Hannah Johnson

Hannah married Aaron W. McKenzie on 10 Mar 1819 in Allegany County, Maryland. Aaron (son of Daniel McKenzie and Mary Ann Chapman) was born about 1792 in Allegany County, Maryland; died before 1880 in Poss. Jefferson, Noble County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Daniel McKenzie

Daniel McKenzie was born in Allegany County, Maryland on May 3, 1817. (1) He married Sarah (Sallie) Spencer on 27 MAR 1847 in Allegany County. Together they had six children (2):

1.Hannah McKenzie (3)
Born 1847

2.Henry McKenzie
Born 1849

3.John Franklin (Frank) McKenzie
Born 1852
Married Mary Virginia Smith 29 MAR 1877
Had children Annie, Nettie May and George Newton
Died 27 OCT 1916 in Ridgeley, West Virginia

4.Louisa Jeannette "Nettie" McKenzie
Born 1853
Married Henry Alexander 20 MAR 1888

5.George McKenzie (4)
Born 1855
Married Mary Margaret Hershberger 16 FEB 1887
Had children Joseph Fernoa, John, Leo C., James L., Emory Melvin, Francis S., George Henry, William L. and Carrie Rebecca
Died 1940

6.Joseph Newton McKenzie
Born 1858

According to the 1850 federal census (5) Daniel McKenzie was working as a farm laborer. The census listed his age at twenty-eight, which would have meant that he was born in 1822. His wife’s age was listed as being twenty-one. When the 1860 census was taken (6), he was still working as a farmhand, but his age was listed as being 43 (which would have placed his birth year in 1817), which is inconsistent with the age listed in the 1850 census since only ten years had passed. He was still working as a farmhand. The total value of personal property he owned was worth $200.00. Insofar as his age is concerned, the 1870 census lists his age as being fifty-two. Two out of three census records available to researchers reflect that he was born in either 1817 or 1818.

Daniel McKenzie and Sarah were still alive when the 1870 census was taken. (7) They were living adjacent to the farm owned by Meshack Frost. Daniel’s occupation was listed as farmhand and Sarah (Sallie) was noted as “keep(ing) house”. Their oldest son, Henry, age twenty was working as a railroad hand. John Franklin McKenzie, their second son, age eighteen, was living on the farm that belonged to Meshack Frost and was working as a farmhand. (8) Other children listed as living at home were Louisa, age fifteen, George, age fourteen and Joseph, age twelve. When you compare the 1870 census data with the 1860 census, the children's ages correlate fairly closely although the names are different, e.g., "Newton", age two, is listed on the 1860 census, whereas "Joseph", age twelve, is listed on the 1870 census. "John F." appears on the 1860 census yet he used the name "Frank" on the 1870 census. "Annette", age seven is listed on the 1860 whereas "Louisa" age fifteen is listed on the 1870 census. Louisa is later listed in the 1880 census, but there is no reference to "Annette" in any other census. (9)

One additional fact that demonstrates that Daniel McKenzie was the son of Aaron McKenzie (b. 1792) flows from an analysis of the 1850 and 1860 census. The 1850 census listing for Aaron and his wife, Hannah, show them living next to the Welsh family, consisting of John, his wife Rebecca, and their children, William, Mary E., Charity and Harriet W. Turning to the 1860 census, however, Aaron and Hannah are no longer living next to the Welshes, which coincides with the fact that Aaron and Hannah had moved to Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Interestingly, the family living next to the Welshes in 1860 was Daniel and Sallie McKenzie, and their children Hannah, Henry, John F., Annette, George and Newton. Based upon the census records, it appears that Aaron and Hannah moved to Virginia and their son, Daniel and his family moved into the house in which they had been living. When you combine this analysis with the fact that Daniel and Sarah named their first child Hannah (after Daniel’s mother) and add in the information from J.F. Grant’s letter written in 1929, it establishes that the father of Daniel McKenzie was Aaron (b. 1792).

The 1880 census shows Daniel McKenzie, age 64 and Sallie, age 60, still living in Enumeration District 7, which would have been in the southern portion of Allegany County near Rawlings. His occupation was still that of farmhand and Sallie was still keeping house. Their daughter, Louisa G., age 28, was still living at home. (10)

Daniel McKenzie died 23 SEPT 1896 (11) and is buried in the Cresaptown United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cresaptown, Maryland. (12)

Endnotes

1.According to information supplied by Bobbie Holt McKenzie, Kearny, Nebraska, she obtained his birth date from the published records of the Cresaptown United Methodist Church Cemetary (apparently from his gravestone) Daniel McKenzie, b. May 3, 1817, d. 23 Sept 1896, age 79 years, 4 months, and 20 days. Wife Sallie E. 1829-1899. Hazel Hackrote, a self-styled historian of Allegany County told Bobbie Holt McKenzie that Daniel was raised a Catholic but fell in love with a Protestant girl and defied his family to marry her. Also, Michael A. McKenzie located his obituary, see footnote 114, infra, in July, 2000 and it confirmed that he died in 1896 at the age of 79.

2.J.F. Grant also told Col. Gabriel T. MacKenzie the identity of the children born to Daniel and Sarah. Daniel once again was referred to as “Daniel IV” in Col. MacKenzie’s notes thereby tying him to the preceding generations.

3.As part of the information tying these generations together, note that Daniel and Sarah named their first daughter “Hannah”. Daniel’s mother also was named Hannah.

4.The 1880 Federal Census, LDS film number 1,254,493, Maryland, Allegany County, shows George and his brother, Newton, living as boarders in the home of Roland and Nancy Dayton in Election District 7.

5.1850 Federal Census, LDS film number 013, 194, Maryland, Allegany County, Election District 6, page 138 in book.

6.1860 Federal Census, LDS film number 803, 456, Maryland, Allegany County, Election District 6, Post Office Cumberland, Maryland, page 202 in the book.

7.1870 Federal Census, LDS film number 552, 066. Maryland, Allegany County, Election District 6, Post Office Cumberland, Maryland.

8.The entry for "Frank" McKenzie appears on the same 1870 census page as the one for his father, Daniel.

9.Daniel McKenzie’s obituary, see footnote 114, infra, lists his surviving children as follows: J. Newton (this perhaps may be the Joseph referenced above), Henry, John F., George, Mrs. Nettie Alexander (Annette) and Mrs. Thomas Lancaster (perhaps Hannah, although more research will have to be done to confirm).

10.1880 Federal Census, LDS film number 1,254,493, Maryland, Allegany County, Election District 7, Enumeration District 7

11.Daniel McKenzie’s obituary appeared in the Cumberland Times, as follows:

McKenzie 24 Sep 1896 Mr. Daniel McKenzie of Cresaptown died yesterday at his residence, aged 79 years. His widow and these children survive; J Newton of Cumberland; Henry of Quicksburg VA; John F. of Rawlings; George of Cresaptown; Mrs. Nettie Alexander and Mrs. Thomas Lancaster of Midland. The funeral is Friday from the ME Church with Rev J M Gillum.

12.Research of Ray Leidinger, Cumberland, Maryland (unconfirmed by the author). Ray Leidinger wrote to the author in April, 1999 and advised that he personally viewed the tombstones of Daniel and Sallie Spencer McKenzie approximately ten years earlier and believed that the tombstones would still be visible today. Sallie Spencer McKenzie died 4 May 1899.

Daniel Mckenzie
United States Census, 1880
Name:Daniel Mckenzie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1880
Event Place:Rawlings, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Gender:Male
Age:64
Marital Status:Married
Race:White
Race (Original):W
Occupation:Farm Hand
Relationship to Head of Household:Self
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):Self
Birth Year (Estimated):1816
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
Daniel MckenzieSelfM64Maryland, United States
Sallie MckenzieWifeF60Maryland, United States
Louisa G MckenzieDaughterF28Maryland, United States
District: 7 , Sheet Number and Letter: 156D , GS Film Number: 1254493 , Digital Folder Number: 004241596 , Image Number: 00316

Daniel Mckenzie
United States Census, 1870
Name:Daniel Mckenzie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1870
Event Place:Maryland, United States
Gender:Male
Age:52
Race:White
Race (Original):W
Birth Year (Estimated):1817-1818
Birthplace:Maryland
Page Number:88
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Daniel MckenzieM52Maryland
Sallie MckenzieF42Maryland
Henry MckenzieM20Maryland
Louisa MckenzieF15Maryland
George MckenzieM14Maryland
Joseph MckenzieM12Maryland
Household ID: 627 , Line Number: 10 , 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: 00476

Daniel Mc Kenzie
United States Census, 1860
Name:Daniel Mc Kenzie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1860
Event Place:The 6th District, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Gender:Male
Age:43
Race:White
Birth Year (Estimated):1817
Birthplace:Maryland
Page:202
Affiliate Name:The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:M653
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Daniel Mc KenzieM43Maryland
Sarah Mc KenzieF38Maryland
Hannah Mc KenzieF13Maryland
Henry Mc KenzieM11Maryland
John F Mc KenzieM9Maryland
Annette Mc KenzieF7Maryland
George Mc KenzieM5Maryland
Newton Mc KenzieM2Maryland
Household ID: 1444 , GS Film Number: 803456 , Digital Folder Number: 004231316 , Image Number: 00206

Daniel married Sarah "Sallie" Spencer on 27 Mar 1847 in Allegany County, Maryland. Hazel Hackrote, a self-styled historian of Allegany Co, told Bobbie Holt McKenzie that Daniel was raised a Catholic but fell in love with a Protestant girl and defied hi. Sarah was born on 18 Apr 1829 in Maryland; died on 25 Apr 1899 in Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary is in the 1880 census living in Jefferson, Noble County, Ohio and is widowed. Her children John A., age 17, William J., age 14 and Emily E. age 12 are living with her.

Mary married John Kyles\Kiles on 23 Dec 1841 in Allegany County, Maryland. John was born in 1814 in Virginia; died before 1880 in Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The information contained in this line was received by the author from Richard "Dick" Mac Kenzie in March, 2018.

Rebecca married John M. Wagner about 1843. John was born about 1824 in West Virginia; died on 22 Aug 1887 in Harrison County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Date details from the research of Ray Leidinger, Cumberland, Maryland.

The following Will was transcribed by Genie Ragan:

McKenzie, Samuel

Last Will and Testament
of
Samuel McKenzie
deceased
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This Will was, on the 2nd day of January 1897, file and sworn to as to custody by Jacob A. McKenzie, one of the legatees named therein, who received the same from the hands of the Testator at the time of the signing and sealing thereof, and on the said 2nd day of January 1897, was proven by John W. Shook and John W. Dunn, two of the subscribing witnesses thereto.
And on the 12th day of January 1897, the said will was proven by Chas. L. Cunningham, one of the witnesses to same and it was exhibited for probate and record, and no objections thereto having been filed nor any caveat entered, the said will was on this 12th day of January 1897, admitted to probate and record.

Test: A. H. Dowden, Register.
================================================================
Recorded Will Liber G. folio 213

I Samuel McKenzie being of Sound mind and memory do Give devise and bequeath all my property both Real and Personal to Jacob A. McKenzie and Albert McKenzie
I further bequeath One Dollar to Henry H., McKenzie and One Dollar to Samuel G. McKenzie. Hereby revoking all former will by me made.
In witness whereof I Samuel McKenzie have to this my last will and testament subscribed my name this 17th day of December, Eighteen Hundred and ninety Six at Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland.

Samuel (his X mark) McKenzie (seal)

Subscribed by the Testator in the presence of each of us and at the same time declared by him to us to be his last will and testament and there upon we at the request of the Testator and in his presence Sign our names here to as witnesses This 17th day of December 1896 at Cresaptown, Md.

John W. Shook (seal) }
Charles L. Cunningham (seal) } Witnesses
John W. Dunn (seal) }

Samuel MCKENZIE and Elizabeth SHUCK were married on 29 Apr 1858. They appeared in the census. Saml Mckenzie Age in 1860: 33 Birth Year: abt 1827 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1860: Cumberland, Allegany,
Maryland Gender: Male Post Office: Cumberland
MCKENZIE, SAMUEL 33 MD LABORER
MCKENZIE, ELIZA J 20 MD
MCKENZIE, JOSEPH E 6/12 MD

Samuel Mckenzie Birth Year: abt 1828 Age in 1870: 42 Birthplace: Maryland Home in 1870: District 6, Allegany,
Maryland Race: White Gender: Male
MCKENZIE, SAMUEL 42 MD FARMHAND
MCKENZIE, ELIZA 28 MD
MCKENZIE, HENRY 8 MD
MCKENZIE, GRANT 4 MD

Samuel Mckenzie Home in 1880: Rawlings, Allegany, Maryland Age: 52 Estimated birth year: abt 1828 Birthplace:
Maryland Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head) Spouse's name: Eliza J. Mckenzie Father's birthplace: Maryland
Mother's birthplace: Maryland Neighbors: VMarital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male
MCKENZIE, SAMUEL 52 MD MD MD
MCKENZIE, ELIZA J 39
MCKENZIE, HENRY H 18
MCKENZIE, SAMUEL G 14
MCKENZIE, JACOB A 9
MCKENZIE, ALBERT 6

Samuel married Eliza Jane Shuck on 29 Apr 1858 in Allegany County, Maryland. Eliza was born on 7 Mar 1841 in Maryland; died on 25 Feb 1885 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles Often transcription from Cumberland Times - McKenzie 24 Sep 1888 Silas McKenzie of Rawlings died suddenly from heart disease yesterday while reading his newspaper. He was in his 58th year and had worked for Major Alexander Shaw for some years. Born 13 Mar 1830 his wife and 5 children, 1 daughter and 4 sons, all married, survive. The funeral is tomorrow from the ME Church with Rev F G Porter and burial in Dayton's Cemetery, Keyser WV.

The funeral of Silas McKenzie who died suddenly at Rawlings, Sunday, took place Tuesday. The funeral procession went from Rawlings to a point near Keyser by the West Virginia Central Railway. Piedmont Herald, Saturday, September 29, 1888
Died on 23rd, buried on 25th

Both he and his wife are buried at Dayton's Cemetery, Allegany County, Maryland.

Rawlings, September 27, 1888 - This quiet little village has gained considerable notoriety of late, growing out of the rather large number of sudden deaths that have occurred here within the past two years. Last Sunday morning one more name was added to the list - the name of one whose departure was quite different from the ones that have occurred previously. We refer to Silas McKenzie who died last Sunday morning, a few minutes after 11 o’clock. He seemed to be enjoying his usual health—arose on Sunday morning and was found in his accustomed place in the Sabbath school. Returning home he sat down in his chair to read the family paper, and while his wife and daughter and son were chatting with a neighbor just outside the door, he expired without a word or groan. He was born March 13, 1830, and was, consequently, 58 years, 6 months and 10 days old when he died. He leaves a wife, one son and four daughters—the latter all married, the husband of one being dead. “Uncle Silas,” as he was called, was born and spent his life in the immediate neighborhood. He was a man loved best by those who knew him longest. He was employed for several years past on Major Alexander Shaw’s large farm here, and his faithfulness to duty in summer and winter was remarkable. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and filled the position of sexton here ever since the church was built seven years ago. The funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church here. Revs. F. G. Porter and John F. Dayton, of Keyser, paid beautiful tributes to his character. After a few remarks by his pastor, Chas. E. Guthrie, the body was taken on the West Virginia Central train to the Dayton Cemetery, near Keyser, for interment. The funeral was the largest known here for many years. Cumberland Daily Times, September 29, 1888

Silas married Sarah Elizabeth Spencer in 1859 in Allegany County, Maryland. Sarah (daughter of Otha Spencer and Elizabeth Bailey) was born on 7 Apr 1842 in Rawlings, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 4 Jul 1935 in Westernport, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Pedr the research of Ray Leidinger, Cumberland, Maryland, Aaron William served in Company H, 36th Ohio Infantry in the Civil War.

"United States Civil War and Later Pension Index, 1861-1917," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N4PK-H22 : accessed 15 April 2015), Aaron Mc Kinsey, 25 May 1876; from "Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900," database, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : n.d.); company [Blank], regiment [Blank], , NARA microfilm publication T289.

Buried Methodist Church Cemetery, Cresaptown, Maryland.

Mr. William McKenzie, a well-known resident of Cresaptown, who was paralyzed a few days ago, died this morning at 4 o'clock, aged 68 years. The funeral will take place Sunday morning at 10 o’clock from the M. E. church at that place. Interment will be made in the cemetery connected with the same. Cumberland Evening Times, February 8, 1901

Aaron married Margaret Ann Martin on 14 Sep 1861 in Allegany County, Maryland. Margaret (daughter of Frances Martin and Peggy Something) was born on 26 May 1841 in West Virginia; died on 21 Mar 1913 in Ridgeley, Mineral County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John E. McKenzie is listed in the 1910 census, Mineral County, West Virginia, age 77, living with his son Aaron B. McKenzie.

John married Mary Alice Martin on 6 Sep 1859. Mary was born in Jul 1839 in Mineral County, West Virginia; died on 6 Apr 1903 in Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Thomas Lancaster is listed as being widowed in the 1900 Federal Census.

Hannah married Thomas J. Lancaster on 14 Dec 1863. Thomas was born in Sep 1840 in Maryland; died before 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per Ray Leidinger:

July 3, 1876 Cumberland, W.S. Edwards, Minister, Allegany County, Hnery McKenzie, 23, Allegany Co., bachelor, laborer,. Sarah Sagers, 20, Allegany Co., maid. married 3 July 1876 Allkegany County Marriage Records

Henry and Sarah appear in both the 1900, 1910 and 1920 Virginia federal census, Lee District #114, part of Shenandoah County.

