James Moses McKenzie

Notes:

Per the research of Col. Gabriel T. MacKenzie James Moses McKenzie and Margaret Agnes Porter McKenzie's tombstones had no lettering on them as they were red soft ferrous rectangular stones and time had obliterated all marking on them when he saw them in 1953 in the old Moses McKenzie Cemetary in Cresaptown, Maryland. A Mr. Sanford Robinette, 114 Winchester Road, Cresaptown showed Col. MacKenzie the above mentioned tombstones. Mr. Robinette is the husband of Lena Grant Robinette, daughter of Joseph F. Grant, deceased 1931, a grandson of James Moses and Margaret.

The (James) Moses McKenzie cemetery is located off McKenzie Tower Road, south of Cresaptown, Maryland. Take the Winchester Road Extension, turn left on McKenzie Tower Road. Go about .8 mile and the cemetery is on the right.

Moses McKenzie was listed in the 1860 Allegany County, Maryland Census as living in Disr=trict 6, page 193. His age was listed as being 65 years old. His wife, Margaret, was still alive and her age was listed as being 55.

They had the following children residing with them: Richard, age 22, Emily, age 19, Elizabeth, age 17, Ann, age 13, Charles, age 10 and Marian, age 3.

From the archives of Col. G.T. Mackenzie (Ret.) comes the following:

"there is a family record filed with the estate and will of the above Moses (James Moses) MacKenzie in the Allegany COunty Courthouse in Cumberland, Maryland where, I. Col. Gabriel T. MacKenzie, U.S. Army, retired, great grandson of the said Moses filed said family record with Moses' will but mistakenly said Daniel, father of Moses, was the son of Daniel instead of correctly stating that (James) Moses was the son of Daniel, son of Gabriel, son of John and Katherine."

Last Will & Testament of Moses McKinzie decd filed Jany 21st 1873
Test Elijah Fuller Regr.
Sworn to as to Custody by Daniel R. McKinzie the Executor therein named and also by John C. Brady John A. Smith & John B. Hudson the subscribing witnesses thereto and admitted to probate & record this 28th day of January 1873
Test Elijah Fuller Regr
Recorded

I Moses McKenzie of Allegany County in the State of Maryland do make this my last will and testament in maner[sic] following that is to say
I give and devise to my son Charles M. McKenzie the mare Moll and colt also the cow that he now claims. I give and devise to my three daughters Elisabeth McKenzie Ann McKenzie and Emily McKenzie one horse and one cow each.
I give and devise to my son Daniel R. McKenzie three hundred dollars to be paid to him as soon after the death of my wife Margaret McKenzie, as condition of my Estate will permit. The said amt being for sevices[sic] rendered after he became twenty one years of age.
All my Real Estate and all my Personal Property not herein before devised I give and devise to my dear wife Margaret McKenzie during her natural life and at her death I direct my Executor herein after named or the survivor of them to sell at such times upon such terms as they or the survivor of them may deem most benificial[sic] and advantagous to my Estate and they or the survivor of them are hereby authorized and empowered to make all nessessary[sic] conveyances of Title to the purchasors[sic] thereof and the proceeds of sales of my Real Estate and of my personal property I hereby will and direct to be equally divided in equal Portion share and share alike amongst my children vis Josiah P. McKenzie, Gabriel T. McKenzie, Daniel R. McKenzie, Charles M. McKenzie, Rebecca Laferty, Mary Ann Grant, Eliza J. Miller, Emily McKenzie, Elisabeth McKenzie and Ann McKenzie
and lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my wife Margaret McKenzie and my son Daniel R. McKenzie Executors of this my last will and testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and none other to be my last will and testament
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this twentieth day of March in the year Eighteen Hundred and Seventy on

Moses (his X mark) McKenzie (seal)

Signed sealed published declared by Moses McKenzie the above named testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto

John C. Brady
John A. Smith
John B. Hudson

~Genie
Posted May 11, 2013

Moses Mckenzie
United States Census, 1870
Name:Moses Mckenzie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1870
Event Place:Maryland, United States
Gender:Male
Age:75
Race:White
Race (Original):W
Birth Year (Estimated):1794-1795
Birthplace:Maryland
Page Number:96
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Moses MckenzieM75Maryland
Margaret MckenzieF66Maryland
Daniel MckenzieM30Maryland
Emily MckenzieF27Maryland
Elizabeth MckenzieF23Maryland
Ann MckenzieF20Maryland
Charles MckenzieM17Maryland
William MckenzieM18Maryland
John MckenzieM18Maryland
Joseph MckenzieM15Maryland
Household ID: 690 , Line Number: 34 , Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , Affiliate Publication Number: M593 , GS Film number: 000552065 , Digital Folder Number: 004269448 , Image Number: 00484

Moses Mckenzie
United States Census, 1850
Name:Moses Mckenzie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1850
Event Place:Allegany county, part of, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Gender:Male
Age:54
Race:White
Birth Year (Estimated):1796
Birthplace:Maryland
House Number:2073
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Moses MckenzieM54Maryland
Margaret MckenzieF44Maryland
Thornton MckenzieM19Maryland
Eliza MckenzieF18Maryland
Daniel MckenzieM13Maryland
Emily MckenzieF10Maryland
Elizabeth MckenzieF8Maryland
Ann MckenzieF4Maryland
Chas MckenzieMMaryland
Household ID: 2103 , Line Number: 35 , Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , Affiliate Publication Number: M432 , Affiliate Film Number: 277 , GS Film Number: 13194 , Digital Folder Number: 004193973 , Image Number: 00307

James married Margaret Agnes Porter on 6 May 1823 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. Margaret (daughter of Gabriel McKenzie Porter and Rebecca Frost) was born on 10 Jan 1804 in Allegany County, Maryland; died on 31 Oct 1890 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth recorded in Western Maryland Catholics, Koch and Davidson, page 84.

Mrs. Rebecca Lafferty, wife of the late Isaac Lafferty, died this morning at the home of her son-in-law, Joseph J. Matt, 199 N. Centre St., aged 81 years, 3 mos., 5 days. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Charles Healy of Galesburg, Illinois, and Mrs. Joseph Matt, this city. Mrs. Lafferty was a daughter of Mr. Moses McKenzie of Cresaptown and also leaves two sisters, Misses Lizzie and Emily, and a brother, Mr. Charles McKenzie of Berwick, Pa. Burial and funeral at SS. Peter and Paul, Cumberland. Cumberland Evening Times, May 9, 1902

Rebecca married Jacob B. Hutchinson in 1842. Jacob died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Issac Lafferty on 20 Dec 1857 in Allegany County, Maryland. Issac was born about 1819 in Pennsylvania; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth recorded in Western Maryland Catholics, Koch and Davidson, page 88.

May Anna McKenzie was baptized on March 11, 1827.

Mary married Charles Grant on 22 Feb 1847 in Allegany County, Maryland. Charles was born about 1819 in Montgomery County, Maryland; died in 1860 in Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Henry A. Adkins on 11 Jun 1860. Henry was born in 1814 in Virginia; died on 1 Nov 1861 in Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth recorded in Western Maryland Catholics, Koch and Davidson, page 89.

Joseph McKenzie is listed in the 1860 Allegany County census, age 32. He was living next door to his father, James Moses McKenzie. He was living with his wife, Ellen, age 33 and two children, Cordelia, age, 9 and Price, age 8. District 6, page 194. Also of note is that living in his household is a Samuel McKenzie, age 75. Not sure who this could be.

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

McKenzie, Josiah P. (distribution)

Balance $721.16
paid out $587.69
______
Balance $133.47
To Thornton P. McKenzie, administrator, to meet
claim of J. L. Hermann, jpassed against Estate
in the Orphans' Court, March 18, 1896, the same
being disputed by the Administrator $86.31
Balance $47.16
To Heirs
Cordelia J. Poland daughter $23.58
Thornton Price McKenzie son $23.58
Total $47.16

Per the research of Ray Leidinger: I have found the graves of Josiah P. McKenzie (DOD: 17 Jan 1896, 67 y., 3 m. 8 d) and his wife Phoebe E. Stewart DOD: 27 Mar 1896, 69 y., 9 m., 24 d.). They are in a very small cemetery off of Blue Jay Drive in Cresaptown. (May 27, 2014)

Josiah married Phoebe Ellen Stewart on 14 Nov 1849 in Allegany County, Maryland. Phoebe was born in 1826 in Baltimore, Maryland; died on 27 Mar 1896 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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
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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
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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]

Eliza married Moses Greenwade Miller on 4 Apr 1852 in Allegany County, Maryland. Moses (son of Isaac Miller and Sarah Elizabeth Greenwade) died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary:

David (sic) R. McKenzie, a well known farmer, died at his residence in Cresaptown this morning, aged 60 years. He leaves one son, Mark McKenzie. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the M.E. Church at Cesaptown. The Evening Times, Cumberland, MD., Saturday, January 7, 1899.

