number: 00302
View in Family Tree
Review Attachments
The image is viewable at ancestry.com. By clicking here you will be leaving FamilySearch.org. (fees and other terms may apply)
Visit Partner Site
United States Census, 1880
Search collection
About this collection
Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MN3R-FRX : accessed 15 April 2015), Thornton G Mckenzie, Rawlings, Allegany, Maryland, United States; citing enumeration district 7, sheet 149B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0493; FHL microfilm 1,254,493.

Here is an obituary penned after three of his children dies within a close period of time:

It is true that in this world there is joy and gladness, success and prosperity; but, in the midst of all these, trouble and sorrow follow us in all our undertakings, enters every household and drives joy and happiness from every bosom, as the leaf is driven before the wind; a sorrow and sadness which the sunlight of day, throwing its beautiful rays of light upon the earth, smiling upon the mountain tops and making them attractive to the eye, decorating the clouds with a golden hue; clothing the valleys with beauty; and which throws a brightness in the silvery spray of the cooling water brooks and filling earth, air and sky with her ten thousand charms, would fail to remove. The attention, sympathies and efforts of friends all fail to satisfy the troubled heart or calm the heaving bosoms. Such was the case with the family whom I shall now refer to, living near Ocean Mines: Mr. McKenzie, who has recently lost three of his dear children. Less than a year ago they were attacked with diphtheria. Three times since it has raged in the family: the last time only proving fatal to the three children. During the month of August little Willie, aged three years, nine months and ten days, fell a victim to death — passed over Jordan into Glory amid the shouts of the redeemed. Leaning over the battlements of heaven, up the valley of the shadow of death, Willie beheld his sister Louisa, who 24 days later followed him to heaven, aged seventeen years, 0 months and eighteen days. As the gates are thrown open he comes down in his angelic form and shouts: “Glory to God! Sister has come!” They together look over the battlements of heaven, watching for loved ones to come, when eight days after they saw little Allie, aged five years, 0 months and seven days, coming down the valley and crossing the stream of death, coming up to the gates which fly open. They shout with the redeemed, “Hallelujah! Allie is safe at home.” They today no doubt are watching and waiting for father, mother, brothers and sisters, whom we trust shall all meet in Heaven. Louisa was converted at Woodland; lived a Christian; died a very triumphant death, such as all might wish to die. There is no comfort that is real and lasting can be found anywhere else but in Jesus. Let me say in conclusion to the bereaved, trust all in Jesus, and it shall be well in life, death, and throughout eternity. W. HIRST REED
Published in the Cumberland Mountain Times, October 17, 1874

Gabriel married Mary Margaret Greenwade on 20 Feb 1855 in Allegany County, Maryland. Mary (daughter of John T. Greenwade and Olive Duckworth) was born in 1839 in Allegany County, Maryland; died on 23 Sep 1893 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary, Cumberland Times.

She is buried in the McKenzie Cemetery in Pinto, Maryland.

These are all courtesy of Genie Regan, who is transcribing them for LDS:

McKenzie, Mary M. (Greenwade)

After debts paid, balance of estate $2554.51
Distribution as per agreement
of Heirs filed Dec. 10 1892,
To Hattie D. McKenzie and Clara S.
McKenzie, Being personal
property given at appraisement $ 250.00
Balance $2304.51

To heirs:
Zipperah E. Neff, Maggie E. Miller, Mattie H. Pate, Hattie D. McKenzie, Clara S. McKenzie (daughters) & Ernest McKenzie, Walter J. McKenzie (sons) each $329.28
Total $2304.51