BIRTH2 Jan 1850
DEATH2 Oct 1927 (aged 77)
BURIAL
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID62669443 · View Source

Henry married Sarah Elizabeth Sagers on 3 Jul 1876 in Allegany County, Maryland. Sarah (daughter of Levi Sager and Anna Foley) was born on 8 Aug 1855 in Virginia; died on 25 Nov 1931 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Franklin McKenzie

John Frank(lin) McKenzie, (1) was born in Allegany County, Maryland in 1852. He married Mary Virginia Smith on 29 MAR 1877 in Allegany County, Maryland. Together they had three children:

1.Annie C. McKenzie
Born 1877

2.Nettie May McKenzie
Born 14 FEB 1879
Married William C. Rowe (2) 23 NOV 1899 (3)
Had children Harry, Vera, Fannie, Nellie L., William F., Robert R. and Bertie, Samuel, Grace and Charles.
Died 25 OCT 1918 in Mineral County, West Virginia

3.George Newton McKenzie (4)
Born 17 AUG 1884
Married Cara Blanche Robison 23 SEPT 1904
Had children Lester Franklin, George (Leo), Elouise Gladys, Riley and Carl
Died 10 May 1913 in Rawlings, Maryland

The research of Colonel Gabriel T. MacKenzie, Ret. includes some hand-copied Baptismal Records from a church in Maryland (unidentified) that show the following:

Nettie May McKinzie
Birth - 14 FEB 1879
Parents - John F. and Mary V. McKenzie

George Newton McKinzie
Birth - 17 AUG 1884
Parents - John Franklin and Mary Virginia McKinsey

The marriage license for John Frank and Mary Virginia reflects that it was issued on 29 MAR 1877. (5) John’s name was recorded as “John Franklin” and it was noted that he was a bachelor farmer age 25. Mary Virginia was a maid age 20. Both resided in Allegany County, Maryland. The Minister who presided over the ceremony was S.S. Wilson.

The 1870 Census lists a “Frank McKenzie, age 18” living with Meshack and Anna Frost in Allegany County, Maryland. This would have been the appropriate age for John Frank McKenzie, who was born in 1852. (6) John Frank’s occupation was listed as that of farmhand. His parents, Daniel and Sallie were living nearby with their children Henry, age 20, Louisa, age 15, George, age 14 and Joseph, age 12. Louisa Jeanette and Joseph Newton do not appear on the 1860 census.
Meshack Frost was one of the largest landowners and farmers in Allegany County. Based upon a deed record search in the Allegany County, Maryland Courthouse, John F. McKenzie purchased land from Meshack A. Frost outside of Rawlings, Maryland on 11 OCT 1884. (7) The property measured 320 feet by 222 feet. It later was conveyed by Mary Virginia McKenzie to Margaret Lease in 1917 after John Frank died. (8) As of November, 2010, the log cabin property (most likely) still exists. Michael McKenzie of Mt. Savage, Maryland told the author about a Maryland Historical Trust web site that can be accessed at http://www.mdihp.net/index.cfm. Owners of houses with historical significance can register their property with this state organization., The current owner of the Meshack property, known as “Quiet Dale” has done so. In the write-up the owner mentions the 320 x 222 lot set forth above that Meshack Frost sold to John F. McKenzie. In addition to the discussion concerning Quiet Dale, there also are maps that direct you to where the property is located. To access the actual write up, go to http://www.mdihp.net/dsp_text.cfm?search=text&id=792&viewer=true&requestTimeout=6000&page=6.

Quiet Dale is located along Route 220 South (south of Cresaptown) near Pinto, Allegany County, Maryland on the east side of the road about one half mile south of Route 9. The land upon which the house is built is part of the original tract of land owned by Daniel Cresap, who sold the tract to Robert Cresap on November 29, 1796 for 200 pounds. All of the information pertaining to quiet Dale and the location and history surrounding the property is located in the Maryland Historical Trust document set forth in the preceding paragraph.

In addition to the write-up concerning Quiet Dale, the author also discovered a separate write-up of the log cabin that John Frank McKenzie purchased from Meshack Frost in 1884. The separate write-up can be found at http://www.mdihp.net/dsp_text.cfm?search=text&id=813&viewer=true&requestTimeout=6000&page=8. It includes the history of the property and photographs showing what it looked like in the late 1900’s. A copy of the photo of the house is located on www.mckenziesofearlymaryland.com linked to John Franklin Mckenzie.

The 1880 Federal Census (9) shows John F. and Mary V. McKenzie residing in Election District 7, which was in the vicinity of Rawlings, Maryland. (10) They had two daughters at the time, Ann C., age three and Nettie M., age one. Barbara E. Smith, Mary Virginia’s sister, age 12, also was living with them. John was working as a farm hand and Mary was keeping house. John Frank reported that he had been born in the State of Maryland whereas Mary Virginia had been born in the State of Pennsylvania.

The 1900 Federal Census shows John and Mary Virginia McKenzie residing in the vicinity of Rawlings, Allegany County, Maryland. (11) It further shows George N. McKenzie living with his parents and was the only child still living at home. Mary Virginia reported that she was the mother of three children and that all three children were still alive. John Frank listed his occupation as farm laborer and was currently employed.

The 1910 Federal Census shows John F. McKenzie and Mary V. McKenzie visiting or living with their daughter, Nettie, and her husband, William C. Rowe on John Street in Ridgley, Mineral County, West Virginia. (12) Nettie and William had five children at that time ranging in age from eight years to one month. Joy Rowe, a descendent of William Rowe and Nettie May McKenzie, who was living in West Palm Beach, Florida in 1998 when this portion of the manuscript was typed, stated that she visited a house at 1 John Street “many, many times where her Aunt Bertie L. (Rowe) Rhodes and her Uncle Leo Rhodes lived and raised their family”. She speculates that the old house she remembers visiting may have been the same residence in which Nettie and William lived at the time of the 1910 Census. John F. McKenzie listed his occupation as odd jobs laborer and had not worked in 10 months.

The 1920 Federal Census from Mineral County, West Virginia (13) lists the Rowe family once again including mother-in-law, Mary Virginia McKenzie, age 65. John Frank McKenzie was not listed, which is consistent with the fact that he passed away in 1916. Nettie May McKenzie Rowe also was not listed since she died during the Spanish Flu Epidemic in 1918 leaving William Rowe to raise eight children who were still residing in his household.

Throughout his life at varying times, John Franklin McKenzie used the following names and initials: Frank McKenzie, John Franklin McKenzie, John F. McKenzie, John Frank McKenzie and J.F. McKenzie.

John Franklin McKenzie died on October 27, 1916 in Ridgeley, West Virginia. A search was conducted in 1999 for his death certificate but it could not be located. (14) An obituary written in the Cumberland Times on October 27, 1916 provides information on the cause of death. It states” McKenzie 27 Oct 1916 John F. McKenzie, and (sic) aged man of Ridgeley, WV, committed suicide with a rifle at his home on John Street, despondent over ill health. His son, George McKenzie committed suicide four years ago at Rawlings. He is survived by his wife, and two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Monnett and Mrs. W.C. Rowe – both of Ridgeley. Also, brothers, J.N. McKenzie of Cumberland; George M. McKenzie of Cresaptown; Henry McKenzie of Winchester; and sister, Mrs. Nettie Alexander of Cresaptown. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.” (15)

He left a Will which was admitted for probate and recorded in Allegany County on 31 OCT 1916. (16) The Will read as follows:

I, John Frank McKenzie of Rawlings (17), Allegany County, Maryland, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make public and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me at any time made.

1.I direct my executrix here in after named to pay my just debts and funeral expenses.

2.I give and bequeath to my son, George N. McKenzie the sum of one dollar.

3.I give and bequeath to my daughter, Annie McKenzie the sum of one dollar.

4.I give and bequeath to my daughter, Netty R. McKenzie the sum of one dollar.

All the rest and residue of my property real, personal or mixed, wheresoever situated which I now own or may hereinafter acquire and of which I shall die seized or possessed, I give, devise and bequeath absolutely, and in fee simple to my Wife, Mary Virginia McKenzie her heirs and assigns forever. I name, constitute and appoint my Wife, Mary Virginia McKenzie executrix of my last will and testament and I request that my executrix be not required to give bond for the performance of her duty as such. Witness my hand this day of July 8th, 1905.

his
John Frank x McKenzie (18)
Mark

Signed, published and declared by the above named testator, John Frank McKenzie as for his last will and testament in the presence of the undersigned, who in his presence, and at his request, in the presence of each other have signed our names as subscribing witnesses hereto.


James N. Wilson

Robert C. Wilson (19)



John Frank and Mary Virginia McKenzie are buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Cumberland, Maryland, Area 63, plot 8.

Endnotes

1.The John Franklin McKenzie listed here should not be confused with John Frank McKenzie, who was born in 1850 and died in 1929. When Michael A. McKenzie first began compiling this family history, he mistakenly confused “the real” John Franklin McKenzie (the one who is part of our line), born 1852 with John Frank McKenzie, born 1850. John Frank McKenzie (born 1850) was the son of Benjamin Franklin McKenzie and Mary Alexander. He married Annie Loar and had seven children with her before she died in 1895. John Frank McKenzie is buried in the cemetery located behind the Vale Summit United Methodist Church on Vale Summit Road in Vale Summit, Maryland. His grave is located next to that of Annie Loar McKenzie.

2.William Rowe was from St. Clairsville, West Virginia and was a railroad brakeman.

3.The marriage license was issued in Allegany County, Maryland 21 NOV 1898. Frederick B. Howden, Clergyman, Protestent Episcopal Church, Cumberland, Maryland performed the ceremony. Nettie May was listed as residing in Bier, Maryland. Bier (Town) is the area of Allegany County (just North of Rawlings) where Lester Franklin McKenzie was born approximately six years later.

4.Based upon the census records, John Frank's two younger brothers were named George and Newton, respectively. Hence, it appears that George Newton McKenzie was named after his two uncles.

5.Allegany County, Maryland Courthouse records.

6.The Census information can be found on Family History Center microfilm number 552, 066 at page 236B, Election District No. 6.

7.Allegany County Deed Records, Deed Book 62, page 175.

8.Allegany County Deed Records, Deed Book 122, page 415.

9.The Census information can be found in State of Maryland, Allegany County, Volume 1, Election District # 7, Enumeration District 7, Sheet 1, Line 14.

10.This is the last Census information on John F. and Mary Virginia McKenzie until 1900, since the 1890 Census was destroyed by fire and is no longer available for genealogical research.

11.The Census information can be found at Microfilm Roll Number 1, 240, 640, Allegany County, Maryland, Rawlings Election District #7, Supervisor’s District Number 4, Enumeration District Number 102, sheet number 5, page 68.

12.The Census information was recorded on May 13, 1910. The pertinent 1910 Census data can be found at Microfilm roll number 1,375,703, Mineral County, Frankfort District, Supervisor’s district number 2, Enumeration district 62, sheet number 22A, page number 9902.

13.Fourteenth Census of the United States, Supervisor District 2, Enumeration District 87, Ridgeley, West Virginia, recorded on January 2, 1920 (John Street);

14.The Archives of both the State of Maryland and the State of West Virginia as well as Mineral County, West Virginia were searched in an effort to locate his death certificate. Those searches proved to be unsuccessful. The clerks of both States concluded that since the reporting of deaths was done rather haphazardly at the time, it was quite possible that a death certificate was never recorded.

15.The obituary can be accessed by “Googling” the words (Cumberland Times” and scrolling down to “Excerpts from The Cumberland Times 1872-1916 transcribed by Charles Often” and clicking on the hyperlink to October, 1916”. A copy has also been inserted into this family history.

16.Register of Wills, Allegany County, Maryland, Book L, Folio 070.

17.Since the Will was written about a decade before he died, the reference to being a resident of Rawlings was accurate as of the time the Will was executed. From all of the information available, John Frank died in Ridgeley, Mineral County, West Virginia and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Cumberland, Maryand.

18.Based upon the “mark” affixed to the will and the information gleaned from census data, John Frank McKenzie could neither read nor write.

19.The Will was presented to the Clerk by Robert C. Wilson, the second subscribing witness. He stated under oath that he received the Will from John Frank McKenzie on 8 JUL 1905 for safekeeping. He presented it to the Court on 28 OCT 1916.

John F. McKenzie
1910 Federal Census
John F Mc Kenzie
[John F Mckenzie]
Age in 1910:51
[57]
Birth Year:abt 1859
[abt 1853]
Birthplace:Maryland
[Maryland]
Home in 1910:Frankfort, Mineral, West Virginia
Race:White
Gender:Male
Relation to Head of House:Father-in-law (Father)
Marital Status:Married
Spouse's Name:Mary V Mckenzie
Father's Birthplace:Maryland
Mother's Birthplace:Maryland
Neighbors:View others on page
Household Members:
NameAge
William C Rowe37
Nellie M Rowe31
Fannie Rowe8
Nellie L Rowe6
[4]
William F Rowe4
Robert R Rowe3
Bertie L Rowe1
[1/12]
John F Mc Kenzie51
[57]
Mary V Mckenzie53
[55]


John F Mckenzie
United States Census, 1880
Name:John F Mckenzie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1880
Event Place:Rawlings, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Gender:Male
Age:23
Marital Status:Married
Race:White
Race (Original):W
Occupation:Farm Hand
Relationship to Head of Household:Self
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):Self
Birth Year (Estimated):1857
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
John F MckenzieSelfM23Maryland, United States
Ann E MckenzieDaughterF3Maryland, United States
Mary V MckenzieWifeF21Pennsylvania, United States
Barbra C SmithSister-in-lawF12Pennsylvania, United States
Nettie M MckenzieDaughterF1Maryland, United States
District: 7 , Sheet Number and Letter: 149A , GS Film Number: 1254493 , Digital Folder Number: 004241596 , Image Number: 00301

Frank Mckenzie
United States Census, 1870
Name:Frank Mckenzie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1870
Event Place:Maryland, United States
Gender:Male
Age:18
Race:White
Race (Original):W
Birth Year (Estimated):1851-1852
Birthplace:Maryland
Page Number:88
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Meshaek FrostM43Maryland
Anna FrostF32West Virginia
Harry FrostM9Maryland
Joseph FrostM7Maryland
Anna FrostF6Maryland
Carrie FrostF4Maryland
Alice FrostF1Maryland
Frank MckenzieM18Maryland
Mary WashingtonF19West Virginia
Household ID: 626 , Line Number: 8 , 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: 00476

John F Mc Kenzie
United States Census, 1860
Name:John F Mc Kenzie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1860
Event Place:The 6th District, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Gender:Male
Age:9
Race:White
Birth Year (Estimated):1851
Birthplace:Maryland
Page:202
Affiliate Name:The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:M653
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Daniel Mc KenzieM43Maryland
Sarah Mc KenzieF38Maryland
Hannah Mc KenzieF13Maryland
Henry Mc KenzieM11Maryland
John F Mc KenzieM9Maryland
Annette Mc KenzieF7Maryland
George Mc KenzieM5Maryland
Newton Mc KenzieM2Maryland
Household ID: 1444 , GS Film Number: 803456 , Digital Folder Number: 004231316 , Image Number: 00206
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BIRTH1852
Allegany County, Maryland, USA
DEATH27 Oct 1916 (aged 63–64)
Ridgeley, Mineral County, West Virginia, USA
BURIAL
Rose Hill Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
PLOTSection 63/Plot 8
MEMORIAL ID139818180 · View Source

John married Mary Virginia Smith on 4 Apr 1877 in Allegany County, Maryland. Mary (daughter of Jacob Smith and Katherine Riceling) was born on 19 Dec 1855 in Pennsylvania; died on 4 Oct 1922 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Louisa Jeanette Alexander, 96, oldest resident of Cresaptown, died this morning at her home there. Born in Rawlings, Mrs. Alexander was a daughter of the late Daniel and Sarah (Spencer) McKenzie. Her husband, Henry Alexander, preceded her in death. A member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Cresaptown, she was attended in her last illness by Rev. Father Cletus, O. F. M., Cap., pastor. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Kammauf, Cresaptown; one step-daughter, Mrs. Thomas Murphy, Swanton; 12 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home. A requiem mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9 a. m. at St. Ambrose Church by Rev. Father Cletus. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 26, 1950.

Louisa married Henry Alexander on 20 Mar 1888 in Allegany County, Maryland. Henry was born on 4 Apr 1844 in Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Cresaptown, Maryland.

Listed in 1880 Federal Census, Rawlings, page 18, living with his brother, Newton.

George J. McKenzie and Mary Margaret Hershberger were married 16 Feb 1887 by Rev. E.J. Winder at St. patrick's Catholic Church, Cumberland, Maryland.

16 February 1887, George J. McKenzie, Brady's, Allegany County, Maryland. Son of Daniel and Sarah McKenzie, and Margaret Nershberger, Garrett County, Maryland, of Elija and Minerva Hershberger. Witnesses: Lucy Hershberger and Joseph N. McKenzie. Rev. E.J. Wunder, St. Patrick's Church, Cumberland, Maryland.

July 14, 1918: Flag Raisng for Sons

With over a hundred visitors present, a large Untied States flag was raised on a 40 foot steel pole at the home of George J. McKenzie, Cresaptown, in honor of his three sons who are fighting in Europe and a fourth set to sail overseas. Printed in the Cumberland Times "looking Back" Sunday, July 12, 1998.

George James McKenzie, 83, retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad track foreman, died yesterday afternoon at his home, Cresaptown, after an illness of two months. He entered the railroad service as a trackman, April 15, 1877, at Rawlings, was promoted to foreman in January, 1883, and retired in 1921 after 44 years' service. He was a native of Rawlings. Mr. McKenzie was a charter member of the B. & O. Relief Association and was also awarded a certificate of distinction for his feat in establishing a record for track work. His crew of eight men raised 840 feet of track and renewed 237 ties in one day. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary M. McKenzIe; seven sons, Joseph P., Leo C., James L., Emery M., George H. and Francis S. McKenzie, all of Cresaptown, and William L. McKenzie, Spring Gap; a daughter Carrie, Cresaptown; a sister, Mrs. Nettie Alexander, Cresaptown; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The Cumberland Evening Times, April 16, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 23, 2012

George married Mary Magdalene Hershberger on 16 Feb 1887 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cumberland, Maryland. Mary (daughter of Elijah Hershberger and Minerva Shuck) was born on 18 Nov 1867 in Deer Park, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 19 Mar 1949 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in 1880 Federal Census, Rawlings, page 18, living with his brother, George.