His name is listed in the Civil War Draft Registrations for thr 4th Congressional District in Maryland, 1863, along with the following individuals: Enoch McKenzie, age29; John H. McKenzie, age 23; George H. McKenzie, age 25; Joshua McKenzie, age 21; Samuel McKenzie, age 34; Loyd McKenzie, age 20; and Newton McKenzie, age 20. There is no other Daniel Richard McKenzie in the western Maryland area who could be mistaken for the Daniel Richard McKenzie on this draft list.

Daniel Mckenzie
United States Census, 1870
Name:Daniel Mckenzie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1870
Event Place:Maryland, United States
Gender:Male
Age:30
Race:White
Race (Original):W
Birth Year (Estimated):1839-1840
Birthplace:Maryland
Page Number:96
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Moses MckenzieM75Maryland
Margaret MckenzieF66Maryland
Daniel MckenzieM30Maryland
Emily MckenzieF27Maryland
Elizabeth MckenzieF23Maryland
Ann MckenzieF20Maryland
Charles MckenzieM17Maryland
William MckenzieM18Maryland
John MckenzieM18Maryland
Joseph MckenzieM15Maryland
Household ID: 690 , Line Number: 36 , Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , Affiliate Publication Number: M593 , GS Film number: 000552065 , Digital Folder Number: 004269448 , Image Number: 00484


Daniel Mckenzie
United States Census, 1850
Name:Daniel Mckenzie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1850
Event Place:Allegany county, part of, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Gender:Male
Age:13
Race:White
Birth Year (Estimated):1837
Birthplace:Maryland
House Number:2073
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Moses MckenzieM54Maryland
Margaret MckenzieF44Maryland
Thornton MckenzieM19Maryland
Eliza MckenzieF18Maryland
Daniel MckenzieM13Maryland
Emily MckenzieF10Maryland
Elizabeth MckenzieF8Maryland
Ann MckenzieF4Maryland
Chas MckenzieMMaryland
Household ID: 2103 , Line Number: 39 , Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , Affiliate Publication Number: M432 , Affiliate Film Number: 277 , GS Film Number: 13194 , Digital Folder Number: 004193973 , Image Number: 00307

Daniel married Harriet Ann Greenwade on 18 Nov 1874 in Allegany County, Maryland. Harriet (daughter of John T. Greenwade and Olive Duckworth) was born on 4 Nov 1843 in Allegany County, Maryland; died on 27 May 1916 in Cresaptown, Allegany, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret McKenzie was baptized on September 20, 1840.

Notes:

Elizabeth McKenzie was baptized on October 15, 1843.

Notes:

Anna McKenzie was baptized on September 19, 1847.

Anna married John Albert Smith on 6 May 1872 in Allegany County, Maryland. John (son of Leonard Smith and Maria Wileys) was born on 22 Jan 1851 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 24 Jun 1930 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was buried on 13 Jul 1922 in Center Township, Colerain Co., Pennsylvania.

Per the research of Frances Greaves, Charles and family moved to Cumberland in 1898 and then to Berwick, Pennsylvania in 1899.

Charles married Matilda Agnes (Ellen) Blair on 11 May 1871 in Allegany County, Maryland. Matilda was born on 10 Apr 1850 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.; died on 12 Aug 1927 in Bloomsburg, Colerain County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charles Healy. Charles died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joseph G. Matt. Joseph died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Elinor Theodosia Page on 23 Dec 1881 in Iowa. Elinor was born on 17 Apr 1858 in Cedar Township, Washington County, Iowa; died on 19 Jun 1927 in Cedar Township, Washington County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John D. Grant, 75, a farmer of Cresaptown, died this morning at his home. Mr. Grant is survived by two sons, John and Richard Grant, both of Cresaptown, and by five daughters, Mrs. Scott Chilott, Mrs. James Stottlemeyer, Mrs. John Stottlemeyer, and Mrs. Edward Carpenter, all of Cresaptown, and Mrs. Howard Darr, Frederick, Md. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Thursday from the Cresaptown Church, with burial in the Cresaptown cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 11, 1928.

The property John lived on was granted to him in 1877, Liber F. Folio 445

John married Mary Elizabeth McKenzie on 27 Oct 1871 in Allegany County, Maryland. Mary (daughter of David McKenzie and Mary Carter) was born on 6 Jun 1851 in Maryland; died on 22 Apr 1931 in Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Emma Jeanette Blair on 23 Nov 1875. Emma was born on 15 Oct 1856; died on 10 Jul 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joseph GRANT (Charles-1) was born on 4 Sep 1854. He died on 13 Jan 1935. A card of thanks appeared in the January 20, 1935 Cumberland Evening Times from Mrs. Grant and Children.

Family/Spouse: Caroline Virginia Winters. Caroline (daughter of John Smith Winters and Harriett S. Sigler) was born on 29 Nov 1863 in Cresaptown, Allegheny County, Maryalnd; died on 5 May 1952 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was buried on 13 Jul 1932 in Midland, Allegany Co., Maryland.

Cordelia married Thomas R. Poland on 21 May 1868. Thomas was born in Mar 1847 in Maryland; died on 19 Jul 1921 in Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The funeral of T. Price McKenzie was held from the home of M. C. McKenzie on Tuesday morning. The pallbearers were: Mr. Kuhn, Price Poling, Samuel Brewer, Jacob Cutter and Edgar Dick. Interment was made in Queen's Point Cemetery.

The Cumberland Evening Times, March 18, 1931

Allegany County Courthouse Marriage License:

1889, August 3, McKenzie, Thornton Price, 37, P.O. Frostburg, Bachelor, Farmer; Laura Alice Neff, 33, P.O. Mt. Savage, Maid. 6 August 1889, Borden Shaft, Luke R. Markwood, Pastor, M.E. Church.

Burial:
Queens Meadow Point Cemetery
Keyser
Mineral County
West Virginia, USA
Plot: Section C

Created by: Doug Oltmanns
Record added: Jul 25, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 94190104

Thornton married Laura Alice Neff on 6 Aug 1889 in Allegany County, Maryland. Laura (daughter of John T. Neff and B. Ellen Koontz) was born on 23 Mar 1856 in Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri; died on 4 Apr 1927 in Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Zipporah Euphrates Neff, 69 years of age, wife of William Henry Neff, Pinto, Md., died Sunday morning at her home. Mrs. Neff is also survived by these children: Ernest Lynn Neff, this city; Algernon G. Neff, Lonaconing; Thornton D. Neff, Cleveland; Mrs. Mary Ellen Byrd, Pinto. She also leaves the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Margaret E. Miller, Mrs. Bertie H. Pate, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Hattie M. Weeks, Riverdale, Md.; Mrs. Clara McFarland, Rawlings, Md.; Walter J. McKenzie, Hagerstown, and Ernest McKenzie, this city. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning from the home, with interment in the family cemetery of G. T. McKenzie, Potomac, Md. Cumberland Evening Times, September 28, 1925

Zipporah married William Henry Neff on 24 Nov 1874 in Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia. William (son of John T. Neff and B. Ellen Koontz) was born on 8 Jul 1853 in Sedila, Pettis County, Missouri; died on 27 Sep 1937 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gabriel Thornton’s daughter ----------------

Died – Near Ocean Mines, this county, September 21, Miss Mollie L. McKenzie, aged 18 years, daughter of Thornton McKenzie, Esq. The Cumberland Mountain Times, Saturday, October 10, 1874

Notes:

In the marriage record in Allegany Co., MD, Ernest declares he is 30 years of age in 1898, when he purchased the license for his marriage to Maggie. This would have made his date of birth 1868 or thereabouts.

