James McClellan McKenzie

James McClellan McKenzie

Male 1864 - 1939  (74 years)

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  • Name James McClellan McKenzie 
    Birth 27 Jun 1864  Greenville TWSP, Somerset County Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 11 Jan 1939  Greenville TWSP, Somerset County Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Obituary The Daily Courier January 14, 1939.

      James M. McKenzie, died at his home in Greenville Township at 5:30 o’clock on Wednesday morning January 11, 1939, at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 14 days. He was born June 27, 1864, a son of Ambrose and Rachael (Long) McKenzie.
      He is survived by his wife, Rebecca McKenzie, and these children: Herbert, of Meyersdale; Elmer and Robert of Mt. Savage, MD.; Augustus, of Glencoe; James, of Cleveland, Ohio; Wilbert of Meyersdale R.D. 3; Mrs. Viola Zurbuck, of Akron, Ohio; and Mrs. Mary Blank of Mt. Savage MD. Thirty-eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Two children, Andrew McKenzie and Mrs. Ada Manhorn, preceded him to the grave. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o’clock on Saturday morning in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Pocahontas by Rev. I.A. Strittmatter. Interment will follow in the church cemetery in charge of R. Reich and Son, Meyersdale morticians.

      He died on 12 Jan 1939 in Greenville Township, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. James M. McKenzie, 75, died Thursday at his home in Greenville township near Pocahontas. He was a native of Somerset County and the son of the late Ambrose and Rachel Long McKenzie. Besides his wife Rebecca, he leaves these children: Herbert and Walbert, Meyersdale; Elmer and Robert and Mrs. Mary Blank, Mt. Savage, Md.; Augustus, Glencoe; James, Cleveland, Ohio; and Mrs. Viola Zwiebuck, Akron, Ohio.He also leaves 38 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a farmer. Funeral mass was held this morning at St. Mary's Church at Pocahontas, the Rev.Stritmaiter, officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Saturday, January 14, 1939, The Daily Courier, Connellsville

      James McClellan McKenzie (Jun 27, 1864-Jan 11, 1939) Pocahontas, PA Jan 14 James M. McKenzie, 75, farmer, died Thursday at his home in Greenville township, near Pocahontas. He was a native of Somerset county and a son of the late Ambrose and Rachel (Long) McKenzie. Besides his widow, he is survived by these children: Herbert and Wilbert McKenzie R.D. Meyersdale; Elmer and Robert McKenzie, Mt. Savage; Augustus McKenzie, Glencoe; James McKenzie, Cleveland, O; Mrs. Viola Zweibeck, Akron, Ohio; and Mrs. Mary Blank, Mt. Savage. A brother, Andrew McKenzie, and a sister, Mrs. Alicia Menhorn, reside in Greenville township. He also leaves 38 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. McKenzie was engaged in farming all his life. Funeral services were conducted this morning in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Pocahontas, by the rector, the Rev. L.A. Stritmatter, West Salisbury. Interment was in the church cemetery.

      Published :Saturday Jan. 14,1939
      The Evening times
      Cumberland,Maryland


      He was buried on 14 Jan 1939 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.
    Person ID I01590  McKenzie Genealogy
    Last Modified 29 Oct 2021 

    Father Ambrose G. McKenzie,   b. 1 Mar 1829, Greenville TWSP, Somerset County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Apr 1906, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Rachel Long,   b. Jul 1840, Somerset County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Dec 1908, Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 68 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 24 Aug 1863  Wellersburg, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F00718  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Rebecca Bolden,   b. 9 Aug 1865, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Jul 1942, Pocohontas, Somerset County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Marriage 10 Jun 1886 
    Children 
     1. Herbert McKenzie   d. UNKNOWN  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. Elmer Charles (Tabby) McKenzie,   b. 7 Jan 1889, Mt. Savage, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 May 1964, Mt. Savage, Allegany County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. Ada E. McKenzie,   b. 15 Apr 1891   d. 5 Dec 1913 (Age 22 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. Augustus Joseph (Gus) McKenzie,   b. 22 Oct 1893, Deal, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Dec 1967, Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. James Marshall McKenzie,   b. 9 Aug 1895   d. UNKNOWN  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. Robert P. McKenzie,   b. 1897, Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Apr 1961, Skyesville, Carroll County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. Viola McKenzie,   b. Abt 1901, Pocohontas, Somerset County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jul 1980, Akron, Summitt County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 79 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. Anna Mary McKenzie,   b. 14 May 1903, Pocohontas, Somerset County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Nov 1988, Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     9. Andrew McKenzie,   b. 12 Mar 1905   d. Apr 1932, Finzel, Garett County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 27 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     10. Wilbur Joseph McKenzie,   b. 10 Jan 1910, Greenville TWP, Somerset County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Nov 1951, Somerset, Somerset County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 41 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F00386  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Oct 2021 

  • Photos
    Photo of James McClellan McKenzie Farm
    Photo of James McClellan McKenzie Farm
    A 1939 aerial view that shows James McClellen's farm. It is located along Big Savage mountain. The Mason-Dixon line is just below it running east to west. The old Western Maryland Railway is to the right of it. Mckenzie Hollow road can be seen in the upper left hand corner. It has long since grown over. The barn, house foundation and spring remain. Google Earth coordinates are: 39.734716,-78.906984.
    Photo of James McClellan McKenzie and Other Family members.jpg
    Photo of James McClellan McKenzie and Other Family members.jpg
    Standing-James McClellen McKenzie,Rebecca Bolden McKenzie,Oscar & Molly Long,Samson & Barbara McKenzie Seated-Oprha Long Bair,Peter Long,Wanda Bair,Nan Long,Harrison Long,Susan McKenzie Lancaster,Margaret Lancaster
    Photo of James McClellen McKenzie (b. 1865) and Samson Gregory McKenzie (b. 1857)
    Photo of James McClellen McKenzie (b. 1865) and Samson Gregory McKenzie (b. 1857)
    Half brothers and sons of Ambrose McKenzie (b. 1829). Photo taken on James' farm on the west side of Big Savage Mountain along Laurel Run not far from McKenzie Hollow Road, Greenville Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
    Photo of James McClellen McKenzie and Family
    Photo of James McClellen McKenzie and Family
    Standing L to R: James McClellen McKenzie, Rebecca Bolden McKenzie, Oscar ande Molly Long, Samson and Barbara McKenzie; Seated: Orpha Long Bair, Peter Lomg, Wanda Bair, Nan Long, Harrison Long, Susan McKenzie Lancaster, Margaret Lancaster
    Photo of James McClellen McKenzie Family
    Photo of James McClellen McKenzie Family

    Headstones
    Gravestone of James McClellan McKenzie (b. 1864) and Rebecca Bolden (b. 1865)
    Gravestone of James McClellan McKenzie (b. 1864) and Rebecca Bolden (b. 1865)
    St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Pocahontas, Somerset County, Pennsylvania


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