Joseph Mckenzie
United States Census, 1870
Name:Joseph Mckenzie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1870
Event Place:Maryland, United States
Gender:Male
Age:12
Race:White
Race (Original):W
Birth Year (Estimated):1857-1858
Birthplace:Maryland
Page Number:88
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Daniel MckenzieM52Maryland
Sallie MckenzieF42Maryland
Henry MckenzieM20Maryland
Louisa MckenzieF15Maryland
George MckenzieM14Maryland
Joseph MckenzieM12Maryland
Household ID: 627 , Line Number: 15 , 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: 00476

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Name:Joseph Newton Mckenzie
Event Date:23 Feb 1930
Event Place:Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida
Gender:Male
Race (Original):white
Race:White
Age (Original):69y11m19d
Birth Date:04 Mar 1860
Birthplace:Cumberland, Maryland
Marital Status:Married
Spouse's Name:Ettie S. Mckenzie
Father's Name:Daniel Mckenzie
Father's Birthplace:Maryland
Mother's Name:Sallie Spencer
Mother's Birthplace:Maryland
Occupation:Grocer
Address:801 south Oregon Ave.
Cemetery:Cummberland, Maryland
Burial Date:27 Feb 1930
GS Film number: 2135349 , Reference ID: cn 2736
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Newton Mc Kenzie
United States Census, 1860
Name:Newton Mc Kenzie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1860
Event Place:The 6th District, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Gender:Male
Age:2
Race:White
Birth Year (Estimated):1858
Birthplace:Maryland
Page:202
Affiliate Name:The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:M653
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Daniel Mc KenzieM43Maryland
Sarah Mc KenzieF38Maryland
Hannah Mc KenzieF13Maryland
Henry Mc KenzieM11Maryland
John F Mc KenzieM9Maryland
Annette Mc KenzieF7Maryland
George Mc KenzieM5Maryland
Newton Mc KenzieM2Maryland
Household ID: 1444 , GS Film Number: 803456 , Digital Folder Number: 004231316 , Image Number: 00206
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Joseph married Ettie S. Beall in 1890 in Allegany County, Maryland. Ettie (daughter of Dennis Beall and Thirsa Switzer) was born about 1867 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 30 Jun 1945 in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Mary E. Something about 1870. Mary died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ida F. Pickering. Ida died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charity Shirley Martin. Charity died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried in Ogles Ridge Cemetery, Middlesbury, Noble County, Ohio.

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

John married Mary E. Kindall on 28 Dec 1893 in Noble County, Ohio. Mary died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Robert married Annie E. Custer on 15 Jan 1885 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Annie died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Ellen Wagner. She was born on 19 Dec 1846 in Harrison Co., WV. She
died on 06 May 1928 in Harrison Co., WV. Burial in Mount Clare Oddfellows Cemetery, Mount Clare, Harrison Co., WV.

Notes:

Delilah Wagner. She was born Oct 1848 in Harrison Co., WV. She died on 10
Nov 1936 in Mount Clare, Harrison Co., WV. Burial in Mount Clare Oddfellows
Cemetery, Mount Clare, Harrison Co., WV.

Notes:

Sarah Ann Wagner. She was born on 09 Aug 1852 in Harrison Co., WV. She married Francis Ignatius Combs. They were married on 26 Sep 1869 in Harrison Co., WV. She died on 25 Aug 1889 in Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV.

Sarah married Francis Ignatius Combs on 26 Sep 1869 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Francis (son of Charles Combs and Priscilla Something) was born on 4 Apr 1835 in Mathias, Hardy County, West Virginia; died on 30 Jun 1924 in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hannah Lucy Wagner. She was born on 12 Oct 1854. She died on 31 Aug 1914 in Mount Clare, Harrison Co., WV. Burial in Mount Clare Oddfellows Cemetery, Mount Clare, Harrison Co., WV.

Notes:

John Emanuel Wagner. He was born on 12 Oct 1856 in West Fork, Harrison Co., WV. He married Martha E. Custer. They were married on 19 Aug 1880 in Harrison Co., WV. He died on 29 Apr 1917 in Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV.
Burial in Mount Clare Oddfellows Cemetery, Mount Clare, Harrison Co., WV.

John married Martha Ellen Custer on 19 Aug 1880 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Martha (daughter of Alexander S. Custer and Elizabeth Logsdon) was born on 27 May 1850 in West Virginia; died on 14 Apr 1929 in Harrison County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Aaron Frederick Wagner. He was born 1864 in Harrison Co., WV. He married Martha Janie "Jennie" Weaver. They were married on 12 Oct 1898 in Harrison Co., WV. He died on 20 Feb 1936 in Harrison Co., WV.

Aaron married Cora Belle Knight on 28 Aug 1887 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Cora (daughter of Granville Knight and Olive F. Wiseman) died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Aaron married Martha Janie (Jennie) Weaver on 12 Oct 1898 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Martha (daughter of Mark L. Weaver and Susan Frances Burke.) was born on 14 Apr 1878 in Harrison County, West Virginia; died on 8 Sep 1963 in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Notes:

Samuel Grant McKenzie was twice married. His first wife was Susan “Susie” Jenkins, and she died quite young. The son Harry Roy is theirs. After Susan died, Sam G. married Susie’s sister, Caroline “Lina” Jenkins, on Mar 29, 1891. Sam and Lina had two children – Sanford and Meta. Major court battle over the Jenkins property in 1908.

Burial:
Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum
Dayton
Montgomery County
Ohio, USA

Family/Spouse: Caroline (Lina) Jenkins. Caroline was born in 1866; died in Sep 1922 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Caroline (Susie) E. Jenkins on 1 May 1888 in Allegany County, Maryland. Caroline was born on 24 Mar 1866 in Maryland; died on 27 Sep 1922 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per the research of Ray Leidinger, Cumberland, Maryland. Albert J. McKenzie is buried in St. Ambrose Cemetry, Cresaptown, Maryland.

Albert James MCKENZIE (Samuel-1) was born on 31 Jul 1874 in Maryland. He died from shock from gall bladder operation on 17 May 1928 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland. Albert McKenzie - [Albert Mckinzie] Age in 1910: 36 Estimated Birth Year: 1874 Birthplace: Maryland Relation to Head
of House: Head Father's Birth Place: West Virginia Mother's Birth Place: Maryland Spouse's Name: Alice M McKenzie
Home in 1910: Rawlings, Allegany, Maryland Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male
MCKENZIE, ALBERT 36 MD WV MD LABORER STEAM RR
MCKENZIE, ALICE M 25 MD MD MD
MCKENZIE, MARY A 3 MD MD MD
MCKENZIE, SAMUEL A 1 MD MD MD

Albert Mckenzie - [Albert Mc Kenzie] Home in 1920: Election District 7, Allegany, Maryland Age: 46 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1874 Birthplace: Maryland Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)_[Head] Spouse's Name: Allace McKenzie Father's Birth Place: Maryland Mother's Birth Place: Maryland Marital Status: Married; Race: White; Sex: Male; Home: Rented; Able to read: Yes; Able to Write: Yes

Albert McKenzie, 64, a life-long resident of Cresaptown, died yesterday at Allegany Hospital. Besides his widow, who was Alice Robison, he is survived by ten children: Anna, Samuel, Thomas, Helen, John, Margaret, Nellie, William, Clarence and Eva Theresa McKenzie. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Cresaptown, with burial in the church cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 18, 1928

Albert married Alice Missouri (Marie) Robison on 14 Feb 1905. Alice (daughter of Joshua Robison and Mary Alice Sinnett) was born on 3 Mar 1885 in Maryland; died on 28 Aug 1972 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Molly" was the nickname reported by Frances Greaves.

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

Notes:

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

Family/Spouse: James Dawson. James was born in 1860; died in 1886. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She died on 11 Oct 1945 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland. Services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Hafer Funeral Home for Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Lease, 80, wife of William Lease, who died yesterday morning at her home, 32 North Lee street, after a lingering Illness. The Rev. George E. Baughman, pastor of First Methodist church, will officiate, and interment will follow in Hillcrest Burial Park. Among Mrs. Lease's survivors are a sister, Mrs. Fannie Savage, of Cumberland, and six great-grandchildren. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 12, 1945.

Margaret married William Wright Lease on 20 Aug 1886 in Methodist Church, Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland. William was born on 14 Mar 1865 in Springfield, Hampshire County, West Virginia; died on 9 May 1958 in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She died on 26 Jul 1947 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland. Mrs. Fannie Belle Savage, 70, of 334 Baltimore Avenue, died suddenly at her home last night at 8:45 o'clock. She had been in ill health for about one year. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elsie A. Smith, of this city, and a grandson, Edwin Lytton. The body will remain at the Hafer Funeral Home until Tuesday when services will be conducted by the Reverend Charles Shaw at 3:30 p. m. Interment will be in Hillcrest cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 27, 1947

Last rites will be conducted tomorrow at 3:30 p. m. in the Hafer Funeral Home for Mrs. Fannie Belle Savage, 70, widow of John C. Savage, 334 Baltimore Avenue, who died Saturday night. Rev. Charles E. Shaw, pastor of Park Place Methodist Church, will officiate and interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. A granddaughter, Edna Mae Lytton, this city, is among the survivors. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 28, 1947Per ray Leidinger:

1887, December 17, Monnett, Adam L., 24 Rawlings, bacjhelor, laborer. Fannie B. McKenzie, 20 Rawlings, maid, 21 December 1887, Rawlings, Charles L. Pate, pastor - Allegany County Marriage records

Fannie's second husband was John C. Savage

Family/Spouse: John C. Savage. John (son of Calvin Robinson Savage) was born on 5 Oct 1868 in Garrett County, Maryland; died on 1 Oct 1906 in Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fannie married Adam L. Monnett on 21 Dec 1887. Adam was born on 8 Jul 1863; died on 5 Apr 1889. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per the research of Frances Greaves, buried Dayton Cemetery, Allegany County, Marylan

Notes:

Charles McKenzie, a promising and robust young man, died at the home of his mother at Rawlings, this morning at 8 o'clock, aged 21 years. He had an attack of pneumonia a week ago, which was the cause of his sudden death. He was an active member of the M. E. church and Epworth League. His last moments were seemingly happy ones, as a few minutes before his death he looked out and made a remark about the beautiful day and the beautiful light and said he would soon be there, and then bade his mother and others goodbye and died while quietly repeating the Lord's prayer. Thus passed away one of the noblest young men of this county. He will be buried Thursday. Funeral at Maple Grove church (Rawlings) at 1:30. Interment at Dayton cemetery. Evening Times, Cumberland, March 3, 1896.

Burial:
Dayton Cemetery
McCoole
Allegany County
Maryland, USA

Created by: Joe Mckenzie
Record added: May 02, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 36635257

Notes:

Per the research of Frances Greaves, buried Dayton Cemetery, Allegany County, Maryland.

Notes:

Mr. Joseph McKenzie died at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Sarah McKenzie, at Rawlings station at two o'clock this morning, of pneumonia. The deceased was 19 years of age and had only been ill since last Wednesday. He was a nephew of the late Charles A. McKenzie who was buried on Thursday, and who made his home in the same family. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. A special train will be run over the West Virginia Central road and will leave here at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 7, 1896

Per the research of Frances Greaves, buried Dayton Cemetery, Allegany County, Marylan

Notes:

She died on 24 Nov 1942 in Ridgeley, Mineral Co., West Virginia.

Mrs. Hannah Margaret VanMeter, 80, died last night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. J. R. Swaner, 148 Main street, Ridgeley, W. Va., after a lingering illness. A native of Keyser, W Va., she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret McKenzie. Her brother, George W. McKenzie, Cresaptown, died last month. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Isaac L. VanMeter; six sons, J. Herbert, Luke; William, Connellsville; Cleveland, Cumberland; Vernon, Stanley M., and Wilbur, all of Ridgeley; four daughters, Mrs. Maude Ravenscroft, and Mrs. Grace Williamson, both of Keyser; Mrs. Lucy Yonker, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Bessie Ross, Lonaconing; 58 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 25, 1942.

Hannah married Isaac Lucas VanMeter on 20 Oct 1881 in Allegany County, Maryland. Isaac (son of Philip VanMeter and Susan Porter) was born on 21 Aug 1861 in Petersburg, Grant County, West Virginia; died on 29 Dec 1943 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George Martin McKenzie, 78, Triple Lakes, died at his home yesterday after an illness of five weeks. He was an employe of the Celanese plant and was a member of the Mennonite Church at Pinto. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Susie (Benn) McKenzie; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Wertz, Pinto; Mrs. Bruce Blauch, Ridgeley, W. Va.; Mrs. Alice Blauch, at home; one son, Lester J. McKenzie, at home; four brothers, Edward, Morgantown, W. Va.; Taylor, Walter and John McKenzie, Westernport; one sister, Mrs. I. L. Van Meter, Ridgeley. Seventeen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday in the Mennonite church, Pinto, with the Rev. Roy Otto, Springs, Pa., officiating. Interment will be in the Mennonite Cemetery, Pinto. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 22, 1942.

Home in 1900: Rawlings, Allegany, Maryland Vale Summit, Allegany, Maryland Age: 36 Birth Date: Feb 1864 Birthplace: Maryland Race: White Gender: Male Relationship to head-of- house: Head Father's Birthplace: Maryland Mother's Birthplace: Maryland Spouse's Name: Susie Mckenzie Marriage year: 1888 Marital Status: Married Years married: 12

Home in 1920: Election District 7, Allegany, Maryland Age: 55 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1865 Birthplace: Ohio Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)_[Head] Spouse's Name: Susan Mckenzie Father's Birth Place: Ohio Mother's Birth Place: Virginia Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Rent Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes

Home in 1930: Rawlings, Allegany, Maryland_Age: 66 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1864 Birthplace: Ohio Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Susie G Mckenzie.

George married Susan Gist Benn on 6 Jul 1887 in Allegany County, Maryland. Susan (daughter of James Benn and Harriett Daws) was born on 14 Oct 1872 in Winchester, Frederick Co., Virginia; died on 15 Mar 1952 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per Ray Leidinger:

1889 August 29 McKenzie, Parry M., 24 bachelor, laborer, Rawlings,; Alice Burgess, 23, Greenland, WVa, maid. 12 Sept 1889, Cumberland, Richard Norris, Pastor, Centre Street M.E. Church - Allegany County Marriage Records

Keyser, January 7 – Perry McKenzie, 77, died Tuesday at his home, Willard, Ohio, and was buried Friday at North Fairchild, Ohio. Mr. McKenzie, employed by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for 50 years, moved to Willard 37 years ago. Other survivors in addition to his wife, Mrs. Alice Burgess McKenzie, ate three sons; Harmon, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Herbert, Shelby, Ohio; and haven, New Castle, Ohio; five brothers; Edward, Morgantown, W.Va., George, Cresaptown, Md., and Walter, John and Taylor, of Westernport; and a sister, Mrs. Ike Van Meter, Ridgeley, W.Va. Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, January 7, 1942, p.13.

Perry married Alice Burgess on 12 Sep 1889 in Allegany County, Maryland. Alice (daughter of Mary Something) was born about 1866 in Greenland, West Virginia; died in 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Henry C. Shepard – Mrs. Lurvena Katherine Shepherd, 62 years old, wife of Henry C. Shepherd, formerly of Rawlings, died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harness Miller, Cresaptown, following a protracted illness. She is survived by another daughter, Miss Cora Shepherd, and by three sons, James, George and Dewey Shepherd; a sister, Mrs. Issac Van Meter, Ridgeley, W. Va., and six brothers, George McKenzie, Pinto, Md.; Perry McKenzie, Willard O.; Edward McKenzie, Morgantown, W.Va; John and Taylor McKenzie, John and Taylor McKenzie od Westernport, Md., and Walter McKenzie, Cresaptowm. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Cresaptown Methodist Episcopal Church, conducted by the Pastor, Rev Frank Logsdon. Interment will be in the Bier Cemetery, near Rawlings. Cumberland Evening Times March 8, 1930

Married by Rev. Roland S. Dayton. Both are buried at Bier Cemetery, Allegany County, Maryland.

Luverna married Henry Clay (Bud) Shepherd on 5 Jan 1889. Henry (son of John E. Shepherd and Mary McAbe) was born on 5 Nov 1864 in Sleepy Creek, Morgan County, West Virginia; died on 15 Sep 1953 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Westernport, January 4 — Taylor Johnson McKenzie, 72, retired B. and O. employee, died last night at his home, Green's addition, Westernport. A native of Twenty-first Bridge, W. Va., he was a son of the late Aaron and Margaret (Martin) McKenzie. He was a member of the First Baptist church, Westernport, and Union Council, No. 146, Jr. O. U. A. M. Besides his widow, Mrs. Dorothy (Wright) McKenzie, he is survived by five daughters, Miss Jessie McKenzie, at home; Mrs. Adelia Leatherman, RFD I, Keyser, W. Va.; Mrs. Mary Fertig, McCoole, Md.; Mrs. Byrle Lease, RFD 5, Cumberland; Mrs. Marie McClellan, Allegany Grove; son, Malcolm, Cleveland, O.; three brothers, John, Westernport; Walter, Baltimore: and Edward, Morgantown, W. Va.; 25 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 4, 1944.

A female child of Taylor and Anna Cecil died 10 Dec 1925 in Ridgeley; born 9 Jul 1901 in WV; no first name given, and I can't find the family on 1910 census to get her name; she is not in the household in 1920. Sheryl Kelso - January 22, 2013.

Taylor married Anna G. Cecil on 25 Oct 1893 in Allegany County, Maryland. Anna (daughter of James Cecil and Eliza Something) was born on 3 Jun 1872 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 30 Oct 1904 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Taylor married Dorothy Catherine Wright on 17 Apr 1916 in Allegany County, Maryland. Dorothy (daughter of Richard Wright and Mary Ridder) was born on 29 Jul 1895 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 28 Dec 1972 in Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tri-towns – James Edward McKenzie, 74, a native of the Rawlings section died Thursday in Heiskell Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. McKenzie, a son of the late Aaron and (Margaret (Matin)(?) McKenzie, resided at Potomac Manor before moving to Morgantown 20 years ago where he had been employed as a coal miner. His wife, Maggie (Porter) McKenzie, formerly of Lonaconing, died three years ago. He is survived by a son, Porter, McKenzie; four daughters, Miss Verna McKenzie, at home; and Verna Helen and Annie, all of whom are married and reside in Morgantown, and two brothers, John B. McKenzie, Westernport, and Walter McKenzie, Beryl, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Riverside Apostolic Church with Rev. W.T. Poling officiating. Interment will be in the Beverly Hills Memorial park. Cumberland Evening Times, Saturday, February 28, 1948. P.10

Cumberland News, page 11

28 Feb 1948

James McKenzie, Rawlings Native, Miner, Succumbs

Moved 20 Years Ago To Morgantown

By George W. Daddysman

Westernport - James E. McKenzie, Morgantown, W.Va., died Thursday night according to a telegram received by his brother, John B. McKenzie, Westernport.