Ernest MacKenzie, 80, retired farmer, Williams Road, died yesterday at 3:s0 p.m. at his home. He was still active until a week ago when he contracted a cold. A native of this section, he lived over 30 years in his present home. He was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and a son of the late G.T. and Mary (Greenwade) MacKenzie. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edith MacKenzie; two sons M. Monroe MacKenzie, city and Luther MacKenzie, at home; three daughters, Mrs. James Weakley, city; Adeline and Helen MacKenzie, at home; three sisters, Mrs. J.T. Miller, Washington; Mrs. Charles L. Tate, Baltimore, and Mrs. William MacFarland, Rawlings. Cumberland Sunday Times, Sunday, October 29, 1939, page 7.

Buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Cumberland, Maryland.

John married Maggie C. Bane on 29 Jun 1898 in Allegany County, Maryland. Maggie was born on 18 Dec 1875; died on 22 Apr 1900 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Edith Viola Brotemarkle on 7 Sep 1904 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. Edith (daughter of Michael Brotemarkle and Louise Simmons) was born on 21 Jun 1879 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 9 May 1963 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HAGERSTOWN,MARYLAND -- Walter Josiah MacKenzie died suddenly at his home, 1009 Hamilton Boulevard yesterday afternoon at 3:16 o'clock of heart trouble after a brief illness, aged 73 years.

He was born and reared at Mackenzie, Allegany County, Md., the son of Gabriel Thornton Mackenzie, He was a member of St. Paul's M. E. Church, Besides his wife he is survived by the following children: Mrs J. G. Gassman, Downsville: Mrs. M. P. Molter. Jr. This city; Mrs. H Monroe Ridgeley, of Philadelphia; sons, Major G. Thorton Mackenzie, Fort Lewis,Washington State; M. Carlisle. Westminister, Md.; sisters, Mrs. C. L.Pale, Wife of Rec. Mr. Palr. , Baltimore; Mrs. J. T. Miller, Washington, D. C. ; Mrs. Harry weeks. Riverdale,Md.; Mrs. Clara McFarland, Rawlings, Md. ; one brother Ernest Mackenzie, Cumberland. Eleven grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services at the home on Monday Morning at 10:30 o'clock by Rev. Vernon N. Ridgeley assisted by Rev. J. AN. Gillum; interment in rest haven cemetery.
===================================
Published Friday November 10,1933
The Moring Herald
Hagerstown,Maryland

The information set forth for the birthdates of Walter Josiah's children were extracted from the old family Bible of Walter Josiah McKenzie and Allie B. Loar. The information was set forth in an affidavit given by Edna Anna McKenzie on December 2, 1960. The affidavit was obtained by Col. G.T. McKenzie (Ret.) (b. 10 Feb 1892).

Also, Col. G.T. MacKenzie reported that Walter Josiah lost his left arm in a train accident when he was 26 years old.

Kenneth MacKenzie Gassman, great-grandson of Walter Josiah McKenzie, provided the following information to the author in February, 2014:

I've attached a photograph of my great grandfather, Walter Josiah McKenzie, standing at the train station (rather, a platform) at McKenzie MD (near Pinto, Cresaptown, and Cumberland MD). When the railroad was built, it bisected the Mackenzie farm. WJ said that was OK, if they would put a station stop on the farm, and honor it for 99 years (expiring sometime in the 1980s, according to family lore). Hence, there was a McKenzie MD station stop for the railroad! (Ed. note: the photograph is linked to Walter Josiah McKenzie on the McKenzies of Ealy Maryland web site.

My cousin Craig (Colflesh) and I have visited the Mackenzie farm -- stretching from Mackenzie Mountain to Mackenzie Bottom (that's the way it is shown on many maps) -- several times over the past few decades. We are both approaching 70, and we can no longer wield a weed-wacker like we did in the younger days. Fortunately, a Boy Scout troop (or someone) cleaned up the McKenzie cemetery on the farm, and it is accessible easily (when I visited in 1985, it was hidden in the woods . . . today, it is visible from the road). Craig and I most recently (2012) repaired the fence, trimmed some trees, and did some other work.

Walter married Allie B. Loar on 20 Apr 1886 in Allegany County, Maryland. Allie (daughter of Nathan B. Loar and Ellen Morgan) was born on 21 Oct 1867 in Loartown, Maryland; died on 23 May 1949 in Hagerstown, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

McKenzie, Mr. R. Lee, son of G.T. McKenzie of Brady's died Sunday, May 18,1890, aged 28 years. He was buried in the family graveyard. (May 24, 1890).

R. L. McKenzie, son of G. T. and Mary M. McKenzie of Bradys, 2 ½ miles west, died on Sunday (18 May) at age 28 years, 5 mos and 22 days. The funeral is tomorrow. Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, May 19, 1890

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

He was an express messenger for the B&O Railroad for the last four years. Before that he was a Pullman conductor for the Cincinnati & South railroad on the route from Cincinnati to New Orleans, La. He died of tuberculosis.

R.L. McKenzie, son of G.T and Mary McKenzie, died at his father's residence, a few miles west of Brady, on Sunday last, aged 28 years, 5 mos and 22 days. Mr. McKenzie was formerly in the employ of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, as express messenger, which place he filled four years. Afterward, he was a Pullman car conductor on the Cincinnati and Southern railroad from Cincinnati to New Orleans. He had been ill from consumption at his father's residence for a year past. He was a worthy young man and highly respected by those who knew him, and his death will cause a deep-felt loss to his family and friends. Cumberland Sunday Civilian, May 25, 1890

Notes:

Lonaconing – Mrs. Maggie (McKenzie) Miller, 94, former resident, died yesterday at her home, 1641 Newton Street, N.W., Washington, following a long illness. She was the widow of J.T. Miller, who had been a businessman here. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ralph M. Wolfe, Washington, two grandchildren, Mrs. Floyd Longerbeam and John Thomas Miller, both of Washington, and four great-grandchildren. A son, T. Cecil Miller, preceded her in death. The body is at the S.H. Hines Funeral Home in Washington where a service will be conducted on Monday at 2p.m. Burial will be in Washington. While a resident here Mrs. Miller was well-known in Methodist Church circles and also Martha Washington Chapter 10, Order of the Eastern Star.

Cumberland Evening Times, Saturday, September 21, 1957

Margaret married John Thomas Miller in 1887. John was born about 1859 in Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mattie married Rev. Charles Louis Pate on 28 Feb 1888 in Allegany County, Maryland. Rev. was born on 26 Apr 1862 in Baltimore City, Maryland; died on 19 Dec 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died in infancy.

Notes:

McKenzie, Miss Hattie D., daughter of the late G. Thornton McKenzie of this county and Mr. Harry C. Weeks of Laytonville, Md were married in Washington D.C. Wednesday September 29, 1893 by Rev. C.L. Pate. September 23, 1893).

Family/Spouse: Harry C. Weeks. Harry died in UNKNOWN. [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

Clara married William Ritchie McFarlane on 11 Aug 1897. William was born on 5 Jun 1874 in Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 8 Jan 1943 in Rawlings, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died in infancy.

H. Resley McKenzie, the youngest child of G. T. and Mary A. McKenzie, aged 1 year, 11 months and 14 days, died on Tuesday, 28 July 1879, and the funeral was on Wednesday. Cumberland Evening Times, August 1, 1879

Mary married Nicholas Ambrose McKenzie on 6 Apr 1875. Nicholas (son of George Henry McKenzie and Susanna McKenzie) was born on 14 Aug 1850 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 23 May 1923 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

KEYSER, W. Va., March 20 - Mark Clarence McKenzie, 71, died yesterday at his home on North Main Street. Surviving are his sister, Miss Beulah McKenzie, and a brother, Thomas McKenzie, at home. Services will be conducted Monday at 9 a. m. at the Church of the Assumption by the Rev. Kenneth Rizer, pastor. Interment will be in Queen's Point Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 20, 1948

Keyser, W.Va. – Mark C, McKenzie, 72, son of the late Richard and Harriett McKenzie, died yesterday at his home on North Main Street. He had resided at Cresaptown 22 years. Survivors include a sister, Miss Beulah McKenzie, and one brother, Thomas McKenzie. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated Monday at 9 a.m. in Church of the Assumption. Interment will be in Queens Point Cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times, Saturday March 20, 1948, p.2.