Born near Rawlings, Md., Mr. McKenzie was a son of the late Aaron and Margaret Martin McKenzie. Before moving to Morgantown 20 years ago, he resided at Potomac Manor. He was employed as a coal miner at Morgantown.

Mr. McKenzie's wife, Mrs. Maggie Porter McKenzie, formerly of Lonaconing, died three years ago.

Surviving are one son, Porter McKenzie; four daughters, Miss Verna McKenzie at home, and Verta, Helen and Annie, all of whom are married and reside in Morgantown, and another brother, Walter McKenzie, Beryl, W.Va..

West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
about James Edward McKenzie

Name:
James Edward McKenzie

Birth Date:
abt 1874

Death Date:
26 Feb 1948

Death Place:
Monongalia County, West Virginia

Death Age:
74

Race:
White

Gender:
Male

Father Name:
Aaron McKenzie

Mother Name:
Martin

FHL Film Number:
840905

James married Margaret (Maggie) Ellen Porter on 20 Sep 1894 in Allegany County, Maryland. Margaret (daughter of James Thomas Porter and Buena Vista Gordon) was born on 23 Jul 1874 in Lonaconing, Allegany Co, Maryland; died on 21 Jan 1946 in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Walter C Mckinzie_[Walter C Mckeage] Home in 1920: Westernport, Allegany, Maryland; Age: 42; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878; Birthplace: Maryland; Relation to Head of House: Self; Spouse's Name: Mary Mckinzie; Father's Birth Place: Maryland; Mother's Birth Place: Virginia; Marital Status: Married; Race: White; Sex: Male; Home, Own

Walter C Mckenzie Home in 1930: Rawlings, Allegany, Maryland; Age: 52; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878; Birthplace: Maryland; Relation to Head of House: Head; Spouse's Name: Mary M Mckenzie; Race: White

Marriage information per the research of Ray Leidinger, Cumberland, Maryland. All information pulled from western Maryland marriage records.

Death Certificate at WV Culture as Charles Walter McKenzie, Mineral Co. He was buried on 16 May 1948 in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, Allegany Co., Maryland.

WESTERNPORT — Charles Walter McKenzie, 70, husband of Mrs. Mary McKenzie, died last night at the home of his brother-in-law, William Shuck, Beryl, W. Va., after an illness of six months. He was a retired coal miner. Born near Rawlings, he was a son of the late Aaron W. and Margaret Ann McKenzie. He held membership in Pride of Allegany County No. 59, Jr. OUAM, Westernport. A brother, John McKenzie, Westernport, also survives. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home here where services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p. m. by Rev. R. L. Moore, pastor of Piedmont Trinity Methodist Church. Burial will be in Philos Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 14, 1948

He was buried on 16 May 1948 in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, Allegany Co., Maryland. WESTERNPORT - Rites were held yesterday afternoon in the Boal Funeral Home for Charles W. McKenzie, 70, who died Thursday night at the residence of his brother-in-law, William Shuck, Beryl, W. Va. Rev. R. L. Moore, pastor of Piedmont Trinity Methodist Church, officiated and Pride of Allegany Council No. 59, Jr. O.U.A.M., conducted a service. Burial was in Philos Cemetery. Pallbearers were Melvin, Junior and Edward Shook, Hartzel Funk, Clifton McKenzie and Dewey Sheppard, all nephews. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 17, 1948

West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
about Charles Walter McKenzie

Name:
Charles Walter McKenzie

Birth Date:
19 Aug 1877

Birth Place:
Rawlings, Maryland

Death Date:
13 May 1948

Death Place:
Beryl, Mineral, West Virginia

Death Age:
70 years 8 months 24 days

Occupation:
Coal Miner

Race:
White

Marital Status:
Married

Gender:
Male

Father Name:
Aaron W. McKenzie

Mother Name:
Margaret A. Martin

Spouse Name:
Mary Shook

FHL Film Number:
811774

Burial:
Philos Cemetery
Westernport
Allegany County
Maryland, USA
Plot: Lot 354 west half, Friendship Addition setion

Created by: John Fazenbaker
Record added: Sep 02, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 96417736

Charles married Mary Margaret Shook on 30 Jul 1902 in Allegany County, Maryland. Mary (daughter of John William Shook and Mary Starkey) was born on 7 Aug 1874 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, maryland; died on 25 Sep 1957 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

WESTERNPORT - John B. McKenzie, 75, died last night at his home, 214 Main Street, following an illness of five years. Born in Rawlings, a son of the late Aaron W. and Margaret (Martin) McKenzie, he was the last surviving member of that family. Mr. McKenzie was a retired employee of the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. He held membership in First Baptist Church and Luke Local 676, United Paperworkers Union. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Evelyn (Tanner) McKenzie; four sons, Daryl, Clifton, Elton and Wayne McKenzie, all of Westernport; five daughters, Mrs. Loren Dent, Keyser; Mrs. James Dixon, Mrs. Ellis Friend, Mrs. Marshall Jones, and Mrs. Samuel Johnson, all of Westernport, and eight grandchildren. The body will remain at the Boal Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. Saturday, when it will be taken to the First Church for services at 2 p.m. Rev. William N. Orndorff, pastor, will officiate and interment will be in Philos Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 7, 1955 [middle given name is Burr]

John married Lula Belle Hite on 9 May 1901 in Allegany County, Maryland. Lula (daughter of Wilbert Hite and Virginia A. Long) was born on 12 Apr 1883; died on 5 Feb 1912 in Barnum, Mineral County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Eva Evaline Tanner on 10 Oct 1916 in Allegany County, Maryland. Eva (daughter of Abraham Tanner and Mary Something) was born on 10 Sep 1895 in Madison, Madison County, Virginia; died on 15 Jun 1976 in Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

McKenzie, Aaron B., 37, to Burgess, Annie, 38, August 14, 1898. This one is online at WV Culture

An A. B. McKenzie signed as a son a death certificate for Mary Ellen McKenzie who died 7 April 1903, Mineral Co., she was 68; maiden name was Mason; father M. and mother Fannie. Believe this is the same A. B. as above, but can't prove that, and perhaps we have the incorrect name for Mary Ellen, or this was a 2nd marriage for John Ephraim McK. Aaron is the only A. B. McK. I can find alive in that area in 1903. Sheryl Kelso - January 22, 2013

Aaron married Amy Burgess on 14 Aug 1898 in Mineral County, West Virginia. Amy (daughter of Hiram Burgess and Mary Something) was born on 7 Mar 1859 in Greenland, Grant County, West Virginia; died on 11 Mar 1940 in Willard, Huron County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried Philos Cemetery, Westernport, Maryland.

Some of the data comes from the files of Hazel Groves Hansrote, an avid compiler of genealogical data and a lifelong resident of Allegany County, maryland. It is the author's (Michael A. McKenzie's) understanding that her papers are on file at the Allegany Community College Genealogical Room.

Charles Winfield McKenzie died July 6 at Westernport after a lingering illness, aged 55 years. He is survived by three sons and three daughters - Mrs. Ollie Forney, Davis, W.Va., Mrs. Hilton Dawson, Piedmont, W.Va., Mrs. Mary Wolford, Westernport; Earl, Guy and Ralph McKenzie, Westernport; also, three brothers, Aaron Burr McKenzie, 107 Spring street, Keyser, J.W. McKenzie, 105 D street, Keyser, and Horace R. McKenzie, Barnum, W.Va. Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, July 12, 1918

Charles married Margaret Ann Fleek on 4 Sep 1884 in Allegany County, Maryland. Margaret was born on 26 May 1865 in West Virginia; died on 2 Mar 1933 in Westernport, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Willard, O., for J. W. McKenzie, who died Sunday at his home there. He was a son of J. E. and Mary McKenzie; near Rawlings, and resided in this section until 15 years ago. He is survived by his widow, one brother, H. R. McKenzie, this city; four sons, four daughters, eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Cumberland Evening Times, February 22, 1938

Family/Spouse: Isa M. Burgess. Isa (daughter of Hiram Burgess and Mary Something) was born on 25 Sep 1861 in West Virginia; died on 29 Feb 1960 in Willard, Huron County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Ellen (Ellie) Fleek on 3 Mar 1897 in Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia. Mary (daughter of Simon Fleek and Sarah Something) was born on 29 Oct 1873 in Allegany County, Maryland; died on 24 Jan 1905 in Mineral County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Horace Russell Mckenzie, 74, died yesterday at his residence, 242 East Elder Street. A native of Maryland, he was the son of the Late John. E. and Mary (Martin) McKenzie. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Dorothy (bean) McKenzie, and two sons, Donald McKenzie, city, and Charles A. McKenzie, Lanesburg, Indiana. The body will remain at the Stein Funeral Home for services Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Major Elmer W. Wall, of the Salvation Army Citadel. Officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill cemetery. Cumberland Sunday Times, Sunday, October 19, 1952.

Buried: Rose Hill Cemetery, Cumberland, Maryland.

Horace married Lucy E. Evans on 20 Dec 1903 in Mineral County, West Virginia. Lucy (daughter of Jacob Evans and Ida Jane (Jennie) Swiers) was born on 20 Jul 1880 in Maryland; died on 29 Jan 1929 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Horace married Dorothy Mabelle Bean on 23 Mar 1932 in Allegany County, Maryland. Dorothy was born on 1 Mar 1910 in Hampshire County, Virginia; died on 12 Apr 1988 in Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James A. Dawson. James was born in Jun 1877; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Estella Elizabeth (Lizzie) Williams. Estella (daughter of Edward Mordecai Williams and Emma F. Martin) was born on 18 Feb 1882 in Virginia; died on 3 Jun 1969 in Quicksburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Virginia Alice Sager. Virginia (daughter of Jacob Moses Sager and Annie Diana Something) was born on 6 May 1887 in Rockingham County, Virginia; died on 7 Nov 1962 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Annie L. Monnett, 58, wife of Joseph Monnett, died last night shortly before midnight at her home in Ridgeley. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the home with interment in the family cemetery in Short Gap, W. Va. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Frank Monnett, Ridgeley, and Norman Monnett, and a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Bloss, both of Siebert, Md. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 25, 1936

Buried Monnett Cemetery, Frankfurt District, Mineral County, West Virginia alongside Joseph W. Monnett.

"8 Feb 1892. Monnett, Joseph W., 21, Rawlings, Md. Bachelor, farmer. Annie E. McKenzie, 18 Rawlings, Md., maid. 8 February 1892. M.E.Parsonage, C.H. Day, Minister, M.P. Church." Allegany County, Maryland Marriage Licenses.

Anna married Joseph W. Monnett on 8 Feb 1892 in Allegany County, Maryland. Joseph (son of Jeremiah Jacob Monnett and Sarah A. Cadwalader) was born on 5 Feb 1873 in Ridgeley, Mineral County, West Virginia; died on 28 Sep 1956 in Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. William Rowe

Mrs. Nettie Rowe, wife of William Rowe, a Western Maryland Railway freight conductor, died this morning at her home on John’s street, Ridgeley, W.Va., aged 40 years. Death was due to pneumonia, superinduced by influenza. She is survived by her husband, eight children, her mother, Mrs. Frank McKenzie who resides at the Rowe home, and one sister, Mrs. Los. Bonnett (sic), North Branch, Md.
Cumberland Evening Times Friday, October 25, 1918

Per the research of Ray Leidinger, Jr., 11 Apr 1999, Nettie May married Willian C. Rowe on 23 November 1899. Frederick B. Howden, Clergyman, Protestant Episcopal Church, Cumberland, performed the ceremony. Marriage license issued in Allegany County, MD. 21 Nov 1898. William was from St. Clairsville, W. Va. and was a railroad brakeman. Nettie May was living in Bier, Allegany County, Maryland at the time of their marriage.

Note by Michael A. McKenzie (November 25, 2012): Lester Fraklin McKenzie, son of George Newton McKenzie, brother of Nettie May, also was born in Bier or sometimes called Bier Town in 1905. Bier is a whistlestop along the rail line south of Cresaptown, MD.

Nettie married William C. Rowe on 23 Nov 1898 in Allegany County, Maryland. William was born in Sep 1873 in Piedmont, Mineral County, West Virginia; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In Memoriam

George N. McKenzie

George N. McKenzie, who departed this life April 23, 1913.
George was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. (sic) McKenzie of Ridgeley, and was a quiet and industrious young man. He was loved by all who knew him for his quiet and genial disposition. He leaves to mourn his loss five little children, a father and mother and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Monnett, of Patterson’s Creek, and Mrs. William C. Rowe, of Ridgeley, W. Va.

Dearest brother, thou hast left us,
But we calmly watch and wait
For the time when we like thee,
Can Pass within that golden gate,
Yes, again we hope to meet thee,
When the days of life have fled,
And in heaven we hope to meet thee
Where no farewell tears are shed
Loved in life and remembered in death.

-By His Two Sisters

Courtesy of Ray Leidinger


George Newton McKenzie

George Newton McKenzie, the third child of John Franklin McKenzie and Mary Virginia Smith was born in Rawlings, Maryland on 17 AUG 1884. He married 23 SEPT 1904 Cara Blanch Robison in Midland, Maryland. Pastor F. P. Mackall presided over the ceremony. (1) Together they had five children:

1.Lester Franklin McKenzie
Born 15 APR 1905 in Rawlings, Maryland
Married ClaraBelle Edenhart 20 APR 1924 in Keyser, West Virginia
Had child Donald Richard
Died 23 JUN 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2.George (Leo) McKenzie
Born 1906
Married Mary Madeline Lohere
Had child Vivian
Died May 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland

3.Gladys Elouise McKenzie
Born 3 SEPT 1908
Married Albert “Pat” Muhl
Had children Helen, Elouise and Verna
Died March 15, 1982 in Glen Burnie, Maryland

4.Riley McKenzie
Born 31 MAR 1909
Married Anna Margaret Rittmeyer
Had children Margaret, Helen, Riley, Eleanor and John
Died 2 May 1974 in Glen Burnie, Maryland

5.Carl I. McKenzie
Born 29 APR 1912
Married Dorothy Mildred Wade
Had children Linda, Betty and Carl
Died 16 APR 1964


Based upon a study of the 1860 census records, it appears that George Newton McKenzie was named after the two younger brothers of John Franklin McKenzie. John Franklin’s two younger brothers were named George and Newton, respectively.

The 1910 Federal Census showed that George and Cara Blanch were living in the vicinity of Rawlings, Maryland. (2) George was reported to be 25 years old and Carry (sic) B. was 22 years old. They had three children, Lester F., age 5, George L., age 4, and Gladys, age 2. The two of them had been married five years. George listed his occupation as a laborer on the steam railroad and Cara was not employed. Both of them could read and write and they were renting the house in which they resided.

George Newton McKenzie was a track man for the B&O Railroad at the time of his death on 10 May 1913. The cause of death was suicide. His death certificate (3) reports that he cut his throat with a razor. He reportedly is buried in Cresaptown, Maryland.

Thanks to the courtesy of Sheryl Kelso, the author obtained two obituaries in December, 2010 for George Newton McKenzie. They read as follows:

McKenzie, George

George McKenzie, who was found dead near his home at Rawlings, Maryland early Saturday morning was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKenzie of Ridgeley, W. Va., and also a brother of Mrs. William Rowe and Mrs. Joseph Monnett. He left home about two weeks ago, without saying anything as to his purpose, but his wife supposed he had gone on a trip he had been planning for some time. Friday his dead body was located by a neighbor, who was passing along the river near Rawlings, and was attracted into the bushes by the roadside by the awful stench of the decomposing body. McKenzie had cut his throat with a razor and the instrument of death was found by his side. He had several times threatened to destroy himself, but no cause is given. He left a wife and several children. The McKenzies about Keyser, among our most highly respected citizens, are relatives. (4)

McKenzie, George

His throat cut from ear to ear, the decomposed body of George McKenzie, 35 years old, a B&O track hand, was found lying in a clump of bushes in the woods near Rawlings at 8:00 o’clock this morning by J.E. Shepherd, a woodsman. Beside the body lay an open razor, rusted and blood stained. From the position of the weapon beside the body, it is supposed Mr. McKenzie committed suicide. Shepherd came to Rawlings and Coroner William Shaw was notified. He and undertaker, John Wolford, left at 11:00 am to get the body. McKenzie had been missing from home for the last few weeks, and his wife and five children have been greatly alarmed over his disappearance. The McKenzie home is about a half mile from Rawlings. For a number of years, McKenzie has been employed by the B&O as a member of a track gang working at that place. It is said that he had been in bad health as of late and had not been working. Frank McKenzie, father of the dead man lives in this city, being employed as driver of one of the city sweepers.