West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
about Mark Clarence McKenzie

Name:
Mark Clarence McKenzie

Birth Date:
28 Mar 1876

Birth Place:
Cresaptown, Maryland

Death Date:
19 Mar 1948

Death Place:
Keyser, Mineral, West Virginia

Death Age:
71 years 11 months 21 days

Occupation:
Retired Grocery Merchant

Race:
White

Marital Status:
Single

Gender:
Male

Father Name:
Daniel Richard McKenzie

Mother Name:
Harriett A. Greenwade

FHL Film Number:
811774

Burial:
Queens Meadow Point Cemetery
Keyser
Mineral County
West Virginia, USA
Plot: Section E

Created by: RobMinteer57
Record added: Jan 02, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 102990549

Notes:

KEYSER, W. Va. - Miss Beulah McKenzie, 84, of 409 North Main Street, died yesterday at her home. A native of Cresaptown, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Harriett Ann (Greenwade) McKenzie. She was a member of the Church of the Assumption and the Catholic Women's Club of the church. A brother, Thomas McKenzie, of here, survives. The body is at the Markwood Funeral Home where friends will be received after 2 p.m. today. The Rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. today. Requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption. Very Rev. J. J. O'Connell will be the celebrant. Interment will be in Queens Point Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 14, 1964.

West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
about Beulah Olive McKenzie

Name:
Beulah Olive McKenzie

Birth Date:
21 Feb 1880

Death Date:
13 Dec 1964

Death Place:
Keyser, Mineral, West Virginia

Death Age:
84 years 9 months 22 days

Occupation:
Ret. Housekeeper

Race:
White

Marital Status:
Single

Gender:
Female

FHL Film Number:
811774

Notes:

KEYSER — Thomas McKenzie, 82, of 409 North Main Street, died this morning in Potomac Valley Hospital. Born at Cresaptown, a son of the late Daniel and Harriett (Greenwade) McKenzie, he was the last surviving member of that family. His only survivor is a cousin, Miss Marguerite Haines, Keyser. The body will be at the Markwood Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today and services will be conducted by Rev. W. W. Harvey, pastor of First Methodist Church. Interment will be in Queens Point Cemetery.

The Cumberland Evening Times, May 28, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2012


West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
about Thomas McKenzie

Name:
Thomas McKenzie

Birth Date:
abt 1883

Death Date:
28 May 1965

Death Place:
Mineral, West Virginia

Death Age:
82 years 23 days

Gender:
Male

Father Name:
Daniel Richard McKenzie

Mother Name:
Harriett Ann Greenwade

FHL Film Number:
1992141

Family/Spouse: Esther Jennifer Jeffries. Esther (daughter of Samuel Jeffries and Mary Susan Hocking) was born about 1866; died on 12 Mar 1950 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth information from the research of Tom Lancaster via Bobbi McKenzie. Ed. Note: June, 2013.

John married Ada G. Bier on 14 Aug 1902. Ada died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

J. Albert Smith – Westernport – J. Albert (Bert) Smith, 83, former engineer for the Cumberland Coal Company in Albert, W. Va., and the West Virginia State Roads Commission, died yesterday in Dearborn, Michigan. Mr. Smith, a native of Frostburg, also served a term as Tucker County, W. Va., commissioner. He resided in Westernport from 1948 to 1962. His wife, Mona (Fazenbaker) Smith died 17 years ago. Surviving are a son, James A. Smith Jr., Dearborn, with who he resided; a daughter, Mrs. Mona Mildred Hobson, Shreveport, La.; two sisters, Mrs. John L. Ort, LaVale, and Mrs. Vida Smith, Columbia, S.C.; a brother, Bernard B. Smith, Philadelphia; six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mr. Smith was a member of Morgantown Lodge 4, AF&AM, having joined the Masonic Order in Thomas, W.Va. 57 years ago. The body will be returned to the Boal Funeral Home here, where services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Bayard Carmiencke, rector of St. James Episcopal Church, will officiate and interment will be in the Philos Cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times, Saturday, October 10, 1964

James Albert Smith was 19 years old and living with his aunt Harriett Greenwade McKenzie and her three children per the 1900 census.

He is buried in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, Allegany County, Maryland. Sec C Gra2

James married Edmonia May Fazenbaker on 9 Apr 1902. Edmonia (daughter of James S. Fazenbaker) was born on 20 Nov 1882 in Westernport, Allegany, Maryland; died on 9 Nov 1947 in Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth: 1872
Death: 1904

Mr. Alden F.M. McKenzie was 32 years old. He was the husband of Mae R. (Ravenscroft) McKenzie 1878 - 1957.

25 April 1899 - Marriage License Issued Alden McKenzie, 27, Dawson, Md., farmer. May Ravenscroft, 21, Dawson, Md., maid. 26 April 1899 J.D. Clark's J.F. Dayton, Pastor Allegany County Marriage Records

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The Piedmont Herald, March 4, 1904-

- Another frightful wreck occurred on the B&O yesterday at Rowlesburg. Train No 4 coming east ran into a disarranged switch, causing the enginee to turn over and three cars to leave the track. Engineer Wm. H. Bowden, a resident of Cumberland, aged 65 years, was killed as was also fireman Alden F. McKenzie.
(SOURCE)John Fazenbaker (#47418440)

Special to the Alleganian, Dawson, March 6 – The remains of Alden McKenzie, a B & O fireman who was instantly killed in a wreck at Rowlesburg on the 3rd, were brought here on a special train over the B & O Saturday at 2 p.m. for interment. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKenzie, late of Brunswick, Pa., and was about 32 years old. The deceased was formerly of this place, but late of Cumberland, and was well known and had a host of friends and associates here. He lived an exemplary life and was very much respected and greatly admired by all who knew him. His sudden demise was a terrible shock to the community. In his death, the community has lost a good citizen, and in his home, a faithful loving companion and parent. The remains were in charge of the Brotherhood of Firemen to which body he was a worthy member. The funeral services were conducted from the M .E. Church by Rev. John Dayton, of 21st, assisted by Rev. D.A. Foard, of Cumberland, and Miss Jennie Smith, the great railroad evangelist. The funeral attendance was the largest that was ever witnessed at this place. The remains were laid to rest in the Dawson burying ground, there to wait the final summons, while his spirit has taken its everlasting flight to the great beyond. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. The Cumberland Alleganian, March 10, 1904

Buried in Dawson Cemetery, Allegany Co., Maryland.

Alden married Mae R. Ravenscroft on 25 Apr 1899 in Allegany County, Maryland. Mae (daughter of Luther Ravenscroft and Mary M. Dayton) was born on 3 Feb 1878 in Dawson, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 24 Aug 1957 in Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Edward Corrick – Mrs. Mae E. Corrick, 72, died this morning at her home, 223 Pennsylvania Avenue, of a heart attack. She had been ill for some time. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Ellen (Blair) McKenzie and was a member of the Dames of Malta. Twice married, her first husband, Benjamin Deremer, died 24 years ago. Besides her present husband, she is survived by a son, Lee Deremer, Pittsburgh; four sisters, Mrs. Maude S. Martin, Cocoa, Fla.; Mrs. Blanche Brewer, McCoole; Mrs. Grace Uhl and Mrs. Nora Fetterof, of Bloomsburg, Pa.; two brothers, Nathan McKenzie and Joseph McKenzie, both of Bloomsburg, and a grandson, Alden Deremer, address unknown. Cumberland Evening Times Wednesday, March 14, 1945

Family/Spouse: Benjamin Deremer. Benjamin died about 1921. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edward Corrick. Edward died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert Sylvester Martin. Robert died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Blanche McKenzie and Samuel Edward Brewer, both of Dawson, MD, marriage permit in Mar 1899, Allegany Co., MD

KEYSER - Mrs. Blanche Virginia Brewer, 82, widow of Samuel E. Brewer, died yesterday at Keyser Nursing Home, Mt. Lake Park. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Matilda (Blair) McKenzie and was born in Cresaptown, Md. Mrs. Brewer and her husband, who died in 1941, used to manage the old Mineral County Home, near Gerszell. She was a member of Dawson Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Charles S. Brewer, Frederick, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Nora Fetterolf, Catawissa, Pa., nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Rogers Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p. m. today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 19, 1958


(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 25, 2012

Blanche married Samuel Edward Brewer on 15 Mar 1899 in Allegany County, Maryland. Samuel (son of Louis S. Brewer and Jennie Iser) was born in Mar 1874 in Mineral County, West Virginia; died on 23 Jul 1941. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Information concerning her birth and parents is contained in the genealogical archives of Col. G.T. MacKenzie (Ret.), who began his research in 1929.

Family/Spouse: Edward Uhl. Edward died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Howard Fetterolf. Howard died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Information concerning his birth and parents is contained in the genealogical archives of Col. G.T. MacKenzie (Ret.), who began his research in 1929.

Family/Spouse: Something Skinner. Something died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Carrie Jeannetta Chilcott, 83, of 10 Wood Street, Cresaptown, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital. A native of Cresaptown, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (McKenzie) Grant. She was the widow of Harmon (Scott) Chilcott who died July 26, 1969. Survivors are a son, James P. McCusker, Cresaptown; two brothers, Richard Grant, Cresaptown, and John Grant, Sarasota, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Daisy Darr, Frederick; Mrs. Bertha Stottlemeyer, Cresaptown; Mrs. Edna Stottlemeyer, city, and six grandchildren. The body is at the John J. Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary, Braddock Road and Route 40, where services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ruth Cowgill of the Cresaptown Assembly of God Church officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. The Cumberland Sunday Times, March 19, 1961.

Family/Spouse: Harmon (Scott) Chilcott. Harmon (son of Erin Chilcott and Mary Bane) was born in Jul 1885 in West Virginia; died on 26 Jul 1960 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William O. McCusker. William died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Daisy G. Darr, residing on Route 2, died Wednesday evening in Frederick Memorial Hospital where the had been a patient for several days. She was born in Allegheny County on Nov. 11, 1880, a daughter of the late John and Mary Elizabeth McKinsey Grant and the widow of Howard Darr. Surviving are the following children: Leo Darr, Adamstown; Mrs. Perry Trittipoe, Frederick; Ralph Darr, Boulder, Colorado; and Mrs. Roger Myers, Route 2; brothers and sisters: Richard Grant and Mrs. Bertha Stottlemyer, both of Cresaptown; Mrs. Edna Stottlemyer, Cumberland; John Grant, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Darr was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Urbana. Friends may call at the M. R. Etcideen Funeral Home at 196 East Church Street, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m. Services will take place Monday at 10:30 a.m. from St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, Urbana, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be intoned by the pastor, the Rev. Anthony C.Tomaschke. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The Frederick News, September 20, 1968.

Daisy married Howard Darr in Dec 1905 in Allegany County, Maryland. Howard was born on 26 Jan 1881 in Buckeystown, Maryland; died on 17 Dec 1934 in Urbana, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Grant recently observed their 65th wedding anniversary at their home, 59 Brant Road, Cresaptown. The Grants were married February 3, 1907, at Barnum, W.Va., by Rev. Yost, pastor of the Methodist Church. Attendants were Cornelius Cramer and Miss May Durham. Mrs. Grant, formerly Eva V. Burke, is the daughter of the late Dorcas and William N. Burke. Mr. Grant is the son of the late Mary and John Grant. He has one brother, John, who is 78 and resides in Florida, and two sisters, Bertha Stottlemyer, Cresaptown, 86, and Edna Stottlemyer, Cumberland, 83. They are the parents of nine children, seven of whom are living. Amelia Clayton, Cleveland, Ohio; Mildred Combs, LaVale; Robert Grant, Cumberland; Clarence Grant, Hyndman; Pauline Flanagan, Cresaptown; Dorothy Shimer, Cumberland; Verna Moon, LaVale; Paul, a twin to Pauline, died in 1940 and James, who died in 1967. They have 27 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Grant, 83, is able to do some light housework although confined to a wheelchair. Her hobbies were sewing and quilting. Mr. Grant is 89 and enjoys gardening and working in the yard even though he spends most of his time in a wheelchair because of a broken leg suffered in an automobile accident. He was a former pastor of Cresaptown Assembly of God Church and also retired from the Celanese Fibers Company in 1953. The Cumberland Sunday Times, March 12, 1972.

The Rev. Charles R. Grant, 97, of 13513 Brant Avenue, Cresaptown, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital. Born July 10, 1882, in Cresaptown, Rev. Mr. Grant was a son of the late John D. and Mary E. (McKenzie) Grant. His wife, Eva V. (Burke) Grant, died in 1974. Rev. Mr. Grant was a member of the Cresaptown Assembly of God Church, a former Celanese Fibers Company employee, and a retired Assembly of God minister. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Amelia I. Clayton and Mrs. Mildred L. Combs, both of Cresaptown; Mrs. C. Pauline Flanagan, at home; Mrs. Dorothy M. Shimer, Eckhart, and Mrs. Verna R. Moon, LaVale; one son, C. Robert Grant, this city; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Stottlemyer, Cresaptown; 29 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the George Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. at the Cresaptown Assembly of God Church with the Rev. William M. Hoard officiating. Interment will be in Eckhart Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers, all grandsons of the late Rev. Mr. Grant, will be Thomas Raley, Bobby Grant, Paul Flanagan, Donald Grant, Allen Shimer and Larry Moon. Cumberland Evening Times [date of death was December 7, 1979]

Charles married Eva V. Burke on 3 Feb 1907 in Barnum, Mineral County, West Virginia. Eva (daughter of William N. Burke and Dorcas A. Lyons) was born in 1888 in Little Orleans, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 2 Oct 1974 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edward Carpenter. Edward died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Something Hunt. Something died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. John (sic) James Stottlemyer – Mrs. Bertha G. Stottlemyer, 95, Brant Road, Cresaptown, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital. Born May 8, 1886, in Cresaptown, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (McKenzie) Grant. She was preceded in death by her husband John (sic) (should be James T.) Stottlemyer. Mrs. Stottlemyer was a retired employee for the Allegany County Board of Education at Cresaptown and was a member of the Potomac Valley Revival Center at Rawlings. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Grace C. Smith, at home, two step-daughters, Mrs. Ella Douthill of North Apollo, Pa., and Mrs. Ethel Skelley of Cresaptown; one son, Kenneth C. Stottlemyer, at home; 19 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the George Funeral Home and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Cumberland Evening Times August 29, 1981

Family/Spouse: James Thomas Stottlemeyer. James (son of Andrew Jackson Stottlemeyer and Mary E. Something) was born in Mar 1866; died on 17 Jul 1940 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Elva Edna Stottlemyer, 85, of John F. Kennedy Homes, died Tuesday in Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home, Oakland. A native of Cresaptown, she was a daughter of the late John D. and Mary E. Grant. Her husband, John H. Stottlemyer, preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, John E. Stottlemyer and Francis L. Stottlemyer, both of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Francis Blank, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Mickey Bosley, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Eugene Harris, Cumberland; two brothers, Richard Grant, Cresaptown; John Grant, Florida; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Stottlemyer, Cresaptown; 14 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and '7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home by the Rev. Kenneth Owen. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 2, 1975.

Family/Spouse: John Howard Stottlemeyer. John (son of James Thomas Stottlemeyer and Mary Hester (Mollie) Clingerman) was born in Oct 1890 in Hancock, Washington County, Maryland; died on 2 Jul 1955 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John and his wife were given the property on June 25, 1959, liber #423, folio 82, but Daisy and Alice retained a 1/6 share of the property, which was given to the Glen Oaks Development Company. The property was sold in 1975 for back taxes.