George Newton McKenzie Suicide
Attracted by a strong odor emanating from the bushes on Mill Run, near where he was walking, John E. Shppard investigated and found the body of George McKenzie of Rawlings Station, lying with its throat cut and a razor lying nearby. The condition of the body gave evidence of its having lain there for about two weeks. McKenzie had made frequent threats to kill himself. The body was found at 8:30 o’clock this morning, the location being about a mile west of Rawlings Station. The body was badly decomposed. McKenzie was 40 years old, married and the father of six children. He left home two weeks ago, his wife thinking he had gone on a trip. The body was lying quite close to the run of water. McKenzie's wife was before her marriage Miss Mary Robinson, daughter of George Robinson. Inquest Deemed Unnecessary... After viewing the body -Coroner Wm. B. Shaw gave a certificate of suicide, deeming an inquest unnecessary. McKenzie had been missing since March 23. His throat was slashed from ear to ear and his clothes and the ground on which he lay were saturated with blood. Death must have "come almost instantaneously." The scene of the tragedy was just back of the house where the man lived. McKenzie lived at Rawlings as did his wife's father, who is caring for her and the six children. The body was so badly decomposed that it was decided to bury it as quickly as possible. Men started digging the grave in the-Rawling's cemetery just after the find was made and the body will be buried this evening, as soon as a coffin can be had from Cumberland. The Evening Times, May 10, 1913

Ridgeley. W. Va.. May 12. Mr. George McKenzie, who was found dead near his home at Rawlings, Md., early Saturday morning, was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKenzie, of this place, and also a brother of Mrs. William Rowe and Mrs. Joseph Monnett. The Evening Times, May 12, 1913

When Michael A. McKenzie attempted to interview Clarabelle McKenzie (wife of Lester Franklin McKenzie and son of George Newton McKenzie) in 1979 about family genealogy matters, she adamantly refused to speak with him about the subject, shook her head and said "you’re just trying to dig up dirt". Mystified at the time, Michael A. McKenzie simply let the subject drop and never spoke with her again about family history matters. Now that the death certificate and obituary of George Newton McKenzie and John Franklin McKenzie, respectively, have been discovered, it is quite apparent that “the dirt” she was referring to was the fact that two consecutive generations of McKenzies within our direct lineage ended their lives by committing suicide.

Following George Newton’s death in 1913, Cara Blanch married William H. Reese. Together they had five children, all of whom were born before Lester Franklin married ClaraBelle Edenhart in 1924:

1.William H. Reese, Jr.
Born 31 JAN 1915
Died March 31, 1974 in Brooklyn, Maryland

2.Margaret A. Reese
Born 20 APR 1916
Married William Fred Kaline, Sr.
Had children William, Jr., and Peggy
Died 5 FEB 1977

3.Flora Helena Reese
Born 12 FEB 1918 in Ridgeley, West Virginia
Married John Blockinger in 1941
Died 7 APR 1989 in Annapolis, Maryland

4.Elsie May Reese
Born 8 AUG 1919
Married Leroy Russell
Had children Elsie M., Thomas Leroy, Rebecca Lee
Died 19 JUN 1979 in Meadow Ridge, Dorsey, Maryland

5.Vivian Elizabeth Reese
Born 4 AUG 1921 in Ridgeley, West Virginia
Married Pete Radulewicz
Had children William S. and Peter T.
Died 26 JULY 1979 in North Arundel, Maryland

Endnotes

1. Allegany County Recorder of Marriages, Volume 10, page 174

2. Census information for the State of Maryland, Rawlings District, Supervisor’s District 5, Enumeration District 6, taken on April 18, 1910.

3. George Newton McKenzie’s death certificate is contained as an attachment in this family history. It was obtained from the State of Maryland.

4. Mineral Daily News, May 14, 1913 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald and Sheryl Kelso).

5. Cumberland Press and Mineral Daily News, May 23, 1913 (courtesy of Patti McDonald and Sheryl Kelso);


George M Mckenzie
United States Census, 1910
Name:George M Mckenzie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1910
Event Place:Rawlings, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Gender:Male
Age:25
Marital Status:Married
Race:White
Race (Original):White
Relationship to Head of Household:Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):Head
Birth Year (Estimated):1885
Birthplace:Maryland
Father's Birthplace:Maryland
Mother's Birthplace:Pennsylvania
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
George M MckenzieHeadM25Maryland
Carry B MckenzieWifeF22Maryland
Lester F MckenzieSonM5Maryland
George L MckenzieSonM4Maryland
Gladys A MckenzieDaughterF2Maryland
George B RobinsonBoarderM18Maryland
District: 6 , Sheet Number and Letter: 2B , Household ID: 32 , Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , Affiliate Publication Number: M1283 , GS Film number: 1374562 , Digital Folder Number: 004330018 , Image Number: 00141

George married Cara Blanche Robison on 23 Sep 1904 in Midland, Maryland. Cara (daughter of George McClellan Robison and Mary Izora Riley) was born on 18 Aug 1885 in Rawlings (Blackoak), Maryland; died on 24 Feb 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

16 Aug 1902 Cecil John Wm., 18, white, Cresaptown, Bachelor, laborer. Susan M. McKenzie, 18, white, Cresaptown, maid. August, 1902, Cresaptown, S.D. Dawson, Minister, Iunited Brethern Church. Allegany County Marriage License

Susan married John William Cecil on 19 Aug 1902. John was born about 1884 in Maryland; died in 1962 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Sarah Joyce Alexander

Notes:

Mrs. Edward Kammauf

Mrs. Sarah Isabelle Kammauf, 59, wife of Edward J. Kammauf, died yesterday afternoon at her home in Cresaptown following a prolonged illness. A daughter of the late Henry and Louisa (McKenzie) Alexander, she held membership in St. Ambrose Catholic Church at Cresaptown. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sons, Edward E. Kammauf, Pittsburgh, and James Kammauf, Cresaptown; a daughter, Mrs. Elmer Peters, McKeesport, Pa.; one step=sister, Mrs. Thomas Murphy, Swanton, and 15 grandchildren.
Cumberland Sunday Times Sunday, July 29, 1951

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

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

Notes:

From death certificate obtained by Don Kagle: Joseph Ferman McK., son of George McK and Mary Hershberger; informant, Mrs. J. F. McK; born Feb 4, 1888, Cresaptown; died June 12, 1955, Cumberland, of congestive heart failure; buried June 15, 1955, Hillcrest Cemetery.

obit: Joseph F. McKenzie, 67, of Cresaptown, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital where he was admitted May 26. A native of Cresaptown, he retired in 1950 as an employe of the Celanese Corporation of America at the Amcelle plant where he had been supervisor in the preparation department. His parents were the late George J. and Mary (Hershberger) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was a member of Cresaptown Aerie 2883 Eagles; Frostburg Lodge 470 Elks; the Cresaptown Volunteer Fire Department, St. Ambrose Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society of the Cresaptown parish. Surviving are his widow, the former Zella Winters; a son, Joseph Leroy McKenzie, Claremont, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Hinds, Cresaptown; six brothers, Leo, James, Melvin and George McKenzie, Cresaptown; William McKenzie, Spring Gap; Francis S. McKenzie, Miami; a sister, Mrs. Carrie Harmison, Cresaptown; and four grandchildren. The body is at the residence. A requiem mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St. Ambrose Church by Rev. Carol Warner, pastor. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 13, 1955.

Joseph married Zella Edna Winter on 29 Jun 1910 in Allegany County, Maryland. Zella (daughter of Elijah Winters and Eliza Starkey) was born on 19 Oct 1890 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 20 Jul 1962 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Funeral services for John McKenzie, aged 43, of Rawlings, who died Saturday at Allegany Hospital, where he had been a patient since November 11, will be held at 9 o’clock tomorrow morning at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Cresaptown, with interment in the church cemetery. Besides his widow, Sadie McKenzie, he is survived by three step-children, James and Margaret Longerbeam and Mrs. George H. McKenzie; his parents Mr. G.J. McKenzie; a sister, Mrs. Chilton Harmison; and seven brothers, Joseph F., Leo C., James L., Emory M., Francis F., and George H. McKenzie, all of Cresaptown and William L. McKenzie, of Spring Gap. Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, November 21, 1932, p.9.

From death certificate obtained by Don Kagle: John C. McKenzie, son of George and Mary Hershberger McKenzie, born 21 sept 1889, Cresaptown, died 19 Nov 1932, Cumberland, of pneumonia; buried 22 Nov 1932, St. Ambrose, Cresaptown; wife's name Sadie McKenzie.

John married Sadie Lucretia McIntosh on 28 Aug 1924 in Garrett County, Maryland. Sadie (daughter of George McIntosh and Mary Cook) was born on 19 Jul 1891 in West Virginia; died on 14 Nov 1969 in Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From death certificate obtained by Don Kagle: Leo C. McKenzie, son of George McKenzie and Mary Hershberger; born Oct 13, 1891, Cresaptown; died Oct 24, 1956, Cumberland, of myocardial distress; buried Oct 27, 1956, Hillcrest Burial Park, Cumberland; informant, Memorial Hospital; no newspaper available.

Leo was a Sgt. in Co. G 115 Inf. Battalion in WWI.

Leo Cunningham McKenzie, 65, Cresaptown, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, where he had been admitted earlier in the day. Born in Cresaptown, he was a son of the late George and Margaret (Hershberger) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was retired October 12 from the Celanese corporation where he had been employed 30 years as a machinist. He was a member of Cresaptown Methodist Church and was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his widow, Grave (McIntosh) McKenzie; a foster daughter, Mrs. Norman Campbell, Hagerstown; and four brothers, William, Spring Gap, Sylvester, Miami, Fla., and James and Melvin McKenzie, both of Cresaptown. The body will be at the residence, where services will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. by Rev. Raymond Crowe, pastor of Cresaptown Methodist Church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Cumberland News, Thursday, October 25, 1956

Leo married Grace Margaret McIntosh on 7 Jul 1934 in Allegany County, Maryland. Grace (daughter of George Washington McIntosh and Stella D. Clark) was born on 15 Mar 1900; died on 11 Mar 1977 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James L. McKenzie, 75, of Warrior Boulevard, Cresaptown, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital where he had been admitted Saturday. Born in Cresaptown, he was the son of the late George J. and Mary M. (Hershberger) McKenzie. Surviving are three brothers, George H. McKenzie, Cresaptown; William L. McKenzie, Spring Gap, and Francis S. McKenzie, Cumberland, and a number of nephews and nieces including Mrs. Gerald E. Skelley, with whom he resided. Mr. McKenzie was a retired employe of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company, was a veteran of World War I, and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church and interment will be in the parish cemetery. The Cumberland News, December 17, 1969

A requiem mass for James L. McKenzie, 75, of Warrior Boulevard, Cresaptown, who died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital, will be celebrated Friday at 10 a. m. in St. Ambrose Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. tomorrow. Rosary will be recited today at 9 p.m. in the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Brad Butler, Boyd K. Powell Sr., Boyd K. Powell Jr., Mike Skelley, James M. McKenzie and Robert D. McKenzie.

The Cumberland News, December 18, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 25, 2012

Notes:

William Leslie McKenzie, 74, of Spring Gap; died yesterday at Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health the past several years. Born in Cresaptown, he was a son of the late George W. and Mary M. (Hershberger) McKenzie. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of Oldtown American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Sportsmen Club, and Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. He was a retired Celanese Fibers Company employe. Surviving are his widow, Mary (Wheeler) McKenzie; two sons, William L. McKenzie, and Major Charles L. McKenzie with the Air Force, McGuire AFB, N.J.; a daughter, Mrs. Charles L. Patterson, Flintstone; two-brothers, George and Sylvester McKenzie, Cresaptown, and five grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.

The Cumberland News, August 8, 1970

Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery: T-4 US ARMY
DATE OF BIRTH: 05/10/1927
DATE OF DEATH: 04/17/2002
BURIED AT: SECTION I-5 ROW 1 SITE 17

William married Mary Wheeler on 22 Nov 1921 in Allegany County, Maryland. Mary was born about 1893 in Spring Gap, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 26 Aug 1974 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emory Melvin McKenzie, 60, of Cresaptown, was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital this morning. Mr. McKenzie retired three years ago from Kelly-Springfield Tire Company where he had worked 34 years. He had been in failing health since that time. He was born August 8, 1900, in Cresaptown, the son of the late George J. and Mary (Hershberger) McKenzie. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth M. (McBee) McKenzie; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Hershberger, R.N., Cresaptown; two sons, James M. McKenzie, Cresaptown, and Dwight F. McKenzie, Hyattsville, and four brothers, James L. and, George H. McKenzie, Cresaptown; William 0. McKenzie, Spring Gap, and Francis S. McKenzie, Miami Fla., and four grandchildren. He was a member and past president of Cresaptown Aerie 2883, Fraternal Order of Eagles and was a charter member and past president of Cresaptown Volunteer Fire Company. The body is at the residence.

The Cumberland Evening Times, September 20, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 29, 2011

Marriage information per the research of Ray Leidinger, Cumberland, Maryland. All information pulled from western Maryland marriage records.

Emory married Elizabeth Mae McBee on 8 Aug 1920 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. Elizabeth (daughter of Franklin McBee and Marion Rebecca Rice) was born on 5 Jul 1899; died on 1 Nov 1984 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: George Henry McKenzie

Notes:

Buried St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Cresaptown, Maryland.

"September 1, 1928, McKenzie, George Henry, 24, white, Cresaptown, single, rubber worker,. Nellie Louise Longerbeam, 18, white, Cumberland, maid. 3 September, 1928, Cumberland, Fr. Simon, SS Peter and Paul" Allegany County Marriage License.

He died on 7 Jul 1988 at the age of 84.
There was no obituary. There was a card of thanks in the newspaper in August signed by George's son and his brother Sylvester, thanking the neighbors and friends for their generosity.

He was buried in St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery, Cresaptown, Allegany Co., Maryland.

George married Nellie Louise Longerbeam on 3 Sep 1928 in Allegany County, Maryland. Nellie (daughter of Charles Hendricks Longerbeam and Sadie Lucretia McIntosh) was born on 23 Aug 1910 in Black Oak, Maryland; died on 18 Jun 1985 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A requiem mass for Mrs. Carrie Harmison, 49, wife of Chilton Harmison, Cresaptown, who died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital, will be celebrated Friday at 9 a. m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Cresaptown, by Rev. Carroll Warner, OFM, Cap., pastor. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The body will be at the residence after 4 p. m. today. She was a daughter of the late George J. and Mary (Hershberger) McKenzie. Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. Gerald Skelley, Cresaptown; six brothers, Leo C., Emory M., James L. and George H. McKenzie, all of Cresaptown; William L. McKenzie, Spring Gap, and Francis S. McKenzie, Miami, and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lawrence Strickland, Dale Broadwater, Calvin Ware, Fred Warner, George Holler and Paul Lease.

The Cumberland Evening Times, February 22, 1956

Is buried in St. Ambrose Cemetery, Cresaptown, Maryland.

Carrie married Chilton Harmison on 25 Apr 1928 in Allegany County, Maryland. Chilton (son of Bion L. Harmison and Mary Bell Carskadon) was born on 22 Apr 1907 in Hampshire County, West Virginia; died on 17 Aug 1981 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cumberland - Francis S. "Beck" McKenzie, 90, of Gephart Drive, Cumberland, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at his residence. Born Sept. 30, 1909, in Cresaptown, he was the son of the late George J. and Mary (Hershberger) McKenzie. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Loretta E. (Starkey) McKenzie in February of this year; eight brothers; and two sisters. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Mr. McKenzie was a former employee of the Celanese, Dade County, Florida Board of Education and retired from Mason's Barn Restaurant. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps Engineer veteran of World War II. He was a member of V.F.W. Henry Hart Post 1411 and Charter member of the Cresaptown Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are two daughters, Annabelle Butler and husband, Charles "Bo", LaVale, Willia Powell, Cumberland; one granddaughter, Teri Detrick and husband, David, Ridgeley, W.Va.; six grandsons, Brad Butler, Sr., Fayetteville, N.C., Bret Butler and wife, Cindy, Thurmont, Rusty Butler and wife, Beth, Lonaconing, B.K. Powell and wife, Sheila, Morgantown, W.Va., Cliff Powell and wife, Kim, Springfield, W.Va., Dane Powell and wife, Christina, Baltimore; three great-grandsons, Jason Detrick, Sr., Fort Ashby, W.Va., Brad Butler, Jr., Fayetteville, N.C., Shawn Powell, Springfield; nine great-granddaughters, Tracy Ott, Martinsburg, W.Va., Hollie Butler, Charles Town, W.Va., Aimee Butler, Martinsburg, W.Va., Tara Detrick, Lara Detrick, both of Ridgeley, Sandy Powell, Romney, Bridgett Stockett and husband, Dana, Katie Powell, all of Morgantown, W.Va.; Kayla Butler, Thurmont; four great-great-grandchildren, Brianna Stockett, Morgantown, Ashley Detrick, Fort Ashby, Cameron Butler, Martinsburg, and Jason Detrick, Jr., Fort Ashby. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., Cresaptown, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Harold R. McClay, Jr., officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Cumberland. Military honors will be accorded by the Combined Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Brad Butler, B.K. Powell, Cliff Powell, Bret Butler, Dane Powell, and David Detrick. November 7, 1999, Cumberland Times-News.

Francis married Loretta Elizabeth Starkey on 12 May 1928 in Allegany County, Maryland. Loretta (daughter of J. Gibson Starkey and Bertha McBee) was born on 21 Oct 1911 in Ridgeley, Mineral County, West Virginia; died on 18 Feb 1999 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lyle G. Shuck. Lyle died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Burial in Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV.

Family/Spouse: Mary Gay Chapman. Mary was born on 20 Sep 1877 in Tyler County, West Virginia; died after 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Burial in Oddfellows Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV.

Luther married Orvillia May Cunningham. on 3 Jan 1900 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Orvillia died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Burial in Mount Clare Oddfellows Cemetery, Mount Clare, Harrison Co., WV.

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

Notes:

Burial in Norman Cemetery, Quiet Dell, Harrison Co., WV.

James married Metta Wiona (Mettie) Keener. on 12 Aug 1908 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Metta was born on 27 Dec 1887 in Alum Bridge, Lewis County, West Virginia; died in 1970. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Burial in Mount Clare Oddfellows Cemetery, Mount Clare, Harrison Co., WV.

Notes:

Burial in Oddfellows Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV.

Stella married Charles F. Miles on 16 Mar 1910 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Charles was born on 14 Nov 1880 in West Virginia; died on 14 Aug 1937 in Harrison County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Aaron married Frances Russell Weaver on 24 Nov 1909 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Frances died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Burial in Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV.

Silas married Anna (Ann) Garrett on 21 May 1911 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Anna was born on 30 Apr 1891 in Harrison County, West Virginia; died in 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Burial in Floral Hills Memorial Park, Harrison Co., WV.