Family/Spouse: Edna Frances. Edna died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Something Feltenberger on 30 Nov 1902. Something died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Lena Harriet Robinette, 85, of Winchester Road, Cresaptown, died Saturday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where she was admitted Thursday. She had been ill for seven years. Born in Cresaptown, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Carrie (Winter) Grant. Her husband, Sanford Robinette, died in 1963. Mrs. Robinette was a member of the Cresaptown Methodist Church and the Homemakers Club. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Esther Bane, Kirby, W. Va.; Mrs. Gordon Hershberger, at home, and Mrs. Ada Cecil, Cresaptown; a son, Cecil Robinette, Lovettsville, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Beck, Lebanon, Pa., and Mrs. Isaac Parker, Fairgo; three brothers, Charles L. Grant, Frostburg; James L. Grant, Cleona, Pa.; and Marshall Grant, of Rawlings; 16 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the Chapel of the Hills Mortuary, 1502 National Highway, where a service will be conducted today at 11 a.m. with Rev. William W. Patterson officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Allen Grant, Carl E. Robinette, Earl B. Robinette, Clifford Grant, and George Grant, all nephews of the deceased, and Elmer Broadwater. The Cumberland News, October 18, 1965.

Harriet married Sanford B. Robinette on 21 Dec 1898 in Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. Sanford (son of Henry C. Robinette and Minerva O'Neil) was born about 1877 in Centreville, Bedford County, Pennsylvania; died on 22 May 1963 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Leonard W. Grant, 70, of 1617 Centre Street, Lebanon, Pa., formerly of Cresaptown, died Saturday in a Lebanono hospital. He was born October 2, 1885, a son of the late Joseph and Carrie Grant. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary (Lehman) Grant; three brothers, Charles Grant, Frostburg; Roy Grant, Lebanon, and Marshall Grant, Rawlings; and four sisters, Mrs. Lena Robinette and Mrs. Mary Liller, both of Cresaptown; Mrs. Lillian Beck, Lebanon, and Mrs. Ethel Parker, Fairgo. Services and interment will be conducted Wednesday afternoon in Lebanon. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 2, 1961.

Family/Spouse: Mary Lehman. Mary died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles Shriver Grant, 88, of 74 Washington Street, Frostburg, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital. A native of Cresaptown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Carrie (Winters) Grant. His wife, Mrs. Genevieve (MacDonald) Grant, preceded him in death. Mr. Grant was a retired carpenter, contractor and grocery store owner. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and Cresaptown Volunteer Fire Company. Surviving are two sons, Allan J. Grant, Frostburg; Charles W. Grant, Sarasota, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Bodkin, Mrs. Judy Williams and Mrs. Dorothy Hayes, all of Hagerstown; a brother, Marshall Grant, Rawlings; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Parker, Cresaptown; Mrs. Lillian Beck, Santa Maria, Calif.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary, LaVale, from 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A Christian wake service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 8, 1976.

Family/Spouse: Genevieve Marie Mac Donald. Genevieve (daughter of Allan MacDonald and Ellen Radigan) was born in 1889 in Eckhart, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 14 Mar 1958 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James Leroy Grant, 83, of 236 East Chestnut Street, Cleona, Pa., died January 14 in Lebanon Valley General Hospital. A native of Cresaptown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Carrie (Winters) Grant. His wife, Grace I. Grant, preceded him in death. A retired textile worker, he was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are three children, James L. Grant, Hagerstown; Mrs. Marilyn Fortna and Mrs. Naomi Emerick, Lebanon; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Park and Mrs. Lillian Beck, Cumberland Fairgrounds; two brothers, Charles Grant, Frostburg, and Marshall Grant, Rawlings; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 22, 1974.

Family/Spouse: Grace Irene Biever. Grace died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charles Neville Garvin. Charles was born on 2 Mar 1894; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lester Beck. Lester died in 1965. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Isaac Clifford Parker on 1 Jun 1912 in Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia. Isaac (son of Samuel B. Parker and Mary Biser) was born in 1886 in Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia; died on 7 Jul 1972 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Mary Frances Liller, 61, wife of Chelsie A. Liller, Graddock Drive, Cresaptown, died yesterday at Miners Hospital, Frostburg, where she was admitted December 21. She had been in failing health the past several months. Bornnin Cresaptown September 7, 1903, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Carrie (Winters) Grant. Mrs. Liller formerly operated the Greene Street Tea Room. Besides her husband, she is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Grace Parker, Baltimore; Mrs. Regina Toohey, Green Belt; Mrs. Erma Genevie, Temple Terrace, Fla.; Mrs. Phyllis Dunsock (Sic: Densock), Mrs. Coleen Ginniman, Potomac Park; and Mrs. Faye Fisher, Ridgeley; three sons, William Skelley, city; Gerald Skelley, Cresaptown; and Harold Skelley, Thayer, Mo.; three brothers, Charles Grant, Frostburg; Roy Grant, Lebanon, Pa.; Marshall Grant, Rawlings; three sisters, Mrs. Lena Robinette, Cresaptown; Mrs. Ethel Parker, Fairgo; and Mrs. Lillian Beck, Lebanon; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. The Cumberland News, December 30, 1964.

Family/Spouse: Chelsie A. Liller. Chelsie died after 1983. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William M. Skelley. William was born about 1903 in Maryland; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Grace Elizabeth Martz. Grace was born in 1906; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Winters. John died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LONACONING, Feb. 22 — Mrs. Lanna Cutter, 77, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her son Russell Cutter, at Midland after an illness of two months. A native of Midland, she was a daughter of he late Thomas and Nettie (McKenzie) Poland, Mt. Savage. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Besides Russell Cutter she Is survived by three other sons, Jacob, Baltimore; Thomas, St. Petersburg, Fla.; and Earl, Burbank, Calif.; and daughter, Mrs. M. Raymond Clark, Detroit, 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the home of Russell Cutter with interment in Allegany Cemetery at Frostburg. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, February 22, 1947 - pg 10, col 3

She was born in Midland, Allegany Co., Maryland

Family/Spouse: Jacob Cutter. Jacob died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: M. Estella Murray. M. was born in Nov 1880 in Maryland; died in 1949 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obiutuary: Cumberland Times, January 24, 1958. Miss Ellen Neff, daughter of Thornton Price McKenzie and Laura Neff. Survivor: son, L. Harold McKenzie. Graduate Keyser HS and Potomac State College. Employed Stewart's Dept. Store, Baltiome.

Keyser - Miss Ellen Neff McKenzie, former resident of Keyser and Lonaconing, died today at her home, 2711 East Hoffman Street, Baltimore. She was the daughter of the late Thornton Price McKenzie and Mrs. Laura Neff. She had been employed by the Stewart Department Store in Baltimore. Miss Neff was a graduate of Keyser High School and Potomac State College. Her only survivor is a son, L. Harold McKenzie, Baltimore. The body will be at the Rogers Funeral Home at noon Sunday. Services will be held in the funeral home Monday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. John D. MacLeod, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Queens Point Cemetery.

The Cumberland Evening Times, January 24, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2012

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Emma M. Pugh. Emma was born about 1887 in Preston County, West Virginia; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Alice Clapp. Mary was born about 1880 in New York; died after 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thornton married Mary Wineland (Mamie) Cooper on 3 Dec 1903. Mary was born on 10 Mar 1877 in Allegany County, Maryland; died on 3 Jul 1961 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Frank L. Byrd – Mrs. Mary Ellen Byrd, 67, wife of Frank L. Byrd, Route 5, Pinto Lane, died last night in Allegany Hospital, where she had been a patient since Friday. A native of Keyser, W. Va., Mrs. McKenzie was a daughter of the late William Henry and Zipporah (McKenzie) Neff. She belonged to Keyser Methodist Church and Martha Washington Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Lonaconing. Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. J. William Loar, Rawlings, and three grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where rites will be conducted Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. by Rev. W.W. Patterson. Of LaVale Methodist Church and Rev. R.M. Crowe, pastor of Cresaptown Methodist Church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial park. Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, November 27, 1950

Family/Spouse: Frank Leslie Byrd. Frank was born on 20 Jan 1885 in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia; died on 17 Oct 1963 in Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. and Mrs. Monroe MacKenzie, 81 Green Street, are the parents of a daughter, born yesterday afternoon at Memorial Hospital. Cumberland Evening Times, Monday September, 12, 1932

M. Monroe MacKenzie, 79, of 720 Louisiana Avenue, the retired owner and operator of the South Cumberland Hardware Company, Virginia Avenue, died Wednesday at the Lions Manor Nursing Home, where he had been a patient for one month. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Ernest MacKenzie and Edith (Brotemarkle) MacKenzie. Mr. MacKenzie was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where he was a vestryman for more than 20 years; a member and past worshipful master of East Gate Lodge 216, AF and AM; Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection; Ali Ghan Shrine Temple; Cumberland Chapter 56, Order of the Eastern Star, the Senior Citizens Club and the American Association of Retired Persons. He is survived by his widow, the former Viola Moreland; two daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Coles, Ocala, Fla.; Mrs. Vera E. Taschenberger, Bowie; one brother, Luther MacKenzie, Hanahan, S.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Adeline Martin, Cumberland; Mrs. Helen Taylor, Marathon Bay, Fla., and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence Thursday. Services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church by the Rev. Richard E. Manning, pastor. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends will be received at the church one hour before the funeral. East Gate Lodge 216, AF and AM, will hold a memorial service at the funeral. Cumberland Times-News, Thursday, June 20, 1985

Family/Spouse: Viola Moreland. Viola (daughter of Benjamin L. Moreland and Sarah Elizabeth Martin) was born in 1907 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland.; died on 20 Feb 2001 in Crofton, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Announce Engagement – Of Henrietta MacKenzie – Mr. and Mrs. Ernest MacKenzie, Williams Road, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Henrietta R. MacKenzie, to James Wesley Weakley, Nethers, Virginia. Miss McKenzie is a well-known young woman being employed for the past three years as secretary in the office of the Health Department of the City of Cumberland. She is a graduate of Allegany County High School, Class of 1926. Mr. Weakley is the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Weakley. He has been employed as superintendent of maintenance and construction for the Highway Lighthouse Company, Elizabeth, N.J., making his headquarters at Baltimore. He attended Culpepper High School, Culpepper, Virginia. The wedding will be held September 8, at St. Paul’s English Lutheran Church. Miss MacKenzie stated that she will complete her present two-year appointment as stenographer in the Health office. Cumberland Evening Times Sunday, August 5, 1934

Buried Sunset Memorial Park, Cumberland, Maryland

Henrietta married James Wesley Weakley on 8 Sep 1934. James (son of Robert L. Weakley and Eva Frazier) was born on 31 Mar 1902 in Nethers, Madison County, Virginia; died on 29 Mar 1963 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Adeline Martz, 76, 521 Winifred Road, died Sunday morning in Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 10 days. Born in Cumberland, a daughter of the late Ernest MacKenzie and the late Edith (Brotemarkle) MacKenzie, she was a life member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Mrs. Martz was a member of the National Organization of Dietitions; the Cumberland Chapter 56, Order of the E astern Star; the A.AR.P.; and numerous senior citizen organizations. Mrs. Martz was a graduate of Allegany High School, Frostburg State Teachers College, and the New York Institute of Dietetics. She was a retired dietician at the Margaret Hague General Hospital in New York City. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Helen Taylor of Marathon, Fla.; and a brother, Luther MacKenzie of Hanahan, S.C. The body is at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence, where friends will be received on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. John F. Sammel. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Cumberland Evening Times, June 29, 1986

She was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.

Family/Spouse: John Martz. John died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Edith MacKenzie, Williams Road, has received a form card from her son, Staff Sgt. Luther H. MacKenzie, who is a Japanese prisoner at Phillipine Military Prison Camp No. 1. Sgt. Mackenzie writes that he is in good health and uninjured. Cumberland Evening Times, Thursday, December 9, 1943
Note: Mother was Edith Viola Brotemarkle and father was John Ernest McKenzie

Luther married Ruth Lee Barrett in Private. Ruth was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was buried in Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia

Family/Spouse: Chapel Adair Taylor. Chapel was born on 30 Dec 1916; died on 24 Nov 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Jesse C. Gassman and Miss Edna Anna McKenzie were married last night at the home of the bride in Hagerstown. The bride is a member of the McKenzie family at Rawlings and formerly lived in this city, where she was employed as a stenographer. Mr. Gassman is agent for the United States Express Co., this city. After a wedding journey, which will include a visit to Chicago and other western cities, the newly-wed couple will return to this city where they will reside. The Evening Times, Cumberland, MD, March 2, 1910.

Per the recollections of Edna McKenzie in a letter to Col. G.T. MacKenzie (Ret.) written in 1962 when she was 75 years old, she recalls that James Moses McKenzie was a slaveowner and that the slaves made the bricks that were used in the construction of his house.

Edna married Jesse Cowden Gassman on 1 Mar 1910 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland. Jesse (son of George W. Gassman and Elizabeth Young) was born about 1876; died on 22 Jul 1958 in Hanover, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Col. G.T. MacKenzie started his genealogical research related to the McKenzies/MacKenzies of Maryland in 1929. At the time he started his research, he had access to relatives who were born in the 1840's. He started his U.S. Army career in 1916 and retired as a Colonel in 1951.

Comments (Gabriel Thornton McKenzie b. 10 Feb 1892 Cumberland, Maryland d. Jan 1970 Miami, Florida):

Hi Mike I had a neat thing to tell you about Col. McKenzie. I found that when he went to look at the census, I mean the real books, He made a little check mark by the names he was looking up. I guessing he looked at the books before they were microfilmed. I think it would be neat if you made a note about this on his record. Or maybe this note would do.

Joe McKenzie Dunedin,Florida 2013

Joseph McKenzie
dunedin1988@gmail.com

Kenneth Gassman sent the following email to the author in March, 2014: One other correction I'd like for you to make to the rough draft copy of your book involves some misinformation that has started to float around the Internet. On about page 31, you reference that Joseph Edward McKenzie is a descendant of Col. G.T. McKenzie. He is NOT. He MAY be a relative (we're all related at Adam and Eve), but he is not a descendant. This is an error that has been recorded elsewhere. Someone said that Joseph Edward McKenzie, "son of Col. Gabriel Thornton Mackenzie" made the microfilms. I corrected that source, and I'd like to set the record straight with you. Col. Gabriel Thornton Mackenzie, who married Nellie May Larson ("Aunt Nellie" to me, though she was my great-aunt) had three daughters: Marylin (sic) Jean, b 23 March 1924, d 25 June 1937 in Peking China; Beverly Ann b. 31 October 1927; and Anita Viola b 23 July 1930. I remember Marilyn's ashes: Uncle Thornt and Aunt Nellie kept them in an urn, alternately on the mantle piece of their home on Lewis Mountain Road in Charlottesville VA and in the closet there, too. As a youngster, I didn't know what to make of that.

Beverly married Richard M. White on 16 October 1948, while Anita married Maj. Thomas Wolfe on 31 December 1953. I'm not sure if either of these girls are still alive. My parents would receive Christmas cards from them from time to time, but I haven't heard from them in years. Both of them lived in Florida. (And both of my parents have passed away).

In the list of Mackenzie men (and women, I guess) who served in various wars. Based on information in the Ancestry.com database (and some family papers), Col. G.T. Mackenzie served in both WWI and WWII (he was about 50 years old when he fought in WWII). When he came back from that war, he was "never the same," as I have heard my father say on numerous occasions. Apparently, Uncle Thornt was gassed by the Germans on some battlefield someplace, and it affected him, so the story goes. Anyhow, it seems to me that Col. Gabriel Thornton Mackenzie (that's the way he spelled it), U.S. Army Retired, should be listed on these pages.

One interesting thing: you can track the Mackenzies back to 1687 (page 160 of your book), but you have not found the "missing link" to Scotland or where ever we come from. I said that I have a genealogy that shows us going back to 1225. Alas and alack . . . I think I have fallen into the same trap as many other genealogists: I took a leap of faith in tying John McKenzie to a Collin McKenzie born in Ross Shire Scotland, died in St. Mary's County MD. Obviously, I need to go back and see what I did incorrectly! Oh well . . . something for another day!