William married Rosa Ann Ross about 1900. Rosa was born on 30 May 1882 in Harrison County, West Virginia; died on 18 Aug 1932 in Harrison County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Burial in Floral Hills Memorial Park, Harrison Co., WV.

Family/Spouse: Goldie M. Something. Goldie was born about 1892 in West Vrginia; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Esther Estelle (Stella) Custer on 18 Apr 1906 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Esther was born on 5 Jan 1878 in Harrison County, West Virginia; died on 6 Sep 1949 in Harrison County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Ada Luellyn Frush. on 30 Jul 1905 in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia. Ada (daughter of John Frush and Emma Jane Smith) died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Burial in Sunset Memorial Park, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV.

Cecil married Minnie Hazel Knight. on 14 May 1919 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Minnie was born on 26 Mar 1900 in Barbour County, West Virginia; died on 11 Jun 1994 in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Jesse Richard Glaspell on 26 Feb 1916 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Jesse was born on 8 Nov 1894 in Dale, Tyler County, West Virginia; died on 8 Jun 1985 in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Frances (Frankie) Brown. Frances was born about 1905 in West Virginia; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Kathleen Weber in Private. Kathleen was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Ervin McKenzie

Notes:

Sanford Ervin MCKENZIE (Samuel Gregory-3, John L.-2, Samuel J.-1) was born on 28 Oct 1891 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland. He died on 11 Jul 1948 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland. Sanford E. McKenzie, 55, of 606 Maryland Avenue, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conductor, died yesterday morning in Allegany Hospital where he was admitted July 2. He was born in Cumberland. His parents were Samuel G. McKenzie and Caroline (Jenkins) McKenzie. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret (Treiber) McKenzie; a brother, Harry R. McKenzie, Dayton, Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Meta Hiltner, Baldwin Park, Calif. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home where last rites will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 12, 1948 He was buried on 13 Jul 1948 in Greenmount Cemetery, Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland. Sanford E. McKenzie, 56, of 606 Maryland Avenue, a B. and O. conductor, who died Sunday in Allegany Hospital, was buried yesterday afternoon in Greenmount Cemetery. Services at the Stein Funeral Home were conducted by Rev. M. A. Keesecker, pastor of Kingsley Methodist Church. Pallbearers were W. G. Brown and B. D. Tower, of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, and Truman C. Fuller, F. E. Constable, E. W. Blacker and L. S. Alabaugh, of the Good Fellowship Social Club. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 14, 1948.

Sanford married Margaret Treiber on 27 Aug 1913 in Allegany County, Maryland. Margaret died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Norman Elmer Hiltner. Norman was born on 14 Aug 1887 in Illinois; died on 20 May 1962 in Los Angeles, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Roy McKenzie

Notes:

Dates from family Bible entries sent to Michael A. McKenzie by Timothy Lease on June 30, 2011.

"20 August, 1928. Lease, Samuel Louis, 22 white, Cresaptown, single, Dairyman. Anna Mary McKenzie, 22 white, Cresaptown, maid. 21 August. 1928, Cresaptown, Fr. P. Karlin, Priest, Cumberland. Allegany County, Maryland Courthouse records per the research of Ray Leidinger.,

Buried in St. Ambrose Cemetery, Cresaptown, Maryland.

Mrs. Anna Mary Lease, 80, of Lillian Drive, Cresaptown, died Saturday at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Cresaptown Dec. 1, 1906, she was the daughter of the late Albert James McKenzie and Alice Marie (Robison) McKenzie Clayton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel L. Lease, in 1976. Mrs. Lease was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Surviving are two sons, James L. Lease, Cresaptown; and Samuel E. Lease, Short Gap, W.Va.; two daughters, Marie A. Lease, Cresaptown; and Mrs. Eva Jean Goldsworthy, Cumberland; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Lease and Theresa McKenzie, both of Cresaptown; and Mrs. Margaret Clayton, Riverdale; two brothers, Thomas McKenzie and Clarence McKenzie, both of Cresaptown; four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the George-Upchurch Funeral Home, Cumberland, Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Monday at 10 a.m. by the Rev. Francis Roscetti. Interment will be in St. Ambrose Cemetery. A Christian wake service will be held at the funeral home Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Cumberland Sunday Times, July 12, 1987

Anna married Samuel Louis Lease on 21 Aug 1928 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland. Samuel (son of Edward L. Lease and Arzella Lease) was born on 23 May 1905 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 11 May 1976 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Samuel Albert Joshua MCKENZIE (Albert James-2, Samuel-1) was born on 27 Jan 1908 in Cresaptown, Allegany Co., Maryland. He died on 15 Jan 1958 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.

Samuel Albert McKenzie, 49, of 13 Oak Street, died this morning in Sacred Heart Hospital. A native of Cresaptown, he was a son of Mrs. Alice (Robinson Clayton) of Cresaptown, and the late Albert McKenzie. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was employed at the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. Besides his mother, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nellie Ruth (Deneen) McKenzie; two sons, William G. McKenzie, of Chillum, Md., and Freddie McKenzie, at home; three daughters, Alice McKenzie, Martinsburg; Judy and Janet McKenzie, both at home; three brothers, Thomas E., William G., and Clarence M. McKenzie, all of Cresaptown; and five sisters, Mrs. Samuel Lease and Mrs. Thornton Lease, both of Cresaptown; Mrs. George Clayton, of Dorsey, Md., and Miss Nellie McKenzie and Miss Teresa McKenzie, both of Cresaptown. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 15, 1958

Death Certificate courtesy of Don Kagle.

He was buried on 18 Jan 1958 in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.

Family/Spouse: Nellie Ruth Deneen. Nellie (daughter of Reed Deneen and Blanche N. Dorsey) was born on 7 Jun 1916 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 28 Jul 2003 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"21 Jun 1932. McKenzie, Thomas Edward, 21 white, Cresaptown, single, truck driver. Lena Catherine Dawson, 18 white, Great Cacapon, W. Va., maid. 21 June 1932, Rev. H. Luten, Cumberland." Allegany County, Maryland Marriage License. Per the research of Ray Leidinger.

Is buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Old Town, Maryland.

CRESAPTOWN - Thomas E. McKenzie, 78, Cresaptown, died Tuesday, June 27, 1989, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born Feb. 4, 1911, in Cresaptown, he was the son of the late Albert and Alice (Roberson) McKenzie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena C. (Dawson) McKenzie, April 9, 1981. Mr. McKenzie was a retired custodian for the Celanese Fiber Corporation’s Amcelle Plant and a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Surviving are six sons, Edward W. McKenzie, Bowman’s Addition; Thomas L. McKenzie, Rawlings; Ronald E. McKenzie and Kenneth L. McKenzie, both of Cumberland; and Joseph M. McKenzie and Donald W. McKenzie, both of Keyser, W.Va.; two daughters, Mary Lechliter, Cumberland; and Kitten McDowell, Potomac Park; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Lease and Theresa McKenzie, both of Cresaptown; and Margaret Clayton, Riverdale; one brother, Clarence McKenzie, Cresaptown; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church by the Rev. DeSales Young. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Cumberland. A Christian wake service will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Cumberland Times-News, Wednesday, June 28, 1989

Thomas married Lena Catherine Dawson on 21 Jun 1932 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. Lena (daughter of Orville Dawson and Catherine Fisher) was born on 29 Jul 1912 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia; died on 9 Apr 1981 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Helen Regina MCKENZIE and Thornton Eugene LEASE were married on 14 Nov 1940 in SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland. Miss Helen Regina McKenzie, Cresaptown, daughter of Mrs. Alice Clayton, and the late Albert McKenzie, and Thornton Eugene Lease, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lease, Cresaptown, were married Thursday evening att SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, by the Rev. Fr. Alban. The ring ceremony was used. The bride was given in marriage by her mother. The best man was John McKenzie and the maid of honor, Miss Nellie McKenzie, brother and sister of the bride. A luncheon was served at the home of the bride. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kaylor and children, Anna, Bobby, Donald and Roland, Paw Paw, W. Va.; Fred Robison, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Clayton, Mr. and Mrs.Samuel Lease, Mr. and Mrs. Lauerbach, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McKenzie, Mr. and Mrs. George Clayton, Gerald Clayton, Mrs. Sam McKenzie, Mrs. Hale, Nellie, Billy, Clarence and Theresa McKenzie. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 16, 1940.

Cresaptown, MD - Helen Regina Lease, 90, of Cresaptown, died Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at the Cumberland Nursing Home. She was born September 20, 1912 in Cumberland. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Thornton E. Lease. Mrs. Lease was a homemaker and member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Surviving are her son, Russ and wife Sandy, Rawlings; one sister, Theresa McKenzie, Cresaptown; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., 202 Greene St., Cumberland, on Wednesday from 7-9 PM. A Christian Wake service will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Catholic Church on Thursday at 9:00 AM, with Rev. James Kurtz, OFM, Cap, celebrant. Interment will be in the Lease Cemetery. Courtesy of Upchurch Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD

Helen married Thornton Eugene Lease on 14 Nov 1940 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. Thornton (son of Edward L. Lease and Arzella Lease) was born about 1905 in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 15 Dec 1974 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Joseph MCKENZIE was born on 20 Sep 1915 in Cresaptown, Allegany Co., Maryland. He died as a World War II casualty on 24 Feb 1945 in Germany. Killed - Sgt. John J. McKenzie, 29, of Cresaptown, in Germany, February 24. Sergeant McKenzie was the son of Mrs. Alice Clayton of Cresaptown. He entered the Army on May 9, 1941, and sailed for overseas duty in October, 1942 with Company F of the 145th Infantry Regiment in the 29th Division. He took part in the D-Day invasion of France and was wounded four days later. He was cited by Major General Gerhardt. Before going into the Army, he was employed by the B. A. Mason Dairy of Cresaptown. Other survivors of Sgt. McKenzie are his step-father, Brooks Clayton, and the following brothers and sisters: Pfc. Clarence McKenzie with the Seventh Army in France; Samuel, Thomas and William McKenzie, Mrs. Annie Lease, Mrs. Helen Lease, Mrs. Margaret Clayton, and the Misses Nellie and Theresa McKenzie, all of Cresaptown. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 21, 1945

The body of Sgt. John J. McKenzie, 29, son of Mrs. Alice Robison Clayton and the late Albert McKenzie, RFD 5, this city, who was killed in action February 24, 1945 near Julich, Germany, will arrive here tomorrow for reburial. Sgt. McKenzie was born September, 20, 1915 in Cresaptown. Before entering the service May 7, 1941, he was employed by the B.A. Mason Dairy, Cresaptown. He was a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Cresaptown. After embarking for overseas duty in October, 1942 with Company F, 115th Infantry, 29th Division, Sgt. McKenzie participated in the D-Day invasion of France. He was wounded four days later. His mother received a certificate from Major gen. Gerhardt saying that Sgt. McKenzie had been a member of the 29th Infantry on D-Day and a member continuously from June 6, 1944 until the capture of St. Lo on July 18, 1944. He was killed while acting as a squad leader on the first day of the 29th Division attack on the Ruhr River. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Brook Clayton, Cresaptown; four brothers, Samuel J., Thomas E., William G., and Clarence M. McKenzie, all of Cresaptown; and four sisters, Mrs. Samuel Lease, Mrs. Thornton Lease, and Mrs. George Clayton, all of Cresaptown, and Mrs. Nellie E. McKenzie, at home. The body will be taken to the residence of his mother upon arrival. Cresaptown Post No. 209, American Legion, will be in charge of the military honors. Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, September, 13, 1948, p.7.

Is buried in the St. Ambrose Catholic Church Cemetery in Cresaptown, Maryland.

Margaret married George Eston Clayton on 19 Oct 1935 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. George was born on 14 Nov 1912 in Hendricks, Tucker County, West Virginia; died on 22 Jul 1972 in Riverdale, Prince George's County Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nellie Elizabeth MCKENZIE was born on 28 May 1920 in Cresaptown, Allegany Co., Maryland. She died on 31 Oct 1967 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.

Miss Nellie Elizabeth McKenzie, 47, Winchester Road, Cresaptown, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital where she had been admitted Saturday. Born in Cresaptown, she was a daughter of Mrs. Alice (Robison) McKenzie Clayton, with whom she resided, and the late Albert McKenzie. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Surviving are her stepfather, Brooks H. Clayton; four sisters, Mrs. Samuel Lease, Mrs. Thornton Lease, Cresaptown; Mrs. George Clayton, and Miss Theresa Clayton, at home; three brothers, Thomas, William and Clarence McKenzie, all of Cresaptown. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. and from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow. The Cumberland News, November 1, 1967.

She was buried on 3 Nov 1967 in St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery, Cresaptown, Allegany Co., Maryland. Requiem mass for Miss Nellie E. McKenzie, 47, Winchester Road, Cresaptown, who died Tuesday, will be celebrated tomorrow at noon at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Cresaptown. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The body is at the George Funeral Home where the rosary will be recited today at 8 p.m. The Cumberland News, November 2, 1967

Notes:

Cresaptown, Maryland Allegany County, Friday, November 22, 1985
William G. McKenzie, 62, of 14505 Winchester Road, died Thursday at Sacred Heart Hospital Hospice Unit, Cumberland, Maryland, Allegany County. Born here June 26, 1923 he was the son of the late Albert McKenzie and Alice (Robison) McKenzie Clayton. His grandfather was also named Albert McKenzie (MAMc note: is this right?). His grandfather once owned the farms that the Mason’s Dairy now is located. In the year 1902 Albert McKenzie and Jacob A. McKenzie sold these large farms to John B. Gunning and years later the farms became known as the Mason’s Dairy. William was a retired employee of Sylvan Retreat, a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church and Cresaptown FOE Aerie 2883 and a social member of AmVets Post II here. Surviving are his widow, Sarah (Dickey) McKenzie, a daughter, Mrs. Joan E. Weaver, and a son, David W. McKenzie, both here, four sisters, Mrs. Annie Lease, Mrs. Helen Lease and Miss Theresa McKenzie, here, and Mrs. Margaret Clayton, Riverdale, two brothers, Thomas McKenzie and Clarence McKenzie, here, two grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, Md. Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Christian wake service will be conducted at 3 P.M. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 A.M. in St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Interment will be in Frostburg, Maryland Memorial Park.

William married Sarah Elizabeth Dickey on 5 Jul 1945 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. Sarah (daughter of David Dickey and Vera Gordon) was born on 6 Dec 1925 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 26 Dec 2020 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Clarence Michael McKenzie

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Cresaptown - Clarence M. "Buck" McKenzie, 64, of 12604 Valley View Avenue, Cresaptown, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 1989, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born in Cresaptown June 26, 1925, he was the son of the late Albert J. and Alice Marie (Robison) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was retired from Potomac Farms Dairy and was formerly employed by Mason's Dairy. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, the Cresaptown Eagles, the Cresaptown Amvets, and Cumberland Lodge 271, Loyal Order of Moose. Survivors include his widow, Mary Elizabeth (McKenzie) McKenzie; one son, John T. Atkinson, Cumberland; one daughter, Jolieta Connor, Frostburg; three sisters, Helen R. Lease, Cresaptown; Margaret A. Clayton, Riverdale; and Theresa E. McKenzie, Cresaptown; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cresaptown. The Cresaptown Eagles will hold a memorial service at the funeral home Saturday at 7:30 p.m. A Christian wake service will be held there Sunday at 8 p.m. Mass of the Christian burial will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church by the Rev. DeSales Young. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale. Cumberland Times-News obituary

Clarence married Mary Elizabeth McKenzie on 4 Apr 1959. Mary (daughter of Leonard Clarence McKenzie and Edna Elizabeth Smith) was born on 27 May 1920 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 30 Apr 2013 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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CRESAPTOWN,MARYLAND -- Eva Theresa McKenzie, 82, of Cresaptown, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at The Golden Living Center.

She was born Jan. 29, 1928 in Cresaptown. Theresa was preceded in death by her father, Albert McKenzie; her mother, Alice (Robinson) McKenzie Clayton; and her step-father, Brooks Clayton.

She was also preceded in death by her five brothers, Samuel, Thomas, John, William, and Clarence "Buck" McKenzie; and her five sisters, Ethel McKenzie, Nell McKenzie, Helen Lease, Margaret Clayton, and Anna Lease.

Miss McKenzie was retired from the Allegany County Board of Education. She had worked in the cafeteria at several schools, including Parkside Elementary and Columbia Street Elementary.

Miss McKenzie was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church.

Theresa enjoyed scrapbooking events of family and friends, collecting recipes and cookbooks, and spending time with family. She was a great dog lover, especially with her faithful companion, Tippy.

She is the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Sarah McKenzie Ketterman Shaffer and Mary McKenzie; her nieces and nep-hews, Marie Lease, Samuel Lease, Eva Jean Goldsworthy, Thomas McKenzie, Mary Lechliter, Kenneth McKenzie, Michael McKenzie, Donald Mc-Kenzie, Karlon McDowell, William G. McKenzie, Alice Dombrowsky, Judy Brown, Fred McKenzie, Janet Durst, Joan Evans, William McKenzie, Russell Lease, Shirley Pilkerton, Gerald Clayton, Peggy Vaughn, Barbara Maisonneuve, Janice Graver, Bonnie Helms, John Clayton, Theresa Allen, and Karen Clayton; several great-nieces and nephews and great,-great nieces and nep-hews; and a special friend, Helga Clayton.

Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., 202 Greene St., Cumberland, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

A Christian Wake Service will be conducted in the funeral home on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Catholic Church on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jerome Dunn, OFM, Cap, celebrant.

Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Andrew, Scott, Brian, Timothy and Cody Lease, and James Habersach.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church, P.O. Box 5130, Cresaptown, MD 21505-5130.

The family appreciates the kind, compassionate care provided by The Golden Living Center, WMHS Dialysis Center, WMHS Home Care and Hospice, and Dr. Vagnoni and staff.

Condolences to the family may be posted after Miss McKenzie's obituary at www.