From Sheryl Kelso, June, 2014: G. Thornton Mackenzie, son of W. J. Mackenzie, of Hagerstown, formerly of Potomac Station, this county, has passed a successful entry examination to the Military Academy at West Point and will enter the academy this spring. Mr. Mackenzie is a splendid young man and his many friends in this county will be pleased to hear of his success. The Evening Times, Cumberland, February 16, 1911

Will Enter West Point

Mr. G.T. MacKenzie, of Hagerstown, who graduated from the Keyser High School in the year 1909, is visiting his many friends here. He has just taken the entrance examination at Fort Slocum, N.Y., to enter West Point. He has recently attended both the National Preparatory and Lafayette College, where he has been prepared and trained in order to attend West Point. Cumberland Evening Times Thursday, January 26, 1911


Colonel and Mrs. Gabriel Thornton Mackenzie, of Lexington. Ky., announce the engagement of their daughter, Beverly Anne, to Richard Marion White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren T. White, of Norfolk, Va. Col. Mackenzie is head of ROTC, University of Kentucky. Miss Mackenzie received her bachelor of arts degree from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority. For the past year she has been a student in the law school at the University of Virginia. Mr. White attended Virginia Military Institute and received his bachelor of science degree in civil engineering and his reserve commission as ensign in the U. S. Navy from Duke University. He will receive his LL. B. degree from the University of Virginia Law School in October. Mr. White is a member of Phi Kappa Psi social fraternity, Delta Epsiion Sigma honorary engineering fraternity and Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity. The wedding will take place in October. Miss Mackenzie is a granddaughter of Mrs. Walter J. Mackenzie, and a niece of Mrs. H. M. Monroe Ridgely and Mrs. Mathias P. Moller, Jr., this city. Hagerstown Daily Mail, August 11, 1948

Col. Gabriel Thornton Mackenzie, formerly of Hagerstown, died Jan. 12 in Miami, Fla. He was born in Vale Summit, Md., and graduated from West Point, St. John's College and the University of Maryland. He was commissioned in 1916 and retired from the service in 1951 and had lived in Miami since 1956. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nellie Mackenzie; daughters, Mrs. Richard M. White and Mrs. Thomas L. Wolfe; 10 grandchildren; brother, Dr. Carlyle Mackenzie of Gaithersburg, Md., sisters, Mrs. John Burton Smith of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Hagerstown, and Mrs. Monroe Ridgely of Hagerstown. Services were held in Miami. Hagerstown Daily Mail, February 4, 1970

Gabriel married Nellie May Larsen on 16 Jun 1922 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Nellie was born on 13 Jul 1894 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Mackenzie announce the birth of a son on Sunday. He has been named Howard Carlysle. Hagerstown Daily Mail, December 21, 1921.

Howard married Frances Adelaide McLaughlin on 5 Jun 1918 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. Frances (daughter of Harry D. McLaughlin and Naomi Bear) was born on 8 Jun 1896; died on 10 Oct 1959 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hilda married Mathias Peter Jr. Moller on 9 May 1923 in Garrett Park Methodist Church, Baltimore, Maryland. Mathias (son of Mathias P. Sr. Moller and Julia M. Greenlund) was born on 8 May 1902 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland; died on 20 Oct 1961 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wedding of Herbert Monroe Ridgley and Audrey Mae McKenzie, October 17, 1928, Hagerstown, MD

Audrey married Herbert Monroe Sr. Ridgley on 17 Oct 1928 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland. Herbert was born on 14 May 1904 in Maryland; died on 9 Nov 1980 in Volusia County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ralph M. Wolfe. Ralph was born about 1893 in Maryland; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harry B. French. Harry was born about 1881 in Maryland; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James E. McFarlane, 81, of 217 Glenn Street, died Friday in Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient two weeks. Born in Lonaconing, he was a son of the late William R. McFarlane and Clara (Shaw) McFarlane. He was a retired train dispatcher with the B&O Railroad and a member of Fort Cumberland Lodge 211, AF&AM; McKinley Chapter 12, Order of the Eastern Star, Scottish Rites Bodies, Ali Ghan Temple No. 1520; Salem Chapter 18, Antioch Commandery 6, and BPO Elks Lodge 63. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Clara Shaw (McFarlane) Paulus, this city. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m. at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard E. Manning officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Hanson Willison, Joseph H. Wagoner, Robert C. Oyer, Donald M. Malott, Robert J. Martin and Richard E. Sluss.

The Cumberland Sunday Times, January 13, 1980

Family/Spouse: Arthur Ellis. Arthur died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

CUMBERLAND - Clara Shaw (McFarlane) Paulus, 83, a resident of the Meyersdale Manor Nursing Home, formerly of 422 Virginia Avenue, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 1991, at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born Dec. 3, 1908, in Rawlings, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Clara (McKenzie) McFarlane. Her husband, George James Paulus, preceded her in death. Mrs. Paulus was a former employee of the Celanese Corporation. She was a member of the First Methodist Church and served as a Red Cross volunteer during World War II. Surviving are three sons, George W. Paulus, Phoenix, Az.; James F. Paulus, Cumberland; and Thomas W. Paulus, San Jose, Calif.; and eight grandchildren, Susan Hutchins and Dwayne Paulus, Arizona; Darla Paulus and Brian Paulus, Cumberland; Diane Bee, Ricky Paulus, Daniel Paulus and Melody Nevokocha, California. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home on Virginia Avenue Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Sunday at 1:30 p.m. by the Rev. Dennis E. Dorsch. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Cumberland Times-News, September 7, 1991

Family/Spouse: George James Paulus. George died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Samuel McFarlane – Samuel McFarlane, 54, a former resident of Pennsylvania Avenue, died yesterday in Baker VA Center after an illness of several years. Born in Beartown (sic: Bier Town), he was a son of the late William and Clara (McKenzie) McFarlane. He was a B & O Railroad electrician and a member of the Nazarene Church. He was a World War II veteran. Surviving are his wife, Angwin (Thomas) McFarlane; five daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Deneen, Sacramento, Calif.; Mrs. Catherine Deneen, Mrs. Helen Smith, Mrs. Jean Cuppett, city, and Mrs. Dorothy Crites, Buffalo, N.Y.; two brothers, James and Arch McFarlane, city; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Ellis and Mrs. Clara Paulus, city; 22 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, November 18, 1963

Family/Spouse: Angwin Thomas. Angwin died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Helen Kershen. Helen died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Something Hobson. Something died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John F. Fields. John died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Oliver Lincoln (Linc) Hobson. Oliver died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth: 1900
Death: 1961

Mr. Clyde F. Mckenzie was 61 years old. He was the son of Alden and Mae McKenzie.

Family links: Parents:

Alden F.M. Mckenzie (1872 - 1904)
Mae R Ravenscroft McKenzie (1878 - 1957)


Burial:
Dawson Cemetery
Dawson
Allegany County
Maryland, USA

Created by: Joe Mckenzie
Record added: Jul 19, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 39626477

Another handwritten obit from Ray Leidinger:

As to Clyde, here goes.

Keyser - Clyde Francis McKenzie, 60, died Thursday at home in Baltimore. Born in McCoole, he was the son of the late Alden and Mae (Ravenscroft) McKenzie and had lived in Baltimore the last 30 years. The last surviving member of his immediate family, he is survived by a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. The body will be at the Markwood Funeral Home here after 7 P.M. today. The Odd Fellows Lodge will conduct memorial rites at 8 P.M. today. Services will be conducted at 2 P.M. tomorrow at the funeral home by Rev. C.G. Steyer, Pastor of First Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Dawson Cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times, Saturday, May 6, 1961.

Since he was an only child, I do not understand the nieces and nephews reference!!

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

FREDERICK — Charles Samuel Brewer, 67, of 626 Trail Ave., died Sunday at the Frederick Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was a native of Cresaptown, the son of the late Samuel Edward and Blanche (McKenzie) Brewer. He was a member of the Salvation Army and a charter member of the Men's Fellowship Club of the Salvation Army in Cumberland. He was a former train conductor for the B&O Railroad, a former member of the National Guard in Cumberland, and was active in scouting work in Frederick. He is survived by his widow, Nelly (Stewart) Brewer; one son, Wayne E. Brewer, here; two daughters, Mrs. William. E. Critchley, here, and Mrs. C. J. Cooke, Landover, and five grandchildren. Friends will be received here at the M. R. Etchison and Son Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, from 7 to 9 p. m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p. m. by Brigadier E. B. Hariss of the Salvation Army. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Cumberland News, August 27, 1969

Family/Spouse: Nelly Stewart. Nelly died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried in Dawson Cemetery, Allegany County, Maryland.

Family/Spouse: Ruth LaVerne Lancaster. Ruth (daughter of Charles Lancaster and Norma Something) died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]