Published :August 3, 2010
Cumberland Times-News
Cumberland,Maryland

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Beulah Rene LEASE (Margaret Elizabeth MCKENZIE-3, Silas Johnson-2, Aaron William-1) was born about 1888. She died on 25 Feb 1943 in Cresaptown, Allegany Co., Maryland. Mrs. Beulah Rene (Lease) Berry, 55, Dawson, died of a cerebral hemorrhage yesterday while waiting for a bus near Cook's service station, McMullen highway, to bring her to Cumberland. Mrs. Berry was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Lease, Cumberland, and the widow of Henry T. Berry, of Rawlings. She was a member of Rawlings Methodist church. Surviving besides her parents are four children, Mrs. Ruth Lease, Bowman's addition; Wilbur T. Berry Army; Juanita Berry, Ridgeley, W. Va., and Frances T. Berry, at home; four brothers, Arch and Richard Lease, Minneapolis, Minn.; Kenneth Lease, Washington, D. C.; Bernard Lease, Frostburg; and four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Cannon, Baltimore; Mrs. Murray Gordon, Rawlings; Mrs. Elsie Hahn, Triple Lakes, and Mrs. Grace Williams, Cumberland. Seven grandchildren also survive. Dr. Linne H. Corson, deputy county medical examiner gave a certificate of death from natural causes. The body will remain at the Hafer Funeral Home. The Cumberland Evening Times, February 26, 1943.

Beulah married Henry Theodore Berry on 2 Feb 1908. Henry was born about 1889 in West Virginia; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Blanche Cannon – Mrs. Blanche Cannon, 70, of887 Patterson Avenue, died yesterday in the Allegany County Infirmary. A native of Rawlings, she was a daughter of William Lease, of Oakland, and the late Mrs. Margaret (McKenzie) Lease. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Besides her father, she is survived by four sons, Irvin, Ellwood, and John Cannon, all of Cumberland; Alfred Cannon, Baltimore; three daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Huff, Cleveland; Mrs. Richard Scarlett, Baltimore; Mrs. Richard Lowman, Cumberland; two brothers, Richard Lease, Cumberland; Kenneth Lease, Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Gordon, Rawlings, Mrs. Daniel Haan, Cresaptown; and six grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where the rosary will be recited today at 8 p.m. A requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church with interment in Hillcrest Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Donald Coffman, Daniel Flynn, Francis Michaels, Dennis Perrin, George Kraft, Jr. and Wayne White. Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, May 6, 1957

Blanche married Otto Cannon in 1906. Otto (son of John W. Cannon) was born in Rawlings, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 20 Feb 1944 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary B. LEASE (Margaret Elizabeth MCKENZIE-3, Silas Johnson-2, Aaron William-1) was born about 1891 in Rawlings, Allegany Co., Maryland. She died on 30 Apr 1966 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland. Mrs. Mary B. Gordon, 75, of Rawlings, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital where she was admitted February 16. She had been in failing health the past year. A native of Rawlings, she was a daughter of the late William W. and Margaret (McKenzie) Lease, and the widow of Benjamin H. Gordon. She was a member of Rawlings Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Marie Gordon, Rawlings; two sons, Benjamin H. Gordon, Jr., Rawlings, and Ira M. Gordon, Bruceton Mills, W. Va.; a brother W. Kenneth Lease, Washington; a sister, Mrs. Elsie E. Hahn, Triple Lakes; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p. m. A service will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home by Rev. Carl L. Whitten, pastor of the Rawlings Methodist Church. Burial will be in Biertown Cemetery.

The Cumberland Evening Times, March 1, 1966.

Mary married Benjamin H. Gordon on 30 Oct 1913. Benjamin (son of U.G. Gordon and Bessie Crabtree) was born about 1891; died in 1951. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She was buried in Hillcrest Burial Park, Cumberland, Maryland.

Family/Spouse: Bruce C. Williams. Bruce was born on 21 Nov 1877 in Columbia County, Pennsylvania; died on 21 Dec 1957 in Berkeley County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace married Edward Santmyer on 7 Oct 1907. Edward died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Roy Arch LEASE (Margaret Elizabeth MCKENZIE-3, Silas Johnson-2, Aaron William-1) was born about 1890 in Rawlings, Allegany Co., Maryland. He died on 2 Mar 1946 in Michigan.

Roy A. Lease, 56, former resident of this city, died March 2 in the Veterans' hospital at Port Ouster, Mich., where he had been a patient for some time. A construction worker, he was seriously injured in a fall from a bridge in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1943. Mr. Lease was born at Rawlings, a son of William Lease, this city, and the late Margaret (McKenzie) Lease. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of Rawlings Methodist church. Surviving, besides his father, are his widow, Mrs. Ethel (Bloomer) Lease; three children, Joyce Mary, Harvey and Roy D. Lease, at home; three brothers, Bernard Lease, of Frostburg; Richard Lease, this city, and Kenneth Lease, of Washington, and four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Connor, of Baltimore; Mrs. Mary Gordon, of Rawlings; Mrs. Elsie Hahn, of Triple Lakes, and Mrs. Grace Williams, this city. Funeral services were conducted last Wednesday in the chapel of the Old Soldier's Home in Milwaukee, Wis. The Cumberland Sunday Times, March 10, 1946.

Family/Spouse: Ethel Bloomer. Ethel was born in 1908; died in 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Richard West Lease, 62, of Triple Lakes, died early today at Memorial Hospital where he was admitted May 10. He had been in failing health for several weeks. Born in Rawlings, he was a son of the late William W. and Margaret (McKenzie) Lease. He is survived by three sons: William L. Lease, Anaheim, Calif.; Richard A. Lease, St. Paul, Minn.; and Jack Lease, Minneapolis, Minn.; a daughter, Frances L., Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Gordon, Rawlings, and Mrs. Elsie E. Haan, Triple Lakes, with whom he resided; a brother, W. Kenneth Lease, Washington, and five grandchildren. Mr. Lease was a member of the Methodist Church and was a former steelworker for American Bridge Company. The body is at the George Funeral Home. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 22, 1962

Family/Spouse: Alberta Smith. Alberta died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mildred Nester. Mildred died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Viola Selma Whitacre. Viola was born on 8 Dec 1903 in Loom, Hampshire County, Virginia; died on 29 Jul 1940 in Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Erma Rizer. Erma died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHORT GAP, W.Va. - Elsie E. Haan, 88, residing with her son, Douglas, in Short Gap at the time of her death, formerly of Triple Lakes, Md., died Sunday, Oct. l l , 1992 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born Dec. 12, 1903 in Rawlings, Md., she was the daughter of the late William Lease and Margaret (McKenzie) Lease. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Haan, and by two sons, W. Randolph Haan and Kenneth D. Haan. Mrs. Haan was a sitter for the elderly and a member of the Cresaptown United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Tri-State Chapter of Gold Star Mothers, the American Legion Auxiliary, Fort Cumberland Unit 13, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Fort Washington 2, and a member of Friends Aware. Survivors include one son, Douglas M. Haan, Short Gap; two daughters, Shirley E. Beechie, La Vale, Md., and Barbara A. Phiffner, Frederick, Md.; one foster daughter, Barbara Jean (Lease) Clark, Short Gap; one brother, Kenneth Lease, Washington, D.C.; five grandchildren, Sharon C. Crawford, Debbie C. Haan and Anthony D. Haan, all of Short Gap, Michelle Ivy, Dallas, Texas, and Danielle Carpenter, El Cajon, Calif.; four great-grandchildren, Christian E. Crawford, Anthony D. Haan, Jr., Theodore L. Carpenter and Elizabeth M. Carpenter. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cresaptown, Md., Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Cresaptown United Methodist Church by the Rev. Harold R. McClay, Jr. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park, Cumberland. At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, the Tri-State Chapter of Gold Star Mothers will hold a memorial service. The American Legion Auxiliary will conduct a service at 8 p.m.

The Cumberland Times-News, October 13, 1992

Family/Spouse: Daniel Haan. Daniel (son of Michael Haan and Teresa Engle) was born on 29 Jun 1889 in Luxembourg; died on 21 May 1960 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cumberland, MD - W. Kenneth Lease, 96, formerly of Washington, D.C. and residing in Cumberland, died on Saturday, April 26, 2003, at his home. Born October 28, 1906, in Rawlings, MD, he was the son of the late William Wright Lease and Margaret Elizabeth (McKenzie) Lease. Mr. Lease was also preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Retiring in 1973 from the United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC, after thirty-one and one-half years of service, Mr. Lease remained in Washington, DC, until 1996, when he took up residence in his hometown of Cumberland. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Mr. Lease is survived by three nieces, Colleen Lowman and her husband, Richard, Cumberland, MD; Shirley Bechie, LaVale, MD; and Frances Marschall, Middle River, MD; three nephews, Bernard Leese, Silver Spring, MD; Rex Leese, Frostburg, MD; and Douglas Haan, Cumberland, MD; his great nieces, Maureen Burkey, Cumberland, MD; Caroline Ratchford, Cumberland, MD; and Christine Raines, Cumberland, MD; and a special great-great nephew, Nelson Raines, Cumberland, MD. Friends were received at Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur Street, Cumberland, MD, on Monday, April 28, 2003, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at 10:00 A.M., at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church by Father James Kurtz, O.F.M., Cap., Celebrant. A Christian Wake Service was conducted at the funeral home on Monday at 8:45 P.M. Interment was in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, DC. The family would like to give a special thanks to his caregivers, Kathy, Pauline, Tammy, Hilda, Anna, and Bonnie for their loving and tender care given to him this past year. A very special thank you to the hospice workers for their talented and caring gifts they gave so freely to Kenneth and his family. The love and warmth provided cannot be measured. Adams Family Funeral Home obituary

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Elsie Savage (Fannie Belle MCKENZIE-3, Silas Johnson-2, Aaron William-1) was born about 1897 in Deer Park, Garrett Co., Maryland. She died on 2 May 1966 in Newport News, Newport News Co., Virginia.

Mrs. Elsie Lytton, 69, former resident of Cumberland residing in Newport News, Va., died there yesterday in Riverside Hospital after a short illness. A native of Deer Park, Mrs. Lytton was a daughter of the late John C. and Fannie (McKenzie) Savage. She was the widow of Byrd Lytton. Mrs. Lytton was a retired employe of the Celanese Fibers Company here. She was a member of the Salvation Army Citadel here. Surviving is one daughter. Miss Edna M. Lytton, Newport News. The body is at the Peninsula Funeral Home there where friends are being received today. Services will be conducted at the funeral home tomorrow at 2 p. m. by Capt. Harold Brinson, of the Newport News Citadel, assisted by Brigadier Robert Ball, of Lynchburg. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery there. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 3, 1966.

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

Family/Spouse: Bryd Bright Lytton. Bryd was born on 29 Jun 1896; died on 9 Nov 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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KEYSER, W. Va. — Mrs. Maude Ravenscroft, 75, wife of Robert Ravenscroft, 71 West Piedmont Street, died Sunday at her home. Mrs. Ravenscroft was born July 9, 1882, a daughter of the late Isaac and Hanna (McKenzie) VanMeter. Surviving besides her husband, are five children, Mrs. Margaret Lee, Carlton and Lester Ravenscroft, all of Keyser; Cecil Ravenscroft, Baltimore, and Mrs. Evelyn Davis, Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Swaner, Ridgeley; Mrs. Bessie Ross, Midland, and Mrs. Grace Williams, Keyser; five brothers, Cleveland and Wilbur VanMeter, both of Cumberland; Vernon and Stanley VanMeter, both of Ridgeley, and John VanMeter, Luke; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Markwood Funeral Home, where the services will be conducted tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Charles Paskel, pastor of First Methodist Church. Burial will be in Queens Point Cemetery.

The Cumberland Evening Times, June 10, 1958.

Family/Spouse: Robert Newton Ravenscroft. Robert was born on 8 Mar 1876 in Maryland; died on 31 Jan 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LUKE — John Herbert Vanmeter, 77, of Fairview Street, Extended, died yesterday morning in Sacred Heart Hospital, where he had been a patient three weeks. A native of Cresaptown he was a son of the late Isaac L. and Hannah (McKenzie) Vanmeter. Mr. VanMeter had resided here 32 years, and was a retired engineer from the Western Maryland Railway Company. He retired in 1947 due to ill health after 25 years of service. During his railroad career, he worked the Georges Creek division and in the yards of the Luke Mill of the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. He was a member of the Church of God of Piedmont. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Fredericki (Whetzel) VanMeter; four daughters, Mrs. Jean Miller, and Mrs. Janet Guy, both of here; Miss Louise Vanmeter, Baltimore, and Mrs. Rose Brown, Cresaptown; two sons, Bernard Vanmeter, of Monaca, Pa., and Roy Vanmeter, Cumberland; three brothers, Stanley and Vernon Vanmeter, Ridgeley, and Wilbur Vanmeter, Cumberland; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Williamson, Keyser; Mrs. Bessie Ross, Midland, and Mrs. Edith Swaner, Ridgeley; 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m., by the Rev. C. D. Coley, pastor of the Cumberland Church of God. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Cumberland Sunday Times, November 12, 1961.

Family/Spouse: Fredericki Whetzel. Fredericki died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Reese Swaner. James was born about 1872; died on 9 Mar 1947 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucy married Robert Lewis Yonker on 2 Feb 1910. Robert died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Ada May Smith on 29 Nov 1911. Ada was born on 14 May 1893; died on 16 Sep 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grover C. VanMeter, 66, of South Centre Street, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been a patient 10 days. He had been in ill health several years. Mr. VanMeter was a native of West Virginia, but had resided in Cumberland most of his life. Surviving are his widow, Leah Grace (Welter) VanMeter; two sons, Richard and Charles VanMeter, both of Baltimore; three daughters, Miss Dorothy Vanmeter, Baltimore; Mrs. Roma Hayward, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. R. J. Reed, Potomac Park; four brothers, J. H. VanMeter, Luke; J. W. Porter, (sic) this city, and Stanley and Vernon VanMeter, both of Ridgeley; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Swaner, Ridgeley; Mrs. A. S. Ross, Midland, and Mrs. Grace Williamson, Keyser; nine stepchildren and eight grandchildren. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 2 p. m. by Rev. Jacob H. Snyder, pastor of Kingsley Methodist Church. Interment will be in Mt. Herman Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, April 28, 1959.

Family/Spouse: Leah Grace Weller. Leah died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grover married Dehlia Reed on 8 Jun 1914. Dehlia died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Bessie M. Ross, 80, of Midland, died Friday in Frostburg Community Hospital. Born in Riverside, W. Va., she was a daughter of the late Isaiah (sic: in Hannah's obituary, the husband is Isaac) and Hannah (McKenzie) Van Meter. Mrs. Ross was a member of First Assembly of God Church, Lonaconing. Surviving are her husband, Alfred Simeon Ross, five daughters, Mrs. Gladys Campbell, Franklinsville, N. Y.; Mrs. Beatrice Duckworth, Vale Summit; Mrs. Marian Majors, Frederick; Mrs. Lois Hunt, Vienna, Va.; and Mrs. Shirley Ternent, Midland; four sons, Alfred W. Ross, Elk Garden, W.Va.; Wilbur Ross, Frostburg; Charles Ross, Baltimore, and Raymond Ross, Bel Air, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Williamson, Keyser; Mrs. Edith Swaner, Ridgeley; a brother, Stanley Van Meter, Carpenter's Addition; 31 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the residence. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. tomorrow in First Assembly of God Church, Lonaconing, by Rev. W. W. Martin. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The Cumberland Sunday Times, January 13, 1974.

Bessie married Alfred Simeon Ross on 2 Mar 1913. Alfred was born on 22 Feb 1892; died on 15 Mar 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Kelly Williamson. James died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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George V. VanMeter, 70, of 15 Mineral Street, Ridgeley, was dead on arrival yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born at Dawson, he was a son of the late Isaac L. and Hannah M. (McKenzie) VanMeter. Mr. VanMeter was a retired employe of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company and held membership in Ridgeley Rod and Gun Club and the Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Eleanor M. (Waxler) VanMeter; two sons, A. Lee VanMeter, Ridgeley, and James V. VanMeter, Bethany, W. Va.; four daughters, Mrs. Clara S. Teets, Chicago; Mrs. Jean M. Brehm, Aliquippa, Pa.; Mrs. Lucy M. Fisher, Philadelphia, and Mrs. Wilda S. Sine, Fairview, W. Va.; two brothers, Stanley M. VanMeter, Carpenter's Addition, and J. Wilbur VanMeter, this city; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Williamson, Keyser; Mrs. Edith Swarner, Ridgeley, and Mrs. Bessie Ross, Midland; 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted at the funeral home tomorrow at 1 p. m. in charge of Rev. Edward R. Van Metre, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The Cumberland News, February 21, 1969.

Family/Spouse: Eleanor M. (Nora) Waxler. Eleanor died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Goldie Armeda Gaither. Goldie died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sadie (Ethel) Gordon. Sadie (daughter of U.G. Gordon and Bessie Crabtree) died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James W. VanMeter, 65, of 112 Shaw Place, died Thursday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was a native of Dawson, a son of the late Isaac and Hannah (McKenzie) VanMeter. He was a retired employe of the Celanese Fibers Corp., a member of the Textile Workers of America Union and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is survived by his widow, Cora R. (Cruthers) VanMeter; three stepsons, Richard and William Newhouse, both of Baltimore, and John Newhouse, Mexico; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Betty Pichey, Baltimore, and Mrs. Pearl Norman, of Florida; one brother, Stanley VanMeter, Ridgeley; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Ross, Midland; Mrs. Grace Williamson, Keyser, and Mrs. Edith Swainer, Ridgeley, and ten grandchildren. Services will be conducted Monday at 2 p. m. at the Stein Funeral Home by Rev. J. Finley Cooper, rector of Emanuel Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be William Cook, Charles Bergman, Louis Johnson, Jesse Hamilton, Raymond Lidinger and Paul Morgan. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. The Cumberland Sunday Times, June 1, 1969.

Family/Spouse: Cora R. Cruthers. Cora died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Myrtle M. Wertz, 82, Winchester Road, died Monday at the Cumberland Nursing Home where she was admitted March 11. She had been in failing health several years. Born at Rawlings, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Susie G. (Benn) McKenzie. Twice married, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Hoffman Llewellyn. Surviving are her husband, Walter W. Wertz; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel M. Umstot, Short Gap, and Mrs. Catherine A. Adams, Fort Ashby: two sons, Herbert M. Llewellyn, Springfield, and Milton W. Wertz, Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Blauch, Short Gap, and Mrs. Alice Blauch, Pinto; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a member of the LaVale Mennonite Church and was formerly active in the Pinto Mennonite Church, where she had been Sunday School teacher 18 years and had been secretary-treasurer of the school. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted at LaVale Mennonite Church tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Curtis Godshall and Rev. Charles Shetler will officiate. Interment will be in Pinto Mennonite Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. The Cumberland News, April 14, 1971 She was buried in Pinto Mennonite Church Cemetery, Pinto, Maryland.

Myrtle married Huffman Bard Llewellyn on 16 Dec 1908 in Allegany County, Maryland. Huffman was born in Mar 1885 in Maryland; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Walter Webster Wertz on 16 Dec 1908. Walter was born in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Aug 1993 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lester James McKenzie was born on 8 Jul 1891 in Cresaptown, Allegany Co., Maryland. He died myocardial failure on 3 Nov 1957 in Triple Lakes, Allegany Co., Maryland. World War II Draft Registration.
Lester James Mckenzie
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1891
Birth Place: Cresaptown, Maryland
Residence: Allegany, Maryland.

World War I Draft Registration.
Lester James Mckenzie
County: Allegany
State: Maryland
Birthplace: Maryland of America
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1891
Race: Caucasian (White)
FHL Roll Number: 1654040 DraftBoard: 2

Lester James McKenzie Sr., 66, of RD 5, Triple Lakes, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital where he was admitted Saturday evening. He had been in failing health for several years. Born at Pinto, he was a son of the late George and Susie B. (Benn) McKenzie and the husband of the late Consuella (Riley) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was a member of the Methodist Church, a veteran of World War I, and was a retired employee of the Celanese Corporation. He is survived by a son, Lester Jr., Glen Burnie, and three sisters, Mrs. Bruce Blauch and Mrs. Walter Wertz both of Lavale, and Mrs. Alice Blauch, Pinto. The body is at the George Funeral Home where a service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth W. Grove, pastor of Emmanuel Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES 4 Nov. 1957 (courtesy of Betty Smith)

Death Certificate courtesy of Don Kagle He was buried on 5 Nov 1957 in Hillcrest Burial Park, Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.

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

Lester married Consuello Riley in 1931 in West Virginia. Consuello (daughter of Harry McDonald and Ethel Appel) died on 17 Jan 1938 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ethel May McKenzie was born on 19 Mar 1902 in Cresaptown, Allegany Co., Maryland. She died on 12 Aug 1995 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland. Birth: Mar. 19, 1902 Death: Aug. 12, 1995 _Blauch, Ethel May McKenzie, 93, Cumberland, Md. Born : March 19, 1902, Pinto, Md., to George and Susan Benn McKenzie. Died: Aug. 12, 1995. Survivors-children: Haven, Thomas, George, Bruce, Jr., Loretta Thomas, E. Darlene Gulino; 27 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Bruce F . Blauch (husband), John and Homer (sons), and Everlyn Hiett and Margaret Ward (daughters). Funeral: Aug. 16, Scarpelli Funeral Home, by Lester T. Hershey. Burial: Pinto Mennonite Church Cemetery. (courtesy Betty Smith).

She was buried in Pinto Mennonite Church Cemetery, Pinto, Maryland.

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

Ethel married Bruce Fay Blauch on 2 Feb 1920. Bruce was born about 1897 in Springs, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Dec 1972 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Alice L. Blauch, 67, RD 6, Cumberland, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital where she was a patient one week. Born in Rawlings, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Susie McKenzie, and was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Blauch. She was a member of the Pinto Mennonite Church. Surviving are one son, C. Kenneth Blauch, Cresaptown; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Blauch, RD 2, Keyser; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox Merritt Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Cumberland Evening Times, February 2, 1972.

Alice married Charles Lester Blauch on 25 Aug 1921 in Allegany County, Maryland. Charles died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hattie S. Warren. Hattie was born on 28 Dec 1896 in New Haven, Huron County, Ohio; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Ellen VanHaven. Mary was born on 10 Mar 1906 in Michigan; died on 6 Apr 1930 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alice DeForest. Alice was born on 21 Jan 1901 in Michigan; died on 7 Nov 1988 in Kentwood, Kent County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ruby Fern Lepard. Ruby was born on 3 May 1898 in Centerton, Huron County, Ohio; died on 5 May 1968 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: G. Harness Miller. G. died in 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Cora Lee Newlin, 80, of 551 Winifred Road, was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon. Born in Rawlings May 24 1891, she was a daughter of the late Henry C. and Luverna (McKenzie) Shepherd. Her husband, Simon T. Newlin, preceded her in death. She was a member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Mrs. Newlin is survived by ; son, James L. Newlin, Keyser three daughters, Mrs. Seymour Nealis, of Swanton; Mrs. Irene Wachter, this city; Mrs. Harold Doolan, Lonaconing; two brothers, George Shepherd and Dewey Shepherd, both of Cresaptown; a sister, Mrs. G. Harness Miller, Cresaptown; 17 grandchildren 33 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. The body is at the Wendt Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to p.m. and tomorrow and Tuesday Tom 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Cumberland Sunday Times, January 9, 1972

Family/Spouse: Simon Peter Newlin. Simon (son of John Newlin and Clarica Highby) was born about 1875 in Chambersville, Virginia; died on 12 Jan 1969 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George Ervin Shepherd, 89, formerly of 396 Bowling Avenue, Bowling Green, died Thursday at the Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home in Oakland. Born in Rawlings Aug. 5, 1893, he was a son of the late Henry Clay Shepherd and Laverne (McKenzie) Shepherd. His wife, Hazel (Sharp) Shepherd, died in 1974. Mr. Shepherd was a retired carpenter for the Glenn L. Martin Aviation Company of Baltimore. He attended Central Assembly of God Church. Surviving are five sons, Floyd E. Shepherd, Rawlings; Louis A. Shepherd, Cresaptown; Vernon L. Shepherd, Bowling Green; Donald G. Shepherd, Church Hill, Tenn.; Harvey H. Shepherd, Kingsport, Tenn.; four daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Sindy, Huntington, W. Va.; Mrs. Edith Grapes, Cumberland; Mrs. Dolores Fletcher, Bowling Green; Mrs. Ramona Haven, Stephens City, Va.; 22 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the George-Upchurch Funeral Home, 202 Greene Street, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Monday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Thomas Lantz. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Cumberland News, Saturday, March 19, 1983

George married Hazel Sharp on 21 Jun 1914 in Rawlings, Allegany County, Maryland. Hazel was born on 25 Feb 1895 in Noblestown, Allegheny County, Maryland; died on 4 Jul 1974. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harness Miller. Harness died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

L. Dewey Shepherd – L. Dewey Shepherd, 84, of 12716-A Bowling Street, Bowling Green, died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital. Born in Rawlings, he was a son of the late Henry and Laverna (McKenzie) Shepherd. His first wife, Margaret Lola (Shanholtz) preceded him in death. He was a retired Celanese Fibers Company employee and a member of the United Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Estaline (Eshbaugh) Shepherd; five daughters, Mrs. Madeline Fletcher, Mrs. Leola Metz, both of Cresaptown; Mrs. Betty Custer, Burlington, N.J.; Mrs. Dorothy Schraa, Alexandria, Va.; and Mrs. Doris Jeffries, Fayetteville, N.C.; two sons, Charles W. Shepherd, Warren, Mich.; Paul R. Shepherd, Burlington, N. J.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Mildred Shobe, Potomac park; Mrs. Charlotte Deneen, Hinkle Road; five stepsons, Edward Hinkle, Fort Ashby; Tip Hinkle, here; Ray James, Wiley Ford; Henry James, Granview, Kan.; Thomas James of Virginia; a brother, George Shepherd, Carpenter’s Addition, Ridgeley; 32 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Cumberland Evening Times, September 15, 1982

Family/Spouse: Estaline Eshbaugh. Estaline died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret Lola Shanholtz. Margaret died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Son of Taylor McKenzie and Anna Cecil - Ralph T. McKenzie, died in Keyser on 7 Oct 1919 of typhoid fever; born July 15, 1891, in WV; married, but no wife's name given. Sheryl Kelso - January 22, 2013.

West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
about Ralph T. McKenzie

Name: Ralph T. McKenzie
Birth Date: abt 1891
Birth Place: Keyser
Death Date: 7 Oct 1919
Death Place: Mineral Co., West Virginia
Death Age: 28 years 2 months 22 days
Occupation: Operator
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 811773

Family/Spouse: Ellen T. Thompson. Ellen was born on 17 Jul 1895 in Oklahoma; died on 5 Dec 1987 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [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.

Parents:
Taylor Johnson McKenzie (1871 - 1944)
Annie Sophia Cecil McKenzie (1872 - 1905)

Burial:
Philos Cemetery
Westernport
Allegany County
Maryland, USA
Plot: Lot 137, Friendship Addition

Created by: Bones
Record added: Jan 10, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 46522712

Family/Spouse: Irene G. Pugh. Irene (daughter of Andrew J. Paugh and Rebecca Ann Meyers) was born in 1901 in Swanton, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 17 Mar 1974 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. [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.

Ethel Marie MCKENZIE (Taylor Johnson-3, Aaron William-2, Aaron William-1) was born in Sep 1895 in Lonaconing, Allegany Co., Maryland. She died on 18 Sep 1985 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland. Mrs. Ethel M. McClellan, 89, of 11 West Elton Drive, Cresaptown, died Wednesday at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Lonaconing, she was a daughter of the late Taylor McKenzie and Annie (Cecil) McKenzie. Her husband, Robert E. McClellan, preceded her in death in August, 1974. Surviving are a son, Ferman (Bud) McClellan, Vancouver, Wash.; nine daughters, Jo Ann Eror, Cresaptown, with whom she resided; Velma Bowman, also of Cresaptown; Rosalie Fleegle, Gaithersburg; Elwanda Biggs, Louisville, Ky.; Ethel M. Davis, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Mae Boggs, Melba Herath, Dorothy Williams, all of Cumberland, and Betty Huff, LaVale; 27 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Hafer Chapel of the Hills, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Saturday at 1:30 p.m. by Delford E. Douglas. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. The Cumberland Evening Times, September 20, 1985.

Family/Spouse: Robert Edward Sr. McClellan. Robert (son of James B. McClellan and Ida Baker) was born on 27 Mar 1890 in Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia; died on 29 Aug 1974 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Arlie Taylor Sr. Lease. Arlie (son of Ruben Burr Lease and Hattie Rebecca Lease) was born on 7 Sep 1895; died on 4 Jan 1955 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

March 23, 1918, at Cumberland, Md., by Rev. Joseph Dawson, pastor of Centre Street Methodist Church William Wallace Wilson, 20, of Oakland, Md., paper maker, and Gladys McKenzie, 17, Westernport, Md., maid

Mrs. Gladys Wilson, 24 years of age, wife of William Wilson, Ridgeley, W. Va., died suddenly yesterday at her home, from an attack of the heart. Mrs. Wilson is also survived by four children and her parents. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Cresaptown, with interment there. Cumberland Evening Times, December 11, 1925

The funeral of Mrs. Gladys L. Wilson, aged 24, wife of W. W. Wilson, Ridgeley, W. Va., who died suddenly Thursday, December 10, took place Sunday afternoon at Cresaptown. Services were conducted by Rev. Chas. W. Fink in the Cresaptown M. E. Church. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wilson was a Miss McKenzie prior to her marriage. She was a daughter of T. J. McKenzie, Westernport, Md. Besides her husband, she is survived by one brother, Malcolm McKenzie, California, and two sisters, Mrs. Beryl Lease, Pinto, Md., and Mrs. Marie McClellan, Ridgeley, W. Va. Cumberland Evening Times, December 15, 1925

She is buried in the Methodist Cemetery in Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland.

Gladys married William W. Wilson on 23 Mar 1918 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. William died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried in Cresaptown Methodist Cemetery, Cresaptown, Maryland.

Notes:

RESEDA, Calif. - Malcolm M. MacKenzie Sr., 66, of 18749 Lanark Street, died yesterday in North Ridge Hospital. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Taylor and Anna (Cecil) MacKenzie. Surviving are his stepmother Dorothy (Wright) Bosley, Westernport; four daughters, Mrs. Merlene Richardson, Norfolk, Va.; Mrs. Elaine Herrmann, Pasadena; Mrs. Joyce Thomas, Arnold, Md.; Mrs. Judith Bell, Annapolis, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Byrle Lease, Triple Lakes, and Mrs. Robert E. McClellan, Sr., Winchester Road, and three half-sisters, Mrs. Adelia Leatherman, Westernport; Mrs. Mary Trenem, Winchester, and Mrs Jesse Fertig, Headsville, W. Va. The body will be returned to the George Funeral Home where friends will be received tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 19, 1970.

He is buried in the Lease Cemetery, Cresaptown, Maryland.

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

Notes:

Viola Lee MCKENZIE was born on 14 Jan 1916 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland. She died on 10 Jul 1916 in Westernport, Allegany Co., Maryland. Death Certificate courtesy of Don Kagle.

Notes:

Adelia MCKENZIE (Taylor Johnson-3, Aaron William-2, Aaron William-1) was born about 1919 in Westernport, Allegany Co., Maryland. She died on 25 May 1971 in Keyser, Mineral Co., West Virginia.

MRS. CARL LEATHERMAN WESTERNPORT — Mrs. Adelia Leatherman, 52, of 201 McKinley Street, died yesterday shortly after being taken to Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser. Born in Westernport, she was a daughter of Mrs. Dorothy (Wright) McKenzie Bosley, here, and the late Taylor McKenzie. She was a member of First Baptist Church and president of its Woman's Missionary Society. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Fertig, Keyser, and Mrs. Mary Trenum, Stephenson, Va.; two half sisters, Mrs. Byrle Lease, Cresaptown, and Mrs. Marie McClelland, Cumberland. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. The Cumberland News, May 26, 1971.

She is buried in the Philos Cemetery, Westernport, Allegany County, Maryland.

Adelia married Carl Davis Leatherman on 6 Jun 1940 in Allegany County, Maryland. Carl was born about 1917 in Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia; died on 7 Apr 1985 in Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Thomas Trenum in Private. Thomas died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Bunke Fertig in Private. Bunke died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jessie MCKENZIE (Taylor Johnson-3, Aaron William-2, Aaron William-1) was born about 1927 in Westernport, Allegany Co., Maryland. She died on 10 Feb 1985 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland. Jessie Fertig, 58, of Keyser, W.Va., died Feb. 10 in Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Md. Mrs. Fertig was born in Westernport, Md., the daughter of Taylor and Dorothy Wright McKenzie. She was married to Wendell Fertig. Surviving with her husband are two sons, Gregory Fertig and Garrett Fertig, both of Keyser; a sister, Mary Trenum of Winchester; and four grandchildren. A funeral was Saturday at Boal Funeral Home in Westernport with burial in Philos Cemetery. The Winchester Star, February 19, 1985.

Jessie married Wendell Willard Fertig in Private. Wendell was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1910 United States Federal Census
1910 Federal Census (West Virginia)

Name:
Porter Mckenzie
[Porter Mckemie]

Age in 1910:
14

Birth Year:
abt 1896

Birthplace:
Maryland

Home in 1910:
Elk, Mineral, West Virginia

Race:
White

Gender:
Male

Relation to Head of House:
Son

Marital Status:
Single

Father's Name:
James E Mckemie

Father's Birthplace:
Maryland

Mother's Name:
Margaret Mckenzie

Mother's Birthplace:
Maryland

Notes:

1910 United States Federal Census
about Vesta Mckenzie

Name:
Vesta Mckenzie
[Vesta Mckemie]

Age in 1910:
12

Birth Year:
abt 1898

Birthplace:
Maryland

Home in 1910:
Elk, Mineral, West Virginia

Race:
White

Gender:
Female

Relation to Head of House:
Daughter

Marital Status:
Single

Father's Name:
James E Mckemie

Father's Birthplace:
Maryland

Mother's Name:
Margaret Mckenzie

Mother's Birthplace:
Maryland

Family/Spouse: Franklin David Courtney. Franklin died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1910 United States Federal Census
about Verna Mckenzie

Name:
Verna Mckenzie
[Verna Mckemie]

Age in 1910:
11

Birth Year:
abt 1899

Birthplace:
Maryland

Home in 1910:
Elk, Mineral, West Virginia

Race:
White

Gender:
Female

Relation to Head of House:
Daughter

Marital Status:
Single

Father's Name:
James E Mckemie

Father's Birthplace:
Maryland

Mother's Name:
Margaret Mckenzie

Mother's Birthplace:
Maryland

Notes:

Katherine (Vera) McKenzie, 69, of 369 Crawford Ave. died Wednesday at St. Vincent Pallotti Hospital. She was born Feb. 8, 1902, in Lonacoming. Md., a daughter of the late James E. and Margaret Porter McKenzie. She was a retired glass worker for Davis-Lynch Glass Co. and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Survivors include her former husband, Harry Ord of Martinsburg; one son. Harry Ord, Jr. of Colorado Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Fred B. Walters of Westover, Mrs. Frank D. Cortney, of Maidsville, and Mrs. Coe Risher, of Morgantown, and four grandchildren. One daughter and one brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Williams Home for Funerals noon to 5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, the time of service at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Fr. Robert S. Goshorn officiating. Burial will be in Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens, Morgantown.

Morgantown Dominion News, December 23, 1971

Family/Spouse: Harry Sr. Ord. Harry died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1910 United States Federal Census
about Annie Mckenzie

Name:
Annie Mckenzie
[Annie Mckemie]

Age in 1910:
7

Birth Year:
abt 1903

Birthplace:
Maryland

Home in 1910:
Elk, Mineral, West Virginia

Race:
White

Gender:
Female

Relation to Head of House:
Daughter

Marital Status:
Single

Father's Name:
James E Mckemie

Father's Birthplace:
Maryland

Mother's Name:
Margaret Mckenzie

Mother's Birthplace:
Maryland